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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1926

Page

5

Athens Messenger Distribution for Ohio Visitors

New York visitors from Ohio can buy the Athens Messenger at several Manhattan locations near Grand Central and Broadway. The Schultz News Agency notes yesterday’s Higley Study circle in Lindley hall with Mrs. Jennie O'Dell and a piano solo by Ruth Miller. Delegates to the state convention of Women's Federated clubs to be held in Springfield May 10 to 14 were elected: S M Haffey first delegate, R L Morton second delegate, J Finsterwald first alternate, E L Miller second alternate.

New York Ohio Athens Messenger 42Nd Street 6Th Ave S. E 47Th Street Broadway 42Nd St Grand Central Depot N. EB 32Nd Street Schultz News Agency Higley Jennie O'Dell Lindley Hall S. Ie. G. Pedigo Ruth Miller Dett Women's Federated Clubs Springfield S. M. Haffey R. L. Morton John Finsterwald E. L. Miller

Society Hears Of Mountain People

The Presbyterian Missionary society held a church meeting last evening with Miss Ida Patterson and Miss Mildred Julian as speakers. Patterson spoke of Berea College in Kentucky and its origins, while Julian discussed Fireside Industries and demonstrated mountain crafts including basket weaving and pottery making.

First Methodist Women to Meet in Church Parlors

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. Church convenes Friday at 2 pm in church parlors. Mrs Worstell and Mrs Carr lead the program while Mrs Cross handles social hour. Higley Circle hears review of Lewis Banfield novel Possession.

Higley Circle Lewis Banfield Roll Call

Alliance Teachers Spend Spring Vacation in Athens Visit

Miss Mariam Watkins and Miss Golda Ashworth teachers in Alliance spend spring vacation at their Athens homes. Miss Mildren Hutchinson of Alliance accompanies them as guest. Miss Katherine Figg and Miss Cecelia Collins visit Columbus and plan to see Rose Marie at the Hartman.

Mariam Watkins Golda Ashworth Alliance Athens Mildren Hutchinson Katherine Figg Cecelia Collins Columbus Rose Marie The Hartman

Student Miss Freeman Returns to Athens After Vacation

Miss Maude Freeman, a student at Ohio University, returned to Athens Monday after spending Easter at home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Freeman of near New Marshfield.

Business Visitor Leroy Johnson Calls on Robbinet Ridge

Mr. Leroy Johnson of Robbinet Ridge visited here on Tuesday for business matters.

Leroy Johnson Robbinet Ridge

Freeman and Chesser Journey to Detroit for Work

Mr Walter Freeman and Mr Amos Chesser of Know township left Tuesday for Detroit Michigan where they have employment awaiting them.

Walter Freeman Amos Chesser Know Township Detroit Michigan

Return home after report of mother's serious illness

Mrs. Fred Chevelier returned home from Nelsonville where she was summoned Wednesday by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. William Burt. Her condition was not specified in the available text.

Fred Chevelier Nelsonville William Burt

Rev H Schuyler Foster Returns After Family Visit

The Rev H Schuyler Foster former minister of the local Baptist church returned to Cleveland yesterday after a four day visit with his family on Woodward Avenue.

H. Schuyler’ Foster Baptist Church Cleveland Woodward Avenue

Ohio State Trustee John Kaiser Visit in Athens

John Kaiser, a trustee of Ohio State University, was in Athens on business yesterday. His home is in Marietta, and he is well known in Athens for his former role as a trustee of the Athens State Hospital.

John Kaiser Ohio State University Athens Kaiser Marietta Athens State Hospital

Congressman T A Jenkins Heads Home from Washington

Mr. T A Jenkins congressman from the tenth district returned to his Ironton home last night after a day spent in this city and a prior stop in Washington D C.

Mr. T. A. Jenkins Tenth District Ironton Washington, D. C

Miss Norma Vernon Returns From Easter Vacation

Miss Norma Vernon, a high school teacher in Troy, returned to the city last night after spending the Easter vacation with Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Vernon at 41% Mill Street.

Norma Vernon Troy A. H. Vernon Mill Street

Mr Ellis Woodworth and His Orchestra at Wellston Dance

Ellis Woodworth and his orchestra traveled to Wellston to fill a dance engagement last night. The event showcased the ensemble performing selections for attendees seeking live music and entertainment.

Ellis Woodworth Wellston

Local Highlights: Heeter Returns from Kokomo Visit

Eugene Heeter came home from Kokomo Indiana after several days with a friend who was seriously ill. He left last Saturday following a telegram to come at once. Elizabeth Wynne of Portmouth visited Mrs A H Vernon for several days. Martha Bobenmeyer a Ohio University student was taken home to Hamilton yesterday after developing scarlet fever accompanied by her brother Robert Bobenmeyer.

