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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1922
Page
2
A fragmented OCR fragment outlines issues in ad classification across sections with errors in headlines and branch labeling. It notes misordered headings and broken typography affecting printer and telegraphic layout in a bid to improve ad placement and consistency.
Readable fragments describe a local school item tied to a lemon reference with unclear formatting. The text mentions Amesy and Athens and includes competing terms and numbers, suggesting a school or event record. Further details are unreadable.
Dean Voigt of Ohio University reports extensive charity by 650 to 860 students this Christmas. The YWCA dolls go to needy girls. five town entertainments drew 650 to 60 participants singing carols. Over 300 students in Christian service, plus plans for a junior YWCA reserve in Athens.
A quiet Sunday gathering at William J. Davis home in Salem celebrated the birthdays of George Beverage aged 68, Mr. Davis aged 69, and Roy Farmer aged 12. Friends and relatives enjoyed a fine dinner and an overall pleasant surprise event.
The college auditorium was at capacity Tuesday for the second Elks charity minstrel performance. The show progressed smoothly with many encores as the audience highly applauded. Indications pointed to another large turnout for the final performance Wednesday night, with seats selling rapidly.
The J H 8. will stage Santa at Sea on Thursday at 7 pm at the Pastime theater. Proceeds go to the McMahon family after their home burned last week. The M E Sunday school will continue community outreach activities.
The Standard Bearers held a Christmas offering gathering Sunday evening at seven led by Mrs. A R Wood gerd. Mrs Whitacre spoke about two missionary girls she knows and noted her Cincinnati missionary training school background. Mr and Mrs Whitacre head the high school and will spend the ten day Christmas vacation with family.
W H Palmer reports 550 farm children staying at Ohio State University during Club Winners Week gained new experiences. Of 650 country youngsters, 67 rode trains for the first time and 832 spent a first night in hotels. Palmer says the journey broadens their lives.
William S Vorhes died Wednesday morning at his home in Alexander township after a yearlong illness from acute endocarditis. He was 58. Funeral services will be Friday at 1 PM at Hebbardsville church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Survived by his widow and three brothers Sam Vorhes near Albany P A Vorhes Cincinnati and C B Vorhes Athens.
Four people were killed instantly and one person injured when a street car struck their truck in Port Arthur Texas early today. Authorities reported the crash occurred in the pre dawn hours and the sole survivor received minor injuries. The victims were identified as occupants of the truck and the investigation continues.
Warsaw reports Stanislaus Wojciechowicki chosen as Poland's new president to succeed Narutowici who was assassinated, this Saturday.
J G Kochendorfer, editor of the Mansfield News, resigns his position in Mansfield Ohio after a 17 year tenure.
Survey during club week profiles 550 county champions with average age 15. They own 154 dairy cows 42 beef cattle 576 hogs 52 sheep and 5760 chickens. In their names they hold bank funds and Liberty Bonds totaling 80 803 dollars earned by their own work.
Christmas ads offer ideas for dad mother home and Christmas dinner. Store notices highlight gifts and seasonal items to plan holiday shopping around Chauncey.
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