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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1923

Page

5

Three Couples Wed by Dr McGurk in Athens

Dr. Daniel McGurk at the First Methodist Episcopal parsonage solemnized three marriages in Athens. Seores P. Dorr of Detroit wed Mrs. Lottie Hathaway of Chauncey at noon, Frances Eberhart married Emory W. Allen at 7:45 p m, and Grace May Richardson of Athena wed Bernard Hugh Carr of Logan on Saturday. The article also notes a state event and club reports.

McGurk Daniel McGurk Seores P. Dorr Detroit Wen Lottie Hathaway Chauncey Frances Eberhart Emory W. Allen Athens Grace May Richardson Athena Bernard Hugh Carr Logan

D A R Chapter Meeting Held At Mrs Roach Home

Nabby Lee Ames chapter of the D A R met Saturday afternoon at 22 North College Street. Mrs Lavelle H Hobart state regent and Mrs Claude H Thompson state secretary of Cincinnati announced their presence.

Nabby Lee Ames Harry M. Roach North College Street Lavelle H. Hobart Claude H. Thompson Cincinnati

East Side PTA Plans Final Meeting in School Building

The East Side Parent-Teachers association will hold its last meeting of the school year in the school building Wednesday at 3 o’clock. Pupils’ work in manual training domestic science and art will be displayed under the supervision of Miss Laura Bailey art teacher in the Athens schools.

East Side Parent-Teachers Association Laura Bailey Athens

Dr Daniel McGurk to Speak at Glenwood M E Church Supper

Columba today, Dr Daniel McGurk will address the Men's supper at the Glenwood Methodist Episcopal Church tonight.

Daniel McGurk Columbus Glenwood Methodist Episcopal Church

Mrs Merritt Wilson Visits With Elkins Kin

Mrs Merritt Wilson of Elkins West Virginia visits her parents Mr and Mrs F B Wolfe and Mrs H L Atkinson on North Lancaster Street during a family gathering with relatives.

Merritt Wilson Elkins W Va F. 8. Wolfe H. L. Atkinson North Lancaster Street

Mrs Skinner Returns Home After Visit with Rice Family

Mrs. Carl Skinner and her son Bob returned to Chillicothe today after visiting Mr and Mrs J H Rice of 161 Grosvenor Street. Mrs Skinner is a niece of Mr Rice.

Carl Skinner Bobbie Chillicothe J. H. Rice Grosvenor Street Skinner Mr. Rice

Miss Elizabeth Hope to Teach at Johnstown High School

Miss Elizabeth Hope completed the school year as domestic science teacher at Hebron High School and will return to spend the summer with her parents at 156 Morris Avenue. She will hold a similar position next year at Johnstown High School.

Elizabeth Hope Hebron High School G. W. Hope Morris Avenue Johnstown

Mrs Joachim Travels to Pomeroy to Visit Father

Mrs Theodore Joachim travels to Pomeroy to be with her father Jacob Keiser after recently losing use of her right arm due to a paralytic stroke.

Theodore Joachim Pomeroy Jacob Keiser

Mr. Woosley Recalls Springfield Call for Mother's Death

Mr. F. B. Woosley returned Monday from Springfield after being summoned by his mother Mrs. Frank Woosley’s illness and death. The funeral occurred Saturday.

F. B. Woosley Springfield Frank Woosley

Mother Goose May Party Set At Ohio University

Kindergarten students of Ohio University will reprise the skit A Mother Goose May Party in the University Auditorium on Thursday afternoon May 24 at 3 30. The free performance serves Athens kindergartens and University Training School first four grades with parents. A piano solo by a kindergartner is added and mothers are asked to attend with children.

Ohio University University Athens University Training School

Annual Kindergarten Play Festival at Ohio University gym

Friday May 25 at 6 30 p m the kindergarten play festival unfolds in the Ohio University gym with four Athens kindergartens taking part. The program combines songs games rhythms and a May Pole dance. Performers include Ruth Phillips and Margaret Guthrie duets from Central Kindergarten Pauline Masterton and Elma Hill vocal solos and Bernice McVay Roger Welsh duets plus piano pieces by Marjorie Growdon all from University Kindergarten. Admission is free for children accompanied by parents.

