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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1924

Page

7

Wedding Day Surprise and Local Social Notes

Society notes recount a Friday February 29 wedding anniversary surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Black at 13 North Congress Street with daughter Naomi and sister-in-law assisting. Guests included local families. Leap Year dance at Datton's academy followed by confetti and Horns. Various visits and meetings are noted, with a High School Parent Teachers meeting planned at 7 pm led by Mrs. S. of Lancaster.

Alfred Black Congress Street Naomi Black Water Musgrave Arthur Hunter David I. Jones Andrew Tewksbury S&s. S Carpenter Lola Foley Musgrave Starriet Miss Black Datton’s Academy Parent-Teachers’ Association S. of Lancaster Nelsonville Parent- Teachers’ Association

Leap Year Party Honors EightYearOld Carrol Owen Davis

Leap Year celebration for Carrol Owen Davis held at home with Mr and Mrs tarpnee Dains hosting. Guests included Heilon Searis Dorothy Searis Rose Marty ean Myrna Riggie Mildred Edniwnd son Carrie Heffner Freddie Webb Darcot Tucker Richard Welch Wallo Tits Walter Wilson Davis Roy Riewios and other attendees.

Birtintar Tarpnee Freddie Webb Darcot Tucker Richard Welch Wallo Tits Walter Wilson Davis Roy Riewios Ronor Guest Carrol Owen Davis

Ohio University Orchestra Delights Sunday Concert

The Ohio University orchestra with Miss Colene Norviel as soprano soloist drew a large audience in the School of Music at Ewing Matt auditorium. Conducted by John Newman Hizey, with Mrs Frances Ruggies Hizey on the piano and Miss Irene Witham as solo pianist, the program featured V t V ture Morning Noon and Night in Vienna and Carmen selections among others.

Ohio University Orchestra Colene Norviel School of Music Ewing Matt John Newman Hizey Frances Ruggies Hizey Irene Witham Vienna Suppe Tewel Sonr Tausey Caches Tearenss Gounod Miss Norviel Clarence Tocus Schol of Music

February Prison Roll in Athens County Jail

County jail records for February show 27 prisoners, the smallest February total since Sheriff P. H. McKinley took office. Seven inmates faced prohibition violations, with other cases including non support, assault and battery, and statutory charges. All inmates were men.

Athens County P. H. McKinley Ibastile

Pacific fleet arrives in New York for ten day visit

The Pacific fleet steamed into New York Harbor led by the Nevada for a ten day visit. Battleships Mississippi Idaho Arizona California Maryland New Mexico Tennessee and the cruiser Seattle followed with Admiral Robison aboard the California. 18000 sailors will enjoy shore leave every other day.

New York Canal Zone New York Harbor Nevada Neada Texas Mississippi Idaho Arizona California Maryland New Mexico Tennessee Seattle Robert K. Coontz United States Samuel 8. Robison Pacific Naval Ban Fes Hudson River

Candler Wife Cleared of Dive Occupation Charge

Mrs Asa G Candler wife of the Coca Cola founder Asa G Candler was acquitted in Atlanta on a charge of occupying a dive. She had been arrested February 2 by Chief James Reavers.

Atlanta Asa G! Candler Asa G. Candler James Reavers

Meal thief would stow luggage after wedding night

A man named Aarybe stole suit cases from a car on Maryland Avenue in the city on Saturday night. The items belonged to James Daugherty and his new wife who had just married that day. The couple left their honeymoon plans when the thief took the bags from the automobile.

Reform sought for modern women by Rev Dr Kinall

Syracuse March 3 The rector of Cavalry Episcopal Church Rev C Bertram Kinnall argues the cure of matrimonial unhappiness lies in restoring old fashioned courting and church sanctioned womanhood. He condemns flappers coeds and debutantes and urges daily life guided by church marriage rites as the only needed reform.

