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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1924

Page

5

Standard Bearers Meet at Mrs Pickering’s Home

The M. E. church Standard Bearer society gathered at Mrs. J. L. Pickering’s residence for an evening program. Ruby Mercer and Christine Dairney led the Japan lesson. Virginia Knecht read a missionary report from Tokio. A prayer circle formed. Fern Sinkey Yenping China and Charlotte Brownlee Seoul Korea were named as prayer partners. An upcoming meeting will be at Jennie Moore’s 3% Carpenter Street at 5:30.

M. E. Church J. L. Pickering Japan Ruby Gladys Mercer Christine Dairney Virginia Knecht Tokio Fern Sinkey Yenping China Charlotte Brownlee Seoul Korea Jennie Moore Carpenter Street

Dinner at Presbyterian church for Ohio University students

Over 506 students from Ohio University will attend a six o'clock dinner at the Presbyterian church. Limited seating requires tickets. Rev. Lampe, secretary of the Presbyterian Board of Education from Chicago, will deliver an address.

Presbyterian Church Ohio University Lampe Presbyterian Board of Education Chicago

Quiet Morning Farm Wedding Unites Aura Hanlin and William Tewksbury

At Mrs H L Atkin s home 167 North Lancaster tseret a quiet ceremony joined Aura Hanlin and William Tewksbury a cousin of the bride and a Meigs County farmer. Rev A Wilcox 10 30 officiated in the First Presbyterian church presence of Mrs F S Wolfe and family. The couple will reside on the bride s farm near Carpenter Meigs County after the ceremony.

H. L. Atkinson North Lancaster Tseret Aura E. Hanlin William Tewksbury Carpenter Meigs County A. ¥. Wilcox First Presbyterian Church F.S. Wolfe Mrs. Tewksbury

Golf Courtesy Discussion at Country Club Stag Dinner

A round table discussion on simple golf rules and courtesy led by F. W. Bush highlighted common violations and the sport’s emphasis on sportsmanship. The event drew fewer attendees due to city social conflicts and rain, while a fine dinner was served under Strickland's direction.

Country Club F. W. Bush United States Strickland A. FE. Whaley G. FE. Whipple M. M. Kerr

Address to Miss Stanfield Highlights Red Cross Work

Very instructive address at Central School by Miss Stanfield of the Parent Teachers association. She outlined Red Cross efforts in Athens County focusing on ex service, community, and case work. The talk urged reporting unpaid medical aid for ex soldiers and noted clubs for children easing mining town hardships. Roony five received the traveling pictures prize for most mothers present.

Stanfield Central School Parent-Teachers’ Association Red Cross Society Athens County Roony Five

Scoutmaster Surprised by Scouts Gifts on Birthday

Scoutmaster Bill Silvus of 160 East State street is surprised with a birthday visit from his scouts. Mrs. E G Silvus and relatives hosted an evening of pleasures as 30 plus scouts including Philip Ong Walter Muir Richard Brooks Paul Beckley Don Roach Bob Cooper Kenneth Smith Tom Craig Thomas Hoover Billie Burt Billie Warren Robert Warren Harold Gorham Bruce Baughman Carl Radford Fred Radford Franklin Murphey Robert Wetzel John Britton Paul Coble Lee Moorehead Rodney Powers Frank Ranch Jr Robert Littler Frank Cunningham Edward Hickson Webster Dalton Raymond Carmichael Edward Wise Johnny James William Clark joined the celebration.

Bill Silvus East State Street E. G. Silvus Frank Murphey Francy Cochran Anna Belle Carson Philip Ong Walter Muir Richard Brooks Paul Beckley Don Roach

Missionary Society Plans Support for Astincon School

Worth While Program reports 68 members at the Christian Church society meeting led by Mrs. Pedro. Funds were raised to equip a girls school in Astincon Paraguay named for Miss Mary Lyons of Cleveland, honoring her 30 years as state secretary.

William Connett Chante al BO

Miss Margaret Ford Visits Chillicothe Guests

Miss Margaret Ford has returned from Chillicothe where she visited Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Young and Edna Shaffer during the trip.

Margaret Ford Chillicothe Mrs. M. M. Young Edna Shaffer

Judge Worstell to Speak at Ohio University Alumni Dinner

Judge L G Worstell departed Thursday for New York City where he and President Bryan will headline the annual Ohio University alumni association dinner tonight. Dr Bryan traveled a day ahead to attend the event.

