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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1922

Page

5

Local Societies and Birthdays Highlight Thursday Gatherings

The Sunnysid Needle Club hosts an afternoon meeting at 99 Clock with Mrs. A. A. Atkinson on The Forts Avenue. the Missionary Society of the Christian Church meets with Mrs. W. L. Hottel at 60 North Conaca Street at 6 o clock. Mrs. W. G. Danford hosts the Friend ereedie club Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Henry Swartz visits Alfred Van Meter and family. Mrs. H. W. Grovelle of Rutland calls during illness of her father. Dr. John W. Murphy of Cincinnati and Mrs. Murphy visit with Dr. Murphy’s sisters. Mrs. Harry Z. Foster hosts a bridge party at 220 East Rate Street with a dainty collation. Elizabeth Faubion’s sixteenth birthday celebrated with Troop 1 Girl Scouts. Mrs. Faubion assisted by Mrs. H. L. Faubion of Tennessee.

Sunnysid Needle Club A. A. Atkinson The Missionary Society of Ther R. M. Faubion Foster Place Elizabeth Troop 1 Girl Scouts H. L. Faubion Middleton, Tenn

Child Welfare League Holds County Meeting on Layettes

The Child's Conservation League gathered at Mrs. James A. Jones home to discuss layette work. Mrs. Landis spoke on abstracts for rural girl groups and Mrs. Young presented Specialized Girls Clubs, with Miss Bridgman leading. Two layettes were prepared for Miss Munn to oversee, four having been donated before Christmas.

James A. Jones East State Street Fi Conservation League W. E. Landis

Masons Plan Fourth Winter Serial Dance at College Union

Thursday night the Masons will assemble at the College Union for another serial dance. This will be the fourth of six planned for the winter season. Enthusiasm has increased with each dance and the last serial was by far the most enjoyable of the season.

Masons College Union

New Industries in America Studied by Hobson Circle

The Hobson Study Circle met at Mrs. Fred H. McCoy's home to discuss New Industries in America. Mrs. Hill led the reading and Miss Spring offered two solos while Mrs. Paul Keever won first prize in the con test and Mrs. H. T. Lee took second.

America Hobson Study Circle Fred H. McCoy North Congress Street Hill Miss Spring Paul Keever H. T. Lee

Local Ladies Club Names Members for Next Meeting

Mrs P B Sidders and nine others are listed as members. The next meeting will be Tuesday evening January 17 with Mrs John Gross on Morris Avenue.

P. B. Sidders Bart Davidson Charles Kircher D. C. Snow A. E. Whaley H. S. Burson Herbert Cox FE. A. Guthrie John Gross Morris Avenue

A C D Club Members Dine At Mrs Clark Home

Eighteen members and guests enjoyed hospitality at 67 East Mulberry last night when Mrs W E Clark hosted the A C D club. A lively needlework contest followed social time with Mrs Cora Bech winning first prize and Mrs Homer Wolfe claiming consolation. Dainty refreshments closed the program with assistance from Mrs W D Robinson.

W. E. Clark East Mulberry Street Cora Bechtold Homer Wolfe W. D. Robinson

Foxes Escape During South Whetstone Hunt in Ohio

In South Whetstone township near Bucyrus between 1500 and 2000 people watched as three foxes eluded the fox chasers. The foxes slipped away along a fence while hunters converged toward an open field.

Whetstone

Goitre Relief Claim Promises by Sorbol Quadru ple

Dayton woman Mrs Louise Will of 228 Gettysburg Ave says she was relieved of an inward goitre using Sorbol Quadru ple. She invites readers to see the treatment and obtain names of other successful users, with McKee Drug Co Athens LeFavor's Pharmacy Glouster among outlets, or write Box 353 Mechanicsburg O.

Dayton Louise Will Gettysburg Ave McKee Drug Co Athens LeFavor Glouster Mechanicsburg

Windsor Tea Room Taken by Gardner

Ray C. Gardner purchaser of Windsor Tea Room at Court Street will take over management Thursday morning. Walter Chase former owner of Cotton's Restaurant and H L Wright of Cleveland previously owned Windsor. Wright plans to return to Cleveland with household goods. Chase has been in ill health for some time.

Ray C. Gardner University Terrace Windsor Tea Room Court Street Walter Chase Cotton’s Restaurant Union Street H. L. Wright Cleveland Windsor Wright Mr. Chase

Handsled Taxis Replace Cars in Petrograd City

With most horses killed for meat or unavailable and streetcar lines broken down residents of Petrograd must walk or ride handsled taxis. The sleds are common youth gear and are pulled by men of all ages for travel through the city.

