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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1928

Page

5

Ohio Graduate and Alpha Xi Marry Akron Man

Mrs. Elmer G. Angell announces the marriage of her daughter Louise Elizabeth to Kenneth D. Kienth on February 25, 1928 in Akron. Rev. R. J. Fulton officiated in a ceremony for immediate family. Louise graduated Ohio University 1923 and taught in Akron. Kenneth attended the University of Kansas and Northwestern Military Academy and works for Goodyear. They will reside in Akron.

Athens Elmer G. Angell Louise Elizabeth Kenneth D. Kienth Akron R. J. Fulton Fourth Presbyterian Church Frances Rogers Robert Fisher Canton Kienth Ohio University Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Schools of Alliance Arthur E. Kienth University of Kansas Northwestern Military and Naval Academy of Wisconsin Friars” and University Club Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company

Bird Man Mail Draws Pictures of Screech Owl

The weekly Bird Man column features children sending drawings and notes about a Screech Owl, with remarks on originality and appreciation for the art. Letters from Annie Be Starlin Stewart and others discuss prizes, school games, and the study of birds, plus teacher feedback and student efforts.

Screech Owl Trimble Annie

Wilbur Risley Hosts Birthday Party at Fern Street

Wilbur Risley of 9 Fern M street entertained Thursday evening in honor of Mr ey's twenty second birthday. Games and music provided a pleasant pastime. Attending were Mr and Mrs Wilbur Lator and daughter Betty Low, Mr and Mrs Clarence Loper and daughter Mary Ellen, Mr and Mrs John Elster, Mr and Mrs Philip Schioss, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Burton, Mrs Nellie Rathburn and son Willie Foster, Mr Emory Warner and the guest of honor.

Wilbur Risley Fern M Street Mrey Willbur L.ator Betty ‘Low Clarence Loper Mary Ellen John Elster Philip Schioss Lawrence Burton Nellie Rathburn Willie Foster Emory Warner

Anglers Reported Out Early Nearby Forty Years Ago

Fragmented local notes describe past fishing outings and village events from a Messenger of 40 edition. Miscellaneous names and vague incidents appear, including a horse death, a revival meeting, and stray references to community happenings, with garbled spelling and incomplete sentences.

Fares Dining Toom Mapesennai At The Motel

A garbled OCR fragment references dining, a motel, and local routes. Names and places are unclear, but hints at travel or lodging amenities and a dated setting imply a brief item about local business or travel facilities with uncertain details.

Cresset Tea at Dean Voigt House Honors OU Senior Women

Ohio University will host a 140 senior women tea from 3 to 5 pm at Dean Irma Voigt's Lawrence apartments. Cresset members include Beulah MacCray Adele Andrews Ethel Fosselius Mariana Bing Bernice Prochaska Markc Bechdelt Virginia Riddle Kathryn Philson Blanche Hollett. A follow up formal bridge party will feature each member inviting a guest. The Kings Heralds and Little Light Bearers meet Sunday at the Methodist church. Dr Robert Smith returns from Little Hocking with nephew W A McDaniel. Mrs Elizabeth McGrath visits Athens as Franklin County Children's Home matron and former Athens County recorder.

Dean Voigt Cresset Honorary Women’s Organization of Ohio

Athens county fair grounds to serve as park and recreation site

The Athens county fair grounds will be used as a recreation, park, and picnic area for county residents in spring and summer. A park commission subcommittee will work with fair board members Alex Moore and Frank Murphe to plan improvements. Grounds will be open free of charge and inviting to all times.

Athens County Fair Board Alex Moore Frank Murphe Park Commission of Ath Athens Fis Hans Jofher Funday Frank Murphey Martin Fir Board Lilem

Social Calendar For the Week Social Calendar For the Week

Community groups announce a week of meetings in local chambers and homes. Officers, programs, and entertainments led by Mrs Wo Stutz, Mrs John Patterson, and others highlight Tuesday to Thursday social events across North Congress Street and West Mulberry Street venues.

Federation Chamber of Commerce Wo. Stutz

Current Events Club marks ninth anniversary dinner

The Current Events club celebrated its ninth anniversary with a 6 PM birthday dinner at Mrs. Homer C. Clark’s home 137 North Congress Street. Twenty eight attended including new member Mrs. W. S. Camertsfelder and guest Mrs. Carl Ramsey of Greenville PA. Officers elected: President Mrs. V. D. Hill, Vice President Mrs. C. C. Clark, Recording Secretary Mrs. Homer C. Clark, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Thor Olson, Treasurer Mrs. C. C. Kerr.

Current Events Club Homer’c. Clark North Congress Street W. 5. Camertsfelder Carl Ramsey Greenville O. F. Rowland W. H. Worthman V. D. Hill C. C. Clark Homer C. Clark Thor Olson C. C. Kerr

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