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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1923

Page

5

Local Society and Marriage Notices From Corning

Mrs E B Young hosted the Child's Conservation league gathering at 162 East State Street on Tuesday evening. The program featured poems by Eugene Fields and a discussion on The Sins of the Parents. Charades provided amusement and prizes went to Mrs Don Davis and Mrs Fred Lee Tom. Also, Miss Mary Lusette of Millfield wed Mr Raymond Cecile Stought at Corning Christian church parsonage. they will reside in Corning.

Chile E. B. Young East State Street Child's Conservation League Eugene Fields Ralph Woods John Kilpatrick Don Davis Fred Lee Tom R. R. Hughes Charles Henry Mary Lusette Millfield Raymond Cecile Stought Corning M. K. Chatley Christian Church North Congress Street

Needle Club Social Hosted by Mrs. Dent at 23 Nose Ave

Mrs. E. S. Dent hosted the Tuesday Needle Club at her home 23 Nose avenue from 7 to 10 PM. Twenty members attended a social hour and a clever contest arranged by president Mrs. Clark. Two vocal solos by Mrs. Wiley Z Sprague with Mrs. William Austin accompanied. refreshments served by the hostess and her daughter Mrs. Virgil Lent. Guests included Mrs. George Junod Mrs. M. K E Chatley Mrs. Wittotter Mrs. William Austin and Mrs. Virgil C. Dent.

E. S. Dent Nose Avenue Clark Wiley Z. Sprague Wiliam Austin Virgil Lent George Junod M. KE. Chatley Witt0tter William Hustin Virgil C. Dent

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs W I Hawk

Mrs. W I Hawk received a cut glass creamer and sugar as friends hosted a Tuesday evening celebration at her East Hill home. The party featured music and dancing with guests including Mr and Mrs K L Byrne Mr and Mrs Fred Love and son Junior Mr and Mrs Kim Cook Mr and Mrs W K Fields and son John Mr and Mrs Loren Williams Mrs Clara Love Mr and Mrs Wade Love and son Watson Mrs Walter McGuire and two children Mrs Bertha Kenney Mr and Mrs Abe Williams host and hostess Wick Hawk and son Robert.

W. i. Hawk East Hill Kl. J. Byrne Bred Love Junior Kim Cook W. K. Kields John Loren Williams Clara Love Wade Love Watson Walter McGuire Bertha Kenney Abe Williams Wick. Hawk Robert

Mrs Brown leaves for Columbus in farewell party honor

Mrs. Kirk L. Brown and husband plan to move to Columbus after purchasing property there. A farewell gathering is hosted by Mrs. S. Winters at 85 West State Street this evening.

8S. S. Winters West State Street Kirk L. Brown Brown Columbus

Ww C T U Convention County Meeting

A county convention of the W T U gathers community members for reports on temperance work and plans for local revival using the period style of the brief item.

Temperance Union and church groups set Thursday meetings

Cc T U will convene at First Presbyterian church on Thursday September 27 with an all day session. The executive board meets at 9 15 am followed by an open session at 10 am and 1 30 pm. Mrs H D Van Kirk will speak in the afternoon. Additional events include a Training School Parent Teachers Association first meeting at 3 pm and the Deborah class monthly gathering at 7 pm in the Christian church basement.

Cc. T. U First Presbyterian Church H. D. van Kirk Columbus Temperance Union Training School Parent- Teachers Association Auditorium Deborah Class of the Christian Church

Mrs Campbell and Mrs Anthony Visit Relatives in Zaleski

Mrs E G Campbell and Mrs William Anthony returned from a brief visit with Effie Watkins and her son in Zaleski. Effie Watkins’s brother is the superintendent of the local school.

E. G. Campbell William Anthony Effie Watkins William Watkins Zaleski Watkins

Delta Tau Delta Auxiliary Meeting Set at Hoover Cottage

The auxiliary of Delta Tau Delta will meet Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at their temporary fraternity house, the Hoover cottage, University Terrace.

Delta Tau Delta Hoover Cottage University Terrace

Mrs Eber Fulton Returns From Visit Amid Eye Injury

Mrs Eber Fulton returns from a week with Mr Fulton who is in a Columbus hospital after an eye injury at Hewitt and Boden Co. He underwent cataract surgery this morning to remove the clouded lens.

Eber Fulton Fulton Columbus Hewitt and Boden Company

Mrs Woodworth Hosts Art and Thimble Club Matinee

Mrs E C Woodworth of 27 South College street will entertain the Art and Thimble club Friday with a matinee at the Majestic theatre and tea at the Varsity Inn.

E. C. Woodworth South College Street Art and Thimble Club Majestic Theatre Varsity Inn

Mrs Winters to Visit Cleveland for Week

Mrs. S. S. Winters leaves Thursday for Cleveland to visit her son, Mr. Minor Robbins, at his home for a week.

