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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1927

Page

5

Society notes on Brown's cordial dinner party in Athens

Mr and Mrs Louis I Brown entertained guests at their University Terrace home with a formal seven table bridge dinner. Roses adorned the tables and a George Washington era menu theme appeared. Attendees included Mrs Edgar Chaney and Mr Frank J Chester. Top scores went to Dr Scott Allen and Mrs L V Brown. second high to Mr and Mrs Oscar Fulton. Several readers arrived for family illnesses and travels across Akron Baltimore Media and Columbus noted among attendees. Dr W H Burnham spoke during a two day visit while Miss Lucile Sweeney returned to work at Logan Book and News after Akron trip.

Louis I. Brown University Terrace Bridge Columbia George Washington Edgar Chaney Canal Winchester Brown Frank J. Chester Pittsburgh Scott Allen L. V. Brown Oscar Fulton Lucile Sweeney Akron Charles Sovacool Logan Book and News Store

Washington Birthday Puzzle on Revolutionary Era Facts

A quiz style article presents ten questions about the American Revolution and George Washington. Topics include key battles like Trenton, mercenary recruitment, traitors, leaders in the French and Indian War, Boston’s cradle of liberty, Washington’s early trade, Fort Ticonderoga, Bennington, and Washington’s death year.

Washington America Trenton Pennsylvania Boston Fort Ticonderoga

Slingluffs Attend Retail Shoe Merchants Convention

Mr and Mrs J A Slingluff are in Columbus for yesterday and today attending the Ohio Valley Retail Shoe Merchants association convention in session at the Neil House. Ladies Aid of Central Avenue M E church meets at 93 Central Avenue Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Masonic serial dance Wednesday night postponed to a later date.

J. A. Slingluff Columbus Ohio Valley Retail Shoe Merchants’ Association Neil House Ladies’ Aid Central Avenue M. E. Church Masonic

Junior Standard Bearers Meet at First Methodist

The Junior Standard Bearers from First Methodist gathered at Miss Helen Burson's home with Miss Olive Carpenter presiding. Dorothy Dailey was introduced as the new advisor while the group completed Gail Holister's Heritage. The next meeting will be hosted by Miss Bernice Kayser.

First Methodist Church Helen Burson Dorothy Dailey Olive Carpenter Gail Holister Bernice Kayser

Ohio Livestock Co-Operative Opens Convention in Columbus

Ohio Livestock Co-Operative association opened its convention in Columbus. Sessions run through tomorrow. The Ohio Wool Growers' association will open its convention tomorrow night and continue through Wednesday.

Columbus Ohio Livestock Co-Operative Association Ohio Wool Growers’ Association

Brannon Dies After Skylight Fall at Athens Lumber

H H Brannon 42 pat tern maker at Athens Lumber died at Sheltering Arms hospital after a 16 foot fall through a skylight while removing snow. He lay unconscious until death at 6 45 this morning. Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday from his home 96 Richland avenue with Rev C M Coulter officiating. Burial Hebbardaville Cemetery. He leaves a wife and five children and siblings Lon Frank Myrtle Jones. Brannon came to the area in 1920 and worked for Athens Lumber after living on the Clem Hooper farm. He was born in Glenville West Virginia and married in 1906.

H. H. Brannon Athens Lumber Company Sheltering Arms Hospital Mr. Brannon Lawrence Mace Brannon Richland Avenue C. M. Coulter Methodist Church Hebbardaville Marie Pratt Athens Virginia Loretta Wilma Marjorie Lon Brannon Douglas N. C Frank Brannon Washington Myrtle Jones Baldwin W. Va Clem Hooper Glenville

Mechanicsburg PTA Presents Patriotic School Program

At the February Mechanicsburg PTA meeting students performed songs drills recitations and playlets before an appreciative audience showcasing a patriotic program from the school.

Mechanicsburg Parent Teacher Association

Eight Grade Girls Sell Candy. PTA Parent Attendance Seen

The eighth grade girls conducted a candy sale while Mrs. James class earned the pennant for highest parent attendance. The association may send two delegates to the Gallipolis convention. Mrs. O E Reading and Mrs Howard Musgrave spoke at Athens City Council PTA. The March meeting will feature the program. Thirty four of one hundred thirty five pupils have not missed a day since September.

James Gallipolis O. E. Reading Howard Musgrave Athens

Bulgarian Herb Tea Promoted To Break Up A Cold

Advertisement urges avoiding dangerous drugs for colds and touts Bulgarian Herb Tea as a safe vegetable remedy. Claims to soothe delicate nerves or heart and to quickly break up a cold with druggist endorsement and clear price figures.

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