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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1926

Page

5

Ohio Grads Wedded In Rockville Md. Union

Miss Mary Virginia Crow daughter of Prof and Mrs G H Crow of Athens Ohio and Theron H Morgan of Columbus were married last Thursday in Rockville Maryland at a Presbyterian minister home Attendants were Miss Margaret Crow and George D Bonebrake They plan to reside with the bride’s parents in Athens Morgan studied at Ohio University and George Washington University He is a Phi Delta Theta Phi Chi member and a medical student The wedding draws notice from Ohio University alumni and local readers through the Athens Messenger Society section.

Ohio Mary Virginia Crow G. H. Crow North Congress Street Theron H. Morgan Columbus Rockville Margaret Crow George D. Bonebrake Law School George Washington University Washington, D. C Morgan Athens Ohio University Alpha Gamma Delta _ sorority Glouster

City Federation Meeting At Porter Home

Members of the City Federation are invited to attend a meeting at 3 30 Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. J P Porter 165 North Congress Street. Mrs E D Sayre will report on the biennial convention of women s clubs held in Atlantic City. If it rains the gathering moves to the Presbyterian church.

City Federation Porter Home J. P. Porter North Congress Street E. D. Sayre Atlantic City Presbyterian Church

Harvey Anniversary Picnic Honors Couple

Friends gathered Sunday to honor Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Harvey on their wedding anniversary with a picnic dinner at the Harvey home. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Link, Mr. and Mrs. John Gross, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. James E. Woodworth.

J. R. Harvey Harvey Home Henry Link John Gross James E. Smith James E. Woodworth

Japanese School Leader Inspires First Methodist Tea

The First Methodist church Foreign Missionary society and Standard Bearers hosted a Silver Tea Monday afternoon with Miss Mary Belle Oldridge, missionary to Japan, as guest of honor in Japanese costume. She spoke of a school that grew from one pupil to five hundred fifty, training for leadership amid a long waiting list, and urged Standard Bearer girls to support Japanese missions and pledge drives. A social hour followed with tea poured by Mrs. Daniel McGurk and servings by Standard Bearer girls.

Foreign Missionary Society First Methodist Church Mary Belle Oldridge Japan J. L. Pickering Sara Poston Pickering Miss Oldridge Daniel McGurk

Esther Sunday School Meet At Miss Boelzners Home

Esther class of the Christian church met at Miss Ethel Boelzner’s North Congress street home. Devotionals led by Mrs. Harry Bennett opened the gathering and Mrs. Cameron Crossen presided as president. Mrs. L. E. Carpenter gave a reading. prizes in a contest went to Mrs. W. W. Lee and Mrs. Harry Bennett. Garden flowers decorated the house. assistants included Mrs. A. N. Johnson, Mrs. Freeman Scott, Mrs. Charles Whaley, Mrs. William Masterson, and Miss Evelyn Simms.

Esther Christian Church Sunday School Ethel Boelzner Congress Street Harry Bennett Cameron Crossen L. E. Carpenter W. W. Lee A. N. Johnson Freeman Scott Charles Whaley William Masterson Evelyn Simms

Picnic honors Wellington hosts on Hanning lawn

Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Hanning of Wellington were guests at a Sunday all day picnic on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. H F Smith on New Marshfield road. Twenty five relatives joined with baskets for a noon dinner and multiple birthday cakes celebrated Henry Carper’s eightieth. Relatives from Athens Brosia W Va Columbus Nelsonville and Denver were listed among attendees.

Emerson Hanning Wellington H. F. Smith New Marshfield Road W. E. Hanning Munn Albert Coates G. H. Maxwell Abram Williams John Maxwell Mary Delle C. D. Ashworth W. R. Hawk Robert Loren Williams Benny Athens Homer Scott Columbus Brosia W. Va Henry Carper

Visitors travel from multiple towns to Middleport home

Mrs Jessie Brooks of Columbus and families from Rutland Athens and Newark visited Dr and Mrs Emmet Stansbury in Middleport Sunday. The group included Mr and Mrs Bart RawlingsMr and Mrs C E Lasher and daughter Rutland Dr J E Stansbury and family Athens Mr and Mrs George Troyer Koch and son Junior of Newark and Mr J H Koch of New York City. They left Newark after a visit to Mrs Koch's parents, Homer Cooksey.

Jessie Brooks Columbus Bart Rawlings C. E. Lasher Rutland J. E. Stansbury Athens Emmet Stansbury Middleport George Troyer Koch and Newark J. H. Koch New York City

Mrs. Bartlett at mother’s as Preston illness and death loom

Mrs. Harry Bartlett of Cincinnati visits her mother Mrs. F. L. Preston due to the illness and death of Mr. F. L. Preston.

Harry Bartlett Cincinnati F. L. Preston

Mr. Foster Returns to Washington After Home Visit

Mr. I. M. Foster arrived in Washington D C last evening completing a visit with his relatives and friends at home.

Mr. I. M. Foster Washington, D. C

Burt Family Returns from Wapakoneta and Indian Lake

Mr and Mrs E G Burt and their children Billy and Margaret Edith are home from Wapakoneta and Indian Lake where they spent the past week. They visited Mr and Mrs Don Burt in the former town, Don Burt being E G Burts brother.

