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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1921

Page

5

Bridal Dinner Sets Theme for Lucile Henry Russell Finsterwald nuptials

Society notes detail a Friday bridal party dinner at the bride’s 6 South College Street home with 30 covers in orchid and green. Home-Coming Week events for Sigma Sigma Sigma close with a Wednesday tea at the sorority hall for patronesses and alumni, simple floral decor, and refreshments. Swaim-Marcie nuptials planned for 3 pm Wednesday at the First Presbyterian church.

Lucile Henry Russell Finsterwald South College Street Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority Swaim-Marcie Nthe First Presbyterian Church

Athens Bride Weds Harold Mardis in June Athens church

Miss Hannah Marie Swaim daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Swaim of Park Place becomes Mrs Harold Carson Mardis son of Dr S K Mardis of East State Street in a ceremony read by Rev. Dr Abbott Y Wilcox. About 300 guests attended at the church and home reception followed with extensive floral decorations and a reception at the Swaim residence. The bride, a former Ohio University music supervisor and current faculty member, wore an intricate white georgette gown and a midnight blue going away suit for the trip to Athens. The couple will reside in Athens after a lakes trip.

Hannah Marie Swaim Harry Swaim Park Place Harold Carson Mardis K. Mardis East State Street Abbott Y. Wilcox Tulle Rosea Alpha Xi Delta Delta Tau Delta Allen G. Kresge Strauss Mary Henderson Knoxville Tenn Sanderson Bohm Cadman Mary Jane Strecker Virginia Hoover T. N. Hoover Chauncey Mardis Cincinnati Maid of Honor Miss Henderson Mardis Athens W. L. Liston Portsmouth M. 8. Wall A. T. Swaim Huntington W. Va W. F. Nihart Columbus Bernice Scott Morgantown Ohio University Athens Public Schools Athens High School

Birthday party honors Jennie Moore at 14

Mrs. C. T. Moore entertained thirty six friends Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 5 o clock for Jennie Moore’s 14th birthday. Guests included Dorothy Delaney Lancaster Martha Barr Columbus Harriet Skinner Marietta and three visiting chums in Athens. Green and white Ohio university colors set the decor as the girls enjoyed games singing and dancing. The birthday cake candles candy and caps carried the color note and Jennie received many remembrances.

C. T. Moore Carpenter Street Jennie Dorothy Delaney Lancaster Martha Barr Columbus Harriet Skinner Marietta Miss Moore Athens Ohio University

McCoys Move Into New Home on North Congress Street

Mr and Mrs Fred H McCoy have moved into their newly purchased residence at 65 North Congress Street marking a settled milestone for the couple in their new local address.

Fred H. McCoy North Congress Street

Miss Dailey Leaves for Gallipolis Week at Biddle Home

Miss Christine Dailey departed today for Gallipolis to spend a week at the home of Dr. and Mrs. J B Biddle, the latter her aunt.

Christine Dailey Gallipolis J. B. Biddle

Mrs Gladys Woodrow Guests With Edmundsons In Cleveland

Mrs Gladys Van Valey Woodrow of New York City is visiting Mr and Mrs W Thomas Edmundson at 32 South Court Street East Cleveland. Miss Edna Swan a teacher in East Cleveland schools is also at the residence as a guest.

Gladys van Valey Woodrow New York City W. Thomas Edmundson South Court Street Edna Swan East Cleveland

Remarkable 22 Pound Gain Touted by Nerv-Worth Booster

An old testimonial claims J. D. Douglas gained 22 pounds after using Nerv-Worth, describing rapid strength and appetite restoration post influenza. The advert praises the tonic as proven and widely recommended by druggists, urging fall use to boost energy and stamina.

J. D. Douglas Canoraburg

Summer vacation at Swan residence

The piece notes a family event at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Swan located at 33 West State Street as the family plans their summer break.

Mrs. J. C. Swan West State Street

Elliott Returns from Two Week Trip to Tennessee Chicago

W. P. Elliott reports a two week journey visiting Tennessee St Louis and Chicago. He combined business with leisure and found the trip very enjoyable.

