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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1926

Page

5

East Side Clubs and Societies Highlight Athens Scene

Community groups in Athens feature meetings and performances. The East Side Parent Teacher Association convenes at 2:45 PM with Miss Genevieve Apgar speaking on Why Johnny Should Read. The Drama League reads The Enemy by Channing Pollock at Carnegie Library basement. Athens Junior Music Club reports on Haydn while preparing for Ohio Federation of Music Clubs contests. A Women’s Music Club program features soprano Mrs. Lee O Grady. Ohio University honors Mrs. Hazel Hadley at Hotel Berry with a dinner and talk on special education.

East Side East Side Parent Teacher Association Genevieve Apgar College of Education Johnny Drama League Channing Pollock New York Community Drama League Carnegie Library Walter W. Ludwig Maude Kidmore Athens Junior Music Club Maurine Cornwell South Congress Street Haydn Dorothy Ruth Holcombe Ohio Federation of Music Clubs Cincinnati Athens Club the Humming Bird Silhouette Mary Jo Twiss Traumers R. Schumann I Red Lee Helwig Poupes Valiante Poldini Heines Robert Bingman East State Street Judy Gladys Mercer W. R. Phillips South College Street Lee O’grady Lancaster Cecil Fanning L. V. Brown Will O’ the Wisp Charles G. Spross Xeneziana A. L Sam Saens Robert Terry Frances B. DeLeone Cara Nome Riggolette O’grady Hotel Berry Special Education Department Ohio University Hazel Hadley State Department Columbus Hadley

Daughters and Births Highlight Ohio Community Report

Minnie Anna Maxwel l born to Mr and Mrs W C Maxwel l of Albany on Saturday April 24. Miss Marie Hope a Lorain high school teacher receives a life certificate after four years with Lorain schools since graduating from Ohio University. Mrs P E Pendleton of Princeton Kansas arrives in Athens visiting relatives, staying with Mrs Sarah L Poston and Miss Lulu Poston at 27 North College Street.

W. C. Maxwell Albany Read Minnie Anna Marie Hope Lorain High School Miss Hope G. W. Hope Morris Avenue Ohio University Lorain P. E. Pendleton Princeton Kan National Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution Washington, D. C Athens Sarah L. Poston Lulu Poston North College Street

Mr. O B Murphy Leaves for Portsmouth Visit

Mr. O. B. Murphy departs this evening for Portsmouth for a short visit with his son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs H. S. Green and family.

O. B. Murphy Portsmouth H. 8. Green

Miss Marieta Shirley guest at Lambda Omega sorority weekend

Miss Marieta Shirley of Canaon ville spent the weekend at Boyd Hall as guest of Miss Mable Coverett and members of the Lambda Omega sorority. Mr and Mrs D H Phelps return from Pittsburgh after selling their West Side store and home to Floyd G Hutchins and plan a rest before resuming business.

Marieta Shirley Canaonville Boyd Hall Mable Coverett Lambda Omega Sorority D. H. Phelps Pittsburgh Captain A. Fred Phelps Mrs. Phelps Floyd G. Hutchins

Murphews of Corning Visit Athens Family

Dr and Mrs Emmett Murphey of Corning spent over Sunday in Athens visiting the former s parents Mr and Mrs O B Murphey at 216 East State Street.

Emmett Murphey Corning Athens O. B. Murphey East State Street

Dorrs Return From Columbus Visit. Local Meetings Noted

Mr James Dorr and Miss Lucy Dorr return from a several days visit in Columbus with relatives and friends. U C D Sewing club meets with Mrs Mary A Fryburger at 215 West Union street at 2 o'clock on Thursday afternoon. Mr Homer Matheny is seriously ill at the home of Mrs Gerve Mansfield of Alexander.

James Dorr Lucy Dorr Columbus U. C. D. Sewing Club Mary A. Fryburger West Union Street Homer Matheny Gerve Mansfield Alexander

Hill and Silvas Leave for Mt Clemens for Weeks

Dr C C Hill and Mr E G Silvas departed this morning for Mt Clemens for a several weeks stay.

C. C. Hill E. G. Silvas Mt. Clemens

Mussolini Warns of Global Spread of Racism

In Rome on April 27 Premier Mussolini says racism is an Italian product but predicts similar movements will arise in nations with a decadence of democratic parliamentary systems. He warns against liberalism fostering such trends.

Rome Mussolini

Athens boy Rudolph Pedigo recovers from sidewalk fall

Rudolph Pedigo son of Dr S E G Pedigo was injured when he fell on the cement sidewalk in front of Walburns undertaking establishment while wrestling with other boys about two weeks ago. He initially appeared seriously injured but has fully recovered and is out now.

