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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1925

Page

5

Society Notes Mention Local Travel and Summer Plans

Mr and Mrs Addison Edgar and son Paul returned from Decatur Illinois where they visited their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Myr Roger. They plan to make their future home there. Mr and Mrs D H Moore left for Washington DC to join their daughter Miss Derre Moore and go to Provincetown Massachusetts for the summer.

Addison Edgar Paul Decatur Ill Myr Roger D. H. Moore Washington, D. C Miss Derre Moore Provincetown, Mass

Woman's Relief Corps Meeting Set Friday Evening

The Woman's Relief Corps will meet at 7 o'clock Friday evening in the Red Men's hall.

Woman's Relief Corps Red Men's Hall

Professor Longstreet Heads to Chicago to Study Piano

Professor William Longstreet of Ohio University travels to Chicago to study piano under Boguslowsky, pursuing advanced musical training and professional development.

William Longstreet Ohio University Chicago Piano Boguslowsky

Ohio University Hosts Bryan Dinner by Athletic Director

Dr. and Mrs. Bryan and Dr. O. C. Bird entertained last night in honor of President and Mrs. Elmer Burritt Bryan. Attendees included members of the physical education department and their wives such as Dean and Mrs. Thomas C. McCracken, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Giauque, Mr. and Mrs. Don C. Peden, Mr. and Mrs. Brandon T. Grover, Miss Harriet Rogers, and Miss Isabelle Smith.

Nner Bryan Ie O. C. Bird Ohio University Bird Elmer Burritt Bryan Department of Physical Education Thomas C. McCracken C. D. Giauque Don C. Peden Brandon T. Grover Harriet Rogers Isabelle Smith

Miss Erlene Johnson Heads to Northern Indiana and Chicago

Miss Erlene Johnson departed this morning for a visit to Northern Indiana and Chicago, with plans to visit relatives and tour the region.

Erlene Johnson Indiana Chicago

Hoisington Family Returns to Columbus After Visit

Mrs. Jennie Hoisington and her granddaughter Ruth Hoisington arrived in Columbus this morning after ten days with Mrs. Fred Ellis near Factory. Fred Ellis Jr. joined them to spend time with friends and relatives.

Jennie Hoisington Ruth Hoisington Columbus Fred Ellis Near Factory Frederick Ellis

Mrs J B MacConnico Arrives for Norfolk Visit

Hazel Morris from Norfolk Virginia has arrived to visit her parents Mr and Mrs HL Morris at their Herrold place home.

J. B. MacConnico Hazel Morris Norfolk, Va Mrs. H.L. Morris Herrold Place

Couple Weds in Athens Ceremony at Justice Office

Miss Ida McGuire and Albert Brown of Nelsonville were married at 11 30 yesterday morning in Athens. The officiant was Rev M E Chatley in the office of justice Pearl W Helwig.

Athens Ida McGuire Albert Brown Nelsonville R. D M. E. Chatley Pearl W. Helwig

Sigma Alpha Iota Dinner Honors Winifred Cassford

Ohio University Sigma Alpha Iota members hosted at Hotel Berry to honor Miss Winifred Cassford junior music supervisor for the chautauqua. She directed a junior music appreciation course on morning programs this week and organized a junior music club affiliated with the national federation of music clubs. Miss Cassford belongs to Kappa chapter Lincoln Nebraska. Mr and Mrs I C Shafer and family and Lowell Kenney spent Tuesday in Columbus as guests of Dr and Mrs W H Woolley.

Sigma Alpha Iota Sigma Alpha _ Iota girls Ohio University Hotel Berry Winifred Cassford Chautauqua National Federation of Music Clubs Cassford Kappa Chapter of Lincoln Neb

Mrs Hulda W Russell Returns From Ashland Visit

Mrs Hulda W Russell arrives home after a month in Ashland Kentucky visiting her son M M Stussell and his family.

