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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1922

Page

5

Follies to altar to divorce court mystery

A quirky report notes repeated marriages and divorces among Follies girls over two years with a string of names including Peggy Joyce Jessie Reed PeeRey Davis and Geneva Mitchell. It questions the reason behind a pattern of matrimonial instability and asks for explanation.

Marital Happiness League Peggy Joyce Jessie Reed PeeRey Davis Geneva Mitchell Elen Lee Worthing Peggy Udell Phoebe Peggy Davis Geneva Itchell Helen Lee Worthing

Miss Olive Oxley Weds Mr Jess Wills in Nelsonville

The Findlay Morning Republican reports the marriage of Miss Olive E. Oxley and Mr. Jess Wills in Nelsonville. The ceremony at the First Christian church was led by Rev. M. E. Chatley with the couple attended by Mr. and Mrs. Charles McGee.

Princess Mary Gownie Findlay Morning Republican Olive FE. Oxley Ross M. Redenbo Howard Street Findlay Oxley Inens County Athens F. Jackson Company Detroit Points Canada Jey Toledo J. Redenko Postfice Flower Hospital Nelsonville Bertha Auflick Jess Wills Wnelsonville M. E. Chatley First Christian Church

College commencement weekend notices and social guests

The article lists numerous commencement guests and social events: Mrs. E M Garrett hosts Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority visitors at 26 Sunnyside Drive. readings by Angella Woods Florence Poston and Eleanor Garrett. Mr J W Herrold of Columbus visits T L Morgan family. Dr W W Gist and family from Cedar Falls Iowa visiting for Ohio University ceremonies. Mrs Ida Douth McCarty from Pennville Oklahoma arrives for commencement. Home Guards meet at First M E church with mite box collection and picnic supper. guests at T L Morgan home include Miss Nazor and Miss Proctor graduating from Ohio University. Mr and Mrs Charles Wood host Mrs Alva Hamilton. Mr and Mrs R C M Hastings return for Elizabeth Woodworth’s graduation. Virginia Higgins and grand daughter Beulah Higgins visit. Hiram Russell hosts dinner at 35 East Carpenter Street.

E. M. Garrett Sunnyside Drive Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority Angella Woods Florence Poston Eleanor Garrett C. D. Gist W. W. Gist Cedar Falls Iowa Dr. Gist Ohio University C. D. Glat T. L. Morgan East State Street Nazor Ironton Doris Nazor Janet Proctor Canton Margaret Poctor Miss Nazor Miss Proctor Ohio, University R. C. M. Hastings Columbus Elizabeth Woodworth E. C. Woodworth Mildred Hastings

Ohio alumni visitors and local social notes in Columbus area

Compliments to Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Allison and Mrs. Eva Wert of Columbus. They spent Sunday in New Marshfield with Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Hawk and returned home by motor. Various alumni and local residents are noted visiting, convalescing, or hosting gatherings, including Dr. Henry Kohberger and Newman Bennett in Pittsburg, Mrs. Ray Richey recovering at home, and needle club hosting plans.

Columbus Ohio Stage Board Detroit Kahler H. L. Allison Eva Wert Allison Wert New Marshfield Lafe Hawk Ohio University Ly. Newman Bennett Mnett Henry Kohberger Pittsburg Hotel Berry

Birthday Party Honors 80th Birthday in Wellston

In Wellston near Keystone Jackson county families gathered Sunday June 11 to honor Mrs. Virginia Higgins on her 80th birthday. Fifty two guests attended a large lawn picnic with a huge cake, lilies and roses. Attendees included Higgins and Russell families along with many relatives from Jackson Nelsonville Logan Wellston and Athens.

Wellston Virginia Higgins Hiram Russell T. C. Higgins Charlies Higgins Maurice Higgins Harold Higgins P. B. Higgins Keystone Jackson County Logan John Evans Lof Frazenburg Harrison Dickerson Littlejohn Evans James Murray Hirram Russell Lena Sweeney Charles Russell Athens Beulah Ruth

Silverware Sparks with Blue Devil Cleanser

The article notes silverware care using Blue Devil Cleanser and highlights silver as a favored metal in artisan metallic craft from early artistic development.

U S Says It Will Stay Out of China Affairs

United States pursuing a policy of strict non intervention in China's political affairs per an interview with Chinese newspaper in Peking by Ambassador Jacob Gould Schurman. State Department release notes reports of allied ministers backing Wu Pei Fu lack foundation.

Washington United States China Peking Jacob ‘Gould Schurman State Department Today Schurman Great Britain Japan France Wu Pei Fu

Stock Sales of Farm Bureau Grow Heavier

Athens county farmers increasingly use the cooperative to market livestock with profit. John Ladd of Fron notes a standout: a good cow sold for 7.00 per hundredweight vs 5.00 locally. 225 farmers marketed 360 hogs 20 cattle 231 sheep and 352 calves through the association.

Athens County Farm Bureau John Ladd Fron Frost Athens County Association Pittsburgh Mills Cooperative Shipping Association

Senate committee approves tariff cuts on surgical tools

The senate finance committee announced on June 12 that the tariff on surgical instruments is cut to 45 percent ad valorem and dental instruments to 85 percent.

Washington Senate Finance Committee

Md Friction Seen in Europe at The Hague talks

London reports June 12 that Anglo French friction threatens progress at The Hague conference on the Russian problem. Britain rejects the French ultimatum plan, signaling little chance of Anglo French cooperation with the Soviet delegation.

Europe London France

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