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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1925

Page

6

Society Guests Visit kin across Ohio towns

Mr and Mrs Robert MacGregor of Detroit are weeklong guests of Mrs Jennie O Dell and Miss Linda Hartman in Athens. They will travel to Chillicothe after their visit. N E Mills of Columbus hosts relatives Mrs O E McGirr and daughters Virginia and Fay of Little Hocking, joined by Mr McGirr and son Franklin. Gladys Spitzer and Mr Zimmers of Akron visit Athens and Glouster, staying with Mr and Mrs John Bitzer on North Congress Street.

Robert MacGregor Detroit Jennie O'Dell Linda Hartman Chillicothe N. E. Mills Maplewood Drive O. E. McGirr Virginia Fay Little Hocking McGirr Franklin Gladys Spitzer Mr. Zimmers Akron Athens Glouster John &Bitzer Congress Street J. J. Sisler North Vatley Mala Ikan Zella Danford Dlaneh Danford Wily Danford McConnelsville

Shower for Mrs. Fielder After Sugar Creek Fire

A miscellaneous shower was held at 132 West Union Street hosted by the Woman's Benefit Association of the Macca Bees for Mrs. Ben Fielder who lost her home goods in a Sugar Creek fire. Attendees donated bed clothing table linen and cash to aid her recovery.

Fielder H. F. Cakenougher West Union Street Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees Ben Fielder Sugar Creek

Foulk Guest Enjoys Elegant Bridge Luncheon at Roach Home

Miss Hazel Roach hosted a refined bridge luncheon for Mrs. Claude C. Foulk of Peking and other guests at 22 North College Street yesterday. The 14-cover event featured beautifully appointed tables with parasol favors crafted from silky handkerchief fabrics in delicate colors.

Claude C. Foulk Marie Voigt Peking China Hazel Roach North College Street

Mrs Louise Leete Visits from Maine to University Terrace

Mrs Louise Leete and her mother Mrs C H Grosvenor arrived at the Grosvenor home in University Terrace from a Maine vacation chiefly at Boothbay Harbor and Bar Harbor. Miss Constance Leete visits friends at Cape Cod while Mrs Leete plans to remain in Athens until mid September before returning to Washington DC teaching duties.

Louise Leete C. H. Grosvenor Grosvenor University Terrace Maine Boothbay Harbor Barr Harbor Constance Leete Cape Cod Mess Lete Athens Washington PD. Cc

Mrs Everett Clendenin Visits North Lima Family

Mrs Everett Clendenin of North Lima visits Mr and Mrs George Clendenin at 7 Walker Street and her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Arthur Boyles on North Congress Street.

Everett Clendenin North Lima Mr. Clendenin George Clendenin Walker Street Arthur Boyles North Congress Street

Miss Sirourice Arpee Returns From Chicago Music Studies

Miss Sirourice Arpee of the faculty of music at Ohio University arrives back in Athens after visiting her brother John Arpee in Chicago and continuing piano studies under Pereynger. Accompanied by her brother and Levon of Chicago, she plans a few weeks’ visit. Mr Grainger led a master class at the Chicago College of Music this summer.

Sirourice Arpee Ohio University Chicago John Arpee Pereynger Grainger Chicago College of Music Miss Arpee Levon Athens

Sams Reunion Brings Local Families Together in Parkersburg

Mr. and Mrs. R. R. McAfee attended the Sams reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Sams in Parkersburg West Virginia. Guests included Charles Sams B J Sams Virgil Russell Sams T. W. Sams C C Brown Margaret Edyth Minx and R R McAfee. A picnic dinner was served at noon.

R. R. McAfee Parkersburg W. Va Sams T. W. Sams Charles Sams B. J. Sams Virgil and Russell C. C. Brown Margaret Edyth Minx

Mrs Holmes Visits Athens Friends in Former Home Area

Mrs. James H. Holmes known as Mamie Evans of Carroll arrives to visit her girlhood friend Mrs. James A. Palmer at 28 North College Street and other acquaintances in Athens, her former home.

James H. Holmes Mamie Evans Carroll James A. Palmer North College Street Athens

Williams family heads to Chicago and Lake Forest trip

Mr. Clark Williams and his mother Mrs. Sara M. Williams depart Friday morning for Chicago and Lake Forest Illinois. In Lake Forest they will visit his sister in law Dr. and Mrs. J. Bruce Lineburg and their daughter.

Clark Williams Sara M. Williams Chicago Lake Forest Ill J. Bruce Lineburg

Miss Pearl Mace Visits Athens From Chillicothe

Miss Pearl Mace of Chillicothe a Ohio University graduate and Alpha Sigma Alpha member was a Wednesday visitor in Athens staying at Hotel Berry through this morning the tale notes.

Miss Pearl Mace Chillicothe Ohio University Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority Athens Hotel Berry

Mrs Charlies Knowlton Visits Albany Kin

Mrs Charlies Knowlton of Albany is visiting her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs William Knowlton of Albany road accompanying the trip with family hometown ties and festive greetings in the local column.

Charlies Knowlton Albany Mrs William Knowlton Albany Road

Chillicothe visitors plan to send daughters to Ohio University

Mr. and Mrs. John Phillips and Mrs. Forbes of Chillicothe visited Hotel Berry to arrange sending their daughters Miss Betty Phillips and Miss Forbes to Ohio University this fall.

