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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1923

Page

5

Athens Social Notes Include Birth and Visits

Mr H A Dixon of Downington travels to Athens en route to Fairfield Illinois to visit his brother Benjamin Dixon. Mrs A R Hawk reports the birth of a daughter Mary Virgene on Sunday October 7. Dr Verne E Leroy and companions from Lansing and Detroit visit Athens then return home. The Leroys plan a Lansing residence and the Palmer family awaits their daughter Emma Jean. Local visits by Homer Stires and family, Childs Conservation League meets at 7 with Mrs C M Smith, and Jack Blincoe and family attend Wolfe family reunion.

H. A. Dixon Downington Athens Fairfiel, Ill Benjamin Dixon A. R. Hawk Central Avenue Mary Virgene Verne E. Leroy Lansing Mich Leroy Emma Jean George Kaler Virgene Kaler Detroit Leroys James A. Palmer North College Street Jack Blincoe Bianche Boudinot Wayton Wolfe

Mrs McCoy and Betty Hoyt at Hemlock home

Mrs Fred H McCoy and her younger daughter Betty Hoyt are in Hemlock at the home of Dr and Mrs HK W Miller. This morning Betty Hoyt underwent a successful surgical operation for the removal of tonsils and adenoids.

Fred H. McCoy Betty Hoyt Hemlock Hk. W. Miller

Mr and Mrs Cash Zimmerman Travel With Daughters

Mr Cash Zimmerman and Mrs Zimmerman travel with daughters Marcia Margaret and Altee along with Mrs John Call in a family motor outing noting their destinations and companions.

Cash Zimmerman Marcia Margaret Ard Altee John Call

Kelley Family Guests of Prof Growden in Columbus

Mr and Mrs L W Kelley and their daughters Mary Margaret and Louise visited Columbus on Sunday as guests of Prof and Mrs C H Growden.

Newark visitors spend Sunday with local Beverages

Mr and Mrs F F Evans Mr and Mrs Arthur Bowersox and daughter Dorothy motored from Newark to be Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs C B Bever at 35 East Carpenter Street

F. F. Evans Arthur Bowersox Daugter Dorothy Newark C. B. Beverage East Carpenter Street

Mrs Myrta Ashworth Returns Home After Surgery

Miss Myrta Ashworth who underwent an appendectomy two weeks ago at Sheltering Arms hospital has recovered sufficiently to return home at 27 Curran Drive.

Myrta Ashworth Sheltering Arms Hospital Curran Drive

Mrs D C Snow Hosts Tuesday Needlework Club

Miss Emma Cook returns home from a three week visit in Groveport Willard and Sandusky. Mrs D C Snow of 126 Morris Avenue will host the Tuesday Needle Club Tuesday evening at seven o'clock.

Emma Cook Groveport Willard and Sandusky D.C. Snow Morris Avenue

Miss Jessie Mills Visits With Parents Over Weekend

Miss Jessie Mills a Columbus teacher spent the weekend recess at her parents home Mr and Mrs W A Mills 52 Lorene Avenue.

Jessie Mills Columbus W. A. Mills Lorene Avenue

Allen Family Guests Visit Ohio Hosts

Mr and Mrs Harry Allen of Columbus and Mrs Hannah Allen of Glouster were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs 8 S Carpenter at 136 North Congress. They also visited with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Fred Carpenter of Nelsonville. Mrs Emmett Keenan will host the Athena needle club Wednesday at 2 PM.

Harry Allen Columbus Hannah Allen Glouster Emmett Keenan Park Place Athena Needle Club

Local Social News From Athens And Columbus

Dr. Jean Putnam of Columbus spent Sunday at her home in Athens. Mr. George S. Putnam returned to Columbus Sunday evening after a two week visit with family. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Day hosted their sister-in-law and her family including Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Price and Bert Sivells with Rowland Wolfe and others from Columbus. Mr. Fred Chevallier left this morning for Mansfield to take ten days of instruction for the Athens Gas company.

Jean Putnam Columbus Athens George S. Putnam W. E. Day East Mill Street T. J. Price Bert Sivells Rowland Wolfe Fred Chevallier Mansfield Athens Gas Company

Social bridge party for visiting Mrs. Clements held in Park Place home

Mrs. Richard McKinstry and Mrs. Wheeler Dew hosted a Saturday afternoon bridge gathering at 19 Park Place with four tables for the pleasure of visiting Mrs. W. F. Clements of Saltville Virginia. She is visiting grandparents Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Preston and departs tonight for home.

Richard McKinstry Wheeler Dew

Mothers Club Opens New Year With Get-together

The Kindergarten Mothers' club invites all mothers of young children to the first meeting of the year in Ellis Hall on Wednesday October 11 at 3 00 PM. Plans to boost success are discussed and every mother is urged to attend with ideas.

Mothers Club Kindergarten Mothers’ Club Ellis Hall Mothers’ Club

Bridge Party for Pi Kappa Sigma Sorority Hosts

Mrs A F Myers and Mrs Arthur Boyles hosted a bridge party for Pi Kappa Sigma sorority at 79 Grosvenor Street. The home was decorated in turquoise blue and gold to match the sorority colors.

A. F. Myers Arthur Boyles Pi Kappa Sigma Sorority Myers Grosvenor Street

Miss Freda Winscott Weds Carroll Pickering in Hollister

Saturday evening at 7 30 Miss Freda Winscott of Stewart became the bride of Carroll Pickering of Hollister. Rev. M E Chatley officiated and the ceremony was held at the First Christian Church parsonage 64 North Congress Street.

