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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1924
Page
8
The Chauncey high school French Club met at the teacher Miss Ruth ee's home for the year’s gathering. A short program followed by a new secretary election. They adjourned to an orchard for initiation of new members by bonfire light, roasted weiners, games, with several graduates attending as guests.
Mrs. Arthur Swart welcomed guests at the First Christian church on Mill street for a Loyal Women's class session led by Mrs. John Shafer. Readings by several members and a piano solo marked the program. social hour featured a collation. One new member, Mrs. John Brewer, was added to the class roll.
Mrs. W. W. Harter at the Metho dist Episcopal parsonage in High Street welcomed members of the Ladies Aid society. The day featured painting the garage, a chick en lunch, a business session, and readings and music by Mrs. lattice Hentz, a quartet, and Mrs. Velma Orr. Attendees included Mrs. Teve, Mrs. Shafer, Mrs. Campbell, and others. next meeting planned at Mrs. Fennell's home.
Miss Helen Porter comes back to Chauncey from Columbus where she stayed with sister Mrs A C Law and family. Mrs W D Hines returns from a few days visit in Charleston West Virginia. Mr and Mrs Saul Wilson return from several days with relatives in Columbus. Alma Bricker leaves for Columbus for a week with friends. Clarence Russell and wife return from a short visit in Pomeroy with George Palmer and family. Rev G B Courtney of Chauncey and Rev FE P March of Athens dine with Mr and Mrs P H Willeke at Taylor Ridge. Millie Osborne travels to Coolville to visit sister Mrs Everett Bingman and family.
Teachers from Chauncey primary grades host an evening social and bazaar at the Primary building as the first event in a series this term. Cats for sale are advertised and the public is invited. Chauncey high seniors plan a supper and social at the West Side school in Millfield tonight.
Chauncey Pythian Sisters delegates Mrs. F. E. Boudinot Mrs. Charles Sweeny Mrs. William Collins Mrs. Henry Martin and Miss Catherine Cline traveled to Jacksonville Thursday evening to confer with a local committee. They planned a banquet and social for October 25 at the Chauncey K of P hall.
A first family reunion was held Wednesday at the Belmont Rhoades home near Sugar Creek. Thirty-two family members attended, enjoyed a picnic style dinner, and had pictures taken amid a general atmosphere of goodwill.
Chauncey circuit churches led by Pastor W V Harter. Chauncey: Sunday school 9 30, preaching 4 39 pm on Pauls Letter to the Corinthians. Millfield: Sunday school 9 36, preaching 7 pm on Pauls Epistles. The Plains: Sunday school 4 39, prayer and praise 10 30 am.
Coolville Ohio October 19 plans for an independent institute were perfected at a meeting led by County Farm Agent T H Johnson in White's store. About fifteen leaders attended including Mr Mc Bride president Ralph Stout vice president and H P Dutton secretary. The institute will be held the first week in November in Coolville with committees named to handle finances music exhibits and other program details.
Edna Wallace Hopper urges men to protect hair and women to follow her example. She touts Hair Youth as a scalp driven treatment claiming thick lustrous results, no dandruff, and universal availability with a money back offer.
Orley Porter of The Plains changed pleas after a 24 hour jail stay in Athens County. Arrested by Special Constable Allshire on intoxication and liquor possession charges, Porter initially pleaded not guilty but switched to guilty, paying $156 plus costs for possession and $25 plus costs for intoxication. Officers say he had a half pint of corn whiskey at arrest.
Daytona Florida records show city submerged under several inches of rain with daily totals surpassing twelve inches. The flood, described as the worst since 1921, threatens lives in Daytona and surrounding lowlands as a clayburst worsens conditions and damages run into thousands.
An international banking signing at the Bank of England formalizes a $290,000,000 Germany loan under the Dawes reparations plan. The issue will float once the inter allied reparations commission in Paris approves the terms, expected immediately.
Ensign and Mrs. W H Salisbury assume leadership of Salvation Army activities in Athens and vicinity arriving from Wellsville New York. Captain Whitfield transfers to Wellsville after five weeks of oversight. A welcome meeting is set for next Sunday evening at the Salvation Army auditorium on North Court Street.
Mansfield Ohio October 10 Sheriff Sells chartered a motor bus to convey fourteen men who pleaded guilty to indictments by the Richland county grand jury to the Ohio penitentiary in Columbus. Most were indicted for robbing an Erie box car and, given a choice, they selected the penitentiary over the reformatory.
The Karuizawa Follies musical revue dominates Japanese theater with record profits. Unlike American girlie shows, these revues resemble concerts more than risqué entertainment.
Delegates to the fifteenth annual Ohio Real Estate Boards convention closed the gathering with a golf tournament at the Marion County club while their wives played bridge. The event marked the convention as its most successful yet.
Canton Ohio reports 11 777 registrants on the second day of enrollment, including 7 986 men and 4 6812 women, bringing two day total to 18 168. Officials estimate this represents about three fourths of those eligible to vote.
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