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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1924

Page

5

Mrs Dickson Hosts Tuesday Needle Club

Mrs J W Dickson of 257 West Union Street will host the Tuesday Needle club at her home on Thursday evening. Prof Alex Root Mr T J Walburn and Prof byeburn left this morning by train for Cedar Point to attend several days of the summer meeting of the Ohio State Teachers association.

J. W. Dickson West Union Street Alex Root T. J. Walburn Bye Burn Mio Cedar Point Ohio State Teachers’ Association

Arpee and McGurk Family Visits Reported

Mr Edward Arpee departed for Chicago to visit his brother P T Arpee and family. Dr and Mrs Daniel McGurk left by car for Cincinnati to spend the rest of the week at daughter Mrs H A Faber’s home.

Edward Arpee Chicago P. T. Arpee Daniel McGurk Cincinnati H. A. Faber

Driggs Couple Return to Athens After Greenfield Stay

Mr and Mrs Charles Driggs formerly of Athens have moved back to the city after living in Greenfield. Their return marks a notable residential change for the couple.

Charles Driggs Athens Greenfield

Birth of Mary Ellen Callentine at Cass Street

Mr and Mrs Naaman Callentine announce the birth of a daughter Mary Ellen on June 20 at 3 Cass Street. The new arrival joins the family as they share the happy news with relatives and friends.

Naaman Callentine Cass Street Mary Ellen

Hastings Visit to Athens Ends In Columbus Return

Miss Mary Esther Hastings of Columbus visits at the home of Mr and Mrs FE C Woodworth at 27 South College Street. She arrived by motor Sunday with her mother Mrs RC M Hastings Mr and Mrs CP Lauderbaugh and their son Parks who have returned to Columbus. Miss Elizabeth Woodworth, who had been visiting the Hastings home, accompanied them to Athens.

Mary Esther Hastings Columbus FE. C. Woodworth South College Street R. C. M. Hastings C. P. Lauderbaugh Parks Elizabeth Woodworth Hastings Athens

Ullom Family Visit From German Town Pa

Starcaret Ullom daughter of Dr. and Mrs Joe Ullom of German town Pa visits her grandfather Andrew Ulion and cousin Mary Stalder. She plans to return home the first of July with Andrew Ullom who will visit his son for one month.

Starcaret Ullom Joe Ullom Germantown Andrew Ulion Mary Stalder Andrew Ullom

Miss Skidmore Returns From Texas Visit

Miss Maude Skidmore comes home Monday after a two week visit with friends in Gallpolis and Rio Grande. Mrs. W F Clements of Philadelphia arrives at the F Preston home for a six week stay.

W. F. Clements Jane Dew Philadelphia F.“. Preston

Miss Fauna Linscott Visits Sister in Little Hocking

Miss Fauna Linscott is in Little Hocking for a few days visit at the home of her sister Mrs. A. L. Cornes.

Fauna Linscott Little Hocking A. L. Cornes

Mr and Mrs Alva Haning Visit Columbus Relatives

Mr and Mrs Alva Haning returned from a Sunday visit in Columbus with relatives. The trip connected family and offered leisure time away from home. The couple reported a pleasant weekend and planned to resume daily routines soon.

Alva Haning Columbus

Hoisingtons Visit Akron Relatives During Weekend

Mr and Mrs Silas Hoisington with son and daughter in law returned from Akron where they motor ed and spent over Sunday with the former s son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs A L Coole This record notes a family visit and travel.

Silas Hoisington Vernal Hoisington Akron A. L. Coole

Local Families Return From Midwest Visit

Mr and Mrs Henry Bolin and children returned from Adri Michigan after two weeks with the latters parents. Miss Pearl McCollins accompanied them as far as Marion. Mr and Mrs Jerome Richardson of Columbus were over Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs P F Shirley. Mrs Richardson and Mrs Shirley are sisters. Roscoe Martin returned from Columbus where he and his wife visited Mrs Ethel Steinmetz who is hospitalized after a goiter operation. Mrs Martin remains in Columbus.

