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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1923

Page

5

Winter plans of local society members in Florida

Dr and Mrs W N Alderman and Mrs W M Curtis of Nelsonville depart for Florida for their annual winter sojourn locating at the Alderman home in Fort Lauderdale. Mr and Mrs Charles H Wyatt return from Little Hocking after visiting the latter's parents Mr and Mrs Charles W Oakes. Mr and Mrs Emory Seaman and son Robert Emory and Mr Had Sloane of near New Vienna leave by motor ending a visit with Athens area relatives. to the L C D club Thursday afternoon.

W. N. Alderman W. M. Curtis Nelsonville Florida Alderman Ft. Lauderdale Charles H. Wyatt Little Hocking Charlies W. Oakes Emory Seaman Robert Emory Had Sloane New Vienna Athens

Mrs. Biermann to Stay with Smiths at East State Street

Mrs. George F. Biermann of Columbus will remain over Christmas with her parents Mr. and Mrs. James F. E. Smith at 238 East State Street.

George F. Biermann Mary Smith Columbus James FE. Smith East State Street

Mrs O O Mantz to Host 216 West Washington Event

Mrs O O Mantz of 216 West Washington street will be hostess for an upcoming social event. Details on date and guests are not provided in the readable portion.

O. O. Mantz West Washington Street

Hixsons Travel to Columbus for Dental Convention

Dr. and Mrs. P. E. Hixson depart for Columbus to attend the State Dental Convention this week. Mr. and Mrs. Charis Howell and son Harold return from Ironton where they had visited since Thanksgiving with Mrs. Howell's brothers George and Charles Mohl.

P. E. Hixson Columbus Charis Howell Harold Ironton

Higley Study Circle to Meet at Lindley Hall

The Higley Study Circle gathers Wednesday at 2 in Lindley Hall with Mrs. Jennie O'Dell hosting.

Higley Jennie O'Dell Lindley Hall

Miss Howe Returns to Defiance College Faculty

Miss Blanche Howe resumes duties on the Defiance College faculty after returning from home due to her mother Mrs. E W Howe’s illness and death.

Blanche Howe Defiance Defiance College E. W. Howe

Buffalo Woman Visits Vesh Family in Reading

Mrs. C. S. Williams also known as Florence Lash of Buffalo New York arrived to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Vesh and other relatives during the city social season.

Dental Association Sessions Draw Ohio Visitors

Dr and Mrs Lt FL Demers motor to Columbus to attend the Ohio Dental Association sessions starting Wednesday and Thursday in the city.

FL Demers Columbus Ohio Dental Association

Newark Families Return From Thanksgiving Visit

Mr and Mrs C Esbenshade and daughter and Mrs Stella Dawson and daughter Vivian, all of Newark, have returned home after spending the Thanksgiving season with Mr and Mrs C C W Harvey, 97 Morris Avenue. Mrs Dawson is the mother of Mrs Esbenshade and Mrs Harvey.

C. Esbenshade Tuth Stella Dawson Vivian Newark CC. OW. Harvey Morris Avenue Dawson Esbenshade Harvey

Doctor H S Singley Attends Ohio Dental Meeting

Dr H S Singley traveled to Columbus to attend the Ohio Dental Association session in progress this week in the state capital.

H. 8S. Singley Columbus Ohio Dental Association

Mrs Edmundson and Cullums Return From Charleston Visit

Mrs J J Edmundson and Mrs N Cullums returned home Monday evening by motor from Charleston West Virginia where they were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Edward Cullums. Mr Cullums accompanied them for a week at his parental home.

J. J. Edmundson N. Cullums Charleston W. Va Edward Cullums Culllums

Country Club Card Party Set With Noted Hosts

Playing at the Country club Card Party Wednesday evening will be promptly at 7:30. The committee is composed of Mr. and Mrs. B. TM. Schloss, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Mor. and Mrs. L. V. Brown and Miss Grace Stickney.

B. ™. Schloss T. L. Mor Ll. V. Brown Grace Stickney

Esther Class of the Christian church holds meeting at Boetzner home

The Esther class held a Monday night meeting at 23 Sunnyside Drive, presenting a life certificate for Myrtle Mitchell to Sophia Boetzner, electing officers for the year, and planning charity work and a Christmas sale. Prizes were awarded for magazine subscription sellers and a poetry contest. Musical numbers featured Homer Rodehaver and Leah Beverage with piano accompaniment.

Myrtle Mitchell Sophia Boelzner Esther Christian Church Boetzner Sunnyside Drive Alice Reeves Sam Henderson K. G. Burt Clarence Laughtin FE. G. Burt Mary Funkhouser Carl Neff Frank Rossi Nelle Sands Homer Rodehaver Leah Beverage Rodehaver Russell Sanhorn

Chi Omega Alumnae Meet Tonight on Campus

Chi Omega alumnae plan regular session this evening at 6 30 in the sorority hall West Wing on the campus.

Chi Omega West Wing

Edna Ush er and James Hoak Wed in Beechwood

Miss Edna Louise Usher and James Wallace Hoak were married at the Beechwood home of her parents last Wednesday evening. The ceremony featured floral decor and music with Miss Anna Hoak and Mrs. James W. Hoak in attendance. The couple will reside in Columbus after a wedding journey.

Parkersburg Sentinel Edna Louise Usher Ohio University James Wallace Hoak James Hoak Carbondale Athens High School JT. L. Usher Beechwood William Fenzel Athens Columbus James W. Hoak Anna Hoak

Families Must Be Supported or Men Will Go to Works

Two men faced Mag istrate Helwig on non support charges. Frank Martin of Buchtel pled guilty for four year old child and was fined 50 dollars plus costs and six months in the workhouse, suspended on future support. David Stedman of Jacksonville pled guilty for three children and received the same penalties, suspended pending ongoing support. both paid costs and were released.

