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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1922

Page

5

Hamsey Run Couple Wed at Dr. McGurk Home

Hamsey Run pair Mr Clyde McKnabb and Miss Addie May Vanmeter wed by Dr Daniel McGurk at his residence 25 North Congress Street. Athens Country Club members await another dance Thursday night as the gala program closes with a collation. Guests included Mrs A E Whaley and Mrs D Q Chappel.

Hamsey Run Clyde McKnabb Addie May Vanmeter Daniel McGurk North Congress Street Athens Country Club

Childs Conservation League meets with speakers at Club

The Childs Conservation League entertained Tuesday evening with Mrs. Robert Allison hosting at 64 North Cemetery street. Miss Mary Tener of Ohio University spoke on conditions in Russia and Y W C A efforts for education. paper on Constructive Toys by Mrs. Fred Fenzel. Mrs. Ernest R. Gross and Mrs. Frank W. Cone elected to represent at the Athens convention in October 1929. Mrs. C. W. Stone won the contest prize.

Child’s Conservation League Robert Allison North Cemetery Street Frank W. Cone Mary Tener Ohio University Russia Fred Fenzel Paul Savage Ernest R. Gross Athens Womens Federated Clubs C. W. Stone

Tuesday Needle Club At Mrs Burson Home

Fourteen members and guests gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Sam K. Burson’s home in West State Street for social time and needlework. A highlight was Marguerite Alice Guthrie, five, singing and reciting. refreshments were served. Guests included Mrs. Fred Walker Akron, Mrs. Bart Davidson, Mrs. Fred McCoy, Mrs. O. G. Jordan, Mrs. H. T. Wise, Mrs. Will Brooks, Mrs. Alex Moore, and Mrs. E. A. Guthrie.

Sam K. Burson West State Street Marguerite Alice Guthrie E. A. Guthrie Fred Walker Akron Bart Davidson Fred McCoy O. G. Jordan H. T. Wise Will Brooks Alex Moore

Alpha Sigma Alpha Dinner Honors Pledges at Colonial

Hand painted place cards bearing the Alpha Sigma Alpha insignia marked the dinner tables Tuesday evening at the Colonial. Patronesses included Mrs. H. A. Hatch and Mrs. Ralph P. Jennings. Faculty adviser Miss Elizabeth Garber attended with pledges Ellen Gibben Lois Culp Mabel Dorsey Marguerite Conroy Frances Gray Florence Rannels.

Alpha Sigma Alpha H. A. Hatch Ralph P. Jennings Harold Mardis Russell Rupp Elizabeth Garber Ellen Gibben Lois Culp Mabel Dorsey Marguerite Conroy Frances Gray Florence Rannels

Tragic Death Of Local Youth In Jackson Automobile Crash

Mr and Mrs Aaron McGrath of this city mourn the death of Talmage Farrar age 20 who was killed in an automobile accident at Jackson several days ago. Farrar was a well known local and a close friend of the McGrath family.

Aaron McGrath Talmage Farrar Jackson Farrar McGrath

Mr and Mrs Alfred Dakin Return from California Trip

Mr and Mrs Alfred Dakin are back home after a two month journey to California.

Mrs. Alfred Dakin California

Visitor from Staunton Stays Three Weeks

Miss Cora Belle Knowlton of Staunton Virginia visits Bellefontaine for three weeks, staying with her brothers Clarence Everett and Harry Knowlton and their families.

Cora Belle Knowlton Staunton Bellefontaine Clarence, Everett Harry Knowlton

Reverend Ahlbrand Named Special Representative

Rev. Ahlbrand has accepted a position as special representative with the Universal Book and Bible House of Philadelphia.

Ahlbrand The Universal Book and Bible House Philadelphia

Mrs Arthur Howe Carpenter Visits Evans Family

Mrs Arthur Howe Carpenter of Chicago arrives for a brief visit with her parents Dr and Mrs D J Evans and her children Frank and Marguerite students at Ohio University.

