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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1923

Page

5

Grace McKee Weds Griffith Evans in Athens Church

Grace Grosvenor McKee daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Hollister McKee and Griffith H Evans son of Mr. and Mrs. Griffith H Evans married at the Church of the Good Shepherd assisted by Archdeacon Dedshon of Columbus. The ceremony featured artistic gowns and a 250 guest reception at the McKee home with elaborate floral decor and music. The couple, both graduates of Ohio University, plan to reside in Haverhill Mass. and begin business ventures.

Grace Grosvenor McKee Wilson Hollister McKee University Terrace C. H. Grosvenor General Grosvenor Granville Hywell Evans Haverhill Mass Griffith H. Evans West Carpenter Street Church of the Good Shepherd Archdeacon Dedshon Columbus A. H. Marshall Athens J. Chapman Ward Marietta Beatrice Sawyer Pleasantville Florence Carr Frances Cooksey Harriet Sprague Grace Lawrence Geraldine Burson Alice Henry Grace Walker L. V. Brown Sanderson Moon Reubens Clarence C. Robinson Love Burleigh Allen R. Kresge Mary Noss Llewellyn Evans Charles Woodworth Grosvenor McWee Canton Byron Danford Harry Beckley Richard Clark Phi Delta Theta Constance Leete Bernice Shoof Edith Evans Elizabeth Farhart Katharine McKee Miss Ieete Miss Shoof Jo Evans Brbide Ohio University Pi Beta Phi Sorority Europe Athens High School Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Michigan University Grosvernor McKee Bernice Shhoof H. C. van Vorhis Margaret van Vorhis Zanesville Clarence Patty Greenville Curtis Reed Pomeroy Louise G. Leete Gladys Torbert Washington, D. C C. M. Shepard Walter Brown Dorothy Eldridge Jackson J. P. Wetherholt Gallipolis William C. Munds Cleveland Fred Coleman Janice Bernnard Guysville P. M. Phillips Boston David Howell Lindley New York City

Winter Dance at Athens Country Club Highlighted by University Six Orchestra

Athens Country club hosts a popular winter dance Thursday evening with the University Six Orchestra delivering a spirited program of music for members.

Athens Country Club University Six Orchestra

Fourth Masonic club dance set for Thursday at Students Union

The fourth in the series of dances hosted by the Masonic club will take place Thursday evening at the Students Union. Attendees are described as congenial and eagerly anticipated by organizers and peers.

Masonic Club Students Union

Birthday Dinner Honors Grace Thompson and Dr. Lee

Mrs Charles Thompson hosted a prettily appointed birthday dinner at the Larch apartment Tuesday evening for her daughter Miss Grace and Dr H T Lee whose birthdays fall on the same day A pink white color scheme featured pink carnations a large birthday cake with pink and white candles and seven places were laid for guests

Albany Woman in Lancas ter Hospital Recovers from Fractured Hip

Word from Mrs. E. J. Smith of Albany now in a Lancaster hospital says she is making rapid recovery from a fractured hip suffered New Year’s night during a visit to her daughter Mrs. C. A. Masketer in Thurst on. She is 0 years old and a sister of Mrs. J. N. Tewksbury of Albany. The Deborah class of the Christian church will meet Thursday evening at the home of the class teacher Mrs. E. J. Jones, 20 University Terrace. The dollar pledge is requested at this time.

E. J. Smith Albany Lancaster C. A. Masketer Thurston J. N. Tewksbury Deborah The Christian Church E. J. Jones University Terrace

Mrs Worbau Visits Lima Family in Union Street Stay

Mrs W H Worbau of Lima arrives for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs M F Hearn at 45 West Union Street.

W. H. Worbau Lima Mrs. M. F. Hearn West Union Street

Herrold of Laporte Visits Athens Cousins

Mr. Hiram Bingman Herrold of Laporte Indiana visits cousins Mr. John Herrold and family in Nelsonville and Mr. Roy Pilcher and Mr. William Herrold in Athens. This marks his first visit here since childhood.

Hiram Bingman Herrold Laporte Ind John Herrold Nelsonville Roy Pilcher William Herrold Athens Mr. Herrold

Mrs Elson Hedges Called After Conneaut Death

Mrs Elson Hedges is summoned to Conneaut Tuesday by the death of her mother Mrs R. 8. Jacobs.

Elson Hedges Conneaut R. 8. Jacobs

Rev and Mrs Marshall Travel to Cincinnati for Episcopal Convention

Reverend and Mrs A H Marshall departed today for Cincinnati and will stay until Saturday to attend the annual Episcopal church convention moving from their home during the event.

A. H. Marshall Cincinnati The Episcopal Church

Music Club to Meet at 7 30 With Mrs Brown

The Music Club will meet with Mrs. L. V. Brown at 2 University Terrace Thursday evening at 7 30 o'clock. This compact notice announces a social gathering centered on musical activities and hosted by Mrs. Brown.

Music Club

Mrs Charles H Thompson Visits Nelsonville Guest Of Mrs J Kessinger

Mrs Charles H Thompson is in Nelsonville today as the guest of Mrs J Kessinger. The visit highlights social ties in the community and local hosting etiquette.

