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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1927

Page

5

Pre nuptial fêtes for Miss Marie Jewett spread through society

Miss Marie Jewett is feted with teas and showers as the bridal party and 24 guests attend events at the Grover home 240 East State Street and other host homes. Aunt and cousin linen showers, a bridal quilt project, and a four table bridge shower mark the weeklong celebrations through Columbus society circles.

Marie Jewett Homer Cherrington Maria Grover Ruby Boggs H. W. Grover East State Street Edith Jessie Ruth Cherrington McArthur Miss Jewett S. J. Scott Joe King Scott Central Avenue Loring G. Connett West State Street Mrs. Connett Mary Connett

Vacation Reading Keeps Messenger with You Abroad

Enjoy the Messenger on your trip whether a week or a month. A daily home paper adds zest to travel. No trouble needed just call the circulation department and arrangements will be made.

the Messenger

True or False Quiz on 1920s Events

Statements about 1920s and 1927–1928 events presented for verification. Each item claims actions, offices, or histories such as congressional approval for Boulder Dam, Tacna Arica dispute, Borah's vice presidential candidacy, Lowden’s race, Reed cousins, Stars and Stripes history, Poiret’s role, Beethoven anniversary, Herbert’s theater scores, and naval actions at Nanking.

Congress Boulder Dam Colorado River Admiral Latimer William E. Borah Lowden Illinois Reed Missouri Pennsylvania Fort Stanwyx Rome N Y Paul Poiret France Poincare Beethoven Viector Herbert

U C D Club Picnic At School House Grove

Fourteen members and three guests of the U C D club joined a June picnic at the school house grove opposite the big cave beyond Shade yesterday. Mrs. Bart Davidson Mrs. A J Laverty and Mrs. Edward Cole coordinated the spread under beeches with field daisies and local birdsong decorating the scene. Mrs. P G Hibbard read letters from Mrs. C W Gulette now in Long Beach Cal. Club president Mary A Fryburger presided. Guests included Miss Margaret Laverty Miss Helen Lloyd Ward and Miss Fannie Elizabeth Davidson.

U. C. D. Club School House Grove Big Cave Bart Davidson A. J. Laverty Edward Cole Bewick Wren C. W. Gulette Long Beach Calif P. G. Hibbard Mary A. Fryburger Margaret Laverty Helen Lloyd Ward Fannie Elizabeth Davidson

Progressive Picnic at Slaughter home delight guests

members of the Progressive Literary club hosted a lawn party for husbands and families last night at Mr. and Mrs. Ray Slaughter's country home on Canaanville road. Twelve decorated tables and bowls of roses created a festive scene as fifty guests enjoyed the repast. The committee in charge was

Progressive Picnic Progressive Literary Club Ray Slaughter Canaanville Road

Miss Christine Dailey Attends Pittsburgh Wedding

Miss Dailey served as maid of honor at the wedding of Miss Lillian Avey and Mr. Charles McLaughlin in Pittsburgh. The bride and Christine are Pi Beta Phi sisters at Ohio Wesleyan University where the bride is class of 1927. McLaughlin is from Toledo and Ohio Wesleyan graduate class of 1925. Other relatives and friends include Miss Ruth Miller visiting Miss Lenore Farmer in Salem and Mrs. Charles Spencer in Cleveland. Mrs. W. Leroy Skidmore of Des Moines arrives for visit with Ollie Skidmore and Maude Skidmore in Delaware before joining husband in Detroit where he practices. Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Wyatt returned from Wooster after attending the Ohio synod.

