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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1924

Page

4

Athens Socials Highlight Farewell Party and Weddings

Miss Daisy Kennedy leaves for Mercy hospital Columbus for training after a farewell party hosted by the Epworth league at Miss Delia Radford’s home. Athens residents host bridge teas and visits as Mrs F M Hutchinson entertains four tables with guests from Ocala to Washington and Chicago.

Epworth League Central Avenue M. E Delia Radford Daisy Kennedy Miss Kennedy Mercy Hospital Columbus Clarice Burroughs Wilda Hunter Lyman Burroughs Lester Cooley Sam Bates Oliver Burroughs Bill Burroughs Edith Burroughs

Surprise Birthday Party Honors Elizabeth Briggs on Tenth

Mrs. Charles Briggs hosted a complete surprise party for Elizabeth Briggs at 146 West Union Street to celebrate her tenth birthday. The event featured pink and white decor, a birthday cake with ten candles, candy baskets, and games. Attendees included Lora Briggs and many neighbors and friends. Also noted is Mrs. Elmer Finsterwald hosting Thursday guests and a ten day visit by Vera McConkey and Glenn from Clarksburg, with C. G. Tucker visiting Muskingum and Rome Township acquaintances from Athens County.

Elizabeth Briggs Charles Briggs West Union Street

Homeward bound flight of Portuguese aviators

The Portuguese aviators Paes Beires and Gouveia, who flew from Lisbon to Macau and reached Europe via America, departed to return home today.

London Paes Beires Gouveia Lisbon Macao Europe America

Columbus Return Fare Notice

One day round trip to Columbus for 1.84 dollars via H. W. Ry. Departs Athens at 6 60 a m and returns from Columbus Union Depot at 6 45 p m on Sunday September 7.

Columbus H. W. Ry Athens Columbus Union Depot

Deaths R J Crossen and Mrs Robbins in Ohio and Athens

The funeral cortege for R J Crossen will arrive in Athens from Columbus at 10 35 Saturday morning and proceed by auto to C P church Hebbardsville for burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs John Robbins 80 dies at 5 o clock Friday morning at 203 West Union street after infirmities of age. Funeral services at 2 o'clock Sunday at the residence with burial in West Union street cemetery. Mr Robbins died 11 years earlier.

Beryl Cone Frank W. Cone Ohio University Plymouth Mansfield Ruth Braden Marietta Lucas Teachers’ Institute R. J. Crossen Athens Columbus C. P Hebbardsville Rev. Grass John Robbins West Union Street Howard Robbins Howard Wesley Baughman Sam Baughman New Marshfield Robbins

Death of Jesse Wade Bean in Guysville area

Jesse Wade Bean died at 5 30 Friday morning at the parental home in Guysville. He was 37 and born on a farm near Guysville. The family relocated to Athens about 23 years ago and moved back to the home area about 12 years ago.

Jesse Wade Bean Guysville Athens

Death Notices for Mr and Mrs Bean Family

The obituary notes that he and his son Charles Emory resided with Mr and Mrs Emory Bean. Funeral services are set for 2 o clock Sunday at Guyaville Church with burial in Bean Cemetery. He leaves his son age 8, his mother and father, a brother L B Bean, and three sisters Mrs C C Beverage Mrs Homer Rodehaver of Athens and Mrs Carl Wilson of Newport Ky.

London Society Uses Hair for Coat and Blouse Adornments

London society leaders decorate coat collars cuffs and blouses with human hair, mainly bobbed or shingled locks, as a fashionable adornment.

London

America travels on wheels more than ever seen

New York reports rising traffic use with more riders and higher sales of taxis and buses in the last three months. The bus movement shows even greater gains in England than in the United States.

New York America England

Auto Crash Hurts Eleven In Huntington Area

Sept 5 report says eleven people including five children were injured when a car sideswiped the Howenstein car from Huntington Ind and drove it into another vehicle driven by B L Sievert of Bloomville Ohio.

Marion KE. W. Howenstein Huntington Ind B. L. Sievert Bloomville

Seek Embezzler Taylor in Cleveland Bank Case

A warrant for the arrest of Forrest W. Taylor former teller of the Mance Trust Co Cleveland charges embezzlement of 82000 from the bank. Taylor has not been seen since August 18 and police hold the warrant today.

Cleveland Forrest W. Taylor Re- Mance Trust Co Taylor

GB Vehicle Count: 926000 Cars and 296000 Motorcycles

The report states there are 926000 motor vehicles in Great Britain including 296000 motorcycles. It highlights a large car fleet and a substantial motorcycle segment within the total vehicle stock.

Great Britain

Walter Corbin Proclaims Kerker Remedy Eases Hay Fever

Walter Corbin of Barnesville says Kerker's Asthma and Hay Fever Remedy cured his three year hay fever. He endorses Kerker Medicine Co. of Zanesville and notes McKee Drug Co. of Athens and Fountain Pharmacy of Nelsonville sell the product.

Barnesville Kerker Walter Corbin Franklin St Oho Franklin &St

Frazier Reunion at the Old Homestead

The Frazier reunion was held at Carbon Hill at the old Frazier homestead. Descendants of Johnathan and Mary Frazier gathered at Martha Groves home for dinner and sociable singing with about one hundred relatives from across the United States.

Frazier Carbon Hill Johnathan Mary Frazier Martha Groves

Powder Plant Blast Levels Makri Keny Brew Up

A powder factory at Makri Keny exploded with deadly force in Constantinople area. Several persons were killed and nearby buildings were destroyed. Investigating authorities work to determine the cause and scope of the disaster.

Constantinople Makri-Keny

Real Thing Remedy Review Promises Relief

A reader describes long stomach trouble and gallstone fears finally eased by Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy. The letter praises the preparation’s simplicity and wipes away mucus to reduce digestive issues, claiming quick relief and offering a money back guarantee. A druggist list appears for purchase.

McKee Drug Cae Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonsville

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