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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1924

Page

5

Athens high school society notes and engaged events

Mr and Mrs O B Murphey return from a university visit to discuss public school music roles. Mrs Margaret Tedrow visits Columbus with daughter and sister. Hoban Study Circle meets at 36 West Carpenter Street as Mrs W B Drake presides. Members discuss My First Day at School and Its Experiences with 29 responses.

O. B. Murphey Athens Ohio Portsmouth H. A Cornell University Carnegie Steel Mill Mingo Junction Margaret Tedrow Columbus A. ©. Basler Clarke Kir Hoban Hobson W. B. Drake West Carpenter Street Thomas Clark J. R. Harvey

Social Literary Club Elects Delegates At Frugal Afternoon

Mrs Gullum presided as president and Mrs Allen Rt Kresge hosted a Tuesday gathering at 81 Grosvenor Street. Officers elected to represent the club at the southeastern district convention include Mrs Gullum as first delegate and Mrs Hoover as first alternate with other delegates and alternates named. The program featured The Beginning of American Art and two solos by Mrs Covert. A social hour followed with refreshments. Eugene Murphey, Columbus native and Ohio University student, underwent appendicitis surgery last Thursday and is convalescing in a Columbus hospital.

Allen Rt. Kresge Grosvenor Street Frank R. Gullum Middeport Gullum N. Hoover Clarence Fionaeh J. H. Berry Clarence Hkoach Mary Graham Noss B. M. Covert Eugene Murphey Clarence Murphey Columbus Ohio University

Mrs Guteman to Leave. Socials Honor Her Farewell

Several social events favor Mrs. L O C Guteman as she plans to move to Columbus with Mr. Guteman and children. A bridge gathering at 125 North Congress featured winner Mrs. Harley Moler and guest prize to Mrs Guteman. Theta Phi Alpha hosted a tea for the patroness. A wedding united Miss Helen Louise Trippe and Howard Clark Whiston at the bride’s home with 50 guests, notable attendants and a morning service followed by a breakfast. The couple will reside in Steubenville after a two week honeymoon. Out-of-town guests included families from Newark Zanesville and Columbus.

L. O. C Guteman Columbus Guteman Ernest R. Gross North Congress Street Harley Moler Mary Antoinette South High Street Act Britpo- Whiston Helen Louise Tritipe J. L. Tritipe East State Street Howard Clark Whiston Robert A. Whiston Steubenville Yor Daniel McGurk M. KE. Shurch J. P. Baker Zanesville Lewende John Wooley Vivian Lamb Morrey School of Music Killarney Maria Grover Columbia Ruth Henry Margaret Truipp Dorothy Baker Dwight Trupp W. FE. Lambaughter Vivian Kenneth Commercial Point Margaret Tritipp Newark Dorothy Geet

Wedded Today at Home of Minister in City

Mr. Herbert H. Hunter and Mrs. Evelyn Christman were united in marriage at 11 this morning at the home of Rev. Dr. Daniel McGurk, 25 North College street. Mrs. H L Jones and daughter Mrs. F W Bush left for Hanoverton to visit Mrs. Charles Bayard, aunt of Mr. Josh. The Woman's Missionary Society meeting, set for Thursday at 2, has been postponed.

Herbert H. Hunter Evelyn BD. Christman Daniel McGurk North College Street H. L. Jones F. W. Bush Hanoverton Charles Bayard Bayard Josh Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church

McDougalls Return Home After Greenville Visit

Pr and Mrs C H McDougall return home from a visit in Greenville Pa with their son Gilbert McDougall and family.

C. H. McDougall Greenville Gilbert McDougall

Tuesday Club Holds First Meeting Of The Year

Mrs H J D Henry and Mrs Anna K Price host the Tuesday club at 6 South College Street with 40 members and 40 guests. Prof H S Scott spoke on The Political Situation in Italy based on his summer visit. Supper followed the program.

H. JD. Henry Anna K. Price

Corning road advance discussed with Perry county officials

A Corning road project update emerged after Perry county commissioners met Monday with Derry county officials and a Corning Shawnee delegation at New Lexington to plan a joint approach to the State Highway Director Boulay. If approved, the road would link Columbus to the athens area and toward the Ohio River, with state funds already appropriated. The Perry commissioners must sign the project. The Church of Christ missionary society will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Pedigo of Athens as speaker. Mr and Mrs A A Allen returned from St Clairsville where they visited relatives.

Derry County Corning-Glouster Perry County New Lexington Corning Shawnee Boulay State Highway Department Columbus Athens Ohio River Jerseyville the Missionary Society of the Church of Christ Pedigo

Clergymen to Lead Services at Taylor Ridge Church

Rev. Murch of Athens and Rev. Courtney of Chauncey will conduct services at the Taylor Ridge church next Sunday afternoon.

Murch Athens Courtney Chauncey Taylor Ridge Church

Mr and Mrs Souders Visit Daughter in Columbus

Mr and Mrs I L Souders traveled to Columbus on Wednesday to spend a few days with their daughter Miss Helen.

Mrs. I. L. Souders Columbus Miss Helen

City to strictly enforce leaf and trash dumping ordinance

Mayor Park warns strict enforcement of an ordinance banning placing leaves or trash in sewers or catch basins. Residents have used catch basins as garbage cans and to push in leaves, risking clogged sewers and costly repairs. Mrs Joe Crew and two sons return to Columbus after months with Solomon Crew.

