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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1919

Page

5

Local Social Notes Mention Various Visits and Returns

Miss Kaith Ford returns from Akron after a month away. Mrs. Matt Watkins and Delores Jane visit relatives in New ld. Mrs. Joam McLaughlin and G C Jones of Torch visit Eva Giffin in East State Street. Miss Wthel Sutton, University student, visits Pomeroy with her parents. Don Gabriel pagraphim expects to return home soon after an operation. John Connor of New Pittsburg visits Athens on business. former Hocking County commissioner. Mollie Campbell and granddaughter Violet Russell return from a week in Columbus and Xenia.

Matt Watkins Delores Jane New Ld Joam_ McLaughlin G. ¢. Jones Torch Eva Giffin East State Street John Connor New Pittsburg Athens Connor Hocking County Mollie Campbell Violet Russell Columbus Xenia

Mrs. Biddison Returns Home From Visit in West Virginia

Mrs. C. L. Biddison left today for Wer Eagle West Virginia after an extended visit with her mother Mrs. Parker Carpenter and other relatives. Floyd DeWeese the young son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. DeWeese of Grosvenor street had adenoids removed in a successful overs ee morning.

C. L. Biddison Wer Eagle W. Va Parker Carpenter Floyd DeWeese C. L. DeWeese Grosvenor Street

Johnson Undergoes Serious Operation at Grant Hospital

Mr A L Johnson underwent a very serious operation yesterday at Grant hospital Columbus. The operation was successful and he was doing as well as could be expected. Mr and Mrs J E Sherrock and family visited the Ballinger family in Logan. Miss Lottie Ballinger returned to Logan after a visit with friends and relatives.

A. L. Johnson Grant Hospital Columbus J. E. Sherrock G. Lil Ballinger Logan

Eighth Grade Class Receives High School Move Forward

What appears to be a school play titled Winning the War by Willow- Aiperica showcased eighth graders in a district event. The program featured a simple stage, a Liberty Bells solo, and readings by Superintendent Morgen and Mr Cormick while announcing forty two students advancing to high school next week.

Pris Tanenes Bastie Wie Een Cere Willow- Aiperica Ener Giv- Sereentecuaanin C Corus Morgen Pal Mo Cormick Segashens Saeea William Bak Mariette Covert Francis Higgins Kinoet Ernest Boia Ceerge Deedee Iva Motions Neon Dwight Rutherford George Sweeney Alice Betts Ludel Boden

Notable Names in Local Notices Digest

Readable fragments list Anna Marie Davis and Mary Frost with Marie ne, Doris Herron and Martha Whip pie as names appearing in a local notices section. No context or actions provided.

Anna Marie Davis Mary Frost Mariene Doris Herron Martha Whippie

Temple Teadansant Honored Pi Beta Phi Pledges

Pledges of Pi Beta Phi sorority entertained the active chapter at a temple dance on Saturday. The event ran from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. with chaperons listed as patrons of the sorority. The hall featured a Huge Japanese parasol decor with programs hanging from it. The decor included canopied enclosures and grape trellises in wine and silver blue. Several out of town opts attended.

Masonic Temple Pi Beta Phi Sorority Pi Beta Phi Out of Own

Alpha Gamma Delta Hosts Informal Tea Arrayed With Carnations

The Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and pledges held a Saturday informal tea in their hall with Mrs. Tilley as a new patroness and other town and out of town patronesses present. The hall featured carnations and fern decorations and a musical program by sorority members.

Alpha Gamma Delta Tilley

Kindergarten Opens for Second Semester at University Campus

The second semester of the kindergarten year starts Monday February 8 in Ellis Hall on the university campus each day from 8 16 to 11 00. Children aged four to six may enroll with registrations on Saturday February 1 and Monday February sun. Thirty five places are available though past enrollments show more demand. Last semester 42 children attended and some were withdrawn for city relocation or illness. vacancies filled quickly and waiting lists remained.

Ellis Hall University

Scout Room spread at Armory entertains troops

Troop I Girl Scouts held a Monday evening spread in the Armory Scout Room. Specialists included Margaret Carpenter Ivia Violet Clara Smith Ladle Blackwood Clarice McKibben Charlotte Junod and Mr. McCormick.

Armory Troop I Armory Margaret Carpenter Ivia Violet Clara Smith Ladle Blackwood Clarice McKibben Charlotte Junod Mr. McCormick

Wear Those Shoes That Tortured You

An old remedy claims freezone applied to a corn cures pain and removes the corn with root intact. It says a small amount at drug stores costs little and gently loosens and lifts the corn without inflaming surrounding skin.

Ohio plans public works to curb wartime unemployment

State officials report 160000 idle men and 120000 idle women in Ohio. Governor leads a meeting to craft a program of public improvements to employ returning soldiers and war workers, including local-resident labor preferences and strict residency verification. A follow up conference with labor and management is planned.

Columbus Regent Ohio Contrs State Industrial Commission Highway Advisory Board and Utilities Commission

Mortgage loans wanted by Buckeye State Building and Loan

Buckeye State Building and Loan Company invites mortgages on homes and farms in Columbus area. The company offers favorable amortization options allowing prepayment in full or in part at any time. Estimated total value to be financed around 15.6 million dollars.

