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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1920

Page

5

Alpha Sigma Alpha Pan-Hellenic reception at Ohio U

At Mrs. Ralph Jenning s home the Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority hosted a Pan-Hellenic reception for Ohio University faculty patronesses and students. National officers Miss Shockley Miss Duffee and Miss Weil inspected the local chapter during a 3 to 5 pm event attended by about 70 guests with a buffet lunch and decorative roses and candles.

Ralph P. Jenning Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority Ohio University Alpha Sigma Alpha Shockley Oklahoma Duffee South Charleston Weil Scalplevel Tony

Kindergarten Meet Discuss Health At Ohio University

The Kindergarten Mothers Assocation of Ohio University holds its regular monthly conference in Ellis Hall on Wednesday January 14 from 2 30 to 4 00 P M. Dr Smallwood resident physician will talk on Children's Health and its importance. The meeting ends with a social and all interested are invited.

Kindergarten Mothers’ Association of Ohio University Ellis Hall Smallwood

Miss Hawkins in Recital at Ewing Hall Auditorium

Miss Florence Hawkins will present her first recital on Thursday January 15 at 7 30 pm in the Auditorium of Ewing Hall. She studied in the north before concertizing in Chautauqua work and has appeared with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. She is currently a soprano soloist at St Pauls Episcopal Church in Columbus and Athens. audiences have few chances to hear her but she has earned a noted place in the musical circle through her clear high voice.

Florence Hawkins Ewing Hall Miss Hawkins Ohio University Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Columbus Athens

Soprano Hawkins to Perform With Noted Accompanists

Music lovers await Miss Hawkins’s recital with Prof Dow Grones on flute and Miss Shouhee T Arpee at the piano. Prof Grones will also perform several obbligatos. Miss Mary Ness will accompany on the piano.

Miss Hawkins Dow €. Grones Shouhee T. Arpee Grones Mary Ness

Mrs. LeFavor Celebrates 80th Birthday With Family

Mrs. Malvina LeFavor marked her 80th birthday with a family dinner and an afternoon gathering at her home in Athens. Attendees included her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Charles Cameron and grandchildren. Neighbors and friends offered floral remembrances as the honored guest, a Maryland native and Civil War veteran’s widow, has lived in Athens over 30 years.

Malvina LeFayor Charles E. Cameron North High Street LeFavor L. D. Radcliffe Ethel West John F. MccClead Ruth Lois B. L. Horn Lillian C. E. Cameron Arthur C. L. Martzolff C. Augusta Morse E. H. Woodworth Sarah Conant

James Ginnan in Columbus for legislative concerns

Mr. James Ginnan travels to Columbus to attend to legislative matters. He is engaging with officials and exploring policy matters during this visit.

James Ginnan Columbus

Mrs. E. G. Antle Visits Athens on Business

Mrs. E. G. Antle of Trimble visited Athens for business today, meeting local contacts and assessing opportunities.

E. G. Antle of Trimble Athens

Bishopville Cousin Visit Noted Between Families

Mr. Charles Bishop of Bishopville visits his cousin Dr. C. S. Mc Dougal.

Charles Bishop Bishopville C. S. McDougal

Sprague Couple Announce Birth of Edward Allen

Dr and Mrs John R Sprague announce the birth of a nine pound son Edward Allen born this morning at nine o'clock.

John R. Sprague Edward Allen

Squire Pearl Helwig Leaves on Business Trip

Squire Pearl Helwig departed today for a several days business trip to Columbus Cleveland and Akron.

Squire Pearl Helwig Columbus Cleveland Akron

Miss Clara Davis Visiting Miss Clara Atkinson

Middleport resident Miss Clara Davis arrives as house guest for several days at 89 South Court Street with Miss Clara Atkinson.

Clara Davis Middleport Clara Atkinson South Court Street

Akron residents Mrs. Kelley and daughter return home

Mrs. Harry Kelley and her daughter Anita have returned to their Akron home after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Partlow.

Harry Kelley Anita Akron W. H. Partlow

Johnston and Bennett Families Host West Virginia Guests

Mr. and Mrs. George H. Johnston of Oak Street and Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Bennett welcomed last week visitors from West Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fisher and their daughter Frances. Mrs. Fisher is Mrs. Johnston’s sister.

