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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1923

Page

5

Local Program Opens With Piano Solo And Vocals

Mrs Richards reported on the Southeast ern district meeting of the Weo men's Federated clubs in Jackson. A trio with Mrs YWrake, Mrs E J Person and Miss Verda Gilfilen performed two pieces, while Mrs Ralph Windsor gave two readings. Louise Kerr accompanied her sister Kathleen in Big Brown Bear. refreshment time followed and many guests attended.

Louise Kerr Kathleen Big Brown Bear Richards Weomen's Jackson Pearl Ywrake E. J. Person Verda Gilfilen Ralph Windsor

Bridge Party at Mrs Dilleys Home Tops Evening

A bridge party at the home of Mrs F BR Dilley at 196 East State Street on Thursday evening featured eight tables. Mrs J J Schmidt won the high score trophy and a two course supper followed the play hosted by Mrs Dilley and Mrs A F Myers.

F. BR. Dilley East State” Street

Nabby Lee Ames D A R chapter meets Saturday at 2 30

The Nabby Lee Ames chapter of the D A R will meet Saturday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs Arthur Boyles on North Congress street. Mrs J T Merwin is a regent and Mrs C W Guilette the secretary of Athens chapter.

Nabby Lee Ames Arthur Boyles North Congress Street J. T. Merwin C. W. Guilette Athens

Monroe Browns celebrate 25th wedding anniversary

Mrs. Monroe Brown visiting from Wyoming Cincinnati arrives to join her parents Mr. and Mrs. Val Davis at 119 West Union Street for the Sunday celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary.

Monroe Brown Ruth Davis Yoming Cincinnati Val Davis West Union Street

Mrs VT L Deissle Visits Columbus Thursday

Mrs VT L Deissle was a Thursday visitor in Columbus, meeting local contacts and touring the city. The brief outing highlights social ties and regional connections.

VT. L. Deissle Columbus

Woman Visitor Mrs H Siigley Seen In Parkersburg

Mrs H Siigley appeared as a Friday visitor in Parkersburg West Virginia continuing social activities. Her presence drew attention at local gatherings and she spent time with residents during her visit.

H. Siigley Parkersburg W. Va

First M. F. Church Delegates at Lancaster Conference

Representing the First M. F. church of Athens at the Woman's Home Missionary society conference in Lancaster on Wednesday and Thursday were Mrs. P. G. Dowler president Mrs. L. G. Bean Mrs. WL. G. Worstell Mrs. L. W. Roberts Mrs Zoe Stone cipher Mrs E. W. Chubb and Mrs. Frank Buxton.

M. F. Church of Athens Woman's Home Missionary Society Lancaster P. G. Dowler L. G. Bean WL. G. Worstell L. W. Roberts Zoe Stonecipher E. W. Chubb Frank Buxton

Grove Guests at Columbus Home of Gross Couple

Mr and Mrs W J Grove of Columbus are house guests of Mr and Mrs Ernest R Gross at 125 North Congress Street, continuing their visit with the local hosts.

W. J. Grove Columbus Ernest R. Gross North Congress Street

Local families plan Saturday motor trip to Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Fulton Mr. and Mrs. Carl Beastey and Mr. and Mrs. Ned J. Wolfe will make a Saturday motor journey to Columbus to witness the Fol lies.

Oscar Fulton Carl Beastey Ned J. Wolfe Columbus

East Springfield Couple Return After Columbus Car Mishap

Mr and Mrs Alex Teudhope of East Springfield Pa finish visit with Dr and Mrs Fred H Jacobs of this city and travel home after their car rollover near Columbus caused minor chest bruises to Mrs Teudhope.

Alex Teudhope Springfield Fred H. Jacobs Teudhope Columbus

Teacher Dr W A Matheny Returns From Lancaster Institute

Dr W A Matheny returns from Lancaster Pennsylvania where he has been conducting teachers institutes and lectures for local educators.

W. A. Matheny Lancaster

Snapper Soup and the Elks Club Bite Demonstration

Patrick Collins recalls a snapping turtle captured in Olean Creek that stirred a club scene when the Elks displayed its head. The steward served turtle soup from the body, kept the head for bites with a stick, and after a finger injury two men pried the jaw open.

Elks’ Club Patrick Collins Elks Olean Creek Collins

W E A Jr Meeting Postponed Due to Illness

The W E A Jr meeting is postponed from Saturday until the following Saturday because Mrs. Frank Richey the queen adviser is ill.

Frank Richey

Detroit men fined for intoxicated driving after collision with freight train

John Witt and William Dilbrook of Detroit were fined $30 and $50 respectively for driving an automobile while intoxicated. Their car collided with a Wheeling & Lake Erie freight train at Brighton while they were riding in the vehicle.

Elyria John Witt William Dilbrook Detroit Wheeling & Jake Erie Brighton

Paper bag robber nets $125 in East Cleveland hold up

A thief described as the ninth such offender to target East Cleveland drug stores last night secured $125 after forcing a victim to place a foot in a paper bag while he held a revolver.

Cleveland East Cleveland

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