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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1924

Page

3

Rotary club hears Miss Masters on public health work

Miss Ruth Masters public health nurse spoke at the Nelsonville Rotary club meeting on community health efforts especially for children. Rev Dontey urged civic leadership while Mr and Mrs Blackburn attended Emily Gruser funeral in Columbus. Mr and Mrs A D Farrow announce arrival of a nine pound daughter born June 17, granddaughter of Charles Matheny Nelsonville.

Ruth Masters W. H. Parks Gerard Davied Dcavin Nelsonville Rotary Club Rotary International Toronto Rider S. Blackburn Emily Gruser Columbus A. D. Farrow Bors Charles Matheny

Eli Matheny Greeted by Friends in Cleveland Gathering

Eli Matheny, a resident of Cleveland, is seen greeting old friends during a local gathering. The event highlights community ties and Matheny's connections within the city.

Eli Matheny Cleveland

Mrs Harold Mechem And Two Children Vis- It Grandmother

Mrs Harold Mechem and two children are visiting the former's mother at Glouster, staying as guests in the family home.

Harold Mechem Glouster

Miss Evelyn Fisher Guest of Miss Lillian Stover

Miss Evelyn Fisher of Pleasant Ville visits Miss Lillian Stover as her guest for a social engagement.

Evelyn Fisher Pleasant Ville Lillian Stover

Family visits span Ohio towns in late June

Mrs. Thos Mulligan spent Tuesday with her daughter Mrs Wilford Edgell at Lancaster. Mr L G Matheny, with his daughter Mrs W S Pride of Gloucester, returned Wednesday after a two week visit at Warren Ohio, hosted by Mr and Mrs Harry Matheny.

Thos. Mulligan Wilford Edgell Lancaster L. G. Matheny W. S. Pride Glouster Warren Ohio Harry Matheny

Jones remains en route to Logan after Hopkins death

The body of J. W. Jones, who died at Johns Hopkins Hospital, passed through here this morning on the way to the family home in Logan. Harry Jones, a nephew, accompanied the funeral party here. The deceased was a brother in law of Mrs. Margaret Jones of Nelsonville.

John Hopkins Hospital Logan Harry Jones Margaret Jones Nelsonville

St Johns Day Observance by Local Masons at First Presbyterian

The local Masonic lodge will observe St Johns Day on Sunday morning June 22 with a joint service at First Presbyterian Church. The lodge meets at the Masonic temple at 9 45 with Rev Lloyd Evans, pastor, delivering the sermon as part of the annual custom.

ST. John's St. John’s Masonic Lodge First Presbyterian Church Masonic Temple Lloyd Evans

Grotto Dance at Country Club Scheduled for June 24

The Grotto entertainment committee invites all Masons to a dance at the country club on Tuesday June 24 from 8 to 12. Music and social affair promised in a community notices style typical of the era.

Grotto Entertainment Committee Country Club

Farewell Party for Edna Cole Hosts Friends

A small farewell gathering was held at Edna Cole’s Poplar Street home on Tuesday night. Attendees included Ada Klein Ruth Price Pauline Dawson Annabelle Dewhurst Doris Woodruff Marguerite Nelson Mary Riley Lillian McKee Tassie Walker Edna Patton Beryl O Mara and Mrs Gaynelle Dewhurst as Cole departs for Columbus to make her future home.

Edna Cole Poplar Street Ada Klein Ruth Price Pauline Dawson Annabelle Dewhurst Doris Woodruff Marguerite Nelson Mary Riley Lillian McKee Tassie Walker Edna Patton Beryl O’mara Gaynelle Dewhurst Miss Cole Columbus

Republican National Convention Cost in Cleveland

The GOP convention in Cleveland last week cost the party between 140000 and 150000 dollars. Jimmy Jappee, secretary of the planning committee, said the event was worth it and that Cleveland’s benefit from the convention would approach a million dollars in value if measured in dollars and cents.

Cleveland, O Jimmy” Jappee Cleveland

Nelsonville seeks new public schools superintendent

June 19 in Nelsonville the board of education reports many applications for the superintendency of the public schools. At the June 26 meeting, the board plans to take definite action and fill the vacancy promptly due to the upcoming reorganization and new building schedule. Several principal applications have been filed but not yet considered.

Nelsonville Focal Board of Education

Postal Strike Postponed in Ottawa

The Canadian national postal strike scheduled for 10 a.m. was postponed to 5 p.m. at the last minute. It was reported that prospects for a settlement were favorable.

Ottawa Ont Canadian National

State offices to halt five minutes at 2:30 for Wanamaker funeral

Governor Donahey ordered all state offices in Ohio to cease activities for five minutes at 2:30 p m Friday in honor of the late Judge R M Wanamaker of the Ohio Supreme Court. The funeral services will be held in Akron at that hour.

Columbus R. M. Wanamaker Ohio Supreme Court Akron

Three Cited for Vacated Bench in Ohio Name Three Eligibles

Ohio Governor to name a successor to the late State Supreme Judge Wanamaker from W F Young of Akron Stanley Matthews of Cincinnati and George T B Okey of Columbus. Urbana Democrats also recommended E L Brodey of Urbana for the vacancy.

