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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1924

Page

5

Missionary Society Hosts Surprise at Central Ave Church

The Missionary Society of Central Avenue M E church treated Mrs Anna Edwards of 0 Second Street to a surprise Thursday evening. A lesson by Miss Hunt and several performances preceded refreshments. Mrs Edwards received six plates cups and saucers as a token of esteem. Also reported are visits by Mrs Earl Snake and son Roland of Lima to Mr J R Howe in Nelsonville and the Littler and Gillilan families visiting in town as well as young Mary Elizabeth Littler undergoing tonsil adenoid surgery with success.

Earl Snake Roland Lima Nelsonville J. R. Howe

Cleveland Man Returns Home After Visit to Athens

Mr. Guy F. E. Moore, formerly of Athens county, has returned to Cleveland where he has employment after visiting his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Charlies Davis of New England and friends in Athens. The trip was made by motor.

Guy FE. Moore Athens County Cleveland Charlies Davis New England Athens

Luncheon Hosted by Judge and Mrs Worstell at The Colonial

Judge and Mrs JL G Worstell entertained at luncheon Thursday at The Colonial. Covers were laid for Mr and Mrs Albert Jones of San Diego Calif Mr and Mrs E J Jones Mrs Lena Slattery Mrs C H Grosvenor and the hosts.

JL. G. Worstell W. H. McKee Colonial Albert Jones San Diego Calif E. J. Jones Lena Slattery C. H. Grosvenor

Washington Visitor Mrs. Riley Stays with Parks Family

Miss Mises Fither Riley of Washington D C is visiting at the home of her sister Mrs George C Parks at 73 South Court Street.

Mises Fither Riley Washington, D. C George C. Parks South Court Street

Professor McVay Returns From Ohio Teachers Meet

Prof H R McVay county superintendent returns from Columbus where he attended the Ohio State Teachers Association meeting and conference.

H. R. McVay Ce- Car Point Ohio State Teachers Association

Cambridge visitor Mr Clinton Poston Biddle arrives for weekend stay

Mr Clinton Poston Biddle of Cambridge Massachusetts visits Park Place with Dr and Mrs T R Biddle until Sunday. Mr and Mrs R Wayne Roach visit Newark with relatives. Nell Roach Hannan drives them to Newark and attends last Sunday's homecoming for Mr Roach and his bride with 37 relatives and an outdoor supper. Roaches plan return to Athens July 19 then head to their newly established home in Rome Florida.

Clinton Poston Biddle Cambridge Mass T. R. Biddle Park Place R. Wayne Roach Newark Nell Roach Hannan Mr. Roach

Audry Beal and Floyd Dinsmore Wed in Columbus Nupital

Miss Audrey Beal daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Beal married Floyd M Dinsmore son of Mr and Mrs S D Dinsmore in a June 25 ceremony at Rev Albert G Schatzman home on Lotta avenue Columbus The couple plans a New York Niagara honeymoon and will reside in a new home on McKinley avenue. The bride wore white canton crepe and carried roses and sweet peas. Dinsmore is a 1920 Athens high school and 1924 Ohio University alumnus now in business with C C Bean.

al-Dinsmore Audrey Beal Elmer Beal Floyd M. Dinsmore S. D. Dinsmore Albert G. Schatzman Lotta Avenue Columbus John Hancock High School Mr. Dinsmore Athens High Schol Ohio University C. C. Bean

Fourth of July meeting at Glen Ebon Grove by ASU

The American Sunday School Union will host an all day gathering in Glen Ebon Grove on July 4. Six Union Sunday Schools will participate with children speaking and singing, contests, and special music. Mr. C A Spriggs of Chillicothe will speak. attendees urged to bring a filled basket and stay all day.

Glen Ebon Glen Ebon Grove American Sunday School Union Union C. A. Spriggs Chillicothe

Prevention remedy pitched for hay fever season

An ounce of prevention is urged before hay fever starts. Kerker's Asthma and Hay Fever Remedy is advertised as a preventive with a guarantee offered by McKee Drug Co Athens Mountain Pharmacy Nelsonville to sell the product.

Kerker McKee Drug Co Athens Mountain Pharmacy Nelsonville

More Names Continued At Convention Endorsing League Of Nations

The speech by Mr. Bakers praised Wilson and the league amid mixed cheers from delegates. Eastern states backed Cox while southern states mostly sat, Ohio and New York led demonstrations, and Ohioans prevented an Ohio parade as Ed Moore opposed it.

Mr. Baker League of Nations Woodrow Wilson League Baker New York Connecticut New Jersey Ohio Cox Michigan California Ed Moore

Race Riots Feared After Bridge Clash In Toledo

Police feared serious race riots in northern Ohio after a mobile clash at Sumner Street bridge in Toledo. Forty Black residents and several whites fought using brickbats leaving injuries and reports of assaults on white girls in the neighborhood.

