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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1924
Page
5
Dinkie by Pommern won the Royal Hunt Cup of 1 run here today at Ascot Heath. King Weathervane finished second and Duke of Westminster's Pointer was third among twenty runners. R. J. Mrs. owned the winner.
At 38 Mill Street Miss Elizabeth Faubton entertained two tables of bridge in a Tuesday afternoon gathering honoring Miss Katherine Moses who departed Wednesday for Fort Pierce Florida. Moses has studied at Athens High School this past year.
Mrs. M. H. Hallett departed this noon for Columbus to spend the weekend with Mrs. H. W. Horch. Mr. Hallett will drive up Saturday to join his wife and return home Sunday evening.
Mrs. C. M. Pierce and her granddaughter Kathaleen traveled to Pleasanton today to visit the Pierce family including Fahye Pierce and Jesse Pierce and their households for the remainder of the week.
Mrs. Ida M. Devore traveled to Columbus Wednesday evening to spend the weekend with her sister Mrs. Flora Maxwell.
The Woman's Relief Corps will meet Friday evening at 7:30 in the Red Men’s hall on West Washington street.
Mr. and Mrs. Ned J. Wolfe and their children William and Alice motor to Buckeye Lake today for a cottage visit at Shell Beach and plan to return home next week.
Mrs G TD Estes and two children from Conway Arkansas arrive for the summer to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs I V Connett at 345 West Union Street.
Mr and Mrs J H Lowry and Mr and Mrs Fred Gunn from Napoleon along with Mrs M F E F Rickey of Bellaire have arrived for a visit at the homes of Mrs J J Henry and Mrs Fr J Van Dyke, sisters of Mrs Lowry and Mrs Rickey.
The Friendly Society of the Presbyterian Church will meet Friday at 3 pm in the church parlor.
A uniquely arranged surprise program will be presented Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the church auditorium. All women of the church and friends are invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs Lincoln Murphy of Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs A C Rossi entertain with a dancing party at the Country Club Friday night at 8 30 for Mr and Mrs Paul M Phillips of Boston Massachusetts
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur M. Secoy and their two sons have arrived from Los Angeles and are staying with Mrs. H. A. Tipton in The Plains. The Secoys, former Athens residents, moved to Lancaster before heading to California and are now returning to Lancaster.
Mr Wilbur Secoy resumes his former role as mechanical engineer at Hocking Glass company. His sons Lauren and Austin travel from California to join the family in Lancaster.
Mr and Mrs A C Russi of 29 Elmwood Place host as their week end Mouse guests Mr and Mass in a brief household social note.
Mrs G C Lemmon of Trenton arrives for a week long visit with her mother Mrs Fred White and brothers Carlos Wesley and Fred White of the city.
Mrs William Andrews hosted the W C C T U at East State street on Tuesday evening with a 6 oclock picnic supper. A program followed at 7 featuring a quartet, a devotional by Mrs Ramsey, and a playlet titled Work For Enforcement Where You Are with Uncle Sam Miss Columbia and Loyal Temperance Legion children. Mrs 8 H Bing spoke on the ballot and electing law enforcers.
Rev. W. A. Thomas of German town stays with his brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edmundson at 8 Foster Place. He plans visits with friends in Coolville and Buchtel before returning home.
To celebrate her sixteenth birthday Miss Merna Mills gave a 6 o'clock dinner at The Colonial. Covers were set for twelve. Guests included the San Soucie club members, to which the hostess belongs, and Miss Eleanor Garrett.
Mr. James Ginnan spends a few days in Athens with his daughter Mrs. L O Gateman and family. They are staying in Columbus for Mrs. Ginnan's health which is improving. Mr and Mrs A B Wells of 9 North College Street entertain Mrs Ralph Benning of Birmingham Alabama.
Mr. C. FE. Smith and his children Wini and Wesley of Bowers town are the weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Tritipo.
Mrs Zenner departs on an overseas journey as a farewell courtesy from friends and family. The article notes her travel plans and well wishes from the local community.
Mrs Edward CC Schloss and Mrs T W Craig hosted a bridge evening at Mrs Schioss home in West State Street with six tables. Out of town guests included Mrs Albert Jones San Diego and others. Mrs A C Rossi won high score. Mrs Albert Jones received the guest prize. Mrs Zenner got the gift aboard ship. A ship shaped ice cream and a birthday cake honored her natal day. Zenner leaves Monday for Cleveland to join her mother Mrs W S Shepherd and sail June 28 from Montreal to Europe via the Thousand Islands.
Mr. L. WL. Deissie travels to Logan to be with his seriously ill mother. His sister Miss Wilhelmine Deissle stopped at the Deissle home on the way to Logan after completing her school year of teaching in Keyser West Virginia.
Mrs Olive Wilson Myrick ends a visit with Athens friends and leaves Wednesday night for Porto Rico to teach in the schools.
New York June 19 Storm signals from the Midwest delay Lieut Russell L Maughan from starting his continent spanning dawn to dusk flight from Mitchell field Weather will decide if he takes off Saturday or postpones to next week He notes the new plane is unused this year and recalls last year’s trip covered 12600 miles
Chicago reports state that new indictments will be sought against Nathan P. Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb for conspiracy to murder. The charges cover the period from the kidnapping to the disposal of the 13 year old Robert Franks in a Chicago South Side cylinder scullert scene.
Oklahoma City reports that two Texas cowpunchers who borrowed a small amount from parents and drilled at Glen pool struck oil, becoming magnates. The Chapman estate, centered in Texas, is valued around 5 million with Oklahoma taxes on 700000 of it. The pair’s holdings total about 30 million, all from the initial loan.
A Nash ville Chattanooga and St Louis Nashville Atlanta passenger train collided head on with a work train near Adatrsville Ga. Three men died all on the work train engine Engine HM Robertson Kenesaw Ga Fireman J L Lockridge Engine Watchman Henry Payne Injuries were serious for two others and the death toll could rise due to the crash near Adatrsville Ga with the dead identified as the engine crew.
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Notice claims the remedy cures indigestion pimples headaches and tiredness by cleansing the liver and blood. It promotes digestion and energy within 14 hours with a pleasant spoonful and is recommended by several pharmacies and physicians in multiple towns.
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