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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1920

Page

5

Chi Omega Costume Ball At Ohio University

Chi Omega fraternity hosted about two hundred guests at the State Armory for a costume dance, the first of its kind at the university in recent years. The event featured a grand march led by Beatrice Winters and Harry Le Fever, a Swanee Bix Jazz Orchestra performance, a buffet luncheon, and a lively social hour. Notable attendees included representatives from campus fraternities and out of town guests, with remarks and entertainment provided by Prof. Homer Cherrington and Miss Mary Helen Dailey.

Chi Omega Ohio University State Armory Armory Beatrice Winters Harry le Swanee Bix Dorothy Jones Coalton Helen Zeigler Marietta Betty Day Cleveland Margaret Johnson Nelsonville Dorothy Grimm Detroit Ruthe DeBois Columbus Gladys Howell McArthur Mary Will Lois Pilcher Glouster Katherine Donovan Conneaut Ema Dulaney Glouster Betty Smith Rachael 3 Dorothy Stutz Homer Cherrington Carol Strecker Mariell Orient Gladys Palmer Hatch Ruth Henry John Henry Robert Horn Paul Cotton Dwight Rutherford Norris Beasley

Dinner of Sixty Covers at First Methodist Church

Sixty young people gathered for an elaborate Monday evening dinner in the First Methodist Church dining room. The Laffalot class mothers prepared the meal for thirty young men and thirty young women. Mrs. H. A. Hatch acted as toastmistress and introduced speakers.

First Methodist Church H. A. Hatch

Enjoyable Party at the Bobos Harbor Evening

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bobo hosted a social at 90 Mill Street on Saturday night. The gathering featured music and conversation followed by a late dainty luncheon. Attendees included several couples and Captain Garrett of Circle Hill among others.

Stanley Bobo Mill Street Gillug A. J. Penmean Roy Creasere Austin Robinson Captain Garrett Circle Hill Cash Dent Ens

Athens morning travels nudge plans to Columbus

Mr and Mrs C Cray of Guysville travel to Columbus after spending time in Athens on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs John Harner of Reynoldsburg visit Athens relatives while Walter and wife head to Columbus for two planned surgical operations. Ah the Phi Kappa Tau house party on Ohio University calendar for Saturday evening has been postponed.

Mrs. C. ©. Cray Guysville Athens Columbus John Harner Reynoldsburg John Biddle Walter Mr. Davies Addie Davies Phi Kappa Tau Ohio University

Fringe trims on rose orchid negligee gown

A rose fringe trim negligee in orchid crepe de chine features a simple cling­ing gown with loose flowing sleeves and deep fringe edging. Narrow two tier ribbon edging adds decorative detail.

Local Notables Plan Winter Sojourns and Visits

Messrs. William Masure of Athens and Parker Myers of Hocking County depart for Tampa Florida to escape winter cold. Alonzo Ridgeway travels to Columbus to visit his brother J B Ridgeway and cousin Dr William A Methold whose wife is mentioned. Dr Methold has completed a fine surgical hospital.

Messrs William Masure Athens Parker Myers Hocking County Tampa Florida Alonzo Ridgeway Columbus J. B. Ridgeway William A. Methold Methold

Portsmouth Hi Versus Athens Hi Game Weekend Visit

An insurance firm visitor from Portsmouth attended the Portsmouth Hi versus Athens Hi football game at Ohio Field with friends. His son served as a Portsmouth substitute. Mrs. C. H. Welch returns home from an extended visit with her sister in Colorado and spent time in Cincinnati with her son and family.

Portsmouth Portsmouth Hi Athens Hi Ohio Field C. H. Welch Louis Myrick Olive Wilson de Beque Colorado Welch Cincinnati Wilson J. Welch

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound

Aimed at mothers and women, the advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as the standard family remedy for female ailments. It emphasizes its herbal roots, lack of narcotics, and safe, confident use across American households.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Livestock Prices Drop at Kansas City Market

In Kansas City on November 16 the hog market fell to between 11 and 11.50 dollars with a 35 cent drop from prior. Cattle prices for stockers and feeders declined to 4.50 to 10.00 dollars as prices reach their lowest since December 1916.

Kansas. City

Hunter W B Lewis Dies After Accident In Ohio

W B Lewis, 62, a prominent Trumbull County sportsman, was killed in a hunting accident near Warren Ohio. His arm was blown off at the shoulder and he died at Cortland Hospital.

Warren W. B. Lewis Trumbulil County Lewis Cortland Hospital

Embargo on Wheat for Export Listed at Galveston Port

The port emergency service commission listed an embargo on wheat into Galveston for export across all roads today, signaling a halt to shipments through the port system.

