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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1924

Page

3

Nelsonville Camp Meeting and Local Notices

Nelsonville news reports Rev Geo E Tifft returning from an open air address at Lancaster campgrounds and expects more talks on Mr La Follette. Social items include Ellen Riley hosting a Bridge Club dinner and out of town guests Mrs Otto Kaelin and Mrs Earl Weiss. Ten Nelsonville Boy Scouts depart Friday for a ten day camp near Marietta under Scoutmaster W W Whitlatch.

Geo. E. Tifft Lancaster Blic Square Nelsonville F. P. Strickland Columbia Tifft Kday Strickland Fray Bridge Club Ellen Riley Ing Otto Kaelin Cleveland Marietta W. W. Whitlatch

Nelsonville to be Audited by State Examiner Booth

State Examiner Booth begins a comprehensive audit of Nelsonville city books including the mayor, auditor and treasurer along with the service and safety departments. The five week review aims to cover all accounts and records. Mayor Lax wed Lucinda Burley with Albert E. Knox as husbandgoverning witness. CHAPTER DANCE marked the reception. Phi Sigma Chi Logan chapter plans a Grotto country club dance on Friday August first with Nelsonville chapter members attending.

Bureau of Accounting Nelsonville Logan Phil Sigma Chi Fraternity Grotto Country Club

Knights of Pythias Hold Well Attended Turtle Dinner

About 100 Knights of Pythias and their wives and families attended the turtle soup dinner in their hall last night. After dinner dancing followed until a late hour. Mr and Mrs Edward Howard and four children returned Monday from a weekend motoring trip to Coshoc ton. Pearl Armstrong, the latter's cousin, accompanied them home for a visit with relatives.

Knights of Pythias Edward Howard Coshocton Pearl Armstrong

Rain Delays City Baseball Championship Game Night Shift

Rain yesterday evening delayed the second game of the East versus West Enders city championship series. Mr and Mrs W Hudson and family returned from Lebanon after a several day visit. The Hudsons were accompanied home by their parents. Mr and Mrs T J Davis visited Athens for their grandson Bobby Davis birthday dinner.

West Enders Mrs T. J. Davis Athens Bobby Davis

Ohio University Adds Correspondence School for Summer Term

Prof. Simeon H. Bing, director of correspondence study, said Ohio University will add a correspondence school at the end of the summer term. It will be the only educational system of its kind in the state.

Ohio University Simeon H. Bing

Dr Careys Marshroot Prescription No 777 for Kidney Health

An old advertisement touts Dr Carey with 40 years of kidney expertise offering Marshroot Prescription No 777 for kidneys and bladder. It claims relief from backache high color urine night awakenings and puffiness and urges consulting a druggist for liquid or tablet forms. If unsatisfied after one week the ad implies results.

University adopts correspondence courses across multiple states

The University of Chicago leads a nationwide expansion of correspondence study now used by 22 institutions nationwide. Ohio University faculty prepared outlines for 38 courses across 10 departments including economics geography and psychology. A two year degree requires thirty six credit hours and costs 12 for a two hour course with 24 assignments. Examinations may be held in Athens or supervised locally.

Ohio University State Board of Education Bing Athens

Klan Credited With Escape After West Virginia Shooting

Mr and Mrs Robert C C Browne of Fairmont West Virginia claim the Ku Klux Klan helped them escape after a shooting of Sam Washington a Black cook who allegedly insulted Mrs Browne They are in police custody awaiting Fairmont authorities.

ST. Louis Ku Klux Klan West Virginia Robert C.C. Browne Fairmont W. Va Sam Washington

Progressives Expect AFL Endorsement With Atlantic City Meeting

The American Federation of Labor executive council in Atlantic City is expected to endorse the La Follette Wheeler ticket. Progressives view AFL backing as pivotal for mobilizing roughly three million members, with decisions on endorsing any candidate to come after early deliberations.

Wanis Club William Mills Acomb Walter Mechem Kiwanis Club Rhodes Washington la Follettee- Wheeler American Federation of Labor Atlantic City Progressive Party LaFollette

Used Clothes of Movie Stars in Demand Across Los Angeles

In Los Angeles shops, cast-off garments from film stars attract buyers. Evening gowns, kimonos, riding outfits, and more line racks as clothes from stars circulate beyond studios. Dealers roam studios and homes daily seeking discarded items, reflecting how star wardrobes persist in public view.

Los Angeles Hollywood

English towns famous for aid to lovelorn

Stonehouse authorities in this Plymouth area village launch a program aiding lovelorn residents. The efforts reflect a growing municipal emphasis on social welfare services and community support initiatives.

Stonehouse England Plymouth

McAdoo bolts Democratic ticket and runs independent

Malcolm R. McAdoo, brother of W. G. McAdoo and runner up at the New York convention deadlock, bolts the Democratic ticket today. He declares for an independent presidential bid with Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana as his running mate, in a letter from a prominent Chicago Democrat.

Chicago Malcolm R. McAdoo W. G. McAdoo New York Burton W. Wheeler Montana

Governor Donahey seeks Hall return for Meigs county charge

Meigs county at Columbus Ohio reports Governor Donahey issued a requisition to the West Virginia governor for the return of Thomas H. Hall to answer an indictment charging abandoning his child.

Columbus Donahey West Virginia Thomas H. Hall Meigs County

Man Sleeps in Martins Ferry Cemetery After Losing Key

A Martins Ferry man drove his car into Riverview Cemetery after midnight to sleep, fearing being mistaken for a burglar if he searched for another home entrance. Police woke him as he snored in his vehicle.

Colin E. Reep Martins Ferry Riverview Cemetery

Bobbed Hair Boom Cracks World Hair Ornament Trade

Albert Acre mont argues bobbed hair harms thousands of workers in Germany where factories close due to obsolescence of combs pins and barrettes. In Chefoo China hair net exports fall from five million to near zero, leaving young girls uncertain about future earnings. A windswept economic shift hits global craft workers hard.

Paris Albert Acremont L’excelsior Germany Milady Chefoo United States Europe

Stella Kissinger Sues Barber for 6000 Damages

Mrs. Stella Kissinger of Dayton sues Edward Schram barber alleging ear lobe injury during a hair bob operation and seeks 6000 dollars in damages. The complaint lists the incident at Schram's barber shop in Dayton, Ohio.

Stella Dayton Mises Stella Kissinger Edward Schram

Veils Into Hot Water Fatal Scalding in Newark

Willie Frye Sr year old son of W I Frye died after scalding injury when a bucket of hot water spilled on him in Newark Ohio on July 91. Local authorities investigated as a tragic household accident.

Newark Willie W. I Frye

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