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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1922

Page

5

Dinner Party at Colonial Honors Phi Epsilon Omni

A dinner for eleven at the Colonial honors Miss Rowe and initiates of the Phi Epsilon Omni, an honorary Home Economics group at Ohio University. Several faculty and students nearby attendments and visits are noted, including Notre Dame student Floyd Rosser’s Easter recess, and various regional movements.

Colonial Miss Rowe Phi Epsilon Omnicon Home Economics Department Ohio University Miss Stevens Miss Eckles

Making Your Diamond Wish Come True

A dealer offers a scheme to buy a diamond with the option to exchange later for a more costly stone. Customers may choose a less expensive gem now and wear it until ready to exchange, with full purchase price credited if the diamond was bought from the current seller.

Foxes Married in Newport on Flood Delay

Mr and Mrs Russell Fox married in Newport Kentucky and couldn't return to Lancaster due to high water. They stayed with cousins Mr and Mrs Arthur Hunter at 2 Kern Street over Sunday. Mrs Fox, formerly Ruth Daft of Peoria and a Rock Bridge teacher, is connected to the couple. Mrs B M Covert of 61 Morris Avenue will host the Priscilla needle club Thursday at 2 30 PM.

Russell Fox Newport Lancaster Arthur Hunter Kern Street B. M. Covert Morris Avenue Priscilla Needle Club

Cameron returns to Frankfort after funeral visit

Mr. J. H. Cameron came back to Frankfort Indiana this evening after attending the funeral of his nephew Harold Freeman Scott infant son of Mr and Mrs Freeman Scott.

J. H. Cameron Frankfort Ind Harold Freeman Scott Freeman Scott

Easter Time Travel and Family News Highlights

Ohio State Dental College's Fred H. Jacobs returns from Easter with brother in law Elson Hedges. Miss Lucy Tuedhope R N of Mount Sinai Cleveland also visits the Hedges. Oscar Knight of Albany in Athens hospital after a serious operation remains critically ill. Higley Study Circle meets 2 PM at 50 Mill Street with Mrs Andrews Murphy. Eric Browne's son six undergoes appendectomy. recovering well in Columbus hospital. Mr and Mrs Paul Kirk and son Robert visit Ellen Boelgner in Steubenville then stay longer. Clifford Boelgner and Mary Ellen Boelgner spend Easter with Ellen Boelgner in Mansfield and travel home Monday.

Fred H. Jacobs Ohio State Dental College Elson Hedges Lucy Tuedhope R. N Mount Sinai Hospital, Cleveland Oscar Knight Albany Athens Mr. Knight C. G. Knight Paul Kirk Robert Steubenville

W C T U Athens county meeting at Presbyterian church

The Athens county W C T U institute meets Wednesday at the Presbyterian church with morning and afternoon sessions. Readings, devotionals, committees formed, plans for 1922, and speeches by Florence D Richard and others. Beta Pi Initiate at Ohio University College of Music.

Athens County W. C. T. U. Institute Presbyterian Church Laura Spencer Nelsonville Music W. Sprague Athens Courtesies Florence D. Richard S. E. G. Pedigo W. E. Clark A. R. Woodgerd Jacksonville Soloby Lucille Linscott Amesville Beta Pi Beta Pi Omega Sorority The College of Music Ohio

County Spelling Contests Rescheduled For Saturday

Flood delays cleared roads forcing postponement of last Saturday’s township and exempted system contests. About 9000 pupils competed earlier with many perfect scores. roughly 1500 children remain eligible for this Saturday’s round, leading to the county contest in Athens on April 29.

Athens

Sunday Socials Report From Pratts Fork And Nearby

Pratts Fork residents shared visits Sunday afternoon with neighbors including Mrs. Miles Cain Mrs. Atwood Sloan and others. A death in Fairfeld Neb was noted as mourned. A Jerseyville spelling contest drew many despite high water delaying the event. Byron Story returned home to Burlingham after winter with Mrs. Gene Campbell in Columbus.

Miles Cain Atwood Sloan Gerald King C. V. Dixon Fletcher King Myrle Wayne ‘Ackley Floyd Williams Melvin Sargent Fanny Orr Faye Wingett David J. Smith Miller Beam Delbert Gaul Alex Sapp Bertine Harold George Pearl Sappe James Ziggafoos I'afreld Neb Jerseyville D. A. Chappel Byron Story Gene Camphbell Columbus Burlingham

Yesterday's baseball results across leagues

In the National League Chicago won 7 to 6 over St. Louis while Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 1–0. Brooklyn faced rain in Philadelphia and Boston played New York in rain. In the American League Washington defeated Philadelphia 11–9 with several games rained out.

