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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1923

Page

6

Masked social party by Endeavor Society planned fun

Chauncey Lavorers and guests at the Endeavor Society of the Church of Christ held a masked party with orange and black decorations. After unmasking, a program featured two duets, solos, a dialect skit, and a stunt ball with four groups judged by Mark Fisher Hillyer and Charles Brad. Winners included Virgil Baughman and James Wilson. luncheon followed.

Endeavor Society of the of the Church of Christ Vucille Brad Dorothy Minister Charles Bradfield Pind Bradfield Lucy Lau Mark Fisker Hillyer Charles Brad Virgil Baughmans Glen Daugherty Ames Wilson James Wilson Welsonville

Community figures attend Hafrowe rn celebration in Ath ns

Mrs. Wm. Clary and daughter Misa Helen Worden join Mr. Mrs. Clell Cunningham Mr. Sanders Miss Viola Clary and Miles Bernice Sandera at Hafrowe rn celebration held in Ath ns Wednesday.

Wm. Clary Misa Helen Worden Clell Cunningham Sanders Viola Clary Miles Bernice Sandera Hafrowe'rn

Attended masquerade party by local residents

Mr. and Mrs. Ciell Cunningham and Mrs. Alva Karns attended a masquerade party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harv y Pergella in Athens on Tuesday. A large number were present and the evening ended with a dainty honey lunch.

Ciell Cunningham Alva Karns Harvey Fergella Athens

Class Party At Peniergrass Home For Sunday School

Minnette Peniergrass hosted a masquerade gathering Wednesday evening for her Sunday school class and contestants. The event featured a lively party atmosphere followed by a dainty collation for attendees.

Lloyd W. Peniergrass Church of Christes Contesta

Funeral for Mrs. John Tipper Set for Saturday

The funeral for Mrs. John Tipper, who died at her Stroud's Run home, will be Saturday at 10 AM from the residence with burial in Athens. Mrs. Tippie was known in Chauncey and visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Karns in Ellis avenue, who are siblings of her husband.

John Tipper Stroud’s Run Athens Tippie Chauncey Ezra Karns Ellis Avenue Karns

Walter V. Harter to Preach at The Plains Church

Minister Walter V. Harter leads Sunday school at 9 30 and preaching at 7 p m with topics on The Holy Spirit His Place and Work and A Real Christian and An American s Debt to America. The Plains Church hosts the service following a Chauncey appearance.

Walter V. Harter the Plains Church America Chauncey

Parkersburg Visitors and Social Roundup

Parkersburg seen hosting visitors including Mr and Mrs Glen Russell and Mr and Mrs G K Thorpe. Bellaires resident F C Smith visits his sister Mrs T J Iositer. J C Coggeshall and son James also come to town. Harmony Hill school pie supper nets about 20. Will Bingman and Mrs Eliza Cunning ham host Ireland to visit. Earl Carpenter from Athens dines with Foster family. Rush sale draws well attended crowd.

Glen Russell G. K. Thorpe Parkersburg F. C. Smith Bellaires T. J. Iositer J. C. Coggeshall James Ralph Gunnell

Fire at Shelby Shoe Co. plant causes heavy loss

Fire of unknown origin struck the Shelby Shoe Co. plant in Columbus Ohio this morning causing an estimated 59000 damage. Flames confined to the fourth and fifth floors of the brick structure and the south wall collapsed.

Shelby Columbus Shelby Shoe Co

Five masked bandits rob payroll from Philadelphia chemical firm

Five masked men robbed two John Wythe & Bro. employees in Philadelphia this morning and escaped with a payroll totaling 4700 dollars. Police are investigating the holdup at the chemical manufacturers.

Philadelphia John Wythe & Bro., Inc

Judge Murphy says fewer Canadian divorces reflect morals not the opposite

Edmonton judge Emily Murphy argues Canadian divorce rates are lower than in the United States due to strong church influence, high costs of divorce, desertion and cross border marriages, and that adultery is not a crime in Canada. She leads the Edmonton children's court and is a noted author.

Edmonton Alta United States Canada Washington Republic Dominion Montreal Toronto Winnipeg Emily Murphy British Empire Murphy Hirst Europe Judge Murphy Privat Arthur Murphy Children's Court

Peach Ridge Social Notes and School Honor Roll 1923

Peach Ridge residents host guests from Strouds Run Newport Ky and Athens with visits from Nagle Noland and Tippie families. Students at Peach Ridge school earned October perfect attendance under teacher Mack R. Braley. Mrs Miller visits ill mother-in-law. preaching set after Sunday school by Edward Miller. Local ties include the Lawrences and Souths with frequent family gatherings. Millions of dollars are realized yearly through A B C Classified Ads.

