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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1924

Page

5

Jones Moody Marriage Vows Presided at Local Parsonage

Dr Daniel McGurk solemnized the marriage of Mrs Rille Jones and James Moody at the First ME church parsonage on North Ge Street in Bishopville. Attending were Mrs W H Hoon Miss Frances Miner James Clark of Trimble C Emmet Rogers near Nelsonville and Alice Blanche Vernon of Nelsonville. Mrs W L Slutz to lead social hour. Full attendance requested.

C. Emmet Rogers Nelsonville Alice Blanche Vernon Nelsaville M. FE Daniel McGurk W. L. Slutz

Welcome Reception for Rev H Schuyter Foster at First Baptist

The First Baptist church hosted a reception Wednesday evening from 8 to 9 30 for Rev H Schuyter Foster his family and guests including Rev and Mrs Bond Deacon Phelps and Mr and Mrs Harley Vance. Local leaders Prof Hill Dr Wilcox Rev Charley and Dr McGurk delivered welcomes as Miss Cutler of the School of Music sang. The event fostered mingling before informal social time. the Fosters home in Athens hosts their son Donald a senior and daughter Muriel a sophomore at Athens High while elder son H Schuyler Foster Jr is at Dartmouth.

H. Schuyter Foster First Baptist Church Co. M. Bond H. Schuyter Feter Donald Muriel Phelps Harley C. Vance V. DD. Hill A. Y. Wilcox Athens M. Charley Daniel McGurk Foster Missy Cutler School of Music Hip Univerity Ngs Mrs. Foster Atkms High School H. Schuyler Foster, Jr Dartmouth College

Local Walt on Couple Wed in McArthur

Mr. G Harold Chambers of Walton New Zealand and Miss Thelma A Hayes of Athens Tennessee were quietly married at McArthur December 32 by Rev L L Cherring ton. They spent the holidays at Chambers home and in New York City. Both teach in Stewart public schools and are at home to friends there.

G. Harold Chambers Walton N. Z Thelma A. Hayes Athens RR. 4 McArthur L. L. Cherrington New York City Stewart Publi

Missionary Society Meeting at Mrs Palmer Home

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Episcopal Church meets Friday at 2 PM at Mrs J A Palmer 28 North College Street. Mrs EB W Chubb leads with program on Achievements of the Christian Movement and The Challenge of Today and Tomorrow.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of The First Methodist Episcopal Church J. A. Palmer North Colwee Street EB. W. Chubb

Nina Wilcox Putnam-Sanderson Divorce Case Heads to Grand Jury

Providence R I Jan 10 following an all morning conference with Judge J Chester Burrows Attorney General Herbert L Carpenter announced that the acts and evidences pertaining to the divorce case of Mrs Nina Wilcox Putnam Sanderson would be submitted to the March session of the grand jury.

Providence R. J J. Chester Burrows Herbert L. Carpenter Nina Wilcox Putnam-Sanderson

Jealousy Sparks Fatal Shooting at Naval Air Station

In Lakehurst New Jersey on January 10 John Eaton a Marine guard member was shot and likely fatally wounded Norman R Connolly another Marine is held in connection Prosecutor Wilfred S Jayne says the alleged cause involved Connollys sweetheart Miss Mary Cherry of Philadelphia and a jealous dispute over her attention

Lakehurst N. J John Eaton Marine Guard Naval Air Station Norman R. Connolly Wilfreds. Jayne Faton Mary Cherry Philadelphia Connolly

Old Woman Dies In Akron Fire At Home

Akron Ohio January 19 an elderly woman Mrs Mary Guggenberger 70 was cremated after a four story dwelling burned in a fire thought to have started by an explosion. Fireman say Harry Anderson a bakery driver entered the smoke filled home and found her in bed. He carried the charred body to the yard as flames leaped from the floor. her daughter and son in law were at work.

Akron Mary Guegenberger Harry Anderson Guggenberger Anderson

Akron Faces Transit Clash Over Fare Increase

Akron faces a transit showdown as Northern Ohio Traction Co. seeks a seven cent cash fare for four tickets totaling 25?4 cents and a franchise extension. Mayor D. P. Rybold, who won on a five cent fare platform, vows no increase while city officials pursue a bus system if the raise proceeds.

Akron Northern Ohio Traction Co State Utilities Commission Dpd. C. Rybold City Hall

Civil War Veteran James Pratt Recalls 1861 enlistment

Hebbardsville resident James K E Pratt, age 79, recalls enlisting in summer 1861 with Company H of the 68th Ohio Volunteers. He served through the Civil War under Colonel Oscar L. Jackson, who kept a war diary later ordered to be published by his executors.

James KE. Pratt Hebbardsville Co. H. 68Rd Regiment Ohio Volunteers Oscar Ll. Jackson Jackson Tull 63Rd Regiment

Veteran Pratt recalls Civil War trials and hospital days

The account highlights Captain Pratt and Company H at Corinth Lookout Mountain and other battles. It notes his sick return to St Louis Hospital discharge and his postwar nursing work. A carved bone pitcher from a grateful patient and a life in Alexander township near Hebbardsville conclude the reminiscence.

Pratt Chicamaugua Kensaw Mountain Chattanooga Lookout Mountain Corinth Company H Sherman Mr. Pratt St. Louis Alexander Township Hebbardsville

Court delays probate of Henrietta Courtney Will

Henrietta Courtney Will from near Chauncey was offered for probate. Executor Alonzo Carpenter of Oklahoma was deemed ineligible as a non resident and the Bank of Athens was named to administer the estate.

Henrietta Courtney Chauncey Alonzo Carpenter Oklahoma Ohio Johnson Bank of Athens

Marmola Prescription Tablets Promise Easy Fat Loss

A pamphlet touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple method to slim down. It claims no starvation or exercise is needed, recommends four daily tablets, and asserts the product is harmless with a one dollar price from a local drugstore or direct mail from Marmola Co. in Detroit.

Marmola Co Woodwall Ave Detroit, Mich

German Finance Minister denies franc decline blame

Berlin January 10 Luther disputes French minister Lasteyrie claim that Germany caused the franc drop. Canton January 10 two killed and another badly hurt when a Wheeling and Lake Erie train crashed into a car at Hartville.

Berlin Luther Lasteyrie Germany Canton Hartville Wheeling & Lake Erie

Rejuvenation Claims From Korex Compound Debut

Thomas J. Glascock and D W Wood report youth restoration after three to six months using Korex tablets. The Kansas City based Melton Laboratories markets the pill claiming rapid benefits for vigor, memory, and eyesight with a money back guarantee. Treating nervous exhaustion and diminished vitality, the company promotes the product as a fountain of youth.

Thomas J. Glascock Thomas J.lasecock Kansas Vlascock Glasscock Wood Melton Laboratories Melton Kansas City

Submarine L-24 Sunk Off Portland With All Hands Lost

British submarine L-24 was sunk off Portland during maneuvers after a collision with another submarine. All crew aboard perished in the disaster reported today by London naval authorities.

London Portland

Frocks Embrace Tiny Knife Pleats Across Neckline to Hem

Fashion note describes how many dresses favor subtle knife pleats from neckline to hem, creating refined texture. The trend highlights precision sewing and architectural lines as a chic detailing choice.

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