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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1923

Page

5

Music Club at Merwin Home Delights with Violin Solo

The Womans Music club gathered at Mrs. J. T. Merwin’s Merwin home to present a program featuring papers on Tchaikovsky, vocal and instrumental numbers, and a final violin solo by Miss Margaret Merwin, a Cincinnati Conservatory student. The event highlighted multiple performers including Mrs. Merwin, Mrs. Robbin P. Tompkins, Miss Grace Spring, Elinor Smith, Elinor Sanderson, and other club members in a varied concert.

Womans Music Club J. T. Merwin Mill Street Merwin Robin P. Tompkins J. J. Woolley Grace Spring Tchaikovsky Voice Curran J. F. Stevens Tachamninoff Miss Sie Elinor Smith Sanderson R. P. Tompkins Tchaikovsky Mrs. Cotton Voices of the Woods Rubenstein Hal M. Woods Miss Goddard Margaret Merwin Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Music Club

Chi Omega Alumnae Host Matinee Dance at Dalton's

Local Chi Omega alumnae entertained the active chapter and pledges with a Thursday matinee dance at Dalton's from two to five. Decorations featured cardinal and straw. Special guests included Mrs. F. J. Beasley Mrs. L. D. Poston Mrs. Blaine Goldsberry and others from Philadelphia Cincinnati and beyond.

Chi Omega Fraternity Dalton’s Washington F. J. Beasley L. D. Poston Blaine Goldsberry Shaffer Elizabeth Philadelphia Martha Terhune Cinncinnati Jennie O'Dell David Jindley Louise Eckle Jane Hull Frances Cooksey

Murray City Couple Wed at First M E Church

Mr. Farrell R. Thomas of Murray City and Miss Hettie K. Hooper of Glouster were married Wednesday at 3 PM at the First M E Church with Dr. Daniel McGurk officiating. Attendants included Mrs. Ben Hooper, Miss Marie Thomas, and Mr. Charles Johnson. They will reside in Murray City.

Farrell R. Thomas Murray City Hettie K. Hooper Glouster M. FE Daniel McGurk Ben Hooper Marie Thomas Charles Johnson Thomas

Mothers organize auxiliary at Phi Sigma Chi meeting

At the Alpha Alpha Theta chapter house on North Court Street a Womans Auxiliary was planned. Mrs Tom Clark was elected president, Mrs C G Jordan vice president, and Mrs Herbert Cox secretary treasurer. The group aims to unite the mothers and wives for closer mother and son ties. A social time followed the proceedings.

Alpha Alpha Theta Phi Sigma Chi North Court Street Tom Clark C. G. Jordan Herbert Cox

Student Margaret Merwin Visits With Merwins This Weekend

Miss Margaret Merwin of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music visits over the weekend with her parents Dr and Mrs J T Merwin.

Margaret Merwin Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Mrs J. T Merwin

Mrs J C Jones Visiting Mrs Brown In Charleston

Mrs J C Jones of South Charleston is the house guest for a week of Mrs L V Brown at 2 University Terrace.

J. C. Jones South Charleston L. V. Brown University Terrace

Death of Miss Belle Bishop in Toledo influenza

The many friends of Miss Belle Bishop daughter of Rev and Mrs R F Bishop of Westerville formerly of Athens mourn her death Thursday from influenza. She was an Ohio university graduate and Pi Beta Phi member. She taught in Toledo schools.

Belle Bishop R. F. Bishop Westerville Athens Miss Bishop Ohio University Pi Beta Phi Sorority Toledo

Mr A E Whaley Visits Akron On Short Business Trip

Mr A E Whaley traveled to Akron on Thursday for a brief business trip lasting a few days.

A. E. Whaley Akron

Ohio student visits Marietta during weekend

Miss Ruth Braden a student at Ohio university went to her home in Marietta today to visit over the weekend. Miss Bertha Wilson stenographer for the Bell Telephone company of Nelsonville spent Thursday in Athens with her parents Mr and

Ruth Braden Ohio University Marietta Bertha Wilson Bell Telephone Company Nelsonville Athens

Pallas Club Set to Meet Saturday Afternoon

Mrs. Julia Friday will host the Pallas club meeting at 2 30 in the afternoon. The gathering is to be held at 32 North Congress street following Mrs. Guy Wilson’s entry listing at 225 West Union street.

