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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1922

Page

5

Birthday and Society Notes Highlight Local Events

Mrs. Melvin Kenney hosted a birthday party for her daughter Dorris with friends and theater plans at the Majestic. A luncheon and tea were hosted by Mrs. Bethel and others at 55 West Washington, with pink and white motifs. Prof. Allen R. Kresge to give an organ recital at the First M. E. church, and funeral in Altena, Michigan for Chauncey Murch are noted alongside club meetings and visits by local residents.

Melvin Kenney Satuday Dorris Majestic Theater Marguerite Johnson Pearl French Dana Riley Virgine Newman Emma Mariner Francis Eddy Eunice Cooley Defloras Phelps Rex Koons Darrel Kenney Charles Bethel Leonard Smith Annette Walker Bethel West Washington Street A. 3. Bethel Fred M. McKay Harley Moler Samuel Siegel Allen R. Kresge School of Music Ohio University M. E Kresge Worth M. FE Faulkes Wagner Dunn Calberts Bource Prbois

Local clubs report community events and member notes

Corpral Victor Beckle has returned home after military service from 1919 to 1920. The Hobson Study Circle met at Mrs. C W Stone to discuss immigration law and held a flower contest with Mrs Nelle Webster winning first prize. The group plans a May meeting dinner at Mrs. W D Hill’s home and reports progress on Relief Work and flower decorations. Guests included Mrs. Mose Williams and Mrs. Fred Slaughter.

Hobson Study Circle C. W. Stone Grosvenor Street P. G. Hibbard Victor Pierce John Murphy Emma Stout Nelle Webster G. Jordan W. D. Hill North College Street City Federation Mose Williams Columbus Fred WH. McCoy Fred Slaughter

Ohio University Hosts Dr. Sparks Honorary Fraternity Visit

President FE B Bryan and Ohio University faculty hosted a reception at Lindley Hall Tuesday to welcome Dr. E Sparks former Penn State College president. Sparks is touring colleges to organize honorary scholarship fraternities.

Lindley Hall FE. B. Bryan Ohio University E. FE. Sparks Pennsylvania State College

Phi Kappa Tau Brother to Wed in Dublin

Geta chapter invites members to the Dublin wedding of Alexander Kerr a Phi Kappa Tau graduate of Ohio University class of 1916. The bride is Miss Jessica Gordon daughter of Dr and Mrs F B Gordon with Dr Gordon a Dublin University surgery professor. Kerr serves as a United States naval attache in charge of naval operations in Dublin.

Geta Phi Kappa Yau Fraternity Dublin Ireland Alexander Kerr Phi Kappa Tau Ohio University Jessica Gordon F. B. Gordon Gordon Dublin University Kerr United States

Harding says Genoa treaty not important to U.S. welfare

The White House stated today that President Harding views the Russo German treaty signed at Genoa as having no particular importance for the welfare of the United States.

Washington Harding Genoa United States White House

Fatty Arbuckle Barred From Films By Will Hays

Los Angeles report quotes Roscoe Arbuckle describing Will Hays motion picture gatekeeping as a complete surprise and shock after Hays barred him temporarily if not permanently from the screen in a ruling by the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America.

Los Angeles Roscoe Fatty” Arbuckle Will Hays Motion Picture Producers and Distributors, Inc

Magnesia Fights Acid Stomach Promising Fast Relief

Advertisements tout Bisulated Magnesia as a safe stomach sweetener that neutralizes excess stomach acid. It claims rapid relief after meals or pain, combining magnesia and bismuth to keep the stomach sweet and healthy, used by millions annually.

Yesterday's Scores From Baseball and Hockey Leagues

Results show Kansas City 4 Columbus 3 and Minneapolis 11 Indianapolis 9 in hockey. In baseball Cleveland 17 St Louis 2 and Philadelphia 17 Washington 2, New York 1. Chicago 7 St Louis 5. Pittsburgh 8 Cincinnati 4. Wet grounds affect Brooklyn Philadelphia play.

Kansas City Columbus Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville Milwaukee Toledo Cleveland St. Louis Philadelphia Washington New York Boston Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn

Baseball Games Today Across Leagues and Cities

Schedule lists American League matchups including Detroit Chicago St Louis at Cleveland Philadelphia at Washington and New York at Boston. National League games feature Boston at New York and Brooklyn at Philadelphia with several intercity clashes.

Cleveland New York Philadelphia Bet Chicago Washington BGK Detroit New York O Pittsburgh Brooklyn Boston Cinecinnati

College Baseball Scores Reported Across Nine Games

Purdue edged DePauw 7 to 6 while Illinois crushed Wabash 11 to 1 and Columbia beat Union 13 to 1. Yale defeated Mercer 3 to 2, Georgetown beat Tufts 11 to 3, Fordham won 7 to 5 over Catholic U, Brown toppled New York U 12 to 9, and Maryland prevailed over Syracuse 9 to 8 with Wisconsin up 4 to 2 over Northwestern.

Purdue DePauw Illinois Wabash Columbia Union Yale Mercer Georgetown Tufts Fordham Catholic U Brown New York U de Maryland Syracuse Wisconsin Northwestern

Local social notes from The Plains and nearby towns

Mrs Merwin Stauffer and child ren visited sister Mrs Ralph Woods in Athens. A surprise party for Mrs Orla Shreves at Hocking hosted by Fin Cook Luke Hardy and others with refreshments. Virgene Shields out of school due to sprained ankle. Charles Wood visited Port Dicken and Joe Hutchins near Albany. Abbie Graves from Columbus visiting Robert Graves. Chauncey worker Quince Anderson. Jake Matheney and Abbie Graves went to Athens. Keeton Roberts and Gwen with guests Charles Hill and Bridgeport family toured Athens. Mary Snyder of Nelsonville visiting daughters here. Hoopers of Athens joined Zine Courtney for supper. Harry Campbell of Athens spent time with Ida and John Campbell. Easter services at M and C Church drew a large crowd noting strong children’s work. Merwin Stauffer family drove to Athens. Jessie Dicken visited Pauline Riley at Athens.

Merwin Stauffer Ralph Woods Athens Fin Cook Luke Hardy Alfred Wettow Robert Noble Orla Shreves Hocking Virgene Shields Charles Wood Albany Port Dicken Joe Hutchins Abbie Graves Columbus Robert Graves Quince Anderson Chauncey Jake Matheney Charles Keeton Will Roberts Gwen Jessie Dicken Pauline Riley

Pershing Open to Missouri Senate Run Rumor

St Louis reports General John J. Pershing appears receptive to a Republican Senate nomination in Missouri as stated by Republican state chairman Dr FE B Clements.

ST. Louis John J. Pershing Missouri FE. B. Clements

Officer slain in clash with Jalalkhi tribesmen

Simla reports one British officer killed during a clash between British troops and tribesmen of Jalalkhi. The fighting occurred as authorities confirm the fatal incident and dispatch details reach the capital.

Simla India International New Service Jalalkhi

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