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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1925

Page

5

Alpha Delta Pi Hosts Initiation Breakfast

Sunday morning at 10 o'clock Alpha Delta Pi entertained with an initiation breakfast at the Windsor Tea room following initiation ceremonies at 6 30. Pink rose buds were the chosen table decorations. The initiates were Miss Irene Binetmar Pomeroy Miss Margaret Brown Toronto Miss Ruth Cons Mansfield Miss Army Horton Conneaut Miss Josephine Marshall Pomeroy Miss Georgianna McRoberts Cleveland Miss Evelyn Watkins Athens.

Alpha Delta Pi Anna Delta Pi Windsor Tea Room Irene Binetmar Pomeroy Margaret Brown Toronto Ruth Cons Mansfield Army Horton Conneaut Josephine Marshall Georgianna McRoberts Cleveland Evelyn Watkins Athens

Upstreamers meet at Miss Darst home this Tuesday

The Upstreamers class of the Christian Sunday school gathers at Miss Ranah Darst at 59 Second Street from 7 to 9 on Tuesday evening.

Upstreamers The Christian Sunday School Ranah Darst Second Street

Miss Frances Webster Graduates and Moves to Columbus

Miss Frances Webster graduates from Greenfield Business College and leaves Sunday for Columbus to begin a stenographer position with the Pure Oil company.

Frances Webster Greenfield Business College Columbus Pure Oil Company

Presbyterian church home department meeting with Mrs Devore

The Home Department committee of the Presbyterian church will meet at 7 30 Tuesday evening with Mrs Ida M Devore at 159 East State Street.

Home Department The Presbyterian Church Ida M. Devore East State Street

Nurse Amy Cunningham Seeks Two Week Visit in New York

Miss Amy Cunningham of Athens county, a Shepherd-Towner nurse, travels to New York for a two week visit with her parents.

Amy Cunningham Athens County New York Dorothy

Jacobs Guests Visit From Springfield Pa

Dr and Mrs F H Jacobs host the latter's parents Mr and Mrs Alex Tendhope of Springfield Pa The elder Tendhope will leave Tuesday while Mrs Tendhope stays for a longer visit.

F. H. Jacobs West State Street Alex Tendhope Springfield, Pa Tendhope

Coach Wise Hosts Athens High Banquet for Team

Athens high school basketball team was honored Sunday noon by Coach Harold Wise for a splendid finish, praising the players after the final three games of the season and the tournament.

Wise Athens High School Harold Wise

Windsor event notes at Central High School PTA meeting

The Windsor report lists attendees including Boyd Pritchard John Algeo Edward Algeo George Williams Herrold Morgan Harold Murphy George Ashworth Frank Bonifield Arthur Bennett and host Wise. The High School Parent Teacher Association will meet in the auditorium of the new Central High School building at 7 o clock tonight.

Windsor Boyd Pritchard John Algeo Edward Algeo George Williams Herrold Morgan Harold Murphy George Ashworth Frank Bonifield Arthur Bennett Wise

Beta Theta Pi Pledges Entertain Active Chapter

Beta Theta Pi pledges entertained the active chapter at dinner Sunday evening at the Varsity Inn. Tables were laid for 49 guests.

Beta Beta Theta Pi Varsity Inn

Addicott and Emma White Host Tuesday Club at Colonial

Prof. L. J. Addicott and his sister Mrs Emma White will entertain the Tuesday club at the Colonial venue. The event plans include socializing and light refreshments as members gather for an afternoon gathering.

L. J. Addicott Emma White the Colonial

Cherrington Joins Ohio University Economics Faculty

Professor Homer V. Cherrington arrives to begin duties as instructor in economics at Ohio University. He previously served on the faculty at Cornell University and taught at Mt. Vernon, Iowa.

Homer V. Cherrington Ohio University Cornell Mt. Vernon Iowa

Mahl Family Visit Tied to Local Basketball Tournament

Mr George Mahl and his sons Kenneth and Carlof traveled to Jackville to stay with his sister Mrs Charles Howell and family. They were in town primarily to attend the weekend basketball tournament.

George Mahl Kenneth Carlof Ironton Charles Howell Jackville

Mrs Soule and baby visit Walkersburg relatives

Mrs. Robert Soule Mary Louise Overmyer and her baby daughter Jean Louise of Walkersburg West Virginia are spending the week visiting her parents Mr and Mrs C A Overmyer at 40 Stimson Avenue.

Robert Soule Mary Louise Overmyer Jean Louise Walkersburg W. Va Mrs. C. A. Overmyer Stimson Avenue

Stansbury Birth Announces Daughter Born March 15

Dr. and Mrs. James E. Stansbury announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday March 15 at their home on North Court Street.

James E. Stansbury North Court Street

Editor Ted Gerken Sent Home by Illness

Mr. Ted Gerken editor of the Green and White was compelled to go to his home in Jackson today due to illness.

Ted Gerken the Green and White Jackson

Flour Prices Fall Markedly At Minneapolis Mills

In Minneapolis on March 16, major mills cut quotations for the best grade of family patent flour by sixty five cents a barrel. Prices ranged from 8.90 to 9.10 a barrel, the first sub nine dollar quote since December. Millers attributed the drop to a severe wheat decline on Saturday.

