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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1923

Page

5

Society Notes Highlight Visits and Local Meetings

A. C. Rossi travels to New City for a two week stay with former Miss Jean Tur. Joe Harler of Cleveland visits Ath for business and old acquaintances. Mrs. PD A Grosvenor from Washington, D C, leaves Nelsonville after a short stay with the Melee family. Rebekah lodge to elect officers Thursday at 7 with refreshments. Lewis Graham and A E Graham travel to Cincinnati for a niece’s funeral, joined by Mrs. S G Stonecipher. L G Bean attends Ohio Dental association meeting in Columbus. accompanies Mrs. Stonecipher visiting daughter. Dr J N Brown goes to Columbus for Ohio Dental meeting. W R Cable and daughter Beth return from Youngstown and Columbus after Thanksgiving visits.

L. G. Bean Columbus Ohio Dental Association Dr. Bean 8. G. Stonecipher Raymond Banfield Jamile J. N. Brown

Mrs Hall Murphy Returns Home This Evening

Mrs Hall Murphy is expected to arrive home this evening from her parents. The note implies a family visit and upcoming reunion with relatives.

Social Literary club observes Ohio day at Mrs Cotton’s home

The Social Literary club met Tuesday at Mrs. Tom Cotton’s 22 North Congress Street for Ohio day. Mrs. Gullum led the afternoon with talks on Ohio and Athens County while Mrs. Kerr presented current events. Vocal selections followed, including contralto solos by Mrs. Stevens and a Tom Cotton performance. The group sang Ohio, with Mrs. Dailey as soloist, and the hostess served a salad course during social hour with guests including Mrs. Cooper.

Tom Cotton North Congress Street Ohio Frank B. Gullum W. E. Peters Ralph P. Jennings Athens County M. M. Kerr J. F. Stevens Sidney Homer Clarke Oley Speaks Polly Wolly Doodle Earl T. Dailey Dorothy Riley Thelma Arnold W. H. Cooper

Wedding Announced for Wyatt D. McDaniel and Nelie B. Evans

Relatives and friends announce the wedding of Wyatt D. McDaniel and Nelie B. Evans in Detroit at First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday November 28. The bride, a leading Athens County teacher educated at Ohio University, teaches in Cleveland public schools and is sister to Mrs. Herbert Finsterwald and Lucy B. Evans. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob McDaniel of Amesville, a graduate of Amesville High School who attended Ohio University and is briefly studying at the Michigan State Automobile School in Detroit.

Wyatt D. McDaniel Nelie B. Evans Detroit Michigan First Presbyterian Church Athens County Ohio University Cleveland Herbert Finsterwald Athens Lucy B. Evans Amesville High School Jacob McDaniel Amesville Michigan State Automobile School

Central PTA Set to Meet at Central School Thursday

The Central Parent Teachers Association will meet Thursday at 3 p m in room seven of the Central school building. Mrs B H Bing will headline with a talk on Child Welfare. A short program by grades three through six will precede the talk. The Ladies Aid meeting at the Christian church is cancelled for this week. Mrs W R Patterson arrival from Follansbee W Va to visit relatives through Christmas.

Central Parent-Teachers’ Association 8. H. Bing the Ladies’ Aid of the Christian Church W. R. Patterson Helen Ludwick Follansbee W. Va Sophia Boelzner Sunnyside Drive Mr. Patterson Ira E. Mickle Maplewood Drive Athens County Carl Welling Carl John Stanley Canaanville Jackson County John

Reception at Mrs Parks Home Draws Hosts and Guests

Mrs George C Parks and Mrs Edwin D Sayre hosted a Tuesday reception at 73 South Court Street. The event ran from 2 to 5 PM and again from 7:30 to 9 PM with a charming gathering of observers and acquaintances.

George C. Parks Edwin D. Sayre Parks South Court Street

Joint concert by Ohio university glee clubs slated Thursday

The combined Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs of Ohio University perform at Ewing Hall Thursday at 7 30 pm. Tickets available from club members Prof Robinson or at the door. The varied program includes Bizet Legende Puccini Every Flower and Naughty Marietta selections with soloists and ensembles from both clubs.

Ohio University Ewing Hall Prof Robinson Toreadors Georges Bizet George S. Grayson Henri Wienowski Edward Robinette H. Bemberg Mary Milligan Bret Bootur Evescdecuare J. A. Parks Mme. Butterfly Giacomo Puccini

Local Social Notes Highlight Coolville Visitors and Thanksgiving Gatherings

Social items list visits and hosting across Coolville and surrounding towns. Spotted are Vanderhoof Sophrona Tilton, Nellie Ashcraft, Delia Persinger, and Isola Conant with their relatives in Greenfield Parkersburg Clarksburg Vienna Athens and Little Hocking. Families including Ashcraft Persinger and Davis share meals and weekend guests around Thanksgiving.

