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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1922

Page

2

Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club Social at West State Street

A Pi Beta Phi alumnae gathering was hosted by Mrs. D. R. Zenner on West State Street with Mrs. Oscar Fulton and Mrs. Lloyd T. Dailey assisting. The evening featured social time, a brief business session, and a Valentine themed luncheon. St Valentine Dinner Party hosted by Miss Mary Helen Dailey followed with eight guests for a 6 pm dinner and festive table decor.

Pi Phi Pi Beta Phi D. R. Zenner West State Street Oscar Fulton Lloyd T. Dailey Mary Helen Dailey St. Valentine

Mothers Club meets Wednesday at Ohio University kindergarten

The Athens Kindergarten Mothers club holds its regular monthly meeting in Ellis Hall basement from 2 30 to 4 00 PM with talks by Mrs. Worthman Morton and Hill on how and when to bring truth about life to children followed by an open discussion and a social hour. All members and friends invited.

Mothers Club Athens Mother’s Club Ohio University Ellis Hall W. H. Worthman R. L. Morton W. D. Hill

Local Visitors and Ailing Residents Reported

Mr and Mrs George France of Broadwell visit nephew M N Linscott and Mrs Linscott at 404 Richland Ave. They tour with Dora Robinson at 134 Grosvenor St. Judge J M Wood is in Columbus and Cleveland on business and will visit son James P Wood in Cleveland. News from Kirksville Mo says Mrs George R Kahler is improving after influenza. Mrs H D Henry stays with her daughter. Miss Lara Graham travels to Columbus to work in a wholesale millinery house.

George France Broadwell M. N. Linscott Linscott Richland Avenue Mrs. Linscott Dora Robinson Grosvenor Street J. M. Wood Columbus Cleveland James P. Wood Kirksville, Mo George R. Kahler H. D. Henry Lara Graham

Esther church class plans membership contest to Easter

Thirty members of the Esther class met Monday night at Mrs. Sam Carmen's home on South High street for a regular meeting. They voted to start a membership contest March first lasting until Easter Sunday April 16. The class enrollment is 100 with Miss Sophia Boelzner as teacher who was absent due to illness. A contest and music entertained the group. Mrs. Crystal Simms won first prize and Mrs. W. W. Lee won the consolation. Refreshments followed.

Esther The Christian Church Sam Carmen Sophia Boelzner Crystal Simms W. W. Lee

Deaths and Funerals Charles Graham

Charles Graham a Pennsylvania Line mail clerk for 20 years and former Athens boy died Monday at his Indianapolis home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 30 PM at his sister Mrs Carl Browns Cincinnati home with burial there. He was 50, husband of a widow and son of the late Elias Graham. his brother was ex chief of police Lewis Graham.

Charles Graham Pennsylvania Athens Indianapolis Carl Brown Cincinnati Graham Elias Graham Lewis Graham

Mrs Dixon Dies After Sudden Illness At 77

Mrs James Dixon died after a Monday apoplexy at 3 PM and passing at 7 30 PM. She was 77 and had long suffered ill health. She is survived by her husband two children Mrs John Ewing Athens and Floyd Dixon Charleston W V a grandson two brothers and one sister. The family farm is at Winger Chapel but they have lived in Athens and on Richland avenue for 20 years. Funeral plans await Floyd Dixon’s arrival from Charleston.

James Dixon John Ewing Athens Floyd Dixon Charleston W. Va George Gabriel Parsons Kas Elias Gabriel Eric Susan Wells Nevada Dixons Winger Chapel Richland Avenue

Tooth Soothe Promoted For Toothache Relief

Advert says rubbing Tooth-Soothe on sore gums or placing in a cavity relieves toothache without cocaine or narcotics. Dentists endorse it for both children and adults. Small bottles with directions cost just a few cents at drug stores.

Fire fatality in Reading blaze kills two young children

A five year old boy allegedly started the fire with matches in Reading West Virginia. The blaze burned two houses and cremated Harold Davis aged one and Virginia Davis aged two. Their father James Davis was their guardian. the mother was away from home. No fire apparatus was available at the scene.

Reading W. Va Harold Virginia Davis James Davis

Trunk Wanted Man 13 Found in Nevada Slayings Case

Darlin Nevada February 7 No arrest yet in connection with a telegraphic alert from Los Angeles seeking Edward Sands, a suspect in the slaying of William P D Taylor. Constable Benning plans to act after further investigation, with the man located six miles away from Carlin.

Marietta Hosts Mammoth Highway Meeting February 22

Preparations are underway to welcome several thousand visitors for the Marietta East Liverpool highway meeting to be held Wednesday February 22. Governor Davis and other prominent speakers will address the afternoon and evening programs, with a large banquet planned the same evening. Roadway completion plans will be discussed.