Syracuse C. Bertram Kinnall Cavalry Episcopal Church Runnals Darmouth Pather Lowaht Drs Lfe

Ramsay MacDonald on Disarmament Conference Timing

London Premier Ramsay MacDonald told the house of commons that no nation should push a separate disarmament conference now. He said the League of Nations has discussed the issue and the moment is not suitable for an independent step, awaiting developments.

London Mar. S Nfment Ramsay MacDonald House of Commons League of Nations

Soldiers' bonus bill advances in Congress this week

The house ways and means committee held a hearing on adjusted compensation as supporters claim majorities in both houses to pass the measure over a possible presidential veto. American Legion witnesses urged quick action while President Coolidge opposes the plan.

House Ways and Means Committee Harding House American Legion Congress Coolidge Ways and Means Committee National Legislative Committee of the American Legion

Joe the Turk to Appear at Presbyterian Church

Salvation Army Staff Captain Garabed from New York will present a sacred concert at the Presbyterian church Monday at 7 pm. He will share experiences from foreign lands and discuss Smyrna during the world wars. He arrived from Turkey about age 20 and has been a U S citizen for 43 years.

Salvation Army J. Carabed Joe the Turk Presbyterian Church Will Tee Garabed Organizaation New York America Turkey Toe the Turk Smyrna United States Pan Heen Condhetine

Canaanville honors Busy Bee Food Club with certificates

In Canaanville Ohio on March 3 a capacity crowd attended a school house ceremony awarding achievement certificates for 1923 to Busy Bee Food Club girls Anita Walton Mary Fsterling Vicca Esterling Greneda Border Hazel Wilson Lucilia Scott Marietta Shirley Alma Rowe.

Canaanville Busy Bee Food Club Canaan Township R. M. Pavey Anita Walton Mary Fsterling Vicca Esterling iGreneda Border Hazel Wilson Lu‘¢lia Scott Marietta Shirley Alma Rowe A. P. Linscott J. M. Higgins Athens H. R. McVay Athens County Schools

Grand jury opens probe into Herrin riots and deaths

A special grand jury convened in Herrin March to investigate rioting on February 8 that brought in two National Guard regiments. The panel will probe the death of Constable Caesar Cagle, the shooting of Deputy Sheriff John Layman, the assault on Herrin Hospital, and the prevalence of armed individuals.

Herrin F N. Bowen Constal Caesar Cagle John Layman Herrin Hospital

Plane crash over Potomac river claims pilot and injures two

A Douglas Torpedo plane crashed into the Potomac River near Washington on March 2, killing the pilot Lieutenant Dietrich of the U.S. Navy and leaving two others slightly injured.

River Washington Potomac River Broats- Dietrich U.S. N

Kansas City Doctor Invents New Truss

Dr. Andrews of Kansas City announces a new rupture truss claimed to cure many rupture cases without operation. The device weighs only a few ounces, has no hair gouging pads or elastic belts, and is advertised as comfortable like light clothing. The doctor offers trials to readers who write for free details and to spread the invention locally.

Andrews Koch Kansas City

Auto license fee distribution to be sent to counties

Certification by Secretary of State Thad Brown to J. T. Tracy shows over 4.66 million dollars from automobile license fees for 1824 will be distributed to counties and towns for street repairs. The first distribution totals 3.12 million to specific counties including Fairfield Gallia Hocking Jackson and others with exact amounts listed.

Cotumarus Thad TH. Brown J. T. Tracy Nudafter Fallow Fairfield Gallia Hocking Jackson Meris Morgan Perry Vinson Washington

Comedian’s Gear Stolen. Police Probe Underway

Local actors report a thief stole a comedian’s gear from a venue. They expect recovery as investigators follow leads and review security footage. The incident draws attention to security at performances.

Dempsey Plans Brief Hospital Walk After Operation

New York March reports say Jack Dempsey, recovering from surgery at a New York hospital, intends to leave bed for a short corridor walk today. He hopes to ride in his car briefly and survey the hospital then return to his hotel, though doctors oppose the move.

F. Lather San Franciso Cal Fred Graves West Union Street Pomeroy Harrisonville G. Lathey Athens New York San Francisco Jack Dempsey Hsead Eharee

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