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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1922

Page

5

Hobson Study Circle Hosts Meeting and Charity Vote

Mrs. J. H. Gross hosted twelve members at 59 Mortis Avenue for a meeting discussing the Atlantic Monthly article Shall I Run for Congress and news from the Athens Women's Federated Clubs. The group voted to make candy for Athens County Infirmary and donate one pound each.

Hobson Study Circle J. H. Gross Mortis Avenue Congress Atlantic Monthly Paul Kever Athens Athens County Virginia Knecht

Standard Bearer Girls Meet at 81 North Congress Street

Dorothy McCormick hosted the Monday evening gathering led by Miss Mildred Mansfield. Mrs. J. L. Pickering opened with a devotional. Reports from secretary and treasurer were read and dues paid. Elizabeth Jones delivered a lesson. Thanksgiving bake sale plans were approved to fund a Christ Surprise Party for Miss Mary Lunn's Ohio State University trip.

Dorothy McCormick North Congressstreet Mildred Mansfield J. L. Pickering Elizabeth Jones Mary Lunn Ohio State University

Athens club notes varied events and a forthcoming wedding

A series of community updates details a November sale date, a talk on the Passion Play by Greta Lash, and plans for next meetings. It reports the marriage of Carrie Junod to Russell E. Kirby in Allentown, along with related social notices, illness updates, and upcoming club gatherings and births in the Athens area.

Eign Fields Oberamergau Greta Lash Athens Carrie Junod George H. Junod Russell E. Kirby Allentown St. John Lutheran Church Schaeffer Columbia University Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority

Ada couple visits in city with Tucker and Hines family

Chauncley Mr and Mrs Preston E Thompson of Ada Ohio spent the weekend visiting Mrs W D Hines in Converse Street. They were joined by Miss Hildreth Tucker and stopped in Columbus on the return trip. A large party gathered Sunday for Mr Hines birthday with many Hines families and neighbors attending a picnic at Hollis Tanborey near Coolville. Allison Drake and three sons Dan, Robert and Herbert returned home after visiting farmers' parents Jasper A Drake.

George T. Koch George T. Jr Utica Flomer Cooksey Grosvenor Street Mr. Koch Athens Preston E. Thompson Ada Ohio M. B. Tucker Hildreth Tucker Columbus W. D. Hines Converse Street A. P. Hines Joe: Hilliard FE. H. Hines E. H. Westfall W. H. Hines Hueston Dew Rose Dew Hazel Leffler George Straushaugh Virgil Lahugh Hazel Lahugh 8. D. Jackson Hollis Tanborey Coolville Allison Drake Dan Robert Herbert Sharonville Jasper A., Drake City Everett Bingman Henry Osborne

Meeting Postponed for Chauncey Church Women Class

The Chauncey Christian church women's class meeting is postponed from this Wednesday to next Wednesday afternoon hosted by Mrs. Charles H Headley on May avenue. Stanley Ryan George Werner and Miss Mildred Ryan traveled to Parkersburg West Virginia Sunday to visit friends and then to Pomeroy as guests of Miss Ryans aunt.

The Chauncey Christian Church Charles H. Headley May Avenue Stanley Ryan George Werner Mildred Ryan Parkersburg W. Va Pomeroy Miss

Local People Visit and Travel News in Meigs County Area

City residents host visitors from New Pittsburg Coolville and Cincinnati. Rev L W Spayd plans a two week revival at the Christian Church in Hemlock Grove Meigs county. Mr and Mrs Ray Crosser Mrs Irene Johnson and others are mentioned in a roundup of weekend movements and arrivals.

Ray Crosser New Pittsburg Hocking County L. W. Spayd Chauncey Hemlock Grove Meigs County Christian Church Guy Smith Irene Johnson Cincinnati

Pine Ridge Mission quilt and local notes amuse in a patchwork of humor

A jumble of small town vignettes runs from Thanksgiving rain hopes to a Pine Ridge Mission quilt crafted by Mrs. I. N. McHarg’s circle. The column playfully juggles local gossip on J. W. Penrod, Uncle Charles Ross, remarks by Garfield, political caricatures, and visits by Miss Sayre and Mr. Worley, all tied by light satire and everyday life in the region.

I. N. McHarg Pine Ridge Mission Kentucky J. W. Penrod Charles Ross Williams College Garfield North America Dec Hyde Ephe Halley Kim Doc Penrod Redmen Frank Rauch Mr. Kerr Kerrauch Mr. Lafe Sayre Parkersburg W. Va John Worley Don

Two Arrested on Disturbing Church Service

Maurice Brewer and Raymond McWhorter of Carbondale were arrested Monday by Constable Narner on a charge of distur bing a church service from the previous Sunday night. Jasper Cox filed the charge. Both pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Magistrate Helwig, waived examination, and were bound over to the grand jury in bonds of 200 dollars each.

