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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1923

Page

5

Notable Guests List From Columbus Society Event

A lengthy guest roster includes Miss Mary Catherine Campbell Miss America Colum bus Margaret Fulton Peru Indiana Violet Tedrow Phyllis Mills Nelsonville Cecil Zelma Weiler Circleville Ernestine Riddle Gallipolis Gertrude Needy Corning Elsie Schofield Amherst Margaret Spencer Nelsonville Helen McCleary Martha Browne Columbus Blanche Riley Akron and numerous Columbus Cleveland Cincinnati Indianapolis and Akron residents. Also attending were Mr and Mrs George C Blower Indianapolis Indiana Mr and Mrs K K Morris Cleveland Mr and Mrs R B Whippie Marietta Mr and Mrs A F Moler Cleveland Mr and Mrs William Mills Nelsonville and Mrs Frank Tedrow Nelsonville.

Mary Catherine Campbell America Columbus Margaret Fulton Peru Indiana Violet Tedrow Phyllis Mills Nelsonville Cecil Zelma Weiler Circleville Ben Sawyer Derby Alice Bush Sidney Ernestine Riddle Gallipolis Gertrude Needy Corning Elsie Schofield Amherst Margaret Spencer Helen McCleary Martha Browne Blanche Riley Akron Lashley Couch Ward Hansberger Sawyer Wagner Griffiths Bown der Mott Rhoades Love C. J. Beckett Wright McCleary Hooper Gus White Cumberland Lester White McConnelsville Petrie Logan Houston Cincinnati Powell van Landerham Lancaster Meyers Cleveland George C. Blower Indianapolis K. K. Morris RB. E. Whippie Marietta A. F. Moler William Mills Frank Tedrow

East Side School Holds Delightful May Festival

A May Festival hosted by East Side school featured grade dances with purple and gold ribbons onMay Pole, gymnastic drills, and performances from first through eighth grades. Principal Miss Bridgman, physical director Mr. Cunningham, and teachers organized. Miss Spring provided music assistance.

East Side Dunkirk

Portsmouth and Family Return Home After Visit

Portsmouth along with her husband J. George Carsey and granddaughter Iva Tucker, and hosts Mr. and Mrs. Carsey, returned home Monday evening.

Portsmouth J. George Carsey Iva Tucker

Ohio Librarian Matthews Attends State Library Meeting

Charles G. Matthews the Ohio University librarian joins a State Library association meeting in Chillicothe where he is listed on the program.

Charlies G. Matthews Ohio University Chillicothe State Library Association

Woman's Relief Corps to Meet Wednesday Evening

The Woman's Relief Corps will hold a meeting Wednesday at 7 50 in the Red Mens hall on West Washington street with members advised to attend.

Woman’s Relief Corps Red Mens’ Hall West Washington Street

Household Guests Attend Athens High School Commencement

Mrs Rosa Hill and her daughter in law Mrs C C Hill of Detroit are guests at the home of Mrs H W Riley at 15 South Congress street for the Athens high school commencement where Miss Gilberts Tlit will graduate.

Rosa Hill C. C. Hill Detroit Mich H. W. Riley South Congress Street Athens High School Gilberts Tlit

Mrs Parker Visits Mother For Mothers Day In Gallipolis

Mrs. Claude B. Parker of Gallipolis visited her mother Mrs. C. D. Vist for Mothers Day and planned to return to Gallipolis on Wednesday.

Claude B. Parker Gallipolis C. D Vist

Training School PTA Set to Meet Thursday Afternoon

The Training School Parent Teachers Association will hold a regular monthly session Thursday at 3 o clock in the school auditorium. The Sixth and Seventh grades will oversee the program. All members parents and friends are cordially invited.

Training School Parent- Teachers Association

Mrs. McClain Visits Iowa Relative Ties

Mrs. M. W. McClain sister of Mrs. Joseph McKibben of Zalesk has been in Iowa and has come to spend time with her sister and other relatives and friends.

M. W. McClain Joseph McKibben Zalesk Iowa

Birthday Dinner Fetes Mrs George Carsey in Logan

The 60th birthday of Mrs George Carsey of 20 Elliott Street was celebrated May 11 in Logan at the home of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs David McKee. Relatives and friends gathered with well filled baskets for a sumptuously spread dinner and family reminisences. Attendees included Rosa Chapman Madge Karnes Nora Reaves Nelsonville James Waldo Rowena Ruth Shump Wesley Haislet Gilbert Haislet Eugene Garold Haislet Gurnie Haislet.

George Carsey Elliott Street Logan David McKee Rosa Chapman Madge Karnes Nora Reaves Nelsonville

Order of Eastern Star Dinner at Varsity Inn

The Order of Eastern Star schedules a dinner Thursday at 5 30 PM at the Varsity Inn with reservations through secretary Mrs James Palmer by Wednesday evening. Wesley McKibben, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph McKibben of Zaleski, arrives in Athens from San Francisco after visiting his sisters Mrs 8 J Scott and Mrs W H Jewett. His parents meet him and escort him home, marking his first return in 30 years since he left as an 18 year old boy, now in poor health after a stroke two years ago.

Order of Eastern Star Varsity Inn James Palmer Wesley McKibben Joseph McKibben Zaleski Athens San Francisco Cal J. Scott W. H. Jewett Mr. McKibben

Mrs E A Moore Visits Newark Parents Return Home

Mrs E A Moore of Newark spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs C M Pierce at 15 Poplar Avenue and returned to her home Monday.

