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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1923

Page

5

Outlook For Girls Club In Athens Sees Strong Interest

Athens Girls club executive board met with Miss Bertha Brown to discuss rapid membership growth with 90 girls signed up. Classes will start next week and a Monday night meeting with girls instructors and committee will set schedules. Details will be announced in Sunday's Messenger. Mrs Russell W Finsterwald hosted a bridge gathering for her sister Miss Alice Henry who departs Saturday to supervise art in McKeesport pa.

Athens Girls Club Bertha Brown East Washington Street Russell W. Finsterwald Fenze Alice Henry McMeesport

Wedding Presents From Satisfaction Guaranteed Cornwell's Creed

Wedding presents offered by Satisfaction Guaranteed from Cornwell's Creed emphasize quality silver cut glass clocks and other fine gifts. The text highlights that these items will be treasured by the bride for years and that purchases come with clear pricing and proven value.

East Side PTA Hears Talk on Religious Education Plans

The East Side Parent-Teacher Association met despite bad weather with Dr. Daniel McGurk discussing religious training for youth. He outlined two plans including church Bible school attendance and incorporation of Bible study in the regular school system.

East Side Parent-Teacher Association Daniel McGurk McGurk van Wert Ohio Morton Association Beneft Majestic Theater East Side Association

Captain Nelson wed couple visits family then to Fort Ethan Allen

Captain and Mrs Don T Nelson wed January 15 at the bride's home in Junction City Kansas arrive for a ten day visit with Captain Nelson’s mother Mrs Alex Nelson and family 21 Elmwood Place before moving to Vermont where Captain Nelson is stationed at Fort Ethan Allen Mrs Harry W Hallenbeck of Pittsburgh Pa arrived Tuesday to visit with her brother and the bride.

Don T. Nelson Junction City Kas Captain Nelson Alex Nelson Elmwood Place Vermont Fort Ethan Allen Harry W. Hallenbeck Pittsburgh

Presbyterian church women plan 7 o'clock meeting at Mrs Porter home

The Womans Bible class of the Presbyterian church will meet this evening at 7 o'clock with Mrs J B Porter at 165 North Congress Street. Mr and Mrs Blake Tubbs have been mentioned in the nearby notice with no further details.

Womans Bible Class The Presbyterian Church J. B. Porter North Congress Street

Wyatt family moves to new residence in Richland Avenue

Mrs Charles H Wyatt of Elmwood Place returns home from a visit in Little Hocking with her parents Mr and Mrs Charlie W Oakes Mr and Mrs Wyatt recently moved into their new Richland Avenue home in Richland.

Richland Avenue Charles H. Wyatt Elmwood Place Little Hocking Charlies W. Oakes

Prosecuting Attorney Finsterwald Attends Ohio Bar Meeting

Prosecuting Attorney Russell W. Finsterwald will be in Columbus Friday and Saturday for the mid winter meeting of the Ohio Bar Association at Hotel Deshler.

Russell W. Finsterwald Columbus Ohio Bar Association Hotel Deshler

Needle Craft Club Meets At Mrs Burnett's New Home

Mrs. C. QC. Burnett hosted the Needle Craft club at 20 North High street on Wednesday. The 24-member group enjoyed social chat and needlework with guests. Red and white chrysanthemums ornamented the decor as a luncheon was served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Earl T. Dailey Mrs. M. M. Kerr and Mrs. Allen K. Ixresge.

QC. Burnett The Needle Craft North High Street Earl T. Dailey M. M. Kerr Allen K. Ixresge

Plantation Days colored revue seen at Chamber of Commerce

Mr. Scott Wolfe attended a Tuesday night performance of Plantation Days, a colored review, at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium in Columbus.

Scott Wolfe Columbus Chamber of Commerce Auditorium

Mr. Van Dyke Returns From Columbus Surgical Operation

Mr. R. A. Van Dyke has returned from Columbus where he underwent a surgical operation.

