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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1924

Page

5

Alpha Delta Pi Observes Founders Day Dinner

Alpha Delta Pi marked its Founders Day with a Friday evening dinner at The Colonial. It was the sorority’s third anniversary with 26 chapter members and listed alumnae Mrs. Brandon Grover Mrs. George Banks Mrs. Allen R. Kresge and Miss Marzuella Richards attending. Tables featured violet bouquets as the sorority flower.

Alpha Delta Pi Colonial Etire Brandon Grover George Banks Allen R. Kresge Marzuella Richards

Visit by Schaefflers to Athens and McKeesport

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Schaeffler of McKeesport Pa accompanied by Mrs H M Taylor Mrs Taylor’s mother visited Athens at week’s end. Mr Schaeffler left Sunday for home and Mrs Schaeffler will stay with her parents Dr and Mrs H M Taylor for a time.

Leo Schaeffler McKeesport H.M. Taylor Athens Schaeffler

Birthday Party Honors Seventeenth Birthday at Brown Avenue

Miss Clarice Burroughs enjoyed a lively birthday party at her Brown avenue home on Thursday evening. Gifts poured in as guests included Dela Radford, Alice Carter, Sylvia Walker, Lucile Westfall, Ada Westfall, and many others. Gainty refreshments were served by the hostess as Mr. Lester Cooley and several Edwards, Weber, Ginley, Walker, Teach Lyman, Burroughs family members attended.

Clarice Burrougds Brown Avenue Gainty Dela Radford Alice Carter Sylvia Walker Lucile Ada Westfall Daisy Kennedy Edith Lambert Selma Lent Helen Bates Jessie Ickens Edith Bernice Boroughs Pauline and Marcella Fienno Stella Deweese Ruth Cowen Elizabeth Schmidt Mrs. Porter Lester Cooley John and Evan Edwards Fred Weber James Ginley George Walker Kenneth Teach Lyman William Cecil Burroughs

Ohio University Student Weds Lucille Seibert in Columbus

Mr Kerl F Leupold a 1921 22 Ohio University student and Lambda Chi Alpha member wed Miss Lucille Seibert at her parents 516 West Fifth Ave Columbus. The bride a 1923 OSU graduate Sigma Kappa member, and the groom of H C Godman Co plan a fast honeymoon. Guests included Prof and Mrs Earl B South and Mr and Mrs Robert Bischoff of Athens.

Kerl F. Leupold Ohio University Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Lucille Seibert TI. D. Seibert West Fifth Avenue Columbus H. C. Godman Company Earl B. South Robert Bischoff Athens

Overmeyer Leaves Athens Radio for Parkersburg Firm

John Overmeyer resigns from the Athens Radio and Electric company and departs for Parkersburg West Virginia where he becomes manager of a furniture concern. Mrs O Overmyer will join him later.

John Overmeyer Athens Radio and Electric Company Parkersburg W. Va O Overmyer

Indianapolis trio visits Ohio relatives for weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Harper and Iron, Warren Dorr of Indianapolis left today for home after a weekend visit. They traveled here to see the former's grandfather S. A. Wilson of Guysville and stayed at the home of his aunt Mrs. W. W. Coe at 227 East State Street.

Wilson Harper and Iron Warren Dorr Indianapolis S. A. Wilson Guysville W. W. Coe East State Street

Linotype Operator Mr Al Overholzer Resigns

Mr Al Overholzer, longtime linotype operator for The Messenger, has resigned and left at noon for a Westward trip amid years of service.

al Overholzer The Messenger West

Florida couple to wed in Athens this June

Word from Florida says Mr. Clay McClain and his bride will arrive in Athens about June 7 to begin their wedding journey.

Florida Clay McClain R. Wayne Tieach Athens

Glouster Henry Biddison Stricken By Paralysis

Glouster Henry Biddison, 64, was stricken with paralysis at an early hour Sunday at his mother Mrs Thomas Biddison home in Maplewood. His left side is paralyzed and his condition is critical. He recently suffered a bout with influenza and had not fully recovered.

Henry Biddison Thomas Biddison Maplewood Biddison

Ladies of Mooseheart Legion Bazaar at Moose Hall

The Ladies of Mooseheart Legion No. 280 plan their annual bazaar at Moose hall on fall Saturday afternoon and evening. Committees meet at 9 a.m. Saturday to receive packages. Bazaar starts at 1 p.m. Dancing from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Ladies of Mooseheart Legion

Three men held on drug charges after city arrests

Constable Tom Davis of Trimble led arrests of Bud Trace Delman Whaley at the street fair Friday night. They paid $9.89 each in fines and costs after Justice Dewland imposed the penalties. William Saucer of Corning was arrested early Sunday on a similar charge and fined $5 plus costs.

