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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1924

Page

2

Navin patent suit targets oil firms over extraction method

Francisco attorney Philip Ehrlich says Navin seeks damages in a $25,000,000 suit against Shell and other U S oil companies. The Utah inventor claims his water and sand separation process for oil from shale infringes his patent and could bring vast royalties if upheld. Ehrlich argues the method works with any mechanical device and would affect many firms using water and oil in sands.

Francisco Frank Vin Salt Lake City Utah Action Aiready Shell of Company California Utah ‘N Navin Rding Philip & Ehrlich Navin Orcersa Royal Ehrlich Ehrrich

Local Men Hear Address on Japan by Ohio Leader

Frank L. Jones of Indianapolis will address the Athens Chamber of Commerce weekly forum luncheon on The Economic Problems of Japan. Jones, manager of Equitable Insurance, is a longtime associate of BE B. Bryan, president of Ohio University, and will also speak at campus events.

Frank L. Jones India- Polis Equiable To Insurance Company Athens Chamber of Commerce Jones BE B. Bryan Ohio Versity

Green Star Takes Her Third Husband

New York May 6 Elsie Star of the stage has taken her third husband Frederick Worlock Eng ador, same age as Ferguson. He toured with The Moon Flower and appeared in Amorous Villain. Her first husband was Fred Hoey. her second was Tho B Clarke Jr, VP Harriman National Bank, whom she divorced in Paris after seven years.

New York Elsie Frederick Worlock Ferguson Mies Ferguson Fred Hoey Tho B. Clarke, Jr Harriman National Bank Paris

Little Child Chauncey Little Dies at Three Months

Ida Clark, three month old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Clark, died Sunday at home after a short illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday with burial in Asbury cemetery. Survived by twin sister Iva, parents, one brother and two sisters.

Ida George Clark Asbury Iva

Chauncey Senior Play "At the End of the Rainbow" Shown

The Chauncey high school senior class play At the End of the Rainbow was presented last evening at the Globe theatre to a large audience. It was directed by Miss Lower and Mr. Cady of the faculty and all parts were well portrayed. The performance will be repeated again tonight.

Chauncey High School Globe Theatre Miss Lower Mr. Cady

Mother's Day Program Planned at Chauncey Church

The Church of Christ in Chauncey hosts a Sunday school Mothers Day program next Sunday morning at 9 o clock. Mrs Arthur Swart and Mrs Guy Brookins lead the program with superintendent Paul Riske in charge. Carnations will be given to mothers.

Church of Christ In Chauncey Arthur Swart Guy Brookins Paul R. ¥Iske

Family returns home after Chauncey death call

Mr and Mrs L D Lambuson and children go back to Columbus after being summoned to Chauncey by the illness and death of Mrs Lambersons father J N McCafferty.

Buckleys from Zanesville attend funeral of J N McCafferty

Mr and Mrs Earl Buckley and their daughters from Zanesville, former Chauncey residents, visited the city for the weekend and attended the funeral of their former neighbor J N McCafferty.

Earl Buckley Zanesville Chauncey J. N. McCafferty

Mrs Wise of Chauncey Improves After Columbus Operation

Mrs Hubert Wise of Chauncey who underwent an operation in a Columbus hospital last week is reported as slowly improving.

Hubert Wise Chauncey Columbus

Bolin Family Returns to Chauncey from Columbia Visit

Mrs. Mary Bolin, visiting relatives in Columbia, has returned to Chauncey with her son Dorsey Bolin and daughter Mrs. Vint Cunningham.

Mary Bolin Columbia Chauncey Dorsey Bolin Vint Cunningham

Osborne family visit marks Sunday gathering in High street

Fred Osborne and his family from Athens were Sunday guests of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Osborne on High street, The visit highlighted a family gathering in the community.

Fred Osborne and Athens Henry Osborne High Street

Mrs Barstow Dies After Short Illness

Mrs Cap Barstow aged 60? died this morning at 4 o clock at her Mill Street home after a brief illness. She had long resided in Chaunery and was well known in the community.

