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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1924

Page

4

Social guests visit in Wellston and surrounding towns

Miss Eva Kirkendall hosted Robert McMana of New Straitsville. Mr and Mrs Illiam Kirkendall welcomed Mr and Mrs William Shatier of Day City Michigan. Mr and Mrs Wilson Armstrong stayed with sister Mrs Frank Nichols at Chillicothe. Nellie Nutt Feisie Perry and Grace Morris visited Wellston Sunday night. Margaret Calvin and Joe Hlowser of Zaleski attended a Wellston show Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Chas Brown and child and Mr and Mrs Frank Nichols of Chillicothe were recent guests.

Eva Kirkendall Robert McManaway New Straitsville Illiam Kirkendall William Shatier Day City Mich Mrs Wilson Armstrong Frank Nichols Chillicothe Nellie Nutt Feisie Perry Grace Morris Wellston Margaret Calvin Joe Hlowser Zaleski Wellston S Chas. Brown and Elilden Jackson Rank Nichols

A Thought for Today Mercy and Justice Across Life

A brief meditation quotes Matthew 5 7 . 3 12 and Longfellow urging mercy and justice. The note emphasizes kindness and fair treatment as guiding principles for daily conduct.

Matt

Great Preprimary Convention in Ohio draws mixed mockery

The Akron Beacon Journal notes the Ohio preprimary convention devolved into farce with delegates treating speeches as entertainment. It criticizes bosses, laments the governor race spectacle, and predicts little legislative change while applauding the holiday atmosphere and public humor.

Seakers Ohio United States William McKinley Joseph Benson Foraker Judson Karmon

Progress in Community Betterment under Federal Council

Data compiled show growing interest in citizenship training led by the Federal Council of Citizenship Training created by President Harding. Wisconsin leads with a Better Cities Contest and urban scorecard. the program aims to boost voter participation and civic education nationwide.

Washington DL. C Federal Council of Citizenship Training Harding J. J. Tigert C. R. Mann War Department Council Les Coolidge Federal Council Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Hai ‘Ing

Career focus for women and prize fight debate prompt

Miss Gildersleeve urges women to seek careers beyond marriage noting notable creators like Beethoven and Michelangelo. The piece then questions prize fights in Indiana set for May 31, arguing such events corrupt public morals as promoters profit from illegal violence.

Governor Branch Indiana

Flying, politics, and naval strategy in early 20th century debate

A concise survey contrasts pacifist stances of prizefighters with national defense debates. It covers the US navy’s 1910s-1920s balance with England and Japan, Wilbur’s views on sea power, and calls for stronger leadership. It references a 1922 Chicago gathering and the broader question of American prowess versus international comparisons.

McCutcheon Atlantic Asia Pacific Sam Wilbur Navy Contry England Washington United States Japan

Information Bureau Q and A offer from The Athens Messenger

Readers can submit questions to The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington D C. Include full name and address and two cents for return postage. Replies go directly to the inquirer and the bureau does not provide legal medical or financial advice.

Athens Messenger Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C The Inquirer

American Flag at National Museum in Washington DC

Question recalls the Star Spangled Banner origin with the flag housed at the old National Museum in Washington DC. The 1922 All American Baseball trip to Japan led by Herbert included players such as George Kelly Amos Strunk Waite Hoyt Joe Sewell and Tom Griffith among others.

