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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1924
Page
3
Nelsonville Church Social At Bell Co Plant
Esther of the Christian church members and 40 guests were entertained at the Ohio Telephone Co plant by Min Estie and office girls. E Brown explained call operations as Ray Refreshments were served and company work described. Local street light requests and street conditions on West Franklin and Watkins streets were raised. committees to inspect slated. A note to county commissioners about bridge repairs to brick plant access was approved. Council adjourned to consider a business ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Franklin Street
Watkins Street
Keplar
First Ward
William Allman Civil War Vet Passed Away
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Chaun for William Allman age years a Civil War veteran of Old Odwood Burial followed at Maplewood Cemetery Gou r He is survived by his wife ten children 31 grandchildren 14 great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaun
William Allman
Old Odwood
Maplewood
Gour
William Frakes
Lumbus
Nelsonlie
Bury Cemetery
Frakes
Columbus
James McClain
Edgarston
Pearl Landis
Nelsonville
C A Stover
S Blackburn
Ladies' Aid to Elect Officers at Church Parlor
The Ladies' Aid society of the Presbyterian church will meet in the church parlors Wednesday afternoon to elect officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Ladies’ Aid Society of Thesbyterian Church
Offic
Funeral held for Mrs. Maria Sheppard of Nelsonville
The late Mrs. Maria Sheppard aged longtime Nelsonville resident was honored at a crowded funeral service. Leon Arpee led the rites praising her as mother teacher and citizen with music by Earl McCune and others. Flowers filled the room as she rests beside her husband in Oak Lawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Oppard
Sheppard
Ath
Nelvinte
Tor
Leon Arpee
Earl McCune
Cune
C. FE. Wetzmer
Wis Rice
Enilawn
Past Chiefs to Meet at Pythian event on Wednesday
Mrs. D. D. Crawford will enter in the Past Chiefs of the Pythians Wednesday evening at 7 oclock. Evelyn Pritts and Miss Sila Pman attended the tournament in Athens Saturday night and were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Juce Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Crawford
The
Pythian Sters
Iss
Elsonville Council Reinstates Officials After Invalid Election Ruling
The Elsonville council met to approve February fines totaling 680.76 as mayor Lax reports. Following an attorney general ruling invalidating election officials who served in precincts, Councilmen Beard Keplar and Owens were temporarily unseated, then re-elected by remaining members and sworn in again. The session also addressed street assessments for Ed Fiske’s fence line, a request to appraise his ground, and a drive to improve High Street sidewalks and Brade along North Harper to Ashton avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsonville
Lax
Attorey
Temorary
Eard
Keplar
Owens
Ed Fiske
West Washington Treet
Fiske
High Street
Harper Street
Ashton Avenue
Car Goes Into Ditch Injuring Harry Neiman Near Glen Ebon
Harry Neiman sustained a broken elbow Sunday when his car veered into a ditch near Glen Ebon. The vehicle was assisted home after the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Neiman
Glen Ebon i
Yellow Dogs Order Holds Special Assembly at Opera House
Officials of the order of Yellow Dogs call a Thursday evening assembly at 7 30 o clock in the opera house. Candidates are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Yellow Dogs
Opera House
Chamber of Commerce Meets Thursday at YMCA
The regular meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held Thursday night at the YMCA. Business of importance will be presented. The Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters will serve a hot dinner at 6 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Pythian Sisters
Man Fined on Liquor Charge in Dry County
Washington Cable at 22 Fern Street was fined 100 dollars and costs by Mayor Koons for possessing intoxicating liquor. His companion Orlie Porter was fined 25 dollars and costs for intoxication after arrest by Chief Parker near the city garage. Cable arranged installments and was released. Porter paid his fine. They are among the first dry-charge cases since January county raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Cable
Fern Street
Koons
Orlie Porter
Parker
Washington Street
Cable
Court Street
Porter
Deputy Fire Marshal Testifies in Arson Trials
Glouster Ohio March 4 Deputy Fire Marshal Gormley spends the week in New Lexington as a witness in cases against James Noss and William Howding of New Straitsville. They were indicted by a Perry County grand jury on arson charges linked to a large business block fire months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Gormley
