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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1923

Page

3

Nelsonville Hosts Halloween Night Orchestra Event

Mr and Mrs W B Evans entertained at their Washington street home Thursday night hosting the Christian church orchestra The decor matched Halloween colors yellow and black Music by the orchestra and games marked the evening Refreshments followed late Eugene Mellenzer led the group with pianist Sigrid Love and members Edna Barron Olive Gilbert Lydia Johnson Mildred Hampton Pearl Barrows Dow Bowers Max Bowers Alven Brown Press Siddle Also present were Rev and Mrs C L Johnson Virginia their daughter Mrs Mary Ray Verna Hand and Freda Smith.

W. B. Evans Washington Street Orchestra of the Christian Church Eugene Mellenzer Sigrid Love Joe Porter Edna Barron Olive Gilbert Lydia Johnson Mildred Hampton Pearl Barrows

Mr and Mrs John Love Visit Edward Love in Lancaster

Mr and Mrs John Love and Miss Sigrid Love spent Friday in Lancaster as guests of Edward Love who is there taking treatments.

John Love Sigrid Love Lancaster Edward Love

Mrs Ed Spray Guest of Petersburg Sister

Mrs Ed Spray of Petersburg Indiana visits her sister Mrs Carl Pettit as the guest of the Pettit household.

Ed Spray Petersburg, Ind Carl Pettit

First fall chamber meeting with rally attendance expected

The chamber of commerce holds its first fall meeting on Thursday evening with dinner at 6 15. Geary Carthcart a prominent Columbus businessman will speak at the rally event expected to attract a record crowd.

Chamber of Commerce Geary Carthcart Columbus

D. D.s Junior Class Girls Host Friday Social

The D. D.s junior class of girls held a party in the Christian ¢% iron social room Friday night. Members present included Mary E. Kesinger Elizabeth Sheppard Amy Jo Figgins Catherine Courtney Klazel Margaret Keplar Lulu Rachel Steenrod Lillian Moore Elizabeth Bowers Ruth Coege Ruth Stratton Pauline Morison Inez Bennett Mary E. Coleman Billie Evans Mary E. Cramner Erma Bajl Madge Starritt Ruth Call Visitors were Margaret Cann Helen Jackson Mary Donley Vivian Ogg Elenor Steenrod and teacher Mrs. Keplar. Refreshments were served and a good time was enjoyed.

D. D.s Mary E. Kesinger Elizabeth Sheppard Amy Jo Figgins Catherine Courtney Klazel Margaret Keplar Lulu Rachel Steenrod Lillian Moore Elizabeth Bowers Ruth Coege Ruth Stratton Pauline Morison Inez Bennett Mary E. Coleman Billie Evans Mary E. Cramner Erma Bajl Madge Starritt Ruth Call Margaret Cann Helen Jackson Mary Donley Vivian Ogg Elenor Steenrod Keplar

Guests from Columbus at Pattons' Sunday visit

Mr and Mrs Eden Patton hosted guests Sunday including Mr Carl Benton and Mr John Taylor from Columbus, alongside Mrs Benton.

Eden Patton Carl Benton John Taylor Columbus

Local social notes from Zaleski and Columbus visits

Mrs. William Morgan returned after a week in Columbus. Mrs. Mary Sprous of Zalecki stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Dick Pollock. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hough hosted Mr. and Mrs. George Warner of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. William Denny of Lancaster. Mr. and Mrs. William Dawson welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Perry of Zaleski and their son Leslie.

William Morgan Columbus Mary Sprous Zalecki Mrs Dick Polock Victor Hough George Warner William Denny Lancaster William Dawson Lafe Perry Zaleski Leslie

State PTA reorganizes into district unit system

At the state convention in Newark the association adopted a plan where six districts operate as units with district officers reporting to state officers and then to the national. Each district will hold one conference yearly and a state convention in October will feature district reports. Southeast district lists Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson Lawrence Meigs Perry Pike Scioto Vinton.

Parent-Teacher Association Newark State Teachers’ Association A. H. Reeve Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson Lawrence Meigs Perry Pike Scioto Vinton S. H. Lancaster Nelsonville D. Howa Jenkins Oak Hill Jackson County Bertha Bridgman George Nye Pomeroy Mary J. Stanfield Portsmouth Fred Stacke Logan L. B. Shaw Gallipolis Cynthta Hamilton McArthur

Juvenile Problems Presented to the County's Pastors

Judge S M Johnson spoke at the Athens County Ministerial Association meeting in the Presbyterian church about the juvenile court's work. An executive committee was named including Rev F M Evans and Rev M E Chatley. Officers elected: Daniel McGurk as president, Rev George E Tifft as vice president, Rev C M Bond as secretary and treasurer. Corsica was named by the Greeks and means most beautiful.

