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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1920

Page

2

Speech on a Liga of Nations at Albany

An upcoming talk titled a speech on laga of nations will be delivered by Gaeen Howe in Albany Saturday evening.

Birthday Celebration for Mrs. Vic Robinson at Albany Home

A Sunday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vic Robinson in Albany drew about fifty friends and neighbors to honor Mrs. Robinson on her birthday. Guests brought baskets and shared a shaded meal, with music by the younger attendees. Mrs. Robinson received gifts including a portrait of her late son and a photoset of four generations: Warren Eupene infant, Farl the father, Vick the grandfather, and Jeander the great grandfather.

Albany Vic Robinson Mr. Betz Warren Eupene Farl Vick Jeander Janie Finney Athens Lucy Surgeon C. Wood Syracuse Hartford Harry Porter Chesterhill

Oyo elects new members at Ohio University tryout

The regular fall tryout of the Oyo honorary literary society at Ohio University elected fourteen of twenty-two applicants to membership. Eleven gained active status, including Mary Tom and Kathleen Scott, with three others chosen to fill vacancies as they occur. Oyo, five years old, has built campus prestige through fall and spring tryouts featuring literary works and performances.

Oyo Ohio University Ellis Hall Mary Tom Narda Faine Pearl Mace Kathleen Scott Eileen Wagoner Ruth Davis Alice Stevenson Kate Falloon Zoe Brundage Gail Kerns Mary Bean Marie Jewett Harriet Lemon Luella Pemberton

Regular Student Critics Committee Named for Reading Event

The committee for the event includes Dean Irma Voigt as chairman, Prof. W. H. Cooper, Prof. H. R. Wilson, Prof. Mary Noss, and Mrs. J. N. Hizey who filled the vacancy left by Miss Helen McKay. They will judge the short talks, readings and contest entries.

J. N. Hizey Helen McKay Irma Voigt W. H. Cooper H. R. Wilson Mary Noss Hizey

Retail price cuts hit Chicago clothing stores

The Chicago price barometer fell as Maurice L. Rothschilds slashed retail clothing prices 20 to 60 percent. Public notice predicted further reductions and a ripple effect on orders and labor demand. A second landlord cut apartment rents by 10 percent this week.

Chicago Maurice L. Rothschild Rothschilds

Local visits and health notes from Plains area

The Plains community records visits from Lenore Stauffer, Mrs. Zell Douglas and Mrs. Mary Dowler, with Mrs. Millard Bryan Jr improving after surgery. Others include Dana Nash from Nelsonville visiting Rob Hawk, and multiple trips to Athens and Chauncey for social and medical reasons.

Lenore Stauffer W. J Rob Hawk Will Austin Athens Zell Douglas Millard Bryan Sr Grant

Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Claims Hair Care Benefit

An advertisement advises using pure cocoanut oil shampoo instead of common soaps. It warns that alkali in many shampoos damages hair, promoting Mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo as gentle, grease free, and effective for cleansing scalp and hair.

Baseball Standings Show Tight National League Race

National League leaders Brooklyn hold a 90 60 mark with New York 85 65 and Cincinnati 80 69 in pursuit. Pittsburgh 77 73 Chicago 74 77 St Louis 73 78 Boston 61 86 Philadelphia 60 90 trail. American League figures list Cleveland 96 54 New York 95 59 St Louis 73 76 Boston 72 81 Washington 65 83 Detroit 59 90 Philadelphia 48 108.

Brooklyn New York Cincinnati Pittsburg Chicago St. Louis Dace Si Boston Phila American League Cleveland St. Louis Washington Detroit

Today’s Games Include NL Matchups and AL Rivals

The schedule lists Brooklyn at New York and Philadelphia at Boston in the National League with no other games. In the American League Cleveland visits Detroit and Washington travels to Philadelphia with no additional matchups scheduled.

Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Boston Cleveland Detroit Washington

Neurasthenia and Pink Pills Promise Nerve Rebuild

The article explains nervous energy as a bank account and neurasthenia as nervous bankruptcy. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood building tonic that strengthens nerves. It notes efficacy in various nervous disorders and urges purchase from druggists or the Dr Williams Medicine Co. for 60 cents a box and a free booklet.

Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady

Local Social Notes Include Births Visits and Moves

Pleasanton residents announce a new baby son born September 27 to Mr. and Mrs. Dow Marquis. Homecoming at Hooper Ridge drew Carl Grandstaff, Gilbert Boudinot and others. Vivian Ogg visits grandparents H. H. Colvin, while Sybil Robinson stays with her parents. Others, including Mr. and Mrs. Andrews, move to new homes from Scott Taylor.

Dave Smalley Pleasanton Carl Grandstaff Gilbert Boudinot Hooper Ridge Dow Marquis Rebecca Linscott Ruth Roberts Andrews Scott Taylor Walter White Joe Quinn Hal Brawley Sybil Robinson W. H. Robinson Vivian Ogg Nelsonville H. H. Colvin Robert Robinson Stewart Margaret Ogg Athens

New rake handles debris from finely kept lawns

An elongated dust pan style rake gathers all debris from well kept lawns, showcasing an unusual tool design aimed at efficient cleanup.

Sulphur Clears Up Rough or Red Skin

A noted skin specialist says Mentho-Sulphur quickly overcomes breakouts on the skin including eczema rash pimples and ring worm due to its germ destroying properties. It soothes irritated skin and heals eruptions with quick improvement. Sufferers should obtain a small jar from any good druggist and use it like cold cream.

Wanesburg visit and local property transfers noted

Mr and Mrs L L Robinett depart for Wanesburg Pennsylvania to stay with friends for a week. G W Wyatt sells Summit Street residence to M F Noon with possession by October 15. Wyatt couple to winter with Mrs Maria Wyatt on Spring Street then plan to move to Dayton next spring. Bob Hook fined five dollars plus costs for truancy in Justice Jones court, charges filed by Henry Williams. Eastern Star holds special practice next Tuesday with all members urged to attend. C A Daugherty buys Front Street building for a Dodge salesroom and will occupy the second floor living rooms after renovations.

G. W. Wyatt Summit Street M. F. Noon Mrs. Wyatt Mr. Wyatt Maria Wyatt Spring Street Dayton Bob Hook Derthick Court of Justice Jones Hook Henry Williams Order of Eastern Star C. A. Daugherty Front Street Dodge

King Visitation With Brysons And Mother

D. J. King of Chicago is spending the week with his mother Mrs. Anna King and Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Bryson. Mr. King came to attend.

D. J. King Chicago Anna King M. M. Bryson Mr. King

Funeral for Mrs. Mary Johnson Held in Chesterhill

The funeral for Mrs. Mary Johnson was held in Chesterhill on Monday. Attending from the city were Mrs. Anna King, Mrs. Frank Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Bryson, and Ernest Bryson.

Mary Johnson Chesterhill Anna King Frank Matthews M.M. Bryson Ernest Bryson

Local social items note postponed Harding-Coolidge club meeting

Thomas Lewis and daughter Mrs Anna Griffin Coulton have returned home from visiting Mrs Rachel Jenkins. Mrs Michael Whalen left yesterday for Cleveland ending a ten day visit with Frank Klingo and daughter Miss Anna. The Harding Coolidge club social, planned for Friday with Hon I M Foster of Athens as speaker, is postponed indefinitely due to attendance issues.

Thomas Lewis Anna Griffin Coulton Rachel Jenkins Ing Frank Klingo Miss Anna Harding-Coolidge Club I. M. Foster Athens

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