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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1923

Page

4

Mrs C R Hudkins attends Schuner nn Heink concert in Columbus

Society notes report Mrs C R Hudkins traveling to Columbus for a Schuner nn Heink concert. The Jones family plans a New Straitsville visit Thursday to celebrate the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Jones, who spent their lives in New Straitsville and long served in the Welsh Baptist church. The Rebekah lodge meets Thursday at 7 with initiation. Stewart lodge invited as guests. Baby Marjorie Anne Ostober Sth born to Mr and Mrs Brewster Higley of Cleveland. Rev T H Kerr visiting in Jewett. Mrs Jacob Sherman seeks treatment in Lancaster for neuritis.

James A. Jones New Straitsville Rebekah Lodge Stewart Lodge Marjorie Anne Ostober Sth Brewster Higley Cleveland Higley Amelia Higley Athens

Social Literary club hosts current events talk

Mrs J D Haskins entertained the Social Literary club at 159 Grosvenor Street with a comprehensive current events talk by Mrs W E Peters. Mrs P E Hixon read a magazine article on The Conversion of the Sinner by Philip Cabot. Helen and Margaret Haskins performed songs and piano numbers. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs R L Woodworth with children of members in charge.

J. D. Haskins Grosvenor Street W. E. Peters P. E. Hixon Philip Cabot C. C. Millikan de Koven Helen Haskins Margaret Haskins Helen Miss Careful Margaret R. L. Woodworth

Mrs Hodkins Hosts Bridge Club At Washington Street

Mrs. C. R. Hodkins of 28 We Washington Street entertained her bridge club Tuesday evening. Vive tables were used in the play and after the game a dainty collation was served.

C. R. Hodkins Washington Street Bridge Club

Rally Highlights Woman's Benefit Association in Athens

Fifty nine districts attended the district rally of the Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees in the I O O F hall Athens Ohio Nellie C V Heppert Akron great commander of Ohio Ina M Hoover New Salem district deputy attended Heppert delivered a masterful talk on lodge work Ritulistic work was demonstrated to 14 candidates and a Junior order drill with song provided entertainment

Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees Athens I. O. O. F. Hall Nellie C. V. Heppert Akron Ohio Ina M. Hoover New Salem

Funeral Held for Peter W. Smith 66 in Chauncey

A large gathering attended the Tuesday morning service for Peter W. Smith 66 who died Friday at the Bucyrus home of his granddaughter Mrs EF Staiger. Dr Harter led the service with a trio performing. Burial followed in Athens. Survived by wife and three daughters Mrs Sel Boudinott Nel Smith and Mrs Alva Gillett. G J Hamilton and Mrs T R Hamilton were guests in Mound Street.

Chauncey Peter W. Smith EF. EF. Staiger Bucyrus Dr. Harter Hazel Lahugh Mildred Sands Charles Bradfield Athens Mr. Smith

Local Hosts Welcome Temple and Cramer Party

Mr and Mrs W A Temple and Mrs Herbert Cramer and baby of Columbus were guests of Mr and Mrs Lee Schoonover in this city, staying as visitors detailing a social gathering with the Schoonovers hosting.

W. A. Temple Herbert Cramer Baby Columbus Lee Schoonover City

Halloween tea hosted by Chauncey High senior Miss Sands

Chauncey high school seniors were entertained by Miss Mildred Sands at her country home north of the city last Saturday evening. The party featured Halloween decorations, a luncheon, music, games and fortune telling. Thirty six guests attended.

Chauncey High School Mildred Sands

Oyster Supper Draws K of P Lodge Members

After the regular meeting of the Knights of Pythias lodge on Saturday evening an oyster supper will be held at the hall. Organizers hope as many members as possible attend.

K. of P. Lodge

Aid Wrote to Mrs Cochran President of Organization

A letter from the M. E. Aid to Mrs Cochran, who holds the presidency of the organization, was noted as being sent.

