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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1924

Page

5

Funeral and district events for Mrs. S. F. Hooper

The Woman's Relief Corps is to meet at Red Men's hall at 1 PM for Mrs. S. F. Hooper's funeral at 2 PM in First M. E. church. A 6 PM dinner at the Christian church precedes the district meeting at 7:30 PM. W. H B. A. of the Maccabees invites candidates and members to attend the dinner.

Woman's Relief Corps Red Men's Hall S. F. Hooper M. E The Christian Church Maccabee c

Hayes visit to Worthman home in McArthur

Mr and Mrs R A Hayes of Mc Arthur visit daughter Mrs W H Worthman at 20 Poplar Avenue for a family stay establishing the home address and kinship.

R. A. Hayes McArthur W. H. Worthman Poplar Avenue

Dorsey Family En Route After Visit in Alliance

Mr and Mrs J H Dorsey and their daughter Dela traveled with Mrs Cora Davis from Morgantown Wy Va and Mr and Mrs Dorsey s daughter Miss Maude L Dorsey a teacher in Alliance schools left Sunday after a visit since midweek with their daughters Misses Mabel and Olive Dorsey of 5 West Mulberry Street

J. H. Dorsey Dela Dorsey Cora Davis Morgantown Wy-Va

Thanksgiving Guests Visit Nearby Homes

Mr and Mrs Frank Dean hosted guests over Thanksgiving and through Sunday at 41 Second Street. Visitors included Minnie Dean of Washington DC Miss Dave Russell and Mr W M Slutter of Akron Mr and Mrs C E Russell of Youngstown and Mr and Mrs Frussell visiting Wisher with R W Jones and his wife.

Frank Dean Second Street Minnie Dean Washington, D. C Dave Russell W. M. Slutter Akron C. E. Russell Youngstown Frussell Wisher R. W. Jones

Mrs J D Campbell Returns From Wegat Visit

Mrs J D Campbell has returned from an extended visit in the Wegat likely visiting relatives and acquaintances and resuming daily routines.

Mrs J. D. Campbell The Wegat

Mrs Baker Departs for Toledo After Visit at Carpenter Street

He H. Baker leaves this morning for Toledo following a week long visit with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs C T Moore at 88 Carpenter street.

HE. M. Baker Toledo C. T. Moore Carpenter Street

Residents Return From Visits In Columbus And Hillsboro

Mrs Afidrew Ogg of Columbus is back home after a week with her daughter Mrs EF G Hayes at 297 East State Street. Dr and Mrs F H Jacobs returned from Hillsboro where they visited Prof A N Tisgot of Ohio State University.

Afidrew Ogg Columbus EF. G. Hayes East State Street F. H. Jacobs Hillsboro A. N. Tisgot Ohio State University

Misses Cranmer Visit Aunt on Cansenville Road

The Misses Lillian and Cledy the Cranmer were weekend guests of their aunt Mrs Clyde Dean and daughter Berfene on the Cansenville road.

Lillian Cledy the Cranmer Clyde Dean Berfene Cansenville Road

Thanksgiving Visit Ends for Saulters Family

Mrs. Everett Saulters and daughter Opal Eileen returned Sunday from Carpenter after visiting Termer and Stanley families over Thanksgiving. Mr. Saulters joined them later and went home earlier. The Hobson Study Circle meets Tuesday at 7 pm with Mrs. R. Windsor. Cecelia Collins returned to her duties as music supervisor in Belle Center schools after a holiday recess with her father Michael.

Everett Saulters Opal Eileen Carpenter Termer Elizabeth Stanley Vesta Robinson Mr. Saulters Wites Cecelia Collins Belle, Center Michae

Harshmans Return From Massillon Visit

Mr and Mrs F E Harshman and children arrived home Sunday evening from Massillon where they motored Wednesday and visited the former's parents Mr and Mrs W C Harshman.

F. E. Harshman Massillon W. C. Harshman

Mrs Fisher Returns From Visit In Marion

Mrs. Charlies Fisher also known as Eleanor Phillips of Marion arrived home after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Phillips at 16 South College Street.