Guy Wilson West Union Street Pallas Club Julia North Congress Street

Surprise Dinner at Michael Cottage Honors 21st Anniversary

The girls at Michael Cottage entertained guests on East Mulberry Street with a three course dinner Thursday evening for Mr and Mrs 21st wedding anniversary. The event was kept secret from the honored couple and remarks were offered during the gathering.

Michael Cottage East Mulberry Street

Forgotten adults linger in Syracuse state school

A Syracuse State School of Mental Defectives article notes more than 125 adults confined in a facility that admits only children under fourteen. It highlights long years of residence since 1869 for Samuel Dolan and lists others who aged into adulthood while still in the home. Authorities say counties won t take back uncared for adults, leaving the institution to house them.

Syracuse Samuel Dolan Madison County Levi Lawrence Rochester Caroline Shaft Saratoora James Brausie Columbia Rutherford Wells Bath Pearl Clark Onandaean County Onondara County Ellen Kearney Cara Kellore Elsie Schinesan Howe

McAdoo Backs Living Wage for American Labor

William Gibbs McAdoo former secretary of the treasury and possible 1924 Democratic candidate issues a vigorous declaration in Labor magazine calling for a living wage. He criticizes the railway labor board for rejecting the principle and defines what constitutes a living wage.

Washington William Gibbs McAdoo Secretary of the Treasury American Federation of Labor McAdoo Railway Labor Board

BromO Quinine Headache Relief Ad

Advertisement for Bromo Quinine a tonic laxative and germ destroyer claims to relieve headaches by curing colds. Mentions E. W. Grove signature on the box and cautions to ensure you get Bromo. 380e.

E. W. Grove

Williams on way back to face assault charge

Telegram to the sheriff announced Clyde Williams wanted for assault on Mrs. Edith Nats of Rossford is returning to stand trial. Sheriff’s office said details were received today. Williams was sought on the charge and is expected to be arraigned upon arrival.

Bowling. Green Clyde Williams Edith Nats Rossford

New York Fed raises rediscount rate spurs stock decline

New York Federal Reserve Bank lifted its rediscount rate from four to four and a half percent late Wednesday, triggering further selling of stocks in early trading today.

New York New York Federal Reserve Bank

Fire Claims Twelve In Kansas City Blaze

Twelve charred bodies recovered from the ruins of a two story brick and frame building after a blaze swept through early today in Kansas City Kansas.

Kansas City Kansas

Deaths and Funerals Maud Selle of Miles City

Maud Ruth Selle daughter of Auburn Ruth of Jerseyville died Wednesday in Miles City Montana. The body will be brought to Athens for burial in West Union street cemetery arrival time to be announced. She is survived by her father two brothers and one sister Clifford Ruth Athens Emmett Ruth Miles City and Mrs Dr C Chappel Athens.

Maud Ruth Selle Auburn Ruth Jerseyville Miles City Montana Athens West Union Street Clifford Ruth Emmett Ruth Dr. C. Chappel

Keeton matriarch Cynthia Anne dies at 90 in Gallia County

Cynthia Anne Keeton of Gallia County born November 1840 dies at daughter Mrs. Laura Calhoon’s home after infirmities of age. She leaves 11 children with five sons and four daughters surviving. Husband G W Keeton and two children preceded her in death. Funeral held and burial at Gallia County today at 12 30 PM.

the Plains Cynthia Anne Keeton Gallia County Laura Calhoon G. W. Keeton

Mrs Slater Dies After Illness In The Plains

Mrs. Fred Slater, 35, died at her home after influenza and pneumonia. Survived by husband three sons Edward Cecil Harold, three stepsons Fred Edgar John her parents Charities and Gaskins of Hocking two sisters and five brothers. Funeral Saturday at 10 a.m. at home, Rev. W V Harter of the M E church officiating. Burial Greenlawn cemetery.

the Plains Fred Slater Edward Cecil Harold Fred Edgar John Charities Gaskins Hocking W V. Harter M.E. Church Greenlawn Cemetery

Mrs Burnley of Barberton Dies at 67

Mrs William Burnley of Barber ton formerly of Athens died Wednesday at 67. Survived by five sons and three daughters. Husband deceased two years. Funeral arrangements pending with burial at New Marsh field. body to home of brother Michael Almond at 9% Brown Avenue.

