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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1925

Page

5

Mu Phi Epsilon mistaken as sole national sorority

Messenger reports Mu Phi Epsilon as the only national honorary group, later corrected to include Sigma Alpha Iota of Ohio University. The Plains Standard Bearers met at Mrs. Robert Graves’ home with Beulah and Neva Hawk presenting on the Text book, stories by Frederica Nida and Filor ide Shaffer, and Blanch Cochran presiding. Five new members joined and honorary members include Mrs. Howard Graves, Mrs. Jed Nida, and Mrs. John Shaffer. A July picnic is planned.

Mu Phi Epsilon Sigma Alpha Iota Ohio University Plains Standard Robert Graves Beulah Hawk Neva Hawk Frederica Nida Filoride Shaffer Blanch Cochran John Shaffer Howard Graves Jed Nida

Fenzel Dinner Honors Active Sigma Phi Fraternity Chapter

Mr and Mrs Fred Fenzel hosted a dinner for the Sigma Phi Fraternity active chapter at 34 West Washington. Forty nine guests enjoyed lavender and white decor with wives assisting. After dinner the students sang songs and guests Wayne Jackson and John Redfern performed. Also announces birth of Martha Joyce Fenzel on June 3. West Side Community Club set monthly summer meetings, next on June 19.

Fred Fenzel West Washington Street Sigma Fp1 William Fenzel Ray O’daffer Robert King Ralph Davidson John Sprague W. FE. Moler H. J. Brown Wayne Jackson John Redfern West Side

Baker couple travel to Terre Haute to visit daughter

Mr and Mrs Fred Baker of Wsher travel to Terre Haute Indiana to visit their daughter Mrs J E Rowland. The Woman's Relief Corps will meet in regular session at 730 Friday evening in the Red Men's hall.

Fred Baker Wsher Terre Haute Ind J. E. Rowland Woman's Relief Corps Red Men's Hall

Mrs. E. H. Marquardt Leaves for Bloomington

Mrs. E. H. Marquardt also known as Jessie Mills has been visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Mills at 62 Lorene Avenue for several weeks and departed yesterday for her home in Bloomington Illinois.

E. H. Marquardt Jessie Mills W. A. Mills Lorene Avenue Bloomington

Visits Plains Standard Bearers. Mriw. J. L. Pickering was the

Plains visit highlights a standard bearers event with Mriw and J L Pickering noted as participants. The brief item records attendance and ties to the local civic or ceremonial gathering.

Plains J. L. Pickering

Professor Cooper heads to family home then Clark University

Prof. C. E. Cooper of the geography department of Ohio University left Wednesday morning with his family for their parents' home in Michigan. He plans to return for the summer school. Mrs. Cooper and the children stay in Michigan until fall when the family will move to Worcester Massachusetts for one year of graduate geography study at Clark University.

C. E. Cooper Ohio University Michigan Cooper

Ohio University House Girls Entertain Guests Before Summer Break

The home of Mina D Fry at 79 University Terrace hosted a gathering of 20 Ohio University house girls and guests last evening. Entertainment included vocal and instrumental selections with baritone H F Hamilton performing solos and Miss Le nore Calhoun at the piano as the group prepares to depart for summer vacation.

Mina D. Fry University Terrace Ohio University H. F. Hamilton Lenore Calhoun

Lillie Class to Meet at Miss Duffee’s Home

The Lillie class of the Christian church will gather at Miss Lucile Duffee’s residence 14 Woodward avenue at 7 30 Friday evening for a meeting.

Lillie The Christian Church Lucile Duffee Woodward Avenue

Cottingham Family Heads to Pittsburgh for Friend’s Wedding

Mr and Mrs E A Cottingham and their daughter Martha Isbell left this morning by motor for Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to attend the wedding of a girl friend who was a member of Mrs Cottingham’s bridal party.

E. A. Cottingham Martha Isbell Pittsburgh

Local visits and community updates from Glouster area

Glouster News notes Mr and Mrs Noah Brown and son Jack of Trimble visited Crooksville relatives on Sunday. Miss Pearl Brooks of Jobs visits Miss Juanita and Erma Jewitt of Trimble. Mrs John Skinner and daughter helped in Murray to raise Frank McCann’s quota. The American Legion sets a five million dollar national campaign to aid World War orphans and disabled veterans.

Noah Brown Jack Trimble Crooksville Pearl Brooks Jobs Juanita Erma Jewitt John Skinner Murray Frank McCann Post American Legion

Bid notices issued for Burr Oak Pales pupils to Hollister

Trim ble township board of education in Glouster invites bids by July 2 to transport 40 to 50 Burr Oak and Pales district pupils to Hollister school with a suitable motor vehicle. Pupils must arrive by 8:30 a.m. and be picked up by 3:30 p.m. Bids also sought to finish the Hollister study hall per plans on file with clerk A P Hines.

Glouster Trimble Township Burr Oak Pales Board of Education Hollister A. P. Hines

Donations sought for American Legion endowment fund

Glouster Ohio June 4 donations for the American Legion endowment fund are being received by Frank McCann post. Donations may be left at Rogers Electric Company where H A Rogers commander will receive them. Even small contributions of one dollar and a few will help greatly.

Glouster American Legion Endowment Fund Frank McCann Rogers Electric Company H. A. Rogers

Glouster Girl Promoted to State Institution Post

Miss Escua Bishop of Glouster, longtime teacher at Eleventh Street School in Portsmouth, has secured a state institution appointment. After seven years guiding her classroom, she will not reapply for the coming year and earns a salary far higher than her current pay. Her departure saddens friends but honors her proven efficiency.

