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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1921

Page

5

Athens Society Notes Flighty October Plans and Visits

Mrs Augustus Norton visits sister in Mt Clemens while the Delta Tau Delta auxiliary dinner is postponed to October 18. Dr E B Bryan returns from Columbus for Ohio University business. John Lindsey and Charles Rathburn visit Athens. Mrs W W Kolb Jr reports the death of her mother in Columbus. The Kale grandparents announce Ralph Kale’s marriage to Norma Hughs Scott of Palmer Mass. Ohio University Girls Glee Club sings at the Deshler Hotel in Columbus for Lincoln’s birthday. Bearers Met Standard Bearers met at Miss Francis Lee's home with a picnic and travel tales. Officers for the coming year elected incl Dorothy Slutz president Ruth Miller, Francis Lee secretary, Mary Slutz, Mildred Mansfield, Beatrice Rose treasurer.

John Kale Moore Avenue Ralph G. Kale Norma Hughs Scott Palmer, Mass A. H. Kale Athens Girls Glee Club Ohio University A. S. Thompson A. L. Wallick Deshler Columbus Lincoln Francis Lee North Congress Street Merle Danford Dorothy Slutz Ruth Miller Mary Slutz Mildred Mansfield Beatrice Rose Harry Beckley W. B. Lawrence

Pallas club studies The Near East with traveling papers

Mrs. W A Matheny hosted the Pallas club with Mrs J A Palmer leading the year long study tracing civilization from its earliest traces to today. Saturday's program featured Mrs W F Copeland presenting The People of the Camel followed by a symposium on Desert Caravans The Flower of Paradise Aleppo Ancient Astrology The Sun Worshippers read by Mrs Hatch and written by Mrs George McHenry.

W. A. Matheny J. A. Palmer W. F. Copeland Camel H. A. Hatch M. FE. Twiss Aleppo P. B. Lawrence David Putnam George McHenry

Elegant Athens luncheon charms guests at Bethel home

Mrs. A S Bethel Mrs J J Sisler and Mrs W E Moser hosted a stylish 85 cover luncheon today at 47 West Washington street Athens with guests from Columbus Albany Nelsonville and Nashville Tennessee The Bethel home featured white tables pink cosmos and coordinated decor while hostesses wore white satin georgette and apricot organdie Sophisticated outfits and a large out of town guest list mark another similar event planned for Wednesday with the same number of guests.

A.S. Bethel J. J. Sisler W. E. Moser Bethel West Washington Street Athens R. H. Jackson L. T. Rhoads C. S. Tedrow Frances Socie Joe Davis Elizabeth Davis C. H. Bartlett Nelsonville J. D. Wrenne Nashville Tenn

Beatrice McDougal to wed John Rodney Goddard in Ardmore

Announcements report the marriage Thursday October 6 to Beatrice McDougal and John Rodney Goddard son of Mr and Mrs W R Goddard of Amesville at Ardmore Oklahoma He will live in Headton Oklahoma after October 20 He is Ardmore Humble Oil and Refining Co field foreman and Ohio University 1917 graduate Delta Tau Delta member with notable football baseball and track history.

Beatrice McDougal John Rodney Goddard W. R. Goddard Amesville Ardmore Oklahoma

Nelsonville Women Fete Guests at The Windsor

Mrs Edward Cooley and Mrs Robert Jackson hosted a dinner at The Windsor in Nelsonville last night honoring Mrs Len Preston and Mrs Charles Preston. The group then motored to Albany for further entertainment.

Edward Cooley Robert Jackson Nelsonville Windsor Len Preston Charles Preston Aibpens

Cascarets For The Bowels Advertised As Gentle Cleanser

An advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle internal cleanser for bilious symptoms. It pledges a 10 cent box to purify the liver and bowels, relieve headaches, bad taste, eye irritation, and yellowing skin by morning, with children liking the tasteless dose.

Nerv Worth advertised as a cure for nervousness in Flint

A testimonial from Hla Howd of 1217 Mason St Flint Michigan claims Nerv Worth cured nervousness and stomach ills after two bottles. He cites a neighbor also improving after partial use and notes McKee Drug Company stocks Nerv Worth with a money back guarantee through local druggists.

