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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1927

Page

5

Society and Personal Mention Home paper keeps vacation readers connected

The column lists visits and arrivals: Miss Valerie Armstrong of Mt. Washington visits in Athens before returning to Bellevue. Charles Armstrong of Mt. Washington visits. John and James Erskine of Evansville Indiana come to see Carl and Mrs Stickney in Athens. A. C. Law and daughters Marion and Jennie Lou of Pittsburgh visit Fred and Mrs Porter in Maple Street. Hazel and Mary Blazier visit their parents in Maple Street. Mrs. Everett Saulers and Opal Eileen return from Harrisonville. Laverne Mast returns to Mt. Carmel Hospital after visiting Mrs. Pearly Clark. a drunken incident near the Burned incident is noted.

Valerie Armstrong Elza Armstrong Mt. Washington Cincinnati Nellie van Vorhes Cc. C. Millikan Charles Armstrong Athens Miss Armstrong John Erskine James Erskine Evansville, Ind Carl Stickney North Congress Street A. C. Law Marion Jennie Lou Pittsburgh, Pa Fred Porter Grosvenor Street Hazel Blazier Kansas City Mary Blazier Akron James Blazier Maple Street Everett Saulers Opal Eileen Prof F. Ray Wilson Harrisonville Laverne Mast Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Pearly Clark Brown Avenue

Needle club entertained at 85 West State Street

Mrs. S. S. Winters hosted the Tuesday Needle club at her home on West State Street. Eleven members and five guests attended with a guest list including Mrs. Wheaton Bech told Kinsel Livingston and Mansfield. Kenneth Robbins, grandson of Mrs. Winters, greeted guests and helped serve.

Country club card party honors announced

A pleasant gathering at the Country club featured a weekly card party with prizes for both women and men. Mrs. Charles QO Pickering won the women's high score, Mrs. W. W. Lee was second, while Mr. Harley KB Moler led the men and Judge S. M. Johnson placed second.

Country Club Charles QO. Pickering W. W. Lee Harley KB. Moler S. M. Johnson

Mrs A D McPherson Hosts Jolly Sewers at Home

Mrs A D McPherson hosted the Jolly Sewers club Wednesday afternoon at 162 North Congress street. Guests included Miss Mildred Struble Logan Mrs H F Smith Mrs W G Runyon Mrs Gordon Berry and Mrs James Caldwell. Miss Esther Schachtele left this

A. D. McPherson Jolly Sewers Club North Congress Street Mildred Struble Logan H. F. Smith W. G. Runyon Gordon Berry James Caldwell

Coulter Family Guests And St Louis Theater Director

The Rev and Mrs C M Coulter host the former’s mother Mrs C C Coulter and his sister Margaret Jean Coulter of Crooksville as house guests at 25 North College street. Mr Joe Farley departs for St Louis via Detroit and Chicago to continue as personnel director in the St Louis theater.

C. M. Coulter North College Street C. C. Coulter Margaret Jean Coulter Crooksville Joe Farley St. Louis Detroit Chicago

Local residents depart for Parkersburg Marietta trip

Miss Anna Cook and Miss Mil dred Stevens leave tomorrow for Parkersburg and Marietta. Mr. Sheldon Wadley returns after visiting his uncle A V Wadley of Cleveland. Mr. Arch Williams and wife with children Dale and Rex Tulsa Okla leave for home, joining Frederick Kinsey Chanut Kan and Miss Marion Williams Loveland Colo. They had been visiting Mrs Williams' parents at 17 Central avenue.

Sheldon Wadley A. V. Wadley Cleveland Arch Williams Dale Rex Tulsa Okla Frederick Kinsey Chanute Kan Marion Williams Loveland Colo Williams J. F. Schuler Central Avenue

Dorothy Starnes Visits Danville Family

Dorothy Starnes of Danville Minnesota is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. O E Starnes at 17 West Washington Street.

Dorothy Starnes Danville, Ml Mrs O. E. Starnes West Washington Street

Glouster Street Work to Begin This Week

Glouster Ohio July 22 reinforcing material arrived and contractor Barthlow of Logan previews start of street improvements on Front street Monday with local labor except two truck drivers and a steam shovel operator.

Glouster Barthlow Logan Front Street

Rainbow Chorus to Make First Appearance at Church

Rainbow chorus will debut at the Church of Christ on Sunday evening. The program opens with a young people segment by the Christian Endeavor society before the main concert.

Will Church of Christ Glouster Rainbow Chorus Christian Endeavor Society

Ringgold preacher to speak at Ringgold and Mountville

The Rev. L. A. Donnally of Jacksonville will preach at Ringgold church Saturday at 8 p.m. and at Mountville Sunday at 2 30 p.m. A community meeting with singing and special numbers is planned for Pisgah on Saturday July 30.

Webb to Pitch Glouster Game Sunday

Lefty Webb son in law of Marshal and Mrs Henry Williams will start for the Pierce Butler and Pierce team of Zanesville against the Glouster American Legion in Webb will pitch at 230 p m Webb has pitched well for Zanesville all season Big Sam Withem of the Columbus Senators may start for Glouster Leo White will catch the game and the local lineup remains largely unchanged.