Ohio University Gymnasium Athens East Side Central University Lulabye Ruth Phillips Margaret Alice Guthrie Central Kindergarten Pauline Masterton White Sheep Elma Hill Robin Red Breast Bernice Marie McVay Roger Welsh Miss Evans Little Miss Careful Marjorie Growdon Miss Nichols

Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo praised for hair care

The article warns against heavy alkali in soaps and soaps shampoos. It recommends Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as pure greaseless and better for steady use. Two or three teaspoonfuls cleanses hair and scalp, leaves hair silky and easy to manage, and is inexpensive at drug stores.

Driver fined after collision with Ford car

Earl Shafer driver of the Service Grocery delivery truck was arrested by Officer Maples on a reckless driving charge after his truck collided with a Ford at Court and Washington streets. He pleaded guilty at arraignment before Mayor Gillian and was fined five dollars with costs suspended.

Earl Shafer Maples Shafer Court Washington Streets Gillian

Coral red georgette dress with ecru lace and gold ribbon

A description notes coral red georgette fabric combined with ecru lace and gold tissue ribbon, creating a charming garment. The style hints at refined taste and fashionable detailing suitable for formal wear.

Georgette

Cross Burning Demonstration Marks Klan Threat in Athens County

In Athens County a Ku Klux Klan demonstration allegedly staged at the Mechanicsburg rural training school included a 15 by 10 foot cross burning and two threatening notes nailed to the schoolhouse door. One note targeted janitor John Baker and principal O. Fri, warning him to leave or face consequences. The event followed a previous dispute between principal Fri and Professor S. K. Mardis of Ohio University, though authorities say the show of hostility did not involve Mardis directly.

Athens County Ku Klux Klan Mechanicsburg John Baker van Vorhes Baker Fin Frn Fri 8. K. Mardis Ohio University Mardis

Big suit seeks 303000 in damages in Athens court

The Rice-Hocking Coal Co sues Carbondale Coal Co for 303000 alleging trespass and mining on Rice-Hocking land in 1904, later water from abandoned workings damaged its mine. The case, filed in Athens County Common Pleas, opened Tuesday with 40 witnesses expected, views of the mines completed at noon.

Athens County Common Pleas Court Rice- Hocking Coal Co Carbondale Coal Co Rice-Hocking Carbondale Coal Companies Waterloo Township Rice Rice-Hocking Co Timothy Hogan Columbus J. M. Wood Athens Col. R. E. Enderlin Chillicothe E. W. Stone Cincinnati Jones & Jones L. A. Koons Trimble L. H. Smith

Baldwin Appointed British Premier Praised in Washington

President Harding and officials expressed satisfaction at Stanley Baldwin becoming Britain’s prime minister. Harding recalled Baldwin’s favorable Washington impression during debt talks, signaling cordial start in Anglo American relations. The note mentions a separate estimate about the Great Wall of China duplication cost.

Washington Stanley Baldwin Great Britain Harding White House Baldwin

Motitur’s Giki Pattern Offers Playful Voile Style

Embroidered voile and organdy chosen for a pleasing model with options in gingham crepe and dotted Swiss. Bertha trimming may be omitted, closing centered or on the shoulders. Four sizes 6 8 10 12 years. 10 year size needs 3 yards 40 inch wide material. Pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps.

Motitur

Magistrate Dismisses Case Against Eli Master

Eli Master Stewart was arrested weeks ago on a charge of shrinking equipment case brought by Pete Van Dyke. In Monday’s court appearance Magistrate Helwig dismissed the charge as there was no prosecution and Master was released.

Eli Master Stewart Pete van Dyke Helwig le Masters

Two Sisters Injured as Playground Swing Collapses

In Defiance Ohio on May 22 a swing at a school playground collapsed, injuring 11 year old Eme line and 9 year old Helen Hardy. The heavy iron cross-bar fell and knocked them unconscious.

Defiance

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