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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1920

Page

5

Society Notes Show Visits and Travel

Mrs. W. S. Foutch Jr. of Akron is a guest of her parents on West Unicon street. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest R. Gross traveled to Columbus for Mrs. Gross to receive medical treatment. Mrs. Mabel G. Beatfield of Columbus visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. 8. Brones.

Mrs. W. S. Foutch Jr Akron Mrs. & R. Ely West Unicon Street Ernest R. Gross Columbus Gross Mabel G. Beatfield Grones

What's Wrong With The World Lecture Tonight

Athens Council of the Knights of Columbus hosts Peter Collins of Massachusetts at College Auditorium Sunday February 22 at 8 pm. The free lecture covers great problems and constructive remedies for civilization with emphasis for World War veterans. Collins has spoken to over 3,000,000 people across the United States and Canada in eight years, traveling about 300,000 miles.

Athens Mr. Collins Collins United States Canada Peter Collins America

Col lins Endorsed for Social Reform and Christian Democracy

Mr Collins, a veteran in social reform and Christian democracy, served as International Secretary of the Electrical Workers and Illinois Industrial Commission member. He urged constructive labor laws, spoke nationwide, and led Knights of Columbus reconstruction efforts aiding 200000 veterans.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers The Electrical Workers Illinois Industrial Commission United States Ilinois Supreme Court Supreme Court of the Deneen Illinois Col Collins Pope Pius the Tenth America Business Men's Associations Chamber of Commerce Labor Organizations Knights of Columbus Fordham University Notre Dame University Oberlin University Universities of Kentucky Iowa Georgia Minnesota Barker University of Kentucky Orvice

Harmony guest at Musser home recalls Sunday visit

Mr William F Wright of Harmony Penn was the Sunday guest of Miss Mary Bowen at the home of Mr and Mrs James Musser 23 Brown avenue The Higley Study Circle will celebrate the annual George Washington event on Wednesday at 2 PM with Mrs C H Horn 12 Sunnyside Drive as hostess

William F. Wright Harmony Penn Mary Bowen James Musser Brown Avenue George Washington Higley C. H. Horn Sunnyside Drive

Ill and improving Mrs Sprague receives cheerful news

Five weeks of serious illness for Mrs L A Sprague ends in marked improvement as friends hope for a full recovery soon. Akron visitor Ralph L Price arrives for several days with his parents Mr and Mrs John B Price while awaiting federal inspection of the National Guard on Thursday. C C Leighty and son Edger travel to Chicago to join Mr Leighty, Champion Spark Plug Corp representative. J R Harvey and spouse, after a Florida trip to Zephyrville, Florida, report they will stay several more weeks enjoying garden vegetables and citrus.

Ralph L. Price Akron John B. Price The National Guards C. C. Leighty Edger Chicago Mr. Leighty Champion Spark Plug Corporation J. R. Harvey Zephyrville Florida

Engagement and Upcoming Wedding in Dayton

Former Athens girl Nellie Margaret McNutt will wed Joseph F. Brown of Dayton. The ceremony is set for February 26 at 6 45 p m at the Brown home 36 West Monument avenue Rev George Bunton officiating. After the wedding Mr and Mrs Brown will travel to Miami Fla remaining until March 21. The McNutt family are former Athens residents.

Athens C. E. McNutt Nellie Margaret Joseph F. Brown Dayton George Bunton Brown West Monument Avenue

Honor Guest Mrs L V Brown Hosts Afternoon Bridge

A home gathering at 2 University Terrace honored Mrs J C Jones of South Charleston. Nine tables played bridge with red white and blue decor and a luncheon. Mrs Jones, a former Athens resident, will be feted with several social events. Mrs F L Preston plans an evening party for her Wednesday visit.

L. V. Brown University Terrace J. C. Jones South Charleston Bridge Jones Athens F. L. Preston

Informal Tea Aids Friendship Circle At Athens High

The Athens High School Friendship Circle hosted a Saturday afternoon tea for high school girls in the Methodist church Scout room. The program featured violin solo by Janice Battino Katharine Coe readings by Angella Woods and two vocal numbers by Martha Whipple. Beulah Brubaker of the YWCA spoke on ties between the circle and the college YWCA Hetzel described it as a training ground for YWCA membership.

Friendship Circle Athens High School Scout Room Methodist Church Janice Battino Katherine Coe Angella Woods Martha Whipple Beulah Brubaker Social Service

Birthday Party for Elizabeth Horn in Sunnyside Drive

Elizabeth Horn celebrated her 14th birthday with a Valentine party at her Sunnyside Drive home. Twenty six guests, contest games with valentines as prizes, music and readings by Angella Woods entertained the party. Red and white decorations featured heart shapes and valentines as favors. A pretty collation was served.

Ray Elizabeth Horn C. H. Horn Sunnyside Drive Angella Woods

Great Bari Tone Emilio de Gogozza to wed Emma Eames

Emilio de Gogozza the renowned baritone, due to sing next week Wednesday, is married to celebrated Metropolitan Opera star Emma Eames. The pairing, already prominent wherever Victrola records reach, captures notable musical prestige.

Emilio de Gogozza Emma Eames Metropolitan Grand Opera Fame

Man killed in coal mine accident at Modoc

Henry McLaughlin, about 50, died after being crushed between a coal machine and a rib in Mine 281 at Modoc Monday morning. He died at home that night. Funeral services will be held at Hollister church Thursday. He left a widow and seven children.

