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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1923

Page

5

Marriage Notices for Shafer Fishes Rhodes Sturgill

Mr George I Shafer and Miss Emma N Fishes of Nelsonville united in marriage at the manse on Wednesday noon with Dr A Y Wilcox officiating Miss Daisy V Rhodes of Athens bride s attendant The ceremony for Miss Elizabeth Rhodes sister of the bride and Mr Arthur Phillips followed at the Christian church parsonage Rev M br Chatley presiding Mr and Mrs Sturgill plan a Medina honeymoon He a former Ohio University student and Ohio Fuel and Gas employee.

George I. Shafer Emma N. Fishes Nelsonville A. Y. Wilcox Daisy V. Rhodes B. F. Rhodes Athens Leonard F. Sturgill Kent Christian Church Parsonage M. Br. Chatley Elizabeth Rhodes Arthur Phillips Sturgill Medina Ohio University Kappa Psi Alpha Fraternity The Ohio Fuel and Gas Company

Illiteracy Topic Draws Athens County Women Meeting

The City Federation holds a special Monday meeting at 2 30 P M in the Assembly room of the Chamber of Commerce to discuss illiteracy. Dr E K Mardis leads the program with Mrs J M Hyde of Nelsonville attending as state illiteracy chair. All Athens county club women and interested residents are urged to attend. Thanksgiving guests include Mr and Mrs L H Baughman and sons Bruce and Howard at J Baughman home New Marshfield and Dr and Mrs J J Evans at 69 West State Street hosting D W Williams Columbus and former Ohio University student now Clemency Board member.

City Federation Chamber of Commerce 8. K. Mardis J. M. Hyde Nelsonville Athens County L. H. Baughman Bruce and Howard Jesse Baughman New Marshfield J. J. Evans West State Street D. W. Williams Columbus Williams Ohio University Clemency Board of

Family Gatherings Highlight Thanksgiving Visit in Glouster

Mrs Hannah Allen of Glouster arrived Thursday to spend the weekend with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs S 8 Carpenter at 136 North Congress. Thanksgiving guests include Mrs G D Swett Mr and Mrs Fred Carpenter of Jacksonville and Mr and Mrs Ori Carpenter and daughter of Athens.

Hannah Allen Glouster Carpenter North Congress Street G. D. Swett Fred Carpenter Weksonville Ori Carpenter Athens

Saniers Family Spends Thanksgiving at Robinson Home

Mr and Mrs Everett Saniers and daughter Opal Eileen visited Thanksgiving at the Carpenter home of Mr and Mrs Vesta Robinson. Mrs Elizabeth Stanley of Snowville is a guest at the Robinson home.

Everett Saniers Opal Eileen Carpenter Vesta Robinson Elizabeth Stanley Snowville Robinson Home

Local social notes from Columbus and Athens

Mrs. Henry A. Hatch spends the weekend in Columbus where her daughter Frances Hatch studies voice with Cecil Fanning. Will Sterrett and Dr. and Mrs. G. G. Irwin of Charleston visit Athens as guests of Mrs. Sarah L. Poston. James Kittsmiller and Miss Thelma Lehew travel to Columbus for a weekend visit. Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Crooks and daughter Betty join Mrs. J. F. Carpenter as Thanksgiving guests, with others from Columbus.

Henry A. Hatch Columbus Frances Hatch Cecil Fanning Will Sterrett G. G. Irwin Charleston W. Va Athens Sarah L. Poston North College Street James Kittsmiller Thelma Lehew M. R. Crooks Betty M. J. Duffy J. FE. Carpenter

Thanksgiving visitors and travels across Ohio towns

A roundup of residents visiting relatives and friends for Thanksgiving and holiday recess. Edward Jennings attends the Gridiron ball in Marietta. Miss Edith Evans returns home to Bellevue. several families, including the Smnody, Rowe, Noss, Slaughter, Neff, Fulton, Martin, Border, Foraker and Treyshon households, host or visit relatives in cities such as Columbus, Akron, Athens, Defiance, Summerfield, Jackson, and Logan. Mrs. Howell and son Teddy travel from Daytona to spend two weeks with Dr. and Mrs. McGurk.

Edith Evans Bellevue G. H. Evans F. W. Howell Teddy Daytona Ohio Daniel McGurk

Thanksgiving Social Dance at the Country Club

Outstanding among the Thanksgiving festivities was a Thursday night dance at the country club. Despite inclement weather, 149 attended and found the company congenial and the music inspiring, making it a festive occasion.

