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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1924

Page

2

Armistice Day Observed with Parade in Logan

Logan marked Armistice Day with a large parade up Main Street led by the American Legion band and followed by ex-service members Boy Scouts and other groups. A small blaze on the public square prompted an early fire truck response and police scout supervision aided by the Boy Scouts.

Logan Main Street East Matin Street American Legion Legionnaires Boy Scouts of J. R. Benjamin Camp Fire Girls Kiwanians Rotarians Elks Knights Pythians Maccabees Farm Bureau Red Cross H. M. Whitcraft

Margaret Thompson Undergoes Operation at Green Vale

Mrs. Margaret Thompson of near Green Vale underwent an operation on Tuesday. She rallied well afterward and her recovery is considered unexpected but positive by her family.

Margaret Thompson John Thompson Greenvale

Haydenville boy undergoes tonsil operation

Oliver Colgrove son of Mr and Mrs Perry Colgrove of Haydenville was operated on at the office of Dr Zemer Monday for tonsil removal and is reported doing fine.

Oliver Colgrove Perry Colgrove Haydenville Zemer

Aurand Fined For Unlicensed Plate Use In Magistrate Court

Clarence G. Aurand was fined five dollars and costs after appearing before Magistrate Miller on a charge that he operated a machine using license plates belonging to another.

Clarence G. Aurand Miller

Logan Scouts Return From Busy Weekend Hike and Court of Honor

The Logan Scouts endured a packed weekend with an all day hike north of town and a post dark return. Sunday saw a Court of Honor invest Tenderfoot and promote Class Scouts while officers received neckerchiefs. They later joined Armistice Day events, guiding traffic near Main Street and participating in a public ceremony.

Logan Court of Onor Lauer Charles Breen Iig Main Street Don Main Market

Murray City News Highlights Local Visits and Armistice Day

Murray City residents report visits from families including James Smart, Mrs. J. A. Robinson and Ger ald and others. Armistice Day was observed at Murray City High with a campus program and a parade, while roads improve linking Glouster to Murray and Murray to Nelsonville. The Tigers football game scheduled for November 16 features a matchup with the Wagner Pirates from Columbus.

Robert McGuirty jNavy MecGurty Marie Cooke Springfield Kansas City Mared Penn Smithfield Barney Penn Athens Young Ladies Bible Class M. Ff Lou Frazee Walter Frazee Logan Harry Webb Murray City Yaraily Glouster Murray Nelsonville Orbiston Buchtel Tigers Haydenville Wagner Pirates Columbus

Amesville Wins Gym Games. Visitors Take Stewarts

Amesville girls beat Jerseyville 16 to 1 and home boys won 20 to 14 on Friday. Stewart saw visiting girls prevail 10 to 5 and boys lose 32 to 8 on Saturday. Attendees included G O Linscott, F H Gifford, and Errol Evans at the Ohio University Marietta football game. Sunday guests were Mr and Mrs Roger Jones and two boys of Athens visiting the Gibsons. Mrs W R Wella underwent cancer surgery and returned to hospital for X rays. Mrs Oscar Eddy of Columbus visited relatives near Hoopier Ridge. Mrs Mary Linscott, aged, receives care. Messenger arrival changes discussed. Mayor T O Day travelled to Springfield. Eastern Star and Masons officers elected. names listed.

Jerseyville Amesville Stewart G. O. Linscott F. H.gifford Errol Evans Ohio university-Marietta Marietta Roger Jones Athens Clyde Gibson W. R. Wella Columbus Oscar Eddy Warren McDaniel Hooper Ridge Mary Phillips R.V. King W. P Neil Gifford Gertrude King Gladys Goddard Belle Carpenter The Masons C. O. Gibson W.M Ss. W

Local Club Officers Named In Fragmentary Record

Meeting notes list Thomas J W King secretary F H Gifford treasurer W L Heston D O E Wooley J D H Henry Tyler as officers. Ice cream and cake were served and social hours followed.

