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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1927

Page

5

Family visitors and travel notes from Ohio and Cincinnati

The article notes out-of-town guests and visits: the brother of Mr. Arthur Barstow was a guest. Mrs. William Dixon of Kansas City left after a two day visit with her nephew Prof. T. N. Hoover and family at 70 Elmwood Place. Mrs. Dixon had spent weeks visiting relatives in Ohio. Mrs. Carl Fuller and Miss Gladys Brooks returned from a two day business trip in Cincinnati.

Arthur Barstow William Dixon Kansas City Prof T. N. Hoover Elmwood Place Dixon Ohio Carl Fuller Gladys Brooks Cincinnati

Pythian Sisters Meet with January February Birthday Celebration

Society notes report the Pythian Sisters meet Friday at 7 with initiation and a social hour. January February birthdays are honored with members contributing literary or musical gifts. Also covered are Alpha Xi Delta Patronesses tea, Rosebuds décor, and updates on Mrs. Beasley after appendix surgery and Mrs. Selby recovering from a stroke.

Mrs Bethel Returns From Columbus Visit With Rhoads Family

Mrs A B Bethel has returned from Columbus after staying a few days with her brother in law and sister, Mr and Mrs L T Rhoads of Nelsonville.

A. 8. Bethel Columbus L. T. Rhoads Nelsonville

Deboral Class Plans Evening at Church Meeting

The Deboral class of the Christian church holds its regular meeting this evening. A pot luck supper is served at 6 o clock followed by a special program for attendees.

Christian Church

Kerrs Visit Columbus Cousin Family

Mr and Mrs M M Kerr are in Columbus for a few days visit with the former’s cousin Mr H S Kerr and family. They are returning on Friday.

M. M. Kerr

Mrs Williams Hosts Mrs Owen in Parkersburg Visit

Mrs. Mattie Owen of Parkersburg West Virginia arrived last evening for a short visit with her sister Mrs. Isaac Williams at 135 West State Street.

Mattie Owen Parkersburg W. Va Isaac Williams West State Street

Mrs J F Kline and daughter depart for Akron

Mrs J F Kline and her daughter Martha Lou, who have been visiting friends since Friday, left at noon for Akron. They were accompanied by Mrs C C Dean of the Athens Parkersburg road.

J. F. Kline Martha Lou Akron C. C. Dean Athens-Parkersburg Road

Women of St Pauls host Monday evening event at Eagles hall

The St Pauls Catholic church women invite attendees to an Monday February 28 gathering at the Eagles hall. A 5 30 lunch precedes euchre and bridge games starting at 7 30 with all members welcome.

St. Paul's Catholic Church Eagles The

Mrs Snively and Campbell Visiting in Ohio Before Return

Mrs J E Snively of Milton Oregon and her aunt Mrs Augusta Campbell of Tuppers Plains are guests at cousin C J Flowers 22 Second street. Snively has visited her aunt for six weeks and leaves this afternoon for Oregon with Campbell, stopping in Washington D C to see Snivelys two brothers and sister.

J. E. Snively Milton Oregon Augusta Campbell Tuppers Plains C. J. Flowers Second Street

Mrs. W. V. Daggett and Miss Dorothy Gist Visit Columbus

Business visitors Mrs. W. V. Daggett and Miss Dorothy Gist are in Columbus today for meetings and engagements with local firms.

W. V. Daggett Dorothy Gist Columbus

Local Resident Improves After Illness

Mr. Henry Burchfield of 25 Maple Street has been seriously ill from high blood pressure and urae mic poisoning but is now improving.

Henry Burchfield Maple Street

Mrs Harshman Hosts Friday Bridge Club at 2 PM

Mrs F E Harshman of 125 West State Street will entertain the Friday afternoon bridge club at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon.

F. E. Harshman West State Street

Mrs Beasley Honored by Wide Circle of Friends

The many friends of Mrs. Frank J. Beasley will be pleased to know of her recognition and support from the local community as details of the event unfold in today’s column.

Frank J. Beasley

Birthday Dinner Honoring Husbands at Pratt Street Home

Mrs Arthur Barstow and Mrs Thomas Hamilton hosted a six o'clock dinner at Mrs Barstow's Pratt street home last evening to celebrate their husbands birthdays. Eight covers were laid. Mr Robert Barstow of Columbus attended.

Arthur Barstow Thomas Hamilton

Political Quiz Answers for Readers on Current Politics

A quiz on recent politics tests readers knowledge with ten questions. It asks about a western Republican senator who challenged Butler, the 1924 Democratic convention vote pattern, nomination procedures, Coolidge era secretaries, and other political figures including a president’s son on the Supreme Court.

Far West Nicholas Murray Butler Coolidge New York Supreme Court

Sisterhood meets at Barbour home reviews Booth Tarkington work

Chapter 6 P. E. O. Sisterhood gathered at 11 South High street yesterday afternoon. Miss Lillian Barbour hosted the meeting. Mrs. Frank B. Dilley gave a program featuring a splendid review of Booth Tarkingtons latest book The Prutocrat.

P. E. O. Sisterhood Lillian Barbour South High Street Frank B. Dilley Booth Tarkington the Prutocrat

Writ Issued to John Fouts in Probate Court

A writ of citation was issued against Charles Fouts by Probate Court upon B J Chambers request to compel Fouts to appear February 28 and show why he has not produced the will of George Chambers deceased.

Charles Fouts B. J. Chambers Fouts George Chambers

Total solar eclipse to grace sky for 28 seconds in June

London reports a June total solar eclipse visible for 28 seconds. The event will be brief but dramatic, offering observers a fleeting view of the sun’s corona from selected regions.

London

Old Stomachs Made New with Diapepsin Digesters

A 60 cent package of Pape's Diapepsin is advertised as a powerful digestive aid for meat cheese butter fats bread cereals and most foods. The copy claims it relieves pain fullness sour risings and headaches, improves appetite and health, and suggests readers buy at any drug store. Classified ads note reach to out-of-the-way corners.

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