Society Notes Highlight Athens Visitors and Local Events
The Athens section records Society notes including visitors from New York at various venues, a Central Parent Teacher association meeting with a nature study program for children, and marriages and club activities. Dr W W Wilkin and daughter Marian visit Athens relatives as listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Parent
Central Parent Teacher Association
W.W. F. Copeland
H. R. McVayon
W. W. Wilkin
Marian
New York City
Athens
Gist, Townsend and McCune
Pledges Entertain Alpha Sigma Alpha at Colonial
To celebrate St Patrick s Day the pledges of Alpha Sigma Alpha entertained the active chapter at dinner last evening at the Colonial. Covers were laid for twenty and between courses the girls sang sorority songs augmented by the pledges singing some clever original verses pertaining to the actives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Tea for Faculty Women at Ohio University Club
The Faculty Women's club of Ohio University held an afternoon tea from 4 to 5 in the special education department rooms. Hostesses included Miss La Vinia Warner Frances Laughlin Miss Lillian Barber and Mrs Margaret Benedict with Miss Warner pouring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faculty Women's Club
Ohio University
Special Education Department
la Vinia Warner
Frances Laughlin
Lillian Barber
Margaret Benedict
Warner
Local Social Notes From Athens Region
Personal mentions include Mrs. John Wood of Nelsonville in Athens on business and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dorn with children visiting friends. Church groups schedule meetings and socials at the Central avenue M E church and the Presbyterian church, with Mrs Alonzo Pickering hosting at West State street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wood
Nelsonville
Athens
Raymond Dorn
George, Neil
Roger
New Marshfield
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the
Central Avenue M. Hk
Alonzo Pickering
West State Street
Mrs Chatley Returns From Six Week Florida Visit
Mrs M E Chatley arrived home today after six weeks visiting friends and relatives in Florida. She toured Tampa St Petersburg and Clearwater during the trip. Mrs F E Butcher of 12 Stella Avenue also came home yesterday from a brief visit in Columbus with Mr C F Cline Lucile Carr and son Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Chatley
Florida
F. E. Butcher
Stella Avenue
Columbus
C. F. Cline
Lucile Carr
Thomas
Florida land deals under federal probe after New York arrests
A sweeping investigation into Florida land sales is underway after six members of a New York City corporation were arrested on mail fraud charges. U S Attorney Emory Buckner's office reports investigators have found millions allegedly stolen from New York investors and expect further arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Florida
New York City
United States
Emory Buckner
Shrubbery Contract Probed in State Fair Inquiry
In Columbus on March 17, Attorney General Crabbe and State Auditor Tracy examined records from Trebor Weltz nursery in Wilmington. Charles Weltz testified he sold shrubbery to state fair officials in 1923 and 1924 for about 3500 dollars, costing him under 500, and sent most funds to a Wilmington firm his father helps run. He said officials and managers authorized the purchases and got releases from the state purchasing department to avoid competitive bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Crabbe
Tracy
Wilmington
Trebor- Weltz
Charles Weltz
Weltz
State Fair
Truax
Lewis
State Purchasing Department
Pasco Pas saic Textiles Delegation Denied White House Visit
A delegation of Paterson Pas saic New Jersey textile strikers was refused permission to meet President Coolidge. Everett Sanders said the group must present grievances to the Labor department, not the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passaic
New Jersey
Coolidge
Everett Sanders
Labor Department
White House
Guard Tightens at Mingo County Jail Over Jewels Theft
Williamson West Virginia March 17 heavy guard was thrown around Mingo county jail today as authorities hold Harry Sawyer a black man who confessed to attacking and robbing Mrs Cullen Amburgey white of a thousand dollars in jewels in the town of Williamson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson
W. Va
Mingo County
Harry Sawyer
Cullen Amburgey
Middleport Reader Sends Safety Pin to Cartoonist
A Middleport woman mails a four inch safety pin to Mr Williams of Out Our Way in Athens Messenger readers letters. The paper notes the need for discreet safety measures to prevent embarrassment in Ted trousers and promises to pass along the item for judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Middleport
Williams
Athens
Ted
Community Night Set at Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church
Athens County Young People's council hosts its fourth and final Community Night at Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church at 7 39 p m. The program features accordion duets readings a piano solo a male quartet led by Prof Charles Giauque community singing two brief talks on The Challenge of Youth and a one act comedy with four Athens high school cast members. Admission is free with a collection to fund expenses and spring conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Young People’s Council
Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church
Howard Warner
Ohio University
Charles Giauque
University
Giauque
Athens
