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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1920

Page

5

Local residents visit and family news from Cantons area

Mrs. Sami Kafer and her son Robert of Cantons visit with Mr and Mrs A A Shafer on West Mulberry street. Sheldon Wadley of C comes for a vacation with his family. Robert Conner returns home from college. Audrey and Dana Tol visit Mrs S B Hill and relatives.

Sheldon Wadley andiMra Bate Avenue Sami @Kafer Robert Cantons A. A. Shafer West Mulberry Street Robert Conner H.W Coogne Degren Dana Russell Audrey Danaie Tol Mrai Russell 8. B. Hill

Mrs George Cacee Guests Athens Fran at Ohio University

Mrs George Cacee of Pittsburgh Pa is visiting with Athens Fran as her guest of Jer Reynolds, a member of the Ohio University faculty, during a campus stay.

George Cacee Pittsburg Athens Jer’ He Reynolds Ohio University

Miss Evelyn Evening Guest Returns for Cousin Sargeant Duty

Miss Evelyn attends a family gathering and visits relatives as she recalls her cousin Mise-Jacobs serving under Sergeant W L Jarva in local military duties.

Evelyn la Ees Mise — Jacobs Sargeant W.L. Jarv

Family members plan extended stay in Boseville home

Mr Paul M moves day to Boseville while Mrs Kirk and son Robert stay two more weeks at Mrs Ellen Boelzner's home on North Congress Street.

Paul M.ne o _ Boseville Kirk Robert Ellen Boelzner Congress Street

Miss Frensie and visitors amid local social notes

Mansie returned to Chilti cothe with her mother Mrs. Ida Mansfield who will visit relatives in Chilti cothe. Mr and Mrs E Starr host Be Rita guests from Middleport. Grace Connor and Dr and Mrs D K Starr with child Sterling attend Ohio Meehan alumnae. Rachael Higgins of Zanesville attends commencement at East Union street home. Carl Goodman and siblings join Deith brothers in Albany. Roland Rathburn and Owen Carmichael enlisted in the navy June 14 at Parkersburg and have been to Hampton Roads. Elden Ford intends to join them Saturday.

Miss Frensie Mansie Chilticothe Ida Mansfield Frank Dana E. Starr Rita S’ A Beason Middleport Grace Connor Cincinnati Doe Sterling Connor Ohio Meehan Rachael Higgins Zanesville Alma Tew East Union Roland, Rathburn Owen Carmichael Navy Parkersburg W. Va Hampton Roads Elden Ford Rathburn I. B. Rathburn Carmichael Ee Kane Michael Ba Ford

President and Mrs Ellis Host Graduation Week Reception

President Mrs Jaton Ellis welcomed several hundred guests at their South Congress Street home from 3 to 6 PM marking a prominent social function of commencement week. The event continued a prompt tradition as graduates gather for celebratory reception.

Jaton Ellis South Congress Street

Annual societal event hosts and guests noted

A ten year attendance tradition marks the annual gathering hosted by Dr and Mrs Ellis with Dorothy Perkins in attendance. Assistants include Mrs E W Chupke Biddle and Margaret Ting Dean. A buffet lunch was served in the dining room and punch offered in the library by Pi organization members.

Ellis Dorothy Perkins E. W. Chupke Biddle Bits Mery Margaret Ting Dean Itma BE. Voigt Helen Alion Pira 10 Eiji

Pi Beta Phi organizes class and lawn party events

Pi Beta Phi members gather for a Tuesday meeting at the Masonic place at 3:30 and a city-wide event follows. Rita shines in the program while Lucile and Alice Henry host a lawn party on the street, with many alumnae attending the affair.

Beta Phi Mem Beta Detiay Rita Aioe Tan Pi Beta Phi Lucile Alice Henry

Mackintaw Nuptials Marked in Simple Ceremony

The wedding of Mr. Alexander Mackintaw and Miss Mackenzie Took place Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. A. L. officiating and Geoffrey F. Morgan as best man. The couple left for Chauxse after the ceremony. The bride, a Dickinson Academy and Ohio Wesleyan alumna, earned high scholarship and was active in athletics. The groom, a World War naval officer with ensign rank, will teach at Sonera rohia nbuverner.

Mackintaw Alexander A. LW Geoffrey F. Morgan Mackiesnetoree Chauscey Danville Sunletie Sonera Rohia Ority Bird Dickinson Academy Ohio Wesleyan Mann Ohio Wesleyan United States Navy

Sorority Dinner Honors Local Members and Guests

The sorority dinner featured active chapter members and guests including Walsh, Mrs. Ralph, Mrs. W. E. Peters, B. Covert, mother of Miss Helen, Miss Ewer, and Miss Gileabeth Garber. The event took place Thursday with notable attendance from graduates.

Walsh Ralp W. E. Peters B. Covert Helen Ewer Gileabeth Garber

Cigarette Dealers Must Obtain New Licenses by June 19

County Treasurer J B Woodworth warns cigarette dealers who have operated since May 24 must secure a renewed license by June 19 under the law with penalties for late compliance.

J. BE. Woodworth County Treas

Children’s Day Exercises Planned at Factory Church

An excellent program is arranged for Children’s Day at Factory Church on Sunday June 20 at 7 30 p m with a full program of exercises and activities for young attendees.

