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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1921

Page

5

Local Society Notes From Columbus To Athens In 1921

Mrs Emma Tompkins of Columbus visits Mr and Mrs George Murray at 79 North Cemetery Street. Mrs Harden Goins of Chester Hill visits her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Frank Nero. Mrs J C Campbell returns from Pomeroy after Decoration Day visiting Mr and Mrs Ed Sutton. Frank Moler announces birth of daughter Marjorie Isabel born Wednesday June 1. Mrs Fred R Baker returns from three weeks in Lington Indiana with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs John Rowland and family. Mr and Mrs C H Harris and daughter spend weekend in Carbondale with Mrs Billen Will and Mr and Mrs Ralph Williams. Mrs D M Switzer and Mrs Tom Jones of Columbus arrive as house guests of Mr and Mrs E J Jones Sr in University Terrace. Mr and Mrs J H Riffee return from Guysville after visiting Cecil Poston. Miss Cramay Ballinger, Ohio University class of 1921, violin and public school music, accepts a position in Selma Alabama as fans-up school music. Erskine White returns from Great Lakes cruise aboard the U S S Gopher. served in World War I on the U S S Susquehanna. Mrs Elizabeth Rose of Gloucester visits Athens relatives, stays with nephew L W Kelley on Mound Street, plans to return later. Mrs C E Faine of Akron, Mr and Mrs C W Gross and niece Miss Helen Riley and Mrs E F Aumiller return from New Straitsville after attending the high school banquet. Faine, Gross, and Aumiller all graduated from the same school. the group includes Dr George Crawford.

C. E. Faine Akron C. W. Gross Helen Riley FE. &. Aumiller New Straitsville Faine Gross Aumiller George Crawford

Mills Family Vacation Visit Over Decoration Day

Mr N E Mills and family with their brother C H Wyatt of Amesville joined the Oakes and McGirr families at Little Hocking for Decoration Day.

N. E. Mills C. H. Wyatt Amesville C. W. Oakes O. BE. McGirr Little Hocking

Metcalfs Return to Akron After Months Away

Mr. and Mrs. Brent G. Metcalf and their infant son Bobby have returned to Akron. Mrs. Metcalf and the baby had been living with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Martin, at 27 Rankins Avenue for several months.

Brent G. Metcalf Bobby Akron

Picnic Planned by Mothers Club at High School Grounds

The Mothers club of the kindergarten association will hold their annual picnic Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock on the high school grounds. All kindergarten mothers children students and teachers of that department are invited.

Kindergarten Association

Moler Couple Visiting Cleveland Family Hosts

Mr and Mrs Arthur L Moler of Cleveland have been guests of his parents Mr and Mrs W E Moler at 42 West Washington Street since last week. Mr Moler returned to Cleveland yesterday and his wife will stay longer.

Arthur L. Moler Cleveland W.E. Moler Westashington Street R. Moler

Mrs Helen Hall Illness Prompt Visit From Pocahontas Kin

Mr Harry Hall of Pocahontas Til is at the home of Mr and Mrs George Boring 80 Mill street called here by the illness of his daughter Miss Helen a student at Ohio university She had an attack of appendicitis but is sufficiently recovered that they hope to leave Friday for their home in Ill

Harry Hall Pocahontas, Til George Boring Mill Street Helen Ohio University

Putnam Family Hosts Visitors From Columbus and Pittsburg

Mr. George I Putnam and daughter Dr Virgene Putnam visited the Putnam home after traveling from Columbus. Rev and Mrs Alexander Lamb and Elizabeth of Pittsburgh are staying with Rev Lambs sister Mrs G I Putnam. Mr and Mrs John Lightfoot North Hill and Mrs Cora Lou and Miss Louise Patterson West Virginia returned from Nelsonville where they were guests of Mr and Mrs Jack Nalen. Miss Patterson will return to West Virginia.

George I. Putnam Virgene Putnam Columbus Putnam Alexander Lamb Elizabeth Pittsburgh Rev. Lamb G. I. Putnam John Lightfoot North Hill Cora Lou Louise Patterson West Virginia Nelsonville Jack Nalen Patterson

McBee Hosts Surprise 25th Anniversary for Bennett Couple

Mr and Mrs Charles F McBee of South Court street entertained Monday night with a surprise for Mr and Mrs H T Bennett marking their 25th wedding anniversary The U C D club member Mrs Bennett attended with friends The club gifted Mrs Bennett a silver cake plate The presentation was by Mrs P G Dowler in President Mantz absence A light collation followed with tiny flag pins as favors

Charles F. McBee South Court Street H. T. Bennett Bennett Mr. McBee Oscar O. Mantz P. G. Dowler

Alpha Gamma Delta Founders Day Dinner at Colonial Hotel

Alpha Gamma Delta celebrated Founders Day with a Tuesday dinner at the Colonial Hotel. Plates were set for 40 with alumnae actives and pledges among the guests.

