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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1925

Page

5

Washington puzzle prize at Child's Conservation League meet

The 3IN SOCIETY group met at 7 pm Tuesday at 161 East State Street, home of Mrs. C W Wilson. Guests assembled a Washington puzzle during the social hour, with Mrs. Vern Sayre winning first prize and Mrs. Herb J Parker the consolation. A two course tea followed, and Washington’s birthday themed decorations featured national colors.

Child’s Conservation League Charles McCary East State Street C. W. Wilson Washington Vern Sayre Trimble Herb J. Parker R. A. Andrews Herb Parker

Mills called to Lima Hocking by mother's illness

O E Mills travels to Lit e Hocking today due to his mother Jane Elizabeth Mills serious illness. She is ill with pneumonia at the home of her daughter Mrs. O E McGirr.

O. E. Mills Jane Elizabeth Mills O. E. McGirr

Ohio University visitors stay with Beta Theta Pi brothers

Mr Dwight A. Fawcett Bellefon taine Mr George Winters Crooks ville Mr James E Kinnison Can ton and Mr Leroy Pilcher McArthur former student of Ohio university were guests of Beta Theta Pi brothers at their chapter house in University Terrace Athens during the last week.

Dwight A. Fawcett Bellefontaine George Winters Crooksville James E. Kinnison Canton Ohio University Leroy Pilcher McArthur Athens Beta Theta Pj University Terrace

Alpha Gamma Delta Club Meeting Hosted by Miss Skidmore

Miss Maude Skidmore of 36 South College street will host the Alpha Gamma Delta club meeting at 5 30 Tuesday evening, inviting members to gather for the event.

Mrs Kiltan Returns From Pomeroy Visit

Mrs. Fred Kiltan came back this afternoon from Pomeroy after a weekend visit with her father, Mr. George Burson.

Fred Kiltan Pomeroy George Burson

Maecenas Literary Club Meeting With Mrs Bingman

The Maecenas Literary club will meet at two o clock Tuesday afternoon with Mrs E W Bingman at 14 Raymond Drive.

Maecenas Literary Club E. W. Bingman Raymond Drive

Orr Returns Home From Columbus Hospital After Surgery

Jess Orr came home Sunday from Columbus hospital where she underwent a surgical operation weeks earlier.

Jess Orr Suny Columbus

Pallas Club Studies Law Enforcement Topic at Meeting

The Pallas club met Saturday afternoon at Mrs. C. D. Hopkins home 24 Morris avenue. Two papers were presented Scofflaw Tendencies by Miss Mary Kahler and Inequality Before the Law by Mrs. W. F. Copeland with Mrs. Charles G. Matthews serving as discussion leader.

Pallas Club C. D. Hopkins Morris Avenue Mary Kahler W. F. Copeland Charles G. Matthews

Littler Returns to Columbus to resume OSU Law Studies

Mr. Harley Littler comes back to Columbus to continue his law studies at Ohio State University after a short visit with his parents, Mr and Mrs Tom Littler, on East Union Street.

Harley Littler Columbus Ohio State University Tom Littler East Union Street

Needle Club In Trimble Hosts Athens Group

The Friendship Needle club of Athens was entertained in Trimble last Thursday afternoon at the event.

Needle Club Trimble Friendship Needle Club of Athens

Death notices of G. G. Green and Ben Brown in Woodbury

A telegram to Dr. J. N. Brown reports the death on Saturday of G. G. Green at his Woodbury New Jersey home and notes the serious illness of Ben Brown, also of Woodbury. Both men are in their eighties. Mrs. Green was formerly Miss Angie Brown, daughter of Leonard Brown and sister to Ben Brown, all former Athens and Albany residents.

J. N. Brown G. G. Green Woodbury N. J Ben Brown Green Angie Brown Leonard Brown Athens Albany

Ath ens High Seniors Attend Hi Y State Conference

Ralph Wharton Edgar Zick John Siigley and James Patterson attended the Hi Y state conference in New ark Saturday. They returned to Columbus and visited there until Sunday evening.

Ralph Wharton Edgar Zick John Siigley James Patterson Athens High School Newark Columbus

Whipple Family Visit Spends Sunday in Columbus

Mr and Mrs George Whipple with their children and Rev T A Patterson of Ashland Kentucky brother of Mrs Whipple traveled to Columbus on Sunday and spent the day in town.

