Local News Briefs mention visits and gatherings
Mrs Rebecca Douglas of Nelsonville returns home from visiting Mr and Mrs Harry Ashworth. Mrs Lawrence Huff and daughter Annette travel to Chillicothe to visit relatives through Sunday. The Women s Benefit Association of Maccabees meets Monday at 7. Mrs G Jordan returns from Hemlock visit with sister Mrs R W Miller who is ill. Mrs E F A Moore returns to Newark after visiting Mr and Mrs C M Pierce and family. John B Courtney from Athens now in Marion renews acquaintances before departing for Los Angeles. Mr and Mrs Will W Coe host guest Char lene Davies of Ashland Kentucky for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Douglas
Nelsonville
Harry Ashworth
Lawrence N. Huff
Annette
Chillicothe
EF. A. Moore
Newark
C. M. Pierce
Poplar Avenue
Miss Ruth Braden Visits Marietta for Weekend
Miss Ruth Braden, a student at Ohio University, spends the weekend at her Marietta home. She is joined by Miss Bery Cone of Franklin Avenue, who will be her guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Braden
Ohio University
Marietta
Bery Cone
Franklin Avenue
Morgan town guest attends Alpha Xi Delta dance
Miss Bernice Scott of Morgantown West Virginia arrives noon as guest of Miss Marie Swaim She will attend the Alpha Xi Delta oriential dance at the Armory tonight
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Bernice Scott
Morgantown
W. Va
Marie Swaim
Armory
Mrs Creamer Recovers After Serious Columbus Operation
Mrs. Charles Creamer of Richland Avenue is reported making a good recovery after a very serious surgical operation at a Columbus hospital Thursday morning. Mr. Creamer, who was with her, returned to Athens Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Creamer
Richland Avenue
Columbus
Creamer
Athens
Miss Irene Grose and Fern Walpole Visit Barberton
Miss Irene Grose a barberton public school teacher visits with Miss Fern Walpole. They stay with Mr and Mrs J H Ioss at 95 West State street for the Alpha Xi Delta dance tonight at the Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Grose
Barberton
Fern Walpole
J. H.ioss
West State Street
Armory
Cromley Heads South for Six Week Coastal Fishing Trip
Mr. Harry F. Cromley departs Wednesday on a six week journey through the south with Havana as his objective. He plans stops in the Carolinas Florida and Fort Lauderdale for fishing then via Cuba to Florida’s west coast and the Texas coast before ending at Mammoth Cave Kentucky.
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Harry F. Cromley
South
Havana
Carolina’s
Florida
Ft. Lauderdale
Cuba
Southwest
New Orleans
Texas
Mammoth Cove
Kentucky
Willard Memorial Services Set at First Presbyterian Church
Superintendent C. F. Stailey will deliver the address at Frances Willard memorial services Sunday afternoon at 2 20 o clock at the First Presbyterian church under the auspices of the W C T U and everybody is cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Stailey
Frances Willard
First Presbyterian Church
Day of Prayer for Missions Observed by City Churches
A Thursday afternoon union service at First Presbyterian Athens drew broad city church representation. Representatives from Presbyterian, First M E Church, Christian, and Mt Zion attended, with Foreign and Home socie ties taking part in a program hailed as the best union mission service yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Athens
Presbyterian
First M. FE. Christian
Mt. Zion
Surprise 18th Birthday Party for Bettina Martin
Mr. and Mrs. William Runyon and daughter Tia hosted a surprise party in Sunnyside Drive for their niece Bettina Martin turning 18. The event featured music and games, late refreshments, and many gifts with attendees listed including Julia Robinson Florence Hickman Ethel Chappel Adria Chappel Clara Dent Dorothy Dent Dorothy Kenney Na Runyon Cephas Vercoe Denny Brown Walter Poston Fred Hubler and the Runyons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Runyon
Tia
Sunnyside Drive
Bettina Martin
Julia Robinson
Florence Hickman
Ethel
Adria Chappel
Clara
Dorothy Dent
Dorothy Kenney
Na Runyon
Bettina Martin and Messrs
Cephas Vercoe
Denny Brown
Walter Poston
