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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1924

Page

5

Society Notes On Visits And Seasonal Travels

Mr. Fred Smith of Frankfort Illinois ends a visit with his parents on Walker Street. Mr. and Mrs. George Junod return from eight weeks in Florida including Ft Lauderdale and North Carolina to Washington DC to visit daughters Mrs. L. F. Boykin and Mrs. A. D. Loch. They stop in Zanesville before returning to Athens. At a business meeting teachers receive appreciation for services. Mr. and Mrs. A C Rossi host Charlotte Deacon from Zanesville and Bart Davidson at 152 North Congress Street for U C D club Thursday afternoon.

Fred Smith Frankfort Ill C. E. Smith Walker Street Illinois George Junod Florida Ft. Lauderdale North Carolina Washington L. F. Boykin A. D. Loch Athens Zanesville Bart Davidson North Congress Street

Esther Class Met at Christian Church Meeting

Mrs W J Davidson hosted the Esther class gathering at 93 Maplewood Drive. Miss Sophia Boetzner led devotionals, Miss Edith Ford spoke on her winter trip to California, and Mrs Pearl Drake with Mrs E J Person sang a vocal duet before a social period and refreshments.

Esther W. J. Davidson Maplewood Drive Christian Church Sophia Boetzner Edith Ford California Pearl Drake E. J. Person

Columbus visitors join Crossens for weekend

Mr. R. J. Crossen and his son Harry travel with Mr. Earl Coe of Columbus to visit Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Crossen and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Crossen. They spend Sunday with the Whaleys in Hebbardsville and visit A. L. Evans. Mr. Coe also sees his sister, Mrs. Will Drake, during the trip.

R. J. Crossen Harry Earl Coe Columbus W. E. Crossen J. JD. Crossen Charles Whaley Hebbardsville A. L. Evans Mr. Coe Will Drake

Boden Family Visited Athens for Weekend

Mr and Mrs William Boden and son Clark of New Marshfield spent Sunday in Athens as guests of William Boden junior and wife Lafe Boden in Athens.

William Boden Clark New Marshfield Athens Lafe Boden

Theodore Shipe Visits Parents Before Returning to Chillicothe

Theodore Shipe, employed at the Chillicothe Country Club, visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Don Gabr iel at 129 West Washington Street from Monday evening until this evening before returning to Chillicothe.

Theodore Shipe Chillicothe Country Club Don Gabriel West Washington Street Chillicothe

Mr and Mrs Nichols Host Martha Nichols of Columbus

Mr and Mrs P. Nichols of the Fenzel apartments entertain as house guest Miss Martha Nichols from Columbus.

Mrs. P. ©. Nichols the Fenzel Apartments Mr. Nichol Miss Martha Nichols Columbus

Ruth Standard Bearers Plan Evening Meeting

The Ruth Standard Bearers will meet this evening at six o'clock with Miss Frieda Mae Mansfield of 109 Morris Avenue.

Ruth Frieda Mae Mansfield Morris Avenue

Louisville Couple Visiting Friends in Ohio Area

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Biddison of Louisville Kentucky were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Sands on Canaanville Road. They traveled home from Charleston West Virginia and visited relatives near Glouster Ohio along the way.

Elmer Biddison Louisville, Ky J. R. Sands Canaanville Road Charleston W. Va Glouster

City Federation Meets Plans Fundraising Booth and Clean-Up Effort

The City Federation held a regular session with Mrs. R. L. Woodworth presiding. Committees reported plans for a Kiwanis Karnival booth selling coffee sandwiches and white elephants, plus support for a Clean-Up campaign with May or Koon assisting. Charles Bryson spoke on Red Cross Seals and the fight against the White Plague. Mrs. W. A. Miller returned home after winter visit with her son G. D. Miller.

City Federation R. L

Birthday celebration for Mrs. Mourne by Macabees group

The Woman's Benefit Association of the Macabees gathered at Mrs. Mary Mourne’s Congress apartment home Monday after lodge meeting to honor her fourth birthday anniversary. Fifty two members attended a picnic supper and played games and shared social conversation. A five dollar gold piece and carnations were given to Mrs. Mourne as gifts.

Mary Mourne Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees

First Meeting Sets Plans for Sunday School Year

The Session's Committee on Religious Education and church officers met at six in the Presbyterian church. Plans include opening with all classes May 11, establishing a Home Department, a Teacher Training class, reorganization of classes, basement room equipment, and a young married couples grade. Every Sunday school class increased offerings.

New Church Bible School Presbyterian Church H. T. Wise Board of Trustees

Staneart Brother in Serious Illness in Meigs County

Mr. S. C. Staneart returned home from Hemlock Grove Meigs county after being summoned by the serious illness of his brother Mr. A. T. Staneart who is suffering heart trouble and complications. No hope is entertained for recovery.

S. C. Staneart Hemlock Grove Meigs County A. T. Staneart

Notable Bridge Dinner at Mrs. L V Brown’s Home

Mrs L V Brown hosted a bridge dinner for 17 tables with Mr and Mrs Frank X Rauch and Mr and Mrs Edward C Schloss as hosts. The rooms were decorated in pink and green with spring flowers including tulips lilacs snapdragons and valley lilies. Guests and helpers listed include Miss Clara Bowser Mrs Byron Wolfe and others. Awards went to Mrs Alonzo Palmer and Mrs M E Twiss for the women and to Mr J J Schmidt and Mr John Sprague for the men. Mrs Charlotte Dencon of Zanesville attended as an out of town guest.

