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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1926

Page

5

W B A Juniors and Society News Highlight Local Events

The report covers W B A Juniors meetings with officer elections at 51 East State Street, a September meeting at 5 Foster Place, and gifts for members attending most meetings. It also notes weddings, picnics, visits, and travels of Athens area residents including Fern Whitlatch and Walter Hawk, plus community notices and local reflections on crime policy and philosophy.

Hope Morris East State Street Louise Romine Lois McCoy Evelyn Hoffman Laura Morris Betty Hoyt McCoy Margaret Guthrie Thomas Hoffman Foster Place

Miss Sauer and Mr McLaughlin Wed in Cline Building

Miss Sarah Mildred Sauer of Amesville and Milbert Carl McLaughlin of Detroit were married at 10 this morning in the Cline building with Justice Pearl W. Helwig officiating. They will reside in Detroit.

Sarah Mildreg Sauer Amesville Milbert Carl McLaughlin Detroit Cline Building Pearl W. Helwig

Pleasantville Couple to Wed in Lancaster Ceremony

Richard E. Troup of Pleasantville a Ohio University graduate and Theta Chi member will marry Edna Ruffner daughter of Mrs Irvin Holliday Pleasantville. The wedding takes place at St Peters Lutheran Lancaster at 10 Wednesday morning followed by a motoring trip. Mrs Ruffner works as a stenographer in Ohio State Universitys chemical engineering department. Troup co-owns Pleasantville Milling Co and is son of Mr and Mrs E Lup of Pleasantville.

Richard E. Troup Pleasantville Ohio University Theta Chi Fraternity Edna Ruffner Irvin Holliday St. Peter's Lutheran Church Lancaster Ruffner Chemical Engineering Ohio State University Troup Pleasantville Milling Co E. Lup

Local Social News Highlights From Rutland Area

Personal mentions include the Hysells and Kelier family visiting the Rupe household in Rutland with Anna staying as a house guest. Other guests include Mr. and Mrs. Crosby of DeLand Florida en route to major eastern cities, and Mr. and Mrs. Wolden.

Visiting and Visiting Guests in Columbus Area

Mr J A Wiseman is a business visitor in Columbus today. Mrs E D Creed of San Francisco arrived at the home of her sister Mrs Emmett Parker 77 North High street and will be joined later by her husband. From here she will go to Carbondale to visit her mother Mrs M J Callahan. Mr J H Allen of Columbus was Sunday guest of Mr and Mrs 8 S&S Carpenter 136 North Congress street. Mr and Mrs O F Ashworth of Marion arrived for a visit with relatives in Athens.

Chester W. Fulton Robert Clifford Ryan Columbus City Athens Charles QC. Pickering East Carpenter Street E. D. Creed San Francisco Emmett Parker North High Street Carbondale M. J. Callahan J. H. Allen S&s. Carpenter North Congress Street

Local Families Plan Visits Between Warner Cumberland and New York

Mrs. Mary Funkhouser, Mrs. Ethel Carpenter and Miss Grace James left yesterday to visit uncle Mn J. A. Kline in Warner and relatives in Cumberland. Mr. and Mrs. Val Davis returned from a March trip to Staten Island to visit son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Brown. their daughter Mary Elizabeth joined them. They will stay until Friday then proceed to Uhrichsville to see Mrs. Lena Brown before returning East.

FE. B. Bryan Indianapolis Mary Funkhouser Ethel Carpenter Grace James Mn J. A. Kline Warner Cumberland Val Davis M. F. Brown Staten Island N.Y Brown Mary Elizabeth Uhrichsville Mr. Brown Lena Brown

Defects Not Beyond Remedy Says Chief Justice

The Chief Justice argues that defects in trial procedure should be addressed to aid juries. He says judges should assist juries in weighing evidence without usurping the jury’s role as final fact finder. He criticizes overly restrictive statutes that curb judicial help.

Philosphy as guide to life discussed at union service

Wesley H. Maurer assistant professor of journalism and city editor of the Athens Messenger spoke at a union service in the Presbyterian church Sunday morning on the function of religion or philosophy as a hypothesis for life. He described a personal philosophy as a rational guide to broad and complete living.

Jesus Maurer Wesley H. Maurer Athens Messenger Presbyterian Church

Phrase on Great Question Solving Should Not Be Deadened

A thinker warns the important phase of solving the Great Question must not be stifled by the delusion that it has already been found. He urges continued pursuit and openness to new ideas rather than complacent certainty.

Chamber of Commerce

Church and State Clash Winds Toward Peace Talks in Mexico

In Mexico City on Aug 23 the church and state signaled potential compromise after four weeks of conflict with government gains clear. The church weighs three options including seeking a court injunction, appealing to Congress to amend the constitution, or registering priests under the new law as calls for legal relief continue.

Mexico City U.R Mexico Calles Congress

Germans Confident of Seat in League Council

Berlin reports German officials believe Germany will secure a permanent seat on the League of Nations council despite pressures and rival claims from Spain Poland and others. The discussion accompanies ongoing maneuvers amid the Italo Spanish treaty and tensions with France's Premier Poincare.

Berlin C. P Germany Poincare France Spain Poland Council of the League of Nations

Entry of Germany to League council debated in Berlin

The plan would grant Germany a seat in the League council and admission in September. Berlin delays as flowers and triumphal arches for her entrance are prepared leave League leaders facing a dilemma over Locarno commitments or dissolving the League.

Cif League Berlin Germany

Democrats Lay Plans to Beat Republicans in Off-Year Drive

Democrats opened activity in six quarters to launch their elaborate October campaign. DCCC Chairman Oldfield finished talks with Northern Pennsylvania leaders and moved into New York to plan against Senator James W. Wadsworth, Senate GOP leader.

Washington U.R Oldfield Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Pennsylvania New York State James W. Wadsworth Senate

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