Hulda W. Russell Ashland M. Stussell

Organize Standard Bearer Society Forms at Millfield Church

Mrs. J. L. Pickering led a meeting of Millfield M. E. church girls last evening to form a Standard Bearer society with World Friend as the ideal. Miss Ruth Howard serves as consulor and president with Doris Brown as vice president Esta Rankin as secretary May Howard as treasurer and Shirley Ruth as member. The group is described as one with great promise.

J. L. Pickering Millfield M. E. Church Ruth Howard Doris Brown Esta Rankin May Howard Shirley Ruth

Van Dyke Family Plans Weekend Visit to Coalton

Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Van Dyke and family of Athens with Mr. Parker Snyder of Mineral travel Friday to Coalton to visit Mr. Elmer Knowlton and family for the weekend.

J. I. van Dyke Athens Parker Snyder Mineral Coalton Elmer Knowlton

Wiseman in Pomeroy on business today

Mr. J. Wiseman is reported to be in Pomeroy on business today, with details and purpose not disclosed. Local observers note his visit involves commercial or official matters, pending further confirmation.

Mr. J. Wiseman Pomeroy Business Today

Columbus couple visits McKee at University Terrace

Dr and Mrs C M Shepard of Columbus were the Wednesday guests of Mr and Mrs W H McKee at 44 University terrace.

Topeka Woman Visits Relatives in Lancaster Street Home

Mrs Polly Wyatt Salts of Topeka Kansas arrives for an extended visit with relatives at the home of Mr and Mrs Raymond C C Ayers 201 North Lancaster Street She is a cousin of Mrs Ayers.

Polly Wyatt Salts Topeka Kansas Raymond CC. Ayers North Lancaster Street Ayers

Pleasanton trio visits Kathaleen Parker at 64 Shannon Avenue

Helen and Lloyd Pierce of Pleasanton were guests today of Kathaleen Parker at her home on Shannon Avenue. Parker will join them to spend the weekend at their home.

Helen and Lloyd Pierce Pleasanton Kathaleen Parker Shannon Avenue

Visit of Allentown restaurant manager and mother

Miss Margaret Davis manager of the Square Restaurant and Cafeteria in Allentown Pennsylvania arrives for a three weeks visit with her mother Mrs Amy Davis of 78 East Mulberry street.

Margaret Davis the Square Allentown Amy Davis East Mulberry Street

Sislers embark on two week motor vacation

Mr and Mrs J J Sisler depart at noon for a two week trip by car. Their itinerary includes a visit with the wife’s sister in Pennsylvania followed by stops in Philadelphia Washington and Atlantic City.

J. J. Sisler Pennsylvania Philadelphia Washington Atlantic City

Union Tire and Rubber Buys Mt Vernon Plant

Joseph B. Shepler of Coshocton and son-in-law of AFL President William Green leads Union Tire and Rubber in acquiring the Mt Vernon Rubber Company plant for about 300000 dollars in Mt Vernon.

MT. Vernon Joseph B. Shepler Coshocton William Green American Federation of Labor Union Tire and Rubber Company Ahs

Baby Dies After Poisoning By Acetanilide Tablet

Dayton report: Lilyan Stubblefield, 15 months, ingested part of an acetanilide tablet mistaken for candy. The child died before a doctor arrived. The accident occurred at the Stubblefield home.

Dayton Lillian Stubblefield John Stubblefield

Agent's Wedding Announced In Athens County

Marriage of T H Johnson county agricultural agent Athens to Miss Martha Ellen Matthews New Vienna announced. Ceremony at Martinsville June 18 conducted by Rev Emma Townsend. Couple traveled to Cleveland and Niagara Falls then resided in McGurk apartments Athens. Mrs Johnson studied home economics at Wilmington College and taught at East Liverpool. Johnson a Ohio State graduate and college agent in Athens county. He runs a county club page in the Athens Messenger.

