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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1925

Page

5

Beasley Family Heads To Toledo For Horse Show

In society notes Mrs Fred R Beasley and daughters Alice and Marjorie along with Mrs F J Beasley and Florence head to Toledo to attend the horse show with Beasley and Peejston entries. They will stay with Mr and Mrs A L Halliett. Mr Hogue of Philadelphia and sister Mrs John DeLille visit their uncle Mr H W Grover in Middleport. Nomination of officers for next year was made and will be voted in September after a picnic lunch adjourned the meeting.

Fred R. Beasley Alice Marjorie F. J. Beasley Lon Florence Beasley Peajston Toledo A. L. Hbliett God FP. J. Beasley R. Hogue Philadelphia John DeLille Mid H. W. Grover Grover East State Street Mr. Hogue Middleport Atlantic City

McKinley Family Reunion at 13 West Washington

Sheriff and Mrs. P. H. McKinley hosted a gathering today at their West Washington home. Among the out-of-town guests were J. H. McKinley of Minerva with wife and parents, R. A. Powell and sister with daughters, D. J. McKinley, Mrs. McKinley and son George of Jacksonville, Dr. Eber McKinley of Alamogordo, and De Vello McKinley of Cincinnati.

Sheriff P. H. McKinley West Washington Street J. H. McKinley Minerva McKinley R. A. Powell Royal Powell H. C. Urschel Urschel Bowling Green D. J. McKinley

California pastor visits Athens friends and departs

Mr. George J. Owen of California and former pastor of the Christian church of Athens has stayed with Dr. and Mrs. D. J. Evans at 6 West State street for ten days. He left this noon for New York.

George J. Owen California The Christian Church of Athens D. J. Evans West State Street New York

Mrs Snyder to Return to New York City After Visit

Mrs Julian M Snyder with her parents Mr and Mrs F W Bush ends a visit and plans to return to New York City this evening. Mr and Mrs Snyder with friends will depart soon for a vacation in the Adirondacks.

Julian M. Snyder Marian Bush F. W. Bush New York City Mrs. Snyder Adirondacks

Martzolff Class Social at First Methodist Church

A Martzolff class social is set for 7 30 Friday evening at the First Methodist Episcopal church. Election of officers will be held during the event.

Martzolff First Methodist Episcopal Church

Missionary group meets at Dailey home with update on China work

TMG Senior Standard Bearers met at Mrs. Earl T. Dailey's home with Virginia Knecht presiding. Gladys Mercer read from Alice Kim in Seoul while Lulu Poston reported on Ming Kwong. Misses Durant of Washington DC and Hooper of Akron attended. Grace Hooper noted Dr. H. H. Lowry’s earlier China mission work.

TMG Earl T. Dailey Virginia Knecht Daniel McGurk Gladys Mercer Alice Kim Seoul Korea Ewha Haktang College Charlotte Brownlee Ohio ‘Conference Mariana Bing Lulu Poston Ming Kwong China J. L. Pickering Helen Durant Washington D. H Grace Hooper Akron H. H. Lowry Methodist College Peking

Mrs Bibbee and Daughter Visit Letart Relative

Mrs. E Bibbee and daughter Mary Ellen traveled to Letart for a short visit with Mr. Bibbee’s sister, planning to stay a few days in the neighboring town.

E. “’. Bibbee Mary Ellen Letart Mr. Bibbee

Angell Accepts Post in Missouri Highway Department

Richard Angell left today for Jefferson City Missouri to join the state highway department. He graduated from Ohio University in civil engineering class of 1925 and is the son of Mrs K G Angell.

Richard Angell Jefferson City Missouri State Highway Department Mr. Angell Ohio University Kk. G. Angell

Beasleys Expected Home From Cincinnati Visit

Mr and Mrs Carl Beasley and children return today from Cincinnati where they stayed with the Stevens family and Strecker relatives. Mr Beasley joined the group Monday.

Carl Beasley Cincinnati E. E. Stevens C. L. Strecker Mr. Beasley

Watson and Coe Families Visiting Albany

Mr and Mrs Everett J Watson of Columbus and Mr and Mrs W W Coe spend today in Albany as guests of Mr and Mrs John P Coe. Watson serves as treasurer of Keiths theater in Columbus and is a nephew of W W Coe.

Everett J. Watson Columbus W. W. Coe Albany John P. Coe Watson Keiths Theater

Minnicks Visit Pilchers in Richmond Household

Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Minnick and three sons of Richmond, Indiana, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Pilcher at 10 East Union Street. Mrs. Minnick is an aunt of Mrs. Pilcher.

C. O. Minnick Richmond, Ind T. M. Pilcher East Union Street Mrs. Minnick Mrs. Pilcher

Pythian Sisters Prepare Meeting at K of Rh hall

The Pythian Sisters will meet at 7 30 Friday evening in the K of R hall for a listed gathering.

Pythian Sisters K. of R. Hall

Mr H L Miller Improves After Knoxville Operation

Mrs Miller reports that her husband Mr H L Miller of 11 South College Street is improving following an operation at a Knoxville Tennessee hospital. He is currently staying there for recovery.

H. L. Miller South College Street Knoxville, Tenn Miller

Miss Buell's Iowa visit precedes summer stint at Columbia

Miss Mary Buell of Des Moines arrives to visit her brother in law and sister Prof and Mrs W H Cooper at 19 North Congress Street. She plans to travel to New York to spend the summer pursuing studies at Columbia University.

