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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1919

Page

7

Marietta Social Notes Highlight Mrs H T Lee and Club

Mrs H T Lee visited Thursday in Marietta. The Current Events Club meets at Lindley Hall at 7 30 with Mrs Jennie O Dell. Mr and Mrs Charles F McBee and baby Sarah arrived from a three week western trip. Lottie Rose resigns as bookkeeper at F C Tedman Co after four years. The Pallas Club meets Saturday at 2 at Morris Avenue replacing Mrs C D Hopkins.

Te— Current Events Club Jennie O'Dell Charles F. McBee Sarah Pallas Club R. O. Williams Morris Avenue C. D. Hopkins

Beatrice Burch Celebrates Fourteenth Birthday Surprise

Mrs. Asa Sutton hosted a surprise party for granddaughter Beatrice Burch on her fourteenth birthday. Eleven schoolmates attended and presented gifts. Music and games followed by luncheon in the dining room.

Asa Sutton Beatrice Burch Fes Eiiten Iss Burch

Surprise honors for Lemley and Brouwer in Athens

The Child's Conservation League held a surprise gathering last night at Mrs. Lemley's 70 Morris Avenue home to honor Mrs. Fred Lemley and Mrs. Simon Brouwer, who are soon leaving Athens. The event featured socializing and a collation after the surprise.

C. L Fred Lemley Simon Brouwer Athens Child’s Conservation League

Family Plans for New Home and Winter Trip

Loretta Belle and family depart Monday for Nelsonville to establish a future home. Mr. Lemley, a longtime miner with Collieries Co., accompanies the move. Mr. and Mrs. Brouwer and daughter Margaret will leave November 6 for Florida to spend the winter.

Loretta Belle Nelsonville Lemley the Collieries Co Brouwer Margaret Florida

Golden Wedding 50th Anniversary of Landis Couple

Mr and Mrs D C Landis of 1715 North Fourth Street Columbus formerly of Athens celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on September 30 at home. All children and most in laws and grandchildren attended except A R Hoge. A twenty nine cover picnic dinner followed and thirty dollars in gold was presented to the honorees. The children include Mrs Paul Tressler Mrs Jesse Butler Mrs A R Hoge Columbus and Miss Anna Landis at home Mr S W Landis Mr Fred Landis and Mr W E Landis of Athens.

D. C. Landis North Fourth Street Columbus Athens A. R. Hoge Paul Tressler Jesse Butler Anna Landis S. W. Landis Fred Landis W. E. Landis

Rose Dinner Honors Alpha Xi Delta Pledges at Colonial

Alpha Xi Delta held its annual Rose Dinner at the Colonial on Wednesday October 8 to honor new pledges. Twenty four covers were laid for active members and pledges, with a four course dinner and rose color scheme in decorations. Attending pledges included Catherine McCann Beverly Isa belle McCann Beverly Very Webs ter Agnes Hagely Pauline Farabee Eunice Broyles Carol Peregoy Margaret Wilson Geneva Smith Donna Tebay Zoe Brundage Thelma Miller Genevieve Du Pie and others from Columbus Westerville Zanesville Chillicothe Athens Parkersburg and Portsmouth.

Alpha Xi Delta Colonial Catherine McCann Beverly Isabelle McCann Very Webster Agnes Hagely Columbus Pauline Farabee Chillicothe Eunice Broyles Westerville Carol Peregoy Zanesville Margaret Wilson South Salem Geneva Smith Marion Donna Tebay Parkersburg W. Va Zoe Brundage Tiffin Thelma Miller Athens Genevieve du Pie Portsmouth

Mammoth bones unearthed near Fulton tile mill

In a 1919 letter a Conner family member reports a mammoth skeleton found at the Fulton tile mill. The almost complete remains include a 13 ft 6 in tusk, a hip bone spanning nine feet, and a skull larger than a tub. About 1,600 visitors paid 25 cents to view it before it was to be moved.

Marcago Henry T. Conner Fulton Ohio State University State University

Sage Tea Dandy to Darken Hair

Grandmother's recipe promises to restore color and luster to hair with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound. Drug stores offer millions of bottles yearly as gray or faded hair darkens naturally after one or two applications.

Wyeth

Ohio University Faces Akron With Key Players Out

Ohio University travels to Akron for the first conference game as five starters stay out. Pope Boyd and Ellis miss until next week. Fuller Hagely and Kreiger still limping from Muskingum clash. Akron favored to win while Ohio hopes for a creditable showing with Nye Shapter Earich Gahm Jefferson Wade Schlager and others in the lineup. Ashes removed from New York buildings by suction truck.

Ohio University Akron Pope Boyd Ellis Heidelburg Fuller Hagely Kreiger Nye Shapter Earich Gahm Jefferson Wade Schlager Trone Davis Loomis Enide Stockdale Morgan Newman Young Danford Hibbard Cross

Nationwide Campaign Urges End to Wood Alcohol Deaths

The National Committee for the Prevention of Blindness warns of rising wood alcohol deaths and blindness from illicit drinking. Laws exist in about twenty states but enforcement is weak. New York City seeks tighter control and public education to curb consumption and unsafe use.

