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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1923

Page

5

Bruce W Baughman Celebrates 11th Birthday With Friends

Bruce W Baughman son of Mr and Mrs L H Raughman 35 Irranklin avenue entertained 25 of his friends Wednesday from 4 to 6 pm for his 11th birthday anniversary. Miss Ruth Kellard presented a cake decorated with 11 candies. Halloween colors yellow and black set the decor. Guests sent many mementoes and refreshments were served with Mrs Roy Duper and Miss Jennie Moore assisting.

Bruce W. Baughman L. H. Raughman Irranklin Avenue Ruth Kellard Hallowe

The Four Eye Defects in Glasses

The article explains four common eye defects requiring glasses: Short Sight, Long Sight, the Unequal Eye, and the Deviating Eye. It notes that in about ten young persons, glasses used for a few years may permanently correct the defect and allow removal of glasses. It promotes professional fitting and safety in purchasing glasses.

Higley Study Circle Revisits Persia For Meeting

The Higley Study Circle met at Mrs. Charles Cameron’s 32 North High Street with a program on Persia. Mrs. Howard Sargent, born in Persia, presented a paper read by Mrs. M. E. Chatley, illustrating Dersia and its people. Mrs. Frederick Treadley of Youngstown shared travel recollections from Switzerland and Miss Ethel Radcliff closed with a piano solo.

Persia Higley Charles Cameron North High Street America Howard Sargent Athens High School Sargent Dersia

Pi Kappa Phi Dinner Party At Varsity Inn

Pi Kappa Sigma members entertained pledges and friends with a Wednesday dinner at the Varsity Inn. Tables displayed turquoise blue and gold decorations and sorority monograms on the place cards.

Pi Kappa Sigma Varsity Inn

Bridge Party Delights Mrs Harvey Baker Hosts Five Tables

Mrs Harvey C Baker entertained at 248 Fast State street on Wednesday evening with a five table bridge party. Mrs L O Gateman won the high score and Mrs John Sprague the second high. A collation of attractive appointments concluded the event.

Harvey C. Baker Fast State Street L. O. Gateman John Sprague

Dinner Day Evening Hosts by Delta Sigma Ipsilon Chapter

An attractive dinner event featured the Delta Sigma Ipsilon active chapter as hosts with guests including the Rushies of the sorority. Faculty advisor Miss Druggan attended as a guest.

Varsity Inn Delta Sigma Ipsilon Druggan

Armstrongs Dine At Athens Stop During Wedding Trip

Mr and Mrs Harry K Armstrong Eller Zella Willis of Evansville visited Athens midweek during their wedding trip from Philadelphia Boston New York and Washington D C. They stayed with Mr and Mrs Ural Westfall on West Union Street. Mrs Armstrong graduated from Ohio University.

Harry K. Armstrong Zella Willis Evansville Philadelphia Boston New York Washington, D. C Athens Ural Westfall West Union Street

Attendees Listed for W R C Convention in Nelsonville

Attendees at the W R C District Tenth Convention in Nelsonville include Lydia Lin scott Mary Ashworth Effie Beasley Ethel Beasley Mary Root Effie Graham Kate Hanning Flora Boring Zara Cook Augusta Finsterwald Martha Finsterwald Elizabeth Crouch Nancy Bobo Anna Heaton Emma Cochran Elizabeth Hooper Flora Laughter Samantha Jewell Carrie Martin Amelia Lowery Mary Fryburger Anna Shirley Lula Cross Mary Mourn Ella Simms Lydia Fendel Emma Lummis Anna Musser Eliza Border.

Nelsonville Lydia Linscott Mary Ashworth Effie Beasley Ethel Beasley Mary Root Effie Graham Kate Hanning Flora Boring Zara Cook Augusta Finsterwald Martha Finsterwald Elizabeth Crouch Nancy Bobo Anna Heaton Emma Cochran Elizabeth Hooper Flora Laughter Samantha Jewell Carrie Martin Amelia Lowery Mary Fryburger Anna Shirley Lula Cross Mary Mourn Ella Simms Lydia Fendel Emma Lummis Anna Musser Eliza Border

Hawk Couple Welcome Daughter Anna Catherine

Mr and Mrs Ralph Hawk of 20 Woodland Avenue announce the birth of a daughter Anna Catherine on October 1.

Ralph Hawk Woodland Avenue Anna Catherine

Mrs. Lillian Fuller Returns From Carpenters Albany Visit

Mrs. Lillian Fuller has returned from a three weeks visit in Carpenter and Albany with local family and friends noting a pleasant trip.

Lillian Fuller Carpenter and Albany

Crosses Return From Ten Day Vacation Tour

Mr and Mrs John Cross completed a ten day trip visiting Pt Pleasant Charleston and Cincinnati before continuing by Ohio River to Indianapolis where they stayed with Mr and Mrs A F Head Vivien Kelly a niece of Mrs Cross Leaving Cleveland they paused in Akron with Mrs Cross nephew Mr Frank Burnell and wife and Mr W P Reeves and family formerly of Athens

John Cross Pt. Pleasant Charleston W. Va Ohio River Cincinnati Indianapolis Ind A. F. Head Vivien Kelly Cross Cleveland Akron

Mrs. Cora Lockridge Leaves Pennsylvania Visit

Mrs. Cora Lockridge of R Browns ville Pa. has left for her home after a three weeks visit with her mother Mrs. Anna Cornell of 205 East State street.

