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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1925

Page

5

Social Literary Club Met in Canton Run by Mrs Moler

Mrs W E Moler hosted the Social Literary club at 35 North College Street with Mrs Frank Gullum presiding. Papers on Foreign Influence on American Art by Mrs Fred McKay and American Pottery by Mrs J H Berry were read. delegates to the state convention were chosen and refreshments served. next meeting is the annual dinner on April 22 hosted by Mrs Ralph Dalton.

W. E. Moler North College Street Frank B. Gullum T. C. McCracken Wilmer C. Harris Fred McKay J. H. Berry Allen Kresge O'Hardelot Micheal Diack Social Women’s Federated Clubs Canton P. F. Hixson EF. W. Reed W. L. Peters John Gross Ralph Dalton Sam Burson FE. A. Guthrie Margaret Alice Guthrie

Missionary Society meets at church for Thursday program

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian church will convene at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon in the prayer meeting room. Mrs. W. F. Glesecke serves as program leader.

Woman’s Missionary Society of the Christian Church W. F. Glesecke

Return of Robert Robinson to Aurora School

Mr. Robert Robinson returns to his Aurora Tennessee school after spending spring vacation with his mother Mrs Dora Robin and other home folks.

Robert Robinson Aurora, Til Dora Robin

Belle of Barcelona musical set for Friday performance

Rehearsals for the senior high school musical comedy The Belle of Barcelona are underway for a Friday April 17 debut in the new auditorium. The cast is strong and home talent is expected to draw big interest with catchy music. Mr Val Davis and Mrs Davis recently returned from Florida after wintering in Jacksonville visiting Ruth Davis Brown and family. Mrs Paul Keever hosted the Hobson Study circle with delegates named for the Canton federation meeting May 11 to 15.

Barcelona Val Davis Mrs. Davis Florida Jacksonville Daytona St. Augustine Atlanta Chattanooga Tenn Wyoming Cincinnati M. F. Brown Ruth Davis Hobson Study Circle Paul Keever Hobson Sam Burson West State Street John Gross State Federation Canton Neilson Welk Ralph Dalton Clyde Featherston Emmaut United States New Mexico Mississippi Arkansas

Daileys Take Daughter and Kin to Columbus

Mr and Mrs Earl T Dailey accompanied their daughter Christine Dailey and niece Ernestine Biddle of Galopolis as far as Columbus by motor They are returning to Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware after Easter visits at their parental home.

Earl T. Dailey Christine Dailey Ernestine Biddle Galipolis Columbus Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware

Mrs Schioss Plans Weeks in Detroit Visit

Mrs Edward C Schioss leaves Thursday for Detroit Michigan for a several weeks visit at the homes of her sister Mrs Dr W Peters and her niece Mrs William McMahon Margaret Rosser.

Edward C. Schioss Detroit Mich Dr. W. Peters William McMahon Margaret Rosser

Tuesday Club Hosts Prof and Mrs Cooper at Colonial

The Tuesday club met Tuesday evening at the Colonial with Prof and Mrs W H Cooper hosting. Miss Constance McLeod head of the Kindergarten department at Ohio University led the program and spoke to the group.

W. H. Cooper the Colonial Constance McLeod Ohio University

Notable School Talk Delights Attendees With Child Study

A school event on Early Childhood featured work by pupils and a vivid presentation that captivated the audience. The program filled the period, leaving little room for discussion while a buffet luncheon of 54 plates was served to guests.

Teasday Visitors Tale Among Columbus Residents

Mrs. Mary Morrison and Mrs. William Livingston were Teasday visitors in Columbus, highlighting social exchanges and local guest events.

Mary Morrison William Livingston Columbus

Courtney Heirs Must Pay Taxes in Inheritance ruling

In Common Pleas court Probate Judge 8 M Johnson announced inheritance tax assessments on Henrietta Courtney estate heirs. Estate value 39463.69 with administration costs 3159.24 yields 36312.75 taxable plus 5 percent interest during litigation. Of 28 heirs, one pays 85 dollars, fourteen 77.41 each, five 28.67 each, five 23.89 each, three 7.96 each. Dover township is beneficiary.

Common Pleas Court Henrietta Courtney 8. M. Johnson Dover Township

Spring Tragedy Loses Pioneer Moth in Athens

A large June moth, Callosamia tromecihva, emerged six weeks early after a warm spell in Athens. The injured insect froze as night cooled, dying on Court Street’s car fender, first of its species spotted here this year.

Court Street

Airplane Broadcast Set for Wright Field Concert

Tonight at the hour, the first concert will be broadcast from an airplane at Wilbur Wright Field. The ship stands ready to transmit on 370 meters. Major Hugo Kneer will pilot the musical flight and Lt Malcolm Stewart will operate the radio gear.