M. E. Aid

Chauncey Election Yields Several Local Winners

In Chauncey 386 votes were cast on Tuesday. Mayor C. W. Walker won with 186 votes, A. H. England 181, Garfield Grimes elected clerk, Edward Minister treasurer, both unopposed. Marshal C. R. Howard 157, Arthur Sapp 150. Board of education John Palmer 176, Coral Rel 106, T. J. Blackford 159. Council results: Edward Jones 226, Burk Witham 219, James Fouty 146, T. BR. Hamilton 138, Nile Dew 119, Gus Graham 135, James Goldsworthy 26, G. H. Nye 46, G. W. Nye 0, Trainer 12, others low.

Chauncey C. W. Walker A. H. England Garfield Grimes Edward C. RR. Howard Marshal Arthur Sapp Board of Education John Palmer Coral Rel T. J. Blackford William Collins Nile Dew Edward Fouty James Fouty James Goldsworthy Gus Graham T. BR. Hamilton Edward Jones W. BR. Lester G. H. Nye G. W. Nye W. M. Trainer Ray R. Tucker Burk Witham

Weather Fails to Kill Interest at Floodwood

Floodwood reports 22 members attended the first get together of newly organized clubs in the Community House despite rain. Refreshments and social games followed. Plans for winter work were discussed. Beginning November 8 women’s clubs will hold weekly classes at 9 am with lunches brought.

Floodwood

Last chance for Athens teachers to enroll in extension classes

Thursday evening November not specified will be the final opportunity for teachers in and around Athens to enroll in Ohio university extension work for winter sessions. Eighteen members already enrolled after the first meeting. The second meeting at 6 30 p m will be in Prof H G Good’s classroom on the second floor of Biris hall with the history of American education as the topic.

Athens Ohio University H. G. Good Birlis United Drug Co The Cline Pharmacy Co

United States Debates Entry to Reparations Conference

Washington reports the decision on entering the reparations conference hangs in the balance as President Coolidge and Secretary Hughes await France to clarify its position. Ambassador Jusserand is expected at the state department to report on the French attitude regarding Hughes points from Monday’s exchange.

Washington United States Coolidge Hughes Jusserand State Department

Pittsburg Executive Van Emden Found Dead in New York Home

Henry B. Van Emden treasurer of Pitt Newgas company age and address 902 Keenan building Pittsburg was found dead in a bath tub in his New York residence. Medical examination ruled the death accidental after about ten hours.

New York Henry B. van Emden Pitt Newgas Company Keenan Building Pittsburg

Chicago Names First Woman Judge Elect

Miss Mary Bartelme, after 26 years of public service, is Chicago's first woman judge elect, gaining national recognition for her trailblazing career.

Chicago Mary Bartelme

US Bureau to Probe Glen Rogers Mine Disaster

Washington November 1 The United States Bureau of Mines ordered an investigation into the Glen Rogers mine disaster of the Raleigh Wyom ing Coal company in West Virginia J W Paul chief mining engineer will lead the inquiry after departing Washington to begin the probe.

Washington United States Bureau of Mines Today Glen Rogers Raleigh-Wyoming Coal Company West Virginia J. W. Paul Bureau

Castor Wins Kenton Mayoral Race in 175 Vote Lead

Tell BR. Castor, Democrat, elected mayor of Kenton over Samuel J. Reppert Republican and J. W. Flynn independent by a 175 vote plurality on November 7.

Kenton Tell BR. Castor Samuel J. Reppert J. W. T. Flynn

Record-setting mayoral vote in Tiltonville

In Tiltonville Ohio the mayoral race set local records as early results show Charles F. Scheible Ku Klux Alan leading with 21 025 votes and a 1493 majority over six candidates. Counting stalled in one precinct at Sam.

Ent Charles F. Scheible Ku Klas Alan Tiltonville Sa Om

Baby Howard Aiken Davidson Named in Martins Ferry

A baby was born to Mr and Mrs John L Davidson at 1 35 yesterday in Martins Ferry. The newborn, Howard Aiken Davidson, was named in honor of Mayor Howardi A Puff who was re elected yesterday.