L. G. Worstell New York City Bryan Ohio University Alumni Association of New York Dr. Bryan

High School Stars Attend Athens Harding Game Trip

Miss Christine Dailey Violet Collins Dorothy Anne Mc Vay and Marjorie Porter travel to Marion for the Athens Harding high school basketball game tonight. They will be guests of friends until Sunday.

Christine Dailey Violet Collins Dorothy Anne McVay Marjorie Porter Marion Athens- Harding

Business visitor Dr. C. L. Jones in Columbus today

Columbus welcomed visiting businessman Dr. C. L. Jones who toured local offices and engaged in discussions on commercial opportunities during a brief stay in the city.

C. L. Jones Columbus

Belpre lecture guest Dr Daniel McGurk stays with Parkersburg hosts

Dr Daniel McGurk delivered a popular lecture in Belpre last night and returns by the early train. He stayed with Mr and Mrs W V Edwards of Parkersburg, the Edwards serving as Parkersburg Y M C A secretary. The Pallas club plans a Saturday gathering at 2 30 with Mrs Daniel McGurk at 25 North College Street. Mrs E A Cottingham and guests from Columbus arrive for the weekend.

Daniel McGurk Belpre Ohio W. V. Edwards Parkersburg Edwards The Y. M Cc. A Pallas Club North College Street E. A. Cottingham East State Street Ann MecHaughton Elizabeth Richards Virginia Michel Jean Kellenberger Frances Dick Margaret German Columbus

Youth on Freight Is Captured After Jail Escape

Leroy Howard, 16, of Lexington Kentucky who escaped from the Boys Industrial School at Lancaster Thursday was captured near Armitage after fleeing on a Hocking Valley freight. Sheriff Pete McKinley and Deputy Cady cornered him between train cars and after a brief struggle persuaded him to surrender.

Leroy Howard Lexington Boys’ Industrial School Lancaster Armitage Pete McKinley Cady Hocking Valley Howard Kenawha Michigan McKinsey Deputy Cady McKinley

Industrial School Officials Arrive for Youth Return

Deputy Cady reports a youth severely bitten head during an incident at the campus and Industrial School officials move to Lancaster to take the youth back.

Cady Lancaster

Democratic committee reelects Rouse as chairman Clancy secretary

The Democratic congressional committee re elected A B Rouse of Kentucky as chairman and Representative Liobert H Clancy of Michigan as secretary. The committee plans an active campaign for the election of House Democrats.

Washington Democratic Congressional Committee A. B. Rouse Kentucky Liobert H. Clancy Michigan House

Grand Theatre burns in Beckley West Virginia blaze

A fire destroyed the Grand Theatre in Beckley within ten days of a prior blaze. Loss estimated at 25,000 dollars. The Lyric, valued at about 120,000 dollars, was also damaged earlier in January.

Beckley W. Va Grand Theatre Lyric

Finger stalls in various sizes with narrow tapes

A list item notes finger stalls in multiple sizes with narrow tapes for tying useful to have on hand for cuts or accidents.

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Restores Stomach Health

A testimonial praises Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for chronic stomach pain bloating and colic relief after years of suffering. The ad claims the harmless preparation clears mucus from the intestinal tract reduces inflammation and helps stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis with a money back guarantee. It lists McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists as sellers.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Axe murder case in Birmingham tied to 24 deaths

Birmingham officials announce the axe killer case solved with Solicitor James G. Davis stating multiple "black slayers" will face justice within days. He cites 24 lives claimed over three years and more than 40 additional victims who survived axe attacks.

Birmingham Ala James G. Davis

Why Women Look 60 at 40

A description of women aged forty appearing as sixty due to overwork and neglect of warning symptoms. The ad promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy to restore health and reverse premature aging signs.

Lydia EF. Pinkham

Presbyterian Brotherhood to Hold Evening Service in Athens

The Presbyterian Brotherhood invites all to attend a Sunday evening service at 7 o'clock in the church. Prof. James B. Porter will direct the music for the evening, which promises a remarkable spiritual program conducted by men from the congregation.

Presbyterian Church Jamees BP. Porter Athens

To Cure a Cold in One Day Brom Quinrine Tablets

An old advertisement hawks a patent remedy claiming a cure for colds in one day. The box features the signature of E. W. Grave and a price of 20 cents.

E. W. Grave

Bank Robbers Escape With 44500 In Main Street Heist

In Kansas City Missouri on January 11 five African American bandits in two cars robbed two Main Street bank officers and fled with cash totaling 44500.

Kansas City Main Street

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