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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1923

Page

5

Mesenger Social Calendar Seeks Society News In Week Ahead

The Mesenger social calendar announces club events and social functions for the coming week and invites notices by Sunday. Prof J A Shott, class of 02, visiting Westminister college in New Wilmington Pa to study education work, is on campus today on a leave of absence. Mrs Robert L Woodworth hosts Priscilla needle club Thursday at 2 30 PM at 96 North Congress Street.

J. A. Shott West Minister Ecollege New Wilmington Robert L. Woodworth North Congress Street Priscilla Needle Club

Free Sunday concerts to premiere at Ewing Hall Athens

Ohio University School of Music launches six free Sunday programs in Ewing Hall. The opening on January 21 features a 100-voice chorus performing Death of Minnehaha with tenor soloist Donald Bauder, a Penn State senior and former student of Dr. Clarence C. Robinson.

Athens Ewing Hall Clarence C. Robinson School of Music Ohio University Robinson Donald Bauder Bauder Harold Milligan J. D. Rockefeller Church New York Christine Miller Clemson Pittsburgh Olive Nevin Andeinald Warrenrath Penn State Newark Percy Rector Stephens

Paul Parks Sings Light Program Despite Laryngitis At Ohio Univ

Nelsonville baritone Paul Parks, hampered by laryngitis, delivered a lighter program at Ohio University with the French club presenting him. He expressed regret at canceling the planned works and offered ticket refunds for a future engagement.

Paul Parks Nelsonville College Auditorium Mr. Parks Ohio University Parks Julius Caezar Athens New York Mary Ness

Carpenter Hardware Manager Visits Parents in Nelsonville

Mr. Fred Carpenter of the Carpenter hardware store at Nelsonville spent Sunday and Monday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Carpenter at 186 North Congress Street.

Fred Carpenter Carpenter Hardware Nelsonville Carpenter North Congress Street

Johnsons Leave for Columbus Week with Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Johnson travel to Columbus to spend the week with their children Mr. and Mrs. A. V. I. Scott and Mr. and Mrs. Justus Brown and family.

A. L. Johnson Columbus A. V. I.inscott Justus Brown

Woman's Relief Corps to Meet at Red Men’s Hall

The Woman's Relief Corps will hold a meeting in Red Mens hall on Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock. Initiation is planned as part of the proceedings.

Womans Relief Corps Red Mens Hall

U. C. D. Club Meeting To Be Hosted By Mrs Harvey

Mrs J B Harvey at 215 West Washington street will host the U C D club Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock.

J. BR. Harvey West Washington Street

Allen guest of Columbus man and sister in law

Mr J H Allen of Columbus was the Monday guest of his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs S S Carpenter at 136 North Congress.

J. H. Allen Columbus S. S. Carpenter North Congress Street

Card Party Set for Thursday at Country Club

A card party is scheduled for Thursday evening at 7 30 at the Country club. Hostesses are Mrs. C H Harris Mrs Oscar Fulton Mrs Ned J Wolfe and Mrs Thurman L Morgan. All club members are invited.

Country Club C. H. Harris Oscar Fulton Ned J. Wolfe Thurman L. Morgan

Robinson family buys new home after revival visit

Mr W D Robinson and his three sons Dwight Donald and Roy attended Chatley revival services in Columbus Sunday. In Columbus Monday he helped his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ross W Headley purchase a fine new home on Webber Road near the Crestview schoolhouse.

W. D. Robinson Dwight Donald Roy Columbus That City

Higley Study Circle Meets Mrs O'Dell Wednesday

The Higley Study Circle will meet with Mrs. Jennie O'Dell Wednesday afternoon at Lindley Hall, starting at 2 o'clock.

Higley Jennie O'Dell Lindley Hall

Mrs Wise Heads to Florida for Health Break

Mrs. Luella Wise departed for Florida to spend the remainder of the winter there as a health measure.

Luella Wise Florida

Mrs Anna Colburn Plans California Winter Visit

Mrs Anna Colburn of Jerseyville traveled through Athens Monday en route to Berkley California to spend the winter. She recently recovered from a flu illness that left a bronchial ailment and hopes the trip and time with her brother W F Stedman and other relatives will restore her health.

Anna Colburn Jerseyville Athens Berkley Cal

Gardner announce birth of son Richard Ray

Mr and Mrs Ray C Gardner of Franklin avenue announce the birth of a son named Richard Ray born Tuesday January 164 at home or local facility.

Ray C. Gardner Franklin Avenue Richard Ray

Mr and Mrs T R Biddies Sightseeing in Columbus

Dr and Mrs T R Biddies are Tuesday motor visitors in Columbus. The two travelers tour local landmarks and meet residents during their brief stop.

T. R. Biddies Columbus

Hutchinsons Return From Shoe Dealers Convention

Mr and Mrs F M Hutchinson returned from the National Shoe Dealers convention in Chiccaro lit and visited Toledo with Dr and Mrs V B Halbirt, the former’s brother in law and sister.

