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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1924

Page

5

Sprague Guests Attend Ontario Marriage and Kiwanis Dinner

Dr and Mrs Lindley V Sprague of Chauncey returned from Detroit after weeks with Mrs Sprague father W C Baker. They attended Arthur Roberts and Irma Ransom's wedding in Ontario and heard poet Arthur McArthur of Cincinnati at Athens Kiwanis ladies night dinner dance at Hotel Perry.

Lindley V. Sprague Chauncey Detroit Arthur McArthur Cincinnati Athens Kiwanis Club Pberry

Deborah class hosts evening at Christian Sunday school

Mrs. Guy Fierce of 27 Mound Street will host the Deborah class of the Christian Sunday school at seven o clock Thursday evening. All women of the church are invited to attend.

Guy Fierce Mound Street Deborah Christian Sunday School Church

Cooley Birth Announcement For Son On October 29

Mr and Mrs John Cooley of 119 East State Street announce the birth of a son on Monday October 29.

John Cooley East State Street

Rebekah Lodge Set to Meet Thursday Evening

The Rebekah lodge will meet at 7 o clock Thursday evening with initiation on the agenda.

Rebekah

Mrs Starr Washer Attends Siddons Hacerman Wedding

Mrs. George Starr Washer and her daughter Mary Elizabeth travel to Washington D C to attend the wedding of Mr. Frederick P H Siddons and Miss Annale Hacerman on October 28. They will stay about two weeks with Justice and Mrs. Frederick L Siddons.

George Starr Washer Mary Elizabeth Washington D. C

Home Missionary Meeting at Central Avenue Church

The Home Missionary society of the Central Avenue M E church will meet at 7 o clock Thursday with Mrs. Henry West of 161 Morris avenue.

Home Missionary Society of the Central Avenue M. Fef Henry West Morris Avenue

Alaska Topic Highlights Woman's Missionary Meeting

The Presbyterian Church Woman's Missionary society met in church parlors with strong attendance. Mrs. O. E. McClure led a talk on Alaska and several members shared current events. Mrs. J. F. Barker discussed the Sheldon Jackson school in Sitka Alaska. Mrs. O. E. Tiggett reported on the Amesville district meeting. Mrs. Francis Feeles spoke on Mission Study and Standards of Excellence. Social hour and refreshments followed.

Alaska Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church O. E. McClure J. F. Barker Sheldon Jackson Sitka O. E. Tiggett Woman's Missionary Society Amesville Francis Feeles

Bridge Teas at University Terrace Home

Mrs. Louis I. Brown hosted a Tuesday bridge tea at her home 2 University terrace. Four tables played. Mrs. T. W. Craig won the high score trophy. Out-of-town guest Mrs. C. J. Riddison of Williamson West Virginia attended. Another tea is planned for Thursday with Mrs. Brown as hostess.

Louis I. Brown University Terrace T. W. Craig C. J. Riddison Williamson W. Va Brown

Study Circle Enjoys Halloween Themed Evening

West Hobson Study Circle met Tuesday night at Mrs. G H Maxwell's home with 17 members and 15 guests. The Halloween atmosphere included poetry lines as signatures. A program of music readings and contests featured Ryland Dorr three piano solos and vocal duets by Pearl Drake and F J Person. Prizes went to Mrs Davis Marquis and Dorr. second prizes to Emma Stout McCune and Car Fuller. Refreshments were served. Kiwanis Dinner Dance followed with James Whitcomb Riley noted.

West Hobson G. H. Maxwell Mill Street Maxwell Charles McCarty C. A. Daugherty Ryland Dorr Pearl Drake F. J. Person Angella Woods R. C. Windsor Don Davis Earl Marquis Emma Stout M. F. McCune Car Fuller

Mr. C. T. Moore Pursues Photography Work in Columbus

Mr. C. T. Moore is in Columbus seeking further work in photography, continuing his professional efforts in the field.

C. T. Moore Columbus

Woman's Bible Class Reschedules Meeting Friday Evening

The Presbyterian church class will hold a social session Friday instead of Thursday due to the Glenn Frank lecture. Mrs Fr WW Harshman of Mill Street will host and will oversee the second Ohio University Music and Lecture Course event.

The Presbyterian Church Glenn Frank Ohio University WW. Harshman Mill Street

Rob ers Return From Ten Days East Motoring Trip

Mr and Mrs I W Roberts arrived home Tuesday from a ten days motoring trip through the East with visits planned to Washington Gettysburg and Mt Vernon.

East Washington, Gettysburg Mt. Vernon

Metcalf and Tigert Visit Columbus Return Home

Mr W FE Metcalf and Mr Tigert of Columbus return to Columbus this morning after a visit begun Monday. They were hosted by Mr and Mrs Fletcher Metcalf of 74 North Congress Street and visited the Metcalf farm at Carpenter on Tuesday.

W. FE. Metcalf Mr. Tigert Columbus Mrs Fletcher Metcalf North Congress Street Metcalf Carpenter

Mrs Wilson Visits Miss Howe in Reedville

Mrs Mary Wilson of Reedville spent Monday and Tuesday with Miss Maude Howe at 14 Poplar Avenue. She was en route home from a Goodehope visit with her son Dr Janes Wilson.

