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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1924

Page

8

Ohio University to present nine part musical course

The Ohio University announces a costly nine‑part musical course led by Sousa's Band Cincinnati Orchestra Alfred Cortot Bronislaw Hubermann Chas Rann Kennedy Edith Wynne Mathieson and Louis Graveure with Glenn Frank. Season tickets cost 5.00 with 0.55 per individual number and total course budget 7000.00. Open to students and high schools, opening October 6 in the New Gymnasium with no reserved seats and matinee for children.

Ohio University Athens Sousa Cincinnati Orchestra Alfred Cortot Bronislaw Hubermann Chas. Rann Kennedy Edith Wynne Mathieson Louis Graveure Glenn Frank Patterson McKee Drug Store Clines Varsity Inn Togan Book Store

OHIO U. Sets Fresh Student Registration Record

Ohio University reports a new registration high after two days of matriculation. By midday Wednesday 1631 students had been accepted, 71 above the 1923 mark, with expectations of over 100 additional enrollments by week’s end.

Jo University

Local Social and Visiting News from area households

Chase family guests at the Chases home. Attendees at the Leonard Woodyard farm sale near Albury. Oberholzers and granddaughter hosted by Sauters. Haning business visitors in Athens. Carbaughs and children spent Sunday with the Robinettes in Hebbardsville. Audrie Douglas returned from Athens after a week with Mrs. Cain. Sargents hosted Williams, Meeks, Patric and families at Center Stake. Ava Graham visits Morgan county then plans to Ohio and North Dakota winter trip.

Robert Coates Little William Henry Charlies Chase Leonard Woodyard Albury Fred Oberholzer Emmett Sauters Ira Haning Athens H. H. Carbaugh Morgan County Toledo Cleveland Ohio North Dakota

Reeves Family Reunion and Picnic Held at Carbaugh Home

A Sunday gathering marked by a large Reeves family reunion at the home of J F Carbaugh. Dinner honored Calvi Reeves Jr Chalmer and many relatives from Columbus Athens Downington Albany and Dyesville with Mr and Mrs E H Carbaugh hosting news notes of the day.

Calvin Reeves J. F. Carbaugh Calvin Reeves, Jr Chalmer Columbus Sam Reeves Athens Orville Reeves Delbert Reeves Virgil Reeves Downington Sarah Brooks Elmer Searlén Helen Higgins Albany Ogden Dyesville A. J. Carbaugh E. H. Carbaugh Max

Berry Hotel Dining Room Orchestra Supper Show

Tonight at the Berry Hotel Dining Room in Woodies a seven piece orchestra performs from 6:90 to 7:30 with supper priced at $1.00.

Berry Hotel Woodies

Ittalian Jugo Slavic conference to meet in October

The Italian Yugoslav conference to discuss the ceding of Fiume to Italy will convene in October. Officials from both sides will participate as they seek a settlement on the contentious port city.

Venice Fiume Italy

Woman in Case Remains Silent After Crime

In a chilling courtroom reminiscence Elsie Sweetin recalls her stormy marriage and the murder urge that followed. She confesses loving her husband more than Hight and says a commanding impulse drove her to kill, then burdens her with guilt and a stark sense of emptiness.

Hight Elsie Sweetin

Athens youngster wins in contest

Fourteen year old Russell Dean of 70 Second Street Athens won five dollars for supplying a missing last line to a limerick in a Columbus newspaper contest. His completed verse ends with There was an old fellow named Bly, Who wanted to learn how to fly. So he built him some things and called them his wings. But his hopes were all that rose high.

Russell Dean Second Street Athens Columbus Dean Bly

Davis Goes Home New York Campaign Dash

John W. Davis plans a West Virginia focused campaign swing from New York asserting honesty in government as his core issue. He leaves New York today for a series of stops in his home state.

New York John W. Davis West Virginia

Edna Wallace Hopper Promotes Facial Youth Cleanser

Edna Wallace Hopper credits scientific beauty aids for her 35 year stage career and claims a new four product line with 52 ingredients. She markets a liquid cleanser called Facial Youth promising deep cleansing without harming skin and invites readers to write for her Beauty Book.

Edna Wallace Hopper al Gugeee Lake Shore Drive Chicago

Coolidge urges less government to aid business at White House

President Coolidge told 4900 members of the National Association of Retail Druggists at the White House that his aim is to reduce government restrictions and taxes. He praised business for serving the community and pledged ongoing economy in administration to cut taxes and promote peace and prosperity.

Washington Coolidge National Association of Retail White House

Islanders Fear Ban on Liquors in Manila China Trade

Manila reports confirmation of a Department of States ban on importing intoxicating liquors to the Philippine Islands. Liquor dealers closed as buyers crowded shops. A six month supply exists locally. An unofficial gentlemen’s agreement with customs reportedly allows a $5 fine for ships arriving without a China coast bill of health, seen as evasion of the ban.

Manila P. I Department of States Phillippine Islands China

Chauncey K P Lodges Play JacksonvilleThursday Game

The Chauncey K of P lodge hosts Jacksonville in game four of the series at Chauncey ball park Thursday at 3 p m. Chauncey has won two of the first three games and plans to claim honors in Thursday's finale with a banquet for the winners after the series ends.