Charles H. Thompson Nelsonville J. Kessinger

Black Masks Entered Church Kidnap Allegation Emerges

In Bastrop Louisiana on January 24 a Morehouse parish case surfaces as Tom Robinson testifies he was kidnapped from a church by hooded attackers described as black masks. He says the assailants beat him and aimed to take him from his children on a June Sunday.

Three Women Sit as Congress Members for First Time

Washington January 24 three women serve in Congress for the first time in history. Aunt Alice Robertson of Oklahoma Winifred Muns on Huck of Illinois and Mae Nolan of California make up the female contingent. All are Republicans.

Washington Congress Mae Nolan John Nolan California Alice’ Robertson Oklahoma Winifred Munson Huck Illinois Nolan

Murder waves regular as crime cycles abroad

German expert Leo Heller notes in a Berlin paper that murder waves rise in regular intervals. He says quarters can pass without capital crimes before a surge breaks down psychological barriers and triggers murders nationwide. Authorities study cycles to prevent outbreaks and shield civilization.

Berlin Leo Heller

Fire drill at Rothenberg School ends with minor blaze

In Cincinnati on January 24 1300 Rothenberg pupils evacuated after a fire started in the domestic sciences room from a gas leak. The blaze was extinguished quickly with no injuries or losses.

Cincinnati Rothenberg School

Revival to Start at Church of God on February 11

The Church of God in Chauncey will begin a revival on February 11 led by evangelist Laura Dulin from Parkersburg West Virginia. Pastor C. H. Givens from The Plains will assist.

Paulding Man Appointed Deputy Insurance Chief

State Insurance Superintendent Kohn announced Emmet L. Savage of Paulding as deputy superintendent of insurance at a $3,000 yearly salary. The appointment was made in Columbus on January 24.

Pick Paulding Columbus Kohn Emmet L. Savage Paulding

State officials announce appointments in industrial relations

In Solumbis on January 24 Governor Donsbey named C. E. Ball of Millsboro as a commissioner to the Brazilian centennial exposition and director of industrial relations. Thomas Kearns of Dayton becomes chief workshop and factory inspector, replacing Ernest Whitacre. C. A. Myers of Chillicothe is named chief of the boiler inspectors division at 3600 dollars yearly. H. F. W. Stehmeter, of Zanesville, moved to a new post after Percy Tetlow left.

Solumbis Donsbey C. EF. Ball Millsboro Manufactuer Weld West Renth Reuse Sal New York AP Puary Witter Thomas Kh. Kearns Dayton Ernest A. Whitacre Ic. A. Myers Chillicothe Division of Engineers H. F. W. Stehmeter Zanesville Percy Tetlow State

Chauncey Man Fined After Mine Fight

William Canter of Chauncey was arrested by Constable Seither on assault and battery charges brought by Jack Brandan. Both men gave differing accounts. Canter pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars plus costs, to be paid.

William Canter Chauncey Seither Jack Brandan Chauncey Mine Canter Helwig Brandan

Storm warnings issued along Atlantic coast today

Weather officials ordered storm warnings from Norfolk Virginia to Boston Massachusetts as a powerful cyclone moves northeastward. The system centered over eastern North Carolina is expected to intensify bringing strong northeast winds and gales along with snow and rain.

Washington Weather Bureau Atlantic Norfolk Boston Mass North Carolina

Pythian Sisters to Meet for Thursday Practice and Monday Tea

Members of the Pythian Sisters lodge will gather at their hall Thursday at 1 PM for a practice. A strong attendance is hoped for the regular meeting Monday evening, with refreshments planned after adjournment.

Pythian Sisters Lodge

Yard Masters Meet in Corning on Eight Hour Day

W. B. Koons Chauncey yard master attended a meeting in Corning with yard masters from Drakes Fultenham Chauncey and Corning to discuss the eight hour day movement.

W. B. Koons Chauncey Yard Corning Drakes, Fultenham Chauncey and

Chauncey Parents Meet Despite Weather At High School

A Tuesday Chauncey Parent-Teacher gathering drew many attendees at the high school despite rain and ice. Mrs. F. E. Wharton chaired the meeting and announced Ohio Day plans for the next session. Fathers and sons presented two papers, poems honored dads, and musical numbers followed.

Chauncey FE. C., Wharton Ohio Thompson Ruth Floyd Rivers John Law Ralph Brown Herbert Pendergrass Theo Goodson Dad James Nye Charles

Senate votes favorable on Norbeck farm credit bill

Washington January 24 The senate agriculture committee ordered a favorable report on the Norbeck bill to create a 20 million dollar credit for foreign buyers of American farm products.

Senate Washington Senate Agriculture Committee

Earth Tremors Felt Across Fullerton Late Night

Residents report several earth tremors in Fullerton California between midnight and 2 a m last night with multiple earthquakes observed in the area.

California Fullerton Cal

Louisiana Guard Chief Ordered Back to Parish

Adjutant general Louis A. Toombs, head of the Louisiana national guard, was ordered back to Morehouse parish today by Governor Parker with no explanation given.

Masonic Temple Plans Arrive for Athens Project

Preliminary plans for a new Masonic Temple to be built in Athens have been received, announced by James L. Duncan president. The Athens Masonic Temple Co directors urge members to attend a meeting at the temple Friday night January 26 at 7 o'clock to inspect plans and review estimates. The business session runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the meeting follows.

Athens Janes L. Duncan Athens Masonic Temple Company Masonic Temple

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