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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1922

Page

5

Ladies Aid meet at Mrs Phelps home Friday

The Ladies Aid of the First Baptist church will meet with Mrs D H Phelps at 60 General avenue Friday at 2 pm All members urged to attend for hand work. Mrs Charles Kircher called to Middleport by illness of her mother Mrs Martha McCoy. Belford Dink Nelson returned from Hollywood to visit sister Mrs Harry Hallenbeck before her Paris departure. He had been in California for five months on a project.

Ladies Aid of The First Baptist Church D. H. Phelps Ceneral Avenue Charles Kircher Middleport Martha McCoy Belford “Dink Nelson Hollywood Calif Harry W. Hallenbeck Paris France California

Wells Returns From California In Hollywood Editor Role

Harold Wells, six months at Hollywood as west coast editor for Movie Weekly, has returned home to Chauncey. He will stay two months, now writing humorous pieces for Movie Weekly and other magazines. News notes also report Mrs. Warren V. Sprague improving after two weeks of heart trouble, with family at the Sprague home as doctors update friends.

Harold Welks Hollywood Calif Movie Weekly C. E. Wells Young Wells Warren V. Sprague Chauncey

Higley Study Circle Discusses Workman’s Compensation Law

The Higley Study Circle met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. EB S Koons hosting at 28 North High Street. Vice president Mrs Jennie O'Dell presided as members discussed current events and the Workman s Compensation Law with Mrs W L Gard presenting the afternoon paper and a lively discussion revealing new aspects of the statute.

Higley Study Circle EB. S. Koons North High Street Jennie O'Dell E. D. Sayre Chillicothe Washington Federated Clubs W. L. Gard

Ohio Loses King In Close Victory Over St Xavier

Ohio University edged St Xavier 34 31 in a tight second half after trailing early. Angus King was ineligible during the 8 A T C period amid college authorities’ dispute over his status.

Ohio University St. Xavier’s Ohio Angus King King

Lyman credits Vinci remedy after flu recovery in Moodus

Mrs W H Lyman of Moodus Connecticut says the Vinci tonic rebuilt her after a debilitating flu. She reports rapid health improvement, restored appetite and stronger digestion. Also notes local moves and visits including Hutchins, Guseman, and Athens shoppers news.

King's Absence Blunts Ohio State Hoops Bid

King was benched second semester amid college protests, shaking the team’s scoring. Wednesday night the aftershocks showed as Ohio struggled against St. Xavier's whirlwind attack. Charley Bell led Ohio with seven baskets while O'daffer and Earick contributed on offense and defense. Davis and Cushing starred for St. Xavier late in the game.

King Ohtfo St. Xavier Ohio Charley Bell O’daffer Earick Davis Cushing Queen City

Winter Weather Boosts Morale In Sharpsburg District

A week of pleasant winter days lifts spirits as autos travel well on Sharpsburg roads. Mt. Hermon protracted meeting ends with no accessions while a revival grows at a Chestnut Ridge colored church led by Isaac Kennedy with many conversions and large attendance. Rev Williamson spoke Friday. local residents note health declines for William McCune.

Sharpsburg Mt. Hermon Colored Church Chestnut Ridge Plantsville Isaac Kennedy Williamson William McCune Howard Harris Carlos Columbus A. L. Huffman Marietta Glen White Grange Hall Bartlett Belle Burns Hiram Thompson Nettle Dille Melissa Brooks Evan Walters Vincent and Son Fred Asa Dille

Plains baby born to Mr and Mrs Lowry

The Plains reports a healthy son born to Mr. Will Lowry and his wife Frances Bricker on Wednesday. Frances Guseman, three, daughter of Mildred Guseman, has been seriously ill at grandmother Mrs. Jim Bell’s home. Moving seems to be the fashion.

Charles Hutchins Luhrig Bill Keplar Herb McDonald Jim Barries Elmer Guseman Grant Micheals Hoy Joe Slater Rose Fred Cat Dicken Helen Riley Fred Slater Sr Athens Joe Hutchins James Hughes Will Lowry Frances Bricker Frances Mildred Guseman Jim Bell

Athens imposes tuberculin tested milk requirement

Athens board of health orders all milk sold in the city to come from tuberculin tested cows and sets strict dairy inspections and permits after investigations. The move follows state agriculture data on milk linked tuberculosis. Dr. Pedigo is named to fill the late McVey’s term on the board.

Athens Athens Board of Health J. M. Higgins Board of Health Health Board State Department of Agriculture Henry Boswell Mississippi Tuberculosis Sanitarium Boswell S. E. G. Pedigo F. P. McVey

Tests Set For Final Naturalization Examinations

Twenty three applicants will take their final naturalization test Monday at 8 30 in the common pleas court room under examiner in charge H J Goff. The group includes two women and applicants from Glouster Athens Moray City and Jacksonville.

Common Pleas Court Room H. J. Goff Cincinnati Philip Ruth Hollister Mike Peliyak Steve Molnar Louis Alex James Alf

Italian Cabinet Resigns Amid Parliamentary Hostility

Premier Bonomi and the entire Italian cabinet resigned today as hostility in parliamentary circles grew during the past week.

Rome Bonomi

California Fig Syrup Promises Quick Relief for Constipation

An advertising pitch promotes California Fig Syrup as a reliable remedy for sick children. It claims a teaspoonful opens bowels within hours, removing poisons and wastes and restoring playfulness. Mothers are urged to buy the genuine product, with brand and dosage directions on the bottle.

California

Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Dark Hair Color

An old time remedy recalls Sage Tea and Sulphur used to darken gray hair. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound popularizes the mix claiming natural, even coloring, restored gloss, and fragrance with daily use.

Wyeth

Local Socials Highlight Weekend Visits and Gatherings

Dutch Ridge residents and families from Athens share weekend visits and games. Miss Bernice Shuler attends high school in Athens and stays with parents Mr. and Mrs. Mat Shuler. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Wisenback host friends for a card evening and dance with a luncheon to close.

Bernice Shuler Athens Mat Shuler Jake Wisenback B. Chapman Paul Fiske Jessie Bolen Linnie Bolen Jessie Wisenback James Anthony Wisenback Rome Hawk Will Conant Vanderhoof Edna Helena Shuler Connie Faye Wisenback Henry Swartz

Sunday social notes from Nelsonville area church crowd

Kimberly Sunday school at 2 39 every Sun Miss Louise Donahoe and Miss Estella Anderson visited Miss Mary Johnson Sunday afternoon. Mary and Bridget Donahoe attended Sunday school at Nelsonville Sunday. Eugene Wycuff to leave for Columbus soon. The mines are not working here at present. Mrs Bridget Donahoe hosted her brother Thomas Perry of Doanville Sunday. Miss Goldin Searles wintering at Corning with sister Mrs J H Penrod. Miss Rebecca McGuire hosted Miss Agnes Scott of Nelsonville Sunday. Andrew Farms is the town constable now. Mrs Clara Graham shopped in Nelsonville Saturday.

Louise Donahoe Estella Anderson Mary Johnson Mary Bridget Donahoe Nelsonville Eugene Wycuff Columbus Thomas Perry Doanville Goldin Searles Corning J. H. Penrod Rebecca McGuire Agnes Scott Andrew Farms Clara Graham

Sunday religious attendance and a roadster sighting

Miss Elsie Sampson attended Oak Grove church Sunday night. Andrew Donahoe attended Sunday school at Nelsonville Sunday afternoon. A former college student now travels with a sixty mile per hour roadster, accompanied by his family’s prayers.

Elsie Sampson Oak Grove Andrew Donahoe Nelsonville

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