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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1923

Page

5

Pi Beta Phi Fete Scenes at Union and Windsor Tea

The Pi Beta Phi annual commencement fairs opened with a 7 30 breakfast dance at the Union and a post breakfast at Windsor Tea Room. The Cookie Shine in the evening at Miss Bertha Brown s home drew 75 guests from chapter and visiting alumnae with mothers. Out of town mothers and alumnae from Detroit McKeesport Haverhill Columbus and Cincinnati attended along with local Athens residents.

Pi Beta Phi Jnion Windsor Bertha Brown Washington Street Cookie Shine Louis Humphrey Hockingport Virgene Henry Kaler Detroit Mich Leo Gchaeffler McKeesport Granville Evans Haverhill Mass Rupel Jones Columbus J. P. Wetherholt Gallipolis Gramay Ballinger Cincinnati Bernice School Canton

Birthday Surprise for Thomas Littler in East Union

Friends and relatives gathered at Thomas Littler's East Union home on Sunday to celebrate his birthday with a surprise party. Attendees included J R Howe Charles Griffin Nelsonville Glen Patch Herb Littler James Littler of Roseville Robert Davidson Charles Young Logan James Thompson of Columbus Clyde Littler Hilber Littler Betty Jane Littler and Arthur Littler among others.

Thomas Littler East Union J. R. Howe Charles Griffin Nelsonville Glen Patch Herb Littler James Roseville Robert Davidson Charles Young Logan James Thompson Columbus Clyde Littler Hilber Littler Betty Jane Arthur Littler Floyd

Miss Margaret Snow Returns From Columbus Visit

Miss Margaret Snow returned from Columbus where she spent the weekend as the house guest of Miss Alice Jennings.

Margaret Snow Columbus Alice Jennings

Lowrys to Visit Columbus Relatives Before Homeward Trip

Mr. and Mrs. C. I. Lowry and children Betty and Dick of Gary Indiana will depart Tuesday for a short visit with Mrs. Lowry's sisters Mrs. Alice Stevens and Miss Iva Eddy in Columbus before returning home.

C. I. Lowry Betty Gary Ind B. F. Eddy Grosvenor Street

Commencement Guests at Ohio University Event

Mr. Carl Tewksbury of Cleveland attends the alma mater exercises and visits Mrs. O R B Murphey at 216 East State Street. Also present are Dr and Mrs Emmett Murphey of Corning with their son Richard who earns an A B degree from Ohio University Class of 1923.

Carl Tewksbury Clevglands O. RB. Murphey East State Street Murpheys Emmett Murphey Corning Richard Ohio University

Stewart Guests Arrive For Summer With Atkinsons

Mr and Mrs J W Stewart of Youngstown arrived Sunday evening to spend the summer with Prof and Mrs A A Atkinson at 26 Morris Avenue. Gertrude Atkinson accompanies them.

J. W. Stewart Gertrude Atkinson Youngstown A. A. Atkinson Morris Avenue

Crooks Visit Athens. Murphey Ill at East State Street

Mr and Mrs F I Crooks of Columbus drove to Athens Saturday and stayed over Sunday with Mr and Mrs O B Murphey at 216 East State Street. Mr Murphey is confined to his home by illness.

F. 8. Crooks Columbus Athens O. B. Murphey East State Istreet Murphey

Delta Pi delegates set for national convention trip

Mrs John R Hastings of Kenton, Miss Marzuela Richards and Miss Marie Hope of Athens left Sunday for Boston to attend the national Alpha Delta Pi convention. They will visit Washington Baltimore New York City and Montreal returning home July first.

John R. Hastings Kenton Marzuela Richards Marie Hope Athens Boston Mass Alpha Delta Pi Washington, D. C Baltimore

Wetherholt Family Visits Athens for Ohio University Commencement

Mr J P Wetherholt of Gallipolis with Miss Miriam Humphrey and Miss Christine Humphrey of Geneva drive to Athens on Sunday. Wetherholt stays until Monday with Mrs Wetherholt and their son Jack while the Humphreys remain for Ohio University commencement where their brother Madison Humphrey will graduate. Christine Humphrey is an OU alumna and Alpha Gamma Delta member. Dr W G Danford is a business visitor at St Anthony hospital in Columbus returning home tonight.

