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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1923

Page

5

Pallas Club and Sorority Events Highlight Weekend

The Pallas Club met Saturday with Mrs. Julia Friday hosting and Mrs. Anna K. Price reader. Alpha Gamma Delta sorority hosted a 51 cover dinner at The Colonial to honor grand president Miss Louise Leonard of Syracuse, with out of town alumnae and pledges present. Leonard spoke at both day and evening events. Mrs. C. M. Smith's husband underwent appendicitis surgery in Columbus and is recovering. Mrs. Walter Warner of Nelsonville returned home.

Pailag Club Julia Friday Anna K. Price Amy Lowell 4. O. Steane Mary Kahler Grace Spring Alpha Gamma Hdelta Colonial Louise Leonard Syracuse N. Y Miss Leonard West Wing O’coock Leonard Lindley Hall Harry W. Hallenbeck Pittsburgh Sara Wennett Lancaster Marie Jewett McConnelsville C. M. Smith Columbus Mr. Smith Walter Warner Nelsonville

Columbus visitors plan School of Missions session

Mrs J L Pickering and her daughter Mrs Ann Pickering visited Columbus on Saturday. Mrs Pickering, district secretary of the young peoples work for the Women Foreign Missionary Society in the Marietta district, attended a district secretaries meeting of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Societies of the Ohio conference. The session aims to set plans for the School of Missions to be held at the Lancaster camp grounds on August 18.

J. L. Pickering Ann Pickering Columbus Pickering Young Peoples Work Womans Foreign Missionary Society Marietta Womans Foreign Missionary Societies of Ohio School of Missions Lancaster Camp Grounds

Mrs Snyder and son Return From Ohio After Illness

Mrs T A Snyder and her son Louis went to St Paria Ohio because her mother Mrs Pp T Burley was ill and died. They returned home Sunday evening.

T. A. Snyder Louis St. Paria, O Pp. T. Burley

Ohio university visitors enjoy Logan gatherings

The Misses Mildred Brewer Doris Sanders and Messrs Vercoe Murphy Fiddie Flynn and Lawrence Dupler of Ohio university spent Sunday at Miss Esther Gabriel's home in Logan. The White Shrine meets this evening at 7 o'clock. Chris Corbin Jr. is spending the week with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Fred Corbin in Trimble.

Mildred Brewer Doris Sanders Messrs Vercoe Murphy Fiddie Flynn Lawrence Dupler Ohio University Esther Gabriel Logan Chris Corbin Jr Mrs Fred Corbin Trimble

Mrs R L Morton Hosts Back-to-Back Bridge Parties

Mrs R L Morton entertained two tables of bridge at 18 Maple Wood Drive on Saturday evening with guests including Mrs T N Hoover Mrs Dow Grones Mrs A S Myers and others A second two-table bridge gathering followed this afternoon with guests such as Mrs W E Moler Mrs C W Gross and Mrs Harley Moler A collation ended each event.

R. L. Morton Maplewood Drive T. N. Hoover Dow Grones W. H. Morse T. C. McCracken W. H. Imbody B. L. Jefferson Morton W. E Moler C. W. Gross Harley Moler C. R. Hudkins R. L. Woodworth P. J. Hirson W. G. Danford

Evening card party at 45 Morris Avenue

Mrs Phillips Rose recently returned from the Far East hosts Mr and Mrs J Maurice Hyde at their home first floor 45 Morris avenue entertain tonight with cards Those hidden include Mr and Mrs Carl Beasley Prof and Mrs T N Hoover Mr and Mrs Red M McKay Mr and Mrs Fred Beasley Mrs EF Rose and her daughter in law Mrs Phillips Rose

Phillips Rose J. Maurice Hyde Morris Avenue Carl Beasley T. N. Hoover W. R. Cabie I*red M. McKay Fred Beasley EF. T. Rose

Local Couple Ill With Influenza At Home

Mr. Fred Wheaton is confined to his home with influenza. Mrs. Wheaton is convalescing from the same malady.

Fred Wheaton Mrs. Wheaton

Correction on Barnhill’s work for Mariner home misattributed

In Sunday's Messenger an error credited the Hartbert and Everett Parker team’s five double of a home on Fast State to Charles Mariner. The home was actually built by contractor Clarence Barnhill and Mariner did not claim it.

