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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1924

Page

3

Former Nelsonville Resident Mrs Hall Dies in Columbus

The death of Mrs Opal Cullums Hall occurred at her Columbus home. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Cullums of Nelsonville and a graduate of the local schools. She worked as a grapher at Jeffries Maintaining Co in Columbus and was married to Ed Hall of the Ohio State Journal with a four day old son. Survivors include her parents two sisters Doris and Thelma one brother Foster of Nelsonville and brother Walter of Toledo. Funeral services were held today in Columbus.

Opalullums Hall Columbus Hall Harvey Cullums Nelsonville Land Jeffries Manitoring Co Ed Hall Ohio State Journal Doris Thelma Foster Walter Toledo

W C T U to Meet Tuesday Afternoon

The W C T U will hold a meeting Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. J M Hyde's Fort street home.

Tuesay

Glenford Dugan Post Legion Plans Meeting at New Hall

The Glenford Dugan Post American Legion holds a regular meeting at the new building this Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. Members will discuss upcoming events and post business.

Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Tudsay

Bereans Hold Sunday Class With Six Youth Orchestra

Despite rain seventy seven Bereans attend the Sunday morning class at the Christian church. The regular Erean orchestra and the Big Six orchestra provided music, the latter formed by six young boys and girls. Public is warmly invited to attend each Sunday at 9 30 oclock.

Bereans Erean Big Six Christian Church

Physical Education Extension Meeting Set

The physical education extension will meet on Tuesday December 5 at the senior high school building.

Methodist Class No 3 Hosts Women’s Luncheon

Class No 3 of the Methodist arch entertained at the home of Mrs. Chas. Moler on Pop street with a two course luncheon for guests including Mrs. Harry Cox, Mrs. Alice Anderson, Mrs. Mary Robertson, Mrs. Joe Leciie, Mrs. Anna Huddy, Mrs. John jley, Mrs. Fred Freer, Mrs. Jesse ryan, Mrs. Anna Bartoe, Mrs. Nettie Stewart, Mrs. Allen Riley, Mrs. Lewis Green, Mrs. Eulalia Hoch, Mrs. Emma Brandenburg, Mrs. Cora Runion, Mrs. John Murphy, Mrs. Laura Gandee, Mrs. Charles Edgell, and Mrs. Chas. Moler.

Methodist Arch Chas. Moler Harry Cox Alice Anderson Mary Robertson Joe Leciie Anna Huddy John Jley Fred Freer Jesseryan Anna Bartoe Nettie Stewart Allen Riley Lewis Green

Mrs. C. H. Roudebush Hosts Hyperion Club Gathering

Mrs C H Roudebush entertained the Hyperion club Saturday afternoon with a musically themed program. Roll call served as the prompt Songs you Enjoy. Mrs W W Whitlatch read a paper on Edward McDowell and the Peterboro Colony. Two McDowell songs were performed by Emmett Preston and Mrs E S McCune with Miss Velma assisting.

C. H. Roudebush Hyperion Club Roll Call W. W. Whitlatch Edward McDowell Peteroro Colony McDowell Emmett Pretston E. S Velma

Real estate agent loses court suit over earned commission

A Common Pleas jury ruled that real estate broker Earl W. Landis is not entitled to a commission for selling Charles Pierce's Athens house unless he actually completes the sale. Landis had sought $85 from a $4500 transaction made in 1924, but Pierce argued no sale was effected by Landis, a claim the jury upheld.

Common Pleas Earl W. Landis Charles Pierce Athens Pierce Landis Andis

New Hunting Licenses for 1925 Issued statewide

Ohio hunters must have 1925 licenses to hunt, with 400000 licenses being mailed by the Division of Fish and Game. The first season begins January 1, licenses cost 25 cents, of which one dollar funds wildlife protection and propagation.

Ohio Morgan Division of Fish and ‘Ame Department of Agri‘giture Fish and Game

Fire devastates Dillonsvale business district

A large blaze in Dillonsvale, Ohio, early today endangered the business district and destroyed three clothing stores, a pool hall, and a restaurant. Estimated damage set at $60,000, with Smithfield and Martins Ferry fire apparatus aiding the effort.

Dillonsvale Smithfield Martins Ferry

Young and accompanist perform at meeting closing

Miss Young sang with her accompanist and also played an instrumental number by McDowell. The discussion closed the meeting.

Young Miss Young McDowell

Big Affair at Church at Presbyterian House Tuesday

Presbyterian church plans a full day event with all church groups participating. A soup dinner opens at 11 o clock followed by a bazaar in the afternoon and evening and a cafeteria supper. City invited to join the observance. Also notes visits and guests in Logan and Jogan.

Presbyterian Church

Mrs. J. R. Barstow Moves Family to Columbus

Mrs. J. R. Barstow has moved her family to Columbus to make their home. Charles Reynolds spent Sunday with the Washburns who returned Sunday after visiting Marietta and Parkersburg. L. R. Powell spent Sunday with his wife who is receiving treatment at Grant hospital in Columbus. A. J. Price was a Columbus visitor Sunday.