Visiting relative Donald J Henry from Fort George Wright in Athens

Donald J Henry son of Major Z L Henry of Fort George Wright Washington visits relatives and friends in Athens. He is nephew of Dr J L Henry and grandson of Charlies Henry of East State street and William Johnson of Richland Avenue. After two years at Ohio University he earned a B S from Whitworth College Spokane and will enter Ohio State Medical College opening Monday. Miss Flossie Mansfield returns to Chillicothe after visiting her sister Mrs G D Sams at 13 South McKinley Avenue and her mother Mrs Ida Mansfield.

Donald J. Henry Z. L. Henry Fort George Wright Washington Athens Mr. Henry J. L. Henry Charlies Henry East State Street William Johnson Richland Avenue Ohio University Whitworth College Spokane Washington Medical College Ohio State University Flossie Mansfield Chillicothe G. D. Sams South McKinley Avenue Ida Mansfield

Womans Music Club Meets Thursday Evening

The Womans Music club will meet Thursday at 7 30 PM with Mrs. Robert P Thompkins at 69 Elmwood Place.

Womans Music Club Robert P. Thompkins Elmwood Place

Murphey to Attend New York Life Convention

Mr. O. B. Murphey departs Thursday noon for West Baden Indiana to join the New York Life 100000 dollar club convention.

O. B. Murphey West Baden Ind The New York Life Insurance Company

Birth of a son to Prof and Mrs J T Pickering Williamsport

Announcement of the birth on Saturday September 22 to Prof and Mrs J T Pickering of Williamsport. Prof Pickering is superintendent of Williamsport schools and son of Mr and Mrs A S Pickering of 98 West State Street.

J. T. Pickering Williamsport Pickering A. S. Pickering West State Street

Bank Teller Hebe Gahn Leaves Athens for Detroit Business

Mr Hebe Gahn a teller at the Bank of Athens for three years resigns and will leave in early October for Detroit to go into business.

Hebe Gahn Bank of Athens Detroit

Wily Bootlegger Thwarts Officers In Akron

Judges prosecutors and city agents hail the cunning bootlegger whose acts outpace enforcement as officials lament gaps in the law and wonder where next to plug. The piece portrays a relentless bootlegger undermining prohibition efforts amid legal challenges.

Akron

Bootleggers Find Plea Bargains In Police Court

Officials report a shift in bootlegger tactics as most arrestees plead guilty in police court. Of 32 violators arraigned in one week, 28 admitted guilt without counsel and paid fines. Four resisted and were found guilty, incurring lawyer fees.

Bootlieger McGuire

Dollings Officers Sued For Damages In Federal Suit

In Columbus today, receiver Thomas hk White filed a federal suit seeking 377428.89 dollars in damages against R L Dollings Co of Pennsylvania officers. Named defendants include William G Benham and Dwight Harrison of Columbus, plus five other directors, for allegedly illegal dividends to green subsidiaries.

Columbus, P Ureen R. L. Dollings Co Pennsylvania Thomas Hk White Philadelphia William G. Benham Columbus Dwight Harrison

Deaths Edna Haning Funeral Thursday

Funeral services for Miss Edna Haning will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at the chapel in West Union Street Cemetery. Her body arrived this noon from Prescott Arizona. Interviews will be made.

Edna Haning Prescott, Ariz West Union Street Cemetery

Zebina Bean Dies at East St. Louis Home at Age 10

Zebina Bean age 10 died at his East St. Louis home on September 25. Son of Archibald and Adaline Bean, he was born in Pheasanton Athens county and lived in Wayne County Illinois before moving to St. Louis about 15 years ago to work for a street railway. His wife died six weeks earlier. He leaves four daughters and two sons. brother of Carlos Henry Amesville and another cousin referenced in an unrelated household notice.

Sherman Parsons Athens Pomeroy Brady, Neb Mr. Parson Alfred Starkey Charles Hayden Mr. Parsons Meigs County West Zebina Bean East St. Louis Archibald Adaline Bean Pheasanton Athens County 141St Wayne County Ill Vast St. Louis Street Railway Company Mr. Bean Mire

Fire destroys Penrod barn. Kinney jailed for arson claim

At Fisher Station a midnight blaze consumed H W Penrod’s barn while no livestock were harmed. Joseph Kinney, 44, an escaped epileptic patient from Gallipolis hospital, was detained after being found on nearby tracks and charged with arson for the fire. Loss estimated at about 2500 dollars with partial insurance coverage.

H. W. Penrod Fisher Station Joseph Kinney Gallipolis Hospital Penred McWinley Cady Athens Kinney McKinley Gallipolis

Head of Omaha Bank Elected ABA President

Walter William Head, president of the Omaha National Bank, was chosen president of the American Bankers Association at its 49th annual convention in Atlantic City New Jersey.

Atlantic City N. J Walter William Head Omaha National Bank of Omaha Neb American Bankers’ Association

Atlanta Girl 15 Strives To End Life In Multiple Attempts

Maggie Bedford, 15, of Atlanta, attempted suicide five times within 12 hours using a rope and razor. She cited mistreatment at home and said she was determined not to live. Police and a matron intervened after each incident, including at the police headquarters cell where she tried to choke herself. A home life investigation followed.

Atlanta Maggie Bedford Maggie Police Headquarters

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