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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1920

Page

5

Athens welfare workers plan April meeting talks

The Athens Council of Women Welfare Workers will meet Thursday at 3 30 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms with Secretary C H Bryson discussing the health situation. At the April 1 meeting at First M E church Prof L Martzolff will address public issues and voting concerns for women. A special Child's Conservation League meeting is set for 7 30 this evening at Mrs Fenzel's home. Lillie clan banquet time changed to 6:00 Friday night in the church basement.

Welfare Workers Athens Council of Women Welfare Workers Chamber of Commerce C. H. Bryson M. E L. Martzolff Fred Fenzel West Washington Street Lillie Clans

Local Athens Wedding Unites Mr Grover Davis and Miss Flossie Coen

Athens couple Grover Davis and Flossie Coen wed on Saturday March 13 at the Terrill home 345 West State Street. A wedding dinner followed at the Coen home in Canaanville with hosts Mr and Mrs Arch Coen and several relatives in attendance.

Athens Grover Davis Flossie Coen Lancaster James Terrill West State Street Arch Coen Canaanville Mr. Davis Robert Coen Addie Dor

Farewell Dinner for Postoffice Inspector and Mrs French

A farewell dinner in Athens honored Postoffice Inspector and Mrs H L French as they prepare to move to Mansfield. The Priscillas and Johns hosted at 69 North Congress Street with 34 guests, a souvenir spoon presented, and games marking the occasion.

H. L. French Mansfield Priscillas Johns E. E. Woodworth North Congress Street

St Patrick Party Honors Daughter's Eleventh Birthday

A St Patrick party on Washington Street celebrated Matt's eleventh birthday with two young guests as attendants. The reception rooms were decorated with green flags Shamrocks and ferns. Favors featured St Patrick symbols and refreshments were served.

Washington Street Matt

Higley Study Circle to Elect Officers in Wednesday Session

The Higley Study Circle will meet in annual session Wednesday at 2 PM for officer elections. Mrs. George R. Walker of 7 South College Street will host the gathering.

Higley Study Circle George R. Walker South College Street

Parker and Leonard Visit With Eva Parker in Athens

Floyd Parker and Leonard from Columbus drove to Athens in Parker’s car for a weekend visit with Eva Parker on West State Street.

Floyd Parker Leonard Columbus Athens Parker Eva Parker Wast State Street

Mrs Oxley Travels to Leipsic for Hurley Visit

Mrs. A B Oxley left for Leipsic to visit Mr and Mrs F M Hurley and to see their son Durward who heads to Denver for health reasons. Mrs S M Burson returns from Toledo with son in law Clarence Friess after six weeks with daughter Mrs F W Donzy. Prof and Mrs Dow S Grones plan move to 20 Kurtz Avenue, formerly owned by Harry Kelley who moved to 52 Grosvenor Street. Mrs Sam Sommer to Cincinnati with siblings and to Athens in mid April before resuming residence in Cincinnati.

A. B. Oxley Leipsic F. M. Hurley Durward Denver Colorado S. M. Burson Toledo F. W. Donzy Clarence Friess Burson Dow S. Grones Kurtz Avenue Harry Kelley Grosvenor Street Sam Sommer Sam Bamberger Cinci Ti

Athens Women Attend D R State Convention in Columbus

Mrs. T. R. Biddle, Mrs. E. W. Chubb, and Mrs. J. T. Merwin traveled to Columbus in the morning to attend the D R State convention in session from March 16 to 19. Mrs. Biddle serves as regent of the Nabby Lee Ames chapter and Mrs. Chubb is a delegate from the Athens chapter.

T. R. Biddle E. W. Chubb J. T. Merwin Columbus D. R Biddle Nabby Lee Ames Chubb Athens

Pastor Goldsmith Returns From State Inter-Church Congress

Reverend W L Goldsmith of First Congregational Church Mari etta spent Monday night in Athens. He represented Washington county at a state inter church congress in Columbus and traveled with Dr A Y Wilcox the Athens county delegate. He returned home today.

W. L. Goldsmith First Congregational Church Marietta Athens Washington County Columbus A. Y. Wilcox Athens County Goldsmith

Athens woman buys Johnson Novelty store on South Court

Carmen Church, connected with D. Zenner Music and named city Safety Director, has purchased the Johnson Novelty store on South Court street and took possession Monday morning. She will be actively involved in the business.

Carmen Church D. Zenner

Stowaway Sailor Fails to Meet Fare Demand

New York report describes Frances J. Hanna a sailor unable to pay the fare for his sweetheart Jennie Wilson from England who arrived as a stowaway, illustrating a humorous yet precarious travel mishap.

New York Frances J. Hannafin Jennie Wilson

Hawkins Ends Jail Term Then Tries to Steal Police Car

In Richmond Maryland Gail Hawkins, just released after a 65 day sentence, visited a bakery and charged cakes to the county before attempting to take the police department vehicle from the headquarters garage.

Richmond Gail Hawkins

Prayer meeting ends with dice and money found

Police find Susie Brown’s flat with 20 kneeling worshippers praying. Officers discover dice and money concealed among the worshippers.

Chicago Susie Browns

Chicago Women Organize One Hundred Year Club

A group of Chicago women forms the One Hundred Year Club pledging to live longer than seventy as a longtime community initiative.

Chicago

Hedley Jobbins Accused in Divorce Over Affections

In Aurora Illinois Hedley Jobbins is accused by his wife Mary Jobbins of infidelity as his dog, once Mary's lamb, followed him to visits with other women, a detail she cites in her divorce petition.

Aurora Hedley Jobbins Mary

Three Stills and Fifty Barrels Found in Sheepshead Bay Hotel

New York firemen battling a small blaze at the Sheepshead Bay hotel uncovered three stills and fifty barrels of whiskey. Revenue agents took over the case, seizing the stills and liquor as part of the ensuing investigation.

