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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1928

Page

5

Personal mention: Elmer Burritt Bryan's birth announced

Ohio president Hal Namesake reports the birth of Elmer Burritt Bryan to R and Mrs Julian Scott M Bryan of Pelham Manor New York Elmer is the son of Presi and Mrs Elmer Burritt Bryan Also W C T U marks eighteenth amendment adoption with a meeting at First M E church and various local society notices follow including Needle club social plans and birthdays of local residents.

Ohio Hal Namesake. R Julian Scott M Bryan Pelham Manor New York Firth Elmer Burritt Bryan Bryan M. BE J. L. Triipo J. H. Conner Ashtabula County Roy Saylor Harvey Ramsey J. W. Hudson Frank Cone H. T. Phillips Helen Lawrence

West Side Parent-Teacher meeting postponed to next week

Regular monthly meeting of the West Side Parent-Teacher association was postponed one week due to a 7:45 PM program at the Presbyterian church. State president Mrs. E C Kendel and state treasurer Mrs. W S Eberle are on the speaking roster. Dr and Mrs T R Biddle recently traveled to Columbus accompanied by Mrs Clinton P Biddle and son Thomas Freeman en route to Cambridge Mass.

West Side Parent-Teacher Association Presbyterian Church Parent-Teacher Associations E. C. Kendel Lakewood P. A W. 8. Eberle Marietta T. R. Biddle Columbus Clinton P. Biddle Thomas Freeman Cambridge Mass Biddle

Theisen Guests Visit Millfield Couple Early Week

Mr and Mrs Herman Theisen of Millfield were the guests at the start of the week of Mr and Mrs Hugo Theisen, according to social notes.

Herman’ Theisen Millfield Hugo Theisen

Ladies Auxiliary to the Eagles Meeting This Thursday

The ladies auxiliary will meet in regular session at the Eagles hall at 7 o'clock Thursday evening with a social hour to follow. Mr. E. L. Miller is spending this week in New York City on business. Central School P T A will meet at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon in room eight.

Eagles E. L. Miller New York City Central School

Death of Mrs. Frank M. Root at Chicago home

Word came today of the death this morning of Mrs. Frank M. Root. She and her husband and daughter Edna were former residents of this city. The family now resides in Chicago.

Athens Frank M. Root Chicago Root Edna

W. B. A. Plans Evening Meeting at K P Hall

The W B A will meet at 7 this evening in the K of P hall. Each member is asked to bring her favorite dish for a luncheon.

Public Forum Reports Muddy Road Conditions Around Crippen Farm

The letters describe health officers locating Lucille Crippen in poor condition and note improvised aid using a heavy comforter as a stretcher. Residents complain roads remain muddy, affecting travel for farmers and mail carriers from Frost and Coolville, with mention of Crippen’s farm area and local turnout to road maintenance concerns.

Lucille Crippen Harry Crippen Eiue Frost Coolville Stewart Trms

Professor Lasher Delivers Talk on Contemporary Poets

Professor Lasher spoke on Some Contemporary American Poets at the Social Literary Club meeting yesterday afternoon hosted by Mrs. T. N. Hoover at 70 Elmwood Place. George Starr Lasher presented the subject to members.

Temperance Day Observed in Athens County Schools

Temperance Day will be observed in all Athens county schools Friday. John L. Clifton state supervisor of education sent the program which includes patriotic songs, pledges, prayer, scripture reading, Lincoln's address of the Political Religion of the Nations, and a community citizen talk.

Athens County John L. Clifton America Lincoln

Letter Golf Challenge Promises Early Season Fun

The note explains letter golf puzzles for readers to solve before tomorrow’s print. Players must change one letter at a time to form valid common words while keeping letter order, aiming for par strokes. The puzzle editor hints at beating seven strokes and references yesterday’s solution jest pest pear tear.

Three Money Saving Bar Gains Highlighted

The message touts three bar gains as money saving opportunities. It promotes value across beverages and snacks with a focus on affordability and deals for shoppers.

Spirit of California soars toward endurance record

Flying at 1800 feet the Spirit of California began its attempt over the San Francisco Bay region. By 6 09 a m it had been aloft 22 hours with the gasoline load posing the main risk, and the motor was reported to be working well.

San Francisco Spirit of California San Francisco Bay Region

Euclid Mayor Barred From Parking Case

Columbus January 18. State Supreme Court recognizes Tumney ruling and bars Charles R. Ely mayor of Euclid from attempting to press charges against Jacob Grdina for violating the parking ordinance in Euclid near Cleveland.

Columbus U.P U. S. Supreme Court State Supreme Court Charles R. Ely Euclid Cleveland Jacob Grdina

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