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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1923

Page

5

Social and Local News Roundup of Christmas Plans

Mrs. Frank S. Roach and companions outline a winter trip with Daytona and Lakeland stops. Neighbors and friends, including Mr. Alonzo Palmer and Mrs. Jack Byron, share weekend visits and health updates as others travel to Columbus. A Tuesday needle club hosts a Christmas party at Homer Wolfe home. Lucile Nazor presides over a gathering that includes reports on Women's Athletic associations. Mrs. Everett Parker hosts a five table bridge evening honoring Mrs. C A Smith as guest. Christmas decorations and a Parker house luncheon reflect Yuletide cheer with prizes awarded for guest and high scores.

Frank S. Roach Sat Daytona Lakeland Alonzo Palmer Everett Parker East State Street C. A. Smith Chillicothe Herb J. Parker Parker Home

Woman's League Luncheon Held at Ohio University

The Woman's League of Ohio University held its monthly luncheon on Monday at the Varsity Club. Members discussed upcoming events and club activities with attention to community outreach and student involvement.

Woman's League Woman's League of Ohio University Var

Kindergarten Mother's Club Meeting in Ellis Hall

The Kindergarten Mother's club meets in Ellis Hall Wednesday at 3 PM. A report on the Christmas sale will be given followed by talks on Christmas celebrations and gifts books pictures and toys by Miss McLeod and Miss Julian.

Ellis Hall McLeod Julian

Birth announcements and a weekend visit notes

Cards announce the birth of a son AL Lovell Jr to Mr and Mrs A L Elliott of Cleveland Mrs J C Briggs. A daughter Betty Ann and baby son Frank left today for Columbus ending a visit with the Beasley family. Eleanor Galither returned to Columbus after a weekend visit near Elmwood with Otha Beasley and attended the Pi Beta Phi dance.

AL Lovell, Jr A. L. Elliott Cleveland J.C. Briggs Betty Ann Frank Columbus FP. J. Beas Elmwood Eleanor Galither Otha Beasley FF. J. Beasley

Sale of Seals to Start Wednesday Across Athens County

The annual Christmas Seals sale kicks off Wednesday with solicitors visiting Ohio University business houses and, Thursday and Friday, residences. Booths will be at the Majestic Theatre and Athens Post Office. Saturday features a San Souci Club tag day. The campaign, led by Ray Royer, aims to fund tuberculosis prevention in Athens County with proceeds from seal sales.

Ohio University Athens County Majestic Theatre Athens Post Office San Souci Club T*isdetect Lyvistmas Prosnet Ray Royer Eneral Seal Committee Rotary Club Kiwanians Sa.os

Lighted Crosses to Honor Late Crief in Memorial Week

Across the nation tonight bright lighted crosses form from windows on office buildings to honor Harding Memorial week. Thousands of illuminated crosses will loom in cities as silent reminders in observance of the former president.

Washington

University Singers Before Rotarians at Hotel Berry

The Ohio University male quartet performed at the Athens Rotary Club meeting held at noon Tuesday in Hotel Berry. Directed by Rotarian Prof. C. C. Robinson, the group presented selections that received appreciative hearing. The next Rotary meeting is planned for Tuesday evening with the Rotary Anns as honor guests.

Ohio University Athens Rotary Club Hotel Berry Men’s Glee Club Prof C. C. Robinson Rotary Anns

Battle in Prospect As Four Prisoners Flee Kansas Penitentiary

Lansing Kansas December 11 four prisoners who scaled the wall of the Kansas state penitentiary to gain freedom will be captured only after a gun battle Charles Kavanaugh a wounded convict who tried to escape with the men now at large spoke to prison authorities in Lansing today saying the escape attempt ended in flight.

Lansing Kas Kansas State Penitentiary Charles Kavanaugh

German loan talks advance for famine relief purchases

Washington December 11 officials announced that preliminary negotiations are underway for a loan to Germany. The funds would be used to buy food in the United States for famine relief as part of ongoing efforts coordinated from the White House.

Washington Germany White House

Progressives push for Soviet Russia recognition in Senate

In Washington on December 11 progressives in Congress began a campaign in the Senate to obtain United States recognition of Soviet Russia, marking the start of a diplomatic effort.

Washington Congress United States Senate

Athens Ordinance Endorses Street Improvement in Union Street

Athens Ohio adopts Ordinance 375 authorizing improvement of West Union Street from High Street to Q crossing, 1400 feet, with brick or block pavement on concrete base or asphalt with concrete base, plus ornamental lighting. Assessments spread over ten years with bonds funding, plans on file, and paving to match curb grade. December 10, 1923.

Union Strelt Athens Ohio Hig Street B.so Council of Thity State of Union Street High Street BR. & QO Director of Public Service

Dover Township Sealed Proposals for Township Funds

Sealed proposals for the deposit of the funds of Dover township in Athens County Ohio will be received by the board of trustees at their office until noon December 31 1928. Proposals must state interest rate on average daily balance and name of sureties or description of collateral and be addressed to the Clerk of the Board of Trustees at Millfield Ohio marked Proposal for Township funds. Six British soldiers swam the Dardanelles recently.

Dover Township Athens County Ohio Board of Trustees Athens County Millfield

Marriage Report and Local Notes Reflect Small Town Life

The notice covers the marriage of Mareverite Carpenter to W B Hospers in Boise City Idaho with Carpenter teaching music in public schools there. It also notes visitors from Newark and Glouster, illness of J Barlow, Christmas store decorations, and funeral arrangements for George Cline with mausoleum purchases in Athens.

Ieters Anneuue Mareverite Carpenter WK. Carpenter W. —B. Hosp Boiss City Idaho Dr. Carpenter Pritchard Robb Newark Elmer Searls Loval Robb Murphy Glouster Everett«Carbaugh and Son Chase Tom Woodyard Toawrence Morris

Send 5 Cents for Trial Package of Chamberlains Medicines

Plainly write your name and address with 5 cents to Chamberlain Medicine Cp Des Moines Iowa and receive a trial package of Chamberlains Cough Remedy Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Chamberlains Salve for burns wounds piles and skin affections all for 5 cents. Don’t miss it.

Chamberlain Medicine Cp Des Moines Iowa Chamberlain

Albany Area Women Seek Interests and Athens Visits

Women of Albany and vicinity show interest as Mrs Charlie Brown and Tiles Klorenes visit Athens. Mrs Amanda Welk stays several days with friends in Athens while steamship lines advertise regular sailings from London to 274 ports worldwide.

Charlie Brown Tiles Klorenes Athens Amanda Welk Athents

Watch Your Daughter Painesville Ad for Favorite Prescription

A reader recalls using Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription to recover from exhaustion and restore health after overexertion. The notice invites letters for confidential medical advice and offers a trial package of Favorite Prescription Tablets at no cost.

Painesville Ohio Dr. Pierce Mre Gienn Abbey Eagle St

Tragic shooting ends life of 12 year old at Croecker home

In Cincinnati Jacob Goldstein aged 12 died during a tar get practice at Frank Croecker's attic. The boy stepped in front of a small rifle fired by Croecker and police were told the incident involved a direct act at Croecker's residence. In Columbus, the Democrats set Jackson day banquet for January 8 with Governor Donahue and former governors Campbell and Gas invited to speak.

Cincinnati Jacob Goldstein Frank Croecker Goldtein Crocker Columbus O. Franklin County Donashey James Campbell James M. Gas

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