Evelyn Coulter
W. Walter Ludwig
Evanston
Athens High School
John Dalton
Fannie Davidson
Margaret Laverty
Iris Young
Beulah McCray
Hebbardsville
Albany
Pension Payments Set For April First
The regular quarterly blind pension is to be issued on April 1. Payments recur on April 1 July 1 October 1 and January 1. County auditor Fred Cornwell notes the pension list is certified twice yearly by the county commissioners. The quarterly total is 568 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cornwell
Pleads Guilty in Liquor Conspiracy Case
Charles E. Cummings former deputy collector of the Internal Revenue Bureau in Cleveland pleaded guilty at arraignment in federal court to a liquor conspiracy charge tied to a large rum ring indictment. He faced charges along with 111 others arising from the Monday indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Charles E. Cummings
Internal Revenue Bureau
Old Soldier John Calvin Swett Dies in Canaan
John Calvin Swett 85, Civil War veteran, died at 6 p m yesterday at his nephew Nathan Smiths home in Canaan township. He is survived by a brother and two sisters. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Calvin Swett
Nathan Smith
Canaan Township
Local Residents Travel Notes and Visits
Mineral Mr and Mrs Anthony Stephen son left for Akron for work. Mrs Hadley Ely and Mrs Wood Freeman visited Athens. Mr and Mrs L W Bobo Miss Ruth Bobo and Herbert Waller toured from Akron to visit Mr and Mrs Caster Bobo. Mrs Fred Webb of Athens stayed with daughter Mrs Chester Lightfritz. Mrs Alonzo Perry shopped in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Stephenson
Akron
Hadley Ely
Wood Freeman
Athens
L. W. Bobo
Ruth Bobo
Herbert Waller
Caster Bobo
Fred Webb
Chester Lightfritz
Alonzo Perry
War Debt Fight About to Start in Senate
Washington March 17 The long deferred battle over ratifying the Italian war debt settlement will open in the Senate this week probably Thursday announced by Senator Smoot Utah member of the American debt commission. Administration leaders are optimistic private polls show a 56 to 40 likely ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Smoot
Utah
American Debt Commission
Sacraments of the Church Topic Tonight at Episco pal Service
Rev. E. L. Pielow will discuss Sacraments of the Church at the Litany service tonight at 7 o'clock in the Episcopal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Pielow
Episcopal Church
Church Bazaar Showcases Dresses and Dinners
A Christian church bazaar features children’s, misses’, and small women’s dresses on Friday all day. Chicken dinner available 11 am to 1 pm for 50 cents, and cafeteria supper served from 6 pm to 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Athens Is Praised For City Street Improvements
Mayor Alex Moore spoke at the Kiwanis club meeting about Lancaster street and East State street repairs. He stressed the gasoline tax would ease burdens on property owners as state and county aid likely cover maintenance and future upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster Street
East State Street
Alex Moore
Kiwanis Club
Hotel Berry
Moore
Columbia Avenue
Athens Leaders Highlight City Strengths and Dangers
Mayor Moore notes Athens on the map thanks to Ohio University and the Athens Daily Messenger with 11 000 circulation. He urges better compliance with the dog muzzle order and cites railroads contributing 47 000 annually to taxes while warning about city bonded debt around 280 000. The talk emphasizes public safety and fiscal support from rail lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Athens
Ohio University
Athens Daily Messenger
Board of Health
County Board of Health
Athens County
Hocking Valley
Kiwanis Club Meeting Highlights City Traffic Rules and Music
The Kiwanis club notes strong compliance with Court street traffic orders, citing no accidents at the Court and Carpenter intersection in three months. Ohio University students Parenti and Agostella performed accordion and whistling numbers, joined by the Kiwanis quartet Haskins Parker Galligher and Wheaton. Attendance prize from Ben Covert went to Judge Sam Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safety Department
Moore
Court Street
Carpenter
State
Washington
Union Streets
Messrs
Parenti and
Agostella
Ohio University
Youngstown
Kiwanian
Kiwanis Quartet
Haskins
Parker
Galligher
Wheaton
Ben Covert
Sam Johnson
Women workers rise in Japan as investigations progress
Government investigations in Japan show a steady increase in the number of women employed. The development suggests shifting labor trends and growing gender participation in the workforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Death of Fred Wilson 21 in Wellsburg West Virginia
Relatives in Chauncey report the death of Fred Wilson 21 at his Wellsburg West Virginia home. He was the son of John Wilson a former local resident. His mother preceded him in death. Survives include his father three sisters all of Wellsburg grandmother Mrs Elizabeth Don of Buchtel cousin Mae Chamberlain of Buchtel and two aunts in Buchtel and Derwent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Fred Wilson
Wellsburg
W. Va
John Wilson
Elizabeth Don
Buchtel
Mae Chamberlain
Derwent
Danderine Promises Restored Hair Health for Girls
Claiming curling and waving styles ruin hair, the ad urges Danderine as a remedy. It asserts first use renews life and lustre, makes hair soft and thick, stops falling hair and dandruff, with a 35 cent bottle sold at drug stores and counters.
