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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1927

Page

5

Society and Personal Mention Married In Marietta

Miss Martha Sybil Price wed Oren E. Starnes of Indianapolis in Marietta at 2 pm. Rev. Sayre officiated. The bride, daughter of John B. Price, continues with Messenger Printery in Athens. Starnes, son of Mrs. J. E. Funk of Rocky Ford, Colorado, works with Universal Music in Indianapolis. They will live in Athens.

Marietta Martha Sybil Price Oren E. Starnes Indianapolis Ind Sayre Episcopal Church Thatty John B. Price West Washington Street Messenger Printery Company Athens Starnes J. E. Funk Rocky Ford, Colo Universal Music Company

Ath ens Presbyterian Church Sets Annual Meeting Tonight

The Athens Presbyterian church will hold its annual meeting at 6 o'clock tonight with a picnic dinner, reports of the year's work, and officer elections. All members and the congregation are invited. The final brotherhood meeting was moved to April 21 with Dr. F. B. Lamb as speaker replacing Judge Edwin D. Sayre due to illness.

Athens Presbyterian Church Athens Presbyterian Brotherhood F. B. Lamb Ohio Council of Churches Edwin D. Sayre Brotherhood

Ancient History Quiz for Slaughter Household

Mr and Mrs Fred Slaughter present a playful history quiz notes dated with questions on ancient Assyrian and Babylonian writing, Isis and Zeus in various religions, Alexander the Great's father, Salamis, Julius Caesar triumphs, emperors and Rome's state religion, Teutonic invasions, and the invasion of Rome with named leaders.

Isis Astarte Zeus Zoroaster Alexander the Great Salamis Greece Julius Caesar Rome

Government urges farmers to organize for changing food habits

W. M. Jardine, secretary of agriculture, said farmers face difficulties adjusting to evolving food habits in the United States, urging organization to meet the shift. This statement underscores the need for coordinated effort in the farm business amid dietary changes.

W. M. Jardine United States

Temporary permits for 732 broadcasting stations issued

Federal ради commission issued temporary operating permits to all 732 broadcasting stations. Short-term licenses will follow for those stations the commission decides serve the public interest necessity or convenience.

Federal Radio Commission

Tax Reduction Urged by Mills at New York Dinner

Undersecretary Ogden L. Mills calls for reducing state and local taxes during a dinner at the Hotel Astor in New York. The statement frames a broader fiscal push amid ongoing discussions on tax policy.

The Treasury Ogden L. Mills Hotel Astor New York

Treaty Critique Seeks Tovoid Privilege For British Vessels

The brief filed before the Supreme Court attacks the treaty with Great Britain claiming the provision allowing British vessels to import intoxicating liquors under seal into portions of the United States is unconstitutional.

Great Britain United States Supreme Court of the

Southern ag college graduates fail to qualify as voc ag teachers

The share of graduates from agricultural colleges in the south who qualify to teach vocational agriculture has been decreasing since 1923 24 when statistics were first compiled.

Mary Hay Weds Vivian Bath in Greenwich Far East Union

Mary Hay, former partner of Richard Barthelmess, married Vivian Bath a wealthy British rubber merchant from Singapore. The couple eloped to Greenwich Connecticut for a justice of the peace ceremony after a short courtship, planning to reside in the Far East.

New York U.R Mary Hay Richard Barthelmess Paris Vivian Bath Singapoor Far East America Miss Hay Bath

Stones Fall Endangering Home Sparks Ward Petition

A mass of stone tumbled from a ledge in Second ward behind the John Love property. A stone as large as a house stopped near the Love home. Residents plan to petition the council for an order against nearby mining operations blamed for the rockfalls. Watchmen are maintained on site.

Pomeroy Second Ward John Love Love Home

Woman Is Dazed After Collision or Abduction

Columbus police investigate two theories after Mrs Wilda Johnson is found dazed with a fractured skull and torn clothing. She could not explain how she was injured. she is mother of three and could not provide a statement.

Columbus U.R Wilda Johnson

Tunney in Exhibition Bout in Denver Tonight

Gene Tunney world heavyweight champion appears in a two round exhibition with Eddie Egan of Denver, then two rounds with sparring partner Frank Muske. He will also exhibition in Cleveland before heading to New York.

Reds Top Indians In Five To Three Victory

Cincinnati Reds defeated the Cleveland Indians five to three as three Indian pitchers struggled to contain the local lineup. The win tightened standings in Ohio series.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Ohio

Chauncey Juniors Stage She Stoops To Conquer

Members of Chauncey high school's junior class present a three act home talent play this evening in the school auditorium. Seventeen juniors perform in the cast with Mrs. Bernice Carter coaching from the faculty.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Bernice Carter

Vian Preaches on Easter Topic at First Christian

Chauncey April 11 The Rev Homer H Vian preached two Easter sermons at the First Christian church with 130 in Sunday school. Next Sunday will feature special Easter music and a youth chorus practice at the church. A committee handles Easter arrangements and a special Easter recitation is planned before the Loyal Men's class. The Christian Endeavor service Sunday evening was led by Miss Jeanette Palmer.

Chauncey Homer H. Vian First Christian Church Harvey Nye Loyal Men's Christian Endeavor Service Jeanette Palmer

Child Dies in Millfield After Short Illness

The two months old child of Mr and Mrs Floyd McCutcheon died Saturday at the family home in Millfield after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 PM at the residence conducted by Rev Gilbert B Courtney minister of the Christian church.

Chauncey Floyd McCutcheon Millfield Gilbert B. Courtney The Christian Church

Burial at Maple Wood Cemetery Reported

Burial was made at the Maple Wood cemetery. The parents have several other children.

