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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1924

Page

8

Traffic Gridlock Hits New York as Police Tighten Rules

Dominick Henry, Deputy Chief Police Inspector, says congestion in New York has reached unprecedented levels with 20 percent annual growth. New rules curb one way streets and skip stops for Fifth Avenue buses while parking is restricted to keep traffic moving. Taxicabs dominate Manhattan commuting as cars remain expensive and used mainly by suburban residents.

New York Fifth Avenue Omnibuses Dominick Henry International News Service Today Fifth Seventh Avenues Broadway Manhattan Island Hudson East River

Nationwide public employment service urged by Russell Sage report

The Russell Sage Foundation urges a free nation wide public employment service with federal state and local cooperation to aid men and women in all walks of life. The 600 page study covers seventy cities in the United States and Canada and concludes unemployment is a constant national issue.

New York Russell Sage Coolidge Kelby M. Harrison Russell Sage Foundation Esident

Chauncey Car Wreck Injures Two Men

Charles Karnes and Gomer Martin, both of Chauncey, were injured when Karnes’s Ford skidded and overturned between Chauncey and Nelsonville near Film Rock. Karnes suffered a head cut and bruises, Martin several broken ribs. They were treated by Dr. Jay J. Hoodiet after a traction car struck the overturned vehicle.

Chauncey Charles Karnes Gomer Martin Nelsonville Karns Martin

Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at Millfield

The twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Charles Robinette was celebrated at their home in Millfield with music and an elegant dinner. Guests from Marshfield Haydenville Ath ens and Jackson attended and presented gifts to the couple.

Charles Robinette Millfield Jank Struble Mildred Haydenville Earl McConkey Richard Athens Willisam Robinett William Jackson

Family visitors from several towns gather in nearby towns

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Olbers and son Clifford of Taylors Ridge join Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Matheny of Nelsonville, Mrs. Lottie Cannon and Mrs. Hattie Morris of Greensiton, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robinett with sons Vern and Ronald of Millfeld for a social visit.

Fink Couple Welcome Newborn Son in Circle Fill

Mr and Mrs Alfred Fink announce the birth of a fine son in Circle Fill. The report notes the happy family and the newborn’s healthy arrival.

Alfred Fink Circle Fill

Funeral in Jacksonville for Owen Cronin

Mr and Mrs Charles Bradell of Chauncey Mr and Mrs Leon ard Koenig and son Leonard and Mr R A Surtess of Murray City attended the funeral of the late Owen Cronin who died in a Columbus hospital after a surgical operation Mrs Cronin and the late Mr Cronin were born and reared in Milford and have been life long friends

Charles Bradell Chauncey Leonard Koenig Leonard R. A. Surtess Murray City Jacksonville Owen Cronin Columbus Cronin Mr. Cronin Middleport

Mrs Grimes of Sharpsburg Ill at Home

Mr and Mrs Garfield Grimes of Chauncey spent the week end at Sharpsburg at the home of Mr and Mrs CC O Grimes. Mrs CC O Grimes who has cancer is bed fast and ill for three weeks. She is a pioneer resident of Sharpsburg and highly respected. Her daughter Mrs JL KR Jones of Chauncey is at her bedside.

Garfield Grimes Chauncey Sharpsburg CC. O. Grimes

Seekers of Noblest Class Elect Officers at Millfield Church

The Seekers of the Noblest class at Millfield M E Church met at teacher Mrs. Irene Howard’s home. During the business session officers were elected: President Myrtle Brown, vice president Charlotte Omen, secretary and treasurer Edna Simpson. After the business, refreshments were served.

Millfield M. E Irene Howard Myrtle Brown Charlotte, Omen Edna Simpson

Price Upon Her Head Drives Mexican Rebel To Houston

Gloria Faure, 20, once secretary to De la Huerta lieutenant Jorge Prieto Laurens, fled Mexico amid government pursuit. She traveled through Vera Cruz and various towns with insurgents, arrived in New Orleans last April, considered returning home, and now seeks amnesty and possible marriage before returning to Mexico City.

Houston Texas Gloria Faure France Mexico Senorita de la Huerta Obregon Jorge Prieto Laurens Gloria Vera Cruz Laurens Taxpam Puerto Mexico Frontera Laguna del Carmen Campech New Orleans Mexico City Throuston Sne Mexcian United States

Campus Dange Kings Make Music Pay College Upkeep

Ohio University students fund college life by leading campus jazz bands. Chase is orchestral czar of the Collegians and runs a second group. Black Cats from Cleveland plays nightly. Boiler Makers also perform in Athens. Musicians average about eight dollars per night, three nights weekly. Gerald Gamber, Francis Good figure among leaders. Fraternities and sororities hire the ensembles for dances and society events.