George Whipple T. A. Patterson Ashland

Mrs Mackinnon returns from Florida visit

Mrs C N Mackinnon and her daughters Janet and Alice Patricia have arrived home from a visit in St. Petersburg Florida with Mrs Mackinnon’s mother Mrs K C Smith and sister Mrs Berkeley Blackman accompanying.

C. N. Mackinnon Janet Alice Patricia K. C. Smith St. Petersburg Fla Mackinnon Berkeley Blackman

Mr. Wolfe and Swanson Begin Fort Lauderdale Sojourn

Mr. Ned Wolfe and Mr. John B. Swanson departed Saturday night for a several weeks stay in Fort Lauderdale Florida.

Ned Wolfe John B. Swanson Fort Lauderdale, Fla

Columbus visitor James Ginnan visits over week end

Mr. James Ginnan came down from Columbus and visited over the week end at his home here.

James Ginnan Columbus

China a good field for commerce despite strife

The U S Department of Commerce released an analysis noting China's progress, especially Canton, amid civil war. It cites diversification of industry, shift to domestic production, rising imports of staple foods, and higher foreign trade values as changing the economic trend.

China Robert S. Thornburgh Washington Department of Imerce Canton John H. Nelson Julius Klein Dr. Klein Department United States

Farmwoman Reinvents Life Becomes Saskatchewan Farmer

Miss Jessie Nixon left a Minneapolis theater four years ago to homestead near Mortlach Saskatchewan. She now owns a full section 640 acres with a fine cattle herd and 100 acres in grain. Nixon says farming is a woman’s profession and success comes to those who decide and work hard.

Woose Jaw Jessie Nixon Minneapolis Mortlach Sask Nixon Canada

His Claim to Fame North Robinson

Ed Pfahler of Crawford county village north Robinson made a single sausage 60 feet long during a butchering day showcasing an extraordinary artisanal effort.

North Robinson Ed Pfahler Crawford County

Local Couple Wed In Belmont Chronicle Office

Joseph Machesky and Anna Kulash from Black Oak were married in the Belmont Chronicle office. The paper suspended operations for the ceremony and the stunt earned a half crown of publicity in the next Chronicle issue.

ST. Clairesville Joseph Machesky Anna Kulash Black Oak Belmont Chronicle Chronicle

Radioactivity risks cited in long continued work

The report warns that prolonged exposure to certain radiums or radioactive work may trigger health issues. Authorities urge safer handling and monitoring to prevent long term damage and occupational hazards.

Booths knew life and death secret of Lincoln slayer

Miss Blanche Booth recalls the fate of John Wilkes Booth once hiding as John St Helen and David EF George. He died by poison at the Grand Avenue hotel in Enid Oklahoma on January 13 1905 after living to age sixty five. Federal authorities photographed his features in 1922 and kept them with other records.

Minneapolis John Wilkes Booth Abraham Lincoln Blanche Booth Booth John St. Helen David EF. George Grand Avenue Enid Okla Lincoln Grandberry Texas

Lizzie Gets a Brick Shower in Wind Driven Accident

Owen Carmichael of Rauch bakery reports a peculiar mishap as a chimney from the bakery office blew onto his Ford sedan parked in the alley near the shop. The incident occurred just before 8 o clock as a stiff breeze lifted the chimney and deposited it on the car setting off a brick shower.

Owen Carmichael Henry Carmichael Rauch Bakery

Defiance County Votes Against Tax Reappraisal

Defiance county commissioners unanimously rejected re-appraising property for taxation this year. The decision affects local property assessments and tax planning for residents and businesses in the county.

Defiance

Telegraph Penetration: Britain 26 per 1000 vs US 142

A comparison shows Great Britain has 26 telephones per 1 000 people while the United States reaches 142 per 1 000, indicating a wide gap in telephone access between the two nations.

Great Britain United States

Barsto Takes Over Atheneon Restaurant in Athens

William Barsto, a prominent Athens restaurant man, on Sunday morning assumed control of the Atheneon, formerly run by Ab Winsterwald. Barsto will operate the eatery for students and follow Winsterwald’s plan.

