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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1922

Page

5

Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club Entertained by Mrs Gullum

Societ y and local society notes describe a 7 30 pm Saturday gathering hosted by Mrs Frank Gullum at 128 Lancaster Street with Miss Mary Connett and Miss Mary Fulton assisting. The column lists recent visits, social events, and arrivals from Albany, Can ton, Shreveport, and Decatur, plus a benefit association gathering and a house party at Stewart with Miss Betty Leeper.

Pi Beta Phi Frank Gullum Lancaster Street Mary Connett Mary Fulton Doris Nye Dorothy Slingluff Messrs. Cowden Charles Woodworth Earl van Sickle Stewart Betty Leeper

Outgoing Officer Honored by Woman's Group

Mrs. Frank Dean hosted a gathering at 183 Morris Avenue to celebrate the outgoing commander Mrs. H. H. Kinsel of the Woman's organization. The event marked the transition in leadership and included remarks on service and community involvement.

Aoner Frank Dean Morris Avenue H. H. Kinsel

Dover Board Elects Its Officers for Next Year

Dover township board of education met January 2 in Chauncey to elect officers for the year. Herman Theiser was named president, James H. Taylor vice president, Earl Downey clerk. Other members are Rice Thomas and Bud Fiske. Downey and Fiske are new members. Taylor has served about 1.5 years.

Chauncey Board of Education Dover Township Herman Theiser Mifield James H. Taylor Poston Earl Downey Millfield Rice Thomas Circle Hill Bud Fiske Beaumont Messrs. Taylor Fiske Downey Taylor

Isaac Lafollett Pioneer Farmer Dies at 83

Isaac Lafollett of Amesville died Thursday at his home aged 83. Interment to be held Saturday at 1 PM at Mound Hill. He was a prominent Ames township farmer and leaves a widow and an adopted nephew, Richard Lafollett, at the family farm.

Amesville Isaac Lafollett Ames Township Mound Hill Lafollett Ames Richard Lafollett

U C D Club Meeting At Mrs Jordan’s Home

Mrs O G Jordan hosted the U C D club at 19 Church Street with 13 members and nine guests. The group planned to Sew layettes for Miss Munn the Athens county health nurse and sent chrysanthemums to Mrs James Dilts in Columbus who is critically ill. A collation was served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs Fred McCoy and Mrs Herbert Cox.

0. G. Jordan U. C. D. Club Church Street S. K. Burson Paul Keever Herbert Cox Charles de Molet Jr Fred McCoy Charles Jordan H. T. Lee John Gross Edward Shipley P. G. Dowler Miss Munn Athens County Columbus James Dilts

Current Events Club Meeting At Mrs Woodworth Home

The Current Events club gathered Thursday night at Mrs James E Woodworth 141 Franklin Ave with president Mrs Anna White presiding and Mrs William Gross as leader. Mrs J R Harvey reported on the Womens Federated clubs of Athens executive board meeting. Members discussed Main Street and The Brimming Cup with a general talk and humorous readings by Miss Melba Woodworth followed by refreshments.

James E. Woodworth Franklin Avenue Anna White William Gross J. R. Harvey Womens Federated Clubs of Athens Mainstreet Melba Woodworth

Keeping Women Young with Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound

The passage urges women of all ages to use Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound to maintain health and youthful appearance. It notes wrinkles, stooped posture, and illnesses as prompts to rely on the remedy, citing many letters published in the paper.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Church announces January 8 service and meeting

In Canaanville the M. E. church invites the 250 members to Sunday school at 9 30 A M on January 8 The quarterly meeting follows at 2 P M with District Superintendent F M Evans delivering the sermon.

Canaanville M. E. Church F. M. Evans

American Countess Sails for Europe

The Countess of Granard formerly Miss Beatrice Mills daughter of Ogden Mills of New York sailed for England after a holiday at home. Her daughter Lady Aileen Beatrice Forbes accompanied her.

Countess of

Tanlac credited for wife’s recovery in Pittsburgh man’s account

J W Hogsed of 1521 Rockland street Pittsburgh testifies his wife’s twelve year illness from stomach trouble and weakness improved after taking Tanlac. He says she now eats well sleeps and gains energy. he praises Tanlac and notes Athens Cline Pharmacy Co distributes it plus other druggists nationwide.

J. W. Hogsed Rockland Street Pittsburgh Hogsed Curry Building Taniae Taniac Athens Cline Pharmacy Co

Jacksonville Church Activities Highlight Week

The M. E. Aid met Tuesday evening at the church with a mixed program and social hour raising funds for the treasury. The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society met Wednesday at Mrs. Albert Edwards’ home with lessons and a free will Christmas offering. The Postoffice installs more boxes and fixtures. The Women’s Sunday School class celebrated Mrs. Dan McKinley’s 39th birthday at her home. Council met Monday and installed the men officers for the year and asks local support.

M. E. Aid Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of M. FE Albert Edwards Shelden M. E. Sunday School Dan McKinley

Fear Makes Life Worth Living in London Talk

A London audience of doctors heard Sir Pam strong Jones describe fear as a daily force. He outlined over 140 fear classes from dark fear to spiders and mice, noting grades from apprehension to terror. He urged normal appearance as the best way to eradicate fear, citing examples like a chauffeur with a cigarette and a youth whistling past a cemetery at night.

London Pamstrong-Jones Iwture

Industrial disarmament urged over general armament limits

Dr. J. T. Holdsworth of the Bank of Pittsburgh told a Columbus audience that economic disarmament in industry is less urgent than international arms limits. He warned industrial war wastes resources, urged efficiency, and called for cooperation between labor and capital to aid recovery. He criticized “soaking the rich” policies in Congress and urged public opinion to curb them.

