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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1921

Page

5

Gettys and McKee Tie The Knot In Pilgrim Church

Miss Grace Gettys daughter of Dr and Mrs Senior Lee Gettys of Delmar Boulevard wed Grosvenor Stewart McKee of Canton Ohio at Pilgrim Congregational Church. A large reception followed at the St Louis Woman's Club marking a major nuptial celebration.

Gettys-McKee Grace Gettys Lee Gettys Delmar Boulevard Grosvenor Stewart McKee Canton Ohio Pilgrim Congregational Church St. Louis

Green wedding gowns dazzle at St Louis Times society affair

A grand bridal party wore delicate green gowns with silver and green ribbons and gold accents. The bride in white satin with rose point lace was flanked by matron and maid of honor Mrs Grellet Collins of Philadelphia and Miss Hannah Bemis, plus bridesmaids Mildred Sloan Grace McKee Eleanor Cozzens and Ruth Culver. Best man Clinton Biddle, roomsmen from cities including Philadelphia Chicago Athens St Louis. Guests from Athens Jackson New York Chicago and more attended. The couple planned a two week honeymoon then a reception in Canton Ohio.

Maid of Honor Grellet Collins Philadelphia Hannah Bemis Mildred Sloan Grace McKee Athens Ohio Eleanor Cozzens Ruth Culver Mary Institute East McKee Clinton Biddle Boston Essrs Wallace Caldwell Chicago Rufus Hopkins Wayne Lee Jack Drescher St. Louis Dr. Land

Chi Omega Dinner Honors Patronesses And Initiates At Windsor

Chi Omega Fraternity hosted an elegant Windsor dinner Thursday honoring patronesses and new initiates. Alumnae guests included Miss Alice Miller of Iota Texas with Vocational Guidance Conference. Dorothy Kennedy sang, decor featured white carnations and cardinal straw. conversations and fraternity songs filled the evening.

Chi Omega Fraternity Windsor Alice Miller Iota Chapter University of Texas Vocational Guidance Conference Dorothy Kennedy L. D. Poston Jr. Sinday Cline F. L. Preston D. H. Moore Franz Woodworth Josephine Scott F. J. Beasley L. V. Brown B. J. Jones Jr W. H. Logan Robert Hess Tom Colion Doris Nye Harriette Sprague Grace Stickney

Higley Study Circle Holds Year End Meeting

The Higley Study Circle hosted by Mrs 8S E G Pedigo met Thursday afternoon for the last business session of the year. The group opened with America the Beautiful and read last meeting minutes. Roll call featured Carlisle quotations. Mrs W E Moler attended and spoke briefly on the market.

E. G. Pedigo Higley Carlisle W. E. Moler

Athens Women Hear Paper on Duty to Home Town

Mrs. P. G. Druggan opened the afternoon with My Duty to my Home Town. Mrs. F. W. Bush urged federation membership to improve Athens. A report on the Southeastern Ohio district convention at Logan was read by several members. A social meeting is planned May 4 at Mrs. Bart Davidson’s home.

Athens P. G. Druggan Druggan F. W. Bush The City Federation Federation Logan George H. Junod W. E. Moler A. B. Roe Alex Nelson Bart Davidson

Miss Katherine Kelly Weds Alfred Jonas in Athens

Katherine Kelly and Alfred Jonas were married Wednesday at 5 o'clock in the First M E parsonage Athens. Rev C L Strecker officiated. Both are residents of Glouster where they will reside. Jonas is a miner and served in World War I with the 42nd Infantry Band Headquarters Company.

Athens Katherine Kelly Alfred Jonas M. E. Parsonage C. L. Strecker Glouster Jonas 42Nd Infantry

Nelsonville Couple Wedded in Athens Ceremony

Mr. Charles E. Lash and Miss Lorena West of Nelsonville were married at 9:30 P. M. at the First M E parsonage in Athens. Rec C L Strecker officiated in the presence of Lydia Lash mother of the groom and Frank West with the bride’s parents. Lash will reside in Nelsonville where he works as a miner.

Charles E. Lash Lorena Nelsonville Athens M. E. Parsonage C. L. Strecker Lydia Lash Frank West Lash

Ohio University Junior Prom Plans A Big Success

The Junior Prom committee at Ohio University has prepared an impressive event to be held Saturday evening at seven thirty at the Armory. Ticket sales indicate strong interest and high expectations for a memorable social highlight.

Ohio University Armory

Delightful Friendship Needle Club Meeting Held At Home

Yesterday afternoon the Friendship Needle club met at Mrs. O. C. Leadinghaus’s home at 18 Franklin Avenue. Longtime friends shared needle work and social chat with a dainty croissant meal to close the afternoon.

Friendship Needle Club O. C. Leadinghaus Franklin Avenue

Marriage of Miss Josephine Antoinette to Mr Michael Burke

Announcements report the marriage of Miss Josephine Antoinette to Mr Michael J Burke of Portland Oregon. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Antoinette of 15 South High Street. The couple wed in Portland on Wednesday April 6 and reside at 681 Hoyt Street.

Josephine Antoinette Michael J. Burke Portland Oregon Ralph Antoinette South High Street Burke Hoyt Street

Surprise Birthday for Mrs Bechtold at 82 Morris Ave

The Tuesday Sewing club and neighbors gathered at Mrs. William Bechtold’s home for a complete surprise birthday party with 25 attendees. Gifts included cut glass sherbet glasses and refreshments were served. Out of town guests included Mrs. Dave Sibert and Mrs. Mary Lines of Nelsonville.

William Bechtold Morris Avenue Dave Sibert Mary Lines Nelsonville

Pallas Club Meets Asks Song Books For Manners Talk

Mrs. James A. Palmer hosts the Pallas Club Saturday at 2 30 in her North College street home. Ida Clayton, sister of a member, visits Columbus this weekend with relatives. The program covers "The Tendency in Manners and Morals of the Present Time," with members urged to bring song books.

Ida Clayton Columbus James A. Palmer North College Street Pallas Club

Street Carnival Pleases Crowds

The John L. Cronin carnival plays all week on Richland Avenue opposite the O A athletic field and will close after Saturday night. Presented under Athens Red Men, it has satisfied crowds with clean, amusing attractions and avoided common carnival drawbacks.

John L. Cronin Richland Avenue O. A. Athletic Field Athens Red Men

Forest Fox 89 Dies at Athens State Hospital

Forest Fox aged 89 died this morning at 7 o'clock at Athens State Hospital of pulmonary tuberculosis. A longtime Monroe county resident his remains were sent to Clarington for burial by Undertaker Dowler.

Forest Fox Forest Fox Athens State Hospital Monroe County Clarington Dowler

Laxative Cure Advertises Cold Headache Relief

An old advertisement touts bromquinine tablets as a cure for headaches caused by colds. It markets the product as a tonic laxative and germ destroyer and instructs to look for the E. W. Grove brand on the bottle.

E. W. Grove

Louis Graveure Sings as Ohio Journal Praises Artist

The Ohio State Journal hails Louis Graveure as a world renowned Belgian baritone whose performance captivates the audience. Ticket sales begin at McKee's with seats opening Saturday April 23.

Louis Graveure Baritone Ohio State Journal McKee's

Carpenters Vote Strike Over Slashed Wages

Delegates from seventeen locals of the carpenters district council met last night and voted to strike if contractors cut wages to 90 cents an hour next Monday. The current rate is $1.25 an hour.

Cleveland Carpenters’ District Council

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