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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1920

Page

2

Social and Local Notices Roundup From Athens

W C T U meets Tuesday at 2 pm at Hotel Berry. M A Caruso returns to Athens after two months in Akron. Mrs Burson hosts Hobson Study Circle Tuesday at 7 pm. W R Linscott to Cincinnati for auto dealers convention. Phi Delta Theta auxiliary meets Tuesday at 3 pm. Maud Crossett named patroness of Sigma Sigma Sigma. Tuesday Club hosted by Mrs Anna Price and Miss Louise Stahl at 25 Elmwood Place. Mrs Chapin from Erie visits father E C Grimes. Mr and Mrs George Ford announce birth of son Jack Harrison. C B Beverage home from Montgomery W Va after three weeks for Eureka Coal Co. car supply described as poor. Mrs Emma Findley and son Russell return from visit with cousins, sister of H O Townsend.

Anna Price Louise Stahl C. B. Beverage Montgomery W. Va Eureka Coal Company Mr. Beverage Emma Findley Russell Francis Efaw Richland Avenate Findley H. O. Townsend Second Street

Athens Dealers Attend Cincinnati Auto Convention

Athens automobile dealers at the Cincinnati convention this week include W. E. Moler trustee of the Ohio Auto Trade Association L. B. McCune Frank W. Cone J. R. Lostro Ara Butcher K Goon speed and W. D. Grubb. Some left yesterday and others are traveling today and Tuesday.

Athens Cincinnati W. E. Moler The Ohio Auto Trade Association L. B. McCune Frank W. Cone J. R. Lostro Ara Butcher K. ©. Goonspeed W. D. Grubb

Ohio University Student Returns Home In Illness

Miss Lillian Franck a student at Ohio University living at Lindley Hall returned to her Dayton home Saturday unable to stay in school with a poisoned left foot. She had been confined to her room for some time and was accompanied to Columbus by Miss Myra Johnson where her father met her.

Lillian Franck Ohio University Lindley Hall Dayton Franck Columbus Myra Johnson

Birthday Party for Miss Alice Stone

Miss Alice Stone celebrated her thirteenth birthday at 92 Maplewood Drive hosted by Mrs Mary Stone on Saturday from seven to nine o clock. Guests included Miss Adria Chappel and Misses Faye Mc Cutcheon Gaye Mc Cutcheon Marie Hepscher and Octo Kincade. Music and games followed by light refreshments.

Mary Alice Stone Maplewood Drive Alice Adria Chappel Faye Gaye McCutcheon Marie Hepscher Octo Kincade

Social life at Ohio university during holiday season

Social life at Ohio University will stay lively through the Christmas holidays with a calendar of dances and events. The Commons Club hosts a dance on Friday night December 10, Knight of Columbus on Saturday December 2, Alpha Delta Pi on Wednesday December 15, Delta Tau Delta and White Cottage Christmas party on Thursday December 16, and Phi Delta Theta dinner dance on Friday December 17, the final night of the term.

Ohio University Commons Knight of Columbus Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Delta Tau Delta Fraternity White Cottage Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

Beulah Rae Templin to Wed Joseph Harbrecht in January

The engagement of Miss Beulah Rae Templin daughter of Mrs. Ralph Sherman Spring street to Mr. Joseph Harbrecht of Pomeroy is announced. The wedding is planned for late January.

Beulah Rae Templin Ralph Sherman Spring Street Joseph Harbrecht Pomeroy

Littler Family Entertains At Six OClock Dinner

Mr and Mrs Clyde Littler hosted a six o clock dinner Sunday evening with guests Mr and Mrs Thomas Littler son Clarence and nephew Mr Arthur Littler Mr and Mrs Hilbert Littler daughter Betty Jane Athens Miss Mina Barstow The Plains Mr Donald Walker Akron and the hosts children Robert Junior and Mary Elizabeth

Clyde Littler Thomas Littler Clarence Arthur Littler Hilbert Littler Betty Jane Athens Mina Barstow the Plains Donald Walker Akron Robert, Junior Mary Elizabeth

Mayme H Scott Weds Clyde Myers in Coshocton

Relatives announce the marriage of Mayme H. Scott daughter of Mrs. Rhoda Augustine of Poston to Clyde Myers of Coshocton. The ceremony occurred in Coshocton on Saturday November 27 at 6 PM with Rev. John I. Wean officiating. They honeymooned in Newcomerstown Cambridge Canton and Akron and will reside at 502 South 8th Street Coshocton where Clyde works for James B Clow and Son. The bride formerly lived in Athens.

Coshocton Mayme H. Scott Rhoda Augustine Poston Clyde Myers John I. Wean Newcomerstown Cambridge Canton Akron James B. Clow and Son Athens

Eat Moderately and Digest Well, Try Chamberlain Tablets

A regional ad advises enjoying meals by moderate eating and thorough chewing. It promotes taking Chamberlain's Tablets after supper, claiming improved digestion and meals that become a real pleasure.

Chamberlain

Athens farmer credits Dreco for kidney relief

In Athens Ohio Albert Logan, a farmer, describes years of kidney and stomach trouble followed by rapid improvement after taking Dreco a herbal remedy. He says waking pains, dizziness and bowel issues disappeared, and he now rises ready for the day. Dreco, made from twelve plants, is sold by The Cline Pharmacy in Athens.

Albert Logan Athens Cline Pharmacy

Armour head sees public good in pro business policy

Armour Packing Company chief J Ogden Armour told United Press that Congress and the new administration should craft a broad readjustment program to return to peacetime conditions. He urged not to tax business to death and favored refunding war debt with long term bonds to ease taxation and spur housing and industry.

