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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1923

Page

5

Society Notes and Local Travel Vignettes

Uris Nelson of Parkersburg visits relatives while J M Guthrie heads to Philippi for the weekend. Mrs N J May leaves for Bellefontaine to stay with granddaughter. Pythian Sisters plan a 7 pm initiation and social with refreshments. Mrs L Graham and Mrs H E Haning go to Columbus for weekend with the Reed family. Lillie Fuller returns from a three week Columbus trip and northern state. Mr and Mrs E F Brown end Athens visit and motor to Columbus. Mrs S Winters will spend weekend in Logan.

Haning Columbus A. E. Reed Lillie Fuller State E. F. Brown Athens Logan S. Winters

Green and White staff dinner at Varsity Inn

Acting on editor Andrew Smithberger's suggestion the Green and White staff held a three course dinner at the Varsity Inn on Wednesday at six thirty. Fifteen attendees heard department overviews by Neilson and Anderson and a talk by Mr. McGurk on What Is A Feature. Each member shared a brief narrative of his journalistic experience.

Andrew Smithberger Green and White Varsity Inn Smithberger Neilson Anderson McGurk

Mrs. Ernest R. Gross Hosts Bridge Evening Night

Mrs. Ernest R. Gross at 125 North Congress entertained guests for a bridge gathering Wednesday evening. Six tables played with Mrs. W. W. Anderson winning the trophy for the high score. refreshments followed the games.

Ernest R. Gross North Congress Street Bridge W. W. Anderson

Miss Gladys Partlow Weds William Lenhardt in Athens

Miss Gladys Marcella Partlow of Athens became the bride of William Talbert Lenhardt of Athens. The nuptial service was conducted by Rev. M. E. Chatley at 9 o'clock this morning at the Christian church parsonage on 64 North Congress Street.

Indians Draw Interest at Higley Study Circle Program

The Higley Study Circle met Wednesday afternoon with hostess Mrs. C. C. Millikan and Mrs. Jennie O'Dell. Members shared legends and customs of Indians. Mrs. Andrew Murphy presented a paper on how the United States educates the Indians, while Mrs. Frank McKay discussed Indian music with native song demonstrations.

Higley Study Circle C. C. Millikan Jennie O'Dell Andrew Murphy United States Frank McKay

Holson Study Circle Meets at Welk Home

The Holson Study Circle gathered Wednesday evening at 98 West State Street with 17 members answering by Ella Wheeler Wilcox quotes. Mrs. P. J. Hibbard reported on the Southeastern convention of the Women’s Federated Clubs in Jackson. A menu contest crowned Mrs. Clarence Wycoff first and Miss Stout second, followed by a hosted collation. Guests included Mrs. A. S. Pickering with daughter Margaret, Mrs. I. Biederman, and Mrs. H. A. Cone.

Holson N. S. Welk West State Street Holsen Ella Wheeler Wilcox P. J. Hibbard Women’s Federated Clubs Jackson Clarence Wycoff Stout A. S. Pickering Margaret I. Biederman H. A. Cone

Card Party at Country Club

A social card party at the country club drew steady attendance and lively play among members. Organizers reported good participation and an upbeat mood as guests enjoyed bridge and takeaway refreshments.

No Bakers' Cakes When This Boy's Around

Scott Phiels of Toledo Ohio is a 12 year old who prefers baking cakes to sports. His devil's food cake won a northern Ohio contest over hundreds of women, and he is praised by teachers for skill with art. He prefers baking to art though.

Scott Phiels Toledo Ohio Scott

Successful Car Party at Athens Country Club

A car party hosts and hostesses list includes Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Rossi Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Wells Mr. and Mrs. EF. C. Bibbee and Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Johnson. Playing begins promptly at 7 30 with attendees gathered for An evening event at the Athens Country Club.

Athens Country Club A. C. Rossi A. B. Wells EF. C. Bibbee 8. M. Johnson

Marriage of Garnet Bean and George Schoonover Wed

Dr Daniel McGurk officiated the marriage of Mrs Garnet Bean of Floodwood and Mr George Schoonover of Doanville at the first M EF parsonage 25 North College Street on a Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon at 1 30 o'clock.

Daniel McGurk M. EF North College Street Garnet Bean Floodwood George Schoonover Doanville

Woman's Missionary Society Meets Friday at Church Parlors

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First M E church will meet Friday at 2:00 PM in the church parlors with Mrs Daniel McGurk as leader. A Japanese dialogue will be given by Mrs Russell Rupp and Mrs C A Daugherty. A debate features Mrs Henry Hatch and Miss Helen Allom Affirmative with Mrs P G Dowler and Miss Tulu Poston negative. Mrs Harvey Ramsey will discuss the district convention at Middleport and Mrs James Turner will sing. This is annual guest day and all friends are invited.

Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society M. E Daniel McGurk Russell Rupp C. A. Daugherty Henry Hatch Helen Allom P. G. Dowler Tulu Poston Harvey Ramsey Middleport James Turner Organization

Denver Gasoline Price Rises to Fifteen Cents

Denver residents face a new gasoline price of fifteen cents a gallon with road tax included as of today, November 8.

Denver Colo

Jock Hutchison Takes Charge of Nassau Golf Course

Jock Hutchison, renowned golfer, shifts plans from Miami to Nassau Bahamas. He will manage the new 18 hole Nassau course starting January 7 and stay through April.

Jock Hutchison Miami Fla Jock Nassau Bahamas

A Closet Aired With House For Cleaning Routine

The guidance states that a closet should be aired when the house is aired and cleaned when the adjacent room is cleaned, linking care of small spaces to overall housekeeping.

Fringe Trimming Adds Subtle Hues to Frock Edges

Wool fringes appear as a trendy trim for dresses offering color harmony with gowns. Variations include matching shades or neutral beige and gray tones.

Thanksgiving shopping ad promotes blankets and muslin sale

An old advertisement urges November shopping for heavy merchandise with bold claims. It notes sales on 10 yard bleached Hope Muslin and blankets priced around six dollars with yardage and discount hints.

Apology Heiress Receives Part of Family Estate

Mrs Tertha Linderman Gilmour in Muskegon has received her share of the estate of Mrs Fila Linderman. The first distribution awards $57 590 to the heiress on condition the mother’s will is honored by apologies to her brother A Archie Sinder man a Washington and New York clubman for an alleged quarrel at their father’s death.

Muskegon, Mich Tertha Linderman Gilmour Fila Linderman

Fate of Mrs. Stokes in sensational divorce case goes to jury

In New York on November date the fate of Mrs. Helen Elwood Stokes, a pretty defendant in a high profile divorce from W. E. D. Stokes, 73 year old millionaire turfman, is expected to be decided by a jury late today.

New York Helen Elwood Stokes W. E. D. Stokes

Fire Rages Across Fort Niagara Area

A large fire swept nearly twenty buildings at Fort Niagara on Lake Ontario this morning. Niagara Falls and other cities dispatched equipment to fight the blaze and assist at the scene.

Buffalo N. Y Fort Niagara Lake Ontario Niagara Falls

English banker and Chicago professor to visit Chicago

Sir Walter Leaf will visit Chicago to see John A. Scott of Northwestern University. Their friendship spans years through a shared interest in Greek classics. They plan to travel to a Colorado ranch together and discuss long-standing questions they have debated.

Chicago Walter Leaf John A. Scott Northwestern University Colorado Wrof Scott

Plains Sunday Guests at Burchfield Home

The Plains were visited by Mr and Mrs J D Warmer and two daughters Plessie and Witte and Mr and Mrs Pearl Burchfield and their party.

Arthur Burchfield J.D. Warmer Plessie and Witte Pearl Burchfield

Local Social Notes and Church Gathering Report

The item lists many neighborhood visits and guests from Athens Nelsonville and Chauncey. It notes Rev. Clay presiding at Zion church meetings and a large turnout despite bad weather, plus Klans men among attendees. Several residents visit relatives, attend dinners or parties, and health updates include Miss Jessie Waymer convalescing.

Poston Floyd Barker Athens George Gabriel Darrell Moore Haymond Loshtiof Jessie Waymer Arthur Burchfieid John Southerton Earl McHarg Lacaster Eunice Gabriel Clay Zion Church Janie Alshire Charles Lillian McWhee Nelsonville Albert Aleshire Janie Grace Cash Woods Harter Plains M. EK the Plains M. F

Water Rent Due And Saturday Last Day

Water rent is now due and payable at the City Building. Saturday November 16th at 11 o'clock is the last time for payment to avoid penalty. Water service will be discontinued after November 20.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Uris Nelson Parkersburg J. M. Guthrie Philippi W. Va N. J. May Bellefontaine James Rickey L. Graham H. E Watson Athens Co Buick Co Slingluffs Book and Gift Shop Cornwell B. M. Covert Party Hobson Study Circle Country Club THE Mutual Home and Savings Association First Mortgage Safe and Sound Security Savings West Washington St Messenger Building C. H. Roach Henry Small University of Maine Maine Blan Herrold Port Niagara Margaret Noble Elmer Bingman Thelma John Shafer Play Channell Mary Powell Lower Plains Elian Everett Chillicothe J. W. Smith Guy Brookins Chauncey Proride Shafer Pennant Felber Biscuit Co Columbus, O Heart of the Season Sale of Ladies Coats Brady and Redfern
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