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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1922

Page

5

Valentine club and birthday fete mark local society notes

The Tuesday needle club gathered at 8 Sunnyside Drive with Mrs. Arthur Hickman hosting. Winners were Mrs Fiarl Marquis and Mrs Harvey Ramsey. Mary McCune celebrated a seventh Valentine birthday at 192 Grosvenor Street with friends, games, prizes, and a heart themed cake.

Arthur Hickman Sunnyside Drive Fiarl Marquis Harvey Ramsey Florence St. Valentine Miss Marquis James Vercoe Earl Marquis Mary McCune Bernadine Sprague Carolyn Fuller Tommy Carl Clark Melba Vercoe Jane Gil Arnold Catentine Alice Robinson Lois McCoy Mary Ellen DeMolet Clifton Catentine Natalie Slaughter

Social Literary Club Meets for Rural Church Talk

The Social Literary club gathered Wednesday afternoon at 32144 South Court Street hosted by Mrs A R estge with Mrs P B E Hixon leading. Dr A Y Wilcox spoke on churches aiding rural communities and foreigners, followed by discussion and a social hour with refreshments for members and guests.

A. R South Court Street P. BE. Hixon A. Y. Wilcox

Quiet wedding unites Wilson Hamilton Carr to Elizabeth Steele

The ceremony took place at the bride’s McArthur home with Rev A H Marshall officiating. No guests attended due to the bride’s mother’s serious illness. The couple’s families are listed as Mr. P C Garr of 10 Second street and Mr. and Mrs Dennis Steele of McArthur. The date had been set for February 15 and was announced amid the circumstances.

Wells-Fargo Express Co Athens Electric Company Wilson Hamilton Carr P. C. Garr Second Street Elizabeth Elaine Steele Dennis Steele McArthur A. H. Marshall Episcopal Church of Athens Satur

Masons to Hold Valentine Dance at Students Union

The Masons plan a Valentine dance Thursday night at the Students Union with the grand march at 8 pm led by Mr. and Mrs. Ned J. Wolfe. Women take charge of the event while costumes are optional. Committee members include Mrs. N. H. Smith chair, and Mrs. E. C. Bibbee, Mrs. Russell Rupp, Mrs. Samuel Siegel.

Students Union Ned J. Wolfe N. H. Smith E. C. Bibbee Russell Rupp Samuel Siegel

Mrs Sprague Hosts Valentine Bridge Tea

Mrs John Sprague of 68 Morris Avenue entertained guests on Tuesday Valentine Day with three tables of bridge. A luncheon featured a red and white floral scheme and heart symbols. Cupid favors with bows and arrows complemented the cheerful event.

John Sprague Morris Avenue

Bishop class meets in monthly session at Mrs Jones home

The Bishop class of Central Avenue M E church met Tuesday night with 22 members and three visitors. Mrs Lacey Wolfe presided and Mrs Eugenia Brown led the devotional. A program followed with readings and a Nine days of February segment. A picnic supper concluded the evening.

Central Avenue M. E W. O. Jones Lacey Wolfe Eugenia Brown Maud Sanders Mary West Lucy Wolfe

Valentine party set by Women’s Bible class at First Presbyterian

The Women’s Bible class of the First Presbyterian church will hold its annual Valentine party Thursday at 7 pm at 21 West Union Street the home of Mrs W E Peters assisting hostess Mrs C O Moore. The Friendship needle club meets with Mrs A W Easler 121 Lancaster Street Thursday at 2 pm.

Womens Bible Class First Presbyterian Church W. E. Peters West Union Street C. O. Moore Friendship Needle Club A. W. Easler Lancaster Street

Athens Social News Highlights and Local Visits

Mr. Robert A. Bell of Akron, formerly of Athens, spends the week with Mr and Mrs. B. F. Tim mons and attends Church of God revival services. Mrs. William A. Lewis returns from Columbus after visiting four daughters and influenza illness. Mrs. Emma Battin, 85 University Terrace, will host the Current Events club Friday at 7. A note from S. L. McCune of Cleveland says Mrs. McCune underwent gallant ap pendicitis surgery last Thursday in a city hospital. her condition is as favorable as could be expected given seriousness.

Robert A. Bell Akron Athens B. F. Timmons Church of God Emma Battin University Terrace Current S. Ll. McCune Cleveland

Home Missionary Society Meet At Sundyside Drive

Mrs Clyde Featherstone leads a Home Missionary Society session with Mrs Isaac E Ash at 60 Sundyside Drive Tuesday night for a social and business gathering.

