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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1920

Page

6

Billy Whiskers Investigates Tent of Wild Animals

Billy enters the great circus tent and surveys the wild animal section in a tense mood. He plans to meet friendly animals first then visit the circus, wary of the Treats and a cruel clown rumored to frighten horses and actors. He spots a cage with several large animals and hides his fear while deciding whom to approach next.

Bitly Bob Billy Tom Harry Terrence Bull Pup Hob Cloverleaf Saalfield Publishing Co Akron

Dear Mrs Thompson Advice Column Letters on Love and Etiquette

A fourteen year old writes about an inappropriate visit from a cousin, questions for future visits, and whether a younger teen can be considered a sweetheart. The adviser warns against romance, urges self-respect, and suggests waiting for a trustworthy partner. Additional letters discuss lunch at a harvest picnic and dressing for blond features with color tips.

Mrs. Thompson

Republican warning on Ohio campaign tactics by state party

A Republican message denounces Democratic campaign tactics in Ohio. It claims nationwide momentum for Harding and predicts an overwhelming GOP win. The statement accuses Democrats of slander, paid emissaries and underhand tactics while affirming Republican appeals to Americanism and voter resolve.

Ohio Republican Party

Custom on the Continent: Man Speaks First to Ladies

Dialog notes a continental custom where a man initiates greeting with a woman upon meeting in public. The exchange confirms the practice as a norm in old country urban street etiquette.

Continent

Miss Elsie Wilson Hosts Sylvester Fowler Visit in Lexington

Miss Elsie Wilson entertained at her Lexington avenue home in honor of Miss Sylvester Fowler of Columbus. Guests enjoyed dancing, instrumental and vocal music, followed by refreshments for Neva Ferrer Frances Galomb Hazel Leffler Dorothy Nida Opal Syx Mildred Leffler Ruth Lahugh Mrs Carl Shafer and children Mrs Elmer Nida Mrs Fowler and Mrs Geo Wilson.

Elsie Wilson Lexington Avenue Sylvester Fowler Columbus Neva Ferrer Frances Galomb Hazel Leffler Dorothy Nida Opal Syx Mildred Leffler Ruth Lahugh Carl Shafer Elmer Nida Fowler Geo. Wilson

Mrs Sharp and Mrs McLeod Return Home After Chauncey Visit

Mrs. Zaa Sharp of Wellston and Mrs. Zenith McLeod of Chicago left today for their homes after visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. Ridley Tedrick and other relatives in Chauncey.

Zaa Sharp Wellston Zenith McLeod Chicago Riley Tedrick Chauncey

Missionary Society Meeting and Luncheon Held

Mrs L C Strausbaugh hosted the Christian Missionary Society gathering at her High street home with Mrs Pendergrass leading an engaging program. Attendees included Mrs Guy Gardner Mrs Clarence Butts Mrs Floyd Nye Mrs Neal Helsel Mrs Geo Wilson Mrs Ira Myers Mrs Mattie Bailey Mrs Lloyd Pendergrass Mrs Carl Shafer Mrs Mat Kilpatrick Mrs D W Law and the host. Miss Norma Ferguson has been very ill at home for several days.

L. C. Strausbaugh High Street Missionary Society of the First Christian Church Pendergrass Guy Gardner Clarence Butts Floyd Nye Neal Helsel Geo. Wilson Ira Myers Mattie Bailey Lloyd Pendergrass Carl Shafer Mat Kilpatrick D. W. Law Elmer Nila Norma Ferguson

Esther class entertain at Methodist church gathering

Esther class members met Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Leo Bingham in Athens for a Chauncey area gathering. A large group from Chauncey attended and a social time followed with lunch. Mrs. D. W. Law visited daughter A. B. Mackie in Athens. Margaret Shields of St. Aloysius Academy visited Chauncey relatives. Hambel, ill for weeks at Mrs. M. B. Tucker’s house, is now able to be out.

Esther Methodist Church Sunday School Leo Bingman Athens Chauncey Margaret Shields St. Aloysius Academy New Lexington Charles C. Shields

Rally Day at City Sunday School Promises Welcoming Event

Tomorrow’s Rally Day invites all residents not attending other city schools to a cordial welcome. An orchestra and mixed quartet will provide music along with classes for all ages. The men’s class aims for banner attendance and a school picture is planned. Come on.

Local Visitors and Social Calls Across Town

Torch Mr L B Bean of Athens visited relatives Wednesday. Mrs Cyrus Jones and Mrs Iole Day spent the afternoon with Mrs Elmer Mauck. Mr Buckley was a business visitor at Parkersburg. Mr and Mrs Guy Secoy visited relatives at Guysville. Mrs K A Layman of near Hockingport left for Fairmont West Virginia. Mrs Willard Baker shopped in Parkersburg. Mr Raymond Wilson of Murray City visited his parents Rev and Mrs Wilson. J C Coggeshall of Little Hock

L. B. Bean Athens Cyrus Jones Iole Elmer Mauck Buckley Parkersburg Guy Secoy Guysville K. A. Layman Near Hockingport Fairmont W. Va Willard Baker Raymond Wilson Murray City

Nervous Exhaustion Ad Recommends Williams Pink Pills

An article urges immediate health action for chronic nerv ous fatigue. It touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood nourishing tonic, citing Mrs Ella Campbell of Cincinnati Ohio as a testimonial and offering a free booklet from the Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.

Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady, Y Dr. ‘Williams

Local Social Notes Highlight Community Visits

A series of visits and family gatherings are reported. Arthur Watson and spouse were in town for a business visit on Monday. The Jones and Tucker families shared meals and calls over the weekend. Mrs. Ethel Simpson from Pittsburg visited her parents in town. The Ladies Aid met at Rowena Nixon’s home. Families Griffin and Huggins hosted relatives during the week. Floyd Morris and family relocated to Garfarth near Hockingport.

Monty Arthur Watson Coole Cyrus Jones Beckley Raymond Claire Wilson Wesley Nicholson Murray City C. W. Tucker George Jones Ethel Simpson Pittsburg Will McGrar Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church Rowena Nixon Huggins Latrobe Gus Griffin Floyd Morris Garfarth Hockingport

Local Notables and slow week notes

Adelbert Mahan made a business trip to Marietta on Wednesday. Mrs. Pearl Hatch spent Wednesday with Mrs. Frank Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. E J Daugherty and daughter Eileen called on B L Frost on Sunday. Mrs. Terisa Linton rented her property here to F M Kinney. The school closed at noon Tuesday in honor of Columbus Day.

V. G. Ladd Vinton Ira Ballard Centennial Spring Star Croton Iowa William Hatch Addison Assell Fairview C. G. Ladd and Son Parkersburg Nina Russell Athens C. W. Rowell Marietta Horace Parson Lois Ladd Frank Haga Ridge Adelbert Mahan Pearl Hatch Frank Nelson E. J. Daugherty Eileen B. L. Frost Terisa Linton F. M. Kinney

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