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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1920

Page

3

Eastern Star Installs New Officers at Eudora Chapter

At the regular Eudora Chapter No. 72 meeting the Order of the Eastern Star installed new officers. Mrs Stella Betts chaired the ceremony with Mrs George Lowden as installing marshal. officers include Matron Mrs Stella Begle Worthy Patron C E Washburn Associate Matron Mrs Grace Kelch Secretary Mrs Oral Griffin Treasurer Mrs Alice Anderson Conductress Stella Roberts Associate Conductress Mrs Louise Saltz and three Trustees T A May Mary Bartlett Ed Betts plus Adah Mrs Mabel Washburn Ruth Mrs Lucile Hellyer Hester Mrs Mary Bartlett Martha Mrs Mary Lines Electa Mrs Chas Green Chaplain Mrs Matilda Martin Marshall Mrs Violet Woodard Organist Mrs T W Way Warden Mrs Jane Kentner Sentinel Mrs T A Way.

Eastern Star Eudora Order of the Eastern Star Stella Betts George Lowden Marshall Stella Betgle C. E. Washburn Grace Kelch Oral Griffin Alice Anderson Stella Roberts Louise Saltz T. A. May Mary Bartlett Ed Betts Adah Mabel Washburn Ruth Lucile Hellyer Hsther Martha Mary Lines Electa Chas. Green Matilda Martin Violet Woodard T. W. Way Jane Kentner Sentinel T. A. Way

Masonic Chapter Awards Robes and Urn Contract

The Masonic chapter let a contract for a ten gallon urn to be secured with Gold en Sun labels and urged all members to deliver their coffee to C E Washburn at once. The meeting also approved new robes for officers and flowers were presented to outgoing leaders by C E Washburn.

C. E. Washburn

Funeral Held in Columbus for Unanimous McMillan

Funeral services were held in Columbus for Unanimous McMillan who died Saturday from throat trouble. He was the son of John McMillan a prominent coal operator. He leaves his father and one brother. C H RodduBush attended the services.

Columbus Unanimous McMillan John McMillan C. H. Roddabush

Death of Mrs. Abigail Lehman at 88 in Carbon Hill

An 88 year old woman Mrs Abigail Lehman died last night at her son Frank's home in Carbon Hill. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 30 AM with burial at Oak Hill. She is survived by several children.

Abigal Lehman Frank Carbon Hill Oak Hill

A Fine Affair at Loyal Woman's Class Fundraiser

The Christian church Loyal Woman's class hosted a cafeteria lunch and social last night. They thank the orchestra for fine music and report $185 cleared for church causes.

The Christian Church

Entertains Doctors During Dinner at 20 E Washington

Dr. and Mrs. N. Hill hosted Nelsonville physicians for a six oclock four course dinner at their home. Guests included C. E. Welch Walter Howe S. E Butt C. C. Butt A. L. Pritchard C. G. Dew J. M. Hyde N Hill L. J. Eberle and Frank Knox. A round table discussion preceded a theatre party at the Pastime.

Hill

Mission Study Class Closes Tonight at Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian Mission Study Class will conclude tonight after the prayer meeting led by Mrs. George Johnson. The group will finish the mission study book in this final session.

Presbyterian Mission George Johnson

Nelsonville Methodist group adopts campaign program

At a December 13 meeting led by Rev. Paul E. Kemper the Nelsonville group of the Marietta District adopted an intensive campaign program. Attending pastors include Rev. V. Ahlbrand Athens Rev. S. J. Bishop Murray City Rev. O. Lineberger Buchtel Rev. Leonard A. Donnally Jobs and Rev. H. S. Yost Lancaster.

Paul E. Kemper Methodist Episcopal Nelsonville Marietta Methodist Episcopal Church of V. Ahlbrand Athens S. J. Bishop Murray City O. Lineberger Buchtel Leonard A. Donnally Jobs H S. Yost Lancaster

Notable Columbus Visits Parade Local Residents

Charles and John Baird transacted business in Columbus on Tuesday. Miss Mabel Campbell and Miss Mary Pickens visited Columbus and Circleville respectively. Captain and Mrs Schmidt of Camp Sherman and Mrs Francis Socie and family were in Columbus visiting relatives and attending hospital and social duties. Mrs Harry Rodda and Mrs Carrie Grimm plus Jack visited Columbus, with Will Fleck and family also in town for the weekend.