W. P. Elliott Tennessee St. Louis Chicago

Local Visitors Return From Long Weekend Trips

Mr. and Mrs. Emery McGrath and Louise Patterson returned Tuesday from Pt. Pleasant where they visited the latter's parents for ten days. Mrs. L. M. Tinker and daughter Winifred of Frankfort have arrived for a visit with the former's parents Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Warden in South Court Street.

Emery McGrath Louise Patterson Pt. Pleasant

Miss Addie Lee Travels From Akron to Graham Chapel Area

Akron resident Miss Addie Lee visits friends in Athens and plans to spend the rest of summer with relatives near Graham Chapel and Asbury.

Addie Lee Akron Athens Graham Chapel Asbury

Family visitors return home after Columbus trip

Mr. Don McVay came back to Columbus after visiting his parents Dr. and Mrs. F. P. McVay and Mrs. Beckley’s parents Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Beckley. Mrs. McVay stayed longer. Mr. Samuel L. McCune, in town for Ohio University commencement, returned to Cleveland with his parents Mr. and Mrs. John McCune of Lancaster street.

Don McVay Columbus F. P. McVay Beckley J. L. Beckley McVay Samuel L. McCune Ohio University Cleveland John McCune Lancaster Street

Edison Service Keeps Your Instrument In Running Order

Edison offers maintenance and record services and invites readers not on the mailing list to send name and address to receive the monthly list of new Edison records.

Edison

Local Graduates Visit For Commencement

Miss Gertrude Mailer of Zanesville and Miss Ruth Thourot of Stryker are house guests of Mrs. P. G. Dowler for commencement. Miss Maier is a two year graduate and Miss Thourot a four year graduate of Ohio University.

Gertrude Mailer Zanesville Ruth Thourot Stryker P. G. Dowler Maier Io Miss Thourot Ohio University

Ohio University delegates return from Theta Phi Alpha convention

Mrs Ella Coleman of Reedsville returns home with Miss Frances Hatch after visiting Columbus. The group includes Miss Trene Devlin Mary Antoinette and Jessie Mulligan who came from the Theta Phi Alpha sorority convention in Champaign Illinois where the Ohio University chapter was represented. Miss Antoinette serves as a Grand officer.

Ella Coleman Reedsville Frances Hatch Coleman Columbus H. A. Hatch Trene Devlin Mary Antoinette Jessie Mulligan Theta Phi Alpha Sorority Champaigne Illinois Ohio University Miss Antoinette

Home Missionary Society Meets at First M E Church

The Home Missionary Society of the First M E Church will gather in the church parlors Friday at 2 pm for the first meeting of the year. Members are urged to attend and subscribers to Home Missions who are not members are especially invited.

Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church Home Missions

Beta Theta Pi Commencement Dance At Armory This Evening

The Beta Theta Pi fraternity hosts a Commencement dance at the Armory from seven thirty to twelve tonight. Guests celebrate the returned alumni as the Armory is decorated for the occasion.

Beta Theta Pi Fraternity

Mrs Jennie Dell Heads to Minneapolis via Columbus

Mrs. Jennie Dell departs this evening for Columbus en route to Minneapolis to visit her daughter Mrs. Paul Zoelzer who recently moved from Milwaukee. She is staying with Mrs. Margaret Edmundson on North Lancaster Street during her Milwaukee to Columbus leg.

Jennie Dell Columbus Minneapolis Paul Zoelzer Milwaukee Dell Margaret Edmundson Lancaster Street

Gaunts Visit Athens Aunt for 80th Birthday Picnic

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Gaunt of Chicago and Mrs. Harry Smith with son Jack of Columbus traveled to Athens to visit Mrs. Barbara Bean, Mrs. Wald’s sister, on the occasion of Bean’s 80th birthday. The group then drove to Canaanville for a church picnic.

C. H. Gaunt Chicago Harry Smith Jack Columbus Athens

Torch Hold Annual Banquet At Ohio University

The Torch banquet at First Christian church dining hall drew thirty members and alumni for a noon gathering. Informal dinner fostered acquaintance between old grads and new men as plans to improve Ohio University were discussed by Prof N Mackinnon founder Carl Stockdale and James Trohe newly elected president.

