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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1923

Page

3

Nelsonville Visitors Attend Kennedy Family Gathering

Mr and Mrs W H Werner and Mrs Elizabeth Watton with son Wodrow of Millfield and Mr and Mrs Perce Raine of Nelsonville visited George Kennedy in South Scion for a two day gathering. The Order of Moose will hold initiation and meals at their hall Friday evening following a death penalty reference after a long deliberation.

W. H. Werner Elizabeth Watton Wodrow Millfield Perce Raine Nelsonville South Scion George Kennedy Order of Moose

Redpath Lyceum opens with Clemens' Marionettes

The first Redpath Lyceum course, to be held in the Christian church auditorium Weed nesday, October 1, features the Clemens Marionettes. The event is sponsored by the Nelsonville High School senior class.

Redpath Lyceum Christian Church Clemens’ Marionettes Nelsonville High School

Central building PTA plans November 16 entertainment car event

The Parent-Teachers association at the Central building schedules an entertainment event and car show for November 16. The plan invites community participation and outlines activities, with proceeds supporting school programs.

Parent-Teachers Association Caar

Troop Five Scout Meeting at the YMCA Thursday

Troop 5 of the Boy Scouts gathers for a Thursday evening meeting at the YMCA.

Boy Scouts

William S Evans Dies at 76 in Carbon Hill

William E. Evans 76 died Tuesday at his Carbon Hill home. Funeral services held today at the M. E. church conducted by Rev. Donnaley with interment at Carbon Hill cemetery.

William E. Evans Carbon Hill M. FE Donnaley Carbon Hill Cemetery

John Hallam Returns Home to Yatr mont West Virginia

John Hallam and his wife and child came back to their home in Yatr mont West Virginia on Wednesday morning after a week spent with his aunt Mrs. John Rhoades.

John Hallam Yatrmont W. Va John Rhoades

East Division Hosts West Division and Standard Bearers

The East Division of the Women’s Missionary Society of the Methodist church entertained the West Division and the Standard Bearers in church parlors on Tuesday evening. About 60 members attended a 7:30 two course lunch with black and yellow decorations. Mrs. A. I. Baker directed the program. Miss Thelma McGiffin sang and played a pianologue. Mrs. D. D. Crawford gave a reading. Rev. Tifft spoke on mission work. Miss Jennie Nelson outlined plans for next year. Miss Nelle Stratton ended with a talk on society interests.

East Woman's Missionary Society The Methodist Church A. I. Baker Thelma McGiffin D. D. Crawford Tifft Jennie Nelson Nelle Stratton

Nelsonville to Create Junior High Under 6 3 3 Plan

Nelsonville moves to reorganize grades 7 8 9 into a junior high as part of a 6 3 3 structure. The new plan consolidates seventh to ninth in one building with central 10 11 12 grouping. Vocational subjects gain emphasis while promotions shift to subject based. A carnival dance is slated at Red Men’s hall on October 25.

Nelsonville Red Men’s Hall

Haynes Defends Prohibition Officials Against Attacks

Washington October 25 Prohibition Commissioner Haynes repudiated attacks by the Methodist board on Secretary MelIon and Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair as unfit to direct prohibition enforcement.

Haynes Washington Methodist Board ‘of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals Secretary of the Treasury Melion Internal Revenue Blair

Convict Wife Slayer

James Brady a butcher was found guilty today in Sandusky Ohio of murdering his wife Margaret The verdict carries full implications for sentencing and raises questions about motive and evidence in the case

Sandusky James Brady Margaret

Escapee from Indiana epilepsy asylum returned from Athens

Louis Deerhake, an escaped inmate from the Indiana village for epileptics at New Castle, Ind, was found hiding in Athens for two weeks and returned to the institution Thursday morning. He had worked on a Baltimore and Ohio railroad construction crew in the city and confessed after a clothing search by Sheriff McKinley. Indiana officials transported him back after learning of his 12 year inmate record.

Louis Deerhake Indiana New Castle Ind Athens Deerhake Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Sheltering Arms Hospital McKinley

Horseman Ready to Pay for Crime

Akron dispatch reports M. F. Rabbit Webb in his jail cell accepting the punishment after Judge F W Gerhardy died from a gunshot wound fired by Webb in the Portage Hotel lobby. The shooting followed a decision by Judge Gerhardy and Judge P C Callen denying Webb reinstatement on the Northampton track.

Akron M. F Rabbit) Webb F. W. Gerhardy Detroit Webb Portage Hotel Gerhardy P. C. Callen Toronto Northampton

Wedding Gown of Society Bride Highlights Satin Train

The wedding gown described is white satin with a very long train lined in cloth of gold reflecting the bride’s elegant social standing.

Red Cross roll call committees named for county drive

Chairman IA Alderman announces advisory and general committees for the annual Red Cross roll call. Members include Ned J. Wolfe F B Forsyth C H Bryson and others who will organize the drive by townships and precincts with Hassel Rupp as field man and Dr James P Porter and H R McVay directing university and school drives respectively. A Wednesday meeting pledged full support for the effort.

Red Cross IF. L. Alderman Ned J. Wolfe F. RB. Forsyth C. H Bryson Mr Alderman T. W. Craig Carl Breasley Hl.t. Philips M. Gill W. W Les Monty Zenner J. J. Woolley A. Br, Wella W. Bush W A Carpenter FE Rowland S&s M. Johnson J. D Haskins C FE. Stalley Oscar Fulton Robert L. Woodworth

County Organization Seeks Cooperation for Subscriptions

A county group aims to complete its organization by week’s end to launch a campaign for special subscriptions beginning next week. The rote call will end by Monday night, November 5, with $1 memberships solicited only on election day in every precinct.

Black Satin Gown Edged with Grosgrain Ribbon Detail

A circular flounce gown in black satin features a white grosgrain rib edge enhancing its sleek silhouette. The contrast ribbon adds a refined touch to the formal design.

Two Driving Federations Decline Ford Conference Participation

Washington reports two major labor and farm groups will not take part in the Detroit national conference set for December 12 to discuss a Ford for president movement. The American Federation of Labor and the American Farm Bureau Federation announced their nonparticipation.

Washington Organizations of Farmers and Laborers Detroit American Federation of Labor American Farm Bureau Federation

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