Freda Winscott Stewart Carroll Pickering Hollister M. E. Chatley First Christian Church North Congress Street

Administration forces expected to defeat radicals at AFL convention

Portland report notes an easy victory for the administration side against radical resolutions as the second week of the American Federation of Labor convention opened.

Portland Ore American Federation of Labor

October grand jury faces reconvening for quashed indictments

The October Athens county grand jury reassembles after indictments were ruled invalid for missing “A true bill” endorsements. Prosecution seeks reconvening to reconsider 15 cases while three have been disposed. Several defendants pleaded guilty or were held on bonds as court actions proceed.

Vorster Athens County Common Pleas Court Grand Jury William Sasser Sasser John Dunkle Nelsonville Asaaint Robert Mosely Marvion Nichols Nichols

Sneak Thieves Steal Jewelry From Coe Home in Albany

Mr and Mrs William W Coe were visiting Albany when burglars entered their home at 227 East State Street and stole more than 500 dollars in jewelry. A Bohemian garnet set two rings and bracelets and a 100 year old black onyx pin were among the items taken. Jewelry was found on the floor upstairs and the thief fled via a cellar door. The Armory cloakrooms reported 19 or 12 coats missing from a Friday dance. Police pursue multiple clues in both incidents.

William W. Coe Albany East State Street Heisterman Coe

Weather Promises Fair Opening for World Series

Washington reports fair weather and moderate temperatures expected for the World Series opener in New York on Wednesday, according to the Weather Bureau.

Washington United States Weather Bureau New York

Harding enjoyed plain meals and regular hours, chef recalls

Omar Johnson, new second chef at the Varsity Inn, recalls President Harding favored plain food, regular mealtimes, and hearty dinners with soup and roast beef. He rarely ate pie, preferred ice cream and cake, and was popular with dining staff during the cross continental trip.

Harding Omar Johnson Varsity Inn Continnent Alaska Johnson Narding

Second Farm Bureau suit settled in Athens county

The Athens county farm bureau filed its second suit against delinquent member H. K. Hill of Canaan township for back dues. Hill settled out of court and paid in full plus costs. The bureau plans additional suits in other county courts soon.

Athens County Farm Bureau Bureau Hk. V. Hill Canaan Township Helwig Hill Farm Bureau

Dozen Hurt in Aurora Elgin Limited Train Crash

A dozen people were seriously injured when an electric Aurora Elgin limited train crashed into a local east of the suburb Ekim hurst. Northwestern trains were bringing injured to Chicago hospitals shortly after the wreck.

Chicago Ekimhurst Northwestern

Four Interurban Drivers Face Court Over Seating Rules

County Officer Pete Barrows cited Walter Boling and R H Van Gundry Red Star drivers in Nelsonville for carrying a passenger in the front seat when all other seats were empty. Boling’s case postponed to Tuesday. Van Gundry pleaded guilty and paid a $2 fine plus costs. Remaining four drivers await hearings.

Pete Barrows Helwig Walter Boling R. H. van Gundry Red Star Barrows Nelsonville Ielwig Poling van Gundy Quartette

Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed in Ohio by Donahey

Governor Donahey designates October 7 to 13 as Fire Prevention Week statewide. He notes rising fire losses in Ohio with 1922 totals at 14 million dollars and 376 fires, urging residents to remove hazards and protect property.

Donahey Ohio

Disturbance on Angel Alley Leads to Quiet Court Fines

Angel Alley residents Ed Lasure George Baker and George Nagle held a booze party Sunday night prompting police from Officers Maple and Price to respond. Nagle fled but was later arrested along with Lasure and Baker. They appeared before Mayor Gill Monday for drunkenness and each paid a $5 fine plus costs.

Angel Alley Fern Street George Nagle Maple Price Nagle Ed Lasure George Baker Parker Gill

Lady Eileen Nina Campaign for WWI Veterans Reimbursement

Lady Eileen Nina now Lady Francis Montagu Douglas Scott daughter of Canada’s former governor general has waged a post armistice campaign to reimburse men who served Britain. She has been instrumental in bringing many sad cases to light.

Eileen Nina Francis Montagu -Douglas - Scott Canada Great Britain

Driving Fatigue Relief Eye Wash Adette

An advertisement from Gibson's Pharmacy recommends simple eye washes to soothe eyes after long drives. It suggests camphor witch hazel and Lavoptik eye wash to remove dust, counter wind and sun effects, and relieve dryness and burning.

Gibson

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Pomeroy and Middleport Homer Stires Haydenville Child's Conservation League C. M. Smith Palmer Street Ralph S. Hannahs McKinley Luster Fought & CO H.p.kelley South Court St Logan's Book and News Store Foreman W. W. Coe Armory Suchts Fame David Lloyd George M. House Col. House Dame Lloyd George Charles Dana Gibson Lady Astor James J. Davies Megan Lloyd George HEW Athens Auten Dues Adam and Eve EAN Johnny Pone Bill Green Excelsior Mechem Shoe Co S. Court St Jor Farmer Boy City Superior City Dairy Sayman O Gho. A. Hale P, E. Pugh Gline Pharmacy Athens, Ohio The Athens County Savings & Loan Co Lostro Bldg Athens National Bank NEA Service
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