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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1921

Page

5

Patronesses Host Theta Phi Alpha Dinner and Social

Society notes describe a Theta Phi Alpha event with patronesses and pledges, featuring a three course progressive dinner at homes of Mrs. Walsh Shannon and Gateman. Covers set for 30 guests, followed by song and dance. A separate shower and dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Mulpas honored Dorothy Dewey and Robert Mulpas with many gifts and a large guest list at McDougall area.

Theta Phi Alpha Charles Walsh Church Street P.L. Shannon East State Street L. O. Gateman North Congress Street H.L. Benton W. V. Daggett H. T. Mulligan John Sprague P. L. Shannon Raymond Mulpas McDougall Robert Mulpas Dorothy Dewey T. H. Boudinot Irene Beula Clifford J. H. Hixon John Morris Near McDougall John Gillett Clyde Ulysses Gilbert W. W. Dewey Myron Dewey Belle Dewey Clarence van Dyke Athens Fred Heavener Mable Poston Lee Wemmer Orpha Norma Emmett Ashbaugh David Gus Fresh Logan

Mrs Raymond Mulpas and Children Named

A notice lists Mrs Raymond Mulpas and her children Elizabeth, Julia, Clarence, Raymond Jr., and Gus as residents involved in the family listing.

Raymond Mulpas Elizabeth, Julia Clarence, Raymond Jr Gus

City Federation Names Delegates For State Convention

City Federation met in regular session with over twenty-five members present. Delegates to the State Convention in Cincinnati October 24 to 28 were appointed: Mrs F W Bush president first delegate Mrs E D Sayre second delegate and alternates Mrs W A Carpenter and Mrs C L Jones. Miss Hill, a state social service worker, spoke and invited women to a Toledo conference in October 1921. Plans were made to serve dinner to Chamber of Commerce members on Wednesday night October 5 at the Masonic Temple. A social hour followed with light refreshments.

Cincinnati F. W. Bush E. D. Sayre W. A. Carpenter C. L. Jones Chamber of Commerce Masonic Temple

Surprise birthday gathering at Hayes home on Grosvenor Street

After attending the Majestic theater Miss Thelma A. Hayes was urged by a friend to visit her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Hayes at 69 Grosvenor Street, where a circle of intimate friends gathered for games contests and music with yellow white decor and refreshments.

Majestic Theater Thelma A. Hayes E. T. Hayes Grosvenor Street Aline Blanchard Helen Carol Sage Helen Skinner Rowena Sherington Josephine Campbell Thelma Hayes Messrs Fred Sands William Rice J. Gaston Beryl Hayes D. Bay Hamilton Cehildren Lawrence Helen Louise Bess Gage K. W. Hayes

Penrod and Castle Tie The Knot In Athens County

This afternoon at 4 at the home of Mr and Mrs James Weidman on North Court street Sarah E Castle of Fisher and H W Penrod of Trimble were married. Rev C W Strecker officiated. The couple will reside at Fisher. Both are longtime Athens county residents. Penrod previously served on the County School Board.

James Weidman North Court Street Sarah E. Castle Fisher H. W. Penrod Trimble C. WL. Strecker M. BE Penrod Athens County

Hobson Study Circle Meets Tonight At 7

The Hobson Study Circle will meet tonight at 7 oclock with Mrs. Harry Elkins at 7 Foster Place. Mrs. E. E. Johnson left noon for Delaware to attend her uncle Wilbert Main funeral. Rebekah degree staff to meet Wednesday at 7 for practice with hostess Mrs. W. L. Gard North Hill. Higley Study Circle hosts Wednesday at 2 with Mrs. Charles Bumgardner returning from Middletport visit with sister Mrs. Vance Stewart.

Hobson Study Circle Harry Elkins Foster Place E. E. Johnson Delaware Wilbert Main Rebekah W. L. Gard North Hill Higley Charles Bumgardner Middleport Pomeroy Vance Stewart

Women urged for arms conference advisory roles

President Harding is expected to name the advisory commission member set to join the U S delegation to the Washington armament conference this fall. Leading nominees include Mrs Raymond Robbins of Chicago president of the International Women's Trade Union League Miss Jane Adams of Chicago president of the International Women's League for Peace and Freedom and Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt of New York president of the International Woman's Suffrage Alliance.

Harding AT Arms Advisory Commission U.S Washington Ous Raymond Robbins Chicago International Women's Trade Union League Jane Ad Jane Addams Carrie Chapman Catt

Dumaree Family Visit Boarded In Virginia Town

Mr. Arthur Dumaree a chemist for Mountain Mill Co arrives in Wilmington Virginia for a one week visit to his mother Mrs W L Dumaree and sister Mrs Roy R Saylor and family.

