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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1922

Page

5

Society and Local News in Athens Area Highlights

Miss Hazel Cline of Albany visits Athens en route to New York City. Mr. and Mrs. George Maniskas and Mrs. R. M. Laird visit Logan guests of Mr. A. Laird. Pallas club observes Federation Day Saturday at 2:30 hosted by Mrs. G. H. Crow. Pythian Sisters meet at 7 pm. Wheelings trip to witness Ohio Bethany game. Dr. Don Tullis to speak at First M E church. Missionary Society district meeting in Amesville. Mrs. Milo Coffrin and family visit Columbus then Florida. Entertained Club Sixty Five at Sunnyside needle club hosted by Mrs. Emmett H. Cotton with Greta Lash talk on Oberammergau. Out-of-town guests include Mrs. F E Stevens Cincinnati and Miss Hutchins Michigan.

Hazel Cline Albany Athens New York City Don Tullis Indianapolis Ind Milo Coffrin Miami Fla Columbus Florida Parker Carpenter Harry McKinstry J. N. Brown Sunnyside Frank Coe Waye Baker

Armistice Day program to draw crowd in Athens valley

Weather permitting, Armistice Day in Athens valley promises grand festivities. Frank McCann Post plans entertainment and a football game featuring Roberts Tigers of Murray against Athens Independents. High Street will close from the railroad crossing to Crary's Drug. American Legion hosts the day’s events and a final dance at Lamborn's Pavilion.

J Alley Frank McCann Post Roberts’ Tigers Murray Athens High Street Crary American Legion Lamborn

Court Notes Two Wives Sue for Divorce in Athens County

Two Athens County common pleas petitions allege gross neglect of duty by husbands. Maggie Hartman, married to John W. Hartman in April 1909, claims three years of neglect. Ethel Lewis, married to Frank Lewis in April 1918 in Logan, says since April 1 1922 he has failed to provide for her and their two year old daughter, seeks divorce custody and child support.

Athens County Common Pleas Court Maggie Hartman John W. Hartman Ethel Lewis Frank Lewis Logan Friends

Reading Glasses Offer Comfort Against Autumn Dark

Evening brings darkness and chill as folks stay home after supper. Reading glasses improve pleasure of reading with crisp type and reduced eye strain. Visit today for eye examination and to get a pair ready with prompt service.

Missionary Society Studies Africa Topic

The Missionary Society of the Christian church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Eeron president. Mrs. 8 E. G. Pedigo presided with Mrs. L. leader. After roll call and a brief business session an excellent program followed. Mrs. P. B. Sidders gave a talk on Africa. Vocal performance noted.

Eighty Year Old Bailiff Credits Tanlac for Strength

John S. Perry of 2484 Lawton Ave Toledo Ohio at eighty serves as bailiff of Lucas County Court of Appeals. He credits Tanlac with boosting health and adding fifteen pounds. He says he feels fifty-nine and was weak after Civil War service.

John S. Perry Lawton Ave Toledo Ohio Lucas County Court of Appeals Beins Mr. Perry Tanlac Yanlac

Ohio University Program Highlighted By Colored Students

Soloist Cleopatra Whittice led eight colored children in songs under Miss Olive Pedico at Ohio University. Mrs. William Williams spoke on Jacob Kennely the African missionary. A quartet including Cecy Millikan and others sang Dark Dark Africa. Refreshments followed with hostesses listed.

Cleopatra Whittice Ohio University Olive Pedico William Williams Jacob Kennely Africa Cecy Millikan W. T. Sprague E. J. Person Charles Cameron Howard Bobo

Ohio university forms new council for exceptional children

Ohio University establishes a chapter of the International Council for the Education of Exceptional Children in Athens. Charter members include Helen Hibbard Garnet Woolweaver Ethel McHugh Alma Ross Leah Knoche Mabel Brinksmeir Lenore Calhoon with LaVinia Warner as faculty adviser.

Ohio University International Council For the Education of Athens Helen~ Hibbard Garnet Woolweaver Ethel McHugh Alma Ross Leah Knoche Mabel Brinksmeir Lenore Calhoon LaVinia Warner

Leader Escapes London Famed Fianna Fail Leader

Famonn De Valera, leader of the Fianna Fail, reportedly escaped danger in London in a developing incident. Police and security services mounted swift checks as details remained unclear. Officials urged calm amid ongoing inquiries.

London Famonn de Valera

Irregulars Narrow Escape. Childers Captured

Irish Republican irregulars again evade arrest in a second close call within a week as government forces close in on their ranks. Ferns? No, Ferskine Childers, a chief aide, is captured in the crackdown.