Minneapolis Minn

Recruiting Office Opens in Athens by Army Sergeant

Sergeant Ralph H. Davis arrives to run a new Army recruiting office at Room 21, Post Office Building in Athens. He invites men 18 to 35 of good character to apply. accepted enlistees will be sent to Columbus for final disposition. Choices include multiple infantry, medical, and band postings across several forts and stations.

Ralph H. Davis United States Army Recruiting Service Coffey Hotel Davis Regular Army James H. Harboard Pershing France Columbus 10Th Infantry Fort Hayes Ohio Fort Thomas Kentucky 11Th Infantry Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana Fort Eustice Virginia Fifth Corps 15Th Infantry Teinsten China 1St Cavalry Camp Marfa Texas West Point Military Academy West Point New York

Camphor Eye Wash Promises Quick Relief

A local pharmacy advertises Lavoptik eye wash with camphor hy drastis and witch hazel claiming to relieve sore weak or strained eyes. One small bottle is advised and an aluminum eye cup is offered free with purchase at Gibson's Pharmacy.

Gibson's Pharmacy

Authorities not alarmed by flu epidemic

Washington reports in the last week show influenza prevalence in several states, especially Chicago. Surgeon General Cummings of the Public Health Service says there is no material increase over last year and figures will be available next week, with no special steps beyond public health warnings during spring weather.

Washington Chicago Cummings Public Health Service Health Service

Usual Fine in a School Case

Evan Davis of Taylor Ridge was fined the usual five dollars in a school case in Magistrate 8. E. Hedges court Saturday. He was arrested by Constable Isaac Tucker. The fine was suspended.

Evan Davis Taylor Ridge E. Hedges Isaac Tucker

New Candy Shop Opens Saturday at Bettie Shop

The Bettie Shop, a new candy shop and luncheonette run by the Palace family, opened at the former Boetzner millinery site on South Court Street. It features a booth system and modern equipment with mahogany finish.

Palace Boetzner South Court Street

Piletty Night Gown Pattern Advertised for Mail Order

A pattern for a crepe de chine and filet lace night gown labeled Piletty Night Gown 5016 offers options in cotton crepe with contrasting banding. The cut includes four bust sizes and notes fabric yardage for the medium size. Mail the pattern to any address with 12 cents in stamps.

Trap laid for garbage pest by mayor and officer

Mayor Koons and Sanitary Policeman Isaac Tucker set a trap for a man who dumped garbage on a neighbor’s lot Saturday and captured an unexpected victim. Two boys hired to haul the garbage were the offenders. The trap used a identifying substance mixed into the garbage.

Koons Isaac Tucker

Trimble Man Arrested for Nonsupport in Juvenile Court

Marshall McNutt of Trimble was arrested on an affidavit from Truant Officer C. H. Porter and ordered into juvenile court for nonsupport of his daughter Juanita. A hearing was scheduled for Tuesday morning in the proceeding.

Marshall McNutt Trimble C. H. Porter Ann Haled Juanita

Ohio Grand High Priest to Speak at Athens Masons

Robert BE. Lee, grand high priest of the grand chapter of Ohio, will deliver an address on masonry before Athens Chapter No. 39 Royal Arch Masonry. The event is set to occur in Athens with the Athens Masons hosting the gathering.

Robert BE. Lee Grand Chapter of Ohio Athens Royal Arch

Tanlac and Anlac advertised as rapid grippe recovery

An advertisement touts Tanlac and Anlac as quick remedies after grippe or flu causing weakness. It claims Tanlac clears blood, boosts digestion, restores appetite, and returns strength, urging immediate purchase and use of Tanlac and Tanlac Vegetable Pills for constipation.

Anlac Tanlac

Community event at Masonic temple invites all Craft members

At 4 50 PM on March 23 the Masonic temple hosts a gathering with Dr. M B Chattey of the First Christian church delivering a short address. Musical selections by Mrs rank Ranch and Fred Lee Tom. Prof. W H Cooper to read several pieces. All Craft and Blue Lodge masons are invited.

Masonic Temple M. BE. Chattey The First Christian Church Rank Ranch Fred Lee Tom W. H. Cooper Blue Lodge

Cascarets: a harmless laxative claim for all ages

An advertisement touts Cascarets as a mild cathartic that cleanses bowels and stimulates the liver without griping. It claims millions use it and notes flavors and box sizes 10¢, 25¢, and 60¢ with availability at any drugstore, including Sulphur stores.

Federal liquor controls and court bottlenecks cited in rise of hoarded whiskey

The report notes widespread involvement by those in Chicago and Philadelphia in whiskey disappearances and warns of congested federal courts. It cites 17 million gallons seized last year with value over 490 million dollars, mainly in New York and Pennsylvania, and calls for faster handling or a separate liquor court system.

New York Pennsylvania

Pleasant Tablets promise instant relief for stomach distress

A vintage advertisement touts Pleasant Tablets as a remedy for acid stomach indigestion and flatulence. It claims immediate relief once the product reaches the stomach and promotes correct digestion at a low cost with druggists recommending it.

Druggista

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