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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1924

Page

3

W. B. A. Club Social Night At Pritts Home

Mrs. Cora Pritts hosted the W. B. A. social club at Picagantview avenue with 28 members attending. The evening featured sewing, music, and a late luncheon served by the hostesses. Guests included Mrs. Garnet Wilkinson and Mrs. Edith Kinney of Willard.

Cora Pritts Mesdames Dempster Bland and Hartley Pritts Picagantview Avenue Resent Garnet Wilkinson Edith Kinney Williard

Nelsonville Woman Pioneer Inventor Shines in Apple Flake Plant

Mrs. J. S. Shepard, a Nelsonville native, built a large Nelsonville plant producing Shepard apple and orange flakes. A carload of 3000 cases was shipped east before Christmas and sold quickly. The firm now prepares to launch pumpkin flakes for year round use.

Forver Nelsonville Wenatchee Kansas Daily World Shepard

Night schools open Monday in Nelsonville to aid reading and writing

The city announces evening classes starting Monday with men at Central School and women at the M C A. Mrs Ida Thornton leads a six member group meeting twice weekly at her home. Suitable teachers will instruct each evening across about 16 or 18 weeks as citizens rally support. Local colored citizens plan participation as part of the effort.

Nelsonville Ida Thornton

Evans Rites Held After Wheatland Death in Buchtel

The body of James C. Evans 74 died at his Wheatland home reached Nelsonville Wednesday and was taken to Mr Blackston’s home in Buchtel for funeral services Friday afternoon. Burial will be at Carbon Hill. Central Parent-Teachers to meet Friday afternoon at Central school at 2 o'clock with special music. Mrs Julius Fischer attended the funeral of Mrs Lora Powers. Love Jr. departs tomorrow for a Florida sojourn.

Buchtel James C. Evans Wheatland Ind Nelsonville Blackston Carbon Hill Central Parent-Teachers Central Parent-Teachers’ Association Julius Fischer Lora Powers Lor Lid Love, Jr Florida

Funeral Attendance Report From Fedora Chapter Members

Fedora chapter members joined funeral services Wednesday afternoon for Mrs Powers and for Mr and Mrs Washburn and Mr and Mrs Hawk. Also present were Mesdames Whitlatch Bay Kelch Lines Griffin and Edgell.

Fedora Chapter O. FE Logan Jr. Powers C. E. Washburn Wesley Hawk Walter Whitlatch Filmer Bay Phil Kelch Harry Lines Oris Griffin Charles Edgell

W. C. T. U. Meeting Moves to Christian Church

The Victory W C T U meeting originally set for tonight at 7 in the Presbyterian church was moved to the Christian church due to a flooded basement making heating impossible. The Torch at the WY M C A boys meeting follows at 2 39 p m Sunday with Charles M Bond of Ohio University as speaker. all city boys invited.

Presbyterian Church Christian Church

Strand quintet defeats Murray City by 45 pins

The Strand bowling club beat Murray City by 45 pins. The championship deciding game for southern Ohio will be held at Albaugh alleys in Murray City on Monday January 21.

Murray City Strand Quintet Bowling Club Southern Ohio Albaugh

Edwin J. Price Named Superintendent of Ohio Masonic Home

Edwin J. Price, former assistant superintendent, selected as superintendent to succeed Frank Saunders of Akron who has resigned. Price's appointment from Springfield follows Saunders' departure.

Springfield Edwin J. Price Ohio Masonic Home Frank Saunders Akron

Adlerika claims aid for upper and lower bowels

Advert says glycerine buckthorn bark mixture works quickly for constipation and gas. It claims Adlerika acts on both bowels, removes poisons, and may guard against appendicitis. Sold by Fibson's Pharmacy Athens and Polings Drug Store Murray.

Fibson's Pharmacy Athens Murray Polings Drug Store

Atwood Links Road Program to State Growth and Tax Views

Senator J. F. Atwood of Columbus spoke to the Athens Chamber of Commerce on road building, revenues, and long lasting highways. He warned against cheap road construction, urged a connected statewide system, opposed new gasoline taxes without offsetting license reforms, and noted Ohio’s $23,990,000 surplus while recounting growth from 7,200 cars in 1909 to about 1,190,000 in 1922.

J. F. Atwood Columbus Senate Finance Committee Athens Chamber of Commerce Chamber Atwood Ohio Istate General Assembly Harmon

Cinéma Romance Sparks Engagement of May McAvoy and Glenn Hunter

The film pair from West of the Water Tower are reported engaged. The pair’s on screen romance drew attention, with a real seeming love scene now said to have prompted the announcement.