Chauncey Jacksonville Chauncey Ball Park Chauncey Lodge

Wilson family reunion draws clans to New Straitsville

Mr and Mrs George Wilson, Mr and Mrs Carl Shafer and children Rowena Clifford and Lois Ann of Chauncey, Mr and Mrs Walter Spears and daughter Elizabeth, and Mr and Mrs Forest Spears and daughters Grace and Ruth of Columbus attended the annual Wilson family reunion at the home of Mrs Josie Wilson McDonald in New Straitsville on Sunday.

George Wilson Carl Shafer Rowena, Clifford Lois Ann Chauncey Walter Spears Elizabeth Forest Spears Grace Ruth Columbus New Straitsville Wilson Josie Wilson McDonald L. A. Antle Ll. A. Antie Sidney Johnson Adda Allen Akron Dupler DeWitt W. Va A. Biddison John Strohmeyer Joe Antle Lewis Antle Chas. Antle Carl Antle Wayne Antle G. W. Antle Chas. Kempton Frank Young Ward Smith Irvin Smith Alva Gillett Lew Smith Chas. McLeod Arthur Gear

Pythian Sisters Invited to Weiner Roast at Mrs Boudinot’s

Mrs F C Boudinot at her home near Millfield invites members of Chauncey Pythian Sisters lodge to a Friday evening weiner roast and general good time.

Pythian Sisters Mech F. C. Boudinot Millfield Pythian Sisters Lodge of Chauncey

Local Social Notes From Chauncey And Laurelville

Mrs. Alvira Shafer hosts Womans Bible class Thursday at her Plains home led by president Mrs. Arthur Smart. Families from Athens Chauncey and Laurelville share visits and picnics while Mrs. Schoonover repairs a front veranda on Mound street.

Alvira Shafer First Christian Sunday School the Plains Arthur Smart FE. C. Wharton Athens Margaret Cline Chauncey Laurelville Milas Ruth Wharton Laurelville High School Howard Hillyer Baby Isaban W. Va Arthur Smith Wilma Kranyik Lancaster

Greece Ends Commercial Treaty With Italy Over Tariff

Rome reports semi official announcement that Greece will discontinue its commercial treaty with Italy due to handicaps created by Italy's new tariff schedule.

Rome Italy

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Quick Digestive Cure

A man narrates his initial disbelief and eventual relief after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for acute indigestion and gas. The preparation claims to remove catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing most stomach and intestinal ailments. One dose will convince or money refunded, with McKee Drug Co and Gem Pharmacy among sponsors.

Mayr Mckee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Reunion of L. A. Antle family near Trimble

The Glouster area gathering at the old Danford farm east of Trimble drew about 125 relatives and friends for a Sunday reunion. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Antie hosted, with a bountiful dinner and extended families present including Antie siblings and numerous nieces and nephews from Akron DeWitt and surrounding communities.

L. A

Turner Couple to Be Honored by Methodist Church

A reception is planned at the Methodist church tonight for Rev and Mrs. A. A. Turner. Reverend Turner has been reassigned to Glouster by the recent conference at Ironton to serve another term as pastor of the Methodist church.

Methodist Church A. A. Turner Turner Glouster Ironton

Jones Family Moves Into New Home in Urbancreat

Richard Jones and family have moved into their newly purchased residence in Urbancreat from Tom Blower. Mr Drower and family plan to relocate to the southern part of California.

Richard Jones Urbancreat Tom Blower Mr. Drower California

Freed in Second Trial Balboa Canal Zone

Sen ors De Larosa and Sanchez, who were involved in a case in the Balboa Canal Zone, were freed in a second trial. The court ruled in favor of the defendants, clearing them of charges.

Balboa Canal Zone Senors de Larosa Sanchez

Treason charges dropped for sailors in anti-intervention case

Two crew members were arrested and charged with treason for circulating handbills among the American fleet to spur intervention. They were acquitted at the end of their second trial.

Frost Hits Mahoning County Crops

Frost in Mahoning County last night caused damage to late crops. County Farm Agent J. C. Hedge said much of the corn was green and suffered greatly.

Youngstown Mahoning County J. C. Hedge

Fireman Killed in Train Collision Near Philadelphia

Hosey E. King, a fireman on the Reeding railway freight train, was killed early today when a locomotive on an opposite track crashed through a switch and struck the engine he was firing. He was scalded to death by escaping steam.

Philadelphia Hosey E. King Reeding Railway King

Plante Players Use Feet and Heads to Breathe

The statement notes that Plante can breathe using both feet and heads as part of a humorous or surreal description, highlighting an unusual or impossible athletic or artistic concept.

Plante

Air hero Jimmie Doolittle escapes peril after crash

Dayton dispatch reports Lieutenant Jimmie Doolittle, a leading Air Service flyer, was rescued after a Curtis racer mishap last evening. He is praised for skill that saved the mission and himself.

Dayton, O Jimmie” Doolittle Air Service

Doolittle's Aircraft Part Breaks During Practice Run

An aircraft at McCook Field suffered propeller failure during high speed practice near Wright Field. The crash damaged a cement sidewalk and a house but caused no injuries or fatalities among nearby residents including three children. Doolittle and others escaped with a safe landing after the propeller cracked.

Doolittle McCook Field Wright Field Doolitt

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