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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1923

Page

5

Kindergarten Mothers Club Meeting at John Hancock High

The Wednesday evening gathering in the auditorium featured Mrs. W. D. Hill presiding and introducing speakers. C. W. Stone urged father child play and shared experiences, J. D. Welsh spoke on early training and obedience, Mrs. Benedict sang two songs, and Dean McCracken discussed the evolution of education and teacher preparation.

John Hanecock High School W. D. Hill C. W. Stone J. D. Welsh Ife Benedict College of Music Sylvia Schubert Dean McCracken

Display of children’s work and Mother’s Club refreshements

The exhibit featured the work of the children on display while refreshment served by the Mother’s Club members. The scene highlighted community involvement and traditional school event hospitality.

Mother's Club

Postponed Meeting Rescheduled for First Friday in April

Mrs. Sarah Hixson of Washington and Mrs Venrankford of 28 Maniewood Drive host and visit Athens scenes of childhood. Hixson, born and raised in Nes Trimbie, is staying with relatives as plans shift to April date.

Sarah Hixson Washington GC. H Nes Trimbie Athens Venrankford Maniewood Drive

Home Missionary Society to Meet Friday at 2 P M

The Home Missionary Society will meet Friday at 2 o'clock in the church parlors. Mrs Ja G Waratell will lead the program on The Negro's Contribution to Literature with a sketch of Ohio poet Charles Lawrence Dunbar. Miss Destin Sears of Ohio University will read from Dunbar. Mrs Ralph Windsor will give readings.

Home Missionary Society Ja G. Waratell Ohio Charles Lawrence Dunbar Destin Sears Ohio University Dunbar Ralph Windsor

Mrs Arthur Ginn Spending Week With Thompson Clan

Mrs Arthur Ginn of Pemeroy is spending the week with her parents Mr and Mrs J. W. Thompson of The Lower Plains.

Arthur Ginn Pemeroy Mro Airs J. W. Thompson Lower Plains

Local residents return from Nelsonville visit and Detroit trip

Mr and Mrs Jesse Cucktier and baby Beatrice of 402 Tich land avenue came home from a few days with farmers De Cucktier and Bart Cuck in Nelsonville. Mr Raymond AfeConins of 400 Richland avenue left this morning for Detroit to drive back a new automobile.

Jesse Cucktier Beatrice Tichland Avenue Nelsonville de Cucktier Bart Cuck Raymond AfeConins Richland Avenue Detroit Alich

Test of Mrs Roy Pilcher at Cincinnati illness note

Mrs Roy Pilcher undergoes a test this noon in Cincinnati due to the illness of Mrs Charles Tillery wife of Mrs Pilcher's brother. They reside in Hamilton.

Roy Pilcher Cincinnati Charles Tillery

Rebekah Lodge Plans Evening Meeting at Seven

The Rebekah lodge will convene this evening at 7 o'clock for its regular gathering with members expected to attend and discuss upcoming events.

Rebekah Lodge

Beals Return After Visit In Logansport

Mr and Mrs Otis Beal of Logansport Indiana have returned home after a few days visit with Mr and Mrs Ed Sherlock in the same city.

Otis Beal Logansport, Ind Ed Sherlock

New Spring Jewelry Adds Final Touch to Easter Attire

The latest jewelry for spring enhances Easter hats and suits with colorful striking designs. Earrings, necklaces, bar pins, bracelets, rings and more offer beauty and smartness. Visit today for a fifteen minute treat.

Family Visit to Columbus for Weekend

Rite and Bits reports Me Maern motoring to Columbus Friday to spend the weekend with cousins Mr and Mrs Kerr, Kiorace Kerr, as guests.

Rite Bits Me Maern Columbus Fratay Mrs Kiorace Kerr

Local Notables and Movements Across Athens and Columbus

Mr W S Mackwood returns from Mercy hospital Columbus after a week of treatment with no improvement. Mr and Mrs Norman Hood of Lina spend the week in Athens. Mr Sloed receives a better position with Arbuckle company prompting a residence change as household goods ship. Mr Hood travels away from Athens. daughter Betty stays with Hood’s mother in Junction City. Miss Margaret Merwin of the Cincinnati Conservatory spends the week with her parents and will perform a violin solo at the Woman's Music club tonight. Funeral attendees for Henry Martin include Dr W H Martin Detroit, Mrs Catherine Bull Columbus, Mrs Gordon Ensminger Columbus, Nel Martin near Cleveland and others.

