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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1924
Page
2
J L Rowell, an 84 year old Bowell Oklahoma rancher, claims a simple method renewed his vigor to youth. He reports feeling as young as 30 and lasting effects after six months. The Kansas City Journal notes others report rapid benefits from the Korex method with a money back guarantee.
London report states Lady Louise Duntbuiten welcomed a daughter today, adding another member to the fish royal family.
William Matson of this city sustained serious injuries in a mine near Green's Run yesterday afternoon when a mine car derailed, pinning him between the car and the side. He suffered numerous cuts and bruises, requiring many stitches. Dr. Warren V. Sprague attended, and Matson was resting as expected this morning.
A Tuesday Klan social at the K of P hall drew about 150 attendees including members from Logan Athens and Nelsonville. Speeches were given and a luncheon of sandwiches pickles baked beans cake coffee and doughnuts was served amid a lively social program.
Fifty years of marriage were toasted in Chauncey as Mr. and Mrs. William J. Keck marked their anniversary at the Harvey pavilion. About 200 guests from Chauncey and nearby towns attended the event with music, speeches, and a cafeteria style supper.
Mr and Mrs Rodney Young and Mr David North hosted a fine dinner at Chauncey for Ott Chapman Oval Sweeney and family Jack Burnett Carl Conrad and Franklin Shawnee Lester Locke and children Emogene Dorothy and Roscoe.
Mrs. Clara Young and Mrs. Thomas Hoffman were guests of relatives in Athens on Tuesday, enjoying family hospitality and local gatherings during their stay.
Mrs Wayne Cleland of London Ohio daughter of Mr and Mrs J Nelson McCafferty of this city recently underwent an operation at Grant hospital in Columbus and is reported recovering nicely Mrs McCafferty has returned from Columbus where she was at her daughters bedside Also listed as convalescing are Mrs Harvey Nye Mrs Henry Osborne Mrs Dorsey Bolin and Mrs G B Ferrer all of whom had been quite ill.
Chauncey births include twin daughters to Mr and Mrs George Clarke formerly Grace Williams daughter of William Williams. Mr and Mrs 8 N Simpson announce a seven pound daughter at High Street. Mr and Mrs John Katzenbach announce a son Tuesday near Chauncey grandson of George Katzenbach. Lew Tippett of Quincy W Va visiting Chauncey guest of S Tippett family. Three day old babe of Mr and Mrs William Heightland funeral Wednesday at 2 pm at home Rev W V Harter officiating burial Green Lawn. Official board meeting of the M E Church Thursday February 14 all members urged to attend.
Washington Feb 14 The president directed the resignation of Louis A Hill as director of the bureau of engraving and printing and named Major Wallace W Kit ty acting director The actions accompany statements about the scandal that led to the dismissal of Director Wilmeth and 28 employees during the Harding era
James Ford of Sand Ridge faced arraignment before Magistrate He wig on a charge of assault and battery filed by his wife Medora Ford. She alleged he struck her during an altercation last Monday morning. Ford pleaded not guilty, waived preliminary examination, and was bound over to the grand jury under a 4200 bond.
Andy Thompson of Redtown was convicted on four liquor related charges two possession and two selling and fined 400 for possession and 100 for selling on each count. He faces an appeal and is held on 1460 bond as the county raid case outcomes unfold. In same session Charles Stewart of Nelsonville faced four counts with no verdict returned. Matt Watkins of Athens had his case heard Thursday afternoon.
An advertisement claims Marmola Prescription Tablets help overfat people slim without exercise or dieting. It urges readers to buy for one dollar from druggists or mail order to the Marmola Co. in Detroit.
The Athens Presbyterian Brotherhood will meet Thursday with Dr L F Ruff of Windemere Presbyterian Church Cleveland delivering Old Wine in New Bottles. Organizers expect a large crowd as the basement service at the Presbyterian church continues the series.
The Himalayas peak Everest is widely recognized as the highest mountain on Earth. Its summit reaches an altitude that surpasses all other peaks, drawing climbers and scientists to study its extreme conditions.
Tax reduction begins its hazardous rollout as Washington faces the initial steps of easing tax burdens. Officials estimate savings will begin to appear in upcoming weeks, though details remain unsettled amid fiscal debates and anticipated adjustments.
A German chemical oil called Buhler Oil is touted to relieve rheumatism gout and neuralgia with a written guarantee offering full purchase price refund if no relief. Local pharmacies and distributors advertise the product claiming rapid absorption and near instant relief.
The New York report states the course for the Olympic cross country championship will be kept secret until race day. The French committee advised the American Olympic committee that the course will be not very hilly, with little road running and that very short spikes may be used to advantage.
The record notes Mauna Loa on Hawaii rises 13,630 feet above sea level, a fact that highlights the volcano’s great elevation and prominence on the island.
In St Louis Missouri Mrs D M Beauchamp describes severe female trouble causing inability to walk and stairs. After taking 12 bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports strength, capacity to work, and recommends the medicine to others. A survey claims 98 of 100 buyers benefited and the product is sold by druggists nationwide.
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