Athens Rudolph Pedigo S. E. G. Pedigo Walburn

Bath Fatal to Aged Mexican Beggar in Mexico City

In Mexico City on April 27 compulsory baths for beggars newsboys and peons claimed a life. Jose Nara an elderly beggar protested his seventy years but was forced beneath the showers and died the next day indicating the harsh start of the new public bathing mandate.

Mexico City Jose Nara Jose

Flyer Missing Captain Loggia in Indo China Flight

Spanish aviator Captain Loggia, attempting a Madrid to Tokio flight, is reported missing between Saigon and Hanoi in French Indo China.

London Loggia Saigon Hanoi

Pastor Stricken During Cleveland Conference Address

The Rev. A. A. Brown, pastor of a Lakewood church, collapsed while addressing the spring conference of Methodist Episcopal churches of the Cleveland district and was reported in serious condition today.

Cleveland A. A. Brown Lakewood Spring Conference of Methodist Episcopal Churches

Ice Cream Consumption Rises in 1925 Record Year

Americans consumed more ice cream in 1925 than ever before, marking a peak in sales and popularity. The record reflects broad demand across households and stores nationwide during the year.

Glasses Offer Relief for Imperfect Eyes

Many writings discuss eye care from light to print and alcohol avoidance, but the article notes most eyes are anatomically imperfect. Only the right glasses can relieve issues when these conditions exist.

Loader Sustains Dual Leg Breaks In Slate Fall

Charles Dunnett of Glouster Ohio, a loader in Ohio mine No 2 at Jacksonville, was trapped by slate from 2 pm Monday. Doctors treated him on site and he was transported to Grant hospital Columbus by Andrews & Wallace ambulance with Dr von Scheele accompanying.

Glouster Charles Dunnett Ohio Jacksonville von Scheele Andrews & Wallace Dunnett Grant Hospital Columbus von Schéele

Funeral for 11 month old in Glouster

Funeral services for the infant of Mr and Mrs John Green of Derthick were held at the home Monday afternoon at 1 30 conducted by Rev C B Frampton of Lynchburg. Burial was in Glouster cemetery. The child died Saturday morning after a brief illness.

Glouster John Green Derthick C. B. Frampton Lynchburg

Many Come to Allen Funeral in GLOUBSTER

Attendees from out of town gather for the funeral of Mrs. Hannah E. Allen. Among those present are Misses Jane and Nell McCann of Zanesville, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Allen and daughter Hannah Jane of Columbus, Harold Allen of Mt. Gilead, Mr. and Mrs. William Allen of Delaware, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Carpenter of Athens, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carpenter of Nelsonville, Mr. and Mrs. William Crombin, and Russell Crombin, with Eva and Car- onlookers among the readers.

William Crombin Russell Crombin Eva Car

Local names listed in scattered Ohio notices

Crombin of Kenmore, Mrs Grant Wortling of Cuyahoga Falls, Mr and Mrs E E Pedicord and two children of Danville Illinois, Mrs Ida Hart of Export Pennsylvania, Mrs Clara Davis and daughter of Columbus, Mr and Mrs O E Eddy of Columbus, W B Johnson, Mr and Mrs N K Alderman, Mrs Walden, A M Kooons, Mrs Alfred Black and daughter Naomi of Athens, Mr and Mrs J D Andrews and E A Wallace of Nelsonville.

Re Crombin Kenmore Grant Wortling Cuyahoga Falls E. E. Pedicord Danville Ida Hart Export, Pa Clara Davis Columbus O. E. Eddy W. B. Johnson N. K. Alderman Walden A. M. Kooons Alfred Black Naomi Athens

College Days musical to aid Glouster schools

Glouster April 27 announces two nights of College Days a musical romance set at an American college to be staged at the high school auditorium. Miss Mary Smith leads the production with local talent in the cast and Mrs Phyllis Roberta as accompanist. Proceeds will go to the Glouster schools after expenses.

Glouster Mary Smith Phyllis Roberta

Junior Bridge Club Entertained by Hosts in Glouster

The Junior Bridge club met at Phyllis Roberts home in Glouster on Monday night hosted by Miss Ethel Sandadiers and Mrs. Phyllis Roberts. Five tables played with Miss Anne Dennison winning first prize and Miss Margaret Collins second. Refreshments followed at a late hour. Attendees included Dorothy Faires Pauline Myers Dorothy Mildred Luella Vaughn Goldie Holzschuh Helen Faires Jessie Galbraith Alice Duncan Bernice Wallace Fontelle Harper Olive McKee Lena Wolfe Agnes Mellican Margaret Collins Anne Dennison Kathryn Dennison Ethel Sanders and Phyllis Roberts.

