Social Calendar Announces Local Club Events
The Mesenger Social calendar lists society and club gatherings for the coming week with a Sunday publication. Mrs. Theodore Joachim travels to Gallpolis for hospital treatment, accompanied by Mrs. Naomi Stevens. Mrs. Harry Z. Foster hosts the Wednesday bridge club, while Mrs. D. H. Moore visits California for two months with her sister in Hollywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Joachim
Woodland Avenue
Gallipolis
Naomi Stevens
Harry Z. Foster
East State Street
D. H. Moore
California
Martha D. Witt
Hollywood
Hobson Study Circle Honors James Whitcomb Riley
Harvey hosts at 215 West Washington Street a Hobson Study Circle program on Riley. Mrs Clarence Wy rm presents life sketch of the American poet. Mailey reads A Home Long Ago. A social hour follows with refreshments served by Mrs P G Ard, assisted by Mrs Fantz and Mrs Mary Lee Brit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson Study Circle
Mey KR. Harvey
Westington Street
James Whitcom
Clarence Wy RM
C. H. Wdon
Mailey
Lee Lritton
P. Gard
O Fantz
Mary Lee
Needle Club Elects Officers After Social at Ramsey Home
Stancard Bearers organized a Tuesday needle club social hosted by Mrs Hart Ramsey at 137 Franklin Avenue. James Woodworth and J W Bodley won first and second prizes in a contest. refreshments were served by Mrs Roy Pilcher and Miss Edith Stockline. Officers for the next year are Mrs W E Clark president, Mrs John R Woods vice president, Mrs J W Russell secretary treasurer, and Mrs L H Baughman floral committee chair.
Captain Don Nelson Weds in Athens Romance Ends in Vermont Move
Captain Don T. Nelson son of Mrs. Alex Nelson and Grace Spencer daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C. S. Spencer wed at the bride's home Monday. The couple plans to visit Athens then head to Vermont where Nelson serves with the Third Cavalry at Fort Ethan Allen. Nelson, a 1919 Athens High School graduate, Beta Theta Pi member, trained at Fort Riley and served overseas in World War I before remaining in the regular army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Don T. Nelson
Alex Nelson
Elmwood Place
Grace Spencer
C. S. Spencer
Junction City
Kas
Captain Nelson
Vermont
Fort Ethan Allen
Ft. Riley
Kansas
Nelson
Ohio University
Beta Theta Pi
Fort Benjamin Harrigan
Mrs R A Andrews Hosts Friendship Needle Club
Mrs R A Andrews, aged 72, will host the Friendship Needle Club Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at her venue in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.A. Andrews
Friendship Needle Club
Cornwell Guests Include Shaeffer Family at West Washington
Auditor and Mrs. Fred Cornwell hosted Tuesday and today guests at 5 West Washington Street Mrs. C B Shaeffer and daughter Dorothy who returned today to their home in Zanesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cornwell
West
Washington Street
C. B. Shaeffer
Dorothy
Zanes- Wille
Current Events Club Meeting With Mrs Hayes
The Current Events club will gather with Mrs. E. T. Hayes at 69 éqvenor Street on Thursday evening at seven o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Hayes
Sigma Pi auxiliary serves large chicken dinner at Brown home
Tuesday evening at 73 North Congress Street the Sigma Pi auxiliary hosted a frater nity dinner. The event featured cafeteria service at 5:30 with rates set for 86 and lavender and white ice cream and homemade candy reflecting the fraternity colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Brown
North
Congress Street
Sigma Pi
Tuesday Club Members Enjoy Evening Talk at Henry Home
The Tuesday club gathered at the Henry residence on South College street with many members and guests. Prof. Scott presented the program on the subject American Language, followed by a discussion. Guest Prof. J. A. Shott from New Wilmington Pa spoke on Athens progress and changes observed since his class of 92 at Ohio University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Henry
Julia
Henry
South College Street
Scott
J. A. Shott
New Wilmington
Ohio University
Athens
State scores in hooded mob case by court ruling
In Bastrop Louisiana Judge Fred L. Odom ruled at an open hearing that all prospective defendants must testify if called as witnesses but cannot be forced to answer questions that would incriminate themselves in the Morehouse parish hooded mob murders.
