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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1925

Page

5

Traveler's Banquet at Hotel Berry Tonight

The Commercial Travelers will hold a banquet at 6 o'clock tonight at Hotel Berry followed by officer elections. Grand Treasurer H. W. Heskett of Zanesville will attend the annual affair. Members meet in Red Men's hall before proceeding to the hotel and return for lodge work. The Lillie class Christian church meeting at Mrs. Carlos Cameron's has been postponed until further notice.

Hotel Berry H. W. Heskett Zanesville Red Men's Hall Lillie The Christian Church Carlos Cameron

Morris party visits Columbus for a day trip

Mr and Mrs DD R Morris and Miss Carrie Newman traveled to Columbus on Thursday and spent the day there enjoying local sights.

DD. R. Morris Carrie Newman Columbus

Hotel Dining Room Manager Returns Home

Herbert B. Brown, manager of the Clarendon Hotel dining room in Zanesville, has returned home after a week at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs. W H Brown near Athens.

Herbert B. Brown Clarendon Hotel Zanesville Mrs. W. UH. H. Brown Athens

Roach Family Guest Visits Ath ens Home

Mr. Harvey Roach of Beverly visits his former home in Ath ens. He stays as a house guest of his son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Roach at 25 Richland Avenue.

Harvey Roach Beverly Athens Clarence Roach Richland Avenue

Sayre Study Circle Meets for Officer Elections

The Sayre Study circle will meet at 2 o clock Saturday afternoon with Mrs. R J Studer at 155 Grosvenor Street. Officers will be elected for the new calendar year.

Sayre R. J. Studer Grosvenor Street

Miss Mabel Poston Guests in Athens

Miss Mabel Poston of Nelsonville spends the week in Athens as the guest of Miss Margaret Lax of 28 North Lancaster Street.

Mabel Poston Nelsonville Athens Margaret Lax North Lancaster Street

Mrs Spaulding Returns Home from Visit

Mrs. John Spaulding of Columbus returned home today by motor accompanied by her mother Mrs. James Ginnan after a visit here.

John Spaulding Columbus James Ginnan

Roach Visiting Columbus On Business

Mr. Harry M. Roach is spending several days in Columbus on business.

Harry M. Roach Columbus

Home Guards Schedule Meeting at Local Church

The Home Guards will meet at o'clock Saturday afternoon at the First Methodist Episcopal church.

First Methodist’ Episcopal Church

Seventy Fifth Birthday Party At Mrs Bicknells Home

A surprise all day celebration for Mrs. W R Bicknell marked her 75th birthday at 151 Mill Street. Guests included Mrs. D L Wallace Nelsonville Mrs William Tedrow Mrs Amos Holland Mrs Pidcock Mrs Elizabeth Cooley Mrs William McLannan Mrs Lenna Sams Mrs John Fulton Mrs Eber Multon Mrs George Hartley Mrs Harvey Wiffeos Mrs Flora Bean Mrs Curtis sen Miss Doris Sams Miss Ele ar Sams Mr Stanley Cooley Mr Les Love and the hostess.

W. R. Bicknell Mill Street D. L. Wallace Nelsonville William Tedrow Amos Holland Pidcock Elizabeth Cooley William McClannahan Lenna Sams John Fulton Eber Multon George Hartley Harvey Wilfeos Flora Bean Curtissen Doris Sams Elear Sams Stanley Cooley Les Love Bicknell

Worthy program by Mission Society at church event

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church presented a worthy program to a large audience Thursday evening in the church social rooms. Mrs W W Lee presided, with Mrs M E Chatley guiding devotionals and Mrs Charles Cameron leading a paper on need in China. A three act play Mrs Li Remembered, directed by Cameron, was well presented.

Mission Society Woman’s Missionary Society of the Christian Church W. W. Lee M. E. Chatley Charles Cameron China

Transforming Power of Christianity in Chinese Lives

A report highlights conversion's impact as believers proclaim the gospel and reap 30 60 or 100 fold. Miss Verda Gilfilen sang three solos including a Chinese song with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Thomas Gibson. Social hour hosted by Mrs. E W Bineman's division.

Verda Gilfilen Thomas Gibson E. W. Bineman

Beasley family to attend Columbus funeral

Mr and Mrs F J Beasley along with daughter Mrs R H Galigher and son Norris Beasley will motor to Columbus Saturday morning for the 2 pm funeral of Mrs Adda Wheeler Beasley widow of Tate Beasley and sister of H J Beasley Mrs Beasley died Wednesday night of pneumonia daughter of the late Evan Wheeler of Amesville long time Beasley home until two years ago Columbus has since been their residence.