William Wflunter Roy Noland W. H. South James Ben Alice Tippie Strouds John Tippie Freda Nagle Stella Kinker Newport J. W. Nagle Mr. Nagle John Rex Sugar Creek Pearl Miller Baby Athens Laura Miller Clyde Johnson Edward Miller Homer Lawrence Helen Lancaster J. D. Lawrence Peach Ridge School Earnest Johnson Forest Noland Raymond Johnson Velma South Mary Lawrence Barness Hammond Ferris Miller Mary Miller

Proper Deep Breathing Encourages Full Lung Development

Health writer Gbernbab Macfadden explains that regular full deep breaths expand the lungs and improve breathing, even without formal exercises. He cites vigorous activity like running or wrestling as naturally promoting diaphragmatic breathing, and urges daily practice for those with limited time or opportunity.

Most popular song in the world rosary Ra

The fragment notes a claim that the song titled Rosary is the most popular in the world. No additional context or verifiable details are provided in the readable text.

Parrot Foils Robbers at Model Laundry Safe

In Wichita Falls Texas a macaw named Mac alerted staff by shouting to a frightened sheriff after two crooks tried to rob the Model Laundry. The birds warning and repeated greeting led to the suspects capture, ending their spree in town.

Wichita Falls Tex Mac Mac Wi Mae Macaw

Mac’s Troubled Fortunes Ease After Windfall

A terse note states that Mac will no longer worry about crackers and tle bone, with several thousand dollars securing his finances for life. The fragment hints at a monetary windfall ending his immediate financial fears and granting long term security.

Mac

Local travel and social notes from The Plains

The Plains community reports members motor trips to Athens Columbus and Albany for events and games. Club and church groups meet with officers elected for the Y M L class at the M E church. next gathering set for November 7 at Mrs. Hawks. Residents note visits relatives, a car pulled from mud, and a new Chevrolet roadster.

Ivah Hawk Harry Porter Fannie Ball Athens Thureaday Clarence Matheny Paul Fisk Herman Humphrey Columbus Victor Howard Floyd Linscott Grant Micheal Earnest Whitlatch Hershel Goodson Robert Hawk Hubert Shrieeves Robert Hawks Charles Harrison Merwin Stauffer Albany Plains Steve Kaufman

Bandits seize payroll car in Walkerville robbery

Four bandits in a large touring car stopped the Dominion Forge and Stamp payroll auto in Walkerville Ontario. They crowded the vehicle to the curb and escaped with about $5300. Two workers were inside and fled.

Walkerville Ont Dominion Forge & Stamp Company

Earthquake Shocks Felt in Mougan Desert South of Azerbaijan

A Teheran dispatch reports a series of severe earthquake shocks felt in the Mougan desert south of Azerbaijan province in Persia. No damage details are provided.

London Mougan Azerbaijan Teheran Persia

Bomb Shatters Cimino Store In Chicago Roofs Shattered

In Chicago on November 2 a black powder bomb wrecked Geovanni Cimino's store. Guests in Loop hotels awakened as hundreds of windows shattered and residents on West Taylor Street ran to the streets in panic.

Chicago West Taylor Street Geovanni Cimino

Correction: 190 per cent American meeting moved to Junior hall

A notice adjusts venue for the Nelson ville gathering. The 190 percent American meeting, initially set for the Klan room, will now convene Saturday at 7 P M in the Junior hall on West Washington street.

Nelsonville West Washington Street

Public debt falls by nearly one billion in a year

This helps Washington reports that the U S public debt declined by 905,575,076 dollars over the past year to total 22,082,961, today. The October 1923 reduction was 43,405 dollars, with the latest figures indicating continued improvement.

Washington United States

Northampton shoemaker backs Cal' Coolidge in enduring friendship

James Lucey of Gothic Street Northampton praised Calvin Coolidge, calling him a good president built on value and quality. Lucey recounts their longstanding bond, Coolidge’s personal note, and the shoemaker’s view that craftsmanship mirrors public service.

President Coolidge Lucey Coolidge James Lucey Gothic Street Main Northampton Mr. Lucey Calvin Coolidge New England James Lecey Shoemaker Lincoln Roosevelt America Mr. Coolidge Jim Lucey Cal’ Coolidge Amherst Cal Philadelphia Pittsburgh

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