Galveston Tex Port Emergency Service Commission

Glouster obituary notes Seidenfeld death and local moves

Herman Seidenfeld longtime Glouster merchant dies after lingering illness in Murray City. Interment in Zanesville after funeral planning. Survived by wife and five children. Other items: Atlas of Cleveland visitor, Virgil Moody moving to Pittsburgh terminal, Danford family relocation and ice business purchase, Sheriff McKinley appraising late Alderman's property, Gatchells visiting Barnesville, and High street wagon bridge footbridge repairs funded by local businessmen.

Herman Seidenfeld Glouster Hosme Murray City Zanesville Mr. Seidenfeld David Seidenfeld

Evacuation of Sebastop by Wrangel Reported

London dispatch cites Constanti nople report that Sebastopo has been evacuated by General Wrangel. The tone mocks the unlikely scene as a heavyset official scolds, reflecting skeptical early coverage.

London Constantinople Sebastopo Wrangel

Eases Colds Ena Stutedap Spee 4 Com Gh A

Fragmentary text hints at a health advisory or guide about easing colds. Readable terms include mentions of sniffing and fevers, but specifics are unclear. No identifiable people or organizations are confirmed in the legible portion.

Detroit Health Officer Faces Quarantine Evasion Case

Detroit authorities pursue Dr. William H. Peters for allegedly helping Howell Detroit dodge a diphtheria quarantine. Evidence centers on date inquiries and the ongoing public health effort to enforce isolation. The case involves health officials and city authorities seeking adherence to quarantine orders.

Eree Datee Cin Detroit Wiliam H. Peters Howell Detroit

Sealed LAXATIVE MO QUININE Tablets Under Question

Fragmentary notice reports a product claim about To Cure a Cold in One Take Grove laxative tablets. The text mentions a signature of E. W. Greve and references potential danger or complaint related to the item.

Grove E. W. Greve

Giants Manager McGraw Seeks Hornsby for Giants

John J. McGraw, manager of the Giants, hints he would like to acquire Rogers Hornsby, Cardiga’s second baseman, but declines taking action on the Federal Reserve Bank matter.

Hornsby John J. McGraw Giants Roger Hornsby Cardiga Federal Reserve Bank

Finders Keepers in New Castle Farm Cellar Find

Fifteen year old Levi Todd found an earthenware jug in his cellar containing 1300 dollars in gold. Judge Gause ruled the treasure belongs to the finder under local law.

New Castle Ind Levi Todd Gause

Surprise Will Dowers Wife in Neff Estate Case

Alberta Kyne lived with Will H. Neff as wife for eight years yet his will named Mrs. Samanthe Neff of St. Louis as dower, leaving her $1,000. The notice ends with an ad urging Cole's High Oven Range to save money on coal bills.

Chicago Alberta Kyne Will H. Neff Samanthe Neff St. Louis Cole

Tragic Death From Wood Alcohol Ties to Local Worker

A Parsons company worker died after drinking wood alcohol in an apparent self harm act. B F Aanne, tied to the Parsons eo works, was found by colleagues and rushed to Cort tana hospital after collapse. An investigation was begun and the body awaited autopsy results.

Warren B. F. Aanne Parsons Eo, Works, & Panies Gai Parsons Ap AD. N

New Ot ee Two Thorough Horses Rescued From Burning

Two thoroughbreds were rescued from a fire at a national horse stable today as crews battled the blaze. No injuries reported and the cause is under investigation.

National Horse

New York Giants Duel Scrubbed as Weather Delays Game

Reported worded in a garbled early notice, the item notes York Giants uncertainly facing a scheduling issue on November 1 and hints at Joe Cam being involved with Cheb of Laue, with confusion over terms and dates.

Qoldie New York York Giants Joe Cams

Danderine Promise of Dazzling Hair Gain

A vintage advertisement touts Danderine claiming a few cents buys a bottle that stops dandruff after one use and leaves hair looking lively, bright, and thicker with new vigor and color.

Ames Farmer Is Badly Injured in Fall from Tree

A fall from a pear tree left Dudley G Pillign a well known farmer on the Ameseyike Pike crippled for life. The incident occurred Saturday near Amesville Ohio.

Ames Amesville,. O Dudley

Fragmentary Names Across an Old Notice Page

The readable portion lists multiple individuals including Elizabeth A Ficsee Ames Kitemiller John Collins E Moore J Putnam and others. Several lines mention families and surnames such as Putnam Mariner Swett Josten and Collins, indicating a community notice or obituary fragment with scattered proper nouns.

Ponwitt Elizabeth A. Ficsee Ames Kitemiller Pichaal Collins John Collins E. Moore Aucia J. Putnam George i Putnam W Barto Artela

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