Martins Ferry John L. Davidson Howard Aiken Davidson Howardi A. Puff

Candidates Backed by Klan Fail in Belmont County Towns

In Belmont county yesterday candidates reputed to have Klan backing were defeated in Barnesville and Martins Ferry, indicating local resistance to the group’s influence.

Belmont County Barnesville Martins Ferry

Martins Ferry Mayoral Race Won by Howard A. Duff

A three cornered race in Martins Ferry ended with Democrat Howard A. Duff declared the winner for mayor. Duff secured the victory amid a crowded field, succeeding in a tight contest for the city's top executive post.

Martins Ferry Howard A. Duff

Sulphur Cold Cream Quick Relief for Skin Eruptions

A skin specialist touts Men tho Sulphur cold cream as fast relief for itching burning and breakouts. It cools irritation soothes eczema and pimples, and heals eruptions, leaving smooth skin. Available in small jars at drug stores Rowles Moen tho-Sulphur.

Marietta Race Result Shows Sprague Narrowly Ahead

Marietta Ohio voters returned William M Sprague Democrat ahead of J M Starling Republican by 96 votes amid reports Sprague had Ku Klux Klan support.

Marietta, O Willam M. Spraugge J. M. Starling Sprague

Youngstown City Sparks Independent Spirit

Youngstown, Ohio reports a surge in independent sentiment as local voters weigh reforms and new candidates. Residents discuss governance changes and potential shifts in city leadership guiding upcoming elections.

Local Elections Put Brooks and Lasky in Power

In Elyria Elmo Brooks and Stephen Lasky were re elected by a 1 123 vote majority. In Lorain 146 people were arrested in a speeding crusade after a week of deadly motor accidents killed one and left twenty injured. In Lima five Kenton and Mt Victory men and one woman accused by the US narcotics bureau of a national drug ring will face a federal grand jury in Toledo on November 12 per Francis W Durbin attorney for three defendants.

Elyria Lima. O Kenton and Mt. Victory United States Narcotic Bureau Federal Toledo Francis W. Durbin

Missionary Society Combines Meeting With Institute Session

The Christian Church missionary society joins its regular monthly meeting with the Christian Institute afternoon session at the church on Thursday and Friday. Sessions begin at 1 30 with supper for delegates and members at 5 30.

The Missionary Society of the Christian Church Christian Institute Missionary Society

Lucille Jacksons Twelfth Birthday Party In Lexington

Mr and Mrs 8S Jackson hosted a Tuesday birthday party for daughter Lucille at their Lexington Avenue home. Music games and contests provided entertainment. Lucille received many pretty gifts as fifteen girls attended the celebration.

Jackson Lexington Avenue Lucille

Mrs Byron Wolfe Returns From Canton Visit

Mrs Byron Wolfe has returned after a two weeks' visit in Canton.

Byron Wolfe Canton

Mrs. Boudinott Visits Mrs. Grimes in City

Mrs. F E Boudinott of Millfield was the guest Monday of Mrs. Gar field Grimes of this city.

F. E. Boudinott Millfield Garfield Grimes

Birth of Son Announced by McHarg Family

Mr and Mrs Thomas McHarg of Mill Street announce the birth of a son at their home Tuesday.

Thomas McHarg Mill Street

Tuesday Club Meeting Hosts Discussion on Religious Education

Seventy members were invited with 46 attending at Prof. and Mrs. George McLaughlin home 17 Franklin avenue. Rev C M Bond from Ohio university led the program Religious Education of Today sparking lively debate. Mrs C A Daugherty Mrs Homer Wolfe and Mrs Harvey Ramsey to host Women’s Foreign Missionary society groups three five and ten Thursday at 7 in the Martzolft.

George McLaughlin Franklin Avenue C. M. Bond Ohio University C. A. Daugherty Homer Wolfe Harvey Ramsey Womans Foreign Missionary Society Martzolft

Mrs Love Leaves for Florida Winter Trip

Mrs. James Love writes from Kentucky that she and her family are on their way to Florida for a winter stay. She reports they are enjoying the trip, all are well, and the weather and scenery are beautiful. Mrs Love is retiring president.

Florida James Love Kentucky Love

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