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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1924

Page

5

School of Music Concert Sunday Highlights Faculty Recital

The second Sunday afternoon School of Music recital filled Ewing Hall with an audience. Featuring Mrs. Benedict, Mrs. Stevens, Miss Arpee, and Mrs. Robinson, the program included Haydn Mozart Schindler Liszt and other works. The next concert will be March 2 with the University Orchestra conducted by John Hizey and soprano Colene Norviel.

School of Music Geven Ewing Hall Margaret A. Benedict Helen Falloon Stevens Sirouhee Arpee Lillian Boles Robinson Athens Haydn the Mermaid Haydn Porgi Amor Mozart Kurt Schindler the Dove Tuscany Kurt Schidler Mrs Benedict Basbach Liddle Coleredge-Taylor Stevens University Orchestra John N. Hizey Colene Norviel

Penrod Rupture Wedding in Charleston

Miss Glenna Penrod of Columbus married Dr. L Bertram Rupert in Charleston on February 14. The ceremony took place at the Bannister home with Dr Clarence Kemper officiating. The couple will reside in Eskdale West Virginia where the groom runs drug stores. the bride is the daughter of H W Penrod of Fisher Station formerly of Trimble.

H. W. Penrod Fisher Station Trimble

State May Name Health Officers in Jackson and Vinton Counties

Columbus Ohio Feb 25 The state health department may appoint county health commissioners in Jackson and Vinton counties if officials do not cooperate with 86 other counties and adopt Dr J E Mongers plan. Lack of regular health organization tied to high infant mortality and disease death rates. The health director can place the cost as a lien against the county tax duplicate if action is not taken.

Jackson Vinton Counties Columbus State Department of Public Health Vinton Ohio J. E. Monger Monger State Department

Don’t Spoil Your Childs Hair by Washing It

Advice on washing children's hair warns against harsh soaps and alkali. Recommends Multii fied cocoanut oil shampoo as pure greaseless and inexpensive, detailing usage, lather, rinsing, and benefits for cleanliness, softness, and easy management.

Rancher Regains Home Seized by Prohibition Agents

The United States Supreme Court restored Fred P. Videme of Montana to his small ranch after prohibition agents seized it on charges of operating a still and making liquor. Lower courts had upheld the seizure.

Washington United States Supreme Court Fred P. Videme Montana

President Coolidge vows to fight back against blocked nominee

Washington report notes President Coolidge decided to confront the interests that twice blocked confirmation of Walter T. Cohen, a Black man proposed as collector of customs at New Orleans, marking a political clash over appointive power.

Washington Coolidge Walter T. Cohen New Orleans

Lavoptik Eye Wash Promises Fast Relief for Red Watery Eyes

An advertisement from Gibson's Pharmacy touts Lavoptik eye wash as quickly relieving sore red and watery eyes. It claims a small bottle helps any case and offers free eye tests.

Gibson’s

Ford coupe found with four gallons of booze case unfolds

In Glouster Ohio a new Ford coupe containing about four gallons of alcohol was found. Owner H R Stemnee denies owning the booze and says he lent the car to Gene Tolliver who has vanished. Officers hold the car awaiting further information while a circulating report tying Bryan Gormley to the case is proved false.

Glouster H. R. Stemnee Carbondale Gene Tolliver Tolliver Bryan Gormley Young Gormley

Indiana Governor Charged With Mail Fraud and Banking Violations

Governor T. McCray appeared with his lawyers before U S Marshal Linus Meredith and was arrested on two federal indictments accusing him of using the mails to defraud and violating the national banking law in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Ind T. McCray United States Linus P. Meredith Federal Grand Jury

Chauncey Sophomores Entertain At Jackson Home

Miss Irene Jackson hosted Chauncey high school Sophomore class at her parents Lexington avenue home. Sones music and games provided amusement and a late collation was served with Miss Helen Stone assisting. Miss Ruth Fiske of the faculty attended. about fifty guests enjoyed the evening.

Irene Jackson S. DD. Jackson Lexington Avenue Chauncey High School Jackson Helen Stone Ruth Fiske

Double funeral crowd fills Plains Church for Bowersock rites

The service for Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bowersock was led by Rev. G W Appleman of the Holiness Church. Burial followed at Greenlawn cemetery with Undertaker Stomt in charge. Distinct attendees traveled from Oak Grove Columbus Jogan Jackson Lancaster Maple Hill Chauncey and other towns including Mr and Mrs Six Bow ersock families and a son Clark.