Tom Davis Trimble Bud Trace Delman Whaley Justice Dewland William Saucer Corning

Glouster Superintendent Rehired for Two-Year Term

Supt. Dillon of the Glouster schools is re hired by the board of education for a two year term. Dillon is finishing the first year with the Glouster schools. A principal, teachers and janitors will be hired by the board at a meeting set for June 6.

Supt Dillon Glouster Schools Board of Education

Primary filing deadline set for June 13

The county board of elections announces that candidates for county office and precinct committeemen must file post petitions by Friday night, June 13, in advance of the August primary.

Skinner Couple Returns to Columbus After Visit

Mr and Mrs T B Skinner return to Columbus Monday after spending over Sunday with relatives and friends in this city.

Mrs. T. B. Skinner Columbus

Mrs Russell Lewis to Join Husband in Philadelphia

Mrs Russell Lewis and her young daughter depart Wednesday to Philadelphia to join her husband Frank Dunlevy and the Lewis family after his transfer from Detroit. She has visited her parents in Jacksonville and Mr and Mrs T D Lewis in this city.

Russell Lewis Philadelphia Mr. Lewis Detroit

Pothian Sisters Plan Tuesday Practice Session

The officers and degree staff of the Pothian Sisters will meet for practice Tuesday evening at o'clock. Mrs. Gerve Mansfield, Mrs. Howard McCutcheon and Miss Flossie Mansfield motored to Columbus and Chillicothe over the week end. In the latter city they were guests of Mrs. Alice Laughlin.

The Pothian Sisters Gerve Mansfield Howard McCutcheon Flossie Mansfield Columbus Chillicothe Alice Laughlin

Women's Christian Temperance Union to Meet for Study

The W C T U will hold a government study session Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Mrs. F P McVay at 44 West State Street.

F. P. McVay West State Street

Beasley Family Trip Heads Toward Toledo

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beasley and Mrs. F J Beasley travel by motor. Mrs. Fred Beasley stops in Columbus with Mrs. J C Briggs. Mr Beas ley and his mother continue to Toledo to stay with the latter's daughter, Mrs A L Elliott.

Fred Beasley F. J. Beasley Columbus J. ¢. Briggs Mr. Beasley Toledo A. L. Elliott

Miss Tania Linscott Undergoes Tonsil Removal Today

Miss Tania Linscott is in a Columbus hospital today for the removal of tonsils.

Tania Linscott Columbus

Mrs Jennie Clyne Guest of Middletown Family

Mrs Jennie Clyne of Middletown visited her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs B T Miller and their daughter Ruth. They motored to Columbus Sunday and took her to Athens.

Jennie Clyne Middletown Ruth Columbus Athens

Ida A R Nabby Lee Ames chapter closes year meeting

The Nabby Lee Ames chapter of the ID. A. R. held its year end meeting Saturday afternoon at Mrs. F. W. Bush's home. Treasurer E. S. Koons and Secretary C. W. Gullette presented complete year reports. Regent J. T. Merwin reviewed the Washington April Continental Congress. Tea followed.

Nabby Lee Ames ID. A. R F. W. Bush H.L. Jones C. D. Hopkins E. S. Koons C. W. Gullette J. T. Merwin Continental Congress Washington Merwin Jones

Edith Kaler and John Hawk Wed in Guysville Ceremony

Miss Edith Kaler and Mr. John Hawk of Guysville were married Saturday morning by Rev. M F E Chatley at the Christian church parsonage 64 North Congress street in a home ceremony.

Edith Kaler John Hawk Guysville M. FE. Chatley Christian Church North Congress Street

Mrs Evelyn Heffner Weds James A Hallett at Local Church

Mrs Addie Davis daughter married James A Hallett son of Mr and Mrs J A Hallett at 7 30 p m in the Christian church parsonage Rev M E Chatley officiating Mrs Hallett taught seven years in Athens and Meigs counties Mr Hallett a stationary engineer at Circle Hill mine nine years their home will be 17 Walker Street with Mrs Davis ill in health

Evelyn Heffner Addie Davis Walker Street James A. Hallett J. A. Hallett McArthur Te Christian Church Parsonage M. E. Chatley Hallett Athens Meigs Circle Hill

Apostolic Prayer Meeting Set For Tuesday Evening

At the home of Mrs. Fred White 186 North Lancaster street the Apostolic prayer meeting will be held Tuesday evening at 7 30.

