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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1925

Page

5

Jones Family Attends Auto Show and Follies Weekend Plans

Dr. and Mrs. C. L. Jones and Ruth Jones travel to Columbus by motor to attend the auto show and the Follies. Ruth, with Josephine Jones, will visit Delaware and stay with Martha Cline of Albany, Ohio Wesleyan student. Josephine visits aunt Mrs. Fred Essex of Bexley. Out-of-town guests include Mrs. James B. Golden, Mrs. G. G. Irvin, and Kenneth C. Farnsworth. Hosts are Dr. and Mrs. R. F. Demers and several local hosts.

C. L. Jones Ruth James B. Golden Fort Hoyle G. G. Irvin Charleston W. Va Kenneth C. Farnsworth Hartsboro Athens R. F. Demers Elmer Johnson Fred Alderman Jack Sweeney H. L. Atkinson

D A R Nabby Lee Ames Chapter to Meet Saturday

The Nabby Lee Ames chapter of the D A R will meet at 2 30 o clock Saturday afternoon with Mrs. E W Chubb at 115 South Court Street.

Nabby Lee Ames The E. W. Chubb South Court Street

Bell Family Visits Spanning Montana to Jerseyville

Mr and Mrs Harry O Bell of Missoula Montana visit Mr and Mrs James A Bell of Athens R D 7 and Mr and Mrs C E Ruth of Jerseyville at the James Bell home. Mrs Ruth is sister of Mr Bell and Mr James Bell.

Harry O. Bell Missoula Montana James A. Bell Athens R. D C. E. Ruth Jerseyville James Bell Ruth Harry Bell

Birthday Party Honors Edward Sprague Fifth Birthday

Edward Sprague birthday party celebrated at 53 Morris Avenue with an afternoon gathering. Dr and Mrs John Sprague hosted as 23 children attended. Virginia Beasley and Alice Myers won the two contests. games were played and refreshments served in a circle seating arrangement.

Edward Sprague John Sprague Morris Avenue Virginia Beasley Alice Myers

Mellingers announce birth of daughter Yvonne Ethel

Mr and Mrs A W Mellinger of North Lima announce the birth of a daughter Yvonne Ethel on January 12. She is the first grandchild of Mr and Mrs G W Cooley of 186 West State Street and Mr and Mrs Mellinger of North Lima.

A. W. Mellinger Ethel Cooley North Lima Yvonne Ethel G. W. Cooley West State Street Mellinger

Ill Burson Shows Sign of Improvement

Mr. R. H. Burson of 127 Mill Street has been ill with erysipelas but is somewhat improved, according to a brief health note.

R. H. Burson Mill Street

Reverend Parker Leaves for World Service Commission Meeting

The Rev. W. G. Parker departed last night for Chicago to attend the World Service Commission of the Methodist church. He represents the Malaysia Annual Conference on the Commission and will be away for a week.

W. G. Parker Chicago World Service Commission The Methodist Church Parker Malaysia

Moser Couple Heads to Columbus and Delaware Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Harley E. Moser depart by car for Columbus to stay until Sunday evening. They plan to attend the automobile show and the Hartman Follies, then drive to Delaware for the Ohio Wesleyan basketball game.

Harley E. Moser Columbus Hartman Delaware Ohio- Wesleyan

Reeves Witness Scarlet Mask at Ohio State Play

Mrs. A F Reeves visited Columbus on Wednesday at her son Wilbur Reeves invitation and saw the Scarlet Mask performance at the sanatorium where Mr Reeves is in treatment.

A. F. Reeves Columbus Wilbur Reeves Ohio State University Scarlet Mask Reeves

W B A Juniors Set Meeting at Odd Fellows Hall

Mr and Mrs W W Anderson host Hazel Anderson as their guest. The W B A juniors will meet at 2 o clock Saturday afternoon in the Odd Fellows hall.

Odd Fellows Hall

Pirate Dance At Country Club Event Sparks Themed Night

A country club held a pirate themed dance with the hall transformed into a pirate den. Treasure boxes skulls and lanterns created a cave like setting while the orchestra and staff wore pirate costumes. A festive pirate favor was given to the guests.

Country Club Pirate Favor

Athens visitors check into Hotel Berry

Mr. Car Balis of Dayton and sister Mrs. P T Ridsdale known as Anna Balis of Cleveland arrived Thursday to attend to business interests in Athens. They are registered at Hotel Berry.

