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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1924

Page

5

Biddle Freeman Wedding In Glen Ridge

The Newark Evening News reports the marriage of Miss Barbara Freeman daughter of Mr and Mrs Clayton Freeman of Glen Ridge and Clinton Poston Biddle son of Dr and Mrs Biddle of Athens at the Glen Ridge Congregational Church. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Dr Luther Freeman and Rev Dr Clarence Hall Wilson with a reception at the bride’s home. The bridal party included maid of honor Dorcas Freeman and bridesmaids Elizabeth Babbitt Gertrude Clift Alva Scott and Mary MacFarland. The best man Donald K David and ushers Norman and William Kennedy Richard Lenihan Neil Borden Deane Mallott and Brownell Freeman. The couple plans a wedding trip visiting Athens and will reside in Cambridge Massachusetts.

Biddle-Freeman Newark, New Jersey Barbara Freeman Clayton FE. Freeman Ridgewood Avenue Glen Ridge Clinton Poston Biddle Sagas BR. Biddie Athens Luther Vreeman Tomona Cal Clarence Hall Wilson Miss Freeman Dorcas Freeman Elizabeth Babbitt Honolulu Cambridge Mass Gertrude Clift Wilkesboro Alva Scott New York Mary MacFarland Westchester Donald K. David Norman William Kennedy Cleveland Richard Lenihan Neil Borden Bolder Col Deane Malott Brownell Freeman Fay Simmons Davis Miss MacFarland Miss Clift Miss Scott Miss Babbitt Mrs. Freeman

Birthday Surprise Dinner for 88th at 9 Hanlan Avenue

Mrs Rhodes organized a noon three course birthday surprise for Mr A Hl Rhodes at his home, the 88th natal day. Guests included T B Roush, Hughes family, Patterson, Junod, Hughes Jr, and Ellen Bowers. Out-of-town relatives from Minersville joined the celebration.

A. Hl. Rhodes Hanlan Avenue Natal Rhodes William Hughes Albany

Columbus luncheon and bridge tea honors Nelsonville bride

Out of town guests from Athens Nelsonville and Nelsonville attended a luncheon and bridge tea in Columbus hosted by Mrs. William Tannahill for Mrs. Glenn Franklin Oliver Lucile Stalter a bride from October 11 and a Nelsonville resident. High score trophy went to Mrs. Edward C. Schloss with winners Mrs. Rauch and Mrs. Stalter. Nelsonville collected two more prizes.

Columbus Frank X. Rauch Edward C. Schloss Athens Robert Stalter Herbert Leyshon Louis P. Rice Mabel Poston Nelsonville William Tannahill Mt. Pleasant Avenue Maramor Glenn Franklin Oliver Lucile Stalter East Norwich Avenue George W. Kime Tarlton Tannahill Rauch

Training School PTA to Meet Thursday Afternoon

The Training School Parent-Teacher Association will gather at 3 o'clock Thursday in the school auditorium. Mrs. Pearl Drake will sing the new Ohio Parent-Teacher song. Miss Allen will sew Literature for Children and Mrs. H. A. Hatch on the Book Week Project.

Training School Parent- Teacher Association Pearl Drake Ohio Allen H. A. Hatch

Williams family plans Marietta stay and construction work

Mrs. Dana Williams returned from a seven day visit to Marietta. The Williams family together with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs W M Young will reside in Marietta this winter. Mr Williams and Mr Young were involved in construction on the new high school building.

Dana Williams Marietta Mr. Williams W. M. Young Mr. Young

Dr and Mrs McCollister Visit Willoughby Hosts

Dr. and Mrs. S. L. McCollister of Willoughby were Sunday and Monday guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Tritipp, 283 East State Street.

S. L. McCollister Willoughby D. W. Tritipp East State Street

Bridge Party Honors Ohio University Teachers At Home

Miss Helen Hedden and Miss Ruth Savage hosted six tables of bridge at 73 North Congress Street. Miss Irma Voigt won first award among a faculty guest list excluding only Mrs. George De Camp of Pittsburgh. Nearby social notes mention visits by the Mowery and Finsterwald households and Effie Carty visiting in the city.

