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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1925

Page

7

Phi Alpha Formal At Hotel Berry With Sorority Event

Theta Phi Alpha held its winter dance Friday night at the Hotel Berry. The ballroom featured palms and shaded lamps while Miss Etla Patterson and Donald Betts led the grand march. A seven piece orchestra provided music and several chaperones attended the affair. Out of town guests included Miss Lucy Heyman Massillon Edna Hansgen Portsmouth Kathleen Lyons Columbus Jane Ambrose Logan Anna Johnston Nora Hickey East Liverpool Janet McGarry Wellsville and Mrs Morrison hosts planned upcoming bridge parties and gatherings at local homes.

F. B. Dilley Lucy Heyman Massillon Edna Hansgen Portsmouth Kathleen Lyons Columbus Jane Ambrose Logan Anna Johnston Nora Hickey East Liverpool Janet McGarry Wellsville

Funeral for Tom Parker Held in Minersville

Mrs. William Beckle and son Charles attended from Athens along with Mr. Gilbert Wilson Luhrig and Mrs. Philip Strauss at the funeral Sunday for Tom Parker in Minersville.

William Beckle Charles Gilbert Wilson Luhrig Philip Strauss Athens Tom Parker Minersville

Pallas Club Discusses Public Health Agencies

The Pallas club met Saturday afternoon with Mrs. L. G. Worstell as hostess and Miss Rose as leader. The major topic was Public Health Agencies with papers on National by Mrs. Gamersfielder State by Mrs. A. O. Sloane and Local by Mrs. A. Y. Wilcox.

Pallas Club L. G. Worstell

Recent Bride Honored in Wheeling Visit

Mrs. Joseph A. Morrison of Wheeling arrived Sunday noon to meet her new daughter. She hosted Mrs. Morrison of Howard Hall at a luncheon for 30 at Hotel Berry as part of ongoing social courtesies.

Joseph A. Morrison Wheeling W. Va Morrison E. B. Morrison Howard Hall Hotel Berry

Mae cenas club hosts gathering at 2 PM Tuesday

Mrs. Wade Bean of 230 West State Street will host the Mae Cenas club meeting at 2 o clock on Tuesday afternoon at her home hastening local social activity with a small group.

Wade Bean West State Street Maecenas Club

Pearl Roush Confined at Home With Lagrippe Attack

Mr. Pearl Roush of 72 Second street is confined to his home due to an attack of lagrippe.

Mr. Pearl Roush Second Street

Miss Lucile Overmyer and Brother Visit Sister in Parkersburg

Miss Lucile Overmyer and her brother Master Bobby spent the weekend in Parkersburg West Virginia visiting their sister Mrs Robert S Soule.

Lucile Overmyer Bobby Parkersburg W. Va Robert S&s. Soule

Paul Silvas Returns Home From New York City Business Trip

Mr. Paul Silvas came home Saturday after a week in New York City on business, concluding his assignment with travel back to his residence.

Paul Silvas New York City

Mrs Dana Returns from New York Visit

Mrs. John H. Dana arrived home at noon from New York City where she stayed two weeks with her sister-in-law Miss Louise Dana. Mr. Dana accompanied her east and returned earlier.

John H. Dana New York City Louise Dana Mr. Dana

Pittsburgh man guest of Athens friends for weekend visit

Mr. Frank J. Chester of Pitts burgh was the guest of Athens friends over the weekend, leaving today.

Frank J. Chester Pittsburgh Athens

Mrs. Baker Returns From Columbus After Her Mother's Death

Mrs. Harvey C. Baker came home Sunday from Columbus where her mother Mrs. J F Albright was seriously ill and died. Accompanying Mrs. Baker home were Mrs. George W Hopkins and Mr. Baker who had gone to Columbus Friday.

Harvey C. Baker Columbus J. F. Albright George W. Hopkins Baker

Miss Irene Overmeyer Guests in Columbus

Miss Irene Overmeyer was the weekend guest of friends in Columbus.

