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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1923

Page

5

Teachers to discuss subnormal child at P T A meeting

The Parent Teachers Association of Conrat school will meet Thursday at 3 15 PM in the building. Miss L Warner of Ohio University will speak on subnormal children and report on recent Newark PTA activities. Light refreshments, with seventh grade girls babysitting, will be provided.

Sapeni Ers Newark Frederick Brown Central Avenue M. FE Adin Metlingeer Ethel Cooley West State Street Cooley Metinger Ohio University North Lima

Who Is a Barber's Pole Red and White

The text explains barber poles signified surgeons days, with red and white bands wrapping around a vertical pole. Historical practice linked barbering to medical training and wound care, reflecting a heritage of remedies once displayed on the pole.

Anthony Family Visit From Canton at Palmer Street

Mr and Mrs J W Anthony and their son Jimmie visit the Anthony grandparents Mr and Mrs William Anthony at 16 Palmer Street in Canton for a family reunion style outing during their stay.

J. W. Anthony Jimmie Canton William Anthony Palmer Street

Prof and Mrs Kresge Host Guest from Allentown

Professor and Mrs Allen R. Kresge of 94 University Terrace entertain as their guest Mr Ray BPrensinger of Allentown Pennsylvania, visiting the parental home of Professor Kresge.

Allen R. Kresge University Terrace Ray Bprensinger Allentown Prof Kresge

Friendship Needle Club Hostess Named

Mrs. P. H. McKinley of West Washington street will host the Friendship needle club Thursday afternoon.

P. H. McKinley West Washington Street Friendship Needle Club

Mrs Chubb and party attend The Book of Job in Zanesville

Mrs. F. W. Chubb Mrs. Mary Graham Ness Mrs. F. M. Hutchinson Mrs. M. F. E. Twiss and Miss Bertha Brown motored to Zanesville today to witness tonight the play The Book of Job.

F. W. Chubb Mary Graham Ness F. M. Hutchinson M. FE. Twiss Bertha Brown Zanesville

Western Union Athens Manager Leaves for Two-Week Absence

Mr. C. F. Greisheimer, manager of the Western Union Telegraph office in Athens, departs today for Chillicothe and Cleveland for a two week absence. Mr. Ralph Quartio, relief manager from Cincinnati, will take charge during his absence.

C. F. Greisheimer Western Union Athens Chillicothe Cleveland Ralph Quartio Cincinnati

Fall city women clubs supper by City Federation

The annual get-together dinner for city women’s clubs was held Tuesday evening in the Presbyterian church parlors and dining hall, attended by about 206 women. The Business Womens’ club organized the event and volunteers served the two course chicken dinner led by Mrs. W. L. Gard.

City Federation Presbyterian Church Business Womens’ Club W. L. Gard Ways and Means

Women’s club gathering plans district convention

The City Federation president and officers led a program with songs and readings by Mrs. Frank McKay and Mrs. David Putnam. Mrs. Sayre urged attendance at the South Eastern district convention in Jackson. Club representatives spoke on winter plans and the dinner was deemed a success with a vow for a similar event next year.

National Federation Frank McKay David Putnam Robert Woodworth Sayre Vic State Federation of Womens Clubs Jackson Federated Clubs Clarence Roach Social Thomas Clark Child Conservation League L. V. Brown J. T. Merwin Women's Music Club Orville Datley Albany Jennie O'Dell Sigtey Study Circle W. A. Matheny Pallas Club G. Jordan Hobson Study Club Theo

Percy Grainger to Perform in Ohio University Concert

A press notice lauds Percy Grainger for creating an inner life in every note. He plays Friday at 7 30 PM in Ewing Hall as the second offering of the Womens Music Club course. High interest and a capacity audience are anticipated.

Percy Grainger Denmark Ewing Hall Ohio University New York Post Grainger

Masked Dance at Dalton’s Academy Teaches Merriment

Misses Margaret Sprague Eleanor Bailey and Frances Pick ering entertained Tuesday evening at Dalton's Academy with a mask dance. A four piece orchestra furnished a spirited program of music for 54 guests who reveled in the merrymaking.

Margaret Sprague Eieanor Bailey Frances Pickering Dalton's Academy

Mrs. Cooksey Guest of Daughter in Utica

Mrs. H. J. Cooksey is hosted by her daughter Mrs. George T. Koch in Utica for a family visit.

H. J. Cooksey George T. Koch Utica

Rebekah Lodge and Ladies Aid Meet This Week

Mr and Mrs W R Hawk of East Hill guessed Tracy C Williams of Spokane as the cousin visiting his father Charles Williams of Bassett. The Rebekah lodge meets Thursday at 7 30 p m with degree staff practice. The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church holds regular business session Thursday afternoon at 2 in the prayer meeting rooms.

W. R. Hawk East Hill Tracy C. Williams Spokane, Wash Charles Willams Bassett Rebekah Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church

Many Athenses Across States Share Names and Size

The report lists 16 U.S. locations named Athens or variants across numerous states. Athens, Georgia is the largest with about 15,000 residents in 1910, followed by Athens, Ohio at 5,500 and Athens, Pa. at 3,800. It also notes Nelsonville and Pomeroy as common names with several towns bearing them.

United States Athens Union Ohio Arkansas Georgia Tiinois Indiana Touisiana Maine Michigan Missouri New York Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas West Virginia Alabama Wisconsin Ind Nelsonville Ohio City Kentucky New Jersey

Britain to propose joint Allied note inviting U.S. to reparations talks

London reports that after the Allies agreed to appoint an international expert committee to determine Germany's reparations capacity, Great Britain plans a joint Allied note to Washington inviting United States participation.

London Germany Great Britain Washington United States Foreign Office

Mentho Sulphur Clears Rough or Red Skin Fast

A noted skin specialist says Mentho Sulphur quickly overcomes itching eczema and other eruptions. The preparation destroys germs, soothes irritation, and heals rash pimples and ring worm. Improvement appears rapidly and sufferers should obtain a small jar from any good druggist and use it like cold cream.

A Good Style for a School Frock Pattern

A gingham brown toned school frock sample named 4534 fits sizes 6 8 10 and 12 years. The pattern suits wool jersey twill serge taffeta and velveteen. yardage for a 19 year size and contrast collar cuffs is specified. mail pattern for 12 cents in stamps.

Doctor reports Johns Hopkins surgeon steadies Mrs Gladding

Dr Richardson of Johns Hopkins Medical Staff performed a surgical operation on Mrs R D Gladding in Baltimore. The telegram states the patient is doing well and the surgeon expects a rapid recovery after the Tuesday procedure.

Chrisman Baltimore R. DD. Gladding Richardson Johns Hopkins University

Scorched Linen Bread Crumbs Fix Burned Linen

A recipe notes rubbing bread crumbs over scorched linen to make burned areas disappear. The method suggests using crumbs to treat fabric damage and restore appearance.

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