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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1919

Page

5

Dalton's Academy Beginners Dancing Class Tuesday 6 P M

A Dalton's Academy notice invites beginners to a dance class held Tuesday at 6 PM. The brief announces a beginner level session and indicates location and time.

Paris Physician Proposes Wax Injections for Identification

A Paris doctor recommends subcutaneous wax injections to create permanent membranous cysts for future identification. The method aims to uniquely mark individuals while avoiding facial or other visible alterations.

Paris

AHS Girls Take Motor Trip to Marietta

A group of A. H. S. girls enjoyed a motor trip to Marietta Friday to attend the high school football game. Passengers and chaperones included Lenora Van Dyke Blanche Riley Alice Betts Mary Powell Ruth Porter and Mary White with Miss Florence Hawkins as chaperone and Mr. Russell Finsterwald accompanying them home.

Marietta Lenora van Dyke Blanche Riley Alice Betts Mary Powell Ruth Porter Mary White Florence Hawkins Russell Finsterwald

Mrs. Worstell Hosts Pallas Club Meeting

Mrs. L G Worstell acted as hostess to the Pallas club on Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. M E Twiss located at 46 East Union Street.

L. G. Worstell Pallas Club M. E. Twiss East Union Street

Delightful campus program features university students

The event opened with a vocal number by Miss Louise Baughman, accompanied by Miss Anne Jenkins, both of Ohio University. Mrs. C. D. Hopkins led the afternoon, with current events by Mrs. W. F. Copeland. Nelle Pickering read The Rising Tide of Social Unrest, Yale Review, followed by discussion by Mrs. A. Y. Wilcox.

Louise Baughman Anne Jenkins Ohio University C. D. Hopkins W. F. Copeland Nelle Pickering Yale Review A. Y. Wilcox

Home Coming Dance by Delta Tau Delta at Masonic Temple

Delta Tau Delta held a home coming dance at the Masonic Temple with 140 attendees. Prof and Mrs T N Hoover led the grand march as white chrysanthemum bouquets served as favors. Chaperons included Coach Gullum and others. Dean Voigt and Mr O Bleness attended as special guests.

Delta Tau Delta Masonic Temple Grand Marten T. N. Hoover Frank B. Gullum Alonzo Palmer C. C. Millikan Loring Connett Dean Voigt Charles O’bleness

Celebrated Annual Family Thanksgiving Dinner

The Johnsons gathered at 28 Maplewood Drive for their annual Thanksgiving event. The celebration honored W B Johnson’s birthday on November 24 with a turkey dinner and extended family attendance from Athens and Columbus among others.

W. B. Johnson Maplewood Drive Johnson S. M. Johnson Athens Blaine Johnson Martha Erdean Columbus Vv. G. Danford Byron Daugh

Sunny Side PTA to Meet with Mrs Chubb in Athens

The November Sunny Side PTA meeting will be held Wednesday at two o'clock at the Sunny Side Building. Mrs. Charles St. John Chubb of Columbus will present humorous and dramatic readings and folk songs. Mrs. Field Scott reports on the state convention. A social hour and Thanksgiving program for children follow. Members urged to attend and stay for social time.

Sunny Side Builldime Charles St. John Chubb Columbus Chubb Athens Field Scott

Glouster Schools Announce Thanksgiving Break

Pupils will enjoy a two day vacation this week with the school closing on Wednesday for Thanksgiving and resuming next Monday.

Glouster

Miners to Start This Week for December Pay

To draw December wages on the 10th the mines must begin work this week and pay for the remainder of the week only. Next Monday will mark the start at the mines and the 25th pay will include Christmas money. Chas Wyatt and son Joseph left for Indianapolis after visiting Mrs Wyatt and relatives. Mrs Thomas Clyne visited with son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs E L Miller left for Middletown.

Chas. Wyatt Joseph Indianapolis Mr. Wyatt Maria Wyatt Thomas Clyne E. L. Miller Middletown

Local Social Notes and Upcoming Wrestling Match

Miss Eva Haptonstall closes the season at Bon-Ton Millinery and heads home to Middleport. W B Morris and daughter of Columbus visit Dr and Mrs H G Gibson. Morris plans to settle in Columbus and was formerly with Poston Consolidated Store Co at Millfield. Mrs C A Pride returns from Greenfield after visiting her parents. Miss Julia Davis returns to Akron after a visit with her parents. Glouster Retail Clerks Union endorses miners fight for better conditions and pledges help. Wrestling match at Corning tonight features E F Skinner of Glouster versus Jim Colby Syrian champ of New York.

Eva Haptonstall Tle Middleport W. B. Morris Little Daughter Columbus H. G. Gibson Morris Poston Consolidated Store Co Millfield Julia Davis J. W. Davis Akron Glouster Retail Clerks’ Union Clerks’ Union Corning E. F. Skinner Glouster Jim Colby New York

Evangeline at the Opera House November 27

Longfellow's Evangeline presented at the Opera House on Thursday and Friday, November 27. Admission costs 15 and 25 cents with no tax.

Opera House

European Study Finds Ramie and Silk Superior for Mantles

European experimenters report ramie fibre and silk create brighter, longer lasting incandescent gas light mantles than the usual cotton, improving efficiency and performance in lighting.

California Syrup of Figs Endorsed for Children

Promote use of California S Syrup of Figs as the safest laxative for children with its fruity taste and full dosing directions on each bottle. Mothers urged to give it confidently, repeating the name California for assurance.

California

Ohio River Stages and Navy Readings

Ohio River stages reported for Pittsburgh and surrounding points. Point Bridge at 6.8 feet and stationary, Herr's Island 56.7 rising, Davis Island 8.7 falling, Beaver Dam 8.3 rising, Parkersburg 11.3 rising, Point Pleasant 6.9 falling.

Pittsburg Navy Point Bridge Herr’s Island Davis Island Beaver Dam Parkersburg Point Pleasant

Kansas Veterinarian Invents Hog Restraint Table

A Kansas veterinarian has devised a table to hold a hog quiet and properly positioned for inoculation with anti cholera serum, aiming to simplify the vaccination process and improve animal welfare.

Kansas

Slogan and Bargains from Brooks Sells Cheap

Local retailer W. H. Brooks advertises a wide array of low price items including prunes 25¢ per pound corn 15¢ per can mustard gas mantles 10¢ naptha powder 6¢ a package soap 5¢ per bar and roll toilet paper 6¢. Bulk coffee 35¢, pink salmon 16¢, washboards 60¢ to 75¢, tubs 1.00 to 1.40, fresh sausage 80¢, buckwheat flour 26¢, thread 5¢ per spool, Star Tobacco 9.00 per plug and brooms 75¢. Call to save the difference.

W. H. Brooks Clark’s O. M. T Star Tobacco

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