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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1924

Page

5

Athens social events and travels across several families

Local notices summarize engagements and upcoming events. Miss end Miss Constance Voigt host a gathering at the home of Miss Voigt. Omega alumnae club plans a 7:30 PM meeting with Mrs. Robert Hess. Beta Theta Pi couple and Beta Theta Pi members attend a dance and weekend visits. Several motor trips are described including a 30 mile trip through south-central Ohio. Captain Rust and family prepare Panama leave. A Christian church service and wedding attendances are noted.

Ad Allen Josiah Allen, Jr Sam Allen D. Scott Allen Ohio Tr. Allen Scioto County Chillicothe C. FE. Rust Air Service Panama Lloyd T. Dailey Beta Theta Pi Must Rust Gallipolis J. F. Rust

Visiters from East Liverpool at Mr. Smiths Home

Mr and Mrs Lewis Woode with daughter Minnie Zeigler and granddaughter Alberta Zeigler visited near Mthieroy at Mr T B Smiths home on Sunday. Prof and Mrs W H Cooper of 16 North Congress announce the birth of a son on Sunday November 2 at Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Lewis Woode Minnie Zeigler Alberta Zeigler East Liverpool T. B.smith Mthieroy W. H. Cooper North Congress Street Sheltering Arms

Mrs Minnie Zeigler and Alberta Visit Home

Mrs Minnie Zeigler and Alberta Bradfield of East Liverpool return home after visiting Mr and Mrs Lewis Woode at 19 Elliott Street. Mildred Bradfield, a student at Ohio University, was at the Woode residence during the weekend visit.

Minnie Zeigler Alberta L. Bradfield East Liverpool Lewis Woode Elliott Street Mildred Bradfield Ohio University Woode

W. C. T. U. Meeting Tuesday Afternoon

The W. C. T. U. will meet at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. F. L. McVay at 44 West State Street.

F. L. McVay West State Street

Halloween Dance of Beta Theta Pi Held at Men's Union

The annual Beta Theta Pi Halloween dance drew 120 attendees including active members pledges and alumni from near and far. An eight piece orchestra provided music for the straight program dance with Mr and Mrs William Logan as chaperones.

Beta Theta Pi Betas William Logan

Delta Sigma Epsilon Event At Lawhead Home

The Delta Sigma Epsilon sorority held a Saturday night open house at the Lawhead residence 34 Morris Avenue hosting Miss Mary I Frances Lawhead. Thirty couples enjoyed the hospitality with dancing as the main activity chaperoned by Miss Savage and Miss Carson from Ohio University.

Lawhead A. T. Athead Morris Avenue Delta Sigma Epsilon Miss Mary I Frances Lawhead Miss Savage Miss Carson Ohio University

League maps aid Athens women voters with precinct colors

The League of Women Voters presented a color map showing all words and precincts to Athens. Lawrence Garrett, Ohio University graduate in mechanical drawing, produced the map to help women voters locate their polling places, especially new residents. The League also provides each precinct with a street and boundary map and asks the Council to place two flags at each voting booth.

Athens League of Women Voters Lawrence Garrett Ohio University League Council

Logan Flower Lovers Visit Toerner Greenhouse

Over the past few days residents of Logan visited the Toerner greenhouse to see a fine crop of Chrysanthemums beginning to open. This year’s mums are unusually beautiful and Logan gardeners need not travel far to enjoy standout specimens.

Logan Toerner

Merry Makers Enjoyment at Mrs Webb Home

The Merry Makers club met at Mrs Clinton Webb's home on Thursday evening for a social session of fancy work and contests won by Miss Grace Shriner and Miss Florence Bort. Mrs Carl Frum and Mrs Merel Weymueller hosted vocal selections with Miss Lara Lytle at the piano, and a luncheon followed. Attendees included Mrs Frum, Mrs Weymueller, Mrs Alfred Campbell, Mrs Harry Kell, Mrs Paul Spears, Mrs Oakley Hysell and Miss Hazel Kanode.

Merry Makers Club Clinton ‘Webb Grace Shriner Florence Bort Carl Frum Merel Weymueler Lara Lytle Frum Weymueller Alfred Campbell Harry Kell Paul Spears Oakley Hysell Hazel Kanode

Campaign rallies duel in Hocking County over Ulrich bid

Democratic rally at Ruble theatre featured Congressman Underwood and a band prelude. Republican counter rally with Senator Frank B. Willis and Micha D. Ricketts plus Percey Tetlow. The fight centers on county commissioner A J Ulrich seeking re election amid partisan tensions and a handbill circular attacking his record.