E. G. Burt Billy Margaret Edith Wapakoneta Indian Lake Don Burt

Athens mourns Mrs Maria Druggan Pierce

An Athens funeral visit reports many relatives and friends traveling from New York to Logan for the burial of Mrs Maria Druggan Pierce. Family members include W Thomas Edmundson, Morris Parker, Cora Pierce, Jack and Emma Grim, Harry Tribe and kin. C G Tucker of Cumberland visits Mrs Alice Cline in Athens. Mattie Mace of New Marshfield visits daughter Magmie and others in town.

W. Thomas Edmundson Morris Parker Cora Pierce Jack Grim Emma Grim Harry Tribe Logan Maria Druggan Pierce Robert Pierce C. M. Pierce Athens Mattie Mace New Marshfield Miss Magmie Mace

Ayres Family Plans Summer Trip To Wilmington

Mrs. Albert E. Ayres and daughter Dorothy expect to travel by motor today to Wilmington for the summer with Mr. Ayres who works for Clinton County Telephone Company.

Albert E. Ayres Dorothy Wilmington Ayres Clinton County

Miss Florence Basom Arrives in New York for Athens Visit

Miss Florence Basom lands in New York from Porto Rico and will reach Athens on Wednesday for a three month vacation with her parents Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Basom of 72 West State Street. She has taught the last three years at the Episcopal Mission School in Porto Rico.

Florence Basom New York Porto Rico Athens J. S. Basom West State Street Miss Basom Episcopal Mission School

Roe family returns from Quebec and Boston trip

Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Roe and daughter Elaine with Mrs. Roe's mother Mrs. Pennington Carson of Haddonfield New Jersey have arrived home from a ten days trip to Quebec and Boston combining pleasure with business.

A. B. Roe Elaine Roe Pennington Carson Haddonfield, N. J Quebec Boston

Cline Family Hosts Relatives from Columbus

Mr and Mrs Arthur Cline of Shannon Avenue welcomed Mrs C Whipple and Miss Irene Whipple of Columbus as guests, alongside the latter's mother.

Arthur Cline Shannon Avenue C. Whipple Irene Whipple Columbus

June Brides Dinner Club Marks Third Athens Event

June brides and their husbands will gather for a dinner at the Colonial Wednesday evening. This event marks the third annual gathering of Athens couples united by June marriages to celebrate the milestone.

Athens

Miss Porter Returns From University of Pennsylvania

Miss Marjorie Porter arrives home in Philadelphia after studying at the University of Pennsylvania for a year. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James P Porter of 165 North Congress street and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

Marjorie Porter James P. Porter North Congress Street Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority

Miss Vera Gabriel Leaves for Columbus Employment

Miss Vera Gabriel departed yesterday for Columbus where she will take a job. She will reside in Worthington with her sister Mrs F R Van Loon at the Central hotel during her employment period.

Vera Gabriel Columbus Worthington F. R. van Loon Central Hotel

Mrs Tedrick and sons return home after visit in Plain City

Mrs H E Tedrick and sons Edward and Robert returned to Plain City after a two weeks visit with Mrs W C Arbogast at 18 North College street. Betty Lee Arbogast accompanied her aunt home for several weeks.

H. E. Tedrick Edward Robert Plain City W. C. Arbogast North College Street Betty Lee Arbogast

Grandson to Graduate at Yale Commencement

Mr J D Brown began a motor trip to New Haven Connecticut to attend Yale University commencement. His grandson James Brown Davis, aged 21 last November, will graduate in the four year course. He is the son of Mr and Mrs T J Davis of Cincinnati.

J. D. Brown New Haven Conn Yale University James Brown Davis T. J. Davis Jane Brown Cincinnati

L. T. L. Church Meeting Set for Wednesday Afternoon

L. T. L. will gather at 4 o'clock Wednesday in the basement of the First Methodist church to conduct important business.

First Methodist Church

Hiram Mourns Death of Dr. George A. Peckham

Hiram college today mourned the death of Dr. George A. Peckham a professor of Old Testament languages and literature who died after a long illness.

HIRAM Hiram College George A. Peckham

U. Registration Up To Date Exceeds The Thousand Mark

At 9 30 this morning 1056 students had registered for Ohio university summer school with registrar Frank B Dilley predicting total enrollment will top 1300. Many students are teachers or continuing regular attendance and not yet dismissed schools. High school graduates only allowed to enroll this summer. Commencement will occur at term end for those completing two or four year courses in half semester sessions.

Ohio University Frank B. Dilley Dilley

Parkerstown Traveler Arrested for Parking by Fire Plug

Traveling salesman C. W. Harr of Parkersburg was arrested yesterday by Police Captain Maple for parking too near a fire plug and fined $6 plus costs by Mayor Alex Moore this morning.

C. W. Harr Parkersburg Harr Maple Alex Moore

Wife killer is refused reprieve by state high court

Columbus June 16 The state supreme court declined to review the case of Frank Liska a Cleveland man condemned to die on July 15 for killing his wife and burning her body in a chicken coop His conviction and death sentence were upheld by Cuyahoga County a lower court.