Petrograd

Time States No Plans. Rests From Business

Time said he had no definite plans yet and will take a short rest from business activity. Mr. Gardner, formerly manager of the Athens Co-op stores, is mentioned in connection with the notice.

Time Gardner Athens Co-op

Coast Guard Cutter and Army Transport Aid Stranded Ship

A Boston coast guard cutter and a New York army transport race to assist the distressed Army transport Cook in the North Atlantic as rough seas threaten their voyage.

New York Coast Guard Boston Oiday Cook North Atlantic

British-Led Talks Stir Belgium Neutrality Question

Premier Lloyd George seeks Belgian participation in an Anglo French alliance while opposing full entry while Belgium still relies on its France military pact. He suggests Belgium revert to neutrality status before returning to alliance. Italy asks Britain for a similar Anglo Italian treaty aligning with France pact.

Frank E. Mason I. N Cannes France Lloyd George Belgium M. Jaspar Poland Great Britain Rhineland Russia Lithuania Hungary Germany Bonomi Italy Britain

Blizzard Grips New York in Major Snowstorm Today

New York woke to a blizzard with driving snow from six A.M. expected to last the day. The weather bureau forecast about a foot of snow. The storm was moving northeastward, affecting northern Virginia and Pennsylvania.

New York Weather Bureau Virginia Pennsylvania

Woman Is Foully Slain in Home

TOLEDO Ohio January 11 police search for identity of Mrs. L A Marvin's killer found beaten and slain in her home late yesterday. Detectives believe an attempted assault by a beggar sparked the crime and the force has full assignment to the case. A $1000 reward was offered by the husband for the capture of the murderer.

Toledo L. A. Marvin

Patterson charged with embezzlement in woolen mill bonds

Cleveland January 11 William Patterson attorney and president of Forest City Woolen Mills was indicted for embezzlement the state charging he obtained 17200 from three persons via alleged illegal bonds issued by the company

Cleveland William &. Patterson Forest City Woolen Mills Company Woolen Mills Company

Do You Get Up Nights From Bladder Ailment

Dayton man Mr John Lumpkins describes in the Dayton Herald his two years of nightly awakenings for ten to twenty nights and pain from bladder issues. He credits Lithiated Buchu with easing symptoms and passing gravel pieces, urging readers to try the Keller formula. The ad promotes 2 cents per tablet and directs readers to McKees Drug Store or The Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg Ohio.

John Lumpkins Carrie Dayton Ohio The Dayton Herald McKees Drug Store Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg

Marriage Licenses Shown For Several Local Couples

Memis Grigsby a miner of Chauncey and Mae Hutchins of The Plains obtain a license. Pleasant C. Depue a miner of Millfield and Stella Gertrude Stiers of Glouster obtain a license. Orville C. Shellman a dry cleaner of Athens and Rose Starkey a dry cleaner of Athens obtain a license. Peter Belgya a tailor of Columbus and Ester Vargo of Millfield obtain a license.

Memis Grigsby Chauncy Mae Hutchins The Plains Pleasant C. Depue Millfield Stella Gertrude Stiers Glouster Orville C. Shellman Rose Starkey Athens Peter Belgya Columbus Ester Vargo

Citizen Tests Held Today for U S Citizenship

The court room hosts the final examination of about sixty five foreigners seeking U S citizenship. The verbal exam is led by H J Groff with Common Pleas Judge Worstell presiding. Candidates aim to complete the process today. another class is scheduled for February 9.

United States of America H. J. Groff Common Pleas Worstell Uncle Sam

Making Progress in the Far East

Washington reports material progress in private talks between China and Japan on Shantung. Japan tentatively agrees to withdraw troops from the province and from the Kia Chow Tsunanfu railway right of way as the conference adjourned.

Washington China Japan Shantung Kia Chow, Tsunanfu

Agricultural senators fail to learn relief grain prices

Senators from agricultural states pressed to learn how much the American relief commission pays for grain shipped to destitute Russia but met with failure today.

Washington Jan American Relief Commission Russia

Editor Peitro De Silva Arrested in Ohio

Steubenville report says Peitro De Silva editor of the Messaggero an Italian newspaper was arrested on a charge of publishing a wet advertisement and released on a 12000 bond for a hearing this being the first arrest of its kind in eastern Ohio.

Steubensville Peitro de Silva Messaggero Ohio

Ford to Bid for Lincoln Motors Plant at Receiver Sale

Ford Motor Company will bid for the Lincoln Motors Company plant, now in receivership, at the February 4 sale announced by Ford offices.

FORD Detroit Ford Motor Company Lincoln Motors Company

United States weighing Genoa participation after armament talks

Washington reports say the U S stance on attending the Genoa economic conference will hinge on the armament conference results. President Harding and Secretary Hughes remain noncommittal as they expect treaties to be ready for senate submission within two to three weeks. European nations urge U S full participation to speed final settlements in Washington.

