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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1924

Page

3

Weekend Guests and Local Farewells Reported

Nelsonville residents hosted guests from Springfield and Columbus over the weekend. Attendees included Mrs. L. Siberts, Mrs. Warrington, Mrs. J. Barber, and Ralph and Albert Johnson who joined a birthday party for Miss Virgie Siberts in Columbus. Miss Binnie Sayers of Columbus traveled to Buchtel for a sister’s death.

L. Siberts Warrington J. Barber Ralph and Albert Johnson Columbus Virgie Siberts Binnie Sayers of Buchtel Mrs. Bruce

Shower for Mrs. Estelle Ward at Mrs. Henry’s home

A shower for Mrs. Estelle Ward Ruth Triplett a recent bride was held Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Thomas Henry. Forty guests attended and the guests enjoyed a social evening with Mrs Ward receiving many nice gifts and refreshments served late.

Estelle Ward Ruth Triplett Thomas Henry

St Bernard Chapter Meets Tonight at Masonic Temple

The regular meeting of St Bernard chapter will be held at the Masonic temple tonight at 7 o clock.

St. Bernard Masonic Temple

Excellent Degree to Be Conferred by No 119 R M Council

Council No 119 R M will confer the Excellent degree at a special meeting Wednesday evening October 29. The annual ceremony uses elaborate costumes and a large cast. Haybrow council members prepared for the presentation and a pleasant evening is anticipated. Mrs John Glenn of weg Ebon entertained several visitors on weekend including Jacob Glenn Mrs Haney of Athens Mrs Knoders and son Howard Mrs Ruth Knoders of Pataskala Mr and Mrs J A Damass Mrs Jessie Darmass of Columbus Mrs Kate Bruce Ralph Patton Raymond Raine Orland Gandee and Dewey Scheeller attended football games in Columbus.

Glgeing Council Haybrow Council John Glenn Weg Ebon Jacob Glenn Haney Athens Knoders Howard Ruth Knoders Pataskala J. A. Damass Jessie Darmass Columbus Kate Bruce Ralph Patton Raymond Raine Orland Gandee Dewey Scheeler

State-Chicago game draws Robinson and Harding attendees

G. Rh. Robinson and H. H. Harding attended the stadium event on Saturday to witness the State-Chicago game.

G. Rh. Robinson H. H. Harding

Dedication Day Draws Large Crowd to Legion Building

More than 500 people registered their names during the dedication of the new American Legion building last Thursday. Of these, over 275 were from out of town, representing thirty towns and cities. Athens Logan and Murray City sent the largest delegations of ex-service men to assist in the ceremony.

American Legion Athens Logan Murray City

Local Columbus Visitors and Weekend Guests

Mr and Mrs John Richardson and Mrs John Schuter of Columbus were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs A G Mechem. William Kelly returned to Jerseyville after visiting daughter Mrs Kam Starkey. D M Sims and Chas Pensyle spent Sundays at Rockport. Mr and Mrs H Roudebush were Columbus visitors Saturday. Ed Figgins and children of Columbus were weekend guests of Mrs Figgins parents Mr and Mrs Sam Roberson. Joe Ruscoe visited Columbus Sunday. Miss Elizabeth Lowden of Columbus spent the weekend here with relatives. Max Valkinburg was a Columbus visitor Sunday.

John Richardson John Schuter Columbus LA. G. Mechem Wes William Kelly Jerseyville Kam Starkey Ed. Figgins Elizabeth Lowden

Athens educators dine with Mrs Dixie at home

Mrs William Dixie Violet Higgins hosted East school teachers at her Athens residence on Friday. At noon a two course dinner was served to Miss Lulu Lane Ella Patton Beatrice Barber Lillian Young Louise Pearce Alice Caldwell and Mrs Josie Baugh and Mrs Natt Griffin.

William Dixie Violet Higgins East School Athens Lulu’Lane Ella Patton Beatrice Barber Lillian Young Louise Pearce Alice Caldwell Josie Baugh Natt Griffin

Mizpah Class Hallowe'en Party at Franklin Street Home

Charles Green entertained the Mizpah class of the M. E. Sunday school and guests at a Hallowe'en party Saturday evening. The Franklin street home was decorated to match the season as music filled the evening.

Charles Green M. E. Sunday School Franklin Street

Social Evening Hosts Share Weekend Visits

Mrs. Alice Anderson entertained at dinner Sunday joining guests Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Barton of Adelphia Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Mooney and their two children of Logan John Mooney and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Coakley and daughter Rachel Catherine of this city. J. D. Adamson was a Columbus visitor. Mr. and Mrs. Lonnis Figgins of Byesville spent the weekend with relatives near Nelsonville. Mrs. C. C. Ervin and daughter Esther were Columbus visitors over Sunday.