F. J. Beasley R. H. Galigher Norris Beasley Columbus Adda Wheeler Beasley Tate Lorenzo Beasley H. J. Beasley Beasley Evan Wheeler Amesville

Local Couple Reports Husband's Recovery After Surgery

Mr J P Harvey and Mrs Harvey announce the husband’s surgery occurred weeks ago in a city hospital. He is now recovering and able to be up part of the time.

Mrs. J. P. Harvey Mr. Harvey

Bridge party crowns winners at country club social

A 44 person country club bridge party last night served as the season’s social event. Mrs. Alonzo Palmer captured high score with Mrs. John Spaulding of Columbus placing second. In the men’s division Charles Pickering took first and E. L. Miller finished second.

Country Club Alonzo Palmer John Spaulding Columbus Charles Pickering E. L. Miller

Missing 72-year-old man from Lancaster area

John Reuter, 72, longtime Nelsonville resident now living in Lancaster, has been missing from his home since Thursday. He was last seen wearing a gray suit. Anyone with information is asked to call Lancaster authorities.

Lancaster, O John Reuter Nelsonville Lancaster

Warren Issue Continues as Senate Delays Nomination

The article notes the Republican split over Warren's nomination for attorney general and the President's insistence. Senate Judiciary Committee members planned no final action until tomorrow, likely delaying a second vote until Monday unless unanimous consent allows earlier consideration.

Warren Senate Senate Judiciary Committees

Preacher Newell to Lead Services at Athens Church

Rev Newell of First Presbyterian Greenfield will preach at both morning and evening services Sunday at Athens Presbyterian. He has been warmly received by the congregation during his week of labors.

Newell First Presbyterian Church Greenfield Athens Presbyterian Church

Last Orchestra Concert Sunday for Athenians

Athenians have one last chance to hear the Ohio University Orchestra in concert Sunday afternoon at 3 39. Schubert Unfinished Symphony and Bizet Carmen are on the program. Miss Jessie Carter of the public school music department will sing.

Ohio University Orchestra Schubert Bizet Carmen Jessie Carter Public School

Torch Sing Cup to Be Replaced

Pr Blaine Goldsberry donor of the Torch Sing Cup announces replacement for the stolen Delta Tau Delta fraternity house prize. The cup will be awarded again and the committee invites other groups to compete this year.

Blaine Goldsberry Delta Tau Delta

Hoover Speaks at Kiwanis Convention in Last Liverpool

Prof. T. N. Hoover of Ohio University was a principal speaker as twenty six Kiwanis clubs from Northeastern Ohio held a convention in Last Liverpool on Thursday.

T. N. Hoover Ohio University Ohio Liverpool

Submarine K-14 Sends Distress Signals in Heavy Weather

On March 13 at Gibraltar the British submarine K-14 issued distress signals then said it would make a port despite heavy weather. No details were given on the vessel s disability or cause of trouble by the naval press office.

Gibraltar SO. S

Child marriages romance lacking says report

The Russell Sage Foundation releases an abstract noting about 700000 Americans married under 16 or to children under 16. The 160 page study covers 90 cities, cites early marriages in rural areas, warm climates, and isolated towns like Appalachia where girls are seen as spinsters at 18.

New York City Russell Sage Foundation United States Appalachian Mountain Chain

Unidentified Man Killed by Car in Cleveland Traffic Crash

In Cleveland Ohio an unnamed man was struck by a moving automobile while walking in front of it. He died at a hospital shortly after the accident, the victim not yet identified.

Cleveland

Temperance talk and concert at Athens church Sunday

The Rev. Columbus an Anti-Satoon League speaker will lecture at the Church of God on Hocking Street at 7 o clock Sunday evening. The program includes "Goodbye Old Booze" sung in duet by Rev A L Bradshaw and his daughter. Ekeys lecture focusing on rising wet sentiment in the country.

Columbus Church of God Hocking Street Athens A. L. Bradshaw

Bathing While You Walk Fabric Promises UV Health Gain

A new British fabric imitates silk in appearance and touch and lets ultraviolet rays pass through. The material enables Sun baths while walking down the street, aiming to improve health.

London

Button Finds 3 Needle Holes In London Work Aid

A new needle finding button reported in London speeds sewing by guiding needles into thread holes. The underside is molded with wide mouthed channels that lead the needle tips to the holes, reducing search time for workers.

London

Pleasant Surprise in 1925 Skit Show

Plans for the Skit Show at Ohio University on March 27 and 28 are forming quickly. Skits are organized into three aesthetic pieces and three musical comedy vaudeville sketches. The committee promises a grand surprise in the feature number with details to follow in the Green and White.

Ohio University Committee On

Remedy Claims Cure for Chronic Stomach Ailments

A testimonial touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as curing long standing stomach pains belching and coated tongue. The ad asserts a single dose relieves intestinal inflammation and associated ailments and offers refunds if not convinced. Available at McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

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