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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1925

Page

5

Mary Newman to wed Owen Beal in Parkersburg West Virginia

Mary Newman and Owen P Beal will marry in Parkersburg West Virginia on May 16. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charlies Newman of 9 Lancaster Street, is a 1925 graduate of Ahrens High School. Beal is the son of Mr and Mrs Pearley Beal of Roch Riffle. They will reside in Athens. The Ohio University faculty of music granted a leave of absence for the first semester next fall so she may study in New York under Herbert Witherspoon the former tutor.

Charlies Newman Lancaster Street Mary Owen P. Beal Parkersburg W. Va Ahrens High School Beal Pearley Beal Roch Riffle Athens Ohio University Columbus New York Herbert Witherspoon

Johnsons Reach Hollywood After West Coast Trip

Postcard from George W. Johnson reports the safe arrival of Mr and Mrs Johnson in Los Angeles California for a vacation. They traveled via San Diego and Mexico and are now based in Hollywood. Mr Johnson serves as K and M agent at Albany.

George W. Johnson Mrs. Johnson Los Angeles Calif San Diego Mexico Hollywood Mr. Johnson Albany

Fryburgers Return From Columbus Visit

Mr and Mrs Addison Fryburger and their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Roy Lewis Fryburger returned from a visit in Columbus.

Addison Fryburger Coumbus Roy Lewis Fryburger

Romine and Newton MARRY in Columbus Wedding

Announcement from Athens states Glen M. Romine city service director wed Marie Newton of Columbus on June 11 at the Baker home in Columbus. Attendants included Mrs. Huldah Blane and the Baker family. couple to reside at 48 Girth Cemetery Street Athens after a motor trip. Marie is daughter of Mrs. Margaret Newton and former Y M C A worker in Columbus. Romine previously served as city clerk.

Glen M. Romine Athens Marie Newton Columbus R. M. Baker Chatham Road Keys Fifth Avenue Christian Church Lawrence Fluke Huldah Blane Lancaster George Newton Nelsonville Romine

Caldwell guests attend Kiwanis celebration in Grosvenor Street visit

Mr and Mrs J R Keenan and Mr H W George of Caldwell Mo motored here and were Thursday guests of Mrs J C Robinson at 143 Grosvenor Street for the Kiwanis celebration. They returned home this morning with Mrs E B Foraker en route to South Charleston.

J. R. Keenan H. W. George Caldwell

W R C Memorial Service Set By Women's Relief Corps

The Woman's Relief Corps observes its annual memorial service Sunday at 3 pm in the West Union Street chapel. All who had W R C members as friends are invited to attend.

Woman's Relief Corps

Women of Mooseheart Legion Meet at Red Men Hall

The Women of Mooseheart Legion plan a 7 30 Saturday evening gathering in the Red Men's hall.

Mooseheart Legion Red Men’s Hall

Thursday Visitors Honor Ida Spencer and Family

Mr and Mrs R H White of 6 South College street hosted Thursday guests including Mrs Ida Spencer Catharine Spencer and Mr and Mrs C E Bennett of Nelsonville plus Miss Delia Hay of Los Angeles visiting Miss Spencer.

R. H. White South College Street Ida Spencer, Daugher Catharine Spencer C. E. Bennett Nelsonville Delia Hay Los Angeles Spencer

Miss Joy Cutler Heads East to Direct Music at Camp

Miss Joy Cutler of the School of Music faculty at Ohio University leaves for the East to spend the summer as director of music at Sargent camp for girls in Peterboro New Hampshire.

Joy Cutler School of Music Ohio University East Sargent Camp Peterboro N. H

Mourne Family Visit Stirs Chicago Guests in City

Mr. John E. Mourne and his son Robert from Chicago visit Mrs. P. M. Mourne and sister Mrs. Robert L. Woodworth at 96 North Congress Street. The group gathers to see the elder Mourne’s mother during her illness.

John E. Mourne Robert Chicago P. M. Mourne Robert L. Woodworth North Congress Street

Frank Sapp Visits Relatives in Meigs County Then Returns Home

Mr. Frank Sapp spent the last week visiting relatives and friends in Meigs county and returned today to his home in Columbus. He was the Thursday guest of his nephew and niece Mr. and Mrs Everett Saut ters at 121 Franklin avenue.

