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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1924

Page

15

Social Literary Club Meets With Music and Current Events

The Social Literary Club met Tuesday afternoon at 35 West Washington with Mrs Kerr presiding. Members heard current events by Mrs Berry and read a magazine article by Mrs Moler, then enjoyed music from Mrs Cotton, Mrs Kresge, Miss Dailey, and Mrs Dailey. Refreshments followed.

M. M. ‘Kerr West Washington Street Clarence T. N. Hoover J.H. Berry W. E. Moler Tom Cotton Allien R. Kresge Christine Dailey Carl Beasley Ear T. Dailey Christine Daley

Mrs McKibben Celebrates 75th Birthday at Daughter’s Home

Mrs. Joseph McKibben marked her 75th birthday on March 16 at her daughter Mrs. W H Jowett’s home 73 West State street. A birthday dinner for seven was served by her daughters Mrs. S J Scott. Pink and white decorations carried through the table. the cake bore 75 candles.

Joseph McKibben W. H. Jowett West State Street S. J. Scott

Wednesday Club Hosts Large Night On The League Of Nations

Rev and Mrs Co M Bond entertained the Wednesday Club Tuesday evening with unusually large attendance. Dr Wilmer C Harris led the program on The League of Nations and sparked a lively discussion among members and guests before supper was served.

Co. M. Bond Avenue Nesday Club Wilmer C. Harris League of Nations

Country Club Hosts Card Party Guests Named

The Country Club hosts a Thursday card party with hosts and hostesses Dr. C. F. E. Howe and Mrs. Howe Dr. W. W. Lee and Mrs. Lee Mr. W. E. Moler and Mrs. Moler will oversee the event.

Country Club C. FE. Howe W. W. Lee W. E. Moler

Parson guests arrive for two days at Bryan home

Edward S. Parsons president of Marietta College and Mrs Parsons will arrive Thursday to be guests for two days at the home of Dr and Mrs E B Bryan at 23 South Acres street. Dr Parsons will attend events during the visit.

Lindley Hall Mrs. Bryan Edward

Miss Elsie Sams Visits Noland Couple in Parkersburg

Miss Elsie Sams of Parkersburg West Virginia is visiting Mr and Mrs Joe Noland at 12 Woodland Avenue.

Elsie Sams Parkersburg W. Va Joe Noland Woodland Avenue

Mrs C M Shepard to Return Home from Columbus Visit

Mrs C M Shepard of Columbus has been visiting her mother Mrs C H Grosvenor since Monday and will return home Thursday.

Mrs Biddle Returns From Columbus Visit With Convalescent Mother

Mrs T R Biddle came back Tuesday night from Columbus where she had been visiting her mother Mrs C L Poston who is convalescing after a recent illness.

T. R. Biddle Columbus C. L. Poston

Joe Noland Recovering From Acute Appendicitis Attack

Joe Noland of 12 Woodland Avenue is slowly recovering from a serious attack of acute appendicitis that struck him Sunday evening. He is employed by the Athens Lumber Company.

Joe Noland Woodland Avenue Noland Athens Lumber Company

Kline Couple Arrives from New York After 31 Hour Trip

Mr and Mrs Frank Kline arrive by car from New York City covering 31 hours with a foot of snow on mountains as the only hiccup. The couple, related to Mrs May Kline and John Kline, were born in Athens and visit longtime relatives during a stay with Mr and Mrs J R Harvey at 215 West Washington street before touring northern Ohio.

Frank Kline New York City Ohio Mr. Kiine

McWhibbens Return Visits From Zaleski to Athens

Mr and Mrs McWhibbens of Zaleski have spent several weeks in Athens with their daughters. The family is described as visiting relatives and enjoying time in the city.

Mrs. McWhibbens Zaleski Athens

Hawks Son Delayed by Dispatch From Camp Haiten Haiti

Cablegram from Charles D. Hawk of the Marine Corps at Camp Haiten Haiti Cuba reports his father J. W. Hawk died Tuesday last week and that transportation will delay his return home about a month. Funeral services were held Sunday and the body placed in the mausoleum until the son arrives.

Charles D. Hawk Marine Corps Camp Haiten Haiti Cuba J. W. Hawk Hawk

Pavey Advises Treatment for Stomach Worm in Sheep

County Farm Agent M. Pavey reports severe losses among Athens area flocks due to stomach worm. He credits a copper sulfate formula and blunt two ounce plung syringe drenching with stopping losses, noting proper dosing and delivery to avoid tracheal injection. He invites local sheep raisers to contact him for details.

