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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1923

Page

5

Ginnan Spaulding Nuptials Surprise Ginnan Family

Miss Marie Ginnan foster daughter of Mr and Mrs James Ginnan and Mr Fred Spaulding son of Mr and Mrs Harry Spaulding wed at St rectory with Rev Father J W Byrne officiating. Immediate family attended and reception followed before the couple depart for Washington D C to assume government posts.

Marie Ginnan James Gannan North Congress Street Fred Spaulding Harry Spaulding Sugar Creek J. W. Byrne St. Rectory

Hayes heads to Grand Lodge session from Athens

Mr. E. T. Hayes leaves Monday night for Middletown to attend the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows in session all week as a representative from Athens and Washington counties. Mrs. Hayes and daughter Helen Louise accompany him to Columbus to visit Mrs. Hayes' parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Ogg.

E. T. Hayes Middletown Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Athens Washington Hayes Helen Louise Columbus A. L. Ogg

Pattons Return Home After Visit in Sparta

Mr and Mrs L M Patton Gertrude Walker have returned to their home in Sparta Illinois after visiting relatives and friends.

Mrs Mary Katter Returns from Detroit Visit

Miss Mary Katter returned from Detroit with her brother Dr George Kater and sister in law Dr Virgene Kater on their way home from a visit at parental home of Mr and Mrs O Britton of Columbus. The Brittons were guests of Mr and Mrs Ralph F P Jennings on East Union street. The trip was by motor.

Elza Guthrie Palmer Street J. B. Person Meigs County Augusta Morse Joanna G. Ewing Mary Katter Detroit Mich George Kater Virgene Kater O. ¥. Britton Columbus Ralph FP. Jennings East Union Street

Mrs Muir Returns From Weeklong Visit

Mrs Edward Muir returns from a one week visit with her sister Mrs A P Fisher of Ada.

Edward Muir A. P. Fisher Ada

Canton Family Visits Sister on May Avenue

Mrs. Charles A. Case and her two children of Canton are visiting the former's sister, Mrs. L. E. Carpenter, on May avenue.

Charles A. Case Canton L. E. Carpenter May Avenue

Cambridge Visitors Stay With Atkins Family

Mrs. O. C. Leighty and her children Edgar and Virginia of Cambridge arrive for a several week visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Atkins on Morris avenue. Mrs. Leighty is accompanied by Miss Virginia Unan of Cambridge.

O. C. Leighty Edgar Virginia Cambridge Mass I. L. Atkins Morris Avenue Leighty Virginia Unan

Woman's Relief Corps Meeting Planned at Red Mens Hall

The Women’s Relief Corps will hold a meeting on Wednesday evening at 7 30 o clock in the Red Men s Hall located on West Washington street.

Womans Relief Corps Red Mens Hall West Washington Street

Hull Foster Jr. Hosts U C D Club Gathering

Mrs Hull Foster Jr at 138 West Union street will host the United Child Development club meeting Thursday afternoon at 2 oclock.

Hull Foster Jr West Union Stret

Miss Frances Hatch Returns Home From Pittsburgh Trip

Miss Frances Hatch arrived home today from a trip to Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Miss Elizabeth Graham of Columbus returned with Miss Hatch and will be her guest.

Frances Hatch Pittsburgh Cleveland Elizabeth Graham Columbus Miss Hatch

Heaton Returns From Weeklong Visit Abroad

Mr. C. J. Heaton has returned from a one week visit with his brother in law and sister in law Mr. and Mrs. James Powers on.

C. J. Heaton James Powers

Visit to Detroit and Parsons Island Highlight Summer Plans

The article notes a trip by automobile to Detroit visiting places of interest including the Ford plant on Parsons Island in the St. Claire river. His nephew Paul McVay of Hebbardsville accompanied him to Detroit where Paul has summer employment. Mrs Katherine Wilson of Columbus visited Athens for business and stayed with Mr and Mrs M T Ellis at 10 President street.

Parsons Island St. Claire Detroit Mich Ford Automobile Paul McVay Hebbardsville Katherine Wilson Columbus Athens M. T. Ellis President Street

Mrs Noah Gray Recovers From Illness in Logan Visit

Mrs V Ahibrand traveled to Logan on Monday to see her daughter Mrs Noah Gray who had been ill but is now completely recovered, marking a return to health and family reunion.

V. Ahibrand Logan Noah Gray

Brannon Family Reunion Ties Mrs Brannon to Ohio Event

Mrs J C Brannon of YDover attended a Brannon reunion in McArthur after visiting sisters Mrs J H Smith and Miss Annette Walker. She had been at Ohio University commencement where her niece Grace Walker graduated before returning home.

J. M. Higgins Athens High School Ohio University Sigma Fi Athens County Buick Company Washington J. C. Brannon Ydover Annette Walker McArthur Brannon Grace Walker

Rotary club meeting highlights Marietta service projects

The Ro tary club gathered at the Varsity Inn with eighteen members. RB. O. Skinner of Marietta praised the Athens Chapter's work and cited two successful projects aiding crippled county children and expanding the Boy Scout movement. Funds came from moving pictures and member dues.

Rotary Club Varsity Inn RB. O. Skinnner Marietta Athens Rotary International Rotary Rusty” Russell Marion

Dr Bryan graduation address at Columbus commencement

Dr F R Bryan president of Ohio University delivered the commencement address in Columbus today. He urged graduates to continue learning work productively and contribute to society in the presence of 1,924 Columbus senior high school graduates.

Columbus F. RB. Bryan Athens Ohio University Columbus Senior High School

Pope Pius X Gives Relief Sum For Etna Evacuees

In Rome on June 19 Pope Pius X donated 25 090 lire to aid Sicilians made homeless by Mount Etna’s eruption. The donation supports relief efforts in affected towns and shelters.

