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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1924

Page

3

Nelsonville Musical Program and Social News

Sunday musical program at the Methodist church drew a fine crowd despite icy conditions. Berean class lesson by B A Wallace and an orchestra by the Berean group received praise. Mrs Robert Bagley hosted her sons birthday party with many guests and games. Louise Hyde hosted a bridal shower for Nora Parks with out‑of‑town guests and generous gifts. Engagement announced: Dora Parks to Max V Pergrim of Akron, wedding set for February 27. Dr and Mrs W S Rhodes and son Billy visited Columbus weekend.

Robert Bagley Bessie Weaver Bart Opal Edward Evans Nozetta James Hitchings Edward Murphy Burns Ervin Walter Arthur Alfred Evans Phyllis Flmo Robson Floyd Thompson Leslie Powell Elsie Harold Hunter Deanville Iss Louise Hyde Nora Parks Hyde Dick McKinstry Gail Putman Florence Higley Josephine and Jane Bagley Bettina Bryson Miss Louise W. H. Parks Misa Dora Parks Max V. Pergrim Akron William Mr. Parks

Reverend Mowes Preaches at Presbyterian Church

Rev. Robert Mowes of Aushyl vania Ohio filled the pulpit Sunday at the Presbyterian church delivering two strong sermons and leaving a favorable impression on the audience.

Robert Mowes Aushylvania Ohio Presbyterian Church

New Building Regulations Ready for Glenford Dugan Post

Building laws for the Glenford Dugan Post are prepared for inspection and approval. An ensuing meeting is slated for Tuesday evening at 7 30 with Port Adjutant Gilbert Boehn presiding.

Glenford Dugan Post Gilbert Boehn

Parsonage Area News Notes On Local Health and Visits

Local residents report several hospital visits and medical updates. Mrs. FE F Skinner underwent appendicitis surgery at Grant Hospital Columbus and is recovering well. Mrs. Fred Kempton returns from Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus. no operation. Twin boys born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Wilson. Community members journeyed to Columbus and Wellston for family and music outings, with Mooseheart party at Glouster Opera House drawing attendees.

FE. F. Skinner Grant Hospital Columbus Fred Kempton Jacksonville Mt. Carmel Hospital

Berean and Methodist Sunday School Highlights

Weathered crowds attend M B E Sunday school as new grade system boosts intermediate classes. The church buys a grand piano from Mr. T C Green for the main auditorium. The Berean class reports 6182 men attended last year with total collections of $510.66 across 12 months.

M. BE T. C. Green W. H. Parks Bereans Berean

Conynhamtown Borough Jails Its Long Idle Cage

In Conynhamtown Pennsylvania the borough jail is scrap as no arrests have occurred since the town became a borough 23 years ago. A steel cage purchased for 250 dollars served as a lock up but has never held a prisoner.

Conynhamtown

Parfitt Divorce Trial Date Set in Custody Suit

Thomas Parfitt sues Goldie Parfitt in a divorce case filed November 9 1928 seeking custody of their two children. The couple married December 25 1908 and the case is slated for trial February 25 with charges of willful absence neglect of duties.

Thomas Parfitt Goldie Parfitt Parfitt

Ulrichs Travel South as Pettits Reel in Trout

A Magnolia Springs letter reports Mr and Mrs A J Ulrich arriving safely after a month in the south where cold weather and frost hit orange trees and gardens. Attorney John C Pettit and spouse fished nearby landing 32 trout the day before. A southbound train 30 was delayed by a derailment at South Columbus and arrived in Logan at 4 30 PM.

Magnolia Springs Depot Hotel A. J. Ulrich John C. Pettit Logan Depot South Columbus Logan

Death of Frank Chapman in Deland Florida

Telegram to Miss Blanche Moorehead reports Frank Chapman died in Deland Florida on Friday. Chapman was a longtime Logan barber in I. I. Kinser’s East Main street shop and formerly married to Mary Hopkins of Logan. The telegram did not say if the body would be brought back to Logan for burial.

Blanche Moorehead Deland Mla Frank Chapman Chapman I. I. Kinser East Main Street Logan South Mary Hopkins

Eastern Star Valentine Party Planned by Local Chapter

Arrangements are finished for a Wednesday evening Valentine party hosted by the local chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. A worthwhile program is set and a good time is promised. Masons, their wives, and Eastern Star members are invited to attend and take part in the festivities.

Order of Eastern Star Munsons

Sermon Highlights Wilson Ideals At Presbyterian Service

Rev. R. Douglass preached on idealism from Proverbs 29 18 at the Presbyterian church. He praised Wilson as an idealist, noting a dream of a world without war open diplomacy and a regenerated world. Funeral arrangements set for Walter Mills at New Straitsville Tuesday 1 30 pm with Masons in charge.