Cabinet drafts king's speech on tariffs housing and jobs

London reports outline a King's speech opening Parliament with preferential dominion tariffs and housing and unemployment relief plans. British Chambers of Commerce may back a resolution urging resumption of relations with Mexico as business groups lean toward recognition.

London England Association of British Chambers of Commerce Mexico

Paris Ban on Shimmy as New Jiminska Dance Tops Halls

Paris reporters note a global shakeup in dance halls as the Jiminska replaces the Shimmy this season. Delegates from thirteen nations including Greece and Brazil draft a universal code, favor a close embrace, and praise a new five step as best dance, with Huppa-huppa in second. The Volta and huger tight concepts draw attention while Egyptian tango is rejected.

Paris Romania Milan Copenhagen Bucharest Jimmy Marseilles International Choreographic Union Europe France Monsieur Pian Deauville Volta Boston Catra

Funeral for Lighthouse Keeper Adam Gallici in Rome

In Rome a funeral was held for Adam Gallici keeper of the light. The coffins lowered from the lighthouse by chains as pallbearers were lowered by ropes. Eight motorboats formed the funeral cortege along the coast.

Rome Adam Gallici Galici

Coolidge Signals Inaugural Ball Plan For March Four

President Coolidge does not oppose an inaugural ball at the White House on inauguration day but will attend if the event is held. Plans for inaugural day were revealed at the White House. Four years ago President Harding canceled the ball after plans were nearly finished.

Washington Coolidge White House Harding

Mystery Surrounds Grand Rapids Post Office Blast

Three investigations followed a deadly explosion at the Government building housing the post office in Grand Rapids Michigan. Victims included Dale Newhouse 19 Herman Petterach 43 and Ernest Roth 30 with Edwin Annalyn 32 critically injured. Debris and shattered windows covered several blocks as authorities sought the blast cause.

Grand Rapids Mich Governinn Accene Edwin Y. Annalyn

Cider maker fights federal day rule in Hill case

In Baltimore on November 12 the Hill case resumed in U S District Court on Volstead Act violations for making wine and cider. Judge Soper ruled that home fruit juice production for home beverages is not necessary to be limited to alcoholic contents above a half percent, a key point in the dry law challenge.

Baltimore John Phillip Hill Trail United States District Court Soper

Local Officer Endorses Dreco After Quick Turnaround

Dayton officer at 222 Grove St. credits Dreco with rapid relief from indigestion acidity headaches and limb pains. He says four bottles in six weeks boosted his health and weight and urges others to try the medicine available at area druggists.

Sauer Grove St Dayton Ohio Dreco

Testimony on Alcoholic Beverages and Intoxication Questioned

Court heard higher alcoholic beverages be put to proof showing they were not intoxicating. Prosecution witnesses Dr. Harvey Wiley and Dr. Howard A. Kelley testified that even small amounts in wines produced intoxication, citing alcoholic strengths 2.70 and 11.64 percent. Hill rebutted that he felt no intoxication from his own drinks.

Harvey Wiley Bureau of C Chemistry Howard A. Kelley Batimore Hill

Dormoy Plans New Flying Bath Tub Model for New Year Races

Etienne Dormoy, Dayton inventor of the "flying bath tub" that won the Rickenbacker Trophy, plans a new model to fly in New Year air races. He will depart in three weeks for the Paris tournaments to showcase the design.

Dayton Etienne Dormoy Dormoy Paris

New Air Machine Tests Begin for Berliner Helicopter

Lieutenant Harold R. B. Harris is ordered to start flight tests of the Berliner Helicopter at College Park Maryland ahead of the English contest in May. The prize is 25000 dollars for vertical flight machines meeting the requirements. Harris, noted Barling Bomber pilot, is seen as a key authority in helicopter aviation.

Dayton Harold RB. Harris College At Maryland Engla Harris Barling Air Service

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