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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1920

Page

5

Mrs Palmer and Mrs Beckley Host Bridge at Palmer Home

Mrs Ann Palmer and Mrs Harry Beckley entertained guests at bridge last evening at the J A Palmer residence 28 North College Street. Out of town guests included Mrs Eugene Hack Columbus Mrs Lester Kemper Mrs William Smith and Mrs Harry Smith of Parkersburg West Virginia.

Ann Palmer Harry Beckley Bridge J. A. Palmer North College Street Eugene Hack Columbus Lester Kemper William Smith Harry Smith Parkersburg W. Va

Dinner Honors Local Law Officers at Edmundson Home

Mr. James L. Edmundson hosted a 6 o'clock dinner at 1014 West State street to honor Sheriff Parker Deputy Sheriff McKinley Chief of Police Porter and Patrolman Bolin. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Edward Cullums of Charleston W Va Mr and Mrs Carl Neff Mr and Mrs Harry Slaughter and Mr and Mrs Tidmundson.

Parker McKinley Porter Bolin James L. Edmundson West State Street Edward Cullums Charleston W. Va Carl Neff Harry Slaughter Tidmundson

School program shows strong preparation and teamwork

The actors carried out parts with evident thought and effort from start to finish. Miss Shott, in charge of training, earns credit for splendid work and instills cooperation. The program ended with fudge served by the girls, highlighting culinary training and bringing parents closer to school activities.

Lodge Mrs Davis entertains Macca bees on West Union Street

Mrs D Watson Davis and her daughter Miss Ruth hosted the Macabees social evening at their West Union Street home. Miss Bertha Higgins of Lancaster and Miss Davis gave a piano program, and refreshments followed. Mrs H H Kinsel and Mrs Davis were surprised with china tokens for their service to the chapter.

Lodge D __ Watson Davis Ruth the Maccabees West Union Street Bertha Higgins Lancaster Ohio University Miss Davis H. H. Kinsel China

Sorority Dinner Social and Notable Local Happenings

A Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority dinner for active chapter pledges and patronesses was hosted by Mrs. Moler and Mrs. Morton at 227 East State Street. The event featured songs and games for about thirty guests. Several notices include postponed meetings due to weather, bedside updates on Butch Grover, and travels of Mrs. Charles Hunter after a relative’s death. Mr. Ernest Gross returned from Columbus after visiting his wife post-surgery, and M R Blumenberg of Washington attended Stedman tributes.

Sorority W. E. Moler East State Street Moler R. L. Morton Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority W. B. Lawrence W. R. Phillips T. N. Hoover Fred M. McKay J. Haurice Hyde Charles Hunter Columbus David Mayhew Chillicothe Ernest Gross Con Mt. Carmel Hospital

White Children Protest Negro Teacher in Chicago

In Chicago on January 23, pupils in an eighth grade class walked out in protest after Effie Steward, a Black teacher, substituted for a sick white instructor. Principal J. W. Brooks confirmed Steward was the only available teacher. Several boys resisted, about six leaving, and two pupils were suspended as others threatened a general walkout and picketing if Steward remained.

Chicago Effie Steward Miss Steward J. W. Brooks Brooks

Turkish cabinet resignations loom after war minister speaks

ALL TO QUIT CONSTANTINOPLE Jan 28 The minister of war and the chief of the general staff said today that resignation of the entire cabinet was expected.

Constantinople Turkey

Started Right On His Career

Mr E J Kessinger of Nelsonville attended the funeral of his life long friend F C Stedman. He recalled that Stedman’s first business venture was as a newspaper carrier for the Athens Messenger and that Tommy Stedman earned generous New Year tips for faithful service, then becoming a renowned Ohio wholesale merchant.

E. J. Kessinger Nelsonville F. C. Stedman Messenger Frank Stedman Athens Messenger Tommy” Stedman Tommy Ohio

Fat That Shows Itself Disappears and Diet-Free Claim

A garbled ad claims fat loss without dieting or exercise. It mentions Marmola Company of Detroit Michigan and suggests a drugstore price of 1 cent per dose, offering direct to consumer purchasing and a promise of fat disappearance.

Raeber Marmola Company Woodward Detroit Mich

Ohio Legislature Approves Fees Increase for University Salaries

The measure allows funds paid into Ohio University to be used to raise faculty and staff salaries. The change does not mandate higher student fees but enables trustees to adjust fees. A list seeks 1920 21 salary boosts for deans, treasurer, professors, and new positions totaling 103 810 dollars.

Ohio C. H. Bryson Athens Chamber of Commerce Columbus Ellis Ohio University Board of Trustees Committee On Critho

Athens County Motorian Taken by Death

Charles Manly Walker a native of Athens county and brother of Ezra and Helen Walker died in Indianapolis at eighty five. He practiced law, edited for Indianapolis papers, and wrote Walkers History of Athens County. Survived by Ezra Walker Helen Walker Alice Ballard and others. Funeral attended by Ezra and conducted by Rev Frank Ballard.

Charles Manly Walker Athens County Ezra Walker Helen Walker Washington Street Indianapolis Frank O. Ballard Athens A. B Lucy Ames Walker Walker The News James Whitcomb Riley Indiana Ohio Chase Helen Kienry M. Waite Judge Waite Toledo Ezra City Alice W. Ballard Pittsburg

Palmer Change Seen On Sedition Legislation

Washington January 23 The House rules committee may summon Attorney General Palmer to explain his shift on sedition bills. His letter disapproving of Graham and Sterling measures clashes with earlier support when he asked to be the first witness. Some members say he is backing away from responsibility as more opponents prepare to testify while Volstead and Graham push for passage.

Washington House Rules Committee Palmer Campbell Ghell New York Rodenberg Illinois Iti Congress Volstead and Graham Judiciary Committee

Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children Formula

Endorsed by mothers for over 30 years, these powders ease colds fevers digestive troubles and headaches in children. Used through the season and sold at all drug stores with a warning not to accept substitutes.

Lena Witman Ireland Dies in Pittsburg

Mrs. Ernest Ireland Lena Witman dies at her Pittsburg home leaving a husband and three week old Ruth Foster. Her sister I M Foster and brother-in-law Congan left Washington for Pittsburg. Daughter of Frank B Witman of Pittsburg formerly Athens, funeral in Athens Saturday 10:50 Hocking Valley, West Union Cemetery.

Ernest Ireland Lena Witman Pittsburg Ireland Athens Hocking Valley West Union Street

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised in Indiana Testimony

Mrs. Thomas Beeching of Andrews Indiana asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures colds and coughs quickly. She notes her husband, who catches cold easily, would not take any other medicine.

Chamberlain Thomas Beeching Andrews Ind

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