J. R. Barstow Columbus Charles Reynolds C. E. Washburn Marietta Parkersburg L. R. Powell Grant Hospital A. J. Price

Elson Art Exhibit at New High School December 10 13

The Elson art exhibit will be on display in the new high school building December 10 through 13. Viewing hours are 3 45 to 6 00 each afternoon and 6 30 to 9 30 each evening with a short program nightly at 7 00. Wednesday features the Nelsonville Ladies Quartet and a lecture on the pictures. Proceeds fund purchases of pictures for school buildings. After Wednesday’s program a parent meeting may form a high school Parent Teacher Association.

Elson Nelsonville Ladies Quartet

Jars of fruit due to Home Missionary Society

Fruit jars belonging to the Home Missionary Society of the M E Church must be left at the Maple Hill store by Wednesday, the last day.

Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church Maple Hill

Quick Way to End Sore Throat Ad

An old advertisement claims Kojene instantly relieves sore throat with two to three gargles before bed. It promises rapid results and a money back guarantee from McKee Drug Co if not effective.

Kojene McKee Drug Co

Deaths Mrs H H McDaniel 74 widow of H H McDaniel

Mrs H H McDaniel 74 widow of H H McDaniel died this morning at her daughter Mrs Aaron Simmons home. Born August 10 1850 in Washington county she spent most of life in Athens. Husband and two children preceded her in death leaving two daughters a son and a grandson plus two sisters. Funeral arrangements announced later.

H. H. McDaniel Aaron Simmons East State Street Washington County Athens Wilbur Carpenter Amesville This City C. O. McDaniel Mount Dora Florida L. C. Brown Sam Henke West Liberty

Darken Gray Hair With Sage and Sulphur Compound

A household remedy for gray hair uses Sage Tea and Sulphur now marketed as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. It promises natural darkening, restored gloss, and a fuller look after several applications.

Wyeth

Hard cider price shock hits Athens couple in arraignment

Clyde Sharp and Roy Porter of Athens faced arraignment after being found with two one gallon jugs of hard cider. They pleaded guilty to transporting liquor and possessing liquor respectively, each fined $100 plus costs and jailed for inability to pay. Also arraigned were O N Ashcraft for writing a checker and William Powell for plain drunkenness with small fines.

Clyde Sharp Roy Porter Athens Helwig Porter Sharp Cady McKinley Lima O. N. Ashcraft Guysville W. H. Ashcraft William Powell Coolville Powell Ashcraft FE. C. Mariner

President Bryan has new grandson John Gay

President Bryan of Ohio University welcomes a newborn grandson named John Gay born Monday to Mr and Mrs J G Belcher of Columbus Mrs Belcher was Florence Bryan before marriage

Bryan Ohio University John Gay J. G. Belcher Columbus

General Di Giorgio Seeks Larger Army Strength Reform Proposal

General Di Giorgio urged a beefier force to meet modern defense needs in his army reform plan presented to the Senate today. He insisted on maintaining current manpower while expanding capabilities and streamlining leadership.

Rome di Giorgio Senate

Messenger Pattern Dept A Good Model for a School Dress

This pattern offers a striped flannels, serge, jersey and wool repp dress with short or bishop length sleeves, a collar with tie ends, cut in sizes 8 10 12 and 14 years. A 10 year size needs 3 yards of 40 inch material, with contrasting collar and cuffs as shown. Pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps.

Flapper Hair Defense Highlighted at Cincinnati Elks Memorial

Lawrence H. Rupp of Allentown Pennsylvania defended the flapper during Cincinnati Elks annual memorial services. He affirmed faith in the American boy and girl and called the American girl, despite bobbed hair, the uncrowned queen of the world.

Cincinnati Dec Elks Lawrence H. Rupp Allentown Grand Lodge

Fire in China Sea Near Hong Kong Involving Japanese Vessels

News dispatch from Manila reports the Fuki Maru on fire eighty miles northwest of Hong Kong with the Yumbu Maru aiding in a desperate rescue of the blaze crew.

Manila China Sea Hong Kong

New Mines Found in Cripple Creek Spark Rich Ore Discovery

Denver reports Cripple Creek uncovers a rich tennerite vein at the 3,000 foot level. Carloads of the mineral shipped to smelters show assays up to 139000 per ton and promise renewed prominence for Colorado mining after years of slumping demand.

Denver Colorado Hills Colorado Cripple Creek Crippie Creek

Community Drama League to Present Three One Act Plays

The Athens Community Drama League schedules three one act plays at Ewing Hall Tuesday night with a 7 30 start. Twenty five actors rehearsed over the weekend for the program which features two comedies Spreading the News and How He Lied to Her Husband and a serious piece The Waiting Room. The program follows the success of Outward Bound staged in New York last year.

Community Drama League of Athens Ewing Hall Cline's Pharmacy New York

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