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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1923

Page

3

Nelsonville Party Honors Mrs Henry Birthday With Plans

Alf Ward hosted a Saturday evening in honor of Mrs Tom Henry with music games and a contest won by Mrs Georgeville. A wrist watch and gifts were presented to Mrs Henry. A late luncheon followed as attendees from Nelsonville joined in preparing for a basketball tournament in Columbus with committees named and tickets at 1.50 per plate.

Alf Ward Tom Henry Georgeville S. H. Chute Lawrence Ervin Lawrence, Jr Carl Wend Virginia Dennis Fisk Gertrude Gasper John Sayres George Dille Wes Thompson Joan Nutter Krank Brown Joe Barber N. H Columbus Old Town Leland Devore Cecil Shafer Miller Wilson P. W. Hickman C. H. Bartlett Nelsonville High Chicago Frank Sherman Chestnut Street Iuileen Grace Eileen Sherman Helen Ogg Mary Sherman Francs Sherman Ella Olliver Kathryn Hazel Sherman Pauline Forbes Mildred Sherman Marie Spencer Isther Sherman Lillian Daniels Merle Sherman

Mrs. Sarah Driggs Dies in Columbus After Illness

Mrs. Sarah Driggs of Murray City formerly Nelsonville dies at Radium hospital Columbus after double pneumonia. Survived by six children Etta Andrews Carrie Frazee Reba Driges Winford Ed Thomas, sister Charlies Andrews, and five brothers J. M. Butts, Douglas. Husband, parents and four brothers preceded her in death. Funeral arrangements not made.

Sarah Driggs Murray City Nelsonville Radium Hospital Columbus Driggs Etta Andrews Carrie Frazee Reba Driges Winford Thomas Charlies Andrews J. M. Butts Douglas Buchtel Ellen Ratton Dew Miles Shyard Dew Morgan County Belle Dew Webb Toledo Christian Church W. PR. C Belle Webb Fred Miles Shepard Elizabeth Shepard Williard Webb, Jr John Dew Shepard Monroe Street

First Aid Course Led By Mine Officials At Nelsonville

Mr Groves of the U S Bureau of Mines and W P Moore of the Ohio division of mines spend a full week in Nelsonville conducting a free first aid course. Mr Vaughan, the local mine rescue map, has built strong interest over three months. Twenty five progressive mine workers and others attended last night and praised the class. The Y M C A room seats fifty and will host tonight’s session from 6 39 to 7 30.

Groves U. S. Bureau of Mines W. PP. Moore Ohio Division of Mines Nelsonville Vaughan

Towan First Team Hosts Yaig in Saturday Night Match

The Towan first team plays the Yaig team here Saturday evening. Local cheerleaders and tickets available at the gym.

Towan

Y M C A Campaign Banquet and Reunion Planned

A Y M C A campaign committee of 43 that led the November drive will be hosted by the Y board of directors at the Y on March 16. A representative of the International Y M C A and the Ohio State Secretary will attend. Final rehearsal for Haybrow Council Super Excellent degree at the Magoniec temple is set for Wednesday night with many visitors expected. Clarence F. O Neal of Zanesville will attend the annual Council inspection Thursday at 2:90 PM as Grand Master representative.

Y.M. Cy. A Ohio Haybrow Council Clarence F. O'Neal Zanesville

Mebane City Council Minutes Show February Finances

City council met Monday with all members present. February fines and costs totaled 282.85 and were reported by the mayor. A letter from Mayor McCune announced the appointment of George Ridenow as service director. John Hill and Isaac Warner attended as chamber committee and discussed the sanitary sewers. A motion directed the solicitor to notify the attorney general about the sale of canal land in the city of Isonville after improvements.

McCune George Ridenow John Hill Isaac Warner Chamber of Commerce City of Isonville

Circle of Ruth Meets at Presbyterian Parlor

Mrs. Ed Juniper and Mrs. CC Butt hosted Circle of Ruth in church parlors Monday evening. Mable Heffner elected as Presbytery delegate for McConnelsville in April with Mrs. Bartlett as alternate. next meetings set for 5 p m and 6 p m before dinner. The year’s program read and accepted with devotional by Oril Griffin and papers by Criffin and Mae Faton on Japan. Hostesses served luncheon. Eli Johnson and family weekend in McArthur with John son visiting.