Helwig Mariner Frank Martin Buchtel Martin Cares Proberty David Stedman Jacksonville

New Officers Installed for Royal Arch Masons and Council

Athens Chapter No. 39 Royal Arch Masons and Athens Council No. 15 Royal and Select Masters installed the officers for the coming year. New officers include High Priest Christopher F.P. Smith and Grand Master First Veil James D. Cooper for the chapter, and Thrice Illustrious Master Frank J. Bellows and Deputy Master Frank P. Phillips for the council.

Athens Royal Arch Masons Christopher FP. Smith Hichard Fought Frank T. Gibbs TY Alten Lee Marsh Joseph A. Rodehaver Tra FE. Nichols Royal Arch Chas, H James A. Palmer Thomas TE. Gibson George W. Chambers Counel Charles P. Martin

Obituary: John Moore of Mooretown Dies at 73

John Moore born October 7 1850 died November 29 1922 aged 73 years one month and 23 days He was the youngest of eight children of Hannah Day Moore He married Anna Buck August 2 1890 and they had four children Ruth Pugh Bessie Hoisington Charles H and Rey M He leaves a widow four children 12 grandchildren and a community devotee to charity He joined the Christian Church about 28 years ago and was famed for his honesty and bedside care A card of thanks notes appreciation for support during illness and death

John Moore Hannah Day Moore Mooretown Athens County Pennsylvania Anna Alice Buck Ruth Pugh Pleasant Hill Bessie Hoisington Madison South Dakota Charles H Stewart Rey M Moore Christian Church

Ford Opposes Plan To Consolidate Rail Lines

Henry Ford rejects the Interstate Commerce Commission proposal to merge the Detroit ToIedo and Ironton with Pere Marquette or any consolidation that would lessen service efficiency. G Seibold, VP of the Ford road and Detroit automaker, testifies against the plan while noting the railroad seeks wage hikes to gain efficiency and voluntary freight rate cuts for better service.

Washington Henry Ford Interstate Commerce Commission Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Pere Marquette G. Seibold Ford Road Detroit Automobile Commission Leibold

Kidnapper Cox Remains in Prison As Court Upholds

The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed the Stark County judgment convicting J B D Cox of Canton for kidnapping Frank A Hoiles Alliance publisher. Cox remains in the penitentiary as the ruling upholds the prior sentence.

Columbus J. BD. Cox Canton Frank A. Hoiles Alliance State Supreme Court Stark Cox

White capes embellished with heavy velvet appliques

Describes white capes often enhanced by large black velvet or fur appliques. Notes heavy black figures add visual impact to the garment.

Inquiry Ordered Over Gergamo Dike Disaster Death Toll

Milan December 4 Minister of Public Works Carnazza announced an inquiry to fix responsibility for the Gergamo district dike disaster in which about 700 persons died. If hydro power company officials are found negligent they will be punished. 200 to 300 bodies have been recovered. Pope Pius XI offered prayers and $200 for relief. Gabriele d Annunzio visited the scene and pledged a $200 national appeal.

Milan Carnazza Gergamo Pope Pius XI Gabriele P’annunzio

Waterloo School Corn Show Set For Thursday

New Marshfield Ohio December 4 Plans completed for a corns show to be held all day Thursday December 6 in the New Marshfield high school auditorium. Sponsored by the agricultural and home economics classes the event features boys exhibits in agricultural products and girls displays from home economics. Prizes will be awarded and County Farm Agent R M Pavey will judge and give an address on county extension work.

New Marshfield, O New Marshfield High School R. M. Pavey

Health advice ad targets expectant mothers in Warren Ohio

An early 20th century advertisement urges young mothers to use Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic during pregnancy. Mrs. Alice Hill endorses the product and recommends obtaining the tablets or liquid from local druggists to benefit expecting mothers.

Warren Ohio Dr. Pierce Alice Hill

Lima Parents Association Faces School Board Campaign Costs

The Lima Parents Association that backed Dr. R. A. Buchanan I, FL Judkins and J. G. May for city school board seats complains about paying the election expenses, noting the financial strain of the campaign.

Lima, O Lima Parents, Association R. A. Buchanan FL. Judkins J. G. May

Belmont Man To Die In The Chair

The Ohio Supreme Court upheld Belmont County conviction of Edward Long for first degree murder in the shooting death of Chas Conard a Barnesville taxi driver. Long faces the electric chair at the state penitentiary as ordered by the courts.

Columbus Edward Long Belmont County State Supreme Court Long Chas, Conard Barnesville

CANDIDATES FACE DISORDER ACROSS ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND

London dispatch reports rising election disturbances in England and Scotland. Former Colonial Secretary Winston Churchill was mobbed during a campaign stop near London, with other candidates forced to suspend meetings amid violence. Police advise arming guards where speakers face unrest. Glasgow remains a hotbed of activity.

London England Scotland Winton Churchill Glasgow

Mob Attacks Candidate Shender Clay at Lowbridge Speech

Disorder broke out as crowds mobbed Colonel Shender Clay during a speaking event at Lowbridge. A stone struck him, causing a minor injury as he attempted to address the gathering.

Shender Clay Lowbridge Stone

Tailored Frocks and Edges Trim for Calico Described

A concise note describes tailored frocks using snappy collars of flannel with edges or pique edging and Calico trimming as acceptable options.

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