Columbus J. T. Holdsworth Bank of Pittsburgh Tme Congress

Burch Takes Suicide Aim During Trial in Kennedy Murder Case

A transcript from Los Angeles reports Arthur Burch, on trial for the alleged murder of John Belton Kennedy, attempted self harm at noon yesterday inside the courtroom while the trial proceeded.

Burch Los Angeles Cal Arthur Burch John Belton Kennedy

Athens Kiwanis Club Plans Committees and Projects

The Athens Kiwanis Club held its first meeting of the year at the 0 A cafeteria. President Stan ley outlined upcoming months, noted Kiwanis origins and growth to 640 clubs in the US and Canada with about 60 000 members. Discussion covered a city garbage disposal plant, hospital ward funding, chartering new clubs nearby, and the latest member admissions.

Athens Kiwanis Club 0. A Stanley Stailey Kiwanis United States Canada Detroit America Chamber of Commerce Siwanisa Club T. N. Hoover Athens Club L. G. Bean Kiwanis Club Athens Organization Presdent BE. B. Bryan F. W. Bush L. J. Addicott P. B. Hixson I. M. Foster J. J. Woolley R. H. Rupp James Russell HB. L. Miller J. J. Schmidt Earl Dailey L. F. Jones Chas. DeMolet J. H. Brown

Revival at Chauncey Church Draws Interest

Good interest is shown in revival services at the Chauncey Christian church. Rev. Spayd preaches splendid sermons and singing is an important part of worship. Last night five persons took their stand for Christ. Services begin at 6 30 each evening with song and social worship. everyone is welcome.

Chauncey, CO Chauncey Christian Church Spayd Christ

Wednesday Club Hosts Informative Albany Meeting

The Wednesday Club in Albany, Ohio held a well attended session with Miss Hazel Cline presiding in the president's absence. Mrs. Frank reviewed the disarmament conference, Miss Gillogly discussed Main Street, and members debated the book before a luncheon. The next gathering will feature Rev. Dr. James A. Miller speaking on the Jewish Situation.

Albany, O Hazel Cline Eldon Dailey Florence Brown Frank Oda Gillogly F. E. Goldsberry James A. Miller Athens

Commons Club Finds Home at 75 East State Street

The Ohio Commons Club, a non greek letter fraternity, occupies the R. R. Featherstone property at 75 East State Street. Founded three years ago, it cooperates with Greek groups and aims to foster unity and development at Ohio University. President Dennis West stresses fraternity bonds and campus growth.

East State Street R. Featherstone Ohio Commons Club Commons Club Ohio University Dennis West

Three Mill Next Tuesday Boxing Card at Armory

The American Legion presents a boxing show at the Armory starting 8 o clock Tuesday January 10. Main bout Battling Barstowe versus Elmer Goodwin follows earlier six and eight round preliminaries featuring Kid Winnebrenner Sid Jones and Billy Gibbs against Peter Mepers.

American Legion Armory Barstowe Elmer Goodwin Goodwin Pomeroy Fight Kid Winnebrenner Sid Jones Billy Gibbs Columbus Peter Mepers Barberton Sugar Creek

Newberry to Make Personal Defense in Senate

Senator Truman Newberry prepares for his first personal defense before the Senate after a staged setup. Under an agreement the body will hear his case from 1 PM Monday with unlimited debate and one hour per senator. He did not testify in Grand Rapids or before the investigative committee.

United Press Washington Truman H. Newberry Senate Newberry Grand Rapids Michigan

Another Trouble Confronts Wilkes in Liquor Case

Albert Wilks arraigned on a charge of manufacturing liquor with property possession and pleaded not guilty. Trial set for Wednesday at 9 am. Bond set at 1000 with no offer. A prior 400 fine and costs from last July remains unpaid on a note signed by Wilks and two others.

Albert Wilks Wilks Helwig

Blind Senator's Daughter to Wed Engineer

Announcement of engagement between Miss Nina Gore, daughter of an ex-senator, and a lieutenant in the U.S. engineers unit. The wedding date set for January 19, with plans for a formal ceremony to follow.

Nina Gore

Hancock to Meet Big Red Team at Parkersburg

John Hancock high school boys basketball coached by William Barr faces Parkersburg tonight in Parkersburg in what coach Barr calls a very tough game. Hancock aims for a strong showing against the strong Parkersburg squad.

Opening National League games announced for April 12

CHICAGO Jan 6 Opening games on April 12 in the National League were announced today. The schedule lists Boston at Philadelphia, Brooklyn at New York, Chicago at Cincinnati, and Pittsburg at St. Louis.

Chicago Boston Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Cincinnati Pittsburg St. Louis

Yankees plan first Texas swing since Chance era

New York Americans, defending AL champions, will travel south on March 4 for spring training and will play in Texas for the first time since Frank Chance led the club. In London, Georges Carpentier, the light heavyweight champion, signed to face Ted Kid Lewis in March with a 1000 pound side bet, and Jack McAuliffe promised to meet Lewis in London around March 15.

New York Yanks Frank Chance New York Americans Texas Lewis London Georgésa Carpentier Ted “Kid” Lewis America Jack McAuliffe

Youngsters Ready for Preliminary Athens Athens Game

Two junior teams coached by Clyde Battin and Serena Shafer will open at 7 30 pm at the Armory with a high school exhibition. The main game follows as the Red and Black look to field a strong lineup with Battin and Batin at forward Wilcox and See at guards and Muir at center.

Athens Lesington Armory Clyde Battin Serena Shafer Proba Batin Wilcox Muir

Bachelors Hiding From Capturing Through Self Care

Old bachelors prove harder to catch than widows as many manage clothing and cooking, a pinch.

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