Buckeye State Building Ando Loan Company Rankin Building West Gay Street Columbus Borwil

Nerv-Werth Laxative Tablets Improve Nerve Stomach Health

Nerv-Werth and Nerv-Werth Laxative Tablets team up to ease stomach bowels and liver troubles. The liquid handles most bowels and liver derangements while tablets boost results when deeper relief is needed. Sold by McKee's Drug Store in Athens and Hickman’s Pharmacy Nelsonville. one dollar guarantee.

McKee Athens Hickmans Nelsonville

Ohio Anti-Saloon League leader testifies on prohibition bills

James A. White, head of the Ohio Anti-Saloon League, told the House and Senate Lee committees that the proposed state department of provinvites enforcement would reduce jobs compared to the current liquor license system, which the prohibitions would repeal. He urged amendments to clarify state enforcement authority and noted emergency measures to have state prohibition in effect by May 27.

Columbus James A. White Ohio Anti-Saloon League House Senate Lee State Department White Comeee Billa

Cotton Prices Seen Rising After Freight Rate Cuts

Washington report says cotton prices may increase soon as cotton states senators associate Dane Sree Soars predicts rate reductions in ocean freight. Ocean rates on cotton fell from 6 33.50 a base to 6.50 for South Atlantic ports and from 33.50 to 7.50 for Gulf ports, prompting market expectations.

Washington South Atlantic Gulf

Wadsworth Claims Britain Could Have Bombed Berlin Longer

Senator Wadsworth told the senate that British air squadrons could have continued bombing Berlin another week if the war on the Western Front had lasted longer. He spoke in a review of expressions on war strategy.

Washington Berlin Wadsworth Newark Senate Today

County health officer to arrest 161 churchgoers in Kentucky

Murray Kentucky January 28. County health officer Hart announced that 161 people who attended Sunday services at a Baptist church will be arrested for flouting wet seer...

Explosion in Kentucky Solvay plant injures several men

Outlines a blast at a Solvay plant near Napanee Kentucky injuring Jay Say and three others with limited readable details on the incident and location.

Big Five Nations Divide Peace Conference Roles

Paris Jan 28 The big five nations United States Great Britain France Italy and Japan seek control of the peace conference committees. The little five Belgium Serbia Greece and China push for greater representation. The factions arise from small nations seeking influence as committees draft settlement details.

Paris United States Great Britain France Italy Japan Belgium Serbia Greece China

Roush Murder Trial Draws Massive Crowd

The Roush murder trial enters a pivotal day as Warren Roush Jr faces self defense claims in the December 15 shooting of Charife h a famed horseman. Prosecutors allege premeditation with 24 witnesses. defense counters with character and violence arguments. Courtroom was packed with spectators and witnesses queued outside as jurors prepare to decide.

Roush Warren Roush, Jr Charife H Young Roush Charlie Roush Ohio West Virginia Bartels J. P. Wood Woolley Rowland

Cream Prices Announced in Local Market Report

The local market notes updated cream prices amid fluctuating dairy costs. Vendors report steady demand as buyers monitor wholesale rates and retail tags for cream products.

Fragmentary OCR Note Sparks Unclear Readout

A partial text fragment shows names and stray characters making the item hard to interpret. The readable parts include random strings and potential names but no clear event, location, or date. Further context is needed to determine the subject or action.

Ambiguous OCR Item with Miscellaneous Numbers

Fragmentary OCR text lists various monetary figures and items such as 3.76 14.26 and 16 000 with references to prices like 96.00 and 11.00. No clear event people organizations or places are identifiable for a concrete summary.

Eerank

Pittsburg Live Stock Prices and Market Totals

Pittsburg market notes show cattle prices with primes at 16.06 and 15.75, commons at 7.00 and 132.00, veal calves at 15.00, hogs at 115.00 and 126.00, and pigs around 18.60. Includes stage totals and miscellaneous figures from the livestock sale.

Pittsburg

Cincinnati cattle market report from January 26

Cincinnati Ohio cattle market report lists receipts of 35,000 cattle and 100 sheep. Prices show steady to weak trends with steer and heifer offerings around 15.00 to 16.50 for top grades and packers demand remaining active. Secondary markets note lambs about 16.00 to 16.50.

Cincinnati

TRO Granted in Ohio Plea to Halt Burleson Plan

A temporary restraining order was granted by Judge Kinkead in common pleas court. The Ohio state telephone company seeks to enjoin the Postmaster General Burleson from implementing his late order, arguing the court lacks jurisdiction.

Kinkead Ohio State Telephone Company Common Pleas Burlesons

Bill to shift funds to schools dies in committee

Columbus Ohio January 28 a bill to transfer 500000 dollars from the fish and ag fund to public schools was killed in the finance committee by a 7 to 5 vote during a ten day session.

Columbus Fish and Ag Fund

Northwest firms charged by FTC over mail order harassment

Eight Northwest labor firms faced FTC charges for sending spurious anonymous letters to mail order lawyer firms. The action seeks halt to the practices and potential dissolution of the involved firms.

Washington Northwest Federal Trade Commission Columbus

Wool workers urge Feb. strike at Rington mill

A committee of workers from the Rington mill of the American Woolen Company in Lawrence Massachusetts sent a letter to the secretary of the general committee urging a general strike began February 3 to secure a 48 hour week and other demands.

Lawrence Mass Rington American Woolen Company Ime Kaplis

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