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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1922

Page

2

Alpha Xi Delta Dance At Ohio Union Draws Large Turnout

The Alpha Xi Delta semi annual dance at the Ohio Union featured an 80 couple Grand March led by Fern Falloon and John Middleton. Noted for fine music and a homelike hall with palms and ferns, the event included the singing of I Wonder Who by Skin Young and prominent chaperons.

Alpha X Alpha Xi Delta Ohio Union Fern Falloon John Middleton Jennie O'Dell T. N. Hoover H. Swaim M. BE. Twiss F. W. Bush William Logan Vera Webster Genevieve Mattox Marietta Irene Grogs Parkersburg W. Va Pauline Farabee Chillicothe Cayril Paregoy Zanesville Mary Larry Doris Moore Portsmouth Mable Sorenson Toledo Lucille Deffenbaugh Greta Huddle Kathryn Nolder Rose Kellar Lancaster Wilma Roecker Marion Harold Brown Leslie Ward Lawrence Rizly Granville

Pallas Club Hosts Afternoon Program

Mrs. S. N. Hobson of 16 West State hosted a Saturday program led by Mrs. G. H. Crow. Readings included Constantinople Queen of the Bosphorus by Anna K. Price and Under the Heel of the Turk by P. G. Dowler, with a talk on Robert College by E. D. Sayre.

S. N. Hobson West State Street Pallas Club G. H. Crow Constantinople Queen of the Bosphorus Anna K. Price P. G. Dowler Robert College E. D. Sayre

Beatrice Mae Pennell Weds Elmer Molengraft

Mr and Mrs William T Pennell of B9 West Maynard avenue announce the marriage of their daughter Beatrice Mae to Mr Elmer Molengraft son of Mrs Elizabeth Molengraft of 1454 Hamlet street. Rev Father James M Ryan of Sacred Heart church officiated. The couple reside at 1454 Hamlet street. Former Athens residents.

William T. Pennell Maynard Avenue Beatrice Mae Elmer Molengraft Elizabeth Molengraft Hamied Street James M. Ryan Sacred Heart Church Hamlet Street The Columbus Dispatch Pennell Athens

Martzolff Sunday School Sees 240 Present in Contest

First M. E. church reports 240 attendees in the Martzolff Sunday school class during a friendly competition. Mrs. James A. Palmer leads the weekly worker group aiming to outdo last Sunday's turnout and attract new members.

M. E Martzolff James A. Palmer

Glee Club Concert Tuesday At Ohio University Auditorium

The Men s Glee Club of Ohio University directed by Dr Alexander S Thompson will give a concert Tuesday at 7 30 PM in the college auditorium伴 with a varied program featuring soloists instrumental and choral numbers The performance will include the University Six Club The Batila Eve Pirates of Penzance excerpts and a finale with vocal and instrumental pieces Guests Mr and Mrs C L Jones and Mr W E Moler will be in Columbus today and return Tuesday evening The Barnhill family and Miss Slutz also noted in attendance and visits over the weekend

Glee Club Ohio University Alexander S. Thompson School of Music College Richard Daggett Robert Soule

Eastern Ohio alumni pledge full support at sixth banquet

Eastern Ohio alumni gathered in Steubenville for the sixth annual banquet with seventy five attendees including President B B Bryan and Alumni Secretary C L Martzolff. Hon H M Carpenter spoke, and the group pledged full cooperation backing the Ohio University alumni building project.

Ohio University Eastern Ohio Steubenville B. B. Bryan C. L. Martzolff Sam Begland Gnaddenhutten Annetta Higgins Francis Nell Alderman Munslow W. C. McAdoo C. W. Cunningham Austa Speck McClare Forrest Wolf Hawkins Pauline Ewing H. M. Carpenter Ohio House of Representatives Carpenter Stella Wood Bryan Martzolff Blanche Howe David Cooper Miss Cattell

Akron Woman Stabbed. Suspect Named by Wounded Victim Refusing Details

Rosa Farino, 27, is hospitalized in Akron after a park assault that left a stab wound and a broken arm. She refuses to name her attacker, offering no further details.

