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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1927

Page

5

Jewett Williams Nuptials in First Methodist Church

Miss Marie Elizabeth Jewett and Mr. Clark E. Williams wed at 2:30 PM with 500 guests in the First Methodist church Athens. Attendants wore pink and blue gowns, brides bouquet of Butterfly roses and lilies. reception followed at the Jewett home. The couple plan a honeymoon to Thousand Islands Montreal and Saguenay before settling in Athens.

Louise Kerr Marian McClure Mariana Bing Homer Cherrington Elizabeth Herbert Cleveland Dwight E. Williams Tron of Honor Helen Martha Copeland W. F. Copeland Jo Ann Tompkins Robert P. Tompkins Miss Bing Miss Herbert Robert G. Bowden Indianola M. E Columbus C. M. Coulter First Methodist Church William Longstreet Obert P. Tompkins William R. Longstreet Fred Lee Tom Mr. Longstreet Herbert McConshay Joseph E. Jewett Wilson K. Smith Neil D. Thomas Mendelssohn

Full Names of Notable Figures Quiz

A reader quiz lists ten questions about middle names and titles of historical figures. Questions cover Al Smith, Richard Byrd, U S Grant, Charles Dawes, Woodrow Wilson Borah, plus topics on tides, Solomon's Seal insignia, sampans, and the science ofology.

al” Smith New York Byrd U. S U. S. Grant Charlie’ Dawes United States Senator Borah W. EB George Souders

Funeral arrangements for Mrs Adaline McDaniel near Athens

Mrs Adaline McDaniel died yesterday and her body will be taken to the farm home near Athens Friday afternoon. Funeral services are set for 2 PM Saturday at Hooper Ridge church with burial there. The Rev W D Robinson of Athens will conduct the service. Friends depart the house at 1 PM for the church. Mrs McDaniel was honored in 1926 Mothers Day observance and was born near Athens in July 1856. She married Warren McDaniel September 28 1876. they planned a Golden Wedding anniversary last September, but he died in July, less than a year before her death.

Adaline McDaniel Athens Hooper Ridge W. D.« Robinson

Heat Claims Nearly Twenty Victims In Chicago

Heat in Chicago over last 48 hours claimed nearly a score of victims. Relief expected tonight as showers promised for last night failed to arrive. While some Midwest areas saw slight relief the city and surrounding regions remained sweltering with continued high temperatures.

Chicago Middlewest

Grace to attempt risky flight to California

May take off at Barking Sands on Kauai with Richard Grace planning the dangerous hop to the mainland if weather reports favor the conditions. His manager Lieutenant Kroger indicated the flight would not start without favorable weather.

Barking Sands Island of Kauaii T. H Richard Grace California Grace E. K. Kroger

Illinois to replace hanging with electrocution for execution

Springfield officials report a bill passed by the Illinois legislature would substitute electrocution for hanging as the method of execution if Governor Len Small signs before adjournment. The measure awaits the governor's action to become law.

Springfield Illinois Len Small

Public Forum questions fifty dollar notes claim at Pomeroy

Ed Michael of The Plains Ohio argues that a Messenger item about miners in Pomeroy handling fifty dollar bills is unfounded. He testifies at Pomeroy on June 30 that no merchant was asked to change such bills. He cites a cashier who changed four miners’ weekly pay while miners say they live from the company store and pay 38 to 50 cents a pound for meat. He notes the article author is a former Hocking Valley vice president now working for a coal company.

Hs H Pomeroy Hocking Valley Coal Company

Brick Dropped On State Street Repaving Progress

The last of the bricks for East State street repaving from Carpenter to Court streets were dropped this morning. Workmen moved to Park street to begin dropping bricks, with completion expected in a week or ten days of good weather. Contractor Charles Beckler reported satisfactory progress despite extreme heat.

State Street Carpenter * ‘Street Court Street Park Street Carpenter Street Court Charles Beckler Park Beckler

Automobile crashes into cattle herd near Amesville

Floyd Oberholzer of Amesville drove into a herd of sixteen cattle on the Amesville Athens road Thursday evening. One steer suffered a broken leg and other animals were distressed.

Floyd Oberholzer Amesville Amesville Athens Road

Cattle Runaway Damages Car En Route to Plant

Cattle belonging to the F. C. Stedman company were being driven to a plant when an accident occurred. One steer was knocked down and others scattered. the animal was later moved to the plant. The car radiator was damaged. one cattle driver narrowly escaped injury while clearing the road.