R. A. van Dyke Columbus

Lavelle Birth Announcement for Daughter at 62 Franklin Ave

Mr and Mrs Francis A Lavelle announce the birth of a daughter on Thursday January 25. Miss Mary O Connor a graduate nurse of St Marys Hospital Clarksburg WV and a college chum of Mrs Lavelle at Ohio University is here to care for Mrs Lavelle.

Francis A. Lavelle Franklin Avenue Mary O’connor St. Mary's Hospital Clarksburg W. Va Lavelle Ohio University

Clements Attend Grandmother's Funeral in Columbus

Mr and Mrs W F Clements returned today from Columbus where they motored Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mr Clements grandmother.

W. F. Clements Columbus Mr. Clements

Birth Announcement for Columbus Couple's Son

Announcement received of a son born Thursday January 25 at Grant hospital Columbus to Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Rounsavell. Mrs. Rounsavelle is formerly Miss Louise White daughter of Mrs. Fred White of this city.

Grant Hospital Columbus C. V. Rounsavell Rounsavelle Louise White Fred White

McGurk Couple Move Into New Methodist Parsonage

The Rev Dr and Mrs Daniel McGurk moved into the newly completed Methodist Episcopal parsonage on North College Street. The two story brick home has eight rooms and replaces the old parsonage on the same site.

Daniel McGurk New Methodist Episcopal North College Street

Daughter born to Carsey family on January 20

Luhrig O reports the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Carsey of this place on January 20.

Luhrig, O Edward Carsey

Federal measure proposes virtual radio dictatorship in Congress

A bill from the House Merchant Marine Committee would vest control of all U S radio communications in the secretary of commerce. The secretary would license transmitting stations and operators outside government, revoke licenses, sanction new stations, and regulate to minimize interference. The bill follows recommendations from a recent radio conference and is framed under Rep White of Maine.

Washington United States Secretary of Commerce House Merchant Marine Committee House Representative White Maine

French move cautious in Ruhr as tensions rise

From Oberhausen to surrounding areas French troops shift position with high angle guns deployed to deter air attack. Berlin notes German coal operators face fines not prison, seen by Germans as a French victory though authorities seek to avoid clashes and bloodshed.

von Hindenburg Ludendorff Reichswehr Hindenburg S. D. Weyer I. N Ssien Oberhausen Rutshout Ruhr

Puppy love revels sparks Oak Park school scandal

In Oak Park an alleged after school party at Frank Spencer's home led Oak Park High to expel two sophomores and place another under investigation while 13 students are absent. Parents fear the incident will deepen as a new inquiry is ordered by the school board.

Chicago Oak Park Frank Spencer

France Assures Italy on Ruhr Policy and Civilian High Commissioner

Paris reports Premier Poincare told Italian Premier Mussolini that France seeks no military domination of the Ruhr and that the new French high commissioner will be a civilian, not an army officer.

Paris Fetit Today Poincare Premier Mussoini Italy France Ruhr

Tannehill Named State Superintendent of Building and Loan

Joseph H. Tannehill of McConnellsville Democratic choice to succeed John W. Prugh Republican as state superintendent of building and loan associations. The $5,000 yearly post caps eight years as state auditor statistician under Donahey era and 17 years running a McConnellsville newspaper. Tannehill helped craft the 1912 constitutional amendment for statewide primary elections.

Columbus Tannehill Ohio

Harmony Hill Notes and Local Funeral

Harmony Hill items report bus iness visits and family news. Myrtle Travis of Little Hocking died last Tuesday at 16 after kidney trouble and pneumonia. interment at Antioch Cemetery. The Travis funeral was attended by J. C. Cogreshall, Mrs. H J Crawford and others.

Harmony F Hill F. J. Foster G. K. Thorp J. C. Coggeshall T. J. Foster Vv. Hill Warwood W. Va North Wheeling Hospital Otis Crawford Porterfield H. J Crawford Milo l Foster Mra Lemoe Razor John Dutton Milo Myrtle Travis S. H. Noland Little Hocking Lemon Razor Mack Clifford Greenup Kentucky Milo Foster Antioch Cemetery Clarence Bent Broad Hollow J. & James West Jefferson Little Troeking Perry Bond Busi

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