J. P. Wetherholt Gallipolis Miriam Humphrey Christine Humphrey Geneva Athens Wetherholt Jack Humphrey Ohio University Madison Humphrey Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority W. G. Danford St. Anthony Hospital Columbus

Woman's Missionary Society Meeting Postponed

The regular meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society at the Presbyterian church has been moved from June 12 to Tuesday, June 19.

Womans Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church

Chase and Forrest family visit Athens guests of Hamiltons

Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Chase and daughter Betty and Mrs. Worley Forrest of Rutland spent Sunday in Athens as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hamilton at 200 West State Street.

Coe Couple Travel to Denver to Visit Son for Health

Mr and Mrs Ell Coe of Sand Run travel to Denver Colorado to see their son Earl who is there for his health. They expect to stay for several weeks.

Ell Coe Sand Run Denver Colorado Earl

Prohibition Commissioner MacDonald Speaks at Sunday Union Service

State Prohibition Commissioner MacDonald of Columbus addressed a union service at the Methodist church in Glouster Sunday night. He urged support for enforcement of the prohibition law and warned that negligent officers should be removed. A Class Six Choir from the First M E church at Athens provided a fine musical program.

Methodist Church MacDonald Columbus Prohibition Donahay M. E Athens

American club picnic scheduled at upcoming meeting

The notice states an American club picnic will be arranged at the forthcoming meeting, outlining that members should attend to finalize plans and details.

American Club

Reuter and Goegiein Wed at Pomeroy Presbyterian Church

Lawrence Reuter and Louise Goegiein of Pomeroy were married Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the Presbyterian church manse conducted by Rev. Dr. A Y Wilcox.

Lawrence Reuter Louise Goegiein Pomeroy Presbyterian Church A. Y. Wilcox

Miss Ordie Chalfant Marries Lawrence Robinson

Miss Ordie Chalfant of Athens became the bride of Lawrence Robinson of Akron at 9 this morning. The Rev. Dr. A Y Wilcox officiated at the manse on North College street. The couple will reside in Akron where Mr. Robinson works for the Firestone Rubber Company.

Hayman Family Vacation Visit to Morgantown

Prof and Mrs Lester Hayman and their daughter Alice Margaret visit Morgantown West Virginia for the summer vacation, staying with relatives.

Lester Hayman Alice Margaret Morgantown W. Va

Harrisville alumna attends Ohfo university commencements

Miss Jessie Tresham of Harrisville West Virginia, an alumna of Ohfo University, arrives for the commence festivities and is the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. W Thomas Edmundson on South Court Street.

Jessie Tresham Harrisville W. Va Ohfo University W. Thomas Edmundson South Court Street

Mackie Rehired as Kansas Wesleyan Coach

Mr. A B Mackie and his wife visited Chauncey after touring Salina. He has been rehired at Kansas Wesleyan University for two years with a substantial pay raise.

A. B. Mackie Kansas Wesleyan Salina Kansas Mackie

Miss Catharine Clark Arrives for Summer Visit

Miss Catharine Clark of San Antonio, Texas arrives to spend the summer with her grandfather, E. B. Clarke, at 26 South College Street. The brief social note confirms she will join family at the residence this season.

Catharine Clark San Antonio Texas E. B. Clarke South College Street

Reevers Family Weekend in Columbus with Son Wilbur

Mr and Mrs A F Reevers spent the week end in Columbus visiting their son Wilbur.

A. F. Reevers Columbus Wilbur

Clendenin Family Receives Youngstown Visitors

Dorothy Rita and Billie Clendenin of Youngstown arrived Saturday for a several weeks visit with their grandparents Mr and Mrs V W Clendenin at 7 Walker Street.

Dorothy Rita Billie Clendenin Youngstown Vv. W. Clendenin Walker Street

Messen er misprint folds in Treasury sales report

In Sundays issue the makeup man printed an article intended for another column in the Glouster news about Postmaster Jacksons sales of Treasury Certificates for May. No attention.