Old National Museum Washington, D.C Japan P. H. A. Herbert New York Nationa's George Kelly Arthur Nelis Emil Meusel New York Americans Joe Rush Waite Hoyt Fred Hoffman Brooklyn National Tom Griffith Cleveland American Joe Sewellland Stephenson Philadelphias Amos &Trunk Bib Folk St. Louie John Lavan

Hamden Ladies Visit and Local Socials Highlight Weekend

Hamden native Miss Katherine Livingston of Columbus spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. Addie Livingston and sister Miss Helen Livingston. Mrs. Alvin McKinniss visited Chillicothe as a day tripper. Mrs. Harry Bagley and son Paul Miller returned from Columbus after visiting her sons Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bagley Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Bagley. Mrs. Silas Salmons marked her 79th birthday with a dinner near Puritan, with friends and relatives attending. Mrs. A. G. Wills visited Parkersburg Friday. Mrs. Joe McKinnias left for Chillicothe for a week with her son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Leon Snyder and family. Mrs. Harley Calvin joined a bridge party at McArthur Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Errie Brown hosted guests Thursday and Friday including his parents Mr. and Mrs. D. Bown of Akron and planned to test for Ironton Friday to stay over for Decoration.

Katherine Livingston Columbus Addie Livingston Helen Livingston Alvin McKinniss Chillicothe Harry Bagley Paul Miller Harry Bagley Jr Glendon Bagley Silas Salmons Puritan Joe McKinnias Leon Snyder Errie Brown D. Bown Akron Ironton

Mrs Shaffer of Puritan Dies After Lingering Illness

Mrs John Shaffer died at her Puritan home Saturday afternoon after a several months illness. She is survived by her husband five daughters and one son including Mrs Obert Sorrel Mrs Walter Talbot Miss Merle Shaffer Mrs Chas Frakes Mrs Clyde Trainor and Mr Vern Snaller of Hamden. Also noted is Victor Ray a B and Co Rh operator off duty over a year due to paralytic stroke now seriously ill at his Chillicothe home.

John Shaffer Puritan Obert Sorrel Walter Talbot Merle Shaffer Chas. Frakes Clyde Trainor Vern Snaller Hamden Victor Ray Chillicothe

Foot and Mouth Disease Lets Tourists Plan Summer Trips

Southern California remains open to visitors as disease controls improve. Dr. J. W. Murdock says conventions and summer travel can proceed safely with restrictions only to keep the public from contact with infected farm areas. The notice, issued by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, relays a telegram from Murdock to former Agriculture Secretary Meredith.

Los Angeles California Chamber of Commerce J. W. Murdock Mederel Southern California United States Bureau of Animal Industry Murdock Fe.t. Merediin Secretary of Agriculture Des Moines

Army Dispensary chief uses chlorine gas apparatus

Col. M. A. Delaney, commander of the Army Dispensary in Washington, D. C., is pictured with the chlorine gas apparatus used in treating President Coolidge's bronchial cold.

Col M. A. Delaney Washington, D. C President Coolridge

Democrats of Capital Whit the President Denounce World Court Plan

Washington May 26 two rival plans for American entry to the permanent court of international justice were before the senate foreign relations committee. The Pepper plan would divorce the court from the league of nations and require new election machinery, while the Swanson plan keeps the court as a league adjunct with reservations to avoid drawing the United States into the league. The Democratic minority backed Swanson, criticizing Republican leaders for opposing the issue.

Washington Permanent Court of International Justice Senate Senate Foreign Relations Committee Coolidge League of Nations Swanson State Hughes Harding United States League

Law plans rejected as committee backs Pepper proposal

Senator Lodge and Senator Lenroot introduced rival court bills but the committee rejected both. The Swanson plan failed, and the Pepper proposal was adopted by a 10 to 6 vote, ending the earlier efforts.

Lodge Massachusetts Lenroot Wisconsin Swanson Pepper

Back Door Talks Highlight Women Investors at Chicago Bank

Miss Katherine Berry heads the banks woman’s investment department in Chicago and says kitchen selling at the back door yields results. Women handle thousands of dollars yearly while at home, discussing bonds during chores and baby talks. the interview ends when the front door blocks investment questions.

Chicago Vom Katherine Berry

Suit Over Loss of Reputation Against Railroad

George Duanfre sues New York Central Railroad for 1500 damages over alleged loss of reputation from a theft arrest. Jury failed to reach a verdict in the case.

Elyria, O George Duanfre New York Central Railroad

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