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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1919

Page

5

Pallas Club Hosts Literary Program And D A R Tea

The Pallas Club met Saturday with Mrs. F M Evans as hostess and Miss Amy Weiher leading the literary program. An opera on current events by Mrs N Hobson was read by Mrs W F Mercer. Miss Nelle Pickering read from The Independent on Keeping women on the Pay roll prompting an active discussion led by Miss Elizabeth Cochran. Tickets for the recital were free at the French Department in the D A R chapter. Mrs T W Craig hosted Nabby Lee Ames D A R. members included Mrs I M Foster Mrs D J Evans Mrs J T Merwin Mrs A O Sloane and Miss Nellie Van Vorhes. Superintendent G T Morgan led a probe on The Portion of Labor stressing safe, sane regulation and the essential role of workers. Mrs Evans paid tribute to the late Prof Eli Dunkle and extended sympathy to Mrs Dunkle. Mrs Thomas B Garvin, visiting from Evansville Ind, spoke, and musical numbers featured Ignes Richter Lants Wyer and a piano duet with Miss Patterson. Tea was served by Mrs Lena Slattery and Mrs E W Chubb amid patriotic decorations.

Pallas Club F. M. Evans Amy Weiher N. Hobson W. F. Mercer Nelle Pickering the Independent Elizabeth Cochran D.A. R T. W. Craig Nabby Lee Ames D. A. R. Sapting I. M. Foster D. J. Evans J. T. Merwin A. O. Sloane Nellie van Vorhes G. "T. Morgan Organ Arthur H. Carpenter Evans Eli Ignes Richter Orter Lants Wyer Miss Lantz Miss Sawyer Miss Patterson Lena Slattery E. W. Chubb

Stephenson Trio Performs for Camp Sherman Soldiers

Mrs Stephenson and her daughters Miss Winfred and Miss Helen, assisted by Miss Grace Saunders, left yesterday for Camp Sherman for a week long engagement to entertain the soldiers. The trio has appeared three times at the camp, delivering instrumental music.

Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner Honoring Members’ Husbands

The Athens Needle Club observed Saint Patrick’s Day with an eight thirty dinner party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry McKinstry on Past State Street. Thirty covers were set at tables decorated in day emblems and colors. Dinner partners were assigned by matching Shamrock postcards.

Saint Patricks Athens Needle Club Harry McKinstry State Street

Belgian Tragedian to Appear at University Recital

The French Club at the University brings M. Carlo Liten a distinguished Belgian tragedian for a recital next Saturday afternoon at 2 oclock. He is praised as a wonderful actor with a marvellous voice and recently appeared in Columbus as narrator with the New York Phon e Orchestra on Friday night. At the May Festival in Cincinnati last year his success was noted.

M. Carlo Liten McH Columbus New York Phoee Cincinnati

Entertained at Dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Rosenbé

Dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Mellman and the Mellman family of Columbus. Attendees also included Mrs. Mellman of Columbus, Mr. I. Wilson and family of Soccey, and Mr. and Mrs. Gorelick.

Ben Rosenbé Cemetery Street A. D. Mellman Columbus A Mellman I. Wilsond Soccey Wm. Gorelick Sguests

Girl Scouts Celebrate First Birthday

A Mothers' reception Saturday afternoon marked the celebrations for the Girl Scouts first birthday. The event drew community members and highlighted the group's activities and camaraderie.

Girl Scouts

Nearsightedness and Vision Tests at Local Optical Shop

An ad proclaims many near sighted individuals have gained new sight through glasses and invites readers to test distant vision. It urges people to visit for eye tests and glasses, promising a new world opened by vision correction.

First Anniversary of Girl Scout Troop in Town

In March the Girl Scouts of Troop two marked the organization’s first anniversary in the city. From three to five, thirty-five mothers attended at the armory despite bad weather, with a two course birthday dinner and a featured cake.

Girl Scouts Troop Two Armory Corvette Ienta Grace Ruth Breik Shesshehe

Pert Bee Ev Cers And Men Ne Are Requested

A fragmented notice fragment lists names and requests related to a local event. Readable parts indicate participants or attendees and a call for action directed at several individuals in a small community setting.

Higley Study Circle Plans Wednesday Meeting

The Higley Study Circle will meet Wednesday at 2 o'clock with Mrs ay Foater Jr. Election of officers will be an important feature of the meeting.

Higley Study Circle Ay Foater Jr

Meeting of the Woman's Benefit Association in brief notice

A meeting of the Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees is scheduled for Wednesday at 1 30 PM to present names. Private Alonzo Bobo of the 37th Infantry is mentioned in connection with Regular Reserves and visiting someone named Mrs J I ae Dae pad Th reater.

Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees Alonzo Bobo Canes Ieur Texas J. I. Ae Alban Border Patrol Service

Talk Costs More in Decatur Illinois Broadside

Talk is cheap but the notice warns of higher rates noted in Decatur Illinois. The message targets telephone workers and signals stricter terms and possible action if current pay or conditions exceed present levels.

Decatur Ill

Serbian and Montenegrin Troops Clash Near Danilograd

Dispatches from Rome report heavy casualties in a battle near Danilograd as Serbian forces punish Montenegrins for attacking a convoy. Many killed on both sides including a Serbian general.

Rome Danilograd

Spain Allows Foreign and Local Firms to Mine Potash Beds

Spain will permit both foreign and Spanish companies or individuals to exploit newly discovered potash beds. The decision opens permissions for mining operations and related development in the mineral deposit.

Spain

Suit Filed for Alimony by Athens Wife

Mrs. Margaret Armitage of Athens sues Ralph Armitage of the Armitage Taxicab Co. for alimony and a property settlement alleging long separation and alleged infidelity with Ruth Daugh known as Dollar Doll. She cites a daughter about two years old, seeks restraint on property disposal, and a court order to support and protect assets including farm stakes and $500, with a request for custody of the child.

Margaret Armitage Ralph Armitage Armitage Taxicab Company Evis Sensati Athens A.forth Anne Armitage Ruth Daugh Dollar Armitsath Dollar Doll Saenobragy Ieaiy Saab

Dr Carter’s Ki and B Tea Real Purifying Tonic

An old time ad touts Dr Carter’s Ki and B Tea Real Purmenle Tonic as a spring health aid. The text claims it cleanses the whole system, eases stomach and liver distress, and suits children. urges asking a druggist for a package and taking a cup nightly for seven weeks.

Probate notices filed in Athens court for various estates

The Athens probate court lists final and first accounts for guardianship and executorship. Entries include A L Pritchard guardian of George Apie third account filed February 1919 and final accounts for Janette Barker estate, Mary A Ford estate, and others with dates in March 1919.

Athens Atsae Aoe L. Pritchard Georgé Apie Hiram B. Stright Janette Barker Deast Allen Chadwell Ala Chadwell W. Wade Knight W.w.night Naedea Lina Robinson Mary A. Ford Ovine J. Towne W Tiga Charles G. O’biennés Sammieson Eme L. Hecht Hiram Dow Fry

Law to Enforce Day Measures New War Time Prohibition

Mar 18 report notes measures to urge next Congress to pass enforcement of war time prohibition becoming effective July 1. Rep Volstead of Minnesota declares new legislation needed. a public nuisance is any building boat or vessel where liquor is sold or manufactured.

Washington Minnesota House Judiciary Committee

First New Zealand Flight Bid Between Cities

A substantial bid of pi .6 was offered for the inaugural Auckland to Wellington flight in a New Zealand Suil aeroplane by four New Zealanders.

Auckland Wellington

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