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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1923

Page

3

Foreist Missionary Society Meeting Notices At Central School

The foreist missionary society of snodist church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock if the Cum anus funeral is arranged for Thursday the meeting will be Friday noon November 23 a fine program will be rendered in each room at the Central school Exhibits of work will also be on display After school a bazaar and cats will be enjoyed at the Y M C A Fancy work and all kinds of good things to eat will be found at the Y

ARY Society Foreist Missionary Society of Ida Jewett Frirnoon Central School

Lecture series opens at church auditorium in Marionettes

Tonight at 7 30 the Christian church auditorium hosts the first tier of this year's lecture course Marionettes. Doors open at 7 39 in one of the finest five programs of the year. The event is sponsored by the senior class.

Christian Church LE Ss

Mayor's Court Fines For Intoxicated Driving

Win Ray paid a $25 fine and costs in Mayor McCune's court for driving a car while intoxicated. Frank Kepiar was fined $10 and costs for intoxication. Wesley Kern received a like fine on a similar charge. Charles Weltzheimer Jr. was asked to cover costs for speeding.

Win Ray

PTA Meeting Scheduled Friday at The Building

The parent teacher association of The Building will meet on Friday November 2 at 2 o clock in room 6.

Parent-Teacher Association of Theb - Building Mber

Date Change Notices at Central School

A Central school notice reports a date change for an event previously listed as November. The item notes the revised schedule without detailing the new date.

Halloween S. S. Party At Mrs O Mara Home

Mrs Beryle O Mara hosted a Tuesday night Halloween party for the Sunday school of the M E Church led by Mrs Walter Whitlatch. Black and yellow decorations set the theme for tables and home while music and games entertained 16 guests and members before a late picnic dinner.

S. S Beryle O'Mara M. E. Church Walter Whitlatch Whitlatch

Halloween Dinner Hosted by Dr Welch for Local Doctors

Dr C TE Welch entertained the city’s doctors with a Halloween dinner on Tuesday evening. The decor followed a yellow color scheme and a four course dinner was served. Dr Webb of Carbon Hill attended. Afterward a theatre party at The Majestic was hosted for the guests.

C. TE. Welch Webb Carbon Hill Wetch The Majestic

Rag Tacking at Church Parlors Thursday Evening

The ladies of the Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will hold another rag tacking in the church parlors on Thursday evening at 6:39. A good attendance is urged.

Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church

Welch and Eberle Couples Attend Columbus House Party

Dr and Mrs C F Welch and Mr and Mrs L J Eberle were members of a house party who enjoyed hospitality of Mrs S L Landen in Columbus over the weekend.

Willing Workers Bible School Meets at Mrs Knight Home

The Willing Workers Bible school class of the Christian church met with Mrs Ina Knight at her East Franklin street home for the October session. The business program followed by a social hour with refreshments offered by the hostess.

Willing Workers Bible School The Christian Church Ina Knight East Franklin Street

Willing Workers Host Surprise for New Bride Elizabeth Mathewson

Friday evening the Willing Workers gathered to honor Elizabeth Mathewson, a recent bride, presenting her with silverware as a favorite dish was shared and the event provided a very enjoyable evening.

Elizabeth Mathewson

Mrs Scott and Mrs Newman Visit Columbus

Mrs W J Scott and Mrs Newman and daughter Margarite spent Tuesday in Columbus.

W. J. Scott

Chamber of Commerce Forum Set for Thursday Evening

The Chamber of Commerce announces a regular forum meeting scheduled for Thursday evening November 1. Members are invited to discuss local business issues and community matters at the chamber offices.

Peter W. Collins to Speak on Harmony of Labor and Capital

Peter W. Collins, industrial expert and lecturer on sociological and economic topics, will address Nelsonville residents at Stuart's Opera House on Thursday evening November 8. He will discuss the Knights of Columbus campaign against extreme radicalism and promote constructive thought and service.

Knights of Columbus Nelsonville Peter W. Collins Stuart’s Opera House

Important Annual Meeting Sees Busy Agenda

The event includes a 6 15 supper served by Episcopal Church ladies and a board vote on the forestry proposition with a report. Taft tax bill school question and other matters will be discussed. President Welch urges full attendance as strangers and non members are welcome to speak on any issue.

Merce

Cummins Arrival Prematurely Noted in Nelsonsville

The body of C. C. Cummins arrived in Nelsonsville this morning and was taken to the late home. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the M. E. church conducted by Rev. George Tifft.