Washington United States Genoa Harding Hughes Senate

Winter days give way to snow in Sharpsburg notes

A small Sharpsburg item reports a protracted Mt. Hermon church meeting with Rev. Williamson in charge, growing crowds, and road work on the church hill under Charles Caldwell. It mentions poll tax ideas, a grand jury absence by C. T. Strode, local illnesses, a sister's wedding, a new baby, stylish dress critiques, and visits by Clyde Bardin Fred Walters, Mrs Henry Burns and George Brooks in nearby towns.

Mt. Hermon Williamson Church Hill Charles Caldwell C. T. Strode Athens Nella Louise Robert Grimes Nellie Lewis Barberton Fred Lawrence Mt. Carmel Margery Rose M. Armstrong Bern Amesville Clyde Bardin Fred Walters Marietta Henry Burns George Brooks

Half Billion for the Post Offices

The appropriations committee recommended to the House an appropriation of 554,029,375 dollars for the Post Office Department for 1923. The bill totals 24,707,976 dollars less than last year and 24,735,691 dollars below the budget estimate.

Washington Post Ofice Department House Appropriations Committee

Baalmann’s Gas Tablets Offer Permanent Stomach Relief

A frequent old time ad extols Baalmann’s Gas Tablets as a cure for gas in the stomach and bowels. It claims relief from gnawing fullness and heart pressure, improves circulation, and stops cold limbs. Sold by Cline’s Pharmacy in a yellow package for one dollar by J Baalmann chemist San Francisco.

Baalmann Cline J. Baalmann San Francisco

Soviet Leader Plans Western Europe Visit

Nicolai Linine, president of the council of the Russian soviets, plans a trip to western Europe within the next fortnight. He has been suffering from rheumatism and will consult specialists during abroad travel.

West Europe Moscow

Old Bishop Faces Heresy Trial Over Writings

The executive council of the American Church Alliance in New York considers if Right Rev. Dr William Montgomery Brown of Galion Ohio should be defendant in a heresy trial. His book Communism and Christianity questions Jesus existence and asserts cannibalism underlies the sacrament of bread and wine.

New York The American Church Alliance Wiliam Montgomery Brown Galion,c

Lorain youths arrested for cottage burglaries at Lakeside

SANDUSKY OH Jan 11 William Kerwin 18 William Wesmis ki 20 and J E Myers 18 all of Lorain were arrested at Lakeside this morning charged with having burglarized summer cottages.

Sandusky, O William Kerwin William Wesmiski J. E. Myers Lorain Lakeside

Music Graduates Addresses Wanted at Ohio University

A call for help locating a list of College of Music graduates with uncertain current addresses. Readers are asked to contact the alumni office at Ohio University, 5944 during office hours or 6152 at other times, to assist in finding Lula H. Brickles, Olive Brown, Pearl Coates, Marion Blanch Danford, Eliza Dewees, Carl K. Ferrell, Sylvia Galble, Eligabegi Alma Hall, Clara Ruth Hammond, Marie D. Hunter, Hagel Krapps, Claire McKinstry, Afton Ragsdales Sylvia, Elizabeth Richter, Sarah Stoneburner, Mae Stratton, Genevieve Brown, Gladys Van Valey, Eugenie Wolfe and others.

College of Music Ohi University The Messenger Will Ohio University Lula H. Brickles L. Brawner Olive Brown Pearl Coates Marion Blanch Danford Eliza Dewees Carl K. Ferrell Sylvia V. Galble Fishel Eligabegi Alma Hall Clara Ruth Hammond Marie D. Hunter Johnston Calhoun Hagel Krapps Harry Marty Claire McKinstry Afton H. Ragsdales Sylvia J. P. Farson Elizabeth Richter Sarahson Stoneburner Mae Strat

French cabinet vows Genoa conference rejection demand

Report from Paris states France will reject Genoa conference plans unless the Moscow soviet unconditionally recognizes Russia's foreign debts before March. The Paris dispatch highlights the demand as a precondition for participation.

Cannes France Paris Genoa Ruseta

Also Mentioned on This Page

Urs W. G. Danford Maplewood Rive Ereedie Club Henry Swartz Alfred, Ame Frank van Meter H. W. Grovelle Rutland John John W. Murphy Cincinnati Harry Z. Foster East Rate Street C. E. Howe Party For Gabardine Beckley’s Sory Mrs. Clark Goitre Winter Palace Kemp's Far East George R. Holmes Sharpsburg R. D Ecgma Beletay Aemanepikati Millikery Gline Pharmagy Athens, Ohio
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