Irene Overmeyer Columbus

Memorial service held for Nathan Bradshaw in Pomeroy

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs William Ryan and Mildred Ryan joined George Wemmer in traveling to Pomeroy for a memorial service at the home of Clar Jones for Nathan Bradshaw who died in Tulsa. Rev Kenneth Reed led the service and burial followed in Tulsa. Bradshaw, a former local, leaves siblings including Mrs William Ryan and Mahlon Bradshaw.

Chauncey William Ryan Mildred Ryan George Wemmer Pomeroy Clar Jones Nathan Bradshaw Tulsa Oklahoma Kenneth Reed Pomeroy Christian Church Bradshaw Mahlon Bradshaw Plains

Aunt Jerushy On The Warpath Home Talent Play

Chauncey residents prepare a three act home talent play for February to raise funds for Chauncey primary school. Cast includes Mrs Myrtle Garrett Mrs Leona Swart Mrs Mildred Pendergrass Mrs Gladys Williamson Miss Ruth Olga Anderson Charles S Bradfield George Six George Liffler Donald Figgins and a chorus of girls.

Chauncey Jerushy Myrtle Garrett Leona Swart Mildred Pendergrass Gladys Williamson Ruth Olga Anderson Charles S. Bradfield George Six George Liffler Donald Figgins

Loyal Women's Bible class meets at Mrs. Brewer's Chauncey home

Chauncey January 26 The Loyal Women's Bible class of the First Christian church will meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs. John Brewer's High street home. Mrs. Guy Smith will lead an unusually good meeting and a strong attendance is desired.

Chauncey Loyal Women’s Bible First Christian Church of

Chauncey Personal News From Local Residents

Chauncey residents spent weekends visiting relatives in nearby towns. Hollas Cunningham and Cecil Cunningham hosted in Chauncey. W D Hines visited Burr Oak. Harvey Shinn returned to Charleston after a Chauncey visit with Jack Harmon’s family. Mrs. John Shafer from The Plains stayed with her daughter Mrs. Guy Brookins in Chauncey. Hazel Holmes of Floodwood visited Chauncey with Ona May Sweeney.

Chauncey Hollas Cunningham Hollister Cecil Cunningham W. D. Hines Burr Oak Harvey Shinn Charleston W Va Jack Harmon John Shafer the Plains Guy Brookins West Converse Street Hazel Holmes Floodwood Ona May Sweeney

Shaner to Undergo Minor Operation in Columbus

George Shaner of Millfield leaves for Columbus Monday to have a minor operation at White Cross hospital. A well known Millfield resident, he formerly lived in Glouster.

Chauncey George Shaner Millfield Columbus White Cross Hospital Shaner Glouster

Four year old burns from gas stove accident

In Chauncey on Main street four year old Elda Trainer daughter of Mr and Mrs Wesley Trainer sustained serious burns to arms and hands when her dress caught fire from a gas stove Mrs Trainer also burned while extinguishing the blaze Dr Warren V Sprague dressed the wounds and the child was reported getting along nicely this morning

Chauncey Elda Wesley Trainer Main Street

Mrs Catherine Johnson Improves After Chauncey Injury

Chauncey resident Mrs Catherine Johnson is slowly recovering from a fall at her High street home that caused a painful ankle injury. Doctors report ligaments were torn loose and she has not been able to rest her foot since the accident.

Chauncey, Jan Catherine Johnson Chauncey High Street

Apoplexy Kills Chicago Editor Eastman at 62

John C. Eastman owner editor and publisher of the Chicago Daily Journal died suddenly at his home of apoplexy. He was 62 and had been warned by physicians last April to rest from his strenuous duties, though he continued to supervise all departments of the paper.

Chicago John C. Eastman Chicago Daily Journal

Herrin Bloodshed Echoes as 30,000 Attend Funeral

The Herrin tragedy deepens as Thomas is shot, Forbes buried in Vergennes, and 30,000 mourners flood the town. Witnesses recall Klansmen taking the slain, while Mrs Young laments in her hotel room. Guards at Young’s casket, and warnings of further trouble hang over the region.