Glouster Modoc Henry McLaughlin Joe McLaughlin Greens Run L. R. Andrews Des Robinson Hollister McLaughlin Goose Run

Peter Collins Guided by Honesty as Duty and Conscience

Citi zen Chelsea Massachusetts notes that Peter Collins was taught honesty is a duty to conscience and has made this principle his guiding star in life and work.

Peter Collins Chelsea, Mass

Inventor Patents Frame to Secure Vehicles and Pets

An inventor has patented a frame designed to hold cars, pets, and rigs firmly. The device aims to stabilize loads and prevent movement during transport and handling.

Dreco Herb Aids Stomach Ailments Says Civic Figure

A prominent citizen testifies Dreco helped with gastritis indigestion and constipation after long stomach trouble. William Mathem of South Zanesville credits Dreco for improved digestion, breathing, and sleep, praising the remedy as safe and inexpensive. Stout, a Dreco expert, locates at Cline Pharmacy to explain merits.

William Mathem South Zanesville Creco Stout Cline Pharmacy

Deadly menace of neglected colds urged against

Doctors warn that untreated colds lead to throat lung troubles and pneumonia. Father John's Medicine is recommended as a safe nourishing remedy free from alcohol or dangerous drugs suitable for children and adults to ward off illness.

Father John

Deaths in Glouster and Jacksonville Chronicle

Mrs. Anna Cole aged 74 died Saturday night at her daughter’s home in Columbus from illness. Funeral services were in Middleport with the party passing through Jacksonville on train No. 2 to join Mr. and Mrs. Cronin. The funeral of Hiram Jarviste, who died of flu and pneumonia at his Jacksonville home, was held at the Jacksonville Methodist church with Rev. Redding directing. Burial followed at West Union cemetery in Athens after the party left on train No. 2. Mr. Jarviste leaves his wife and two children, a daughter Mrs. Charles Darst in Congo and son Jno. Jarvis in this city.

Glouster Anna Cole Owen Cronin Jacksonville P. J. Clancey Columbus Fill Middleport Cronin Hiram Jarviste

Merchant W J Johnston Recovers From Severe Flu

W J Johnston a well known merchant of Jacksonville is slowly recovering after a severe bout with the flu.

W. J. Johnston Jacksonville

Dugan Rites Held For Hemlock Native In City

W P Dugan aged 76 died Friday evening. Short home service at 9 30 Monday. Funeral train No 3 to Hemlock where Church of Christ rites occurred. Interment Springer Ridge cemetery. Survived by widow and children Edward Dugan Columbus Mrs Frank Butts Porter Dugan and Mrs Ira Andrews of this city.

W. P. Dugan Hemlock Mr. Dugan Church of Christ Springer Ridge Cemetery Edward Dugan Columbus Frank Butts Porter Dugan Ira Andrews City

Skinner Marries Miss Morris in Columbus Ceremony

The marriage of Harry C. Skinner and Rozella Morris took place Monday afternoon February 9 with Rev Havenhurst officiating. The couple will reside with Skinner's parents at 1691 Bryden Road Columbus. The contracting parties are former residents who have many friends in the city.

Harry C. Skinner T. B. Skinner Bryden Road Rozella Morris Hannah Morris Sullivant Avenue Columbus Havenhurst Glouster

Soviet envoy Martens Defies Senate Over Secret Instructions

Soviet representative Ludwig Martens refused to disclose secret instructions from Moscow during a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee hearing. He said documents were destroyed or hidden and cannot be revealed, and he would not name Soviet couriers. He defended the dictatorship of the proletariat and favored its government, while denying a plan to overthrow the U.S. government.

Washington Ludwig C. A. K. Martens United States Senate Foreign Relations Martens Wade H. Ellis Ellis New York America London Porter Proletariat Brandegee

Wilson insists on US role in Fiume settlement dispute

Washington reports the United States will back Jugo Slov rights in the Adriatic clash over Fiume. President Wilson objects to the January plan and says the allies must involve the United States in any settlement. The White House notes clarify US stance after meetings with Tumulty and Polk.

Washington United States Fiume White House Adriatic Wilson Supreme Council United Preas State Department Paris Great Britain France Italy Nitti London Save of Istria

Gale and Randall Report on Armistice Day Murders Trial

Montesano Washington February seventeenth report on I W W murder trial tied to Armistice Day killings in Centralia. Prosecutors say Frank Viero of the Legion intelligence unit will refute defense claims that Grimm led the attack. Five labor jurors attend daily, taking copious notes outside the jail.

Clem J. Randall Ace Montesano Wash Centralia Frank V Iero Intelltcr Gence Caamarines Legion Grimm Vanderveer All Labor

Ohio pastors press for $1000 yearly minister salary

In Columbus on February 17 Ohio pastors urged the inter church world movement to include a $1000 annual minimum salary in its budget. The resolution, led by W. O. Thompson of Ohio State University, cites roughly 1,200 Ohio ministers and 40,000 nationwide earning less than that amount, arguing low pay harms efficiency and deters entrants into the ministry.

Columbus Ohio Inter-Church World Movement W. O. Thompson Ohio State University Interchurch World Movement

Berkshire Breeders of Bern Organized in Amesville

On February 14 1920 Berkshire breeders met at Monroe Merrick farm Amesville Ohio to organize the Bern Berkshire Breeders Association. Officers elected include President W R Wella Lathrop vice president M M Merrick secretary treasurer H H Henry who will serve on the Athens County Farm Bureau executive board. The article also notes a new range oven interior mounted to swing out for inspection.

Amesville Monroe Merrick Bern Berkshire Breeders’ Association W. R. Wella Lathrop M. M. Merrick Sharpsburg H. H

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