John Phillips Forbes Chillicothe Hotel Berry Betty Phillips Miss Forbes Ohio University

Pittsburgh guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Cooley

Mrs. J. R. Mercer and daughter Ethel Mae of Pittsburgh are the guests this week of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Cooley at 75 West State Street.

J. R. Mercer Ethel Mae Pittsburgh, Pa E. D. Cooley West State Street

Mrs Mills and Daughter Leave Albany Road Visit

Mrs. Charles Mills and her daughter Nellie of Clarksburg West Virginia departed this morning from Albany road to visit friends in Dundas and Delaware before returning home to West Virginia.

Charles Mills Nellie Clarksburg W. Va Thomas H. McHenry Albany Road Dundas Delaware West Virginia

Roe Family Heads to Ocean City then Patchogue Visit

Mr and Mrs A B Roe and daughters Elaine Dorothy and Eleanor depart Friday for Ocean City New Jersey to spend until early September at the resort They will then travel to Patchogue Long Island to visit Mr Roe s brother Mr J O Roe.

A. B. Roe Elaine Dorothy Eleanor Ocean City N. J Patchogue Long Island Mr. Roe J. O. Roe

Visitors from Parkersburg and Akron Start Week at Richland Avenue

Mrs Edyth Minx of Parkersburg W Va visited Mr and Mrs R R McAfee at 92 Richland avenue this week. She also called on Mr and Mrs Edward Lott of Chauncey and Miss Gladys Spitzer of Akron. Mrs Minx left for Parkersburg this morning and will visit her brother B J Sams and family in Marietta and her parents L N Sams and wife of Pettyville W Va.

R. R. McAfee Richland Avenue Edyth Minx Parkersburg W. Va Edward Lott Chauncey Gladys Spitzer Akron Minx B. J. Sams Marietta L. N. Sams Pettyville

Bird unties self from trap in Manchester

Oliver G. Pike, a bird life student, reports a merlin untied a noose from its leg by itself. As the bird struggled the knot tightened, so the merlin paused and deliberately freed itself, leaving the trap string loose.

Manchester Eng Oliver G. Pike Bird Life

Left Hand Fenders Damaged More In Detroit Repairs

Detroit motorists incur higher repair costs as Ford studies show about 20 percent more left-hand fenders are required than right-hand ones. The discrepancy stems from the common practice of driving on the right side of streets and roads, causing more damage to left fenders.

Detroit Mich Ford Motor Company

McKinstry Warns Against Writing Chain Letters

Postmaster Harry McKinstry cautions Athenians and Ohio University students about chain letters once more circulating after the war. He notes illegality and the risk of letters going to the dead letter office, and cites an incident of a letter mailed with no proper address.

Harry McKinstry McKinstry Ohio University

Dollings Head May Face Federal Indictment Again

Columbus reports U S district Attorney plans to convene a special federal grand jury to re indict William G Benham and Dwight Harrison former Dollings Company leaders. Former judge Sater had sentenced them to twenty years each and 5000 dollar fines for mail fraud in a securities scheme. appellate court overturned due to wording issues, with buyers losing millions.

Columbus William G. Benham Dwight Harrison R. M. Dollings Company of Ohio U. S Sater Benham Harrison Federal Dollings

Ohio July industrial fatalities rise past fifty-nine

Records from the state industrial relations department show that fifty nine Ohio workers were killed in industrial accidents during July. June fatalities totaled sixty eight, reflecting ongoing deadly risks in the mining and manufacturing sectors.

Columbus State Industrial Relations Department Ohio

Canaan Clothing Club Holds Meeting

Thirty one girls attended the regular meeting of the Clothing Club of Canaan township on August 12. The group discussed fair displays and set a deadline for work to be shown at Mrs Mane field's home by August 22. Helen Sel led a demonstration on writing the club story. A postmeeting program featured Mary.

Canaanvilile Clothing Club of Canaan Township

Remarkable Dutch Remedy for Bladder and Kidney Ailments

A tasteless Haarlem Oil product claims to relieve bladder and kidney trouble and related pains within hours. Sold as Red Mill Haarlem Oil at 50 cents per bottle with a money back guarantee. Available at local pharmacies including Cline's, Gibson's, and Mert Drug Co. EK Lash.

Red Mill

China’s Oldest Drug Store Traces To Fifteenth Century

In Pekin the Tung Jen Tang drug store, dating to the fifteenth century, stands just outside the Tar ar wall dividing city sections. Today’s proprietor is a direct descendant of the founder, preserving a long family lineage.

Pekin China Tung Jen T'ang Tar‘ar Wall

Curran faces inquiry over Ellis Island remarks

Washington. August 13. Henry H. Curran immigration commissioner at Ellis Island is under review for criticizing the labor department policy on immigration. He will be asked if he made specific statements.

Washington Henry H. Curran Ellis Island Department of Labor Curran

Tremors Felt Across Livingston and Valleys in Montana

Earth tremors of slight duration were felt at Livingston and throughout the Gallatin and Shields valleys Wednesday night. No damage reported and residents described the shaking as brief but noticeable across the region.

Bobeman Mont Livingston Gallatin and Shields Valley

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