F. C. Stedman Company

Chauncey-Dover High Adds Automotive Course

Unusual interest surrounds Chauncey Dover high school with an automotive course joining the curriculum. County Superintendent H R McVay and Board of Education president Herman Theisen receive credit for the initiative. Local garage owners’ cooperation makes the program possible.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School H. R. McVay Herman Theisen Chauncey- Dover Board of Education

Osbourne to Enter Ohio State Education Extension Course

Education in employing Guy E. Osborne, a city man, in the manual training department last year drew favorable comment and will likely meet gracious approval. Osborne will enroll in a professional extension course at Ohio State University, College of Education, for vocational teachers of the state.

Ucation Guy E. Osborne Osborne Ohio State University College of Education

Marriage announced for William Collins Jr and Vivian Young

Announcement from Chauncey July 1 states the marriage of William Collins Jr. and Vivian Young of Salem occurred this week in Athens. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Collins of Chauncey. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Young of Salem and has taught in Dover township schools for several years.

Chauncey William Collins Jr Vivian ‘Young Salem Athens William Collins J. R. Young Dover Township

Chauncey Dentists Take State Board Examinations in Columbus

Darrell Witham and Bernard Syx, graduates of the Cincinnati College of Dental Surgery, are in Columbus this week taking examinations before the State board. Since graduation they have stayed with their parents in Chauncey, Mr and Mrs Burke Witham and Mr and Mrs Charles Syx.

Chauncey Darrell Witham Bernard Syx Cincinnati College of Dental Surgery Columbus State Board Burke Witham Charles Syx

Chauncey Church Plans Sunday Services and Choir Procession

First Christian church Chauncey announces Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 30 morning and evening preaching by Rev Homer Vian. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 led by Miss Lauretta Fielder. Choir to sing America the Beautiful as processional and during services.

Chauncey First Christian Church America the Beautiful Homer Vian Christian Endeavor Lauretta Fielder

Loyal Women of First Christian Hold Social Circle Meeting

Mrs Karl Gardner hosted the regular Women’s Circle of the First Christian Church at her home with Mrs Charles Fiske presiding and leading devotions. The group sang in unison and Mrs M J Gardner acted as program leader in Ferrer’s absence. Mr Charles Bradfield Sr gave a reading during the program and a collation followed. The next meeting is Wednesday July 13 at ban, a class picnic with former members and families. Members present included Mrs Henry Osborne Harvey Nye Mrs W Rhibrand Floyd Nye Mrs Guy Smith Mrs John Shafer Mrs Charles Field Mrs T R Hamilton Mrs Myers Mrs Guy Gardner Mrs C Ferrel Mrs John Brewer and Mrs Karl Gardner. Out of town visitors Ida Russell Akron and Mrs Ola Welling Corning attended.

Karl Gardner Charles Fiske B. ¥. Ferrer M. J. Gardner Cabell-S Charles Bradfield Sr Henry Osborne Harvey Nye W. Rhibrand Floyd Nye Guy Smith John Shafer Charlesfield T. R. Hamilton Myers Guy Gardner Frank Lands Charles C Ferrel John Brewer Ida Russell Akron Ola Welling Corning

Chauncey Personal News Highlights Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Theron Goodson and son Theodore Paul visit Minster's sister in Xehia with Mrs Edward Minister and son. Margaret Butts visits Chauncey relatives, Mrs Earl Bridgewater noted. Baril Johnsted of Chauncey travels to Frost to visit an aunt. Charles Finsterwald of Nelsonville vacationing in Chauncey with Mrs Alile Kin Cade and Mrs Elizabeth Phillips.

Chauncey Theron Goodson Theodore Paul Edward Xehia Frank Weaver Margaret Butts Earl Bridgewater Baril Johnsted Frost Mer Frank Prost Charles Finsterwald Nelsonville Alile Kincade Elizabeth Phillips

Local Residents Visit Relatives Across Town

Mr and Mrs Clarence Stage and Mr and Mrs Russell McHarg spent Sunday in Miss Sylvia Martin visiting at her aunt Mrs Sophia Martin Athens this week. Mrs F B Cook visiting relatives at Ce ville and Basil Miss Dessie Anderson nurse in Pittsburgh Pa is at Lower Plains visiting her Mr and Mrs Edward Anderson.

Lower Plains Clarence Stage Russell McHarg Sylvia Martin Athens Sophia Martin F. B. Cook Ceville Basil Misa Dessie Anderson Pittsburgh Edward Anderson

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