Committee For Prevention of New York Na’ Committee For the Prevention East Twenty-second Street Committee Gordon L. Berry Field Sect Berry New York City Edward M. van Cleve National Committee Health Department Charles 3B Norris Copeland Alexander O. Gettler United States

Poland Short of Stockings In Warsaw Streets

Warsaw reports a shortage of stockings with bare legs and bare feet common among adults. In Poland many poor lack shoes, wearing wood soled sandals or going barefoot in cities like Warsaw and other large towns.

Warsaw Poland

Visiting Week at City Schools

Parents are invited to meet teachers during Visiting Week at city schools to learn about their child’s classroom, teacher, and progress. The notice emphasizes knowing the teacher, the room, and opportunities to become better acquainted with school staff.

Visiting Week Marks School Progress

A note highlights Visiting Week from October 20 to 24 to observe student learning and progress, inviting families to review classroom work and discuss academic goals with teachers during the period.

Hypo-Cod touted by Columbus man for renewed health

A well known Columbus resident credits Earle's Hypo-Cod with restoring his health after long illness. He reports better sleep appetite and renewed strength after using the malt iron wine chewy bark cod liver oil extract mix. The testimonial cites his blindness and work at home as proof of the product’s benefits. Sold by McKee Drug Co. for 1.25 including tax.

Columbus Ccal Earle Adam Eck East Stauring Earle Chemical Company McKee Drug Co

Physical Exams for Ohio University Women Begin

The health campaign at Ohio University starts with physical examinations of all women students under Dr Erminne H Smallwood, hospital superintendent. The tests aim to reveal defects and prescribe treatment as part of the student health fee program.

Ohio University Erminne H. Smallwood University Hospital

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Confidently Recommended

Mothers urged to keep a box of Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children for the season. They break up colds relieve feverishness aid digestion ease teething discomfort and stomach troubles. Used by mothers for over 20 years. All drug stores. Do not accept substitutes.

Thompson Home Hosts Wide Ohio Kansas Oklahoma Guests

Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson entertained Sunday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Andy Nice of Kingfisher Oklahoma and Isaac Nice of Jerseyville. Other attendees were Mr. Nice of New Marshfield, Mr. P. J. Nice Holister, Mr. Grover Snell and wife of Trimble. Mr. Nice and wife moved from Ohio to Kansas then Oklahoma and settled to date. He owns six hundred forty acres of land. Mines 22 idle today, 23 working.

William Thompson Andy Nice Kingfisher Oklah Isaac Nice Jerseyville Mr. Nice New Marshfield P. J. Nice Mine 22 Mine 23

Wife Seeks Divorce Over Absence and Neglect

Mrs. Verna Rose files for divorce from Julius Rose citing absence and gross neglect. They wed in Athens in August 1916 and have a two year old child. She seeks custody of the child and alimony.

Verna Rose Julius Rose Athens

Athens Hi Battles Rio Grande College Saturday

Athens High faces Rio Grande College Saturday at 2 30 on the Ohio University field in the second game of the season. The Red and Black seek improved play after a 59 0 win over Logan last week but coach Mackie warns a tougher test awaits and backfield attendance has hurt practice.

Athens High Rio Grande College Ohio University Logan Mackie Agndes Athens Williame_ W. Va

Wishing Ring Musical by Girl Scouts at UI Auditorium

The Girl Scouts will stage The Wishing Ring a spectacular musical fantasy at the University of Idaho auditorium on October 23 and 24 featuring dancing numbers such as the Nymphs and Roses. Performers include Dorothy McCormick Janice Battin Nelle Shipley Vivian Landis Mary Powell Elizabeth Morgan Harriet Hinchman Violet Collins Virginia Dalton Lena Hottel Catherine McKee Jennie Graham Helen Burson and others.

College Dorothy McCormick Janice Battin Nelle Shipley Vivian Landis Mary Powell Elizabeth Morgan Harriet Hinchman Violet Collins Virginia Dalton Lena Hottel Catherine McKee Jennie Graham Helen Burson

Real Movie Girls Seen in City Today

Athens welcomed thirty visitors from William Fox film studios touring since the armistice. A crowd gathered at the station to glimpse the first picture players as amateur photographers clicked the pretty ones. Manager Slaughter of the studio commented on the city’s charm.

Athens William Fox Film Studios Pacific Ocean California Slaughter

Opera House Show Outshines Swarm Makers

A lively event at the opera house drew crowds with a standout performance after earlier showcases. Despite mixed reviews from attendees, the venue reported strong attendance and ongoing interest in future programs.

Athens event cancelled flight plans in Coshocton area

Report notes an airplane related disruption causing cancellation of a planned gathering in Coshocton with some residents reacting as air traffic changes extend to nearby Athens and Nelsonville actions. The notice mentions a Sunday appearance in Nelsonville by unspecified parties.

Coshocton Nelsonville

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