Charlies Fisher Eleanor Phillips Marion W. R. Phillips South College Street

Mr Harvey Reach Returns Home After Funeral

Mr Harvey Reach arrived home in Beverly following a Sunday funeral for Mrs Earl H Woodworth.

Miss Hazel Linscott Returns From West Union Visit

Miss Hazel Linscott returns Sunday from West Union West Virginia where she visited since last Wednesday with Mr and Mrs E E La Baw Mary White Mr La Baw is in charge of a West Union newspaper

Hazel Linscott West Union W. Va E. E. la Baw Mary White la Baw Republican A West Union

Dance Of Saturday At Athens Country Club

One of the season’s finest early winter socials was the Saturday night dance at the Athens Country Club hosted by Dr and Mrs Thomas R Biddle in honor of their son Clinton Poston Biddle and his bride. Southern smilax adorned the hall and lounge, creating a pretty setting for gowns of varied colors. An orchestra played a brilliant program and supper followed during intermission.

Athens Country Club Thomas R. Biddle Clinton Poston Biddle

Classical Music Club Girls Host Three Course Dinner

The Athens high school Classical Music club hosted a three course turkey dinner at the Windsor. Club colors were green and silver and flowers chrysanthemums were used. Toasters were given by Miss Connett sponsor and guest of honor. Attendees included Fanny Davidson Louise Kerr Margaret Gorham Mary Elizabeth Hughes Helen Roush Helen Cross Mary Louise Cullums Margaret Laverty Mary Farrell and Gertrude Addicott.

Classical Music Club Athens High School Windsor Miss Connett Fanny Davidson Louise Kerr Margaret Gorham Mary Elizabeth Hughes Helen Roush Helen Cross Mary Louise Cullums Margaret Laverty Mary Farrell Gertrude Addicott

Local residents return from Thanksgiving visits

Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Kibbey Loveland and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ailstock King’s Mills have returned home after several days with brothers C. J. Ailstock and Kenneth Ailstock. Miss Irene Watkins La gan high school returns to duties after Thanksgiving with parents A. B. Watkins. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Wyatt came home from Thanksgiving visit with relatives in Marietta and Little Hocking.

W. F. Kibbey Loveland J. W. Ailstock King’s Mills C. J. Ailstock Kenneth Ailstock Irene Watkins Lagan High School A. B. Watakins East State Street

Daddy longlegs pose no threat indoors according to report

A note explains that daddy longlegs insects are harmless in homes as they do not bite or contaminate food. The passage emphasizes their noncontact with people and human food, suggesting no danger to inhabitants.

Daddy Longiegs

Ohio Auditor seeks more funds to maintain roads

State Auditor J. T. Tracy urged the General Assembly to enact legislation to provide additional highway funds. He noted that automobile registration receipts will exceed current maintenance appropriations by at least 4.5 million dollars this biennium and proposed using unappropriated balances for next year.

Ohio Roads Tracy Columbus J. T. Tracy General Assembly Ohio General Revenue Fund

Slippery roads cause several cars to ditch in county area

Several vehicles left the road between Tristle and Jacksonville Sunday due to slick pavement though no injuries were reported. Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Pride and daughter Virginia Boyd visited Greenfield, and the Glouster Sportsmen club received a consignment of about 12 000 fish from the Waverly hatchery, released into East Branch. Neva Cunningham returned to Belle Center for school after Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. John S. Clark visited Westerville with their sons Robert and Charles McLeod.

Tristle Jacksonville C. A. Pride Virginia Boyd Greenfield Boyd Wilson Waverly Glouster Sportsmen Club East Branch Neva Cunningham Belie Center Zern Cunningham John 8 Clark Robert Charles Westerville Charles McLeod

Local families visit relatives across town and return home

Mr and Mrs Riley Morris and two children Velma and Homer returned to Columbus today after visiting relatives in the area. Mr and Mrs Thomas Blower and children who moved to California have returned to Gloucester arriving Sunday night. Mrs Thelma Gossell of Athens was a guest several days of Mr and Mrs A A Gossel. Mr and Mrs W H Stahl were in Columbus over Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs John W Davis. William Duncan returned to Akron after visiting his parents C E and Mrs Duncan. Miss Jennie Craybia returned to Columbus after visiting relatives in the city.

