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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1922

Page

5

Local Society Notes and Visits Highlight Week

Mrs. B A Hale returns to Chicago after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Henderson of Richland avenue. Mr N E Mills attends Live Stock Shipping association meeting in Columbus and returns Tuesday evening. Mrs. Clade L Logan visits Mrs. Howard Johnson at 77 South Court. Married Peoples dancing set for Thursday at 30 o'clock. Dr and Mrs Emmett Murphey of Corning return after weekend with their son Richard and daughter Helen at Ohio University. hosts Mrs C B Murphey at 216 East State. Mr and Mrs Ray Norris welcome a seven pound daughter Betty Arline born February 23. Mrs P G Moler at 165 North Congress hosts U C D club Friday at 2. Miss Vergene Wolfe of Lancaster visits Miss Jennie Moore at 38 Carpenter.

N. E. Mills Athens County Farm Bureau Columbus Live Stock Shipping Association Emmett Murphey Corning Richard Murphey Helen Ohio University Murphey C. B. Murphey East State Street Ray Norris Marietta Avenue Betty Arline

Ohio Alumni Memorial Project official in New York

Glenn C. Quiett publicity man for the Ohio university alumni memorial project has traveled to New York City for a two week stay to oversee publicity and coordination.

Glenn C. Quiett Ohio University New York City

Mrs Bblla Hill Hosts Snodgrasses in East State Street

Mrs Snodgrass from Xenia engages in extension work for Ohio State University farm bureau. Miss Omilo Snodgrass is a team horse. Mrs Snodgrass visits New Marshfield with Mrs Everett Campbell. daughter visits Logan with Mr and Mrs McKay. The Higley Study Circle will be.

Bblla Hill Snodgrass Omilo Snodgrass Xenia Frank M. McKay East State Street

Your Eyes See an Eye Checkup Before It Is Too Late

Your Eyes are urged to stop delaying eye care. The message warns that postponing an eye exam worsens conditions and can lead to permanent loss. It advises visiting the shop to have eyes examined and evaluated before it is impossible to save sight.

Theo Earle Sings Lofty Tenor Voice at College Concert

Theo Earle hailed as a leading American tenor performed before a large cordial audience at the College Auditorium. The program included Ponchielli and Lehman pieces with graceful shading and pure tone. Accompanist Thomas George delivered masterful phrasing enhancing the evening.

Theo Earle College Auditorium Womans ‘Music Club Music Club Gironda Cielo E Mar Thomas George

Luncheon Honors Mrs Walter Brown and Miss Dorothy Eldridge

Mrs W H McKee hosted a Colonial luncheon for guests from Jackson, Mrs Walter Brown and Miss Dorothy Eldridge, with six attendees named including Mrs L V Brown and Miss Grace McKee. A closing note remarks on lung air exchange totals about 400 cubic feet daily.

W. H. McKee the Colonial Walter Brown Dorothy Eldridge Jackson L. V. Brown Eldridge A. C. Russi Grace McKee

Albany Visitors Attend Weekend Gatherings

Carpenter J D Carpenter Lewis Chase and Marion Swett visited Albany on Friday. Mrs Rebecca McWhorter from Athens State hospital spent the weekend with A D Morrison and family. Clifton Wood was in Albany Saturday. William George, Civil War veteran of Dyesville, is critically ill with little hope of recovery. Howard Stout and family visited Mrs Stout's parents C L Bobo and wife in Albany. Newton Woodyard, wife and daughter Valerie from Diamond West Virginia are visiting their numerous…

J. D. Carpenter Lewis, Chase Marion Swett Albany Rebecca McWhorter Athens State Hospital A. D. Morrison Clifton Wood William George Dyesville Howard Stout

Local notices of visits illnesses and travels in town

Relatives and neighbors are noted in brief items. Mrs Er C Schwan visits Nineveh Pa to see her mother and kin. Bernice Rawlings spent Sunday with Mary Sisson. Mrs Howard Stewart stays in Middleport. James Swearingen, ill with pneumonia, is being cared for by his son S A Swearingen of Charleroi Pa. Mrs S F Howery and son Verlin visited Athens for dental work. Mrs Cassie Caster suffers quinsy. Austin Weyand heads to Kansas to work for uncle John Stout. Hollis Collins to be treated for hip disease. Wilson Werand visited Athens. I M Swett dined with William Harmon. Mrs Belle Kayser visits her mother Mary Cline of Mt Blanco. Jesse Cuckler and family visited Earl Jewell. Henry Steinmetz moving to Scipio farm from FE Searls'. Wm H Hampton of Athens was here Friday. Mrs Henry Steinmetz visited Mrs George Kayser.

