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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1925

Page

5

Mantz Hosts House Party at 216 West Washington Street

Mr and Mrs O O Mantz entertained guests from Thursday to Sunday at their home 216 West Washington. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harry Collins of Newark Mrs Harry Brenner and Mrs Walter Culbertson of Zanesville. Collins is Mantz’s brother in law Brenner is Mantz’s sister and Culbertson is Mantz’s nephew.

O. O. Mantz West Washington Street Harry Collins Newark Harry Brenner Walter Culbertson Zanesville Mr. Collins Mantz Brenner Culbertson

Klinders Return Home After Week in Lancaster

Mr and Mrs William Klinder and their children Helen and Margue left Tuesday by car for Chicago. They had been visiting at the home of Mrs W Klinder at 2 North Lancaster Street.

William Klinder Helen Marguerite Chicago

Visiting Bingmans Host Dr Bingman and Sister-in-Law

Dr. B. W. Bingman president of South Park college Beaumont Texas and Mrs Bingman are house guests of his brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs Oscar Bingman 157 Grosvenor street They will visit Dr Bingmans father Mr M Bingman of Coolville during a ten days stay.

B. W. Bingman South Park College Beaumont Texas

Ohio University buildings plan partners visit Athens

Mr J R Higham general superintendent of state buildings and Mrs Hichnam visited Athens early in the week to discuss Ohio university buildings. They registered at the Hotel Berry.

J. R. Higham Hichnam Athens Ohio University Berry

Kenneys Visit Wellsburg Couple Guests in Salem

Mr. and Mrs. Granville Kenney of Wellsburg West Virginia are guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Wyatt at 487 Central Avenue.

Granville Kenney Wellsburg, W. Va E. C. Wyatt Central Avenue

Mrs Marquis and daughter depart for Columbus visit

Mrs Emma Marquis and her daughter Miss Carrie Marquis leave for Columbus to join sister Miss Marrie Ellis. They will then travel to Sandusky to visit brother Mr J F Ellis. Miss Marquis will stay in Columbus and Pataskala for a few weeks.

Emma Marquis Carrie Marquis Columbus Marquis Marrie Ellis Sandusky J. F. Ellis Visi Pataskala

Sprohe family vacation with Canton relatives

Mr. and Mrs. William Sprohe and their son Mr. Claire Sprohe and their son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs Robert K Campbell of Canton spent the vacation period with Mr Campbell's parents Mr and Mrs E G Campbell at 22 North Congress Street.

William Sprohe Claire Sprohe MM Robert. K. Campbell Canton Mr. Campbell E. G. Campbell North Congress Street

Saulters Family Returns From Westerville Visit

Mr and Mrs Everett Saulters and their little daughter Eileen have returned home from Westerville where they spent several days with Mr and Mrs Charles Ballenger who are still visiting relatives.

Everett Saulters Lattle Eileen Westerville Charles Ballenger St Ill

Cox and Saylor couples tour to Pittsburgh

Mr and Mrs Herbert Cox of Corning and Mr and Mrs Guy Saylor returned from a motor trip to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania They attended the Cincinnati Pittsburgh game on the Fourth of July and saw the matchup live.

Herbert Cox Corning Guy Saylor Pittsburgh

Local residents return from Charleston and Beckley trip

Dr and Mrs R J Studer and family along with Mr and Mrs Brent Metcalf and son Bobby of Athens along with Mr and Mrs R H Studer of Chillicothe and Miss Lucy Windsor of Wakefield Virginia have returned from a motor trip to Charleston and Beckley West Virginia.

R. J. Studer Brent G. Metcalf Bobby Athens R. H. Studer Chillicothe Lucy Windsor Wakefield Charleston Beckley W. Va

Mrs Jennings Visiting Marietta With Her Parents

Mrs. Edward M. Jennings is spending the week in Marietta with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. Co. Linehcome. She attends several social affairs this week.

Edward M. Jennings Marietta C. Co. Linehcome

Local visitors depart after weekend at Columbus homes

Mr and Mrs B L Cline return to Columbus after a week with Mr and Mrs F E Butcher at 12 Stella Avenue prompted by the death of Mrs J Cline of McArthur. Guests included Miss Helen Balderson Mr Kase Wilson and Mr Sam Slater of Parkersburg. Others left after visiting Mr and Mrs C P Martin at 27 Franklin Avenue with Miss Charline Martin accompanying Miss Balderson home. Mr Dwight Burke of Ft Wayne Miss Madge Grate and Mr J M Cooley of Columbus were hosted at 75 West State Street before returning home.

