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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1920

Page

5

Local residents travel and host brief visits this week

Mr W E Moler left Tuesday on a business trip to Cincinnati. M Lovell of Amesville visited the courthouse. Frank Copeland of Cleveland visited his parents Prof and Mrs C M Copeland. Hal Murphey returned from Logan. Bertha F Dailey and Margaret Dailey visiting Columbus. Bert Thompson hosts Priscilla Needle Club Thursday. J T Merwin hosts Woman's Music Club Thursday. Delbert Robinson of Charleston arrives in Athens to visit aunt Miss Elizabeth Nelson. Maurice Guthrie and sister Sarah return from Indianapolis Memorial Day visit to Rev O W Riley family.

Frank Copeland Cleveland, Ig C. M. Copeland Delbert Robinson Charleston W. Va Athens Elizabeth Nelson Mr. Robinson Maurice Gutherie Sarah Indianaapolis Rev O.W. Riley E. T. Dailey Kansas Texas Albuquerque New Mexico Blanche Moler

Childrens Conservation League to elect officers at 3 pm meeting

The Child's Conservation League will hold a business meeting at the East Side school building Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock to elect officers for the coming year. Several local residents are noted in recent travels and family visits across Chillicothe and surrounding towns. The article also mentions medical visits and trips to Mayo Clinic and various relatives.

Child's Conservation League East Side

Family Party Visits Minear Home in Vineland

Mrs. Fannie Minear of East State street entertains her daughter Mrs. C. B. Humphrey and children Miss Edith Humphrey of New York City and Mr and Mrs Horace Humphrey of Vineland New Jersey. Edith drove the car through from New York City. Major C B Humphrey is in Cincinnati on a business trip and will join Friday. The rest plan a longer stay.

Fannie Minear East State Street C. B. Humphrey Edith Humphrey New York City Horace Humphrey Vineland New Jersey Major C. B. Humphrey Cincinnati Minear New York

Park Place shower honors Miss Margaret Dailey for June wedding

Miss Mary Poston hosted a refined shower at the C. L. Poston home in Park Place for Miss Margaret Dailey, future bride of J. P. Wetherholt of Gallipolis. Twenty four guests wore summer frocks as white peonies and pink roses adorned baskets and bowls, with a decor of dentzia sprays and a themed bride centerpiece.

Mary Poston C. L. Poston Park Place Margaret Dailey Thomas R. Biddle J. P. Wetherholt Gallipolis

Wedding reception details with cake favors and candy gifts

Guests found a ring a thimble and a dime with the cake marking the ceremony. The favors featured dainties embossed with candy hearts the wedding ring the bouquet and a bow knot. Mrs Byron F Wolfe and Mrs Bertha F Dailey hosted at the table.

Byron F Wolfe Bertha F. Dailey

Miss Kahler's Mythology Class Presents Odyssey at Ellis Hall

Last Saturday evening at Ellis Hall auditorium Miss Kahler's class in mythology presented Odyssey to invited guests. The young ladies performed creditably in Greek costumes and Miss Kahler arranged their dressing. Guests praised the performance with enthusiastic applause followed by a social hour with punch, cakes, and dancing.

Ellis Hall Miss Kahler

Plains Girl Weds Army Man

Sergeant James M. Thorn of Chillicothe and Miss Ethyl Barker of Plains wed in Parkersburg via Rev. W. T. Robinson. Thorn, an 80 year Army veteran, served since 1901 with multiple divisions and campaigns, returning to Camp Sherman after 1919. The couple later hosted a wedding dinner in Marietta before returning to Chillicothe for their new home.

the Plains James M. Thorn Chillicothe Ethyl Barker Parkersburg W. T. Robinson Thorn 29Th Infantry Fort Sheridan Phillipines Camp Sherman Marietta Richard Angus George Gabriel Jr Zella Barker Clyde Bryant Columbus

Scout Party For Mr Morgan Honors Troop One Leader

Athens Girl Scout troops under Miss Osborne and Miss Grover hosted Troop One Boy Scouts at the Armory last evening in honor of Supt Morgan Scoutmaster of Troop One. About 120 youths attended as Morgan prepares to leave Athens for new educational work. The event featured games and Morgan’s sleight of hand tricks and cats were served.

Athens Miss Osborne Miss Grover Armory Supt. Morgan Troop One

Family Gathering At Beverage Home Honoring Mrs Ayers and Mr Ayers

A Monday evening gathering at McKinley Avenue honored Mrs Agnes Ayers of Columbus and Mr John Ayers of Dunglen with sixteen guests. Dinner was served at six o'clock, hosted by Mrs C C Beverage and Mrs W W Lee assisting.