Baseball slate with intercity matchups across leagues

American League games include Detroit at Chicago, St. Louis at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Washington, and New York at Boston. National League features Chicago at St. Louis, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, Boston at New York, and Pittsburgh at Cincinnati. Interleague pairings list Kansas City at Columbus, Milwaukee at Toledo, Minneapolis at Indianapolis, St. Paul at Louisville.

Minneapolis Columbus Kansas City Indianapolis Louisville Milwaukee Toledo St. Paul Chicago St. Louis Pittsburg Cincinnati Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston New York Washington Cleveland Detroit American Association National League St. Loui American Association Kansas City

Sisters Set Enduring Records at Cincinnati Cap Factory

Dora Ridder and her sister Carrie, both long employed at the same Cincinnati cap factory, are celebrated for two lasting records. Dora kept her job and boss for decades, while Carrie followed suit beside her. Both continue making caps, symbolizing steadfast commitment.

Dora Ridder Cincinnati Carrie Dora

Obituary for Charles Ray Sams of Athens Ohio

Charles Ray Sams born 1887 in Athens Ohio died April 7 1922 in Grant hospital Columbus at age 34 He married Alma Elsie Anthony May 7 1910 and they had one child Ross He lived in Lodi township and Athens city with a devoted Christian faith and beloved family He leaves wife son parents one brother Ira Sams and many friends The article notes his trust in God and Christian spirit throughout life.

Charles Ray Sams James Elsie Sams Athens Ohio Grant Hospital Columbus Alma Elsie Anthony Lodi Massie Ross Ira Sans Canaan Township

Card of Thanks for loss of husband and family

We sincerely thank the many friends who sympathized and served us during the sickness and death of our husband father son and brother also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs Alma Sams and Son Ray Mr and Mrs James Sams Mr Ira Sams

Alma Sams Ray James Sams Ira Sams

Diplomat Recognized as Russian Ambassador to U S

Secretary of State Hughes transmitted to the Senate a note recognizing Boris Bakhmeteff as the duly accredited Russian ambassador to the United States. The message comes from Washington on April 18 and is reported by the International News Service.

Washington International News Service Boris Bakhmeteff United States Senate Secretary of Hughes

Southeast EuropeVulture Dominates Carcass Cleanup

A specimen of a vulture in Southeast Europe is noted as a top scavenger, capable of stripping a horse carcass in about an hour, illustrating the bird’s remarkable feeding efficiency.

Europe

Mineral Sunday School Program Shines in Easter Service

Easter program at Mineral Ohio drew a large crowd. Credit goes to Mrs. J P Emish for the success. The town’s Sunday school boasts a strong corps of teachers including Mrs. John Withers, Mrs. J P Emish and Mrs. C V Hester.

Mineral This Place J. P. Exish John Withers State Farm J. P. Emish C. V. Hester

Trial Offer for 1900 Cataract Washer

Advertisement invites readers to test a 1900 Cataract Washer at home with no obligation. Prospective customers can try washing clothes, then arrange payment or return the unit if unsatisfied by sending a postal card or calling. The offer promises flexibility and emphasizes risk free trial.

Red Cross Delegates to Conference in Marietta

Charles H. Bryson will speak at a regional Red Cross conference bringing together delegates from 19 chapters in Ohio and West Virginia at the Lafayette Hotel in Marietta. Mills will preside, with Irma Stanfield Anne Munn Carol Strecker N. N. Olinger and others attending. Luncheon speakers include Frank Radcliffe and John Lynch as committee roles are outlined.

Charles H. Bryson Athens Chamber of Commerce Red Cross Ohio West Virginia Marietta Lafayette Hotel Ee Mills Washington County Bryson Irma Stanfield Anne Munn Athens County James Ginman Carol Strecker Washington N. N. Olinger Wetzel County W. V Frank ©. Radcliffe Veterans’ Bureau John Lynch Department of Cooperation Charles Bryson John Marshall Wood County

Chapter topics outlined at Muskingum county meeting

Va and C C Chrecker chairman of Home Service at Marietta. Bud gets and roll call will have a place on the program in a talk by Kersey Stamp chairman of the Muskingum county chapter at Zanesville. The final talk will be given by Starr Cadwallader manager of the Lake division whose subject will be The Chapter as Part of the National Organization.

Cadwallader Lake Division

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