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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1923

Page

5

City Federation gathers for mid day meeting reports on cemetery upkeep

The City Federation held a midday session in the Chamber of Commerce assembly room. Mrs. John Fensterwald outlined shrubbery sales and armory grounds beautification with schoolgirls decorating 278 veterans graves.

City Federation Chamber of Commerce John Fensterwald Armory West Union Street West State Street Catholic State Hospital E. D. Sayre Finsterwald W. L. Gard Ways and Means F. W. Bush Rose Jackson L. G. Worstell R. J. Woodworth Southeastern District of Womhoeseraten Clubs Middleport

Lambda Chi House Party at Alpha Omega Chapter

Alpha Omega chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha hosted 62 members and guests at 16 South Congress Street last Saturday. The social event featured black and white decor with paper ceilings and crepe paper walls, a central dance area, and yellow and white chrysanthemum favors for the ladies. Chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. Earl South, with several out of town guests in attendance.

Alpha Omega Chapter Lambda Chi Alpha South Congress Street Earl South

Esther class meeting at 126 North Congress street

At the home of Miss Ethel Boelsner 126 North Congress street Esther class met Monday evening. Mrs. William Connett led the devotional. A quartet including Mrs. Everett Person and others sang two numbers. 126 magazine subscriptions were reported as funds. A second musical number followed with instruments. Mrs. Carl Neff won first prize in a contest and Miss Nelle Sands won the consolation. Refreshments for 37 attendees were served by a planning committee.

Ethel Boelsner Congress Street Esther William Connett Eader Everett Person Pearl Drake Verda Gilfilen Corene Norviel Carl Neff Nelle Sands Ethel Boetzner Paul Savage Russell Lamborn Edith Ford

Mrs William Markham Attends W B A Convention

Mrs William Markham of Mc Arthur attended the W B A convention Monday evening and is the guest of Mr Frank Cross and family.

William Markham McArthur Frank Cross

Queen Esther Circle Holds Meeting At Coe Home

Thirteen members and Miss Fletcher met with Miss Marion Coe at 113 North Lancaster Street Monday evening. Miss Jennie Moore served as president as plans for future social events were discussed and refreshments were served. Three new members, the Misses...

Queen Eather Queen Esther Circle Fletcher Marion Coe Lancaster Street Jennie Moore

Vorhees Family Guests At University Area In Ohio Visit

Mr James Vorhees and his son By ron of Findlay were Saturday guests of his father in law Mr S F Beverage at 101 University terrace and of his son Mr Donald Vorhees a student at Ohio university Byron Vorhees attends Kenyon college and came down for the Ohio Kenyon game

James Vorhees Byron of Findlay S. F. Beverage University Terrace Donald Vorhees Ohio University Byron Vorhees Kenyon College

Patriotic meeting invited central PTA in Ellishall

An invitation extends to the Central Parent Teachers Association to attend a patriotic meeting in Ellishall Friday evening at 7 30 in connection with the ceremonies for the marking of Fort Gower.

Central Parent-Teachers’ Association Ellishall Fort Gower

Mrs E L Hooper Visits In West Virginia

Mrs. E L Hooper returned on Monday from a two weeks visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Boggess and family in Le tart West Virginia.

E. L. Hooper John Boggess Letart W. Va

Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club Meets At Fulton Home

The Pi Beta Phi alumnae club will meet this evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Oscar Fulton 73 Maplewood drive. Patronesses include Mrs R W Finsterwald and Mrs H L Steenrod.

Pi Beta Phi Oscar Fulton Maplewod Drive R. W. Finsterwald H. L. Steenrod

Visitors Return Home From Boston Visit

Mrs. David Brickles and daughter Flora have arrived home after visiting in Boston Massachusetts guests of Mrs. Brickles daughter and son in law Dr and Mrs L E Brawner.

David Brickles Flora Boston Mass Brickles L. E. Brawner

Hoopers Attend Birthday Dinner in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs C A Hooper visited Nelsonville Monday evening for a family dinner honoring Henry Ver ity on his 68th birthday.

C. A. Hooper Nelsonville Henry Verity

Brown couple guest of Winters in Columbus

Mr and Mrs FE E Brown formerly of Athens now visiting friends in Columbus. They stay with Mr and Mrs S S Winters at 85 West State Street during the visit.