Riley Morris Velma Homer Columbus Thomas Blower California Glouster Thelma Gossell Athens A. A. Gossel W. H. Stahl

Round Dancing Only In the Red Men Hall

Round dancing only in the Red Mens Hall on Wednesday evening December 3 with music by the Foot Warmers orchestra at Gloucester.

Red Mens Hall Foot Warmers Glouster

Labor Leader Gompers in Poor Condition in Mexico City

Samuel Gompers age 74, veteran labor leader, arrived from El Paso where he was reelected president of the American Federation of Labor. In Mexico City he attended inauguration ceremonies and went to a bullfight, needing support and showing diminished recognition from friends.

Mexico City Samuel Gompers Gompers el Paso American Federation of Labor

Ulmer appoints Myers as deputy sheriff in Crawford county

Crawford county sheriff elect Harvey D. Ulmer announces the appointment of J. P. F. Myers as deputy sheriff effective January 1. Myers previously served as deputy under the late Ira Freese, who died in an accidental shooting last January.

Bucyrus Harvey D. Ulmer Crawford County J. PF. Myers Myers Ira Freese

Finance experts discuss delays in reparations sessions

Paris dispatch notes postponement of international finance talks on December 1 as preparatory conferences continue. American insistence hinges on including reparations payments by Germany under the German American peace terms.

Paris Americas Dawe Germany

Family Will Take No Further Action In Conley Marriage

Columbus Ohio December announcement states the Conley family will not interfere with former Miss Jane Conley and Arthur C House marriage plans after she eloped Thanksgiving Eve. A telegram revealed she wed Frank Streat in Buffalo. Streat is a Philadelphia real estate dealer and former resident of Columbus.

Columbus O. Dec. T Jane Conley Arthur C. House Columbus Frank Strear Philadelphia Conley Streat Kiladelphia

Busy pastor’s hectic Sunday in Wilton

Rev. Frederick Bunker of Wilton Congregational Church delivered a Sunday sermon on the Tenth Commandment. A fire near the church interrupted morning Sunday school, which he helped subdue before continuing services. He then married two parishioners, led two funeral drives, and began the evening service.

Wilton Conn Frederick Bunker Congregational Church H Bunker

Huge Black Bass Halts Delaware Flour Mill Wheel

Dover Delaware August Jensen’s Reynolds mill halted when a ten pound eight ounce black bass clogged the race and wheel. The flood pond held water but failed to turn the wheel as the fish blocked operation.

Dover Del Jensen Reynolds

Detroit Toledo and Ironton seeks bonds approval

The Detroit Toledo and Ironton railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to issue 159000 dollars of a first mortgage fifty year five percent gold bonds. The bonds are to be sold to Henry Ford, Fosell Ford and Clara J Ford.

Washington Detroit, Toledo and Ironton — Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission Henry Ford Fossell Ford Clara J. Ford

School Books Burn Considered Over Illness Contagion

A Central building PTA committee met with the board of education and health officers to discuss whether supplementary readers spread contagion, especially scarlet fever. They agreed worn books are potential carriers and may be fumigated or burned. Officials commit to fumigation and continued disease prevention measures, with daily eye, teeth, and hand inspections.

J. M. Higgin Parent-Teacher Association Board of Education and Health Officers Board of Education Whipple Patterson Higgins F. Bh. Gullum

Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Dark Hair Naturally

A vintage remedy promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy at home solution to fade gray hair. The ad claims the preparation darkens hair evenly, adds luster, and makes you look younger after a few applications.

Wyeth

Creomulsion Promises Relief for Coughs and Colds

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a new medical discovery that soothes inflamed membranes and kills germs. It claims creosote as a key healing agent for chronic coughs, colds, throat and lung diseases, with a money back guarantee if not effective.

Creomulsing Ce Auanta

Civic groups assist Community Chest and crippled children clinic

Athens civic organizations aid the Community Chest drive and the crippled children clinic to be held Friday. The charity drive runs Thursday and Friday with about fifty guests at the Presbyterian church lunch shifted to Friday noon. Civic workers assist health officials at the clinic.

Athens

Doukhobors Refuse to Keep Births Marriages Deaths

The Doukhobors, a Russian religious sect, refuse to maintain records of births marriages and deaths.

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