Charles Mariner Herbert Everett Parker Charlies Mariner Mariner Clarence Barnhill

Isadora Duncan May Lose U S Citizenship

Washington February 26 Isadora Duncan the American dance pioneer who left the United States after a quarrel with her Russian husband in a New York hotel may have her citizenship revoked Secretary of Labor Davis said he would ask Attorney General Daugherty to study the statutes for a law to strip her citizenship due to recent statements about American customs and institutions

Washington Isadora Duncan United States New York Davis Daugherty Isadora

Harding asks Senate to back League Court plan

Washington February 28 President Harding asked the Senate to approve American participation in the permanent court of international justice organized by the league of nations after government inquiry showed a separate court would be futile Secretary of State Hughes believes the United States must join the league court with his reservations or abandon judicial methods long supported by American statesmen in settling disputes

Washington Harding Senate Permanent Court of International Justice League of Nations League State Hughes United States League Court

Senate proposal seeks national wealth census

Washington February 26 A government census of public wealth was proposed by Senator Norris Nebraska in the Senate. The resolution would empower a federal commission to determine the total amount of chief kinds of wealth nationwide and the annual increase in national wealth including the income exempt from taxation. Norris urged the study noting that public debts at federal and state levels have reached an enormous proportion of total wealth.

Washington United States Norris Nebraska Senate Federal Commission

New York Struggles With Winter Coal Shortage

New York fights a fierce winter as hospitals fill with flu and pneumonia cases while coal runs short. Officials rush barge deliveries from New Jersey to stockpile fuel against a possible cold snap. Streetcars run crowded amid icy streets and numerous accidents.

New York Hudson River New Jersey

State Economics Association to Meet in Toledo

Ohio Economics Association state branch schedules a meeting in Toledo on March 3 with speakers Dr. W. H. Brown director of the national child health demonstration and Dr. Sidney Rauh chairman of the state oral hygiene committee.

Columbus The Ohio Economics Association Toledo W. H. Brown Sidney Rauh State Committee of

Musterole replaces mustard plasters for relief

Musterole is a white mustard oil ointment that relieves sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache congestion rheumatism lumbago and other pains without blistering. Sold in 35c and 65c jars and tubes touted as better than mustard plasters.

Funeral services for Maude Ruth Selle Thursday

Funeral services for Maude Ruth Selle will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o clock at the Presbyterian church. Interment will follow at West Union street cemetery. The body arrives Wednesday from Miles City Montana and will be taken to the home of her sister Mrs D P D O Chappel 45 Sunnyside Drive.

Maude Ruth Selle Presbyterian Church West Union Street Miles City Mont

Death of Mrs Susan Bell at Athens route farm home

Mrs Susan Bell aged 71 died Sunday at 7 o clock from apoplexy at her daughter Mrs Clifford Ruths home 238 Richland avenue after visiting her daughter on the way to market. She is survived by three sons James A Harry and William and one daughter Mrs Trath. Her husband died 26 years ago. Born November 14 1852 in Holmes county. Spent past 28 years on the Athens rural route 7 farm.

Susan Bell Clifford Ruth Richland Avenue

NELUDE EDITORS AMONG ARRESTED

Seven nun Germans were arrested in the Bochum district in the past 24 hours and taken to Hattin gen. There have been 20 additional deportations from the occupied areas including several editors.

Essen Bochum Hattingen

Funeral Held For Lovell Infant In Amesville Community

The infant son of Carlos and Froggie Lovell died from pneumonia after flu. Funeral at Mt. Herman on Friday, conducted by Rev. Haskins of Amesville. Bartlett singers performed. Mrs. Lovell known as a central figure. Attending were Lloyd Fawcett and his mother, Mildred Boyd, Evan Walters, and others. Community notes mention local roads, cooks, and Lincoln voting memories.

Sharpsburg Carlos Froggie Lovell Mt. Herman Haskins Amesville Bartlett Lovell Lloyd Fawcett Wyoming Colorado Annie Fawcett Frank Wardin Mildred Boyd Athens Evan Walters Vincent Bern Township Lincoln Henry Burns

Loyal Women of First Christian Hold Wednesday Meeting

The Loyal Women's class of the First Christian church will be entertained Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. John Shafer's home and all church women are urged to attend. Mrs. Blanche Brown returned Sunday from a week's visit in Pompey with her sister Mrs. George Palmer and family.

First Christian Church John Shafer Blanche Brown Pomeroy George Palmer

Revival services continue with seven join Church of God

Seven persons unite with the Church of God during Sunday services. Laura Dulin of Parkersburg West Virginia assists the pastor Rev C H Givens and will preach each evening this week. the public is invited to attend.

Church of God

First Christian Sunday School Officers Meet at Mrs Butts Home

Mrs Clarence Butts will entertain the monthly meeting of officers teachers and departmental superintendents of the First Christian Sunday School at her High Street home Friday evening.

