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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1922

Page

5

Entertains Needle Club at Home on Maplewood Drive

Seventeen members of the Tuesday needle club and guests gathered at Mrs. H. S. Burson’s home at 11 Maplewood Drive for the first fall meeting. Mrs. R. L. Mogton won first prize in the contest and Mrs. H. W. Grover took the consolation. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughters. Guests included Mrs. George Coe and several others.

H. S. Burson Maplewood Drive R. L. Mogton H. W. Grover George Coe Clyde Featherstone W. G. Danford H. H. Townsend N. E. Mills R. L. Morton

Fall meeting opens Childs Conservation league at Cable home

The initial fall season meeting of the Childs Conservation league was held Tuesday evening at 245 East State Street, the Cable home. Mrs. John Sprague spoke on Preventing Childrens Diseases, followed by an open discussion. Mrs. J. A. Jones won the prize in a contest game, and a collation was served during the social hour.

Childs Conservation League W. B. Cable East State Street John Sprague J. A. Jones Cable

Athens Girl Weds in December Engagement News

Miss Gertrude Walker of Athens and Lee M. Patton of Bridgeport Ill. plan to marry after his service in the S A T C at Ohio University. The couple met at Ohio and their engagement was announced during a tea at the Walker home with Omega Alpha Gamma Delta and Zeta chapter members present.

Athens Gertrude Walker Ohio University Lee M. Patton Akron Omega Chapter Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Akron University Zeta Chaptr Miss Walker F. R. Crouch Herbert Spicer Patton University of Ill Beta Upsilon Fraternity Sparta High School Sparta

Delaware couple wed in Wilmington church ceremony

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bolton of Wilmington on their honeymoon visit Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Bolton in Albany and were Tuesday visitors in Athens. The marriage was Sept 7 at St Andrews church Wilmington. He works as a chemist for E I DuPont in Wilmington and they plan to reside there after Oct 1.

Ernest Bolton Wilmington Delaware Frank E. Bolton Albany Athens St. Andrews Church Athens High School Ohio University E. I. DuPont de Nemours Co

Local Social Notes From Chillicothe and Nearby

Mrs. G W C Perry of Chilli cothe visits friends while escorting a young student to college. Mrs. L C Nye and daughter Doris Nye return from a Columbus stay. Frank X Rauch and wife undertake a three weeks motor trip mainly to New York City as he attends a school. they are now at Atlantic City. Christian church Missionary society meets Thursday at 2 PM at Mrs James Musser’s home. Mr and Mrs A L Johnson return Tuesday from a ten day motor trip in Indiana.

Frank X. Rauch New York City Mr. Rauch Atlantic City The Missionary Society of the Christian Church James Musser Brown Avenue A. L. Johnson Indiana

Athenian Visitors and Club Friday Gatherings

Mr and Mrs A V Linscott of Columbus visited their son in law and daughter at their home and stopped there. Mrs D M Burchfield hosts Sunnyside Needle Club Thursday at 16 President Street. Mr and Mrs Marshal Scott of Springfield Mass visit J Halliday Cline. the Scotts are winter neighbors in Ft Lauderdale and travel from the east to Chicago. Walter L Cruise of Logan, a Cincinnati University medical student and former Ohio University student, spends the week in Athens meeting old friends and Phi Delta Theta brothers.

Clarence Murphey Columbus L Motor Eugene Murphy Ohio University Mr. Murphey O.B. Murphey East State Street D. W. Peters Virginia Walton Jr Detroit Mach Peter E. C. Schloss West State Street Helen Lawrence Kalamazoo, Mich J. A Athens Lawrence Kalamazoo A. V. Linscott Muncie Stockport Eaton D. M. Burchfield Sunnyside Needle Club President Street Marshal Scott Springfield Mass J. Halliday Cline Scotts Cline Ft. Lauderdale Fla Scott Chicago Walter L. Cruise Logan Cincinnati University Phi Delta Theta

Jones Family Jet East with Washington Dignitaries Encounter

Mr and Mrs Evans J Jones Jr and Mr and Mrs Roger J Jones return from a motor trip through the East. They tour Washington with Congressmen I M Foster introducing them to leaders including President Harding and Uncle Joe Cannon. Miss Winifred Jones visits relatives in Gallia and Jackson counties.

Evans J. Jones Jr Roger J. Jones East Washington Congressman I. M. Foster Congressman Foster President Harding White House Joe Cannon Congress America

Visitors and Homecomings Spotted Through Columbus Homes

Mrs. C. M. Shepard returns to Columbus after visiting her mother Mrs. C H Grosvenor with Mrs. T R Biddle and Florence. Mrs. Biddle will meet Dr. Biddle arriving from Biddeford Pool Maine. they plan to leave Columbus Thursday or Friday. Mrs. Sarah Bean returns from Albany. Mr. and Mrs. FE M Thompson of Ft Pierce Florida are guests of their daughter and son in law, Mr and Mrs F B Wolsey at the Congress apartment.

