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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1924

Page

3

Miss Mary Matthewson Hosts Sewing Club Meeting

Miss Mary Matthewson entertained the sewing club Tuesday evening at her Chestnut street home. A two course luncheon with Valentine appointments was served. Attendees included Miss J Ruth Wolfe Florence Cook Leah Reynolds Lucille Fiske Ruth Powell Pauline Wagner Velma Young and Mrs Malvern Wilson.

Mary Matthewson Sewing Club Chestnut Street Valentine J Ruth Wolfe Florence Cook Leah Reynolds Lucille Fiske Ruth Powell Pauline Wagner Velma Young Malvern Wilson

Birthday Party Honors Miss Bessie Weaver on 19th

Mrs. Robert Bagley hosted a birthday gathering for her sister Miss Bessie Weaver celebrating her 19th birthday. Guests included Maria Isselstein Kathrena Isselstein Margaret Coon Irena Douglas Dorothy Williams Elizabeth Thompson Mary Scenis Evelyn Stephenson Grace Connor Lucile Powell Ruth Cabel Carl Isselstein Carl Coon Raymond Powell Zeliar Perry Robert Thompson Kenneth Simpson Albert Corwin and Harry Taylor all from Deanville and Buchtel. Mr and Mrs William Morgan returned after a two day visit to Columbus.

Robert Bagley Maud Evans Bessie Weaver Maria Kathrena Isselstein Margaret Coon Irena Douglas Dorothy Williams Elizabeth Thompson Mary Scenis Evelyn Stephenson Grace Connor Lucile Powell Ruth Cabel Carl Isselstein Carl Coon Raymond Powell Zeliar Perry Robert Thompson Deanville Kenneth Simpson Millfield Albert Corwin Harry Taylor Buchtel

Central Parent-Teachers Meeting Plans Evening Program

The Central parent teacher association schedules a Friday 2 PM meeting. They prepare a fine program to be presented at an evening gathering on Thursday February 21. The group urges many parents to attend the events.

Central Parent-Teachers Central Parent-Teacher Association

Mrs William Edgell Returns Home After Visit

Mrs William Edgell has returned to her Columbus home following a visit with her sister and brothers in town.

William Edgell Columbus

Haydenville and Nelsonville Reviews meet Friday night

The Haydenville Review will guest the Nelsonville Review W E A at their regular meeting Friday night. Officers and guards should wear white and each member bring ten cents. The drill team practices Friday at 2 pm with uniforms. Meeting starts at 7 pm. Vance Morgan of Morgan-Preston Coal, Columbus, visited his parents here weekend.

Haydenville Review Nelsonville Review Vance Morgan The Morgan- Preston Coal Company Columbus

Mrs Emmett Preston Hosts Valentine Bridge Party

Mrs Emmett Preston entertained the ladies of her bridge club and friends Wednesday evening at her East Columbus street home. A red and white color scheme featured carnations and a two course luncheon at six followed by bridge. Four tables played with Miss Catherine Spencer winning high score and Mrs L J Eberle taking second.

Special Meeting for Funeral Attendance at Masonic Temple

A special Philo dorian lodge F. and A. M. meeting is set at the Masonic Temple on Friday at 12 45 to attend the funeral of Peter Higler at Buchtel.

Philodorian Lodge F. & A. M Masonic Temple Friat Peter Higler Buchtel

Red Pepper Rub Promises Fast Rheumatism Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as a safe heat treatment for rheumatism. It claims quick tingling warmth within three minutes, penetrating relief from pain and soreness, and urges buying only the genuine Rowles-branded product from reputable druggists.

Rowles

Snow Forecast Raises Warnings For Townsfolk

Sistersville West Virginia February 14. H C Griffith reports heavy snow ahead saying a 14 inch depth is possible before spring. Meteorologist Joe Weather cautions residents about continued wintry conditions and potential power outages.

Sistersville W. Va H. C. Griffith Toeather Jore

Expert arrest in brutal murder of boy in Lincoln Park

Youngstown police kept vigil at a suspect’s home after the mutilated body of a boy was found in Lincoln Park. Detectives traced tracks and clothing near the rest room. authorities say the slayer carried the boy to a snow filled area. The victim recently adopted from St Patrick’s Home in Pittsburgh.

Youngstown Feo Little Faul Ego Hytery Ora Place Mocieur Pittsburg St. Patul

Debt Commission Plans Dunning Letters to Debtors

Washington February 14 A meeting of the American debt funding commission was called for next Monday to decide sending dunning letters to nations owing about 7 billion dollars in unpaid war debts. France owes 4.6 billion and Italy more than 2 billion, with administration officials growing restive over inaction.

Washington American Debt Funding Commission United States France Italy

Trotzky Nearing Death Declared By Friend

In Charkov Russia February 14 Leon Trotzky war commissar is said to suffer tuberculosis bronchial illness weak heart and poor digestion Doctors reportedly hopeful of recovery despite the grim diagnosis announced by his friend M Manuilsky during a speech

Charkov Russia Leon Trotzky M. Manuilsky Trotzky

Cleveland Couple Drawn Together on Jury

A Cleveland man and his wife are seated on the same jury. The court will advise if their rulings diverge during deliberations.

Cleveland

Kidney Health Advised Drink More Water

The piece urges Americans to guard against kidney trouble by drinking lots of soft water and using Jad Salts to flush kidneys. It recommends a tablespoonful in a glass of water before breakfast for a few days and notes Jad Salts are inexpensive and safe. It also suggests annual kidney checkups by a physician.

Deaths Funerals James Love 42 at Westerville

Word reaches George Love of Athens that his brother James Love aged 42 died Wednesday evening at his Westerville home from organic heart trouble after a two week illness. Funeral planned for Friday afternoon. Survived by daughter Esther Demerest an uncle Charles Love of Westerville who raised him, father William Love brother George and half sister Mrs Elizabeth Cooley all of Rural Route.

Geo. Love Athens R. D James Love Westerville Mr. Love Esther Demerest Charlies Love William Love George Elizabeth Cooley R. D

Mrs. Gilkey Widow of Alexander Township Farmer Dies

Mrs Henry A Gilkey widow of the late Henry Gilkey of Alexander township died Sunday February 10 at St Anthony s hospital Columbus where she had been treated for some time She was 80 years old Friends in Alexander mourn her passing She lived on the farm there for years before Mr Gilkey died seven years ago and since then she resided in Columbus

Henry A. Gilkey Henry Gilkey Alexander Township St. Anthony's Hospital Columbus Gilkey Alexander Mr. Gilkey

Red Cross Chapter Discusses Athens County Budget

An executive committee meeting of the Athens county chapter, American Red Cross, met in the Security Bank building rooms to discuss a tentative budget for the coming year and outline plans.

Athens County American Red Cross Security Bank

Silvus Fined in Mayor's Court for Parking Lights

Paul Silvus of Athens pleaded guilty in Mayor Koons court to parking a car on a city street without proper display lights and was fined five dollars. He paid the fine and was released.

Paul Silvus Athens Koons

Riot Police Fire on Striking Workers in Stettin

In Stettin Germany on February 14 police fired on riotous striking workers killing one and wounding seven. One policeman was wounded.

Stettin Germany

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