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Colonial Hotel

Cone hosts dinner for Lamb and Putnam relatives

Mr and Mrs Frank W Cone of 123 Franklin avenue entertained Monday for Rev and Mrs Alexander Lamb of Pittsburgh Pa Dr Virgene Putnam of Columbus and Mrs George I Putnam Mr Cone is brother of Rev Lamb and Mrs Putnam

Frank W. Cone Franklin Avenue Alexander Lamb Pittsburgh Virgene Putnam Columbus George I Putnam Cone Lamb Putnam

Birthday Party Honors Anna Mae and Harriet Jacoby

Mrs Everett Russ and Mrs H R Jacoby held a birthday party at the latter’s Athens home Saturday afternoon from one to four. Attendants included Flossie Jones Bessie Jones June Fultz and several other neighbors with pink and green decor and two birthday cakes.

Everett Russ H. R. Jacoby Athens Anna Mae Harriet Flossie Bessie Jones June Leslie Fultz Lois McHarg Lileene Jacoby Allen Margaret Baker Alice Briley Iris Young Leneve Margaret Jones Mary Fultz Maria Brown Reed Anna Jacoby Alice Arminta Wendel Russ Mesdames M. A. Jacoby E. R. Jacoby O. O. Baker

Former Athens Girl Val Armstrong Stars At Bryn Athyn School

Miss Valerie Armstrong of Athens attends the Girls School at Bryn Athyn Pennsylvania and earns acclaim in school theatre. She played the leading Latin role in the school's production and again starred in a Junior Class play Saturday night. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs E B Armstrong of Highland Avenue Washington C H Herald.

Athens Valerie Armstrong Bryn Athyn Pennsylvania Miss Armstrong E. B. Armstrong Highland Avenue Washington C

World's smallest church found near Cincinnati Ohio

Report claims a tiny Monte Casino church near Cincinnati seats three and was built for monks by Father Otto the monk stonemason.

Monte Casino Otto Cincinnati Ohio

Memorial Day outing and community Christmas? not sure

In Trimble area residents marked Memorial Day with a family gathering at Mrs. James Palmer’s home. A large group enjoyed a noon dinner and an outing to Concord for services, followed by a basket meal, lemonade and ice cream.

Concord Clyde Walker Martha Kloh John Philips John Phillips George Walker Vera Chafin Gladys Ayers Evelyn Bowers Thelma Dunnett Flora Walker Leela Walker Ella Kioh Anne Kloh Edna Lantz Nellie Kear Louise Herbert Worthell Lantz Edwin Dunnett

Busy Week Ends At Ohio University Dances Planned

Last week at Ohio University closes with social events. Pi Beta Phi holds its spring dance at the Armory on Saturday June 4, while Lambda Chi Alpha hosts a dance at the Masonic Temple.

Ohio University Pi Beta Phi Armory Lambda Chi Alpha Masonic Temple

Ora Ballinger Recital Delights Audiences at Auditorium

A large audience praised Miss Ora May Ballinger for a violin recital at the Auditorium last evening. Her twin sister Helen accompanied with piano, delivering two numbers and earning warm applause. The program featured Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor, Sarasate Zigeunerweisen, Schubert Liszt arrangements, Brahms Hungarian Dance, Chopin works, and Burleigh pieces, highlighting the violin department’s strength.

Oramay Ballinger Helen Miss Ballinger Mendelssohn Zigeunerweisen Sarasatei Oramay Helen Ballinger Shear Rimsky- Korsakov Otaska Kreisler Brahme My John Ee Ic Evet Cans Grainger Valse Brillant Burleigh

Secret marriage announced for Florence E. Cox and George A. Banks

Announcements reveal the July 24 1920 marriage of Miss Florence E. Cox daughter of Dr M E Cox Murray City and Mr George A Banks son of Mr and Mrs William Edward Banks 37 Franklin Avenue Athens. The ceremony took place in Cincinnati at Garfield Place Elm Street Presbyterian Church. Mrs Banks a junior at Ohio University will receive her A B in 1922 and is a member of Alpha Delta Pi. Mr Banks a Athens High School graduate played athletics at Ohio University on the Sigma Pi fraternity team and will join the Athens Ice Cream and Creamery Co. in the future.

