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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1926

Page

5

Married In Detroit A New Marshfield Couple Wed

Miss Edna B. Sherman and Mr. Leslie Collins wed in Detroit Michigan at 6 o clock last Saturday evening. The bride formerly worked as a book keeper for doctors Danford of Athens. They will reside in Detroit for now. Delphian Society Athena chapter met at Hotel Berry with Mrs Victor Pierce leading the program on Social Life in Rome and several members contributing. A year end dinner at Hotel Berry will precede the next calendar year’s meeting in July.

Detroit Edna B. Sherman Leslie Collins Marshfield Mich Gay Clar W. G. Danford Byron Danford Athens Collins Delphian Society Athena Chapter Hotel Berry Victor Pierce Rome Fred Wheaton Carl Ferguson P. G. Dowler Ena Nelson E. E. Woodworth Mabel Markeson Delle Finsterwald L. G. Bean

Lancaster School Head Is Kiwanis Speaker Tuesday

Lancaster superintendent Phillips spoke at the Athens Kiwanis club on Handicaps of Our Educational System. He urged students gain more work and efficiency, criticized auto use in schooling, and backed Bible reading in public schools. Visitors included Walter Rodgers, E O Saunders, and Earl Hoover. Next Kiwanis event hosts Rotarians and Chamber of Commerce at Hotel Berry with James P. Daniels scheduled to speak.

Hotel Berry Phillips Lancaster Public Schools Athens Kiwanis Club Lancaster Walter Rodgers Newark E. O. Saunders Ashland Kentucky Ohio University Earl Hoover Redpath Chautauqua Rotarians Chamber of Commerce Berry James P. Daniels Columbus Chamber of Commerce

Gideon Speakers to Address Local Churches Sunday

Representatives of the Gideon society will speak at two churches Sunday morning. Al Forney will address Class 6 at First Methodist at 9 30, while Paul Nicholson and Dr A Y Wilcox speak at the First Presbyterian service. The group promotes Bible distribution with a national goal of 100000 Bibles, placed in hotel guest rooms, including about 100 at Hotel Berry.

Gideon Society al’’ Forney National Field Worker Cleveland First Methodist Church Paul Nicholson First Presbyterian Church A. Y. Wilcox Sam Boggs Berry

Rivers pleads not guilty to slander charge

Mary Rivers appeared before Justice of the Peace Carl Porter this morning and pleaded not guilty to a charge of slander. She was released and her trial was scheduled for Friday at 1 o'clock. Constable E. C. Mariner made the arrest.

Justice of the Peace Carl Porter Mary Rivers E. C. Mariner

Presbyterial conference attendance and travel notes

This week includes a Monday motor trip by a mother accompanied by her son Walter Barker who will visit Cleveland and rejoin her on the return. Mr. and Mrs. Bardin return from Magnetic Springs after ten days at the Bardin home there. Mrs. Campbell and sister Mrs. Garnett of Enid Oklahoma visit Athens and plan Canton visits to see the Campbells.

Walter Barker Cleveland D. A. Bardin Magnetic Springs Bardin E. G. Campbell W. B. Garnett Enid Okla Athens Canton Robert E. Campbell

Mrs Miller and Family Visit Uncle in Mississippi Trip

Mrs A A Miller and daughter Mrs Ralph Uhl and son Jimmy of Kansas City stopped at the home of Mrs Miller's uncle A E Falloon at 27 North Congress street on their way to Mississippi to join Mr Uhl.

