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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1920

Page

3

Nebonville Y News Briefs and Obituary Note

The notice lists local visitors, including Mrs. Chas Kennedy and Ben visiting relatives in Millfield, Mrs. Ernest Murray Jr. from Glouster with her parents, and Charlies Donald infant death. Funeral services for four month old Charles Donald Rosser are set for Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. Johnson. Others travel to Dayton, Charleston, and Columbus for visits and business.

Not Chas Kennedy Ben Aays Millfield Ernest Murray, Jr Glounter B. H. Wilson Charles Donald Arthur Rosser Fort Street Rev. Johnson Agnes Rafbould Fannie Mulligan Dayton George. Berringer P. C. Morris Allard Hostetter Charleston Jesse van Horn Columbus John Wilson

Two Women and a Miss Headed to Albuquerque

Mrs Ida Jowett and Mrs Etty Young with Miss Carrie Hickman set out Thursday evening for Albuquerque New Mexico to visit relatives. Mrs Jewett and Mrs Young intend a few months in New Mexico while Miss Hickman travels there after summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Hickman and accompanies her sister as far as Co

New Mexico Ida Jowett Etty Young Carrie Hickman Albuquerque Jewett Young Hickman Ising Robert Marie Hickman Acoe

Fordsters to Host Return Game Sunday at Williams Port

The Beasleys Fordsters travel to Williams Port for a Sunday rematch after a prior win this season. Opening game star ln has recovered from injury and is likely to start while Lee and Silcott are ruled out with knee and leg issues respectively.

Beasley's Fordsters Wiliamsport Lee Silcott London

Team keeps undefeated slate as Smokers held scoreless

The squad remains undefeated with two wins and no points against so far this season. On Sunday the Golden Smokers defeated Circleville 14 to 0, extending the momentum from last year.

Golden Smokers Smokers Circleville

W R C Inspection Honors Given At Elks Hall

The W R C held a special session Thursday evening October 28 in the Elks hall with Mrs Gertrude Pengyl presiding. Inspector Mrs Ruby Loring of Zhnesville conducted the ritual and offered instructions deemed beneficial for future corps work. Acknowledgments were given to Mrs Loring and to the Elks for use of the hall, followed by refreshments.

Elks’ Hall Gertrude ,Pengyl Ruby Loring Zhnesville The Elks

Nelsonville Halloween Dance and Local Notices

Masquerade Hallowe en dance at Maccabee Hall on Saturday night invites all order members and invitees. Gen Traub of Fort Thomas Ky to speak at Christian Church 2:30 Sunday afternoon with no collection. Redpath Lecture Course tickets selling through Senior Class. Charity and sale notices with local shop promotions appear throughout.

Traub Fort. Thomas Christian Church Red Cross Redpath High

Wiches Ice Creams and Hot Chocolate Social Time

A community gathering featured sandwiches, ice creams, and hot chocolate as neighbors shared a casual social hour. Attendees chatted, traded greetings, and enjoyed a simple early evening in a welcoming local setting.

Halloween Party for Fort Street Children

Mrs Van Patton hosted about forty five children for a Halloween party Thursday afternoon at her Fort Street home. The house featured festive decorations and seasonal refreshments. Music and children’s games completed the afternoon’s entertainment for her kids Charles Neen and Wilma.

van Patton Charles Neen Wilma Fort Street

Pope's Cold Compound Promises Quick Cold Relief

An old advisory promotes Pope's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for severe colds. It claims two hourly dosing until three doses are taken clears nasal congestion, headache, feverishness, sneezing, and stiffness, with the drug costing only a few cents and containing no quinine.

Pape

Megaphone Off Press Today at Athens High School

The Athens high school paper The Megaphone begins its 1920 21 year with a new staff. James Basom and Francis Er are assistant business managers. The paper aims for strong advertising, improving the editorial page, and boosting reader interest.

Athens Megaphone James Basom Francis’ Er Sret

Remark on Chamberlain's Liniment for Rheumatism

This common form of muscular rheumatism needs no internal treatment and is chronic. Chamberlain's Liniment provides quick relief and is also excellent for sprains and bruises.

Chamberlain

Barricaded Man Outwits Police In Toledo Elevator

Walter peeted eluded a large force of detectives and police for an hour as he barricaded himself in a freight elevator inside the Times building in Toledo. The event marks a dramatic standoff captured in today’s late-breaking report.

