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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1924

Page

5

Mrs Pickering Guest of Standard Bearers Society in Chauncey

Mrs J L Pickering was the guest Monday evening of the Standard Bearers in Chauncey. Officers include Mary Syx president Christine Allen vice president Agnes Cunningham recording secretary Martha Graham treasurer and Mrs W W Harter counselor. The meeting at Hildreth Tucker home discussed future plans text book and Lancaster school of missions for summer. refreshments were provided by Mrs M B Tucker. Next meeting will be at Christine Allen’s home.

J. L. Pickering Chauncey Mary Syx Christine Allen Agnes Cunningham Martha Graham W. W. Harter Hildreth Tucker Lancaster School of Missions M. B. Tucker

West Virginia Couple United in Huntington Wedding

West Virginia Mr. Clinton Smart of New Marshfield and Miss Ruth Davis of Nelsonville wed in Huntington West Virginia January Sth by Rev W H Shaffer. They returned and visited Athens with the groom s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Charles Glenn 24 First street.

West Virginia Clinton Smart New Marshfield Ruth Davis Nelsonville Huntington W. Va W. H. Shaffer Athens Charles Glenn First Street

Illiteracy Topic At City Federation Meeting

The Athens county drive to reduce illiteracy was outlined at a Monday meeting in the Chamber of Commerce assembly room. President Mrs. Robert L. Woodworth presided as Dr. S K Mardis and Mrs. J M Hyde outlined the campaign with county and state club leaders and several local organizations pledging support.

City Federation Chamber of Commerce Robert L. Woodworth S K. Mardis Ohio Commission On J. M. Hyde Nelsonville State Federation of Women’s Clubs Athens County H. R. McVay C. E. Stailey J. H. Berry Fr. W. Bush Mary Richards Mardis Social Literary Club Higley Study Circle Pallas Club Current Events Club The Presbyterian Missionary Society

Esther class hosts Christian church meeting in town

Esther Class of the Christian church hosted at 17 South Cemetery Street Monday evening. Miss Sophia TBoelzner led devotionals and the group sang America the Beautiful. Mrs. Ramona Hughes won first in a contest, with Mrs. Frank Rossi second. Hostess Esther Connett served refreshments with several associates assisting.

Esther William Connett South Cemetery Street The Christian Church Sophia Tboelzner America the Beautiful Pearl Drake FE. J. Person Ramona Hughes Frank Rossi Cameron Crossen Frank Watkins Oscar Riggie Joseph Eddleman Harry Bennett

Chi Omega Alumnae Meet Tonight At 7 30

Chi Omega alumnae club gathers this evening at 7 30 with Mrs. W H Logan at 94 North Congress Street for the meeting.

Chi Omega W. H. Logan North Congress Street

Moler Travels to Cincinnati on Short Business Trip

Mr. W. FE. Moler left for Cincinnati this morning to stay until Friday on business and will return via Columbus.

W. FE. Moler Cincinnati Columbus

Mrs J H Arnold Leaves Harrison Ville for Athens Visit

Mrs J H Arnold formerly of Harrison Ville now resides in Athens. She travels to Pomeroy Bend for a week visiting her children in Middleport and Pomeroy.

J. H. Arnold Harrison Ville Athens Pomeroy Bend Middleport Pomeroy

Miss Grimes and Cunningham Return From Lancaster Visit

Miss Lilian M Grimes and Miss Dolly Cunningham return after a six day visit in Lancaster as guests of Mr and Mrs E H Rardin.

Lilian M. Grimes Dolly Cunningham Lancaster E. H. Rardin

Shilt Couple Return From West Virginia Trip

Prof and Mrs Noble C Shilt return from college vacation spent in West Union and Morgantown West Virginia with Mrs Smith and Mrs Harker including her father Johnson B Smith.

Noble C. Shilt West Union West Virginia Johnson B. Smith Herbert Harker Morgantown W. Va

Athens Needle Club Meets at Mrs Hodkins Home

Mrs. C. R. Hodkins of 28 West Washington Street will host the Athens Needle Club gathering on Wednesday afternoon, inviting members to attend the session at her residence.

C. R. Hodkins West Washington Street Athens Needle Club

Pi Beta Phi alumnae hostesses named for Wednesday event

Mrs. Harry G. Staider hosts Pi Beta Phi alumnae gathering with Miss Bertha Brown and Miss Bertha Stickney at 29 South College Street Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Harry G. Staider Bertha Brown Bertha Stickney Pi Beta Vhi Staider South College Street

Columbus man on six weeks business trip stops here

Mr. Arthur H. Westenhaver of Columbus spent a brief time Tuesday with his sister Mrs. Hal W. Murphy at 103 East State Street while en route south on a six weeks business trip. He arrived from Logan where he visited his mother Mrs. Lydia Westenhaver and family.

Arthur H. Westenhaver Columbus Hal W. Murphy East State Street Logan Lydia Westenhaver

Columbus lawyer Lilly barred from Ohio bar for misappropriation

Attorney Lemuel D. Lilly of Columbus, once a leader in the Ohio Anti-Saloon League, was disbarred by six Franklin county common pleas judges for misappropriating client funds.

Columbus Lemuel D. Lilly Ohio Anti-Saloon League Franklin County Common Pleas Ohio Lilly

Reprieve Granted in Charleston Hanging Case

A statement by Dick Ferri near the gallows influenced Sam Mura tore to be hanged at Madisonville penitentiary next Friday. Governor Morgan granted a reprieve today, altering the scheduled execution.

