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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1923

Page

5

Local Society and Visits Highlight Weekend

Mr and Mrs Ed Shipley and friends visited Columbus Sunday for a day with relatives. Mrs Paul Gresham of Charleston WV returned home after a three week visit with Athens relatives. Mrs EF Bibbee will host her bridge club Tuesday evening. Birth announced for Daniel Hull to Fred Foster and wife of Gallipolis. Dow Grones family and Harriet Carr visited Columbus. Esther Herron, teacher in Carbondale, visited her parents in Athens. Rodhaver and Bean families, with Charles Rodhaver, hosted by Homer Rodehaver in Guysville.

Ed Shipley M. Rhoda Marian Watkins Gus Wyckoff Gra Paul Gresham Charleston W. Va Athens EF. C. Bibbee West Union Street Bridge Club Daniel Hull Fred Foster Gallipolis Esther Herron Carbondale W. N. Herron Franklin Avenue

Tuesday Club Hosts Prof and Mrs Dilley at 196 East State

Prof and Mrs F Dilley will entertain the Tuesday club at their home on 196 East State Street Tuesday evening. RB is listed among attendees.

Dilley East State Street

Maj Phillips Rose Visits Mother in New York

Maj Phillips Rose of New York City spent Sunday with his mother Mrs. E T Rose at 126 East State Street.

Maj Phillips Rose New York City E. T. Rose East State Street

Mrs. Bessie Shepard Visits Friends in Jacksonville

Mrs. Bessie Shepard spent Sunday visiting friends in Jacksonville.

Bessie Shepard Jacksonville

Miss Ruth Henry Visits Parents During Weekend Recess

Miss Ruth Henry a McArthur school teacher spent the weekend with her parents Dr and Mrs J L Henry at 61 North Congress street.

Ruth Henry McArthur J. L. Henry North Congress Street

Preps Give Kid Party The Zeta Tau Alpha En-

Zeta Tau Alpha members plan a kids party as part of campus events, inviting volunteers and raising funds. The event aims to engage children through games and activities hosted by sorority members and local staff.

Zeta Tau Alpha

Surprise Kia Party At West Wing Sorority

The actives attended a surprise party Saturday at the sorority hall in West Wing. After blindfolding they were taken to Mrs. C. L. Martzolff's home at 108 North Lancaster Street where former president Miss Clara Blume was ushered in. They played kid games and enjoyed refreshments.

Sorority West Wing C. L. Martzolff North Lancaster Street Clara Blume

Kilpatrick Birthday Party for Eight-Year-Old

Fight playmates of Jack Kilpatrick were invited to his home at 72 East Mulberry Street for an eighth birthday celebration. The afternoon featured games music and riddles followed by a dining room cake with candles and party treats. Guests included Vaughn Shepard Richard Oxley Charles Chandler Gordon Oxley Pearl Woodard Isley Gaskill Merrill Caven and the honoree.

Jack Kilpatrick John Kilpatrick East Mulberry Street Vaughn Shepard Richard Oxley Charles Chandler Gordon Oxley P—Pearl Woodard Fsley Gaskill Merrill Cabeen

Surprise luncheon honors two family birthdays at Breezy Patente

Mrs. R. W. Jones hosted a country home luncheon Sunday at Breezy Patente to celebrate her husband’s 63rd birthday and daughter Freda’s 28th natal day. Guests included a list of attendees.

R. W. Jones Patente Freda

Social Guests List For Athens and Albany Families

A long guest list from Athens and Albany includes Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dugan and others, noting Nelsonville and The Plains addresses. The roster features multiple families, spouses, and children gathered as honor guests with a hostess mentioned.

Edward Dugan Bob Dugan Nelsonville George Thorn Carol and Maude Carl Michaels the Plains Charles Townsend Thelma Frank Mathews Ray Jones Pauline Margaret Marvel Albany Bobby C. FB. Russell Frank Dean Franklin Clarence McKnight Athens Kenneth Jones

Parker and Masters Tie The Knot In Newport Ky

Amy Josephine Parker and Charles T. Masters of Columbus wed in Newport Kentucky on October 29 surprising friends here. Mrs Parker is the daughter of Wade C. Parker and wife of 360 Kossuth street formerly Athens residents. The couple now reside at 418 East Whittier street Columbus.