George H. Johnston Oak Street T. R. Bennett Henry Fisher Frances West Virginia Fisher Mr. Johnston

Mrs Cornwell Visits Home Folks During Auditor’s Convention

Mrs. Fred Cornwell travels to Gloucester to visit relatives while County Auditor Fred Cornwell attends the auditor’s convention in Columbus for a two day session Wednesday and Thursday. he will depart tomorrow.

Fred Cornwell Glouster Columbus

DeMolet Family Heads to Columbus for Jobs

Mr. Charles DeMolet and his daughter Miss Margaret travel to Columbus where she will join Stewart & Wharton wholesale millinery. In Columbus he plans to buy plumbing and heating equipment for the new Fenzel flats.

Charles DeMolet Miss Margaret Columbus Miss DeMolet Stewart & Wharton Wholesale DeMolet Fenzel Flats

Layton Seeks Permission to Form Two More Ohio Regiments

Adjutant General Layton departed Columbus for Washington to request from the militia bureau authority to organize two additional infantry regiments in Ohio. He aims to expand state forces amid ongoing national military needs.

Columbus Layton Washington Militia Bureau Ohio

Supreme Court rules widow receives Wegener benevolence

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the widow of Albert W. Wegener of Cincinnati is the legal beneficiary of 1612 from the policemen’s benevolent association. Edward Wegener the deceased’s brother had been awarded the funds by Hamilton County courts, but the high court reversed that verdict.

Columbus, O Ohio Supreme Court Today Albert W. Wegener Cincinnati Policemens’ Benevolent Association Edward Wegener Hamilton Supreme Court

Dean's Kidney Pills Prove Effective for Mr Logan

G H Logan of Athens reports severe back pain night awakenings and kidney issues improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He credits two boxes with complete cure and urges others to try the same remedy, priced 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY manufactures.

Athens G. H. Logan Fern St Dean Mr. Logan

Undertakers Suspected in Movement to Return U.S. War Dead

Senate military affairs committee to probe charges that an undertakers lobby drives efforts to retrieve American soldiers' remains from France. Senator Thomas cites Gold Star mothers claims and urges investigation, noting potential commercialization of wartime sentiment.

Washington Senate Military Affairs Committee Thomas Colorado France House Military Affairs Committee Porter Pennsylvania America United States Arlington Surenes Paris State Department

Lorain Reports Crime Rise in 1919 Amid Prohibition

Lorain Ohio officials report that 1919 saw more city ordinance violations and state prosecutions than 1918. A total of 2 5565 violations occurred in 1919 versus 2 407 in 1918, with state cases rising from 493 to 840.

Lorain Ohio

Democrats Fail to Amend Assembly Rules in Socialist Case

In Albany on January 13 the move to make the entire New York Assembly a judiciary committee to try the five suspended socialist members failed 80 to 16. The Democrats had hoped to restore the socialists pending their case.

New York Albany N. Y

Toledo councilman indicted in 1919 bank robbery

W R Pie Rogers Toledo councilman failed to report in court as ordered. Sheriff Smetters and Prosecutor Fultz ordered his arrest this afternoon after the indictment in Lancaster Ohio.

Lancaster W. R Pie) Rogers Toledo Pleasantville George F. Smetters J. H. Fultz

Ohio eK Stages Pitts RG HI Pit Falls

Record notes river stages at Herr's Island and nearby points showing several locations falling including Beaver Dam and Vavhersburg while Point Pleasant rises. Data dated January 15 indicate varied water levels with minor fluctuations across the Ohio River vicinity.

Ohio Pitts RG HI Point Edge Herr's Island Vayis Island Beaver Dam Vavhersburg Point Pleasant

Rock Island Group Forms Old Clothes Club

In Rock Island on January 13 the Old Clothes club launched with the slogan We refuse to be robbed. Its aim is to strike at clothing costs by pledging members not to buy new clothes for six months. Members wear buttons marked O C to show support.

Rock Island Rock Island Old Clothes Club O. C

Gallivan Demands Full Probe of Army Medal Awards

Representative Gallivan accuses Army medal practices of favoritism and deskside honors. He cites generals and staff in Washington as receiving Distinguished Service Medals despite limited front lines service. He urges the House Military Committee to investigate perceived unfair rewards.

