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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1923

Page

8

Examining City Enrollments Rise Over Three Years

The record shows nine point nine enrollments this year versus eight point two three four in 1926, marking an increase of two point seven eight eight over three years.

California Spend on Soft Drinks Perfume and More

The article notes Californians as heavy users of soft drinks cosmetics and light perfumes, with California Washington and Oregon spending about $3.26 per person on non alcoholic beverages and $2.72 on cosmetics yearly, compared to $2.61 and $1.79 in other states. It mentions a broad national pattern influenced by Pacific Coast trends.

Los Angeles Uncle Sam Pacific Coast California Washington Oregon

California in the spotlight as lookalikes flood Los Angeles

The piece notes California’s role in a larger affair. A brunette youth with sideburns and a screen alias sparked sighs among fans, while numerous doubles of the young man appeared across Southern California, especially in Los Angeles. Women are not using all the cosmetics, sources imply.

California Hordies Southern California Los Angeles

British Election Scenes as Morgan Describes Crowd Turmoil

Dr William Thames Morgan writes from London on England’s election and poverty amid two million jobless. He recalls a raucous political meeting where a saloon keeper and bookmaker chaired, hecklers disrupted speeches, and several women debated loudly while one fought to break up the crowd.

William Thames Morgan Ohio University England British Isles Morgan University of Indiana Europe London Dr. Morgan

Matrimonial Trouble Delays Daytons Workhouse Sentence

Floyd Katzenbach of Bailey Run faced a suspended 90 day Dayton workhouse term for non support after a miscommunication in pending divorce actions. Athens Magistrate Helwig halted the punishment and ordered a temporary stay after a phone call from Columbus clarified the case.

Floyd Katzenbach Bailey Dayton Athens Kataonbach Helwig Katzenbach Durfee Columbus Brote

Sub-District President to Visit Canaanville for Strike Benefit Pay

Our Sub-District President Robert Marshall will be at Canaanville on December 22, 1923 at 10 a.m. for paying strike benefits from November 28, 1923 the date President Hall was at the mine. All idle members since November 23, 1923 are to be at Canaanville to receive benefits.

Robert Marshall Canaanville President Hall

Governor Lectures Nash Over William Young Raid

Letters to Governor Donahey triggered an investigation into William Young's residence after a raid found a still and violations of alcohol and liquor laws. Deputies defend strict enforcement, citing prior fines and vows to continue enforcing the law, while expressing frustration over perceived inaction. A separate testimonial from 1893 claims a rheumatism cure with personal endorsement and a promise to send details for trial.

Messenger D. H. Nash William Young Donahey MacDonald Mr. Young United States H. A. Sines Nelsonyike

Local Social Notes Highlight Peach Ridge Visit and House Plan

Peach Ridge residents Mrs. Fred Stephenson and daughter Vera dined with Mr. Harry Spaulding on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Noland traveled to Columbus to consult a specialist about Mrs. Nolands eye. Mrs. Betty Tippie visited Mrs. William Hunter while Aaron McGrath of Athens was building a five room bungalow on Summit Heights.

Fred Stephenson Vera Harry Spaulding Roy Noland Columbus

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