Frank Sapp

Miss Faustine Alston sails for year in Europe after graduation

Miss Faustine Alston of Hamilton left New York for a year abroad in Europe following her sister Mrs Wheatley Link's 1925 A B degree. Guests at the Link home this week include Mr and Mrs E B Alston and Mr Mark Alston of Hamilton, celebrating the graduation.

Faustine Alston Hamilton Wheatley Link New York Europe Link E. B. Alston Mark Alston

Spragues Attend Cincinnati Medical School Exercises

Dr and Mrs Wiley T Sprague left this afternoon by motor for Cincinnati to attend the commencement exercises of the University of Cincinnati Medical School where their son Gerald Sprague will receive his M D degree. They will return tomorrow afternoon with their son and his wife.

Wiley T. Sprague Cincinnati Medical School of the University of Cincinnati Gerald Sprague

Woman's Missionary Society Meeting At First Christian Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian church met Thursday afternoon with the audience opening song. Mrs. S. E. G. Pedigo presided as reports were given by Mary Williams literature secretary Mrs. Harry Bennett treasurer and division leaders. Ellen Boetzner announced World Call subscriptions. Devotions were led by Mrs. Reed Ailehire.

Christian Church Missionary Society Woman's Missionary Society First Christian Church S. E. G. Pedigo William Williams Harry Bennett Ellen Boetzner World Call Reed Ailehire

Mission Circle Programs Share Tibet and Trail of Martyrs

Scripture reading and prayer open a gathering led by Miss Ida Allison. A quartet with Dorothy Drake Verda Gilfilen Luci Duffee and Mrs E J Person sang aloud. The program leader Mrs E W Bingman led World Call quiz and papers by W W Lee on Batang and Thelma Bingman on The Long Long Trail describe Tibetan missions and three martyrs Doctor Rinehart Loftis and Shelton.

Ida Allison Dorothy Drake Verda Gilfilen Luci Lee Guay Guam Doctor Shelton Thelma Bingman Tibet Rinehart Loftis

Mrs Delia Ator Called to Logan by Sister’s Illness

Mrs Delia Ator was summoned to Logan yesterday due to her sister Mrs Margaret Graft’s illness at her son Abe Graft’s home. Graft has been in failing health from paralysis for years and suffered another stroke yesterday. Prof Rupe Jones and wife arrived at E J Jones in University terrace for the summer. Professor Jones has taught the last two years in Auburn Alabama.

Delia Ator Logan Margaret Graft Abe Graft Rupe Jones E. J. Jones University Terrace Professor Jones Auburn Ala

Bronze Tablet Marking Athens Ancestral Grave Unveiled

The Columbus chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will place a bronze tablet on the grave of Mary Maria Sprague of Athens Reynoldsburg Saturday. Her granddaughter Mrs. Claude H Thompson of Cincinnati will unveil it. Grandchildren Judge W R Sprague of Portsmouth Mrs Jesse Barr and Mrs James T Daniels of Columbus will attend. Mrs Daniels will lead in America. Mrs Sprague died in 1905 and was a member of Nabby Lee Ames chapter of the Real Daughters of the American Revolution.

Athens Mary Maria Sprague Levi Sprague Reynoldsburg Columbus The Daughters of the American Revolution Claude H. ‘Thompson Cincinnati W. R. Sprague Portsmouth Jesse Barr James T. Daniels Daniels Singing of America Sprague Nabby Lee Ames Real Daughters of the American Revolution of

District No 19 Improvd Order of Red Men elects officers

Chauncey hosts the quarterly meeting with representatives from sixteen tribes. Elected for six months: F C Boring D G P Eph Bernard D G 8 Athens Charles Wood D G 8 8 William Winefordner D G J S Ben Searls D G C of R Mayor Parks D G C of W Isaac Edwards D G S annap C E Chesher PD G s annap. Past great sachem L E Miller spoke. Next district session set for Logan August 15. Burial records note a Chauncey man killed crossing a railroad crossing.

Chauncey F. C. Boring Nelsonville Eph. Bernard Murray City D. G Charles Wood Athens William Winefordner Glouster Ben Searls Mayor Parks Isaac Edwards

Funeral for Bert Johnson Held in Chauncey Residence

Funeral services were held at the residence on Central avenue in Columbus for Bert Johnson a former Chauncey resident who was killed at a railroad crossing in Columbus on Tuesday.

