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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1927

Page

5

First Annual Evening of Business Woman's Club Hearts

Valentine party at City building hosted the inaugural Business Woman's Club guest night. About thirty attended dancing and three guessing contests won by Marie Cavanaussh Villa Van Dyke and Garnet Hatch. Committee included Blanche Finsterwald Delle Finsterwald and Elizabeth Cavanaugh.

Business Club Business Woman's Club Marie Cavanaussh Villa van Dyke Garnet Hatch Blanche Finsterwald Delle Finsterwald Elizabeth Cavanaugh M. Co. Morrison West Carpenter Street Arminta St. Valentine Betty Hoyt McCoy Doris Mace Hilda Householder Dora Bostic Charleston W. Va Bob Dowler Mary Lois McLaughlin Martha Lou Dowler Bobby Morrison June Baird Bernadine Mariel Connett Lois Mariner Jean Phylis Laughlin Florence Atkins Janet Patty Mackinnon Helen Metcalf Pauline Kimes Mary Jean Pickens Carolyn Fuller Hilda Mae Horseholder

Phi Sigma Chi Elects Officers At Colonial Dinner

The Phi Sigma Chi house company hosted a Sunday dinner at the Colonial with Mr. A M Howard of Columbus as a special guest. Thirty five places were set. Elected for the next year were President Phil Robinson and Secretary Treasurer Roy C Shirley. The Country club card party scheduled for Thursday night was canceled due to conflicts.

Phi Sigma Chi House Company Colonial A. M. Howard Columbus Phil Robinson Roy C. Shirley

East P T A Meeting Preview Speech by Louise Eccles

East Parent Teacher Association holds 2 45 pm Wednesday at Noon at the Fast Side building. Louise Eccles head of home economics at Onlo university will speak on The Diet of the School Child. Sixth grade girls will supervise younger children. Mildred Leighty and pupil Bernice Frost visited Dutch Ridge late last week.

East Parent Teacher Association Louise Eccles Home Economics Onlo University Miss Eccles Mildred Leighty Dutch Ridge Bernice Frost

Higley Study Circle Anniversary Meeting Noted

The Higley Study circle held an anniversary observance yesterday afternoon at 121 East State Street. About eighty members and guests attended with Mrs. J H Morrow of Wells ton as guest. Mrs. J H Bing spoke on Marriage outlining fourfold relations and stressing spiritual transformation as essential.

John Tlinsterwald East State Street Higley Study Circle J. H. Morrow Wellston Women's Federated Clubs J. H. Bing Bing

Local Families Return From Short Visit

Mr and Mrs 8 J Ford of Youngstown and Mr and Mrs E R Higgins of Akron returned home yesterday after a few days visit with their parents Mr and Mrs George Ford at 12 Walker Street.

Grace Thompson Jimmie Barberton Herbert Littler J. Ford Youngstown E.R. Higgins Akron George Ford Walker Street

Praise for operetta Yanki San by Athens high school staff

Athens high school principal I E Harshman commends the junior department girls' glee club directed by Miss Irene Blaettnar for presenting the operetta Yanki San. He notes the students have learned to sing in good harmony and urges all parents and others to attend.

Yanki San Irene Blaettnar I. E. Harshman Athens High School

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Enters Indigestion Aid

A vintage advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a superior remedy for sour stomach indigeston and gas. It claims threefold acid neutralization versus bicarbonate soda and notes gentle bowel clearance without purging. The product, bottled at 25 and 50 cents, is presented as a preferred, pleasant option over soda.

Phillips U.S Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co Charles H. Phillips

Papers Are Read by Biology Club Members

A biology club meeting at Ohio University in Science Hall featured Prof. Emmett Rowles explaining stimulation. Senior Herbert McKelvey spoke on How To Live Ten Years Longer. A paper by club president George Fasterling asked Do Macteria Have Disease. Other members discussed current events.

