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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1924

Page

5

McCormick-Vorhes Nuptials At 181 North Congress

Miss Frances Irene McCormick daughter of Mr and Mrs J B McCormick and J Harold Vorhes son of Mr and Mrs P A Vorhes of Cincinnati were married this morning at 9 oclock at the bride's home 181 North Congress street with Rev A Y Wilcox officiating Only family members attended The couple plans home at 10 Elmawood place after a wedding trip to Indianapolis Indiana and both families are well known in Athens Ohio

PP. A. Vorhes Cincinnati Charles S. Thomas Indianapolis Ind J. B. McCormick Ruth McCormick Dorothy McCormick Arthur Cameron Vorhes Elmawood Place Athens High School Ohio University Pi Beta Phi Sorority Indianapoliis Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company Athens County Albany Athens

Doctor Cornell Visits Logan Council and Recollects Boyhood Friend

Dr. Cornell, a past grand master, visited the Logan council and praised the degree work. Refreshments followed the inspection, served by Edward Hamilton, Oscar Tem, and W. Ek. Brehm. He met former Westerville resident Rep. Joe Brashares, a boyhood friend from years ago.

Edward Hamilton Oscar Tem W. Ek. Brehm Cornell Logan Council Joe Brashares Mr. Brashares Westervill

Laurel man arrested for mash and liquor product

George Gordon of Laurel township was arrested by Officers Brandt and Farbeann Tuesday afternoon when they found mash and finished product at his home. An attempt to destroy evidence was made by Mrs. Gordon. Gordon was jailed to await arraignment.

George Gordon Laurel Township Brandt and Farbeann Gordon

Illness Notes and Local Updates From 1924

Miss Grace Marquis remains ill at her Moore avenue home and is convalescing. The first 1924 thunderstorm was reported in Ja pan at 4 15 Monday afternoon with dark clouds and thunder at the Red Men hall. Miss Susan Laughlin returns from a week with her mother Mrs Waldo Laughlin in Luhrig. Mrs Lina Robinson of Wolfe Street travels to Alton due to daughter Mrs Mary Reeves undergoing surgery. her condition improves.

Grace Marquis Moore Avenue Japan Woman's Relief Corps Red Men's Susan Laughlin Waldo Laughlin Luhrig Lina Robinson Wolfe Street Alton Mary Reeves

Mrs Arthur Ginn and Daughter Visit The Plains

Mrs Arthur Ginn and her daughter Julia Eileen of Pomeroy visited Athens and stayed a week with Mr and Mrs Wesley Thompson of The Plains, spending time with the family.

Arthur Ginn Deughter Julia Eileen Pomeroy Athens Wesley Thompson the Plains

Local social notes and obituaries from Athens area

Mrs V L Powers returns to Wheeling after a week with sister Mrs W J Hottel in Columbus joined by Doctor Powers and Mrs C I Nogan for a short visit. The Athens Country Club ard party committee aims for a fine event tonight. Charles T Newman and family attend funeral of foster father Rev W C Anguish of Hemlock aged 86. Anguish long served Hemlock Church of Christ for 50 years. Charles Newman, Jim Schrantz, Cincinnati visitor to Athens. Mrs Daniel McGurk returns from Cincinnati visiting daughter Mrs H A Faber. John E Cook very ill but improving at home 139 East Mill Street.

V. L. Powers Wheeling W. Va W. J. Hottel Columbus Doctor Powers C. I. Nogan Athens Country Club Charles T. Newman W.C. Anguish Hemlock Athens State Hospital Anguish Morgan Perry Counties John E. Cook East Mill Street

Reverend Frank P. George Addresses Nation's School System

Logan radio listeners heard Rev. Frank P. George speak Wednesday night about the national public school system. George, with many local friends in Iowa, previously served as pastor at the WLB church in Baltimore and has been in Iowa for several months.

Logan Davenport Frank P. George George WLB Baltimore Rev Iowa

Death Calls Dr EB L Longe to Montpelier

Dr EB L Longe is summoned to Montpelier Indiana Wednesday evening by the sickness and death of his father in law O A Smith who had been ill for some time Mrs Long left to be by her father's side and the couple plan to return to Logan by Saturday

EB. L. Longe Montpelier Ind Inlaw O. A. Smith Mrs. Long Logan

Marriage of Eugene Tennihill and Rose Dearing in Buchtel

Eugene Tennihill aged 28 a miner of Deanville and Rose Dearing aged 21 at home Buchtel were married Monday afternoon at the office of the probate court by Magistrate Brooke.

Eugene Tennihill Miner Deanville Rose Dearing Buchtel Brooke

Vote at Hocking Valley car shops on union representation

Two organizations have existed at the Hocking Valley car shops since a strike began over a year ago. With company and labor board rulings to deal with only one union, workers voted Wednesday on which to recognize. Final returns were not yet announced and not expected until Friday.

Hocking Valley Labor Board I’riday

French Radicals Expel Traitors Over Reform Vote

Paris March 6 The French radical socialist party suspended Sac rant and Under-Secretary Laffont for backing Premier Poincare financial reform in the chamber. Seven deputies were expelled for supporting the measures.

Paris French Radical Socialist Party Today Laffont Poincare Chamber of Deputies

Local talent show dazzles crowds at Globe and beyond

Charles Bradfield led acts with a lively Italian persona and a spicy skit while Donald Wiggins drew strong encores with Aint Gonna Rain No More. Joe Evans Clyde McClurg Floyd Shelton formed a strong vocal trio as Heck Bradfield led dancing. Miss Haze Lahuch sang It s a Man Every Time It s a Man. The cast included Billo Collins Hugo Schroppe Specs Leffler Pat Theisen Damon Collins and Don Figgins with Mama Loves Papa Tapa Loves Mama. Capacity crowds packed Globe Millfield New Marshfield with additional shows planned.

