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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1922
Page
5
A vintage advertisement argues for a fair purchase in medicine, stating no fraudulent claims, government approval, and a money back guarantee. It touts Vinol as a transparent formula with all ingredients printed, claiming long city sales and health benefits for nervous, anaemic, coughing, or run-down individuals.
Mr and Mrs Jack Moran returned home after being called to Logan by the sudden death of Mrs Sarah Morris sister of Mrs Moran. Miss Katharine McKee Elizabeth Woodworth and Helen Peppies visited Nelsonville for a matinee at Stuart opera house. Mr and Mrs Harry Allen of Columbus returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs A S Carpenter. Higley Study Circle to be hosted by Mrs E F Dent at 23 Rose avenue Wednesday at 2 o clock. A L Johnsons son Homer L Johnson at Golden Colorado ill with a mild diphtheria. graduate nurse in charge. parents will not travel while reports are favorable. Mrs Hal W Murphy is home from Logan where illness in her family continues. her mother Mrs Westenhaver improving.
Mrs. A B Wells spent Tuesday in Nelsonville and attended a performance of The Four Horseman of the Apocalypse. The visit highlighted local interest in the stage production and the theater scene.
Mrs C W Gross of 56 Morris Avenue will host the Priscilla Needle Club on Thursday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock.
The U S D club will meet with Mrs. George H Maxwell at 82 Mill Street at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon.
Mrs Dave Wahl spent holidays with Francis and Mrs McNutt in Millfield and visited Athens friends en route to New Orleans. Mrs J Chapman Ward left for Marietta after the death of her sister in law Margaret a girl in her early teens who died of pneumonia. Mrs Ward and two children stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs A C Roach due to Mr Roach’s illness, now improving.
Mr and Mrs B M Beekman entertained many friends Saturday at their Hudson avenue home in honor of daughter Ethel's nineteenth anniversary. The evening featured games and music with light refreshments and many beautiful gifts for Ethel. Guests included Mesdames May Boudinot Clara Thompson Martha Warren and Misses Jean Thompson Niece Robison Grace Knight Ida Grubb Muriel Hartley Ruth Middleton Mary Adams Opal Emory Nancy Hazel Linscott Mildred Catherine Ryan Goldie Tippie Kathleen Fought Ivaine Beekman and Messrs Fletch Boudinot Walter Hartley Floyd Waymer Parker Boudinot Raymond Knight Jess Weymer Fred Burch Willard Seal Wade Dowler Orris Boudinot Ern Robison Arthur Robinson George Sayer Donald Thompson Ka Kyle and Dan Pierce.
About 45 children aged 2 to 6 attended a party for Virginia Hoover age six at her parents’ home 62 Elmwood Place yesterday afternoon. Miss Jane Evans and Miss Florence Carr supervised kindergarten games as guests admired a large birthday cake and festive decorations.
The text notes individual guest takes with duplicates of the original and a single burning candle. Favors are Audilay suckers dressed as dolls in bright crepe paper dresses. Aids to the hostess include Misses Elaine Roe Mary Stalder and Gertrude Addicott.
Mr. D R McKeehen manager of the Western Union Telegraph office in Athens and Miss Kathleen Hall bookkeeper formerly of Dayton were quietly married Monday by Justice of the Peace Pearl Helwig. McKeehen has long served the Western Union in Bucyrus and Athens. Hall was formerly employed at the First National Bank of Cincinnati.
Alpha Delta Pi hosted the Violet Box dance in the College Union extending a spring aura with violet crepe walls foliage and violet lights. Ann Beasley and Virginia Hoover dressed as violets helped with the favor dance presenting boutonniere boxes to men as Miss Marie Hope led the grand march with Mr. Paul Andrews. Chaperones included Dean Irma Voigt and several university and local couples. out of town guests from Columbus Murray Huntington Detroit and other areas attended.
Ruth Lippincott Ruth Cowen Helen Cross and Helen Roush hosted a surprise party for Miss Lela Romine on Saturday night at Ruth Cowen's home in University Terrace. Pink and white decor set the scene while music and games entertained fifteen guests.
East Side Parent-Teacher Association calls a Wednesday 3 PM gathering at the East Side building to discuss serving milk to school children and to plan a community meeting for January 25. All members urged to attend both sessions.
