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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1925

Page

5

Local Visitors Depart After Extended Calls

J. L. McAdamse of Washing Pa returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Cooley. Hal W. Murphy left after several days at his home. Also seen were Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Gifford and other Amesville area guests including the Beasleys and Hess families.

J. L. McAdamse Washing E. D. Cooley Hal W. Murphy I. H. Gifford F. G. Shoop Amesville Fred Beasley Carl Beasley Kh. C. Hess R. H. Galligher Norris Beasley

Higley Study Circle Meets at Mrs Laverty Home

The Higley Study circle will meet with Mrs. A J Laverty on Franklin Avenue at 2 o clock Wednesday afternoon. Mrs C J Martzolff and Miss Louise Stahl entertain the Tuesday club tonight at the Colonial.

Higley A. J. Laverty Franklin Avenue C. J. Martzolff Louise Stahl the Colonial

Cooleys Welcome Daughter Betty Jean

Mr and Mrs Oscar Cooley announce the birth of a daughter Betty Jean on Saturday February 25. The baby is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs E D Cooley.

Oscar Cooley Betty Jean E. D. Cooley

Torch Society Dinner Meeting At Ohio University Inn

The Torch men's honorary society of Ohio University held a monthly dinner at the Varsity Inn on Sunday evening. Attendees noted that covers were set for 11, marking another routine gathering in the society's schedule.

Torch Men’s Honorary Society of Ohio University Varsity Inn

Surgeon Demers Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery in Columbus

Dr A F F Demers had an appendectomy at a Columbus hospital on Monday morning. His condition is improving and he hopes to return to practice within a few weeks.

A. FF. Demers Columbus

U C Club Postpones Meeting to Friday Afternoon

Mrs A J Laverty and Franklin Eane will host the U C club at 2 o clock Friday afternoon replacing the previously planned Thursday session.

A. J. Laverty Franklin Eane U. C

Woolleys Return From Visit With Morrison Family

Mr and Mrs Nelson Woolley and family of Zanesville have returned home after visiting Mrs Louie Morrison at 493 East State Street, the former's sister.

Nelson Woolley Zanesville Louie Morrison East State Street

Miss Boelzner's Visit to Follanbee with Patterson Family

Miss Sophia Boelzner departs for Follanbee West Virginia to spend an indeterminate time visiting her niece Mrs. Wilbur R. Patterson Helen Ludwick and family.

Sophia Boelzner Follanbee W. Va Wilbur R. Patterson Helen Ludwick

Miss Irene Devlyn to Return From Detroit Grand Council Meeting

Miss Irene Devlyn grand organizer of Theta Phi Alpha returns this evening from Detroit where she attended the grand council meeting. A charter member of Delta chapter at Ohio University she was elected grand organizer at the 1924 national convention.

Irene Devlyn Theta Phi Alpha Detroit Mich Devlyn Delta Chapter Ohio University

Farewell Dinner For Miss Sophia Boetzner

The Esther class of the First Christian Church gave a farewell dinner for teacher Miss Sophia Boetzner after 13 years of service. About 100 members and 200 guests attended in the church social room decorated with flowers from Connett’s. The class honored her with a white gold wristwatch and a program featuring readings solos and a speech. Miss Boetzner received thanks and best wishes for the future.

Esther First Christian Church Sophia Boetzner Connett Boetzner Wiliam Connett Charley Boge America Yverda Gilfilen Thos. Gibson Reading Ralph Windsor Miss Gilfilen Miss Mercer Everett Person Church Boelzner Myrtle M. Mitchell Sopha Boelzner

Birthday Dinner And Theatre Party For Mrs Beasley

Mr. Frank J. Beasley hosted a Monday evening event at Hotel Berry including dinner and a Majestic theatre party to honor Mrs. Beasley on her birthday. Flowers and a large bouquet of red Beauty roses decorated the private dining room while Mrs. Beasley wore a roses and sweet peas corsage.