Glouster Es‘ena Bishop Portsmouth Portsmouth Pilot Eleventh Street Escua Bishop Miss Bishop

Democrats Meet in Glouster to Organize August Primary

In Glouster on Saturday evening at 7 o clock, Democratic voters gather at the mayor s office to outline a full city ticket for the August primary. All Democrats are invited as petition deadlines near and blank forms will be available for completion and filing at the meeting.

Glouster Democratic Corporation

Local visits wrap up in Columbus and Athens

Mrs. Richard Harris returned to Columbus on Wednesday after visiting friends in the city. Mrs. Mason Andrews of Athens traveled to Columbus to spend a couple of weeks with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Andrews. Mrs. F. P. Kientz and her grandson Frank Cunningham are visiting Columbus with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wells.

Richard Harris Columbus Mason Andrews Athens J. C. Andrews F. P. Kientz Frank Cunningham

Death of John Craney in Bellaire auto crash

The body of John Craney who died Tuesday in a Bellaire hospital after injuries from an automobile accident was brought to Glouster on Wednesday evening. Services are set for 9 AM Friday at Holy Cross church with Rev. Clark presiding. Burial follows at the Catholic cemetery.

Glouster John Craney Bellaire Miles Dyer Holy Cross Church Mr. Clark

Mission Society Meeting Held at Mrs Roberts Home

The Missionary society met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. David Roberts. A delightful time was enjoyed and refreshments were served.

Mission Society Glouster the Missionary Society David Roberts

Gur Nie Gladden Dies At 60 In Glouster

Miss Gur nie Gladden, 60, died at her sister Mrs Eva Pearce home on East Branch after a two year illness. Daughter of Silas and the late wife, she had three sisters. Funeral at East Branch church Friday at 2 pm, Rev C H Morin of Malta to officiate. Burial in East Branch cemetery.

Glouster Gurnie Gladden Eva Pearce East Branch Silas Gladden C. H. Morin Malta

Mrs Koons In Serious Condition In Columbus Hospital

Mrs. E. 8. Koons remains in serious condition at a Columbus hospital due to blood poisoning from an injured finger. The update notes the ongoing medical treatment and the severity of her condition.

E. 8. Koons Columbus

Suffragette Por tia Willis to wed Captain L N Berg

New York society circles discuss the forthcoming marriage of suffragette leader Miss Portia Willis and Captain L N Rodney Berg. Willis gained prominence years ago by dispersing suffrage literature from an airplane over the city. The wedding is set for next Saturday morning. Berg’s first wife was Marguerite Iltis, later divorced in Alexandria Virginia.

New York Portia Willis L. N. Rodney Berg Willis Captain Berg Marguerite Iltis Alexandria

Athens Junior High to Graduate Class Friday Evening

The Athens junior high school promotion exercises are scheduled for Friday evening marking the graduation of the current class. Attendees include students, teachers, and families, with plans for a formal program and reception following the ceremony.

Athens

Surprise 66th Birthday for Wayne Kenney at Pleasanton

Wayne Kenney of Pleasanton was surprised Tuesday evening when relatives gathered at his home to celebrate his 66th birthday. Guests included D W Kenney, Charles Leighty and family, Alvin Haning, Melvin Kenney and family, Doris, Darrell, D M Kenney, Clarence and Winnie Marshall who provided music. Refreshments followed.

Wayne Kenney Pleasanton D. W. Kenney Charles Leighty Forrest Mildred Alvin Haning Melvin Kenney Doris Darrell D. M. Kenney Clarence Winnie Marshall

One wrapped up in himself ready to be carried out

A terse note describes a person described as self absorbed and prepared for removal or removal from a situation. No further details available.

Ellensburg Woman Praises Lydia E. Pinkham’s Compound

Mrs. William Carver of Ellensburg Washington reports using Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound for ailments described as a severe condition in youth. She states she took six bottles from Perier’s Drug-Store and is now a well woman, sharing her experience publicly.

Ellensburg Ala Perier Lydia Pinkham William Carver R.F.D. No Ellensburg, Wash

Athens Junior High School program showcases student work

Friday at 7:30 p m the Athens schools present a first class marking the new Junior High branch. The program titled Our Junior High School and Its Activities features student performances in English languages arts crafts music and social science plus a violin solo. Dr A Wilcox delivers the benediction as the orchestra provides selections.

Athens Qur Junior High School A. ¥. Wilcox

Leona Kasky Sues Railroad for 80000 Damages

Leona Kasky filed a suit for 80000 damages against the B and C railroad company claiming she was struck and dragged 50 feet under a switch engine which crushed her left foot. She alleges safety gates were not down.

Elyria Leona Kasky B. & C. Railroad Company

Russell and Violet Attend Deaf School Exercises

George Russell and Violet travel to Colambu for the commencement at the School for the Deaf. Miss Russell, daughter of Me, is listed as a member of the class.

George Russell Violet Colambu School For the Miss Russell

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Sigma Pi Andrew Bigum First Street Martha Joyce Glouster News Legion Glouster Girl MILLS Jim Vaughn West Union St Craney Lydia E.pinkham Grocers & Better Draggiste Selves Lash Esther Harris Our English Virginia Larimer Amarylis Edmund Parlow Guages Marcella Horn Roy McClanhan Charles Wakefield Cadman Edward Rosser Ccos Delva Woodworth’s Bill Jacob Optometrist Airfax Mr.wtel Westinghouse Great Westinghouse Orga East Howard Stout Athens Implement Co Spen
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