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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1923

Page

5

Brides Entertain For Mothers And Guests In Homes

Society notes describe Mrs. C M Copeland and Mrs Alex Nelson hosting brides and mothers at 40 Morris avenue with 3:30 and 7:00 gatherings. Visitors include Mrs Harry Hallenbeck from Pittsburgh visiting Mrs Alex Nelson. Invitations numbered a hundred and sewing as main activity.

Dean Copeland Ieveland Don Nelson Vermont C. M. Copeland Alex Nelson Copeand Morris Avenue

Birthday celebration for Dix Graham at 14 Central Avenue

Mrs. Harry Graham hosted a Saturday party from 2 to 4 pm for her son Dix’s fourth birthday. Fifteen guests enjoyed games and music followed by refreshments and received many pretty and useful presents. Attendees included Thomas Watkins, Walter Wilson Davis, Paul Nichols, Fredie Webb, Dale and Dutch Entwhistle, Helen and Dorothy Searls, Rosemary Bean, Robin Beckley, Mary Margaret Bardin, Lorane Rhodehaver.

Harry Graham Central Avenue Dix Thomas Watkins Walter Wilson Davis Paul Nichols Fredie Webb Dale Dutch Entwhistle Helen Dorothy Searls Rosemary Bean Robin Beckley Mary Margaret Bardin Lorane Rhodehaver Flor

Illness at Home Furnishing Co. worker

Miss Myrtle Mitchell of the Home Furnishing Co. is seriously ill with influenza at her Shannon avenue home.

Myrtle Mitchell Home Furnishing Co Shannon Avenue

Mrs. Penington Carson Plans Six Week Trip

Mrs Penington Carson of Philadelphia Pa will arrive Wednesday at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs A R Roe 30 Elmwood Place Satur February 3 Mr and Mrs Roe will depart on a six week trip first to Florida then to the West Indies and Central America returning to Florida before home Mr Stanley R Griffin has returned home from Dayton where he attended a business school

Mrs. R. C. Jones Visits Mother in Illness

Mrs. R. C. Jones of Torch called on her mother Mrs. Mary Stout of Cemetery street who is reported seriously ill.

R. C. Jones Torch Mary Stout Cemetery Street

Mrs Emma Woodruff Visits Nelsonville Related to Barker Family

Mrs Emma Woodruff travels to Nelsonville for an extended visit with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs C E Barker confirming family ties and travel plans.

Emma Woodruff Nelsonville C. E. Barker

Mrs Rose to Welcome Son and Daughter‑in‑Law in Columbus

Mrs BE T Rose plans a Columbus visit to greet Major and Mrs Phillips Rose en route from Europe. They are due in New York about February 2 and expected to reach the Williams home in Columbus around February 4.

BE. T. Rose Columbus Phillips Rose Europe New York Mrs. Rose Henry G. Williams

Mrs J P Wetherholt and Family Return Home

Mrs J P Wetherholt and her young son Jack returned today to their Gallipolis home after a week visiting relatives. Mr George Thompson of Dayton, formerly of Athens, is renewing old acquaintances in the city.

J .P. Wetherholt Jack Gallipolis George Thompson Dayton Athens

Athens Trip Seeks Sister Illness Update

Mrs. Martin Duffey of Columbus visited Athens Saturday with Mrs. M. R. Crooks and her son Raymond. They drove to Joy to see their sister Miss Lois Carpenter who is seriously ill with inflammatory rheumatism. The Carpenter family formerly lived in Athens.

Martin Duffey Columbus Athens M. R. Crooks Raymond Lois Carpenter Carpenter

Country Club Dance Planned With Sid Sherrard Music

Many residents anticipate the Country Club dance Thursday evening. Mr Sid Sherrard will lead the music and has arranged an exceptionally good program for the event.

Sid Sherrard

Bridge Party Honors Captain and Mrs Nelson of Vermont

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stickney hosted four tables of bridge at 173 North Congress Street on Monday evening. Captain and Mrs Don T Nelson, a January bride and groom, were favored guests from Vermont.

Carl Stickney North Congress Street Don. T. Nelson Vermont

Ohio University reports 1200 enrolled with 700 paid

George C. Parks announced that 709 students registered and over 600 more signed up but have not paid. New enrollment procedures were used for the second semester with advisers guiding students and cards filed at the registrar. Final counts await fee payments and late registrations.

Ohio University George C. Parks Parks Antoinetta

Corning Raises Crude Oil Price in Pittsburgh

Corning announces a 15 cent price increase for Crude oil effective at 7 pm today. New price set at $2.15 per barrel.

Corning Pittsburgh Josper Seep

Paul Parks Sings in Nashville Tonight at Ewing Hall

Paul Parks performs in Nashville Tennessee tonight at 8 o clock in Ewing Hall. Reports say his voice is in fine condition and the event is advertised for Thursday evening February 1.

Paul Parks Ewing Hall Mr. Parks Nashville Tenn

Good Manners on Postvisit Etiquette

Within ten days after leaving a house party or visit, send a letter thanking the hostess for her hospitality. A small token such as a book candy flowers or a similar gift is also appropriate to accompany the note.

Balkan View from Constantinople 1923 Letter

A friend in Constantinople writes of Greek evacuation of Eastern Thrace in late 1922 and refugee suffering. notes rising Turkish nationalism under Kemalist rule, prohibition intent, and Muslim-Christian tensions threatening Christian minorities without outside protection.

