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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1924
Page
5
A 937000 GOLE PURSE will be hung up by the Santa Monica Club near Los Angeles late in January. Prizes totaling vast sums will be awarded to leading professionals. The victor earns a $2500 prize.
The Woman's Benefit Association of W. R. A. held a Monday session in the I. O. F. hall. Officers named for the year include Commander Lillian Mougher and Mabel Jordan as lieutenant commander, with Anna Stauffer as past commander. A picnic supper followed the event attended by 79 members.
The Queen Esther circle met at Miss Fannie Davidson’s home at 142 North Congress Street on Monday evening. Miss Jennie Moore presided, plans for the future were discussed, and refreshments were served to about 20 members with visitors Miss Helen Roush and Miss Gertrude Addicott in attendance.
The Missionary society of the Christian church will hold a meeting Thursday at 2 PM at 32 North High street the home of Mrs Charles Cameron. The Rebekah lodge meets Thursday at 7 PM with installation of officers and a social hour with refreshments after.
Mr. Oscar Fulton visits Portsmouth on Wednesday for business. Mr. John Swanson travels to Grand Rapids Michigan for a ten day furniture market stay. The Sunnyside Needle club meets Thursday afternoon at 128 North Lancaster Street with Mrs Frank B Gullum.
Mrs. Charles Cameron and Arthur with Ruth McCormick Ware returned from Cincinnati after a week’s motor trip. Mrs. Deforest Murch and DeForest Jr. came home with them. Mrs. Emmett Carpenter and Miss Jennie James left Tuesday for San Antonio with a layover in New Orleans for sightseeing. John Dana and Roe Zenner attended the New York automobile show. Mrs. H. D. Miriek left Tuesday for Washington to visit her sisters Misses Mabel and Bertha Brown.
Tuesday evening the Tuesday Club at 101 Grosvenor Street hosted by Prof and Mrs C F Stailey featured a review of India in Vermont led by Dr W L Gard. A half hour of lively general discussion followed. A 42 plate supper was served with Miss Frances Cooksey assisting. Mildred Stevenson and Betty Jane Stailey welcomed guests along with visiting members Prof F E Clarshman A P Myers Victor Hill LaVina Warner and Mrs Jiomer Cooksey.
The Country Club dinner is set for Thursday at 6 in the evening. The entertainment committee includes A. E. Whaley as chairman, George Whipple as another chairman, and M. M. Kerr.
Two papers were presented at the Child's Conserva tion league meeting on Grosvenor street with Mrs. Charles DeMolet Jr. presiding. Mrs. E. G. Burt spoke on What Do We Talk About and Mrs. L W Kelley paid tribute to Elizabeth Harrison. Mrs. Tom Rosser won first and Mrs. L C Baker second in a posttalk contest. A light collation followed.
Mrs Mary Eisler of this city travels to Clarksburg West Virginia to attend an Acacia lodge convention. Eisler is a former Clarksburg resident and active lodge member there.
The Standard Bearers of the M FE Church met at Miss Hildreth Tucker s home Monday evening for their regular monthly gathering. Mrs Harter served as Counselor and Mrs Pickering of Athens led the meeting. An officers election was held and refreshments were served by the hostess.
Mrs Fred Surgeon of Murray City was the weekend guest of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Nelson McCafferty on Mill Street.
The Missionary Society announces its meeting at the home of Mrs. L. I. Pender gress for Thursday evening has been postponed to Thursday evening of next week.
Mrs. William Leffler and her son Victor return from Benwood W Va to Chauncey and plan to move back to Benwood to reside there indefinitely with Mrs. Leffler.
Mrs Pendergrass was the guest of Miss Hazel Tahugh at the home of her grandmother Mrs James in Millfield on Monday.
Mrs Lucy Pilson of Portsouth Ohio visits Chauncey staying with her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs N Simpson and their son Tobert in High Street
Chauncey M F Calendar notes the Ladies' Aid Society holds an all day meeting at Mrs Bessi Green's Mill Street home with morning quilting and an afternoon business and social program. A 6:20 prayer meeting at the M E Church is led by the pastor. Friday brings the Sunshine class monthly meeting taught by Mrs W V Harter at Miss Agnes Cunningham's home. all class members urged to attend.