Akron Rosa Farino

Hughes to Return From Bermuda Vacation Monday

Secretary of State Hughes will return next Monday from his vacation in Bermuda, the State Department announced today.

Hughes Washington International News Service Hughes E Bermuda State Department

Execution Set for Friday in Charleston Assault Case

Leroy Williams a convicted assailant from Moundsville West Virginia is scheduled to be executed Friday at the state prison. Williams was convicted of criminal assault on Mrs. D F Stephens a prominent Charleston society woman. The case drew statewide attention.

Moundsvlle W. Va Leroy Williams D. F. Stephens Charleston W. V

Legion to urge swift passage of bonus bill

The American Legion’s insistence on prompt passage of the bonus bill will be conveyed to President Harding today by Hanford MacNider, national commander of the Legion.

Legion Washington The American Legion Harding Hanford MacNider

Domestic Tragedy In Miami Hotel Room

Edgar C. Frady and Mrs. Frady of Chicago are dying in Miami after wounds believed self inflicted in a hotel room yesterday. Police report Frady responsible for the injuries before the attack.

Miami Fla Edgar C. Frady

Inheritance Tax Collected Led Athens County Totals

County auditor reports the two year inheritance tax total at $13,470.49 with the largest single estate from F. C. Stedman at $5,064.49 and the smallest from B. F. Knowlton at Albany $1.96. Athens county splits proceeds evenly with state and township allocations. Glouster follows Athens in income from estates with $2,234.95. First half of 1921 figures include state and county taxes and school and city assessments totaling several amounts.

Athens County F. C. Stedman B. F. Knowlton Albany Fred Cornwell Athens Glouster Cornwell Harry Riley More Ice Chek Beens MOE Iicierss Ohio University

Death of Mrs. Sarah B. Woodworth at Millfield

Mrs. Sarah B. Woodworth, 73, wife of the late Leroy S. Woodworth, died Saturday at her Millfield home after a year of declining health. Funeral services were held Monday at her home. burial in Chauncey cemetery. Survived by six children UC A Woodworth West New York NJ Eric C Woodworth JB Woodworth Estelle M Woodworth Athens and Mrs Ray Sanders Mrs Mabel Sanders Millfield, a brother Hugh Riddell Swissvale Pa, and sister Mrs Frank Sprague Allegheny Pa. A Beav er, Pa. native, she spent most of her life in Millfield and was a pioneer of the Sunday Creek valley as it industrialized.

Sarah B. Woodworth Leroy S. Woodworth Millfield Cnauncey UC. A. Woodworth West New York N. J Eri. C. Woodworth J. B. Woodworth Estelle M. Woodworth Athens Ray Sanders Mabel Sanders Hugh Riddell Swissvale Frank Sprague Allegheny Beaver Sunday Creek Valley Jesse McHenry Sarah Stratton Jacksonville Pete Bodkins Dana Williams Mary Williams Nora Crow Glouster Ralph Carpenter Orin Johnson Jerseyville Frank Bobo Cory Strong Wikesville Vina Roberts Clinton Cross Saylor L. T. Daily Chauncey School Albany High School Mary Reeder Aldo Minear Will Ferguson Harry Ferguson Columbus L. L. Cooper Coons Ferguson Jimmie Brown Harry Brown W. B. Hopkins Carpenter Dr. Biddle Shirley Howery and Son C. O. Whitlatch J. H. Cline Martha Louise William West Cross Leroy Thorne

Death Notice of Peter Jefferson Fisher at 111 Central Avenue

Peter Jefferson Fisher died at his home at 111 Central Avenue Saturday evening at 6 15 o clock after attacks since August with a disease described as affected granus Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 10 30 a m at Central Avenue M E church with interment at New Marshieid cemetery He leaves a widow and six children Mrs Rice Thomas Circle Hill Mr John Wisher Nelsonville Mr George Wisher Circle Hill Mrs James Wansiley Lincoln Nebraska Mrs Dorothy Jane at home plus three brothers four sisters 18 grandchildren and many other relatives Mr Fisher lived in Athens five years formerly from Circle Hill

