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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1925

Page

5

Visiting Saltville Man Attends Ohio University Exercises

Francis B. Henry of Saltville Virginia visits Ath ens for a week and stays with his brother Dr J L Henry at 61 North Congress Street. Dr Henry and Mrs Henry host guests from McArthur and Ohio University graduation events. Dr W K Lim of Detroit returns after commencements. Lim attended Ohio University and Detroit College of Medicine and Surgery.

Francis B. Henry Saltville Athens J. L. Henry North Congress Street Henry Anna Darby Cleo Darby Marion Brown Glenneth Darby McArthur Ohio University

Miss Merle Danford to Leave for California Education Work

Miss Merle Danford of Trimble was the commencement guest of Miss Ann Pickering. A former Athens teacher the last two years she taught in Parkersburg West Virginia. She leaves June 16 for California to engage in a different educational field focusing on salesmanship with an indefinite stay.

Merle Danford Trimble Ann Pickering Danford Athens Parkersburg W. Va California

Columbus man returns after Ohio Univ commencement

Harold Martin of the class of 1921 Ohio University arrived home in Columbus yesterday evening after attending the commencement exercises. He spent the time with his aunt Mrs. C. O. Moore at 39 North College Street.

Harold Martin Ohio University Columbus C. O. Moore North College Street

Vigo alumnus Herman Du Bois attends university commencement

Mr. Herman Du Bois of Vigo, an alumnus of Ohio University and member of Phi Delta Theta, attended the commencement exercises.

Herman du Bois of Vigo Ohio University Phi Delta Theta

Prof Fink and family travel to central Ohio for visits

Prof C W Fink and his family left yesterday afternoon for the remainder of the week. They will visit relatives and friends in Zanesville Columbus and Coshocton returning home Sunday.

C. W. Fink Zanesville Columbus Coshocton

Athens and Chillicothe graduates and visitors noted

Mrs Claude Killinger of Chicago visits Mr and Mrs George E Whipple in Akron. Miss Authorene Laughlin travels to Chillicothe to visit cousin Miss Mabel Laughlin. Mr and Mrs Robert Rucker of Columbus attend college commencement. Mr and Mrs W Dale Gandee of Akron return with Russell Slaughter for graduation. Mrs C H Laughlin and daughter Louise of Chillicothe attend Athens high school commencement where Authorene Laughlin graduates.

Claude Killinger Chicago Lll George E. Whipple North Congress Street Authorene Laughlin Chillicothe Miss Mabel Laughlin Robert Rucker of Columbus W. Dale Gandee Akron Russell Slaughter C. H. Laughlin Louise Athens High School Atherene Laughlin W. S. Gibson Rhoda Caer Edith Smith McArthur Clyde Shaver Richland Avenue Carlos Shaver

President's Reception at Carnegie Library Draws Record Alumni

Dr. and Mrs. Elmer Burritt Bryan and Mr. Clark Williams hosted 370 guests yesterday afternoon at the president's reception in Carnegie library. The event ran from 8 to 5 and drew more out-of-town alumni, parents, and relatives than ever before with a buffet lunch and decorations of roses, carnations, and ferns.

Elmer Burritt Bryan Clark Williams Carnegie Library

Whitticher and Huston Tie Knot in Amesville Ceremony

Mr. Daniel R. Whitticher of Elk Horn West Virginia and Mrs. Blanche G. Huston of Amesville were married at 10 45 this morning at the First Methodist Episcopal with the Rev Daniel McGurk officiating. The couple was accompanied by Mr and Mrs C A Gardner Mrs Albert Gardner of Amesville and Mr H G Huston of Keystone West Virginia.

Daniel R. Whitticher Elkhorn W. Va Blanche G. Huston Amesville First Methodist Episcopal Daniel McGurk C. A. Gardner Albert Gardner H. G. Huston Keystone

House Party Honors Guest Miss Goldie C. Ashworth

Mr and Mrs D A Nardin entertained about 40 guests at their Morris and May Avenue home last evening. The house party featured a lively orchestra and dancing for the house guest Miss Goldie C Ashworth of Marion. Out of town guests included Mr Walter Layon of Pomeroy and Mr Edward Schranker of Cincinnati. Refreshments were served during intermission.

D. A. Nardin Morris and May Avenue Goldie C. Ashworth Marion Walter Layon Pomeroy Edward Schranker Cincinnati

Ohio University graduation brings several locals home

Mrs H B Robbins of Hamden returns with Miss Laura Bailey on Church street. Mr Ferry A Cady, Port Clinton teacher and coach, comes back with Curley Welsh of Cleveland. Mrs Carrie Cronacher and her daughter Sara Carolyn return to Ironton with Betty Gullum after attending Ohio University graduation where Louise Truby received her degree.

