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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1926

Page

5

Birthday Party for Richard Bolen at 13th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Ben Bolen hosted a birthday party for son Richard at 28 Franklin Avenue from 7 to 9 Saturday night. Guests included Ruth Drake Leota McCoy Joe Klingenberg and Leland Wilson with prizes awarded to several attendees. Assisting were Mrs Lawrence Farley and Mrs Darrell Selby.

Ben Bolen Franklin Avenue Richard Ruth Drake Leota McCoy Joe Klingenberg Leland Wilson Adrian Dicken Tessa Woolley Margaret Haskins Dorothy Roe Wanda Aleshire Ruth Helen Drake Mary Kathryn Arbella Chute Robert ,Siigley Joe Blakeley Forest Totman William Farg Robert Masterton Bruce Baman Marion Boggs Lawrence Farley Darrell Selby

Columbus Golden Post Elects Officers for Ninth Year

Mrs Mary A Fryburger was named president of the Columbus Golden Post of the Woman's Relief Corps for the ninth year and Mrs Lulu Cross kept as treasurer for a tenth year. Other officers include Carrie Martin as senior vice president, Samantha Jewell janitor vice president, Augusta Finsterwald chaplain, Effie Graham guard, Emma Cochran conductor. Installation will be January 21. Fryburger elected delegate and Flora Boring alternate to the state convention.

Mary A. Fryburger Columbus Emma Cochran Flora Boring Columbus Golden Post

Variety Test Questions Prompt Answers

A fragmented prompt asks for five items: the pictured person, the author of The Story of Philosophy, the Duce of Italy, President Coolidge's tax level, and the meaning of the slang term Annie Oak. The test mentions the answers appear on the last page today.

the Duce Italy Coolidge

Kennedy Burroughs Nuptials In Athens Area Ceremony

Miss Daisy Kennedy daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kennedy Rutland wed Mr Lyman Burroughs son of Mr and Mrs E E Burroughs Columbus formerly of Athens. The Rev M E Chatley presided at the Christian church parsonage with family present. Attendants were Miss Anna Belle Lowry and Lester M Cooley. The bride a 1924 Athens high school graduate. They will live in Columbus where Burroughs works as an electrician.

Anna Belle Lowry Lester M. Cooley Athens Athens High School

Burke Brother of Herrin Death Buried in Thursday Plan

Mr. P. J. Burke of 14 Stewart street received a telegram announcing the death of his youngest brother, George F. Burke, who died Saturday night at his home in Herrin Tl. He will be buried there Wednesday. The Burke family formerly lived near Athens.

P. J. Burke Stewart Street George F. Burke Herrin Burke Athens

Dinner Guests and Family News Share Midwest Ties

Mr and Mrs Lewis Fienup hosted at 55 North Cemetery Street with Mr and Mrs Charles Ray and their two children from Jackson, and Mrs Arthur Collins and baby son Junior from Chicago. Mrs C E Cooper of Columbia Avenue returns from Leslie Michigan after her twin sister’s death. Lambda Chi Alpha holds a house party at 16 South Congress Street with 35 couples dancing to a four piece orchestra and guest Robert Veon of Lorain who played accordion before resuming studies at Ohio University next semester.

Lewis Fienup North Cemetery Street Charles Ray Jackson Arthur Collins Son Junior Chicago C. E. Cooper Columbia Avenue Leslie, Mich Fred Hopcraft R. M. Sweeney Cooper Lambda Chi Alpha South Congress Street Robert Veon Lorain Detroit Veon Ohio University

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Quick Gain

An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets claiming healthy weight gain in 22 to 30 days. It notes ease of tasting free tablets, a 60 cent price for 60 tablets, and a money-back guarantee if weight gain of at least 56 pounds is not achieved.

Clines Pharmacy

Roushes Visit Relatives and Sorority Plans Near Springfield

Mr and Mrs Rex Roush of Zanesville spent weekend with his parents on Columbia Avenue. They attended the Phi Kappa Tau dance at the Union. Miss Irene Blaetmar and Miss Georgianna McRoberts were guests of the Alpha Delta Pi Wittenberg chapter. Ohio sorority representatives met at the Alpha Delta Pi house in Springfield to plan the biennial national convention to be held on a Great Lakes steamer. The Wittenberg chapter hosted a semi informal Shawnee hotel dance that evening.

