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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1922

Page

5

Woman's Music Club Meets at Mrs Carman L Church Home

The Woman's Music Club gathered Monday evening at 77 South Court with hostesses Mrs Church Mrs J F Stevens and Mrs Tom Cotton. Out of town guests included Mrs Williams of Buffalo and Mrs Koch of Utica. The program featured Cadman aria The Shenewis and Indian Life as presented by Mrs Hopkins. Students Miss McKibben and Mr Longstreet performed works by Grieg Sibelius MacDowell with various vocal violin and choral numbers completing the program.

Woman's Music Club Carman L. Church South Court Street Church J. F. Stevens Tom Cotton C. 8. Williams Buffalo, N. Y George T. Koch Utica C. D. Hopkins Topinabee Cadman Russell Rupp Waters of the Lieurance H. G. Stalder Hal M. Woods Miss Garber

A Great Idea for Early Christmas Shopping

There are always certain gifts you consider and the idea of shopping early avoids crowds. New goods on display let you take time to inspect articles. Sales staff provide uninterrupted service and you can reserve with a small deposit.

Halloween party at Nadine Michael home on Mulberry Street

Miss Nadine Michael entertained Saturday evening from 7 to 10:30 at 6714 East Mulberry Street. Guests entered through two dark rooms and gathered in the living room with music and games. Refreshments included pumpkin pie cookies candy and coffee. Guests named include Gladys McKinnie Ethel Gillett Rose Mathews Milda Fecock Sara D. Kemm Frances McLaughlin Beatrice Thomas Jeannette Overman Mildred Waterman Frances Michael John Cole Harland Wade Dewitt Doney Craig Bond Howard Buchler Hilmar Gustafson Mr Crow Ralph Ladd Urban Parker Ralph Covert Ray Ricketts and the hostess. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs E J Michael.

Nadine Michael East Mulberry Street Gladys McKinnie Ethel Gillett Rose Mathews Milda Fecock Sara D. Kemm Frances McLaughlin Beatrice Thomas Jeannette Overman Mildred Waterman Frances Michael John Cole Harland Wade Morgantown W. Va Dewitt Doney Craig Bond Howard Buchler Hilmar Gustafson

Halloween Party At 20 Sunnyside Drive

Miss Ila Runyon entertained her Sunday school class for an October 27 Halloween party at 20 Sunnyside Drive. Twenty five guests attended from Miss Fern Wylie to Miss Justine Chappel and several young men, with games and late refreshments in a festive red glow.

W. G. Runyon Sunnyside Drive Ila Runyon

Halloween Dance At Armory Hosted By Beta Theta Pi

The Beta Theta Pi fraternity held its annual Halloween dance Saturday night at the armory with a festive setup featuring orange and black crepe, cornstalk fence and pumpkin face decorations. Alumni and guests from Mansfield Zanesville Columbus and Ohio State attended. chaperons included local and faculty members. The church and study circle events are announced for coming Wednesday and a local family update notes travel and visits.

Beta Theta Pi Armory Out of Ttown Russell Herrold Zanesville Endley Tom Watte Mansfield Shadreck Jackson Marian Bush Calahan Chaney Miles Ohio State University S Julian Snyder Columbus W. H. Logan Dow Grones Eyan J. Jones Jr

Costume Dance at I O O F Hall Hosts Mask Event

The Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees held a mask Halloween party at the I O O F hall Monday night inviting members and guests. A mixer and grand march led by Miss Nitschke and Miss Sanders capped the evening. Prizes went to Mrs Homer Rodehaver and sister for first place, and A C Howett Stella Frum and Cora Pierce for second as farmer wife and daughter. A vocal program preceded dancing and a late cafeteria supper followed.

Country Club Athens Country Club Beautiful Club House Jack Sweeney Jane Hull Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees Miss Nitschke Miss Sanders Homer Rodehaver Charles Beverage A. C. Howett Stella Frum Cora Pierce Guards Ag

Elks Costume Ball Draws Big Crowd at Cline Building

Mr Clyde Beverage and Mrs Clyde Beverage won the prize for the best comic costumes while Miss Marie Josten and Mr John Overmyer took the prize for the most unique outfits at the Elks ball held Monday night in the Cline building.

