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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1923

Page

2

Vacancy in Naval Academy for Ohio 10th District

The notice announces a vacancy at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis for the 10th district of Ohio. Applicants must be 16 to 20 on April 1, 1923, in good health, with at least 14 high school credits and graduation, and reside in the district. Communications to Congressman Foster M C 416 Hours Office Building Washington DC must be sent by August 1 for the nomination.

United States Naval Academy Annaplis 10Th Congressional District of Ohio Foster Navy Department I. M. Foster M. C Washington, D. C

Heatwave Highlights Local Life and Puns in July

A breezy column notes a scorching day with temperatures in the ninetys, jokes about punch and the “punch bowl” season, and lightweight social updates. It mentions Mrs Fanny Rood visiting Belpre, Miss Aara Whitlatch's vacation, and Israel Chesser Sr and family returning to Vinton County for a day outing.

Israel Chesser Sr Vinton County

Grazing to Athens County Drifters Chase Feed

The narrator recalls grazing near Raccoon creek and a chestnut tree where children played and scavenged feed using a rake or fork. Farmers tried to chase them away, but they persisted until the feed was gone and then steered toward Athens County.

Raccoon Creek Athens County

Athens Couple Guests of Maggie Snedden

Mr and Mrs Oscar Riggie and daughter Merna Marie with Miss Elinor Snodgrass of Athens visited Mrs Maggie Snedden Monday evening at her home, staying for a social visit with relatives.

Oscar Riggie Merna Marie Elinor Snodgrass Athens

New Asbury Welcomes Mary Eilene Hawk

A newborn daughter born July 3 to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hawk will be named Mary Eilene. Community members and relatives visit Asbury and nearby towns including Rev. I F Miller Mal colm Emmet Class and Miss Eunice Williams and Ellis Koehler.

Fred Hawk Mary Eilene I. F. Miller Malcolm Emmet Eunice Williams Ellis Koehler Will Hess Lloyd Nickoson Rylmer Ackley Athens R. DD Glen Hawk Daniey Koehler Frank Klingenberg Nickoson Athens

Community Guests Visit Hartensteins and Kin

Roscoe Joseph family spent Sunday with Edward Hartenstein and hosts also welcomed Carl Hartenstein from Akron. Norvella Turvey returns home from Bliss College Columbus to visit her parents William and Mrs Turvey. John Keeney hosted a dinner for Bert Lewis, Mike Almansky of Corning, Henry Dearing of Buchtel, and Mike Shesky family who move to Columbus.

Roscoe Joseph Suiday Edward Hartenstein Carl Hartenstein Akron Norvella Turvey Bliss College Columbus William Turvey John Keeney

Trimble Heights Country Get Together Hosts Weekends News

A country Sunday at the Fierce home in Trimble Heights hosted relatives for games music and social time. Atheneans and Columbus visitors joined host and hostess Mrs D H E Fierce and family for a weekend gathering with additional notes of local visits health concerns and new basement plans.

K. T. Fierce John Spaulding Guy Spaulding Guy J. Fierce Athens I. C. Wolfe Columbus D. HE. Fierce G. R. McCune Buckeye Lake C. L. Koons Jacksonville Oma Reeves Hazel Phillips Wylie Howard Erma Thomas Isaac Vaughn Vaughn Beatrice Antil Thomas Carl Antel Wilda Alderman Roy Cary L. G. Cary

Chinese Bandits Slain in Battle in Kowloon Train Raid

Manila dispatch reports a clash between Chinese soldiers and Canton bandits who looted a Kowloon train. Twenty bandits were killed in the fight, but the outlaws escaped with their captives, all natives.

Manila Canton Kowloon

Accidents injure family and neighbors in Elyria

In Elyria Ohio a six year old, Lilly Ellsworth, suffered internal injuries after an interurban car struck the Ellsworth auto. Her family and a brother were only slightly hurt. Mrs H H Peters and son sustained bruises in a head on collision with Irene Hennings’ auto. Clara Collins was badly cut when struck by F F Grall’s vehicle.

Elyria Lilly Ellsworth Ellsworth Auto H. H. Peters Irene Hennings Clara Collins F. F. Grall

Tent Meetings In Millefield Continue This Week

Ivan resist C. D. Overley and wife hold a tent meeting with good interest. Services run nightly at 7 30. An all day meeting is planned for Sunday with sessions at 10 00, 2 00 and 7 00 p m.

Famous comedian Chevalier dies in England

London July 11 Albert Chevalier noted comedian and stage writer died here today. He was 82 years old and had been on the stage since eight. He travelled with his company in England at 19 and gave 1 000 recitals in Queen's Hall London. He also played in America and authored more than 109 sketches monologues and plays.

London Albert Chevalier England Queen's Hall America

Albany Civil War veterans honored at a joint dinner

Mrs. Jarrett Bobo and Mrs. FE H Stratton hosted 18 Civil War veterans and wives at their Albany home. Attendees shared war memories, tales of battles, and long marches while family and neighbors, including John P Coe and Basil Jones, recalled service in Ohio units. A patriotic afternoon ended with a group song and reflections on duty.

Albany Jarrett Bobo FE. H. Stratton Stratton John P. Coe Coe Basil Jones Jones Joseph Zimmerman Elza Ll. Thorn Thorne Isaac Snowden Elitas Stratton Eli Ribe Henry Coates Ernace Bobo John P. Cos Co. C Ohio Bull Run South Mountain Antietam Chickamauga Chattanooga Tenn Battle of Fisher's Hill Charleston Lynchbure Lynchburg Meadow Buff Mr. Thorn Ohio V. I. Co Mr. Coe Onanheen Creek Tharris Mr. Coco Wissionary Ridge Mr. Thorne Co. H Hoe Arkansas Grand Katean la Whistler Mobile Ala Lincoln Snowden Co. I Brains Cross Roads Knoxville Georgia Co. A Sherman Goldsboro N. C Richmond Zimmerman C. A Kodak Rife Atlanta North Carolina Washington Louisville Little Rock Ark V. I Kenesaw Mountain Camp Dennison Buffalo New York Basil Jowp Beine Mt. Sterling Nashville Perryville Dailey

Comfortable Raglan Sleeve Smock Pattern for Girls

The pattern describes a popular girls dress with a raglan sleeve and a jaunty collar in dotted percale with white linen facings. Sized 6 8 10 12 years. a 10 year size uses 27 yards of 32 inch material. collar and sleeve facings require ½ yard. mailed for 12 cents in stamps.

Whale found with harpoon head dated to ancient era near Greenland

Experts report a whale stranded off Greenland carried in its body a harpoon head likely inserted over 50 years ago. This find sheds light on historic whaling gear and long abandoned hunting methods.

Greenland

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