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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1927

Page

3

Banquet Plans Advance in Nelsonville Chamber Meeting

Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce votes to hold a second community banquet after a successful spring event with about 150 visitors. C C Sharp reports on the Washington convention while proposing a city fire prevention committee to cut insurance costs. The group rejects diverting state route traffic and will continue monthly summer meetings.

Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce Commerce C. C. Sharp Chamber of Commerce of the United States Washington D. C State Highway Department

PIANO MAKER THOMAS G BAKER VISITS CINCINNATI EXECUTIVE

Thomas G. Baker of Cincinnati, famed piano designer and builder, touring as a guest of C. L. Stout in Nelsonville. With thirty nine years in the industry he has worked with top piano manufacturers nationwide and earned a 1915 Panama Pacific gold medal and diploma for art style designs. He recently returned from Japan after two years promoting modern American piano methods.

Nelsonville Thomas G. Baker Cincinnati C. L. Stout Baker San Francisco Japan

Preston couple announce Nelsonville birth of daughter

Mr and Mrs Emmett Preston of Lancaster formerly of Nelsonville report the birth of a daughter at their Nelsonville home this morning.

Nelsonville Emmett Preston Lancaster

Two men fined in Nelsonville for intoxication

Nelsonville June 3. Robert Thompson and Virgil Reynolds of Deanville pleaded guilty to intoxication. Mayor L J Eberley fined each $100 plus costs and sentenced them to thirty days in the Dayton workhouse. They were jailed by Chief Jack Pearson and taken to Dayton this morning.

Nelsonville Robert Thompson Virgil Reynolds Deanville L. J. Eberle Dayton Jack Pearson

Social Notes Entreat Guests from Far and Wide

Mr and Mrs Lewis Shaw from Zanesville Mr and Mrs William Schubert from Ironton and Mrs C Drolett from Honking China have returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs William Mills A bridge dinner hosted by Mrs Mills entertained the visitors and Miss Elizabeth Inman and Charlies Poston during their stay.

Lewis Shaw Zanesville William Schubert Ironton C. Drolett Hongking China William Mills

Mrs Kaelin Honored At Bridge Party In Columbus

Mrs E S McCune and Mrs Frank Jackson hosted a Thursday bridge gathering for Mrs Otto Kaelin of Cleveland at the McCune residence on East Columbus Street. High score went to Mrs Leonard Cooley. A guest trophy was awarded to Mrs Kaelin, while Mrs Arthur Burgess of Lancaster attended as an out of town guest.

E.S. McCune Frank Jackson Otto Kaelin Cleveland McCune East Columbus Street Leonard Cooley Kaelin Arthur’ Burgess Lancaster

Presbyterian church choir hosts farewell dinner for Charles Poston

The women of the Presbyterian church entertained choir members and their director on Thursday in the church dining room. The event planned as a farewell for Charles Poston who leaves next week for Europe featured baskets of flowers and a 6 o'clock dinner with 38 covers. Poston received a leather traveling case.

The Presbyterian Church Charles Poston Europe Mr. Poston

Social notes from Columbus and nearby towns

Mrs. J. G. Ely and daughter Evelyn return to Detroit after two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ely. Mrs. John Bennett and son visit Detroit. Mrs. Charles Wendell visits Columbus with Clayton Murphy. Howard Wagner spends weeks in Columbus. Joe Burnett of Lancaster guests Frank Jackson. Mrs. John V. Wood in Columbus today. Mrs. R. H. Jackson in Columbus today and tomorrow. Miss Catherine Evans visits Detroit Ira Evans. Mrs. William Mills and Mrs. Cecil Shafer in Columbus today. Edith Scott and Virginia Scott guests of Mrs. Warner Green and Miss Marie Hickman in Columbus. Mrs. James McKee visits Columbus. Mrs. Henry Poston returns from a Columbus D A R meeting. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Eberle in Columbus Thursday.

Charles Wendell Columbus Clayton Murphy Howard Wagner Joe Burnett Lancaster Frank Jackson John V. Wood R. H. Jackson Catherine Evans Ira Evans Detroit William Mills Cecil Shafer Howard E. Phillips Edith Scott Virginia Irene Scott Warner Green Marie Hickman James McKee Henry Poston D. A. R. Regents of Ohio L. J. Eberle

Seniors Speak On Dramatic Episodes Of U S History

Seven Athens high school seniors will present most of tonight’s 8 o'clock commencement program in the high school auditorium. Elmer Norris will introduce the group and each student will deliver a themed piece on historic addresses and figures including Patrick Henry, Horace Mann, Webster, Lincoln, Bryan, and Wilson, coached by Mrs. Anna K. Price.

Athens High School Elmer Norris Patrick Henry Virginia Assembly Ralph Dupler Horace Mann Boston Mary Harwick Webster Hayne Hubert Matheny Lincoln Cooper Union Helen Roush William Jennings Bryan Cross of Gold Olive Carpenter President Wilson Congress Anna K. Price

Athens Country Club golfers lose to Marietta Club

The Athens Country Club golfers fell 53 to 51 against Marietta Town and Country Club in a close intercity match. Forty four Athens players attended Marietta. thirty six competed. Next intercity tourney set for June 23 with Jackson.

