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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1922

Page

5

Hibbard Reeder Nuptials At Rev Ahlbrands Home

Wedding of Miss Helena Hibbard to Mr Virgil Reeder took place at Rev Ahlbrands home. Bride wore light blue crepe de chine. Association presented Miss Bridgman with a watch bracelet in appreciation of her school work. Officers elected and meeting adjourned until September. Several society notes and travels mentioned.

Ahlbrand Helena Hibbard Virgil Reeder Rev Miss Hibbard J. R. Morton

Social Luncheons and Dinners Honor Out-of-Town Guests in Athens

Athens social circles host luncheons dinners teas and bridge in honor of visiting guests from Dallas Texas Dayton Ohio and Charleston West Virginia. Mrs D H Moore hosts at the Colonial Inn for Mrs Theodore Fluhart Mrs Byron Howard and Mrs William Sterrett with multiple upcoming events and gatherings lined up at local venues.

Athens D. H. Moore Colonial Inn Theodore Finhart Dayton Byron G. Howard Dallas Texas William Sterrett Charleston W. VA D. R. Zenner West State Street Bridge W. R. Phillips Alderman South College Street Theodore Fluhart

Detroit Couple N Up Bethel and Mark Wed May 8

Announcement from Detroit Detroit Miss Nina Bethel daughter of Mr and Mrs H W Bethel 43 King avenue marries Mr Jackson A Mark son of Mr and Mrs John E Mark of Detroit The couple will reside at 1210 Drexel avenue Mr Mark works with his father in the John E Mark company The bride is a former Athens girl

Detroit, Mich Nina Bethel H. W. Bethel King Avenue Jackson A. Mark John E. Mark Detroit Drexel Avenue Mark Columbus Dispatch Athens

Year's Work a Success at East Side Parent-Teacher Meet

A Wednesday afternoon gathering at East Side school marked the end of the year for the Fast Side Parent-Teacher Association. Officers for the coming year include President Mrs. R. L. Morton Vice President Mrs. T. N. Hoover and Treasurer Mrs.

East Side Fast Side Carl Fuller R. L. Morton T. N. Hoover

Famous Wrestlers Zybszko to Visit Athens Armory

Ex-world champion Stanislaus Cygaiewicz known as Zybszko meets Finland's Victor Soldat in Athens on June 1 at the Armory. Zybszko, 232 pounds, is described as cultured and tallied top crowns before losing to Ed Lewis. Soldat at 250 pounds promises an engaging contest.

Armory Stanislaus Cygaiewicz Zybsko Victor Soldat Finland Zybszko Athens Cincinnati Columbus Thor Olson Joe Stecher Ed “Strangler Lewis

Judge Roy Williams Files for State Supreme Court Nomination

Col umbus reports Common Pleas Judge Roy H. Williams of Sandusky filed with the Secretary of State his official declaration as a candidate for the Republican nomination to the state supreme court.

Columbus Common Pleas Roy H. Williams Sandusky Smith State Supreme Court

Roumanian Envoy’s Wife Charms Washington Society

Mrs. Frederick C. Nano, wife of the Roumanian charge d affaires, arrived with her husband from London and has charmed Washington society as hostess of the legation, drawing attention of capital social circles.

Frederick C. Nano Roumanian Legation Washington London Capital Society

Camden Boy Confesses to Kidnap Murder of Child

George Filmer, 18, of Camden, admits kidnapping and killing seven year old Ids Kramer. He says he lured her from Woodbury, dragged her to an old cabin, struck her with a rock, and disposed of the body in Newton Creek. The case linked to Esther Tannebaum, named as attacker by an anonymous letter.

Camden N. J George Filmer Sit Ids Kramer Newton Creek Woodbury Monroe Esther Tannebaum New York Munroe

Stomach Remedy Offered With Money Back Guarantee

Read what Boyd Wile of Newell West Virginia says about Dr Orth's Great Stomach Prescription. He suffered eight months with stomach acidity, tried many medicines, but one box of Dr Orth's remedy let him eat anything and feel fine. The ad promises quick relief and a permanent cure with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. 75 cents for a big box at first class drug stores. Out-of-town orders by mail from The Orth Laboratory Co East Liverpool Ohio. McKee Drug Store can supply you.

