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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1926

Page

5

Athens Reediger Advertises In Ohio Visit Notes

Ohio readers see Athens Reediger on sale at 8 BE cross streets 42nd and 47th. Washington guests Mr and Mrs Charles Brooks Smith visit Hotel Berry assistant manager John Alexander. Prof W H Cooper travels to judge debates between Ohio Wesleyan and Wittenburg in Delaware and Denison and Ohio Wesleyan in Granville. Franz Woodworth travels to Portsmouth on business.

New York Ohio Athens 42Nd Charles Brooks Smith Washington John Alexander Berry Smith W. H. Cooper Delaware Ohio Wesleyan Wittenburg Granville Denison University

Keplar and Sparham Wed at First Methodist Parsonage

Miss Mary Keplar and Mr Benjamin Sparham of Nelsonville were married at noon by Rev. Dr Daniel McGurk at the First Methodist parsonage 25 North College street. The ring service was used.

Keplar-Sparham Mary Keplar Benjamin Sparham Nelsonville Daniel McGurk Methodist North College Street

Surprise Dinner Marks Dent Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary

The thirtieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Dent was celebrated with a noon surprise dinner at 290 East State Street. Guests included family from Athens and Parkersburg, who brought a china dishes set as a memento of the day. The event featured a family gathering with daughters and relatives in attendance.

Elmer Dent East State Street O. E. Fitzgerald V. C. Dent Wiley T. Sprague W. Russell Willard A. E de William Rygston Dorothy Williams Charles P. Kircher Addie"Finsterwald E. Fitzgerald Small Son Athens Parkersburg W. Va

Athena chapter to meet at Hotel Berry Tuesday evening

Athena chapter of the Delphian Society will meet at 7 30 Tuesday evening at Hotel Berry with Mrs Grace Walker as leader. Rotary club plans to entertain their wives at dinner during its Hotel Berry meeting.

Athena Chapter The Delphian Society Hotel Berry Grace Walker Rotary ‘Club Berry

Keenan Family Visit Extends at 143 Grosvenor Street

Mr and Mrs J S Keenan and Mrs Mollie Burnham of Caldwell visited their sister Mrs Nelle F Robinson at 143 Grosvenor street. Keenan couple returned home Saturday and Burnham stayed for a longer visit.

J. S. Keenan Mollie Burnham Caldwell Nelle F. Robinson Grosvenor Street

Mr Lewis Cranmer Visits Portsmouth Parents at Mill Street

Mr Lewis Cranmer of Ports mouth spent Saturday and Sunday visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Morris Cranmer at 141 Mill Street along with other relatives and friends.

Lewis Cranmer Portsmouth Morris Cranmer Mill Street

Local Club Meetings Adjusted For Schedule Changes

Mrs F J Beasley will host the Art and Thimble club at 2 PM Friday at the Majestic instead of Tuesday. Mrs Cecil returns from Marietta where Mr Cecil’s mother died suddenly. The Woman's Music club will meet 730 PM tonight instead of Wednesday. Mr Hughes drove to Cincinnati on business. Miss Lillie Brock visited Columbia over the weekend. Rex Roush and wife from Zanesville visited Columbia Avenue parents of Mr Roush.

F. J. Beasley Art and Thimble Club the Majestic J. W. Cecil Marietta Mr. Cecil Woman's Music Club Rex Roush Zanesville C. D. Roush Columbia Avenue

Local Family Guests Include Miller and Cahill Relatives

Mr Elmer Miller hosts his parents Mr and Mrs William Miller from Hicksville and Mr and Mrs C F Cahill of Defiance at East Carpenter Street. Mr Miller is a retired farmer and Cahill is tied to the Swift Packing company.

Elmer Miller

Athens Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Delegates

Mr. Burton Stricker of Zanesville spent the weekend with friends in Athens and then went to Columbus. Miss Evelyn Yauger visited relatives in New Lexington over the weekend. Mrs. Carl Beasleyleft for Cincinnati as a delegate to a joint convention of women’s music clubs. The Sawyers of Cleveland stayed at Hotel Berry while in Athens. Mrs. Friend Love aids her mother at The Plains amid illness. Stella Radford continues nursing training at White Cross.

Evelyn Yauger New Lexington Carl Beasley Cincinnati Woman's Music Club Ohio Federation of Women's Music Club Ohio Music Teacher’s Association City E. E. Stevens J. H. Sawyer Cleveland Berry Athens

Sure Way to Stop Night Coughing

A new prescription Thoxine promises to halt stubborn night coughs or sore throat within 15 minutes. One swallow, no chloroform or harmful drugs, suitable for children. Available 35c, 60c, and $1 at all druggists.

Community Drama League to Meet at Carnegie Library

The Community Drama League will convene at 7 30 Tuesday evening in the basement of the Carnegie library for the usual play reading. This may be the last meeting of the year.

Community Drama League Carnegie Library

Mrs Emmett Cross Returns After Columbus Trip

Mrs Emmett Cross came home last evening after two weeks in Columbus with her husband who underwent a serious appendicitis operation at Mt Carmel hospital and is now convalescing and expected to return home soon.

Emmett Cross Columbus Cross Mt. Carmel Hospital

Ohio University Men’s Glee Club Tours Realizes Joint Concert

The Ohio University men’s glee club returned from Delaware where they joined Ohio Wesleyan University’s glee club in Gray’s chapel for a joint concert attended by about 1,600. Each group performed half the program with the varsity male quartet Willis Edmunds Wayne Jackson Joe Dando and Willis Brown. D K Todd accompanied on the pipe organ during Serenade from the Student Prince.

