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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1924

Page

7

Bridge Tea and Society Notes Across Town

Mrs. George W. Hopkins hosted a Tuesday bridge tea for nine tables at 14 Elmwood Place with Dororthy Perkins roses and gladioli decor. Guests included Mrs. Albert Jones from San Diego and Miss Dorothea Huyck visiting from Cincinnati. local attendees and several travelers are mentioned along with several family visits and trips.

George W. Hopkins Elmwood Place Dorothy Perkins Rufus Hopkins Harvey C. Baker Rachael Hopkins Virginia Hoover Harry Beckley E. C. Schloss Albert Jones San Diego Ralph Benning Birmingham

Deborah class meets for monthly Sunday school

The Deborah class regular monthly meeting of the Christian Sunday school will be held in the church auditorium Thursday. All pledges for the class are requested at this time. Born at the Sheltering Arms hospital.

Deborah Christian Sunday School

Battle over proposed change at Ohio election convention

June 25 Columbus. A stiff fight over the pre primary convention plank loomed as the Republican state platform convention met at Memorial Hall for its second day. Resolution head James T Begg Sandusky and the committee indicated the plank would be in the platform submitted to the convention. Most gubernatorial candidates present signaled opposition to the pre primary plank, while Fauver Elyria proposed a rival plan to eliminate the primary not expected to reach the floor.

Columbus Memorial Hall Resolutons Committee James T. Begg Sandusky L. RB. Fauver Elyria Fourteenth

Fine Speaker Will Come to Athens

Dr Silas Evans president of Ripon College Wisconsin will give a double series of talks in Athens. The first series runs 8 40 each morning at Ohio University the second 7 39 each evening at the Presbyterian church. The public is invited to attend the evening addresses.

Ohio University School of Religion Uder Charles M. Bond Silas Evans Ripon College Wisconsin Evans Presbyterian Church Athens Dr. Evans Bond

Ixid Carlin Knocks Out Buff in Ninth Round Bouts

New Orleans June 24 Ixid Carlin of Jeanerette Louisiana defeated Johnny Buff of New York former bantamweight champion by technical knockout as Buff’s corner threw in the towel ending the bout in the ninth round of a scheduled fifteen.

New Orleans Ixid Carlin Jeaneretta Johnny Buff New York

Dr Thachers Liver and Blood Syrup Featured in Health Claim

An advertisement warns about self poisoning from poor eating and liver strain and promotes Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup as a remedy. It cites quick improvements in eating and energy and lists merchants McKee Drug Company Gibson Pharmacy in Athens and several area druggists in Glouster Nelsonville and Doanville.

Dr. Thacher McKee Drug Company Gibson Pharmacy Athens LeFavor

Four Men Take Long Motor Trip Through New England to Canada

Dr. W. N. Alderman, Mr. R. P. Jennings, Mr. A. T. Lawhead and Mr. Clark Williams depart Thursday morning for a four to five week motor journey through the New England States into Canada reaching Montreal Quebec and probably Nova Scotia. They trailer a full camping outfit and plan fishing in northern streams along the route.

W. N. Alderman R. P. Jennings A. T. Lawhead Clark Williams New England States Canada Montreal Quebec Nova Scotia

Albany woman visits two aunts this spring

Mrs. Ruth Bowers of Albany visits her aunts Mrs. Myrtle Gibson at 154 Morris Avenue and Mrs. C. E. Blackwood at 97 May Avenue, during a daytime call.

Ruth Bowers Albany Myrtle Gibson Morris Avenue C. E. Blackwood May Avenue

Akron visitors hosted by Mr and Mrs David Feth

Mrs J Malin Arthur and her daughter Terry of Akron are guests of Mr and Mrs David Feth at 65 East Mulberry Street.

Fred Kelley Rosaline C. EB. Russell Youngstown Dave Russell Akron Frank Dean Second Street Robert Jones Breezy Heights J. Malin Arthur Terry David Feth East Mulberry Street

Nelsonville Couple Wed at Athens Home Church Parsonage

Miss Flossie Standall and Mr Granville Green of Nelsonville were married at noon in Athens. Rev. M F E Chatley officiated at the ceremony held at the Christian church parsonage.

Flossie Standall Granville Green Nelsonville Athens M. FE. Chatley Christian Church

Mrs. C. M. Shepard Returns Home to Columbus

Mrs. C. M. Shepard finishes a visit with her mother Mrs. C. H. Grosvenor in University Terrace and heads home to Columbus this evening.

Storm Wrecks Alexis Village Unroofing Barns

A small cyclone struck Alexis Michigan near the Ohio line last night, unroofing several buildings tearing down barns and destroying orchards. Mrs Clarenes Benore and her year old baby escaped when their house roof blew off with no injuries reported locally.

