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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1927
Page
5
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Miss Ira Marie Rogers married Gilbert L Knight on a Saturday evening at the Rogers home on the Athens Pomeroy road R D 5. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. L R Roberts at 8 o clock before about twenty five friends and relatives. The couple will reside with the bride at her home for the present.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Moore of Amesville and Mr. Bradford Graten Henry of Columbus wed yesterday at 11 in the Presbyterian manse with only Miss B Grace Marquis as attendant. Mrs. Moore runs the Moore hotel in Amesville and Mr. Henry works for Columbus police. They will reside at 874 Oakwood Ave Columbus. Also visiting are Mr. Rudolph Pedigo and Mrs. Pedigo of Akron, with Pedigo in Akron Beacon Journal advertising.
Mr and Mrs Duanne B Laugh an Elizabeth Lummis of Coshocton visit Lummis mother at 111 Grosvenor Street.
Margaret and Helen Haskins travel two weeks visiting relatives in New Lexington with the Marshalls and in Hemlock with Delma and Virgene Marshall. Roy Hansy of Chillicothe visited relatives in Columbus. Roy Kelley and Ben Edwin return to Huntington after visiting Hiram Russell family. C E Green was a Columbus business visitor. Margaret DeMolet Kolb of Cleveland visits DeMolet brothers. George Fleming and spouse left for a week’s vacation.
Local report notes Ava Vogel spotted along Gyeens River with unclear details. No further context, time, or witnesses confirmed.
A compiled glance at local residents traveling visiting relatives and attending events. Jessie Mills returns to Bloomington after weeks with Mrs. Mills. Mrs Ashworth visits Columbus. Martzolff class social set for Thursday at First Methodist parlors. Kelleys and McFarlands of Chicago visit Cavanaughs in Canaanville. Edward Algeo returns from Pontiac. Curt Leben family from Phoenix to spend summer in Athens. Cooley Hammrick Diehl and others visit Columbus. Johnston kin visit Columbus. Williams duo return from Corning with Maxine Williams. Hazel Roach of Grand Rapids home for a brief rest before school starts. Roach family accompanies to home by Mrs. Harry Roach and others from Cleveland and Zanesville for a lake trip.
Mr and Mrs Lou Pickering of Marietta visit Mrs C A Sheldon 76 North Congress street who has been ill and is convalescing. Her son W A Sheldon of Columbus spent yesterday here.
Mrs. Willis P. Purdy of Los Angeles and Mrs. E. T. Fitzgerald of Oxnard California are visiting their mother Mrs. Agnes Jordan at 27 Wolfe Street.
The Misses Marcella and Pauline Fienup vacationing with relatives in Jackson Oak Hill and Portsmouth. F D Dern of Hagerstown formerly of Athens visiting property interests on North Congress Street. Mr and Mrs Richard Fought hosted Mr and Mrs W J Davis of Newhall California at 67 Morris Avenue. guests of Mr and Mrs O R Hunsicker at 222 West Washington Street until Thursday en route to the West. Mr Robert K Campbell of Canton joined Mrs Campbell at his parents’ home yesterday.
A fragment notes Mrs. Camp bell visiting on the previous Sunday and a location on North Congress Street for the remainder of the week.
Professors A A Atkinson and Reverend W W Ludwig attended the funeral in Columbus yesterday for Dr William Houston student pastor at Ohio State University.
Fifty members and guests including attendees from Cleveland and Columbus gathered at Miss Angie Ball’s home near Armitage for the Lillie class picnic last night. Supper was served at seven from long tables beside the Hocking river, followed by games for amusement.
The Fourth division of the Woman's Service Council of the First Christian church will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday night at 13 West State Street home of Mrs Abram Williams Mrs Fred Stauffer is chairman Announcement is received of the birth of a daughter today to Mr and Mrs Earl V Fisher Helen Goddard of Toledo
Charles T Hill was named captain of the Penn rowing crew this year, following a sophomore season where he faced stiff competition as an oarsman and drew mixed reviews from coaches.
A set of ten industrial chemistry questions tests knowledge of what raw materials and components are used in common items. Topics include artificial silk, aspirin basics, printing inks, glue, chewing gum, and related material science trivia.
Fire caused by grease in the smokehouse destroyed bacon valued about 1000 to 1200 dollars. Athens fire department used both trucks, battled dense smoke and heat for over an hour, with the smokehouse ventilation damaged. Chief Laughlin announced policy to deploy both trucks for similar business fires.
Polka Dot from Athens Ohio asks if a girl or boy should write first when not yet corresponding. Annie Laurie replies that if a friend is leaving town he should write first. if you are leaving you may send a friendly card.
The funeral for Mrs. Fritz Brinkman 381 who died at Grant hospital following gallstone surgery will be at 2 PM Thursday from her parents home near Burr Oak. Rev. Lewis G. Ludwick will officiate and burial will be in Dew cemetery nearby.
The Wo men's Missionary society gathered at the U B church Tuesday evening with Mrs. Cowley of Rendville presiding.
A dainty pattern for a sleeveless dress with optional Bolero jacket. Sized for 16 18 and 20 years, requires 4 1/4 yards of 40 inch fabric for size 18 with Bolero, 2 3/4 yards without. Lower edge width 15 8 yards. Pattern mailed for 15 cents.
In Corning on July 20 the Sun day school classes numbers 9 and 10 at the U B Church will meet tonight to plan their program for next Sunday morning with those classes in charge of the devotionals.
Mrs. Frank Turner visits her mother near New Lexington for a few days. Mrs. August Schlingerman and two daughters Margaret and Louise called home from Charleston W Va due to the death of Mrs. Schlingerman’s sister in law Maude Brinkman. Mrs. P H Clifford and daughter Patricia returned from Columbus after several days visiting Mr and Mrs Francis Clifford. Geneveve Hopkins spent several days in Columbus. Tena Hensel visited Columbus Monday. Philip Goodman, injured stacking hay, is improving. Rita Sheeran and Catherine Smith of Circleville were guests of Patricia Clifford. Frances Clifford and family of Columbus spent several days with P H Clifford. Debbi Goodman of Detroit visited her Barner Philip Goodman who was lured in a fall. Mr and Mrs William Wright and children motored to Lancaster Sunday.
Brooklyn first baseman Babe Herman shows wild inconsistencies as a fielder and batter. He can resemble a top defender like Hal Chase on some plays and lapse into errors and uncertainty on others, keeping observers unsure of his overall form.
The schedule shifts to 6 15 PM this evening with the change announced this morning. Events run on the pavement of Serene Avenue off East State Street near the children’s home. The organizing committee asks local merchants to donate prizes and promises first and second prizes in each of twenty five events.
Watts Gunn now holds two titles in collegian golf winner of both the UI championship and the National Collegiate Championship. Gunn dominated the field across both events setting a high standard for the season and showcasing consistent top finishes.
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