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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1927

Page

5

Ocean Industry program topic at Hobson Study circle meeting

Mrs H bt Cokenougher spoke on The Ocean and its Industry at Hobson Study circle held at Mrs Kit Carpenter's home. Officers for the calendar year were elected including Earl Marquis as president and Delle Finsterwald as recording secretary. Guests included Mrs Dowket and Mrs Gibson. Forty Athens women attended a tea in Nelsonville hosted by Mrs J M Hyde, with Mrs George Israel Putnam assisting.

H Bt. Cokenougher Hobson Study Circle Kit Carpenter West State Ia Earl Marquis W. B. Drake Oril Carpenter H. Lb. Cykenougher Delle Finsterwald O. G. Jordan P. G. Dowket Thomas Gibson Joh Gillette E. L. Church Athens Nelsonville J. M. Hyde George Israel Putnam Hubert Hyde Logan J. Z. Merwin John H. Berry

Pollyana class session at Christi church social rooms

Miss Louise Pierre led the devotional period while Mrs Roy Saylor led prayer. Miss Helma Bingman presided over a brief business segment as president. Miss Ova Nagle sang two solos. Contests were held with Miss Mabel Clendenin chairing the entertainment committee. Winners in tip contests were Mrs Marie Davis, Miss Frances Sande, Miss Lillian Landis, Miss Louisa Beck, and Miss Bernice Atkins.

Pollyana Christian Church The Christi Church Louise Pierre Roy Saylor Helma Bingman Ova Nagle Mabel Clendenin Marie Davis Frances Sande Lillian Landis Louisa Beck Bernice Atkins

Ancient History Quiz on Near East and Classical Civilizations

Questions cover early Near East cradle in broad valleys of two rivers, roles of Pharaohs, Babylonian and Persian rulers, alliances with Solomon, Greek and Spartan leaders at Thermopylae, Punic Wars opponents, Carthaginian generals, Roman conquests, and Pax Romana.

Toda Near East Babylon Solomon Israel Hellespont Greece Himsel Fignee

Rebekah lodge meets and local church class social noted

Rebekah lodge to meet at 7 tonight with degree staff practicing. Athens Messenger classified ads manager James A Caldwell travels to Chicago for national convention at Hotel Sherman. Christian church Sunday school Lillie class hosts with devotions led by Ruth Freshwater and business by Louisa Steele. Mary Lois McLaughlin birthday party enjoyed by 23 children with pink and white decorations and gifts from friends.

James A. Caldwell The Athens Messenger Chicago Hotel Sherman F. R. McLaughlin West Carpenter Street Mary Lois Louise Curry Beatrice Althur Patty Mackinnon Sonny Miller Alice Carpenter Florence Elkins Phyllis Laughlin Arminta Morrison June Sarah Carol Baird Lois Mariner Vergene Dorris Mace

President Bryan Praises Ohio Univ Men s Glee Club Work

Dr BE B Bryan president of Ohio University praised the Men s Glee Club for sportsmanship and fine singing at a convocation in Ewing hall. He cited a judge s letter after a defeat by Ohio Wesleyan and announced a Friday 3 30 pm visit to McBee Bindery and a Friday 8 pm debate with Miami University in Ewing hall. Two solos by Miss Joy Cutler highlighted the program.

Ohio University BE. B. Bryan Ewing Hall Ohio University Club Ohio Wesleyan Dr. Bryan Miami Bryan Miss Joy Cutler

Bride Found Dead in Chicago Hotel Bath Tub

Police consider the possibility that the so called gorilla man killer, who has slain fifteen people across the Northwest and Midwest, may be involved in the murder of Mrs. Mabel Wood. The four month bride was found dead in a hotel bath tub yesterday, body fully disrobed and submerged in fourteen inches of water.

Chicago U.P Northwest Middlewest Mabel Wood

Uruguayan aviator departs Italy for Montevideo flight

Major Borges leaves Casablanca en route to Montevideo heading toward Las Palmas in the Canary Islands as he begins a southbound air voyage from Italy.

Casablanca Morocco Major Borges Italy Montevideo Las Palmas Canary Islands

Kiwanians Endorse Mardis Bill to Aid Ohio Coal Industry

The Kiwanis club at Hotel Berry endorsed House Bill 86 reducing intra state freight rates to aid Ohio coal and backed Senate Bill 55 requiring state institutions to use Ohio coal. Both bills have passed the Senate committee and await final House action tonight. The club postponed plans for a home talent play and discussed changes to classification and attendance committees with a final report due next meeting.

Ohio Kiwanis ‘Club Berry LeFever Public Airlines Committee Athens Public Schools

Classified shoppers save time and money

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Ohio University President to Speak at Westminister Banquet

Dr. Bryan president of Ohio University will address the third annual Westminster student council banquet at the Presbyterian church Friday evening March 4 at 6 o clock. A double trio of the university Girls Glee Club will provide music and student speakers include James K Ray toastmaster Emma Graham Kenneth Wilcox Virginia Wernecke Robert Young and Dr George R Baker. Tickets are sold by council members at the Rev W Walter Ludwig office and from other student church members.

Br. BR. Bryan Ohio University Westminister Presbyterian Church University Girls’ Glee Club James K. Ray Emma Graham Kenneth Wilcox Virginia Wernecke Robert Young George R. Baker University Department of the Baptist Board of Education

Daft Dies at 63 in Athens Home From Cancer

W. E. Daft, age 63, died at 10 o’clock last night at his home on West street in Athens after a battle with cancer. He was a longtime resident and is survived by relatives in the area. Funeral arrangements are pending.

W. EF. Daft West

Daft Funeral to Be Held in Athens Friday

State Street resident Mr Daft dies after cancer battle. Daughters Mrs D J Ethiy I lando Fla Mrs Eber McKibt aleski Mrs Elvin Bean and Zertort Sharp Athens attended his bedside. Funeral 2 PM Friday at Central Avenue Church with burial in West State Street cemetery. Born near Zaleski he moved to Athens ten years ago leaving widow and children Bert Daft Columbus Cl Daft West Rushville Oscar Lancaster Willard Daft Homer Daft.

State Street D. J. Ethiy Ilando Fla Eber McKibtaleski Elvin Bean Zertort Sharp Athens Central Avenue M.h West State Street Daft Zaleski Bert Daft Columbus Cl Daft West Rushville Oscar Lancaster Willard Daft Homer Daft

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Pythian Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church Bel Connett Bernardine Farrel Imma Lois Bolin Virginia Bardin Mary Ellen Gibson Patty Janet Mackinnon Virginia Cox Mary Aldine Qouncan Martha Genter Edwenna Reynolds Mary Lola McLaughlin Evema Bad Cuicura H. D. Peecar Steward Cotcuri Laboratories Dept Malden Masa Cuticura W.B. Drake Wetches Seth Hart Rebekah Lodge Lillie Gladys Geneva Jones Race Street Christian Church Sunday School Ruth Freshwater S. E. G. Pedigo Louisa Steele Fern Robinson Organ Seri Saving Bank W. B. Lawrence T. W. N. Alderman T. L. G. Worstell J. H. Cline PF. D. Porsyth Men's Glee Club Bride London Zoo Court St E. M. Covert Optometrist Busi Ness Athens National Bank Bank of Athens National Bank Athens County W. Walter Ludwig West Wing Lash W. E. Daft Athens Furniture Exchange Ben Enough Style Shop the Athens Messenger
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