Leroy Pope Dad Son Ohio University Ohio Athens Shieks Glouster Middleport Pomeroy Chase Aces Pana Chase Collegians Black Cats Don Dawson Cleveland Boilermakers Gerald Gamber Francis Good Musicians Union Hotel Berry

Local luncheon served to noted guests at the event

The hostess served the luncheon for a group including Mrs. Nellie Russell, James Simpkins, Earl Ruth, Estella Ruth, Shirley Ruth, Esta Jankin, Freda Omen, Myrtle Brown, Gladys Mayles, Ernestine Mayles, Charlotte Omen, Hattie Brown, Lucille Robinett, and Mrs. Irene Howard.

Ments Nellie Russell James Simpkins Earl Ruth Estella Shirley Ruth Esta Jankin Freda Omen Myrtle Brown Gladys Mayles Ernestine Mayles Charlotte Omen Hattie Brown Lucille Robinett Irene Howard

Millfield church holds Seekers and Boosters meeting

The Seekers and the Boosters class of Millfield M E Church will meet tonight at 7 o clock. Members are urged to attend.

Millfield M. E. Church

Local social visitors frequent Millfield area over weekend

Mrs Winifred Wymer of Zanesville and Mrs James Omen hosted guests at Millfield. Albert Fulton and Chester Wrandstaff of Zanesville visited Millfield with Daniel and Mrs Fulton. Ethel Phillips of Glauster stayed with W A Bill family. Bernard Bowers of Logan visited with Daniel Fulton family. Bertha Harmon, Della Rambo and son Charles of South Zanesville spent the week with James Omen family.

Winifred "Wymer Zanesville James Omen Millfield Albert Fulton Chester Wrandstaff Daniel Fulton Ethel Phillips Glauster W. A. Bill Bernard Bowers Logan

Sunday Visits Across Multiple Ohio Towns

Mrs Anna Cline and her children visited friends in Hollister Sunday. The Jacksons hosted guests from Nelsonville and Chauncey on Interington Avenue. Ernest Penny weekended in Roseville while employed on the power line. Chauncey and Chauncey-area families shared Sunday dinners and visits with relatives in New Marshfield, Columbus, Sand Ridge, The Plains, Mill Street, and Chauncey.

Anna Cline George Margaret Catherine Cline Hollister John Fink Chauncey J. Fink James MecCollam W. D. Goff New Marshfield Lee Schoonover Mound Street W. A. Temple of W. A. Temple of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith and Children of Sand Ridge William Donaldson Lewis Donalson Ray Tucker Mill Street Neva Ferrer Mildred Sands Thomas Fennell Floyd Rivers Lloyd Fennell C. H. Nida the Plains Homer McBrayer Main Street

Ely's Cream Balm Heals Nasal Congestion Fast

Advertises Ely's Cream Balm as a pure antiseptic germ destroying nostril treatment for catarrh and head colds. Claims immediate relief as air passages clear and breathing returns to normal with no more hawking or snuffling.

Ely

Sandusky Man Wins Sixth Appellate District Race

Judge Roy H. Williams of Erie County Common Pleas was advised the official canvass shows he defeated Toledo's Co H Chettenden by 593 votes in the Sixth appellate district. Williams, a Republican, won after a trial of the race lingering since the election. A New York toymaker invented a dot that can recite poems and sing current songs.

Sandusky Roy H. Williams Erie County Common Pleas Court Co. H. Chettenden Toledo Williams New York

Speedy Sparks Disqualified After Foul Victory

Cincinnati notes that after Speedy Sparks achieved a foul decision over Johnny Kiesch of Cleveland the fight continued. A minute later Sparks was disqualified for a low blow, altering the outcome of the bout.

Cincinnati Sparks Johnny Kiesch Cleveland

Popular M Club proves radio donations work for church services

Pessimists claim listeners cannot fund radio beyond the cost. The Sunday Evening Club in Chicago broadcast weekly services October to May and collected donations from fans. Donations ranged from a few cents to 25 dollars, totaling 1200 to 1300 dollars for the 1923-24 season. A steering post device tilts headlights to reduce glare and improve road visibility in fog or rough terrain.

Sunday Evening Club Chicago

Light Lifeboats for Seaplanes to Save Wrecked Fliers

Light lifeboats designed to be carried on seaplanes offer quick rescue options for aviators marooned at sea. The craft are strong, equipped with oars and rope, and can be unshipped by one man in an emergency.

Cleaning compound for engines and oily machinery

A cleaning emulsion is made by mixing 1 gallon of water with a portion of lard oil to form a thorough emulsion. The painted surfaces are rubbed with the compound and it is removed before drying with a cloth. In the Bank of England the grand balance is so sensitive that the weight of a postage stamp moves the index six inches.

Bank of England

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