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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1924

Page

3

Adamson Hosts Bridge Party For Local Friends

Mr and Mrs J D Adamson entertained a coterie of friends Tuesday evening with a bridge party at their home Three tables were used and guests enjoyed a deaf lunch. Ms E W Cox returned to Cambridge after visiting Mrs J W Stanley. Mrs Marquis B McCann and daughter Catherine Beverly are guests of Mrs C H Bartlett and Miss Isabell McCann attending the parks Pergin wedding. Rev Adamson will be accompanied by his wife.

J. D. Adamson E. W. Cox Cambridge J. W. Stanley Marquis B. McCann Catherine Beverly C. H. Bartlett Isabell McCann McCann parks—Pergrin Adamson

Willard Couple Visits Nelsonville Relatives Before Redlands Trip

Mrs. and Mrs. Carl Mender of Willard Ohio visit Nelsonville relatives for a few days before leaving for Redlands California en route staying with Mr Mender's sister Mrs James Shaw in Albuquerque New Mexico.

Carl Mender Willard Ohio Nelsonville Redlands California Mr. Mender James Shaw Albuquerque New Mexico

Patriotic program and box supper at L. D. 8 church

A patriotic program and box supper will feature at the L. D. 8 church Friday night February 22. All ladies are requested to take two boxes containing two suppers.

L. D

DuMond Male Quartette to perform on February 27

The DuMond Male Quartette receives tribute as they are set to appear on the high school lecture course Wednesday February 27 at the Christian church auditorium. Rev George D Adamson of Shreve Ohio will preach at the Presbyterian church next Sunday.

DuMond Christianrch Auditorium George D. Adamson Shreve Ohio Presbyterian Church Good

Slayin of Babe: Akron Jurors Hear Confession Hug

Akron Ohio February 21 court scenes reveal a dramatic confession by Mrs Lawrentz mother of a three month old girl slain by a bullet through the brain. She smiles and chats with her husband as they share a whispered talk after her testimony. Defense argues George Lawrentz was intoxicated when he shot the child after returning from a rubber plant job.

Akron George Lawrentz

Bright Weekend Forecast in Hocking District

United States Weatherman Alexander predicts warmer weather to continue through the week in the Hocking district. Tonight's low around 14 to 16 degrees above zero, with Wednesday's minimum at 17 degrees. sunshine expected for the weekend.

Columbus United States Alexander

Britain plans a flight to pole by dirigible

London reports Britain may try a North Pole flight by dirigible after the U S Navy abandoned plans to send the Shenandoah Arctic bound. The plan is attributed to F M Boothby. Foreign aviation developments intersect with U S policy as new proposals surface in Washington.

Britain Pole London Great Britain United States Navy Department Arctic F. M. Boothby

Nelsonville Fans Attend Dedication of Ohio University Gym

About 75 Nelsonville supporters traveled to Athens Wednesday night for the gym dedication at Ohio University. The home team reversed the usual script by defeating Wittenberg in the dedication game. The Nelsonville High School team, led by Coach Moore, accompanied by spectators, watched eagerly.

Nelsonville Ohio University Athens Wittenberg Nelsonville High School Moore

Athens man fined for traffic violation by mayor

Kelvin Young of Athens was fined $5 and costs after pleading guilty to violation of traffic regulations before Mayor Lax on Wednesday.

Kelvin Young Athens Lax

Local Boy Honored At Ohio State Council Meeting

Merle Bunnie Nelson, a sophomore at Ohio State University, was elected associate editor of the new Tertulia publication by the governing council. He was chosen from an organization of ten active clubs, showing strong standing at the university.

Merle “Bunnie” Nelson Ohio State University Tertulia Bummie

Illness Update for Mr. C. B. Tedrow at St. Clair Hospital

Mr. C. B. Tedrow remains seriously ill after several months of illness and is currently receiving treatment at St. Clair Hospital in Columbus.

C. 8. Tedrow St. Clair Hosiital Columbus

Louise Jones Sings Over Radio From Chicago

Nelsonville listeners enjoyed Miss Louise Jones singing on the radio from Chicago Tuesday night. She studies voice at the Chicago Conservatory of Music and is the daughter of Dr and Mrs Allison Jones former Nelsonville residents now living in Columbus.

