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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1926

Page

5

Ohio State Sorority Dance Featured at Ohio Union

Alpha Pi of Zeta Tau Alpha entertained about 150 guests at a formal dance Saturday night at the Ohio Union. Miss Martha Headings led the grand march with Van of Ohio State. Beatrice Saunders presented corsages. Woodle's Collegians provided music. alumnae chaperones included Rotroff and Stiers among others. The Social Literary club then heard State Forester Crumley discuss forest topics.

Alpha Pi Zeta Tau Alpha Ohio Union Martha Headings Van Ohio State University Beatrice Saunders Lancaster Martha Hill Cadiz Pearl Woodward McConnelsville Isabel Cunningham Middletown Harold Bechtel Mayburn Otterbein

Missionary Guest Dines With Local Residents

Mr. E. G. Cornelius of the United Christian Missionary Society, eight years in Aguascalientes Mexico, was the guest Monday of Rev. and Mrs. M. E. Chatley. Prof. and Mrs. Wesley H. Maurer hosted a dinner at their North Hill home with Mr. and Mrs. Chatley and Prof. George Starr, awaiting Mrs. Lasher’s East visit.

E. G. Cornelius United Christian Missionary Society Aguascalientes Mexico M. E. Chatley Wesley H. Maurer North Hill Chatley Cornelius Prof George Starr Mrs. Maurer Mexico, Mo

Clergymen Chatley Attend Ohio Churches Council

The Rev and Mrs M E Chatley traveled to Columbus to join the Ohio Council of Churches meeting. The gathering opened Tuesday in Memorial hall and will conclude Thursday evening.

M. E. Chatley Columbus Ohio Council of Churches Memorial Hall

Helwigs Visit Columbus on Business Day

Mr and Mrs P W Helwig were in Columbus on a business visit yesterday engaging with local firms and touring commercial districts.

P. W. Helwig Columbus

Sislers Leave for Tulsa Over Mother’s Pneumonia Illness

Mr and Mrs J J Sisler departed yesterday morning for Tulsa Oklahoma called there by the illness of his mother who is suffering pneumonia.

J. J. Sisler Tulsa Oklahoma

Mr and Mrs E J Person Visit Columbus for Short Stay

Mr and Mrs E J Person traveled to Columbus on Monday for a brief visit lasting a few days.

Mrs. E. J. Person Columbus

Miss Laura Pelly Seeks Educational Work in State

Miss Laura Pelly of Columbus a graduate of Ohio University formerly of Athens visited yesterday to promote state educational efforts. She plans to work with educational reforms and public schools, supporting statewide initiatives and community outreach.

Laura Pelly Columbus Ohio University Athens

Mrs Eliza Webb Improving After Illness at Albany Home

Mrs Eliza Webb of Albany has been ill for a week at her daughter Mrs Elmer Radford's home on 25 Sunnyside Drive and is now improving.

Eliza Webb Albany Elmer Radford Sunnyside Drive

Reverend Wilcox Attends Ohio Council of Churches Meeting

The Rev Dr A Y Wilcox departed for Columbus to join the Ohio Council of Churches gathering in Memorial hall. Dr Wm Hiram Foulkes of Cleveland chairs the convention with Wilcox serving on the Child Welfare committee and plans to attend Thursday's banquet at Fort Hayes hotel for Presbyterian pastors and laymen.

A. Y. Wilcox Columbus Ohio Council of Churches Memorial Hall Hiram Foulkes Cleveland Wilcox Fort Hayes Hotel The Presbyterian Church

Wheaton Family Back From Columbus Auto Show Visit

Mr and Mrs Fred Wheaton and their son Charles returned Monday evening from a two day trip to Columbus where they attended the auto show.

Fred Wheaton Charles Columbus

Central School Parent Teacher Meeting For Fathers

The Central School Parent Teacher association schedules a 7 clock Thursday evening gathering in the Junior high auditorium. Fathers will be special guests with a children’s program from the fourth to sixth grades, plus refreshments. Mothers arranged a surprise and seating for children with parents. The short business session will consider proposed by laws for the Athens Parent Teacher councils.

Central School Parent - Cher Association Council of All Athens Parent Teacher Associations

Dancing Added To Card Party At Country Club

The Thursday social at the Country club will combine a card party with dancing. An orchestra is secured to ensure good music for those who wish to dance.

