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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1920

Page

5

Local News Briefs From Athens and Nearby Areas

Mrs. De Valeon Davis returned from Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Ww. Redbinson of Trimble visited Athens. Mrs. Lomax travels to Columbus for surgery. Various local residents hosted or visited kin in Dayton Columbus Logan and Pittsburgh. A Halloween masquerade is planned by Pythian Sisters. Phi Delta Theta hosted a large Hallowe'en party overlooking Hocking River with 90 guests.

Ww. Redbinson Trimble Athens K. of P. Hall

All But Her Shoes

A critic praises footwear choices to match outfits and stresses the value of proper shoes for style and economy. The piece argues shoes can elevate an afternoon dress and offers guidance on cost effective, well coordinated costumes.

Party chaperones named for Wellsville event

John Legan Satow and Chuck Grafton led a Wellsville gathering with chaperones Mrs. Harry Leeper Stewart, Mrs. P. G. Hibbard, and Mrs. A. D. Morrison listed among the accompanying adults.

Beta Theta Pi Host Eightieth Mallowe'en Dance at Ohio University

The Beta Theta Pi fraternity at Ohio University held its eightieth Mallowe'en dance Saturday at the armory. The hall featured red and yellow autumn leaves, corn shacks, a moonlike spotlight, and lighted pumpkins displaying Greek letters. About 150 attendees danced to a lively program while alumni and town guests joined chaperons J. D. Brown and Judge and Mrs. L. G. Worstell, with refreshments of cider and doughnuts served.

Phi Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Hocking River Mulberry Street Messrs Silbaugh Coleman Lancaster Fred Turner Ohio Wes Beta Theta Pi Fraternity of Ohio ,University At the Armory Beta Theta Pi Beta J. D. Brown L. G. Worstell Roger J. Jones F. D. Forsyth Earl Barth Fred Beckler Rupel Jones Arthur Roberts Kenneth Pickering Tom Morgan Edward Baker Earl Kreiger

Pledges Host Halloween Party at Sigma Sigma Sigma

Softly shaded lights and yellow tones set a seasonal mood as Tri Sigma pledges entertained active members with a Halloween party in the sorority room. Decor featured black and yellow crepe paper while contests and dancing provided fun. refreshments included fruit salad with marshmallow dressing and assorted treats.

Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority

Birthday Dinner For Miss Bertha Wilson

Miss Bertha Wilson hosted a birthday dinner for her eighteenth birthday at 225 West Union Street. She entertained 12 guests with a six o'clock meal, Hallowe en decorations, Victrola music, recitations and readings for a festive evening.

Bertha Wilson West Union Street

Pallas Club Meeting Held at Mrs Putnam Home

Mrs. David Putnam hosted the Pallas Club Saturday afternoon at 42 West Carpenter Street with Mrs. W. F. Mercer leading. The session centered on The Making of Many Books with Mrs. Putnam as reader and 8. N. Hobson reading the discus. Current events were led by Mrs. L. G. Worstell.

David Putnam West Carpenter Street Pallas Club W. F. Mercer N. Hobson L. G. Worstell

Eczema Relief Claim From Dreco Remedy

Marion Ohio citizen L A Collins recounts severe eczema misery for years. He credits Dreco a herbal blood purifier with stopping itching burning and sores while improving sleep appetite and liver function. Dreco made by The Cline Pharmacy Co is now sold by all druggists and introduced in Athens.

Dreco Atheny Cline Pharmacy Co

Bank bandit Stone arraigned in Cleveland amid jewel theft probe

Harry Walte alias Stone, linked to the Bedford Bank robbery, pleaded not guilty in Cleveland with a $100,000 bond. Police pursue two women held at Harry Johnson’s home, while jewelry tied to a Buffalo robbery is traced to Mrs Mildred Johnson. The younger suspect is Miss Hazel Gray also known as Norma Scott.

Cleveland, O Harry Walte Stone Bedford Harry Johnson Joyce Maxim Lowenthal Buffalo Mildred Johnson Johnson Lowenthal Hazel Gray Norma Scott Bandit

Matron Anna White Recovers From Indigestion Attack

Mrs. Anna White matron of the Ohio University Pearl Street dormitory is recovering from acute indigestion. She is president of the Current Events club and fell ill while attending the Federated Women's clubs of Ohio convention last week.

Anna White Ohio University Pearl Street White Evenus Club Federated Women’s Clubs of Ohio

Voting Precincts Increase Across 88 Ohio Counties

Complete reports show 7 249 voting precincts in Ohio, announced by Secretary of State Smith. He had estimated 7 200 earlier, up from 5 756 in the last presidential election and 5 982 in 181. The rise reflects new precincts created by expected larger voting totals this year.

Columbus Smith

Wedding Trip Ends in Embezzlement Charge

Orvel A. Hopkins 85 was jailed on 6000 bond for allegedly embezzling 9850 from Garfield Savings and Trust. He and his bride of three weeks were returning from their east honeymoon when detectives arrested him. They claimed he spent lavishly on hotels and gifts during the trip.