Torch First Christian Church Ohio University N. Mackinnon Carl Stockdale James Trohe

Cresset Elects Alumnae Officers At Ohio University Luncheon

Cresset, the Ohio University women’s honorary society, met at First Church luncheon where 40 members attended. Mrs. Jean Adams Morton was elected alumnae president and Miss Isabel Shore secretary. Irma Voigt spoke briefly as dean of women.

Dean of

Couple United In Marriage In Lancaster Ceremony

Mrs Alma Jones and Mr James W Nichols were married Tuesday by Rev E D Mureh at the First Christian church. They will reside in Lancaster where Nichols works as a granite letterer.

Alma Jones North Congress Street James W. Nichols Lancaster E. D. Mureh First Christian Church

Pays Fine For Beating Wife In Ohio Valley Arraignment

Arthur Sohn of Buchtel pleaded guilty to assault and battery after his wife testified he beat her on June 13. She showed a black eye and bruised arm as evidence. Sohn was fined 20 dollars plus costs but could not pay and was ordered confined in the county jail until payment. A deputy was sent to arrest him but could not locate him.

Arthur Sohn Buchtel Justice of the Peace P. W. Helwig Edgar Mariner Sohn Herb Parker

Howatt case in Kansas labor dispute at AFL convention

At the national AFL meeting in Denver the Howatt case looms as a key issue with W E Freeman stating Howatt faces a felony charge for alleged violations of Kansas industrial court decrees. Freeman cites a conspiracy to crush a labor group and the Kansas federation seeks support amid broader convention debates.

United Press Denver Colo Alexander Howatt Kansas Industrial Court American Federation of Labor W. E. Freeman Kansas Federation of Labor Union Men Kansas Howatt Columbus Kas Mine Workers’ Organization Labor Organization Freeman Sident Harding Congress

Soldier Hoyt J. Ashton to be buried at Clarks Chapel

The body of Hoyt J. Ashton from Company L who was killed overseas will arrive in New York Wednesday per a telegram to his mother Mrs. Elizabeth Cooley of Athens R. D. 7. Burial is planned at Clarks Chapel with funeral time to be announced later.

Hoyt J. Ashton Co. L New York Elizabeth Cooley Athens R. D Clarks Chapel Athens

Trial to Open in McGannon Perjury Case in Cleveland

Testimony was to begin in the perjury trial of former chief justice William H. McGannon as a jury was to be completed in Cleveland today.

Cleveland William H. McGannon

Summer Colds Headache Relief Advertises BromO Nine Tablets

An old advertisement claims GROVE'S Laxative BROMO QUININE Tablets relieve headaches by curing the cold. The copy stresses authenticity with a signature by B. W. and urges customers to ensure they get BROMO.

GROVE B. W

Quarterly Meeting at Free Methodist Church In Cleveland District

The fourth quarterly meeting will be held at the Free Methodist arch on Stimson and Campbell streets this weekend. Services begin Friday and continue Saturday at 7 30 p m. Sunday services are 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m conducted by Rev D W Wesley from the Cleveland district. Rev BE Crane is the pastor.

Free Methodist Arch Stimson and Campbell Streets D. W. Wesley Cleveland BE. D. Crane

Remembering Carrie A Matthews Honorary Librarian

A tribute recalls Carrie A Matthews as a beloved assistant librarian in Athens. The writer, a daily library visitor, praises her humor, intellect, and the quiet strength of her long battle with illness. He envisions her life as a garment finished by patience and skill, guiding her spirit to the hereafter.

Carrie A. Matthews Athens Longfellow

Hymn and farewell verses in a Little tribute

An editor cites a beloved hymn “O love, that will not let me go” and an In Memoriam tone in a farewell note for a departed woman. The writer invites her memory to live briefly in readers’ minds through her own expressed thoughts and a personal poem about love, world, and sorrow. Frederick Treudley.

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