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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1923
Page
3
Jr. and Mrs. Alfred Dempster hosted a 12 o'clock chicken dinner Sunday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Lanning and two children, Mr. Cal Tanning and son, Mrs. Rufus fhinge, Miss Evelyn Pritts and Renee and Margery Dempster.
The bazaar and entertainment at East School drew a good crowd Friday afternoon and evening. The plays in the rooms were well performed and proceeds were cleared for use by the needy.
Roans presented a fine class and a 10 piece orchestra played well. The teacher Ed Walace guided a neat Sunday lesson. The Bereans banquet is set for Thursday December 18 at 6 30 p.m.
Members of Rebecca and Odd on Lodges are invited to attend an oyster supper at the I. O. O. F. Hall on Tuesday evening at six o'clock. The committee requests the presence of transient members.
The Esther class of the Christian church invites the public to inspect a grand display of needlework gifts and toys tonight at 6 o clock. A sale opens tomorrow featuring one of the largest displays shown in Nelsonville with items for all ages.
The Y M C A Booster Club plans a dinner meeting Thursday at 6 15 pm with Y Business girls serving. Members expected to attend and join or report on committees. Mr Martin of the state Y M C A will be guest speaker and President Hoodlet notes committees nearly set. A few cold feet reported. kickoff details ready for Wednesday morning.
Mr and Mrs Harry Jackson and Miss Bertha Nixon depart for a two month stay in Fort Lauderdale Florida with plans to enjoy the Florida sunshine and coastal sights during their winter respite.
June Carey aged five died last night at her parents home in Deanville. She leaves her parents three sisters and two brothers. No funeral arrangements have been made.
Tomorrow funeral services for Floyd Tolliver who was killed Saturday will be held Tuesday at 1 o clock at the residence near Doanville.
Senator Edwin F. Ladd of North Dakota introduced a resolution in the senate calling for any war declaration by the United States to be submitted to a vote of the people before a proposal is presented.
The prosecution completed its direct testimony at noon in the case of Dwight Harrison of Columbus former vice president and manager of the defunct R L Collings Co Ohio accused of misrepresentation related to the sale of preferred stock in the Phoenix Portland Cement Co a Dollings subsidiary.
In Cambridge Ohio police import bloodhounds from Moundsville West Virginia to pursue suspects after five home robberies an office break in and a department store burglary reported last night.
Representative Williamson of South Dakota introduces a bill to raise the wheat tariff to fifty cents per bushel and alfalfa seed to ten cents per pound.
William H. Crocker, California Republican committeeman, urged President Coolidge to enter the California primary next May to contest with Senator Hiram Johnson for the state's convention delegates. Coolidge considered the matter after a White House conference.
Frederick Treadley recounts hearing President Coolidge outline a program favoring tax reduction, budget discipline, foreign debt obligations, and abolition of tax exempt securities. He notes firm, forthright speech with clear positions, urging economic law guiding government, industry profit, and farmer organization. Outside crowds and radio audience shared the event.
President Coolidge transmitted to the senate for confirmation the longest batch of office appointments in a single sending. Names cover roles from ambassador to Great Britain to village postmasters, with the messenger struggling under the bulk and assistance into the senate chamber. Most choices occurred during the nine month congressional recess.
Washington December 10 The postmaster general would have to deliver mail to city dwellers regardless of special receptacles under a Senate bill by Democrat Senator McKellar of Tennessee. The measure reacts to a ruling that halted deliveries where no box was maintained.
Senate resolution introduced by Senator William H. King of Utah calls for a new world disarmament conference. The measure seeks international talks to reduce arms and ease global tensions as a path to peace.
Washington December 10. Representative Clancy Democrat of Detroit introduced bills to repeal the excise tax on auto trucks automobiles motorcycles tires inner tubes parts and accessories. The move targets broad vehicle tax relief in the house.
Slippery streets in Columbus led to five automobile accidents Sunday injuring 14 people. Nine were hospitalized, though none sustained serious injuries.
The Messenger runs a letter from a judge correcting misstatements in a recent hunting case article. Five men Simpson Branson Workman Ellison and Kachman were fined 25 dollars and costs after guilty pleas or trials for hunting without license or lacking display. Some clerical errors were noted regarding transportation charges and docket entries. The judge defends efforts to enforce laws and calls for support from Athens County officers.
Henry Kistenfagger arrives from Germany with 256000000 marks and proclaims himself an expert salesman. He faces a handicap as buyers avoid German marks and he does not understand English, hindering sales of other goods.
Clarence Briley 21 son of Mr and Mrs Phil Briley of the New Marshfield pike died at home Sunday after a two week illness with pneumonia. Survived by his parents two brothers and two sisters Earl Briley and Mrs Wesley Hughes of Detroit Mich Walter and Alice at home Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
In Washington hundreds of women crowded the senate galleries as Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas proposed an equal rights amendment. The proposal would give men and women equal rights throughout the United States and all areas under its jurisdiction.
The local bureau issued five marriage licenses over the weekend. Read details: Harry Larch 23 Athens and Lucile Drake 19 Athens. George A. DeWees 20 Athens and Ella Perry 22 Athens. John F. Chadwett 83 Trimble and Mary Margaret Wolf 20 Nelsonville. Theodore K. Tucker 21 Guysville and Harel FE Carsey 16 Lodi township. Cecil Keirns 18 Meldesh and Dolly McGee 19 Meldesh.
Senator Caraway of Arkansas launched an attack in the Senate this afternoon over the grain and cotton futures exchanges. The debate centers on market practices and federal response amid ongoing concerns.
Nine persons were robbed within an hour last week by three bandits in a stolen car. All victims obtained the license number before the robbers abandoned the vehicle.
Representative Summers a Republican from Washington introduced a bill authorizing the president to deploy the navy to stop rum running along American shores. The measure aims to curb illicit alcohol traffic and enforce coastal laws amid ongoing concerns over maritime crime.
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