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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1924

Page

5

W B A Club Hosts Evening at Pritts Home

Mrs Cora Pritts chaired a W B A special club gathering at Pointview Avenue with 28 members present. Luncheon was served by Mrs Garnet Wilkinson and Mrs Edith Kinney. The report notes 313 cases heard during 192% in the district, with 117 affirmed on appeal and 57 reversed in common pleas courts.

Cora Pritts Mesdames Dempster Bland and Hartley W. B. A. Spcial Club Pritts Pointview Avenue Garnet Wilkinson Edith Kinney Williard Ties Common Pleas

Nelsonville Woman Invents Apple Orange Flakes Pioneer Product

Mrs J S Shepard, a former Nelsonville resident, created three household products including Shepard apple and orange flakes and a forthcoming pumpkin flakes line. A car carrying 3900 cases of flakes shipped east before Christmas sold out per wire reports from sales agents.

Wenatchee Kansas Daily World Nelsonville Shepard J. S. Shepard

Nigul Schools Open Monday in Nelsonville

Nelsonville announces new adult education effort with classes for men at Central School and women at the Y M C A. Two weekly sessions over about 16 weeks, with local citizens and Ida Thornton leading a six-person home group to support the program.

Nelsonville Ida Thornton

Evans body brought to Nelsonville for Wheatland man funeral

The body of 74 year old James C Evans who died at his Wheatland Indiana home arrived in Nelsonville Wednesday and was taken to the home of Mr Blackston at Buchtel for funeral services Friday afternoon. Burial will be at Carbon Hill.

James C. Evans Wheatland Ind Nelsonville Blackston Buchtel Carbon Hill

Central Parent-Teachers Meeting Frid ay Afternoon at Central School

The Central Parent-Teachers association will meet Friday afternoon at Central School at a o clock. Special music is planned and attendance is desired. Mrs Julius Fischer attended the funeral of Mrs Lora Powers Wednesday afternoon. Lid Love Jr will leave tomorrow for a sojourn in Florida.

Central Parent-Teachers Central Parent-Teachers ® Association Julius Fischer Lora Powers Lor Lid Love, Jr Miorida

Fe dora chapter members attend multiple funeral services

The Fe dora chapter of O. F. S. traveled to Logan on Wednesday afternoon to attend funeral services for Mrs. More Powers, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Washburn, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hawk, and Mesdames Walter Whitlateh Elmer Bay Phil Kelch Harry Lines Oris Griffin and Charles Edgell.

Fedora Chapter Logan More Powers C. E. Washburn Wesley Hawk Walter Whitlateh Elmer Bay Phil Kelch Harry Lines Oris Griffin Charles Edgell

W C T U Meeting Moved to Christian Church Tonight

The Victory W C T U gathering was moved from the Presbyterian church to the Christian church due to a flooded basement. The Torch opens at 2 39 p m Sunday for the boys meeting with Charles M Bond of Ohio University speaking to all city boys.

Presbyterian Church Christian Church Charles M. Bond Ohio University

Senator Atwood Addresses Athens Group On Roads Policy

Senator J. Atwood of Columbus spoke to the Athens Chamber of Commerce about road building and highway revenues. He warned against cheap road programs and urged a connected statewide system while opposing new gasoline taxes without broader tax reform. He cited Ohio's growing auto fleet and a $23 million surplus as context for revenue debates.

J. (. Atwood Columbus Senate Finance Committee Athens Chamber of Commerce Chamber Atwood Ohio General Assembly

Seventh District Court Faces Year in Ohio Appeals

In St Clairsville Ohio the seventh district appellate court, covering 14 northeastern counties, prepared for a big year as judges handle numerous cases and rulings across the region.

ST. Clairsville Ohio

Edwin J Price Named Superintendent of Ohio Masonic Home

Edwin J Price, former assistant superintendent, was chosen by Springfield officials to succeed Frank Saunders of Akron as superintendent of the Ohio Masonic home after Saunders resigned.

Springfield Edwin J. Price Ohio Masonic Home Frank Saunders Akron

Glycerine Mixture Advertised For Quick Bowel Relief

Many women use a glycerine buckthorn bark mixture known as Adierika. The ad promotes action on both upper and lower bowel, removing gases and poisons, aiding obstinate constipation and guarding against appendicitis. Claims quick ten minute relief for gas. Gibson's Pharmacy Athens and Polings Drug Store Murray carry it.

Gibson's Athens Murray Polings Drug Store

May McAvoy and Glenn Hunter Engaged

Reported engagement of screen stars May McAvoy and Glenn Hunter follows their recent film West of the Water Tower. The duo’s alleged romance sparked rumors after a lifelike on screen love scene, now claimed to reveal the “secret of it all.”