B. L. Cline Columbus F. E. Butcher Stella Avenue Cline J. Cline McArthur Helen Balderson Kase Wilson Dwight Burke Ft. Wayne Ind Madge Grate J. M. Cooley Mrs. E. Cooley West State Street Hee

Families Return From Logan Visit With Local Kin

Mr and Mrs Herbert Kelly and two children and Mrs Arthur Watkins and two children have returned home from a visit in Logan West Virginia with Mr and Mrs George Francis parents of Mrs Kelley and Mrs Watkins. Mr Francis accompanied them home for a few days visit.

Herbert Kelly Arthur Watkins Logan W. Va George Francis Kelley Watkins Francis

Mills Returns From Pittsburgh Mission For Athens County

Mr. N. E. Mills returned from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania where he conducted work in the interest of the Athens County Farm Bureau.

N. E. Mills Pittsburgh Athens County Farm Bureau

Visits End As Misses Jones And Moore Return

The Misses Josephine Jones and Jennie Moore return home after a two week visit with relatives in Columbus.

Josephine Jones Jennie Moore Columbus

Roushs Return From Motoring Trip Visits Several Towns

Mr and Mrs Eli Roush return from a motor trip visiting New Lexington McConnelsville Marietta Middleport and Syracuse They called on Mr Bob Griffith and family at the last stop Syracuse to conclude their itinerary.

Eli Roush New Lexington McConnelsville Marietta Middleport Syracuse Bob Griffith

Couple’s Motoring Trip Through Four Towns

Mr and Mrs Will Runyon and Mr and Mrs Lafe Boden returned from a motor trip to Marietta crossing the river to Saint Marys Sistersville and back via Zanesville.

Will Runyon Lafe Boden Marietta Saint Mary's Sistersville Zanesville

Akron Travelers Return After Visit

Mr and Mrs George W Ford and sister Ardella of Akron have returned to Akron after visiting friends and relatives here.

George W. Ford Ardella Akron

House Guests Visit From Several West Virginia Towns

Mr and Mrs Roy Spencer of Charleston and Mr Henry Hope with two sons Ira and Lloyd of Pt Pleasant along with Mr Dayton Frost of Marion are guests of Mr and Mrs K J Person at 28 Montrose Avenue.

Roy Spencer Charleston W. Va Henry Hope Ira Lloyd Pt. Pleasant Dayton Frost Marion K. J. Person Montrose Avenue

Athens pair wed after Ohio University romance

Mr Raymond C. Davis of Athens and Miss Ellen A Burris of Wellsville were united in marriage Saturday June 27 at the Burris home in Wellsville. Rev R W Ustick officiated with a ring ceremony. A buffet luncheon followed and the couple left for a six week honeymoon at Island Lake camp Michigan. They will reside in Cleveland after September where Davis teaches manual training at Rocky River High School. The bride, Alpha Gamma Delta member and pianist, and Davis, Beta Theta Pi member and former Ohio University athlete, were graduates of local high schools. Guests included Amy Davis mother of the groom and other Davis family members.

Raymond C. Davis Athens Ellen A. Burris Wellsville Ohio University JL. I. Burris Lisbon Road R. W. Ustick U. P Amy Davis Margaret Davis Allentown Clara Davis William Davis

Wedded in Athens Zenia Welch Bides Burke in July

Miss Zenia Marie Welch of Cutler married Mr. Charles W. Burke of Stewart Pri day July 3 at noon in the First Christian church parsonage. Rev M E Chatley officiated as NL Welch and his wife accompanied the couple.

Athens Zenia Marie Welch Cutler Charles W. Burke Stewart, Priday M. E. Chatley First Christian Church J. Welch

Akron couple visits with in laws during Fourth of July recess

Mr and Mrs Nehemiah Lin scott of Akron visited over the Fourth of July recess with the former s parents Mr and Mrs A P Linscott.

