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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1924

Page

5

Local sisters return from visit in Logan

Mrs. Ella Keynes and Mrs. A G Steinman of Logan have returned home after a two days visit with their sister Mrs Hal W Murphy at 193 East State Street. The Home Guards will meet at 2 o clock Saturday afternoon at the first M E church. They will leave as their guests the officers Central Avenue M E church 90s.

Ella Keynes A. G. Steinman Logan Hal W. Murphy East State Street M. EE Central Avenue M. E. Church

Mrs H H Kinsel and family visit Columbus for a day

Mrs H H Kinsel Mrs Frank Dean and their sons Franklin and Rus drove to Columbus on Thursday and spent the day there in leisure.

H. H. Kinsel Frank Dean Franklin and Russell Columbus

Couple returns from Nashville visit

Mr and Mrs Emmett Cross returned Thursday from a week long visit in Nashville Tennessee. Mrs Harry Foster of 229 East State Street entertained her bridge clubThursday afternoon.

Emmett Cross Nashville Tenn Harry Foster East State Street Bridge Club

Miss Fulton to Spend Weekend with Harris Family

Miss Mary Fulton, teaching at Summerfield, arrives this evening to stay a weekend with her sister Mrs. C. H. Harris at 122 East State Street and other relatives.

Mary Fulton Summerfield C. H. Harris East State Street

Granddaughter Mary Savage Illness Prompts Mrs Lewis to Columbus

Mrs William A Lewis was called to Columbus on Thursday due to the illness of her granddaughter Mrs Mary Savage.

William A. Lewis Columbus Mary Savage

Professor Cooper to Speak at Jackson Teachers Institute

Professor C. E. Cooper of the geography and geology department is slated as speaker at the Jackson Teachers Institute next Saturday. He will attend the national geographic and geologic meetings in Washington the week after Christmas.

C. E. Cooper Department of Geography and Geology Jackson Teachers’ Institute Cooper National Geographic and Geologic Washington

Senior Standard Bearers Meet for Christmas Cheer at Church

The Senior Standard Bearers gathered Wednesday evening at the First M E church parlor. President Virginia Knecht led the meeting after a supper. Devotions by Mrs. J L Pickering reflected on Christmas and serving others. Committees were named to organize Christmas aid. Ruby Gladys Mercer sang with Jenny Moore on piano. Next meeting slated for the second week of January 1925.

M. E Virginia Knecht J. L. Pickering Ruby Gladys Mercer Jennie Moore

Christmas Dance at Athens Country Club Lights Up Eve

A 120 strong company enjoyed a Christmas dance at the Athens Country Club on Thursday night. A six piece orchestra played festive music and variations included a favor dance with wreaths for partners and a tree dance by the illuminated Christmas tree. Santa Claus handed out popcorn balls and stick candy, adding to the holiday spirit. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harvey C. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Bennett, Miss Eva Nelson, and Miss Helen Crawford.

Athens Country Club Santa Claus Ocen Harvey C. Baker George W. Hopkins

Christmas Parties Spark Local Social Calendar

Mrs. Alice Francis hosted the Tuesday Needle Club at its annual gathering with twenty members and guests exchanging gifts and carols sung by Mrs. Wiley Sprague and Mrs. L. W. Russell. Refreshments followed as Mrs. Carl Porter planned the next Sayre Study Circle event. The Christian church Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs. Charles Cameron's home for a program on Ministry to Others with hymns readings talks and a devotional led by Miss C Augusta Morse and Rev Ben M Edwards.

Alice Francis College and Mill Streets Needle Club Wiley Sprague L. W. Russell Carl Porter West Washington Street Sayre Roy Saylor C. Augusta Morse William Willams Walker Edwards- Walker Evangelistic Company W. T. Sprague Thomas Gibson Ben M. Edwards Verda Gilfilen Pearl Drake E. J. Perso Gang Jesus William Austin, Sr N. K. Alde

Surprise Party for Mrs Dailey on 70th Birthday

A surprise party was held for Mrs. Alice Dailey at 39 First Street to honor her 70th birthday. Many presents were given and an enjoyable evening followed with refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. Maria Carsey, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Larch and family, the Larch grandchildren Mary Bobo, Dolly Dailey, and extended relatives from Canaanville Brookaville Picamat.

