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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1921
Page
5
Mrs Fuller explains that prompt dialing depends on locating a caller’s number in the directory before phoning. She notes variable call volume slows operators and urges the public to consult updated directories, as the average company issues two corrected editions yearly, already distributing four this year.
Mrs. Alston Ellis received an invitation to the December 15 17 inauguration of Guy Potter Benton as president of the University of the Philippines in Manila. The event tied to the Far Eastern Educational Congress includes addresses by government and university leaders and a president’s reception and dinner.
The Kindergarten Mother's Association will hold its regular monthly meeting Wednesday November ninth from 2 30 to 4 P M at East Side School. A business session will discuss the annual Christmas sale and other matters. Dr E B Bryan Ohio University president will speak on Arested Development. Montessori materials will be displayed and a social hour with refreshments will follow.
Entertained party at the Musser home over Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. J W Young and children and several Rutland families. Guests also included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Price and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hart and son, Mrs. Lewis Stires, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Harrisor and family, Logan, Mrs. N D Holt of Colorado, and Mr. and Mrs. Carol Bean and family of Athens. Gas service was turned off in the area.
Mr and Mrs Charles Saunders of Lancaster were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Walsh at 20 Church Street according to the social notes.
The Standard Bearers plan a 6 30 PM gathering with the Slutz sisters at 18 South Congress. Mr and Mrs W E Moler visit Cleveland to see their son and daughter in law, Mr and Mrs Arthur L Moler. Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae meet with Mrs Harry Foster at 5 PM on East State street. Cecil Poston and family stay with J H Riffee at 8 Stimpson Avenue. The Lillie class of the Christian church meets tonight at 6 30 in the church basement.
Mrs. B. A. Bennett returns from Morgantown West Virginia accompanied home by her daughter Mrs. Lester Hayman Lucile Bennett and baby Alice Margaret after an extended visit.
Seven Ohioans will depart Columbus on Wednesday to represent the state at a National Livestock Conference in Chicago. The gathering will consider a nation wide cooperative marketing scheme for livestock shippers and growers.
Agricultural extension workers at Ohio State University consider mobile motion picture outreach using projection machines and a central film library. Surveys show strong county agent support. 12 counties and 611 rural districts indicate demand to bring farm films to distant areas beyond regular cinemas.
An advertisement promotes Pape's Diapepsin as a fast remedy for indigestion gas and upset stomach. It claims the product relieves heartburn in five minutes and regulates weak stomachs, urging readers to buy a sixty cent case from any drug store.
In Murray City C November 8 Lena Steinbrink became the bride of Hiram Hinzey at the home of the bride’s sister Mrs. Henry Steinbrink. Rev H E Bon Durant officiated at 2 pm in the Murray M I church with only immediate families present. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Steinbrink of Carbon Hill and the groom is the son of Mr Adam Hinzey of New Pittsburgh.
Secretary of State estimates no more than forty percent of about 2.5 million eligible Ohio voters will cast ballots in a day focused on three constitutional amendments and local mayoral races. World War veterans back the soldier bonus amendment while party workers clash over poll tax and senatorial redistricting. Returns expected Tuesday night to decide each proposal.
GOES TO ARGENTINE WASHINGTON, Nov. 8. John Wallace Riddle of Minnesota, former ambassador to Russia, has been chosen ambassador to Argentina, according to information received here today.
Hon. Leon C. Herrick director of highways and public works will address the Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Wednesday at 12 o'clock. The talk will cover Ohio’s broad road program and its execution statewide under Herrick’s direction.
A husband credits Mayr s Wonderful Remedy with ending daily quarrels after stomach and liver trouble. He says the simple preparation removed catarrhal mucus and inflammation, restoring harmony with his wife. The ad claims a money refund on one dose and lists McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville.
Local church postpones a protracted meeting. Albany residents Marcum and wife with son Harold visited George B. Kaysir. Middleport family Dave Farnar with relatives visited Guy Girly and wife. Myrtle Rupe now employed at M C C H.
Fragmentary report shows C F Steward and G B Kayser on a business trip to Carsey town Saturday. F E Wood ill, Arch Casser delivers mail on route 2. Dysville section reduced to four men. Armstead Mace hauled coal from Bolins Mills last week. Mrs Eldon Sinstein and others guests. Mrs Libble Tain lastday. W C Cottsill did not bring hogs to Athens Thursday.
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