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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1921
Page
5
A large party honored Fred Lee Helwig on his seventh birthday at 29 Palmer Street hosted by Mr and Mrs Pearl Helwig. Guests arrived Saturday afternoon from two to five, played games and contests, and enjoyed ices cake and candy. Chaperones included sorority patrons and university faculty members.
The Pi Beta Phi sorority held a commencement dance at the Armory on Saturday evening with about one hundred couples in attendance including out of town guests. Dancing started at eight thirty to music by a Columbus orchestra. The programs were white and gold and shaded lights added festivity while punch was served from a refreshment booth.
Relatives gathered Sunday at her home on 16 am avenue to celebrate her 65th birthday anniversary with a lawn dinner at noon. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Bean Mrs Olive Seibert and families Nelsonville Mrs Zora Barnhart Mr and Mrs 8 J Biddison and family Stewart Mr and Mrs Ray Marquis and three children Canaanville Mr and Mrs Lewis Ludwick Mr and Mrs J R Harvey Mr and Mrs Cliff Tribe and three children Mrs C C Mitchell and two daughters and Mr and Mrs Frank Mitchell and Myrtle.
White Cottage Ohio University girls planned a Sunday truck outing to East Hill honoring Mise Melba White. The event reflects campus social activity and community event details from the era.
A group including eleven couples traveled with Mrs Anna White as chaperone from a cottage. They left June 10 for Iowa State University in Iowa City to attend a special course in library work. A picnic supper was served at sunset.
The Mohican Sunday School class in Athens Ohio received a framed portrait of Geoffrey F Morgan donated by I and Mrs H T Wise. Morgan founded the class and was a key worker with the boys. The large class includes sixty high school and college young men and gathers at the Presbyterian church with Protestant representation from all Athens churches. Russell H Rupp is the current Mohican teacher.
A mother hosts a small celebration for her son John’s fifth birthday. Guests attend a family gathering with light refreshments and light entertainment, marking a milestone in the child’s early years.
Mrs Ruth Baird of Columbus visits sister Mrs Dan Baird on West Union St. Shoppers from New Floodwood, Mr and Mrs Donald Poston visit Athens. Mr Hi Baughman of New Marshfield visits. Mr C O Moore goes to Gallipolis for Carl Hutsinpiller funeral. Mr Robert C Byers of Columbus on a business visit. Flower Mission memorial service at Presbyterian church Tuesday at 2 pm. Mrs Vina Dupler and family visit South Court St. Mr and Mrs Harvey C Baker drive to Chicago. Womans Relief Corps meets Tuesday at 7 pm in Red Mens hall. Mrs Sarah Jane Bean goes to Columbus to visit son Dr E H Bean. Mrs A A Chappelle of Columbus visits J R Harvey. Miss Clarice Daugherty recovering from pneumonia. Mrs Robert B Cook of Washington IA visiting Emma C McVay in University Terrace. Miss Ruth Parks of Urichsville guest of Miss Florence Carr for P Beta Phi sorority dance. Noah Spencer and children visit from Sand Run with Pearl Downhour of Carbon Hill. Maynard Cook and E E Cook host weekend in Athens. Stanley Mansfield and daughter Betty Ruth visit from Akron. Mrs Tom Murray and Lagoria Murray with William Johnson of Parkersburg visit. Mr and Mrs O L Morrison announce birth of Leroy Jr born Sunday June 5 weight 7 4% pounds. Mrs Morrison formerly Grace Cook. Mrs F Earl De Weese of St Louis visits at 33 West Washington with sister Mrs Frank S Grones. Dr L G Bean and wife travel to Cleveland for Northern Ohio Dental meeting then Great Lakes trip until June 17. Mr and Mrs Robert P Tompkins of 39 North College on visit.
W. R. Phillips entertained ten of Master John’s friends with a Saturday lawn party at the Phillips home on South College Street. Children enjoyed kindergarten games and a picnic, receiving little candy favors in baskets.
Patrons of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority hosted a porch dinner for the active chapter at Prof. and Mrs. Treachey 24 West Mulberry Street overlooking the Hocking River. The event featured rambler roses, gifts from Mr. Charles Matthews, and 30 guests including alumna Miss Helen Hudson.
This morning at 10 oclock Mr Hayes Mayle and Mrs Anna Fults were married at the First M B parsonage Rev C L Strecker officiating. The bride resides in Athens and the groom in Glouster where they will be at home.
Mr Clement L V Foster of Coolville and Mrs Anna Randolph of Hockingport were married Saturday by Rev C L Strecker at the First M E paren age. They were accompanied by Mr C W Randolph of Hockingport. The couple will reside on a farm near Hockingport.
read fragments describe a tobacco exhibit with women attendees and unfamiliar names. the piece hints at social context and fashion of the event, noting a few attendees by first names and locations but lacks clear actions or outcomes.
The ex editor's father Mr. W. Tompkins and sister Mrs. Alonzo Hanson motored from McConnelsville to visit as their Sunday guests.
Mr. Clarence Pirrung who just graduated from the Ohio Medical University of Cincinnati spent a few days with Athens friends and went Saturday to his home in Portsmouth. He is a member of the class of 1917 Ohio University and of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
Mr Walter Steffen of Kenton joined Mrs Steffen Nell McLean and children Billy and Walter Jr for a weekend visit with Athens relatives and friends. They plan to leave Tuesday for Washington D C for a visit with Mrs Steffen's mother Anna McLean.
Mr C H Swaim and his daughter Miss Marie Swaim arrived home after a days long absence in Pittsburgh and Youngstown. In Pittsburgh they stayed with Mr and Mrs Gilbert McConnell alumni of Ohio University. Mrs McConnell is a sister in Alpha Xi Delta of Miss Swaim. The Ohio University Beta Theta Pi chapter sent numerous representatives and other alumni attended. Phi Delta Theta and Pi Beta Phi members also participated. Numerous local groups sent flowers to express sympathy for the deceased and his family.
Care-worn individuals seek Bitro-Phosphate an organic phosphate prescribed by New York and Paris physicians to boost weight and strength. Ohio University students reportedly attended funeral services of the deceased.
A promotional note touts Epsonade Salts as real Epsom salts blended with fruit salts to imitate a sparkling lemonade taste. Consumers are advised to take a tablespoonful in cold water for biliousness headaches or constipation, pitched as a new American Epsom Association discovery.
Lowell Chase, an Albany native and Ohio University graduate in aviation, conducted a busy air service Saturday near Athens. He landed east of Athens on the Totman farm and ferried over eighty passengers throughout the day, with more waiting as night approached.
County Auditor Fred Cornwell sent out the annual budget blanks to corporations townships and school districts to estimate next year’s expenses. The returns determine the tax percentage for each district.
Critics note some members of the junior art circle embrace bold forms and geometric shapes, resembling a Cubist approach in their latest exhibit. The display features strong color blocks and fragmented figures.
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