L. V. Brown Clara Bowser Byron Wolfe T. L. Morgan Dpd Rt. Zenner Barbara Sutton Elizabeth Morgan Ann Rosser Katherine McKee Jean Rauch Alonzo Palmer

Portuguese flyers reach Karachi completing half of journey

A Central News dispatch from Lisbon reports the Portuguese long distance flyers have reached Karachi India marking the halfway point of their planned trip.

London Karachi India Lisbon

Ohio becomes banner building and loan state

Ohio has replaced Pennsylvania as the leading building and loan state with assets exceeding 700 million dollars in the Ohio Building Association League report by president Fred T. Bristol. Pennsylvania follows with 675 million and New Jersey with 400.09 million as Ohio serves 1.69 million people through its associations.

Columbus Ohio Pennsylvania Banner Building and Loan Association Fred T. Bristol Ohio Building Association League Bristol New Jersey Ohio Building and Loan Associations

French Bombing Hits Sixty Syrian Villages

A Jerusalem dispatch to The Daily Express reports French airplanes bombed and destroyed 60 Syrian villages amid a revolt along the Syrian frontier.

London Jerusalem Daily Express

Radio and prosperity lower insanity in Belmont County

Belmont County records show a drop in insanity cases per year through April 1 over five years. Probate Judge Meek saw counts of 43 in 1924, 638 in 1923, 66 in 1922, 66 in 1921, and 67 in 1920, with Dr. F R Dew attributing gains to radio music prohibition and improved industry.

ST. Clairsville O.—T Belmont County F. R. Dew Dew Meek

Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Fame in Buffalo

Doctor R W Pierce praised as a physician and student of Nature's remedies. He claims Native methods unlocked cures for women's weaknesses, and his Favorite Prescription remains in demand after fifty years. He offers a trial by mail from Dr Pierce's Invalids Hotel in Buffalo New York.

R. W. Pierce Pierce Dr. Pierce Buffalo

Wives Beat Husbands Endorsed by Austrian Court

Austrian Supreme Court rules wives may whip faithless husbands and the husbands must not complain deeming such beating the natural reaction to his conduct. The decision emphasizes gendered responses to marital infidelity.

Nienna Austria Supreme Court

Cornetist Performs Private Concert in Lion Cage

Dr Max Sostario faced stage fright and played a private concert inside a Hamburg lion's cage. The lions sniffed then watched as he performed complex tonguing feats on the cornet, remaining in a corner.

Berlin Germany Max Sostario Stawe Hamburg

Test Case on Dow-Aiken Tax Act Filed in Ohio Supreme Court

May 5 in Columbus a test case was filed in the state supreme court to challenge the Dow-Aiken Tax Act. The act imposes a $1,000 fine for vendors of intoxicating liquors and a $200 penalty.

Columbus State Supreme Court

Indian hurricane kills forty six in Hardoi district villages razed

A dispatch from Allahabad reports a cyclone in Hardoi district India killing 46 people and demolishing villages. Livestock suffered heavy losses and relief efforts were being organized.

London Hardoi India Allahbad

Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy Promises Quick Stomach Relief

Customer testimonial claims Mayr’s Remedy soothes stomach pain and mucus in the intestines. Ad claims one dose proves efficacy and offers money back. Available at Mc Kee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville Cline

Wyoming guide seeks open spaces over New York

Joe Jones, a well known Wyoming guide, longs for the great open spaces beyond New York. He avoids the city, fearing its crowds, and plans to leave on the first westbound train to escape the urban grind.

New York Joe Jones Wyoming Jones

"Old Glory" Dead at 97 in Washington

Mrs. Helen Taylor known across the northwest as Old Glory died recently at age 97. She led G A R parades with the flag and stood at funerals at the head of the basket bearing the Star Spangled Banner. She was buried in a red white and blue casket.

Payalivp Helen Taylor Northweast

Linen Pattern for Child’s Dress in Three Sizes

The Messenger Pattern Dept advertises a child dress pattern suitable for linen or similar fabrics in sizes 2 4 and 6 years. It notes a henna and white gingham option with cross stich trimming and requires 2 1 percent yards of 32 inch material for the 6 year size, with pattern mailed on receipt of 125 cents in stamps.

Family Members Die After Theft Incident At Door

A fragment reports that the preceding night someone stood at the door unconcernedly as members of the family died the theft occurred. The brief note hints at a fatal event linked to a theft but provides few specifics.

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Jim Reeves Houston Mary DeMont Main Street Judtre Reeves U. S A. C. Rossi Elmwood Place Charlotte Deacon Lodge Brown Ohio Banner State Syria Cornet J. L. Maxwell Eagle Building Ting Gibson’s Pharmacy The Prescription Store Messenger Pattern Dept Cliiical Laboratories Co Cleveland Lash Abe McCallum Slingluff du Pont Nita TS Morristown John Shepherd and Sons National Road Here Victoria Sutherland Seven Sutherland Sicers Sutherland Sisters Tamn United States Tostro Eaton’s Highland Linen Reliefa Graf Slingluff’s Book and Gif Shop Lawrence Block
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