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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1925

Page

5

One Act Play Recital Tonight at Ewing Hall

University one act play class presents the second recital featuring Thursday Evening and Spreading The News. Casts include Virginia Browne Eleanor Wilson and Florence Hartman in Thursday Evening with Robert Dixon as coach Gilbert Wright stage manager. Spreading The News stars Gilbert Knight Warren Herbert Marian Ickes Julia Kais er Dorothy Post Lena Munn Jane Allen Hazel Fletcher Helen Wilson and Helen Arnold with Dorothy Ann McVay directing and Majorie Porter as stage manager. Other local items note D A R meeting at Mrs Harry Roach 22 North Collegy street Mooseheart Legion gathering Red Men's Hall relief coins and a Friendly society church meeting. Dona Mae McCutcheon born April 15 to Corda Laughlin and Howard McCutcheon R D 2. Miss Rina Bean visiting from Guysville.

Ewing Hall Virginia Browne Eleanor Wilson Florence Hartman Beulah McCray Caac Robert Dixon Gilbert Wright Gilbert Knight Waoren Herbert Marian Ickes Julia Kaiser Dorothy Post Lena Munn Jane Allen Hazel Fletcher Helen Wilson Helen Arnold Dorothy Ann Mc.Vay Majorie Porter

West Side Club to Debate City Hall Bond Issue

The West Side Community club meets at the school Friday at seven thirty to discuss the proposed bond for a new City Hall. Both viewpoints will be presented by speakers including Mayor Koons and Mr T H Firtilips. All interested are invited to attend.

West Side Community Club City Hall Stiow Koons T. H. Firtilips

Dinner Party Honors Pianist Henriot Levy In Athens

Prof and Mrs Willets hosted a dinner at Varsity Inn after Levy concert. Guests included Prof Clarence Robinson Dr Roy Wilson Mrs Frank Rauch Miss Arpee Ness Helen Mc Laughlin Longstreet Kresge and the guest of honor. Levy left for Columbus en route to New York City.

Henriot Levy Willets Varsity Inn Clarence Robinson Roy Wilson Frank Rauch Arpee Ness Helen McLaughlin Longstreet Kresge Levy Columbus New York City Athens Prof Mrs. Willets

Leggers Quarrel Ends in Murder in Cleveland

Police say a quarrel over bootlegging profits led to the murder of a man known to associates only as James. Neighbors report a violent late night dispute with the killer fleeing afterward after accusing James of withholding his share of the profits.

Cleveland James

St Pauls Cathedral Fund Reaches Million Dollar Mark

The London Times fund for St Pauls cathedral restoration tops one million dollars. Experts deny imminent collapse but warn that extensive repairs are needed promptly.

London London Times St. Paul's Cathedral

Japanese inventor claims device to muffle airplane motors

Tokyo reports Kito Judo, after 185 years of effort, says he invented a device to muffle airplane motors. German interests reportedly offered $550,000 for the patent.

Tokyo Kito Judo

Holy Trinity Church Burns in Harlem

A spectacular fire in Harlem destroyed Holy Trinity Episcopal Church causing hundreds to flee their homes and threatening nearby buildings. Damage was estimated at 500000 dollars.

New York Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Harlem

United Mine Workers Open New Wheeling Headquarters

The United Mine Workers of America opened offices in Wheeling West Virginia on April 16 to direct the strike in Panhandle counties, operating independently from Bellaire headquarters.

Wheeling W. Va United Mine Workers of America Today Panhandle Bellaire

Klan Pushes Summit County Sheriff Out, Ohio

An Akron report says Ku Klux Klan leaders in Ohio will ask Governor Donahey within ten days to demand the resignation of Summit County Sheriff Chris Weaver. Floyd W. Osborne, grand dragon, announced the plan from Columbus stating action is sought if conditions don’t change.

Akron Ku Klux Klan of Ohio Donahey Chris Weaver Summit County Floyd W. Osborne Grand Dragon Columbus

Moose Lodge to Hold Special Meeting Saturday Night

Loyal Order of Moose No. 1399 schedules a special meeting at 7 o clock Saturday evening. Members are urged by the secretary to attend for important business.

Loyal Order of Moose No. 1399

Residents Gather for Funeral Plans After Woman in Coma

In Wheeling West Virginia on April 15 an effort of icewater resuscitation was used on 80 year old Mrs. Sarah Burge as friends and relatives arrived to prepare her funeral after she lapsed into a coma and was believed dead.

Wheeling W. Na Sarah Burge

Bulgarian Herb Tea Blood Purifier and Cold Remedy

Bulgarian Herb Tea is promoted as a pure blood tonic and family medicine. The ad claims it sweetens the stomach aids detoxification and helps break up a cold when taken hot at bedtime. It is advertised as available at druggists for 35c 10c and 1.25.

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MN Society Sturday Harry Roach North Collegy Street Mooseheart Legion Red Men's Hall Washington Street The Friendly Society Presbyterian Church Howard McCutcheon Corda Laughlin Dona Mae Rina Bean Guysville Mrs D. H. Moore Washington, D. C Hotel Hamilton Methodist Church George Thompson Union Street Frank Bailey J. V. Brown J. B. Allen the Colonial Charles Welsh F. W. Bush Leonard Tinker Charlotte Hall Maryland O. G. Tinker Lancaster Street Woolson Golden Sun Ine Hutchinson Tickney Hens Holy Trinity Church KLAN MOOSE F. L. Preston Company Preston Guaranty Nickle Guaranty English Everfast Normandy Voiles Taupe Beaver Rose Nichelieu Union Phoenix Axminster Dorothy Gay Beauty Parlors Cora Wooltex Peggy Paris Wooltex and Peggy Paris Coats Happy Home Mary Louise
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