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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1926

Page

5

Christmas Carols and Concert at Mrs Phillips Home

The Women's Music and Study club hosted a Christmas carol program at 4 PM Sunday at president Mrs W R Phillips home. John Phillips ushered guests as candles lit the antique room while Miss Holmen led the chorus and Miss McLeod opened with a paper on Christmas in song and story.

W. R. Phillips John Phillips C. C. Robinson Miss Holmen L. V. Brown C. C. Millikan Robert Tompkins Hal Woods Carmen Church Margaret Benedict B. M. Covert J. J. Woolley Helen Stevens Helen Hedden Joy Cutler Barbara Kantzer Elizabeth Garber Augusta Goddard Eula Smith Laura Bailey Miss Cutler

Daily and Sunday on sale at Athens confectionery

The Daily and Sunday editions are offered at Joseph's Confectionery located at Corner Union and Congress Streets and Corner Court and State Streets in Athens.

Athens

Baby star wins film world following in 1920s style

Reader quiz asks for stage name of child in photo, Grand Canyon state, composer of Die Walküre, Big Ten conference region, Edison middle name, author of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, leads in The Temptress, Madame Bori first name, co-defendant with Albert B. Fall in oil land case, and the year of the next presidential election.

Grand Canyon Colorado River Thomas Edison Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Madame Bori Albert B. Fall District of Columbia Supreme Court

Local Social News From Columbus and Athens

Mr and Mrs Stanley R Mauck and son Bob of Columbus returned home after visiting Mrs Mauck s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Fred M McKay of 37 Elmwood Place The Misses Ethel and Marieta Shirley spent the week in Columbus and Plain City Mr and Mrs J P Wetherholt of Gallipolis visited Athens yesterday Mrs J R Harvey of 215 West Washington will host the U C D club Christmas party at 2 pm Thursday

Stanley R. Mauck Helen McKay Bobby Columbus Ethel Marieta Shirley Plain City J. P. Wetherholt Jack and Gallipolis Athens J. R. Harvey West Washington Street Griff Russell Virginia and Delbert Middleport the Altter Evan Hamilton Maple Street

Christmas party and gifts at Esther Sunday class

Esther Sunday school plans a 7 30 Wednesday night meeting at 3 Elliott street for a Christmas party and gift exchange. Mrs Charles Smith hosts the gathering while Mrs Louisa Atkinson observed her eighty second birthday in Columbus with the Keenan family. Install Officers. Order of Eastern Star met last night and installed the officers for the ensuing year.

Esther Charles Smith Elliott Street Emmett Keenan Robert Columbus Louisa Atkinson Order of Eastern Star Alma Hudgon Charles Cameron

Set of Toiletry Gifts for Women

These sets include toilet water, perfume, face and body powder and bath salts in various assortments. A gift pleasing to any woman.

Athens High School Band Plans Benefit Concert

The Athens high school band directed by G E Stephenson will present a classical program next Thursday at 8 pm in the auditorium. Soloists include Barbara Kantzer contralto Harold Wise xyloid Herman Herron baritone and Jim Patterson clarinet. Proceeds will buy new black and red uniforms from Cincinnati. 310 tickets sold toward a 600 goal.

Athens High School G. E. Stephenson Barbara Kantzer Harold E. Wise Herman Herron Jim Patterson Cincinnati King

Concert program highlights and performers listed

The note lists musical pieces and performers including a concert waltz Wedding of the Winds by Hall, National Emblem by Bagley, Barcelona featuring Mr Wise on xylophones, Sacred Night by Gruber, Cantique de Noel by A Adams sung by Miss Barbara Kantzer, Atlantis The Lost Continent suites by V F Safranek, and a DeMolay Commandery finale introducing Rodney Power as drum major.

Nile King Hall Bagley Barcelona Mr. Wise Gruber A. Adams Barbara Kantzer V. F. Safranek Prince Anna Atlantis DeMolay Commandery Rodney Power

Ormiston Seen Pending Arrest in McPherson Case

In Chicago on December 14 1930 Kenneth G Ormiston a former Angelus Temple radio operator tied to the Aimee Semple McPherson case was expected to be taken into custody. He had been arrested in Harrisburg Pennsylvania days earlier and was brought to Chicago by detectives awaiting a California warrant.

Chicago U.R Aimee Semple McPherson Kenneth G. Ormiston Angelus Temple Los Angeles McPherson Harrisburg Ormiston California

Hamden Railroad Conductor to Retire After 50 Years Service

Hamden on December 14 reports B. and O. Passenger Conductor J Lowry Davisson plans to retire around January 1 1927 after about fifty years on the Portsmouth branch and Chillicothe Parkersburg route. New assignments follow as Morarity Brown and Donnell adjust vacancies.

Hamden J. Lowry Davisson Chillicothe Parkersburg Davisson Portsmouth

Rivers and Harbors Bill Moves Through Senate Today

Washington December 14 Rivers and harbors legislation detailing major changes for midwestern waterways appeared in the Senate for continuous consideration. Under a parliamentary agreement it is expected to be adopted before Congress adjourns for the Christmas holidays. The annual bill is described as a pork barrel benefiting many lawmakers.

Washington Senate Congress Sen

Local dredging program targets river and creek traffic

The article discusses a long delayed program to improve river and creek navigation and traffic facilities from the Alleghenies to the Rockies. It notes shifting support and the interchange of backing as the effort proceeds.

Alleghenies Rockies

US Fleet Will Not Be Sold To Private Owners

E. C. Plummer, vice chairman of the Shipping Board, told the Senate Commerce Committee that ships of the United States line will not pass into private ownership as they investigate the proposed charter sale.

Washington United States Line E. C. Plummer Shipping Board Today Senate Commerce Committee

Emperor Yoshihito Near Death at Imperial Villa

In Hayama Japan on December 16 1900 Emperor Yoshihito lay near death at the imperial villa while six physicians fought to prolong his life. They used oxygen and other stimulants as his right lung worsened. The prince regent canceled plans to return to Tokyo and remained at the emperor’s bedside.

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