New York Sheepshead Bay

Fifth Avenue model has man arrested for pecking on subway

A model in a Fifth Avenue shop prompted police to arrest a young colored man after she said he pecked her on a crowded subway car. He received a six month term.

New York Fifth Avenue

Methodist meeting votes to repeal blue laws in Chicago

In Chicago a Methodist ministers' meeting voted without dissent to repeal the old blue laws banning cards theaters and dancing. The move follows broader calls for relaxing restrictions in social venues across the city.

Chicago Los Angeles Ruth Storer San Francisco James Allman Miles Detroit Delia Jibulo

Harding Club Seeks Move From Wood Pile Pressure

Yesterday's Messenger notes the Harding club is pressing to escape from under the Wood pile. The effort signals a push to resolve ongoing local tensions and reestablish footing amid community concerns.

Harding Club

Day length hints for Ohio extend into June

The note says on March 17 the sun rises at 6:09 and sets at 6:09. It claims days stay longer than nights through June 2. The text is fragmented and includes a stray quote.

Ohio Seta

Athens Court Tourney Hosted By Boy Scouts In Friday Meet

Athens to host a two day basketball tournament with scout teams from Nelsonville Parkersburg Chillicothe and McArthur. Troop 2 will send two quintets making 12 teams total with junior and senior divisions. Winners receive shields. Superintendent Morgan asks Athens residents to assist hosting the visiting lads.

Athens Nelsonville Parkersburg Chillicothe McArthur A. P. Scott Morgan

State Health Board Warns Spitting Spreads Flu

The state health department cautions that spitting spreads influenza as well as scarlet fever and diphtheria. It notes reductions in flu cases but says saliva and nasal discharges carry these diseases. It urges covering the mouth with a handkerchief and avoiding careless spitting, coughing, and sneezing.

State Department of Health

Youngsters Rise in Major Leagues as Clubs Build Talent

UPI report notes clubs shift from purchasing teams to developing homegrown players. New York’s Giants and Yankees recruit from minors while Brooklyn’s Bernie Neis breaks into regular lineup. Cleveland’s George Uhle is forged from sandlots, reflecting a league-wide move away from big-money acquisitions.

Henry L. Farrell United Press New York Brooklyn Bernie Neis Yankees Bobby Menesel Pacific Coast Ward Frank Baker Lince Cleveland George Uhle McGraw Rogers Boston Rabbit Maranville

Losers stage six oclock dinner after volleyball league

In a Business Men's League series the losing team fed the winners as agreed, with the Firsts providing a six o clock dinner at the Colonial last night. Fred McCoy and dignitaries explained the arrangement, making the event a memorable stag affair.

Fred McCoy

Dutch Ridge Community Notes and Updates

Mr and Mrs George Marcinks spent Sunday with the former's parents at Success. Mr Aldean Barnhill, recently ill, is able to be about. Mr and Mrs Jacob Weisenbaugh entertained with a party Saturday evening. About thirty young people attended. Mr and Mrs Oden C Johnson, newlyweds, left for their new home in Morgan county. Mr Matt Shuler has repair work on the A Shuler house as they prepare to move. Lucy Welsenbaugh returned home Saturday after visiting friends at Success. Mr Isaac Pierce conducted business errands.

George Marcinks Success Aldean Barnhill Jacob Weisenbaugh Oden C. Johnson Morgan County Matt Shuler A. Shuler

Social Guests and Family Visits Highlight Weekend

Linnie McAfee visits her grandfather Mr. Israel Swartz while Mr. Joe Marcinko spends the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. A. Weisenbaugh and family.

Lottridge Linnie McAfee Israel Swartz Joe Marcinko A. Weisenbaugh

Council Deliberates Street Paving and Related Measures

City council in regular session discusses paving of High and Carpenter streets and widening Court street. An ordinance to amend bond sales for Byard Street pavement is adopted. Deadline set for next reports on Court and Union street construction. Adjournment scheduled for April 5.

Gill Totman C. T. Moore A. A. Wolfe Council High Carpenter Court Street Edmundson Fensel Byard Street Blackwood Ginnan

Stolen bonds recovered with apology note sent to owner

A special delivery letter postmarked Cleveland arrived in Canton with two registered liberty bonds worth 1500 taken Saturday. The note attached read I am truly sorry that I can not use these, so I am returning them to you, signed Needful Want. In Milwaukee a domestic dispute led to a court case as a man explained he proposed after a prior incident.

Canton Cleveland Thomas H. Leahy

Local Residents Ride Hints Of Travel And Visits

Mr Ralph Shaw plans a near term departure to Cincinnati seeking employment. Mr Otis Clark and wife spent Saturday with Bhail. Miss Lola Sinclair visited Guysville. Friday noted Stewart visitor Clifford Shull. I E Chapman recently exited a position. Mr and Mrs Herman Gubbs left for Marietta Tuesday. Ed Burke visited Athens on business Monday. Mrs Ralph Shaw and Howard Johnson spent Friday evening with Ed Burke and family.

Ralph Shaw Cincinnnati Otis Clark Wor Sore Bhail Lola Sinclair Guysville Clifford Shull Stewart I. E. Chapman Herman Gubbs Marietta Ed Burke Athens Howard Johnson

Musical comedies rely on shapely girls for appeal

A humorous quip notes that a so called musical comedy may lack music or comedy if it features many shapely girls, suggesting provocative emphasis over artistry.

Simple coughs remedy on the lunge old popular cure

An old popular remedy for simple coughs and colds on the lunge promotes a pleasant tasting dose with no bad effects and no alcohol or severe medicines. It claims one dose suffices to relieve symptoms.

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