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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1923

Page

5

Halloween Guests Fete At Parke Township Home

Mr D H Renn and Miss Cora Hughes of Parke Township and Mr and Mrs Walter Davies hosted Halloween themed evening at Clark Street home. Guests unmasked in guessing game amid music and contests. Attendees included Mary Adaline Davies Walter Wilson Davies and many local youths from Commerce. The gathering was a called meeting of unusual importance requiring federation and club representation.

D. H. Renn Miss Coraughes Parke Ands W. L. Barsto State Street Ansenaiaten Walter Davies Clark Street Mary Adaline Walter Wilson R. C. Bardin Alice Elizabeth Miller Evelyn Moore Eloise Hooper Helen Nichols Lucile Jones Mary Margaret Bardin Bertha Mae Warner Betty Gillum Dorothy Doty Edna Ruth Guess Hazel Tribe Dorothy Olds Katherine Campbell Helen Fisher Mary Adaline Davies Roger Dahl Elmer Francis Warner Pete Fisher Arnold Wyatt Bobby Campbell Dix Graham Jack White Fred Hooper Ernest Campbell Paul Nichols Frank Hooper Ben Hooper John Bardin Paul Tribe George Gillum Junior Bardin Walter Wilson Davies

First Mask Party Delights at Mrs Es ue Home

The Child's Conservation League held its Halloween masquerade with clever costumes and contests. Mrs James Lewis won for makeup and Mrs R L Allison for the most ridiculous. Miss Elsie Finsterwald offered fortune telling while Miss Vivian Landis and Miss Mary Virginia Russell sang with Miss Myrtle Ejisnaugle at the piano. Refreshments were served. Guests included Mrs A A Wolfe Mrs C J Flowers Mrs G A Daft Mrs Jess Orr Mrs William Davidson Mrs Neal Helse and others.

W. Es Ue Child's Conservation League James Lewis R. L. Allison Elsie Finsterwald Vivian Landis Mary Virginia Russell

Called Meeting of Athens Women’s Clubs Urged

Mrs. Robert L. Woodworth president of the City Federation calls all Athens women’s club presidents to attend a Thursday committee meeting at 2 PM in the Assembly room of the Chamber.

Robert L. Woodworth City Federation Athens

Higley class to hold Thursday get-together meeting

The Higley class of the Christian church will host a get-together meeting this Thursday evening. A chicken supper is served by the women at six sharp, no tickets sold, and all class members are expected to attend. Prof. W. H. Cooper of Ohio University will deliver the address, with the High orchestra providing music.

Higley The Christian Church W. H. Cooper Ohio University

Librarian Charles G Mathews Attends Canton Meeting

Charles G Mathews librarian of Ohio University attends the Ohio state librarians meeting in Canton from Tuesday through Friday. The event gathers library staff for discussions and sessions.

Charles G. Mathews Ohio University Canton Ohio State Librarians

Ohio University Students To Perform At Grandview Dinner

Mrs A D Morrison leads Colene Norviel Lois Cecil and Irene Witham to Columbus to be guest artists at the Brotherhood dinner in Grandview. Norviel soprano Cecil violinist Witham pianist active in Ohio University music circles. Morrison will visit her niece Mrs A R Howell during the Grandview stay.

A. D. Morrison Howard Hall Colene Norviel Marietta Lois Cecil Amesville Irene Witham Lancaster Ohio University Columbus Brotherhood Grandview Norviel Cecil Witham

Daughter Dorothy Ann born to the Sharps

Born to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Sharp Marie Haning on October 21 a daughter named Dorothy Ann.

Kenneth Sharp Marie Haning Dorothy Ann

Woman's Music Club Meeting Set for Thursday

The Woman's Music club will meet Thursday evening at 7:86 at 34 Elmwood Place with Mrs. H. R. Wilson.

Woman's Music Club H. R. Wilson Elmwood Place

Mrs Etta Carpenter Hosts Guests From Enid Oklahoma

Amesville Mrs. Etta Carpenter welcomed Wednesday guests Mr. and Mrs. Chas Evans from Enid Oklahoma for a brief visit with local acquaintances.