The Independent Church of God Holiness at Morrisown north of Chauncey is set for dedication Sunday January 13. Rev. Mitchell of Arkansas will lead the morning service and deliver the dedicatory sermon. Pledges will be received to finish the building as the church, seating about 186, is a 28 by 12 foot frame structure. Members have funded much of the labor and the community contributed, with a full day of services and an invitation for the public to attend and bring lunch.
The association held its regular meeting Tuesday evening at the high school auditorium. After electing committees for the year, it voted to contribute 40 toward needed supplies for the schools including fifth grade supplementary readers and part payment on a phonograph for the grades. The next meeting will be the first Tuesday evening in February and a program will be presented inviting all parents and others interested in better schools.
Washington on January 9 reports the formal defense of Senator Earl B. Mayfield, Democrat of Texas, against opponents seeking to unseat him, with the defense presented in the Senate today.
A consortium of southern power companies from Tennessee Alabama Georgia and the Carolinas bids 196.9 million dollars for the U S governments water power and nitrate plants at Muscle Shoals Alabama. The offer comes as the government considers privatization options for the facilities.
Millfield C January 9. A home talent show will be held at Sanders Theatre on Thursday evening January 10 featuring music by an orchestra.
A noted skin specialist says Mentho-Sulphur quickly overcomes fiery itchy eczema. The germ destroying preparation soothes irritation and aids healing, leaving skin clear and smooth. Sufferers are advised to obtain a small jar from a druggist and use it like cold cream.
A testimonial claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured a long term digestive illness. The writer mentions severe weight loss and pain before treatment, then improvement after using the product. The ad cites refunds and lists Mekey Drug Co. in Athens and other outlets.
Glouster resident Glouster William EE Shrieves Jr. of Buchtel returns to visit his uncle and aunt. He completed three years in the regular army with a Canal Zone posting and served in World War I. He is a former member of the Engineers band and reenlisted after a cold illness. Meanwhile Mildred Edward, 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Howard, was taken to Grant Hospital Columbus for an appendectomy but will stay for the operation when permissible.
Trimble constable Davis aided by a Taylor officer took 14-year-old Joe Burk of Redtown into protective custody after reports he stored dynamite and threatened teachers at Taylor Hides School. Burk was sent to Athens to face juvenile court proceedings.
Y. Pp. Dulaney returned to his Columbus home after several days in this city. He was accompanied by Master Mel Cormick who will visit with Mr and Mrs Dulaney. Mr and Mrs Arthur Coombs traveled to Marietta for a week and plan to locate in Detroit after the visit with the Reese family.
Terrific gales sweep the North Atlantic with fears that the American schooner I. M. Nicholson is lost with all aboard. The vessel left Port au Basque for Carling ten days ago and has not been heard from. London reports six inches of snow as a severe blizzard.
Advice against using common soaps for children and promoting Mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo. Recommends 2 or 3 teaspoons, moistened hair, creates a rich lather, cleanses thoroughly, rinses easily, dries hair soft and bright, and removes dust dirt and dandruff. Claims wide availability at drug stores and long-lasting use.
London January 9 disorder erupted in the house of commons when Labour MP Jack Jones condemned King George’s message supporting J H Whitley’s election as speaker as a deep insult to Commons members.
Cubs outfielder Arnold Stats qualified with 78 in the Hollywood golf championship but fell to W. W. Camp in the semi finals. Camp advances to final as Stats exits after strong showing.
The readable text extols stationery and sheets with printed prices and finishes. It notes customer appreciation, ordering by members, and mentions Koen Pye a Sehen as part of the ad-like fragment. The overall tone is promotional with scattered product details and buyer praise.
The British steamer City of Durham is totally disabled in the Bay of Biscay as violent gales wreak havoc on shipping. An SOS signal has been sent for urgent assistance.
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