Wiggins Charles Bradfield Heck Bradfield Joe Evans Clyde McClurg Floyd Shelton Charlies Bradfield Donald Wiggins Clyde McClure Miss Haze Lahuch John Kraniike Charles” Bradfield George Six

Gas Explosion Damages Home on Lexington Avenue

Fire caused by gas collecting in a sieve in the Crosser residence on Lexington Avenue burned four rooms and damaged curtains blinds wallpaper furniture and the sitting room floor. Neighbors acted quickly to prevent greater loss while Mr Crosser was at his store and Mrs Crosser and children were at a Globe Theatre minstrel.

Roy Crosser Lexington Avenue Crosser

Loyal Women's Bible class hosts Chauncey Church of Christ

Mrs. Guy Brookins hosted an afternoon Loyal Women's Bible class gathering at Chauncey Church of Christ. Mrs. Arthur Swart presided and Mrs. Guy Smith led. program included a reading, vocal duet, and a letter from former member Mrs. Spayd. Refreshments served by the hostess and sister Mrs. Elmer Bingman.

Guy Brookins Loyal Women's Bible Chiss Chauncey Church of Christ Arthur Swart Guy Smith Smith Brookins John Shafer Fiske Spayd The Clase Elmer Bingman Charles Fiske Ira Myers Neal Helsel Guy Gardner Harry Osborn Junod S . Jackson Dorsey Bolin Joe Myers Elmer Nida B. FF. Ferrer

Reading Tests Include Picture Series at Chauncey Lincoln

A week of visual literacy assessment occurred at Chauncey Lincoln school for upper grades. The tests featured a paper with 29 percent pictures and descriptive paragraphs under each illustration.

Chauncey Lincoln School

Reading test shows pupil comprehension varied by ability

A reading exercise assigned five minutes to mark as many pictures as possible revealed differences in comprehension among pupils. The teacher noted the results as informative for evaluating reading, with graphs planned for the classroom. Edwin Higgins leads Chauncey grade schools as principal, and several local families visited or hosted guests in Athens Chauncey and Peach Ridge.

Edwin Higgins Chauncey

Prison doors open to all juveniles selling liquor to minors

In Lima Ohio Judge J H Hamilton said prison doors will be open for every person convicted in Juvenile court of selling liquor to minors. He warned too many youngsters have been furnished moonshine and it will cause children to violate the law and become criminals.

Lima J. H. Hamilton Judeo Hamilton

Police Seek New Motor Cycles and Outogs

Columbus police chief French called for new motor cycles and outogs to bolster enforcement and patrol capabilities amid rising traffic concerns.

Columbus French

Department Chief Reports Worn Equipment to Council

A department chief appeared before council with an annual report noting that current equipment is worn out and in need of replacement.

Counsil

Creomulsion Promises Relief for Chronic Coughs and Colds

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a twofold action remedy that soothes inflamed membranes and kills germs causing chronic coughs and lung troubles. It claims creosote as a key healing agent, promotes recovery from bronchitis and related diseases, and offers a money back guarantee if relief is not seen after following directions.

Creomulsion Co Atlanta

Nelsonville Night School To Run Five Weeks

For the next five weeks the Nelsonville night school will meet at the YMCA every Monday and Friday evening. Miss Lu T Lane and Miss Elizabeth Linton will teach the sessions, both described as capable instructors.

Nelsonville Nelsonvile Night School Lu ‘T Lane Elizabeth Linton

Chauncey Minstrel Show Delights Local Audience

The Young Men's Social club presented a minstrel at the Globe theater in Chauncey last night showcasing real amateur talent. Directed by Joe Evans and Gladys Bradfield with Lucille Bradfield, a noted pianist, providing accompaniment. Donald offered a specialty.

Chauncey Young Men's Social Club Globe Theater Joe Evans Gladys Bradfield Lucille Bradfield Donald

Maps of Canada Furnished Free to Schools

A Canadian government educational program has provided over 200 large wall maps of Canada to Athens county schools. County Superintendent H. R. McVay distributes the maps, free of charge, to district schools to enhance their classroom equipment.

Canada Athens County H. R. McVay

Logan Dies at Laurelville After Star Route Carrier Service

Senderson Glaze, 65, died at his Laurelville home Sunday. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Wednesday with burial at South Perry. He was long time mail carrier on the Star route from this city to South Perry. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Dan Bigham, who lived with him, and one son, Rolland Glaze of Pickaway county.

Laurelville Senderson Glaze South Perry Mr. Glaze Dan Bigham Rolland Glaze Pickaway County

Coal theft case ends with guilty pleas in Logan

James and George Merrick were charged with taking coal from railway property. They pleaded guilty before Mayor Wolfe with George fined one dollar and costs and James sentenced to 30 days in the workhouse. Detective Price located near Logan prompted the charges.

James George Merrick Hocking Valley Price Logan Wolfe George

Marmola Method Promises Easy Fat Loss Cure

Advertises Marmola Prescription Tablets as the simplest, effective way to lose excess fat with no harm or wrinkles. Claims endorsement by thousands and offers price one dollar per box through druggists or direct from Marmola Co. in Detroit, Michigan.

Marmola Co Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

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