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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1924

Page

5

Enthusiasm Flares at JIN High School PTA Meeting

The High School Parent-Teacher association drew 68 mothers and 20 fathers in the school auditorium. Faculty member Migg Mary Connett spoke on pupil social life, especially girls, with Ohio PTA songs for music and a solo by Mrs. Pearl Drake. Mrs. Hal M. Woods reviewed the Toledo convention, then refreshments in the corridor ended the program. Cyrus Jones of Torch, hospitalized in Mt. Carmel, Columbus, recovering from a broken back and other injuries, sent a hopeful progress report for a year-old telephone-line accident.

High School Parent-Teacher Association Migg Mary Connett High Sch Ohio Parent-Teacher Association Pearl Drake Hal M. Woods Parent- Teacher Association Toledo Cyrus Jones Torch Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Jones

Local Social Notices Highlight Names and Birth Announcement

Mrs Minnie Lowther hosted a dinner Sunday at 24 May avenue with guests Mr and Mrs Howard Lowther Albany Dale Cooper and Miss Nellie Lowther from Athens state hospital. Mr and Mrs William 42 First street announce the birth of a son James William born Saturday November 1.

Minnie Lowther May Avenue Howard Lowther Albany Dale Cooper Nellie Lowther Athens State Hospital Mrs. William First Strem James William

Higley Study Circle Meeting Set for Wednesday

The Higley Study circle will meet at 2 oclock Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. W A Carpenter at 46 Elmwood Place.

Higley W. A. Carpenter Elmwood Place

Esther Class Meets at Mrs Lamborn Home

The Esther class of the Christian church held its regular meeting Monday night with Mrs Russell Lamborn hosting at 85 Maplewood drive. Mrs H E Pratt led the devotional period and a brief business session followed. Miss Naomi Black shared highlights from her Europe trip and Jerusalem travels, illustrated by postcard views. Refreshments were provided by a committee.

Esther The Christian Church Russell Lamborn Maplewood Drive H. E. Pratt Naomi Black Europe Jerusalem

Mrs Frances Maxwell Returns From Columbus Visit

Mrs Frances Maxwell has returned from a one week visit in Columbus.

Frances Maxwell Columbus

Hutchinson Family Visit Ends With Home Return

Mrs F M Hutchinson returns home from a visit in Maristto after staying with her cousin Mrs s. Mr Hutchinson and Charles O Bleness drove to San for over Sunday to accompany her on the trip home.

M. Hutchinson Maris

Lambda Omega Party Hones Pledges With Games and Dance

The pledges of Lambda Omega entertained the active chapter at the sorority room in the home of patron J. D. Brown. The event ran from 7 to 9 PM with 22 members enjoying games dancing and light refreshments.

Lambda Omega J. D. Brown Lambda

Whipple Couple Travel to Hillsboro for Aunt's Funeral

Mr and Mrs George Whipple left today by motor for Hillsboro called there by the death of Mrs James Elton only aunt of Mrs Whipple Funeral services will be Wednesday.

George Whipple Hillsboro James Elton Whipple

Murphey Family Visits Athens Over Weekend

Dr and Mrs Emmett Murphey of Corning and Mr and Mrs Clarence Murphey of Columbus traveled to Athens and visited their children Miss Helen Murphey and Mr Eugene Murphey students at Ohio University along with their parents Mr and Mrs B Murphey of 216 East State Street.

Emmett Murphey Corning Clarence Murphey Columbus Athens Helen Murphey Eugene Murphey Ohio University B. Murphey East State Street

May Company Manager Returns to Cleveland

Mr. C. T. Coyne manager of the May Company store in Cleveland has returned to the city after being the weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bodley who are his relatives. Mrs. Victor Pierce of 15 Church Street will host the Hob son Study circle at 7 o clock Wednesday evening.

C. T. Coyne May Company Cleveland J. W. Bodley Victor Pierce Church Street Hobson Study

Graham Youth Visits City Advertis ing School

Harold Graham attends the New York School of Advertising in New York City and visits Monday, staying with his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Graham until tonight.

Harold Graham New York

Mrs J H Rose Returns Home After Visit

Mrs J H Rose of Chesuire who had been guest of daughter Mrs E H Warner at 14 Poplar avenue for three days returned home today accompanied by her son Glen.

J. H. Rose Chesuire E. H. Warner Poplar Avenue Glen

Mrs Figley's 12 day trip to Akron and Columbus

Mrs. Howard Figley returns from a twelve days visit in Akron and Columbus. In Akron she called on Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jesse Mr. and Mrs. Herb Vorhees Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Poole. In Columbus she visited Mrs. Fred Vorhees and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Larabee.