Nehemiah Linscott Akron A. P. Linscott

Mrs. W. H. McKee Visits Colum and Canton

Mrs. W. H. McKee is in Columbus visiting Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Shepard. From there she will travel to Canton to visit her son Grosvenor McKee and his family.

W. H. McKee Columbus

Raleigh Family Visitation Near Morris Avenue Home

Dren Dona Elizabeth and Carolyn Beam of Raleigh and Mrs. Guy Bolen with her son George Gibson of Chillicothe visit their mother Mrs. J H Gibson at 154 Morris Avenue. Mrs. Lehman and children will spend the remainder of the summer here.

Dren Dona Elizabeth Carolyn Beam Raleigh N. C Guy Bolen George Gibson Chillicothe J. H. Gibson Morris Avenue Lehman

Mrs Mitchell Returns Home After Week in Nelsonville

Mrs Charles Mitchell returns from a week away spent with her daughter Mrs Walter Bennett and her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs John Galentin at Longstreth.

Charles Mitchell Nelsonville Walter Bennett John Galentin Longstreth

McKee and O Bleness Start Motoring Trip to Hanover Mass

Mr. W. H. McKee and Mr. Charles OBleness begin a several weeks motor tour with Hanover, Mass., as the objective. They will visit Dr. J. S. Hunt in Hanover and spend two days in Canton with Grosvenor McKee and a day in Cleveland before taking a boat to Buffalo and continuing by motor.

W. H. McKee Charles O'Bleness Hanover Mass J. S. Hunt Athens Canton Grosvenor McKee L. Me Une Cleveland Buffalo

Woman’s Missionary Society picnic at Matheny home

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Episcopal church plans a 3:30 Friday gathering at Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Matheny's North Hill home for its annual picnic. The event includes a mite box offering and a study book contest with an informal outdoor dinner to follow. Husbands will be special guests.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of First Methodist Episcopal Church W. A. Matheny North Hill

Strecker family visits Beasley kin in Cincinnati

Mrs. C. L. Strecker and her daughter Mary Jane and son Charles of Cincinnati arrived for a two weeks visit with Mrs. Strecker’s parents Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Beasley at 11 Elmwood Place and their family.

C. L. Strecker Mary Jane Charles Cincinnati F. J. Beasley Elmwood Place

Porter Couple Return From Midwest Trip

Dr and Mrs James P Porter return home from a trip that included the National Educational Association meeting in Indianapolis and visits with relatives in Rossville Edith Peyton accompanied them from Athens to her Danville Indiana home

James P. Porter Illinois National Educational Association Indianapolis Rossville Edith Peyton Athens Danville Ind

Ohio Students Wedded in Athens

At the manse on Sunday July 8 Miss Margaret FEF DeVal New Straitsville and Merrill L Carrigan Manchester were married by Rev. Dr A Y Wilcox of the Presbyterian church. Attendants were Russell Carrigan and Bernice Stewart. The couple are sophomores at Ohio University with the bride a member of Delta Sigma Epsilon sorority. Carrigan works for Newsom Walburn Co.

Ohio Athens Margaret Fef. DeVal New Straitsville Merrill L. Carrican Manchester A. Y. Wilcox Presbyterian Church Russell Carrigan Bernice Stewart Enterprise W. Va Carrigan Ohio University Delta Sigma Epsilon Sorority The Newsom-Walburn Co

Columbus Visitors From Davis and Drake Families

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Davis and two children of Columbus visited through the early part of the week with Mrs. Drake and her family, including Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Drake and her brother Mr. W. B. Drake.

Russell Davis Columbus J. W. Drake Mr. W. B. Drake

Picnic of Woman's Missionary Society Set at Fair Grounds

The annual gathering of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian church is planned for Thursday at 4 PM on the Fair grounds. Members and attendees are invited to attend the charity event and fellowship.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church

Faculty member heads to six weeks study at Chautauqua

Miss Mary M. Williams of the central school faculty left Friday for Chautauqua New York for six weeks of study. She was joined in Columbus by her niece Miss Laura Sewell and by Mrs C L Martzolff who has been visiting in Columbus.

Mary M. Williams Central School Chautauqua N. Y Columbus Laura Sewell C. L. Martzolff

Miss Battin joins Alpha Gamma Delta trip to Seattle

Miss Janice Battin leaves for Chicago to visit Mrs Arthur Howe Carpenter then travels by special train with Alpha Gamma Delta sisters to Seattle for the sorority's national convention in session.