Ed Juniper CC. C. Butt Circle of Ruth Presbyterian Church Mable Heffner McConnelsville Bartlett Oril Griffin Criffin New American

Former Nelsonville Resident Ed Rhodes Dies at 74

Ed Rhodes 74 died Monday at 3 AM in his Columbus home after a brief illness from influenza. He was a longtime Nelsonville resident, survived by a widow and two sisters, Lucy Hoodlett and Emma Martin. one daughter preceded him in death. Funeral planned in Columbus Wednesday afternoon.

Nelsonville Ed Rhodes Columbus Rhodes Lucy Hoodlett Emma Martin Lier McDowell

Fulkerson to Deliver Last Address in Athens Wednesday

Dr. Fulkerson, famed speaker, will give his final Athens address at the First Methodist Church auditorium with Rev. Frank M. Evans in charge. He has spoken to students, the School of Commerce, and the Rotary Club and will present The New India as his topic. The Class Six Chorus will lead the singing. Public invitation extended.

First Methodist Church Frank M. Evans E. R. Fulkerson Athens India

Knights of Columbus Offer Aid to Protect Churches

The Quebec Knights of Columbus announced they would assist the provincial government in guarding church property. The move follows a wave of church burnings attributed to the Ku Klux Klan, spreading concern among Catholic communities in Montreal.

Wise Guard Montreal Que Quebec Knights of Columbus

Snow Blanket Expected Along Atlantic Coast by Nightfall

Weather bureau forecasters predicted heavy snow along the Atlantic coast from Washington to the Canadian border by nightfall. The forecast notes storm conditions and widespread accumulation across the region tonight.

Washington Atlantic Canadian United States Weather Bureau Bali Team

Widow Loses Ohio Admin Rights in Blumenberg Estate

Probate Judge Johnson rules Meachum Blumenberg a Washington resident at death. The estate of $65,000 will be probated in the District of Columbia with half to Minnie Blumenberg and half to brothers Menduin R Blumenberg and Martha Blumenberg McNair, reversing Ohio law. Attorneys plan appeal to common pleas court.

Meachum R. R Blumenberg Grosvenor Washington Washington, D. C Athens Ohio Johnson Minnie T. Blumenberg Blumenberg Moxiey Hill Martha Blumenberg McNair General Grosvenor Congress District of Columbia

Mrs. Armentrout Endorses Golden Medical Discovery

Mrs R E Armentrout of 44 Simpson St Dayton Ohio reports recovery from severe health decline after using Golden Medical Discovery. She says appetite returned and nerves stabilized after four bottles. She promotes the product as the best tonic and invites readers to obtain tablets or liquid from a local druggist or Dr Pierce for advice and a trial sample.

Dayton Ohio Dr. Pierce

Laundry-Proof Shirt Advances Amid Truce Talks

London reports a ceasefire between shirtmakers and launderers as both sides promise improvements. The industry aims to deliver shirts that endure standard washing, with better materials from makers and a unified washing process from launderers, easing repeat laundering for British men.

London

Dowler Ridge Nominates Minstrel Show Social March 10

Dowler Ridge school plans a minstrel show and social on Saturday March 10 at 7 30 p m Admission will be charged with proceeds benefiting the school

Dowler Ridge

Fire Loss Across America In 1921 22 Compared To Continent Wide ruin

A historical note estimates America's fire loss around 500 million dollars in 1921 and likely higher in 1922. The comparison uses a line of two story buildings from New York to Los Angeles, imagining fires spreading daily. It highlights additional costs from firefighting and uninsurable losses of records.

Merica New York Los Angles Los Angeles America

Reform talk on Jackie Coogan sparks mock worry in Chicago

A Chicago juvenile worker warns Jackie Coogan’s film fame is an evil influence on youth, arguing his high salary and screen roles set a false standard. The piece contrasts government spending with school cuts and notes Philippine leaders’ salaries and lavish lifestyle amid criticism.