Arthur Dumaree The Mountain Mill Co Wilmington W. L. Dumaree Roy R. Saylor

Visit Ties Mrs Fordyce to Toledo Family Plans

Mrs David Fordyce of Pennsboro West Virginia called on Mr and Mrs W W Coe at 27 East State Street before continuing to Toledo to visit her son and daughter in law Dr and Mrs O O Fordyce.

David Fordyce Pennsboro W. Va W. W. Coe East State Street Toledo O. O. Fordyce

Athens residents attend meetings and reunions across the region

Miss Munn leaves for Columbus for the National Red Cross convention October 4 to 8. Athens officials M D Hughes and others will attend. Glouster hosts 68th O V I reunion with Wayne Roach William Roberts and others. Mrs E N Cullums attends Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star in Charleston. Birth announced of a son to Mr and Mrs Mancel Hammond of New York. The Hammonds plan to winter in Columbia South Carolina. Mr and Mrs E T Dailey and Miss Blanche Mohler travel to Columbus then Worthington to visit relatives.

Munn Columbus Red Cross M. D. Hughes Athens County The Athens Glouster O. V Wayne Roach William Roberts William Southerton W. B. Johnson Eli Roush N. D. Knight Kansas E. N. Cullums Charleston W. Va Order of Eastern Star Mancel Hammond New York E. T. Dailey Blanche Mohler C. O. Burnett

One Tonic and Nervine Loved by Mrs Grossman

An Ohio reader testifies to the benefits of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for feminine trouble. She credits the remedy with rapid improvement and lasting health, recommending it to women suffering similar issues. The ad notes tablets or liquid form and offers free confidential medical advice from Dr. Pierce at the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo New York.

Madisonville Ohio North Gomien Ave Pierce Invalids’ Hotel Buffalo N. Y

Athens City School Board Plans Payroll and Rentals

At the regular Athens city school board meeting the first month teachers’ salaries, totaling a little over $4,100, were paid. Superintendent Stailey was authorized to rent the armory for basketball and training. Substitute teachers will be hired at $5.50 per day, paid by the board and deducted from regular teachers’ salaries.

Athens City School Board Stailey John Cross Russell Rupp

Toledo Going Dry

Toledo urban leaders predict a dry era within two to three years as temperance forces intensify their anti saloon campaign led by V A Chriber of the anti saloon league.

Toledo V. A. Chriber Anti-Saloon League Saya

Looking Over Em Again Miracle Cure Ad

An advertisement recounts a long battle with stomach and liver trouble ending with recovery after Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. It claims the preparation clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing digestive issues and promises a money back guarantee. McKee Drug Co. Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and others sell it.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Ohio Club Women Convene Seek Culture in Cincinnati

Ohio federation members prepare for the state convention in Cincinnati the week of October 24 at the Shu bert theater and Hotel Sinton. Key events include federation notes discussions at a press dinner with Mrs George Elliott McCormick and a Pioneer dinner led by Mrs Adison Broomhall, plus art, child welfare and public health luncheons and a community service luncheon on Tuesday.

Cincinnati Ohio Shubert Seventh Walnut Streets Hotel Gibson Ohio Federation Buckeye Federated Club West Hotel Sinton George Elliott McCormick Federation Ohio Club Pioneer Pioneers Clement J. Barnthouse Dixie Selden Elizabeth Kellogge Art Museum Josephine Pierce Lima Alice Johnston Bryden Road Columbus

Cincinnati Women Prepare Week Of Club Activities And Talks

Under Mrs Elmer G Laurence direction Cincinnati hosts a week of events at the Woman s Club Hotel Gibson and area clubs with open houses at several golf clubs Thursday visits to Rookwood Pottery and the Art Museum and Friday musical program by the Cincinnati Symphony at Emery Auditorium Speakers include Miss Mary Anderson H H Snively E C Vermillion Marx Obenderfer Owen R Lovejoy Mrs William H Sharp and Mrs Percy V Pennybacker The convention opens Monday with a council of club presidents and Tuesday features Ernest Bruce Haswell on War Memorials with illustrated lecture.

Elmer G. Laurence Cincinnati Cincinnati Woman's Club Hotel Gibson Cincinnati Country Club Hyde Park Country Club Hamilton County Country Club Rookwood Potery Art Museum Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Emery Auditorium Mary Anderson Women's Bureau Department of Labor H. H. Snively Ohio E. C. Vermillion

Hyomel Promises Quick Cold Cure

McKee Drug Company touts Hyomel as the fastest relief for colds and coughs. The advertisement claims the remedy goes to the spot and kills germs and offers money back if it fails.

