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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1923

Page

2

Labor Fails For Third Party At Ohio Convention

Mansfield Ohio September 26 The Ohio State Federation of Labor votes down a proposal to organize a third party and rejects a resolution to recognize Soviet Russia. Cincinnati delegate Joseph Hareing defends labor politics. Governor Donahey and eight hour law enforcement discussed. Thomas J. Duffy named chairman of the industrial commission.

Mansfield, O Ohio State Federation of Labor Russia United States Mansfield Trades Council Joseph C. Ifareing Cincinnati Organization of Labor Organized Labor Hareing Donahey Coolidge Boston Thomas J. Duffy

Ice Cream Pie Social at Deep Hollow School House

An ice cream and pie social with entertainment is planned for Friday evening September 28 at the Deep Hollow School House. Everyone is invited to attend.

Deep Hollow

War Veteran Says He Quit Smoking To See Bonus Passed

A war veteran reports he has stopped smoking with the aim of living long enough to witness the government bonus approval. He notes health improvements and urges others to quit for financial support.

Mad as They Lived in Europe

A fragment notes people appearing angry or unsettled as they carried on in Europe, hinting at mood or social climate without specific events or names.

Eurpe

Local Notes From Albany And Surroundings

Miss Margaret Lax of Athens spent the weekend with her sister near Albany. Miss Hazel Lowther attends John Hancock High School this year. Mrs. J. S. Sisson and baby left Monday for Frost for a few days visit. Mr. and Mrs. Alva Higley were Sunday visitors at Will Higley’s home. The M. EK Ladies Aid meets with Mrs. Elmer Searles Thursday at 2 P M.

Margaret Lax Athens Albany Hazel Lowther John Hiancock J. S&s. Sisson Frost Alva Higley Will Higley M. EK Ladies Aid Elmer Searles

Local Social and Housing Moves Reported

Mr and Mrs E A Bowers host Sunday dinner with W H Powers of Columbus and Mrs CR Brown plus Miss Florence Brown. W H Bowers is a brother of Mrs Brown and Mrs E A Bowers. William McCanley family moving to new farm near Chase. Hoisington to occupy vacated property. J S Sisson to move into Ferguson property vacated by Hoisington. Nine applicants sat Rural Route carrier Civil Service exam in place of Wilbur Baughman. Mrs F E Bolton travels to Wilmington Delaware to see her first grandchild Janet Bolton and visit son Ernest Bolton and wife.

E. A. Bowers W. H. Powers Columbus CR. Brown Florence Brown W. H. Bowers Brown William McCanley Chase Hoisington McCauley J. S. Sisson Ferguson Civil Service Wilbur Baughman Albany F. FE. Bolton Wilmington Delaware Janet Bolton Ernest Bolton

Reverend Warner Returns as Minister to four local charges

Rev. Howard Warner is reassigned to Albany Hebbardsville Temple and Town House. The public is invited to greet the new minister and his wife at services next Sunday. Warner has enrolled in classes three days weekly at D A and Mrs. Warner teaches at Hebbards ville School.

Howard Warner Albany Hebbardsville Temple Townhouse Warner D. A Hebbardsville School

Mrs Ed Lasch Hosts Miss Lovinia Schuttler Visit

Mrs Ed Lasch welcomes her guest Miss Lovinia Schuttler of Wheeling West Virginia for a two week stay in town.

Ed Lasch Lovinia Schuttler Wheeling W. Va

Social calendar events in Marion and nearby towns

Mrs. Frank Knapp of Marion hosts relatives and friends including Mrs. Eldon Dailey and daughters Elsie and Jean. Miss Faye Cline holds an embroidery party. The Wednesday club plans a weiner roast at Tull Crest. Everett Carbaugh visits from Chase with his parents. Mrs. O I D Dailey assists Historic Spots site selection for a memorial dedicating Fr. Gower with Joshua Sands and others.

Frank Knapp Marion Eldon Dailey O. D. Dailey David Elsie Jean Faye Cline Dean Knapp Knapp Everett Carbaugh Chase Elmer Searles Mr. Dutton H. H. Parrish Coolville

Sale of Farm Goods and Livestock at Oliver Farm

I will hold a farm sale at the Harley Smith farm one mile north of Hebbardsville on Saturday October 6 1923. Items include horses cows calves hogs hens poultry hay wagons farming gear household goods and more. Sale starts at 9 o clock a m terms are announced day of sale lunch served on grounds. Auctioneers Matt Throckmorton and A L Oliver.

Harley Smith Hebbardsville Poland A. L. Oliver Matt Throckmorton Durham Jersey Farrow

Social visit described at Humphrey home

The stone. Mrs. Dailey and Mr. Sands were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lew Humphrey.

The Stone

Hill leads Myers in fifth Washington special election

Tubulations early today gave Judge Sam B. Hill a lead of 373 votes over State Senator Charles E. Myers in the fifth Washington district special congressional election.

Spokane Wash Sam B. Hill Charles E. Myers

Bankers oppose government aid and soldiers bonus

Atlantic City report from the American Bankers association denounces governmental aid to any class or industry, the soldiers' bonus, rising public employe numbers, and wage increases. It urges official standing for U.S. reparations negotiators, warns isolation risks, criticizes wheat purchase bids, and notes government employes exceed 500,000 with per capita taxation rising from 22.95 in 1914 to 97.15. The document questions the bonus as an unwarranted tax burden.