Charleston W. Va Dick Ferri Sam Muratore Madsville Penitentiary Morgan

Taxing Forms Debate Halts on Residential Property

Washington Jan 8 continuing its study of the Mellon tax plan the house ways and means committee closed a section on residential property and capital gains taxation while considering administrative forms for the plan.

Washington Mellon House Ways and Means Committee Tanation Murneethe

Dog Funds Go for Education in Athens County

Athens county commissioners agreed to transfer the remaining 10199.84 dollars in the county dog fund to the Athens county board of education. A resolution was passed to allocate 35 percent of gross dog and kennel fund receipts from 1924 to cover registering seizing impounding and destroying dogs in 1924. Delegations seeking road repair appropriations were turned away due to depleted finances. they were told to return in March with appeals.

Athens County

Cleveland Prepares for Dry Convention With Mixed Liquor Outlook

Prohibition Commissioner McDonald’s Cleveland pledge to go dry for the June Republican convention sparks debate. Insiders say prewar liquor is gone, while Canadian Club and synthetic substitutes flood the scene. Federal agents would cooperate, but locals report widespread home brew and etherized beer filling the bars.

Cleveland, O B. F. McDonald Cleveland Canada McDonald’s

New York Drunkness Rates Rise In 1923 Report

Albany N Y The State Commission of Prisons says intoxication in 1923 rose across New York State. County jail drunkenness cases jumped to 24.1 from 12.6 percent in 1922 while New York City institutions rose to 5.1 from 3.7 percent. Penitentiaries fell slightly from 25 to 24 percent.

New York Albany N. Y New York State State Commission of Prisons New York City

Senate disapproval erupts over Bok peace plan investigation

Senate leaders clash over the Bok peace proposal as Senator Reed and Senator Moses push for a full congressional inquiry, labeling the movement a scheme to draw the United States into the League.

Senate Washington Reed Missouri Moses New Hampshire Congress United States

Nina Putnam denies novel title in love triangle tale

Nina Wilcox Putnam talks of her life amid a love triangle with Hilsworth Bassett and his wife Gertrude Bassett. She rejects plans to rob another, defends divorce as sometimes necessary, and addresses rumors about her next book and its possible title.

New Yorh Nina Wilcox Putnam New England Littl Miss Putnam Gertrude

Old Relics Hint at Indian Genealogy in Reno Findings

Professor B F Schappelle of the University of Nevada reports pictographs and artifacts near Reno and Pyramid Lake linking the Pah Ute tribe to Aztec Toltec and Maya origins. The study notes similar rock pecking methods and red ochre painting and suggests possible descent or influence from Mexican cultures.

Reno Nevada B. F. Schappelle University of Nevada California Mexico Schappelle Pyramid Lake National Geographic Society Central America

Broadway Temple would rise above Woolworth tower in NYC

In New York City the Chelsea Methodist Episcopal Church plans a 24 story Broadway Temple costing 4 million dollars. It will be self supporting from dormitory and apartment rents with 590 dorm rooms and 493 apartments, housing a large auditorium and community spaces.

New York City Manhattan Island Woolworth

Captain Birks Leads Michigan Basketball Lineup

Captain Birks of Michigan sports teams stands among the stellar performers as the Wolverines aim to uphold Western Conference standards set by Ann Arbor gridiron athletes.

Captain Birks Michigan Birks Ann Arbor

McNary Pushes Bill to Shield Investors via Federal Corp

Senator McNary of Oregon introduced a bill creating a federal corporation to protect American investors in stocks and bonds. The move aims to secure markets and reduce fraud by establishing a government backed entity with regulatory authority.

Washington McNary Oregon

Open Letter to Women from Detroit Reader

Detroit woman describes years of back pain, bearing down pains, headaches, and sleepless nights. After reading Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports sleep returns, reduced nervousness, stronger health, and ability to resume work, noting doctors urged surgery but she found relief.

Detroit Michigan Lydia E. Pinkham Gus Voce Pelouze St

Satisfaction Guaranteed the Creed for Cornwell's Service

A social disadvantage is tied to poor sight with embarrassment from misreading situations. Properly fitted glasses correct refraction and improve vision. You can secure such glasses from us to see better and prevent further deterioration while frames enhance appearance.

Wierton High Club Benefits From Youthful Lineup

Wierton varsity displays rugged depth with only one returning starter Gardner. The offense centers on the quick forward, noted for sharp shooting. Newcomers Michaels Slate and Kopko are showing strong form as the season begins.

Wierton Wierton High School

Star spitballers slipping amid arm woes

Two famed spitball pitchers, Stanley Coveleskie of Cleveland and Urban Faber of Chicago, are shown struggling this year. Coveleskie battled arm trouble and missed six weeks, nearly costing Cleveland second place. Faber also suffered a late season sore whip.

Stanley Coveleskie Cleveland Urban Faber Chicago Coveleskie Faber

Stoneman Proposes World Tour For Moral Benefit

Giants pitcher Stoneman argues a world tour would yield a great moral benefit. He cites his own bucket shop scandal indictment as a reason to speak on ethics and conduct.

Stoneman Giants

Roy Simmons to Lead Syracuse Football Next Season

Syracuse announces Roy Simmons former 1923 quarterback will head the 192? team with Chick Meehan praising him as the best quarterback he has seen in his coaching tenure.

Roy Simmons Syracuse Foobball Chick Meehan Syracuse Simmons

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