Revival at M. E. Church Dates and Local Illnesses
The revival began January 7 at the M E church and closed last Friday due to Rev E B Deans mother in Pennsylvania being stricken with paralysis. her condition improved slowly. The Harrod Jubilee Quartet will perform January 20 at the Pastime Theatre. A mild flu outbreak spreads through the village with several residents ill including teachers Miss Fulton and Miss Glancy. The state high school inspector Mr Morris visited the high school Friday. Mr Gibson, principal of Trimble schools, and Mrs Gibson announce the birth of a son. Mr and Mrs Donald Jambo are proud parents of a child.
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M. E
E. B. Dean
Pennsylvania
Alva Morrison
Fulton
Morris
Frank Gibson
Gibson
Trimble
Donald Jambo
Local Notes On Families And Exams In The Athens Area
In Columbus and Athens area news Betty Gene, daughter of Claud Weldon and Alpha Morri, is born. Alpha Morrison and John Knight in hospital, both improving. Charlie Bradshaw family visits Crooksville. Miss Marguerite McMenamy heads to Columbus. Harry Morrison ill but improving slowly. Mrs. Lloyd of Glouster visited Cronin. Athens visitors include Mrs. J L Baird and others. Teachers and residents attend events. final exams begin at the high school with many excused for high averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Weldon
Alpha Morrison
Columbus
John Knight
Morrison
Knight
Charlies Bradshaw
Crooksville
Marguerite McMenamy
Harry Morrison
Phil Lloyd
Glouster
Cronin
J. L. Baird
William Jansen, Jr
George Gibbs
Athens
L. A. Morrison
Floyd McDaniel
Millfield
D. B Morrison
Florence Allison
Paul Frebault
Elia
Paul
West Virginia felon Rollins arrested at Sugar Creek
Sherman Rollins a 42 year old wanted man on five WV charges was seized by Sheriff McKinley Deputy Cady and five officers at a Sugar Creek poolroom. He faces charges including shooting a state policeman, shooting at a police chief and another man, bootlegging and evading in two counties. He was taken to Columbus for removal to Parkersburg for federal liquor charges.
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West Virginia
Sugar Creek
McKinley
Cady
VU. S&s. Marshall
Ohio
Sherman Rollins
Rollins
Petroleum
W. Va
Rodgers
Pennsboro
L. W. Ours
U. S. Marshall
ofColumbus
Boyard
Grafton
O. D. Pritchard
Richie County
Athens
Marshall Ours
Columbus
Parkersburg
European Republics Reach 15 Across Continent
In Europe there are now 15 republics occupying two thirds of the land area and home to about 284 million people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Carpenter Hardware Company Holds Annual Directors Meeting
The Carpenter Hardware annual starkholders and directors meeting met at the Athens store offices on Monday afternoon. Reports show 192 was a successful year with cash and dividends declared. Clerks and managers gathered in the evening to outline a bold coming year. Officers named for the new year include W. A. Carpenter president Guy Fierce vice president O. A. Carpenter secretary treasurer and S. Carpenter general manager. Directors for 1923 are B. A. Wolfe A. H. Carpenter and J. B. Aen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter Hardware Company
Athens
W. A. Carpenter
Guy Fierce
O. A. Carpenter
S. Carpenter
B. A. Wolfe
A. H. Carpenter
J. B. Aen
Epidemic Halts Athens Schools With Absentee Surge
A cold and grip epidemic hits Athens public schools as 45 students are absent Wednesday and 55 were reported ill Monday. Principal Rupp notes most absences stem from sickness at home and urges parents to report illnesses to avoid delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Rupp
Athens High School
Stewart
Ely's Cream Balm Heals Nasty Head Colds Quickly
An antiseptic healing cream offers relief for colds and catarrh by penetrating air passages to ease swollen membranes in the nose and throat. It claims to open clogged nostrils, stop hawking and snuff ling, and provide instant relief with a small application from a druggist, backed by decades of use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Middle Western Bituminous Wages Discussed By UMWA Officials