Helen Hedden Ruth Savage H. J. Brown North Congress Street Edith Carson Harriet Rogers Ohio University Irma EF. Voigt George de Camp Pittsburgh George Reynolds Congress Apartments

Bridge Dinner Entertains Husbands at Mardis Home

The Monday bridge club hosted a bridge dinner Monday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Mardis 48 Mill Street. Eight tables were filled. Out-of-town guest included Mrs. H. Swaim of New Martinsville West Virginia.

Harold C. Mardis Mill Street H. Swaim New Martinsville W. Va

Union Annual Oyster Supper Held at Red Men’s Hall

The Carpenter's Union No. 172 held its annual oyster supper in the Red Men's hall on Monday evening with 60 places set for attendees.

Red Men's Hall Carpenter's Union

Columbus Visitors Report Family Gathering

Mr and Mrs FP Ginley and son James join Mrs Martha Burroughs and Miss Clarice Burroughs for a Sunday visit in Columbus.

Elbert Clark Columbus Edward Burroughs FP. Ginley James Martha Burroughs Miss Clarice Burroughs

Ruth Standard Rearers Meet With Maxine Williams

The Ruth Standard Rearers will meet with Maxine Williams at 77 West State Street this Wednesday at 6 o clock in the evening.

Ruth Standard Maxine Williams West State Street

Birthday Dinner Surprises Husband in New Marshfield

Mrs. Jobe King surprised her husband Monday evening with a birthday dinner at his mother Mrs. Robert King's home 19 North Court Street. C overs were laid for 24. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. J R Radford Homer Fisher Mrs. Alice Mac Wilkesville Mr and Mrs William Thomas and daughter Jorie New Marshfield Mr and Mrs Ezra Jennings and Mrs C C Cherrington of Glouster.

Jobe King New Marshfield Road Robert King North Court Street J. R. Radford Homer Fisher Alice Mac Wilkesville Thomas

Childs League Met Hosts Mothers Book Talk and Music

The Childs Conservation Teague met with Mrs. F. K. Harshman on Mill Street as hostess. Members answered roll call with Mother Goose rhymes. A paper by Mrs. James Jones discussed where fathers and mothers fail. Mrs. Hatch promoted careful book selection for children. Two violin solos and two vocal numbers were performed by local ladies. The hostess provided refreshments. Mrs. Ralph Dalton and Mrs. Vernon attended as guests. Mrs. W. W. Coe underwent surgery in a Parkersburg hospital. her condition was reported favorable by family. Mr. Coe and son Harold returned home.

Child's League Child's Conservation Teague F. K. Harshman Mill Street James Jones H. A. Hatch Bennett E. J. Person Pearl Drake T. F. Gibson Ralph Dalton Vernon W. W. Coe Parkersburg Mr. Coe Harold Coe

Mrs Baird and Mrs Jordan Visit Darbyville

Mrs Waldo Baird and Mrs Alice Jordan left today for Darbyville to visit the flatter's son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs E A Secoy. Mrs George De Camp of Pitts burgh Pa arrived Monday for a two weeks visit with her sister Mrs George W Reynolds of the Congress apartments.

Waldo Baird Alice Jordan Darbyville E. A. Secoy George de Camp Pittsburgh George W. Reynolds Congress Apartments

Marriage Licenses Listed in Court House Doings

Frank Weaver twenty six Columbus brickyard worker and Jessie Boles twenty two Stewart factory worker John Leonard fifty five Logan Missouri K Korick fifty four The Plains housekeeper both have been married before Harold Irving Thompson twenty one Carbondale butcher and Esther Florence Cagg sixteen Nelsonville.

Frank Weaver Columbus Jessie Boles Stewart John Leonard Logan Missouri K. Korick the Plains Harold Irving Thompson Carbondale Esther Florence Cagg Nelsonville

Young victim of carbide improves in Canaanville

The seven year old Lewis Mahaffey of Canaanville is reported to be improving after a carbide explosion at home Sunday evening. He was taken to a local eye specialist with severe facial burns and doctors now believe sight in both eyes may be saved.

Lewis Mahaffey Canaanville Lewis Emmett Mahaffey

Desperadoes Captured Near Guysville After Jail Escape

Three escaped prisoners from Parkersburg jail were captured near Guysville by a county posse led by Sheriff P H McKinley. The men Rudolph Daniel Elston Scott and C W Springs had fled Saturday by sawing through bars and later confessed their identities after initial false names were given.