Atlantic City N. J America American Banker's Association Germany Reparations Commission Debt Funding Committee Great Britain France

Newspapers Return to Normal After New York Strike

Greater New York press resumes near normal as 18 and 20 page editions replace eight pages. The Combined New York Newspapers banner remains, editorials are still missing, and many operators travel from distant cities to work under Major George S L Berry's call.

New York George SL. Berry

Actors as Auto Dodgers Proved Poor at Jumping Towns

Reader asks if actors make good auto dodgers by jumping from one town to another. The answer is no.

Hokey Palmer and Ford Rogers Fly Toward Pulitzer Races

Marine Corps fliers Horace Hokey Palmer and Ford O Rogers passed over Athens at 1130 PM en route to St Louis air races via Dayton. A telegram from Mrs J A Palmer reported arrival in Moundsville WV at 1030 AM Wednesday. They previously set a flight record reaching Washington after a Santo Domingo crossing with Navy officials welcoming them.

Horace “Hokey” Palmer Ford O. Rogers Marine Corps Athens St. Louis Dayton J. A. Palmer Hokey Moundsville

Ohio bus riders to be insured for six thousand dollars

Insurance policy requirements announced by the state utilities commission provide that passengers on buses in Ohio will be insured for six thousand dollars each against injury. The measure applies to all bus companies operating in the state and was issued from Columbus.

Columbus Ohio State Utilities Commission

Quarantine violator fined in Glouster court

Glouster Jimmie Coryelli of near old mine 2 was fined five dollars and costs in Mayor Gormley's court on Tuesday for violating a quarantine notice. The Coryelli home was quarantined by Health Officer Blower for scarlet fever. He reportedly took two children along and walked toward McLeish. Blower had him arrested and warned rigid enforcement and follow up arrests. Also noted, Mr and Mrs Ambrose Gibbs and Mrs Henry Williams traveled to Columbus. Williams sought an X-ray at Grant hospital for a long standing left knee issue.

Jimmie Coryelli Near Old Mine 2 Costa Gormley Coryelli Blower McLeish Ambrose Gibbs Henry Williams Columbus Grant Hospital

Fire Devastates Clay Bank Hamlet in Suspected Arson

Deputy Fire Marshal Gormley investigated a Sunday night blaze at Clay Bank near New Lexington that destroyed the only store and four residences. Authorities say the fire is incendiary. Sam Clark returned to Syracuse on Tuesday after a visit with his brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs John Clark Jr.

Gormley Clay Bank New Lexington Sam Clark Syracuse John Clark Jr

Messenger misreports death of Jefferson Love

The Messenger representative gave incorrect information yesterday regarding the death of Jefferson Love. This error prompts a correction to clarify the actual circumstances surrounding Mr Love’s death.

Messenger Jefferson Love

Local man Love reported improving after death rumor

A Kerry Oak resident clarified that Mr. Love was not dead and had shown clear signs of recovery this morning. The rumor originated from a young man in Kerry Oak who admitted he had been misinformed.

Irish Ridge

Mandt Couple Take Motor Tour Through Multiple Cities

Mr and Mrs John Mandt of Charleston West Virginia spent several days with friends in this city and at Jacksonville leaving at the start of the week on a motor trip to Cincinnati Indianapolis Chicago St Louis Detroit and to points in Canada

John Mandt Charleston W. Va Jacksonville Cincinnati Indianapolis Chicago St. Louis Detroit Canada

Blower Family Plans Move to California

Phil Blower and several relatives are moving to California. He will settle in Santa Ana after traveling to locate there. Four Blower children Albert Sibert Girard and Irene will drive to California Thursday, while Mrs. Blower and two sons Floyd and Ralph will depart in about two weeks. John, another son, likely remains behind.

Phil Blower California Santa Ana Albert Sibert Girard Irene Caifornia

Mr and Mrs Frank Butts Visit Porterfield Relatives

Mr and Mrs Frank Butts traveled to Porterfield today to visit relatives and catch up with family ties.

Frank Butts Porterfield Visi

Dodson Visit In Sayre Mentioned By Local Notes

Mrs L. C. Dodson and Aon, Har old, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dodson at Sayre.

L. C. Dodson Aon, Harold Mrs J. W. Dodson Sayre

Minister Landsittel Promoted to Columbus Assignment

Rev. J. L. Landsittel longtime pastor of the Glouster M E church is transferred to Columbus as assistant pastor of King Avenue M E church. He and his family depart Saturday for Columbus. Rev A A Turner of McArthur will come to town and lead Sunday services. Rev G T Timberlake of Sedalia near Chillicothe will take the Trimble Jacksonville charge succeeding Rev. Cape transferred to Galland near Waterford.

J. L. Landsittel Glouster M. E Columbus King Avenue M. E Sedalia Chillicothe Trimble-Jacksonville Eap Oalland Waterford

Systematic Dishwashing Steps for Efficient Cleanup

The guide outlines a routine to prepare for dishwashing by scraping and stacking items before washing. It emphasizes doing the diss and wash in a regular order to maintain efficiency and consistency throughout the task.

Pharmacopoeia Translation Efforts Move to China

United States pharmacopoeia is undergoing translation into Chinese as part of broader international standardization. Experts from U.S. and Chinese health authorities collaborate to align quality and safety terminology.

United States

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