Famous Women Program Delights Sayre Study Circle

The Sayre Study circle was entertained yesterday by Mrs. R J Studer at 155 Grosvenor street. The topic Famous women prompted roll call with names of notable women and episodes from their lives. Mrs James Williams presented a paper on Carrie Jacobs Bond and two of her songs were sung by Mrs Studer.

Sayre R. J. Studer Grosvenor Street James Williams Carrie Jacobs Bond

Woman's Bible Class Hosts Evening Session

Mrs. C. O. Moore will host the Presbyterian church Woman's Bible class at 7 o'clock Thursday evening at 39 North College Street.

C. O. Moore North College Street The Presbyterian Church

Rebekah Lodge Holds Thursday Evening Meeting

Members invite guests to a 7 o'clock Thursday meeting with music and a social period following lodge activities.

Rebekah

Birth Announcement for Don Leland Jones in Los Angeles

Announcement reports the birth of a son, Don Leland Jones, to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd G. Jones of Los Angeles California on January 13. This is the couple’s second child. Mrs. Jones was formerly Miss Nora Bobo of Albany, educated and a former local teacher.

Don Leland Floyd G. Jones Los Angeles Calif Jones Nora Bobo Albany

Birthday Party for Dorothy Duncan Draws Local Guests

Mrs James McClannahan hosted Dorothy Duncan for her tenth birthday at 12 Maplewood Drive yesterday afternoon from 8 30 to 5 30. Guests included Virginia Hoover Ann Beasley Phyllis Jordan Ethel Cable Evelyn Ruston Helen Drake Elma Hill Mary McCune Jane Gill Ruth Drake Carroll Ruston Mary Florence Hedges Virginia Masterton the honor guest and teachers Miss Maude Skidmore and Miss Moore along with her mother Mrs Guy Graham and grandmother Mrs James Duncan.

James McClannahan Maplewood Drive Dorothy Duncan Virginia Hoover Ann Beasley Phyllis Jordan Ethel Cable Evelyn Ruston Helen Drake Elma Hill Mary McCune Jane Gill Ruth Drake Carrol Ruston Mary Florence Hedges Virginia Masterton Maude Skidmore Miss Moore Guy Graham James Duncan

Howell Family Visits Suffering Sister in Downington

Mr and Mrs Dale Howell of Downington Mr and Mrs Guy Howell and son of Seville are here to support their mother Mrs Sanford Howell at 162 Morris avenue Her sister Miss Jane Dean of Downington is also visiting.

Dale Howell Downington Guy Howell Seville Sanford Howell Morris Avenue Jane Dean

Saulters Family Attends Mrs. Stanley’s Funeral

Mr and Mrs Everett Saulters and daughter Eileen returned from Snowville where they attended the funeral of Elizabeth Stanley buried in Wells cemetery Downington. Also returning were Mrs Iva Thompson Westerville and Mr and Mrs Arthur Anderson Edith Armstrong Columbus.

Everett Saulters Eileen Snowville Elizabeth Stanley Wells Cemetery Downington Saulters Iva Thompson Westerville Arthur Anderson Edith Armstrong Columbus

Hobson Study Circle Discusses How the World is Clothed

The Hobson Study Circle met at 51 Maplewood Drive hosted by Mrs Clar ence Wyckoff. Mrs L H Blackwood presented the program topic with a discussion by members as childhood memories were shared during roll call. Guests included Mrs B R Johnson and Mrs W J Davidson.

Hobson Study Circle Clarence Wyckoff Maplewood Drive L. H. Blackwood Hoggess B. R. Johnson W. J. Davidson

Ladies from New Marshfield Visit Columbus

Mrs. F. G. Hoodlet and Mrs. A. D. Town send are spending today and Thursday in Columbus after leaving at noon.

F. G. Hoodlet New Marshfield A. D. Townsend Columbus

Two Men Plead to Petit Larceny in County Court

John Martella and William Carpenilli changed pleas from not guilty to guilty of petit larceny in the theft of articles valued at $55.25 from James W. Charles and L. A. Sauner. Martella jailed after failing to pay a $25 fine plus $51.05 costs. Carpenilli jailed to pay a $50 fine plus $26.23 costs.

John Martella William Carpenilli Common Pleas Court James W. Charles L. A. Saunier Martella Carpenilli

Day raids yield whisky and home brew in Glouster

Prohibition officers conducted two raids in Glouster on Tuesday the first statewide raid in the city. At A H Booker’s No 6 addition residence seventy five half pints and five pints of whisky were found. Booker fined 500 dollars plus costs. At Charles Tipple’s location home brew found. Tipple fined 100 dollars plus costs. Officers Joseph Jonas, H A Lines, and Clarence Vernon led the operations.