Washington Gallivan Massachusetts House Military Committee Pershing Boulevard Chaumont Paris Washington Monument Meuse France Second Army of the Potomac Capitol

Card of Thanks Juniper Camp 7230 M W of A

Mrs Addie Shumway of Flora Oregon expresses gratitude to the local M W of A chapter Juniper Camp 7230 for aid during her family’s sorrow. She praises the nursing, charity to widows and orphans, and the funeral tributes, and wishes blessings and prosperity for the order.

Juniper Camp M. W Addie Shumway Flora

Toronto magnate Ambrose Small's case shifts to Minneapolis

Toronto sources say the search for Ambrose J. Small, noted theatrical magnate, has moved to Minneapolis. Investigators report Small was in Minneapolis around December 2, shifting the focus of the case.

Toronto Ontario Ambrose J. Small Minneapolis Small

Lake to River bill to be explained in Ohio session

Congressman B F Welty of Lima will address a joint session of Ohio House and Senate utilities committees Wednesday night on his lake to river canal bill. The plan calls for a state canal from the Great Lakes to the Ohio river with four survey routes under consideration. Toledo will be well represented at the meeting.

Columbus B. F. Welty Lima House Senate Utilities Committees Ohio Legislature Welty Congress Great Lakes Ohio River Toledo

Spanell Trial Nearing End in Butler Killing Case

Testimony in the Spanell murder trial is expected to be completed late today or tomorrow. Spanell contends Colonel Butler killed Mrs. Spanell, a claim tied to a prior acquittal in a separate trial.

Brownwood Tex Harry J. Spanell M. C. Butler Alpine Spanell Butler

Cannot Withdraw Ratification After State Action

Washington January 13 W B Wheeler general counsel for the anti saloon league says ratification of a constitutional amendment cannot be withdrawn once state action is taken Maryland and New York reportedly weighing recall of their ratifications

Washington W. B.wheeler Antisaloon League Today Maryland New York

Vera Fokina Insures Hands for 100000

New York January 13 Vera Fokina the famous Russian dancer has insured her hands for 100000 according to a protesting press agent who described the claim as remarkable and surprising.

New York Vera Fokina

Government reply to railway unions due at conference

London January 13 The government's response to the unions demands will be handed to the conference late today. It is understood the reply will not meet all demands but will keep a door open for further talks unless workers choose to strike.

London

Liver Pills Claim Gentle Night Relief

An advertisement promotes liver pills described as completely vegetable with no bad effects. It claims to aid constipation, torpid liver, sick headache, indigestion, and dizziness, and to improve complexion by clearing pimples and splotches.

Rich Have No Time For Kids

Mrs Kathleen Helms of Chicago announced she would place her unborn baby for adoption. Hundreds applied from all walks of life, but George Ballinger, a Chicago policeman, and his wife, both in their twenties with no children, were selected for the baby.

Chicago Ill Katherine Helms

Carelessness Sermon At First M E Church

The First M E church held a small service with song led by Prof. T N Hoover and a sermon on The Price of Carelessness based on 1 Kings 20 40. It urged focus on spiritual matters over trivial diversions. tonight’s Sunday School will discuss The Faith That Saves from Mark 1 40.

M. E T. N. Hoover Kingdom of God

Doctor Cleared In Death Of Louisville Teen

Dr. Christopher G. Schott was cleared of murder charges as the Jefferson County grand jury refused to indict him in the death of Elizabeth Ford Griffith, 17, an office assistant in Louisville.

Louisville Christopher G. Schott Elizabeth Ford Griffith Jefferson County Grand Jury

U.S. to Get Two Percent of German Shipping

The Paris Supreme Council has told Ambassador Wallace that the United States will receive only two percent of German shipping as part of reparations for sinking the German fleet at Scapa Flow, as stated by the State Department today.

Washington Supreme Council Paris Wallace United States Germany Scapa Flow State Department

Evening Song Service at M. E. Church Tonight

A 7 P M song service invites attendees to join at the M. E. church with call to tell others and bring a guest.

M. E. Church

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