Indianapolis January 17 W W Swifty Klein an alleged member of the Lloyd Woodward gang of Atlanta Ga is under arrest here and held by post office inspectors for removal to Atlanta Klein is under indictment in Atlanta the gang is said to have secured more than a million dollars in a pay off confidence game
William Wallace Henry son of Parker and Elizabeth Henry born in Canaan township Athens county Ohio on November 20 1852 died January 4 1922 aged 69 years 1 month 15 days He married Martha Shields August 10 1876 They had a daughter Mrs Charles BE Chase at whose home he died Survived by wife daughter three grandchildren one great grandchild two brothers J J Henry George and two sisters Mrs Fanny Matheny and Mrs Lillie Andrews The family and friends remember him as a devout believer who lived his faith and spent the last forty years in Alexander township He was greatly respected and his memory will be cherished by all who knew him.
We thank neighbors and friends who assisted in our sad bereavement. Gratitude to singers, the minister, floral donors, Undertakers Coe and Dowler, and all who provided automobiles. Special thanks to Mrs. W. W. Henry and Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Chase and family.
The article touts Rusela houses as having the finest floors, highlighting their craftsmanship and appeal. Local residents note the quality and durability, making Rusela homes a sought after choice.
The piece warns that colds neglected can develop into pneumonia and cites Bulgarian Blood Tea as a natural remedy. It claims the tonic relieves and wards off Cold Chills Influenza Grippe and Pneumonia without narcotics. A trial package is offered through druggists at low cost.
The January city council session stretched as members weighed paving Shannon Avenue in Daltonhurst, Court Street paving, and a shift to indoor versus outdoor markets. Resignations and new appointments followed W H McKee leaving the council. Roger J Jones elected to two years. Concerns grew over West State street sidewalk safety. owners face liability for injuries. Discussions also covered extending a paved street to Sheltering Arms Hospital and curb parking limits on narrow streets.
Pharmacists offer refunds if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Instantly relieves itching. Price 60 cents.
Thomas Hi Parker Kina paid a $5 fine plus costs after pleading guilty to violating the federal migratory bird act by killing a blue heron. He said he found the bird in a trap and did not know what it was.
Ironton Ohio January 17 efforts mount to probe the state highway department over its insistence on brick for a stretch of road at Kitts hill The road quickly deteriorates under mud and water after only two months critics say macadam would have cost less and accuse the department of favoring brick manufacturers in state road construction.
California resident J. A. McCrea known as Daddy and Grandpa explains a DIY hair darkening mix. He says a half pint water with bay rum one ounce Barbo Compound and a quarter ounce glycerine creates a soft glossy shade. Apply twice weekly until desired color is reached. The mix does not color the scalp and does not rub off.
London officials warned of possible upset of the supreme council and Washington conference decisions as France under new leaders may seek revision or annihilation of naval and Far Eastern outcomes from Cannes. Lloyd George welcomed the French cabinet but fears persist about Paris revising the agreement.
Ice harvesting from six to ten inches thick started today on Sandusky Bay and the Lake Erie region including the Island area. Twenty one wholesale firms employing about 1,500 men began operations with ample workers available for each job.
Baseball writers predict Babe Ruth will not break home run records in 1922 if his month long suspension remains in effect. Yankees officials avoided comment on the impact, but experts say Ruth would need 12 more homers to match last season once eligible in early May. Ruth hit his first homer April 16 and reached 20 by May 17 with a 13th coming May 25.
Monford Stage of Columbus Ohio reports relief from kidney and bladder troubles after using Dr. Pierce's Anurie Tab lets. He claims rapid symptom improvement and urges others with kidney disorders to try Anuric, available at drug stores or by mail from Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel Buffalo New York.
Germany accepts the Allies invitation to the international economic conference set to open in Genoa on March 5. The decision was announced today from Berlin as part of wartime economic coordination.
If you notice eye trouble or strain act now to have an examination. The shop pledges to identify if the issue is eyes or another problem and will not sell glasses unless they are needed. An honest opinion on eye condition is offered.
Washington January 17. President Harding was asked by a committee of ex service men to urge Congress to use savings from scrapping war vessels to fund additional hospital facilities for mentally disabled veterans. The Disabled American Veterans of the World War claimed 4972 beds are available for mental patients while 1170 beds are urgently required, leaving a shortfall of 6298 beds. The group noted possible repurposing of hospitals no longer needed, and contrasted ongoing naval armament building with eventual scrapping.
A flat denial of testimony that American soldier bodies were not identified before shipment to relatives was presented today to the senatorial committee in Washington. The testimony disputed a claim about posthumous identification and burial procedures.
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