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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1927

Page

5

Doctor Sias Speaks At Local P T A Meeting

The East Side P T A met at the school with thirty fathers present. Dr A B Sias of Ohio University spoke on Educational or Achievement Tests and the shift from old to standardized testing. He urged using diagnostic and prognostic tests to tailor teaching and save time, while praising the emphasis on ideals and spiritual development in education.

East Side Parent-Teacher Association Glee Club St. Ives Mary Peters Fred Lee Tom Association C. W. Fink W. B. Drake R. P. Imes Jessie Smart H. Bing Bridgman Miss Steele Rugg Sias

A B W Club Met At Mrs Rosser’s Home

The A B W club met last evening at the home of Mrs. Tom Rosser for a social gathering and discussion.

Tom Rosser

Riddles and Reflections From a Mixed Quiz Page

A mixed quiz prompts readers to pair opposites like glory and secrecy, asks where fugue fits among arts, identifies England's ruling family name, lists sports for several famous men, recalls Hog Island WWI events, names the railroad with Fred Harvey mining car service, locates Lake Winnibigoshie state, and describes the automobile differential function.

House of England Jim Maloney Joe Sewell Roland Locke Vincent Richards Bennie Friedman Hog Island Fred Harvey Lake Winnebago

Ohio University pianist returns from Chicago trip with alumni

Miss Katherine Merriman a senior in the School of Music at Ohio University returned from Chicago where she served as piano accompanist for Miss Frances Hatch and Mr Ronald Robinette during a program at Lake Forest College faculty dinner. She was a house guest of Dr and Mrs J Bruce Lineburg both alumni of Ohio University.

Chicago Katherine Merriman School of Music Ohio University Frances Hatch Ronald Robinette Hatch Robinette Lake Forest College Merriman J. Bruce Lineburg Winnie Williams

Progressive Literary Club Meets at Ohio University

The Progressive Literary Club met Tuesday evening with 21 members at Mrs. C. H. Slaughter’s home. President A. N. Johnson will represent the club at the Marion convention May 8 5. Members reported on tree planting and Ohio Poets. Piano solos by Fred Slaughter and C D Duncan. Lucile Smith readings and Myrtle Mitchell won a flower name contest.

Progressive Literary Club C. H. Slaughter North Lancaster Street A. N. Johnson Marion Homer Rodehaver Ohio Fred Slaughter C. D. Duncan Lucile Smith Myrtle Mitchell Evaline Young H. L. Andrus Loren Coe Anna Martin Natalie Slaughter

Ethel Hawley Weds John Clark in Alton Ill

Announcement received by Mrs. Neil Helsel of 81 Second Street notes the marriage of Miss Ethel Hawley to Mr. John Clark in Alton Illinois on Saturday April 28. The bride, a nurse at Athens State Hospital, left for the ceremony after completing nurse training there. The couple will reside at 6815 Michigan Avenue St. Louis Missouri.

Martha L. Welsh Ohio University Normal College of Manila Philippine Islands Europe Athens John Welsh Grosvenor Street Miss Welsh College of Liberal Arts Neil Helsel Second Street Ethel Hawley John Clark Alton Ill Athens State Hospital Hessel Clark Michigan Avenue St. Louis

Ohio State Prepares Final Round of All Around Football Tourney

Ohio State University spring football enters its fourth week and will close with the annual all around efficiency tourney. The event tests blocking tackling punting passing field goal kicking running with the ball and other football skills.

Columbus Ohio State University Teésis

Morgan-Graham serenade marks a family dinner event

Mr and Mrs Fred Graham near Smiths chapel hosted a dinner party for Mr and Mrs J C Morgan with about forty relatives and friends attending an old time serenade. Guests included Mr and Mrs Jap O H are Dan Davis Will Thompson Frank Graham George Wright Barney Kepler John Rider and other relatives. Ice cream was provided by Mr Morgan.

J. C. Morgan Fred Graham Dan Davis Will Thompson Frank Graham George Wright Barney Kepler John Rider Helen McClelland Alice Aaron Joe James Adcock Paul Hansel Elmer Risch

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets Promise Quick Gains

Persuasive advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a tasty remedy for underweight children and suspected rickets. Claims include rapid weight gain, easy dosing, no unpleasant odor, money back if no improvement in 30 days, and warnings against imitations.

MecCoy

Family Names in Local Notice

Mr and Mrs Pearl Linton and Mr and Mrs Howard Chute and family are listed in a local notice referencing residents and households in the community.

Na Tannahill Pearl Linton Mrs Howard Chute

Twice-Five club hosts discussion on St Lawrence deep waterway

C Wood Bowen welcomed the Twice-Five club at Easterling club house Tuesday evening The group debated the opposition to Cana das St Lawrence deep waterway project deeming it neither wise nor justified S C Bright and L P Mooney presented papers After readings the topic opened to general discussion Miss Ella Rochester and Frank Bilasius Jr were guests and refreshments followed

C. Wood Bowen Easterling Canada St. Lawrence Deep Waterway S. C. Bright L. P. Mooney Ella Rochester Frank Bilasius, Jr

Insurance reserves deemed legal debts by Ohio Supreme Court

The Ohio Supreme Court rules that reserves of insurance companies are legal debts and thus not subject to taxation, announced from Columbus on April 27.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court

Vinol Promises Quick Strength Gain for All Ages

A testimonial claims Vinol helps sluggish individuals regain strength within a week and gain 8 pounds. The product, described as a iron and cod liver remedy, targets nervous tired people and pale children and is offered by McKee Drug Co.

R. H. Bailey McKee Drug Co

Co-eds Form Baseball Teams for Intramurals

Capital University coeds organize intramural baseball teams at the Lutheran school. The Co-eds Athletic Association announced the plan as spring weather allows.

Columbus Capital University Lutheran

Pile Foe Promise Ends Piles In Five Days

A drug claim promotes Pile Foe as a miracle treatment for piles with relief within hours and complete cure in five days. The ad offers a money back guarantee and notes a one dollar tube price from progressive druggists. If unavailable, send one dollar to Casmith Remedy Co. in Washington DC for the remedy.

Casmith Remedy Co Washington

Tennis elimination tournament crowns class champions

A tennis elimination tournament will be held in each class to decide the class championship with winners earning numerals for their achievements.

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Doctor Sias Athena Chapter Delphian Hotel Berry L. G. Bean Verletta Moore Tlee Club Oh Susanah Betty Hoyt McCoy Margaret Alice Guthrie Prophet Chapdans The Federated Clubs M. Haffey Anna E. White Delle Finsterwald Goethe Thelma Lehew Schiller S. M. Haffey Carl Ferguson Anna FE. White Dean Voigt Ibsen West Washington Street Edward N. Cullums Ralph A. Dalton H. F. Cakenougher Cokonougher Tom Littler Carl Neff Pauline Crusie H. F. Cokonougher West Union Street Harry Miller Hazel Chase Claude Chase Montrose Chase Home Mary Smith Belleville Slingluff Ford Fee Ohio Talent Nelsonville Logan Chas, C. Millikan Optometrist Masonic Building Coe Style Shop Weoltex Georgette McHenry Wooltex
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