Chauncey Central Avenue Columbus Bert Johnson

Nichols and Thompson Arrested at Chauncey Carnival

CG N Nichols and W W Thompson, Ohio Power Line workers, were jailed after drunkenness charges at the Chauncey street carnival. Marshal George Nicholson arrested them Thursday evening, they appeared before Mayor Charles W Walker on Friday morning and each pled guilty. They received a $5 fine plus costs.

Chauncey CG. N. Nichols W. W. Thompson Ohio Power Line George Nicholson Chauncey Street Charles W. Walker

Services for Dana Six at Salem Church Saturday

A funeral service will be held Saturday morning at 19 o'clock at Salem church for Dana FE Six nine year old son of Mr and Mrs William Six. Burial will follow in New Marshfield cemetery.

Chauncey Salem Church Dana FE William Six New Marshfield Cemetery

Boy dies from burns. funeral planned for local youth

A young boy died Wednesday evening from burn injuries. Mr. Six, formerly of this area, has two brothers Leslie and Wesley Six now living in Chauncey. Their families and relatives will attend the funeral, which Undertaker Stout will conduct.

Mr. Six Leslie Wesley Six Chauncey Stout

Otis Adkins Reports Health Improvement From Nashville Visit

Chauncey June 12 Otis Adkins son of Oscar Adkins of Chauncey, ill for some time, now visiting Nashville writes home that his health is greatly improved and feeling better.

Chauncey Otis Adkins Oscar Adkins Nashville, Tenn

Chauncey Area Personal News Highlights

Mrs A L Preston of Chauncey learns from her mother Mrs FE J Adams of Jackson Mich of her safe return home after a visit nearby. Robert Warner and Walter Boling return to Chauncey from Pontiac Mich where they worked. A new front porch at Mr and Mrs A I Prestons Mount street enhances their residence. Reverend G B Courtney led service at Taylor Ridge Christian church midweek. Mrs T R Hamilton and son Dean visited Chauncey Friday from The Plains to see her parents Mr and Mrs George Meinhart. Mrs L L Sweazy leaves Chauncey for Carbon Hill to spend the weekend with relatives.

Chauncey A. L. Preston FE. J. Adams Jackson, Mich Robert Warner Walter Boling Pontiac Mich A. I. Preston Mount Street

Bulgarian conspiracy yields double executions at dawn

In Sofia on June 12, condemned felon Perchelyeff was hanged at dawn for harboring the Sveti Kral cathedral robbers. Madame Nicotova, another conspirator, asked to share the fate saying life without the man she loves is not worth living.

Sofia Bulgaria Perchelyeff Sveti Kral

Wheat crop to be got in half this year says expert

Columbus June 12 prospects today are for a wheat crop in Ohio equal to about half that of last year. Statistician C. J. West of the crop reporting bureau announced the acreage sown to oats is one-fourth larger than last year though the crop faces danger from hot weather and possible insufficient rain, possibly keeping yields below last year.

Columbus Ohio C. J. West

West notes mixed fruit crop outlook with fair yields

Hay acreage is slightly below last year with a fair yield expected. Fruit prospects are good with 60 to 75 percent of the apple crop anticipated statewide, peaches in Lake counties full, and blackberries likely sizable. Melon acreage is normal or above, gardens only fair, and oats badly need cool wet weather.

West Lake

Gershe Wins Cleveland Bout Despite Broken Hand

Benny Gershe of Cleveland defeated Charley Goodman of New York on points after breaking his hand in the seventh round but continuing to dominate the steady contest last night in Cleveland.

Cleveland Benny Gershe Charley Goodman New York

Boxing Show Draws 99000 Fans in Cool Weather

A feature bout at the Sret Open Aff boxing show drew about 99,000 fans despite chilly weather. The season's showcase attracted large crowds and lively atmosphere as spectators packed the arena.

P D Q Bed Bug Killer Claims Safe Egg Destruction

An advertisement touts P D Q bed bug killer as a liquid fire that kills bed bugs and their eggs without injuring people. It promises effectiveness against roaches and moths and notes sealed bottles preserve strength and freshness.

Rake Bertie & Guten

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