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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1923

Page

2

Local Visitors Call on Boggs and Friends

Mr and Mrs R C Boggs and Junior visited Mr and Mrs R P Boggs on Wednesday. Mrs Ora Boggs called on Mrs Homer Connolly of Coolville on Friday. Miss Della Ashcraft of Coolville spent Thursday night with her uncle W H Ashcraft and family. FE N Rowan and wife left Saturday for Chesapeake to visit Bert and Mrs Hughes. Lyda Jeffers and daughter Hazel with Ed Chase and Ida Sanborn were guests of Philip Hone near Bethel. Philip and Earl Rivers of Athens returned home after visiting their old home and hunting.

Carson Bobbs Leroy Boges Clarence Koehler Meigs County Ed Rowan Eddie Bert J. W. Davis Ida Sanborn West Liberty Oten Lyda Jeffers Ed Chase R. C. Boggs R. P. Boggs Ora Boggs Homer Connolly Coolville Della Ashcraft W. H. Ashcraft FE. N. Rowan Chesapeake Bert Hughes Hazel Philip Mahone Bethel Philip Earl Rivers Athens Here

Amesville student in Detroit reports progress at mechanical school

Amesville resident Wyatt McDaniel in Detroit writes he is progressing nicely and pleased with the work in a mechanical school course. The Ladies Aid society of the M E church hosted about 160 attendees from Sunday school and parents and teachers at the church Tuesday evening for an enjoyable event. Dr and Mrs Weber attended the funeral of their aged uncle Jacob Weber in Lower Salem last week.

Wyatt McDaniel Detroit Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church Mra. Weber Jacob Weber Lower Salem

Fleming Family Honors Brother in Enid Gathering

Mr and Mrs John Fleming hosted a Fleming family event at their Enid Oklahoma home Sunday with 16 family members present honoring their brother Joseph.

John Fleming Joseph Enid Okla Fleming

Oklahoma travelers reach Enid and Ardmore

Monday Joseph Fleming and W R Goddard started for Oklahoma with Fleming heading home to Enid and Goddard planning a visit to his son Charles and John in Ardmore.

Joseph Fleming W. R. Goddard Oklahoma Enid Mr. Goddard Charles John Ardmore

Local Society Hosts Enjoy Sunday Visit

Miss Margaret Phillips of Columbus and Mr. Bret Eddy of Giouster were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Phillips.

Margaret Phillips Columbus Bret Eddy Giouster F. R. Phillips

Bankers Association Meeting and Banquet at Athens

F. L. Thomas led a gathering of guests of honor O. M. Lovell F. H. Gifford and Ralph Palmer at the Athens bankers association meeting and banquet held Monday evening.

F. L. Thomas O. M. Lovell F. H. Gifford Ralph Palmer Bankers’ Association Athens

Local High School Boys Beat Marshfield In Friday Return

The boys team defeated Marshfield on Friday while both girls teams lost. They plan a rematch next Wednesday to try again.

Marshfield

Election of lodge officers at annual Masonic meeting

At a lodge annual election Friday evening the officers were elected H. G. Henry as Worshipful Master C. O. Gibson as Senior Warden W. E. Evans asJunior Warden Re V King as secretary F L. Thomas as treasurer 8 F Porter as deacon F. C. Morris as junior deacon W. L. Heaton as tyler

Masonic Lodge H. G. Henry W. M C. O. Gibson S. W W. E. Evans J. W Re V King F L. Thomas F. Porter F. C. Morris J. D W. L. Heaton Tyleg

Eastern Star initiates candidate at special meeting

At a special meeting of the Eastern Star a candidate was initiated Tuesday evening after which light refreshments were served and a special time was had.

Eastern Star

Commercial Club Meeting Sets Stage For Christmas Program

At a Monday evening session on December 3 the Commercial club will discuss community welfare and plans for a community Christmas program. The meeting is described as of vast importance and worthy of banner attendance.

Commercial Club

Thanksgiving Services at Christian Science Society

A Thanksgiving service is announced for 10:00 A.M. at 65 percent South Court Street. The service will focus on the subject Thanksgiving with the golden text Psalm 147:7 inviting worshippers to sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving. All are invited to attend.