Marietta Marietta- East Liverpool Davis

Mills Resume at Wheeling Steel Plant in Yorkville

In Yorkville Ohio on February 7 the Wheeling Steel and Iron Co tin plate plant resumed operations with 1800 workers. Only three mills were started and no disturbances were reported. The scale is set at one percent above the rate common in union mills.

Yorkville Wheeling Steel & Iron Co Union Mills

Burkhead Sues Governor for 100000 Dollars

Frances C. Burkhead former stenographer to Governor Russell of Mississippi filed suit in Jackson asking 100000 dollars alleging betrayal by the governor.

Jackson Miss Frances C. Burkhead Russell Mississippi

Local Church to Preach Next Wednesday Evening

Salem reports Reverend L O Dabritz will deliver a sermon next Wednesday. Several cases of mumps appear in the community and the Loyal Workers plan a Sunday meeting at 1 30 pm.

S S Fills Out Hollow Cheeks and Thin Limbs

An advertisement claims S. S. restores body fullness by boosting blood-cell production. It promises firmer flesh, pink cheeks, and reduced eruptions while purifying blood with vegetable ingredients. Sold at drug stores in two sizes, larger for economy.

S. S

Local Visits and Illness Report From Canaanville and Nearby

Local residents hosted guests from Canaanville and other towns including Stewart Caroline Crawford and family, Otis Mansfield and child, Rosa Luton, and Mrs Oliver Murphy. Illnesses include Grace Burke and Mildred Copeland. Visits span Parkersburg, Illinois, Kansas, and Guysville.

Caroline Crawford Otis Mansfield Rosa Luton Canaanville Oliver Murphy Robert Seamen Parkersburg Fred Laughlin Illinois Kansas Balderson Miss Craemer Grace Burke James Russell Harry Stout Kansas City Davis Mrssey Wetherell Columbus Willis Grimes Mildred Copleland New England Parkersburg Hospital

666 Promises Quick Cold and Grippe Relief

The ad claims 666 will break a cold fever and grippe quicker than anything known, preventing pneumonia. It presents a bold remedy claim with medical-sounding language and strong reassurance. The language targets readers seeking speedy health fixes despite lack of verifiable evidence.

Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Promises Gentle Hair Care

Advertises Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as pure grease free and safer than alkaline soaps. Suggests wet hair, rub in, and use one to two teaspoons to produce rich lather that cleanses hair and scalp, leaves hair soft, and lasts months. Recommends buying at drug stores and warns to ensure druggist provides Mulsified.

Greek Champions Clash Ends in Eleven Round Bout Defeat

In Columbus on February 7 Jim Lundos, the Greek heavyweight champion, defeated Greek light heavyweight George Kotzenaros by referee decision in an eleven round wrestling match refereed by Davey Akron.

Big George Columbus Jim Londos George Kotzenaros Davey Akron

Szbyszko Retains Wrestling Crown in MSG Defeat

Stanislaus Szbyszko defeats Earl Caddock in three falls at Madison Square Garden to retain the wrestling title as of February 7. The match marks Szbyszko as the reigning champion while Caddock falls short in the title bout.

Caddock New York Stanislaus Szbyszko Earl Caddock Madison Square Garden

Honeymoon couple hides in Montreal after New York wedding

On their honeymoon in Montreal, Mr and Mrs Andreviteh Vonsiatsky, a Philadelphia shop worker and a Chicago heiress, registered at Place Vigor under the name Charles Darly and wife of New York after a Friday wedding in New York.

Montreal Que Andreviteh. Vonsiatsky Philadelphia Chicago New York Charles Darly

Salts If Kidney or Bladder Bother Remedy Advised

A noted authority explains uric acid irritates kidneys and bladder causing burning and frequent urination. It recommends four ounces of Salts in water before breakfast for two to three days to neutralize urine acid and relieve bladder irritation. Jad Salts, a lithia based effervescent drink, is described as harmless and effective.

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Guide

Piles cured in 6 to 14 days with PAZO OINTMENT promises relief from itching bleeding and protruding piles. Druggists refund money if cures fail. Instantly relieves itching and piles. Price 60 cents.

Fights in Washington Card Ends Quick Wins

Tutt Jackson stops Dick O'Brien in twenty five seconds at Washington D C. C. H. Dattling Oakes wins ten rounds over Bob Tinsley. Young Webb defeats Joe Everett in sixteen rounds. New York policemen wear bullet proof jackets.

Washington Tutt Jackson Dick O'Brien Cincinnati Dattling Oakes Columbus Bob Tinsley H. Young Webb Dayton Joe Everett Washington D. H New York

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