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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1926

Page

5

Weds Harold Leighty and Thelma Mercer in Marietta

Ohio University graduates Harold Leighty and Thelma Mercer wed in Marietta. Leighty, Tau Sigma Delta member, earned a BA this morning. Also noted: Woodruff and Kathleen Murphy married in Rockville and a Phi Delta Theta dance at the Grotto club in Logan.

Harold Leighty West Carlton Ohio University Thelma Mercer Marietta Leighty Tau Sigma Delta Theodore Woodruff Sigma Pi Athens Woodruff Rockville Kathleen Murphy Norfolk University of Fredericksburg

Smedley and Doty Married at Home Wedding

Arthur C. Smedley and Laura Doty were married at 10:30 this morning at the bride’s home in Athens. Rev. Frederick Brown officiated with a ring ceremony. Witnesses were W. H. Pratt and Mrs. Rosie Rhoades. The groom is a carpenter and cabinet maker. they will reside on Raymond drive.

Arthur C. Smedley Columbus Laura Doty Raymond Drive Frederick Brown W. H. Pratt Rosie Rhoades Athens Smedley

Roushs Visit Relatives in Zanesville Attend Frat Dances

Mr. and Mrs Rex Roush of Zanesville spent Friday to yesterday with Mr and Mrs C D Roush on Columbia Avenue. They attended the Alpha Xi Delta dance Friday night and the Phi Kappa Tau dance Saturday. Mr Wilson Ator of the regular army visits his parents on a thirty day furlough from Fort Clark Texas.

Rex Roush Zanesville C. D. Roush Columbia Avenue Wilson Ator Regular Army John Ator Richland Avenue Cavalry Fort Clark Texas Palmer Street W. J. Miller Thornton, Ind Kathryn Louise Miller Indianapolis Ind Mr. Lysle Miller

Mr E E Bean Visits Relatives from Tennessee

Mr E E Bean of Chattanooga Tennessee formerly of Athens is visiting relatives and friends in this area and in Guysville.

E. E. Bean Chattanooga, Tenn Athens Guysville

Kenney to Speak at I C S District Convention in Pittsburgh

E C Kenney local representative for International Correspondence Schools leaves for Pittsburgh Pa to speak at the I C S district convention of field men held Wednesday He has served the institution nearly twelve years Mr and Mrs A C Rossi return to Columbus after visiting over the weekend with Mr and Mrs A B Wells at 9 North College Street

E. C. Kenney International Correspondence Schools Pittsburgh Mr. Kenney A. C. Rossi Columbus A. B. Wells North College Street

Mrs Cabeen Returns Home to Cleveland by Auto

Miss Ethel Cabeen arrives in Cleveland by motor accompanied by her mother Mrs Mary Duncan from a visit at 8 South Congress Street.

Ethel Cabeen Cleveland Mary Duncan South Congress Street

Athens high school commencement draws visiting kin

Mrs Dove Russell of Akron and Mrs Fred Kellys daughter Rosalind arrive for the Athens high school commencement where Franklin Dean will graduate. Visiting relatives from Columbus Parkersburg Avon Parkersburg and Indianapolis travel or stayed with local families.

Dove Russell Akron Fred Kellys Rosalind C. Ek. Russel Youngstown Frank Ian Second Street Athens High School Franklin Dean

Famous Surgeon Explains Sleep Healing Power After Operations

Dr Crile compares sleep to a battery circuit in the body restoring energy after surgery. He links brain and liver temperatures and notes one degree heat causes ten percent chemical change. Dr Bowers urges postgraduate work and annual lecture courses in the district. Next meeting set for Marietta in October.

Crile Bowers Marietta

Cloverleaf Club to Demonstrate at County Fair

At the regular Canaanville Cloverleaf Clothing club meeting led by Mrs. Charles Mansfield, members planned county fair demonstrations. Gladys Barker Helen Barnhart Mary Margaret Walton and Luella Cunningham staged individual demonstrations. A committee of Nita Butts Helen Mansfield Mabel Joseph Lois Waiton Helen Barnhart and Frances Hill was formed to arrange a play to send girls to camp.

Athens County Canaanville Cloverleaf Clothing Club Charles Mansfield Gladys Barker Helen Barnhart Mary Margaret Walton Luella Cunningham Nita Butts Helen Mansfield Mabel Joseph Lois Waiton Frances Hill

4H Club to Visit Carpenter Farm on June 18

The county 4H clubs and parents will tour Carpenter Farm June 18. Morning baseball and horseshoe games precede afternoon farm inspections of shrubbery poultry soil and plants. J. J. Crumpey of Ohio State forestry will discuss trees and uses. A noon picnic lunch and a final baseball game follow.

