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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1922

Page

5

Local Society Notes and Visits Include Community News

Mrs Harold Ma of March the Congress apartment eng and Mrs Gilbert McConnell welcome a daughter Barbara. Louise Roach of Cleveland visits parents in Zanesville. Arthur Stewart leaves Harmony Cream in Gallipolis to return to Albany for winter with Mrs Stewart. Pi Beta Phi alumnae meet at 7 with Bertha Brown. dues due. Bryan Stevers family in Lancaster and Columbus by car. Higley Study Circle hosted by Mrs W A Carpenter. W P Bower and Montgomery of Chicago visit Athens with M E Twiss family. Paul Dentel of Toledo heads to Washington DC with Mrs Moore. Rex Ackley announce birth of daughter Anna May weight 6.5 lb, named for grandmothers.

Rex Ackley Dairy Avenue Anna May Anna S. A. West May S. M. Seamons

Spoons And Silverware For Entertaining Needs

The advertisement touts silver spoons and silverware as essential for proper entertaining. It highlights substitutions of teaspoons for special spoons as noticeable and awkward and promotes moderate cost and variety in sterling and plate patterns to satisfy refined tastes.

Sunday Guests Visit Athens Friends

Mrs. Alice Gray of Springfield and Mrs. Ames Thomas of Lancaster were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Moore of 38 Carpenter. Mr. W. D. Brown of Cleveland called on Athens friends Monday. John Ecker Bert W addell and families with Lucile and Graham visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bougher in Athens. Mrs. Laura Rogers of Gallipolis stayed longer.

Alice Gray Springfield Ames Thomas Lancaster C. T. Moore Carpenter Street W. D. Brown Cleveland Athens Friends John Ecker Bert Waddell Lucile Graham Carlos Nida Laura Rogers Gallipolis Athens Fred Bougher

Ice Cream Executives Attend National Convention in Cleveland

Mr J H Cline J J Schmidt A H Brooks J J Stein Metz and Jones from Cline Ice Cream Co are in Cleveland this week for the national convention of ice cream manufacturers. James F Williams of Toledo visited his sister Mrs Mary Britton. E E Johnson left for Franklin Ind to spend the week with relatives. Isaac Klinger of Junction City and O M Beck hosted Mr and Mrs. Lewis Woode who returned from a three week visit with their children in East Liverpool and Canonsburg Pa.

J. H. Cline J. J. Schmidt A. H. Brooks J. J. Steinmetz Mr. Jones The Cline Ice Cream Company Cleveland James F. Williams Toledo Mary Britton E. E. Johnson Franklin Ind Mrs Isaac Klinger Junction City O. M. Beck Sunnyside Drive Lewis Woode East Liverpool Canonburg

Portsmouth man Dennis West visited Athens Ohio University

Dennis West of Portsmouth spent the weekend in Athens where he was guest of the Ohio Commons club of which he was once president. A former Ohio University student, he was elected to Torch and belonged to the German club Green and White staff Y M C A cabinet Philomathean Literary Society Ohio University Masonic club Athenia staff and served as president of the Board of Control. His absence was noted and he will return for the last semester as part of the centennial graduating class.

Dennis West Portsmouth Athens West Ohio Commons Club Ohio University German Club Green and White Y. M. C. A. Cabinet Philomathean Literary Society Ohio University Masonic Club Athenia Board of Control

Eldorado visitors surprise Sara D. Kimmel at Ohio university campus

Miss Letticia Kimmel Ruth Mc Kee and Dorothy Rautsaw with Ed and Evin Kimmel William Clise and Charles Hapner left Eldorado Preble county Saturday night arriving at Michael Cottage East Mulberry street Sunday morning to surprise Sara D. Kimmel at the university. A noon picnic on hospital grounds included Dennis West and the girls. Ray Ricketts joined in the evening and Mrs. E J Michael hosted an elaborate six o'clock dinner before the group returned home.

Letticia Kimmel Ruth McKee Dorothy Rautsaw Evin Kimmel William Clise Charles Hapner Eldorado Preble County Michael Cottage East Mulberry Street Sara D. Kimmel Ohio University Dennis West Portsmouth Hospital Ray Ricketts E. J. Michael

Almost Started a Race Riot at Old Lathrop

Lute Norman, a colored man, was arrested in Athens County on a drunk and disorderly charge after remarks that nearly sparked a race riot between white and colored residents in Lathrop. Magistrate Helwig fined him $50 plus costs, declaring him an old offender. he was jailed until the fine is paid.

Lathrop Lute Norman Athens County Mariner Helwig Lute

Buckingham Palace Built Where Mulberry Gardens Languished

Buckingham Palace sits on the site of the Mulberry Gardens laid out by James VI in a failed effort to establish a silk industry in England.

Buckingham Palace James VI England

Homecoming Rally At Orbiston Brings Record Attendance

In Orbiston, Ohio on October 17 a record crowd attended a Christian church homecoming with visitors from Nelsonville Chauncey Murray Buchtel Greens Run and Jobs. Bible school drew 160. Rev Gilbert Courtney delivered the morning sermon Home Coming. A Chauncey high school chorus of 25 sang afternoon music. Rev Donelly spoke and Rev C L Johnson of Nelsonville preached on The Church. The Kings Men of Nelsonville closed with talks and songs. Greens Run church also reported 55 in attendance.

