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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1920

Page

5

Charming Afternoon Party at Stickney Home

A polished afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs. Car ey and Mrs. Hal Murphy at the Stickney home on North Street featured a yellow and white color theme, chrysanthemums, and a two course luncheon for thirty-five. Athens guests Helen Peoples and Miss Ein McCormick led the serving as the hosts planned a Friday card gathering.

Cariey Hal Murphy Stickney North Street Iss Helen Peoples Ein McCormick Athens Mrs. Murphy

Welfare meeting set for women workers in Columbus club

A welfare meeting for women workers is announced with a luncheon and honors. Mrs. E. D. and Mrs. Anna White organize the event at the Columbus club, with Ed ward N. Calloms Jr. of Charleston W. Va. to be honored by Mrs. James L. Edmundson.

Sedtary Connell Ba Club Columbus E. D Anna White

Italy rebuilds postwar economy gains and aims for harmony

Willis H. Booth argues Italy's postarmistice course shows steady industrial revival, labor export benefits, and vast hydroelectric growth. He notes Genoa port strain, Venice industrial site plans, and rising finance under Italian management, with international cooperation through the International Chamber of Commerce to foster global economic understanding and lasting peace.

Evening at 35 College Street With Elegant Dinner

The article describes a six o'clock Tuesday gathering at a residence on College Street. The dining table was laid for six with green and white trim and carnations chosen as the flowers, presenting a dinner of splendid appointments.

College Street

Women’s Masonic Group Holds Memorial Service

A service honoring the late sister Te Nelle Kern was held in Columbus. The gathering initiated three candidates, draped the charter for 30 days, and adopted resolutions of sorrow and sympathy for the deceased’s relatives and friends.

Egypt Maccabees Te Nelle Kern Columbus

Mrs R Andrews Convalesces After Weeks of Illness

Mrs R Andrews of West Carpenter Street is convalescing after several weeks of illness.

Woman's Music Club to Meet at Mrs Moore Home

At the home of Mrs. D. H. Moore 48 East Union Street the Woman's Music club will hold a meeting Thursday evening at seven o'clock.

D. H. Moore East Union Street Woman’s Music Club

Local social notes span visits and gatherings

Mrs. Harry Roach returns from a visit with daughter Miss Hazel Roach a Marietta schools teacher. Mr John Slaughter of Wellston plans to join grandson Edward N Cullums Jr in Athens Thursday to travel to Charleston W Va for a parental visit. Mrs Clarence H Horn to entertain the Priscilla Needle club Thursday with a matinee at the Majestic theater and luncheon at Rands meeting at 1:45 PM.

Harry Roach Miss Hazel Roach Marietta John Slaughter Wellston Athens Edward N. Cullums Jr Charleston W. Va Clarence H. Horn Priscilla Needle Club Majestic Theater Rands

Order Release of Woman Held by Ohio Police

Columbus report says acting on county advice orders were issued to release a woman held by Ohio police. Chief French said there was nothing irregular in the death of a twin baby two weeks earlier at Vincentown. The child died on a train Saturday while en route to Columbus.

Columbus Vincentown

Official languages recognized in Palestine

Palestine has designated English Arabic and Hebrew as its official languages, marking a multilingual framework for government and public affairs. The move formalizes language use across administrative functions and public services.

Palestine

Funeral Held For Ohio University President Ellis In Athens

A large funeral for Dr. Alston Ellis, late president of Ohio University, drew students, faculty, and trustees to Athens. The service at Ewing Hall followed a state in the home where flowers from university groups and fraternities decorated the casket. The service featured Rev. A Y Wilcox and notes from Dr. William Oxtey Thompson and other campus leaders.

Alston Ellis Ohio University Congress Street Ellis Delta Theta Fraternity Knight Templar Ewing Hall Ellis Home A. Y. Wilcox Presbyterian Church William Oxtey Thompson Ohioa University EB. W. Chabb Clark Williams Fenmor T. Ras

Taber Dismissal in Death of Daughter Case

Free Paw Paw Mich July 17 The manslaughter charge against Mrs Sarah Taber 89 who was accused of causing the death of her daughter later Taber Virgo will be dismissed according to court records and local officials.

Taber Mich Sarah Taber Aes Taber Virgo

Slacker Louis Krueger Nabbed After Chase in Iowa

Louis Krueger, 30, sought for two years as a draft evader, was arrested in Chippewa Falls Iowa after a chase by Policeman Edward Holts. He was one of four brothers involved in a shooting years ago when federal agents pursued them as draft evaders.

Chippewa Falls Louis Krueger Edward Holts

Unclear Local Home Talk Sparks March 4 Speculation

Rumors swirl about where Wilson may reside after March 4 as gossip ties him to a Pyhite house and a former Cot Cohinbiens property. Reports mention a Se oe street purchase by Mrs. Jone h remelly and a secretary’s wife. no official plans were announced.