Charles John Baird Columbus Mabel Campbell Mary Pickens Circleville P. E Lama Martin Ohlinger Walter Wolfe Ad Uhrig Claudine Lancaster C. H. Sisson Schmidt Helen Goodspeed Camp Sherman Francis Socie Julius Fisher Grant Hospital Harry Rodda Carrie Grimm Jack P. FE. Lamaio Will Fleck James Pidcock

Christmas Program At East School Seeks PTA Meeting

The East School hosts a Christmas program in each room on December 17 followed by a Parent-Teacher Association meeting. Miss Masters, the Red Cross nurse, will discuss her work in the schools. All are urged to attend.

East School Parent

Chamberlains Tablets for Indigestion and Constipation

These tablets are intended especially for indigestion and constipation. They tone up the stomach and enable it to perform its functions naturally. They act gently on the liver and bowels, thereby restoring the stomach and bowels to a healthy condition. When you feel dull, stupid and constipated give them a trial. You are certain to be pleased with their effect.

Funeral for John Gheer scheduled Thursday at 2 PM

The funeral for John Gheer will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 oclock at the Central Avenue M E church. Burial will follow in the West Union Street cemetery.

John Gheer Central Avenue M. E West Union Street

Pepto Mangan Promises Health Through Red Blood Boost

An old advertisement urges taking Gude's Pepto Mangan to prevent illness by building red blood. It claims pale, tired people lack sufficient blood and can boost resistance with either liquid or tablet forms. The copy emphasizes the value of genuine Gude's Pepto Mangan.

Gude

Downward bound grain fleet closes Soo canal season

Sault Ste. Marie Mich December 15 The passage of 13 steamers filled with grain from Fort Williams to lower lake ports marks the near end of Soo canal activity for the season The locks are expected to close tomorrow A few boats remain above the Soo but will likely tie up for winter The heavy westerly wind and thick fog forced vessels to anchor tonight with five more boats likely to pass before tomorrow's close

Sault Ste. Marie Mich Fort Williams Lower Lake Ports Soo Canal Soo Lake Superior

Identity of murdered woman linked to suspect in area

In Los Angeles authorities identify the nude and mutilated body found in a grove as Mrs Fay Sudow a 34 year old wealthy real estate owner who vanished last Tuesday Police telegraph to nearby cities to surveil a suspect whose name matches hers and has been linked to the case.

Los Angeles Calif Here Fay Sudow

Miller Chosen to Head Oratorical Dept at Ohio Wesleyan

Prof Elmer W Miller selected by trustees to head the oratorical department at Ohio Wesleyan He has ties to the state college of Pennsylvania Heidelberg University and formerly served on the Western Reserve faculty and with a Cleveland law firm.

Miller Delaware Elmer W. Miller Ohio Wesleyan State College of Pennsylvania Heidelburg University Faculty Western Reserve Cleveland

Train derailment near Wellington shocks passengers

Passengers were shaken when a big four train jumped the track at Wellington near Elyria Ohio today. No one was seriously hurt.

Elyria, O Wellington

Presbyopia and Optometry Advances Discussed

The passage explains presbyopia is easy to diagnose and correct, not an eye error, with normal eyes until middle life. Lenses should be changed at least every two years. It notes major recent advances, recognizing optometry as a growing profession and expanded training for optometrists.

City records examined by state officials in Athens

State examiner F. B. Thomas and assistant M. E. Price have reviewed Athens city books, excluding the water works, for March 7, 1919 to November 30, 1920. The audit covers receipts, tax apportionment, disbursements, salaries, and council records as part of an annual state requirement. The inspection aims to complete Athens’ review imminently and will be reported to the state auditor.

M. E. Price Athens

Death of Mrs. Murphy widow of Columbus police chief

Mary A. Murphy aged 68 of Columbus dies suddenly, widow of a former police chief and mother of Joseph E. Murphy bodyguard to President Wilson. A separate advertisement urges pile cures with “CURE” notes and agents wanted, signed C. W. Hickman Depe Roseville Ohio.

Columbus Mary A. Murphy Jos. E. Murphy Wilson C. W. Hickman Depe

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