Fred White North Lancaster Street Apostolic Prayer

Galigher Couple Return From Columbus Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs fk HW Galigher with Miss Florence Higby return by car from a weekend visit in Columbus. They stayed with Mrs J C Briggs, sister of Mrs Galigher, and with Miss Eleanor Galigher, his sister. They attended the Phi Gamma Delta dance Friday.

Fk. HW. Galigher Otha Beasley Florence Higby Columbus J. C. Briggs Galigher Eleanor Galigher

May Returns Home After Weekend Visit

G. E. May went home to New Matamoras Monday following a Sunday visit with his brother Dr. I. H. May.

G. E. May New Matamoras Dr. I. H. May

Davis campus youths seek coed farms program

Berkeley reports that University of California Davis farming students petition to admit girls to farm school courses. They claim agricultural education lacks co education. President W. W. Campbell plans to add domestic science and home economics to the curriculum if possible.

Berkeley Cal Maud Mullers University of California Davis University W. W. Campbell

Hawaii Sees Biggest Coffee Crop In Twenty Years

Honolulu reports Hawaii's 1924 coffee crop will harvest around October 1 and promise the largest yield in nearly two decades. All Kona coffee grows on Hawaii's leeward side where a dry winter followed by heavy rains has set favorable conditions.

Honolulu Hawai's Kona Leeward Hawaii

G A R Memorial Service Set For May 25

The G A R will hold its memorial service at the Christian church on Sunday May 25 Rev M E Charley pastor will deliver the sermon Ath ens and the county are urged to attend and be represented at the service.

M. E. Charley Athens

Teach Army Cooks to Bake Like Mother

Washington announces home style cooking for soldiers with cakes and pies to set standard in army schools for bakers and cooks. The plan aims to produce competent cooks in every corps area and department.

ARMY Washington Department of the Army

Camphor Eye Wash Claim Sparks Patient Curiosity

Advert says Lavoptik eye wash mixed with camphor or witch hazel hydrastis quickly eases weak or sore eyes. One small bottle suffices for many cases and customers receive a free aluminum eye cup with purchase at Gibson's Pharmacy.

Gibson’s Pharmacy

Curta meet opens Ashland state churches convention

Delegates gathered in Ashland as the statewide convention of the Churches of Christ opened this afternoon. Attendees arrived from across Ohio to participate in the opening sessions and set the program for the gathering.

CURCH Ashland Ohio Churches of Christ

Miss Evans Wins $300 in New York Beauty Parlor Suit

Constance Evans, 16, won $300 in a New York court after suing a beauty parlor for $1000 for damages to her hair. The article notes her singed hair and shows images of her with and without the affected locks.

Constance Evans New York Miss Evans

Memorial Day Ceremony Planned at West State Street Cemetery

A Memorial Day program from May 30, 1924 lists Major S. M. Johnson as parade marshal and Captain J. B. Allien as chairman. Ohio University Band performs America and the Athens High School Chorus sings Recessional. Roger Johnson Jones Sr address by Hon. J. M. Foster and Star Spangled Banner closes with audience participation.

S. M. Johnson J. BR. Allien Ohio University Band Robert Tompkins Chas, Shaeffler Thomas Hoover ER. B. Bryan

Akon Coroner Faces Second Theft Incident In Week

Akron coroner M. D. Crafts reports a second theft of items linked to his surgery case. Last week a thief stole $200 in instruments. he had bought equipment valued at over $2000 and a revolver, all taken from his car outside his office.

Akron M. DD. Crafts

Talk Equipment Grows

Washington May 19 figures from the department of commerce show more than 15 000 60600 telephones in use in the United States with significant gains achieved in the past year.

Washington United States Department of Commerce

Senator Norris Defends Exiles From Republican Rank

Washington May 19 Senator George W Norris of Nebraska denounced his party purge in the Senate saying only the good men were expelled by the National Republican a semi official party organ.

Washington George W. Norris Nebraska National Republican Senate

American Viewpoints On Women Roles From Romanian Wife

The wife of a Romanian diplomat in Washington argues that a woman's place is in the home and society, skeptical of women in politics or professional roles. She praises American beauty and fashion while praising behavior as the true art of beauty and insists moral presentation matters more than appearance.

Madame Rose de Covarrubings Nano Chartre D'Affaires Washington Paris America New York

Bell couple welcome daughter at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs Charles Bell of 19 South Lancaster street announce the birth of a daughter born Sunday May 18 at Shelter­ing Arms Hospital.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Charles Bell South Lancaster Street

Albany Woman Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery

Miss Martha Hooper of Albany underwent a successful operation Sunday noon for acute appendicitis.