Wilson Jone Hremelly Setoe

Farmer W. O. Lenhart Found Dead in Straw Shed

A 69 year old farmer, W. O. Lenhart, was found suffocated inside a straw covered shed near Belle, after he had been sanding it. Neighbors discovered his body several hours later.

Belle W. O. Lenhart Here

No One Wants the Job on Route 3

Dover November 17 patrons must call for mail on Route 3 unless someone takes the carrier examination. The route pays 125 dollars to a qualified driver who provides their own transportation.

Dover

Girl 18 Bound and Gagged in Kentucky Home Attack

Miss Mary Grace Ricketts, 18, was bound and gagged by an assailant in her Lebanon Junction residence Tuesday night. Her mother, widow of Co Ricketts former bank cashier, found her unconscious on the bedroom floor upon returning home.

Lebanon Junction Mary Grace Ricketts Co Ricketts Lebanon Junction Bank

Rockefeller gift to fund Colorado medical school hospital

The General Education Board of the Rockefeller Foundation announces a 700000 dollar grant to the University of Colorado for a medical school and hospital serving the poor. The gift was reported on November 17.

University University of Colorado General Education Board Rockefeller Foundation

Findlay Banks to Guard Doors After Bandit Threats

Local banks in Findlay plan extra guards for Saturday night hours due to a spike in gate bandit incidents in northwestern Ohio. Officials say the measures come as a precaution to protect patrons and deter crime at evening openings.

Eee Ohio Findlay Banks

Youthful Wrecker Held as Train Spike Vandal in Ohio

Chillicothe police detain 16 year old Clark Hatfield accused of wrecking mania after a spree of found spikes and irons on Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railroad tracks. Authorities investigate motive and extent of damage amid growing fear of rail sabotage.

Bow Chillicothe Clark Hatfield Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton

Findlay Officials Seek Postyear Inspector for City Board

A local Findlay board plans to appoint a new inspector after year-end. Officials aim to fill the position to oversee city operations and ensure regulatory compliance.

Findlay—Findlay Ree Board of

Troy Farmers End Institute Officers Nominated For Re election

Troy farmers end institute at Coolville with nominations by the nominations and resolutions committee. E A Gaskins president C 2 Soret vice president W F Hampf secretary and executive committee include Mr and Mrs Brandeberry Mr and Mrs C O Richardson B H A Dutton. Programs featured state speakers on farm life and a grade skit supervised by Mrs Laura Gunder.

Coolville, O Farmers Institute At Coolville E. A. Gaskins Soret W. F.ampf Co. B. Brandeberry C. O Richardson EB. A. Dutton Coolville National Bank Laura Gunder Ohio Red Cross Bartes Gertrude 5. Barth B. Oakes C. O. Richardson

Back From Ne toe Coolville man at Athens Hospital

Geo Dean returned home today into the Athens Ear Eye Nose and Throat Hospital where he has been receiving treatment for ear and mastoid trouble. The physician reports no danger unless a complication occurs.

Coolville Geo. Dean Athens Ear, Eye, Nose and

Fragmentary notes on fashion and grooming terms

The text offers scattered phrases about dresses and body care focusing on size shape cleanliness and hair. It resembles a stray clipping with unclear context and missing details.

Neighborhood Birthday Surprise for Mrs Beard in Sharpsburg

In Sharpsburg R D 2 Winter, neighbors gathered Saturday evening November 13 at J A Beard's home to surprise Mrs Beard on her birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Robt Grimes, Hiram Thompson family, Les ter Strode, Elmer Dille, Levi Thompson, Guy Glover, George Brooks, Henry Burns, H V Carpenter, Abe Mellmeier, and others. A report of Rev J H Harris of Columbus being injured by a falling derrick stone is noted, with him in hospital and his son Joe Conner recently deceased. The community plans an institute with Pat Sandles as principal speaker and other social notes from the area are included.

J. A. Beard Joe Conner Columbus Ne Glover Pat” Sandles

English engineer patents waveless canal power barge

A English engineer invents a power barge with the propeller so enclosed that its waves do not wash canal banks, presenting a new design claimed to minimize wake impact along waterways.

Local Man Brinkley Dies in Akron Fire Incident

A 48 year old man named Brinkley was killed instantly when a plank broke under him in Akron. The incident occurred during a fire drill or blaze at a General Fire location. Brinkley’s skull was crushed.

Brinkley Akron

Rabbit Shooting Incident Shocks Groverhill Youths

In Groverhill Ohio on November 17 Martin age 20 was seriously wounded when his brother Ray fired at a rabbit that ran toward Foy. Fifty shots pierced the youth.

Groverhill Martin Ray Foy

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