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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1924
Page
3
Mrs. William Floyd Heaton entertained guests at an autumn themed gathering Wednesday afternoon at her Poplar Street home. The event featured autumn flowers and color themed refreshments with out-of-town guest Mrs. Henry Miller of Athens.
Hon I M M Foster and a list of out-of-town relatives and friends from Athens Columbus Pittsburgh Delaware Rosseau Glouster and other places traveled to attend the funeral of Chris Ey. Attendees included Mrs Anna Raybould Dan Beard Miss Ma Evans and Mr and Mrs Kube Webb among others.
The East school Parent-Teacher Association plans an interesting meeting Friday afternoon at 2 o clock. A good attendance is urged.
The King's men announce a Friday night prayer meeting at the home of Fred Hase on Jackson Street. They will also hold services in Carbondale at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday with the public invited to all events.
Kiwanis club notes a season record at a weekly meeting as M. Poston president of the New York Coal Co addressed the oil engine proposition before the city council. He outlined the ordinance and urged central power development with Ohio river line extensions to boost valley business and station expansion. The mayor and two councilmen attended as next meeting set for Floodwood station.
C W Booth of the Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public Offices submitted the Nelsonville city examination report covering December 27, 1922 to July 39, 1926. Minor clerical errors were noted and some ordinances recommended changes while the overall finding declared a clean bill of health. The inspection lasted about five weeks.
Cy Yates faced a mayor's court hearing Tuesday on a wife filed assault charge. The brief proceedings focused on the alleged incident and next steps in the case.
Mrs J D Moore of Huntington West Virginia returns home after visiting Mr and Mrs Frank Moore.
Athens Eagles set November 1 to start administering a shoe fund for needy children in Athens and nearby communities. A committee including Isaac Slaughter Edward Banks and J J Scott will oversee disbursements with careful case review, plans for annual funding, and a public appeal for worthy referrals.
An airplane was launched midair at Wright Field Dayton during international air races. The Sperry Messenger separated from the plane as Lieutenant Frank McKee of Scott Field directed the act. Lieutenant C V Finter of Langley Field piloted the Messenger after release while a photo captured the moment.
Mrs Amy Moore Pitkin wife of Robert J Pitkin Denver attorney and daughter of late Bishop David H Moore died at home 57 Ogden Street after a two year illness Heart disease born Cincinnati December 8 1874 came to Denver as a girl attended University of Denver later Ohio Western University returned to Denver 1895 married Robert J Pitkin prominent socially active in D A R and Warren Memorial Methodist Episcopal church Survived by husband three daughters sister and four brothers Julian J Moore William A Moore Rri H Moore and A P Moore
The Navy airship Shenandoah begins its westward trans continental flight from Fort Worth at 9 47 aiming to clear the Rocky Mountains. A Surre farm grows wood for walking sticks as a local oddity.
Eta Kittle asks the court to grant custody of the children of Peart and Bila Wit tle. The couple divorced in Common Pleas court and the juvenile case was moved to Probate court. Judge Forstell previously refused custody to either parent and the children remain in the Children's Home pending further probate proceedings.
London reports Premier Ramsay MacDonald in the Commons announced that Wing George had agreed to his request for dissolution of the present parliament.
A new Swedish light hair shampoo Blondex preserves the natural golden tone of blonde hair and gradually restores faded shades. It contains no injurious dyes or chemicals and is recommended for children’s hair with a money back guarantee from local pharmacies.
The stone macadam road three miles south of Athens and extending four more miles is being resurfaced and expected to finish by Saturday per County Surveyor J T Sands. The completed stretch will ease travel for Albany residents and nearby villages to reach Athens.
The New York stock market opened irregular with fractional declines in early prices. Industrials and rails held steady while motor and steel issues showed reactionary moves. oils remained unchanged.
Meas Rosamond Hart filed for divorce from Frederic William Hart yesterday in Cincinnati. Today she refused to confirm or deny reports that the suit is connected to Mrs Shirley Knox Nall Quest, whose divorce case against Professor Alfred Lawrence Hall Quest was decided in Chicago Tuesday.
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