Oscar Christman Constantinople Adrianople Thrace Levant Balkan

Mrs Stephenson Hails Pierce's Prescription For Health Recovery

Mrs M KE Stephenson of Cambridge Ohio says after six months of inward weakness she improved dramatically with Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription. She reports six bottles restored her ability to care for her baby and perform housework and urges others to try the medicine.

Cambridge Ohio M. FE. Stephenson Long St Dr. Pierce

Prohibition Violations Lead to Fines for Kepler and Jail for Morgan

John Kempler of Nelsonville was fined 406 dollars and costs on two charges after pleading guilty to possession of intoxicating liquor and possessing apparatus for its manufacture. He owes 860 dollars plus costs and will be sent to the Dayton workhouse at 66 cents a day. Mack Morgan, a neighbor, pleaded not guilty to possession and is jailed in default of a 1099 dollar bond, awaiting trial before Magistrate Helwig.

John Kempler Nelsonville Baynham and Nash Kepler Dayton Helwig Mack Morgan Baynham Nash Morgan

World issues discussed in Ohio senate debate

In Columbus on January 30 the Ohio senate considered two foreign policy resolutions. The Zurke resolution urged Harding to convene an international economic conference to avert another world war, while the Herbert measure urged the state legislature to limit its actions to state problems. The house voted 69 to 9 to back the Zurke plan and 61 to 15 to support curbing tax free bonds. Other items included a blue sky law revision, voter registration changes, and a party platform filing rule. Local obituaries and social notes follow, including illness updates and visits of residents from Parkersburg, Spen cer, and Meigs county. Protracted meetings continue at White Chapel despite bad roads.

Columbus Senate Zurke Harding Herbert House Ohio Humes Delaware County Congress Green Iowa Buchanan Carroll County Fouts Morgan County Davidson Summit County McKinley Wenner Ashtaba County

When They Raided His House Evidence Gathered

Police raid yielded enough evidence to support charges though many details remained unclear. Investigators collected items linking the suspect to the case and prepared material for court proceedings.

Rev A J McKim Dies After Long illness at 85

Rev A J McKim died quietly at 12 o clock Thursday night January 25 aged 85. He served thirty years as a Foreign Missionary in Peru Mexico Cuba and Puerto Rico among Spanish peoples. He spoke seven languages and graduated from Marietta College. He rests at Hockingport Cemetery beside loved ones.

Otho Elliott A. J. McKim Orville Lytle Parkersburg McKim Hockingport

Better Sight Clear Restful Vision Benefit

The notice urges readers to have their eyes examined as many people unknowingly wear glasses that do not fit well. It emphasizes improved comfort and efficiency from properly fitted glasses and invites an eye examination.

State Supreme Court Affirms Chiropractor Board Jurisdiction

The Ohio state supreme court ruled that the medical board’s authority over chiropractors remains unchanged. The decision outlines continued board oversight and disciplinary power within the state’s regulatory framework.

Columbus State Supreme Court State Medical Board

Bonus claims in Athens county sent to residents check

Ex service men in Athens county withheld state bonus payments due to residence questions are urged to contact Prosecuting Attorney Russell Finsterwald. Attorney General Crabbe and the state sinking fund commission prepared a 42 name list and a survey to determine Ohio residency at induction. The prosecutor will route uncertain cases to the appropriate county officer to finalize the claims.

Athens County Russell Finsterwald C. Crabbe State Sinking Fund Commission Department of Adjusted Compensation Finsterwald Fasterwall Ohio

Harding for terms may surprise if debt accord fails

Washington reports that President Harding would be both surprised and disappointed if no agreement on the British debt is reached based on terms Baldwin carried to London. The White House released the remark this afternoon.

Harding Washington London Stanley Baldwin

Jacksonville Girl Named Secretary to Athens County Prosecutor

Miss Imo Woodgerd of Jacksonville, formerly with the Alumni Memorial headquarters at Ohio University, has been appointed secretary to the prosecuting attorney of Athens County by Prosecutor Russell Finsterwald.

Imo Woodgerd Jacksonville Alumni Memorial Ohio University Athens County Russell Finsterwald

Stenographer Engaged for Foster Wells Firm and Attorney

Woodea rd will serve as steno grapher for the law firm of Foster and Wells and for Attorney M D Luchesa who share the suite in the Cline building with the prosecutor.

Woodeeard Foster & Wells M. D. Luchesa Cline

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Harvey Helen Nichols Dix Graham Current Events Thor Olson Woodard Avenue Mantz West Washington Street U. C. D. Club Stanley R. Griffin Captain Nelson Bride Geo. Parks Balkan States Turkey M. KE. Stephenson Burke, Lorain Secretary of State Goveror Neil] White Ida Cook Name City Joe Garvin Jessie Gladys Parker Louise Wells Tom Munchmeyer W. Va Lew Humphrey Edith James W Hersman Cisco Hersman Roy Swisher Spencer Jennie Mickle Lyla Newlandy Lyda Meigs County H. F E. Adams Herbert Dutton Charles Hayden Ira Conley J. W. Arnold San Francisco California J. M. Ruth White Chapel Faves Va Cornwell Danlis Cross Brother's Guthrie Guthrie’s Columbia Ford Stewart Clark Walden Guthrie Company East Carpenter Street
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