Farm Bureau C. Hartman Carpenter Experiment Station Carpenter Farm J. J. Crumpey Ohio State Forestry Department

Rich Man Spreckels Dies in San Diego

California capitalist John D. Spreckels dies at his San Diego home after months of illness. He was a prominent figure in the state and had been ill for several months.

San Diego Cal U.P John D. Spreckels California

Bridge dispute heats up in NY supreme court

In a separation suit, Dr. Ralph Almour charges his wife Marian slapped him after a bridge dispute. The quarrel began over whether his queen of spades beat her eight, with spades led during a game at friends’ home. The case questions limits of temper in a tense bridge moment.

New York Supreme Court Ralph Almour Marian Almour

New Church Law in Mexico Enacts Severe Penalties

Mexico City June 8 Fines and long prison terms are set for violators of the federal church law aimed at curbing foreign born prelates. The measure, designed to prevent foreign influence, targets both native and foreign priests and is to take effect July 15.

Mexico City U.P United Press Today Mexico

Governor Donahey Leaves on Scenic Highway Tour

Governor Vic Donahey departed Manchester with state highway officials led by Director G F Schlessinger to tour the Atlantic and Pacific Scenic highway. The party plans a cross state route to Marietta then north to the National Trail for the return trip.

Manchester Vic Donahey State Highway Department G. F. Schlessinger Marietta

Athens High holds class day exercises in auditorium

The Athens High School class day program featured Miss Helen Cross delivering welcomes and senior leaders presenting symbolic keys to the junior class president Don Roush. John Miller noted the duties ahead and urged high standards, while senior performers sung two period songs by Moffat and Robinson as the event closed.

Theis Senior High School Helen Cross Alfred Hughes Athens High Kinehes Athens High School Athens Don Roush Pee Gorham Fanny Davidson Muriel Foster Mary C. Kircher Aileen Rauch Moffat Prof. Robinson Bendeemer

School Program Features Bass Solo and Class Readings

The octette including Oscar Neale Charles Kircher John Dalton John Fields John Miller John Edwards Belfred Vercoe and Alonzo Barnes performed under Miss Barbara Kantzer. Kircher notable for The Bass Viol bass solo. Vercoe read the class will with wit and Marcella Fienuo read the class prophecy and wrote it.

Oscar Neale Charles Kircher John Dalton John Fields John Miller John Edwards Belfred Vercoe Alonzo Barnes Barbara Kantzer Marcella Fienuo

Taxes of Federal Government Are Showing Increase

Washington June 8 Advocates of further tax cuts were encouraged today by an announcement from Secretary of the Treasury Mellon that the government for the first time since the war has found it unnecessary to borrow to carry on the nation's business. Mellon said no bonds or certificates will be offered for sale on June 15 due to higher income tax and other receipts.

Washington U.R Secretary of the Treasury Mellon Treasury

Fire tragedy claims life of Mrs. Charles L. Butz

Marion reports a fatal incident where a can of kerosene used to start a fire caused the death of 46 year old Mrs. Charles L. Butz. The blaze resulted in her death by severe burns.

Marion Charles L. Butz

Farm Bloc Hopes for Victory Now in Relief Efforts

Washington June 8 The Iowa Republican senatorial primary saw insurgent Smith W. Brookhart defeat incumbent Senator Cummins. Insurgents and farm relief bloc saw it as progress and a sign West sees revolt. Admin quarters called it a rebuke to the Coolidge regime and to Butler for backing Brookhart.

Washington U.P Iowa Cummins Coolidge Congress Butler Massachusetts Organization For Engineering Brookhart Senate Daniel Steck

Director Robert Leonard to wed Gertrude Olmstead today

Hollywood reports screen director Robert Leonard and actress Gertrude Olmstead plan to marry in Santa Barbara. Leonard is a former husband of Mae Murray, a film star.

Hollywood Calif U.P Robert Leonard Gertrude Olmstead Santa Barbara Leonard Mae Murray

Appeal filed after Wellsville officer dismissal

East Liverpool reports an appeal lodged with the civil service commission by Hurd who was dismissed from the Wellsville police force by Major W. L. Fogo. Hurd says he was discharged without cause and seeks relief.

Liverpool Civil Service Commission Hurd Wellsville W. L Fogo

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