Clyde Featherstone Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church Isaac E. Ash Sundyside Drive

Dinner party and theater outing for Miss Cora Woodyard

Miss Cora Woodyard hosted a Windsor dinner for 19 guests on Monday night and then attended a theater party at the Majestic.

Cora Woodyard Windsor The Majestic

Margot Asquith Criticizes U S Prohibition in Washington

Margot Asquith author of Margot's Diary arrived in Washington and sparks flew as Wayne B Wheeler of the Anti Saloon League fired back. He questioned her grasp of prohibition noting US declines in drunkenness while she blasted liberty and enforcement. Margot plans a Detroit visit to see Henry Ford.

Washingtonia Margot Asquith Asquith England Margot Wayne B. Wheeler Anti Saloon League America Fatty Detroit Henry Ford

McAfooes Takes Over Water and Light Duties

Glouster T. D. MecAfooes succeeds Clarence Lewis who managed water and light for the board of public affairs. Lewis resigned earlier, and McAfooes assumed charge Monday morning with Kinney assisting in overseeing the department.

T. D. MecAfooes Clarence Lewis Board of Public Affairs Lewis McAfooes

Spero Contracts for Seven Room Maple Madison Bungalow

D Spero yesterday closed a contract with Carmean and Kurtz to erect a modern seven room bungalow at Maple and Madison on recently purchased lots. Athens Lumber Co. will furnish materials and construction begins immediately.

D. Spero Carmean & Kurtzman Maple and Madison Streets

Ley buys Thompson property in Urban Crest

L L W Ley purchases the R. J. Thompson residence in Urban Crest with possession by March 20. The home is praised as one of the city’s finest with modern conveniences and the Thompsons plan to move to Columbus.

L L. W. Ley R. J. Thompson Urbancrest Mrs. Thompson Columbus

Mrs Duncan and Family Visit Nearby Relatives

Mrs George Duncan and her two children Katherine and Richard of Santoy spent several days the past week with W H Duncan and family in this city and with Geo Burd less and family at Jacksonville.

George Duncan Katherine Richard of Santoy W. H. Duncan Geo. Burdless Jacksonville

Mrs. Hamilton Guests Of Kittles In Chauncey

Mrs. T. R. Hamilton of Chauncey was the guest the first of the week of her brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Kittle.

T. R. Hamilton Chauncey H. F. Kittle

Miss Mae Masterson Visits Columbus Social Circles

Miss Mae Masterson of New York City visiting Columbus spends a few days with Mr and Mrs L E B Richardson as part of local social circle engagements.

Mae Masterson New York City Columbus Mrs. L. EB. Richardson

Miss Grace Baird Visits Columbus With Parents

Miss Grace Baird of Trimble spent the weekend in Columbus with her parents Mr and Mrs J.

Grace Baird Trimble Columbus Mrs. J

Valentine Day in Sharpsburg Sparks Local Jollity

The Sharpsburg community notes Valentine cheer and a stag party rumor at Gibson's. A protracted meeting at the colored church draws locals with expected conversions, while residents visit kin and report various illnesses and travel on rough roads.

Pepto Mangan Promotes Blood Health For Flu Season

An old advertisement urges readers to guard against influenza by strengthening their blood with Pepto Mangan tonic. It claims the medicine aids fatigue and recovery, comes in liquid or tablet form, and is endorsed by physicians. Consumers are advised to request Gude's Pepto Mangan by full name.

Gude

SUSTO Nutritive Tonic Promises Growth for Underweight Children

A medical college reports SUSTO improves weight in undernourished infants and children after months of testing. A case shows a boy gaining six pounds after prior underweight years. The tonic is said to aid those run down, nervous, or anemic by supplying yeast, rice, eggs, milk, beef protein, nuclein, and fron.