Elks Clyde Beverage Marie Josten John Overmyer Cline

Prohibition stands, calls to vote against wet amendment

A 1922 Chicago editorial praises enforcement of the Volstead Act while Dallas Morning News rejects amending the act to permit beer sales. Athens County Dry Federation led by H. T. Phillips urges voters to vote no on the wet amendment.

America Chicago Evening Post Congress Dallas Texas Morning News Athens County

Halloween Dance Attracts Forty Couples

Halloween spirit filled the dance hall as 40 couples danced with seasonal fervor. Refreshments included doughnuts and cider. Miss Irene Anderson of Milfordport visited Miss Edith McKinstry at 78 Richland Avenue.

Irene Anderson Middleport Edith McKinstry Richland Avenue

Water Rent Due Notice From Water Works Office

Beginning tomorrow water rent is due at the Water Works office in the City Building. Flat rate accounts get a Li discount if paid on or before November 1. Meter accounts are net with a 10 percent penalty after the tenth. Unpaid accounts will be turned off on Navy 20. Office hours 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. except Saturday evenings and the 10th when open until 6 P.M. Service Director R D Williams.

Navy R. D. Williams

Pancho Villa Declared Dead in Mexican Reports

Reports from Mexican circles in San Antonio claim Pancho Villa is dead at Parral from wounds received three days earlier in a clash with Marquista revolutionists. The note adds that, until 1920, there were only two stars with known diameters.

San Antonio Tex Pancho Villa Parral

Glouster Man Returns Home After Gall Stone Attack

Glouster H G Holderman 42 was sent home in serious condition after an attack of gall stone colic. He was stricken Thursday afternoon while returning from work with his brother and was aided by the district horse Miss Beas Harper. He was accompanied as far as Athens on the trip.

H. G. Holderman Mr. Holderman Athens Beas Harper

No Debt Cancellation Is to Be Considered

The United States supports world economic conference aims to stabilize conditions but will not participate in any conference proposing cancellation of foreign indebtedness. This stance was stated at the White House this afternoon.

United States White House

Insect Carriers Linked to Deadly Disease Toll

Against over 70000 railroad accident deaths yearly, 97200 deaths are attributed to diseases spread by insect carriers. The report highlights the significant impact of vector borne illnesses on public health.

Community groups invited to event by local organizers

W C T U and women’s clubs are especially invited to attend the upcoming meeting hosted by local organizers. The notice calls for broad participation from women’s organizations and confirms date and venue to be announced.

Women's Clubs

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Cornwell Fern Wylie Margaret, Cowan Adria Chappel Oda Kincade Helen Dinsmoor Grace Bean Justine Ruff Frances Clark Lucile Rowland Frances Carmen Florence Walton Bettina Martin Elmo Walcott Messrs Francis Higgins Barret Young Leslie White Fred White Robert Dixon Roger Biddle Freddie Everett Claude Westfall Oscar Atkins Rolland Ruth Jclittora Chappel Central School Parent-Teacher Association For the Central Schools W. L. Gard Mothers Congress Ittner Edith Bethel Lucy Carpenter A. W. Barker Central Avenue Barker A. B. Brooks Amesville Womans Relief Corps Red Mens Hall Mrs. J. W. Robey Cleveland Wilson Atar Edna Schofield Betty Louisg Michaels Stern Fashion Park Ladies of Central Avenue Church Higley Study Circle Elmwood Place James L. Edmundson Chicago J. W. Slaughter Evanston, IL John Neff Chillicothe David Slaughter J. H. Slaughter Wellston J C. E. Stailey Grosvenor Street Current Events Anna Shafer McConnelsville F. W. Bush the Beeches J. H. Cline Rush Home Villa Glouster F. R. Beasley Giouster Ohio A. M. Healy Healy Catherine Healy Arlington St. Joseph's Cemetery Pearl Anderson, Sr Pearl Anderson, Jr Redtown Perry Chalfant Taylor Ridge Elyer Anderson Chalfant Andersons Orndorf J. C. Gillett Kathryn Carpenter J. C. Duncan Walter Vernon Friends Maver Church of Christ Missionary Society Glenna Yocum Urbancrest Hallowe Washington Methodist Church Timely Underwear Dr. Denton Roshanara Che Makes Mars Berthas Colle Cion Makers’ Art Jiffion Gotham The D. Zenner Company
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