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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1927

Page

5

Society and Personal Mention of Out-of-Town Guests

Among the out-of-town guests were Misses Florence Rannels McArthur Helen McClastin Pomeroy Gwendolyn Gingleton Hilda Layman Bernice Linacombe Columbus Dolores Utrecht Charleston W Va Lauretia Sunheim er Massilon Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Cole Zanesville Mr. and Mrs. Harold Halterman Wellston Mrs. B L McIntire Mr. Benjamin McIntire St. Marys Mr. Knowles Hobbs Columbus Mr. Charles Kohl Cleveland Dr David Skidmore Delaware Mr Harry McDevitt East Liverpool For the party electing officers the Wee Pocntes branch of the W C T U will meet at 436 Wednesday evening at the First Methodist church.

Florence Rannels McArthur Helen McClastin Pomeroy Gwendolyn Gingleton Hilda Layman Bernice Linacombe Columbus Dolores Utrecht Charleston W. Va Lauretia Sunheimer Massilon Wilson Cole Zanesville Harold Halterman Wellston B. L. McIntire Benjamin McIntire St. Marys

First Dance Of Series Way Arrangements For Masonic Dances

Arrangements are completed for a series of Masonic dances to be held in the Odd Fellows hall Ring Wednesday night. A good rain and a caterer have been arranged. All Masons and their ladies are welcome. Mr Thor Olson is chairman of the committee in charge.

Odd Fellows' Hall Thor Olson

Shower for Bride Brings Sans Souci Alumnae Tea

Mrs John Algeo guest of honor in a recent marriage. Sans Souci members held a tea at Miss Ruth Jones home 8 University terrace with hostesses Miss Dorothy Woodworth Merna Mills and Elizabeth Foley. Twenty five guests attended with pink and white decor and cathedral candle accents. Dr GL Jones departed for a business trip to New York City. Rufus Putnam school Parent Teacher Association to meet Thursday afternoon at the school with Miss Viola M Fell health nurse in charge of the program.

John Algeo Vianna Roush Sans Souci Ruth Jones University’ Terrace Dorothy Woodworth Merna Mills Elizabeth Foley Rufus Putnam Viola M. Fell

Cold Precautions Warn of Dangers from Neglected Illness

Medical authorities warn that colds can lead to influenza or pneumonia if untreated. The ad promotes Bulgarian Herb Tea as a remedy to keep bowels regular and improve blood, selling 35c and $1.25 sizes through druggists.

West Side Grade School Elects Assembly Officers

West Side Grade School students from four grades show strong interest in forming an assembly meeting every other Friday from 1 to 1 30 pm. Offices of president vice president and secretary will be voted February 4 after room ch polls. Fourth grade presented a puppet show of Hansel and Gretel at the assembly.

West Side Hansel and Gretel

Geography Test Questions Fun Challenge

Geography test questions cover Davenport Iowa on the Mississippi River and borders with Mexico. It asks where the Grand Canyon lies and which mountains separate Spain and France. It mentions the Great Salt Lake in Utah and asks which Great Lakes touch Wisconsin.

Davenport Iowa Mexico Chile South America Great Salt Lake Sweden Norway Virginia Grand Canyon Colorado River Spain France Great Lakes Wisconsin Steily

Dance Event Reference and Next Meeting Plan

The note mentions a Hansel and Gretel dance last Friday and that entertainment at the next meeting will be provided by the first grade.

Hansel and Gretel

Senate to Vote on Arbitration in Mexican Oil Dispute

Washington January 25 The Senate prepared to adopt the Robinson resolution pledging arbitration in the Mexican oil dispute. President Coolidge has offered no sympathy, and fewer than six votes against the measure are anticipated. Senator Gillette of Massachusetts supports arbitration.

Washington U.R Senate Coolidge Gillette Massachusetts

Dodge brothers net ten million from Ford sale in 1919

Testimony in a 30 million stock tax suit in Detroit states John F. and Horace E. Dodge each voiced pleasure at receiving ten million dollars from selling their Ford Motor Company interest in 1919.

Detroit Mich John F Horace E. Dodge Ford Motor Company

Westminster College Old Main Burns in Wilmningtion Fire

In Wilmin gton Pennsylvania on January 24 the old main building of Westminster College burned to the ground. Damage was estimated at 250000 dollars and residents watched as flames engulfed the historic hall.