May McAvoy Glenn Hunter Water Tower

Ohio Powers and Taxes Debate Highlighted by Senator Atwood

Senator Atwood urged attention to state tax policy as he quoted 1923 statistics showing Ohio holds 14 percent of US motor vehicles and 17 percent of world ownership, trailing only New York and California. He argued for informed public opinion to avoid measures increasing the state treasury surplus.

Ohio Harmon New York California United States Buckeye Atwood

Drink Water Freely If Kidney Trouble Appears

A noted authority advises flushing kidneys by drinking a quart of water daily and taking four ounces of rad Salts in a glass of water each morning. The remedy aims to neutralize acids, cleanse sluggish kidneys, and relieve bladder irritation.

Poincare Government Pushes Budget Balance Plan

Premier Poincare and his cabinet sought budget balance and franc stabilization in the chamber of deputies. They aim to curb public funds expenditure and reinforce financial rehabilitation.

Paris Poincare Chamber of Deputies

Special Religious Services Continue at Presbyterian Church

The weekly prayer services feature Prof. Peterson speaking on The Christian Doctrine of the Brotherhood of Man, Dean McCracken on Religion in Education, and Mrs. Edwin P. Smith on Changes In the Religious Life of the American Home. Alma Moore Tompkins and Miss Long will perform, with Principal Harshman presiding.

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

Fight for Lower Freight Rates Pressed by Ohio Threshermen

The Ohio Brotherhood of Threshermen adopted a resolution at their Columbus convention urging the Interstate Commerce Commission to cut freight rates on farm products. They called for immediate tax reductions to prevent financial ruin for farmers.

Columbus Interstate Commerce Commission Ohio Brotherhood of Threshermen

Rescue Vessel Summoned After SOS From Silverado

An SOS from the steamer Silverado reported a fire in hold No 1 and requested immediate help. The vessel gave position five miles off Willapa Harbor on the Washington coast and a coast guard cutter was ordered to assist.

San Francisco Radio Corporation Silverado Willapa Harbor Washington Coast Guard

Cruiser Tacoma Wrecked on Bilancia Reef Near Vera Cruz

Navy reports little hope of saving the cruiser Tacoma after it ran aground on the Bilancia reefs six miles from Vera Cruz. The ship lies broadside on a treacherous reef and most underwater compartments are flooded. The article ends with an unrelated musings about jazz.

Washington Navy Department Tacoma Bilanquilla Vera ‘Crus

Red Cross Roll Call Totals $342.25 in Defiance

Defiance residents contributed $342.25 in the annual Red Cross fund drive. The exchange club sponsored the effort at the request of the Defiance chapter directors.

Defiance. O Red Cross Exchange Club Defiance

Homemade Pinex cough remedy promises quick relief

A vintage home remedy touts Pinex mixed with sugar syrup or molasses to treat severe coughs and throat irritation. It claims rapid relief, soothing bronchial membranes and loosening phlegm, with instructions to obtain 244 ounces of Pinex and a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co of Wayne, Indiana.

Pinex Co Wayne, Ind

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Digestive Aid

A vintage advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a pleasant sugar coated remedy for bad breath and bowel cleansing. It claims the tablets stimulate bowels and liver naturally without calomel side effects, using a vegetable formula with olive oil and olive color. Prices listed as 15¢ and 30c.

Dr. Edwards Edwards Br. Im. Edwards

Fate of Harness Graft Case At Critical Stage

The government faces a pivotal moment as seven former officials await trial in Parkersburg West Virginia on conspiracy to defraud charges tied to surplus artillery harness sales to the Harness Co of Ransom West Virginia. Rumors circulated that the case could collapse due to lack of evidence ahead of the federal court proceedings.

Parkersburg W. Va United States

Palm Beach Fashion Sees Mannesoit Trends Grow

The white Mannesoit promises to gain popularity this spring as it does in Palm Beach. The tailored browse becomes more attractive as the season advances.

Palm Beach

Laxative and Germ Destroyer Offered by KB W Grove

A tonic laxative and germ destroyer marketed as relieving headache and cold. The box bears the signature of KB. W. Grove.

Leta KB. W. Grove

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Nelsonville News W. B. A. Club Nigul Schools Murray City Strand Quintet Bowling Club Southern Ohio Albaugh A. B. Adams Cincinnati Anna Patton Edward and Henry Simpson Middleport Lucille Simpson Lancaster William Dexter Otto Saunders Hiram Minnis John Topsail Elm Grove Letitia Chapman Bessie Richards Ynes T. Toth Enor Willett Mexican Seaport Harvey Cone Buick CO Washington St BUICK Sheldon & Russell Myers St The Nelsonville Home & Savings Association J. H. Saltz W. J. Davis New Marshfield Five Points Durham Osu Grae Chores Reiter McKer Drug CO Hope Maslin Boston Bags F. L. & S. D. Preston CompAny East Side Public Suare Nelsonville, Ohio
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