May McAvoy Glenn Hunter West of the Water Tower

Ohio Vehicle Ownership and Tax Policy urged by Senator Atwood

Senator Atwood spoke on Ohio motor vehicle ownership accounting for 17 percent of global ownership and 14 percent of U S totals. He warned that with 1923 statistics Ohio may rank second in ownership and urged careful tax policy and public opinion to avoid increasing the state treasury surplus.

New York California United States Ohio Buckeye Atwood

Drink Water Freely If Kidney Problems Bother You

A noted authority recommends flushing kidneys by drinking a quart of water daily and taking four ounces of Rad Salts in water each morning to neutralize acids, cleanse the kidneys, and relieve bladder weakness. He warns that rich foods create acids that paralyze kidney function and cause dull kidney pain, headaches, and nighttime urination.

Paris Premier Poincare Pushes Budget Reform

Premier Poincare and his cabinet urged the chamber of deputies to balance the budget and stabilize the franc by cutting public outlay. The drive aims to reinforce fiscal rehabilitation and strengthen financial stability.

Paris Poincare Chamber of Deputies France

Special Religious Services Continue At Presbyterian Church

Week of prayer services feature lectures on brotherhood of man by Prof. Peterson, religion in learning by Dean Mc Cracken, and home life changes by Mrs. Edwin P. Smith. Alma Moore Tompkins sang. Miss Long to perform solo. Principal Harshman presides.

Presbyterian Church Peterson Brotherhood of Man Dean McCracken Edwin P. Smith Alma Moore Tompkins Miss Long University Harshman

Fight for lower freight rates urged by Ohio threshers

The Ohio Brotherhood of Threshermen adopted a resolution at its Columbus convention urging the Interstate Commerce Commission to continue the fight for lower freight rates on farm products. They demanded immediate tax reductions before farmers are financially ruined.

Columbus Interstate Commerce Commission Ohio Brotherhood of Threshermen

Rescue Vessel Summoned After Fire Aboard Silverado

A SOS from the steamer Silverado reported a fire in No 1 hold five miles off Willapa Harbor Washington. The Radio Corporation Station in San Francisco picked up the call early today and a coast guard cutter was ordered to assist.

San Francisco Radio Corporation Silverado Willapa Harbor Washington Coast Guard

Cruiser Tacoma Lost On Reef Near Vera Cruz

Navy reports little hope for saving the cruiser Tacoma after it ran aground on the Bilanquila reefs, sixteen miles from Vera Cruz. Despatch says she grounded broadside on the reef and most underwater compartments are flooded.

Washington Navy Department Tacoma Bilanquilla Vera ‘Cruz

Red Cross Roll Call Totals $342.25 in Defiance Drive

Local citizens pledged 342 dollars and 25 cents in the annual Red Cross roll call. The drive was sponsored by the Exchange Club at the request of Defiance chapter directors.

Defiance, O Red Cross Exchange Club Defiance

Old Pinex cough remedy for throat and chest relief

A vintage home remedy describes mixing 2% ounces of Pinex with plain sugar syrup or alternatives like molasses or honey to create a pint of cough relief. It promises rapid soothing of throat and bronchial irritation and claims strong effectiveness with a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co.

Pinex Co I. Wayne Ind

Fate of Harness Graft Case Now at Critical Stage

The government’s case against seven former officials charged with conspiracy to defraud over surplus artillery harness sales to the United States Harness Co. of Ransom West Virginia is seen as trembling on collapse. Rumors say lack of evidence may lead to withdrawal as the prosecution prepared to present its case after two prior setbacks.

Parkersburg W. Va United States

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets for Bad Breath

Olive Tablets are a vegetable remedy taken at night to improve breath and purify the system. The sugar coated tablets claim to gently stimulate the bowels and liver to natural action, with the olive color and pricing at 15¢ and 30¢.

R. Edwards Br. Im. Edwards

Spring Fashion Forecast Highlights Lightweight Linen and Flannel

The white flannel suit and tailored blouse lead the late spring looks. White flannel remains popular in Palm Beach while the blouse gains appeal as the season advances.

Palm Beach

Laxative Bromine Quinine Tablet Claims Cold Cure

An old medicine label touts a tonic laxative and germ destroyer claimed to relieve headache and cure the cold. The box is signed by El W. Grove and dated.

EL W. Grove Ate

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