T. H. Johnson Athens County Martha Ellen Matthews New Vienna Martinsville Emma Townsend Friend's Church R. W. Lang Logan Bettina Triplet O. L. Matthews

Millfield Reminiscences and Road Progress Noted

An old Millfield reminiscence recalls past residents and the town’s nickname Hen peck. Readers are invited to learn how Willow Creek road improvement by Kincade could streamline the South Canaan road with limestone base and top dressing as the work advances.

Millfield James Wade Lad Russell Oliver Lew Howard Bub McDonald Willow Creek Kincade Canaan Road

Unclear Construction Task Mentions Smooth Lime Finish

The fragment describes applying fine crushed lime to a surface creating a smooth finish. It notes finishing the job and moving to the next appointment to avoid a fine. No clear people, places, dates, or organizations are present.

Killed Man in Sister's Bedroom in Brooklyn

Pinkerton detective William Fitzmaurice shot and killed Lewis Wood in the bedroom of his sister Miss Clara Fitzmaurice at 664 Forty ninth Street Brooklyn early today. Miss Fitzmaurice woke to breaking glass and saw Wood entering through the window then attacking her before her brother burst in and fired twice.

New York William Fitzmaurice Pinkerton Lewis Wood Clara Fitzmaurice Fortyninth Street Brooklyn Fitzmaurice Wood William

Orphan Girl Investigated For Store Fires

A 13-year-old girl in Columbus is under police investigation after claiming she set two fires in a store owned by her foster mother to keep the woman at home. The motive cited is the foster mother spending more time with the child.

Columbus

Entertainers Welcome County Agent and Bride at Mills Home Party

Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Mills hosted a Wednesday evening reception at 14 Maplewood Place for County Agent T. H. Johnson and his bride Miss Mathews of New Vienna. More than fifty guests included Farm Bureau officers, agricultural society leaders, and county workers. A silver tea service was among the gifts.

N. E. Mills Maplewood Place T. H. Johnson Farm Bureau O. D. Dailey Clarence Matthews Ralph Barker Afl County Johnson

Coolville District Transferred to Troy Township Board

The Athens county board of education finalized transferring Coolville school district territory to the Troy township education authority. Patrons seek a new high school and plan to use a large tax duplicate. a bond issue of about fifty thousand dollars or more may be proposed, with a possible total of ninety six thousand dollars for the district. Porter notes the county enumeration near completion and to be published soon. Stout New Marchfield and Oakdale pupils are praised for strong attendance.

Coolville Troy Township Board of Education Athens County Board of Education Troy Troy Township Porter Stout New Marchfield Oakdale Carl Porter

One Way of Getting What You Want

A philosophical aphorism notes that desire fades when longing ends. The idea suggests inner detachment as a path to fulfillment, aligning with stoic or mindfulness perspectives on happiness and self-control.

Panama Canal Traffic Declines 1925 Toll, Cargo Figures

Panama Canal traffic fell 10 percent in the just completed fiscal year from the previous twelve months, with 4 673 commercial vessels paying 21 400 000 in tolls and moving 24 000 000 tons of cargo. The year 1925 remained 20 percent higher than 1923, largely due to California oil trade.

Balboa Canal Zone Panama Canal California

Rat Killing Campaign Costs Los Angeles Big Sum

Los Angeles spent 125000 to trap and cull 40000 rats during a recent extermination drive. The program aimed to reduce urban rodent populations and protect public health and sanitation services.

Los Angeles

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Green Humming Bird Woodworth’s Business Man Fulton Typewriter Exchange Athens Book and News Company Athens, Ohio Gibson’s Prescription Store Girlhead Kodak the Lamborn N. Court St Ceive County Board of Education Leo FP. Gallagher Common Pleas Margaret L. G. Worstell William Wade Panama Grocers & Better Druggiste Summer’s Store Vicks MR. G. H. Stayla Silvas Peggy Paige Paris Style Shop the Cline Pharmacy Co Preston
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