Democratic Hocking County Ruble Theatre Underwood Republican Frank B. Willis Micha D. Ricketts Percey Tetlow A. J. Ulrich Partizan Ulrich Hacking News

Logan Voting Precincts List Published For Voters

A voter guidance list outlines Logan city polling places with designated locations across precincts. Entries include businesses, schools, and homes such as Mc Broom's Vulcanizing Shop Central School building Remple Grocery Bright's Milk Station Frank Sheet's Paint Shop North Culver Street Mowery and Fickle store Mayor's office East End school building Jeurgen Meijer's home East Front Street and Spears Electrical Shop.

Logan East End Jeurgenmeijer

Precinct Voting Sites Mapped for Falls Township

Falls township voters in the first precinct will cast ballots in the trustees office at the Elks building while the second precinct votes at the Blum Milk Station on East Main near Oil Well Supply.

Studebaker Cad Hunter Street Falls Township Trustees Elks Blum Milks East Main Street

Hazel Austin seeks divorce from Earl Austin in Common Pleas

Through attorneys Hazel Austin files for divorce from husband Earl Austin whom she married at McArthur on April 29 1918 She alleges cruelty and asks alimony and restoration to her maiden name.

Hazel Austin Common Pleas Court Earl Austin McArthur

Illness Report From South Logan and Nearby Homes

Mrs. Clarence Heine of South Logan is very ill with organic heart trouble. Mrs. George Blum has pneumonia and shows slight improvement after three weeks. Mrs. Harley Gooding of Midian Place is home ill but not seriously. Mrs. William Bort of North Culver Street, recently discharged from Columbus hospital, is seriously ill at home with fluctuating condition.

Clarence Heine South Logan George Blum Harley Gooding Midian Place Addition William Bort North Culvertstreet aColumbus Hospital

Children Die In Fire At Deland Home

In Deland Florida two young children of Frank Track were burned to death when their home burned early today. Three other family members including Frank were seriously injured and hospitalized. Ikeland fire crews arrived at daylight to aid removal of the bodies. cause was not yet determined.

Deland Fla Frank Track Frank I Keland

Reward Offered For Stolen Nag In Niles Letter

Sheriff P. H. McKinley faces a puzzling case after a Niles resident asks for a $15 reward for a stolen nag living or dead. The letter threatens ransom and money to the deputy if the horse is recovered or killed, with a $5 remit promised if the horse is buried. The owner insists the sheriff be allowed the steed’s return or destruction.

P. H. McKinley Niles Zev Sheriff McKinley

Eyes Best Eye Wash Remedy Promised at Gibson's Pharmacy

An old advertisement touts camphor and witch hazel mixed in Lavoptik eye wash as a cure for sore weak or strained eyes. It claims one small bottle helps any case and offers a free aluminum eye cup from Gibson's Pharmacy.

Gibson's Pharmacy

Postponement of Musical Service at Local Churches

Owing to the visit of Bishop McConnell to the First Methodist Church, the special musical service at the Presbyterian Church under Dr. Robinson of the University of Music will be postponed until further notice.

First Methodist Church Bishop McConnell Presbyterian Church Dr. Robinson College of Music University

Zemo claims quick relief for skin troubles

Advertised Zemo promises instant relief from itching and fast healing of eczema blotches ringworm rashes and other skin diseases. It soothes cleanses and disappears on the skin and can be used during the day. Trial bottle 35c large 1.00 Zemo Soap 25c.

Dreco Promises Liver Relief In Summer Health Push

An advertisement argues head aches dizziness spots and biliousness signal a tired liver. Dreco aids stomach and liver to purge impurities, purify blood, and restore vitality. Sold by all druggists as summertime health aid.

Baltimore & Ohio Improves Athens to Hocking Valley Freight

Effective Monday November 5 the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad arranged better service for merchandise freight from Athens to points on the Hocking Valley via Dundas. Merchandise received at Athens today will go forward the same evening and be delivered to the Hocking Valley at Dundas early the following morning for forwarding in their local freight trains. The new service enables deliveries at Hocking Valley destinations north and south of Dundas the day after shipment from Athens and eliminates a prior 24 hour delay due to missing Dundas connection.

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Athens Hocking Valley Dundas

Attempt to wreck Western train thwarted near Syracuse

A late night attempt to derail a New York Central flyer near the Orange Street crossing failed when the train stopped five feet from a ten inch shell weighing 309 pounds. The device, if loaded, could have carried high explosives capable of wrecking the train and nearby homes.

Syracuse New York Central Flyer Orange Street

Creomulsion Promises Relief for Chronic Coughs and Colds

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a new emulsified creosote remedy that soothes inflamed membranes, kills germs, and treats bronchial conditions. It claims rapid relief, a money back guarantee, and urges readers to ask their druggist for the product from Creomulsion Co., Atlanta, Ga.

Creomuiston Co Atlanta, Ga

Aluminum Sale and Folding Comb at Keer Hardware Co

A sale feature highlights aluminum items and election day notices. Keer Hardware Co displays a folding comb with two sections one fine teeth and one coarse for buyer convenience.

Election Day Keer, Hardware Co

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