Mrs Dunnett and daughter visit Columbus to be with Charles Dunnett

Mrs Elizabeth Dunnett and her daughter Miss Elizabeth travel to Columbus on Tuesday to be with Charles Dunnett at Grant hospital. Mrs Hallie Galbraith spent Sunday in Columbus. Mrs Groyce Binderbasin of Jacksonville visits Pomeroy for several weeks as guest of Mr and Mrs W N Hartley at 173 Mulberry avenue.

Elizabeth Dunnett Elizabeth Columbus Charles Dunnett Grant Hospital Hallie Galbraith Groyce Binderbasin Jacksonville Pomeroy W. N. Hartley Mulberry Avenue

Ruthenberg Case Heard Over Michigan Syndicalism Law

In Washington on April 27 the Supreme Court heard whether Charles P F Ruthenberg peaceably gathered with communistic followers in Michigan dunes to petition Congress. Final arguments on his appeal from a prison sentence and fine under the state syndicalism law proceed within a week.

Washington Charles PF. Ruthenberg Michigan Sand Dunes Congress Supreme Court Ruthenberg

Foster Falls From Favor In Communist International

William Z Foster longtime head of the American communist party faces pressure to "behave" or be expelled. Disputes with Charles Ruthenberg trigger a Zinoviev warning that the American party must settle its differences or disappear from the political stage.

Moscow William Z. Foster American Communist Party Communist International Foster Charles E. Ruthenberg Gregory Zinoviev The

Bryn Mawr Faculty Member Wins Ottendorfer Scholarship

Flora Sheppard, former Marietta girl and Ohio State University graduate now on the Bryn Mawr faculty, has been awarded the Ottendorfer scholarship for study of modern languages abroad.

Marietta Flora Sheppard Ohio State University Bryn Mawr

Faculty leaders resign to teach at Ohio State University

Board of trustees of Ohio State University accepted resignations of three top faculty administrators. Dr. William F. Henderson dean of arts philosophy and science Prof. Rosser Bohannon mathematics and Dr. Robert E. Rockwood romance languages will devote full time to teaching.

Columbus Ohio State University William FE. Henderson College of Arts, Philosophy and Science Rosser D. Bohannon Robert E. Rockwood

Five More Victims in New York Auto Accidents

Five people were killed in New York within 24 hours as separate automobile crashes occurred. Police and investigators noted the fatalities across city streets and highways, with emergency responders rushing to the scenes.

New York

Tobacco Plant Seed Production Seen At 360000

Report notes a tobacco plant can generate about 360 000 seeds in a single growing season, illustrating potential crop yield and propagation.

Finding Indian Skeleton Near New Jersey Lake Sparks Gold Rush Tales

In Newark and New York reports a three thousand year old Indian skeleton was found in Oradell Lake New Jersey as word spreads of scarce gold pushing people toward Ontario Red Dog area with hopes of riches.

Newark N. J New York Red Dog Ontario Oradell Lake

Ohio State University Professor Presents Grocers Trade Report

Professor Howard C. Greer of the Ohio State University bureau of business research will submit a preliminary report on results of operations in the Ohio wholesale grocery trade at the Ohio Wholesale Grocers convention in Columbus today.

Columbus Howard C. Greer Bureau of Business Research Ohio State University Ohio

Jockey Hurt In Derby Park Race Crash

Emmet Hileman, 35, of Baltimore, Maryland, is in serious condition after being thrown from his horse Lang Syne in the second race at Bewlah Park near Columbus. He suffered a possible broken back in the accident.

Columbus Emmet Hileman Baltimore Maryland Bewlah Park Here

France pays twenty million on account of debt to Britain

London reports that France will pay twenty million dollars this year as an on account settlement. The payment does not affect future negotiations over the French debt to Great Britain.

London France Great Britain

Scarcity and Poor Quality Metal Highlights Review

A note reports disappointment over limited metal supplies and subpar quality found in existing samples. W. F. Braun, mining engineer, returns from a tour of inspection to assess conditions and potential impacts on production.

Bny W. F. Braun Imining Tion

Cleveland Man Faces Burglary Charge After Gun Encounter

A man was arrested in Cleveland after a burglary incident in which he confronted authorities with a sawed-off shotgun. He was charged with burglary and housebreaking by Willoughby police.

Cleveland Rrea Oun Aerman

Tribute to Ford? Honor Ohioan New York Dinner Remarks

Speakers at a Cleveland tribute dinner for a devoted Ohioan praised his life work in settling coal issues. Attendees included Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and writer Isaac F. Marcosson who spoke at the Ohio Society gathering in New York.

New York Beard F. Grant Cleveland Hife Ohio Society Theodore Roosevelt Isaac F. Marcosson

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