Parkersburg W. Va Guysville P. H. MckKinley Cady Weaver Rudolph Daniel Elston Scott C. W. Springs Athens McKinley Athens County

Navy post stays in Roosevelt family

Washington November 11 The assistant secretaryship of the navy will remain in the Roosevelt family. Theodore Douglas Robinson, nephew of Theodore Roosevelt, is virtually chosen for the post. He will succeed Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, cousin, who resigned to run for New York governor and was defeated by Governor A Smith.

Washington Navy Roosevelt Theodore Douglas Robinson Theodore Roosevelt New York A. Smith

Navy secretary ordered to justify sparing battleship Washington

Secretary Wilbur was ordered by a District of Columbia court to show cause why he should not be restrained from destroying the battleship Washington. The vessel, slated for scrapping under the naval limitation treaty, is en route to the Virginia Capes to serve as a target for naval gunners.

Washington Wilbur District of Columbia Supreme Court Virginia Capes

Marshfield Bank Case Proceeds Before Common Pleas Judge

The Marshfield Bank suit against Sturgill and others moved slowly in Common Pleas court with Judge L G Worstell presiding. A sizable crowd and many lawyers attended while the jury waited in an anteroom as attorneys argued points of law.

Marshfield Bank Sturgill

Western Canada Population Largely Rural on Farms

About 60 percent of western Canada's population lives on farms, reflecting a predominantly agricultural regional distribution and rural settlement pattern.

Western Canada

Work Finished On Hockingport Road An All Weather Route

State Highway Department completes five mile Hockingport No. 156 stretch from Hockingport to near Coolville. Road runs along east side of the Hocking river and links with the Pomeroy Marietta road at Camp Ground hill foot.

Hockingport Novill State Highway Department Coolville Hocking River Pomeroy-Marrietta Camp Ground Hill

Homemade Pinex cough remedy promises fast relief

An old advertisement touts a home made cough syrup using Pinex two and a half ounces in a pint of sugar syrup or molasses. It claims quick throat relief, aids bronchitis croup hoarseness and asthma, and guarantees satisfaction or money back from Pinex Co. Ft Wayne Indiana.

E Pinex Co Ft. Wayne, Lad

Highway dept moves equipment to Pomeroy Marietta road strip

The Highway department relocates to a strip on the Pomeroy Marietta road one and a half miles west of Coolville. Fourteen teams and five large tractors are needed for the area from a point northeast of Tuppers Plains to the Meigs county line. A wall painting in a Wymington church, England, dating from 1380 shows dobbed hair.

Highway Department Pomeroy-Marietta Road Coolville Tuppers Plains Meigs County Wymington England

Outere antiseptic aid promises quick relief for ingrown nail

An old drugstore remedy named Outere claims to reduce inflammation and pain in ingrown toenails. The product, marketed for chiropodists, is available to the public in small bottles with directions for home use.

Young man returns home after stump blasting sparking search

The report notes the effort to locate a young man who went to blast stumps in the wood jet and failed to return for supper, triggering a search that led to his discovery.

Spain Elects Women as Mayors and Councillors

A new municipal law granting women voting and representation rights is already yielding results in Spain. Several districts have elected women mayors and councilors, including towns in Madrid and Catalonia where women now fill both mayoral and council seats.

Madrid Talladell

Child Welfare Discussion at Rural Conference Dinner

American County Life association delegates meet in Columbus Ohio for their seventh annual conference. The welfare of the child in agriculture will be discussed and details of the association's rural work outlined this afternoon.

Columbus. O American County Life Association

Italy's Fascist Cabinet Faces Disruption Crisis

Paris reports from Rome indicate Italy's Fascist cabinet may be disrupted by friction between Fascisti and former servicemen. The ex-soldiers accuse Black Shirt supporters of violent attacks during a recent celebration, prompting political unease.

Paris Italy Rome Black Shirt

Ship Sails Six Months Rotbay to Liverpool Barnacles Removed

After a six month voyage from Rotbay to Liverpool, thirteen tons of barnacles were removed from the ship’s hull. A routine cleaning operation highlighted the extreme fouling and the vessel’s need for docking for maintenance.

Rotbay Liverpool

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