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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1923

Page

5

Federation committees report in Monday session

City Federation activity surfaced through committee reports at a Chamber of Commerce meeting. Mrs. Woodworth presided as 40 baby garments were delivered to county nurse Miss Lewis, while landscaping of Armory grounds funded by shrubbery sales was noted.

City Federation Chamber of Commerce Robert L. Woodworth Harvey Ramsey Federation J. R Harvey Washington Street Federated Club J. R. Harvey Fred McKay Harry G. Stalder J. T. Merwin Pk McKay A. O. Sloanes and Means John Kilpatrick L. W. Roberts Ifred Fenzel S. G. Stonecipher James A. Palmer Anna Price S. N. Hobson L. G. Worsteil John Ffinsterwald Frank Murphey Helen Ullom Harvey Foster W. H. Worthman Federated Clubs F. W. Bush

Pisther Class Esther Church Met In Evening Session

The Pisther Class of the Esther class of the Christian church met in regular monthly session Monday evening in the church parlors. Mrs. Fred Lee Tom led the devotional and the program included a class song America the Beautiful. Everett Person was the piano accompanist for solo numbers by Verda Gilfilen and a duet by Mrs. Person and Gilfilen. Mrs. Ralph Windsor gave three humorous readings. Jean Thompson played a piano number to close. A social time and refreshments followed, hosted by a committee of Bev erage, Carpenter, Rosser, Spitzer, Neff, and Thorpe. There were 42 members and several guests present.

Esther The Christian Church Fred Lee Tom Everett Person Verda Gilfilen Miss Gilfilen Ralph Windsor Jean Thompson Charles Beverage Emmett Carpenter Thomas Rosser John Spitzer Carl Neff Harry Thorpe

Country Club Bridge Party Fetes Logan Koch Family

A fall social at the Country Club featured a bridge party and dance hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Logan. Guests supported Mr. and Mrs. George Troyer Koch and their son Junior as they plan to return to Utica Wednesday. Nine tables played, with Mrs. A. C. Rossi and Mr. Russell W. Finsterwald winning high score trophies. Supper followed the game and dancing continued to midnight.

Country Club W. H. Logan George Troyer Koch Helen Cooksey Junior Utica A. C. Rossi Russell W. Finsterwald

Bride Miss Gertrude West Weds Pearl Edwin Carter

Miss Gertrude A West married Pearl Edwin Carter on Monday afternoon at the First M E church parsonage in Nelsonville. Dr Daniel Mc Gurk officiated before the bride’s father R C West of Nelsonville and other witnesses.

Gertrude A. West Pearl Edwin Carter Nelsonville Daniel McGurk North College Street R. C. West

DeMolay Patrol Holds First Social at Ezra Walker House

The Ezra Walker house on West Washington hosted the University chapter of the DeMolay Patrol, with 32 members and guests totaling 40. Decorations of purple and gold crepe, games and dancing, and refreshments marked the evening chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bechtold.

Ezra Walker West Washington Street The Masons DeMolay Patrol Patrol

Trip Notes: Business Run in New York City

A brief excerpt describes a business trip to New York City. It notes travel purpose, city setting, and routine meetings or arrangements typical of a corporate visit. Details remain sparse but emphasize urban context and professional activities.

New York City

Swaims Begin Six Week Seattle Visit

Mr and Mrs C H Swaim left for Seattle Washington for a six week visit with Dr and Mrs W L Jones Eugenia Mae Liston sister of Mrs Swaim and former supervisor of Public School music of the Ohio University Training School.

C. H. Swaim Seattle Wash W. L. Jones Eugenia Mae Liston

Local social notes from Newark and nearby towns

Mr. Arlo Powell of Newark visited relatives on McKinley avenue near Guysville with the Liggett and Ruth families. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Beck tripped to Linton Indiana for a week with friends. The Woman's Relief Corps plans a 7 36 p.m. meeting at Red Men hall on West Washington street. Mrs. Charles Cameron hosts Higley Study Circle at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Dan Jenkins and daughter Sara Ann of Lancaster stayed with Roy C Shirley on South Lancaster street Sunday.

Arlo Powell Newark Branch Liggett McKinley Avenue Guysville Edison Ruth Woman's Relief Corps Red Men's Hall West Washington Street Charles Cameron North High Street Higley Dan Jenkins Sara Ann Lancaster Roy C. Shirley South Lancaster Street

Local Family Visits and Travel News

Mrs W F Clements of Saltville Virginia visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs F Preston at 34 South College Street. Mr and Mrs P J Burke of Rock Riffle depart for Herrin Illinois for a two week stay with their son W Ford Burke. Mr and Mrs J W Brown of Piqua arrive to visit his brother W H Brown and sisters Mrs Andrew Connett and Mrs William Connett.