H. B. Robbins Hamden Laura Bailey T Church Street Ferry A. Cady Port Clinton Curley” Welsh Cleveland The Green and White Carrie Cronacher W. A. Murdock Lillian Chronacher Ohio University Sara Carolyn Ironton Betty Gullum Frank B. Gullum Louise Truby Cronacher

Wedded Today at Bryson Home

Miss Frieda M. Parker wed Foster B. Dean at 11 oclock this morning Mrs D M Bryson home 17 Palmer street Rev Dr Dantel McGurk officiated Attendants included Mr Mrs W C Barnett Clara Hartman Tupper s Plains and R F Swingler of Baltimore Mrs Maude Rutherford travels to Duluth Minn for two weeks business trip Mr and Mrs Fred Moorhead and children of Syracuse attended the ceremony

D. M. Bryson Palmer Street Frieda M. Parker Foster B. Dean Dantel McGurk W. C. Barnett Clara Hartman Tupper’s Plains R. F. Swingler Baltimore Maude Rutherford Duluth, Minn

Kiwanis International Ohio Division Convention Guests

Mr and Mrs R O Williams and Mr and Mrs S Herrington of Coshocton arrived for the Ohio division Kiwanis International convention to be held here Thursday. They will be entertained by Prof and Mrs C M Copeland and Prof and Mrs George McLaughlin.

S. Herrington Coshocton Ohio Division of Kiwanis Internationl C. M. Copeland George McLaughlin

Mrs Mills Hosts Friends for Dobbins Visit in Athens

Mrs N E Mills of 14 Maplewood drive entertained a small group at her home for Mr and Mrs Charles L L Dobbins and their son Earl Dobbins who left this morning for Marion. They have been in Athens the last year with son Harl who earned his degree yesterday from Ohio University Class of 1925.

N. E. Mills Maplewood Drive Charles Ll. Dobbins Earl Dobbins Marion Athens Harl Ohio University Neva Cunningham Belle Center Zern Cunningham Miss Cunningham David Kinder Wyandotte Mich Jacksonville C. 8. Price

Reception Tonight for Rev Murch and Mrs Murch

A reception is planned this evening in the parlor of the Christian church to honor Rev. 1 and Mrs. E D Murch, with friends gathering to greet the couple.

Rev E. D. Murch The Christian Church

Miss Bertha Bridgman Heads to New York for Columbia Study

Miss Bertha Bridgman principal of Fast Side school leaves Caldwell to visit sister Mrs I R Connor before spending summer in study at Columbia University in New York City.

Bertha Bridgman Fast Side Caldwell I. R. Connor New York Columbia University

Pastor and family travel to Indiana for church camp meeting

Rev. A. IL. Bradshaw, pastor of the Church of God, and his family left Athens Tuesday morning for Anderson, Indiana, to visit Mrs. Bradshaw’s parents and attend the church’s annual camp meeting.

A. IL. Bradshaw Church of God Athens Anderson Ind Bradshaw

Mrs Noss leads Ohio trio on June transatlantic tour

Mrs Mary Noss head of Romance language at Ohio University sails from New York June 13 with daughter Miss Nossa and two Uniontown women for a journey that includes Thames valley tours, Rhine and Lake Lucerne steamers, Geneva League of Nations, and Paris days. They plan to return aboard the Rochambeau Havre August 12, arriving New York August 21.

Mary Noss Ohio University Mary Graham Noss New York Miss Nossa Noss Union Town Miss Noss California Carenia Liverpool Thames Valley Shakespeare Country Rhine Lake Lucerne Geneva Chateau Thierry Belleau Wood Rheims League of Nations Harry Emerson Fosdick Paris

Union Peace Meeting Prompts World War Outlaw Talk

The Glouster union peace meeting at the opera house drew a large crowd. Rev. H B Bigelow of Cincinnati urged constructive American leadership in a world movement to outlaw war, citing editors and President Coolidge. About sixty signers joined a local program, with many updates on community and personal news interwoven.

UNION Opera House H. 8. Bigelow Cincinnati American Legion Coolidge Ned America

Oakdale School Reunion Set for June 21 at Mount Grove

Former teachers and pupils of Oakdale school plan a Sunday affair at Mount Grove on June 21. The all day event will feature a big basket dinner at noon and is expected to draw a large crowd with past teachers and students in attendance.

Oakdale Mount Grove

Mrs Adelaide Koons In Serious Condition In Ohio Hospital

Mrs Adelaide Koons of Athens remains in a very serious condition at Grant hospital in Columbus with blood poisoning. The latest report to Dr von Scheele of Jacksonville indicated there was no improvem ent.

Adelaide Koons Athens Grant Hospital Columbus von Scheele Jacksonville

Interference calls hinge on umpire judgment

The text discusses how interference plays rely on umpire interpretation and rules, noting that officials must impose penalties when interference occurs regardless of intent. It emphasizes that intent cannot excuse a fault and that officials cannot overlook interference based on perceived motive.

Interference calls judged on play outcome not intent

Officials argue that interference penalties should be based on the play itself, not the umpire’s judgment of intent. Accidental mixups can unfairly penalize innocent players, so the rule emphasizes the play and outcome over inferred motive.

Witty remark on marriage missteps from a Newark Tribune line

A Newark Tribune quip notes a man congratulating a newly married friend with the line a wife is the greatest blessing a man can have she divides his blessings and doubles his sorrows. The speaker intended praise but bungled the turn of phrase.

Newark American-Tribune

Former Kaiser Silent as He Chops Wood

The retired monarch remains silent about his affairs while seen chopping wood at an undisclosed estate. Onlookers report no comments or statements from him about recent events or his plans.

Woman's Secret of Beauty

Distressed expression and sallow complexion signal female ailments. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, is advertised as a remedy to overcome women’s ills and restore health and beauty.

Taniac Tanlac Lydia Th. Pinkham

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