Thomas Johnson Edward Johnson Columbus Sarah Bridgewater Logan Solomon Slater W. S. Lewis East State Street A. A. Miller Jessie Falloon Ralph Uhl Jimmy Kansas City

Picnic Held For Mrs Rol an Wagoner Retinue At Southland

Twenty four friends of Mrs Rol an Wagoner of Southland enjoyed a Sunday picnic on the Wagoner lawn. Entertainment included solos by Effa Glazier duets by Glazier and Estelle Goddard readings by Edith Leyda and Mrs Rolan Wagoner and piano duets by Mrs Lloyd Burgess with Leyda and Kathryn Burgess. Attendees listed include Arthur Penrose Stockport Hannah Glazier Effa Glazier Estelle Goddard Jessie Owen Erson Glazier Amesville, Mattie Leyda, Verne Leyda Centenary, Amos Burgess Eunice Burgess Lloyd Burgess family and others.

Rolan Wagoner Southland Wagoner Lawn Effa Glazier Glazier Estelle Goddard Edith Leyda Lloyd Burgess Kathryn Burgess Arthur Penrose Stockport Hannah Glazier

Athens County Pomona Grange Holds Attendance Banner Meeting

The Athens County Pomona Grange met on Saturday June 19 with morning business and an open afternoon program led by Goldie Boudinot. 4H club girls from Amesville performed under T H Johnson, and talks by J A Palmer O O Bryson and S K Mardis followed a playlet Coon Creek Courtship. The group planned a summer county picnic and formed a committee for restroom upkeep funding. The next meeting will be at Trimble Grange in September.

Athens ‘Grange Athens County Pomona Grange Pomona Orange Phil Briley Edward Rickey A. W. Kearns Effie Watkins A. E. Potter Goldie Boudinot 4H Club Amesville T. H. Johnson J. A. Palmer Grange of Today O. O. Bryson Coon Creek Rome K. Mardis Trimble Grange

Walker Pleads Guilty to Assault in Local Case

E. T. Walker was charged with assault on Effie Davis and arrested by Constable E. C. Mariner. At arraignment before Justice Carl Porter he pleaded guilty and was fined twenty five dollars plus costs.

Effie Davis E. T. Walker E. C. Mariner Justice of the Peace Carl Porter Walker

Lecturer Stresses Community Building at Chautauqua

Chautauqua speaker Charles H. Plattenburg addresses HG cities menage tou on the role of civic effort in strengthening towns. He urges practical collaboration among residents, local groups, and leaders to foster growth and mutual aid.

Chautauqua

Community value and stability in chautauqua talks

Charles H. Plattenburg argues that building great communities means cultivating citizenship quality through cooperation sacrifice and a fighting spirit. He warns crowded cities threaten civilizations and urges stable smaller towns to keep youth and faith.

America Charles H. Plattenburg Plattenburg Athens Harold Lewis Rossini Williaw Tell Mary Lackland George Barth Marjorie Harding Howard Wade Kinsey Lora Orth Kinsey Dickason Young America Fat Kimseys D. Thomas Curten Europe

Couple Weds in Athens County Courthouse

The first courthouse wedding in months was held when Rev. M. E. Chatley united James Wilson of Corning and Margaret Evelyn Juniper of Nelsonville after their license was issued. Wilson, 23, a mortician, is son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wilson. Juniper, 18, is at home with parents Mr. and Mrs. Harley Juniper.

Athens County M. E. Chatley James Wilson Corning Margaret Evelyn Juniper Nelsonville Edward Wilson Harley Juniper

DIES AFTER THREE YEARS ILLNESS ELZADA TICE DIES

After a three year illness Elz ada Tice 24 formerly of Athens died at her sister Mrs E McGrath Alliance June 14 She was daughter of William and Lillie Roush and known as Elz ada Roush Funeral held at her sister home June 16 burial in Alliance city cemetery Surviving are husband Perry Tice three children Harry McClure 6 Charles 5 Leroy 2 mother Mrs Lillie Dailey Athens four sisters Mrs McGrath Mrs Harry Sams Hanna Alta Canada Mrs Joseph Kelley Cleveland Mrs Charles Bobo Athens and three brothers Fisher Roush Glou cester Everett Athens and Jessie Cleveland

Elzada Tice Athens E. McGrath Alliance Tice Elzada Roush William Roush Alliance City Perry Tice Harry McClure Charles Leroy Lillie Dailey McGrath Harry Sams Hanna Alta Canada Joseph Kelley Cleveland Charles Bobo Fisher Roush Glouster Everett Jessie

Byrd and Bennett Return From North Pole Flight

Lieutenant Commander Richard E. Byrd and Floyd Bennett, the first to fly to the North Pole, were welcomed back in New York by a 300-member committee after arriving ashore from a cutter at the battery. The explorers revisited the top of the earth not seen since Peary’s 1909 visit.