William Burnley Barberton Athens Michael Almond Brown Avenue New Marshfield

Death of Frank Moore at 66 in Athens home

Frank Moore aged 66 died Thursday afternoon at 1 15 at his home 185 Lancaster Street after an illness. The Union church service was Sunday at 1 30 followed by interment in Union cemetery. He lived on a farm near Jackville before moving to Athens a few years ago leaving a widow and four sons Harry Moore Edward Moore Ernest Moore and Roy Moore all of Athens.

UNION Dora Barker Aunt Doe Foreign Missionary Society of the Union M. P. Ehurch Everett Russ June Leslie Fultz Anna Jacoby Aunt Dee Athens Country Club Joseph Barker Athens State Hospital Gundry D. H. Moore Jackville Union M. P Cornwell Barsley Doe W. C. T. U., Foreign Missionary Society Maccabees and Sewing Circle Hall Foster Athens Frank Moore Lancaster Street Union Church Union Cemetery Mr. Moore Harry Moore Pilatus Edward Moore Columbus Ernest Moore Roy Moore

Masons to Decide on New Temple Location Next Week

A mass meeting of all Masonic bodies will be held Monday at 7 PM at the Masonic Temple on Hast Union Street to decide whether the new temple is built on West Washington Street or converted from the Lostro building at Union and Court. Architect Edward Grove's plans and costs for the transformation will be presented, with lodges’ approval needed before any move. Detroit woman shot at her husband amid domestic tension, and a warning to throw dishes at your wife appears in the text.

West Washington Street Union and Court Streets Hast Union Street Edward Grove Cleveland The Masonic Temple Co Grove West Washington Street Athens

Murray City News Briefs and Social Happenings

Local notes report births visits and travel. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Porter Gur on a Wednesday in February. Dan Roberts spent Thursday in Logan with family. Lori Linton visits her sister Gladys Storer in Nelsonville. Mr and Mrs James Blower visit Middleport for sister Stella Morrell. The Slaters travel to The Plains for a death in the family. Community dinner at Hattie Tipton home honors Canton Grand Master Syres and Columbus Grand Secretary Chaffin with poems songs and addresses.

Porter Gurkey Dan Roberts Logan Lori Linton Nelsonville Gladys Storer James Blower Middleport Stella Morrell Jack Slater the Plains Red Slat Hattie Tipton Syres Canton Chaffin Columbus John Houser Robert Tipton Hitchcock Ruth, Kinnison Bessie Buchanan Ruth Kinnison Pearl Ralph Hellyer Violet Hel

Local Socials and Notices From A Small Town

Quartette Archer Kin nison Hellyer and Norman Dolan perform with solos by Ann Archer and Ruth Kin nison. A cushion auction raises funds for L O C FL home. Banquet follows with elaborate dinner. Catherine Magle visiting sister Hattie Tipton. Bible class social at Mrs Icy Strum’s home Monday evening February. Stella Wheatborn and Alice Hardy visited Athens on business.

Ann Archer Ruth Kinnison Pearl Ralph Hellyer Norman Dolan Chaffin Glenn Lopez Catherine Magle Hattie Tipton M. E. Church Icy Strum Stella Wheatborn Alice Hardy Athens

Security Savings Bank promotes safe guards for savings

The ad promises safety and independence from secure banking. It urges readers to open a savings account to begin a path toward financial independence with Security Savings Bank.

The Security Savings Bank

Kellogg’s Bran Promises Constipation Relief

The advertisement extols Kellogg’s Bran as natural relief for constipation. It claims daily intake of two tablespoonfuls, suggests serving over cereals or in baked goods, and promises permanent relief when eaten regularly. It urges purchase at grocers and hotels.

Kellogg's Kellogg’s Moe

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