Howard Figley Akron Columbus Sam Jesse Herb Vorhees Walter Thompson Andrew Poole Fred Vorhees Frank Larabee

Mrs Cone and daughters visit Plymouth teachers

Mrs. Frank W. Cone and her daughters Ruth and Pauline returned from Plymouth after spending two days with Miss Bery Cone, the former’s daughter, who is teaching in the Plymouth high school.

Frank W. Cone Ruth Pauline Plymouth Bery Cone

City Federation Holds Regular Session Reports Given

The City Federation met in regular session Monday afternoon in the Chamber of Commerce assembly room. Committee reports filled the time, and Mrs. E D Sayre gave an informal resume of last Thursday’s dinner and reception at the First M E Church.

City Federation Chamber of Commerce E. D. Sayre M. EK

Alleged forger in probate court hearing set

Floyd Ayers, 16, of Millfield, scheduled for Juvenile court Tuesday on forgery charges. Arrested after attempting to cash a $25 check with Frank B. Seamons signature to Roy Knight. Knight, a Millfield neighbor, is also tied to prior $10 and $15 check frauds.

Floyd Ayers Millfield McKinley Frank B. Seamons Roy Knight Athens National Bank Knight Ayeres Charles Ayeres

Pinex Based Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief

A home made cough syrup using Pinex claims to break up stubborn coughs within 24 hours. It instructs blending 21 1 2 ounces of Pinex with sugar syrup to yield a full pint and suggests alternatives like molasses or honey. The ad guarantees satisfaction or refund.

J. Wayne Ind

Mrs Harding’s condition improves slightly amid illness

Mrs Warren G Harding remains seriously ill with a mass in her abdomen and poor appetite. Doctors say she slept well after a restless night and kidney function is improving while heart action remains under observation with Dr Mayo in touch by wire for updates.

Marion, O Warren G. Harding President Harding Carl W. Sawyer Dr. Sawyer Charles Mayo Mrs. Harding Dr. Mayo White House

Courthouse Doings List Four Couples In Juvenile Cases

A courthouse notice lists pairs including Harley H Williams twenty three Columbus machinist helper and Nellie McClain nineteen Athens. William Earl Wright twenty two Murray City miner and Beat Rice Lillian Lantz twenty Murray City housekeeper. Earl Heavener seventeen Sugar Creek miner and Marie Handley fifteen. Pearl McConaha twenty four Nelsonville miner and Lavinia Collins nineteen Floodwood.

Harley H. Williams

Cuba elects Machado president by large margin

Washington reports General Machado won the Cuban presidency by a substantial majority over former President Menocal. The figures came to the State Department from General Enoch H. Crowder, the American ambassador in Havana.

Menocal Washington Machado Cuba State Department Enoch H. Crowder Havana

Japan Stands By Russian Reds in Recognition Talks

Pekin reports Tokyo received a note from Soviet Russia detailing final concessions for recognition. Moscow officials expect Japan and Russia to sign a formal pact within a week. C. T. Wing, China’s new foreign minister, met the Russian ambassador about a planned China Russia conference later this month.

Pekin Russia Japan Moscow Tokio C. T. Wing

Bandits halted by patrolmen at G and J restaurant

On Election Day two patrolmen stopped a holdup at the G and J restaurant and killed a man identified as John C. Clark twenty two one of the highwaymen. His partner escaped.

New York G. and J John C. Clark

Railroad seeks to drop four Cincinnati division trains

The Pennsylvania Railroad asked the state utilities commission for permission to discontinue four trains on the Cincinnati division. No. 804 and No. 815 run between Cincinnati and Milford, while No. 901 and No. 17 operate from Dayton to Lebanon.

Columbus Pennsylvania Railroad Today State Utilities Commission Cincinnati Milford Dayton Lebanon

Slavers Hanged in American Courts Report

Chicago reports that among 146 homicide cases, only 69 indictments proceeded to trial, 16 not guilty verdicts, and 32 of the 41 guilty cases served time with appeals pending. Frank Hand of the Independent Order of Foresters notes low death penalty rates.

Chicago United States Frank B. Han Independent Order of Foresters Hand Canada

Wall Street scare follows steam pipe blast in New York

New York financial desk reports a renewed, minor panic after a steam pipe valve bursts with a low report echoing the earlier Wall Street bomb wagon blast. Traders fear a coordinated disruption though no damage is described.

Wall Street

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