Christine Dailey Pittsburgh Lillian Avey Charles McLaughlin Dailey Pi Beta Phi Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware McLaughlin Toledo Ohio Wesleyan Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Ruth Miller Lenore Farmer Salem Charles Spencer Cleveland W. Leroy Skidmore Des Moines Iowa Doctor Skidmore Ollie Skidmore Maude Skidmore South College Street Skidmore Detroit Mich Charles H. Wyatt Wooster Synod of Ohio

Mrs Kennard Visits Daughters in Columbus and Pa

Mrs J H Kennard returned from a two weeks visit with daughters Mrs F J Stone in Pa taskala and Mrs D T Maught in Columbus. Mr and Mrs A F Reeves spent Wednesday in Columbus with their son Wilbur Reeves in a hospital there. Mrs Ray Barnhart and daughter Louise accompanied them and spent the day on business.

J. H. Kennard F. J. Stone Pataskala D. T. Maught Columbus A. F. Reeves Mr. Wilbur Reeves Ray Barnhart Louise

Edwin Chubb Arrives for Summer Visit with Parents

Mr. Edwin Chubb arrives to spend the summer with his parents Dean and Mrs. Edwin W. Chubb. He has been pursuing graduate studies at Yale University and teaching at Roxbury School in Cheshire near New Haven Conn.

Edwin Chubb Dean Edwin W. Chubb Mr. Chubb Yale University Roxbury School Cheshire New Haven Conn

Dr Charles Harris Visits Before Eighth District Meeting

Dr Charles Harris of New Paris was an Athens visitor yesterday en route to McConnelsville for the Eighth District Medical Association meeting, after stopping at his former Marietta home.

Charles Harris New Paris Athens Marietta McConnelsville Eighth District Medical Association

Jolly Sewers Club Members Enticed to Picnic

Surprise picnic outing last night sent Jolly Sewers wives to Nice's tourist camp on Jerseyville road with their husbands arranging the supper. Superintendent H. R. McVay and family, returning from Cedar Point, visited Marion, their former home, en route.

Jolly Sewers Club Nice Jerseyville Road H. R. McVay Cedar Point McVay State Teacher's Association Marion

Visits and Weddings in Columbus and Nearby Areas

Elizabeth and Mary with Helen Pletcher of Columbus visit aunt Mrs. H. J. Holcombe at 76 Morris Ave. Robert and Elaine Hess return from visits to Columbus Fostoria and Toledo for the wedding of Kathryn Mumma and Gilson Myers. The bride, Ohio University alumna and Alpha Delta Pi member, attended a grain dealers banquet in Toledo. Heleanor Elliott of Toledo to visit a month. Charles Cameron and Mrs. Cameron were in Columbus on business. Mrs. John T. Shiplett of Cleveland and Dorothy Putnam visit their parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Putnam, 74 North High St., for the summer. Prof. Clarence Collier and family of Florence, Alabama visit White Hall guests Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Moore. From there they go to Niagara Falls. Cleve Bennett and family return to Canton after a week with L. E. Carpenter at 53 May Ave.

H. J. Holcombe Morris Avenue O. W. Pletcher Columbus Lulu Ford Holcombe J. C. Watts Herbert Ford D. B. Ritter Elizabeth Pletcher Mary Helen Pletcher Harold Pinthes Delaware Elizabeth Mary Helen Pletcher Robert C. Hess Robert Elaine Fostoria Toledo Kathryn Mumma Gilson Myers Ohio University Alpha Delta Pi Heleanor Elliott C. F. Moore White Hall Clarence Collier Florence Ala Niagara Falls Cleve Bennett Louise Williard Canton L. E. Carpenter May Avenue

Family visit from Barberton to Given West Virginia

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jackson and three sons Robert Chester and Howard of Barberton, and Mrs. Tom Littler, recently toured to Given West Virginia as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Foglesong. Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Littler are sisters of Mrs. Foglesong.

Harry Jackson Robert Chester Howard Barberton Tom Littler Given W. Va Tom Foglesong Jackson Mrs. Littler Foglesong

Akron visitor returns home after visit with the Elders

Miss Clara Coke of Akron left today for home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Elder at 95 Morris Avenue. She was accompanied on the trip by Mr. and Mrs. Elder and Miss Brigid Gallagher.