Arthur Howe Carpenter Chicago, IL D. J. Evans Franklin and Marguerite Ohio University

Mrs Horton Border Returns From Visit to Cleveland Relatives

Mrs Horton Border of Cleveland returns home after a two month visit with her husband Mr Border's grandparents Mr and Mrs Joseph Selby at 157 Morris avenue and other relatives. Mr Border attends Spencerian school in Cleveland.

Horton Border Cleveland Mr. Border Joseph Selby Morris Avenue Spencerian School

Tuesday Club Hosts Chemistry Talk by Prof Addicott Couple

The Tuesday club entertained at 55 Elmwood Place with Prof. and Mrs. L. J. Addicott hosting. Prof. Frank B. Gullum led a discussion on What Chemistry Has Done for Civilization, followed by refreshments.

L. J. Addicott Elmwood Place Frank B. Gullum

Two D A R visitors plan marking Fort Gower site in Ohio

Mrs William Magee Wilson of Xenia and Mrs Eugene Kennedy of Dayton visit Athens with Nabby Lee Ames chapter to plan marking Fort Gower at the mouth of the Hocking river. A dinner at the Colonial launches the statewide effort as a committee tours Coolville and the site.

Athens William Magee Wilson Xenia Daughters of the American Revolution Eugene Kennedy Dayton Nabby Lee Ames Ohio Ft. Gower Hocking River Colonial Harry C. O’bleness Coolville Clement Luther Martzolff Fort Gower Hocking Marietta The Campus Martis

Missionary Society Meeting Set for Thursday Afternoon

The Missionary Society of the Christian Church will meet Thursday at 2 o clock in the afternoon at 95 University Terrace with Mrs H T Phillips hosting.

Missionary Society of the Christian Church H. T. Phillips University Terrace

Mr and sons Dent Return Home From Visit

Mrs. Leonard Martin and her sons Joe and Willard Dent return to their Zaleski home after a week visiting Mrs. S. J. Scott of Central avenue and Mrs. W. H. Jewett of West State street.

Leonard Martin Joe and Willard Dent Zaleski S. J. Scott Central Avenue W.H. Jewett West State Street

Mr Edwards Banks Travels to Columbus on Business

Mr Edwards Banks traveled to Columbus on a short business trip Tuesday. He planned meetings with local firms and will return later this week.

Mr. Edwards Banks Columbus

Sunnyside Needle Club Meets at Mrs Cornwell’s Home

Mrs Charles A Cornwell of 34 South Congress street will host the Sunnyside Needle club Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Charles A. Cornwell S. Congress Street Sunnyside Needle Club

Miss Bertha Bridgman Attends State PTA Convention

Miss Bertha Bridgman travels to Columbus this week for the state convention of the Parent Teacher Association where she serves on the resolutions committee.

Bertha Bridgman Columbus Parent Teacher Association Miss Bridgman Resolutions Committee

Glouster Aides Close For Funeral and Civil War Money Display

Glouster businesses closed from 1 to 3 pm and schools dismissed at noon for the funeral of J W Bryson. Services at Church of Christ with Glouster Lodge 607 F and A M presiding. Interment in Maplewood cemetery. John Crawford Jr displays a 10 cent Civil War shinplaster bill issued by Congress March 3 1863. The bill measures 214 by 344 inches and Crawford’s example is in excellent condition.

J. W. Bryson Shurch of Christ Glouster Lodge How Maplewood John Crawford, Jr Congress Crawford

El Karnak Grotto Picnic Set Near Nelsonville

A letter from C H Bartlett secretary of El Karnak Grotto invites Sunday Creek valley Masons and families to a Grotto picnic at the grotto club grounds between Nelsonville and Logan on October 9 to mark the grounds opening. Ralph Jewell and Francis Love of Oakdale face fines for possession of guns on game preserves. their weapons were confiscated. Four deputies begin refuge patrol for hunting season. Friendship Circle meets Thursday at the Methodist church.

C. H. Bartlett Nelsonville El-Karnak Grotto Sunday Creek Valley Grotto Club Logan Ralph Jewell Francis Love Oakdale B. T. LeFever Squire Jones Friendship Circle Methodist Church

Blooming fruit trees mark unusual weather in Cumberland valley

Peach and apple trees in Cumberland valley orchards bloom unusually early as a heat wave described as the hottest in 30 years is blamed for the freak occurrence in Hagerstown on October 11.