Alice Dailey First Street Hose Maria Carsey Jesse Larch Ida Mary Harry Larch Mary Bobo Roy Dailey Dolly Hollie Dailey Edward Howard Odrey Edith Canaanville Freda Edna Harry Ira Jaynes Brookavill Albert Sams Helen Lena John Wesley Picamat

Family notices from Mechanicsburg for Lonas and Slatel households

Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lonas and son Stanley of Mechanicsburg, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Dailey Slatel and daughter Frances Mae at home.

Conflict Between Religion and Psychology Foreshadowed

London December 12 Dr J A Hadfield King's College lecturer on psychology says a future clash between religion and psychology will reshape views of God and religion while not erasing the need for belief. He argues prayer may be autosuggestion and God a Father complex, linking early childhood experience with adult faith. He warns against overconscientious religion and notes many believers show neurotic tendencies.

London J. A. Hadfield King’s College Hadfield Dr. Hadfield God

Rival oil firms clash over Thornburg leaseholds

In Northwestern Colorado at Thornburg, the Milk Creek battleground sees third armed standoff as guards patrol the site. The dispute centers on oil leaseholds linking Moffat and Rio Blanco counties, with past battles over captives and grazing rights echoing in current tensions.

Craig Colo Thornburg Moffat Rio Blanco Colorado Milk Creek United States

Pape's Coil Compound Promises Quick Cold Relief

Advertising copy claims two tablets every three hours for three doses eases colds with the first dose giving relief and the second and third breaking up the cold. Described as pleasant and safe, containing no quinine or opiates. Priced at thirty-five cents and widely used.

Pape

Oil Battle and Athena Beauty Editor Hints

On Ohio University campus a dispute over Thornburg oil rights attracts attention as Marland and Union Oil stake claims before Moffat County court. Prominent figures Grouse Gustaffson seeks judges including Cecil DeMille and Colea Phillips for Athena’s Silver Mirror beauty picks.

Thornburg Marland Oil Company Marland Company Standard Oil Group Union Oil Company of California Standard District Court Moffat County United States Silver Mirror Athena Gustaffson Colea Phillips Cecil DeMille Hasalso Tast Herbert Quick Mr. Quick

Youth Jigs After Accident In Defiance Ohio

Police Chief Karl A. Weaner tested twelve year old Kenneth Higgins by asking him to jig after he was knocked down by a car. The lad performed briefly, proving the injuries were not serious, and the chief then provided twenty five cents and sent him home.

Ohio Karl A. Weaner Kenneth Higgins

Creomulsion Promises Cure for Chronic Coughs and Colds

An ad touts Creomulsion as a twofold remedy for chronic coughs and colds. It claims creosote soothes inflamed membranes and fights germs, with guaranteed relief or money back after following directions. Produced by Creomulsion Co of Atlanta, Ga.

Creomulsion Co Atlanta Ade

Man in Brighton Walked Five Miles in Sleep

A Brighton man reportedly walked five miles in his sleep, raising questions about sleep disorders and possible nocturnal wanderings. Medical professionals note such episodes can occur with stress or sleep disorders and suggest consultation if frequent.

Brighton England

Dead Man's Crossing to be Eliminated in Lima Ohio

A deadly intersection at the Dixie highway where three railroad tracks meet near Woffton and Beaverdam will be transformed. Officials plan a tunnel under the Lake Erie and Western tracks to reduce crashes after multiple fatalities in five years.

Lima Woffton Beaverdam Ohio Lake Erie & Western

Ohio Coal Mines Idle Due to Low Wages and Profits

The state department of industrial relations reports Ohio coal production and wage costs. Total output reached tens of thousands of tons with wage expenses totaling millions, while coal sold for as low as 2 dollars per ton, leaving many mines idle.

Bellaire, O State Department of Industrial Relations Ohio

Openlander resigns as city solicitor in Defiance

To allow him to begin duties as probate judge on the first of the year Attorney Openlander has resigned as city solicitor. Mayor Latty postponed naming his successor.

Openander Edwin A. Latty Openiander

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