Eugene Heeter Kokomo Indiana Heeter Martha Bobenmeyer Ohio University Hamilton Robert Bobenmeyer

Education officials head to state teachers meeting

Prof. Herbert R. McVay county superintendent Mr D O Chap ple Athens and Mr H F Miller Shade assistant county superintendents and Miss Edith Peyton county primary supervisor have gone to Columbus to attend the State Teachers association meeting in session at Ohio State university today Friday and Saturday.

Herbert R. McVay D. O. Chapple Athens H. F Miller Shade Edith Peyton Columbus State Teachers’ Association Ohio State University

Atkinsons Attend Baltimore Funeral of Columbus Cousin

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Atkinson traveled to Baltimore yesterday to attend the funeral of Robert Jeffers, the late cousin of Mr. Atkinson, who died suddenly Monday at his Columbus residence.

C. E. Atkinson Baltimore Robert Jeffers Columbus

Ohio students to attend state Y M C A convention

Twenty students from Ohio university plus faculty depart Friday for Westerville to join 650 delegates from forty colleges for the state convention of the Y M C A Y W C A and the Student Volunteer group at Otterbein college April 9 to 11. Dean Irma Voigt will lead the Relations of Men and Women commission and an open forum Sunday. Professor George Carrothers will head the Cooperation commission.

Westerville Otterbein College Irma Voigt Commission On Relations George Carrothers Education Department Ohio University Agusta Ginther Virginia Riddle Marjorie Neff Majel Chapman Anna Lois Saum Zaida Lenhart Emma Graham Hazel Ginttner Mary Berkman Evelyn Coulter W. L. Forrest Everette

Notable YMCA Delegates To College Conference

George Luce Shimp and Howard Brown lead Y M C A delegates with W Tony West Don Graf and others. Harold Kurtz also attends representing both the Y M C A and The Student Volunteer, joined by Rev and Mrs Walter Ludwig and several professors and a dean. Prof Giauque oversees music.

Retiring Zanesville School Chief an OSU Grad

Resignation of F C Kirkendall supervisor of Zanesville public schools accepted by the board at City Hall in Zanesville. He is an Ohio University graduate from the class of 1896. He submitted his resignation March 22 after the board rejected his recommendation against sending the Zanesville high school basketball team to Chicago for the national tournament.

F. C. Kirkendall Zanesville Board of Education Kirkendall Ohio University Chicago

Tires Stolen From Ebersbach Construction Truck Near Sugar Creek

Two large tires were stolen from an Ebersbach Construction Co. truck left idle overnight near Sugar Creek while work crews build a road near Sharpsburg.

Ebersbach Construction Company Sugar Creek Sharpsburg

Man Fined for Failing to Stop Auto in City Case

Earnest Shaw, 20, paid a $5 fine after being arraigned in Mayor Alex M. Moore's court for failing to stop his automobile before entering a main thoroughfare. Police Captain Charles Maple led the arrest.

Earnest Shaw Alex M. Moore Charles Maple

Albany Child Struck By Car. Injured In Village

Harline Fletcher five year old daughter of Rev and Mrs Harley Fletcher was struck by a car driven by Pearl Wilson in Albany April 8 around 4 pm. The child was unconscious briefly, suffered bruises but no broken bones, and was taken to Doctor Stanley for examination. Witness says the child darted into the street. parents blame unavoidable accident. Wilson’s own daughter is mentioned in relation to the incident.

Albany Harline Fletcher Harley Fletcher Pearl Wilson Wilson Stanley Arline

Age Harline Hospitalized in Columbus After Arm Injury

Harline is in a Columbus hospital with a broken arm described as severely fractured possibly requiring elbow setting with a silver screw to hold it in place.

Harline Columbus

Angel Lady Cecil Christie Brings Hope To Chelsea Children

London report profiles Miss Cecil Christie known as the Angel Lady. She visits Chelsea children daily, providing health support and motor car rides, helping hundreds of poor youngsters.

London Cecil Christie Chelsea Christie

Frances Knowles-Foster Tops London Hat List

Miss Frances Knowles-Foster is praised for the most curious hat in London, an Astrakhan design once made for a Swedish army officer. The distinction highlights fashion flair and unique headwear in the city.

London Frances Knowles-Foster

Teacher John Roeseler to Retire After 30 Years

In Superior Wisconsin John 8 Roeseler aged 66 will retire at semester end after thirty years in the classroom teaching students the value of Rs and community.

Superior Wis John 8 Roeseler

Dakota Farmer notes county agent work pays five mile drive

A fragment from The Dakota Farmer states that the average farmer’s frea county agent work costs or pays for driving his car five miles.

Dakota Farmer Frea

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