Clark Patterson family reunion set for Bishopville Grove

The Clark family of the late Lewis and Nancy Patterson Clark will hold an all day reunion in the Bishopville grove on Sunday July 31 with a picnic dinner at noon. Relatives are invited to attend.

Clark Lewis and Nancy Patterson Clark Bishopville

Brownings Return Glouster Congregants

The Rev. and Mrs. D. L. Browning and their children have returned from an outing at Indian Lake. Mr. Browning will preach at the M. E. church Sunday morning and evening.

Trimble Walks: Leadinghaus Family Off to Chicago Visit

Mr and Mrs Otto Leadinghaus and daughter Norma of Trimble depart by motor for Chicago to visit Mr Leadinghaus brother and wife. They travel with Mrs Grigsby mother of Mrs Leadinghaus as far as Columbus to visit relatives in the capital city. Mrs Lydia Kittle from Trimble journeys to Crooksville for a brief stay with son in law and daughter Clint King. Miss Ethel Reese spends a few days in Gallipolis with Miss Louise Dickey.

Otto Leadinghaus Norma Trimble Chicago Mr. Leadinghaus William Leadinghaus Columbus Leadinghaus Grigsby D. K. Wilson Lydia Kittle Crooksville Clint King Ethel Reese Gallipolis Louise Dickey

Youth Shows How Dempsey Did It in Fatal Aftermath

In Philadelphia a demonstration of the Dempsey punch combination that felled Sharkey ended in the death of Thomas Celloucci, 27, and the arrest of his companion John Derogatis, 20, on manslaughter charges. After radio coverage of the bout they discussed the finish, began an on street exchange, and Celloucci collapsed.

Philadelphia U.P Dempsey Sharkey New York Thomas Celloucci John Derogatis Celloucci Derogatis Celloucei

Burned in Fight Claims Recovery for Pittsburgh Man

Barney Algnes of Pittsburgh says he was burned in a fight and will recover, per physicians at Cleveland city hospital. He was found on an East street and treated for injuries. The hospital team confirmed his prognosis after initial examinations.

Side Street Burns Cleveland Barney Algnes Pittsburgh City Hospital Algnes

Scooter Carnival Lights Up Lorene Avenue Night

Ohio University’s Department of Physical Education hosts the third annual Scooter Carnival on Lorene Avenue drawing about 200 children and equal number of adults. Students and city merchants funded prizes. results list numerous winners across pushmobiles, tricycles, scooters, bikes and roller skating with many named participants and organizers.

Lorene Avenue LaVerne Matthew Department of Physical Education Ohio University Carlos Paisley Russell Demster Earl Mosher William Silcox Shirley Hay Edith Pershing C. D. Gilauque Daniel Bardin Georgie Dreisen Edward Bolin Charles Giauque Clyde Littler Chris Corbin Paul Ayres Wendell Davison Vaughn Droz Frank Bolin Robert Bingman Bobby Davis H. W. Biddle Charles Smith Betty Fulton Lois Fri Margaret Burt Ben Fulton Henry Miller Bernard Tom Dana Tom Victor Weisenbach Scooter Betty Rarden Pauline Reynolds Dorothy Perkins Willard McGrath Darrell Tucker Paul Lewis Eleanor France Katherine Reynolds Jane Littler Paul Tribe Chester Wylie Lorain Rodeheaver Louise Kempton Dorothy Mae Smith Donald Harvey Lee Morehead Douglas Hall Don Rowland Edward Tucker Bernadine Sprague Betty Lee Arbogast Ruth Chandler Merwin Mansfield Clifton Stout Dora Smith Jewell Chandler Ruth Lewis

Smok ed glass robber seen near Huron report

Cleveland police received a report that Joseph Russell known as the smoked glass robber was sighted near Huron. Sandusky police checked the report but found no trace of the young robber.

Stilt Cleveland Joseph Russell Huron Sandusky

Estelle Taylor Aims for Dempsey Champions Return

Estelle Taylor, wife of Jack Dempsey, hopes he defeats Gene Tunney and retires as world heavyweight champion. She voiced happiness after Dempsey's victory over Jack Sharkey and, after weeks of strain, rested following the radio broadcast of the fight.

Los Angeles Cal U.P Estelle Taylor Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney Jack Sharkey Miss Taylor

Suit Filed Over Note From Fred Pickering to Frank Roach

In Common Pleas court, an Athens man sues Fred 8 Pickering now of California. The defendants include Mary Helen Dailey Bourus, Charles Picker ing, The Security Savings Bank, and Charles C. Pickering as executor of Frances C. Pickering. The claim seeks $500 plus interest from May 8, 1925.

Fred 8. Pickering California Frank 8. Roach Athens Common Pleas Court Mr. Pickering Mary Helen Dailey Bourus Charles ©. Pickering Security Savings Bank Charles C. Pickering Frances C. Pickering

Pickering Property Mortgage Suit Seeks Sale to Satisfy Claim

Court records reveal a note and mortgage on the Frances C Pickering Athens property at State and Carpenter. Bequeathed to sons Charles O Pickering and Fred C Pickering with $1500 to Mary Helen Dalley Bourus. plaintiff seeks sale of the property to satisfy the claim and reveal each defendant's interest.

