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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1924

Page

5

Central School Society Meeting Highlights Seasonal Program

A large crowd attended the Central Parent-Teachers' meeting as students presented songs and a play. Officers elected for next year were President Mrs. F. R. Lash Jr, V President Mrs. C E Atkinson, Secretary Miss Blanche Linton, and Treasurer Mrs. C. C. Kerr. The fourth grade earned the traveling picture prize for most mothers present.

Central School Aftenoon Yorus Apatriots Bailey F. R. Lash, Jr C. FE. Atkinson Blanche Linton C. C. Kerr

Annual Play Festival Date Change at Woman's Gymnasium

Kin dergarten Club sets new dates for the Annual Play Festival from May 23 to May 26 at 7 p.m. in the Woman's Gymnasium of Ohio University with children from three kindergartens performing plays band games dances and songs. Also notes birth of a son to Mr and Mrs C E Russell of 21 First Street and recital by William Longstreet May 19 in Ewing Hall with a program of classical works and pieces by Schubert Rachmaninoff and others.

Woman’s Gymnasium Ohio University William Lloyd C. EF. Russell First Street Russell Kathryn Jackson Robert Jackson William Longstreet School of Music Ewing Hall Longstreet Eastman School of Music Rochester N. Y Oberlin College

Andrews Local Labor Address Postponed in Athens Ohio

John B. Andrews of New York City secretary of the American Association of Labor Legislation was to speak to Athens county miners and operators at Ohio University. The talk on Mine Accidents and Means for Their Prevention is postponed due to developing circumstances. A new date will be announced later.

John B. Andrews New York City American Association of Labor Legislation Athens County Ewing Hall Ohioniversity

Beer Plot Trial Nears Close in Federal Court

In Cleveland on May 16 Pat J. Scanlon a Youngstown Republican politician and two others face trial in federal court over a conspiracy to manufacture and sell real beer in Northern Ohio. Scanlon denied involvement under cross examination as four hours of argument were allotted and jury deliberation expected later that day. Co defendants include William J. Walzer and Peter Adams.

Cleveland Pat J. Scanlon Youngstown Ohio Killitts William J. Walzer Austintown Peter Adams Scanlon

Tamble Whitworth Takes Charge at Country Club Kitchens

Tamble Whitworth, former chef at the Varsity Inn, now runs the dining room and kitchen at the Country Club. He promises lunches at 63 cents and dinners at 75 cents, with Sundays offering a special $1.00 dinner featuring chicken and steaks, plus good service and seasonal vegetables and fruits.

Varsity Inn Country Club

Circus Day in Athens Opens Season Parade

John Robinsons Circus led the way through Athens Friday morning in a mile long spectacle drawing large crowds. The parade route passed West State and Cemetery streets before the showgrounds. Despite rain threats the grounds were in good shape and officials praised the show’s cleanliness and order highlighted by Patsy Salmon the yodeling rider discovered by reporters.

John Robinson Athens Cty Athens Fairgrounds Union Street West State Street Cemetery Street Court College Streets

Masked bandits shoot victim in Columbus card game raid

Two masked bandits, believed to be Black, struck early today at a Columbus card game boa rd and fatally hurt 48 year old Alfred Wyndon. They escaped with cash and jewelry valued at more than 100 dollars.

Columbes Alfred Wyndon

State wage body plans statewide probe next month

The state minimum wage fact finding commission will begin a state wide survey of wages in Ohio early next month starting in Toledo. It will call employers and employees in that district for consultation on the women and children's wage program. Proposed wage legislation will be considered.

Columbus Ohio Toledo Frank H. Burch Akron

Goose wing feather quill pens persist in craft

The article notes that quill pens continue to be produced from the long wing feathers of geese, sustaining a traditional writing instrument practice despite modern alternatives.

Spain Tops World as Olive Producer

Spain leads global olive production with the highest output, reflecting its dominant role in the sector. The country ships olives and olive oil worldwide, supported by large planting areas and established processing facilities.

Spain

666 Is a Prescription Colds Grippe Dengue and Fevers

A compact notice lists remedies and ailments including colds grippe dengue fever malaria and related constitutional complaints as a medical prescribe line. It presents a catalog style listing common health concerns for readers.

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