Messener Glouster News Jackson Treasury

Certain-teed Paint Offers Quality on Small Budget

It pays to buy Certain-teed paints with low cost and solid protection. One quart of Certainteed Screen Paint coats eight screens twice for two years of rot and rust defense. One gallon of Porch and Deck Paint protects a 30 by 10 foot porch with two coats. Visit us to estimate paint costs for any project.

Glouster Post Office Certs Sales Reported For June

The article notes total monthly sales were lower than estimates by Postmaster Hambel of Glouster. It states that for the first ten days of June certificates at the Glouster office totaled 7052.00 dollars.

Hambel of Glouster

Funeral Procession for I. B. Shepard Moves from Cambridge

The funeral party escorting the remains of I. B. Shepard from Cambridge to Burr Oak for interment this week included Mrs. Shepard, Mr and Mrs John Shepard and five children, and Mr and Mrs Thomas Shepard with three children.

I. B. Shepard Cambridge Burr Oak

Local Travelers Return From Washington

Mr and Mrs Clyde Price Mr and Mrs L E Richardson G J Richardson and William James Jr returned Sunday from Washington.

Clyde Price L. E. Richardson G. J. Richardson William James Jr Washington

Mrs Matthews Guest of Local Matthews Family

Mrs. E. B. Matthews Sr. of Jackson spent several days here as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Matthews Jr. in the week.

E. B. Matthews, Sr Jackson E. B. Matthews Jr

Nelsonville visitors host Haw family over Sunday

Mrs Harold Mechem and two children of Nelsonville were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs B W Haw. Mr and Mrs Tom NcAllister are parents of a daughter born Saturday.

Harold Mechem Nelsonville B. W. Haw Tom NcAllister Satur

River pollution taints East Bridge and surrounding areas

After freeing the dumping grounds at Herrold's mill, authorities should also address odor and contamination along the East Bridge and eastern riverfront. Garbazee and decayed material have been deposited at several points, turning the river into a dangerous swimming area and raising health concerns for residents.

Herrold’s Mill East Bridge

Nelsonville Streets Routinely Rough For Drivers

Citizens note Nelsonville’s main thoroughfares are badly in need of resurfacing making travel through the town hazardous. The writer also suggests inspecting neighboring Athens streets for comparison.

Nelsonville Athens

Remembering the Dead at Greenlawn Cemetery

As graveside paths glow with flowers and shrubs, Greenlawn cemetery near Nelsonville becomes a living bloom garden in memory of those laid to rest, with visitors tending plants and reflecting on the departed.

Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville

Dangers Near Scott's Creek Falls Warn Visitors

In Hocking County a falls south of Logan draws many picnickers each year. A dangerous undertow whirlpool lies just above the falls. A warning sign notes four deaths at the site while an arrow on a nearby fence points to funeral director C. Yocum.

Hocking County Logan Scott's Creek C. Yocum

Rubbish Receptacles Attract Night Pedestrians In Athens

Street corners in Athens have new rubbish receptacles that seem to serve tired pedestrians. On Saturday night two or three individuals were seen draped around each one, apparently taking a rest.

Athens

Arrest author of death note shocks Youngstown

Police announce a suspect detained with the writer of the death notes and another suspect in the case of a mutilated body found by Hubbard Road. They discard jealousy and pursue a theory that Miss Drachmann was killed by a rejected suitor, seeking those she knew intimately.

Youngstown, CO Hubbard Road Hubard Road Miss Drachmann

Hamden social notes highlight local visits

Miss Mary Dobbins of Jackson visited Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Stanton in Hamden. Tom Newman returned to Columbus after a visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Newman. William Craig and sons Derrel and George of Greendale visited relatives here over the weekend. Miss Linda Arnett came from Columbus after staying with her sister Mrs. Ray Cox. Mrs. C L Sunnafrank and daughter Martha visited Wellston on Saturday.

Butcher Lucile George Jack Alice Brandeberry Tom Littler Harley and Clarence Athens Mary Dobbins Jackson W. E. Stanton Tom Newman Columbus Mrs John Newman William Craig Derrel and George Greendale Linda Arnett Ray Cox C. L. Sunnafrank Martha Wellston

Mrs. Bushong Told to Relocate Animals or Face Punishment

Columbus woman Mrs. Mary Bushong faced a Juvenile Court ruling over alleged neglect of her four children aged 16 months to 10 years. Judge Bostwick ordered her to dispose of some pets or improve the home. she was warned she could spend a year in the workhouse.