Thomas City Hall E. N. Bowen Forbes Vergennes Ill Jackson County Illinois Young Herrin Park Avenue K K K Women's Auxiliary Carbondale Til Warren Philip Gletfelty Herrin Methodist Episcopal Church

Leader Named After Glenn Young in Williamston Raids

The statement vows a new leader will rise to continue the fight for law and order after the fall of Glenn Young. It urges unity as raids in Williamston continue amid the battle against iniquity.

Glenn Young Williamston

Schoolwide toothache triggers two day vacation

In Kelso Washington the entire student body at St Helen s school was out two days after the students suffered toothache. The teacher took the lone pupil to a dentist located about 30 miles away for treatment.

Kelso St. Helen’s School Here

Methods in Care of Crippled Children Meet Set

Two hundred members of the Ohio Society for Crippled Children from across the state will attend the February 3 convention in Columbus. The meeting focuses on rehabilitation and education for crippled children and how volunteers can maximize state laws on treatment and care. Omar H. Caswell of Cincinnati is Ohio society president. Gardner Lattimer of Columbus is secretary. Hugh Van de Walker of Michigan speaks at the luncheon.

Columbus Ohio Society For Crippled Children Ohio Columbus Rotary Club Hugh van de Walker Michigan E. F. Allen Elyria International Society Omar H. Caswell Cincinnati Ohio Society Gardner Lattimer

Eskimos Travel Far For Tea Traditions

Eskimo communities are noted for their strong fondness for tea and readiness to journey long distances to obtain it. The practice highlights cultural tastes and mobility linked to beverage preferences.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children

Ausage urged by prewar ad copy describing Mother Gray's Sweet Powders as a cure for headaches fevers stomach troubles and irregular bowels in children. Claims mothers who used them recommend to others and that they are sold by druggists everywhere.

Ohio Pastors Convene to Discuss Bible Education

In Columbus the sixth annual Ohio Pastors convention opens with a focus on religious education in public schools and vacation Bible schools. More than 700 Protestant pastors are expected as leaders include Rev. Perry C. Hooper and Rev. J. F. Kauffman. Tonight's program features Rev. William H. Foulkes and Owen R. Lovejoy.

Columbus Ohio Pastors’ Convention Ohio Council of Churches Perry C. Hooper Presbyterian Toledo Toledo Council of William H. Foulkes Cleveland Owen R. Lovejoy New York National Child Labor Committee

1924 US Building Boom Spends Nearly 6 Billion

The United States saw about six billion dollars poured into new building construction in 1924. The figure reflects a surge in residential, industrial, and public works, signaling strong economic activity and construction momentum across the country.

United States

Germany barred from making war material for foreign nations

London Jan 26 reports the Foreign Office announces Germany is forbidden to manufacture war like material even for other nations.

Germany London Foreign Office

Ram Runner Lost in Explosion Near Seattle

Fourteen crew members of the gasoline schooner Speedway were rescued by the steamer Manuelani after the vessel exploded in the Straits of San Juan de Fuca near Seattle. Reported as a Canadian rum runner carrying more than $1,000,000 in liquor, the ship was built in Newfoundland in 1918 and ran between Vancouver and San Francisco.

Portland Ore Speedway Straits of San Juan de Fuca Seattle Federal Telegraph Company Pacific Coast San Francisco New Foundland Vancouver B. C

France and Britain UHF Stations in Comparison

The article notes France operates five broadcasting stations and Great Britain nine, versus nearly 600 in the United States, highlighting vast U.S. lead in broadcasting infrastructure.

France Great Britain United States

Kiangsu Forces in Retreat After Recent Defeat

Kiangsu troops pull back in a chaotic retreat after a two day clash on the outskirts of Wunsteh. Five train loads of Kiangsu soldiers reach the border settlement as Chi Heieh Yuan, once a military chieftain of the ousted party, is trapped near Wusieh while his forces seize trains and rush toward Shanghai.

Shanghai Kiangsu Wunsteh Chi Heieh Yuan Chihil Party Anju Wusieh Belgenland

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