Maurice Brewer Raymond McWhorter Carbondale Mariner Jasper Cox Helwig

Harding to Lay Wreath on Tomb of Unknown Soldier

President Harding will observe Armistice Day in Washington by visiting Arlington Cemetery on November 11. He will be accompanied by Secretary of the Navy Denby and Secretary of War Weeks to lay a wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier, with plans announced at the White House.

Washington Harding National Capital Arlington Cemetery

Homemade Pinex cough syrup claims big savings

An ad-style health note promotes a home made cough remedy using 24 ounces of Pinex mixed with sugar syrup or alternatives like molasses honey or corn syrup. It promises fast relief within 24 hours and lists throat and bronchial uses while urging readers to request “24 ounces of Pinex” from The Pinex Co in Ft Wayne Indiana.

Pinex Co Ft. Wayne, Ind

No New Coins For Christmas, Federal Reserve Says

Athens banks informed by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland that there will be no new coins available for Christmas this year. Policy requires adequate reserve stocks, and 1922 saw no subsidiary silver coins struck. Dimes quarters and halves have been suspended for decades. Only a small amount of cents and nickels were minted in 1922, the least in over a century. Quarter eagles ($2.50) are no longer minted or distributed by the government.

Athens Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Federal Reserve Banks Treasury Department Federal Reserve Bank

Illness and visits in Plains area households

The Plains area reports illness with scarlet fever in the Lowry home and care by Chauncey. Several families share Sunday dinners, shopping trips, and moves between towns including Fisher Station, Logan, Bridgeport, Murray City, Nelsonville, Springfield, Columbus, and Athena.

Will Lowry Frances Bricker Figgins Chauncey Ear Verity Fisher Station Zine Courtney A. M. Humphrey Herman Jeff Harrison Frances Logan Will Roberts Gwen Bridgeport A. M.humphrey Murray City Charlies Harrison Middleport Elmer Guseman Frank Smith Jess Beverage Nelsonville Ed Anderson Dangher Ethel Springfield Columbus Elia Six Lottie Pickett Carl Jewett Mary Jane Esther Scott Mary McNeal Salem Fletch Hawk Liz Guess Dave Alcahire Evelyn Marie Albert Aleshire Athena Beatrice Nash Rob Hawk

Local Man Fined For Drunkenness And Assault

Joe Estep of New Marsh field faced charges of drunkenness and assault after a Saturday night incident in the village. Constable Martner arrested him Monday. Magistrate Helwig fined him 25 dollars and costs for drunkenness and 15 dollars and costs for assault and battery with 10 dollars of the drunkenness fine suspended for good behavior.

Joe Estep New Marshfield John Brundage Martner Biundage Helwig

Lima Plans to Close Campaign for Two Mill Tax Levy

Lima city commission ends its campaign on November 7 for a proposed two mill tax levy in Tuesday elections amid radio debates and public support and opposition.

Lima

Local Social and Church Activities Highlight Parkersburg Visit and Meetings

Parkersburg visitors include Mrs Wade Deane and son Paul. Wallace Hatch visited Coolville. Dewey Root and son Billy visited Athens. Mrs Hattie Cann and son head to Jamelson City to stay with Wetherell family. Gyp Starkey returns home after leg injury. Dr Phillips spoke at M E church. Charles McBee and family toured Athens. Parent teacher meeting delayed to December second Thursday. Epworth League held cabinet meeting at Mrs Wetherell’s home. Ladies aid met at church. 17 members attended. Three Comforts knitted. socials committee named. Mrs Charles McBee served refreshments.

Wade Deane Paul Parkersburg Wallace Hatch Coolville Dewey Root Billy Athens Hattie Cann Jamelson City P. G. Wetherell Wade Biggens Gyp Starkey Carthage Dr. Phillips M. E Charles McBee Epworth League Ladies’ Aid Society

France Cannot Pay War Debts, Says Louis Loucheur

Paris November 7 Louis Loucheur formerly minister for liberated regions and leading French expert on economies and reparations told the chamber of deputies this afternoon that France cannot pay the war debts owed to Great Britain and the United States.

Paris France Great Britain United States Louis Loucheur Chamber of Deputies

Young Women Admitted to Ohio Law Practice

In Cincinnati on November 7 two young women joined a class of fifteen attorneys admitted to the federal bar by Judge John Weld Peck. The new admittees include Lorain F E Calin, former city solicitor for St. Bernard, and Regina B Cloas.

Cincinnati Federal John Weld Peck Loraine FE. Calin St. Bernard Regina B. Cloas

Citizenship Asked by Veteran Denver Financier

W W Blayney a wealthy stockman of Denver after more than four decades as a citizen filed for naturalization in U S District Court. Born in Ireland he moved to Chicago at age three and later learned his father's citizenship record burned in the 1871 Chicago fire.

Denver W. WN W. Blayney United States District Court Blayney Ireland Chicago

Three Days Left to Pay Water Rents and Fees

Three days remain to pay water rents with a 10 percent penalty. Offices open from nine to four for all metered accounts. After Friday, unpaid accounts will face discontinuation and water service suspension. R D Williams, Secretary Director.

R. D. Williams Ser

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