Martha Hooper Albany

Mrs Kasler Fractures Leg Cleaning at Home

Mrs Susan Kasler of Jackson ille fell from a chair while cleaning Saturday and sustained a fracture of the right upper leg. She was taken to the hospital and the fracture reduced Saturday evening.

Susan Kasler Jackson‘ile

Decide London Demands Eight Satellite Towns

At a Housing Conference Labor MP Herbert Morrison criticizes London as a daily drag on workers. He backs a gradual remedy through new satellite towns and industrial centers around London. Conference resolutions approve building eight large towns within fifteen miles of London to ease congestion.

London Herbert Morrison Parnament Tondon

Marriage Ends Thirty Year Romance in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati Ohio Mrs Ida Mae Hobson aged forty one obtained a divorce from Frederick Hobson after a courtship that began in childhood. She testified I met him when I was nine and he courted me until four years ago. She charged extreme cruelty and said they were deserted by him and she spent every holiday alone. Hobson did not appear in court.

Cincinnati Ida Mae Hobson Frederick Hobson Hobson

Williams Treatment promises free bottle for uric acid cure

Advert shows a patent remedy claim for rheumatism kidney bladder and acidity with a free 32 dose bottle offer and 10 cent postage paid to The Dr D A Williams Company East Hampton Connecticut pleading to readers with tired aching bodies The notice states the offer applies to the same address or family and requires no obligation.

Williams Dr. D. A. Williams Company Dept BP. O East Hampton Conn

Marriage Licenses Issued by Athens County Bureau

Marriage licenses issued Saturday and Monday to three couples: James A Hallett 41 stationary engineer Nelsonville to Evalena Heffner 27 Athens teacher Rev M F E Charley Glen E Hawk 20 farmer to Edith Laurels Koehler 18 clerk both Guysville Rev Charley Lloyd Mitchell 47 carpenter Columbus to Bertha Roby 46 seamstress New Marshfield Magistrate Heiwig.

Athens County Bureau James A. Hallett Nelsonville Evalena Heffner Athens M. FE Charley Glen EE. Hawk Edith Laurels Koehler Guysville Lloyd Mitchell Carpenter Columbus Bertha Roby New Marshfield Heiwig

Bible Reading Cases Hit Athens Courts

Chauncey resident Thomas McHarg was arraigned again for keeping his daughter Grace from the Bible reading at school. Magistrate Helwig ruled the act on school grounds was disciplinary, not truancy, and found McHarg not guilty. The hearing was moved to the City Hall council room due to a large crowd.

Chauncey Athens Courts Thomas MecHarg McHarg Grace Co. H. Porter Helwig Hedges

Japanese, Already Here for Barring Brethren

Lima Ohio restaurant owner Jack Inoway, a Japanese immigrant of 22 years, defends Congress actions to block further Japanese immigration. He says Americans can decide whom to admit and notes his long residence and view of international issues from an American perspective.

United States Jack Inoway Lima Resaurants Inoway Nippon America

Authors Should Be Read But Not Seen, Says Aumonier

London reports novelist Stacy Aumonier argues modern writers crave publicity and should remain unseen. He compares public figures to Delphic priests who kept their personality hidden to avoid diminishing the art.

London Stacy Aumonier Aumonier Anno- Inter

Puts and Calls: Aims and Risk Limited Trading Method

The article promotes a method for stock trading using puts and calls with risk claimed to be limited. It touts a free booklet from an entity referenced as UCHMAN COW with a contact at 63 William.

Uchman

Unfermented Wine to Be Used in Denver Synagogues

Rabbi C. H. Kauvar of Beth HaMidrash Hagodal announced that unfermented wine will be used in a Denver Orthodox synagogue and a rule against fermented wine will be issued. Rabbi Friedman of Temple Emmanuel, a Reform congregation, said fermented wine is not essential to religious ceremonies and noted they substitute grape juice.

Denver C. H. Kauvar Beth HaMidrash Hagodal Watuvar W. &. Friedman Temple Emmanuel Friedman Tempe Emmanuel

Glasgow Porter Inherits After Knife Grinder Dies

John Thomason a jabless warehouse porter moves from the poor quarter to a fine Glasgow residence after performing simple services for an elder knife-grinder. He inherits several thousand pounds when the grinder dies, according to local reports.

Glasgow Scotland John Thomason Jabless Thomaon

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