Mayor Park Joe Crew Robbie Billie Colummbus Solomon Crew

No Rain in Central Australia for Three Years

The report notes an extended dry period across Central Australia with three years of no measurable rainfall. Residents and farmers face water shortages and stressed ecosystems as authorities monitor drought conditions.

Central Australia

Juvenile Fort Tactics Win Uncle A Quarter

A story from East Liverpool tells how a boy and his friends conquered a fort during play. Their uncle offered 25 cents to the team that took the fort within 30 minutes. The nephew rushed in five minutes later and asked for the quarter, revealing he paid the other side a dime to concede.

East Liverpool

A Spy’s Fate Amid Kiangsu Views in War

A captured spy from the Kiangsu frontier was hanged by Chekiang troops after being taken between lines during the Chinese war. He was left suspended with toes nearly touching the ground and was executed that night.

Peor Kiangsu

Reunion attendance highlights local families in Chauncey

Sharpsburg residents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burns and Mr. and Mrs. George Brooks attended the 65rd O. V. Tr. reunion in Chauncey, reporting a splendid time. Other local visits include Huffman families with Howard Harris, Strode with J A Mcpeak, and travels by Kart Dickson family through Morgan County to Athens. Jessie Weaver of Marietta visits home folks. Abe Mellmeter and B F E Armstrong also visit Bardin and Kern households.

Henry Burns George Brooks O. V Chauncey Guy Huffman Lacy Huffman Howard Harris G. W Hanson C. T. Strode Vera J. A. McPeak’s Elliotts Kart Dickson Morgan County Roy Love Darrell Lenor Strode Cutler Little Hocking Coolville Athens Jessie Weaver Marietta B. FE. Armstrong Abe Mellmeter Frank Bardin Hiram Thompson Clarence Kern

Trex Lotion Promised To Clear Skin Fast

Eczema pimples blackheads and facial blemishes are targeted by Trex Lotion. Apply drops to relieve intense itching and inflammation and remove skin eruptions on face and body. Guaranteed remedy offered by H. B. Denton & Co Mt Carmel and via Cline's Pharmacy.

Cline’s H. B. Denton & Co Mt. Carmel, I

Local ministers and community visits noted

Mr Hermon and Rev Seymour preached here last Sunday. Carmel ateso has a new minis tere Sullivan. Frank and Lilian Bardin met with F L Allen in Athens Friday for farmer institutes. County Agent John Son called on the Bardins Thursday. Local walnut log sellers traveled to Lathrop Monday to collect pay. A prior snake story notes arm size variation at four inches.

No Dog Tag Proves Costly Economy

Four Athens county citizens faced Magistrate Helwig after Henry Williams, the county dog catcher, requested action. All pleaded guilty and were fined $2 plus costs averaging 10.78 dollars each. Dog tags cost 1 to 3 dollars, and the fined individuals were Hubert Larch Pearl Byers James Pappas of Athens and Tom Mills Long Run.

Athens County Helwig Henry Williams Hubert Larch Pearl Byers James Pappas Athens Tom Mills

Seals Denies Guilt in Series of Robberies

Columbus police report Harry Seals a necro, named as one of two men tied to four robberies and an attack on a white woman, denied participation today and will be held for further investigation.

Columbus, O Harry Seals Necro

Burr Oak Revival Meeting Opens in Hartleyville

Visitors gathered at 614 Man's Cave near Logan on Sunday including the Posts Williams Henrys Johns Leasty Laury Lemburey Maxwell and families. A dance followed at the home of Mr and Mrs William White on Irish Ridge Saturday evening.

Hartleyville Man's Cave Logan Grant Post Sheldon Albert Post Ralph Homer Wilson William Williams Jane Henry George Johnny Cara Dellah Williams Donald Leasty Ed Laury Lemburey John Maxwell Fern William White Irish Ridge

Miss Leather and Miss Helen Port Weekend Guests

Saturday night guests of Mings Grace Tear included Miss Leather Miss Helen Port and Mrs Grant Post. The group shared Sunday visits with Grace Ivers and family dinner at Myrtle Dennis and Ivers homes. Mrs Sylvia Post hosted four sons and relatives while Joe Burnoard of Corning joined at Eva Ivers home for supper.

Miss Leather Helen Port Mings Grace Tear Grant Post Mires Jane Henry Dellah Leasty Cecil Dew Grace Ivers Leather Helen Post Hemlock Myrtle Dennis Miss Ivers Forrest Dennis Sylvia Post Nichard Roger Robert Ray

Lorns Claim Freezone Eases Corn Pain Instantly

An ad touts Freezone as a painless corn cure. It promises instant relief by applying a small amount to the affected area and says the corn lifts off with fingers. The tiny bottle cost just a few cents and is said to remove hard or soft corns and toe calluses without soreness.

Marmola Prescription Tablets for rapid healthy weight loss

An advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a quick pleasant remedy for overfat individuals. It claims the tablet form uses the original formula to reduce fat steadily, improve digestion, and leave skin clear. Consumers are urged to mail one dollar to Marmola Company for a supply.

General Motors Detroit Mich

Ohio Loco Motive Crane Shop Adopts Nine Hour Day Week

Rucyrus based Ohio Loco Motive Crane machine shop shifts to a nine hour day five day week, reducing weekly hours from 40 to 45. about zero men are affected by the increase in working hours.

Rucyrus, CO Ohio Locomotive Crane Machine Shop

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