Mary Buell Des Miones Iowa W. H. Cooper North Congress Street Miss Buell New York Columbia University

Illness of Charles W. Oakes Near Little Hocking

Charles W. Oakes of Newbury near Little Hocking is seriously ill with no hope of recovery. He is the father of Mrs. Charles H. Wyatt of 42 Elmwood Place. Mrs. D W Peters and son David Walton Jr of Detroit and Mr L R Gilmore of Denver visit Mr and Mrs E C Schloss on West State Street. Peters is a sister and Gilmore a brother of Mrs Schloss.

Charles W. Oakes Newbury Little Hocking Mr. Oakes Charles H. Wyatt Elmwood Place D. W. Peters David Walton, Jr Detroit, Mich L. R. Gilmore Denver, Colo E. C. Schloss West State Street Mrs. Peters Mr. Gilmore Schloss

Death of Mrs. Isabel Haman Ends Generations in Bucyrus

Mrs. Isabel Jane Haman, 95, died at her daughter's home in East Cleveland, after living in Bucyrus nearly 75 years. She was the widow of Frank Haman former city marshal and 18 year chief of the Bucyrus fire department. Her death breaks a chain of five generations and 16 descendants.

Bucyrus Isabel Jane Haman Frances E. Lyman East Cleveland

Local Man Builds Charming Home From Salvaged Parts

Slatesville resident Herbert Maynard built an attractive house from odds and ends of old buildings spending $742. He and his wife spent several years collecting material for the home, turning reclaimed pieces into a customized residence.

Slatesville R. I Herbert Maynard

Persian Women Adopt Short Haircuts Prompting Quips

In Persia women begin bobbing their hair, drawing giggles from neighbors who jokingly call them Persian cats. The anecdote highlights changing fashion norms and social humor in a traditional setting.

Persia

Harvard Professor Addresses Ohio University Audience

Harvard English professor and author Rollo W Brown discussed the theme of his book Creative Spirit before Ohio University students yesterday morning. He described the creative spirit as God like assurance and contrasted the confidence of poets and inventors with public address. He also spoke on the French system of education noting its centralized structure and plans another talk at 7 30 tonight at the university.

Rollo W. Brown The New Republic New York Sun London Times Ohio University Edwin Arlington Robinson Brown Harvard Ewing Hall

Episcopal Rector Leaves Athens Diocese

The Rev. Abbott resigns as Athens rector and may seek a call in Cleveland visiting July first Sunday to evaluate a prospective charge. A new rectory will replace the old home at 41 East Carpenter Street. Abbott says Athens church has a bright future with a small but devoted group. He serves also Nelsonville and McArthur.

Abbott Cleveland Episcopal Church Athens East Carpenter Street Nelsonville McArthur

Frolic Beauty to Enter Ohio U

Miss Elizabeth Tompkins, one of the winners of the Cleveland Midnight Frolic scholarships, will enter Ohio University next fall. She won a scholarship of 1000 dollars funded by proceeds from the annual inter-collegiate frolic with many Cleveland volunteers.

Elizabeth Tompkins Cleveland Ohio University Tompkins

Rikshas Strike Shanghai Bus Blockade in Nanking

Four thousand riksha drivers in Nanking protest Shanghai's new city bus service. They attempted to block traffic by placing obstacles in the streets to halt transit and express opposition to the motor bus introduction.

Shanghai China Nanking

Regent Rain Prompts Farmers Hopeful For Gardens

The Athens Farm Bureau reports genuine rain helping gardens with soaked soil though not enough for potatoes. Late potatoes may fare well if more rain comes as beetles threaten beans while lettuce lags under cold weather. Tomatoes and cabbage show mixed impact but gardeners anticipate a profitable season if rains improve.

Athens Farm Bureau

Golden Rule backer to fund Universalist Turkey plan

Columbus June 25. Golden Rule Nash of Cincinnati patriarch of a clothing empire backs Ohio Universalists plan to promote the Golden Rule movement in Turkey.

Columbus Golden Rule Nash Cincinnati Ohio Universalists Turkey

Kidnapping Stuns Elyria Newlyweds Ride Buckboard

Charles Crosby Jr and Luella F Struck were abducted after their wedding ceremony and taken around town on a buckboard. Local merchant William Struck is Luella’s father and the incident occurred in Elyria. Police investigation underway.

Elyria Charles Crosby, Jr Luella F. Struck William Struck

United States Emergency Fleet gains full merchant ship control

Washington June 24 The United States emergency fleet corporation was vested with complete administrative control of the government's merchant ships.

Washington United States Emergency Fleet Corporation

Drapers mark 45 years as Methodist missionaries in Japan

Dr and Mrs Gideon Draper celebrate forty five years of mission service in Japan. The couple began their work after crossing the Pacific by sailing vessel and have served in Tokyo and surrounding areas.

Mission Tokyo Gideon Draper Japan Pacific

Ohio Sunday School Convention Set for Elyria Dates

More than 1,500 delegates are expected to attend the sixty sixth Ohio Sunday school convention to be held here June 30, and July 1, 2 and 3. The report notes English manufacturers claim silk hosiery thickens ankles though appearances remain unchanged.

Elyria

Kolb to Coach Xenia High School Team

Victor Kolb of Columbus, a 1925 all Ohio basketball guard, accepts a year as Xenia High School coach. He will oversee all athletic activities, direct the girls reserve, and teach history.

Xenia Delaware Victor Kolb Columbus Xenia High School Kolb Xenia

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