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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1924
Page
6
Regular monthly meeting of Chauncey high school French club held at Miss Ruth Fiske's home in Beaumont. Program included essays readings and songs by the class. Miss Potter and Kathryn performed a vocal duet. Thirty members attended.
Mrs Pearl Miller of Peach Ridge received a complete surprise party Tuesday evening for her birthday and her son Ferris anniversary both falling on the same date. About twenty neighbors and friends attended a pleasant evening with refreshments served. Miss Millie Borne of Chauncey, a sister of Mrs Miller, was also present.
Harold Minister, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Minister of Chauncey, a University of Illinois student, spends weekend in Chicago visiting his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Austin S Park. He attends the Yale and Chicago game during the trip.
The K P lodge will host a lic dance at Chauncey K P hall next Monday evening. All are invited. A five piece orchestra will supply music for the social event.
The Ladies Aid society of the Millfield Christian church held a masquerade evening at Mrs. Edith Heffkin's home in Millfield. President Ida Hill led a business session followed by refreshments. Three new members joined: Ollie Thompson Ivola Mansfield and Emma Tracey.
Sarah Harpold of Racine visits Chauncey with her brother and sister in law Mrs Charles W Walk and son John at their Quin Street home.
Helen Ferrer’s daughter improves at home in High Street as the Ferrers await more news. Charles Montgomery of Toledo visits Miss Margaret Cline at her mother Mrs Anna’s home in Chauncey. Mrs T J Hamilton of Chauncey and sister Mrs H F Kittle of Glouster visit their mother Mrs W Duffee in Revens. Mrs William Donaldson spends Thursday in Athens visiting relatives.
The Chauncey Circuit led by Pastor W. W. Harter lists Chauncey Church Sunday school at 9 30 and preaching at 10 30 Epworth League at 6 00. Millfield Church holds Sunday school at 9 30 and preaching at 7 00. The Plains Church offers Sunday school at 9 39 and a Prayer and Praise service at 7 90.
A detective agency head says professional card sharps ply on ocean liners between New York and Europe, evading punishment. Victims are often respected businessmen who fear public shame, making it hard to prove crookery and secure prosecutions. Sharps travel with servants, wives, and social connections, using status as cover. Their operations mirror old schemes, offering short-lived gains before inevitable disgrace.
Columbus November 7 Governor Donahey was re elected because he has been governor for all the people without regard to political religious or racial considerations a statement issued today by Chairman Dye of the Democratic State executive committee in reply to comments by Clarence J Nel Republican campaign chairman
Two people died and ten were seriously injured when the Aris Le Havre express crashed in a mile-long tunnel near Rouen after striking a freight train from Le Havre.
Eugene J. Sullivan who defeated a Republican candidate for Wyoming governor paid tribute to Nellie T. Ross the first woman elected governor in Wyoming. The remarks followed Tuesday's election results in Casper Wyoming.
In Phonex Arizona forty five precincts unread as Governor George W Hunt Democrat holds a lead of more than 1900 votes over Dwight Heard Republican. Final tally shown 37158 for Hunt and 36044 for Heard with many precincts still to report.
Wellington Nov 7 Dobbin has fallen on evil days according to Col EF Baylor auctioneer who said today it was almost impossible to sell farm horses at auction. Horses formerly worth 150 and in good demand now bring 25 or less with many going at 15.
Bulletin from White Oaks Farm reports Mrs. Warren G. Harding rested comfortably last night and is improved today as she remains under care. Doctor Carl W. Sawyer issues the update from Marion Ohio.
Gales that lashed the Oregon coast and disrupted shipping moved inland reaching Portland and nearby areas. Danish vessels Chile and Admiral Fiske were kept outside the Columbia River harbor through the night as winds whipped the harbor into a fury.
Women of the Service Star Legion of Defiance petition the city council to erect a life size bronze doughboy statue atop a large boulder from the Auglaize River at the north end of Monumental Park.
C B Long traffic manager of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation notes regional shippers advisory boards formed by the American Railway Association help farmers and other shippers profit by pairing shippers with carriers and fostering closer contact across regions.
The Civil Service Commission notes insufficient applicants in recent meteorology junior and assistant observer exams in Athens and other cities. Reexaminations will be held on December 1 to fill the positions nationwide.
The Civil Service Commission announces urgent need for linotype operators mono type keyboard operators hand compositors including job printers at the Government Printing Office in Washington. The recent minimum pay is 96 cents an hour with negotiations underway expected to raise wages.
Lodi high school teams traveled to Tupper's Plains on Wednesday. The boys beat Plains 26 to 19 while the girls fell 4 to 2. Lodi second team led 16 to 2 in their contest with Plains. Captains Ruth and O'Brien each scored five field goals.
In Madrid King Alfonso is presented with a medal commemorating the dedication of the statue of Isabella la Católica facing the parliament building.
Boston, Nov 7. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts remained in critical condition this morning with doctors preparing to issue a bulletin on his status. He had been gravely ill, and updates stated he was hovering between life and death as the day began.
Columbus reports 13 year old Oscar Winkler was sent to the Boys Industrial School at Lancaster by Juvenile Judge Bostwick after nine court appearances for truancy. His future stay depends on his conduct at the Lancaster facility.
Patrolmen W. H. England D. A. Connell and Grant Mutling were suspended from the police vice squad by Police Chief French after a complaint they accepted liquor and prepared lunch in a house they were sent to raid. The suspension was announced by Chief French who cited conduct unbecoming of an officer.
An advertisement touts 666 as a speedy remedy for colds fever and grippe claiming rapid relief and prevention of pneumonia in a brisk marketing tone. The copy emphasizes its effectiveness and nationwide availability.
Despite a sweeping Republican win in Madison, Senator Robert M La Follette vows to push ahead with forming a permanent third party. He says he has arranged conferences with trusted lieutenants to launch the movement early for a 1928 presidential ticket.
Color it new with Diamond Dyes. Dip in cold water for tinting or boil for permanent colors. Each 15 cent package includes plain directions enabling women to dye lingerie silks stockings dresses and more. Buy Diamond Dyes and tell the druggist linen cotton or mix.
A prominent clergyman testifies to recovery after a year with chiropractic care. He describes an influenza related nervous breakdown and prior failed treatments, crediting chiropractic as the healing art that restored his health and dispelled his initial skepticism.
Dayton, Ohio November 7 Irish Bill McCann of Cleveland meets Tommy Serman of Dayton in a twelve round decision bout set for November 11 at the McCabe Athletic club. McCann boasts never being off his feet in more than 10,696 battles while Herman has knocked out eighteen of his last twenty three foes. The matchup draws unprecedented local attention.
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