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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1924

Page

5

Society notes from Athens and surrounding area

Cecil Poston of Athens R D 4 returns from Parkerburg where he had surgery. Fred Lee Tom, tenor, to sing at two church services this Sunday in Columbus and Ath ens. Rev M E Chatley leads Sunday questionnaires with the next session Thursday at 6 pm at the West Mulberry fraternity house. Attendees include active chapter alumni and families with guest Clifford Gla zier from Amesville. Committee chaired by Mrs Ralph Jennings and others.

Fred Lee Tom Columbus Christian Church M. E. Chatley West Mulberry Street Clifford Glazier Amesville Cincinnati Ralph P. Jennings Harry Beckley Blaine R. Goldsberry Robert

Birthday Surprise for Mr George Fleming at Highland Ave

Forty friends from Amesville and Athens gathered at George Fleming's home on Highland avenue Thursday evening to celebrate his birthday in a pleasant surprise event.

George Fleming Highland Avenue Amesville Athens

Mrs C S Williams Visits Buffalo Family for Holidays

Florence Lash of Buffalo New York arrives to spend Christmas holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs J P Lash at 15 South College Street.

C. S. Williams Florence Lash Buffalo, N. Y J. PR. Lash South College Street

PTA Drives 208 New Members In December Campaign

The High School PTA gained 208 members in a one month drive. Captains were Mrs. E B Young and Mrs C D Roush with Young's team winning by a narrow margin. At the December meeting the losing side will receive more refreshments as a program finale. Mrs J E Gibson left for Leonard Colorado after weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles A Shedon. William Baker of Detroit sailed from New York for a world cruise via the Mediterranean Red seas Java and the Orient returning via Hawaii and other Pacific points. He had spent the summer in Athens as guest of his sister Mrs Lindsey V Sprague.

C. D. Roush Young Willemore J. E. Gibson Leonard Colorado Charles A. Shedon North Congress Street William Baker Detroit Michigan New York Mediterranean Red Seas Java Orient Hawaiian Islands Pacific Baker Athens Lindsey V. Sprague Chauncey

Auxiliary Dinner Presented by Phi Delta Theta Members

Phi Delta Theta auxiliary hosted a cafeteria dinner for members and guests. The event showcased campus fellowship and club spirit with informal dining and socializing in the fraternity house cafeteria.

Phi Delta Theta

Porto Rico Auditor and Mrs Kessinger Visit Columbus Trip

Mr W L Kessinger federal auditor of Porto Rico and his wife stayed with Dr and Mrs T R Biddie at 29 Park Place as they visited Mr Kessinger's relatives in Athens. They returned by car to Columbus then plan to drive to New York City on their way back to Porto Rico. The couple had been visiting Mrs Kessinger's Kansas City home, traveling from Porto Rico via the Panama Canal to the Pacific coast.

W. WL. Kessinger Federal Auditor Porto Rico

Moler Dailey Trip to Ohio Wesleyan Game

Mr and Mrs Frank Moler and Miss Dorothy Dailey plan a motor trip to Delaware to attend the Ohio Wesleyan football game. Miss Christine Dailey, Dorothy’s sister, studies at Ohio Wesleyan University and will join the group for a visit through Sunday.

Frank Moler Dorothy Dailey Delaware Ohio-Wesleyan Christine Dailey Dorothy Ohio Wesleyan University

Mrs W B Lawrence Returns Home After Six Weeks

Mrs W B Lawrence is at home after a six weeks stay in Columbus. She regained her health and is resting at her residence as family report.

W. B. Lawrence Columbus

West Side Community Club Meets at School Evening

The West Side Community club will meet at 7 30 this evening at the school building.

West Side Community Club

Mrs. G. H. Maxwell Visits Miss Mansfield in Columbus

Mrs. G H Maxwell returned from a several days visit with Miss Jessie Mansfield in Columbus, sharing updates and hospitality during the trip.

G. H. Maxwell Miss Jessie Mansfield Columbus

Card Party At Athens Country Club Couples Social

Athens country club hosted a card party on Thursday night with 18 tables after additions. Women’s high scores went to Mrs. M. M. Kerr first and Mrs. T. W. Craig second, while men’s top scores were won by Mr. A. C. Rossi with Mr. T. W. Craig as runner up.

Athens Country Club M. M. Kerr T. W. Craig A. C. Rossi T. W.craig

Water and salts aid kidney and bladder health

A treatment note urges high water intake and four ounces of Jad salts daily to neutralize urinary tract acids. It describes bladder irritation causing burning and frequent night urination, and suggests physician checks for kidneys twice yearly.

Rebels Crushed by Greek Chiefs in Midnight Strike

London dateline reports a rebel movement aimed at overthrowing the Greek government struck at midnight and was quickly quelled as authorities in Athens reported decisive action by Greek chiefs. The brief item notes swift suppression and ongoing unrest in Greece.

London Athens

Military crackdown sentence stated by authorities

General Loufas and other officers were arrested promptly. The movement was crushed, and government authorities were confident the situation would remain quiet today.

Patch Daily Mail Loufas

Greatest Guns Fail To Sink Warship Washington

In the ongoing operation 35 miles west of Cape Henry the unfinished hull of the Washington withstands bombardment. Despite 14 inch shell fire from the Texas and a plan to drop 30,000 pounds of explosives, the battleship remains uninjured and undeterred.

Norfolk Washington Cape Henry Texas

Plan Free Camp Defiance at Kingsbury Park

The East De fence Men s Rooster club voted to install a free camp for tourists at Kingsbury Park and have listed in road guides nationwide before next summer.

The East Defence Mens’ Rooster Club Kingsbury Park

Record Wireless Link Sets Four Meter World Span

Los Angeles reports what is believed to be a world radio record. Paul D and J Langrick and Archie Wad er, operators of experimental stations 6XAA and 6XAH, established actual communication over a four meter wavelength. Previous attempts did not achieve point to point contact.

Canadian Detectives Pioneer Eyelid Talking System

Canadian detectives have developed a system they call eyelid talking to balk criminals. The method uses subtle eye movements as coded signals to convey messages without raising suspicion. Authorities describe it as a discreet undercover communication tool for investigations.

Prosecutor-Elect Baird Names Vandemark as Assistant

Elyria Ohio county prosecutor elect Don Baird announces Roy Vandemark former city safety director as his chosen assistant. Vandemark brings experience in municipal safety and government administration to the new administration.

Elyria O.—County Don Baird Roy Vandemark

Overhead Grade Crossing Near Burr Oak Nears Completion

Three weeks remain to finish the overhead grade crossing over the K and M railroad south of Burr Oak as part of Athens county 1924 road work. State highway engineer Dan Davis reports reinforced concrete bridge with three spans, center girder span of fifty feet, with fills and base pavement in place. Traffic detours around the active site. last section of the Glouster Burr Oak road project includes brick paving. Fred Beckler of Athens is the contractor.

Burr Oak Athens County Dan Davis State Highway Department Davis Fred Beckler Athens

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