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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1923

Page

9

Special Philodonian Judge meeting at Masonic Temple

A special meeting of Philodonian Judge will be held at the Masonic Temple Thursday evening. The F C degree will be conferred.

Masonic Temple F.C

Karney Woman's Relief Corps Elects Officers for Year

Phil Karney Woman's Relief Corps met recently and elected Mia Della McMester as President Mel Kate Blake as Senior Vice-president Mrs Lacey Donley as Junior Vice-president Mrs Gertrude Pensy as Secretary Emma B Wilson as Treasurer Kate Herrold as Chaplain Josie Murphy as Conductor Alice Anderson as Assistant Conductor Jane Wilkinson as Guard Mary Eckels as assistant Guard Mary Willis as Patriotic Instructor Phebe Clemens as First Color Bearer Lydia Courtney as Second Color Bearer Sophia Mann as Third Color Bearer Mary Cope as Fourth Color Bearer.

Phil ‘Karney Woman's Relief Corps Mia Della McMester Mel Kate Blake Lacey Donley Gertrude Pensy Emma B. Wilson Kate Herrold Josie Murphy Alice Anderson Jane Wilkinson Mary Eckels Mary Willis Phebe Clemens Lydia Courtney Sophia Mann Mary Cope

Offering for Japan quake sufferers at M E church

On Sunday morning December 23 the M E church will take an offering to aid earthquake victims in Japan. This charitable collection aims to support relief efforts and provide aid to those affected by the disaster.

M. E Japan

Wright Family Visits Bethany Student at Christmas

Mr and Mrs John Wright and their daughter Grace travel to Zanesville to meet their son Fred home from Bethany College West Virginia for the Christmas holidays.

John Wright Grace Zanesville Fred Bethany W. Va

Christmas Party At Dowler Home By Esther Class

The Esther Class of the Christian Church held a Christmas party at Miss Velma Dowler's home Monday evening. A large crowd attended and enjoyed the evening with an exchange of Christmas gifts as a highlight.

Esther The Christian Church Velma Dowler

Maze Couple Announce 9 2 Lb Son Arrival

Mr and Mrs Roy Maze announce the arrival of a 9 1 2 pound son born Tuesday in the local community hospital.

Roy Maze

Funeral services for Mr. R. C. West Thursday

Funeral services for Mr. R. C. West will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 30 at the Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Tifft.

Out‑of‑Town People Gathered For Earl Robson Death

The list of out‑of‑town relatives and friends attending Earl Robson’s death includes Mr. and Mrs. William Robson and others from Huntington West Virginia Columbus California Pa Collins Murray City Middleport Athens Pomeroy and local towns.

Earl Robson William Robson Ed Hall Nelle Crow Huntington W. Va John Mitchell Martin Gagin Charles Me Wan Columbus Joe Robinson Charles Robinson California Lou van Dyne Collins Robert Charities Mitchell Myrtle Roberts Murray City Young Sparnen Lemon Carbon Hill Ed Shannon New Marshfield Thomas Lorgstaly Middleport Harriett Cundey Athens Chartes Beagle Pomeroy

Christmas Entertainment at Doanville School

A Christmas program will be presented by the pulpit of Doanville school at the school on Thursday evening December 20 at 7:00 pm.

Doanvilly Doanville School

Mrs Allen Bishop and Mrs Frank Moore Host Mispah Class

Mrs Allen Bishop and Mrs Frank Moore entertained the Mispah Sunday school class Tuesday at the latter’s Fayette street home. Yuletide decorations and a gift exchange followed by a luncheon for many ladies and gentlemen including Mesdames Barker Jack McGill Six Caldwell Brown Wallace Bark er Tifft and others with Rev George Tifft and Mr Frank Moore among the guests.

Sadie Barker George Tifft Sadie Brick's Maggie Creig Chas Green Alice Wyskivers Blanche Stanley Harry Galvin Frank Moore Allen Bishop Bertha Howard Louise Pearce Susie Clark Bessie Deer Lizzie Linton Margaret Clark

First Rehearsal for Grotto Minstrels in Nelsonville Dates

Announcements call for the first rehearsal of the Grotto Minstrels at Nelsonville with sessions slated for January 10 and 11. The event marks preparation for a major upcoming performance and invites participants.

Nelsonville

Grotto Minstrel to Feature Top New York Director

Mailings to members note committees strive for the best minstrel show yet in this city. The Harry A. Miller Co in New York sends director Charities Gau to stage the event at Stuart’s Opera House with first rehearsal Friday December 28 at 7:00 PM and cast selection. Members urged to respond promptly.

Harry A. Miller Co New York City Charities Gau Grotto Stuarts Opera House

Death claims Earl Robson in 1923 heartache

Earl Robson born October 25 1898 died December 12 1923 aged 80 years 1 month 17 days. He married Oda Weaver August 29 1914 and left two daughters Phylls and St Elmo. A kind husband father and brother he belonged to the K of P and is mourned by wife two daughters parents two sisters and many friends.

Earl Willian Elia Robson Oda Weaver Phylls St. Elmo K. of P's Tillie Halli Mabel Figgins

Card of Thanks for Sudden Death Loss

We thank friends and neighbors for kindness after the sudden death of our husband father son and brother. Gratitude for flowers transportation for the funeral minister singers and support. Mrs Earl Robson and children Mr and Mrs William Robson and sisters.

Earl Robson William Robson

Nelsonville Dry Goods Stores Extend Hours

TO STAY OPEN The Nelsonville Dry Goods stores will remain open until 9:00 o'clock Friday, Saturday and Monday nights.

Nelsonville

Williams Family Return After Visit in Corning

Guy Faires returns to Akron after a brief stay in Corning with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Williams and visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Fatrea.