Amy Josephine Parker Charles T. Masters Columbus Newport Masters Wade C. Parker Kossuth Street Athens East Whittier Street

Woman's Relief Corps Meeting Honored by District Inspector

The Woman's Relief corps met Friday evening in the Red Men's hall under the supervision of district inspector Mrs. Arwilla Measy of Lancaster. She complimented the local corps on their efficient and impressive work. Light refreshments were served after the meeting.

Woman's Relief Corps Red Men's Hall Arwilla Measy Lancaster

Madras Floods Wash Away 200 Miles of Rail Tracks

Calcutta dispatch reports disastrous floods in the Madras region washing away 200 miles of railway tracks. The disaster affects railway lines and transportation in the district.

Calcutta India Madras

Bates Named Enforcer for Elyria Smoke Ordinance

Five Chief W N Bates appointed enforcer to implement Elyria new anti smoke ordinance entering effect November 21. The move positions Bates to oversee compliance and penalties in the city.

Elyria W. N. Bates

Earthquake Shakes Perpignan in November

An earthquake struck Perpignan France on November 19 causing brief ground tremors lasting about 15 seconds. There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries though residents felt the shaking across nearby areas. Local authorities urged calm and safety checks for structures.

Perpignan France

Pyrenee Mountains Endure Prolonged Duration Felt Today

A prolonged duration was experienced in the Pyrenee mountains today with observers noting extended weather effects across the range. Details remain sparse as reports focus on the lasting impact rather than specific events or locations.

Pyrenee Mountains

Glouster Area News and Upcoming Events

Encampment meeting set for Tuesday night November 20 for first degree work and refreshments. Mrs C J Wooley returns to Columbus after a visit with her mother Mrs G S Phillips at McLeish. Will Tharp buys a farm near New Lexington and will move this week. Chris Mackey and wife of Taylor Ridge welcome twins a boy and a girl born this morning. The high school football title game will be at Murray City next Sunday at 2 PM between Wagner Pirates and Roberts Tigers. A carload of cattle shipped from Fast Branch to Pittsburgh through Morgan County Shippers Association, loaded at Malta. Owen Dawson returns from the West. W Craig of Athens guests of Dr A J Crawford. Mrs Ed Mathews Jr and baby visit Mrs Ed Mathews Sr at Jackson. R W Witch buys a 145 acre dairy farm near Crooksville and will move this winter.

Hie Murray City Wagner Pirates Columbus Roberts Tigers Murray Fast Branch Pittsburgh Morgan County Shippers’ Association Malta

Club Winners to Go to Columbus

Four Athens county youths and two girls will travel to Columbus for Club Winners Week at Ohio State University. The group includes Viola Esterling and Josephine Seel of the Canaan clothing club, Lucila Scott of the Canaan food club, and Clarence Riley the Athers pig club winner. Mrs. Charlies Mansfield of Canaanville accompanies as chaperon.

Athens County Columbus Ohio State University Viola Esterling Josephine Seel Clothing Club Canaan Township Lucila Scott Canaan

Simple Way to Take Off Fat Promises Easy Weight Loss

An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a safe, effortless method to reduce weight by taking a tablet four times daily. It claims no starvation dieting or exercise is needed and urges purchasing from a druggist or mailing from Detroit.

Marmola Woodward Ave Detroit

Also Mentioned on This Page

Berlin Dow Grones Dow, Jr Harriet Carr George Rodhaver Emery Bean Charles of Guysville Homer Rodechaver Seth Hart Croup United States Masi Post Slavia Inten For All E. Jackson Street Chicago Parker-Masters Jon Glouster I. C Whl C. J. Wooley G. S. Phillips McLeish Will Tharp Route 4 New Lexington Chris Mackey Taylor Ridge Dulaney Owen Dawson W. Craig A. J. Crawford Ed Mathews Jr Baby Mrs Ed Mathews Sr Jackson R. W. Witch Crooksville Ailsa Mellon Secretary of the Treasury Richard Luster Fought & CO Ohio Ness THE Walker's Book Store Cornwell Gline Pharmacy Co Athens, Ohio Athens National Bank Federal Reserve Hutchinson & Stickney
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