McKee Drug Company

Slaying Tied to Cleveland Smuggling Ring

C A Munz of Pittsburg was shot by Cleveland police while fleeing in a liquor run. Sergeant Leon Wooden fired after an auto chase when Munz was found at the wheel of a roadster said to carry booze from Pittsburg. George Neims, a merchant, was arrested on liquor law violations with thirty cases of booze found in a nearby garage.

Cleveland C. A. Munz Pittsburg Munz Leon Wooden Wooden George Neims Neims

Seedling Apple Delivers Big Harvest in Ames Center

Mr. M. T. Wilcox of Ames Center displayed two large apples from a seedling tree on neighbor A. W. Keirn's property praising its size and quality. Wilcox, an experienced grower, notes the twelve year old tree yielded seven and a half bushels this year, outproducing Keirn's seventy trees. He expects nursery men will take interest in the new variety.

M. T. Wilcox Ames Center A. W. Keirn Wilcox

Fire Prevention Day Proclaimed in Ohio

Governor Davis designated October 9 as fire prevention day in Ohio and urged observance to lessen the ever present fire peril.

Columbus Davis Ohio

Kansas miners idle in protest over Howat and Dorchy

Coal mines in the Kansas field stayed idle as miners refrained from work to protest the imprisonment of district leaders Alexander Howat and August Dorchy who are jailed in Cherkeep County.

Kansas Pittsburg Kan Kansas Field Alexander Howat August Dorchy Cherkeep County Columbus

Prohibition Agencies Target Cleveland Cincinnati Youngstown

Prohibition enforcement focuses on Ohio with operations planned in Cleveland Cincinnati and Youngstown to curb bad situations. The move follows talks between Prohibition Commissioner Haynes and Ohio Chief Enforcement Officer Russell.

Washington Ohio Cleveland Cincinnati Youngstown Haynes Russell

Nerv Worth touted by Indiana woman in testimonial

Mrs Shields of 1112 Oakland Ave reports relief from nervousness and indigestion after using Nerv Worth. She says one bottle improved her condition significantly and urges others to try it with a money back guarantee through McKee Drug Co and other druggists.

Woollie Safetie Oakland Ave Merv Worth Ney McKee Drug Co

Coal Production Lag Holds Back War Time Demand

The article notes a persistent rise in bituminous coal output but well below normal for the season. Mines remain largely closed due to market conditions and weak spot demand. domestic coal prices hold steady while deliveries to consumers stay minimal amid foreign buyer indifference and dock shipment curtailment.

Northwest New England Tidewater Lower Lake

Buchtel Man Pensioned for Spanish American War Service

Emory W. Palmer of Buchtel received notice from Congressman Foster that his pension claim has been allowed. Palmer is a veteran of the Spanish American War.

Buchtel Emory W. Palmer Foster Palmer

Senate leaders work to head off Smoot sales tax push

Washington broadcasts show administration figures in the Senate pressing to stop the Smoot manufacturers sales tax as the tax bill debate proceeds and the measure gains momentum.

Washington Senate

Help Wanted: Blue Devil Ads Depleted Now

Local outlet reports running low on Blue Devil ads with a $5 reward per used unit. Publisher notes stock shortages and seeks replacements or renewals from advertisers.

Will Still Wear Em Short and Sweet as Ever

Paris reports fashion notes as Molyneux opens. Skirts will be short and narrow for street wear this winter. Mary Pickford Fairbanks shows a practical rule for length: wear short if you have pretty ankles, else medium. the gossip hints at conservative styling yet bold silhouettes.

Will Paris Parisennes Molyneux United Press Molynew Mary Pickford Fairbanks Mary

Study Finds Speeding Behind Most Maryland Auto Accidents

A three month study of Maryland motor accidents shows that reckless driving is the main cause and that about 90 percent of crashes are due to speeding, per a writer in the Bureau of Public Roads report.

Maryland Ing Publis Bureau of Public Roads Uted

Local families spend Sunday visiting relatives across town

Whitehall Mack Braley and wife spent Sunday with relatives at Trimble. Mrs Frank Nicholson visited last week at the home of Mr and Mrs C B Moore. Ethel Laughlin of Tick Ridge was a guest of Charles Ratt and Charles Irwin. Baxter Irwin’s family hosted a Sunday gathering with his son. Mrs Harry Minney visited last week at the Bowers residence. Charles Pratt and family were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs John Frasier of Jerseyville. G B Tribe and two children spent Sunday at Valley with Frank Kenney’s family. Homer Radford was a Sunday caller near Guysville. C B Moore and family visited John Ford and wife.

Mack Braley Trimble Frank Nicholson G. BE. Tribe At Valley Frank Kenney Homer Radford Guysville Moore John Ford

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