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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1928

Page

5

Washington Topic Noted By Higley Circle In Society Program

Higley Study circle met at Mrs. C. E. Atkinson home to discuss national capital topics. Papers covered Building Washington City, The Lincoln Memorial, The Capitol, and Sources of Washington's Charm with guests Mrs. Benz and Mrs. Martin.

Washington National Capital Higley C. E. Atkinson North High Street L. W. Russell Washington City Lincoln Memorial R. A. Foster Capitol R. A. Dalton A. B. Sias Benz Cincinnati H. E. Benz C. J. Martin Columbus Athens

Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society Meeting

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church met in the church parlors at 7:30 last evening. Miss Allen led devotionals and Miss Hedden with Miss Beard sang I Heard the Voice of Jesus. Reports on the recent Presbytery in Marieta were given by Mrs. E. B. Smith and others, followed by a social hour.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Miss Allen Miss Hedden Miss Beard Jesus Marieta E. B. Smith

Mary Ann Card Club Hosts and Guests Distribution

Mrs Willis Casley hosted the Mary Ann card club at 90 Maplewood drive with guests Mrs E D Cooley and Mrs Clarence Laughlin. High scores went to Mrs James Ronshausen and Mrs Alex Root. Mrs E A Holmes will host the next meeting. Mr and Mrs Miller of Chicago visited Rosa Coates then left for Chicago. Elmer B Bryan of Ohio University returned from Pullman Washington after speaking at three conventions.

Willis Casley Maplewood Drive Mary Ann Upton Miller D. A. Coleman Chicago Miller Rosa Coates Richland Avenue Millers Athens Coleman Janet Miller Ohio University Chi Omega Sorority Elmer B. Bryan Pullman Washington

Stutz Withdraws From 24-Hour Match Race

In Indianapolis on April 19 the 24-hour race between Hispano-Suiza and Stutz ended early as the Stutz car pulled into the pits and withdrew from the competition.

Indianapolis U.P

Community literary society meeting postponed till May 4

The meeting originally set for Friday evening has been postponed to Friday May 4 due to scarlet fever cases in a nearby community.

Strouds Run Community Literary Society

Adlerika Promises Quick Stomach Cleansing Relief

Mrs. RR. W. Brightwell reports stomach distress and sour milk relief in ten minutes with Adlerika. Ad highlights cleansing of both upper and lower bowels removing old waste matter for noticeable improvement. Sold by Gibson's Pharmacy Athens Coolville Taylor's Nelsonville Hickman's Pharmacies.

RR. W. Brightwell Gibson's Pharmacy Athens Coolville Taylor's Drug Store Nelsonville Hickman’s Pharmacy

Nabby Lee Ames DAR Meeting Set for Saturday

The Nabby Lee Ames chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 2:30 on Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Helen Lawrence at 38 Franklin Avenue. Mrs. Harry M. Roach will lead the program and Mrs. H. L. Atkinson will present a paper on Colonial Inns.

Nabby Lee Ames The Daughters of the American Revolution Helen Lawrence Franklin Avenue Harry M. Roach H. L. Atkinson

Progressive Literary Club Dines Together At May Avenue Home

The Progressive Literary club held its annual six o'clock dinner Tuesday at Mrs. Roy Andrews home, 72 May avenue with twenty three members present. Decorations centered on calendula and yellow. A business session preceded a musical program featuring Mrs. Laurence Duncan Mrs. Fred Slaughter and Mrs. Guy Graham. Next meeting is scheduled for May 1 at Mrs. J C MacClanan Mill street. Mrs. L D Cooper and daughter Donna Maxine of Akron are visiting Mrs. M Lowther at 24 May avenue.

Progressive Literary Club Roy Andrews May Avenue L‘arence Duncan Fred Slaughter Guy Graham J. C. MacClanahan Mill Street

Marriage in Chauncey Unites Maria Collins and George Pennell

Mrs Maria Collins and Mr George Pennell were married Monday evening in Chauncey by Justice Benjamin Fielder. Witnesses were Mrs Goldie Fielder and Miss Lauretta Fielder. They will reside on North Court Street. Mrs Pennell recently came from Trimble after eighteen years there and was widowed from Jesse L Collins. Mr Pennell formerly lived in Zaleski.

Chauncey Maria Collins George Pennell Benjamin Fielder Goldie Fielder Lauretta Fielder Pennell North Court Street Athens Trimble Jesse L. Collins Zaleski

Mothers' Banquet by Phi Sigma Chi At 22 North Congress

Phi Sigma Chi hosts a Mothers and Deans banquet at the fraternity house on North Congress Street. The event starts Friday at 7 30 PM with a banquet followed by a business meeting.

Presbyter ian church friendly society meeting

A friendly society of the Presbyterian church will meet at 2 30 oclock Friday afternoon in the church parlor. Reports of the Easter market will be given.

The Presbyterian Church Varlor

High School Graduation Dates Set Across County

Superintendent H R McVay announced commencement schedules for county high schools listing towns dates and speakers. Albany April 30 FF Bd Pearson Amesville May 1 E B Bryan Ohio Univ Guchtel May 2 T Howard Winters Canaanville April 27 T d Hoover Chauncey Dover May 1 President Bryan Greens Run April 30 Rev D L Browning Hollister May 1 Rev Browning Lodi May 2 Rev Browning New Marshfield May 2 T uoward Winters Rome May 1 Mr Winters Trimble Village May 27 T N Hoover Troy May 1 Clarence J Brown The Plains May 24 Dr Bryan

Albany FF. Bd. Pearson Amesville E. B. Bryan Ohio University Guchtel T. Howard Winters Canaanville T.d. Hoover Chauncey Dover President Bryan Greens Run D. L. Browning Hollister Browning Lodi New Marshfield T. Uoward Winters Rome Mr. Winters Trimble Village T. N. Hoover Troy Clarence J. Brown the Plains Dr. Bryan

Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus Set for Athens May 8

Advertising for Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus spreads across Athens with 32 workers posting colorful signs. The show debuts May 8 at the Fair Grounds with afternoon and evening performances and a new aerial act. Tickets go on sale at Cline Pharmacy on the day of the show.

Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus Bob Morgan Athens Fair Grounds Fred Moulton Cline Pharmacy Company

Fire razes Restway Coat factory. $25,000 in apparel lost

A Toledo fire destroyed the Restway Coat factory section and $25,000 worth of women's wear. Officials suspect incendiaries and later said gasoline may have been used to start the blaze.

Toledo Restway

Beet Salad with Cream Cheese and Pimento Holes

Instructions describe hollowing beets to form pockets stuffed with cream cheese and pimento. Serve two or three on lettuce with French dressing.

Logan High to compete at Ohio State relays and dual with Lan

Logan High School will send a relay team to the Ohio State University relays next Friday under Coach Harley Meyer. The squad also includes entries in the 100 yard hurdles weights and shot put. Logan will meet Lan in a dual meet at the same venue on April 27, their second clash of the season.

Logan Logan High School Ohio State University Harley Meyer Logan High Lan

Veteran Eddie Mulligan Joins Pirates as New Utility In Fielder

Eddie Mulligan, a 31 year old veteran of the game, joins the Pittsburgh Pirates as a versatile utility infielder expected to fill multiple infield roles and provide depth for the club this season.

Eddie Mulligan Pittsburgh Pirates

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