C. M. Shepard Columbus C.H. Grosvenor Motor T. R. Biddle L. D. Poston Florence Dr. Biddle Biddeford Pool Maine FE. M. Thompson Ft. Pierce, Fla F. B. Woolsey Congress Apartment

George the Athens Boy Returns as Noted Magician on American Tour

George, a former Athens youth and son of A A George of Zanesville, completes a three day engagement in Athens as part of his nationwide tour. He leads what is said to be the largest company in the United States with 18 staff and elaborate costumes. His father visited Athens during a K of P conclave honoring E R Lash and J K McCune, surviving charter members.

George Athens A. A. George Zanesville K. & M. Railroad United States E. R. Lash J. K. McCune Lodge

Teachers Say They Are Better This Year

Principal notes school staff improved this year but students doubt the claim as classes face ongoing challenges and morale remains uncertain.

Forged Checks Probed. Local Bank Notes Suspects

Glouster State Bank reports three forged checks totaling 142 dollars bearing signatures of W. E. McCarty John M. Gordon and F. E. Taylor. All three payable to John G. Myers and marked For suit were cashed in Athens Lancaster and by a former resident. Myers absent since early last week. bank and state banking association alerted.

Glouster State Bank W. E. McCarty John M. Gordon FE. H. Taylor John G. Myers Myers McCarty Gordon Athens Taylor Lancaster J. H. MacClannahan Glouster State Banking Association

Few Young Folk Like Jazz Says Bible Class Teacher

Miss Jessie Burrall, a noted Bible teacher, reports only 3 percent of today’s youth prefer jazz. The majority, including college and business girls, seek wholesome outdoor pleasures and worthwhile recreation. After leading a 1,600-strong class, she started a religious department at Foster Institute and says being a Christian is the greatest fun.

Youngstown Jessie Burrall Foster Institute Miss Burrall

George the Magician Final Athens Opera House Show Tonight

George the Magician closes his engagement in Athens with a matinee and night performance. The act, featuring The Hong Kong Mysteries and Mystic Spencer, promises a dazzling 20th century magic spectacle with Oriental settings and mind reading.

George Athens Barnum and Bailey Herrmann Kellar Spencer

Pola Negri Arrives in New York for Westward Move

Polish screen star Pola Negri reached New York aboard the Majestic and prepared for a move to Los Angeles to star in upcoming motion pictures.

Pola Negri New York Majestic Los Angeles

Etiquette Note on Manners for Entering and Leaving Rooms

A concise guide explains that a well bred man rises when a woman enters, follows etiquette as she departs, and waits for her to offer a handshake at parting. If she does not, a courteous bow and a simple goodbye are proper.

Wacey

M F E Church Surmounts $700 Shortfall On September 10

In Murray on September 10 the M. F. E. church reported cash gifts totaling over 600 to cover a 700 shortage from the coal strike. Contributions came from Mrs. M. D. Higgins Bible class 275, Ladies’ Aid 225, and the young men’s Bible class 60 among others. The pastor Rev. H. F. Ben Durant faces another year after unanimous board support.

Ladies’ Aid Society Young Men's Marian Cook H. FE Ben Durant

Birthday Narrow Escape Prompts Remedy Recommendation

A reader recounts a near fatal episode on their birthday eight months ago with stomach pain and fainting. After doctors and advice from a friend, they used Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and report relief from pains bloating and improved health, endorsing the product and noting a money back guarantee.

Ainute Mayr MéKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Memorial Obituary Note for Otis Vernon

We thank friends and neighbors for sympathy during our loss of Otis Vernon. Memorial from Bricklayers Local Union No. 52. Ed Vernon and wife. Floral tributes and a floral pillow honored our beloved brother.

Otis Vernon Bricklayers Local Union Ed Vernon

Fliv Overturns and Front-Seat Hero Saves Baby

Clarence McCoy of Norwood, a handy man with a flivver, rolled his sedan on wet streetcar rails. He and his wife, with their baby asleep, crawled out unhurt. McCoy righted the car with a mighty heave and they drove away.

Cincinnati Clarence McCoy Norwood McCoy

Coolville Newsletters From Ireland Miscellany

Local items report Mrs. C. E. Brandeberry visiting her mother Mrs. E. J. Gill in Cutler and numerous Sunday gatherings among area families. A Washington D. C. trip included J. B. Kennedy and family. Ireland School opened with Irene Davis teaching. Marriage licenses issued to several couples with parental consent noted. A closing line mentions germ precautions using Blue Devil cleaners.

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