Florence E. Cox M. E. Cox Murray City George A. Banks William Edward Banks Franklin Avenue Athens Cincinnati William H. Matter Presbyterian Church Garfield Place Elm Street John Hancock High School Banks Ohio University Sigma Pi Athens Ice Cream and Creamery Co

Talks on Optometry By Chas C Millikan

Modern methods in optometry are presented as essential for thorough eye examinations. The speaker insists patients deserve the best possible care, arguing that quality care minimizes long term costs.

McCulloughs Take Charge of Bridge Restaurant. Locating in Columbus

James McCullough and sons of Moxahala assume ownership of the Bridge restaurant this morning. Mr and Mrs Bridge plan to move to Columbus within weeks. The Junior Order Moose baseball team plays Jacksonville Saturday afternoon and will meet Millfield in the deciding game at Millfield on Sunday.

James McCullough Moxahala Bridge Columbus Junior Order Moose Jacksonville Moose Millfield

Akron Family Visits Local Guinther Relatives

Mr and Mrs Charles Guinther and two children of Akron visit Mr and Mrs Howard Guinther in this city. Mr Guinther recently sold his Akron property and may relocate here.

Charles Guinther Akron Howard Guinther Guinther

Athens High Banquet Program and Dance Event

School social item listing a banquet program and dance at the Masonic Temple on Friday at 6 p.m. Tickets available at Cline's or by calling Dr Studer or Miss Villa Van Dyke to reserve.

Athens High School Masonic Temple Cline’s Dr. Studer

Run Down Causes and Remedies Warn of Serious Illness

A health note warns that a run down condition can progress to illness. It urges toning the system with an A-1 blood remedy and a vegetable medicine like 8.8.8, claiming it has served the sands in the last half truly.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Emma Tompkins George Murray North Cemetery Street J. C. Campbell Pomeroy Ed Sutton Frank Moler Canaanville Road Marjorie Isabel Fred R. Baker Linton Ind John Rowland C. H. Harris Carbondale Billen Willand Ralph Willams D. M. Switzer Tom Jones E. J. Jones, Sr University Terrace J.H. Riffee Stimpson Avenue Guysville Cecil Poston Cramay Ballinger Selma Alabama Erskine White Great Lakes U. S Gopher Susquehanna Elizabeth Rose Glouster L. W. Kelley Mound Street Atho Russia HY Torinson Si Tickney Near Cincinnati, Ohio James Palmer Trimble Janes Palmer Jane Eddy Z. Koons Albert Palmer C. Koons C. H. Cradlebaugh Thomas Davis Esther Davis George Davis Chester Davis H. Jones Poston Ke, Eb, Eddy F. Eddy Alton Stoutsville Chas. Beaver Fort Wayne Grace Eddy Alton Emery Doering Lancaster D. M. Sawyer D. H. Cannon Bernice Construction Co Sawyer and Cannon Stewart, Beatrice & Reiner Phillip Nice Hollister Hollister Church Harry M. Wilson Glouster Church of Christ Nice Frank Nice Dora Bethel Wallace Fred Ervin Board of Public Affairs F. D. McCarty Ervin Ard Susan Smith Clarence Sanders McDougal Smith Sanders True Blue M. EB George Skinner Emaline Raber Nettie Brown Nina Sprague Ruby Berryman Reba Brewer Mary and Freda Davis Mary Sayre Phylilis Sayre Freda Antle Garnett Therra Margaret Mildred Skinner Nellie Barrett U.S Representative Preae Congress Ron Leas Representative Frear Optometry By Chas. C. Millikan Chas. C. Millikan Optometrist & Optician Rome Iit Swanson Furniture Company North Court Street A. H S.S.S Swift Laboratory Atlanta Georgia Old Abe Martin Abe Columbus Oil Company Columbus, Ohio Lostro Auto Sales Co C. E. Norris Athens County Buick Co McCune Tire & Accessory Co Cooley & Campbell Wheaton Hardware Co H. D. Nice E. Selby O. C E. H. Pidcock Nelsonville Tire Co N * Aon Buick Co R. H. Wagner Buchtel T. Gee F. Leach Glouster Guan Bros W. M. Dixon New Marshfield R. H. Hysell Jno. Wilson Lige Cottrille Stewart M. L. Cottingham Albany O. H Bert Wolf O. O. M. Castler Greens Run O.ated Lockhart Factory Street B. & O. Railroad
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