Frank J. Beasley Hotel Berry The Majestic F. L. Th Effie Glazier Jessie Owen Gladys Goddard Estelle Goddard E. I. Glazier J. M. Howard G. O. Linscott

City Federation Meeting Plans Nominating Committee and Beautification

The City Federation met in the Chamber of Commerce assembly room with Mrs. Robert L. Woodworth presiding. Committees reported as plans formed for a March 19 reception for Mrs. W. H. Swartz of Portsmouth. The conservation and beautification efforts urged shrubbery orders and a coordinated tree-planting meeting for highways leaving Athens.

City Federation Chamber of Commerce Robert L. Woodworth W. L. Gard J. E. Barker J. H. Gross W. H. Swartz Portsmouth Women's Federated Clubs I. W. Bush John Winsterwald The Conservation Committee Athens Finsterwald

Brown Home Hosts 139 Guests For Afternoon Tea

Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Hugene FE Woodworth entertained 139 guests at 73 North Congress Street Monday afternoon with two sessions from 2 to 4 and 4 to 6. Parker Walker greeted guests at the door while hostesses and assistants welcomed visitors and presided at tea tables. The color motif was pink and white with Dutch silver service and baskets of Columbia roses, sweet peas, and asparagus fern providing the centerpieces.

Hunter J. Brown North Congress Street Brown Hugene FE. Woodworth Parker Walker Raymond Walker Earl T. Dailey Scott Haney C. R. Hodkins J. J. Sister M. M. Kerr Harley Moler Charles Bethel G. W. Hopkins Frank B. Gullum Alice Reotting Clera McConnell Hazelton Dorothy Dailey Miss Smith Columbia

American yachts to cross ocean for new Cowes Cup

Several American yachts are set to cross the Atlantic to compete in a new Challenge Cup trophy at this season's Cowes regatta. The proposed race targets yachts not exceeding fifty feet on the water line and will run from Cowes to Plymouth.

Cowes, Eng Atlantic Cowes Regatta Cowes Plymouth

Rheumatism Treatments Promoted For Seasonal Pain

A public health note urges warm clothing keeping feet dry and high water intake to combat rheumatism. It attributes causes to body waste acids from fermentation and advises four ounces of rad Salts in water daily for a week to neutralize acidity and stimulate kidneys. Jad Salts, made from grape and lemon acids with lithia, is touted as inexpensive and effective.

New Plans for Athens City Building Circulate in Council

Jed Crowther presented a new sketch for the Athens City building at Monday’s council meeting. The plan increases space for city offices with a 100 foot frontage and an east west theatre section offering nearly 1400 seats. Council must also submit the plans to Columbus theatre magnate Mr James for a 20 year lease.

Jed Crowther Charleston W. Va Athens City Roger J. Jones William Mills Nelsonville West Virginia Fire Department East Washington Street Mills Mr. James Columbus

Inaugural Radio Broadcast At Presbyterian Church

Inauguration ceremonies for President Coolidge will be broadcast over radio from the Presbyterian church. The public program begins at 11 45 Wednesday morning with a large audience expected. A powerful receiving set and giant loud speaker are provided by the Automobile Battery and Electric Co.

Coolidge Presbyterian Church Automotive Battery and Electric Co

National Defense and Air Threat Described in Speech

A speaker warns that the nation faces an aerial threat and urges rapid production of a commercial flying machine. The defense plan envisions 16,006 fliers and a 2,904 pound useful load packed with machine guns ammunition skilled sharpshooters and protective armor to counter enemy air power.

Fords pursue flying machine amid praise for Pitt lineage

The piece compares the Fords who developed the flying machine to the Pitt family, noting public expectation and confidence in the Fords while reflecting on the Pitt legacy in Britain. It envisions future U S industrial impact and honors the Pitt lineage.

Westminster Abbey Pitt Britain United States England

Ford’s Young Genius Keeps Napoleon From Land

The text praises a young Pitt figure whose genius aided defense against Napoleon. It claims Ford machines will render any invading enemy unable to survive in the United States, urging readers to see a Ford agent or write to Henry Ford directly.

Pitt Napoleon Fords United States Ford Henry Ford

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