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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1924

Page

5

Local society notes record weddings births trips and visits

Rev and Mrs M E Chatley return from Lake Chautauqua New York. Lawrence Garrett announces birth of son Robert Morgan on August 26. Mrs Cooper sister of Mrs Mickle visits Columbus and Cleveland. Harriet Sprague and Earl Krieger wed in Columbus. Irene Devlyn attends Theta Phi Alpha convention in Cincinnati while Grace Spring tours Cleveland and Columbus. Many residents plan trips to Niagara Falls Cedar Point Rutland and Columbus for fairs and family visits.

Lawrence Garrett Morrie Avenue Robert Morgan Columbus Harriet Sprague Earl C. Krieger Athens Charles Woodworth B. P. Sprague Ohio University Chi Omega Sororty George W. Krieger Atascadero Calif North High School Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Irene Devlyn Cincinnati Theta Phi Alpha Erla Patterson Wellsville Miss Devlyn P. E. Hixson Edward Niagara Falls Lake Erie Cedar Point Ruggles’ Beach FE. C. Puck

Surprise shower honors Ferrers after recent marriage

Chauncey and Mrs. Frank Ferrer were honored at a surprise shower given by Ray Parry's home in Lexington Avenue. Planned by Millfield church young peoples class, the event drew 40 guests including B F Ferrel family Harvey Ferrel and others with dainty refreshments and many gifts.

Frank Ferrer Thelma Rankin Ray Parry Lexington Avenue Young Peoples Millfield Church B. F. Ferrel Harvey Ferrel Townsend Frank Millington Neva Ferrel

Funeral for John Jones Held in Murray City

Reverend Gilbert B. Courtney of Chauncey conducted the funeral for John Jones 69 who died suddenly at his Murray City home Monday. A former Orbiston resident, he had lived in Murray City for some time and is survived by his wife and several children.

Gilbert B. Courtney Chauncey The Christian Church Murray City John Jones Jones Orbiston

Chauncey and The Plains Residents Named in Listing

Charles, Mrs. Lillie Bolinz, Misses Gladys and Lucille Bradfield, and Charles Bradfield of Chauncey along with Mr. and Mrs. Tipton and their son Paul and Mrs. Tipton’s mother Mrs. Warner of The Plains are mentioned in the notice.

Charles Lillie Bolinz Gladys Lucille Bradfield Charles Bradfield Chauncey Tipton Paul Warner the Plains

Visit Scene of Wreck Draws Hundreds to Millfield

crowds flock to Millfield to view the wreck site with hundreds of visitors from across the county and nearby areas. Many photographs were taken while reports indicate one man died and possibly two others were fatally injured as the disaster unfolded late last night and again this morning.

Millfield

Officer Caleb York Defies Beach Patrol Uniform Policy

Real Beach Cop Caleb York refuses to wear the standard police uniform while on duty at Carberry Beach. The rebellious action, though defying city policy, is offset by York's popularity which makes dismissal unlikely. The incident underscores tensions between personal style and department rules in public service.

Hull England Caleb York Carberry Beach Shell

Ferguson’s Wife Wins Dem Nomination in Texas

The text recounts Miriam A. Ferguson winning the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, fulfilling a promise to her dog Jim. in a Democratic state, the nomination effectively guarantees election.

Ike James Ferguson Jim Texas Austin Fergusons Miriam A. Ferguson

Athens Woman Sues for Divorce and Alimony

Edna S. Ator of Athens township filed a divorce and alimony suit in common pleas court against Wilson C. Ator of Athens. Married May 11, 1922, the couple has a year old child and the filing accuses adultery on numerous occasions.

Edna S. Ator Athens Township Wilson C. Ator Athens Common Pleas

Cleveland youths face assault charges after toy ride incident

In Cleveland on August 8 two 19 year old girls Helen De Theoridge and Anna Herbst told a story about an automobile toy ride. Five Cleveland youths were jailed facing criminal assault charges as the men confessed to police.

Cleveland Helen de Theoridge Anna Herbst

Revive Cooking Art Chicago School To Rescue Tradition

Mme Anna BE Phelan, high secretary of the Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters, says rosk ing-loat needs revival and schools must teach cooking as grandmothers taught daughters. She asserts modern mothers cannot cook.

Mme Anna BE. Phelan Women's Catholic Order of Foresters

Plana Plains social: Tiptons entertain guests at home

Mr. and Mrs. Tipton hosted a Wednesday evening gathering at The Plains. Music, both singing and instrumental, was enjoyed and at a late hour homemade ice cream was served. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Warner and son Dale, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pendergrass with their son.

Chicago Bulldog Figures Earnest Old Age Routine

A Chicago dog named Figert, described as an arte mocratic bulldog, helps by tidying and running errands on Sheridan Road. Once weekly he gathers seven dimes and quarters, deposits to the bank, and stands before the teller with his balance at $68, no withdrawals.

Chicago Figert Sheridan Road

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