Hagerstown Cumberland Valley

Twilight Hour Circus Animals Open Cages By Dan Clown

NEA Service reports on a half past twilight routine at a Chicago circus where Dizgeldy Dan unlocks cages for animals after the crowd leaves. Edwin P Norwood notes the long time clown’s role and a fairy gifted flower watch signaling animals playtime end.

NEA Chicago Edwin P. Norwood Norwood Dizgeldy Dan Diggeldy Dan Dan

Rain brings relief to Sharpsburg amid parched spell

A welcome rain persisted in Sharpsburg on Saturday and remains. Residents report ongoing dryness or wetness as conditions vary. Aged William Beard is ill at his son Joseph’s home with consumption and little hope remains.

William Beard Joseph Henry Burns Chauncey Floyd Caldwell Byesville Lucille Love John White Bartlett Cecil Smith Mattie Galbraith Clarence Kern Lee Thompson Lizzie Dewees Lillian Bardin Maretta Cambridge Asa Dille Leonard Keirns Amesville Marietta Raymond Dille Athena Gerald Cunningham John Rudolph William Barkhurst Plantsville Fred Hill

Coal fact finding commission formed by Harding

Washington reports seven members of President Hardings coal fact finding commission were summoned to meet in Washington to plan an exhaustive study of the coal industry. Headed possibly by John Hays Hammond or Thomas R Marshall, the group includes a judge editor geologist sociologist and a former labor commissioner. The probe will cover production to consumption and aim to eradicate industry ills and fuel shortages.

Washington President Hardings Coal Fact Finding Commission Oost John Hays Hammond Thomas R. Marshall Hammond Marshall

Presentation convention in introductions

The piece discusses social norms for introducing people, noting that women are usually named before men unless the man holds a very high status or distinguished position such as a president, prince, or senior church dignitary.

Infant West Dies of Diphtheria In The Plains

The one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe West died Tuesday evening of diphtheria in The Plains. Funeral services and burial were held today at 2 o'clock at the local cemetery.

the Plains Joe West

Mrs Rebecca Vernon Dies at 77 in Amesville

Rebecca Vernon aged 77 died Tuesday at her son Al Vernon’s home in Amesville. Funeral services are set for Friday at 10 am at Broadwell church with burial in the local cemetery.

Amesville Rebecca Vernon al Vernon Broadwell

Rolling Stock Generally Is in Poor Condition

A Cleveland report notes a constant stream of complaints about the bad condition of motive power on nearly all U S railroads. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen says complaints have never been this numerous in U S history.

Cleveland United States Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen

Wreck Delays Mining at Duncan Wood and Somers Mine

A coal train wreck on the Wheeling and Erie branch to the Duncan wood and Somers mines idle for several days. Three cars plunged from a bridge causing the stoppage of work at the mine.

Adena Duncan Wood Somers Wheeling & Erie

Snails and Slugs Have Eyes on End of Feelers

The eyes of snails and slugs sit at the tips of their long feelers enabling broad view without moving their bodies. This adaptation lets them scan their surroundings efficiently while feeding or navigating.

New Coal Loading Mark Is Made in America

Washington reports new coal loading records with 40 596 cars of soft coal and 6 446 cars of anthracite loaded in a day. Federal Fuel Distributor Spens announced the figures.

America Washington Spens

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A. E. Whaley D. QO. Chappel Toys Westfall Bros Court St Elgin Brisco Walter Nixon Franklin Dealer Logan, Ohio Alpha Sigma Alpha Dinner Denison Cline’s McKee’s 0. Zenner Company DEPT Glouster Mrs. W. H. Stahl Zanesville Sharpsburg West Child Lash New Brunswick N. J Edward Wheeler Hall Eleanor Reinhardt Mills Charlotte Mills Bds Athens County Athens Imatement Co North Court St Ganda Cortley Clothes Fall SMNG 1. Zonner Company
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