F. M. Hutchinson Chiccaro Lit Toledo V. B. Halbirt

Dayton Doctor Named President of Medicine Academy

Dr. Alfred G. Farmer of Dayton, son of Mrs. J. M. Higgins of Park Place, was named president of the Dayton Academy of Medicine at the annual banquet and meeting held at the Dayton club. The Dayton Journal reported the appointment after his three years of medical practice in Hayton.

Alfred G. Farmer Dayton J. M. Higgins Park Place Dayton Academy of Medicine Dayton Club Dayton Journal Farmer Hayton

Tea Hosts Honor Miss Grace Melhkee at Schloss Home

Mrs. Schloss and Mrs. Robert Wood hosted a bridge tea at West State Street with Miss Ann Rosser and Mary Ellen Wood welcoming guests. Twelve tables formed a congenial afternoon scene. High scores went to Mrs. D. R. Zenner and Mrs. Thurman J. Morgan. Grace Melhkee, a Tuesday January 23 bride elect, was presented with flowers.

Edward C. Schloss West State Street Schloss Robert Wood Ann Rosser Mary Ellen Wood D. R. Zenner Thurman J. Morgan Grace Melhkee Josephine Jeyden Helen Ohlinger Isabel Sherrard Alpha Gamma Delta Ohio University

Traveling man Glouster A. W. Wagner dies in Zanesville

Glouster A. W. Wagner, 63, a well known traveling salesman for Merchants' Supply Co. of Zanesville, died at a Zanesville hospital after a brief illness. He had fallen ill at the Hotel Gordon in Glouster last Wednesday and was moved to Zanesville Friday. He had represented the firm for about twenty years and was widely known in the valley.

A. W. Wagner Zanesville

Injury to Sterling Construction worker on Corning to Giouster road

Carrol Eddy of this city employed by The Sterling Construction Co. sustained a severe right arm injury on the Corning Giouster road Saturday when his arm was caught in a pump gear near the Wesley McDonald residence. A quick coworker stopped the pump, saving the arm from being ground in the gears. He will be unable to work for several weeks.

Carrol Eddy Sterling Construction Co Corning- Giouster Wesley McDonald Qgarrel

Richardson Furniture Store Offers Auto License Tags

Auto license tags for pleasure cars and trucks can be obtained at Richardson Furniture Store with no extra service charge. Motorcycle tags must be secured from the state headquarters, but customers may leave money at Richardson’s to have them obtained for them.

Richardson Furniture Store Richardson's

Evancocks Travel to Columbus in Search for Home

Mr and Mrs R C Evancock, guests of Mrs Hooper and Mr Hooper at Derthick, departed this morning for Columbus to seek a new home.

R. C. Evancock Derthick Columbus

Destination Athens Trip For Stockholders Meeting

Mrs Hannah EF Allen accompanied by her son travels to Athens Monday for the Carpenter Hardware Co. annual stockholders meeting. The event takes place Monday afternoon and involves company members and investors.

Hannah Ef, Allen Athens The Carpenter Hardware Co

Miss Hazel Antle Celebrates 18th Birthday in Jacksonville

Miss Hazel Antle of Jacksonville entertained Saturday evening for her eighteenth birthday. Guests were mainly from the U B church Sunday school classes, and the event featured music and games with refreshments served.

Hazel Antle Jacksonville U. B. Church

Part-time education opens doors for Ohio youths

Ohio cities offer three forms of part-time education for youth who left school: voluntary trade extension, voluntary continuation of education, and compulsory continuation classes under the Bing Law. Programs aim to teach trade basics, English, civics, and general skills while workers keep pay for four hours of weekly instruction. Attendance is required for ages 16 to 18 not still in school, with some cities offering commercial courses in store arithmetic and selling fundamentals to prepare for citizenship.

Ohio Bing Boards of Education

Bulgarian Tea Promoted As Cold Remedy

An ad touts Bulgarian Tea as a pure healthful laxative herbal tonic that prevents colds and eases recovery. It claims the tea is harmless and should be taken steaming hot with lemon juice at bedtime to break up a cold quickly.

Coroner Hardesty Reports Five Fatalities in 12 Hours

Bridgeport reports coroner Clyde C. Hardesty of Belmont county handled five fatality calls within twelve hours as the new year begins.

Bridgeport Clyde C. Hardesty Belmont County

Liberty bonds update with bid prices

The New York market reports opening Liberty bonds with quotes across series. 3 percent at 101.12 with 414 seconds, 98.24 third 414, 98.92 fourth 414, 98.60, Victory 43 percent at 100.20, and new 414 at 99.98.

New York Liberty Bonds

Community thanks for condolences after Amelia Wakefield’s death

The Wakefield family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and loss. Special thanks to Mooseheart Lodge members funeral director L. R. Andrews and all who sent sympathy. Floral offerings were appreciated by Harry Wakefield and Children and John Gazelle and children.