Factory Church

Athens County to Alter Supervision of Small Schools

The Athens county board of education will leave supervision of small schools to local boards for the 1930 21 year. Districts may employ up to 20 teachers if centralized or with a union high school. Exempted districts include Glouster Os ville Albany Newhfield Ames and others with varying teacher counts.

Penaty Board Athens County Rvision Mar Bet Radé Tao Om Glouster Osville Albany Newhfield Ames

Ambiguous 1916 London note on American ambassador and Davis

A fragmentary 1916 London item references an American ambassador in Washington and a possible statement by W Davis. It hints at a presidential declaration in response to urging from friends and mentions a Senate session and other runners. The text is incomplete and unclear.

London Juhe W. Davis Apee Davis

Local Residents Mentioned in Fragmentary Ancestral Notes

Fragmentary OCR reads names like Mr j and Mra Emnett TM Eddy of Giguiteri and Mrs life noting visits and home stays. The garbled text hints at families Mr and Mrs Simms with a present home and Mrs Otis planning a return visit.

Mr. J Mra Emnett Eddy Giguiteri Mra. Winasa Ieathong Busleen Sires Aneam

Missionary Shot Dead in Hunan Province

Delayed dispatch reports the American missionary of the Reformed Church at Yo Chew Hunan Province shot and killed by forces led by General Chang Chin Yao. The incident, announced to the American consulate, marks a fatal attack on religious workers in the region.

Takes Protest to Secretary of State

Secretary of State Smith received a telegram from Judge W. E. Kent alleging irregularities in the Democratic reelection bid. Smith notified Judge Pardee the case will go to district elections and clerks. only if no agreement is reached would the secretary of state decide.

Columbus Secretary of State Smith W. E. Charging Kent Pardee

Hide dealers forecast shoes at 2.50 as hides fall

Oklahoma City reports hide dealers saying the bottom has fallen out of hide and wool markets with Green salted hides dropping from 18 cents to 12 cents per pound. N. B. LaBryer, manager of a local hide company, predicts further price declines across markets.

Oklahoma City Okla N. B. LaBryer

Fate Seances Dismiss Charges By McNab Defense

The defense attorney Garis McNab moved to dismiss charges. prosecutors did not contest the move. The action ends pending court consideration.

Garis McNab

Tremaine Meets Moore Tonight in Ohio Bout

Tremaine faces Moore in a scheduled three round fight in Toledo. The distant Memphis fighter Pal Moore meets Cleveland’s Tremaine amid talk of a decisive outcome as both fighters appear in strong conditioning. Public betting is not allowed, and the crowd anticipates a competitive showdown at a large venue.

Toledo Pal Moore Memphis Tremaine Cleveland

DRGPASS BAR EXAMINATION IN COLUMBUS

The state bar exam results show 269 of 288 law students passing the June 1 and 2 examination. Notables include Connie, 1637 East 73rd, with 96.0, and Herman W. Santen, 602 Riddle Road Cincinnati, with 96.8. Of the 288 takers, 162 pass from Cleveland.

Columbus Yy Connie East Herman W. Santen Riddle Road Cincinnati Cleveland

New Jersey Urges Wet Plank At National Platform

Jea R Nugent New Jersey's representative on the Democratic platform committee said he would push to include a wet plank in the national platform. He will be backed by the New Jersey fan per Mayor Frederick Donnelly of Trenton a fellow member of the state's big four.

Nuwrak N. d Jea R. Nugent New Jersey Frederick Donnelly Trenton

American tennis stars fall in London championship

London June 16. Two American favorites were eliminated in the fourth round. Richard Williams lost to J. Ieebie 2 6 6 3 63 and Char F Garland of Pittsburgh was beaten by Dudley 6 4 6 4.

London Richard Williams J. Ieebie Char »F. Garland Pittsburg Dudley

College of Music Gies Fine Concert

A large audience gathered in the auditorium for a College of Music concert presented by Ohio University. Trompeon and colleagues performed with Dr. Thompson providing remarks, delivering a program that impressed with a lyric aria and a dazzling final concerto setting.

Trompeon Ohio University College of Music Thompson Sajoy Ulf

Easiest Way to End Dandruff Remains Unchanged

A historical ad-like claim promotes a simple nocturnal rinse using ordinary liquid arvoh to dissolve dandruff. It asserts application at night moistens the scalp and after several uses dandruff vanishes, itching stops, and hair becomes fluffy and lustrous.

Squidarvon

Johnson Wing Wins Narrowly In Columbus Bout

Leo John, famed New York colored heavyweight, defeats Jackie Moore in an eight round Columbus bout. The world champion’s decisive performance showcased power and control through most rounds.

Johnson Columbus Leo John New York Jackie Moore

Baho Dems Hear Delegation Heads From Nugent Lead

A Bahо party meeting drafts delegates naming Senator John Nugent to lead a sixteen member delegation with roughly half the votes. The group will be seated at the forthcoming convention with W G McAdoo among expected favorites.

John Nugent W. G McAdeo

Greenwich Village theatre plan sparks protest

A former governor Bul protests a proposed project in Greenwich Village district. Community members argue the plan would create infamy and worst impacts in the area.

NORK Greenwich Acadia Bul

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