Glouster Prohibition State Prohibition Commission McDonald A. H. Booker Booker Johnson Trimble Charles Tipple Joe Jonas H. A. Lines Nelsonville Clarence Vernon State Police

Jacksonville resident to manage local restaurant venture

Edward Welling of Jacksonville reports Mrs. Donaldson has worked at the restaurant for a year and will run the business with her husband. Mr. Ley has no fixed plans but intends to stay with his family in Glouster.

Edward Welling Jacksonville

Trimble Grange Holds Meeting and Literary Program

Trimble grange 1830 members met in regular session on Saturday evening January 16. After a short business session the literary program conducted by E. Gillespie featured talks on caring for apple trees by Roy Kaslar and a discussion led by A. O. Wolfe on advancement.

Trimble Trimble Grange E. Gillespie Roy Kaslar A. O. Wolfe

Meeting on Points in Ohio History Sparks Community Soup

A county meeting opened with discussion on Points in Ohio History and closed with vegetable soup served by the matrons. The next gathering is planned for Saturday evening February 6 with the young folks presenting a program and men handling refreshments.

Ohio

Kiwanis Trustee Attends Ohio District Board Meeting

George W. Rose, trustee of the Glouster Kiwanis club, is in Columbus today attending a meeting of the board of district trustees of the Ohio Kiwanis district.

Glouster George W. Rose Glouster Kiwanis Club Columbus Ohio Kiwanis District

Christian Workers Meet Glouster

Jan 20 The Christian Workers will meet at the Church of Christ Thursday evening with Mrs. W E McCarty's committee in charge. A good program has been prepared.

Christian Workers Glouster Church of Christ W. E. McCarty

Kiwanis Luncheon Plans Educational Program

The Kiwanis educational committee will host a 6:30 to 7:30 PM luncheon program Thursday at the M E church social room. Committee chairman M M Bryson promises an exceptionally good program with Sept C O Crawford from Nelsonville schools as speaker.

Glouster Kiwanis M. E. Church M. M. Bryson C. O. Crawford Nelsonville

Faires Visit Heads to Columbus and Nearby Guests

Mr and Mrs Ed Faires of Columbus spent the first of the week in this city visiting Mr and Mrs A B Faires. Dr and Mrs F H May have as guest Dr May s brother in law Al Smith of New Matamoras meanwhile.

Ed Faires Columbus

Glouster P T A to Meet at New High School

Glouster on January 20 a splendid program is planned for the Parent Teacher Association meeting at the new high school auditorium Thursday at 7 30 pm Supt O O Crawford of the Nelsonville schools will speak at the Kiwanis luncheon earlier in the evening Other features include community singing a piano duet by Maxine and Pauline Vaughn a physical education drill by the junior high and a vocal solo by Miss Mary Connor Visitors are welcomed.

Glouster Parent- Teacher Association O. O. Crawford Nelsonville Kiwanis Crawford Maxine Pauline Vaughn Mary Connor

Restaurant Sold in Moose Building in Glouster

L. W. Ley sold his restaurant in the Moose building to Mrs. Marvin Donaldson of Glouster and her mother, Mrs.

French Scientists Build Experimental Sardine Freezing Plant

French researchers are constructing an experimental refrigerating plant aimed at freezing sardines. The project seeks to test new cooling methods and efficiency for seafood processing.

Settlement sought in Russ estate dispute in Alexander township

Lola Glidden and Lottie Buck petition Common Pleas for a settlement of the home estate of Herbert Dusker Russ who died in 1921. Defendants include Dessie Brooks Everett Russ Charles Russ Hattie Russ Harley Russ Harry Russ a minor Ora Nelson and Sadie Chase. Plaintiffs allege property has remained in Dessie Brooks possession since Elizabeth Russ's death and seek dower setting and an accounting of rents and profits from Elizabeth Russ's death to now.

Lola Glidden Lottie Buck Herbert Dusker Russ Alexander Township Common Pleas Court Dessie Brooks Everett Russ Charles Russ Hattie Russ Harley Russ Harry Russ Ora Nelson Sadie Chase Mary Elizabeth Russ Edwin C. Russ Elizabeth Russ

Sparkling lemon grape drink with Jad Salts promised

A promotional note recommends drinking a glass of water with Jad Salts and acids of lemon and grape to flush the intestines and wash out poisons. It claims quick results in about an hour and urges sending a coupon to obtain the drink.