Er. C. Schwan Ninevrah Bernice Rawlings Mary Sisson Howard Stewart Middleport James Swearingen S. A. Swearingen Charleroi S. F. Howery Verlin Athens Cassie Caster Austin Weyand Kansas John Stout Hollis George Collins Wilson Werand I. M. Swett William Harmon Belle Kayser Athens State Hospital Mary Cline Mt. Blanco Jesse Cuckler Earl Jewell Henry Steinmetz Searls Scipio Township Ww. H. Hampton George Kayser

Obituary for Frederick Kelly Arrives from 1844 to 1922

Frederick Kelly born December 22, 1844, died February 19, 1922 after 78 years. He married Nancy Greathouse in 1864 and had seven children. A Civil War veteran, he was a longtime church member and valued by family and community. He leaves a wife, three sons, four daughters, 85 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and many relatives.

Frederick Kelly Nancy Greathouse Mr. Kelly

Thanking community for kindness after loss of Rev Gibson

We express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of our husband and father Rev Gibson. Thanks for comforting words from the church and choir, and for the beautiful floral tributes. Signed Mrs. Kelley, Sons and Daughters.

Gibson Kelley

A New Safety Razor Lathers and Removes Beard

A safety razor debuts promising to lather the face and cut the beard in a single operation. The device aims to streamline grooming, offering a quick, efficient shave with fewer steps.

Millfield Visitors and Local Meetings Reported

Athens visitors include Mrs B H Petit and Mrs John Leslie Hunt. J R Wade on sick list. Haydenville guests Frank Struble and Mildred with Charles Robinett. P T A meets Friday at West Side school March 3. Miss Elizabeth Martin spent weekend in Athens. Bible lectures at Christian church continue this week. M F E and Christian Sunday schools reported 104 and 84 attendees. Flossie and Gladys Males visited Athens. Theisen families hosted Glouster visitors. Margaret Johnson of Albany visited grandmother Mrs Ruth James. Red men and wives attended Jacksonville supper. Mrs C E Sanders visited Athens.

B. H. Petiit Athens J. R. Wade Frank Struble Mildred Haydenville Charles Robinett John Leslie Hunt and Son Jr Columbus A. W. Russell Parent-Teacher Association West Side Flossie Gladys Males Herman Theisen Sr Herman Theisen Jr Margaret Johnson Albany Ruth James Jacksonville C. FE. Sanders

Local Social Calls and Visits Noted Across Pratts Fork Area

Pratts Fork residents report Sunday visits among Sapp Weatherby and Smith families with calls to Mc Gilkey Wood and King households. Visitors include Cincinnati guest Mrs. Ann Broker and relatives, and business trip to Athens by Albert Beal and son Vern. Community notes mention road contract news and Jerseyville line illness among Jerseyvilla exchange operators.

Pearl Sapp Alex Sapp Dave Goldsberry Roy Goldsberry Willie Weatherby Hubert J. Smith Harry Walter Grant Wood Harrisonville Melvin Duckler William Gilkey Ann Broker Cincinnati Hattie Sapp Albert Beal Vern Athens Helen Dixon Herbert Gerald King Frank Cain John Gilkey Fred Beeckler Jerseyville Jerseyvilla Exchange Samuel Foreman

Denver man begs for meals after robbery of gold teeth

A traveler from Omaha, robbed of all his money, pleads at Denver police headquarters to take his gold teeth in exchange for funds to cover meals and a bed.