Rt. M. Pavey Athens Mr. Pavey Pavey

Marines Rescue Yankee Officials In Honduran City

Nine officers and 167 Blue Jackets landed from the U S Cruiser Milwaukee at Amatala Honduras and march on Tegucigalpa to rescue the American Embassy and American residents according to a State Department dispatch from U S Minister Franklin Morales.

Washington Milwaukee Amatala Honduras Tegucigalpa State Department U. S Franklin Morales

Churchill Makes Third Commons Bid in 18 Months

London reports Winston Spencer Churchill again seeks a seat in the House of Commons. It is his third attempt within eighteen months, signaling continued political pursuit after previous runs.

London Winston Spencer Churchill House of Commons

Torpedo Heroism in Spanish-American War Told by Captain Fremont

Captain Fremont recounts Ensign Gillis risking his life during a torpedo attack on the Porter. Gillis stripped to dive overboard and seize the weapon, diverting it and saving the ship before it sank. The tale underscores decisive leadership and the value of prompt decision making.

Fremont Gillis Frank Cheley

Hoover predicts St. Lawrence project to boost ports and power

Secretary of Commerce Hoover declared that the St. Lawrence river development is inevitable. The plan will convert lake ports into seaports and create a vast electrical power reserve.

Washington St. Lawrence River Secretary of Commerce Hoover

Whipping of Boy Pupil Triggers Akron School Row

A campaign to end corporal punishment in Akron public schools follows a Tuesday whipping of 10 year old Alex George at Miller School. Rhoda Keeman, a teacher, faces criticism as the boy lies in Peoples Hospital with severe flesh marks but no permanent injuries feared.

Akron, CO Akron Alex George Rhoda Keeman Miller Peoples Hospital

Biggest Sixth National Flower Show Planned for Cleveland

John Young of New York, secretary of the American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists Society, predicts Cleveland will host the largest Sixth National Flower Show from March 29 to April 6 under the society’s auspices.

Cleveland John Young New York American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists Society

Scouting Aids Miners In Hazleton And Eckman

In Hazleton Pennsylvania and Eckman West Virginia mining regions boy Scouts study first aid and practice in mine conditions. Local accounts note boys remove hats and wear miners caps to learn emergency procedures for tunnels and shafts.

Eckman W. Va Hazleton Hazelton

Dizzy blondes blamed for lightheadedness claim

A quirky remark suggests dizziness in blondes stems from being light headed, noting a humorous stereotype without scientific support.

Mentho Sulphur Claim for Quick Skin Relief

A skin specialist promotes Mentho-Sulphur as a rapid remedy for eruptions, rash, and eczema. The ad claims immediate healing upon application, noting germ destroying properties and urging readers to buy Rowles Mentho-Sulphur from a druggist.

Weekend Visits Highlight Plains Social Round

The Plains area hosts a flurry of visitors with Jeff Harrison and Frances at Circle Hill, Zine Courtney hosting Elza McGranor and others from Athens, plus gatherings with Hooper Balis Nagle and Mary Louise. Local couples Ray Micheals Hubert Shreves Grant Micheals Jack McCallister Carl Micheals and Maud Thorn plan home visits 6 to 8 pm.

Jeff Harrison Frances Cap Garret Circle Hill Zine Courtney Elza McGranor Athens Cliff Hooper Tom Balis Grover Nagle Mary Louise Joe Hutchins Ray Micheals Mra Hubert Shreves Grant Micheals Jack McCallister Carl Micheals Maud Thorn

Camouflage Used to Hide Stills Across Montana

Prohibition officers hunt a war veteran in camouflage as bootleggers hide moonshine rigs on Montana farms. A green painted tent near Bozeman concealed a still and large whiskey cache including 300 gallons of whiskey and 1,300 pounds of sugar, with more stashes found near Havre and other sites evidence suggesting veteran involvement.

Helena Mont Montana George Costello Glasgow Costello Bozeman Havre

Musterole replaces mustard plaster for congestion relief

Musterole offers a milder alternative to mustard plasters for chest and throat discomfort. It claims to relieve sore throats coughs and rheumatic pains by gentle massage, with separate products for children and adults priced at 35c and 65c.

Enero

Unclear fragment hints at cave site discovery near Great Falls

A fragment describes a moonship outfit discovery weeks earlier, mentioning a still by the spur river at Great Falls and a cave entrance marked by painted trees forming a 66 diagram.

Great Falls Gtr

Kat and drink wedding vows for tomorrow amid winter

A brief note records Kat planning a wedding with drinks and vows scheduled for tomorrow as winter approaches, indicating a personal celebration pending.

Kat

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