Corning Mrs. W. J. Williams Guy Faires Akron Mr. and Mra. C. G. Fatrea

Stiff Travels to Columbus on Coat Company Business

J. W. R. Stiff, manager of stores for The Sunday Creek Coat Co, spends the day in Columbus handling company business.

J. WR. Stiff Sunday Creek Coat Co Columbus

Misa Phyliia Craft Arrives for Cincinnati Holiday Visit

Misa Phyliia Craft of the Conservatory of Music at Cincinnati arrived Tuesday to spend the holiday season with family and friends in the city.

Misa Phyliia Craft Conservatory of Music At Cincinnati

Chauncey Mourns Loss as Illness Takes Grandson

Chauncey families learn of the serious illness of Alfred Bruce, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. K. J. Adams of Jackson Michigan, who arrived to visit Chauncey relatives before receiving a telegram. The Adamses plan to return home at once. Ralph and James Honison of Murray City were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Potter and daughter Margaret on Miller Street.

K. J. Adams Jackson, Mich A. IL. Preston Chauncey and Alfred Bruce Ralph James Honison Murray City W. J. Potter Margaret Miil Street

Murray City man visits Chauncey on business trip

Leonard Koenig of Murray City spent yesterday in Chauncey visiting Charles Bradfield and family as he travels to Middleport and Pomeroy for business.

Leonard Koenig Murray City Chauncey Charles Bradfield Middleport Pomeroy

Death of Mrs. Ezra Pickens Near Racine Ohio

Mr and Mrs Clarence Hoskins of this city learn of the death of Mrs Ezra Pickens their aunt at her Racine Ohio home after a period of illness. Funeral for Mrs Pickens will likely be held Friday with Hoskins and children planning to attend.

Clarence Hoskins Ezra Pickens Racine

School men meet at Lincoln High banquet

At the Lincoln high school building in this city the Athens county school association was entertained on Tuesday evening with a fine banquet and after dinner program. The domestic science club of the local school served a three course dinner and the toasts and program were in charge of Prof. Bert Thompson of the Chauncey schools. Covers were laid for 36 and a most enjoyable time was reported. Miss Eleanor Minister, who has been ill the past week at her home in Ellis avenue, is convalescing.

Lincoln High School Athens County School Association Domestic Science Club Bert Thompson Chauncey Schools Eleanor Minister Ellis Avenue

Mooseheart Legion Installs Officers for 1924

Glouster Chapter 280 Women of the Mooseheart Legion installs officers for 1924. Delma Post acts as installing officer assisted by Mary Lloyd. Banquet honors retiring senior regent Mary Powell. New officers include Zella Brown as senior regent and Augusta Morris as junior regent. Funeral style notes and upcoming Friendship Circle meeting at Methodist church with Mrs. Gardner's committee.

Glouster the Mooseheart Legion Delma Post Mary Lloyd Mary Powell Zella Brown Augusta Morris Mary Kinsell Lucille Joseph Emily Morgan Ssccceses Jmota Price Mary Shust Sentinel Estella Meyers Argus Sylvia Sweeney J. R. Cheney Methodist Church

Mrs Leeper Returns To Columbus After Visit

Mrs Rusha Leeper returned to Columbus Tuesday after a two week visit with her son Emmett Leeper and family near Mountville.

Rusha Leeper Columbus Emmett Leeper Mountville

Hog Dressed 5494 Pounds Claimed Largest in County

Frank Norris of Walnut Halls addition stated yesterday that last Saturday he butchered a 14 months' old hog that dressed 5494 pounds. He claims this is the largest hog yet reported in Athens county.

Frank Norris Walnut Halls Athens County

Morris Boling Tie Ink in Netnerville Christmas Week

Karl Morris son of Mr and Mrs Elza Morris and Irene Boling daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo Boling were married at Netnerville on December 11. They plan to begin housekeeping after Christmas with Mrs Morris remaining employed in Murray until the Christmas rush ends.

Karl Morris Elza Morris City Irene Boling Geo. Boling Murray Netnerville

Pred Hawk and John GQatchel Attend Mt Stockholiers Meeting

Br. F. Achauer, Pred Hawk and John GQatchel attended a recent meeting of stockholiers in Mt. region, signaling ongoing group discussions and community engagement.

BR. F. Achauer Pred Hawk John Gqatchel Stockholiers of the

Election Clerk Reports On Recent Ballots

A clerk notes a number of errors in a local election coverage as some results from VO legibly failed to be written. The page highlights attempts to verify ballots and the need for clearer reporting.

6. Com

Election appoints James A. Hewitt safety and service director

Elyria Ohio mayor elect Harry Wiackson names James A. Hewitt as director of safety and service at a $3000 annual salary matching the mayor's pay. Hewitt, a former council president, has twice sought the Republican nomination for mayor.

Elyria Harry Wiackson James A. Hewitt Hewitt

Women Can Write Lima On Women Have a Place in Politics

A fragment discusses women's roles in public life and politics, asserting that women belong in leadership spaces and should: engage in political discourse and governance. The brief hints at broader advocacy without specific events or figures.

Lima

Juror Outcome at Belden Case Reinstated

The report notes that John Belden, age 23, and others faced a trial after a disruption at a local restaurant. Jurors were compelled to a verdict while one party escaped. Details remain unclear due to damaged text but indicate a jury attended to a matter involving a restaurant owner and associates.

Joan Marting Ferry John Belden Wotver

Culinary Note on Crafting a Distinct Egg Emulsion

A kitchen tip explains adding finely chopped meats and a single egg yolk mayonnaise to alter the texture and flavor, producing a sandwich spread or sauce with a richer profile than standard mufted egg mixtures. The technique emphasizes balance between fats, protein, and emulsification for a unique result.

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