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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1924

Page

5

Local Society Highlights Honor Guests at Palmer Dinner

Miss Ella Edgar hosted a Thursday dinner at Hotel Palmer honoring her niece Mrs Myrl Royer and husband. Guests included Mrs H Lton Addison Edgar and others. A Majestic theater party closed the evening as Marion Sprague stayed with her guest Miss Isabel Snyder of Blanchester.

Ella Edgar Hotel Palmer Myrl Royer Helen Edgar Mr. Royer Addison Edgar Paul H. L.ton the Majestic Marion Sprague Isabel Snyder Blanchester

Strain Family Returns From Buckroe Beach Trip

Mr and Mrs C E Strain return to their home after a week long vacation at Buckroe Beach Virginia Strain attended a gathering of associate editors of C and O and Hocking Valley Railway Magazine The magazine serves the interests of both rail systems Strain is superintendent of the local car shops and writes about department life. Rotary and Kiwanis clubs plus families joined Bert and Mrs Arnold for a social at the county home with tours lawn refreshments.

W. N. Alderman R. P. Jennings A. T. Lawhead Clark Williams East United States Canada Athens Lawhead Cleveland Niagara Falls Montreal Quebec Jackman Maine Berkshire Hillis Hudson River Lincoln Highway Pittsburgh C. E. Strain Buck Roe Beach Virginia Bert Arnold Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs

Weymueller Rites Held At East Hunter Street Home

Funeral services for Verdinand Weymueller were conducted at his East Hunter street home with relatives friends and delegations from Marons and Old Fellows in attendance. Interment followed at Oak Grove after a service by Rev C F Lauer.

Boxing Card Sets Ten Round Main Event In Columbus

The evening features a ten round chief bout with Lefty Isumene and Jack Men of Columbus facing off. Six round co feature matches include Laberty Bell Logan versus Kid Canter Haydenville 160 pounds and Babe Standiford Logan against Ginger Henry Haydenville 140 pounds. William Sayres is listed as the third man in the ring.

Lefty Isumene Jack Columbus Laberty Bell Logan Kid Canter Haydenville Babe Standiford Ginger Henry Haydenville

American Legion Auxiliary Picnic at Water Works Park

Members gathered for their annual picnic at Water Works park on Wednesday evening. Although attendance was small a hearty time followed a bountiful spread. President Mrs. George Shively led a brief business session and announced thirty dollars raised from a recent lawn fete for charitable use. The upcoming Zanesville convention was discussed.

American Legion Auxiliary Water Works Park George Shively Zanesville

Westminster Guild Circle to Lead Sunday Church Program

The Phi Epsilon Kappa chapter of the Westminster Guild Circle at the Presbyterian church will host the evening program next Sunday. The event features slide pictures, orchestra music, and solo and group singing, with a silver mission offering at the end. Patroness Mrs. Bess Mutchmore and president Miss Minnie Louise Bowen lead 26 members, and strong attendance is encouraged.

Westminster Guild Circle Phi Epsilon Kappa Presbyterian Church Bess Mutchmore Minnie Louise Bowen

Scout Troop Pioneers Night First Aid With Flashlights

Boy Scout Troop No. 85 in Philadelphia introduces flashlight aided first aid during overnight trips to cope with darkness. The program spreads to multiple patrols and includes night signaling, semi realistic resuscitation demonstrations, and a new nightly camping game. Merit badge scouts Raymond McClintock and Nelson Bond star in a staged rescue with a photographer capturing the event.

Boy Scout Troop No Philadelphia Richard 8. Bond Raymond McClintock Pine Tree Patrol MecClintock Nelson Bond Robert J. Branyan

Balloon at Lakehurst Vanishes in High Wind

A large naval observation balloon at the Lakehurst air station snapped its cables in gusty conditions and rose into the fog, disappearing. This marks a second breakout within a month, prompting search efforts and official inquiries.

Lakehurst N. J

Mount Everest Height Confirmed at 29 002 Feet

Mount Everest in the Himalayas remains the world's highest peak with an altitude of 29 002 feet. Experts note the measurement underscores Everest's top position among major mountains. The datum reinforces longstanding rankings of the Himalaya giants.

Mount Everest Himalayas

Caricatured European figure leaves for the United States

Robert Guttmann, Prague born artist critic journalist and film actor, famous for his caricatured features, is currently in Paris enjoying the artists scene and plans to depart for the United States soon.

Europe Robert Guttmann Globe-Trotter Prague Paris United States

Taniac Proves Health Booster for Local Businessman

Ralph Redden proprietor of the Radie Garter and Suspender Co. 236 19th St East Moline Ill endorses Taniac claiming it restored his energy and appetite after sickness. He says the medicine saved him from an ocean trip, noting improved digestion and top-notch health.

Taniac Ralph Redden Radie Garter & Suspender Co 19Th St East Moline Hil Gale

Church Service Schedule for Howard E. Warner Ministry

Howard E. Warner ministers Sunday School with E H Lasch superintendent. Morning worship at 10 15 led by Mrs O D Datley organist and BE Lasch chorister with special selection. Pastor speaks on The Greatest Word in the English Language Epworth League at 6 45.

Howard E. Warner A. m. E. H. Lasch Mre O. D. Datley BE. H. Lasch

Miss Maxine Turner Saves Carleton From Fire

40000 THE TOWN MONROE MICH July 25 Miss Maxine Turner telephone operator saved the village of Carleton 10 miles north of here from destruction by fire early today Sleeping sickness has caused several deaths in Berlin in recent months.

Monroe Mich Maxine Turner Carleston Here Berlin

Chiefs at Nelsonville Are Selected

Nelsonville Ohio July 25 Carson L Horton of Denver Colorado was elected senior high school principal by the Nelsonville board of education for a one year term He holds an AB from Denver University and a Master’s from Ohio State He comes to Nelsonville after several years of teaching experience

Nelsonville, O Carson L. Horton Denver Colorado Nelsonville

School Board Considers Junior High Principal and Coach Roles

The Board hears the recommendation of Ralph Orr for junior high principal from both universities and local superintendents. A future meeting will hire more high school teachers and discuss the athletic coach position amid Kiwanis input and the new gymnasium. William Evans was named janitor for the Fast building. Draper shades contract awarded to Evans Co. for the new facility.

Ralph Orr New Straitsville Kiwanis Club William Evans Evane Co Columbus

Persian diplomacy strained after mob violence in Tehran

London dispatch reports diplomats unhappy with Persia's protest note after the murder of American Vice Consul Robert W. Imbrig and the mob attack in Tehran. The government distanced itself from the assault and blamed inaction on those who watched the mob and failed to intervene.

London Dipialmatic Corps Robert W. Imbrig Daily Malt Today Melin Beymous

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