Car Balis Dayton P. T. Ridsdale Anna Balis Cleveland Athens Hotel Berry

Senior Standard Bearer Society Meets at First M E Church

The Senior Standard Bearer Society gathered at five for a Wednesday evening meeting at the First M E church with a supper and social hour. Doris Herron led devotionals and Frances Clark read about missionary work in Delhi India. Cornelia Holcomb was named recording secretary for the year and members planned fundraising for the organization.

Standard Bearer Society M. E Doris Herron Delhi India Frances Clark Cornelia Holcomb Ruby Gladys Mercer Jennie Moore Helen Burson Betty Jones Majorie Orter Violet Collins

Registration Opens for Second Semester at Ohio University

Registration for the second semester at Ohio University is set for January 26 to 30. The registrar and deans are pushing early certification to prevent scheduling problems. Students who register on those dates pay fees between February 4 and February 9.

Ohio University Aer

Three Die After Car Hit by Freight Train Near Rochester

A New York Central freight train struck a car at the Penfield Road crossing near Rochester killing three people returning from a dance in Williamson. The crash occurred on January 16 as the eastbound freight train collided with the automobile.

Rochester N. Y Williamson New York Central Penfield Road

Nationals Land to Hold a City in Shanghai

An international landing party of 350 Marines from Britain, the United States, France, Italy and Japan landed in Shanghai to police the foreign settlement. Japanese Admiral Noura led the force. calm prevailed inside the settlement while chaos persisted outside.

Shanghai Noura

Three Generations of Women and Lydia E Pinkham’s Remedy

Since 1881 Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound was made on a kitchen stove three generations of women have used this old fashioned root and herb remedy for their ailments with wonderful success. Families often report grandmother mother and daughter testifying to its virtue and driving demand across the United States and abroad.

Lydia E. Pinkham United States

Dead Sea Saltiness Exceeds Ocean Levels Fivefold

The Dead Sea water contains about five times the salinity of typical ocean water, reflecting its extreme mineral concentration and high salinity.

Dead Sea Ocean

Revelers to Give Initial Program at Ewing Hall

The Revelers Ohio University dramatic club will debut January 22 in Ewing hall with three pieces The Twelve Pound Look Gazing Globe and Wurzel Gummery The students have trained two months and coaches expect success.

Ohio University Dramatic Club Ewing Hall Barrie Pillot Milne

Seven Spectacle Wearers Clash in Constantinople

Seven men wearing spectacles fought in front of the treasury building in Constantinople after a political argument. Police arrested all suspects on charges of assaulting a man with eye glasses.

Constantinople Treasury Building

666 Is a Prescription for Colds Grippe and Fever

A short item notes the claim that 666 is a remedy for colds fever and grippe and is marketed as a preventive for pneumonia. It reports on the circulating belief without endorsing it and references the era’s medical superstition.

Fraternal Lodges Raided by Prohibition Squad

East Liverpool Ohio January 16 raids targeted three home fraternal lodges Moose Eagles and Turners. Moose officers fined 200 dollars plus costs for permitting gambling after four slot machines found. Eagles and Turners face liquor possession charges with Eagles bond set at 1800 dollars for a hearing next Wednesday. Turners bond awaited. No further arrests today after a week of police actions with Wellsville. totals show eighteen arrests in Wellsville and eleven by East Liverpool raiders.

East Liverpool East Liverpool - Wellsville The Moose Eagles Turners Charles Brown Wellsville

Week of Prayer Services at Athens Presbyterian Church

The annual Week of Prayer will be held at Athens Presbyterian January 19 to 23. Doctor Good Superintendent Patterson and professors Gentry Giauque and Atkinson will participate in discussions on important topics. Musical features will be emphasized during the services.

Athens Presbyterian Church Doctor Good Patterson Gentry Giauque Atkinson

Wasp on Campus Promises New Scandal Sheet

Editors declare their current publication is tame and vow a successor with a sharper, more iconoclastic stance at Ohio University. They promise a publication of a different nature, signaling a transformative campus journalism effort.

Wasp Ohio University

Creomulsion Promises Relief for Chronic Coughs and Lung Ailments

An Atlanta based ad touts Creomulsion as a dual action emulsion that soothes inflamed membranes and kills germs, claiming it treats chronic coughs bronchitis asthma and throat ailments. The copy promises a money back guarantee if symptoms persist after following directions and urges readers to ask their druggist.

Creomulsion Co Atlanta

Dialond Dyes For Fabrics Promised For Linen To Silk

A brief ad snippet urges using Dialond Dyes for all fabric items from lingerie to hangings, claiming it works on linen cotton and silk. It advises consulting the druggist about fabric type and dye suitability.

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