Mr. Howd Mason St. Flint Mich McKee Drug Company

Hardings Push for Subsidies to Rebuild American Fleet

President Harding seeks heavy indirect subsidies to revive the American merchant marine with support from Lasker and the Shipping Board. A survey urged government aid, arguing national stability requires an adequate fleet, while Congress may oppose subsidies and Harding uses powers under the Jones Merchant Marine Act for immediate action.

United Press Washington Harding Lasker Shipping Board The America

Blue Devil Bleaching Ad Urges One Time Use for Whiter Clothes

A vintage ad emphasizes trying Blue Devil for a one use whitening boost. The message highlights quick, noticeable results and urges households to test the product during a single laundry cycle.

Warren man Nominated for Federal Trade Commission

George W. Upton of Warren Ohio is nominated by President Harding for membership on the federal trade commission. Upton is a retired businessman and husband of Harriett Taylor Upton vice chairman of the Republican national committee.

Washington George W. Upton Warren Ohio Federal Trade Commission Harding Upton Harriett Taylor Upton Republican National Committee

Klan’s $30 Million Tax Question Sparks House Debate

Officials of the Ku Klux Klan reportedly collected about 30 million dollars from 500000 members with no tax returns, a figure cited by Representative Tague before the house rules committee as a basis for possible congressional investigation.

New York Ku Klux Klan Tague Massachusetts House Rules Committee Congress

Smoke Judge Taftle. Cigar. Have you tried McCune Tire Co's.

McCune Tire Co advertises high speed tires as a top choice for drivers seeking performance. The note underscores reliability and speed in an era when tire quality influenced road safety and vehicle performance.

Taftle McCune Tire Co’s

The World Famous Cut Glass Maker Stands Apart

A rare spotlight on the singular cut glass manufacturer renowned for unmatched beauty and quality. The article notes its global recognition and enduring prestige in fine glassware markets.

Judge Lindsey Links Prohibition to Social Privilege

Denver dispatch reports Juvenile Judge Ben Lindsey says the Eighteenth Amendment fails when the rich enjoy alcohol while the poor cannot. He calls for amending or repealing prohibition unless law enforcement treats all classes equally and ends the alcohol double standard.

Denver Colo Ben Lindsey United Press Lindsey

Major points agreed on at national unemployment conference

Washington reports that eight major recommendations to relieve unemployment and distress were approved by conference committees. They include readjusting railroad rates, tax bill completion, tariff policy clarity, railway reform, arms limitation, stabilizing exchange, and restoring prewar price relationships. Wage reductions remain division, with a majority favoring action.

Herbert W. Walker United Press Washington Reight

Foreign trade shrank to 500 million in September

Washington October 11 The United States foreign trade for September totaled a little over 500 million dollars, down from nearly 1 billion dollars in the same month a year ago, according to the commerce department.

Washington United States Department of Commerce

Britain invites Pershing to lay medal at Unknown Soldier tomb

The British government invited General Pershing to London to place the congressional Medal of Honor on the Unknown Soldier tomb in Westminster Abbey next Friday, according to the Evening Star.

London General Pershing Westminister Abbey Evening Star

Revival Begins at M. B. Church in New Marshfield

Special revival meetings started last night October 10 at the M. B. church in New Marshfield. Pastor Rev. L. O. Dabritz will be joined tonight by Rev. Nanna conference evangelist of West Virginia. Rev. Nanna is described as a man of exceptional ability.

M. B New Marshfield L. O. Dabritz Nanna West Virginia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Augustus Norton Mt. Clemens, Mich Mrs Betty Harris Delta Tau Delta E. B. Bryan John B. Lindsey Charles Rathburn Middleport W. W. Kolb Jr Garet de Molet Mr. Kolb W. W. Kolb Sr Arthur Brooks Maplewood Drive East Washington D. C Gettysburg Norfolk Ernest Cawthorne B. W. Simpson South College Street England Cawthorne Manchester Stanley Dew Frank X. Rauch South Court Street Homer J. Daugherty Beckley W. Va New Lexington Catharine Daugherty Michael Collins North High Street Daugherty Anastasia Collins Maining D. J. Evans Dean W. W. McIntire Mrs. Evans Florida Church’s Novelty Store Tad Toa Opra House Art Gilbert Far East John Goddard H. Howd Hubby Libbey Pon Ae Gan Alex M. Moore Prop Michael Sterns Preston F. L. Preston Co
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