Toledo Alexis Mich Ohio State Line Clarenes Benore

Berlenbach Withdraws From Milk Fund Fight

New York June 24 Paul Berlenbach light heavyweight will not fight Young Stribling at the milk fund show Thursday night. Berlenbach's left eye was cut in a bout with K Jaffe Friday night and physicians advised against fighting. Negotiations with Ad Stone are in progress.

New York Paul Berlenbach Young Stribling Berlenbach K. ©. Jaffe Ad Stone

Veteran Golfer Willie Fernie Dies at 73 in Troon

Willie Fernie, 73, renowned British Isles golf professional and former British Open winner, died today in Troon Scotland. He tied for second five times and served as Troon’s club professional for 30 years. his two sons scratched from Hov Lake entries to be with him.

Troon Scotland Willie Fernie British Isles Hov Lake Fernie

U S Army Flyers Reach Chittagong After Rangoon Run

The U S army round the world flyers arrived at Chittagong from Rangoon covering 435 miles. Chittagong is a port on the Bay of Bengal.

Calcutta India United States Army Chittagon Rangoon Chittagongg Bay of Bengal

Pratt's Fork Community Sunday Guests Highlight Local Families

A parade of neighbors and relatives from Athens Chester Poodlesburgh W. Va. and Columbus visited Pratts Fork households. Movements included Wing families Wingett Sapp Meeks Hawk and Williams clans joining hosts Colmer Ackley Gilkey Gilkey Pierce and others for Sunday gatherings.

IF. M. Wing Myrle Athens Arnold King Flossie Williams Jacob King Eliza Sapp S’ay Wingett Charlie Lee Wayne Wingett David Elsworth Wingett Vinton Meeks Floyd Williams Earl Everett Walt Williams Pearl Will Meeks Everett Johnny Florence Meeks Ruth Alice Petrie Fom Athens Will Colmer Jim Hawk Jake Hawk Milford Charlie Spencer Chester Eugene Goldsberg Pearl Woods Poodlesburgh Nona Steinmetz C. L. Orr Roscoe Crant Gilkey Frank Marshall Amily W. Va Jessie Gilkey Pearl Sapp Bertha Sapp Ross Ackley Alex Sapp Leo Wiliams Milan Williams Atwood Grires Harley Pierce Fred Sinclair Columbus Pratts Fork

Hundred Attend Amherst Bible School Closing

Amherst Ohio reports a four week summer vocational Bible School with an attendance of 200. It was Lorain County’s only Bible school this year.

Amherst Lorain County

Pleads Not Guilty After Burglary Charge

Steve Kaufman Jr of The Plains pleaded not guilty to burglary at arraignment before Magistrate Helwig and was bound over to the grand jury under $1,000 bond. The case stems from looting a house owned by Mrs Lydia Isenburg in The Plains with some loot recovered by E S McFadden and Constable E C Mariner. Kaufman had previously pleaded guilty to petty larceny and paid a $50 fine plus costs. His brother John Kaufman was returned to Dayton workhouse after escaping there months ago.

Steve Kaufman, Jr the Plains Helwig Lydia Isenburg E. S. McFadden E. C. Mariner Kaufman

Praise for Mayr's Wonderful Remedy

A man with long stomach trouble and ulcers who feared cancer travels to Rochester for surgery but then credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He claims the harmless prep clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation of the digestive tract and can treat stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose convinces, money refunded. Mekee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists everywhere.

Rochester Minn Mayr Mekee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Kiwanis Club Cup Offered to Twilight Rag Winners

Kiwanis Club provides a trophy cap to Twilight League winners. Coach Chick Rockhill urged support for local athletics. Grayson nine and McRee Diamondeers face the Rain Drops at Municipal Diamond on Wednesday night.

Kiwanis Club Kiwanis

Three Couples Granted Marriage Licenses in Athens County

Marriage licenses issued on Tuesday and Wednesday by the Athens county bureau go to Glen Ray Cline 23 a farmer Athens to Alice Woodyard 22 operator Rev McGurk Glenaom Booth 21 mechanic Zanesville to Eleanor Bealliative Rhoades 21 housekeeper Athens Magistrate C H Porter Herbert C Paulus 27 teacher Woodsfield C to Ruth Eileen Powell 22 teacher Nelsonville Rev Tifft

Athens County Glen Ray Cline Athens Alice Woodyard Rev McGurk Glenaom Booth Zanesville Eleanor Beattice Rhoades H. Porter Herbert C. Paulus Woodsfield Ruth Eileen Powell Nelsonville Tifft

Water shutoff planned for North Hill standpipe repairs

Service Director Romine announced water from the North Hill standpipe will be cut off at 7 PM Wednesday for about 36 hours to allow repairs. Areas on a level with the reservoir will receive water, with Lancaster Street and several avenues affected. Fire protection will be maintained during the work.