Vina Rutter Roy Davis Nelsonville M. E. Chatley Christian Church Parsonage Harman Rutter Clara Coke Akron Charles E. Elder Morris Avenue Elder Brigid Gallagher

New Law Tightens Crossing Stops for Explosive Haulers

County Traffic Officer John Rice announced a new law effective immediately requiring trucks carrying explosives to stop at all railroad and interurban crossings. Fines range from 25 to 100 dollars with jail terms from 30 days to six months. Officers statewide are instructed to enforce the provision.

Glouster John Rice Nelsonville Trimble

Boy Fractures Arm In Fall At Lamborn Pavilion

Frank Seiler Jr., two years old, of Glouster, fractured both bones of his left arm in a fall from the Lamborn pavilion about 7 pm Thursday. He was taken to Dr Crawford’s office where the fracture was set.

Glouster Frank Seiler, Jr Frank Seiler Lamborn Crawford

Deputy Fire Marshal Chosen in Local District

After six months vacant the deputy fire marshal post in this district was filled earlier this week by an appointment from Gallia county, per a Columbus message received Wednesday afternoon.

Glouster Gallia County Columbus

Street Paving Contract May Be Let Tonight

Glouster, June 24. The street paving contract for work in this city is expected to be awarded to Barthlow & Son of Logan at an adjourned council meeting tonight. Five streets will be improved with Front Street likely first, and during the work the north end of Main Street will serve as a detour to Walnut Hill.

Front Street Main Street Walnut Hill

Miss Lucille Kassler Graduates From Southeastern High

Miss Lucille Kassler daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Kassler formerly of Glouster and Detroit residents completed Southeastern High School in Detroit as commencement exercises were held Wednesday morning.

Glouster Lucille Kasler Charles Kassler Detroit Southeastern High School

Mary Sheppard Appointed Administratrix in Park Sheppard Estate

NAME ADMINISTRATRIX GLOUSTER June 23 Mary Sheppard is named administratrix of the late Park Sheppard estate in Homer township with a $2,500 bond. Sureties are John Q. Lyne of McConnelsville and J. M. Watkins near Bishopville. Appraisers named E. M. Watkins, Roscoe McLain and Silas Cain.

Glouster Mary Sheppard Park Sheppard Homer Township John Q. Lyne McConnelsville J. M. Watkins Bishopville E. M. Watkins Roscoe McLain Silas Cain

Lancaster man injured in Columbus motorcycle crash

Russell Fitzer of Lancaster, formerly of this vicinity, is in Mercy hospital Columbus after a motorcycle collision with an automobile on Whittier Street. He sustained injuries to the head and body, but they are not considered serious.

Chauncey Russell Fitzer Lancaster Mercy Hospital Columbus Whittier Street Fitzer

Pioneer resident George F. Coe celebrates 72nd birthday in Beaumont

George F. Coe, a longtime local, marked his seventy second birthday Wednesday at the Beaumont home of his daughter and son in law, Mr and Mrs Charles A Daugherty. Guests from Athens included families Whaley Cole Davidson Russell and Atkins in addition to the Daughertys from Coolville. A birthday cake with 72 candles and homemade ice cream plus music and chat highlighted the evening.

Chauncey George F. Coe Charles A. Daugherty Beaumont Coe Bart Davidson Athens

Athens District Epworth League convention trip planned

Several from this city plan to attend the Athens District Epworth League convention in Marietta next Tuesday. The trip will be by automobile.

Glouster Marietta

Choir to Sing at Buchtel M. E. Church Service

The choirs of Buchtel M. E. church will sing several numbers at evening services at the local Methodist church Sunday. Services start at 7 30. The sermon will be given by Rev. D. L. Browning.

Beaumont and the Coe Daughertys Named in Family Notice

A family notice lists Beaumont Mr and Mrs George Coe and Mr and Mrs Charles Daugherty with their daughter Pauline and sons Elwood and Coe Daugherty.

