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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1924

Page

5

Mrs Della Edwards Honored by Sunday School Group

Mrs. Della Edwards was surprised at her West Carpenter Street home Tuesday evening by the Foreign Missionary Society and friends from Richland Avenue M. P. Church. They celebrated her years of service, announced a move to Wyoming, and presented a silverware set after an evening of songs and conversation.

Della Edwards West Carpenter Street The Foreign Missionary Society Richland Avenue M. P Edwards Wyoming

Mrs Wolfe Hosts Bridge Club Teatime at Country Club

Mrs N J Wolfe entertained her bridge club of four tables Wednesday afternoon at the Country club. The game was followed by a tea.

Delta Tau Delta Auxiliary Meeting Planned for Friday

the Delta Tau Delta auxiliary will meet Friday afternoon at 2 30 at the chapter house on President Street to discuss upcoming activities and arrangements.

Delta Tau Delta President Street

Women’s Relief Corps to Attend Memorial Service

All members are requested to meet at the Armory Sunday morning at 10 o clock to march as a group to the Memorial service at the Christian church.

Woman's Relief Corps Armory The Christian Church

Wiener Roast Planned by M FE Sunday School Boys

The boys department of the M FE Sunday school will hold a wiener roast on East Hill Friday evening May 23. All boys are asked to meet at the church at 5 45.

M. FE East Hill

Reeves Visit Columbus Kin In Hospital Stay

Mr and Mrs A F Reeves spent the early part of the week in Columbus visiting her son Wilbur in a hospital, also Mr and Mrs Edward Noe.

A. F. Reeves Columbus Wibur Edward Noe

Mrs Swanson Visits Father in Newton Ohio

Mrs J B Swanson travels to her parental home in Newton a suburb of Cincinnati for a two week visit with her father Mr C R Disque.

J. B. Swanson Newton Cincinnati C. R. Disque

Guest Night for Woman's Music Club at Poston Home

The Woman's Music Club hosts a guest night on Wednesday May 28 at 8 PM at the home of Mr and Mrs L D Poston 117 East State Street.

Woman's Music Club

Marriage Announcement for Mazie McBee and R F Kennery

Miss Mazie McBee of Morgantown W Va marries Mr R F Kennery of Clarksburg W Va announced by Miss Pearl McCollins of Richland Avenue The bride studied at John Hancock High School and was attending Parkersburg Business College at the time of her marriage.

Mrs Wilson Car r and baby visit Wellston kin

Mrs Wilson Carr and baby Wil son visit Wellston relatives Mr and Mrs Arthur Harry. Mrs Carr and Mrs Harry are sisters. Mr and Mrs Clyde Littler and three children join Mr and Mrs Tom Tittier at the funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Howe in Nelsonville Wednesday afternoon.

Wilson Carr Baby Wilson Wellston Arthur Harry Mrs. Carr Mrs. Harry Clyde Littler Tom Tittier Elizabeth Howe Nelsonville

Rauch couple plans Buckeye Lake cottage visit

Mr. and Mrs. Frank X. Rauch returned from Columbus to their Buckeye Lake cottage and will host Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Craig and Prof. and Mrs. Clarence Robin son on Decoration Day as they prepare the summer home for occupancy after school ends.

Frank X. Rauch Columbus Buckeye Lake Rauchs T. W. Craig Clarence C. Robinson

Athens senior class previews Tailor-Made Man play

Under Miss Marie Jewett the Athens high school senior class rehearses A Tailor-Made Man by Harry J. Smith. The show debuts in Ewing Hall on May 28 and 29. Pythian Sisters hold annual inspection Friday at 7 30 after a 6 o clock supper. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Charles Newman and several others from New Lexington.

Athens High School Marie Jewett Harry J. Smith New York Cohan and Harris Ewing Hall Pythian Sisters Charles Newman Ida Wise Be ‘E Cooley Verna Marquis New Lexington

Logan couple returns from motor trip with daughter visit

Mr and Mrs W H Logan travel home from a motor trip to Columbus and Linworth where they visited the home of Mrs Fouch and left their daughter Phyllis Kathryn for a visit.

W. H. Logan Columbus Linworth W. H. Fouch Phyllis Kathryn

Sorbol Quadruple Promises Goitre Cure

Virgil Burdin of Russellville Ohio reports Sorbol Quadruple removed his goitre when surgery was said to be the only cure. He notes relief from hoarseness and nervousness and says he will answer letters. Sold by drug stores or via Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg Ohio. Locally at McKee Drug Co.

Virgil Burdin Russellville Ohio Sorbol Mechanicsburg McKee Drug Co

Mystery Surrounds 1920 Joseph Elwell Murder Case

New York police reopen the four year old case of Joseph Elwell, wrist expert, found shot in 1920. Bernard Sandler plans to aid the DA with new information linking Miss Viola Kraus to the affair as detectives question her after a decoy call to Elwell's apartment. The liner France carried Sandler aboard as he briefed Mrs Lewisonn en route to Paris.

U. S New York Joseph Brown Philwell Miwell Hich Florida Europe Elwell Bernard H. Sandler Benton Sandler Ewell France Walter Lewisonn Lewisonn Paris Viola Kraus

Dreco Plant Remedy Pills Away Indigestion and Aches

Mrs. Puech of Canton Ohio credits Dreco with ending nervousness headaches rheumatism backaches and indigestion after two bottles She says she can eat anything sleeps well and is gaining strength Dreco sold at all druggists and urged for a week trial by many prominent citizens in Ohio

Ohio

Miss Kraus in Paris as Elwell murder mystery linked

Friends say Miss Kraus, using the name Cross, fled to Paris vowing not to return until Elwell’s murder is cleared. Paris reports place her with sister aiding police. Sandler now owns the Elwell crime scene house, bought after the murder.

Miss Kraus Paris Elwell Cross America Justee Sandler

Wage Scale Ballot By Electric Company Workers

Elyria report says motormen and conductors of the Cleveland Columbus and Southwestern Electric Company are balloting on a proposed wage scale. Beginners would receive 46 cents an hour for three months followed by 0 cents for nine months and 14 cents after one year.

Elyria, O Cleveland Columbus Southwestern Electric Company

Manchester Crowned Center of Global Cotton Trade

Manchester, England emerges as the hub of the world cotton trade, attracting merchants, mills, and buyers from across the industry. The city’s markets, warehouses, and shipping links consolidate its prominence in cotton commerce.

Manchester England

New Marshfield High School Closes After Grand Commencement

New Marshfield Ohio May 21 The New Marshfield High School closed after a successful war time commencement on May 14 in M P church. A class of 22 received diplomas the largest ever. Dr Aryan president of Ohio University gave an address on three types of individuals. The program featured a full musical lineup including trio piano and vocal numbers. Diplomas were presented by principal Guy Dinsmoor to 22 graduates. An alumni banquet followed with 96 attendees.

New Marshfeld M. P Aryan Ohio University Catherine Wilson Evelyn Llewellyn Lawrence Herron Lileanor Wilson Guy Dinsmoor Dinsmoor Paul Elliott Ralph Shaffer Richard Wilson Kathleen Withers Erma Judy Ronald Robinette Mia Ruth Dinsmoor Clara McKibben Lo Wilson Porterfield Bertha Steinmeyer

The American Legion Organized in Paris in 1919

The record notes that the American Legion was organized in Paris in 1919, marking its founding amid postwar efforts.

American Legion Paris

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