Fred Hubler
Mrs. Runyon
Meeting of the Current Events Club at Mrs Jones home
A Friday evening gathering of the Current Events club met at Mrs J W Jones 143 Grosvenor street with president Mrs Anna White presiding and Mrs Harvey Ramsey leading. Members discussed Garveys New Africa and Melba Woodworth read humor pieces. A social hour featured Victrola music and a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Jones
Grosvenor Street
Anna White
Harvey Ramsey
William Williams
Garveys
New Africa
Melba Woodworth
Current Events Club
C. W. Snyder
East State Street
Church May Be Forced to Build Larger Quarters
The Church of God in Athens contemplates enlarging its Hocking Street sanctuary after revival crowds. Miss Sprague, despite a cold, delivered a compelling message on Man a Two-Fold Being and inspired local supporters. Her stay ends with a future meeting slated for Burlington Michigan on February 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
Hocking Street
Ohio University Alumni Luncheon at First Presbyterian
About 150 alumni faculty and seniors gathered Friday noon for a luncheon at the First Presbyterian Church in honor of Ohio University’s 117th birthday. Attendees enjoyed a green and white decorated dining room, served by church ladies and co‑eds, with remarks from Prof. C L Martzolff and readings by Margery Young. Distinguished guests included President Parsons and Hamilton Holt of the New York Independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
First Presbyterian Church
The
Presbyterian Church
Stella Hobson Lash
Helen Leech
Clara Blume
C. L. Martzolff
Alumni Association
Clyde F. Beery
Akron
L. G. Worstell
D. J. Evans
Bill
J. Claire Evans
Denver, Colo
C. E. Stailey
Edward S. Parsons
Marietta College
Clark Williams
Art Department
University
Isabel Shore
Parsons
Hamilton Holt
New York Independent
Athens High basketball team advances in tournament
After a Friday night debate Abbott Wilcox left for Cincinnati to join Athens High in the tournament. Guard John Bolin was unable to travel. Shafer substitutes. Athens beat Middletown 19 to 8 and Greensburg Indiana 1 to 7 to reach the semifinals where Dayton or Owensville will be drawn for a 1 pm game. Coach Mackie reports good progress as 16 of 38 teams remain in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott Wilcox
Cincinnati
Athens High
John Bolin
Shafer
Athens
Middletown High
Greensburg
Indiana
Dayton
Ohio
Owensville
Kentucky
Mackie
Russell Rupp
Multiple Judges Designate Juvenile Court Leader in Athens County
Formal entry recorded Friday in the county courthouse appoints Attorney Sam Johnson as judge of the juvenile court. The common pleas and probate judges designate Johnson, with L. G. Worstell confirming, making Johnson the juvenile court judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County OF Athens
Journal Book
Court House
Sam Johnson
Common Pleas Court
Johnson
L. G. Worstell
Beawnont Becomes Scene of Chauncey High School Event
Beawnont Miss Christine Courtney entertained the Chauncey high school's sophomore class last Friday with ice cream cake piano music and games. Mrs Leslie Thomas and her children visited her parents near Marshfield. Revival meetings in Chauncey drew attendees. I H Pidcock visited Corning on business. Mr and Mrs Clint Courtney of Chauncey were guests of Harve Courtney. Mrs Charles Fiske hosted Nelsonville visitors. Myrtle Pidcock Miner Leach and Alma Bricker visit Pom eroy for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Courtney
Chauncey High School
Leslie Thomas
F. Frazee
Marshfield
Chauncey
I. H. Pidcock
Corning
Clint Courtney
Harve Courtney
Charles Fiske
Nelsonville
Myrtle Pidcock
Minerva Leach
Alma Bricker
Pomeroy
Billy Whiskers Speaks on Farm Cruelty and Hearts Desires
In a tale spoken by Mrs. Pigerine, Billy Whiskers recalls his fall from favored pig to penmate and laments filth, cruelty, and indifference as he questions why hogs are blamed for dirt. He notes horses face similar abuse and criticizes ignorant masters, then hints at a future Cow from Texas story after a brief intermission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angie
Thomas