Toledo Times Walter

Blue Buckles Prove Durable for Railroad Work

A reporter notes blue buckles stand up to rough use around railroads. The observation extends to millions of workers like train crews and others who depend on sturdy gear in demanding jobs.

Arabians Photograph During Prayer in Desert

A fragmented caption shows leaders on a raised platform during a desert prayer. Hoods and flowing garments frame the scene as attendees gather for the ceremony.

Hoods

Farmers consider coordinated action to raise prices

United States farmers plan to organize for possible strikes against low prices. A coalition of more than 20 farm groups seeks government control of foreign markets and immediate revival of the war finance corporation to aid credit for farmers. The group endorses delaying releases and banding products for orderly market action through a central farmers society.

Ralph H. Couch Sules Immediate - Chamdien Committee

Clark's Chapel Monthly Meeting Attendees Report

The regular monthly meeting of Clark's Chapel The Ladies Aid was held Thursday afternoon with Mrs Richard Phillips as hostess. Seven members attended as a caller during the session. James Bayles of this place visiting West Virginia. Charles Robinson and son Will and daughter Alice called on friends near Canannonville Sunday. W B Lawrence of Athens and family visited Mrs Elizabeth Snow. Wilbur Young and two children with Mr and Mrs Frank Phillips and Carl Leslie called on friends near Union and attended church at New Marshfield. Margaret Snow returned home after visiting granddaughter Mrs Carlos Sams. Schools were dismissed Friday to allow teachers to attend the E. E. O. Teachers Association in Athens. Wilbur Young, Miss Mary Snow and Misses Mary and Martha Phillips attended quarterly conference at Central Avenue church Monday evening. Regular preaching next Sunday at 2 PM and Sunday school at 1 PM.

Richard Phillips James Athens Wilbur Young Mary Snow Mary Martha Phillips Central Avenue Church

Three Girls Born to Mrs Basil in Ada

While visiting her mother Mrs A J Tipple, Mrs Walter Basil became the mother of three baby girls. All are plump and hale and hearty and weigh a combined 18½ pounds.

Ada A. J. Tipple Walter Basil

Glouster Schools Closed for Ohio Education Meeting

Glouster Ohio teachers stay home for the Ohio Hers Association session in Athens as local schools close. Dr W G Danford visits Columbus Grant hospital with a patient for treatment. Mrs Stadman and Rev Stine announce arrivals while Grace Gardner and Caroline George travel for family visits. Helen Crawford travels to Columbus for a brief stay.

Ohio Hers’ Asociation Athens W. G. Danford Columbus Et Grant Hospital

Woman Speaker to Address Athens Club Tonight

Mrs. Smith, renowned woman speaker with a strong United States record, will speak at seven this evening in Athens under the Coolidge club auspices. She served overseas with the AEF and has firsthand insight into League of Nations issues and wartime administration expenditures.

Ian Athens Athens County ing-Coolidge Club Smith Hense He United States League of Nations

Ohio University Halloween Party Set by Coeds

The Ohio University women’s league hosts a Hallowe’en costume party on Saturday evening October 20 at 7 30. All university women are invited to attend and enjoy dancing as a main feature of the event on the OU social calendar.

A. Hallowe'en Ohio University Woman's League O. U

Leaves as Fertilizer Touted by Experts

Department of soils at the Experiment Station says leaves improve soil as a valuable organic additive. Burning leaves wastes nitrogen, so leaves should be applied in fall and worked into the ground in spring. Calphosphate boosts their value, and city streets offer wagon loads of leaf supply. An engineer estimates the three main rivers of British Guiana could yield substantial horsepower for development.

Department of Soila British Guiana

Professor A. B. Show Dead at Stanford

Prof Albert B. Show, European history professor at Stanford since 1892, died today in California. Born in Wenonah Illinois, his career spanned decades at the university.

Stanford University Cal A. B. Show Show Wenonah Ill

Grange to Hold Last Meeting of the Year Saturday

The Athens County Grange plans its final meeting of the year with Athens Grange at the ee schoolhouse on Saturday November 6. Officers will be elected in the morning and business will follow. all members are urged to attend for a large turnout.

Athens County Grange Athens Grange

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