Samuel Bowersock Plains Church G. W. Appleman Holiness Church Greenlawn Cemetery Stomt Mary Lowery Oak Grove O. Roy Porter Columbus Barbara Fastman Jogan E. J. Adams Jackson Mich Robert Six S. Six Bowersock Augusta Bowersock Clarence Everett Haydenville George Redd Jake Bowersock Roy Bowersock Lancaster J. W. Jones Wilbur Everett Richards Maple Hill Wesley Six A. J. Priston Clark Leslie Six Chauncey

Harvey Birthday Celebration for Hazel Harvey

The Ellis avenue home of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Harvey hosted a Saturday evening party for their daughter Hazel marking her 13th birthday. Music games and refreshments were provided with help from sisters Mrs. Nile Dew and Mrs. Ira Cunning ham. Guests included Evelyn Fonty Jessie Lester Glenna Caster Alma Fennell Pauline Keck Kathryn Six Margaret Beebe Agnes Cunning ham Eleanor Minister Esther Clary Margaret Anna Stewart Joy Cunningham Alice Louise Wilbur Dew and Mary Helen Harvey.

Noah Harvey Ellis Avenue Hazel Harvey Nile Dew Ira Cunningham Evelyn Fonty Jessie Lester Glenna Caster Alma Fennell Pauline Keck Kathryn Six Margaret Beebe Agnes Cunningham Eleanor Minister Esther Clary Margaret Anna Stewart Joy Cunningham Alice Louise Wilbur Dew Frances Mary Helen Harvey

Reverend Wiggins to Speak at Chauncey Church Sunday

Reverend C. L. Wiggins of Columbus will fill the pulpit at the Church of Christ in Chauncey on Sunday March 9 as a candidate for the local pastorate. The church hopes for a large audience to hear him.

C. L. Wiggins Columbus Chauncey Church of Christ

Funeral tributes honor Miss Evans at Presbyterian service

Eloquent tributes marked Miss Jane Evans funeral in the Presbyterian church led by Rev A Y Wilcox with Rev C G Bond and Liev Leon Arpee assisting. The service celebrated her church work and university ties as student and kindergarten teacher, followed by burial at West Union street cemetery. Relatives and friends from multiple cities attended in mourning.

Jane Evans Presbyterian Church A. Y.wilcox CG. M. Bond Ohio University Liev Leon Arpee Br. Wilcox Ikev Bond Kiev Arpee Margaret Benedict Robert J. “Om Kins Clark Williams Snavely Robert P. Tomkins Miss Evans West Union Street Griffith H. Evans George Evans George and John Standard W. Va Granville H. Evans Haverhill Mass Edith Evans Bellevue Paul Gillilan Schenectady N. Y John Clark Charleston Guy Montgomery Sonora William Mandt Lexington Arthur Mandt Richmond Hazel Miller David Wilson James Wilson John Stevens Corning George Rogers Columbus John Herrington Gloster Robert Noble the Plains Edith McBee Cincinnati

Phillips Nominated Ambassador to Belgium

President Coolidge nominates William Phillips to be ambassador to Belgium following Henry P. Fletcher’s transfer to Rome. Phillips currently serves as under secretary of state and will replace Fletcher upon confirmation.

Washington William Phillips Coolidge Belgium Phillips Henry P. Fletcher Rome

Revival closes at Independent Holiness Church with 140 converts

Three week revival led by Rev. and Mrs. Mitchel of Berryville Ark ends with about 140 converts. Tonight Mitchel speaks on From Hell to Holiness. Taxed church building drew standing room crowds during the campaign. The couple previously held successful revivals in Susie W Va and Nelsonville. Mrs John KE Smith visited Buchtel over the weekend and attended a banquet with the K of P and Pythian Sisters adding a musical number to the program.

Independent Holiness Church Mitchel Berryville Ark Hell Chauncey Susie W. Va Nelsonville John KE. Smith Buchtel Dixon K. of P. and Pythian Sisters

Social Visits and Illness Reported in Local Briefs

Mrs Luther Cruikshank and Mrs John Palmer were guests of Mrs James Thompkins at Bailey Run Sunday. Miss Verna Six is ill with mumps at home of her parents Mr and Mrs Wesley Six on Mound street.

Luther Cruikshank John Palmer James Thompkins Bailey Run Verna Six Mrs Wesley Six Mound Street

Miss Ruth Lairson Visits Chauncey Cousin

Miss Ruth Lairson of Nelsonville spent Sunday in Chauncey as a guest of her cousin, Miss Verna Six.

Ruth Lairson Nelsonsville Chauncey Vrna Six

Chauncey High School to stage musical program

The Chauncey High School senior class will present a short and lively musical program at the high school auditorium on Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. Following the program there will be cats for sale and the public is invited.

Chauncey High School

Mrs Ella Tecrick Reported Slightly Improved

Report from Mrs. Ella Tecrick of Columbus, formerly of this city, that she has been very seriously ill and is slightly improved. Her daughter Mrs. W. D. Hines of Chauncey remains at her bedside.

Ella Tecrick Columbus W. D. Hines Chauncey

Absence of short skirts will grow bobbed hair longer

An unusual fashion claim links dress trends to hair length, suggesting that without short skirts the bobbed hairstyle will lengthen over time. Experts caution there is no causal basis for this assertion.