Cora Lockridge Brownsville Anna Cornell East State Street

Martzolff Class Schedules Friday Meeting at M E Church

The Martzolff class will hold its regular monthly session Friday at 7 PM in the parlors of the M E church. Mrs. Merritt Wilson of Elkins West Virginia visits her parents Mr and Mrs F Wolfe of Lancaster street and will attend the Wolfe family reunion Sunday.

Martzolff M. E. Church Merritt Wilson Elkins W. Va F. Wolfe Lancaster Street Wolfe

Everett Jones Welcome Ila May Daughter

Mr and Mrs Everett Jones of 16 Pratt street announce the arrival of daughter Ila May born Wednesday October 3.

Everett Jones Pratt Street Ila May

Thompson family heads to Baltimore to visit relatives

Mrs S 1 Thompson and daughter Margaret Ann left Wednesday evening for Baltimore Maryland to visit her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs D A Itiley.

S 1. Thompson Margaret Ann Baltimore D. A. Itiley

Marmola Tablets Claim Easy Weight Loss Solution

Advert says Marmola Prescription Tablets reduce fat without dieting or exercise. It claims the product is harmless, cheap, and available at druggists or by mail from Marmola Co. in Detroit. The tone urges readers with excuses about weight gain to try the remedy.

Marmola Co Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

Galge Man Dies in Explosion of Old Air Tank

George Miller age 25 a garage man in Suffield Connecticut died when an overloaded acetylene air tank exploded injuring his face and skull. He was filling the tank and investigators believe he increased pressure beyond the container s capacity.

Galge Suffield George Miller Miller

Meinhardt to Demonstrate Vacuum Rupture Shield in Lancaster

E. J. Meinhardt, renowned Chicago expert, will appear at the Martens Hotel in Lancaster Ohio on Monday October 7 to demonstrate the Vacuum Rupture Shield. He claims instant relief without surgery or drugs, cautions against old style trusses, and urges personal consultations between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. No mail fittings.

E. J. Meinhardt Chicago Martens Lancaster Ohio Mormdlay Meinhardt United States

Steubenville man dies after shotgun attack

Patsy Barolo was found early this morning in Steubenville dying from multiple gunshot wounds. Police reported no clues as to the assailants after three shots fired by Barolo to summon help drew bystanders to the scene.

Steubenville Patsy Barolo Barolo Baroo

Beer Stiles Foams Philadelphia Saloons

In Philadelphia on October 4 the doors swing as glasses fill and the brass rat beams amid saloons defying Pinchot order to remove fixtures and halt business. The ultimatum expired days ago and the situation remains contested.

Wille Is Back: Former German Crown Prince Returns to Amsterdam

The former German crown prince, exiled on Wieringen, has returned to Amsterdam. His departure from the island a week ago sparked rumors he might head toward the German frontier.

Amsterday Mysterily Wieringcon

Plan for Well Babies Clinic Diet Advice to Mothers

Miss Virginia Lewis outlines dietary guidance for preschool children at the Well Babies clinic in Lastro Building. She advocates a quart of milk daily with skim milk used in foods, plus fats from butter or cream, and stresses eggs milk fruit and vegetables. Each child should have daily meat or its equivalent and sweets should be limited.

Well Babies Board of Health Lastro Virginia Lewis County Board of Health T Ostro

Radical resolutions face limited support at AFL convention

Portland, Ore October 4 delegates at the American Federation of Labor gathering expressed the view that radical resolutions aimed at upsetting established AFL policies would win little backing. Controversy centered on Soviet recognition, industrial union amalgamation, and a distinct labor party. Conservative backers of Samuel Gompers secured a victory against the Soviet recognition proposal.

Portland Ore American Federation of Labor Lhusatan Samuel Gompers Max J. Sillinsky Tailors’ Union Committee On International Relations

Fefis Returns from Greece Visit

Arthur Fefis proprietor of the Athens Candy Kitchen returned from an eight months trip to his old home in Athens Greece. He visited family members and attempted to contact Carl Stockdale now working in Balkans but could not meet him due to Stockdale’s interior travels.

Arthur Fetis Athens Greece Fefis Carl Stockdale Ohio University Balkans Mr. Stockdale

Interurban Trolley Service Resumes Between Niles and Youngstown

Niles Ohio October 4 Interurban trolley service between Niles and Youngstown was resumed by the Pennsylvania Ohio License Co after a two weeks interruption.

Niles, C This City Youngstown Pennsylvania-Ohio Licefce Co

Welfare Director Harper on inspection tour of Ohio facilities

On an inspection tour in Ohio John B. Harper welfare director visits Mansfield reformatory and Massillon state hospital. He will attend a welfare conference in Canton on Friday and Saturday.

Columbus John &. Harper Mansfield Reformatory Massillon State Hospital Canton

Gas exposure at Dill & Collina mill injures workers

In Manayunk Pennsylvania on October 4 chlorine gas used in wood pulp bleaching overwhelmed 81 people and 39 others were overcome at the Dill and Collina paper mill when a cake developed.

Manayunk Dill & Collina

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