Maplewood Cemetery

Scout Meeting To Feature Council Fire And Kangaroo Court

Chauncey reports a Chauncey Boy Scouts council fire and Kangaroo court planned for Tuesday evening led by Scout-master Ralph Pritts. Scouts should assemble at headquarters at seven. Earlier, a 15 mile hike included Robert Nye who recently returned from Fort Lauderdale Florida and passed a second class test.

Chauncey Chauncey Boy Scouts Ralph Pritts Robert Nye Fort Lauderdale Florida

Revival at Zion Baptist Church Sees New Members

In Continue Chauncey on April 11 Rev. Graham continues revival services at Zion Baptist Church on Lower Plains. The church has welcomed thirty two new members including many young people and some seniors aged 70. Attendance is strong and services will continue this week.

Chauncey Graham Zion Baptist Church Lower Plains

Plains Ladies’ Aid Meets at Methodist Church

The Plains Methodist Episcopal Ladies’ Aid held a weekly meeting and quilting session last week in the ald room with members including Mrs. Cade Nagle Smith Martin Ball Buffington McAllister Hamer and Lethia Smith and son Richard. Entertaining guests were Mrs Ball at her Lower Plains home with Mr and Mrs Frank Nixon of Fort Wayne Ind and Mrs George Emerick of Gore Ohio. The group will meet Thursday for its weekly dinner and all day quilting at the North building.

Roy L. Dupler West Union Street Carl Brandt Logan Dupler Bob George Blosser Lawrence Dupler Donna Lou Merle Brewer Ralph Dupler THE Fannie Ball Lower Plains Frank Nixon Fort Wayne Ind George Emerick Gore Ohio Ladies’ Aid Society of Methodist Episcopal Church

Millfield Aid Plans Thursday Quilting Session

The Ladies' Aid of Millfield Christian Church will hold its weekly quilting meeting on Thursday. Members are to gather for the usual sewing and fellowship.

Church Pot Luck Dinner Mark Chauncey Social

Mrs Frank Frost returned to Frost Ohio after visiting Chauncey at the Johnston home on Ellis avenue Clifford Potts of Lower Plains heads to Loveland for work Mr and Mrs Clinton Courtney and daughter Marjorie of Chauncey visited Corning for a Clifford Courtney gathering Donald Figgins of Columbus spent the weekend in Chauncey Clyde Lott traveled to Columbus over the weekend Mr and Mrs Walter Boling of Columbus stayed with Mrs Lilly Boling Chauncey Lillie Boling Ruth Warner and Roger Boling also were in Columbus last week

Chauncey Frank Frost Frost Ohio Johnston Ellis Avenue Clifford Potts Lower Plains Loveland Clinton Courtney Marjorie Corning Clifford Courtney Donald Figgins Columbus Clyde Lott Walter Boling Lilly Boling Lillie Boling Ruth Warner Roger Boling

Sinclair sentence deferred by Supreme Court justice

Justice William Hitz deferred Harry F. Sinclair's sentencing on contempt of the Senate for thirty days on his own motion. No explanation was provided. The deferment had been previously communicated and Sinclair was not present in the courtroom.

Washington William Hitz District Supreme Court Harry F. Sinclair Senate Sinclair

Fascist Riot in Paterson Hotel Crowd Follows Clash

Ten men and a woman were detained in Paterson New Jersey after a Fascist riot in front of the Alexander hotel yesterday. Police report knives and clubs were used as the confrontation unfolded.

Paterson, N. J

Increase Your Weight Five Pounds in Thirty Days Ad

Doctors and pharmacists endorse Mc Coy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets for flesh gain and strength. Easy to take as candy, 60 tablets for 60 cents. If no results in 30 days, Cline's Pharmacy or any druggist will refund your money.

Cline McCoy

Athletics fall to Newark in final exhibition loss

Connile Mack's Athletics were defeated by Newark 7 to 3 in a training exhibition. Newark posted ten hits against pitchers Ehmke Quinn and Gray.

Athletics Newark N. J Connile Mack Ehmke Quinn Gray

Riot Ends as Police Break Up Mussolini Parade

A riot erupted when Fascists gathered for a flag dedication ceremony and marched from their headquarters near a hotel with American and Italian flags. Anti fascists shouted down with Mussolini and charged police lines, prompting police to intervene with clubs to quell the crowd.

Mussolini

Soviet Premier says powers seek new world war

In Moscow on April 11 Premier Rykoff charged that major powers were attempting to foment a new world war. He cited the raid on the Peking embassy and Shanghai consulate picketing as deliberate attempts to provoke Russia into war, while noting continued consular contact with the Northern Chinese government despite withdrawing embassy staff.

Moscow Russia Peking Rykoff Shanghai

Florine's Golden Lady Spurs Ohio Farm Produce drive

Florine's Golden Lady a Clark county Jersey cow noted as a top milk yielder influenced a committee formed to promote increased farm produce. Her March record will help stimulate interest and fund a statewide farm production campaign.

Columbus Golden Lady Clark County Jersey Ohio

Tarr Stopped Robbery After Quick Watch Return

In Columbus John FF Tarr saved his watch during a robbery offer a firm response. An assailant warned Tarr he was the wrong man then returned the watch and a heavy blow followed. The bandits fled the scene.

Columbus John FF Tarr

Dayton Theatre Show Canceled Over Sunday Law Issue

The Saturday night performance was cancelled after the manager said operating on Sunday violated state law. He planned to appeal to the city commission. In Ohio, the Typographic Union Conference received an invitation to hold its fortieth semi annual meeting in Toledo Canton.

Dayton Iager City Commission Toledo Canton

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