W. F. Clements Jane Dew Saltville, Va South College Street P. J. Burke Rock Riffle Herrin Ill Mr. W. Ford Burke J. W. Brown Piqua W. H. Brown Andrew Connett William Connett

Cole's Hot Blast Heaters Offer Cheaper Coal Bills

Coal bills strain budgets and Cole's Hot Blast Heaters promise lower living costs. The ad highlights efficiency, aiming to attract homeowners seeking savings on fuel expenses.

Cole

Local Socials Highlight Burr Oak Party and Visits

Burr Oak Merry Makers held a party Saturday night honoring Garold Marshall and Don ald Post who attended Columbus business college. Mrs Jane Henry and Della Williams visited Keziah Ivers at Fra Ivers home. Mr and Mrs John Briggs with four children of Drakes recently dined with Mrs Eva.

Burr Oak Merry Makers Garold Marshall Donald Post Columbus Business College Jane Henry Della Williams Keziah Ivers Fra Ivers John Briggs Drakes Eva

Weekend Visitors and Local Roads Noted in Ohifto Letter

Miss Grave Ivers of Ohifto University spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Post and son Ralph. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Dew and son Elton Eston visited Grant West. Road gangs repair the ridge road and residents haul bone coal. The Mid-Hocking mine operated one day last week.

Local families gather for fairs visits and a 66th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs G M June and three children along with Miss Freda Hable return home to Junction City after a week with Mrs June's parents the Ahie family. Oca Ahle and Anna Paires visit Nellie Hogsett. Akron visitors WD Morris and relatives host. Logan fair and Liberty Hill picnic attended. Silas Ahle called to Pisgah for daughter illness, Ahie accompanies to hospital for appendicitis. Mary Ball of Athens visits Arza Ball's family. Barlow fair attendance noted. Edward Brown and spouse to celebrate 66th anniversary at Wrightstown church with services and a noon dinner. baskets encouraged.

G. M. June Freda Hable Junction City June Silas Ahie Earl Morris Akron Mary Ball Athens Arza Ball Edward Brown Wrightstown

Gala Union at church promises music and food

A church gala on October 21 marks homecoming with a basket or barrel of cats and a special program of music and speeches. Attendance may be under half a million. neighbors recall Grandma Mina Penrod’s September 26 birthday and wedding anniversary amid a chaotic celebration with five reels of wall schdanographs by Mrs Blyss Driggs and Amos.

Mina Penrod Mina Blyss Driggs Amos

Wilkes Family Visiting Ath ens. Bean Sick

Mr and Mrs George Wilkes and their daughter Katherine spent Sunday with the Wilkes mother in Ath ens. Floyd Bean is suffering from the effects of a bad cold.

George Wilkes Katherine Ath Floyd Bean

Mr and Mrs Snedden Visit Daughter in Athens

Mr and Mrs John Snedden spent Sunday with their daughter and son in law at Athens.

John Snedden Athens

Tobogganing Mishap Leaves John Snedden Painted

John Snedden slid down a stair comb into spilled tar last week. He suffered minor injuries and was covered from head to foot with roof paint.

John Snedden

Forecasting Early Winter Victory Wears Out Boots

The forecast hints at an early winter onset as boots worn by B. V. D. workers show heavy wear after a month. The note emphasizes strain on footwear amid looming cold season.

Riddle on measurement ends with a trick

A playful unit question asks how many nubbins make an ear, mixing familiar inches and a whimsical term to prompt a humorous or lateral answer.

Thriller ball game in Jacksonville ends with home win

Sunday at Jacksonville the game stayed tight as McArthur and Breen hit key plays. Two hits late in the game gave the home team a lead, 15 to 19, sealing Jacksonville’s victory amid a tense finish. A postgame scene on the bridge showed a caterpillar crossing as travelers headed home via The Plains.

Jacksonville McArthur Little Breen Plains Kelly

Chicago club men head to Oklahoma to aid Walton

Thirty seven members of the Ragen Athletic club of Chicago led by William Mulligan depart by motor to a secret Oklahoma destination to assist Governor Walton in a campaign against the Ku Klux Klan.

Chicago Ragen Athletic Club Chiicagwo William Mulligan Oklahoma Walton Ku Wkiu& Klan

Anglo American Weddings Run High in London This Summer

London registrars report a record number of marriage licenses issued to Americans this summer. The church most associated with such unions remains St. George's in Hanover Square, famous for hosting ex President Roosevelt's 1886 marriage.