North Hill Romine Servic Servie Lancaster Street Second Street Columbia Avenue Nooeevelt Prive

Rotary Club Highlights Toronto Convention Report

Athens Rotary Club member John J Wooley reported the recent international convention in Toronto before 9600 delegates from 28 countries. The gathering emphasized world fellowship and opposition to warfare. The club noted a summer farm camp project was canceled due to no local agent, and Chicago may host the 1925 convention.

Athens Rotary Club Toronto John J. Wooley Wooley Athens Club Craig W. E. Mills Nelsonville Mills Nelsonville Kiwanis Club Woolley Rotary Civic Organization Foundation Chicago Paul Harris

Lipstick warned as germ carrier by Syracuse health chief

Syracuse New York June 23 Dr George M Retan Health Commissioner warned girls about infection risks from lipstick He said sharing lipsticks is nearly as personal as a toothbrush and urged caution in where it is placed and how it is carried to prevent transferring infections

Syracuse N.Y George M. Retan Retan

Youthful firecracker violators spring up in Columbus

Chief of Police French reports many youths using firecrackers in Columbus. He orders patrols to curb the activity as city ordinances ban sale and use. Stores within city limits cannot sell firecrackers, but boys obtain them from outside and bring them in secretly for early July 4 celebrations.

Columbus O French

Reunion of Kempton and Straw families near Chillicothe

A large turnout from Athens county and surrounding areas attended a Kempton and Straw family reunion held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Kempton near Chillicothe. A yard tent served the day’s dinner. Attendees included numerous Kemptons and kin from Jacksonville Glouster Trimble College Hill Millfield Athene.

Athens County Kempton Strawser Chillicothe J. K. Kempton Silas Kempton Fred Kempton Emma Pauline Louise Fred Dave Swartz Raymond Vandall Jacksonville Curtis Kempton Walter Davis Glouster Charles Kempton Frank Young Trimble W. M. Wemmer Golda Ella Dolores Ray Francis College Hill Grover Patton Helen Woodrow William Wemmer Millfield Vern Kempton Delmer Athens

Last Athens County youths join Citizens Military Training Camp

Three Athens county youths Willard C. Dean Elmer T. Thompson and Harry R. Kelley are among the last accepted for the Citizens Military Training Camp at Camp Knox Kentucky in July. The county now has 55 enrolled with the camp quota full and future applicants only as alternates. The camp runs July 2 with government transport provided. the program emphasizes physical benefits and citizenship training over military results.

Athens County Camp Knox Francis Frebani Frebault Willard C. Dean Elmer TI. Thompson Athens Harry RR. Kelley Nelsonville Prebault Iil

State Slogan Aims to Save Birds in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg officials announce a new slogan More Birds Less Bugs as part of a board of game commissioners campaign to curb killing songbirds and nest destruction. They note hundreds of tons of insects are eaten daily by Pennsylvania birds and cite a $10 fine for harming protected species.

Harrisburg Board of Game Commissioners Birds of Pennsylvania

Speeding driver cites stockyard odor as excuse

Albert Banfield faced traffic fines after speeding through Cincinnati’s Spring Grove avenue district. He claimed a strong stockyard stench forced him to flee the scene, provoking the judge to dismiss the excuse yet impose fifteen dollars plus costs. The judge warned to avoid such diversions in the future.

Albert Banfield Spring Grove Avenue Cincinnati Ronfield Alexenner

Unable to determine a proper headline from provided text

The fragmentary prompt mentions persons who do not refrain from killing them because of their beauty and song but lacks clear news context, names, places, dates, or events to form a factual summary.

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Dorothea Huyck C. W. Fulton East State Street Daniel Baird West Union Street Miss Huyck Villa Madonna College Kentucky Frank 8 Roach Pittsburgh B. Frank Stout FE. L. Hooper John Boggess Near Point Vieasant Pital Marian Eleanor Merrill Norris Stewart The Sheltering Arms Hos Ohio C. D. Shafer Co World Rotary Athens Co. Snv. and Loan Co Tritipp Simmons Battery & Electric Co Eastman Kodaks Eastman Film Velox Service Bootery Army & Navy Stores of State Lash Ideal Barber Shop Peace O Savings P Union the Cline Pharmacy Co Athens, Ohio W.B. Drake the Home of Quality MURPH Naas Joi
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