Agnes. Ayers Columbus John Ayers Dunglen Carlos C. Harris J. Fred Beverage McKinley Avenue C. C. Beverage W. W. Lee

Memorial Services Sunday in Jerseyville

Jerseyville June 2 Memorial services will be held Sunday morning June 6 at 10:00 o clock in the M E church under G A R auspices. Prof J H Comstock of John Hancock High School will deliver the address. Comstock a former major in the late war. After the service graves of soldiers will be decorated. Those with flowers should bring a generous supply.

Jerseyville M. E J. H. Comstock John Hancock High School Comstock

Spion Kop Wins English Derby at Epsom Downs

Spion Kop captured the English Derby for three year olds at Epsom Downs as Archaic finished second and Orpheus third. A large crowd braved threatening weather and betting was heavy with Tetrama a 9 to 5 favorite and Allenby at 8 to 1.

Epsom Downs Eng Spion Kop Archaic Orpheus Dermot McCalmont Tetrama Sarchedon Allenby

Sugar Creek Falls to Buchtel in Sunday game

On June 2 Buchtel defeated Sugar Creek 7 to 6 at Sugar Creek. Monday featured a double header with Hollister. Pete Joyce's team led early but Sugar Creek rallied to win 17 to 11 in game one and took the second 13 to 9. Players Little Brownie Russell McQuade Hutchinson the Bradley brothers and Handley starred.

Poston Buchtel Sugar Creek Hollister Pete Joyce Little Brownie Russell McQuade Hutchinson Bradley Brothers Handley

Best Remedy for Stomach Trouble

Mrs Mamie Bertel of Moberly Missouri praises Chamberlains Tablets as the best remedy for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. She has used them for two or three years and says they relieve indigestion tone up the liver and make her feel fine.

Mamie Bertel Moberly

Versatile New Electric Fan Suits Desk or Wall Mount

A new electric fan offers flexible use as a desk model or wall mounted unit without any part changes. It provides stable operation in either setup and appeals to small workspace and room decorating needs.

Plains Team Defeats Amesville 9 to 8 In Tight Contest

The Plains ball team defeated the fast Amesville nine 9 to 8 at Pastime Park amid late misplays by Amesville. Doanville beat The Plains 4 to 3 with Young Hawkins allowing only three hits but receiving weak support. Hawkins to start next Sunday against Doanville.

the Plains Plains Amesville Pastime Park Doanville Young Hawkins

Portable scoop conveyor speeds wagon loading

A new portable scoop conveyor, operable by gasoline engine or electric motor, allows a single man to load a wagon much faster than using a shovel, marking a significant time saving in material handling.

President to Name Commission to Resolve Anthracite Wage Dispute

Secretary of Labor Wilson will inform President Wilson that anthracite miners and operators have agreed to refer wage differences to a commission the president will appoint. The personnel of the commission is expected soon as the White House had anticipated this settlement method. In England policemen’s helmets with electric signaling lights have been invented.

Washington Wilson White House England

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Ociety W. E. Moler Cincinna Oo. M. Lovell Tuessaay Hal Murphey Logan Margaret Bert Thompson Priscilla Needle Club J. T. Merwin Swanson Furniture Co Nelsonville N. Court David Slaughter Thomas Littler Robert Davidson H. G. Jefferson Madge McAdoo Roseville Miss Alexander Miss Rose Alexander Dorothy Dailey Worthington J. E. Williams Christine Dailey J. 8. Biddle T. L. Morgan Mrs. Morgan Rochester Minn Mayo Brothers Herrold James Foraker Frank P. Phillips Rio Grande River Price Car U.S Sition U. S U. & Plain United States C. E. Norris O. C F. H. Gifford Martins Garage Albany Een Nakecrachs Wolfe—Jackecnrils Mr. Morgan Beverage Home Chamberlain Gepencenie Bosch Bosch Ky Nsion the Carpenter Haw. Co Talcum Mennen Mary Garden Face Powder Tetlow's Pussy Willow Colgate’s Squibbs' Talceum Djer Kiss Azurea Saschet T & Ramedell's Dorin Dorin'’s Mary Garden Rouge Ingram's Milkweed Lyons Java Elmo Djer Kise Sachet Ed Pinaud Vegetal The D. Zenner Co Danderine
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