Rex Roush Zanesville C. D. Roush Columbia Avenue Union Irene Blaetmar Georgianna McRoberts Wittenberg Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Ohio Alpha Delta Pi Springfield Great Lakes Shawnee

Doctor Studer to attend Ohio State Dental meeting in Columbus

Dr. R J Studer leaves this evening for Columbus to attend the Ohio State Dental association meeting. He will return on Thursday night.

R. J. Studer Columbus Ohio State Dental Association

Allen Family Guests Return Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs J H Allen and daughter Jane Columbus and Mr George Allen of Gallipolis were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs 8 8 Carpenter at 136 North Congress street. They returned home today.

J. H. Allen Jane Columbus George Allen Gallipolis Carpenter North Congress Street

Higher educated Chinese women pursue careers after marriage

A greater share of educated women in China enter careers post marriage compared with the United States, indicating differing social and economic dynamics influencing women's workforce participation.

China United States

Abolition of War Discussed at Student Retreat

At Ohio Wesleyan University a December retreat brought 150 students from twenty schools. Ohio University led with Walter W. Ludwig and Evelyn Coulter among the organizers and delegates. Resolutions urged abolition of war as a policy, condemnation of internal economic warfare, and church action to promote peace. study groups on campuses were urged to stimulate interest in international problems.

United States Mexico Philippines Ohio Wesleyan University Ohio University Walter W. Ludwig Evelyn Coulter Douglass Kern Virginia Riddle Haa Walter van Kirk Federal Counci of Churches Charles Corbett Christian World Education Committee China America

Wing Dies After Illness at Columbus First National Bank

Charles M. Wing longtime head of the Columbus First National Bank died after a three day influenza illness. He served nine years as president and for a year as chairman of the board.

Columbus Charles M. Wing First National Bank

Leaps to death in Columbus hotel tragedy

Mrs. Ethel Overly, 85, of Columbus, leaped three stories from a hotel window to her death. No clear motive found though medicines and medicinal advertisements in her room suggest she was in poor health.

Columbus Ethel. Overly

Guyesvale Girl Wins Prince of Peace Declamation Contest

A Guyville girl won first prize in the Prince of Peace declamation contest at the Athens Presbyterian church. She delivered an oration written by Fre a B. Smith. The county winner receives a silver medal and may enter the district contest. details to be announced.

Prince of Peace Church Athens Guynville Frea B. Smith Federated Council of Churchen Dee McCullough W. H Marcel Wallace Nelsonville W. H. Cooper Hs. Cealten Talty Scheve X. Bia Bere S Soeite

Sees ee as pes acs o Seen by Gagg

Seemingly garbled OCR text shows fragmented phrases including names and terms. The readable bits reference an entity labeled Gagg and a person or group observing or noting a scene. No coherent event or outcome is discernible from the available readable material.

Gagg

Local Names Listed Among Program Attendees

A partial program list includes Matis Brows, five Mane field, Carroll La Favor, Glouster, Geneva Wilson, Carbondale, Leo rean Ward, Myrtie Nestor, Alice Chevettier, Cocilville, Anta James, Torch, Pauline Tewkabury, Marion Cain, Albany, Audrey Morrin, Hebbardaville.

Continued Cold Weather Forecast Across Eastern U S

The Weather Bureau forecast continued cold weather tonight with slight temperature increases tomorrow across the eastern United States. No more snow is expected except a band over New York and Kentucky.

Washington Dec United States Weather Bureau New York Kentucky

Ward Dies After Taxicab Collision in Chillicothe

J F Ward died from injuries after being struck by a taxicab driven by Walter Hughes of Chilheathe. Hughes was not held.

Chillicothe J. F. Ward Walter Hughes Chil- Heathe Hughes

Veteran Captain Newton Dies in Marietta at 84

Captain Charles H. Newton, 84, veteran banker and former commander of the Ohio Department, Grand Army of the Republic, died after a lingering illness in Marietta.

Marietta Charles H. Newton Timo Ray Bank Ohio Department Oane Army of the Republic

New York Six Day Bike Race Opens With Suspects Named

New York police began a six day bike race coverage by issuing subpoenas to individuals linked to alleged Sunday law violations. Officials say the move targets participants and organizers described in the initial warrants.

New York Attate

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