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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1923

Page

2

Sunday Social Roundup From Local Families

Vanderhoof Mr. Bert Hayes and Okey Ash host Sunday dinner with W. H. Ashcraft. George Gilbert visits Joseph Chase. Mrs. Lyda Jeffers and daughter Frazel supper with Ed Chase. Henry Burton, formerly at Athens, visits family. J. R. Murphey and R. P. Borges visit Athens. Riley Brown visits with Rylmer Ackley near Athens. Nora Watkins and daughter Louise of Fairmont visit Roy McKinley. Paniel Ackley visits daughter Free Warner. R. C. Boggs hosts S. & Tilton and W. Stout with Coolville guests. Robert Kunions also visits. Hazel Cremeans visits Lana Murphy.

Bert Hayes Okey Ashcraft W. H. Ashcraft George Gilbert Joseph Chase Lyda Jeffers Frazel Ed Chase Henry Burton Athens J. R. Murphey R. P. Borges Riley Brown Tucy Chase Rylmer Ackley Nora Watkins Daugh Ter, Louise Fairmont W. Va Roy McKinley Paniel Ackley Free Warner R. C. Boggs S. &. Tilton W. ©. Stout Coolville Robert Kunions Near Here Hazel Cremeans Lana Murphy

Santa Claus to Speak on WGY Radio Christmas Eve Eve

Santa Claus informed WGY Schenectady that he will broadcast on December 24 and 26 at 6 30 PM. He invites children to write to WGY General Electric Co Schenectady NY care Santa Claus and promises to mention names if letters arrive before noon December 24.

Santa Claus WGY General Electric Co Schenectady N. Y Santa

Santa asks for written lists of children by city and state

The notice urges that names be clearly written and include the city and state. It bans sending names by telephone, warning that Santa is often overwhelmed by calls from nearby residents and requests no telephone communications.

WGY Santa

Resolution of Respect for James Jones

The committee announces James Jones has died, and the charter will be draped for 30 days. Resolutions call for publication in the paper and a copy sent to the bereaved family. Committee members: William Koentg, Chas. Chesher, H. L. Chesher.

James Jones Bourne William Koentg Chas. Chesher Committee On

Killing the goose. Elyria electric lines face bust

T H Wilson receiver for the Cleveland Columbus and Southwestern Electric Co told Kiwanis Club that bus lines and auto ownership are bankrupting electric lines. He stated that the Green Line so far this year is running 700000 fares less than for 1922 despite higher expenses.

Elyria T. H. Wilson Cleveland, Columbus, and Southwestern Electric Co Kiwanis Club

Half of Medina jurors drawn are women

In Medina Ohio the January term jury panel includes equal representation with half of the grand and petit jurors listed as women. The selection reflects gender parity among jurors for the upcoming court term.

Medina Pettit

Man of 75 Regains Vigor He Had in Prime of Life

A Mississippi resident Charles W Laurette aged 75 reports dramatic rejuvenation after using Korex tablets for 21 days. He claims to be as vigorous as he was 35 years ago, aided by a home treatment touted by Melton Laboratories. He describes improved eyesight memory and energy and endorses the compound with a money back guarantee offer through 3124 Melton Building Kansas City Mo.

Charles W. Laurette Mississippi Laurette Korex Melton Laboratories Melton Building Kansas City

Poplar Bluff Justice Runs Gretna Green Scheme

In Poplar Bluff Missouri Judge D B Deems has tied 8946 marriages earning the nickname marrying justice. He offers to propose to bashful youths and will perform marriages for shy couples as a boost to license sales. Cupid reportedly fled at times leading to pauses in issuing licenses.

Kansas City Peggy Hopkins Joyce Solomon Justice Poplar Bluff D. B. Deemg Missouri Gretna Green

If They are Afraid to Propose Judge Deems Offers to Help

A marriage license sparkled a rumor that Judge Deems proposed to assist bashful suitors. He quipped he would propose for them at no cost. The joke spread widely as letters from across the United States poured into the justice’s office with a single theme: We want to be wed.