Come Across! Leap Day Birthday Club Seeks Members

A quirky notice in The Messenger invites people born on February 29 to join the Four-In-One Club. It is an exclusive, informal group with no obligations. Athens area members will be listed. send name and address by Friday February 29 to the club editor.

Messenger Athens

County Officials Examine Books. $3300 Discrepancy Noted

State findings on county offices show a $3300 error in county clerk records, later accounted for by the official. Favorable notes praise Treasurer Imes and Deputy Johnson for delinquent personal tax collections, with emphasis on conscientious effort and good showing in that area.

R. P. Imes S. M. Johnson Imes R. R. Johnson Innes

Marmola Prescription Tablets Ad Promises Weight Loss

An advertisement claims Marmola Prescription Tablets help reduce fat without dieting or exercise. It urges readers to buy via their druggist or mail order from Marmola Co. in Detroit and promises a dollar price worldwide.

Marmola Marmola Co Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

Walton Case Set Hearing on Impeachment Call

The Supreme Court set April 7 for a hearing on Governor Walton of Oklahoma versus the Oklahoma Legislature. He charges illegality in his impeachment and removal by the legislature.

Walton Washington Supreme Court of the United States Oklahoma

Local court rounds up six drunks and violators

Mayors Saturday night court saw six plain drunks and several parking violators pay fines. Clarence Reese left for Ohio State University in Columbus after a weekend with his parents. Joe Reshara attended a relative’s funeral in Zanesville on Tuesday. Mrs. Howard Wells visited friends in Columbus. D. W. Forrest of Columbus visited Mrs. Forrest and two children in Glouster. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Coey at Greens Run. John F. Clark and wife welcomed a son born Saturday. Mrs. Robert Brunton and Robert Jr. vacationed with the McGovern family in Corning. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lunsford Sunday. Miss Mabel LeFever of Columbus spent the weekend with her parents.

Clarence Reese Oho State University At Columbus D. P. Reese W. Forrest Merrill Coey Greens Run Robert Brunton Robert Jr Michael McGovern Corning Mabel LeFever Mrs Ad LeFever

Jacksonville Juniors Defeat Y M C A Cubs 23 to 16

The Jacksonville Junior Independents beat the Y M C A Cubs of Nelsonville in a fast basketball game at the Y building on Saturday. Jacksonville led from the start and finished with a 23 to 16 victory. Vernon and Kempton tallied nine and ten points, with Kempton the standout, his clever play impressing the Nelsonville squad.

Jacksonville

Britain to join proposed loan for Germany in principle

London reports the British government has agreed in principle to participate in a proposed loan of 256 million pounds sterling for Germany. The confirmation comes from an authoritative source this afternoon.

London Germany

Striking Dock Workers Accept Britain Wage Increase

Delegations of striking dock workers meeting in London today unanimously accepted the employer agreement reached last Wednesday. The strikers will return to work tomorrow. The deal provides for an immediate wage increase and a further raise in two months.

London

Asthma and Hay Fever Remedy Sold Locally

Local drug firms McKee Drug Co. Athens Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville sell and guarantee a remedy for asthma and hay fever amid warnings of severe breathing troubles.

McKee Drug Co Athens Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville

Entrance exam required for Athens county teacher trainees

County Superintendent H. R. McVay warns all seniors in Athens county high schools planning to enter normal schools next fall must pass an entrance examination under a new state provision. To avoid fall testing delays, exams will be held this spring across the state with testers in Athens on Saturday May 10.

Athens County H. R. McVay Athens Normal School

Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Croas Manslaughter Case

In St Clairsville Ohio foreman told the court the jury had disagreed after hearing the evidence in Frank Croas manslaughter case. Judge Warren W Cowen sent the talisman back and four hours later jurors were discharged without a verdict.

ST. Clairsvile Frank Croas Judgge Warren W. Cowen

Seek Location of Games of Old Soldiers

Athena City Federation asks residents with knowledge of veterans buried in the West State Street cemetery to provide names and grave locations. The group aims to place government furnished markers on every veteran grave, many of which have lost markers or tombstones. Contact Mrs. John Finsterwald to assist.

West State Street Athena City Federation John Finsterwald

Odin cigar factory to expand in Lima

The Odin cigar factory plans new structure to enlarge plant in Lima Ohio and raise annual output to 50,900,000 cigars. Current payroll stands at 360 workers.

Lima Odin Cigar Factory

Court backs wife who hit raw story

In Cleveland municipal court Judge Moylan ruled in favor of a wife who struck an objecting friend described as a "raw" story told at home. The husband pressed an assault battery charge, but the court dismissed the case, affirming the woman's freedom to respond to provocation.

Tesh Cleveland, D J. Moylan Beaumeny

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