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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1922
Page
5
Maccabea Lodge entertained a rightful party in honor of Mrs. Stauffer, with guest reception led by MBtauffer as hostess and the Mac hot haw noted in attendance.
A local lodge celebrated a year of service and re elected an officer for the coming year. An appreciation picnic followed with games and a notable out of town guest Mrs Fred Walker of Akron Ohio recognized for her contributions.
Thursday afternoon at one thirty o'clock the marriage of Mrs. Ethel M. Ipfliott of Shade and Mr. James Smuth of Shade was solemnized by Rev. M. E. Chatley in the church parsonage.
Moore and Mrs C S Moore of Athens announce the marriage of their daughter Bertha to M J Hunter son of Mrs C H Hunter of Hepenville. The ceremony occurred in December at the home of Rev Howard pastor of the M E Church in Parkersboro. Last night Faye Lash hosted a bridge party in East State street to honor Mrs Thomas Tully nee Miss Ednar Sprague of New Orleans Louisiana. Prize went to Miss Alice Henry with a salad course served afterward.
Officers and employes of the Pank of Athens and their wives dined at Hotel Jerry hosted by J. D. Brown then attended a show at Majestic Theater. The social column notes visits from relatives and travels of locals to Columbus Akron and Cincinnati with multiple family and civic engagements.
Local society items record Mr and Mrs Allen Sprague returning home from Christmas with Wiley Sprague in Morris Ave and visiting Akron Wilmington and Elyria Ohio. Many relatives travel between Cincinnati Detroit Columbus Athens and Logan for holidays and events.
An advertisement urges readers to visit for eye exams and glasses fitting. It claims guaranteed glasses and promises satisfaction, targeting those with headaches and vision concerns.
Mrs Hayes and the home remain through Saturday. Mr and Mrs T A Cotton host the latter's parents Mr and Mrs J H Stewart from Canisteo New York. Homer and James Goddard visit Gordon Herald on Congress street while attending a Cincinnati basketball game. Mr and Mrs C J Allstock and children return from Loveland Ohio after their mother and grandmother dies.
A speedy remedy advertised to prevent pneumonia by treating colds fever and la grippe. The claim emphasizes rapid relief and preventative benefit against pneumonia.
Community notices report a December 30 dance at the Red Men hall Glouster with good music and a welcoming invitation. Also obituary news includes Bridget Craney 67 who died after a three week illness. funeral at Nor Cross Church Saturday at 3. Interment in Catholic cemetery.
Reports from Bastrop Louisiana claim the Morehouse parish Klan unit has dissolved under pressure from investigations into the Watt Daniels and Thomas Richards kidnapping and murder case. Spokesmen say members burned robes and hid identities while T. J. Burnett denies Klan ties and relies on the rumored invisible empire for support.
County Surveyor M Theobald reports the Burke Elyriad truck load bill saved Ohio taxpayers millions. Twenty miles of new road in Lorain county were completed this year and thirty five miles are billed for improvement in 1923. There is but one method of attaining excellence and that is hard labor.
Holly Woodruff of Athens pleaded guilty to illegal possession of intoxicating liquor and was fined 600 dollars plus costs, or work the fine out at 60 cents daily in the Dayton workhouse. Two Columbus suspects pled guilty. Walter Fiiley fined 400 dollars and 100 dollars costs for possession and transport, Esther Stamler 100 dollars for possession, and others Bonded at 200 dollars each to await trial on transportation charges.
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