Orbiston Christian Church Nelsonville Chauncey Murray Buchtel Greens Run Bible School Gilbert Courtney Courtney Chauncey High School Donelly M. E. Church of C. L. Johnson

Carbondale High School Athletics and Community Notes

Carbondale students and fans support school sports with a win by McArthur high on a recent road trip and plans for future games. A Friday night box social raised 52.85 for athletic equipment while the town praises school harmony and community events.

McArthur Carbondale

Prohibition Speech By Tarini Prasad Sinha Slated

Tarini Prasad Sinha, a noted Hindu University of Benaras and University of London graduate, will speak Wednesday at 7 pm in the First Methodist church on Prohibition The Cornerstone of the New India. He, who joined William Pussyfoot Johnson in India talks, will also address Ohio University chapel at 9 am.

Tarini Prasad Sinha New India Hindu University of Benares University of Seattle University of London First Methodist Church World League Against Alcoholism Sinha William “Pussyfoot” Johnson India Ohio University

Governor Davis to speak for Republican ticket next week

Columbus report states Governor Davis will enumerate his administration’s achievements in stump speeches to back the Republican state ticket, with deliveries planned for next week.

Columbus Davis

Dances Under Scrutiny as Teens Drink at Toledo Frat Events

Toledo Oct 17 Sergeant Mary Fair told clubwomen that high school students regularly bring flasks to fraternity and sorority dances. She said mothers fail to supervise dances as parents depart by 10 and the events run to 2 or 3 in the morning. A city council proposal aims to regulate all dances, though one member briefly invoked Prohibition in supporting it.

Toledo Mary Fair Policewomen’s Division Miss Fair

Court Notes Sues for Divorce

Lillie W Koons of Glouster sues Grover Koons in Athens County Common Pleas alleging adultery wilful absence and failure to provide. They married January 1917 have two children aged five and nine. The plaintiff seeks temporary alimony divorce child custody and permanent alimony. She states the husband holds $2000 in personal property and can earn good wages.

Lillie W Koons Glouster Grover Koons Athens County Common Pleas Court Helen Somers

French military aviation service reports 92 accidents last year

The French military aviation service recorded 92 accidents during the previous year, reflecting ongoing safety challenges and the scale of its air operations.

Infant son of John and Mrs John Pierce dies at five days

The five day old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Pierce of 28 Smith Street died Tuesday at 3 am. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 30 pm at the residence with interment in West Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday morning from 10 to 12.

John William John Pierce Smith Street West Union Street

Cuckoo Lays Its Eggs in Other Birds Nests

The cuckoo lays its eggs in other birds nests and the hatchlings are raised by foster parents without trouble to the cuckoo itself.

Riley Given Job on Thin Bony of State

Columbus Ohio October 17 an announcement shows W F E Riley former Athens county auditor was named a special investigator for the state tax commission. He will collect data on comparative property valuations to determine if counties have higher valuation bases or if property is listed at true value on the tax duplicate.

Columbus W. FE. Riley Athens County State Tax Commission Riley

Harding Will Keep Rail Board Despite Davis

President Harding will not seek abolition of the U S railroad labor board as urged by Secretary of Labor Davis. Officials at the White House said no recommendation to Congress for changes in the Esch Cummins act would be made, despite Davis speech in Athens Ohio.

Washington Congress Harding United States Railroad Labor Board Labor Davis Athens White House

Children Save Money Rapidly in School Savings Drive

Enthusiasm runs high as the school savings program continues its second week. Central school totals $142.58, East Side school $100.40, Model school $99.42 with a pennant awarded in two weeks to the room with the top savings balance.

Central School East Side School Model School

Men Plead Guilty to Cruelty to Animals Charge

D. M. Borden of Athens and Ira Kincade of Coolville admitted cruelty for using a horse with a sore shoulder. The case, investigated by the Humane Society, cost them $10 plus costs.

D. M. Borden Athens Ira Kincade Coolville Helwig The Humane Society

You Keep The Personal In Conversation If Well Bred

The text argues that truly well bred people avoid impressing others with sophistication or celebrity talk. It warns that naming celebrities or using nicknames signals social climbing and that genuine breeding keeps personal mentions out of everyday discourse.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harold Ma Gilbert McConnell Barba Zanesville Stan Louise Roach Harry M. Roach North College Street Arthur Stewart Harmony Cream Company Pi Beta Phi Bertha Brown East Washington Street Bryan Stevers Betty Carolyn W. A. Carpenter Elmwood Place Higley W. P. Bower Montgomery Chicago, Ill M.E. Twiss W. V. Daggett Paul Dentel Washington, D. C Moore Gling Pharmacy Bo Cornwell Sam Susie Hytsninson & Stickney Old Lathrop Shuagh Sloan Adio Eny Furure Sand Bread Service Riya Sk Aebit Philadelphia John William Pierce Rey Lash West Gay ST Sam M. Johnson Fidelity Building Loan and Savings Co Columbus, Ohio Liberty Boads F. L. Preston Co
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