Etta Carpenter Chas. Evans Enid, Okla

Beasley Farm Lease Moves Lonas Family Near Fisher

The farm owned by F. J. Beasley and occupied by Perl Lonas for several years was leased to others and Mr. Lonas moved his family near Fisher on Thursday.

F. J. Beasley Perl Lonas Mr. Lonas Fisher

Lovell Family Weekend Guests Visit Marietta Kin

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lovell of Marietta were weekend guests of the family of his brother, O. M. Lovell.

Mrs. J. A. Lovell Marietta Mr. O. M. Lovell

Mrs H H Henry Attends Daughter’s Nursing Graduation

Mrs. H H Henry traveled to Columbus Wednesday to witness her daughter Miss Helen graduate as a nurse at Grant Hospital. She will then visit Marion to see her sister Mrs Dr Albert Linscott.

H. H. Henry Columbus Miss Helen Grant Hospital Marion Albert Linscott

Athens Social: Mrs Totman and Miss Sylvia Guests

Mrs. M. P. Totman and her daughter Miss Sylvia of Athens were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Riley Thompson.

M. P. Totman Sylvia Athens Riley Thompson

Scout Leader Plans Radio Training for Boys

Rev. Haskin, manager of the Boy Scouts, fits them with telegraph instruments and says he will make radio operators of them in due time.

Haskin Boy Scouts

Lovell and guests travel and visit kin this weekend

Mr. O. M. Lovell began Saturday with two cars of cattle for the Pittsburgh market. Mr. Clifford Glazier of Cincinnati with The Whittaker Paper Co. visited his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilson toured Columbus and returned. Guests Friday included Mr. Roland Blackburn and sister Miss Lida of Salem. Currently visiting are Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Glass of Portland Ore. en route from a motor trip to New York and other eastern cities, and Mrs. S. M. Hobson of Athens, Lovell’s mother‑in‑law.

O. M. Lovell Pittsburgh Clifford Glazier Whittaker Paper Co Cincinnati L. B. Glazier Roland Blackburn Lida Salem Lincoln Glass Portland Ore New York S. M. Hobson Athens Lovell

Linscott Run in the limelight for best valley produce

Linscott Run shines with top coal and a bumper potato harvest. G O Linscott and Ed North mined the coal and dug 60 bushels of potatoes averaging 30 to the bushel. The area also boasts the county’s best load of fat cattle. Road conditions are noted as the sole negative.

Linscott Run G. O. Linscott Ed North

Man Comes Home Coatless In Freezing Weather

A resident on Wrightstown pike trudges home Saturday evening without coat or vest and with sleeves rolled up, prompting reflections on imagined troubles from the Watch Dog’s old school book.

Wrightstown Pike Watch Dog

Surprise Halloween birthday party for Max Dail Thompson

Twenty children gathered at Max Dail Thompson's home Thursday evening for a surprised birthday party. Festivities included games and Halloween decor in the dining room. Ice cream cake and apples were served and witch candy favors were given to attendees Juanita Linscott and Pauline Joy etc.

Max Dail Thompson Juanita Linscott Pauline Joy

Local Names Listed in Community Notice

A public notice lists residents including Catherine Wooley Martha Wooley Helen Thomas Mary Ellen Heston Virginia Eckhard Irene Jago Mildred Strode Dorothy Glazier Dorothy Haskins Paul Allison Max Heston Billy Bennet William Dean Donald Strode Carl Turner Richard Jago and Arthur Kasler.

Catherine Martha Wooley Helen Thomas Mary Ellen Heston Virginia Eckhard Irene Maxine Jago Mildred Mael Strode Dorothy Glazier Dorothy Haskins Paul Allison Max Heston Billy Bennet William Dean Donald Strode Carl Turner Richard Jago Arthur Kasler

Moros Reported Slay 200 Constabulary in Mindanao

Manila dispatch cites La Defense claiming private sources say 200 constabulary were killed by Moros during unrest in Mindanao. The Catholic organ printed the story as received information.