Clarence Butts First Christian Sunday School High Street

Osborne Family Visits Athens Guests of Nobles

Mr and Mrs Dane Osborne and their son Richard spent the weekend in Athens as guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Noble.

Dane Osborne Richard Athens Harry Noble

Methodist Cherchi notes big Sabboth School day

Sunday brought the largest Sabbath School attendance in years as Superintendent led a series of meetings that concluded last Wednesday night with success. No prayer meeting is planned for this Wednesday. a church meeting and an official meeting are set for Thursday night. Rev Walter V Harter left for Columbus to attend a Methodist convention in Memorial Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Walter V. Harter Columbus Methodist Church Memorial Hall

Morgan to Speak on What Makes a Town Good at Athens Lyceum

Athens Lyceum presents Geoffrey F. Morgan, former Athens schools superintendent, on Wednesday at 8 pm. Season ticket holders may reserve seats at Cline's Tuesday morning, with remaining tickets available after Wednesday noon. Morgan will discuss improving any town and civic groups are invited to sit on stage in honored seats.

Athens Lyceum Cline’s T. N. Hoover Hoove Geoffrey F. Morgan Athens Morgan Old Mohican

Governors to Review Uniform Prohibition Law

Washington February 26. Governors of states invited by President Harding will meet in April and be asked to approve a uniform prohibition law to be submitted to the legislatures of 45 states. Federal Prohibition Commissioner Roy A. Haynes says he is drafting a general law embodying principal provisions of existing statutes nationwide.

Washington Harding Roy A. Haynes

Kinney Family Welcomes a Daughter in Glouster

Glouster Mr and Mrs Fred Kinney celebrate the birth of a daughter on Sunday. Mayor Gormley notes that fifty bus licenses have expired and urges jitney drivers in Glouster to obtain a 1923 license from Police Justice Jones. Mrs Hallie Galbraith of the state hospital at Athens visited over the weekend with her daughter Miss Jesale.

Fred Kinney Gormley Fitney Hallie Galbraith State Hospital Athens Jesale

Mrs Minnie Harvey Returns From Akron Visit

Mrs Minnie Harvey returns to her home at Akron after a several week visit with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs EF Chavelier. Mrs Chavelier has been ill for several weeks.

Minnie Harvey Akron EF. Chavelier Chevalier

Weekend visit for Mr and Mrs Ernest Roberta in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Ernest Roberta of Columbus were Weekend puesta of Mrs Robert's parents, Mr and Mrs B T LeFever of Congress Run.

Ernest Roberta Columbus Robert B. T LeFever Congress Run

Atlas Store Official Attends Cleveland Wedding

A. Weinberg of the Atlas store spent several days in Cleveland last week attending his sister's wedding across three city visits during the trip.

A. Weinberg Atlas Store Cleveland

Mrs Elizabeth Fox Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. Elizabeth Fox returns to her Shawnee home Saturday after a three weeks visit with her parents Mr and Mrs David Phillips in a longer family trip.

Elizabeth Fox Shawnee David Phillips

Atlas of Cleveland Visits and Family Travel

Atlas of Cleveland is spending a few days in this city on business. Mrs W A Ravenscroft returned to Athens Saturday after a short visit with Mrs Clyde Vernon. Herman Atlas of the Atlas Store was called to Cleveland last week by the serious Hinegs of his mother. Mr and Mrs Ernest Williams went to Shawnee Saturday and spent over Sunday with Mrs Williams parents Mr and Mrs John MecDivitt.

I. Atlas of Cleveland W. A. Ravenscroft Athens Clyde Vernon Herman Atlas Atlas Store Ernest Williams Shawnee W. A. McDonald Donald Glounster Mra. McDonald Eva Ivers Joseph Wilson Forrest Dennis Hemlock Charles Calwell Mid- Hawking Dewey Morehead James Palmer John Dew Faye Ivers Corning

Mrs. Gamwell Visits Shawnee As Guest of Ansel Moulton

Mrs. Thomas Gamwell spent the past week in Shawnee as a guest of her father Ansel Moulton staying at his home and attending local social events.

Thomas Gamwell Shawnee Ansel Moulton

War era test using goldfish to detect gas exposure

Grace Ivers visited her sister Mrs. W A McDonald of Gloucester and attended high school. Pred Ivers was in Gloucester on business. The text notes a wartime method using goldfish to test for poisonous gases in wash water.

Grace Ivers W. A. McDoald Glouster

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