Henry Bolin Cildren Adri Michigan Marion Pearl McCollins Alta Ashworth Jerome Richardson Columbus P. FE. Shirley South Cemetery Street Richardson Mrs. Shirley Roscoe Martin Ethel Steinmetz Martin

Pleasant Surprise for Mr. Richey Birthday Party

Mrs. Frank Richey hosted a clever surprise party Monday evening with 25 friends at their home. Games cards and music filled the night as a birthday cake with candles took center stage and dainty refreshments were served. Relations from Dayton Louisville and Cincinnati joined in the homecoming visit.

Frank Richey Richey

Local visitor plans and academic milestone noted

Mrs J Bruce Jineburg and daughter Sara Rachel of Baltimore Md will visit Mrs Sarah Williams at 20 Church Street for the summer. Prof Lineburg earned his doctorate from Johns Hopkins on June 12 and now serves on the faculty of the Bureau of Entomology in the Agriculture Department in Washington DC.

J. Bruce Jineburg Sarah Rachel Baltimore Sarah Williams Church Street Lineburg Johns Hopkins University Washington, D. C Bureau of Entomology Department of Agriculture

Lady Cave Questions Eve’s Lipstick Use in Dress Note

Lady Cave wife of the late Lord Chancellor argues in a witty article that Eve likely used rouge and lipstick, discussing how Queen Anne era women applied complexion paint to keep lovers at a distance. She humorously imagines Adam admiring Eve’s cosmetic arrangements and fur wear.

Lady Cave Eve London England Darwin Wells Adam Queen Anne

Rardin arraigned on health charge in city court

D A Rardin of this city was arraigned in Mayor L A Koons court on a health department charge alleging neglect of adequate sanitation at a First street property. He pleaded not guilty and will stand trial Wednesday morning.

L. A. Koons D. A. Rardin City Department of Health

Morley Expedition Probes Ancient Americas in Yucatan

The Morley archaeological expedition, funded by the Carnegie Foundation, digs into a 3000 year old mystery in the Yucatan region. The team maintains radio contact with New Orleans while conducting field explorations.

Mexico City America Morley Yucatan Carnegie Foundation New Orleans

Stockton Man Sues For Divorce Over Wife Haircut

Stockton California James Saunders sued for divorce saying he ordered his wife not to cut her hair but she did so anyway and their quarrels led to separation.

Stockton Cal James Saunders

Supreme Council Meeting of United Commercial Travelers Opens Day Two

The annual meeting in Columbus enters its second day with a banquet planned for tonight. T. J. Phelps of Bluefield West Virginia will serve as toastmaster as past supreme counselor.

Columbus Supreme Council of the United Commercial Travelers of America T. J. Phelps Bluefield W. Va

Funeral services for Albert Founds 69 in Athens

Albert Founds 69 of Fern street died Monday morning. Services set for Wednesday at 2 PM at the Salvation Army hall North Court street. Interment in West State street cemetery. Surviving: Mrs Mary LeMasters Coolville Mrs Florence Brown Strouds Rain Miss Minnie Founds Mrs J W Bailey Athens five brothers and one sister George Taylor Will Meigs county Milton East Liverpool Alex Marion and Mrs Jennie Baker Athens.

Albert Founds Fern Street Salvation Army Hall North Court Street West State ‘Street Mary LeMasters Coolville Florence Brown Strouds Rain Minnie Founds J. W. Bailey Athens George Taylor Will Meigs County Milton East Liverpool Alex Marion Jennie Baker

Death of Lewis Hull Aged 75 at Willow Creek

Lewis Hull 75 died at home on Willow Creek Monday after a three year heart illness. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 11 at Clarks Chapel with burial in the adjoining cemetery. A lifelong Athens County resident, he is survived by his widow, son John O. Hull of Athens, and daughter Mrs. George Love of Long Run.

Lewis Hull Willow Creek Clarks Chapel Mr. Hull Athens County John O. Hull Athens George Love Long Run

Grand Jury Concludes Fall Leasing Inquiry

A special federal grand jury in Washington has completed a two month probe into the leases involving former Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall and Herman Decherney and Harry F. Sinclair.

Washington Special Federal Grand Jury Interior Albert B. Fall L L. Deherny Harry F. Sinclair

Dancer’s Heart Sways London Theatres And Ballrooms

In London the latest craze prompts medical warnings as dancers suffer overstrain. Physicians advise rests of months while syncopated tunes echo through ballrooms theaters and cafes. Highly fashionable crowds contend with the illness amid the city’s social scene.

