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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1927

Page

5

Rotary Anns Celebrate Christmas Dinner-Dance at Hotel Berry

The Rotary Anns annual Christmas dinner dance at Hotel Berry drew seventy six guests with festive table settings, a Varsity quartet, toe dancing, and a grand march mixer. Phi Kappa Tau created the room decor for the event and a full evening of music and dancing followed.

Rotary Club Hotel Berry W. H. Logan Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity Varsity Donald Dowd Ted Cowen Willis Edmund Charles Kircher Dowd Louise Kempton Rotary

Funds Refused for Chillicothe Industrial Reformatory

Washington reports an appropriation of 100000 for the Chillicothe Ohio industrial reformatory was struck from the deficiency bill. Senator Frank B Willis objected that the funds would buy brick machinery for convict labor and compete with private business.

Washington U.pan Industrial Reformatory Chillicothe Ohio Frank B. Willis

How to Apply New Creme Rouge Carnee

The Creme Rouge Carnee is described as easy to apply and artistic. Use a small amount with a gentle rotating motion until absorbed, leaving no oily residue. It is waterproof and fades only with soap or cold cream and changes color to blend with the complexion. Sold at McKee Drug Co and Gibson's Pharmacy.

McKee Drug Co Gibson's Pharmacy

Navy seeks more shipbuilding as Congress eyes pivot

Washington December 14 The Navy proposes greater building and faces scrutiny from the House naval affairs committee as discussions shift to an expanded five year program of new cruisers and other craft. A 6 million cubic foot dirigible and cost concerns on Saratoga and Lexington draw questions while Senate foresees a broader Hearst Mexican document inquiry.

Washington Navy Congress Wilbur House Naval Affairs Committee Naval Saratoga Lexington Senate Foreign Relations’ Committee Reed Democrat Missouri Heart

Senior Play At Athens High To Be Presented Friday

Athens high school presents the annual senior class play Friday evening in the new high school auditorium. Ten cast members perform the comedy Fifty Fifty with rehearsals led by Miss Anne Pickering of the English department and ticket sales starting Thursday at Cline's Pharmacy.

Athens High School Cline’s Pharmacy Anne Pickering

Ye Old Time club Adds Bright New Members in Chauncey

At the Millfield meeting of Ye Old Time club hosted by Mr. and Mrs. F B Boudinot social games and dancing followed a business session. New members joined, with a next meeting set for December 17 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Cole. Mrs Phelps died from blood poisoning after her hand was caught in a wringer while washing clothes. she leaves a husband and several children and lived previously in The Plains and Chauncey.

Chauncey Millfield F. B. Boudinot William Cole A. L. Brown Charles Robinett L. E. Woods G. C. Patton Homer Tracy Clarence Misner James Omen R. H. Wemmer Floyd Wemmer Filden Willis Phillip Powell Jess Wemmer Charlie Robinett Tif Doris Cole Helen Patton Elsworth Tracy Orris Boudinot F. E. Boudinot Sans Soucie Club Milfield Lewis Sanders William Sisson Clell Cunningham Tris Clarence Sanders Chester Howard Herman North and Dauglhter Edward Wade Herman Theisen, Jr William Theisen June Virginia Fredricka William Sison

Phelps Funeral Services Held for Mrs To Phelps

Funeral services for Mrs To Phelps, 63, were conducted at San Fernando California by Rev W H Evans of the Presbyterian church. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery in Chatsworth California.

Chauncey Dee

Greens Run to Host New Marshfield Friday Night Basketball

Greens Run high school will host New Marshfield high school for a double header on Friday at 7 o'clock in Greens Run gym. Coach Ralph C. Pritts announced the girls and boys teams will play, showcasing local talent and rivalry. The event adds to a busy weekend of activities in Chauncey and surrounding towns.

Greens Chauncey Greens Run High School New Marshfield High School Greens Run Ralph C. Pritts

Fourteenth Birthday Anniversary of Miss Marcella Williams

Miss Marcella Williams marked her fourteenth birthday Monday at home in Millfield with gifts and games. Refreshments followed. Attendees included Esther Powell, Ethel Powell, Marietta Chadwell, Lola Devore, Merle Brown, Doris Smith, Brad Smith, Livetta Shafer, Gwinnie Stump, Mary Tipton, Ellen Smith, June North, Ruth North, Clara Smith, Mildred Pergatt, Sadie Williams, Marie Ruff, Louisa Forbes, Willie Wiley, Lawrence Patterson, Wilford Pyles, Albert Shafer, Orville Rutter, John Hillen, Clarence Sisson, Arthur Smith, Wilbur North, Verne North, Claude Tipton, Fred Crabtree, Harold Williams, Clyde Williams, Robert Williams, Thomas Pergatt and Mrs. Williams.

Marcella Williams Millfield Esther Ethel Powell Marietta Chadwell Lola Devore Merle Brown Doris Bisther Smith Livetta Shafer Gwinnie Stump Mary Tipton Ellen Smith June Ruth North Clara Smith Mildred Pergatt Marcella Sadie Williams Marie Ruff Louisa Forbes Willie Boyd Wiley Willie Lawrence Patterson Leslie Walter Wilford Pyles Albert Wesley Shafer Orville Charles Rutter John Hillen Clarence Sisson Arthur Smith Wilbur Verne North Claude John Paul Tipton Fred Crabtree Harold Clyde Robert Williams Thomas Pergatt Mrs. Williams

Naomi Bible Class Plans Christmas Party at The Plains

The semi monthly meeting of Naomi Bible class of young married women is set for Thursday at Mrs Thelma Linscott home in The Plains. Mrs Robert Graves leads Sunday school at The Plains. The group will have a Christmas party with a gift exchange and a good program is being arranged.

Naomi Bible Thelma Linscott the Plains Plains Robert Graves

Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Chauncey

All day meeting held by the Chauncey Ladies' Aid Society with activities and notices recapped.

Chauncey the Ladies’ Aid Society of the

Methodist church to meet all day Thursday

The Methodist Episcopal church will hold an all day meeting at the church led by president Mrs. A L Preston The afternoon will be devoted to quilting with participants expected to attend for fellowship and work.

Methodist Episcopal Church A.L. Preston

Goodsons Attend Columbus Banquet with Davinson Company

B F Goodson and son Theodore returned from Columbus where they attended a banquet hosted by the David Davinson company. Harold Ogg, employed in Columbus, visited his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Ogg and sister Tama Mae in this city Sunday.

B. F. Goodson Theodore Goodson Columbus David Davinson Company Harold Ogg Charles Ogg Tama Mae

Trick cigar explosion blinds Chicago man Herman Gathmer

A trick cigar gifted to Herman Gathmer in Chicago exploded badly injuring him and destroying his eyesight. Police investigate the incident as a possible assault or malicious device. Gathmer seeks medical care and faces permanent vision loss.

Chicago Herman Gathmer

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