Janice Battin Chicago Arthur Howe Carpenter Lucille Vans Alpha Gamma Delta Seattle Wash

Miss Battin Sets July West Tour as Delegate

Miss Battin departs Seattle with a stop to visit an aunt then travels through the West. She serves as a delegate from the Ohio University chapter and plans two days in Yellowstone National Park before visiting Spokane and relatives in California.

Miss Battin Coes Ohio University Yellowstone National Park Spokane Seattle

Mrs Briton Returns to New York After Brief Stop

Mrs. Mary L. Briton, visiting with friends, has left New Philadelphia and returned to New York City after a brief layover.

Mary L. Briton New York City New Philadelphia

Marriage of Miss Grace Sutton and Mr. Carlos Bean in Athens

Miss Grace Sutton and Mr. Carlos Allen Bean, both of Athens, wed quietly at 9 30 Saturday morning July 4 at the Presbyterian parsonage with Rev. Dr. A Y Wilcox officiating. The couple planned a honeymoon to Buckeye Lake and Columbus. They will reside on Spring Street after August 1.

Grace Sutton Carlos Allen Bean Athens Presbyterian Parsonage A. Y. Wilcox C. C. Bean Edith Beecher Sutton Ohio University Training School A. F. Myers Bean

Loehrs Visit Toledo En Route Home

Mr and Mrs Adlai G Loehr of Washington DC leave this morning for Toledo to visit friends on their way home They have been visiting Mrs Loehrs parents Mr and Mrs George Junod at 5 North Congress Street.

Adlai G. Loehr Rose Junod Washington, D. C Toledo George Junod North Congress Street

Return Home After Visit to Mrs Parker Carpenter

Mr Roll F Carpenter and Mrs C L Biddison with Ashland Kentucky and Mr and Mrs Fred Carpenter of Columbus have returned home from a visit at their mother Mrs Parker Carpenter 187 East State Street.

Roll F. Carpenter C. L. Biddison Ashland Fred Carpenter Columbus Parker Carpenter East State Street

Lawrence family returns to Columbus from Athens visit

Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Lawrence and daughter Grace Lawrence returned to Columbus after visiting relatives in Athens. During the stay they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Lawrence of 21 North College Street.

P. B. Lawrence Grace Lawrence Columbus Athens W. B. Lawrence North College Street

Lillie class holds annual church basement picnic

The Lillie class of the Christian church held its annual picnic in the church basement at 5 30 last evening. Guests included Mrs William E Alderman of Beloit and Mrs Paul Kirk of Steubenville honored by teacher Mrs EE G Pedigo. Contests and songs followed with medals awarded. Mr and Mrs L M Lee and daughter Lena of Huntington WV registered at Hotel Berry. Lena is an Ohio University 1925 graduate.

Lillie The Christian Church William E. Alderman Beloit Wis Paul Kirk Steubenville EE. G. Pedigo L. M. Lee Lena Huntington W. Va Berry Miss Lee Ohio University

Antle Family Returns From Akron Visit

Mr and Mrs A F Antle and children Dwight and Mary Helen have returned home after visiting Akron since the Fourth. Mr and Mrs Roy M ...

A. F. Antle Dwight and Mary Helen Akron Roy M

Ohio University Convocation Highlights Local Visit

Pierce stayed in Akron with a sister Mrs. J. E. Dudley while T. D. Martin, director of records and membership for the national association, spoke to Ohio University students at morning convocation. Martin’s father G. W. Martin graduated from Ohio University in 1876 and was a fraternity brother of E. R. Lash Sr.

T. D. Martin National Association Ohio University Martin G. W. Martin E. R. Lash

Mr J FE Batley Attends Vinton County National Bank Opening

Mr J F E Batley was the guest of McArthur friends for the formal opening of the Vinton County National Bank.

J. FE. Batley McArthur Friends Vinton County National Bank

Mrs Sonneborn and party visit from Wheeling and Martins Ferry

Mrs Alfred Sonneborn and her small son Jimmies of Wheeling West Virginia and Miss Virginia Moore of Martins Ferry are guests of Mr and Mrs Roger J Jones at 45 Elmwood Place. They motored here last evening.