Christian Science Society South Court Street

Athens Kiwanis banquet recalls attendance race and aid talk

Logan Kiwanis members will be entertained by Athens Kiwanians at a victory banquet in the M E church after an attendance contest earlier in the year. Carl Stockdale spoke on American relief work in Europe, noting complexities and aid limitations amid European greed and governance.

Logan Kiwanis Club Athens Kiwanians M. E Athena Club Logan Loganites Athens Athens Kiwanis Club Committee On Public Affairs Carl Stockdale The University Red Cross Greece Constantinople Smyrna United States Europe Odessa Stockdale

Quote by Stockdale on US restraint in European affairs

Stockdale warns against the United States being drawn into European political chicanery as he urges staying put and self-help before any shift in policy. He frames the crisis as a potential personal burden on the American government if it engages further.

Plan to honor the late Chief: Harding Memorial Week set

Harding Memorial Week spanning December 9 to 16 is proposed by the Harding Memorial Association based in Washington. The plan includes a mausoleum at Marion Delaware a shrine for the late president and his memorabilia creation of a Warren Gamaliel Harding Chair of Diplomacy and government at a university and real and personal property to sustain these efforts. The association includes governors pastors and leaders with President Coolidge on the national board and Theodore Roosevelt among members. An appeal to schoolchildren will emphasize education as a central aim of the memorials.

Harding Harding Memorial Association Washington D. C Marion Warren Gamaliel Harding Athens Calvin Coolidge Association National

Burbank Public School Reopens After Scarlet Fever Epidemic

Medina location reports Burbank Public School reopening after a precautionary closure during a scarlet fever outbreak. The measure followed rising illness fears and impacted local students and staff.

Medina, CO Burbank

Man Burned to Death in a Tenement Fire

A five story Upper West Side tenement fire killed one man and injured twenty others. The victim, believed to be Sidney Catalan sky, was found with a charred body. The blaze occurred early today and responders fought the flames for hours.

New York Upper West Side Sidney Catalansky

Families Driven From Homes After Major South Side Fire

Two Pittsburgh firemen were slightly injured as a blaze partially destroyed the Phillips Mine & Mill Supply Co. plant on the South Side. Nearly 200000 dollars in property was lost and about 20 families were displaced. Fire began on the second floor from an undetermined cause.

Pittsburgh Phillips Mine & Mill Supply Co

Salvation Army Thanksgiving Entertainment at Columbia Theater

A Thanksgiving program will be presented at the Salvation Army headquarters over the Columbia theater on North Court street at 7 o'clock Thursday evening. Senior and junior soldiers of the local corps will stage the event with Captain Phelps of Marietta presiding as chairman. The public is invited and admission is free.

Salvation Army Columbia Theater North Court Street Phelps Marietta

Irregulars Attack Galway Barracks in Killimore

Irish irregulars attacked and captured the military barracks at Killimore County Galway. This marked their first assault in several months, according to word received today.

Dublin Killimore County Galway

Jones funeral to be held in Floodwood

Funeral services for James Jones, killed in Mine 2 Floodwood, will be held Thursday at 10 am in the Floodwood new school building with Rev. Mont Ruth presiding. Burial follows at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Jas. Jones James Jones Mine 2 Floodwood Mont Ruth Greenlawn

Bear Cat Wife Recovered After Mayr Remedy Trial

A man recounts his wife’s five year battle with stomach and liver troubles. After trying Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy, she refused then reluctantly took it and improved. The ad claims the product removes catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation causing many ailments, with money back guarantee. McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists carry it.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Creomulsion Promises Relief for Chronic Coughs and Colds

An advertising notice touts Creomulsion as a twofold action remedy that soothes inflamed membranes and kills germs from chronic coughs and colds. It claims creosote is a top healing agent for throat and lung troubles and offers a money back guarantee if relief is not seen after following directions.

Creomulsion Co Atlanta

Former Saxony Premier Zeigner collapses in cell

Dresden dis patched reports reveal former Saxony premier Zeigner, jailed for defying the Berlin government, suffered a nervous collapse in his cell today. He maintains innocence of all charges amid the detention.

Dresden Germany Zeigner Saxony Berlin

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