Rome Mount Etna

Polar Quest by MacMillan Aims Toward North Pole

Dr. Donald B. MacMillan sails from Wiscasset to prove the Pole is within reach of the United States. His schooner Bowdoin carries wireless gear to report progress to the States as he carves a path through Arctic ice. He plans a tablet memorial for the 1884 Greeley expedition at Cape Sabine.

Rowdoitn Wiscasset International North Pole United States Donald B. MacMillan MacMillan WNT Bowdoin Arctic Percival Baxter Peary Pole Beieves

Amherst College President Resigns After Faculty Demand

Amherst Mass June 19 Dr Alexander Meiklejohn president of Amherst college tendered resignation to the board of trustees after a faculty dispute over his policies. The move followed a meeting of trustees and weeks of controversy.

Amherst Mass Alexander Meiklejohn Amherst College

Four Deaths From Heat Wave Shock Cleveland

Four people died as Cleveland faced a severe heat wave. John Abranowski and John Kanata, both youths, drowned in the Ohio canal near the American Steel and Wire plant while seeking relief from the heat. William Eyring, 28, died after a back injury from a rocky river dive. Stanley B. Smith, 7, of Detroit, perished after being overcome by heat while waiting for a streetcar.

Cleveland John Abranowski John Kanata Ohio Canal American Steel & Wire William Eyring Rocky River Stanley B. Smith Detroit

Train Jumps Track Kills Six in Los Angeles

A Pacific Electric train derailed on a curve in Los Angeles killing six people and injuring over a score as it overturned after jumping the track. Hollywood police report details pending.

Los Angeles Calif Pacific Electric Hollywood

Rats Threaten Historic Library Volumes in Washington

In a June incident, sewer rats invaded the Library of Congress causing heavy damage to old books and documents. Biological survey workers and librarians responded with a nighttime barium carbonate treatment, eradicating the rat population by morning and sparing newer works.

Washington Congressional Library Biological Survey

Fireman Dies From Smoke In Cincinnati Blaze

Elmer Morton a 34 year old city fireman died after being overcome by smoke while battling a fire at the Dorfmann Roederer plant in Cincinnati. Property loss is estimated at 140000 dollars.

Cincinnati Elmer Morton Dorfmann-Roederer

Wealthy farmer dies after WV sheriff shooting

W M Roberts aged 38 is mortally shot Sunday night during arrest by Sheriff C F Rutten Cutter of Pleasant County West Virginia. He dies Tuesday in Marietta hospital. Survived by widow and three children. Body taken to St Marys for investigation. Roberts a well to do farmer of Borland Springs West Virginia. Shooting followed a disturbance at Salama West Virginia over a corn whisky party.

Marietta W M. Roberts C. F. Ruttencutter Pleasant County Wheat Virginia St Marys W. Va Roberts Borland Springs Salama W. Va

South American Cat Race Defies Mew Sound

A curious report describes a group of cats in South America that do not hiss or meow as expected, challenging typical feline vocal behavior and puzzling local observers. The article notes the unusual vocal absence and hints at possible environmental or genetic factors behind the phenomenon.

South America

County approves road repair contract for Beau mont to Grosvenor

At the regular county commissioners meeting a contract was awarded to W. A. Finney to repair The Plains road from Beau mont to Grosvenor by scraping waste gravel, adding new gravel, and dragging the road. Bills and routine matters filled the rest of the session.

W. AL. Finney Plains Beaumont Grosvenor

Kansas says no rehearing on industrial court law case

Kansas through its legal representatives informed the United States Supreme Court that it will not seek a re hearing on the constitutionality of the industrial court law.

Washington State of Kansas United States Supreme Court

Fashionable foularda Frocks With Bold Patterns

Fashionable foularda fabrics feature large bold patterns paired with plain colored satin or corgette to create delightfully cool frocks for midsummer.

Teen Swim Tragedy Fades as Body Not Found in River

In Wheeling West Virginia on June 22 Garland Holly a 16 year old stepson of J H Leonard disappeared after entering the river beneath the suspension bridge. Rescue efforts continued as the missing teen remained unfound.

Wheeling W. Va Garland Holly J. H Leonard

Average rural school stays open for 142 days a year

The report notes that rural schools on average operate for 142 days annually. It highlights district schedules and compares with urban calendars, implying turnout and funding considerations may hinge on the instructional day count.

Romance born of the war in Winsted ends in divorce suit

Mrs Mildred W Metz wife of C Walter Metz sued for divorce in Winsted saying their marriage began during wartime and noting the liaison with Hionaire Roston, an automobile dealer.

Mildred W. Metz C. Walter Metz Mit Hionaire Roston Automobile Dealer

Molerto and Miller Die After Home Attack in Ortre Shore

In Ortre Shore Henry Molerto, who lived alone, was found assaulted and robbed and died today. Miller, who also died, never regained consciousness and gave no clue to the killer's identity.

Wis Rere Henry Molerto Ortreshore Miller

Death inquiry reopened after hush money claim in Arizona

In Chlipoton Arizona on June 19 Rene min HH. Rouw admitted paying pallbearers ten dollars to keep silent about a burial sighting. Assistant State's Attorney Charles Wharton of Chicago confirmed the admission as the death inquiry resumes.

Lava Devastates Italian Village of Canica Near Mount Etna

In Catania on June 19 a lava eruption from Mount Etna destroyed the village of Canica at its base. Local authorities report no immediate details on casualties or rescues and civil defense units mobilized to assess damage and aid residents.

Catania Canica Mount Jitna

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