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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1924

Page

5

Local society notes and weddings from Athens area

Social news from Athens includes visits by Wilkes family in town, Frieda Wilkes formerly treated at Sheltering Farms hospital, and Wiley Foster ailing at Foster Place. Weddings, engagements, and campus events follow, with notes on visits from Elmer Armstrong, O. G. Munn, Gladys McCrum, Foster Crawford, and George P D Chase.

Mrs. Wilkes Sterling I. E. Rathburn Frieda Wilkes Sheltering Farms Hospital Wiley Foster

Presbyterian union rumors swirl in Grand Rapids

Moderator Clarence MaCartney spoke of possible ties between the Southern Presbyterian Church and the General Assembly in Grand Rapids. Rumors rose after Dr. Thornton Whaling, Southern church leader, was en route to address the Assembly, which has long defended Orthodox Protestant creeds and the unity of the northern church.

Grand Rapids Mich Clarence FE. MaCartney Presbyterian Church In United States Southern Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church of the United States of America General Assembly Northern Presbyterian Church Thornton Whaling Presbyterian Theological Seminary Louisville MaCartney Presbyterian Church Philadelphia Lincoln

Students to Sing Monday Evening at Ohio University

Tonight at 8 15 Torch the men's Honorary fraternity will stage its contest to determine the winner of the Goldsberry Cup. The cup on display at Logan's this past week will be awarded in a serenade style event in front of Lindley Hall with non professional groups entering. Dewey Goddard and Curt Morris torch members in charge invite townspeople to attend and mingle with students.

Ohio University Theogram Lindley Hall Ohio University Torch Logan’s Dewey Goddard Curt Morris Torch

Three Athens County Marriage Licenses Granted

Harold McDonald 22 farmer Floodwood to Stella Malone 18 Athens Magistrate Helwig. John T. Vowell 20 miner to Della B Marrical 24 teacher both of Athens Rev. N O Stucky. William I Lee 24 foreman to Pearl G Wilson 17 both of Stewart.

Athens County Bureau Harold McDonald Farmer Floodwood Stella Malone Athens Helwig John T. Vowell Mnner Della B. Marrical Rev. N. O. Stucky William I. Lee Foreman Pearl G. Wilson Stewart

Dreco Herbal Tonic Promises Quick Weight Gain

Mr. W F Crumm of Canton Ohio lauds Dreco claiming rapid weight gain of 30 pounds with improved digestion energy and relief from headaches back pains and bilious attacks. He praises the tonic as a spring booster and notes many locals endorse it and that Dreco is sold at all druggists.

W. F. Crumm Hazel Avenue N. W Canton Ohio

Ohio state supervise banks in strong condition

Reports of the condition of Ohio's 750 state supervised banks show they were never in a more satisfactory state. Late Superintendent of Banks Scott said banks are well prepared for any situation. Between December 31, 1923 and the March call banks gained about 37 million in resources and over 32 million in deposits.

Columbus Ohio State Banking Department Scott March

Depew Views 1924 Politicking From Washington

Chauncey M. Depew arrives in Washington at age 90 to observe the 1924 political scene. He recalls 1864 Lincoln nomination and predicts a Republican year while noting weakened leadership in Congress and Po rah as a standout statesman. Depew also plans Cleveland attendance for 60 years of Republican conventions.

Gladstone Williams I. N. & Staff I. N Washington Omar Chauncey M. Depew Cleveland Lincoln Depew Congress Senate Porah Benjamin Harrison

Republican optimism cited at rally over Coolidge election

The former New York Senator argues the Republican cause is damaged by inquiries but rests on voter sentiment favoring Coolidge. He says the man in the street will back the familiar candidate and notes Coolidge’s positive image from primaries. He contrasts Democratic contenders as unsettled.

New York Coolider Coolidge McAdoo Underwood Ralston

Italian Royalty Visits England Opens London Visit

King Emanuel II and Queen Elena of Italy arrive in London for four days of royal engagements. The Prince of Wales greets the visiting monarchs in Dover as crowds gather at the station and along the route to Buckingham Palace. Fascisti supporters appear among the Italians in black shirts. The king and queen attend a state banquet at Buckingham Palace.

London Emanuel II Elena Italy Prince of Wales Dover Buckingham Palace

Feel Like a Different Person in 14 Hours Health Claim Ad

An advertisement touts Dr. Thacher's Liver & Blood Syrup promising rapid liver and bowel cleansing to relieve nervous fatigue bad breath and indigestion. It claims changes in hours with improved blood and energy, urging readers to buy via Metro Drug Co Gibson Pharmacy and other local outlets.

Dr.Thacher Jess Vou Dr. Thacher Metro Drug Co Gibson Pharmacy Athens le Favor’s Glouster Gem Nelsonville J. A. Isselstein Deanville

Save-a-Lite League Averts Self Destruction Many Reach Crisis

New York City officials of the Save-a-Lite League report 14 000 people reached from its Hotel Grenoble headquarters with only one failure, as the organization works to prevent personal crises and suicide.

New York Save-a-Lite League Grenoble League

Lenglen Ailing May Miss Olympics and Wimbledon

French tennis star Suzanne Lenglen may skip the Olympics and Wimbledon after an illness described as jaundice. She is now in Nice, health officials report.

Nice

Root Couple Celebrate Tenth Wedding Anniversary in Stewart

Mr and Mrs J D Root marked their tenth anniversary with a Sunday chicken dinner at their Stewart home for 24 guests. Attendees included Hiram Root Clarice Dunfee Wilma Lela Kenneth Fr Daugherty Dorothy Anna Mae Zolathinfee Herman Dunfee Evelyn Huggins and Athens friends.

Stewart J. D. Root Hiram Root Clarice W. K Dunfee Wilma Lela Kenneth Fr. Daugherty Dorothy Anna Mae Zolathinfee Herman Dunfee Evelyn Huggins Athens Helen Chester Robert

The Buckeye Building and Loan Ad Promises Savings Growth

A Buckeye Building and Loan advertisement extols saving daily and investing with the firm. It touts a .4a trial and semi annual compounding to grow money for later years.

Buckeye

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