Toledo Sumner Street Bridge

Accident Near Jacksonville Results In Severe Hand Injury

Glouster Ward Kempton of Jacksonville lost two fingers and suffered a four inch arm cut when a Ford coupe rolled over a bank after attempting to pass a stopped car near the old mine four miles below Jacksonville. He was treated by Dr. Crawford and Dr. von Scheel. Details remain unclear. Also note a correction: Eagle picnic plans shifted to Bishopville grove with a big dinner. no basket dinner and no need for attendees to bring their own.

Ward Kempton Jacksonville Old Mine 4 Crawford von Scheel Bishopville Eagles

Family Trip to Columbus Parents Stay With Son for Surgery

Mr and Mrs Lou Creachbaum and two children Max and Jon travel to Columbus for a family matter Mrs Creachbaum and John return tonight while Max undergoes a tonsillectomy on Saturday in Columbus Father remains with him until he can go home

Lou Creachbaum Max Jon Columbus

Mrs Frank Sauders Returns from Columbus Operation

Mrs Frank Sauders came home Thursday after a Columbus operation from which she is recovering nicely. Mr Saunders traveled to Columbus Wednesday to accompany her home.

Frank Sauders Columbus Mr. Saunders

Citywide fireworks sale banned until July 2

Mayor Dark l prohibits fireworks sales in the city through Wednesday July 2. Boys discharging fireworks on the street at any time may be arrested and prosecuted, and parents may be held responsible for any damages caused.

Darkl

Mrs Emrick Sustains Rib Fractures in Domestic Scuffle

Mrs. George Emrick of this city fractured two ribs on her left side during a scuffle with her daughter on Wednesday. She struck her side on a sharp table corner and also suffered some internal injury.

George Emrick

Leadbetter Family Reunion Planned in Binhampton

D D Leadbetter leaves Thursday for Binhampton New York to visit his brother Earl Leadbetter and family for a month A Leadbetter reunion is set for Monday at Earl Leadbetter's home with family members gathering in the town.

D. D. Leadbetter Binhampton N. Y Earl Leadbetter Leadbetter

Corners: Crawford and Morris Families Visiting Davis

Mrs. John Crawford Jr and son Jack with Elizabeth Morris stayed with Mr and Mrs Phil Davis in Corning on Thursday.

John Crawford, Jr Jack Elizabeth Morris Corning Phil Davis

Hagen Wins British Open In Thrilling Duel

Walter Hagen of New York defeats E. R. Whitcombe to win the British Open title in a close championship duel at Hoylake.

Hoy Lake England Walter Hagen New York E. R. Whitcombe

United States Fencing Team Beats Holland in Olympic Matches

The United States fencing team defeated Holland today 19 victories to six in Olympic competition. Earlier, Holland had suffered a defeat to Argentina in the same day’s events.

Paris United States Holland

Midland beauty contest crowns three Ohio winners

In Atlantic City on June 26 1927 Mrs Clara Cooper of Ross county was named the most beautiful girl in a Midland beauty contest with 50 Ohio counties represented. Mary L Nettler of Hocking county finished second and Genevieve Jones of Athens county third. Free trip and a week in Atlantic City awarded by the Midland Grocery Co of Ohio.

Atlantic City Ohio Clara Cooper Ross County Mary &. Nettler Hocking County Genevieve Jones Athens County Midland Grocery Co

British Flyer Heads for Siam in Round-the-World Flight

Flight Commander A. Stuart Mac Lauren of the Royal Air Force left Rangoon for Bangkok Siam heading to continue a round the world flight in the contest with three American aviators.

Rangoon India A. Stuart MacLauren British Royal Air Service Bangkok Siam

S S S Promises Clear Complexion by Boosting Blood

An ad claims skin flaws from impurities flood the face and that boosting red blood cells with S. S. S. will restore a flawless complexion. It asserts no cream or powder can cover flaws and urges immediate use, noting two bottle sizes and wide drugstore availability.

Democratic Party Platform Debates Stirr Hamburg Gathering

The platform debate features Bryan proposing government funding for congressional campaign publicity, provoking the night’s fiercest dispute. The committee largely rejects it while approving planks on labor rights, Philippines independence, and a strong railroad policy. Bryan also rows in against a national primary plank and anti war measures gain support.

William J. Bryan Congress Bryan Philippines Democratic Party Alabama Ryan Toc

Notice of Dr Thacher’s Liver Bleed Syrup claims

An advertisement promises quick health gains within 14 hours for indigestion back pains and fatigue due to liver and bowel issues. It touts a vegetable formula approved by physicians, claims purification of blood and renewed energy, and lists druggists in multiple towns offering the product with a satisfaction guarantee.

Thacher Nature

Platform Endorses Navy Build Up Under Flag

A party platform adopts mercantile navy growth and condemns vasailat ing Republican policy. Other minor planks are quickly approved as the session winds down. The full committee adjourns after a late session into the fourth hour, with plans to reconvene at 2 o'clock.

Kian and League Planks Final Action Scheduled

Afternoon session set to complete the platform by final action on the Kian and league planks. The move comes as leaders aim to close debates and lock in policy directions before adjournment.

League

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