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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1924

Page

5

Athens and Pris Cilla needle clubs to aid Red Cross

Mrs W L Gard of North Hill hosts a Thursday 2 39 pm gathering for the Athens and Pris Cilla needle clubs. They will make hand work for the Red Cross. Also noted is marriage news from Lancaster Gazette for Miss Emma Rosemary Fisher and Hal H Rowland solemnized June 20 at St Peters Lutheran parsonage in Lancaster. They reside at 132 Lancaster street pending a Franklin avenue home. D C Pierce reports nearing death at 69 after three months illness from apoplexy. list of kin follows. Theknits and social items continue with a wedding between Thelma E Andrews and J H Norris at the Christian church parsonage.

W. L. Gard North Hill Athens Pris- Cilla Red Cross Lancaster Gazette Emma Rosemary Fisher Millersport Ohio University Hal H. Rowland Ohio State University O. F. Rowland Woolley and Lancaster Street Franklin Avenue D. C. Pierce Pleasanton Mr. Pierce H. M. Bride Vic’ Pierce M. E. Chatley Thelma E. Andrews Gliouster J. H. Norris Nelsonville Christian Church

Woodruff Home Guests From Akron Visit For Durations

Mrs. Albert Woodruff of 19 Frank avenue hosts her brother J. FE Rowles and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rowles plus Mrs. Albert King of Akron as visitors. They arrived by motor Saturday and plan to return Tuesday with Mrs. Woodruff accompanying the group back to Akron.

Albert Woodruff Frankavenue J. FE. Rowles Carl Rowles Albert King Akron Woodruff

Colunbus visit and hospital note mention local families

Mrs. Fred Cornwell and sons Walter and Foster with Earl and Carboy Reese visited Columbus on Sunday to see Fred Cornwell the county auditor who is in Columbus hospital after surgery and expected home early next week. John N. Cook attended his brother in law George B. Daniels funeral in Columbus and will return later with Mrs. Cook.

Fred Cornwell and Sons Walter and Foster Earl Reese Carboy Reese Columbus Fred Cornwell Cornwell John N. Cook George B. Daniels

Mrs Burnham Visits Sister-in-Law in Caldwell

Mrs Mol ie Burnham of Caldwell arrived Saturday for an extended visit at the home of her sister-in-law Mrs Nelle F Robinson at 143 Grosvenor Street. Andrews Norris.

Mol'ie Burnham Cald Nelle F. Robinson Grosvenor Street Andrews Norris

Constantine Wells and Elizabeth McGhee Wed in Christian Church

Mr Constantine Wells of Bidwell and Miss Elizabeth McGhee of Athens were married Saturday at 10 in the Christian church with Rev M E Chatley officiating. The newlyweds are visiting relatives in Shannon Avenue while guests of Mr and Mrs Bodiey for ten days. Mr Butler and Mrs A J Butler of Newport are relatives of Mrs Bodiey.

Constantine RB. Wells Bidwell Elizabeth TD. McGhee Athens The Christian Church M. E. Chatley Arthur Butler A. J. Butler Newport J. W. Bodiey Shannon Avenue Mr. Butler Bodiey

Miss Mabel Clendenin Hosts Ruth Reynolds and Leonard

Miss Mabel Clendenin of 7 Walker Street welcomed Miss Ruth Reynolds and her brother Leonard as weekend guests Saturday and Sunday, highlighting a social visit in local circles.

Mabel Clendenin Walker Street Ruth Reynolds Leonard

Chi Omega Alumnae Meet With Mrs L V Brown Tonight

The Chi Omega alumnae club gathers tonight at 2 University Terrace for a meeting with Mrs L V Brown.

Chi Omega L. V. Brown University Terrace

Dinner For Visitors At 48 South Cemetery Street

Mr and Mrs P F Shirley entertained at dinner Sunday for a group of out of town motor visitors at their home 48 South Cemetery Street. Guests included Mr and Mrs J M Hawkins Mr and Mrs Perry Hawkins and their daughter Mary Frances of Marietta. Also present were Mr and Mrs H A Fordham and sons Delbert and David Reno Ohio Mr and Mrs D L Hawkins and daughter Jean Columbus Miss Trene Cooper Pittsburgh Pa Mr and Mrs Roy C Shirley and Mr Everett Shirley.

P. EF. Shirley South Cemetery Street J. M. Hawkins Perry Hawkins Mary Frances Marietta H. A. Fordham Delbert David Reno Ohio D. L. Hawkins Jean Columbus Trene Cooper

Roush and Ches hier Families Visit Zaleski on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Eli Roush of Athens and Mr and Mrs J W Ches hier of Lancaster drove to Zaleski Sunday to spend the day with Mrs M W McLain sister of Mrs Ches hier and Mr Roush.

Eli Roush Athens J. W. Cheshier Lancaster Zalezki Mr. Roush

Dover township teachers list error omits Anna Martin

An error in the Messenger caused Miss Anna Martin to be left out of the upcoming Dover township teaching roster. She was elected by the township board as teacher at the Sugar Creek school.

