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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1922
Page
6
Philadelphia report says T De Witt Cuyler chairman of the Association of Railway Executives was found dead this morning in the private car of Samuel Thea president of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Elyria reports a successful tag day by high school girls to raise money for a bleacher at the new school athletic field. Chauncey notes Mrs L Idean will speak at 7 tonight at Saints church on the amendment, not Mrs Price as previously announced.
In Quaker City on November 2 a display of local products is featured at a farmers institute event inviting community participation and showcasing regional goods.
Officer Parbearn chased J A Franks on the Logan Nelsonville road and cites a 45 mph speed in an affidavit to Mayor Koppe. Franks pleads guilty and is fined plus costs. Halloween revelers clogged Logan streets with confetti and garb while cleanup crews remove grease from store windows. no arrests. Charles B E King Jr of Lancaster marries Orpha Devault of South Bloomingville at the probate office. they plan to live in Lancaster.
Table Solon, a 3 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Barney Solon of South Mulberry Street drank a small bottle of chloroform and glycerine. Tuesday afternoon the child fell into a deep sleep for four hours and could not be awoken. She later awoke and appeared to suffer no ill effects.
Passersby on Main Street notice the FE D Neikirk company's 10 and 25e store sign placed Wednesday morning. Display windows show overcoats hats and other mens furnishings arranged by Stuentz and Lappen amid Halloween decor.
An ad touts a homemade cough syrup using Pinex and sugar syrup as a cheap effective remedy for coughs bronchitis hoarseness croup and winter coughs. It promises quick relief within 24 hours with a pint batch and offers substitute sweeteners with guaranteed satisfaction from the Pinex Co Wayne Indiana.
Mr. and Mrs. Price traveled from July 8 visiting Wales Scotland England and France. They visited Mr. Price's brother and sister in the old country before returning to the United States on October 4.
The Betas football team from the city will face the Circleville independents Sunday afternoon in the third game of the season. Logan Eleven, led by Byron Moore, has become a first class attraction and has performed well so far. They are scheduled for four or five more games this season.
Turner driver for Beasley Co. of Athens was brought to court Tuesday after a traffic regulation breach nearly struck two crossing women. Chief Eberst and Officer Fearbearn apprehended him on the Logan Nelsonville pike. plea of guilty earned a fine and costs of 14.50 dollars. Offbeat local items note an Oddfellows homecoming on Main Street Tuesday evening with 75 attendees and two talks by Rev. C R Douglas and Rev J G Spears. Veteran’s Jewels were presented to nine 50 year members of Hocking Valley Lodge No 2621 by Rev Spears. Music by Charles Zeigler String Band and a large post-program feed followed. Fifteen marriage licenses were issued in October by Judge Charles Stephenson, six fewer than last year.
Torch Mra and M A McGrew called to Glouster Tuesday due to Ted McGrew illness. School social and pie sale attracted large attendance and netted well. Cecil Baker returned home Tuesday after weeks in Parkersburg hospital with typhoid fever. Teachers Dinsmore and Rhodesaver attended a meeting in Athens Friday. Rev H H Peyton and Cyrus Jones were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lee Little of Frost. Leslie Romine family home after visit with relatives near Chillicothe. Isla Russell of Coolville visited her parents Calvin and Mrs Russell Sunday. Alva Baker of Athens spent Sunday with his parents S I Baker. Haddon Dye visited John Atkinson and family. Atkinson still seriously ill.
Sunday guests visited multiple local households including the Mowery and Hamilton families. Blackburns visited son Melvin in Belpre while Bert Baldwin plans a move nearby. Griffin and Basim households hosted relatives with plans for a Ladies Aid meeting at Addine Jones’s home.
Pattern description for plaid suiting with serge facings suitable for taffeta velveteen and embroidered trims. Sleeve length options wrist or elbow. Sizes 8 10 12 14 years. A 10 year size needs 344 yards of 32 inch material and a yard of contrasting trim. Pattern mailed for 12 cents in stamps.
The Athens county Democratic executive committee schedules political meetings in Athens Nelsonville and Glouster on Saturday November 4 to close the 1922 campaign. Hon T J Duffy chairman of the state industrial commission and ex gubernatorial candidate will be one speaker. James Sharp of Nelsonville and Israel Blauser of Lancaster join as speakers. Duffy and Sharp speak in Athens Opera House at 5 PM with Nelsonville at 3 PM and Glouster at 7 PM. Blauser appears at Nelsonville and Glouster.
A homecoming gathering was held at the J. L. Petty home near Stewart in honor of Harley Petty and his wife of Beebe as they prepare to move to California. A bountiful noon meal followed by social chats occupied the afternoon before guests departed in the early evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Petty and others.
A compilation of individuals and households from Beebe Athens Parkersburg Frost Haydenville Guysville and Marietta named in a local social notice. Families include Petty Roach Wright Norris and Ladd with multiple spouses and children across Coolville Stewart Haydenville and Marietta.
In Beaumont at the home of Mr and Mrs Jesse Atkinson Chauncey high school seniors Eleanor and Erma Atkinson hosted a Halloween themed masquerade for the senior class and invited guests. Games and music provided a pleasant evening with festive decorations.
A school social concluded with a collation hosted by the faculty. Attendees included Miss Ruth Wharton and Miss Jesste Cherrington. Students listed: Leota Blackford Beatrice Border Janet Palmer Eleanor Hill Erma Atkinson Eleanor Atkinson Ralph Brown Frank Farrell Bernard Six Ralph Pritts Floyd Rivers Woodrow Ferrer Hollis Cunningham Harold Jones. Guests included Mildred Sands Stella Carter Thelma Rankin Pauline Hill Elwood Daugherty Hiram Love Ralph Nida Kenneth Frazier Carl Erb Albert Jackson Virgil McAllister.
Rev. C. H. Givens of Akron has been hired as pastor for the Church of God in Chauncey and The Plains church. He and Mrs. Givens with three children will arrive this week to assume duties, following the resignation of Rev. B. F. Timons who left to teach at Pomeroy high school.
Mr and Mrs Garfield Grimes and daughter Ella hosted and were visited by C O Grimes and W A Grimes at Sharpsby. Mrs F E Boudinot of Millfield stayed in the city on Tuesday with Mrs Garfield Grimes.
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