United Mine Workers district representatives arrive in Cleveland to prepare for a wage conference set for tomorrow. Leading attendees include Lee Hall president of District No 6 William Roy vice president and E W Savage secretary treasurer all of Columbus Ohio with Robert Marshall of Gloucester Ohio also taking part. The talks will cover fields in Tilmois Indiana Ohio and western Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
Chicago
Lee Hall
William Roy
E. W. Savage
Columbus
Robert Marshall
Glouster
Ohio
Tilmois
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Fire Hits Chicago Auto Row
A blaze in Chicago's automobile row destroyed three buildings and burned 20 cars, forcing 22 families from their homes as flames raged today in the heart of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fatal frenzied attack ends in suicide in South Chicago home
In a brutal daytime struggle, George Bach aged 49 was killed by a man who cut his throat with a knife. Grace Green the landlady was seriously injured with head lacerations possibly from a hatchet. Green said the assailant killed himself after the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George Bach
Grace Green
Natnay Seeks Absolute Divorce After Wife Accuses Whiskey Incident
Bert Natnay files for absolute divorce in Cleveland common pleas court claiming his wife Gussie Natnay of Kenmore Ohio placed whiskey in his car triggered police accusations and his subsequent confinement in the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Gussie Natnay
Kenmore
Ohio
Bert Nalnay
Common Pleas Court
Senate passes resolution on surtax penalties inquiry
The senate unanimously passes a resolution asking Secretary Mellon to provide full information on penalties imposed against corporations accused of evading surtaxes by declaring stock dividends. The action occurs in Washington on January 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mellon
Senate
Canada Declares War on Cigarette Bootleggers
Ottawa Ont Jan 17 the Canadian government declares war on cigarette bootleggers smuggling American made cigarettes into Canada on a great scale and vows to curb illicit trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Athens Ohio to issue Shannon Avenue improvement bonds
The city of Athens Ohio invites sealed proposals by February 17 1923 for bonds totaling 5065.00 dollars to fund Shannon Avenue improvements. Bonds dated March 1 1928 bear 6 percent interest, payable semi-annually, with redemption starting September 1924. Bids must state bond count and bid total with accrued interest, include a 2 percent certified check, and may be rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
State of
Ohio
Shannon Avenue
East State Street
Arden Place
G. H. Evans
War Slugs Continued as Balkans Fear Escalation In Europe
The report outlines rising tensions across eastern Europe with Lithuania and Poland clashing over Vilna and Memel. It notes threats from Romania Hungary and Balkan unrest, plus French and Italian maneuvers as France weighs Ruhr policy and Memel seizure implications for Russia-Germany alignment.
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Poland
Lithuania
Lorserheads
Vilna
Memel
Dantzing
Czecho-Slovakia
Jugo-Slavia
Roumania
Balkans
Bulgaria
Turkey
Bessarabia
Transylvania
Czech-Slavia
Belgrade
Europe
Greece
Thrace
Russia
Leon Trotzky
Red” Army
France
Baltic States
Italy
Ruhr
Great Britain
Germany
Clashes Erupt Between German Nationalists and Communists
In Yportmund Germany on January 17 clashes broke out between German nationalists and communist factions. French troops occupying the city did not intervene in the street fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yportmund
Germany
City sidewalk etiquette for pedestrians on busy streets
Advice urges walkers to keep to the right on sidewalks, pass two abreast pairs to give space to others, avoid stopping to chat, and move along even if it means detouring. It notes that friendly greetings are fine in rural areas but inappropriate in city settings.
Brotherhood meeting promises large dinner evening
Presbyterian Men and others present may expect a great dinner Thursday evening at the Brotherhood meeting. Mrs. Dow HH Henry's division of the Friendly society will serve the repast. Moses Breese will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
Dow HH
Henry
The
Friend
Moses Breese
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