Peter Jefferson Fisher Central Avenue Central Avenue M. E New Marshieid Rice ‘Thomas Circle Hill John Wisher Nelsonville George Wisher James W. Wisher Lincoln Nebraska Clarence Wansiley Dorothy Jane Fisher Athens

Death of longtime Amesville farmer Geo W W Linscott at 67

Amesville Ohio February 27 Geo W W Linscott longtime farmer and resident of Ames township died suddenly Sunday morning at the age of 67 He was the son of the late George Linscott born and raised on the family farm He was a member of the Masonic lodge of Amesville Masons to conduct funeral Tuesday at Hoop er Ridge church burial in adjacent cemetery The Masons will meet at the Linscott home at 1 pm Tuesday He leaves a widow one son Homer at home and two children by a first wife Mrs George Anderson Glouster and Carl Linscott of Amesville

Amesville Geo W.W. Linscott Ames Township Mr. Linscott George Linscott Linscott Masonic Lodge Hooper Ridge Cemtery Homer George Anderson, Glouster Carl Linscott

Logan Miners Sttting Out A Huge Tonnage

Huntington W V Feb 27 A tonnage of 370000 was loaded in the Logan fields last week according to figures by the C and O railroad Sunday This is the largest tonnage ever loaded in a single week in that field and it indicates a considerable improvement in the coal trade From Feb 1 to Feb 25 1092000 tons of coal were loaded in Logan

Huntington W. Va Logan Fields Logan

Love Nest Tour Strands in Athens After Attachment

The Love Nest musical company faced a court attachment on its Athens show receipts after a Parkersburg to Athens run. Salaries were owed to chorus members Evelyn Vartanian and Jessie Corkill, both 17, with $86.80 seized. Managers seek New York backing, hearing set for March 1, settlement expected.

Love Nest Athens Opera House Parkersburg W. Va Ed Atkinson Steve J. Williams New York

Dempsey Returns to Stage for Engagement at Hippodrome

New York report says Jack Dempsey will open an extended engagement at the Hippodrome with Jack Kearns to perform while awaiting developments from Greb, Gibbons, Wills and Worrolk. The heavyweight scene seeks action and a possible next fight.

New York Jack Dempsey Hippodrome Jack Kearns Whessrs Greb Gibbons Wills Woroik Dempsey Pittsburg St. Paul

Yankees to Send Officials to New Orleans Camp

New York will dispatch club officials and newspapermen to the training camp at New Orleans with no players in the party. Babe Ruth Carl Mays Kaite Hoyt Wally Schang Frank Baker and others are already working out at Hot Springs and will join the camp later from that location.

New York New York Yankees New Orleans Babe Ruth Carl Mays Kaite Hoyt Wally Schang Frank Baker Hot Springs

Local residents visit Albany and nearby towns

Albany and surrounding areas saw a flurry of visits and comings, with families and friends from Jacksonville Jerseyville Athens Carpenter and Colum bus gathering for social calls and business. Several resignations in Athens and Chauncey schools were noted as staff moves occurred.

Birthday Party a Rare Affair in Albany Church

Mrs Arthur Stuart was surprised at a Class 99 birthday party in the M E church as 75 guests gathered to celebrate with a cake, ice cream, and coffee. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs P G Moler and Mr and Mrs Pearl Drake among others.

Albany Arthur Stuart M. E. Church Solo Pearl Drake Athens Stuarts O. D. Dailey P. G. Moler Ed Burdette French Claude Chase Stuart

Training School Destroyed By Fire In Wheeling West Virginia

The Wheeling Manual Training school run by the Catholic Church in Wheeling diocese burned at 3 a.m. on Wheeling Creek near the city line. Origin of the fire unknown. The building housed a printing office and other departments with early losses pegged at 50 000 dollars.