Ohio University Delaware Ohio Wesleyan University Gray’s Chapel Willis Edmunds Wayne Jackson Joe Dando Willis Brown D. K. Todd Glee Club Buck Bendemeer Prince

Deputy Makes Arrests Sunday

Cecil Smith, 28, of Lathrop, was arrested yesterday by Deputy Sheriff J. M. Cady and jailed. He faces a statutory charge to be returned to Muskingum county officers. John Martin of Mechanicsburg was arrested by Deputy Cady on a non support charge and remains in county jail awaiting probate court arraignment.

Cecil Smith Lathrop J. M. Cady Muskingum John Martin Mechanicsburg Cady

First rotor ice boat debut by W A Lincoln in Wayne Maine

The United States saw its first rotor ice boat designed and built by W A Lincoln of Wayne Maine. The craft marks a milestone in American cold weather engineering and local innovation.

United States W. A. Lincoln Wayne, Me

Music Graduates to Give Recitals at Ohio University

Five seniors from the School of Music at Ohio University will perform senior recitals in the weeks ahead before June commencement. Irene Witham on May 4, Ruth Mary Macklin on May 6, Helen McClaflin on May 18, Dorothy Minister on May 18, and Clarice McKibben on May 25 will present pianistic and vocal recitals under their instructors Mrs. C. C. Robinson Miss Joy Cutler and Miss Shrouchee Arpee. This marks the largest class to receive the bachelor of music degree at a single commencement.

School of Music Ohio University Irene Witham C. C. Robinson Ewing Hall Ruth Mary Macklin

Thieves Target Low-Cost Cars in Montreal 1925

Auto thieves in Montreal stole 1225 cars in 1925, with cheap models favored by criminals. A single popular make led thefts, outpacing all other brands combined.

Montreal Can

Funeral of Young Man Ernest Jones Held in Chauncey

In Chauncey the funeral of Ernest Jones 20, a former Sugar Creek resident, was held Sunday at 1 pm at McDougal church under Rev. Frederick Brown. Burial followed in McDougal cemetery with undertaker Ed Walburn in charge. Jones leaves parents John and Mrs. Jones and several siblings.

Sugar Creek Grant Hospital Columbus Athens Walburn Powhattan Ohio Ernest John Jones

James Rupe Dies After Sand Ridge Life Near Chauncey

Chauncey April 26 James Rupe 55 a lifelong resident of Sand Ridge near Chauncey died Saturday in St Francis hospital after a brief illness Funeral arrangements were to be announced by the family

Chauncey James Rupe Sand Ridge St. Francis Hospital

Death of Mrs Rexavilla Staffinger in Chauncey

Chauncey residents were shocked by the sudden death of Mrs Rexavilla Staffinger at her East Converse Street home. The 75 year old wife of Henry F Staffinger suffered a neuritis attack around 10 30 AM and died about noon before a physician arrived. A lifelong Chauncey resident, she was a respected member of a pioneer family.

Chauncey Rexavilla Staffinger Henry F. Staffinger East Converse Short

Obituary notice for local resident, Nye cemetery burial

She leaves her aged husband who is blind and Bert Staffinger of Detroit as a stepson. A sister Mrs Elisabeth Shafer of this city has been living with them. A funeral from the Chauncey Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday at 2 pm, burial in Nye cemetery.

Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church Bert Staffinger Detroit Mich Elisabeth Shafer Methodist Episcopal Church Nye

Seniors to Stage Much Ado About Betty in Chauncey

Chauncey high school seniors present Much Ado About Betty in three acts tonight and Tuesday at 7:30 in the school auditorium. Directed by Miss Fiske Miss Phillips and Mrs Henry, the cast includes twenty seniors. Tickets sold by senior class members.

Chauncey Betty Chauncey High School Fiske Phillips Henry

Ogg Family News Spends Weekend in Chauncey

Harold Ogg of Columbus spent the weekend at Chauncey with his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Ogg. Misa Ruth Ogg formerly in Columbus stays two weeks at her home here before returning to Columbus for work. George Cline and Sister Miss Catharine Cline of Chauncey visited McArthur Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Montgomery. They were joined by Mrs Montgomery who will visit a

Pallas Club I. E. Ash E. D. Sayre General Federation of Women's Clubs F. D. Sayre Atlantic City James Palmer H. G. Good League of Women Voters John Patterson Rachel Jennings Lydia Lash Evans Anna K. Price W. F. Mercer Ohio George Carrothers Ralph Dorr Toledo Will Dorr Columbus Charles Dorr Athens R. D Harold Ogg Chauncey Charles Ogg Misa Ruth Ogg George Cline Catharine Cline McArthur Charles Montgomery

Mrs Weeley Six Returns Home After Surgery

Mrs Weeley Six of this city has returned home from the McKinley hospital in Columbus after a recent surgical operation. Her sister Mrs B E Carter of Chauncey accompanied her home after spending several days with her.

Chauncey Weeley McKinley Hospital Columbus B. E. Carter

Troop One Chauncey Scout Meeting Postponed

The regular meeting of Troop One Chauncey Boy Scouts scheduled for Tuesday evening has been postponed until further notice.

Chauncey Troop One iChauncey Boy Scouts

Scouts Plan Mothers Day Program at First Christian Church

On Wednesday evening the Boy Scouts will meet with the Girl Scouts to arrange a Mothers Day program to be presented Sunday evening May 9 at the First Christian Church.

iGirl Scouts

Birthday Dinner Honoring Chauncey Man at Beaumont

Mrs. Charles Shafer hosted a dinner Sunday at Beaumont to mark her husband’s birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ode Jackson, Mrs. Abbie Region over, Mrs. Elien to, Mrs. Andrew Jackson and Margaret Marie, Mrs. Worden and daughter Elsie, and Albert Jackson, all of Chauncey.

Chauncey

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