College New Wilmington Westminster College

Woman Falls at Home Injures Leg and Hand

Mrs. James Campbell of Chauncey sustained serious injuries when she slipped on an icy porch at her Maya... age, injuring her right thigh knee ligaments and right foot instep. Dr. Warren V. Sprague treated the injuries with Dr. L. D. Nelson. The thumb was amputated and fingers broken.

Chauncey James Campbell Sprague L. D. Nelson Plains Hils

Mines Marked Up for Work in Valley Yesterday

CHAUNCEY January 26. Although high waters in the last days hampered some mines in the area it is said twenty one mines of the Sunday Creek valley were marked up for work yesterday.

Chauncey Sunday Creek

Miner Walter Wharton Injured in I. D. Poston Mine

Walter Wharton of The Plains was injured last week while throwing a switch in the I. D. Poston mine north of Chauncey. His left hand was badly mangled and he was brought to Chauncey for medical treatment by Dr. Warren V.

Chauncey Walter Wharton the Plains I. D. Poston Wharton Warren V

Benefit Social Planned by Millfield P T A at West Side School

Chauncey January 25. A program will be presented and various data items will be offered for sale at the benefit social hosted by the Millfield Parent Teacher Association to raise funds for school purposes at the West Side school building in Millfield.

Chauncey Weat Side Millfield Parent-Teacher Association

Burial Notice for Harrisburg Man Mr Birtcher

Mr Birtcher died last Thursday in a Harrisburg hospital from paralysis. He leaves his wife and five young children. Mrs Birtcher was formerly Miss Sarah Betts of Chauncey.

Birtcher Harrisburg Sarah Betts Chauncey

Dorcas Society Meeting at Seventh Day Adventist Chauncey

The Dorcas society of the Seventh Day Adventist church Chauncey will meet Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Lillian Karns on High Street for the weekly quilting session.

Dorcas Society Seventh Day Adventist Church Chauncey Lillian Karns High Street

Mock band and readings slated for First Christian church program

Entertainment at the First Christian church on Thursday night features a mock band with humorous readings and special music. The event supports church activities and during the social hour refreshments will be served.

Chauncey First Christian Church

Betts Family Attends Funeral of Son-in-Law Frank Birtcher

Mr and Mrs William Betts and family traveled to Deanville to attend the funeral of their son in law Frank Birtcher. The service was held at the home of his father Robert Birtcher with Rev J Howearth of Nelsonville Christian Church officiating. Burial followed at Greenlawn cemetery.

Chauncey William Betts Deanville Ceatering Frank Birtcher Robert Birtcher J. Howearth Nelsonville

Hedden Recital Features Varied Vocal Solos at Ohio U

Miss Helen Hedden, voice instructor at Ohio University School of Music, presented a varied program in Ewing Hall last night as the second faculty recital. Assisted by Miss Vera Board, Hedden performed French songs Italian aria an oratorio aria and modern English pieces. Board accompanied with a solo piece and a Greek sonata. Hedden had studied at the Cincinnati Conservatory last summer and assisted Thomas J. Kelly.

Helen Hedden School of Music Ohio University Ewing Hall Department of Music Obie University Vera Board Miss Hedden Miss Board Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Thomas J. Kelly

Zemo Liquid Astringent for Skin and Scalp Irritations

A clean healing liquid Zemo fights pimples black heads blotches blemishes and skin irritations. Use it anytime to keep skin clear and healthy. Available at all druggists 60c or 1.00.

Zemo

Planes Safe After Downing Near Barranquilla

Reported crash of a United States Army Air Field Light squadron aircraft near the Sul Darien region south of the Darien Gap. The crew were unharmed and landed safely in Colombia during a January incident.

Barranquilla Colombia United States Army Aereal Light Squadron France Earieg

Warren Collision Involving Newton Falls Man And Street Car

A Warren incident reports a collision between an automobile ridden by Will Ginnert and a street car in Warren. The text notes a dog named da kat and mentions Newton Falls and a teacher named Ming Gink, but details are unclear.

Warren Will Ginnert Newton Falls Ming Gink

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