Sued in Common Pleas on Promissory Note for 300

Mrs. A. M. Lewis filed suit in Common Pleas yesterday seeking a judgment of 300 with interest from January 1924 against Lester H. Stanley and Charles Bruce on her promissory note.

Lester H. Stanley Charles Bruce Common Pleas Court A. M. Lewis

Local WCCO Program to Air Tuesdays at 9:30

Officials from the Minneapolis station announce a new program on WCCO to start airing every Tuesday at 9 30 p m. Listeners are invited to tune in and send postcards of appreciation for the show.

WCCO Minneapolis

Legion to Play Bricklayers in Hectic Wednesday Night Match

The Glouster American Legion basketball team pursues another victory after a two point win over Nelsonville Y. They meet Columbus Bricklayers Union at the new high school gym on Wednesday night January 20. The Bricklayers feature Herb Schell and Bugs Raymond among other high powered players from Ohio State and local leagues.

Nelsonville Y Glouster American Legion Basketball Club Bricklayers’ Union Club of Columbus The Bricklayers Columbus Herb Schell Ohio State Schell Wagners Pirates Bugs Raymond Trade High Ohio

Senior Class Social Planned by Canaanville High

Jan 20 report the senior class will host a social Friday evening in the high school building. Homemade eats include pies cakes and candy.

Canaanville

U. of Berea Alumnus to Talk on WEAR Radio

Oscar Lee Dustheimer, astronomy professor at Baldwin Wallace College, will present a series of talks on WEAR Cleveland. Topics include A Perpetual Calendar Venus an Abode of Life Easter and Habitability of Mars. He'll discuss the New Proposed Calendar Friday January 22 at 7 45 p m EST.

Berea Oscar Lee Dustheimer Baldwin-Wallace College Wear Cleveland Venus Mars Dustheimer

A Delightful Row Over Maya’s Remedy

A husband recalls a domestic quarrel over Maya’s One dose will convince. His wife refused to take it, then she used it and claims all her stomach liver and intestinal ailments disappeared. The ad notes a money back guarantee from McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists.

Maya McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Educator Strayer Addresses Greek and Ohio Audiences

Dr George D Strayer head of the department of School Administration at Columbia University spoke in Athens today delivering three talks. He addressed the Ohio university convocation at 1120 am met with university and high school administration officers at noon and spoke to students at 346 pm He will preside at a forthcoming state convention of superintendents.

George D. Strayer Teachers’ Collegt Columbia University Athens Ohio University University College of Education Doctor Strayer Superintendents of Schools

Fringed Genitan Flows in Western Mountain Flora

Though rare in the eastern United States the fringed genitan flourishes in the western mountains. The note highlights regional abundance and contrasts with eastern scarcity, indicating a geographic distribution shift in this plant species.

United States

New KOQTEX pads claimed to outperform cotton

An ad touts KOQTEX as five times more absorbent and deodorizing than ordinary cotton pads. It promises no laundry and easy disposal like tissue, selling at drug or department stores for a few cents per dozen.

KOTEX

Wealthy Osage Buy Expensive Cars and Colorful Blankets

The Osage Reserve in Pawhuska shows wealth as agents note many Osage draw about 15000 annually and favor high end autos like Pierce Arrows Cadillacs Packards Marmons and Rolls Royces. Dealers report cash purchases with quick exchanges and some prefer open cars to close ones for practicality. Vibrant blankets from Pawtucket and Fall River cover many, while women insist on tribal dress and Osage merchants gain from a bustling Pawhuska retail district.

J. George Wright U. S Osage Reservation Osage Pawhuska Oklahoma City Osage County Pawtucket Fall River

Canaan Township Plans Teacher Meeting On January 30

Canaanville Jan 20 The Canaan township board decided January 11 that teachers should discuss school affairs. The board will meet at 10 am and then teachers and board at 1 pm January 30 at the new gym building. Supt H B Yles Way and L F Miller will preside. All trustees are urged to attend this gathering.

Canaanville Canaan Township Canaan Wew Oot H. BR. Yles Way L. F. Miller

Court of Appeals Opens With Four Judges Seated

At the courthouse officials readied for appeal proceedings as Judge William 4H. Waverly Roscoe J. Mauck Gente polis and Edwin D. Sayre take their seats in the Court of Appeals.

William

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