Dover Township the Messenger Anna Martin Miss Martin Sugar Creek

Indianapolis News: Maughan Sets 110-Mile Record Pace

Lieut. R. L. Maughan completed the 110 mile Dayton to Indianapolis run in 44 0 minutes at 7 50 a.m. Central Standard Time. The sprint averaged about 165 miles per hour as he passed into Indianapolis.

Indianapolis R. L. Maughan Dayton

Danger stated for St Pauls Cathedral in London

Eminent architectural authorities warn St Pauls Cathedral is in danger of collapse. The structure built over 250 years ago by Sir Christopher Wren has a dome nearly 400 feet high that has sunk several feet in the last century due to constant traffic vibrations and must be remedied soon to prevent collapse.

London St. Paul's Cathedral England Christopher Wren St. Paul's Lendon

Hospital Berry Harvest Packs 2950 Crates for Inmates

More than 2950 crates of strawberries were picked in two weeks by Athens State hospital patients. Women led the work and even requested to participate. Berries go to the inmates dining room and greens and tomatoes crops are under cultivation for canning and meals.

Athens State Hospital E. L. Hooper

Free Methodists to Hold Monday Evening Meeting

Religious education will be the topic as Prof. M. G. Smith and LeRoy E. Brown of Greenville College Greenville til will speak at the Free Methodist church Monday night. The meeting opens at 7 30.

M. G. Smith LeRoy E. Brown Greenville Colege Greenville, Til Free Methodist Church

Olympia Restaurant Changes Hands on Court Street

Mrs Christmas sold the Olympia on North Court Street to Mr and Mrs Fred Brown. Mrs Izura Creamer, mother of Mrs Brown, takes over management as the restaurant operates under new ownership.

Olympia North Court Street Christmas Fred Brown Izura Creamer Brown

Democrats Draft Platform Attacks Klan and Fordney Tariff

June meeting reports indicate the anti Klan group plans to push its platform into the convention. The draft attacks the Republican administration over senate scandals and calls for tariff reform and railroad rate changes. The committee may not finish before Friday or Saturday, delaying the platform until after the presidential nomination.

New York Resolutions Committee Senate West Committee Convention League and Klan

San Diego Real Estate Contributor Draws National Attention

Albert J. Jones of San Diego attracted nationwide publicity by supplying marbles for an Atlantic City kids marble tournament and boasting his onyx property near San Diego. Magner White, Pulitzer winner, noted Jones during train travel and publicized his San Diego links and business.

Altho Albert J. Jones San Diego Calif BE. J. Jones Mr. Jones Onyx California Atlantic City Mr. White

Services at Albany Continue This Week

Albany notices that Baptist church services proceed this week with 8 p.m. sessions led by Rev. H. C. Mletcher. The topic tonight is The Signs of the Times on the Fulfillment of the Prophecy, following three weeks of meetings that have drawn strong interest and resulted in ten conversions.

Albany the Baptist Church H. C. Mletcher

Mystery of death remains unsolved in Chicago

An inquest was ordered today into the death of William A. Field 65 former steel manufacturer and head of the engraving company bearing his name who took his own life by suicide Sundly He was a well known Chicago clubman and his health and business affairs were reported in excellent shape the night before his death

Chicago William A. Field Ens Sundly

Two Men Executed in Electric Chair at State Penitentiary

Bellefonte Pennsylvania June 23 Walter Grymkowaski 35 and Martin Mattlowski 33 convicted from Carbon county of murder were executed in the electric chair at the state penitentiary today.

Bellefonte Walter Grymkowaski Martin Mattlowski Carbon

Baldwin declares himself a poor man in campaign address

In London June Ta Baldwin, ex premier, told electors he cannot subscribe beyond his means and has funded campaigns by selling capital. He cited three thousand pounds spent on elections in three years and notes prior donations to a local hospital and the British treasury during the war.

London Baldwin Britainx Stanley Baldwin Haldwin

Kansas needs 40000 to help thresh wheat

Kansas farmers require about 40 000 workers to assist in the wheat harvest this month and July. Employment Service reports wares from 3 1/2 to 4 dollars daily with board and lodging. Cool weather has slowed early harvesting in South Central Kansas.

Kansas Kansas City United States Employment Service Employment Service

Mad Stone Epidemic Sparks Health Campaign in West

A rabies scare prompts a public health drive as belief in the so called mad stone spreads across the state. Pebbles claimed to cure hydrophobia are used by charlatans in treatments linked to mysterious rituals and fees.

Harold D. Robinson U T. N.S Suringfield State Department of Public Health Health Department Harrisburg Ill Pasteur Freeport

Annual Congress Appropriations Cover Government Running Costs

Congress makes annual appropriations to fund government running expenses for the specific year. These funds support general operations and everyday activities of federal agencies and programs.

Congress

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