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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1927

Page

5

Delphian Society meets at Hotel Berry with Venice program

The Delphian society’s Athena chapter held last night’s meeting at Hotel Berry. Merchant of Venice was the program focus led by Mrs. Victor Pierce, with topics shared by several members and guests. Twenty-eight members attended along with teachers Mrs. W. W. Lee and Mrs. Roy Saylor.

Delphian Society Hotel Berry Merchant of Venice Athena Chapter The Victor Pierce Carl Ferguson L. G. Bean Gertrude Pritchard Clyde Featherston Elizabeth McGrath Oril Carpenter Mary Kahler R. A. Dalton Thelma Lehew Hannah Heightland Eva Nagle Iris Fierce Lillian Landis W. W. Lee Roy Saylor

Martzolff Class Social At First Methodist Church

A class social will be held in the parlors of the First Methodist Church at 7 o clock Thursday night. The event invites members and friends to join in a evening of fellowship and refreshments.

Rebekah Lodge Martzolff First Methodist Church

Country club hosts two social events this week

The Country club calendar lists a Thursday gin card party at 7 45 p m. On Friday a dance for the members' children and their escorts will be held, featuring a young crowd.

Maecenas Literary Club Meets at Mrs Hamiltons Home

Maecenas Literary club met yesterday afternoon at 2 at the home of Mrs. Evan Hamilton on Maple Street. Roll call prompt responses centered on mountaineers. Mrs. Jesse Henry presented the program paper on Cora Wilson Stewart. In contest, Mrs. William Pritchard won first prize and Mrs. Frank Dean second. Mrs. Thomas Hamilton attended as a guest. Next meeting hosted by Mrs. Jesse Henry with leader Mrs. T. R. Bennett.

Maecenas Literary Club Evan Hamilton Maple Street Jesse Henry Cora Wilson Stewart William Pritchard Frank Dean Thomas Hamilton T. R. Bennett

Pollyanna Sunday School Elects Officers in Candlelight Service

Pollyanna class of the Christian Sunday school met last evening in the church social rooms for its first meeting of the year. Miss Iris Fierce installed new officers including President Thelma Bingiman, Vice President Hannah Heightland, Secretary Marie Davis, and Treasurer Rowent Sprout, with plans to stage a play at the end of February.

Pollyanna Christian Sunday School Iris Fierce Thelma Bingiman Hannah Heightland Marie Davis Rowent Sprout Thelma Bingman

Child Conservation Leader Appointed to State Audit Panel

Mrs. H. T. Phillips, president of the Child Conservation league, was named chairman of the state auditing committee. The announcement was made at a league meeting hosted by Mrs. R. P. Imes at 127 Franklin avenue after receiving word from the state president.

Public Forum on Athens Concert Promptly Praised by Reader

A Messenger editor quotes a reader praising a recent concert by 2,500 attendees. The letter defends W. H. Maurer’s critique and lauds the performance as artistic from start to finish, arguing critics misjudged the show.

the Messenger W. H. Maurer Pee Crithsiem Athens

Athens critic blamed for amateur music notice

Alma Moore Tompkins of Athens Ohio denounces a local music critic for an unsigned review of Miss Lewis’s concert. She asserts the performance was excellent and calls for apologies to Miss Lewis and to 2499 persona, urging readers to hear the concert themselves.

Florence Hawkins Wellston Athens Mary Lewis Mr. Urer Ziegfeld Miss Lewis Urer Lewis Maurer

Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh Opens Nasal Passages

Quick relief from head colds and catarrh within minutes. Promotes breathing by easing inflamed nasal membranes and clearing air passages. Apply small amount in nostrils. fragrance and antiseptic formula advertised to soothe and heal.

Ely

Football coach and quiz answers on last page today

The page lists a series of trivia questions with a single portrait question. It asks who is pictured, the country Alfonso XIII ruled, common nickname for a college president, spectrum colors, Dawes’ first name, Japan’s emperor, location of the University of Illinois, author of The Scarlet Letter, nickname for Chicago, and the sport where Jack Delaney gained fame.

Alfonso XIII Dawes Japan University of Ilinois Windy City Jack Delaney

Greater Business Up Five Percent in 1926

Postmaster Harry McKinstry announced a five percent rise in total 1926 business over 1925. He credited improved handling and easier operations, praising the public for cooperation and noting fewer damaged packages due to better wrapping.

Harry McKinstry McKinstry

Postpone Meeting For Sickness In Albany

Albany January 12. Due to widespread illness and a protracted church meeting, Class 99 of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school postpones its open meeting set for Monday night. Substitute teacher Mrs F H Eccles has recovered and will meet with the class Sunday morning. Debating teams at the high school have been chosen and are practicing. Mid year exams are underway.

Albany Hebbardsville Methodist Episcopal Sunday School F. H. Eccles

Cape man’s marriage proposals surge after loneliness note

Gerald Ross of Capetown wrote to a London paper claiming loneliness in South Africa and drew nearly 400 marriage proposals in response, reflecting a wave of unsolicited matrimonial interest.

Gerald Ross Capetown London South Africa

Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Warns Against Prolonged Colds

An advertisement urges quick action on three day colds that threaten lungs and bronchial tubes. It claims Ayer's Cherry Pectoral soothes and heals by reaching deep into membranes, stopping coughs and easing chest tightness for children and adults.

Ayer

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