Barstow Cap Barstow Mill Street

Local Woman Remembered in Family Obituary Harbors L. D Shields Kin

A local obituary notes a woman survived by her husband several children and many grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are not yet set. The piece also mentions Frank Sweeney of Akron visiting his mother Mrs. L. D Shields in the city this week.

Frank Sweeney Akron L. Dshields

Marence Leffier Visits Columbus Brother-in-law and Sister

Marence Leffier travels to Columbus to visit his brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Emmons Mace during an extended stay in the city.

Marence Leffier Columbus Mrs Emmons Mace

Ohio University Students Visit Chauncey Grandparents

Miss Faye Pendergrass and Miss Potts from Ohio University Athens were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Peter Pendergrass in Chauncey, staying with Faye's grandparents.

Faye Pendergrass Potts Ohio University Athens Peter Pendergrass Chauncey

Mrs. Saffell and son return from Chauncey visit

Mrs. EF. L. Saffell and her son William have returned to Bucyrus after visiting at Chauncey with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Drake. Mrs. Alimon Drake of Sharonville Ohio also left today for home by motor, accompanied by Mr. J. A. Drake who will spend two weeks in Sharonville.

EF. L. Saffell Willian Chauncey J. A. Drake Bucyrus Alimon Drake Sharonville Saronville

County Teacher Named Ohio Delegate to National Meet

Mias Helen Howard a rural teacher at Oregon Ridge school near Millfield earned election as one of Ohio’s delegates to the National Education Association convention to be held in Washington, D C in early July. She ranked eighth among 66 on the ballot, with 15 delegates selected by the association members.

Mias Helen Howard Oregon Ridge Millfield Haseen Ohio National Educational Association Washington I. C Ohio State Teacher's Association Miss Howard Loward

Geese Trim London Zoo Lawns for Weeds Control

London Zoo grounds are maintained by scores of geese that peck weeds. South American llamas have also been released on some grassy areas to help manage the lawns.

London Eng London Zoo

Bobbed Hair Bandit and Husband Sentenced

Brooklyn couple Cecilia Cooney and Edward were given the maximum sentence of 1 1 2 years for robbery. The woman accepted the sentence. she faced the court and then turned to her guards.

Cody New York Cecilia Cooney Brooklyn Edward Judy Martin

Miss Apperley Falls To Ground While Cleaning Windows

In London Miss Alice Apperley, 48, woke in fear over dirty bedroom windows. While asleep she rose to wipe them with a pillowcase and fell 26 feet, sustaining serious injuries.

London Eng Alice Apperley

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Promises Relief

Mrs. Percy W Richardeon of Skowhegan Maine reports headaches and tiredness vanished after taking three bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She claims daily fog and fatigue disappeared and endorses the remedy for other women.

Ene Percy W. Richardeon R. F.D. No Skowhegan Maine Lydia E . Eee

Place of Women's Meeting Changed in The Plains

The Piains Methodist Episcopal Church Aid Society scheduled for Miss Fannie Ball's home on Wednesday afternoon will now meet at Miss Elisabeth Hawk's home at the same time. The change is due to Miss Ball being called to Columbus.

the Plains Piains Methodist Episcopal Church Fannie Ball Elisabeth Hawk

Senior class play at Lodi township high school

The Senior class play will be presented at Jerseyville on Wednesday May 7 at 7 PM and repeated Thursday May 7 at the same hour.

Lodi Township High School Jerseyville

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Owen H. Poorbaugh Johnstown Poorsaugh Lilly Japan Green Star Elsie Ferguson Oryely Lydia E.pinkham Michael Angelo America Bohn Pullman Syphon Refrigerator Middleport Sparkies Hanna W. M. Vorhees & Bro Albany, Ohio W. M. Dixon Marshfield, Ohio F. W. Gibson Amesville Standard Oil Company Ae Olose Athens, Ohio
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