Mary Wilson Reedville

Peddlers Target Fraud Under New Ohio Law

Ohio Retail Secretaries examine steps to curb fraud by dishonest house to house peddlers abusing a 59 cent registration only license for ex servicemen. The group discusses enforcement under the new state law and the role of county auditors.

Columbus Ohio Retail Secretaries Ohio Council of Retail Merchants

Poor Crops Highlighted at Coshocton County Fair

At Coshocton county fair poor crops were shown with exhibits below average in quality and quantity. Livestock and poultry displays were large enough to require overflow pens.

Coshocton, O

English engineer William Murdock pioneers coal gas illumination

William Murdock, an English engineer, becomes the first to employ coal gas as an illuminant, marking a milestone in lighting technology and industrial chemistry.

William Murdock

Trex Lotion Promises Quick Relief for Eczema and Pimples

An advertisement touts Trex Lotion as a guaranteed remedy for eczema itching and facial blemishes. It claims to soothe inflamed skin, reduce eruptions, and clear skin, urging readers to buy a small vial from Cline's Pharmacy or H. B. Denton & Co. in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.

Cline’s H. B. Denton & Co Mt. Carmel Ill

Prodigies Seen as Risks Not Wonders in Ten-Pound Babies

Atlanta reporters note gland specialists at Good Samaritan Clinic warn that very large infants may signal gland disease and potential instability. Experts split between caution and optimism, with psychologists urging rapid school placement while physicians warn of later mental and physical dangers and possible rapid decline.

Good Samaritan Clinic Wesley Peacock Peacock School

Prodigy Warned Against School Crowding By Doctor

A physician cautions that a gifted child with excessive pituitary activity should be kept from school and allowed to pursue interests. He warns against early college, fearing over-stimulation could derail mental gifts or transform talent into danger, citing cases like Loeb and Leopold as extreme outcomes.

Loeb Leopold Norma

Ohio union chief denies charge in Labor Dept dispute

Columbus Oct. 22. State Industrial Relations Director Witter calls charges by Thomas S Farrell that Edgar N Butler was a strike breaker and Governor Donahey appointed him over union protests malicious lies. Butler, a publicity man, was a clerk at the local Pennsylvania shops during a strike and did no mechanic work, according to Witter. Butler’s appointment was claimed to be from a civil service list.

Columbus, CO Thomass. Farrell Tor Republican State Campaign Committee Edgar N. Butler State Department of Industrial Relations Donahey Witter Butler Pennsylvania

Social at South Canaan Pie Social Friday Evening

A pie social will be held at the South Canaan school house on Friday evening October 24 1924. Everyone is welcome to attend.

South Canaan

Wife Helps Elect Hubby After Ill Health

A man recounts relief from chronic stomach and side pains after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy via a nurse and wife who helped him vote in an election. The advertisement claims the remedy clears catarrhal mucus, reduces inflammation, and treats stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. It touts a money back guarantee and lists McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists as sellers.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Dude Ranching Of West Becomes Special Business

Athens Rotary lunch at Hotel Berry featured a talk on dude ranching origin and Valley Ranch Cody Wyoming. Julian Bryan, Eastern managers and Myers announced plans for a crippled children clinic in Athens under Ohio Health with Rotary support. The ranch earns millions yearly with 1006 acres, 70 buildings, pools and crews. a prep school operates in winter for eastern colleges.

Athens Rotary Club Hotel Berry Julian Bryan E.R. Bryan A. L. Myers Ohio University Training School Rotary Committee Athens County Ohio Health Department Valley Ranch Cody Wyoming Yate Princeton Bryant Eastern Colleges

French Leave Dortmund as Occupation Ends

The last French troops in occupied Germany evacuated Dortmund today. Bands played as they began the exit, a stark contrast to their grim entry into the city.

Germany Dortmund

Missing Girls Alarm Mows Through Cincinnati

Cincinnati police and civic groups report an uptick in disappearances with five girls aged 13 to 17 listed as missing in the last two weeks. The cases spark concern across the city as authorities investigate possible links and seek information.

Cincinnati

Scout Examiners Appointed in City for Merit Badges

A complete list of local Scout examiners was named at a county Scout executives meeting. First class scouts will be examined by professionals from Ohio University and Athens, specializing in fields such as agriculture art athletics aviation and more.

Ohio University Athens W. Il Copeland Laura Bailey Harold Wise Paul J. T. Merwin Professor Copeland John Patterson Mr. Patterson Thor Olson Raymond Connett T. N. Hoover Merwin George W. Whipple Mr. Paul Dr. Merwin Henry Zenner L J. Addicott Qoison Wilson Smith

Reactors Test in Penfield Cattle Report Low Disease

In Penfield township 486 cows were tested for tuberculosis and ten reacted, indicating milks and dairy products are largely free from disease. All milk products not used locally are sent to Cleveland. Lost a big fine in Elyria concerns a liquor case where Frank Burns avoided indictment and was released. The sheriff's office had not been informed of the $1,000 fine.

Elyria Penfield Township Cleveland Elyria, O Loraine Frank Burns Shad

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