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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1924

Page

5

Anniversary of Huldah class marks Morse home event

The 16th anniversary of Miss C Augusta Morse’s Huldah class was celebrated on February 28 at her 9 South Lancaster Street home with a noon dinner and social afternoon. Members and guests shared dishes, readings, and greetings from absent friends while Miss Morse recited a verse about Lucy Stone and a kitten.

C. Augusta Morse Miss Morse West Washington and High Streets South Lancaster Street W. E. Lefavor Joanna Goodrich Ewing J. B. Person Otis Cornell Barberton Lucy Stone Morse Tda Allison N. K. Alderman Ellen Boelazner Edith Kiltan Pp. Murch Charles T. Newman M. E. Steel Rose Sanders Mary Cook Morrison Columbus

Birth announced for son of Harry C Goodspeed in Erie

A son was born on Wednesday morning February 27 to Mr and Mrs Harry C Goodspeed of Erie Pennsylvania He is named after his great grandfather Charlie W Goodspeed a long time Athens County resident Mr Harry Goodspeed is the son of Mrs G E Goodspeed and the twin brother of Charlie H Goodspeed formerly from Athens County now at 158 North Grand Avenue Marion

Harry C. Goodspeed Erie Charlies W. Goodspeed Athens County Harry Goodspeed G. E. Goodspeed Charlee H. Goodspeed Athens Country North Grand Avenue Marion

Miss Elizabeth O Grady to Stay With Mrs Brown This Weekend

Miss Elizabeth O Grady from Lancaster arrives this evening as Sunday guest of Mrs I V Brown at 2 University Terrace. Mr Cecil Brown from Raineile West Virginia is visiting his brother H J Brown who is in the Shelter ing Army hospital recovering well after an eye operation.

Richard W. McKinstry Wheeler Dew Otha Beasley Richard H. Galigher Miss Beasley Alice Greenbaum Chillicothe John Armstrong Gail Putnam Elizabeth Woodworth Larry Stevens Cincinnati Carl Beasley Daniel McGurk Abdon H. A. Faber Clifton Frank C. Lockwood University of Arizona University of Cincinnati Elizabeth O’grady Lancaster I. V. Brown University Terrace Cecil Brown Raineile W. Va H. J. Brown

Nieces Return Home After Death of Julia Norton

Miss Ada Higby of Reynoldsburg and Mrs Laura Stratton of Piketon, nieces of Julia Norton, have left Reynoldsburg to return home after visiting to handle estate matters and staying with Mr and Mrs F R Walker at 75 North Congress Street.

Ada Higby Reynoldsburg Laura Stratton Piketon Julia Norton F. R. Walker North Congress Street

Leap Year Twins Born in Columbus Overnight

In Columbus Ohio on February 29 a leap day birth produced twins to Mrs Simon Rosenberg. A son arrived at midnight followed five minutes later by a daughter. Both mother and children are reported doing well.

Columbus Simon Rosenberg Chilldren

Compromise Income Tax Schedule Opposes Mellon Plan

Washington February 29 Congressman Nelson announced joining Republicans to replace the Democratic plan with the Longworth schedule. He described Longworth as opposite to Mellon, noting larger reductions for smaller incomes and smaller cuts for high earners.

Washington Nelson

Conspiracy Alleged in Teapot Dome Lease Deal

Denver oil man Karl C. Schuyler told the senate public lands committee that Harry Sinclair conspired with Pioneer Oil to win Teapot Dome lease. He said Sinclair paid 1.6 million dollars to quit Pioneer and Mid-West Oil claims in March 1922, a month before Fall granted the lease. The charges arise in Stack's complaint over a five percent stake in Pioneer claims.

Sinclair Denver Teapot Dome Federal Land Washington Harry I. Sinclair Pioneer Oil Company Senate Public Lands Committee Karl C. Schuyler J. Leo Stack Schuyler Mid-West Oil Group Pioneer Interior Albert B. Fall Stack Mid-West Company

Leap Year Debate Opens on Women's Vote in Commons

In London on February 29 the House of Commons held open debate on extending suffrage to all women at age 21, reducing the current voting age from 30. Members argued for and against universal female suffrage on Leap Year day.

London House of Commons

Senator Couzens Attacks Anti-Bonus League in Letter

Senator James Couzens of Michigan wrote to Knowston Durham head of the exService Men's Anti-Bonus League denouncing its methods as reprehensible and saying sources of campaign funds could be exposed. The note was a reply to a request for funds from Durham.

Washington James Couzens Michigan Knowston Durham exService Men's Anti League Couzen Durham Couzens

Women to gain voting rights under new English law

London February 29 A bill cutting the voting age for women from 30 to 21 passed the house of commons on second reading with labor government support. If enacted it would enfranchise five million women to equal status with men. Two Detroiters were arrested for fighting about the weather.

London House of Commons Labor

Proper Warmth and Undergarments for Old Age Health

Advises keeping the body warm in cold weather for the elderly. Warns against heavy outdoor clothing that inhibits skin activity. Recommends gradual clothing changes, avoids impervious fabrics, favors woolen moisture management, and praises silk or linen underlayers for warmth and air flow.

Ancient quern key to "Shell Man" in Florida finds

Smithsonian ethnology chief Dr. Walter Fewkes reports uncovering a shell man quern used for flour milling. He claims the shell man may be among the first North American inhabitants. He displays further Gulf coast discoveries before sending them to the Smithsonian for study.

ST. Petersburg Fla Walter Fewkes Bureau of American Ethnology Smithsonian Institution Washington Gulf Coast North American Fewkes

Ohio Class A tournament draws set for this afternoon

Eight teams learned their spots in the Ohio gym bracket this afternoon. Athens drew Ironton to play at 2 30, Washington C H to meet Nelsonville at 3 30. New Straitsville vs Chillicothe at 9 tomorrow morning and Portsmouth vs Greenfield at 7 0 0. Semifinals follow in the afternoon with finals Saturday night.

Ohio Athens Ironton Washington,c. H Nelsonville New Straitsville Chillicothe Portsmouth Greenfield

Leap Year Baby Reported in Chauncey

The Messenger reports Chauncey’s first Leap Year baby of 1924 arriving at 9 am Friday February 20 at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Misner. The newborn girl, still unnamed, is welcomed by the Misner family as joyous news.

S. Bradfield Jr Messenger Chauncey News Bradfielt Lidlewirt Clarence Misner Chauncey Misner

Marion Leap Year Ladies Free at Auto Show

Members of the Marion Automobile association announce that the annual automobile show will close tonight with all ladies admitted free in recognition of Leap Year and a day designated as ladies day.

Marion, O Marion Automobile Association

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