S. M. Johnson Athens County

Tanlac Praised by Cleveland Matron in Ad

Mrs. Florence Salamay of 26438 Carnegie Ave Cleveland Ohio extols Tanlac as grand after summer sickness left her run down with weak nerves and poor appetite. She credits Tanlac with restoring health and strength and urges purchase from reputable druggists. More than 37 million bottles have been sold.

Florence Salamay Carnegie Ave Cleveland Ohio Taniac

Food riots erupt in German town of Mannheim

In Mannheim Germany on October 16 two people were killed and more than twenty wounded after 24 hours of food riots. Rioters opened fire on police and later clashes resumed as streets were cleared with fixed bayonets.

Mannheim Germany

Trial package offer from Chamberlain Medicine Co

An advertisement urges readers to send name and address with 5 cents to Des Moines Iowa for a trial package of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Chamberlain's Stomach Tablets and Chamberlain's Salve priced at 5 cents with a slip included.

Chamberlain Medicine Co Des Moines Iowa Chamberlain

Resolutions of Respect for W G Castor

Orphans' Friend Lodge F and A M No 275 Wilkesville Ohio issues resolutions of respect for William G Castor who died after a long service with the lodge. The note expresses sympathy to his family, orders mourning, and calls for a memorial page in minutes and publication in county pages. Dated October 14 1923.

William G. Castor Brotherhood of Man W. G. Castor J. R. Morton J.C. Bishop D. R. Booth Friend Lodge Wilkesville Ohio

Milk Yield Not So Heavy in September Cow Test

In the Washington County Cow Testing Association region cows produced varying September butterfat. Morgan county cow owned by W. S. Harris led with 63.1 pounds, followed by H. A. Morris 43.5, Harris 42.8, Hope 42.8, E. Bowman 41.3, Athens Children's Home 40.8, Hope 40.7, Athens County Home 40.5, F. T. Dye 40.4 and 40.2, with Harris at 40.0.

Athens County Washington County Athens Morgan Wood County West Virginia F. L. Scott Morgan County W. 8. Harris Chester Hill H.A. Morris Roxbury F. T. Dye Marietta

Coolidge to Attend Harding Memorial in Marion November 2

President Coolidge and other high officials will visit Marion Ohio for memorial services honoring the late President Harding. The event is set for November 2 with ceremonies and official tributes announced by local authorities.

Marion Washington Coolidge Ohio Harding Aes Bee Fedar

State convention of Sunday schools to meet in Greenville

The seventh annual state conference of young people from Ohio Sunday schools will be held in Greenville on October 24 25 and 26 with the theme The Larger Life. Open to accredited delegates aged sixteen to twenty four at special railroad rates. Vernon M Riegel approves the event and urges county superintendents to allow in school delegates to attend. Credentials available in Athens county from Rev Gilbert Courtney at Chauncey.

Sunday Schools Ohio Greenville Harvard Vernon M. Riegel Athens County Gilbert Courtney Chauncey

Athens Corps Names New Commander

The Salvation Army Athens corps expands with a new division at Charleston headquarters. Major David Main assumes divisional command, joined by staff Capt. Bouterse and Capt. Grace for a welcome meeting at the &. A. Hall on Wednesday night, with public invitation.

Salvation Army Athens Corps Charleston W. Va The A. Hall David Main Bouterse Grace

Bronze wire meshes clarify cement fineness test

Bronze wire sleves used to test cement fineness feature 40 000 holes per square inch.

Farmer Pleads Guilty for School Law Violation

FR. H. King a farmer near Hebbardsville pleaded guilty before Magistrate Heiwig to failing to send his 15 year old son Carl to school. He was assessed a fine of 2 dollars and costs and arranged to pay. A single crow is said to destroy 700000 insects a year.

H. King Hebbardsville Heiwig Carl

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Nelsonville News Arate L. E. Cash C. L. King House Furnishers Nelsonville Home & Savings Association J. H. Saltz Corsica America Round Oak Lana North Court Street Carl H. Porter Washburn & Gibson
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