London

Reverend Fletcher’s N Ray Sermon Draws Crowd at Albany Baptist

Crowds travel from miles around to attend a weather affected meeting at the Albany Baptist Church as Rev. Fletcher presents the sermon titled Under the Divine N Ray or the X Ray of Two Thousand Years Ago. The article notes strong turnout despite poor conditions.

Albany Fletcher The Baptist Church

Hull Improves After Collapse Ahead of Convention

Cordell Hull chairman of the Democratic National Committee was reported recovering and much improved this morning after collapsing yesterday. His office said he would be able to bring the convention to order today.

New York Cordell Hull Democratic National Committee Hull

Well Merited Doctor Pierce Named In Public Notice

A historic feature honors Dr. R. V. Pierce a distinguished citizen praised for fifty years of success. His Golden Medical Discovery is advertised as a blood medicine and stomach alterative claimed to improve skin, blood, and circulation. Readers are urged to ask their druggist or send 10 cents for a trial package.

R. V. Pierce Dr. Pierce Doctor Pierce Invalids Hotel N’ Buffalo

Plan All Metal Planes for London Winged Ships

British aircraft experts are developing all metal air ships with strong sea-going hulls. They will use mid air refueling from airplane tankers via flexible tube devices, enabling extended flight range for the new air boats.

London

Political candidates barred from highway billboard ads

Elyria Ohio report notes a state highways director Boulay order banning any advertising on state highways. The directive, described as a hard blow to candidates, states all billboard ads will be turned down immediately.

Elyria Boulay

Ohio interurban railways spend more in 1923

A state public utilities commission compilation shows operating costs for Ohio interurban electric railways rose by about 3,009,000 from 1922. Only 14 of 63 companies declared dividends that year.

Columbu, O State Public Utilities Commission Ohio

Sing Sing Ousts Levine in New Prison Transfer

Frenchy Levine is removed from Sing Sing upon arrival to serve a new sentence. Previously accused of forcing prison checks and causing thousands in losses, Levine has been transported to Clinton Prisons for confinement.

New York Sing Sing Frenchy Levine Clinton

Southern California Universities Stage Zoo Experiments

Psychologists and students from multiple southern California colleges staged experiments at a motion picture zoo. An orchestra accompanied the proceedings as baboons danced to a jazz tune while hens laughed at a saxophone, and sleep occurred during a waltz.

Los Angeles Southern California

Man of 79 has never used modern travel or phone

Gus Bishop of Liberty Missouri, age 79, has never ridden a train or automobile or any mechanical device, never spoken by telephone, and never worn a collar or used contemporary conveniences. The piece highlights his simple life and avoidance of modern technology.

Liberty Gus Bishop

Tanlac praised by Charleston grocer for health restore

P. S. Stanley of Charleston testifies Tanlac recovered his lost appetite and weak digestion after four years of decline. He reports complete health return within 30 days and lasting good health since. Tanlac and Tanlac Vegetable Pills marketed by the manufacturer are available at druggists.

Tanlac Tanac West Virginia P. S. Stanley Seventh Street Charleston Mr. Stanley

Dawes Reparations Plan Backed by Allied Leaders

London reports combined notes from Prime Minister MacDonald and Premier Herriot urging German good faith on allied military control to aid Dawes plan. Invitations to United States and Japan extend for next month’s proposed allied reparations conference in London.

London Peemier MacDonald England Herriot France Germany United States Japan

County Grange Meeting at Albany In Athens County

The Athens County Pomona Grange held its regular quarterly meeting with Albany Grange on June 1st. Eleven candidates received the birth degree. A noon dinner was served, and the afternoon session covered farmer interests and plans to recruit more farmers into Athens county and state offices with reputable men.

Albany Athens County Pomona Grange Albany Grange Will Joaru Athens County

County Granges Prosper as Farmers Seek Fairness

The county granges report strong growth and pledge to secure a square deal for farmers, highlighting improved cooperatives and community initiatives that aid rural households.

Modern whale hunting endangers southern sea mammals

Modern methods of whale killing have become so effective that there is danger of great sea mammals disappearing from southern waters.

Soutern

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