Columbus U.P State Supreme Court Frank Liska Cleveland Liska Cuyahoga County

Land and Property Auction at Wembley Withdrawn

The land and property of the British empire exhibition at Wembley were put up for sale but withdrawn after the highest bid of 1.575 million dollars proved too low. The empire exhibitions of 1924-25 were held there.

London Wembley

Athens Girl Taken by Death

Dorothy Eulalia Wetzell, 20, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Treat F Wetzell, died at home on Elliott street after a long illness from cancer of the throat. Besides her parents, she is survived by a brother and sister. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM from the residence.

Dorothy Eulalia Wetzell Treat F. Wetzell Elliott Street

Deadliest venomous cobra of South Asia noted

The cobra de capella of South Asia is described as the most deadly venomous serpent in the region, highlighting its notoriety among listed snakes.

Asia

Mayor Warns Against Air Rifle Shooting in City

Mayor Alex Moore says an ordinance prohibits shooting at birds with air rifles or rifles and will be strictly enforced. The warning follows complaints to the police from several residents who observed the activity this morning.

Alex Moore

Near-Cyclone Strikes Hocking Valley With Little Harm

A wind rain storm swept the Hocking Valley on Monday and Monday night causing 1.09 inches of rainfall and a two foot river rise. Fields flooded by out of bank streams. crops benefited after two weeks of dry weather. Across the Midwest, Illinois and Iowa reported a million dollar property loss and numerous fatalities. Ohio saw damage in Toledo and Chillicothe with hail and uprooted fruit trees. Athens escaped the worst due to surrounding hills.

Hocking Valley Middle-West Illinois Iowa Rockford Ohio Toledo Chillicothe Athens

Wife wins $100000 heart balm from mother-in-law

New York report says Mrs. Elsie Hinman Dula received 100000 in damages from a jury in a suit for alienation of affections against her mother-in-law Mrs. Josephine C. Dula widow of Robert B. Dula former vice president of the American Tobacco Co. The suit sought 250000 with claims of causing a divorce and steering her son away.

New York U.P Elsie Hinman Dula Josephine C. Dula Robert B. Dula American Tobacco Company Thomas C. T. Crain Supreme Court

Crabbe Denies Blocking Graft Probe in State Institution

Attorney General Crabbe denied attempts to block a grand jury investigation into graft tied to the proposed site for a new state institution for the feeble minded. Prosecutor Fritz accused him in a letter to Governor Donahey after the state board of control revealed commissions would be exchanged for a pick. Sites under consideration were Apple Creek Wayne County and New London Huron County.

Columbus U.P Crabbe Joseph Fritz Wayne County Vic Donahey Fritz State Board of Control Apple Creek New London Huron County

Two Children Die in Drowning Tragedy at Quarry

In South Amherst, Bertha Ciberay, 10, and her brother John, 7, drowned in an abandoned quarry. Playmates said Bertha stepped into about fifteen feet of water and John drowned while attempting a rescue.

Amherst U.R Bertha Ciberay John South Amherst Here Bertha

Nail manufacture begins in early United States after Revolution

The article notes that machine-cut nails were first produced in the United States shortly after the American Revolution, marking a shift in local industry and building practices.

United States

Abandonment of Tacna Arica Plebiscite Declared

In Arica on June 18 the Tacna Arica plebiscite was declared impracticable and will be abandoned. General William Lassiter, succeeding General Pershing, led a plebiscitary commission to approve the motion stating insufficient guarantees exist to ensure a fair vote. The plebiscite was set by President Coolidge’s arbitral award to decide Tacna and Arica’s national alignment between Chile and Peru.

Arica Tacna Arica William Lassiter General Pershing Coolidge Tacna South America Alsace Loraine Chile Paru

Francs Drop to New Lows in London Market

The French franc opened at a new record low of 180 to the pound amid fears of an early French political crisis. The Belgian franc joined the slide, opening at 178 in a sympathetic movement.

London U.P France

Athens Man Hurt in Fight Over Estranged Wife

Francis Jones of Athens was reported in favorable condition at Mercy Hospital after suffering a fractured skull when he was thrown down stairs during a fight with Fred Miller of 622 Hanford Street. Miller escaped and police seek him. The quarrel allegedly arose over Jones' estranged wife.

Columbus Francis Jones Athens Mercy Hospital Fred Miller Hanford Street Miller Jones

Movie actor Freckles Barry weds Julia Woot in Newark

Hollywood bound Barry 18-year-old actor marries Julia Woot of Newark. She is five inches taller and five years older than him, according to his mother’s account. The couple’s route to Hollywood follows the ceremony held last night in Newark.

Newark N. Jd Wesbeyry Hollywood

Ward Chosen President of Ohio Rainbow Division Veterans

George M. Ward of Columbus, former president of the Columbus Reinbow Division Veterans chapter, was elected president of the 166th Infantry Ohio Rainbow Division Veterans Association.

Ward Marion George M. Ward Columbus Reinebow Division 166Th Ifefantry Ohio Rainbow Division Veteran Association

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