New York U.R Richard E. Byrd Floyd Bennett North Pole Robert E. Peary

Morals Not Based on Laws Declares Doctor

Detroit editor Dr. E G Martin chief of staff at Detroit Receiving hospital argues vice should be controlled by licensing rather than prohibition He cites failure of prohibition and urges sane regulation based on modern knowledge.

Detroit U.P E. G. Martin Wayne County Medcal Society “Bulletin Martin Detroit Receiving Hospital

Former Manager Joins Institute Cooperation Program

J J Schmidt former general manager of the Cline Ice Cream company Cincinnati will appear on the American Institute of Cooperation program at the four week session opening June 21 at University Farm between St Paul and Minneapolis. The institute represents major forces in agricultural advancement with support from farm groups and government agencies including the U S Department of Agriculture and state officials.

J. J. Schmidt Yopey French Bros-Bauer Company Cincinnati Cline Ice Cream Company American Institute of Cooperation University Farm St. Paul Minneapolis Charles W. Holman Institute U. S. Department of Agriculture U. S. Department of Commerce Commissioners of Agriculture

Ohio Lumber Dealers Convene in Athens at Hotel Berry

Members of the Ohio Association of Retail Lumber Dealers gather at Hotel Berry in Athens for a meeting tomorrow morning. A noon banquet for members and wives precedes a movie and a sight seeing automobile tour. D A Bardin of Bardin Brothers chairs, H F Kittle of Glouster is secretary, with delegates from Athens Hocking Vinton Gallia Jackson and Meigs counties.

Ohio Association of Retail Lumber Dealers Hotel Berry Athens D. A. Bardin Bardin Brothers H. F. Kittle Glouster Hocking Vinton Gallia Jackson Meigs

Grange to Host Open Community Meeting in Rome

Rome Grange will hold an open community meeting in the auditor. Members and local residents are invited to discuss upcoming programs and activities scheduled for the season.

Rome Grange Auditor

Ohio Finance wins $50 damages in common pleas court

Damages of $50 awarded to Ohio Finance company in common pleas court after proof the defendant Jess Stiers unlawfully withheld plaintiff property. Also on Monday Peoples Bank Nelsonville wins $3,857 judgment on note by E. B. Young and others of Athens.

Ohio Finance Company Jess Stiers Peoples Bank Company Nelsonville E. B. Young Athens

Ohio University enrolls 1181 students this morning

Teachers from Cleveland and city schools helped register students at Ohio University raising total enrollment to 1181. The registrar reports a few more registrations may come this week but officials do not expect a larger total than current estimates.

Cleveland Ohio University

Arrest of Dan Carr for intoxication and fines posted

Dan Carr was arrested yesterday afternoon by acting Chief of Police Herbert Parker on a charge of intoxication. He was fined $10 with costs bringing the total to $18.20 by May or Alex Moore this morning.

Dan Carr Herbert Parker Alex Moore

Readings and Recitations Highlight Stewart High Program

The Stewart High School program Saturday evening features readings and timely subjects with performances by students. Admission is free for the entertainment.

Ium Stewart

Warren Funeral for Jease W ren

Funeral services for Jease W ren will be held Thursday afternoon at the East Washington residence. Rev. Dr. Daniel McGurk will conduct the ceremony at 1 pm. Interment will follow in West Street Cemetery.

Jease Wren Rat Dence Washington Daniel McGurk West Street

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