R. Douglass Presbyterian Church Douglass Woodrow Wilson America Wilson Mr. Wilson Walter Mills New Straitsville Logan

Raiders Make Clean Up in New Straitsville Raid

Seventeen men were arrested Saturday night at New Straitsville by Prohibition Officer Nash. The action aimed to curb illegal liquor activity and enforce state law.

New Straitsville Nash Trip

Shanty raid nets gambling and liquor arrests near New Straitsville

Officers raid a shanty near Gemming alleys during a poker game arresting William Call and others for gambling and liquor possession. They seized $18.75, home brew, and cockfight gear. Also, John Call jailed for carrying concealed weapon. Don Williams later arrested for intoxication. third such raid in three weeks.

Jett Nash Hazelton William Call New Straiteville Gemming New Lexington John Williams Logan Don Williams New Straitsville

Baumfield Arrival Highlights East West Ties in Marriage

Mr and Mrs Herman Baumfield arrive in San Francisco on a world tour. Baumfield a junior official of the South Manchurian Railway married six years ago to a Japanese woman. They express happiness and emphasize that intermarriage succeeds on mutual respect and effort.

San Francisco Kipling Orient Herman Baumfield Baumfield South Manchurian Railway

Baumfield Family Portrait Reveals Manchurian Railway Researcher

Mrs. Baumfield known as Kaneko adjusts for photos, while husband Baumfield, born in Vienna and living in Japan 16 years, studies economics and conducts research for the Manchurian Railway.

Wedding Date Announced for Saul Wilson and Roselyn Siwalk

Chauncey announces the wedding of Saul Wilson and Roselyn Genevive Siwalk set for Sunday afternoon May 24 at the Siwalk home 140 BE Columbus Street Columbus. Mr and Mrs Vincent Cunningham hosted a Sunday dinner at Ellis Avenue for Deet Cunningham and daughter Waivaline of Hollister and Lloyd Fennell of this city.

Saul Wilson Isaac Wilson Chauncey Roselyn Genevive Siwalk Columbus 8. Siwalk Columbus Street Vincent Cunningham Ellis Avenue Deet Cunningham Loss Waivaline Hollister Lloyd Fennell

Hinestt Family Hosts Birthday Dinner in Burr Oak

Mr and Mrs W D Hinestt attended a party in Burr Oak on Sunday. They joined Mrs A Py Hines for her birthday anniversary with her children and grandchildren, enjoying a delightful time together.

W. D. Hinestt Eily Burr Oak A. Py Hines

Endavor Society Program At Infirmary Chapel

At the Infirmary chapel Sunday afternoon the Endeavor Society of the local Church of Christ presented a program featuring a vocal duet by Miss Christine Courtney and Miss Mildred Landa a solo by Mrs Nell Brookins a recitation by Mrs Arthur Swart entitled The Gospel According to You a trio selection and a plane duet by Miss Lucille Bradfield and Miss Dorothy Minister.

Infirmary Chapel Endeavor Society Church of Christ Christine Courtney Mildred Landa Nell Brookins Arthur Swart Lucille Bradfield Dorothy Minister

Valentine party at High Street home for Ralph and Dorothy

Mr and Mrs Elmer Nida hosted a Valentine gathering for their son Ralph and daughter Dorothy at their High Street home Saturday evening. Games and music entertained the young guests and a late luncheon was served. Mrs Nida was aided by Mrs Guy Gardner and Mrs Dorsey Bolin who has been ill wishes. Meanwhile Mr Samuel Bowersock recovered from a second stroke and remains in critical condition at his The Plains home. Mrs B Ferrer is slightly improved after a week of illness. In Benares riots injure many during sacred river bathing. Ex Senator Cole turns 100 recalling earlier Congress years.

Elmer Nida High Street Ralph Dorothy Samuel Bowersock the Plains Bowersock A.L. Preston

Marmola Prescription Tablets Offer Harmless Fat Loss

An advertisement promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets as a safe method to reduce fat without dieting or exercise. It claims steady, easy weight loss and directs readers to obtain from a druggist for one dollar or mail order from the Marmola Company in Detroit Michigan.

Marmola Company Woodward Avenue Detroit Mich

First Views of Fall's Ranch in El Paso Exhibit

A crowd of photographers encountered a dramatic scene at Fall's Ranch Three River scene in El Paso Texas. The Franch house and a German police asset drew attention as the animal lunged, causing a flurry of activity and flight from the onlookers.