FE. E. Brown Columbus Athens Mrs S. S. Winters West State Street

Men of Church Plan Program at Athens Presbyterian

The Brotherhood of the Athens Presbyterian church announces a fall and winter series of monthly meetings for men. Speakers come from Warren and nearby cities including Cleveland Columbus Dayton and Athens. Each session includes a special address and planned attractions with a 6 o clock dinner opening on Thursday December 16 by a Friendly Society division.

Athens Presbyterian Church Warren Cleveland Columbus Dayton Athens William M. Coe

Bomb Explodes in Mail Box Shatters Toledo Homes

A bomb hidden in a mailbox exploded last night in Toledo causing windows to shatter in numerous homes. Fragments of the metal box were found more than a block away as residents awoke to the blast.

Toledo

Paramathia Lodge No. 25 M M Degree Meeting

Special communication of Paramathia Lodge No 25 set for Tuesday November 6 1923 at 3 30 pm. Work in the M M degree. Visiting brothers welcome. Walter P Porter W M James A Palmer Secy.

Spe Cial Communication Paramathia Lodge Walter P. Porter W.M James A. Palmer Sec’y

Mayor Probes Egg Price Surge In Cincinnati

Cincinnati Mayor Carrell investigates rapid egg price increases on the produce exchange as four hikes occur in two weeks. Retail price stands at 60 cents amid the rise.

Cincinnati Carrell

Four year old Margerite Coss dies from dress fire burns

Newark reports the death of Margerite Coss age four due to burns when her dress ignited from an open gas stove. The tragedy highlights a household accident and the risks of open flames in kitchens.

Newark Margarite Coss

Nashport Family Injured In Granville Bridge Crash

Mr and Mrs A K Harger and their nine year old daughter were traveling to Columbus from Nashport when their car collided with another on the Granville one way bridge and the creek. The daughter suffered serious injuries.

Newark A. K. Harger Columbus Nashport Granville

Fairview man charged in attempt to wreck B&O train

Newark R Baltimore and Ohio detectives arrested George Shuman at his Fairview home Belmont county on a charge of trying to wreck B&O train No 34 on October 2. Shuman is alleged to have confessed.

Newark Baltimore and Ohio George Shuman Fairview Belmont County Shuman

Newark Sherriff Nabs George Lear in Bootlegging Case

George Lear was arrested yesterday afternoon on bootlegging charges after friends sought cider on Sunday in Newark. Authorities reported the suspected illicit activity led to the arrest as part of ongoing enforcement efforts.

Newark George Lear

Trinity Church Vestry Refuses State Property Sale

The vestry of Trinity church in Columbus has refused to sell its opposite property to the state for the site of a proposed new state office building near the state house.

Columbus The Trinity Church State House

Governor Donahey and Son Take Out Rabbit Hunting Licenses

Governor Donahey and his eldest son Robert obtain licenses to go rabbit hunting on November 15 in Columbus.

Columbus Donahey Robert

Mrs Belmont Heads National News Group

Washington November 5 Mrs Oliver H P Belmont of New York is named president of the National...

Washington Oliver H. P. Belmont New York The Nationa

Woman predicts first female U.S. president soon

A woman announced plans for her party to map women’s role in the 1934 campaign at a November 17 18 conference. She predicted that a woman would be elected president of the United States in her lifetime.

Woman's Party United States

Home remedy prompts cough cure with Pinex blend

A promotional paragraph touts a home cough syrup made from 244 ounces of Pinex and sugar syrup or alternatives like molasses honey or corn syrup. It claims rapid relief within 24 hours for coughs throat tickle and bronchial issues and markets Pinex as a trusted pine extract.

Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Claims against Germany protected by American commission

Washington reports American claims through the German American mixed class commission will be protected and paid in full even if Germany cannot reimburse. Alien property custodian Colonel Thomas W. Miller announced control of 300 million dollars in seized German assets to cash out and satisfy claimants. The first claim was 23 million dollars for the Lusitania sinking.

Washington Germany Thomas W. Miller Lusitania

Masquerade Party Hosted By Mrs McDaniel At Millfield

Chauncey Mrs H O McDaniel entertained her Sunday school class Loyal Live Wives of the Christian church with a masquerade party at her Millfield home. Games and contests provided amusement and gainty refreshments were served late. Attendees included Florence Brewer Alice Brewer Virgene Totman Ernestine Mingus Bernice Sanders Golda Bondiott Alpha Russell Clara Bell Ruth Ogg Helen Steadman Hazel Lahugh Mesara Parker Bondinott Allen Bondinott Ernest Thomas John Theisen Harold Ogg Archie Cedric Paul Thelgen Mrs Clarence Brown and Mrs P D Hil.