Manila la Defense Catholic Organ Mindanao

Mrs Florence Kling Harding Takes Rooms at Willard

Washington reports Flor ence Kling Harding widow of former President Harding has rented suites at the New Willard hotel and will soon return to residence in the capital.

Capital Washington Floreance Kling Harding President Harding New Willard Hotel

German note asks inter allied reparations body to assess Germany

Paris October 24 A German note was handed to the inter allied reparations commission formally requesting that body to examine Germany's resources and capacity for indemnity payments.

ASK Paris Inter-Allied Reparations Commission Germany

U S Ready to Help Europe Resolve Troubles

Colonel George Harvey told the world in a London farewell speech that the United States stands ready to aid Europe in settling its troubles with full approval from President Coolidge and Secretary Hughes.

Washington George Harvey Coolidge Hughes London United States Europe

Local visits and social notes from Albany and Hartford City

Albany residents Mr Clyde Bowers of Cincinnati and parents Mr and Mrs A Bowers spent over Sunday with relatives. Mr FE H Jones and grandson and wife Mr and Mrs Frank Jones of Hartford City Ind. visited Basil Jones, brother of E H Jones, Friday and Saturday. Miss Faye Cline returned Monday night from Berea College after nine days with Mr and Mrs Oscar Dustheimer. Cline, chair of the Social Committee of the Wednesday club, announces a Halloween supper at her home Wednesday at 6 30 PM, regrets due in A M Wednesday.

FE. H. Jones Frank Jones Hartford City Ind Basil Jones E. H. Jones Faye Cline Oscar Dustheimer Berea College Miss Cline

Restaurant Man Drops Tweight with Mayr Remedy

An advertisement claims a restaurant owner cured stomach and intestinal ailments with Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. It states the product removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation, promising relief for stomach liver and intestinal issues including appendicitis. A money back guarantee on one dose is offered by McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Athens Chamber Dinner D launches winter forum series

More than 125 reservations have been made for the annual dinner of the Athens Chamber of Commerce at the Elks club in the Cline building Thursday at 6. The event will inaugurate the winter forum luncheons. Nelsonville and Glouster Chambers of Commerce and county clubs are invited. Secretary Chas. Bryson will report on the chamber’s year and new officers will be installed. Ir. B. F. Brundage of the Columbus Chamber will speak on What Makes a City Great.

Athens Chamber of Commerece Elks’ Club Cline Building Nelsonville Glouster Chambers of Commerce Chas. Bryson A Iens Chamber of Commerce Ir. B. F. Brundas Columbus Chamber of Commerce Pr. Brundage Athens

Mt Hermon cemetery project begins in Sharpsburg

Work started Monday under Charles Endicott to clean and restore Mt Hermon cemetery in Sharpsburg. Plans include straightening stones locating graves and creating a lovely final resting place. Contributions invited to RK Armstrong or Lillian Nardin. Local residents attended a Bartlet area sale. Funeral held for Granberry Keney of Bartlett after cancer death. survived by wife and daughter.

Mt. Hermon Charles Endicott Bethel RK. F. Armstrong Lillian Nardin Sharpsburg Joe Conner Anne Hilliards

Hand-painted flowers adorn bouffant gowns with moire or satin

The article notes decorative hand-painted floral trimmings as an effective novel detail for bouffant gowns made from moire or satin, highlighting their unique look and fashion appeal.

Bribery Allegation Ties Federal Agent to Loan Case

Washington reports a senatorial inquiry into the United States Veterans Bureau reveals that Colonel Charities R. Forbes allegedly received advance information on hospital site locations from Elias H. Mortimer of a St. Louis contracting firm. Mortimer testified that he loaned Forbes $5000 in return, a sum not repaid.

Washington United States Veterans’ Bureau Charities R. Forbes Elias H. Mortimer St. Louis Contracting Frm Forbes Veterans’ Hospitals

Warnings Issued For Strong Winds On Great Lakes

Warned by the United States Weather Bureau in Chicago today about strong winds and gale conditions expected over the Great Lakes region. The advisory urges mariners and coastal travelers to take precautions as seas rise and weather intensifies.

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