Fall’s Ranch Three River and Fall

Prussian Iron Cross claims stall since 1922

Seventy thousand front soldiers seek their Iron Cross after four years without delivery. The Reichstag affirmed the honor pledge in 1922 but no medals were issued. Braun faces nationalist attacks claiming he blocked post-war decorations and about 50,000 crosses remain available for distribution or alternative documents of claim.

Berlin Reichstag Defence Dr. Braun

County Attendance Officer J Porter Honored in Southeast Ohio

C H Porter attendance officer of Athens county was elected president of the Association of Attendance Officers and Superintendents of Southeastern Ohio at a Jackson meeting. His election formed a key part of the association's permanent organization, with County Superintendent H R McVay accompanying him.

C. H. Porter Athens County Association Southeastern Ohio Jackson Porter H. R. McVay

Cleveland Pastor to Address Brotherhood Meeting

The Presbyterian Brotherhood in Cleveland will host a Thursday evening meeting with Dr L B Ruf of Cleveland as speaker. Rev A Y Wilcox of Athens Presbyterian praises Dr Ruf as a leading Windemere church pastor and predicts a strong session in the series.

Presbyterian Brotherhood L. BE. Ruf Cleveland A. Y. Wilcox Athens Presbyterian Church Ruf Windemere Everning Wilcox

Kerk er's Asthma and Hay Fever Remedy advertised

An ad promotes Kerk er's Asthma and Hay Fever Remedy as effective for asthma, coughs and colds. It urges two tablespoons every twenty minutes until relief, then smaller doses as needed, with sellers McKee Drug Co Athens Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville. A remark about bread yeast dating to 1659 appears in the copy.

Kerker McKee Drug Co Athens Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville

Guy sville Man Leaves 70 000 Estate to Heirs

The Bank of Athens was named to administer the estate of Mahion Hayes who died in January. Hayes of Guysville left about 70 800 dollars with no will for division among heirs. Besides his wife he left six sons Carl Hayes Kenneth Hayes Bartlet Hayes Renton Mayes Riomette Hayes Everett Mayes Guy Trayes and a daughter Mrs Winifred Cromley.

Bank of Athens Mahion Hayes Hayes Guysville Mr. Hayes Carl Hayes

Charleston bids invited for five million state road bonds

Charleston West Virginia announces bids for five million dollars in state road bonds will be received until 1 p m February eighteenth, Governor Morgan said. The event completes the last block of fifteen million authorized by the latest statute. Queen Marie of Roumania arrived today in Rome triggering reports of a marriage arrangement between Prince Nicholas and Princess Mafalda.

Charleston W. Va Morgan Salty Rome Marie Roumania Prince Nichols Mafalda Haly

Grifis Gen Helem Grifis Gen Helem New York

Lieutene ant Cortes Hooven Gritftig x off ic er of the acory intelligence serv ice and member of the American Legion released German prison through the Hearst Press Bureau in lin after beginning sentence for the attempted napping of Grover Cleveland doll the fugitive draft dodger lived home today official welcome by the city A representative delegation ofilis members patriotic tietles and Lieutenant father mother and sister down the bay on the Macon a cutter used by the mayor's committee of welcome RATAVIA Bett a Seven religious fanatics and policemen were killed today forty one of the former with swords ran amuck p ing the new kingdom of Mo Gedeh.

New York Cortes Hooven Gritftig Acory Ice American Legion Hearst Press Bureau Lin Grover Cleveland Doll Macon Ratavia Bett Mo Gedeh

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville News Congress Mathey Hickman Anna Tennehil B. A. Wallace Berean Orchestra Rover Lancaster Elia Maze Mrs. W.S. Rhodes Billy Legion Glouster W. T. Gladden Mabel Jones Togrery Glouster Buick Co Bill Braddock Fred Thornton Crow Von Crawford Parl Roberts Cincinnati Arthur Wilson John Cooper Donald Elmer Morris M. Hann Wellston Hann Eliza McLaughlin Mrs Arthur Wolf Hannah FE. Allen Harry Allen Hannah Jane Allen Will Allen Fred Carpenter Sonville Se Allen S. Carpenter Glouster Opera House Mooseheart Mooseheart, Il Order of Moose Methodist School Cloiton Florida Mills Dorsey Bolin B. F. Ferrer Benares India Cole el Paso Tex Scretary of the Interior A. B. Fall Three Tigers N. M NBA Camelman Pavak Reserve Scotts Foley Rona Reeule Substitutes Grifis Helem Yankee Caldwell’s Vaniah Lewis F. Schults Reasner Victor Knodler Bank St Louisville, Ky Caves Praci Tina Washingtoe &T Patra Eg Collet Rize Pepa Gimei Neme Buckeye State Building West Gay Street Columbus, Ohio Plesh Bee Hee al Billy Maah Maine California Valentine Lamborn’s Shellman Pickering
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