Boyd Wile Newell, W. Va Dr. Orth Dr. Ortho Orth Laboratory Co East Liverpool Omeo McKee Drug Store

Friend’s sacrifice saved life of Mrs Shedd in Shanghai shooting

Mrs. Frederick Shedd of Columbus Ohio arrived in San Francisco from an Orient tour and revealed that her life was saved by the death of her friend Mrs. W. K. Snyder of Brazil Indiana. Mrs Snyder was killed by bullets from a Korean assassin who fired at General Tanaka as he stepped ashore from the liner Pine Tree State at Shanghai. Mrs Shedd stood on the gangplank with Mrs Snyder and the latter’s body shielded her. three bullets pierced Mrs Snyder, killing her instantly. General Tanaka was uninjured.

San Francisco Cal Frederick Shedd Columbus Ohio W. K. Snyder Brazil Ind Snyder Tanaka Pine Tree State Shanghai

Children exercise planned at Pratts Fork church

Pratts Fork church hosts a Sunday evening children’s exercise on June 15. A memorial service at the same church drew a large crowd despite the weather. Roscoe Orr of Athens visited with his parents Dr. C. L. Orr and family.

Pratts Fork Roscoe Orr Athens C. L. Orr F. M. King Flossie Williams R. C. Orr Iris Tubbs Athens County Jerseyville Meigs County Fred Beckler Emerson Burson Pomeroy R. O. Burson

Ingenious Device Records Mouse Heartbeat At 709 Per Minute

A clever mechanism measured the heart pulsations of a mouse at nearly 709 beats each minute, providing precise physiological data. The study demonstrates high frequency cardiac activity in small rodents and showcases automated timing and counting capabilities.

Woman wins refund over brief permanent wave

Justice McTigue ordered P. Rousseau, a hairdresser on East 46th Street, to repay Miss Elise Knox $20 after her permanent wave proved a short lasting ripple. The ruling sets a precedent that customers can recover money for unsatisfactory beauty services.

New York Justice McTigue P. Rousseau East 46Th Street Elise Knox Rousseau

Niece of Former U S Ambassador Weds French Count in Paris

Miss Sally Clarke Beecher, niece of Hugh Wallace former U S ambassador to France, becomes bride of Comte Jean Bertrand de Lappe of France. They marry at the Madeleine in Paris after a romance sparked during a visit to France with her uncle and aunt.

Sally Clarke Beecher Hugh Wallace U. S France Comte Jean Bertrand de Lappe the Madeleine Paris Miss Beecher

Genoa Meeting Key to World Peace Says Lloyd George

Premier Lloyd George told the House of Commons that powers must arrange with Russia to save world peace. He opened debate on Britain’s Genoa policy and defended the conference results amid criticism.

F. A. Wray U.N. S London Russia Llyod George House of Commons Genoa

Local Socials Include Visits From Gillilan and Others

Toreh Clarence Gillilan and his sisters Freda and Helena drove to Marietta on Saturday for business. Mrs. Luella Clark of Frost visited her brother G. P. Russell and sister Iva Clark. Robert McGrew and nephew Dale Hitchcock from Washington D. C. visited Mrs. William McGrew. John Griffin of Hockingport R. D. stayed with J. B. Jones. William Mowery visited A. A. Blackburn. Dell Hall and Edith Hall of Hockingport visited William Romine and wife.

Clarence Gillilan Freda Helena Marietta Luella Clark Frost G. P. Russell Iva Clark Robert McGrew Dale Hitchcock Washington D. H William McGrew John Griffin Hockingport R. D J. B. Jones William Mowery A. A. Blackburn Dell Hall Edith William Romine

Lancaster Fire Suspect Charged with Ten Blazes

Augustus Pelletier, 21, of Salem Mass, held by police in Lancaster Pa on a charge of starting ten fires in the central section last night. Investigators link him to a Harrisburg mattress factory blaze and two Pittsburg fires, with Pelletier claiming to have traveled from Cincinnati. Lancaster firemen faced a frantic night with multiple alarms as he allegedly tried to ignite a eleventh blaze.