J. l. O Sullivan United Press Chicago J. Ogden Armou Congress Armour Packing Company Armour Europe America

Federal Budget Requests Hit Congress for 1922

Secretary Houston asks Congress to appropriate 4.068 billion for regular government expenses for the year ending June 30, 1922. The request includes 1.183 billion for war debt interest and sinking fund, with major increases for Navy and War departments, while several agencies seek reductions. Prohibition enforcement is set at 7.5 million, up from last year.

Herbert W. Walker United Press Washington Congress Secretary of the Treasury Houston War Department Navy Department Daniels War Risk Bureau Pension Department Federal Board For Vocational Education Department State Treasury Interior Post Office Commerce Justice Interstate Commerce Commission Shipping Board Railroad Labor Board

Harding Opens Congress as President-Elect Moves Toward White House

Senator Warren G. Harding attends the opening of a new Congress session amid the unique status of being both senator and president elect. He plans no unseemly actions before March 4 and awaits an expected formal White House greeting.

Raymond Clapper United Press Washington Warren G. Harding Ohio Congress Senator Harding United States White House Wilson Harding Edward B. Mc.Lean Milllionaire Bedford Capitol Philippine Committee Senate Senator Lodge Treaty League of Nations Marion Republan Harry Davis Appoit Frank B. Wills Hardine Maroney Oscar Underwood Afernoon

Fortify Your System With Pepto Mangan

Advertisement urges readers to strengthen health by taking Gude's Pepto Mangan to raise blood quality and energy. Claims the product builds red blood cells, improves color and vigor, and offers liquid or tablet forms with the genuine brand name clearly on the package.

Gude

Church Revival Draws Large Crowds and Confessions

The Christian Church revival filled both morning and night services with a strong turnout. Dr. Yeuell delivered four powerful addresses, including a noon talk on modern times. Miss Mary Hughes impressed the audience with solo singing and the university crowd attended the balcony session.

Yeuell Altho Mary &. Hughes Methodist Church W. M. Andrews Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Robert Louis Stevenson Dr. Yeuell Dr. Jekyell

Moler Returns from Maine Hunting Tales in Athens

P. G. Moler of North Congress returns from a business trip through Maine visiting Portland and Bangor. Hunting dominates talk with deer and bear stories. 2595 deer and 20 bears reported in the Bangor district. Snow blankets the area and temperatures run colder than Ohio. Moler says he is glad to be back in Athens.

P. G. Moler North Congress Maine Portland Bangor Ohio Moler Athens

Farm Problem Help Is Aken Thaw Congress

Washington December 6. The United States public health service seeks 200000 for continued influenza fight and cure research. An extra 35000000 is asked to build service hospitals for wounded soldiers. Agriculture secretary seeks 666000 for pink ball worm control and 612000 for farm cost studies. Larger funds are asked to aid crop marketing while free seed distribution by congressmen is again not requested.

Washington Congress United States Public Health Service Public Health Service Secretary of Agriculture Department of Agriculture

Quarantines urged as colds spread, physicians say

Medical voices call for strict isolation of anyone with a bad cold to stop its spread among family and friends. They argue quicker recovery lowers danger and promote Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best medicine for curing a cold.

Chamberlains

Fever in 1970 Census Figures for Athens County Farms

Preliminary 1920 census data for Athens county show 2,503 farms down from 2,726 in 1910. White farmers drop to 2,463 from 2,692. colored farmers rise to 40 from 34. Ownership falls to 2,086 from 2,210 while tenants drop to 417 from 516. Total farm acres decline 256,974 from 286,828. improved acres fall to 187,906 from 201,073. Farm values climb by 2,453,888, from 8,450,863 in 1910 to 10,904,751.

Athens County

Pension boost for Asa Fawcett in Glouster approved

The Bureau of Pensions today allowed Asa Fawcett a $72 per month pension increase dating from October 25, 1920. The rise was secured through Congressman I M Foster's efforts.

Federal Bureau of Pensions Today Asa Fawcett Glouster I. M. Foster

Tanlac Restores Health For Prominent Kansas Stockman

G W Logan of Peabody Kansas a leading Middle West stock dealer declares Tanlac restored his health he gained thirty five pounds and now enjoys a strong appetite and perfect digestion. He says the remedy helped his wife with indigestion and lists local outlets Athens Athens Cline's Pharmacy Coolville Taylor & Son Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy Amesville W Gibson Buchtel Allison K Walker and Federal J W Wilson for purchase.

Tanlac George W. Logan Peabody Kansas Middle West Taniac Athens Cline’s Pharmacy Coolville Taylor & Son Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy Amesville W. Gibson Buchtel Allison K. Walker Federal J. W. Wilson

Ladies Aid Monthly Meeting at Mrs Calsion Home

The Ladies Aid holds its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Lillie Calsion on December 16th.

Ladies Aid Lillie Calsion

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Turpo Jennie Davidson Davidson Benesha Erie Scott Reiter Waprl Rysete A Satis Automobile Mas Automobile Christmas Store Lane Suede Acta E Federal Kweks Ociety Berry M. A. Caruso W. R. Linscott Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary West Mulberry Street Mise Maud Crossett Sigma Sigma Sigma Harry G. Chapin Erie, Pa E. C. Grimes Central Avenue Chapin Virginia Grimes George Ford Walker Street Jack Harrison J. Ford Younngstown Dreco N Ffaaal Nees Arding Himele Weill East Asken Thaw Congress Dorothy Asshe G. W. Logan Peabody, Kansas Cash Shoe Utchin Hiytshinson Stickney Onest Chio LA Salle Ill Eddie McGorty George Chip Sugar Creek Church Pamerica Iowa Lash Chichester
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