United States

Laxative Brom Quin ine Tonic Promises Flu Prevention

Patent medicine ad touts Brom Quin ine tablets as preventive tonic against colds grip and influenza. Claims keep the system healthy and ward off illness. Box bears FE W Grove signature. price 30 cents.

FE. W. Grove

Weekend Visits and Local Health Update

L trode Mrs T F Fitch is recovering after a serious illness off pneumonia. Mr and Mrs Charlie Noland visited their daughter at Marietta this week. Mr YD Morrison of Stewart spent Sat night and Sun at the Fitch home. Mrs 0 G Branderberry spent the week end with Miss Helen Falls at Glouster. John Root of Cutter Dr C B Harper of Coolville and PD Morrison of Stewart were Sunday dinner guests. A gas well came in on the Brandberry farm near here last week.

Charlie Noland Marietta Mr. YD. F. Morrison Stewart T. E. Fitch 0. G. Branderberry Helen Falls Glouster John Root Cutter C. B. Harper Coolville PD. F. Morrison Fitch Brandberry Farm Here

Town and Area Notes From Perkersburg and Nearby

Audrey Tombaugh shops in Perkersburg on Tuesday. Mrs Miria Dunfee visits at Charley Dunfees home in Decatur. John Root of Cutler weekend guest at T E Fitch. Latrobe Correspondent reports death of Eugenia Walden in Coolville. Sympathies to the family. Fitch and daughter Mildred and John Root travel to Stewart Sunday. Mr and Mrs Harry Carlton visit Parkersburg Tuesday. C L Riemann of Marietta calls on T F Fitch last week. COOLVILLE M FE CHURCH services: Bible school 9:30 a m church 10:30 a m subject Christ the World Wonder Jr Society 2 p m Ensworth League 6 p m divine services 17 p m subject The Fundamental or Christ Is God.

Latrobe Eugenia Walden Coolville Coolville M. FE. Church Bible School Jr. Society Enworth League Christ God

Local Names On A Bus Trip And Family News

Zelda, Marshall Haning, Arthur Goodin and Harley Russ took a business trip to Athens. Hazel Stotts visited with her nieces and aunt near Harrisonville over the weekend. Francesa Haning has been ill with rheumatism.

Marshall Haning Arthur Goodin Harley Russ Athens Hazel Stotts Allen Stotts Harrisonville Francesa Haning

Injuries Highlight School Activities and Local Visits

Little Harold Stotts suffered a badly injured eye during a school game on Wednesday. John Woodyard and his son Howard visited Athens on Monday. Miss Dorothy Wood announced a Christmas party for next Monday evening.

Harold Stotts John Woodyard Howard Athens Dorothy Wood

Beals and Quiveys Host Guests In Pratts Fork

Mr. and Mrs. V. M. Beal hosted Sunday guests Mr. and Mrs. Clive Quivey. Leo Sapp visited his cousin Fred Sapp. Ira Ator remains in poor health. Elza Sapp returned to Athens. Slyde Sapp visits with brother Earl. Harry Smith called on home folks Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Miles Cain spent weekend with Mrs. Iris Tubbs in Athens. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bureson on December 15.

V. M. Beal iClive Quivey Leo Sapp Fred Sapp Ira Ator Elza Sapp Athens Slyde Sapp Fred Beckler Earl Harry Smith Miles Cain Iris Tubbs Ralph Bureson

Mayor Crow slays five foot six inch rattlesnake near Newborn

On a hunting trip near Newborn, Niles mayor Crow found a large rattlesnake in the woods. He used a club to kill the serpent, which measured five feet six inches.

Niles, O Newborn Crow

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vanderhoof Give Records Columbia Records Columbia Swanson Furniture Co North Court St Hero Chas W, Laurette Poplar Bluff Justice Run D. H. Moore the Bond & Mortgage Investment Company Lostro Ridge Ohio T. F. Fitch Audrey Tombaugh Perkersburg Miria Dunfee Charley Dunfee Decatur Cutler Mildred Harry Carlton Parkersburg C. L. Riemann T. FE. Fitch Zelda Lostro Delco Light Delco Light Store Union St Dixie Dix Morse Gibson’s Pharmacy Bank of Athens National Banking Association Athens County
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