Nelsonville Miss Louise Jones Chicago Miss Jones Chicago Conservatory of Music Allison Jones Ving Columbus

Klan Candidate Henry Fuqua Leads New Orleans Primary

With returns nearly complete in the Democratic primary Henry Fuqua the Klan candidate for governor led Hewitt Bouanchaud by about 30000 votes. The result signaled strong success in the primary as the equivalent of election victory in Louisiana.

New Orleans Henry Fuqua Hewitt Bouanchaud

Senate OKs $100,000 for oil lease litigation costs

Washington February 21 Senate approved a bill at the president’s request to appropriate $100,000 to cover expenses of litigation tied to canceling the Sinclair and Doheny oil leases. The action follows President Coolidge’s appeal for support in the matter.

Washington Coolidge Senate Sinclair Doheny

Senate approves bill extending postal franking priv

The Senate today approved a bill extending the postal franking privilege. The measure moves to the House for consideration and would continue free mail service for members of Congress and certain government officials.

Washington Senate

Swanson sponsors plaque for Edith Bolling Wilson widow of Woodrow Wilson

A commemorative plaque honoring Edith Bolling Wilson widow of Woodrow Wilson was sponsored by Senator Swanson a Democrat from Virginia. The event underscored her political and historical significance within Republican and Democratic circles.

Slege Edith Bolling Wilson Woodrow Wilson Senator Swanson Virginia

Mexico to appoint Roa ambassador to Washington

Mexico acts to appoint Roa, one of the Mexican commissioners in the recognition conference, as ambassador to Washington. The move was learned this afternoon indicating a formal diplomatic posting for Roa in the United States capital.

Mexico Mexico City Gonzales Roa Washington

Wild growth appeal draws cultured enthusiasts

Cultured readers express desire to grow wild plants as a hobby. Experts note benefits to biodiversity and garden aesthetics, highlighting species selection, proper soil, and local climate considerations for year round enjoyment.

Gasoline probes underway as GOP battles oil impact

Lincoln Neb Feb 21 Attorney General Daugherty told Governor Bryan that the justice department is probing the U S gasoline situation. Bryan had urged a federal inquiry into the oil business, claiming it extorts millions from consumers and pledging state retailing if supply can be assured.

Lincoln Neb Daugherty Bryan Department of Justice United States

Two Operators Die in Blaze at Andalu sia Alabama

Two telephone operators were burned to death when a building in Andalusia Alabama burned. The fire cut all telephone service and reports say the operators died at their posts. In a separate note Columbus Ohio law requires wages to be paid twice a month and bars withholding wages.

Birmingham Ala Andalusia Columbus Ohio Crabbe

Consumer faces stacked deck in raw deal

A consumer contends unfair terms and a biased system give them a raw deal. The criticism centers on opaque rules and corporate practices that favor one side over the individual.

Graduate Nurse Endorses Tanlac as Ideal Remedy

A Seattle graduate nurse lauds Tanlac as Nature’s perfect stomach medicine and tonic. She cites patients who improved after six to three bottles, noting enhanced digestion, liver and kidney function, and overall vitality. Tanlac is sold by all druggists, with over 40 million bottles sold.

Nature I. A. Borden Seattle Wash National Temperance Hospital Chicago

United States Names Warren Ambassador to Mexico City

President Coolidge designated Charles B. Warren of Detroit as ambassador to Mexico City completing formal recognition of Mexico. The White House sent the nomination after Obregon authorities affirmed Warren satisfactory. Warren previously served as ambassador to Japan and helped negotiate claims conventions underpinning recognition.

Washington Mexico Coolidge Charles B. Warren Detroit Mexico City White House Senate Obregon Warren Japan

Wall Street Bucket Shop Down After 5 Million Loss

A Wall Street bucket shop collapses after a five million deficit. Bicycle prices drop forty percent as consumer savings attract buyers and market sentiment improves.

Wall Street

Senators Say Lynch Law Charges Against Attorney General

Senator Caraway of Arkansas accused the Senate today of applying lynch law to Attorney General's resignation request from Attorney General Daugherty. He challenged President Coolidge amid the push by Senators Pepper of Pennsylvania and Lodge of Massachusetts to remove the attorney general from the cabinet.

Washington Coolidge Daugherty Pepper Pennsylvania Lodge Massachusetts Caraway Arkansas Senate

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