Country Club

Marriage service at First M. I. parsonage

Dr Daniel McGurk officiated the morning ceremony at 11 for Mr Dometor Fekete and Miss Mari Unger of Hollister. Witnesses were Mr Joe Besor and Mr Daniel Kovach.

Daniel McGurk M. I Dometor Fekete Mari Unger Hollister Joe Besor Daniel Kovach

Marmola Fat Tablets Offer Quick Weight Loss Claim

Advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a cure for excess fat, claiming results after meals and at bedtime. It asserts the tablets are harmless, effective, and available for one dollar per box from the Marmola Co. in Detroit or through druggists worldwide.

Marmola Co Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

Public interest grows in Athens Old Cemetery rehabilitation

A Columbus resident praises The Messenger coverage of restoring the Old Cemetery on West State Street Athens. The writer notes ancestors buried there and urges preservation and funding to honor early settlers and mark the sacred site for future motorists and residents. He offers personal support for improvements.

West State Street Athens Ohio

Dyer to Introduce Beer and Light Wine Bill in House

Washington, Nov 36. The looming wet and dry clash in Congress moves forward as Rep Dyer of Missouri says he will file a bill to legalize manufacture and sale of beer and light wines. Sen Willis of Ohio opposes liberalizing the Volstead act and backs navy action against rum smugglers.

Washington Congress Dyer Missouri Willis Rhepublican Ohio

Birth Control Worries Bolshevik Chiefs Now

Moscow report states Soviet Health Commissar Simashko set up a special commission to study birth control methods. Professor Sacharov reportedly developed a serum causing temporary sterility in female animals.

Moscow

First Woman to Become Lord Mayor of Norwich

The Very First Miss EB M Colman of Carrow Abbey Norwich England has accepted the Lord Mayoralty making her the first woman to hold the post in England.

EB. M. Colman Carrow Abbey Norwich England

The Importance of Erect Carriage for Women’s Health

The author argues that good posture and an erect carriage are vital for women, linking back strength to overall vitality. He stresses strengthening back muscles to support the spine, energize the nervous system, and express health as a magnetic, queenly presence.

Mrs Rebecca Parrish Dies in Columbus at 65

Rebecca KE Parrish age 65 died in Columbus on November 28. Her body will be transported to Athens Saturday morning aboard the Hocking Valley. Funeral procession will proceed directly to West Union Street Cemetery for interment.

Rebecca KE. Parrish Columbus Athens Hocking Valley West Union Street

Chinese government sacks 16000 sinecure holders

Tering November 86 government announces a radical retrenchment to align finances with income and run on a business basis. Sixteen thousand sinecure positions are dismissed as part of the plan.

Tering

Bank Runs Prompt Depositor Turmoil in Providence

Alarmed by the closing of the Wead minister bank and the Cosmopolitan Trust company depositors rushed to withdraw at the Atwell Avenue branch of the Columbus PEixchange bank in Providence.

Providence R. T Weadminster Bank Cosmopolitan Trust Company Atwell Avenue Columbus Peixchange Bank

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Dr.caldwell J. Russell Havana Ave R. Caldwell R L. Smith Caldwell Dr. Caldwell Swanson Furniture Co North Court St Vici Kid Yuechinson & Stickney Rhodes Edward Jennings Marietta W. H. Smnody East State Street I. Rowe Florence Fostoria Fred R. Rowe Defiance Mary G. Noss Mary Noss J. H. Slaughter Wellston W. J. Neff Albany Carl Neff West Washington Street Joe Gillespie Akron Mary Fulton Summerfield J. B. Fulton Charline Martin Jackson Helen Border Betty Howard J. C. Robinson E. B. Foraker Philip Robinson Corning J. L. Foraker George Treyshon M. H. Cherrington Frank Ackers Blaine Johnson Logan Marietta-Ohio University Editor Messenger Bernarr Macfadden Fate Aliiye Ee 'Chlae Chamberlain G. W. Hope Supply CO Mill St Wilson Washington St Rebecca E. Parrish China Marjorie Dine Navarre W. B. Drake James Hoss James Ross Democratic State Committee Hand Wi County Democratic Marine Co Cards Board Athens National Bank Athens, Ohio Member Federal Reserve System Michaels Stern Fashion Park Express
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