Mary Bushong Columbus Bostwick Bushong

Lease Rentals A Problem At Ohio University

Report on Ohio University finances by state examiners C F Miller and C E Tilton covers December 1921 to April 1923. It notes leases of the law grant are hard to collect as original holders die or transfer without the treasurer’s notice. Examiners urge leaseholders to exchange leases for university deeds to ease treasury work. Treasurer George Parks adds that deeds would reduce university administrative effort.

Ohio University C. F. Miller C. E. Tilton Ohio University Law Grant George Parks University Treasury

Tight liquor lid to be clamped at lake ports

Cleveland June 11 Collector of Customs W B Gongwer said Washington orders enforcing the supreme court dry ship ruling will tighten enforcement at lake ports. Canadian ships entering U S ports will be searched for contraband and any liquor found will lead to arrest of the captain and seizure of the vessel. Additional inspectors will be placed on duty at Ohio ports to carry out the orders.

Cleveland W. B. Gongwer Washington Supreme Court American Ohio

Albany Milling Plant Installs New Flour Machinery

Haydenville, Ohio, a busy village, sees smoke from the Albany Milling Company as it installs a complete set of new machinery for flour and cereal foods production.

Albany Miling Company

Ohio University to award diplomas to over 400 graduates

Tuesday night the university will close the current school year with a formal diploma and degree presentation for more than 400 graduates who have completed their programs at Ohio University.

Ohio University

Coal operators suspend activity in central Pennsylvania field

About 300 coal operators in the central Pennsylvania field suspend business as demand remains dull and prices fall. Best coal grades sell for 2.75 to 3.36, with prices around production costs.

Altoona Central Pennsylvania

Local visitors from Wellston and Chillicothe noted

Howard Ankrom of Wellston was a Hamden visitor Friday. Mrs C L Sunnafrank and son Clifford Jr will visit relatives in Chillicothe on Saturday for several days. Ralph Martindill of Welston was a visitor here Friday.

Howard Ankrom Wellston C. L. Sunnafrank Clifford Jr Chillicothe Ralph Martindill of Welston

Bryan Caasill Visits Columbus Family

Bryan Caasill employed in Columbus is spending several days with his family in the area.

Bryan Caasill Columbus

Old timer wanders from Lima infirmary barefooted

William Burr, a 70 year old inmate of the county infirmary, left his bed barefooted and wandered away. A search by authorities has failed to locate the elderly man.

Lima William Burr

Feather Fans Blend Ostrich Plumes with Glyceride Resin

A brief note describes decorative feather fans using ostrich plumes combined with a glyceride resin mix for lightweight, decorative purposes and observed quality in early smallcraft craft.

War on bootleg ball pools widens in Ohio

Medina police report arrest of George H. Aunx in Sharon, turned over to Wayne County authorities on charges tied to gambling and counterfeit checks. Chief Lanker says investigation links Aunx to bootleg ticket sales across several counties and notes efforts to curb contagion of illegal gambling.

Medina George H.aunx Sharon Wayne County Lanker Aunxt

Hocking County Officials Inspect Road Segment

County commissioners surveyed the Murray to Nelsonville road seeking repairs. They noted the route carries substantial traffic and few alternative lateral roads exist for local use.

Hocking County Murray Nelsonville

Sundey Creek bridge crossing praised as smooth sample

New crossing over the traction line at Sundey Creek bridge is described as a model of a good crossing. Motorists can pass over it with a smooth glide and no jar.

Sundey Creek Bridge

Cabbage Growers Consider Federated Marketing Link

Cabbage growers of Sandusky and nearby counties form an association to market their crop cooperatively and weigh joining the Federated Fruit and Vegetable Growers Incorporation for selling decisions.

Sandusky, C Sandusky Federated

Carriage of Charlies X of France at Versailles Costs High

The carriage of Charlies X of France, housed in the Trianon at Versailles, incurred expenses exceeding $200,000, reflecting its historical value and preservation costs.

Charlies X France Trianon Versailles

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