Chicago Jackie Coogan Jackie America Miss I. Geta Youmans Miss Youmans United States Jackie Coogans Coogan Pictures Screen Coogans

Filipino Officials Live in Splendor in Manila

The House of Representatives bought an expensive limousine for Speaker Manuel Roxas with modern equipment. The lavish purchase drew comparisons to the storied figures of fiction and sparked debate about official extravagance in Manila.

Manila House of Representatives Manuel Roxas George F. Babbitt Mealtor

Three Women Plead Guilty in Glouster Dry Laws Raid

Mayor Johnson in Trimble ordered fines after Dry Officers Sims and Coakley arrested three women for liquor violations. Mrs Struthers faced two stills and a gallon and a half whiskey at her home. she received 306 dollars plus costs. Mrs Tucinda Brooks and Mrs Isabel Williams of Glouster were fined 260 dollars and costs each. a still and whiskey were found as mash cooking on a stove during the raid.

Johnson Trimble Glouster Sims Coakley Struthers Tucinda Brooks Isabel Williams

Seine Ri ver Rising Threatens Paris Flood Waters

Paris faced continued Seine river rises on March 6 threatening widespread flooding in the city as officials monitor swollen levels and potential evacuations.

Paris Seine

Deaths and Funerals for Mr and Mrs Young

John Wad ward Young aged 72 died at home in Alexander township from bronchial pneumonia. His wife Baral J. Young aged 7? died Monday after his death. Funeral for Mr Young held at Bates church with burial nearby. Mrs Young’s service set for Wednesday at 1 30 at Bates church and burial beside her husband.

John Wadward Young Baral J. Young Alexander Township Mr. Young Bates Church Mrs. Young Bates

Greeks Strike in War With Turks Over Rotten Generalship

Tony N. Pappas, a Columbus restaurateur returning from Tripoli, says Greeks faced high prices and mourning amid war weariness. He blames rotten generalship and poor staff officer management for the army’s lack of supplies and morale, noting soldiers did not surrender from cowardice.

Columbur Tony N. Pappas Tripoli Pappas

Athena Pictures Are Completed 1983 Yearbook at Ohio University

The 1983 Athena yearbook images are finished and plates are with engravers. Ralph Beckert, editor of the senior publication, announced the completion. The book features class photos, fraternity and sorority pictures, club activities, and year in review accounts.

Ralph Beckert Ohio University Ciags Picuires

Luhrig Man Charged In Mash Possession Case

Charles Moore of Luhrig was arrested by Dry Officer Mariner at his home on a charge of possessing property designed for the manufacture of intoxicating liquor after 30 gallons of mash were found. He pled guilty at arraignment before Magistrate Helwig, was fined 106 dollars, and placed in the county jail to arrange payment.

Charles Moore Luhrig Mariner

Logan deputy held on bigamy charge in 1921 miners march cases

E L Brinkman a Logan county deputy sheriff and star witness for the prosecution in cases arising from the miners armed march for 1921 was held to the grand jury by the police judge today on a charge of bigamy.

Charleston W. Va E. L. Brinkman Logan

Two Parties Sue for Fire Insurance Losses in Athens Court

In Athens county common pleas court, Charles Nichols seeks 2400 from Northern Assurance Co Chicago via agent R Smith of Glouster after a December 6 fire. Ivelia Nichols sues Hanover Insurance Co New York for 1200, alleging paid premiums but no payout. Ty Duncan of Glouster is named as Hanover’s agent.

Athens County Common Pleas Court MronWes Tores Charles Tzella Nichols Rimbtle Charles Nichols Northern Assurance Co Chicago St. R. Smith Glouster Ivelia Nichols Thianover Insurance Co New York Ty. Duncan Hanover Company

Directors approve 190 percent stock dividend at One Supply Company

Columbus reports directors of One Supply Company approve a 190 percent stock dividend totaling 19,813,009 dollars. The measure increases the company’s capital distribution as of today March 6.

Columbus Decisiog Toda

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