C. C. Cummins Nelsonsville M. E. Church George Tifft

Halloween Party At Miss Warner Home

Miss Georgia Warner entertained M. T. W. club with a Halloween party at her home Monday evening. The house was festively decorated and games suited to the occasion were played. A late luncheon followed for members Midge Batley Flo Patton Alice Caldwell Lela Warner Ellen Alvis Violet Higgins Lillian Mildred Barber Mrs Edgar Stedwill Mrs Cral Hartley Eva Nye Gladys Bowers Velma Young Helen Collins.

Georgia Warner M. T. W. Club Midge Batley Flo Patton Alice Caldwell Lela Warner Ellen Alvis Violet Higgins Lillian Mildred Barber Edgar Stedwill

Halloween Open House and Parade at Y M A Ends with Prizes

The Y M A held an open house on Tuesday with games fortunes and costumes. A 7 50 parade led by the High School orchestra announced a bond issue vote next Tuesday. Prizes were awarded on Public Square including candy boxes for the Verity twins and Miss Evelyn Pritts as best looking school girl.

Harry Nelley Verity Twins Evelyn Pritts N. H Vennant Leona Perkins Knife Carpenter Home James” Pedigo Fountain Chess Rosser Preston Dry Goods Vance Selma Weiss Paul Evans

Juniper Sues for Receivership of Traction Company

Abner Juniper files in Athens county common pleas court seeking receivership of the traction company. He alleges a chain of mortgage transfers from Close Bros. & company to Thomas L. Young and a contested sale of collateral. He asserts the firm’s value and going concern status depend on liquidation under court supervision for priority repayment to creditors and stockholders.

Athens County Common Pleas Court Close Bros. & Company Thomas L. Young E. B. Young Juniper K. BK. Young

Traction Company Stock Transfers and Mortgage Control

A detailed petition describes stock distributions and bonds tied to a May 1910 to July 1914 sequence. It notes 1500 shares of 6 percent cumulative preferred stock, 1264 common steel shares, and $71 preferred shares, plus deeds of trust to secure $260000 first mortgage bonds. It cites bond subsidies, transfers to the Mortgage & Debenture Co. Ltd, and a July 1 1914 scheme where K B Young pledges stock certificates to secure a $100000 note, enabling the mortgage company to vote the stock and assume directors.

Columbus Trust & Savings Company Chauncey Athens Edwin F. McManigal Juniper Mortgate & Debenture Co., Ltd Traction Company H. C. Moore Charles A. Vorhes Hyde & Parks J. G. Coe I. H. Price M. H. Kreig KE. B. Young Charles BE. Peaton C. d. Posten Charles Tutt H. Tier BE. Shafer W. H. Badber James Beard K. BR. Young Mortgage & Debenture Co. Ltd

Baltimore telegram reports Mrs Gladding's successful operation

Dr. Chrisman received a telegram from Baltimore noting that on Tuesday Mrs. R. D. Gladding underwent a surgical operation and is doing well. Attending surgeon Dr. Richardson of Johns Hopkins University Medical Staff believes she will have a rapid recovery.

Chrisman Baltimore R. D. Gladding Richardson Johns Hopkins University

Barn Destroyed in Farm Fire Near Spencer

A lantern upset ignited a blaze at the Willis White farm near Spencer destroying a large barn and its contents including hay grain and machinery. Stock inside was saved. Loss estimated 8000 to 16000 dollars with partial insurance coverage.

Wellington Willis White Spencer Tve

Three Days Cough Signal Warns of Danger

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a remedy for chronic coughs and colds. It claims twofold action soothing inflamed membranes and killing germs, with creosote as the active healing agent and a guarantee of satisfaction or money back.

Killa Creomulsion Co Atlanta GancAdyv

Man Injured in Auto Collision Near Red Town

Sharpsburg Ohio man R Tippie, 55, was struck while exiting a friend’s car at Red Town Tuesday morning and later moved to the Athens Sheltering Army hospital with a probable skull fracture and serious injuries. The other driver allegedly fled the scene. Tippie was treated by Dr. Scheele and remained unconscious, his condition listed serious.

Sharpsburg Tippie Scheele Glouster Athens

Oberlin Gov Club Elects New Officers

Oberlin Ohio Prof T A Miller chosen as president Prof Geiser as vice president and Prof George M Jones as treasurer in the Oberlin Gov Club after recent election results.

Oberlin, D Oberlin Gov Club T. A. Miller Geiser George M. Jones

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