England London St. George's, Hanover Square Roosevelt

Bartinsky Bomber Leaves Dayton for St Louis

The Bartinsky bomber departed Dayton at 10 50 a m heading to St Louis as reported on October 2.

Dayton, O Bartinsky St. Louis

Portage Sheriff Reports Ghost at Haunted House Visit

Ravenna Oct 2 Sheriff Joseph Jones says the site on the Akron Youngstown road eight miles from town is a ghost not a still. He described the scene after his inspection of the so called haunted house.

Ravenna Joseph Jones Portage County Akron Youngstown Road

Extremist Voice Limited in AFL Forty Third Session

Portland reporters describe expectations that radicals will have little influence on legislation at the forty third annual American Federation of Labor meeting in session in Portland Oregon.

Portland Ore American Federation of Labor

Charleston Plans Entry Into Retail Grocer Line

Charleston prepared to enter the retail grocer line business to force prices down to a level Mayor Werts calls reasonable.

Charleston W. Va Werts

Labor Opposes Klan Voice at AFL Convention

Portland delegates on opening day of the American Federation of Labor session pledge plain spoken opposition to the Ku Klux Klan. The convention proceeds with debates and decisions shaping labor policy.

Portland Ore Ku Klux Klan American Federation of Labor

Ohio tax rule affirmed for public utilities and property

Federal Judge Sater issued an opinion stating that public utility concerns and all property owners in Ohio may be taxed only according to the percentage to true valuation prevailing in the county.

Columbus Ohio Sater

Unemployed Man Faces Court Over Unemployment Benefit Claim

George Edward Rixon of Kensal Rise England asked for time off to visit the labor exchange and collect unemployment benefits. He was summoned to court and sued for 10 pounds for obtaining benefits under false pretenses.

Kensal Rise Eng George Edward Rixon Labor Exchange George

British Troops Leave Constantinople After Evacuation

British forces withdraw from Constantinople as the last units depart amid General Harrington leaving as high commissioner.

Constantinople Turkey Harrington

Accident on election day in Oklahoma City injures deputy

On an October election day in Oklahoma City Frank Sover a special deputy sheriff was shot in the arm when another sheriff was showing him a gun. The incident occurred during the day and marked the first bloodshed of the election.

Okelanoma City Okla Frank Sover

Trial of Freddie Thomps on begins with widow witness

Mrs. Richard Tesmer widow of a wealthy Chicago real estate dealer testified as the first witness in the murder trial of Freddie Thompson, a "girl-man" accused of shooting the couple during a holdup. She identified Thompson posing as Away Woman on several occasions as the singer.

Chaicago Mra Richard Tesmer Freddie Thompson Thompson

Collar Styles Shift to Back-Focused Design This Season

Fashion notes highlight a trend toward back collars favored this season replacing traditional front placement. Designers emphasize sleek lines and subtle detailing to draw attention to the rear neckline.

Nerv Worth Sleep Remedy Used By Ohio Man

BR. Snively of West Farmington Ohio says Nerv Worth relieved his sleeplessness and nerves after starting the remedy. He reports improved sleep and ability to work, noting he had only taken two bottles and recommends Nerv Worth from Mehler Prue Store.

BR. Snively West Farmington Ohio Nerv. Worth Mehler Prue

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Mmittee Work of Federation Ohio University Faculty Irma Ek. Voigt Lawrence Goodrich Gibson’s Pharmacy Prescription Store 191 W. XA Washington St Pisther Varsity Inn Alpha Ni Delta W. H. Bechtold Merl Royer Wilbur Imes W. A. Landis James Carrol L. L. Magee Huntington Park Cal Logan Parkersburg Mary Bennett Mrs Charles Mitchell N. FE. Mills Cincinnati Clay McLiean Washington D. H Mrs. Ione Bryant Mr. T. W. Craig the Security Savings Bank WV. B. Lawrence L. Alderman J. H. Cline F. D. Forsythg Chas O’aleness Ff. B. Kiltan W. B. Golden M. E. Twiss F. R. McReary Uncle Sam America Zeppelin Lakehurst St. Loui Victoria Sutherland Sutherland Sisters Tom Beck Linton, Ind Cornwell Jewelers and Optometrists Hallmark Store Oca Ahle Anna Paires Nellie Hogsett Amanda Nelson Giiih Man Mr. Snively Silvus Shoe Co Fashion Park Michaels-Stern & Co Michael-Stearn & Co S “Value-First’” Clothes Young Men’s New Fall
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