Athens State and Carpenter Street Frances C. Pickering Charles O. Pickering Fred C. Pickering Mary Helen Dalley Bourus

Airplane Flights To Philippines Predicted By Fliers

Washington July 22 Lieut Hegenberger and Lieut Maitland completed a non stop hop to Hawaii and foresee future flights to the Philippines with Hawaii as a midway stop. Officials praised the feat noting its strategic value for rapid reinforcement to Hawaii and canal defense.

Washington U.R Philippines Hawaii Alfred Hegenberger Lester J. Maitland Hegenberger National Aeronautical Association Charles P. Summerall Pacific Panama Canal Canal

Youth Holliday Dies of Pneumonia Near Dexter

Ralph Holliday 16 son of Mr and Mrs Wallace Holliday of near Dexter died after a week long illness from pneumonia at the family home. Funeral services will be held at the residence Saturday at 2 PM. He leaves two brothers John and Eugene.

Dexter Ralph Holliday Wallace Holliday John Eugene

Jackson Baptist quarterly conference set for Chauncey

The Jackson Baptist quarterly conference will be held Friday through Sunday at Zion Baptist church Lower Plains with Rev Guss Graham of Chauncey as minister. An all day Sunday meeting includes a basket dinner at noon and preaching Friday evening and Saturday.

Chauncey Jackson Baptist Quarterly Conference Zion Baptist Church Lower Plains Guss Graham

Funeral Attends Mrs. Brinkman in Burr Oak

William D. Hines traveled from the city to Burr Oak yesterday afternoon to attend the funeral of Mrs. Fred Brinkman. The services were held at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs Henry Ryan, with the Rev Lewis Ladwick of Corning officiating. Burial followed in Dew Cemetery. Mrs Brinkman died in Grant hospital in Columbus after a surgical operation leaving her husband and eight young children.

Chauncey William D. Hines Burr Oak Fred Brinkman Henry Ryan Lewis Ladwick Corning Dew

Laws to Visit Old Virginia by Motor

John Laws of this city plans a weekend departure by motor to Virginia. He will visit relatives in Rocky Mount and Peachook and expects to be away for several weeks.

Virginia Chauncey John Laws Old Virginia Rocky Mount Peahook

Sherwood to Preach at Church of God The Plains

The Rev. H. A. Sherwood of Anderson Indiana a former pastor here will preach tonight at 7 30 at the Church of God The Plains in Chauncey.

Chauncey H. A. Sherwood Anderson Indiana Church of God At

Chauncey Personal News From CharlestON Visit

Mr and Mrs 8S C Lahugh and children Lucille and Samuel have returned from a three week visit in Charleston West Virginia Mrs Floyd Harvey and children also mentioned

Chauncey 8S. C. Lahugh Lucille Samuel Charleston W. Va Floyd Harvey

Physician Dies in Akron Heart Disease Claims Doctor

The sudden death of Dr J. M. Dennison at his Akron home was due to heart disease. His mother in law Mrs L D Shields of Chauncey received the news. Mr and Mrs Shields with Mr and Mrs Frank Sweeney of Athens left by motor for Akron.

Chauncey J. M. Dennison Akron L. D. Shields Shields Frank Sweeney Athens

Relief From Heat Brought By Three Electrical Storms

Three electrical storms swept the night and a light shower late yesterday afternoon bringing relief from the heat. The storms cooled streets and offered brief respite to residents as temperatures eased after a day of high heat. Local weather authorities noted scattered lightning and brief gusty winds during the events.

Horse Killed by Electrical Storm Damages Farm Equipment

A farm near Elwood Buck on Watkins' property suffered a fatal loss as a horse died during a thunderstorm. The animal, valued as one of the district’s best, stood about 150 feet from a shed when the lightning struck. Heavy humidity followed an 89 degree day with over 1.2 inches of rain since yesterday afternoon.

Elwood Buck Watkins’ Farm

Ten Trivia Questions From Today's Variety Page

A reader quiz asks ten questions covering topics from Irish Parliament names to U S naval cruisers. It lists items on a Variety page and challenges readers to recall terms like Fianna and Gem State while noting Roosevelt’s post presidency pursuits.

Bea Tasmania United States Navy State of the Union Gem State Roosevelt

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the Messenger Bellevue Esther Schachtele Anna Cook Mildred Stevens Parkersburg Marietta Ringgold Service L. A. Donnally Webb Zanesville Companion Ferdinand Monsignor Cristea Rumania Prince Nicholas Estelle Jack Tunney Pontiac Mich C. C. Frye Sam Tippett Iona Carol Paul Congo Ohio Goldie Wickham Nelsonville Nancy Bowden Mintie Stalder Toledo Guy Smith William PD. Hines the Security Savings Bank Story Books Dukes Carlos Columbia Phonograph Parker Bros Bank of Athens Cynthia Todary Snoop The Rosemar Jacobs Jeweler & Optometrist Navy Big Daylight
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