Columbus Donahey Wanamaker Akron Cincinnati W. F. Young Stanley Matthews George TB. Okey Democrats Urbana E. L. Brodey

Fear Rioting in Mexicali Tong War Sparks Concerns

In Mexicali Lower California authorities fear rioting after four Chinese were killed in a tong war. The city hosts about 7,000 Chinese residents. Victims include Jose Cam, a wealthy local merchant, shot in his home. a Mexican soldier was wounded during efforts to restore order.

Calexico Calif Mexicacali California Jose Cam Mexicali

Tax take for June set between 360 and 387 million

Washington reports the June 15 federal income tax receipts are forecast to total from 360 million to 387.5 million dollars. The Treasury Department announced the expected collection figures today.

Washington Treasury Department

Massage as a substitute for exercise in health and illness

The article explains massage as a method to maintain circulation and strength when active exercise is impossible due to illness or injury. It notes massage cannot fully replace exercise but serves as a helpful supplement, detailing how kneading movements improve circulation, deliver nutrients, remove waste, and ease stiffness.

Cleveland Woman’s Suit Against Messenger Dismissed

In Athens county common pleas court, a $30,000 damages suit by Oma Van Meter of Cleveland against the Athens Messenger was dismissed at plaintiff’s cost. The suit claimed her name was used in a proprietary medicine ad without consent, with similar suits filed against other papers. a Cleveland settlement earlier led to immediate dismissals.

Athens Messenger Oma van Meter Cleveland Common Pleas Court of Athens County Wood Williams the Messenger Ohio

Seat Sale Worries Yale Football Program

Yale faces a seating crunch as 150000 people seek 80000 seats. Graduates must commit to attending in person to buy tickets, with second choice reserved for graduates who have children studying in the East.

Yale

Deaths and Funerals for George Dunlap of Alta Vista

A telegram from Clarks Chapel reports the death of George Dunlap of Alta Vista Kansas due to heart trouble and dropsy. He lived near Clarks Chapel earlier, spent about forty years in the West as a prosperous farmer, and was with by his brother Dr. John Dunlap at death. He leaves four sisters Mrs. Cora Phillips Mrs. Della Lohse and Mrs. Cora White and Alvira Dunlap. Burial will be in the West.

Alvira Dunlap Clarks Chapel George Dunlap Alta Vista Kansas Dunlap John Dunlap Near Athens Cora Phillips Della Lohse Factory Cora White Athens West

La Follette Denies Communications With St Paul Convention

June 13 report says Robert M. La Follette Jr denied any contact between his father Senator La Follette and the Palmer Labor Progressive convention in St Paul since a May 26 letter to Wisconsin Attorney General Ekern He maintains his father opposes the convention due to its communistic ties Cleveland June 1 6 report states Senator La Follette will not be endorsed by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for president in their convention rejecting the St Paul endorsement proposal.

Washington Robert M. LaFollette, Jr Senator LaFollette Palmer-Labor- Progressive St. Paul Ekern Wisconsin LaPoilette Cleveland Robert M. LaFollette Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers la Follette

De Selves Elected Senate President in France

Paris June 19 Senator Casi mir Justin De Selves former foreign minister was elected president of the Senate in succession to Gaston Doumergue who became president last week He won 151 votes to 134 for Dievenn Martin the left bloc candidate and was backed by the right group.

Paris Casimir-Justin de Selves Senate Gaston Doumergue de Selves Dievenn Martin

Campaign to Cut Infant Deaths and Disease Adults

A campaign aims to reduce infant mortality and combat major adult diseases, offering hope of adding about ten years to the average human lifespan.

Six Die In Ohio Wreck At Crossing Near Genoa

Six persons die when a Lake Shore interurban car crashes into an automobile at a crossing near Genoa Ohio. Victims include Mr and Mrs Andrew Peterson Mrs S L Hendrickson Mrs Emil Hendrickson and two small children. The auto reportedly traveled at fifty miles an hour and the interurban struck with violence stripping four bodies. Witnesses say the car veered into the path.

Sandusky Luickery Corners Genoa Lake Shore Electric Limited Andrew Peterson SL. Hendrickson Emil Hendrickson Armns Peterson J. Hendrickson

Amateur Bull Fighting Season Opens in Mexico City

The rainy season marks the opening of the amateur bull fighting era in Mexico City. Young hopefuls, pupils of famed bull fighters, seek quick fame and often suffer serious injuries while chasing professional incomes and national acclaim.

Mexico Mexico City

Bass Growth Forecast Through Stream Immersion

A two inch bass released into a stream can reach about ten inches within roughly two years given favorable conditions. The finding outlines growth potential and environmental influence on native fish.

Campaign relic found in Marion township dwelling

Commissioner John Smith shows Logan friends a long ago relic a small coon with a campaign badge worn in the cider log cabin campaign. He found it while repairing his dwelling between weatherboarding and wainscoting the badge remains well preserved.

Logan, Q John Smith Logan Smith Marion Township

Radio deposition plan eyed by Cayuga County judge

Auburn NY July plan would let distant witnesses testify by radio in court. Judge Edgar Mosher says Cayuga County would pioneer this method to save time and money, with a commissioner at the remote site certifying the witness. Attorneys expect future courtroom broadcasting to allow questioning and remote answers through the air.

Auburn N. Y Edgar 8. Mosher Cayuga County United States Mosher

Breadfruit and Its Uses Among Pacific Islanders

The breadfruit serves as the main staple for Pacific natives, replacing bread with its fruit. The tree also yields tapa cloth from the inner bark when beaten, making the tree useful beyond food.

Pacific Islands

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