Cleveland, O Orvel A. Hopkins Garfield Savings and Trust Company Hopkins

Grand Duchy of Luxemburgs Diplomat Arrives in Washington

Baron Raymond de Waha becomes the first accredited diplomat from Luxembourg to the United States. After arriving in Washington he travels to Chicago, Dubuque and parts of the Midwest, advocating autonomy and meeting U.S. officials.

Baron Raymond de Waha Ie Grand Duchy of Luxe Oy Uni Shoer Washington Chicago Dubuque 8&T. S Wilson

Gude's Pepto Mangan Blood Tonic Ad Promotes Energy

An old advertisement extols Gude's Pepto Mangan as a blood tonic that enriches red blood cells and boosts vigor. It claims lagging energy stems from weak blood and urges readers to ask for Gude's in liquid or tablet form, noting both have identical medicinal properties.

Gude Advt

Democratic Plan to Campaign in Ohio Next Week

Columbus Ohio October 25 Democratic headquarters announced a statewide campaign tour headlined by prominent party figures to counter Republican efforts this week. Secretary of the Navy Daniels leads the parade with other leaders predicting Cox will win Ohio by a substantial margin, while opponents expect tighter results across New York Indiana and border states.

Columbus Ohio Secretary of the Navy Daniela George H. Clark Harding Rhin Cox Line Cox Bds Moore Goine New York Indiana Ealloz West Virginia Kentucky

Stomach Trouble Story Promotes Chamberlain's Tablets

A reader from Auburn reports Chamberlain's Tablets are the best remedy for stomach trouble and constipation. The note describes personal relief and endorses the product as highly effective.

Chamberlain Mre B. Hooper Auburn

Million Dollar OSU Stadium Drive Nears Goal

Officials in Columbus report the Ohio State University stadium fund at a little over 600000 dollars as of this morning with optimism to reach one million by week’s end. The boost comes after Ohio State’s football victory over Wisconsin on Saturday.

Columbus, CO Ohio State University Ohio State Wisconsin

Grove's Jro Tonic Syrup for Pale Children

Advertises Grove's Jro Tonic Syrup as a safe remedy for pale children with tender stomachs, claiming it preferable to iron tablets and iron pills and priced at 75 cents.

Grove

Leather doors for compact folded truck cab enclosures

Leather doors designed to fold compactly for storage enclose motor truck cabs in cold weather, offering a portable sheltering solution for drivers. The invention emphasizes ease of use and cargo protection in harsh climates.

Cascarets Ad Teases Health Promise and Price

A vintage ad touts Cascarets as a cure for stomach and bowel issues with claims of quick relief from headachy constipation and liver waste, stating a 26.60 cent price and appealing to children in a bold promotional tone.

Cascarets

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kemp Ociet Y Ana de Valeon Davis Chris Lomax Frank Hanan Nell Roach Pittsburgh, Pa R. Wayne Roach William Bechtold Morris Avenue Fred Slaughter Natalie Logan L. T. Morrison Dorothy Evelyn Ida Boerstler Cleveland Hobson Study Circle J. R. Harvey West Washington Street Sarah Frances New York City Mary Devlyn Palmer Street Dal M. Murphy Bishopville Mr. Murphy Ida Danford Isabelle McCann Beverly Irene Develyn Charles Moore White Hall Mr. A Parker Jumus Grace McKee New Lexington High School W. BR. McKee George Hill Richland Avenue S. M. Howard Hebbardsville Maundeville D. of A. 1 Kathleen Harwick St. Aloysius Academy New Lexington A. W. Harwick R. C. Orr L. E. Burson Ora Shumway Lucile Pomeroy Sarah Parr Alfred Olive Shipe Brother Theodore Rutland Walter M. Baird Nona Casley North Congress Street Daugter Miss Daniel Baird W. A. Casley Elizabeth Earhart George Earhart Della Ator Newark Margaret Graft Abe Graft Lift M. Graft Abram Williams Inlaw Homer Scott Bagil True Morehart Raymond Elmer Quinby Lucy Warner Alberta Canada W. E. Haning Stimpson Avenue P. O. Warner Haning Miss Warner Ozra O'Neil Amestown Charles O'Neil Alexander A. L. Johnson Riverton Wyoming Messrs. O Hutshinson & Stickney Athens Oran Wining Frye Oil Company St. Marys Robert C. Byers CO West Gay St Columbus, O WM. A. Moorhead, Mgr Main Petty Tri Sig The Lostro Auto Sales Co Nelsonville L. A. Collins Marion, O Bedford Bank Grand Duchy OF Luxemburg Beron Raymond de Waha Paneler Drug the Cline Pharmacy Co Athens, Ohio P. S Ua Ano Glousten
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