Gwenda's Awakening and a New Vein of Fear
Gwenda experiences a overpowering fear as she recognizes her physical response to Fedya Stepanoff. She contemplates leaving to adjust to this truth about herself, while Fedya reads her longing nonverbally and offers no kiss until she reveals her feelings. The scene marks a bold shift from girlhood to mature desire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwenda
Natalie
Fedya Stepanoff
Fedya
Fern
Manuel
Alex Kerr Promoted to Director of Atlantic Ports Operations
Ensign A. C. Kerr a 1916 Ohio University graduate and class president has been promoted by the United States Shipping Board to direct operations of all Atlantic coast shipping ports in Ireland. His headquarters will be with the U S consul in Dublin. Kerr has served at the London naval headquarters since going overseas. Friends in Athens express pride at his achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Kerr
Ohio University
United States Shipping Board
Atlantic
Ireland
United States
Dublin
Kerr
Naval Headquarters
London
Athens
Ohio U crushes Kenyon 53 to 20 in big win
Joe Myers scored nine baskets and Captain Raymond Davis added eight as Ohio University routed Kenyon 53 to 20. Kenyon struggled with only two or three shots in the first half while Ohio built a 27 to 4 lead. Ohio extends conference lead to five wins and no losses, with 528 points to opponents 232.
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Joe Myers
Raymond Davis
Ohio University
Kenyon
Myers
Davis
Angus King
O. U
Gambier
Ohio
Ohi
Finsterwald
Otterbein
Tenite
Burkett
Hoblfelder
Lichenberger
van Sickie
Never Too Old New York Suit Over Damages
Mrs. Jennie Beck aged 50 sued a street car company for 8000 damages after an accident hurt her leg and stopped her dancing. She was awarded 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jennie Beck
Local Notes and Movements Around Longstretch
Slack times at Longstretch as residents seek work and travel. Mrs. Ben Hillyer vacationed with friends in Murray City while Joe Christian headed to Pennsylvania for employment. Ben Hillyer and Herman Van Meter go to West Virginia on business. revival services continue at Carbon Hill M E church led by Rev. Donley. Mrs. Luke Delow ill. Joe Blackford buys John Gears property and plans moving. Walter Hillyer attended a Saturday dance at Jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hillyer
Murray City
Joe Christian
Pennsylvania
Herman van Meter
West Virginia
M. E. Church
Carbon Hill
Donley
Luke Delow
Joe Blackford
John Gears
Walter Hillyer
Cannon Balls From Brandywine Battle Sold At Public Sale
Two iron Cannon balls believed to have been used in the Brandywine battle were sold for five cents each at a Westtown public sale. The balls weigh one and three pounds and were found by a farmer while digging post holes on a ridge once occupied by Lord Cornwallis on September 11, 1777.
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Westtown
Brandywine
Lord Cornwallis
Schenck's Mandrake Pills Promised to Revive a Torpid Liver
An advertisement claims that morning fatigue and low energy indicate a torpid liver. A single dose of Schenck's Mandrake Pills will supposedly awaken the liver and restore vigor, urging readers to try the remedy tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenck
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Woman's Benefit Association of Maccabees
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Marion
Los Angeles
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Charlene Davies
Ashland
Crystal Electric
Walsh Electric Co
Swanson Furniture Co
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Saalfield Publishing Co
Akron, O
Alex Kerr
Shipping Board
Wiseman
Lehi
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Moyers
Burket
Farick
King
Maxwell
Hohlfelder
Don Hamilton
Nye
Timer Shively
Lash
Royal Fence
Wheaton
Longstretch
Dr. J. H. Schenck & Son
Phila. Adv
Ance Office
National Bank Building
Lincoln Life Insurance CO
W. D. Robinson
W. E. Landis
CLINE
Athens, Ohio
Oldsmobile
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Moler Auto Sales Co
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