Amelia Wakefield Mooseheart Lodge L L. R. Andrews Harry Wakefield John Gazelle

Mrs Dean Leaves Trimble for Canton Visit

Mrs. Mary HE Dean of Trimble departed for Canton to stay with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Albert Terrill for a few months.

Mary HE Trimble Canton Albert Terrill

Should a guest leave her card on a social call

A guest should leave a card only if the hostess is at home and the visit is lengthy enough that a return call is expected. If the hostess is away or the visit is too brief to warrant a reciprocity, leaving a card is not necessary. If the hostess is home and the guest plans to stay nearby a fort night or more, she should leave her card or have her name inscribed on her companion’s card.

Weaver Guests Visit Relatives Before Athens Trip

Mr and Mrs H C Weaver from Antiquity were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs M M Le Favor then headed to Athens to visit relatives before returning home.

H. C. Weaver Antiquity M. M. le Favor Athens

Athens Visitors Monday Highlight Local Social Ties

Mrs. F. H. May and Mrs. J. FE. Stoltz traveled to Athens as visitors on Monday, renewing acquaintances and sharing news with local residents.

F. H. May J. FE. Stoltz Athens

Hyomei Inhaler Promises Quick Catarrh Relief

Banish catarrh and bad breath with Hyomei inhaler. Breathe the medication through the small device in any outfit for instant relief. Money back if it fails. McKee Cruz Co.

McKee Cruz Co

Police hunt letter writer after threat to Cincinnati official

Police began a search today for the writer of a letter to J. J. Castellini, president of the Cincinnati chapter, American Association in Favor of Recognition of the Irish Republic. The letter threatened that Castellini would be blown to death.

Cincinnati, CO J. J. Castellini Cincinnati American Association Castellini

Ice House at Murray City Destroyed by Fire

An ice house at Murray City belonging to John Dyker burned down around midnight Monday. The building was a total loss and about half a ton of ice lay inside. Mine whistles nearby were used to signal the alarm and were clearly heard in this city.

Murray City John Dyker Murray

Columbus man J H Allen guest Sunday evening

Columbus resident J H Allen visited on Sunday evening as a guest, according to the local report detailing social calls and arrivals in the area.

Train Hits Auto at Paddock Road Crossing

A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train struck the front of an automobile driven by W A Damm of Covington Kentucky at the Paddock road crossing. The car carried his wife and mother in law but no passengers on the train were hurt.

Cincinnati Baltimore & Ohio Railroad W. A. Damm Covington Paddock Road

Athens Board Approves 350000 Bond for New High School

Athens Ohio plans a 350000 bond issue to build a new high school and West Side grade school, plus improvements for the Central building. The move comes after a prior 295000 bond was found misfiled under the wrong Ohio law, necessitating a new emergency sale to avoid hitting the 15 mill limit. The plan includes fire escapes toilets and cloak room changes at Central. C Cunningham hired as physical director with 10 years east and army experience. $200 monthly salary starting Feb 1. Mrs Slatel Blanton hired to teach extra classes at East Side school.

Athens Board of Education West Side Athens Ohio Board of Education C. Cunningham South Bend Ind Cunningham Slatel Blanton Julian Blanton Athens Country Elub East Side

A Quick Cure for Colds and LaGrippe

A popular remedy claims to stop colds fevers and LaGrippe quickly and prevent pneumonia. The note praises speed and effectiveness as the best known treatment.

Mrs Hill Dies From Auto Injuries in Washington

Mrs David Jayne Hill wife of the former United States ambassador to Germany died in a hospital in Washington from injuries after an automobile accident. She was 60 years old.

Patal Washington David Jayne Hill United States Germany

Relief Demanded by Idle Workers In London

A deputation from the British trades union congress general council urged Premier Bonar Law to reconvene parliament at once to pass relief measures for unemployed workers. The premier promised to consider the request.

London General Council British Trades Union Congress A. Bonar Law

Club House Opening Nears for Ashland Country Club

Ashland reports preparations nearly complete for the opening of the new Ashland Country Club club house. The feature note mentions fashion shifts toward jackal skins, once scorned by furriers, now valued at premium prices per skin.

Ashland Ashland Country Club

Kellogg's Bran Promises Health Benefits Daily Use

An advertisement extols Kellogg's Bran as illness prevention and constipation relief. It urges two tablespoons daily and offers serving ideas such as in cereals, hot milk, baking, or sprinkled on hot cereal, touting the product as delicious and widely available in hotels and grocers.

Kellogg’s Kellogg's

Bargains on Offer Amid Strong Early Sales

Our first days show higher than expected sales and we continue offering deep discounts on a wide range of items. The list highlights numerous products available at substantial reductions for shoppers seeking value.

Ter

Elgin Bracelet Watches Slashed in Local Watch Sale

Bargain event lists Elgin bracelet watches down from 32.60 to 30.00 in 16 size, with all other gents watches reduced. Also 25% off Illinois bracelet watches now 28.50, plus reductions on Sheffi Plate Hollowware jewelry watch chains and alarm clocks.

Elgin Illinois Sheffi

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