Dayton Wilbur Wright Field Hugo Kneer Wilbur Wrightfield Malcolm Stewart

Gladiators Must Pay for Fight

A street brawl in Athens last Saturday led to two local youths paying fines of five dollars plus costs after Pleas of guilty by Wilfred Hawkins and Dan Birchfield. Police Chief Herb Parker oversaw the arrests.

Athens Koons Wilfred Hawkins Dan Birchfield Herb Parker

Daughters and father die in auto train collision near Livingston crossing

In Newark April urrence reports state Lewis Martin a wealthy stock farmer living near Luray and his daughter Hazel a Kirkersville art school teacher were killed instantly when their car began moving on the interurban track at Livingston crossing and was struck by train No 7 of the C N and Z Traction company Dora Compton adopted daughter of Martin sustained probable fatal injuries in the crash occurring shortly after 5 o clock this morning

Newark Lewis Martin Luray Hazel Kirkersville Dora Compton Martin Livingston Crossing C. N. and Z. Traction Company

Kicked by Horses Leaves Man Bruised but Not Seriously Hurt

J Wh Brandes was kicked in the stomach and thigh by two horses while tending them. He sustained painful bruises but his condition was not deemed serious.

Brandes

Trees to Serve as Memorials in Lorain

Lorain officials announce Arbor Day projects planting a tree for each of fourteen schoolchildren killed in last June’s tornado. One tree will be placed in the yard of the school attended by each victim on April 17.

Lorain

Minister Culpis ends roaming and vows to stay

Rev. Wilson W. Culpis, an unfrocked minister from South Bend Indiana, declares he will stay with his wife after eloping with his sister-in-law Dorothy and leaving a trail of previous elopements. He says Dorothy has forgiven him and that his brother has taken Dorothy back.

South Bend Ind Wilson W. Culpis Love Eifrng Dorothy

Tragedy at Manila service dance ends in death

Army officers probe the shooting of 18 year old Audrey Burleigh by Lieutenant John Thompson, a West Point standout, during a service dance in Manila. The incident is described as a jealous act.

Manila John Thompson West Pointer Audrey Burleigh

Ohio druggists halt Jamaica ginger amid widespread use

Theo D Wetterstroem secretary of the Ohio State Pharmaceutical Association says many Ohio druggists have dropped Jamaica ginger and liquor substitutes due to their popular use as beverages. He warns the situation is becoming extremely serious.

Columbus Ohio Theo D. Wetterstroem Ohio State Pharmaceutional Association

Foreign-born citizens naturalized in Belmont County

In Belmont County Common Pleas Court many new naturalizations were granted with 25 percent from Czecho Slovakia, 18 percent from Poland, and 4 to 3 percent from Germany Austria Hungary and Ireland, reflecting shifting immigrant origins.

ST. Clairsville Belmont County Common Pleas Court Czecho-Slovakia Poland Germany Austria-Hungary Ireland

Hodges Eagleson stays pastor of First Presbyterian

Rev Hodges M Eagleson, pastor of the First Presbyterian church in Bucyrus, announced he declined an offered pastorate at his former Wellston church despite a higher salary because he wishes to continue his work in Bucyrus.

Michigan Turns to Track and Baseball After Rough Season

Michigan shifts focus from basketball to track and baseball with prospects appearing strong in both. The track squad is one of the best in years while the baseball team seeks a reliable pitcher to complement Jack Blott behind the plate.

Michigan Jack Blott

Russia Orders Baby Chicks From Athens Hatchery

Following an order from Egypt, the Athens Chick hatchery reported a request for baby chicks from Russia. The manager believes shipping there would be impossible but notes orders from around the world are gratifying.

Russia Egypt Athens

Woman Sues Over Dump Smoke Damages Near Clarraville

Lulu Steel sues Rail & River Coal Co. for 300 dollars claiming health damage from smoke fumes and gas from a stone and slate dump near her Martins Ferry home. She seeks an injunction to stop burning the dump.

Martins Ferry Lulu Steel Rail & River Coal Company Clarraville

Carter's Little Liver Pills Advertised by Woodhaven No Y

Mr K Collins says he overcame headaches and sour stomach with Carter's Little Liver Pills. He claims the medicine improves health and energy, bestowing a zest for life as it acts gently on the liver and bowels. Sold at all druggists.

Woodhaven K. Collins Carter

Also Mentioned on This Page

FE. N. Earley Courtney Bank of Athens Bldg John Holland Jewell Logan's Book and News Store Lostro Building South Court Street Figkle Bucyrus Bargain Hunters Mr Af Aay Chauncey W. B. Drake Quality
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