Athens Country Club Marietta Club Marietta Athens Jackson Robinson Deesel Sansa Wigeinton BRINM Doeseseaetebeges W. Eh Teeeseesl Tyson Aneeeneess H. Elein Cee Coentaseees Bennett Neeeeneeseuen Bestermer Oeseweseerel Josephy Neseebeseesd Hefferman Govedeseeess McCloy Saneeeseeean Sheffield Res Eebetee

Roads Out Of Athens Stay Clear For Sunday Travel

Road conditions around Athens appear generally good enabling residents to travel by automobile with minimal disruption on Sunday. The Athena County automobile club notes steady traffic flow and safe routes as locals plan outings.

Athens Athena County Automobilecelub An

Graduates Deliver Speeches at Athens Junior Exercises

Ninety students from the Athens high school junior department received certificates of promotion in a ceremony at the high school auditorium. The program, themed Interesting Facts Concerning Our Own State Ohio, featured speeches on Ohio history geography industry and notable figures plus performances by the school orchestra and choruses.

Athens High School Ohio Mildred Giesecke Webster Dalton Mildred Murphy Parker van Dyke Ruth Esbenshade Florence Allen Rutherford B. Hayes Robert Wagner Thomas Edison Wright Brothers Johnny Appleseed Wilhemina Arbogast Ohio University L. Denza W. Walter Ludwig L. J. Addicott

4-H Clubs Meet At County Fair Grounds

4-H club leaders gave instructive talks on parliamentary procedure minutes recording meeting arrangements and news reporting at the county meeting. After instruction the group played volleyball and enjoyed a picnic dinner. This afternoon some club members swam in the new pool under Athens Amusement Company supervision.

Fair Grounds Arange Athens Amusement Company

American shot in Mexico dies after two days

Arthur Brewer, an American citizen residing in Guadalajara, was shot in his office by a Mexican on June 1 and died June 2. American Consul Dwyer reported the incident to the State Department.

Washington Arthur Brewer Guadalajara Mexico Dwyre State Department

Perfect Attendance Noted for Loch Wrade School Student

The paper records Blanche Murrey’s attendance and highlights eight year perfect attendance by Walter Smith son of S L Smith of Shade at Loch Wrade school. He graduated from Lodi this year and never lived closer than a half mile to the school with two years walking three miles daily.

Blanche Murrey Huckleberry School Lochwrade Walter Smith S. L. Smith Shade Young Smith Lodi

Cubs win exhibition over Lake Vorest college team

The Chicago Cubs defeated Lake Vorest college 16 to 2 in an exhibition game. Gabby Hartnett hit two home runs and Earl Webb added one, delivering a decisive win for the Cubs.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Lake Vorest Gabby Hartnett Cub Earl Webb Husky

Constant Parade Maintained As Ohio University Students Leave

Trunks and bags are loaded into vehicles as a steady parade down Union Street continues. Most underclassmen will depart Athens after final exams, with many to return in September and others to start work or attend summer sessions. A number remain for commencement and baccalaureate services.

Union Street Ohio University Athens

Commencement Week Activities At University

Administration outlines commencement week as part of the school year for underclass students and graduating seniors. The plan covers ceremonies and campus events tied to the end of the academic term.

Ohio University to Send Ten Delegates to YWCA Conference

Ten women students from Ohio University will join the YWCA Conference at Geneva College Camp Lake Geneva Wisconsin July 28 to August 10. Dean Irma Voigt will lead the local delegation with study recreation and disc activities planned. Ohio attendees include Cornelia Holcombe Marion Coe Athens Beth Kilpatrick Delaware Kathryn Phillson Racine Bernice Diehl Woodsfield Selma Wendschuh Winifred Kingsley Alverna Koch Sandusky Bernt Prochaska Cleveland Vi Riddle Youngstown Mary Toronto.

Ohio University Geneva College Camp Lake Geneva Wisconsin Irma EB. Voigt Geneva Ohio Indiana Michigan Illinois Cornelia Holcombe Marion Coe Athens Beth Kilpatrick Delaware Kathryn Phillson Racine Bernice Diehl Woodsfield Selma Wendschuh Winifred Kingsley Alverna Koch Sandusky Bernt Prochaska Cleveland Vi Riddle Youngstown Mary Toronto

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Bridge Party J. G. Ely Evelyn Michael Ely John Bennett Phillip Ong Alice Carpenter Athens. Smith Grover Johnson Wwe Ossas O’bleness Seess Ccas D. H. Biddle Morton Beckley Woodworth Sprague Preston Finsterwald Job Eeer Demers Siigley T. R. Biddle Yorsythe Kelley Jefferson Fulton E. Jones Covert Sister Gross Whipple Kreiger Cable Schloss Warren Slutz Craig Woolley Baker McArthur Chillicothe Pomeroy Portsmouth Wellston Welston Coolville Corning Somerset Newark McConnellsville Chauncey Glouster Crooksville State of Ohio Greaser CUBS Scholl Simplex T. C. Green Baldwin Administrator Dean Voigt Mr. Green Looxsacon Dunlop A. D. Betzing West Union St
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