Ferskine Childers

Deaths at Athens and Amesville mark somber notices

Kenneth Lillie aged 27 died Thursday at his home 48 Moore avenue after a long illness. Funeral services are set for Sunday 10:30 am at Bates church. He leaves a widow and three children, plus parents, a brother and sister, all of Athens. In Amesville Lavon, 14, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hines, died Thursday night after a ten day diabetes illness. She was a sophomore at Amesville high school and leaves three brothers. No funeral arrangements have been made.

Kenneth Lillie Moore Avenue Bates Church George Earl Arlen Clifton Ruth Helen B. B. Price Charles Lillie Mary Sams Athens Athens County Amesville

St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatic Pain

A vintage advertisement claims St Jacobs Oil stops rheumatic pain in minutes. It promotes rubbing the liniment on joints muscles and bones to relieve pain soreness stiffness and conditions like sciatica and neuralgia without internal treatment. The copy urges readers to buy a trial bottle at any drug store.

St. Jacobs St Jacobs

Bond Issue Carried for New Chauncey High School

Patrons and residents welcomed a $27000 bond issue that will fund a new high school building in Chauncey. The current high school will share space with older grades, while the primary will continue serving younger students amid crowding. Enrolment stands at about 500.

Chauncey

Chauncey high football team departs for Rutland game

Six Chauncey football players and numerous rooters left the city Friday morning for Rutland where they will meet the Rutland high school team this afternoon. Players include Bernard Six D Sams A Thomas R Brown Ralph Six Wylie Ryan C Poling Frank Ferrer Lorenzo Butts Ralph Brown Harold Minister H Jones Theron Goodson K Frazier and T Sanders. Mrs W D Hines of Chauncey is visiting friends in Columbus this week.

Rutland Six Chauncey High Rutland Chauncey Bernard Six D. Sams A. Thomas R. Brown Ralph Six Wylie Ryan C. Poling Frank Ferrer Lorenzo Butts Ralph Brown Harold Minister H. Jones Theron Goodson K. Frazier T. Sanders

Forest Murphey Kovach obituary notes early life and death

Forest Murphey Kovach born October 29, 1900, died November 2 after 22 years in Glouster. A 1918 graduate and teacher, she married Daniel Kovach May 28, 1920. one child predeceased her. Uncle Pearl Murphey cared for her. survived by husband, father, siblings, and many relatives.

Forest Murphey Kovach Glouster Daniel Kovach Esteer Forest Pearl Murphey Elmore Murphey Michigan Ben Edwards

Pastor Harry M. Wilson Returns to Glouster Church

The Glouster Church of Christ welcomes pastor Harry M. Wilson for his third year starting next Sunday with morning sermon Captivity's Captor and evening Closed Gates. Community thanks follow illness and death of Mrs. Dan Kovach. thanks extend to Rev J L Landsittel and floral donors. Local fraternal and lodge members are urged to join Armistice Day parade Saturday at 9 am. Rev L W White has returned to Bellaire after visiting J A Murray and friends on Spring Street.

Dan Kovach J. L. Landsittel Pearl Murphey Fletcher Murphey Harry M. Wilson Glouster Church of Christ K. of P. Lodge F. O. B. Lodge Rev. L. W. White D. D Bellaire J. A. Murray Spring Street

Proper manners for social visits and farewells

Guidance on hosting etiquette recommends inviting only two of three guests at a time, avoiding keeping the extra guest awaiting departure, and leaving promptly when you rise to depart so as not to inconvenience the hostess.

Also Mentioned on This Page

George Maniskas R. M. Laird Mr. A. Laird Pallas Club G. H. Crow North Congress Street C. W. Gross Rob L. Woodworth Roger J. Jones Evan J. Jones Russell W. Finsterwald Wheeling W. Va Ohio Bethany Roger Jones Martins Ferry A. 0. Sloane E. BE. Anmiller Walter Bennett Madeline Nelsonville Charles Mitchell Blaine R. Goldsberry Miss Hutchins Charleston Cal Hines Church of Christ Trimble Charles Taylor Paducah Ha. C. Miller Magnetic Springs Tra Andrews Will Andrews Joe Higgins Cornwell J. Perry FE. E. Stevens Cincinnati Carl Seastey Beasley Athens Opera House California Peach Chorus Oh Dearie Co Lavon Hines Neva Ferrel Kate Noble Mary Evans Frances Golmob John Ley G. W. Ferrer Mat Kilpatrick Robert Noble the Plains William Noble Frances Golomb This City Neal Helsel Harvey Nye J. A. Drake Viola Shields Sheltering Arms Hospital Homer Shields Lers Swan The First Christian Church Nderwear
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