Biology Club of Ohio University Emmett Rowles Department of Biology Science Hall Herbert McKelvey George Fasterling

Numbers Please A Joy Cutler Recital At Ewing Hall

Miss Joy Cutler an Ohio University voice instructor presented numbers to a full Ewing Hall audience. Accompanied by Irene Witham a university piano staff member, she mixed old British and Italian songs with modern English American and French pieces in five varied groups. The recital is part of a faculty series for students and the public by Ohio University's school of music.

Ewing Hall Joy Cutler Ohio University Irene Witham Eglish America

Miraculous Fall in Glasgow Survives Narrow Escape

George Armstrong fell from a pole into a water tank passing between iron bars three feet apart without touching them. He escaped serious injury in a remarkable stunt witnessed in Glasgow.

Glasgow George Armstrong

Police protection costs rise to 5.51 per capita in 1925

The United States cities with similar populations spent 5.51 dollars per resident for police protection in 1925, up from 3.04 dollars in 1916, according to the bureau of census.

United States Bureau of Census

Standardization Vote Slated for Auto Parts Industry

The automotive industry will vote on standardizing spark plugs and other components. If eighty percent approve, the Department of Commerce will push for adoption across the full automobile manufacturing sector.

Department of Commerce

Influenza Epidemic Eases in London but Rises Abroad

Reports to the League of Nations health organization indicate a waning influenza outbreak in London while Bulgaria and Japan report new cases.

London Bulgaria Japan Health Organization of the League of Nations

Chicago Laundry Workers Shift Demographics

Migrants from the south now form the large majority of Chicago laundry workers per the Department of Labor. About 75 percent of these workers are women.

Chicago Department of Labor

Open HI Y Meetings At Athens High School

Over the next four weeks HI Y meetings at Athens high school will be open to all boys. The club aims to identify interested students while maintaining standards. Principal BE Harshman will speak on Social Contacts in the High School, with W P Porter and L B Vorhees to speak at future sessions.

Athens High School BE. Harshman W P. Porter L. B. Vorhees

Public health service diagnosis on vessels at sea

The United States public health service offers medical diagnosis aboard ships, especially for seasickness. The service aims to provide on site assessment and care to sailors and passengers during sea voyages.

United States Public Health Service

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets for children health

The ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe vegetable remedy for children to regulate digestion and improve health. It claims they help with constipation sour stomach torpid liver and bad breath and notes Dr Edwards a well known Ohio physician prescribed them for years.

Edwards Ohio

Red Pepper Rub Promises Quick Cold and Ailment Relief

An advertisement touts Rowles Red Pepper Rub as a fast relief for chest tightness congestion and aching muscles. It claims warming tingling heat within minutes and urges purchase at any drug store with the slogan Always say Rowles.

Rowles Rowtes

Hamiltons Return After Week Visit With Weller Family

Mr and Mrs Dae Hamilton returned home yesterday after visiting the Weller sisters Clara and Amy at 665 East State Street.

D Ae Hamilton Clara Amy Weller East State Street

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Ladies’ Aid of Central Avenue M. EF. Church D. L. Jones Second Street Gleaners The Christian Church Helen and Ruth Jake Montrose Avenue Helen Drake Lola Spencer Ruby Carmean Louise Banks Gassaway H. L. Welch Lelia Sherman Fred R. Beasley Alice Huntington Richard H. Galigher Otha Beasley Met Mrs Charles Leighty Richland Avenue Michigan W. T. Sprague William Austin, Jr Margaret Phi Sigma Europe Strait of Magellan Nevada Fujiyama Panama Canal France Australia Alaska Higley Circle Valentine Dee Preston Phoenix Yosevu Athens Silk Jersey Slingluff Powder Puff Beauty Parlor Harshman Phillips Milk Magnesia Biology Club Miss Joy Cutler Coca-Cola Standardization Tool News Frey the Athens Messenger Washington Tubbs II P. Masquerade Beanie Lava Mike New For Children Athens Paint Supply Sommers Store Cline Cole
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