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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1923

Page

5

Dances Begin 1923 Masonic Club Season at Varsity Inn

The annual Masonic Club dances opened the 1923 festivities at the Varsity Inn with 40 couples. A 4 piece orchestra played from 7:30 to 9:30 as the Inn hosted dancing and dining. Planned monthly dances will run through winter with seven in the series, ending with a complimentary event. Committee members are Carl Beasley Russell Rupp J. J. Sister and Scott Wolfe. An Ohio University active service women may join. Mr and Mrs Frank R Kurtz of Chicago visited Athens and return to their home after the weekend stay at University Terrace.

Masonic Club Varsity Inn Masons Carl Beasley Russell Rupp J. J. Sister Scott Wolfe Ohio University Frank R. Kurtz Chicago Ill Westerville William M. Kurtz Athens L. V. Brown University Terrace Kurtz

Medical World Circle Study At Mrs Coe Home

Highley Study Circle held a Wednesday afternoon session at 192 North Lancaster Street with Mrs. Jennie O'Dell presiding. Current events from the Medical World were shared, two papers discussed new medical discoveries, and a quartet performed the Spring Song with piano accompaniment.

Highley George Coe Lancaster Street Jennie O'Dell F. G. Pedigo

Moore Conner announce July wedding in Chillicothe

Announcement reports the July 28 marriage of Miss Lucile Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Moore of Chillicothe formerly of Athens and Mr Robert J Conner a clerk at the B and O depot Chillicothe.

Lucile Moore Hugh Moore Chillicothe Formely Athens Robert J. Conner B. & O. Depot

Alumnae of Chi Omega Plan Organizing Lunch

At the Varsity Inn today Chi Omega alumnae gathered for a luncheon to organize an alumnae club. Covers were laid for 14.

Varsity Inn Chi Omega

Faculty Women’s Club Hosts Meet At Miss Noss Home

To chat over a cup of tea and discuss college problems the Faculty Women's Club organized two weeks ago met Wednesday afternoon from 4 until 56 at Miss Mary Noss's home in University Terrace. Hostesses were Miss Noss Mrs Clarence C Robinson Miss Lillie Faris and Miss Nellie Van Vorhes. Enrollment is about 70.

Faculty Women’s Club Mary Noss University Terrace Miss Noss Clarence C. Robinson Lillie Faris Nellie van Vorhes

Woman's Home Missionary Society Meeting Planned

The Woman's Home Missionary Society will meet Friday at 2 PM in the parlor of First Methodist Church. An unusual program includes a playlet by local talent and Miss Dorothy Skinner of Wilkinsburg Pa is visiting at the home of her uncle Superintendent H R McVay.

Woman's Home Missionary Society M. E Dorothy Skinner Wilkinsburg, Pa H. R. McVay

Dentists and relatives noted in Athens society columns

Dr L G Bean Dr R J Studer Dr W W Lee and Dr S H Jacobs attend a Washington meeting of the Rewinkle Dental Society today. Miss Agnes Ayers of Columbus visits Athens at her father Charles B Ayres critical illness. Mrs Fred J Bever age 1 North McKinley avenue reports on Mr Ayers infirmities of advanced age.

L. G. Bean R. J. Studer W. W. Lee S. H. Jacobs Washington D. H The Rewinkle Dental Society Agnes Ayers Columbus Athens Chas. B. Ayres Fred J. Beverage North McKinley Avenue Ayers

Mrs Morse Visits Mrs Clark From Columbus

Mrs Morse of Columbus arrives for a weekend visit with Mrs Homer C Clark of 116 North Congress Street. Mrs Morse formerly lived in Athens and is her guest this weekend.

Homer C. Clark North Congress Street W. H. Morse Columbus Athens Morse

Mrs Sarepta Miller Visits Albany Guest of Mrs Dixon

Mrs Sarepta Miller spends the day in Albany as guest of Mrs Samaria Dixon, enjoying the city and social duties.

Motoring party returns from eastern trip

Mrs. L. V. Brown with Miss Clara Bowser and Miss Bertha Stickney arrived home Wednesday evening after a motoring tour through the east reaching Washington DC Baltimore Maryland and Gettysburg as their stated objective destinations.

L. V. Brown Clara Bowser Bertha Stickney Washington, D.D. C Baltimore, Md Gettysburg

Mrs. E N Terry Visits St Charles Relative

Mrs. E N Terry of St Charles Illinois came for a two day visit with her granddaughter Mrs Richard McKinstry Mary Poston.

E. N. Terry St. Charles, Ill Cay Richard McKinstry Mary Poston

Mrs Scott Haney Travels to Mansfield Visit

Mrs. Scott Haney has gone to Mansfield to visit her sister Dr. R. G. Averill?

Park Place Scott Haney Mansfield R. G. Averill

Beane Family Guests Visit Beverage Household

Mr and Mrs Allen Bean and son Carlos of Torch and Mr and Mrs Emory Bean with grandson Charles of Guysville recently visited Mr and Mrs C C Beverage at 35 Race Street.

Allen Bean Carlos Torch Emory Bean Charles Guysville C. c. Beverage Race Street

Mrs Hottel Travels to Columbus for Surgery

Mrs. W. V. Hottel travels to Columbus to undergo a surgical operation at a city hospital. She is accompanied by Mr. Hottel.

Campbell Family Visiting Coal Grove Family

Dr and Mrs F D Campbell of Coal Grove are visiting for a few days with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Oscar Fulton and family at 73 Maplewood Drive.

F. D. Campbell Coal Grove Oscar Fulton Maplewood Drive

Doctor Advises Evaluation for Dizzy Spells

A reader reports episodes of dizziness and temporary blindness and asks for guidance. The doctor suggests causes may include high blood pressure or kidney issues and urges a medical examination for diagnosis and treatment options.

FE. H.—Q

September Typhoid Strikes Athens County Nurses Overload

The September report from the Athens County Board of Health shows 1054 nurse visits, nearly double August, driven by typhoid outbreaks across districts. Over 79 typhoid cases were reported that month, with 50,420 people in the most burdensome district and only three cars for five nurses.

Athens County Board of Health Athens County Health Department Nelsonville Athens Department of Agriculture of Ohio University N. W. Baker

Ostrich feathers adorn recent Paris millinery imports

Ostrich plumes feature among the latest Paris millinery imports. Feathers decorate many hats, extending from brims to create a downward sweep as they fall.

Paris

Boarding house ejection leads to disorderly conduct case

Francis Carsey was arrested Tuesday by Officer John Price for disorderly conduct after being expelled from his Fern street boarding house for nonpayment. He pleaded guilty and was fined £25 with costs by Mayor Gill, with the fine suspended on condition he never visit Ange Alicy, or face working out the suspended amount on Athens streets.

Francis Carsey John Price Fern Street Gill Carsey Ange Alicy Athens

Heroism of CPO Bradley Earns Medal of Honor

The heroism of Chief Gunner Bradley U S N during the Vera Cruz landing in 1914 went largely unrecognized for years. He was finally awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation's highest decoration.

R Bradley

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