Alfred Sonneborn Small Son Jimmies Wheeling, W. Va Virginia Moore Martins Ferry Roger J. Jones Elmwood Place

Cottage party at Buckeye Lake Hosts and guests listed

Mrs. Frank X. Rauch opens her Buckeye Lake cottage for a house party that runs to Thursday evening. Guests include Mrs. T. W. Craig Mrs. Harry Beckley Mrs. Edward C. Schloss Mrs. William Logan Mrs. Alonzo Palmer and Mrs. Russell Finsterwadd. Mrs. Roger J. Jones arrives Thursday with Miss Virginia Moore and Mrs. Alfred Sonneborne from Wheeling W V.

Frank X. Rauch Buckeye Lake T. W. Craig Harry Beckley Edward C. Schloss William Logan Alonzo Palmer Russell Finsterwadd Roger J. Jones Virginia Moore Martins Ferry Alfred Sonneborne Wheeling W. Va

Illness Report for Will Lee of Barberton

Mrs. Tom Littler reports her brother Will Lee of Barberton is seriously ill with typhoid fever. The notice provides no additional medical details or timing.

Tom Littler Will Lee Barberton

Huntington Guests Return Home After Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Oreen Flesher and Mr. Henry Martin of Huntington West Virginia were house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Louis T. Brown at 2 University Terrace and left today for their home.

Oreen Flesher Henry Martin Huntington W. Va Louis T. Brown University Terrace

Old Graduate Visitor Plans Washington Study Trip

Mr and Mrs W I Skaggs of Paragould Ark stay at the Berry hotel for a few days visiting acquaintances on their way to Washington D C for graduate study at George Washington University. Mr Skaggs earned the M S degree here in 1894 95 majoring in English philology under Doctor Super.

W. l. Skages Paragould Ark Berry Hotel Washington, D. C George Washington University Skaggs Doctor Super

Rural Arkansas School Leader Chronology Mentioned

The text notes that minors studied psychology and pedagogy under Doctor Gordy. It states Mr. Skagees served as superintendent of Paragould public schools for six years and left educational work five years ago due to ill health.

Gordy Skagees Paragould

Local Delphian Chapter Forms In Athens

Twenty eight Athens women became charter members of the Athens chapter of the National Delphian society in a Hotel Berry meeting Monday night. Officers elected include President Mrs J H Berry and Vice President Mrs S M Haffy with Secretary Mrs Henry Hatch.

Athens National Delphian Society Berry J. H. Berry M. Haffy Henry Hatch 8. White Clarence Roach

Athena Delphian Chapter Formed in National Society Growth

The National Delphian society has grown to over 2,000 chapters with more than 60,000 members. The Athena Delphian chapter will meet at Hotel Berry on the second and fourth Tuesday each month starting in October, with a charter open until September and a 50 member limit. Miss Frances Hatch sang the Delphian song “Long Ago in Egypt” with Miss Christine Johnson on piano. organizers include Miss Emily Wright of St Louis and Miss Mary L Lyons of Crowley La.

National Delphian Society Athena Delphian Berry UN Uftil Egypt Frances Hatch Christine Johnson Emily Wright St. Louis Mary L. Lyons Crowlye

Mrs Coates Recuperating After Surgery For Tonsils

Mrs Robert Coates of 39 Brown Avenue is convalescing after a surgical operation performed last Saturday to remove her tonsils.

Robert Coates Brown Avenue

Nurse Saves Two From Operation

A nurse recalls two patients in whom doctors planned surgery after medicines failed. A friend recommended Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach troubles, which led to recovery. The remedy claims to remove mucous and inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments and is sold with a money back guarantee at McKee Drug Co. and Gem Pharmacy.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

School Board Clears Bills at Monday Meeting

Routine session at the city school board paid bills and winding up the school year affairs.

Ene

Of Interest To Women Lydia Pinkham Drug Company Origin

Lydia M Pinkham of Lynn Mass created her Vegetable Compound for women by steeping roots and herbs. The Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co claims to be the world’s largest user of roots and herbs with laboratories in Lynn Cobourg Mex City Barcelona and Paris.

Lydia M Pinkham Lynn Mass Lydia FE. Pinkham

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