New Lexington
James Noss
William Howding
New Straitsville
Perry County
Music at Athens Rotary meeting features Chase Collegians
The Athens Rotary club lunch at Hotel Berry included informal music by Chase Collegians and by club members. Captain James Golden attended as a guest. President Forsythe announced an inter-city meeting on March 25 at Varsity Inn with Logan rotarians and district governor James Maddox of Columbus expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Athens Rotary Club
Berry
Chase Collegians
James Golden
Forsythe
Logan Rotarians
Athens Club
Varsity Inn
James Maddox
Columbus
Senate debate erupts over race track bets claim
Washington March 4 An acrimonious senate debate opened as Senator Heflin Democrat of Alabama accused Harry F Sin clair of handling race track bets for cabinet members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Heflin
Democrit
Alabama
Harry F. Sinclair
State road bonds snapped up to avert project delays
Charleston W Va March 4 State Treasurer Johnson said state depositories subscribed to 5 million dollars of road bonds to keep road work moving if open market sales falter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Johnson
Japan Wakes To Prince Matsukata Revival Rumor
March 4 report notes widespread discussion of Prince Masa yoshi Matsukata who was declared dead earlier with obituary and funeral plans publicized and the emperor’s grief publicly proclaimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Japan
Prince Masayoshi Matsukata
Bank Raid Leaves One Dead in Hamtramck
Detroit police report a bank raid at the People's National Bank of Hamtramck ended with one bandit dead and another dying while a third was jailed. Officers Sergeant Frank Boza and Sergeant Borg were wounded in the gun battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Hamtramck
People’s National Bank of Hamtramck
Frank Boza
Borg
No Married Men Noted In Transcripts Aimed At Reform
A fragmented report hints at shifting social norms as observers note occasional references to men and marriage. The text suggests evolving attitudes amid discussions on relationships and gender roles without clear decisions.
Belasco to Close Four Broadway Shows Over Union Dispute
New York March 4 Hundreds of chorus girls may have to forgo fur coats as producer David Belasco announces the closure of four Belasco shows amid conflict with the Actors Equity Association. The shows affected include Laugh Clown Laugh with Lionel Barrymore and Rene Fenwick, Other Rose with Kay Trainor, Kiki with Leonore Ulrich, and The Merchant of Venice with David Warfield. Belasco hints at possible move to motion pictures and notes theater as art, not shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chorus Girls’ Union
New York
David Belasco
Actors’ Equity Association
Manage
Belasco
Velasco
Lio
Nel Barryvmere
Rene Fenwick
Kay Train‘ter
Kiki
Leonore Ulrich
David Warfield
Burns Defends Agents in Senate Oil Investigation
In a heated Senate oil inquiry session in Washington on March 4, William J. Burns chief of the Secret Service defended his agents and the Justice Department. He faced sharp Senate criticism over alleged failures to probe oil matters and his general stance, as clashes with Senator Walsh grew noisy and orderly amid a crowded committee room. Francis A. McAdoo claimed FE McLean said Albert B. Fall and Harry F. Sinclair were represented by A Mitchell Palmer, a claim Palmer denied earlier. Senator Dill signaled Palmer may be recalled for testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Oil
William J. Burns
Department of Justice
Department
Burns
Walsh
Montana
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Francis A. McAdoo
William G. McAdoo
FE. B. McLean
A. Mitchell Palmer
Wilson
Interior
Albert B. Fall
Harry F. Sinclair
Teapot Dome
Palmer
Fall
Sinclair
McAdoo
Dill
Pallmer
Denver Girl Separated From Black Foster Parents After Birth Reveal
A 14 year old Denver girl living with a Black foster couple is in Juvenile Court after it emerged she is of white birth. Judge Ben Lindsey ordered her placed in a State institution then with white families. Officials seek her real parents. if not found she will stay with whites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Ben Lindsey
Lindsey
George Redd
Skinny People and Night Shade Habits
A brief observational note states that skinny people consistently pull down shades at night, implying a habit of privacy or light control. No further individuals or organizations are identified in the text.
Man Seeks Office in Notable Campaign
A candidate files for public office amid a recall of memories and recognition. Community figures weigh in on the run and the impact on local politics as the campaign begins.
