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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1923

Page

5

Missionary Society Meeting at Mrs McGurk Home

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First M. K. church will meet at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at Mrs. Daniel McGurk's home 25 North College Street instead of at the church. All members should attend and bring dues. A good program will precede a tea. The couple will reside in Nelsonville.

Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the First M. K Daniel McGurk North College Street

Mrs H L Morris Arrives in Columbus for Month Visit

Mrs H L Morris also known as Emma Laird of Detroit arrives in Columbus to visit her parents Mr and Mrs R M Laird for a month. Dr Morris will join his wife later.

H.L. Morris Emma Laird Detroit, Mich R. M. Laird Dr. Morris

Freight claims for losses drop since 1921

A report notes freight claims for losses and damages fell by more than 4 percent in 1922 versus 1921. It also states poultry diseases have caused losses totaling over 8.75 million dollars in thirty years.

Luncheon Honoring Mrs Clarence C Robinson At The Colonial

A fall social luncheon hosted by Mrs Clarence C Robinson at The Colonial featured 20 guests seated at five Madeira adorned tables with autumn yellows. Centerpieces showcased marigolds and chrysanthemum nut cups with yellow crystal candlelight. attendees included Mrs E B Bryan and many others.

Colonial Clarence C. Robinson E. B. Bryan C. H. Grosvenor Mary Graham Noss Eva G. Scott Noss California F. W. Bush John Finsterwald Harry Beckley T. W. Craig Dow Grones Roger J. Jones Ivan J. Jones IF. M. Hutchinson John H. Preston C. L. Jones EC. Bibbee N. Mackinnon Vr. Pewrence C. M. Gill Constance Leete

Wedding of Gladys Faye Crouse and John William Perkins

Miss Gladys Faye Crouse and Mr. John William Perkins of Nelsonville wed this morning at 10 in the First Christian church parsonage. Rev. M E Chatley officiated at the ceremony located at 64 North Con.

Gladys Faye Crouse John William Perkins Nelsonville M .E. Chatley First Christian Church North Con

Professor Ridenour Visits Athens Colleagues

Prof. Harry G. C. Ridenour, alumnus of Ohio University, spent the early week in Athens with friends including Dr. and Mrs. E. B. Bryan and Prof. and Mrs. Clarence C. Robinson. He leads the English department at Baldwin Wallace University in Berea.

Harry GC. Ridenour Ohio University Athens E. B. Bryan Clarence C. Robinson Ridenour Baldwin- Wallace University Berea

Mrs Russell Finsterwald and Mrs Harry Beckley Return

Mrs Russell Finsterwald and Mrs Harry Beckley have returned from a brief sojourn in Columbus. The travelers reported a pleasant trip and plan to resume routine activities at home.

Russell Finsterwald Harry Beckley Columbus

Mrs C N Ross Returns Home From Visit

Mrs C N Ross of Zaleski returned home Wednesday after a visit with Mrs Charles Mitchell.

C. N. Ross Zaleski Charles Mitchell

Insurance official transferred to Glouster post

Mr. Harry Elkins, ten years assistant superintendent at Western & Southern Life Insurance Co., with offices in the Athens National Bank Building, is reassigned to the same role in Glouster. He will move his family next Tuesday. In Athens, Mr. Elkins will be succeeded by J. C. Detwiler, formerly of Pittsburgh.

Harry Elkins Western & Southern Life Insurance Co Athens National Bank Glouster Glouster National Bank Athens Elkins J. C. Detwiler Pittsburgh

Parent-Teacher Conference Delegated by Miss Bridgman

Miss Bertha Bridgman attended the state Parent-Teacher Associations convention in Newark on Wednesday evening. The southeast and southwest district delegates will be led by Miss Bridgman during the conference.

Bertha Bridgman Newark Parent-Teacher Associations Miss Bridgman

French Club of Ohio University Holds First Meeting

The French club of Ohio University held its first meeting of the college year Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Mary Ness, 48 University Terrace.

French Club Ohio University Mary Ness University Terrace

Pythian Sisters Set Meeting Friday Evening

The Pythian Sisters will meet Friday evening at seven o'clock. Members are urged to attend the session.

I O O F Secretaries Convened in Dayton Reports Soon

Mr P E Droz and Mr J R Harvey returned Wednesday evening from a two days session of the I O O F secretaries convention in Dayton. They will give full reports of the meeting at lodge Friday evening. All visiting members are invited.

P. E. Droz J. R. Harvey Dayton Lodge

Washington visitors call on Beverag es at 35 East Carpenter Street

Miss Sarah Walsh Miss Lillie Walsh and Mr James Parrot of Washington DC arrived by motor on Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs C B Beverage 35 East Carpenter Street and left noon today for Washington via Columbus They were joined by Miss Ina Beverage returning to her government post after a vacation with her parents Miss Beverage has served in government work since World War I rising through promotions and now works in the Treasury Department of the Federal Farm Bureau

Sarah Walsh Lillie Walsh James Parrot Washington, D. C C. B. Beverage East Carpenter Street Washington Columbus Ina Beverage Miss Beverage Treasury Department Federal Farm Ian Bureau

Confederate leaders named for Stone Mountain panel

Atlanta reports that Jefferson Davis Stonewall Jackson and Robert E Lee will be three of the ca ve carved leaders in the central group of the Stone Mountain memorial. The six central figures will be chosen with five state groups of five generals each already selected by state committees.

Atlanta Jefferson Duaris Stonewall Jackson Robert Lee Stone Mountain

Five Die as Train Strikes Bus Near Hepburnville Station

Five persons are dead and five others seriously injured when a Pennsylvania Railroad train struck a motor bus at the Hepburnville Station crossing about seven miles north of Williamsport, Pa., this morning.

Williamsport Pennsylvania Railroad Hepburnville Here

Lizzie Joseman and bulldog face grand jury over liquor charges

Lizzie Joseman, alleged three time violator, must appear before the grand jury to settle ongoing liquor charges. Police recovered two bottles from her home but she allegedly slipped away amid darkness. Officer Heck Atorn notes the bulldog appeared treacherous and partly aided the escape.

Arrono Lizzie Joseman Bulldog Grand Lizzie Heckatorn

Mr and Mrs Halbert Plan Return Trip by Motor

Dr. V. J. Halbert of Sylvania reports his wife Mrs. Halbert has been visiting friends and relatives in Athens for two weeks. The couple will return to their home by motor on Friday.

V. J. Halbert Sylvania Halbert Athens

Mrs Frank Anthony Returns From Visit In Lancaster

Mrs Frank Anthony of 17 Oak Street returns home after a week with her niece Mrs Harare Byerly and family in Lancaster.

Frank Anthony Oak St Harare Byerly Lancaster

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