Andrews and Vanssen wed in Philippines

Harold Ray Andrews formerly of Chauncey and Miss Bertha Regina Vanssen were married June 4 in Vigan Ilocos Sur Philippine Islands. The bride is the daughter of H Vanssen of Gothenburg Nebraska and has taught in the Philippines. Andrews has also taught there and was once a bookkeeper for the local Company store.

Chauncey Edward Minister Harold Ray Andrews Bertha Regina Vanssen Vigan Ilocos, Sur Philippine Islands H. Vanssen Gothenburg Nebraska Philippines Andrews

Local 3863 Meeting Set at Mine 68 on Green's Run

June 24 A meeting of Local 3863 of Mine 68 will be held at Green's Run Saturday at 1 pm. Important business will be discussed. Chauncey native Jack Harmon is the local president.

Chauncey Mine Green's Run Jack Harmon

Processional Anthem by First Christian Church Choir

The First Christian Church chorus under Mrs. Christine Courtney Brown will sing Onward Christian Soldiers as a 9:30 a.m. processional Sunday. Twenty six singers form the choir entering at opening Sunday school. Christian Endeavor service follows at 7 p.m.

Chauncey First Christian Church Christine Courtney Brown Christian Endeavor

Graham to Preach Chauncey at Two Churches

The Rev. Guss Graham of this city will preach Saturday evening at the Pratteville church and Sunday evening at the Zion Baptist church at The Lower Plains. Sunday school sessions will be at the usual hours.

Graham Chauncey Guss Graham Pratteville Zion Baptist Church Lower Plains

Entertaining Guests at Home on Menoro Avenue

Mr and Mrs James Locke hosted guests at their Menoro Avenue home. Attendees included Mrs Simon Lovett and Mrs Harry Dark, both of Monday Ohio, with the event described as a social gathering on an unspecified Thursday.

James Locke City Menoro Avenue Simon Lovett Harry Dark Ohio

Local residents noted in social items from Ohio

Forest Swart of Philo visited Carol Bett in this city this week. Mrs. Howard Brown is ill at home on Converse street. James Love and Guy Griffen couples from Millfield visit with Ira Myers family in the city and their sons on a trip near Circleville. Ernest Robinson returned to Chauncey after visiting his Columbus parents.

Forest Swart Philo Ohio Carol Bett Howard Brown Converse Street James Love Guy Griffen Millfield Ira Myers and Sons Circleville O. Ernest Robinson Chauncey Columbus

Men In Jail For Oil Theft Near Athens County

Joe Tippin of Sugar Creek and Floyd Hawkins face fines after pleading guilty to stealing about 1 60 worth of oil from a county tractor around June 20. Both pleaded guilty and are jailed for 10 fines each. Hawkins also owes 25 and costs for operating a vehicle with a license intended for another car. Prosecutor R D liams filed charges. arrests were made by Sheriff William Williames.

Joe Tippin Sugar Creek Floyd Hawkins Athens County Pearl W. Helwig Hawkins R. D.liams William Williame

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John DeMolet Charles DeMolet, Jr Grosvenor Street Margaret Devlin Patrick F. Kelly O. G. Jordan Mary Devlin John Paul DeMolet E. Atkinson North High Street W. Fink C. A. Hooper Roy Andrews Myrtle Mitchell Vern Kempton Homer Rodehaver Fred Slaughter Guy Graham The Atlas Store Glouster, Ohio New York Atlas Store Dress Dept Maid of Honor Charles Cameron John T. Shiplett Susan Putnan Dorothy Putnam George S. Putnam Uster Hugh Gormley Coal Range Majestic FURNI Ture Exchange the Security Savings Bank Security Bank Savings Safe — Sound Ken Taylor Toottle Schaff Bros Parker Bros Bank of Athens Bldg Bing Time New Richardson North Street New System Bakery Furniture Company L. E. Richardson Chas Millikan Optometrist Masonic Building
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