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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1925

Page

5

Huntington Teacher Weds New York Man In Quiet Ceremony

Miss Philomela Paine of Huntington West Virginia marries Angler King Sonborn of New York City at the bride’s home on January 27 at noon. Mrs Sonborn will reside in New York after June 15. Dr and Mrs Daniel McGurk visit Cincinnati to see their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs H A Faber. High scores for men go to E L Miller and Dr N Hill.

Philomela Paine Huntington W. Va Angler King Sonborn New York City Daniel McGurk Cincinnati H. A. Faber E. L. Miller N. Hill

Rally Day Observed by Christian Church Sunday School

Rally Day will be observed on Sunday February 22 with all departments and classes assembling for closing exercises The goal is 600 participants Special music has been arranged The slogan is Come and bring some one with you The Pallas club meets at 2 3 oclock Saturday afternoon with the Co Na Hopkins 24 Morris av Inu

Christian Church Sunday School Pallas Co. Na

Maxwell Family Vacation Trip to Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Maxwell returned from several days in Columbus on business. They were guests of their son Narley Maxwell and family during the visit.

G. H. Maxwell Columbus Narley Maxwell

Vermont Captain Named to Governor’s Inaugural Staff

Captain Don T. Nelson of Fort Ethan Allen Vermont earns a distinct honor as one of two regular army officers from Vermont chosen for the governor’s staff at the presidential inauguration in Washington on March 4. He is the son of Mrs. Alex Nelson of 21 Elmwood Place.

Don T. Nelson Fort Ethan Allen Vermont Washington Captain Nelson Alex Nelson Elmwood Place

Current Events Club hosts and school activities noted

Mrs. Ralph C Windsor hosted the Current Events club at her North Court home with Mrs W W Lee presiding. New member Mrs Ray Latham welcomed and plans for the sixth anniversary dinner noted. Also reported are a high school boys supper, an organized boys group led by John Algeo and officers, and a Country club card party with top scores.

Current Events Club Ralph C. Windsor North Court Street William Williams Saturday Evening Post Oma Almona Navies Windsor Ernest R. Gross Congress Woman's Home Companion FE. L. Church Fred Lee Tom Ray Latham C. F. Stailey F. E. Harshman Presbyterian Church John Algeo Edgar Zick James Patterson Philip Ong Ralph Davidson L. Leissle

DeCamp to Speak on Federal Reserve at Commerce Club

George DeCamp director of the Pittsburgh branch of the Cleveland Federal Reserve will address the Commerce club at 7 o clock Tuesday evening February 24. He will discuss the Federal Reserve System and is noted as a former Athens resident.

George DeCamp Pittsburgh Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank Commerce Club Federal Reserve System DeCamp Athens

Mrs Dow Poston Hosts Bridge Club at East State Street

Mrs Dow Poston entertained her bridge club at her home on East State Street Thursday afternoon.

Arkansas Bank Sues Over $1150 Note In Hatfield Case

The Bank of Hatfield Arkansas files suit in Athens county Common Pleas against O. F. and Alda Larson on an alleged indebtedness. The note bears 10 percent interest and amounts to $1150.

Bank of Hatfield Ark Athens County Common Pleas Court O. F Alda Larson

Oscar Oaker Sues Nettie Davis for Merchandise Debt

The Oscar Oaker company filed suit in Common Pleas court against Nettie Davis alleging a debt of 427.90 for merchandise.

Oscar Oaker Common Pleas Nettie Davis

Heirs of Howard Speer File Estate Tax Assessment

In probate court, the heirs of Howard Speer of Glouster file an account showing 5968.41 in additional assets for taxation. Court sets taxes at 91.48 for each of three heirs Ida Speer Coan William Speer and Elizabeth R Speer.

Howard Speer Glouster Ida Speer Coan William Speer Elizabeth R. Speer

Swanson Condition Discussed by French Doctors

Paris February 20 Doctor Vaudescal announced at the Montmorency hospital that it has been considered advisable to call Professor Bardet into consultation to discuss the health of Gloria Swanson, renowned American film star.

Paris Vaudescal Montmorency Hospital Bardet Gloria Swanson

Marjorie Daw to File for Divorce from Eddie Sutherland

Marjorie Daw announces immediately she will sue for divorce from director Eddie Sutherland. She states they are unsuited and have quarrelled since marriage.

Los Angeles Cal Marjorie Daw Eddie Sutherland

General Mitchell vows to see aircraft inquiry through

Brigadier General William Mitchell, facing possible demotion over testimony in the aircraft investigation, says in a telegram to Captain Howard V. Rickenbacker that he will pursue the matter to its conclusion. Mitchell declines Rickenbacker’s offer of a higher position by wire, preferring to stay with his army post.

Detroit William Mitchell Howard V. Rickenbacker Mitch Rickenbbacker Berg

Yankees Camp Roster Heads to St Petersburg Training

The van guard of the New York Yankees led by Mark Roth traffic manager leaves today for St Petersburgh Florida for spring training. The party includes three young pitchers Alton Blodgett Elmer Duggan and John Bradley with several newspaper correspondents while regular players go directly to the camp.

New York New York Yankees Mark Roth St. Petersburg Fla Alton Blodgett Oneonta N. Y Elmer Duggan Concord Mass John Bradley

Woman Credits Pinkham Remedy For Restored Health

Mrs. T A Saunders of Knoxville Tennessee describes years of nervous distress and sleeplessness. She started Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after seeing an advertisement and reports becoming well with a 22 pound weight gain and continued good health. She urges other women to try the product.

T. A. Saunders E. Depot St Knoxville Tenn Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia FE Pinkham

Prohibition Directors to Focus on Permits, Not Bootleggers

Federal Prohibition Commissioner Haynes announced that state and federal prohibition directors will shift from pursuing bootleggers and rum runners to processing liquor permits. The notice was conveyed to Federal Prohibition Director Russell in Columbus on February 20.

Columbus Russell Here Haynes Washington

Ohio Brewing vat sealed as investigators test ale supply

Police sealed a 23,000 gallon vat at the Ohio Brewing company plant in Columbus while Federal agents test samples. Officials believe large quantities of ale distributed locally may have originated from this vat.

Columbus Ohio Brewing Company

Inmate Louis Measserschmidt Dies by Suicide at Columbus State Hospital

Columbus February 20. Louis Measserschmidt 52 an inmate hanged himself with a towel in his cell at Columbus State hospital earlier today. The death was reported by hospital authorities and is being investigated. He had been committed to the facility for treatment.

Columbus Louis Measserschmidt Columbus State Hospital

President nominates Haroth E. Nau for Ohio U S Attorney

President Coolidge nominates Haroth E. Nau to be United States Attorney for the Southern district of Ohio in Washington. The nomination was announced today and signals support for prosecutorial leadership in Cincinnati and surrounding counties.

Washington Coolidge Haroth E. Nau United States Southern District of Ohio

Poultry Product Values Highlight 1933 US totals

The article notes that US government statistics for 1933 show poultry products totaling 1 047 billion dollars, more than a third of the wheat crop. It argues proper feeding boosts income for raisers, citing Globe Egg Mash and Globe Poultry Scratch as effective together.

United States Globe

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