Athens Board Reorganizes Canton Kindergarten and Security
The Athens city board of education met to discuss kindergarten closures in Central and West Side buildings due to space constraints. They plan to reopen kindergarten rooms after new facilities are ready and the high school project progresses, with future room allocations in Central East and Training schools. The board also hired substitute teachers and signed a one year contract with the National Detective bureau to guard school property, ordering trespassers removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
West Side
Parent-Teacher Association
Athens City Board of Education
Don Peden
Ralph Davidson
National Detective Bureau
Bureau
McFadden
George Whipple
Dedication Planned for West Side School Building
The dedication of the new West Side building will occur at the school at 7 o'clock next Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Grew Selected as Under Secretary of State
Washington March 4 President Coolidge chose Joseph C Grew to be under secretary of state. Grew formerly minister to Switzerland has acted as unofficial American observer at several European conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph C. Grew
Switzerland
Coolidge
Shortage Found At Yorkhaven Bank In York Pa
York Pa March 4 officers report a short age of twelve thousand dollars in the Yorkhaven state bank accounts. John Whistler cashier has been arrested this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York PA
Yorkhaven State Bank
John Whistler
Bryan predicts Coolidge may bow out as Teapot Dome probe proceeds
William Jennings Bryan spoke in Miami on March 4 arguing President Coolidge might choose not to run as the Teapot Dome investigation unfolds. He warned the president could become closely aligned with those he defends, risking his popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Coolidge
Teapot Dome
William Jennings Bryan
Chauncey Revival Continues at Methodist Church
The Chauncey revival in Chauncey Ohio at the Methodist Episcopal church runs nightly with growing interest. Weekly attendance totals 980. eight individuals seek a closer Christian life. Rev W Y Harbert of Rushville assists the pastor this week. Funeral for Mr Allman held at the Methodist church with Rev Harter officiating. he was 75, a Kimberley resident, living with son Pearl. Burial at Glouster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey, O
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. Y. Harbert
Rushville
Allman
Methodist Church
Harter
Kimbertey
Pearl
Glouster
Glouster Trimble Grange Holds March Session on Co operative Buying
The Trimble Grange No. 1830 met March 1 in regular session with many present. Talks by Eben Gillespie DPD M Sawyer Merle Werner Riley Lewis Aaron Dew and George Antle promoted cooperative buying to secure lowest prices and best delivery from local merchants. The group plans to boost the project and discuss it again next meeting. Membership stands at over 100 patrons. The April 5 meeting will cover Home Gardening and attendees are promised good eats afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimble Grane No. 1830
Eben Gillespie
DPD
M, Sawyer
Merle Werner
Riley Lewis
Aaron Dew
George Antle
The
Grange
Trimble Grange
Medical licensure push sparks opening salvo in Chicago
Chicago March 4 Dr Charles F. Prior secretary of the Massachusetts State Board of Regulation in Medicine launched the campaign against diploma mills during the annual congress on medical education licensure and public health in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles FE
Prior
Massachusetts State Board of Regulation In Medicine
Boston
Congress On
End May Be Near Baby Loses Fight After Tack Injury
A baby named Cletus Moore, treated by Dr. Chevalier Jackson in Philadelphia after a carpet tack pierced his lung, is reported to be failing despite medical care. The infant, now at St. Louis City Hospital, is suffering from traumatic pneumonia linked to the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Cletus Moore
Chevalier Jackson
Philadelphia
City Hospital
Fragmented OCR Health Ad Mentions Medicine Mona
A distorted ad fragment mentions Medicine Mona and a trial related to cold or bronchial symptoms. It references tablets and relief for general illness and indigestion with unclear phrases and scattered brand-like terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiggsti
Billoweens
Mattress King Freed by Courts on Grave Charge
4 C. Fred Edwards of Huntington, dubbed mattress king, was cleared by the supreme court today. His conviction for violation of election laws during his 1944 senatorial campaign was set aside and the indictment dismissed due to exceeding primary expenditure limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Fred Edwards
Huntington “Mattress King
Supreme Court
United States
Edwards
Two Congressmen Cited in Federal Probe in Chicago
Senate committee investigating the Veteran Nurean scandal urged Special Assistant Attorney General Crim to prosecute two unnamed congressmen in federal court. Evidence surfaced in a Chicago grand jury inquiry that also led to Colonel Charles R. Forbes's indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Start Action To Recover Oil Land On West Coast
President Coolidge sent to the Senate the nomination of Samuel Knight of San Francisco as special counsel to prosecute the government claim on oil lands in Sections 16 and 36 of the California reserves now held by Standard Oil Co of California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
California
Standard Oil Co
Coolidge
Senate
Samuel Knight
San Francisco
Probe Into United States Shipping Board Expenditures
Washington March 4 a congressional inquiry was ordered into the United States Shipping Board its policies and the spending of large sums. The house passed the resolution with one dissenting vote and named a seven member special committee chosen by Speaker Gillette to conduct the probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Shipping Board
House
Davis
Tennessee
Blanton
Texas
Gillett
Toledo Flood Threat Prompts River Road Closure
Toledo authorities ordered the river road closed at noon as rain continued and rising water threatened the city. County commissioners acted to prevent travel hazards as seepage appeared across the roadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
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