Sophrona Tilton Coolville Florence Boggs Nellie Ashcraft Mabel Ashcraft Delia Persinger Wheeling W. Va W. H. Ashcraft Joshua Manderville Parkersburg Isola Conant Austin Hull Greenfield William Conant W. H. Persinger Clarksburg Vern Bails Nellie Marshall Della Ashcraft Henry Burton Athens J. W. Davis Robert Runion Harry Runion Elton Vienna William Blackwood Rosa O. H. Persinger W. Persinger Guy Davis Little Hocking Ora Boggs Okey Ashcraft Guysville William Ashcraft

Weekend Visits Reported Around Oak Hill Area

Mrs Saul Nunley and Mrs Phil lips spent the weekend in Oak Hill with Mrs Nunley s sister. Mr Eli Hale of Crooksville spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Richard Sapp. Mr and Mrs Arthur Kanzas of Redtown were Sunday afternoon guests of her father Mr Wil

Saul Nunley Phillips Oak Hill

Mimi Derba Casts Spell With Mexican Theatregoers

Mimi Derba proves a favorite with Mexican theatregoers across the Rito Grande as one of the era’s most popular actresses. Her charm and beauty are noted by readers and peers alike.

Mimi Derba

Wemmer Family and Neighbors Share Weekend News

Liam Wemmer and family visited Miss Goldie Wemmer and Miss Ela Wemmer with Pauline Woods in Jacksonville. Richard Binderbasin of Redtown spent Saturday with grandmother Mrs. Binnie Auskey. Harry Cartwright visited Delbert Tipple's family on Sunday. Richard Wisecup, of Oak Hill, is home with mumps. W. A. Wemmer’s five year old son Francis William lost the end of his left middle finger Friday while playing with a wheel and axle. the bone was crushed when his finger was caught in the wheel.

Liam Wemmer Goldie Ela Wemmer Pauline Woods Jacksonville Richard Binderbasin Redtown Binnie Auskey Harry Cartwright Delbert Tipple Richard Wisecup Oak Hill Francis William W. A. Wemmer

Mentho Sulphur Urges Quick Relief For Skin Ailments

A noted skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur as quickly relieving eczema and other embarrassing skin troubles. The preparation’s germ destroying properties soothe itching after the first application and heal rashes. Bowles Mentho Sulphur is sold like a cold cream by druggists.

Birthday mail and joy at Plains Post office

On December 1 1923 Harold Barstow a disabled boy marked his fifteenth birthday at the Plains Post Office. Postmistress Mrs Tipton arranged a surprise with the evening mail containing sixty four items and a substantial sum of money. Neighbors, especially Mrs Tipton, shared in the celebration described as a holy moment.

Plains Post Office Harold Barstow

Logan Kiwanis Banquet Honors Athens Victory

Logan Kiwanis members gathered at the First M. E. church for a banquet honoring a six month victory. Weather dampened plans yet about 30 Logans attended as Rev. J. G. Spears and Prof. Hoover spoke. Ernest Coe from Huntington entertained, while Miss Helen Hedden and a local quartet performed.

M. E Athens M. E. Church America C. M. Bond Helen Hedden Hizey Trish Hoover Schmidt McKay Triipo Mise Jones Misa Ruth Miller Logan Kiwanis Club J. G. Spears Ernest Coe Huntington W. Va W. W. Coe Mr. Coe Logan D. A. Rafnelle E. W. Davin Bort H. B. Tipton G. Bowen Blaine Johnson C. G. Faehnle D. H. Cherrington Kirwood Martin C. F. Judy F. C. Blasius Jr Buell Liby

Notable Names List in Stanley 8 Gold Chapter

The clipping names Stanley 8 Gold members including John Allen A C Tipton J 8 Case L P Mooney L D Yocum J W Gabriel W R Brandt Joe Brown.

Stanley Gold John Allen A. C. Tipton J. 8 Case L. P. Mooney L. D. Yocum J. W. Gabriel W. R. Brandt Joe Brown

Settles Action for Heavy Damage in Athens County Court

Davis sued Federal Valley railroad for injuries from a bridge collapse near Palos. In Athens County Common Pleas Court Tuesday the case settled out of court with Davis receiving 469.50 plus costs, ending the $7500 damages suit.

Charlea A Davis Federal Valley Railroad Athens County Common Pleas Court Davis Davie Federal Valley Palos

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ares A. C. Rossi New City Jean Tur Ker Joe Harler PD. A. Grosvenor Washaton D. C W. H. Melee Nelsonville Company Ilkes I. E. G. Pedigo Byron Mborn Rebekah Lodge Lewis Graham A. E. Graham Cincnnati Carl Brown W. RR. Cable Beth Youngstown Seth Hart Croup Reed Seninal Mnovelty Store Club Central School Ideal Barber Shop Security Savings Bank Union Shop the Sunshine of Florida B. and O C. Book W. L. Stutz H. J. Wilson Clarence C. Robinson E. R. Walker Harry 2. Foster W. L. Gard J. H. Cline J. T. Merwin Helen Ul Vanderhoof College Hill By the Way Contest of Kiwanians State Hospital Dalton Luster Slingluff the Vine Pharmacy Rexall Remedies Bobbasy Twins Bunny Brown Sue Little Jack Rabbit Pinkey Pup Empty Elephant Volland Mother Goose Raggedy Ann and Andy Denison Slinghuff Lawrence Block Adam His Athens National Bank Athens, Ohio Member Federal Reserve System Sota Diamond Laval W. B. Drake the Home of Quality Watches Pyis Huterinson
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