Lancaster Augustus Pelletier Leviatt Street Salem Mass Pelletier Harrisburg Pittsburg Cincinnati

Harding aims for strict economy in veteran hospitalization program

May 25 Washington reports that President Harding and a congressionally led delegation including Chairman Madden agreed to govern the wartime veterans hospitalization plan with strict economy. The talks focused on reducing expenses while maintaining care.

Washington Harding Madden

Constable Bound Over On Extortion Charge

Barton May 26 Justice of the Peace W T Roberts waived hearing and bound over Belmont County grand jury Constable James Neitzelt on extortion charge linked to prohibition raids in which he allegedly participated.

Barton Court of Justice of the Peace W. T. Roberts James Neitzelt Belmont County Grand Jury

Village Council Eyes $33,000 Budget Increase

Oberlin residents learn that village operations for the coming year will cost about $33,000, up from $27,000, an increase near 20 percent.

Oberlin

Japs Under Attack In Siberia Battle Updates

Tokyo May 25 war office reports renewed fighting as red forces press Japanese expeditionary troops in Siberia.

Tokio War Office Red Siberia

Lava Still Warm On Vesuvius Slopes After Three Decades

Report notes lavaejected thirty years ago from Vesuvius remains warm on the slopes. Scientists observe heat pockets and discuss ongoing volcanic activity and potential hazards for nearby communities.

Bad Stomachs Cause Pimples and Skin Ailments

Advertisement notes that stomach discomfort from indigestion and constipation leads to skin issues like pimples boils and eczema. It promotes Nerv-Worth as a remedy to improve digestion regulate bowels and clear skin with a money back guarantee at MekKee Drug Co.

Ane drugg@ists MekKee Drug Co

Watson attacks Harding cabinet over army claim

Senator Tom Watson of Georgia denounces the Harding cabinet saying a large standing army is kept to “put down the people when they tired of starving.” He singles out Mellon Fall Hoover and Daugherty for attack as capitalists backing the administration.

Washington Harding Tom Watson Georgia America Watson Treasury Mellon Secretary of the Interior Fall Commerce Hoover Daugherty

Debt funding plan seeks only interest payments

Washington officials said the American debt funding commission will try to arrange payment of interest on the $11 billion foreign debt to the United States, while acknowledging many years may pass before European nations pay any principal.

Washington American Debt Funding Commission United States Treasury Department Commission

Post Office Raises Pay for Special Clerks in NYC Chicago

The Post Office Department announces higher salaries for special clerks in the registry and money order divisions at New York and Chicago post offices. The change aims to attract better men by expanding available clerkships and raising pay for handling large sums of money and valuables.

Washington Postoffice New York City Postoffice Department New York Chicago

Gilda Varesi Returns to America After London Wedding

Gilda Varesi co author star of Enter Madame now in London will return to America as a real Madame. Her London wedding to John Gordon Archibald a solicitor ends a six year romance that began when she played an Italian maid in Romance in London.

Gilda Varesi London America John Gordon Archibald Miss Varesi

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Hibbard Nelsonville W. H. Cann Julius Fisher W.N. Johnson A. L. Pritehara Frances Socie J. J. Sisler W. E. Moler A. S. Bethel W. E. Peters H. D. Henry W. B. Bentley E. C. Schloss Russell W. Finsterwald Delbert T. Robinson Mae Poston Elizabeth Nelson North College Street M. N. Linscott Wilma Cornes Sand Rock Broadwell Fauna Linsecott Slagie Annie T. C. Smith Alice Phillips Doris Henry Columbus School For Girls Country Club McClure Alice Gladden John J. Tobert Meachum R. Blumenberg Washington D.C E. C. Berry Mrs Annie Carter Gallipolis Peciciun Titi Lash Cornwell Williams Roumania Hout AT Keung U.S Lloyd George Toreh Palcht Cape Ah An Mu Europe Palm Beach Mohair Koverdine Barsalino Italy Vyse England Switzerland Connecticut Madame Indianapolis Republian Jacobs & Drake Optometrists Preston
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