E. A. Moore Newark C. M. Pierce Poplar Avenue

Hartnell Family Visiting Cline in North Congress Street

Mr and Mrs J F E Hartnell of Coolville visit their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs J Halliday Cline on North Congress Street.

J. FE. Hartnell Coolville Mrs. J. Halliday Cline North Congress Street

Dinner at Varsity Inn by Athens County Savings and Loan

The Athens County Savings and Loan association held a Monday dinner at the Varsity Inn for its board of directors, sales staff, and stockholders. Seatings were for 30, followed by an impromptu toast program after the meal.

Varsity Inn Athens County Savings and Loan Association

Former French Premier Frey Dies in Paris

Paris reports the death of M. Frey a former premier of France in the morning. The prominent statesman had a long political career and influenced postwar policy until his retirement.

Paris M. Frey France

Deaths and Funerals of Mrs. Alice Tucker and Mrs. Carrie Addicott

The remains of Mrs. Alice Tucker were buried in West Union Street Cemetery after arriving from Mt. Liberty near Columbus. Mrs. Carrie Brown Addicott died at Grant Hospital Columbus after surgery and funeral arrangements are set for Athens with interment in West Union Street Cemetery. she leaves her husband Prof. Lewis J. Addicott and three children Harold Donald and Gertrude.

Alice Tucker Sam Tucker Mt. Liberty Columbus West Union Street L. J. Addicott Carrie Brown Addicott Lewis J. Addicott Grant Hospital Prof. Addicott Athens Presbyterian Church Women's Bible Clss Pallas Club Science Club Elmwood Place Addicott Pulaski Samuel Brown Los Angeles Cal Grant Brown New Brighton Harold Ohio University Donald Athens High School Gertrude ‘ Euiaa Erades

Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed by Mrs Moore

Mrs John T Moore of Cambridge Ohio reports the tonic as life changing saying it cured her run down condition a hacking cough and weakness after three bottles she regained appetite strength and says it helps others too She notes availability at druggists and a trial offer with a 10 cent tablet sample.

Cambridge Ohio Dr. Pierce John T. Moore Steubenville Ave Pres. Invalids' Hotel Buffalo N. Y

Rural graduates to have program at Center Stake

Exercises for eighth grade graduates of Alexander and Lee townships will be held Monday May 21 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon at the Center Stake school in Alexander township. All graduates are expected to attend. Eligible students listed include Wayne Brickles Dana Saunters Ellen Woodyard Helen Davis Margaret Hudwell Arnold Hudnell Edith Sams Victor Pugh Harley Collins Margaret Jones Anna Brooks Henry Tribe Bessie Beatty Arlie Robinson Emerson Wood Ola Curtis Stovall Allen Herman Cordray Marian Cain Grace Warren Marie Brannon Lulu Pratt Paul Brannon Robert Paul Pierce Florence Bell Martin Orville Woodyard Erma Saylor Harry Swartz Harley Ross Walter Jones John Coe John Robbins Chester Enlow Mildred Ranebottom Geo Bolin Kathryn Jourdan Chester Throckmorton Evelyn West.

Alexander and Lee Townships Center Stake Alexander Township Ohio Wayne Brickles Dana Saunters Ellen Woodyard Helen Davis Margaret Hudwell Arnold Hudnell Edith Sams Victor Pugh Harley Collins Margaret Jones Anna Brooks Henry Tribe Bessie Beatty Arlie Robinson Emerson Wood Ola Curtis Stovall Allen Herman Cordray Marian Cain Grace Warren Marie Brannon Lulu Pratt Paul Brannon Robert Paul Pierce Florence Bell Martin Orville Woodyard Erma Saylor Harry Swartz Harley Ross Walter Jones John Coe John Robbins Chester Enlow Mildred Ranebottom Geo. Bolin Kathryn Jourdan Chester Throckmorton Evelyn West

Grand Jury Indicts Slain Patrolman Killer

In Cleveland Ohio on May 15 the grand jury indicted John Leonard Whitfield for first degree murder in the death of Patrolman Dennis Griffin. Griffin's body was found in a shallow grave after his disappearance Friday as police and deputies pursued tips.

Cleveland John Leonard Whitfield Cuyahoga County Grand Jury Dennis Griffin

Liberty bonds market update New York May opening rates

Liberty bonds prices listed for New York on May 15 show opening figures across issues. First 4 percent at 97.15, Second 4 percent at 97.12, Third 4 percent at 98.12, Fourth 4 percent at 97.23, Victory 4 percent at 100.1, New 4 percent at 99.5.

New York Liberty Bonds

Book Defends Self in Court Fort Worth Oil Promoters Indictments

Fort Worth Texas May 18 An array of motions to quash indictments against oil promoters was before United States Judge Bledsoe in federal court. The defendants attack the grand jury and Assistant U S Attorney General Crim of Washington D C as interlopers and arrangers invited to aid the investigation.

Fort Worth Tex United States Bledso Los Angeles Grand Jury Crim Washington, D. C Frederick A. Cook Crin

Body of young woman found on Long Beach surf line

Police reported the unidentified woman, about 23, was found dead in the surf line at Long Beach. She was fully clothed and had been dead about an hour. The case is being investigated.

New York Long Beach

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