Wheeling W. Va Wheeling Manual Training School Catholic Church of the Wheeling Creek

Car Interurban collision leaves one dead near Canton

A Cleveland man, Clarence Evans, was killed instantly when an Interurban Northern Ohio traction car struck an automobile carrying seven near North Canton. The other six occupants escaped with varying injuries.

Canton North Canton Clarence Evans Cleveland

Churches Urge Senate to Back Conference Treaties

More than 65.9 million church members in the United States urged today from the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America to support pending conference treaties in the Senate and to rally congressional backing.

Washington United States Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Senate

Music party at Emmett Jones home lights season

A lively music party at Emmett Jones home last Tuesday featured E W Frost Doris Frost Val McCumber Carl Williams and George O’Brien. Guests included Nellie Cullums Melda Duckler Harold Jones and families and many neighbors with refreshments served late. The town notes Dolph Jeffers moved to Darwins Bert Pickett farm and the new state highway bridge near here nears completion.

Emmmett Jones E. W. Frost Doris Frost Val McCumber Carl Williams George O’brien Nellie Cullums Florence Melda Duckler Athens Harold Jones Robert Theda Pearl O’brien Dale O’brien Harold Chaney Raymond Chaney Tom Mulligan Leo Sanborn Charles Henderson Charlie O’brien Frank Jones Emmett Jones Dorothy Emerson Pearl Louise Dolph Jeffers Bert Pickett Darwin A. H. Elliott EB. W. Frost Bearwallow Ridge Leona Hart Melda Cuckler Charlie Cullums John Morris Tracy Whaley Hal Douglas Mabel Hart Charles Williams Sam Williams Wilbur Evelyn John Chaney

Cure a Cold in One Day Ad for Bromo Quinine Tablets

An advertisement touts a one day cure claiming a Bromo Quinine laxative tablet with a genuine stamp by E. W. Grove. The copy warns buyers to ensure the product is Bromo Quinine and to avoid fakes priced at 30 cents.

E. W. Grove

Control of Radio Regulation Proposed by Hoover

Secretary Hoover said Congress will be asked to extend the Commerce Department powers to regulate radio telephone and telegraph operators. The move aims to ensure radio is used in the public interest as a radio conference opens in Washington at President Harding's urging.

Washington International News Service Congress Department of Commerce Secretary of Commerce Hoover Harding

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Ohio Wesleyan Frances E. Martin P. H. Martin Morris Avenue Agnes and Mary Leyden Niles E. R. McClain Grosvenor Street R. E. McDonald Carrollton Carrol County Ohio Charles Bean Guysville Mary Laughlin Wolfe Street Bullard Rio Settin’ Roun Parks Fred Lee Tom Harold Neilson Homer Goddard I. Jay Read Music University Six Club Speeeee Will Marion Cook Batila Stak Hos Rae Bonheur Fred Lee Tom and Jay Read John McCormick Tom Club Lynes Bayley Bowles Club Taree Hawley Sullivan Dewey Goddard F. E. Barnhill Junior Circleville J. R. Baker Richland Avenue Frank Cross Union Street Bonnie Ray Hamden Martha Whipple North Congress Street Mary Slutz Delaware Henry Maule James A. Miller Walter K. Miller Ida Mansfield Frank Mansfield Dana Mansfield Flossie Mansfield Alex Moore Bremen W. E. Moler West Washington Street Child’s Conservation League John R. Sprague BE. C. Logan Chicago W. H. Logan North Congress Fred Woodruff Freda Marie Emmett Oxley D. of A’s Red Men's Hall Pope Pius XI St. Peter's Pope Pius Xki St. Peter’s Cathedral Vatican George W. Linscott Non-Union West Virginia By Davis J. Walsh J. D. Haskins Nat’l Bank B. M. Coakley Architect People’s Bank Nelsonville, Ohio Burlingham Elso Buick Athens County Buick CO Corner Court Carpenter Streete Seely Cues Shantt Aed Dheet Mglinn FF Rey’s Lash A. D. McPherson West Union St Athens, O Cash Shoe lPar Auction Milton C. Work Logan's Book and News Store W. Union St Hurghinson & Stickney
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