Millfield Church of Christ Hosts Midweek Services

The church invites all to Wednesday and Thursday evening sermons by Rev. Maple at Millfield Church of Christ. Choir practice is set for Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins.

Maple Millfield

Sister Injured in Ohio Auto Crash Reaches City

Mrs. Garfield Grimes learns her sister Mrs. Myers of Coshocton Ohio was injured in an automobile accident. Though she will be laid up for several days the injuries are not serious.

Garfield Grimes Myers Coshocton

Mayor Koons Returns from Columbia Business Trip

Mayor W. R. B. Koons returned yesterday from Columbia where he spent a few days on city business and state matters.

Koons W. R B. Koons Columbia

Mrs. Lloyd Harvey Visits Family in Columbus

Mrs. Lloyd Harvey and her children are visiting her mother Mrs. Margaret Linscott and sister Miss Royal Linscott in Columbus.

Lloyd Harvey Margaret Linscott Miss Royal Linscott Columbus

Sunday Visit From Gardner Family to Pendergrass Home

Mr and Mrs Ray Gardner and their children from Athens were Sunday guests of Mrs Gardner’s parents Mr and Mrs Peter Pendergrass.

Ray Gardner Athens

Local Notes From Marshfield and Surrounding Areas

Marchfald A fine son was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Wiley Easterling named Ralph Sanford Tl T McVery and Raymond Er win attended the funeral of their brother in law Mr Westenbarger at Lancaster Monday Mr and Mrs Reese Dinsmore and son were Sunday guests of Clair Dinsmore and family of Athens Miss Naoma Townsend received the pearl necklace given to the most popular young lady at the medicine show Saturday night Adrian McVey won the pig for guessing the beans in a quart jar Marshfield community council will hold a regular meeting Wednesday Rev Floyd Gale will fill the M P church appointment next Sunday Jerome Mace was a business visitor in Moundsville Monday Mrs W D Porterfield was the over Sunday guest of Dr Porterfield at Pomeroy Mrs K Hawk returned to Marietta after two weeks here helping care for her sister Mrs Rose Ferguson Charles Barker of Columbus at

Wiley Easterling Ralph Sanford Tl. T. McVery Raymond Erwin Westenbarger Lancaster Reese Dinsmore Clair Dinsmore Athens Naoma Townsend Adrian McVey Marshfield Floyd Gale M. P Jerome Mace Moundasville W. D. Porterfield Porterfield Pomeroy K. Hawk Marietta Rose Ferguson Charles Barker Columbua

Ralph Lewis Visits Sister in Chauncey

Ralph Lewis of Columbus spent time in Chauncey visiting his sister Mrs. W. D. Hines, according to local notes.

Ralph Lewis Columbus Chauncey Mrs. W. D. Hines

Porch Addition Planned for Mrs Fierce Home

Mrs. Agnes Fierce has announced an expansion project adding a new front porch to her residence on Converse Street.

Agnes Fierce Converse Street

Rev Maple to Speak at Chauncey Church of Christ

The Church of Christ announces Rev. Maple will fill the pulpit in Chauncey next Monday and Tuesday evenings. All members and friends are invited to attend.

Church OF Christ Maple Chauncey

Funeral attendance and local visits mark weekend in area

Funeral services were held for Mrs. William McAgama on Friday. Charlies Walker returned home after visiting family in Barberton and Columbus. Kathaleen Withers from Athens visited her parents J. S and S. Withers. J. H. Dorn hosted guests including James Mattisen Margaret Carr Albert Carr and Gustava Carr. Joseph Hunter hosted about 50 guests at his New Marshfield area home for a Halloween gathering marking Mr Munter’s forty fifth birthday with gifts and songs.

William McAgama Charlies Walker Herman Walker Barberton Frank Brewer Columbus Kathaleen Withers Athens J. S&s Withers R. H. Dorn James Mattisen Margaret Albert Carr South Charleston Gustava Carr Ohio University Joseph Hunter New Marshfield Folka Hallowe'en Munter

Sermon and meetings mark Mt Hermon actions

Sharrchung R D and Rev J H Harris led a fine Mt Hermon sermon to a fair crowd. Oak Hill quarterly meeting drew nearly all Her mon members. Harris and Mrs Viola Tut tla visited from Broadwell. Local youths enjoyed a Mt Carmel candy supper.

Mt. Hermon Oak Hill Hermon

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