Mr. and Mira Norman Hood Lina Athens Mr. Hood Mr. Sloed Arbuckies Company Mr. Hoody Betty Mrs. Hood Junction City Margaret Merwin Cincinnati Conservatory of Music J.T. Merwin Mul Street Womans Music Club Henry Martin Cleveland W. H. Martin Detroit Mich Robert Martin Gallipolis Watherine Bull Gordon Ensminger Columbus Nel Martin

Humphrey Visit Brings Ohio University Link to Athens

Mr Louis Humphrey of Stockingport was a Thursday visitor in Athens. His daughter Miss Edith Humphrey is a student at Ohio University.

Louis Humphrey Stockingport Athens Edith Humphrey Ohio University

Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Event Cancelled? No, Meeting Noted

The Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae group schedules a gathering Monday at 6 30 PM with Miss Maude Skidmore at the Students Union. The item records a local social meeting details and attendee.

Alpha Gamma Delta

Judge Layne Accused of Taking Bribe in Ohio Court

A March hearing in Ironton Ohio saw Jud ge A J Layne accused by Emma Haas of accepting 125 dollars from Mrs Chester Ward to grant a divorce. Ward admitted giving money and Layne denied the charge while promising to refer the matter to Chief Justice Marshall for action.

Ironton,c Judes A. J. Layne The Common Pleas Court Emma Haas Chester Ward Tron Ton Haas Ward Layne Tie Tayne Marshall Supreme Court

Mineral men fined after drunkenness pleas

Ifez Giffin and George Jeel of Mineral were arrested Wednesday evening by Constable Mariner for drunkenness. They pled guilty at arraignment before Magistrate Helwig and were fined $190 plus costs, which they arranged to pay.

Ifez Giffin George Jeel Mineral Mariner Helwig

Sugar Creek man jailed over dog license charge

Bruce of Sugar Creek was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Horrey Williams of Guernsey Athens County on failing to have a license for his dog. He pleaded guilty before Magistrate Helwig and was fined 5 dollars with costs, the fine suspended.

Thnt Bruce Sugar’ Creeik Horrey Williams Gutouster Athens County Benes Helwig

Charter presentation marks Athens Rotary Club event

The Athens Rotary Club will receive its charter at a Chamber of Commerce meeting this evening with delegations from Chillicothe Iowa Marietta and Parkersburg. B O Skinner of Marietta will present the charter. George Mitchell Coshocton district governor will give the principal address. Logan plans to bring 40 members and a band. Chillicothe 25 attendees.

New Athens Logan Club Chillicothe

Elixir of Youth hailed as near reality by discovery

A new scientific claim touts a youth restoring tablet named Korex compound from Melton Laboratories in Kansas City. It promises rapid body renewal and vitality using chemokinesis, with a double strengthen option and a money back guarantee if no results in seven days.

Melton Laboratories Massachusetts Kansas City

Local Notes From Robinett Ridge and Nearby

J Robinett made a business trip to New Marshfield on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs William Younkins visited their parents last Sunday. Cash Martin moved his family into the Herbert Nelson property. Mrs Ephraim Erlis is ill with pneumonia. Carman and three children visited the Car nan home. Maude Freeman spent Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs W Biecoy. Edna Tobinett returned to New Marshfield to attend high school after a weekend visit. A G Toss was a business caller in Athens. Nome Coal Co had no work. Joseph Green stayed home while Mr and Mrs James Mace hosted Freeman visit. Farmers in the area dragged the roads.

J. Robinett New Marshfield William Younkins Jouseph Creen Cash Martin Herbert Nelson Ephraim Erl Carman W. M. Carnan Misa Maude Freeman WV Biecoy Edna Tobinett A. G. Toss Athens Nome Coal Co Joseph Green M. Freeman James Mace Zaateshi

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