William Barsto Athens Atheneon 5. W. “Ab” Winsterwald Parsto Finsterwald

Anti-Gambling War Declared in Cleveland

Safety Director Edwin D. Barry ordered Cleveland police to arrest every known gambler on sight amid reports bookmakers have relocated to adjoining suburbs. One bookmaker reportedly operates a bus line to shuttle customers from downtown Cleveland to his establishment.

Cleveland Edwin D. Barry

Blind clerks aided by new stenographic machine

Paris. Professor M P Villey of a blind school has invented a stenographic device enabling blind clerks. Eighteen months of training are needed for proficiency. Villey argues blind workers may outperform sighted peers due to strict work focus.

Paris M. P. Villey Villey

New Antiseptic Kojene Boasts High Germ Kiss Powers

New York women tout Kojene as a four times stronger antiseptic than carbolic acid and more potent than bichloride of Mercury while being safe to drink. Chemists predict the banishment of poisonous antiseptics from homes. Sold by McKee Drug Co. and other druggists for 60 cents a bottle with simple usage directions.

McKee Drug Co

Miss McReynolds Teaching Latin in South Bend

Miss LaVone McReynolds, Athens-born daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McReynolds, now teaches Latin at South Bend High School in Indiana. A 1918 Ohio State graduate, she has pursued travel after college and gained prominence as a high school play producer. She leads the South Bend branch of the American Association of University Women.

LaVone McReynoldis Columbus Dispatch Columbus Athens Miss McReynolds Frank McReynolds Ohio State University South Bend, Ind South Bend The American Association of University Women

No Flappers Need Apply To Fill This Job

Danville Virginia February 23 P T Harvell a 55 year old widower advertises for a bride aged 24 or 25 who wears long hair cooks well and has good character He specifies she must wear a white waist black skirt long sleeves high top shoes not over size 4 or 5 and be able to read and write English with weight not over 125 pounds He notes discouragement after receiving a postcard from an out of town firm offering piano lessons by correspondence at bargain rates.

Danville P. T. Harvell

Bronchuline Emulsion Helps a Long Cough Vanish

A man once weakened by a two year cough improves after using Bronchuline Emulsion as a recommended remedy. The ad claims tough lingering coughs from the grip or a cold respond quickly, and promotes Cline Pharmacy Co. and local dealers as suppliers.

Cline Pharmacy Co

Chinese district employs over eighteen thousand in Irish lace

More than 18 000 workers in a single district of China are engaged in producing Irish lace. The article highlights the scale of the lace industry and regional labor concentration in that area.

China

Templars Plan A Field Day Meet

Columbus February meeting of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Ohio convenes with Past Grand Commanders Eminent Commanders and Captains General from 78 commanderies. A general conference determines field day tournament dates for Buckeye State districts ahead of the state conclave at Tiffin, selecting district winners to advance.

Columbus Omeers Knaights Templar Ohio Buckeye Tiffin

Athens Masons to hold annual inspection Tuesday evening

Worshipful Master F. Tedrow Gibbs of Paramuthia lodge No 25 FF and A M invites visiting brethren to the lodge inspection Tuesday at 7 in the Masonic temple. A banquet will be served at 6 at the temple.

F. Tedrow Gibbs Paramuthia Lodge No. 25 A. M Masonic Temple

Creomulsion Promises Relief for Chronic Coughs and Colds

An advertising notice touts Creomulsion as a twofold remedy for chronic coughs, bronchial trouble, and colds. It claims creosote heals inflamed membranes while reducing germs, with a money back guarantee if relief isn’t achieved after following directions.

Creomulsion Co Atlanta

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets touted as breath remedy

An advertisement extols Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle bowels and liver purifier that banishes bad breath without the harsh effects of calomel. The sugar coated tablets are described as a vegetable olive compound, with a 30 cent price and a recommendation to take one or two nightly for a week.

Edwards F. M. Edwards

First Elevator Removed for Building Improvements

The elevator installed in 1896 at the Mytinger building has been taken out to make way for major renovations. Early riders recalled it as a “concerned thing” that frightened some locals who chose stairs to the third floor.

Mytinger

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