America

Local Residents Attend Visits and Town News

Amesville visitors Mr and Mrs Fred Joy of Sharpsburg with Howard Adrian of Cleveland guest. Miss Mary Anderson weds Frank Clark. Anderson family to stay on home farm. Rev Hanna ends Jackson revival with 21 additions at Federal Valley church. The Plains guests of the Mills. Lovell on business to Chillicothe Greenfield Washington D H and Columbus. Hercel Huston visits from Carbonhill. Blanch Huston at home. W E Balderson guests include Mrs E C Cantmer and children from Marietta. John Hartley of Lathrop goes to Indianapolis for miners national meeting. F Gifford and Dorothy Potts attend Columbus for lumber dealers meeting. W C T U meets at Mrs F L Thomas’s. Mrs Lacey Adair visits Athens with daughter. Mr and Mrs C D Henry visit Nelsonville with Ralph Henry. Magazine peddlers seen. Boston University noted among educational observers in Massachusetts.

Fred Joy Sharpsburg Howard Adrian Cleveland Joy Mary Anderson J. O. Anderson Wrightstown Pike Frank Clark Anderson Hanna Jackson Federal Valley Church Ray Swart the Plains Charles Mills Wrightstown O. M. Lovell Chillicothe Greenfield Washington D. H Columbus Hercel Huston Carbonhill Blanch Huston W. E. Balderson E. C. Cantmer Marietta John Hartley Lathrop Indianapolis F. Gifford Dorothy Potts Association of Lumber Dealers F. L. Thomas Lacey Adair T. E. Clark Athens C. D. Henry Ralph Henry Nelsonville Boston University Educational University Massa

Grange Program Listed for February 18 at New Marshfield

February 18 grange meeting includes roll calls, essays on holidays for farmers, relics and their value, reading on Lincoln and Ann Rutledge by Clara Elliott, talks on retaining old members versus gaining new, and on farm size profitability by Lloyd Efaw and J A Boden, plus music.

Grange New Marshfield Lincoln Ann Rutledge Clara Elliott Lloyd Efaw J. A. Boden

Birthday gathering at Shoop home ends with music and well wishes

Mr. and Mrs. Shoop host a Sunday birthday reunion for Mrs. Shoop Mr. Thomas and Mr. Glazier. A noon dinner is praised as the best seen, followed by conversation music and wishes for many returns of the day.

Watch Dog F. Ll Thomas

County Ford Truck Damaged by Fire in Jail Garage

A county utility Ford truck in the jail garage was damaged by fire to about 50 dollars. The blaze began while the garage was empty and was detected by Mrs. Herbert Parker who reported it. Deputy Surveyor Fred Baker had placed the vehicle in the garage approximately 45 minutes earlier.

Ford Herbert Parker Fred Baker

New York Hit by Severe Snow Storm

A vicious snow storm struck New York City on February 15 with three inches already on the ground and continuing to blanket the area. Roads and transit faced disruption as the city braced for worsening conditions.

New York New York City

Logan on Thursday Funeral for Charles Schrader

The body of Charles Schrader, who died in Ft. Wayne Indiana February 11, arrived in Logan Tuesday afternoon and was taken to his father's home by Harden Undertaking. He was over thirty, married, and died of tuberculosis after a two year illness. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 9 am at St. John's Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Nevin officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove cemetery.

Charles Schrader Ft. Wayne Ind Logan David Schrader Harden Undertaking Company Nevin Oak Grave Cemetery

Installation of officers by Women’s Benefit Association of the Maccabees

The Women’s Benefit Association of the Maccabees holds initiation and installation of officers on Thursday evening February 16. The Haydenville Review is invited to attend and a supper will be served. Members are urged to come and bring a supper item.

Women's Benefit Association of the Maccabees Haydenville Review

Colds and Pneumonia Preventive Advice from Health Commissioner

Health Commissioner Elias offers guidance for February and March to curb colds pneumonia and related diseases. Avoid dust poor ventilation and contaminated surfaces use handkerchiefs coughs and sneezes proper hygiene disinfectants avoid sharing cups and towels dress warmly wash hands and seek a physician promptly if illness develops.

Elias

Rub on Musterole Relieves Sore Throat Fast

Musterole ointment promises quick sore throat relief without burning like a mustard plaster. The clean white preparation is applied by finger, penetrates to the sore spot, and draws out pain. Available in jars and tubes at drug stores for 35 and 65 cents, hospitable size $3.00.

Wagon Driver Dies in Unusual Circumstance in Columbus

Benjamin H. Lecrone, 32, a milk wagon driver, was found fatally injured in his wagon at Cleveland and Third avenues. He died hours later after uttering they got me. Police consider three theories: a hit by car, a fall under the wagon, or being shoved during an attempted robbery.

Columbus Benjamin H. Lecrone Cleveland Third Avenues Lecrene

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