Alice Anderson W. H. Barton Adelphia I. P. Mooney Logan John Mooney Carl Coakley Rachel Catherine City Lonnis Figgins Byesville Nelsonville C. C. Ervin Esther Columbus

Davis predicts sweeping Ohio victory for governor

In Cleveland on October 27, Republican candidate Harry L. Davis asserted there is strong evidence of a large GOP win in Ohio a week before the election. He planned campaign stops in Lorain Norwalk Sandusky Wood Henry Williams counties Hamilton and Cuyahoga.

Cleveland Ohio Harry L. Davis Davis Calvin Coolidge Lorain County Norwalk Sandusky Wood Henry Williams Hamilton Cuyahoga Cunty

AR CORNERS OF WORLD SEEN HERE IN OHIO ROAD CENSUS

County Traffic Officer P H Barrows conducted a one hour census on the Logan road Sunday afternoon. He recorded license tags from twelve states plus Ohio showing cars from New York Florida North Dakota California and more. The survey highlights heavy tourist traffic and the need for better highways in the Hocking valley Ohio.

Nelsonville Logan P. H. Barrows Logan Road Ohio United States New York Florida North Dakota California Barrows Pennsylvania West Virginia Illinois Indiana Georgia Virginia Kentucky Missouri Hocking Valley

Logal Legion Post May Start Work On New Home

The Nelsonville post visit spurred Athens legionaries to plan a building. Adjutant W. G. Silvas of the K. T. Crossen post calls a Tuesday armory meeting of Post No. 21 to discuss a potential hall similar to Nelsonville’s. Athens expects strong turnout and support from its large membership.

Logal Legion Post Nelsonville Nelsonville Post Athens Legionaires W. G. Silvas K. T. Crossen Post Athens Post Silvus K. T. Crosser

Moxley Hill and Martha Blumenberg sue for accounting of Blumenberg estate

Moxley A Hill and Martha Blumenberg McNair heirs seek a probate court order commanding Minnie T Blumenberg widow and administratrix to render an accounting of Meachum Blumenberg estate. They allege failure to account for personal property valued at 60000 and real estate at 5000 over two years and accuse the widow of converting assets. They claim they are entitled to equal halves of the estate subject to her one third dower for life.

Moxley A. Hill Martha Blumenberg McNair Meachum R. Blumenberg Washington DD. C Minnie T. Blumenberg

Charles Palmer in Jail After Dismissed Liquor Appeals

Charles Palmer of Red Town remains jailed after Judge Worstell dismissed his petitions appealing Mangistrate Helwig’s four second offense liquor charges from January. Palmer faces fines totaling 1800 to avoid longer jail time, plus a 15 fine and costs for a drunkenness charge this morning. Patrever waits grand jury action on a third offense liquor charge bound over. Palmer’s case, filed after January arrests of many wet goods dispensers, involved arraignment in Athens due to technicalities. Harold Ball’s testimony was called deliberate perjury by Judge Worstell.

Charles Palmer Red Town Worstell Mangistrate Helwig Charles Helwig Ana Patrever Helwir Palmer Athens Chauncey Harold Ball

Pharmacy exam requirements would become a three year college course

Ohio officials and pharmacy leaders urged the state legislative committee to seek a law at the next session requiring a three year college program for the pharmacy examination plus one year of drug store experience. The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes the shift as part of a modern era.

Columbus State Board of Pharmacy Ohio College of Pharmacy Ohio State Pharmaceutical Association General Assembly

Scolded girl in New Jersey suicide at home

Wallington New Jersey October 27 14 year old Valentine Suder shot herself after her father scolded her for staying outside late last night in the family home The tragedy adds to distress in a quiet suburban community and authorities are investigating circumstances surrounding her death.

Wallington N. J Valentine Suder

Deaths in Motor Fatalities Rise in 1923 US

Washington reports 1923 highway fatalities exceed 22 620, up 3 418 from 1922. Department of Commerce cites auto accidents driving the rise, with 2 776 more deaths from highway crashes.

Washington United States Department of Commerce Department

Highway fatalities rise in 1923 but railroad crossings unchanged

The Department estimates 1923 traffic deaths from heavy vehicle collisions at about 2,000 and total motor propelled highway deaths at 18,788. Rail crossing fatalities reach 2,265 in 1923, up from 1,810 in 1922, signaling higher risks on the roads and crossings.

United States

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