International News Service Denver Omaha

Goode Praises Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery

Dayton resident R L Goode states his health improved after using Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. He criticizes costly doctors and urges others to visit local drug stores or write the Buffalo Invalids' Hotel for free medical advice.

Dayton Ohio Dr. Pierce R. L. Goode Howard St Golden ‘Medical Discovery

Ohio Fruit Growers Define Grades for Buckeye Apples

The Ohio Fruit Growers' Co operative association has set grade specifications for apples to compete with Pacific and Atlantic coast produce. Ohio extra fancy, Ohio A, and Ohio special are the top grades with strict size and blemish rules. Ohio B and unclassified cover lower quality fruit.

Ohio Pacific Atlantic Ohio Fruit Growers’ Co-operative Association Ohio State University Ohio Experiment Station Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Ohio B

Hyomel Promises Fast Cold Relief at McKee Drug

Quick six hour cure claim for colds and coughs. Hyomel supposedly targets germs at the source with immediate effect. Money back guarantee offered by McKee Drug Company.

McKee Drug Company

Former Editor appointed acting secretary of Republican national committee

George Lockwood, former Indiana newspaper editor and current publisher of the National Republican, was named acting secretary of the Republican National Committee to replace the late Clarence B. Miller. The appointment was announced by RNC chairman John T. Adams after talks with President Harding.

Washington George Lockwood Indiana National Republican Republican National Committee Clarence B. Miller Minnesota Angs John T. Adams Republican National Harding

House bill proposes shipboard passage for emigrants

Washington February 28 Representatives Cable Republican of Ohio introduced a bill in the house to require all emigrants bound for the United States to travel aboard shipping board vessels. This measure aims to regulate immigration transport and oversight.

Washington United States Shipping Board House Representative Cable Ohio

Parents warned as boys' car use sparks moral alarm

Rev. Hugh McMenami addressed about 500 married women at a Denver retreat warning that allowing boys unrestricted car use is a ticket to hell and urging strict guardianship amid a broader discussion of youth conduct.

International News Service Denver Hell Hugh McMenami

Keeling and Lake Erie seeks $600000 federal loan

Washington report says the Keeling and Lake Erie railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for a government loan of 600000 dollars for ten years to meet maturing obligations. The text also notes an English funeral custom where pallbearers receive a black pipe.

Washington Keeling and Lake Erie Railroad Today Interstate Commercee Commission England

American envoy misses royal marriage in London

George Harvey, the American ambassador to England, arrived late as Westminster Abbey prepared to close for the royal wedding. He narrowly missed witnessing the ceremony today.

London Geo. Harvey England West Minister Abbey

Forced to Enter Plant to Serve Injunction in Ohio

In Yorkville Ohio on February 28 United States Marshal Devinney had to enter the Wheeling Steel and Iron plant to serve an injunction aimed at enforcing a non union operation. The suit names about twenty officials from mills mines and villages as defendants.

Yorkville, O Wheeling Steel & Iron Company Score United States Devinney

Men's Glee Club to Present Tuesday Program

The Ohio University Men’s Glee Club will perform Tuesday evening at Ewing Hall. Featured will be selections by Heo Karie rendered by Fred Lee Tom and then played on phonograph records. The club comprises students with notable musical ability.

Ohio University Ewing Hall Heo Karie Fred Lee Tom

Supreme Court Upholds 19th Amendment Validity

Washington February 28 The women's suffrage amendment the 19th to the United States constitution was upheld as valid by the Supreme Court.

Washington United States Supreme Court of the

Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing For All Fabrics

An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple to use for wool silk linen cotton or blends. It promises fadeless even color with no streaking, spots or running and notes directions are included for dyeing dresses skirts coats and many other items.

Jewelry Theft in Ashland Stuns Local Shop

Three thousand dollars in mounted diamonds are missing from Pollock's jewelry store in Ashland. Police have only a meagre clue and will not disclose the suspect's name at this time.

Ashland Pollock

Man crosses France by canal and river in paper boat

A man navigates from Paris to Marseille along canals and rivers then returns by the same route in a paper boat.

France Paris Marseilles

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