Arrive Home From Florida Chauncey Residents Return
Mrs. Ei la Tedrick and her brother Stacy C. Sawyer arrived home in Chauncey yesterday after several months in Florida. They spent time in Charlotte Harbor for Mrs. Tedrick’s health and traveled by motor with Mrs. Oberholzer. Mrs. Tedrick is staying with her son in East Converse Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Tedrick
Stacy C. Sawyer
Hooper Ridge
Florida
Charlotte Harbor
Fla
Hawk Hosts 500 Party For Friends At Home
Mr and Mrs W M Hawk entertained with a 500 party at their home on March 17 honoring a number of their friends. Refreshments were served at a late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McDonald
the Plains
Ambrose Terre
Frank Cook
Gay McDonald
Chauncey
W. M. Hawk
Chauncey Man Attends Nelsonville Funeral
T R Hamilton of Chauncey was in Nelsonville Monday for the funeral of C L Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
T. R. Hamilton
Nelsonville
C. L. Duncan
Grimes Return From Chauncey Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Grimes have returned to Chauncey after a two week trip visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lemley in Zanesville and Mr. and Mrs. John Stevenson in Byesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Mrs
Garfield Grimes
Fred Lemley
Zanesville
John Stevenson
Byesville
Child Burns From Hot Water Incident In Chauncey
James Henry Johnson, year-old son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Johnson of Chauncey, was badly burned about the body in a hot water accident on March 17. Local physicians attended him and no further details were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
James Henry
Ernest Johnson
Boiler spills water injures child in kitchen incident
A kitchen accident in which a boiler of hot water toppled near a child occurred while Mrs. Johnson washed nearby. The boiler upset and the child on the floor was exposed to burns as the handle snagged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonalds
Chauncey
Mel
Johnson
Easter Bazaar Planned by Chauncey C E Society
Committees of the Christian Endeavor society of Chauncey Christian church finalize plans for an Easter bazaar and bake sale to be held Saturday March 27 at the Crosser store building in Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Christian Endeavor Society
Chauncey Christian Church
Crosser
Chauncey Woman Headed to Columbus for Daughter’s Illness
Mrs. Wilda Worden of Chauncey traveled to Columbus yesterday due to her daughter Mrs. Frank Settles's illness. Settles, formerly of Chauncey, is reported in critical condition with dropsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Wilda Worden
Columbus
Frank Settles
Chauncey Visitors From Toledo and Columbus
Mrs Edwin Robinett of Toledo visits Chauncey with her mother and sisters Mrs Mintie Stalder and Mrs Wille am Katzenback and Mrs Nancy Bowden in Convelpe street They plan to visit Columbus to see sisters Mrs Keaton and Mrs Phillips before returning to Toledo Mr and Mrs T R Hamilton and son Dean of Chauncey visited Glouster on Sunday at the home of Mrs Hamiltons brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs H F Kittle The Kittle matron is reported greatly improved John Shaner a Corning brakeman spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs George Shaner of Millfield Fred Shaner of Chauncey spending a few days in Cleveland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Robinett
Toledo
Chauncey
Mintie Stalder
Willeam Katzenback
Nancy Bowden
Convelpe Street
Columbus
Keaton
Phillips
T. R. Hamilton
Dean
Glouster
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S. E
47Th Street
Seengwer
Grand Central de
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32Nd Street
Schultz News Agency
David Wade
Richland Avenue
Violet
Edward Martin
John Hancock High School
Martin
Junior Music
Prom
Ellen Biddle
College
Mill Streets
Beethoven
Martin Mary Ellen Bibbee
Flowers
Webster Dalton
Gilbert
Bach Maurice Cornwell
Chaconne
Agusta Duran
Billie Arbogast
Greenfield Tom Biddle
Dvorak
Robert Bingman
Martha Foster
Dorothy Ruth Holcombe
Haydn
Morrison
Hobson Circle
J. H. Gross
Morris Avenue
Hobson Study
Paul Kever
Virginia Knecht
The
Presbyterian Church
Home Department
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the
Richland Avenue M. P
Hal W. Murphy
Lydia Westenhaver
A. L. Johnson
Morris
Davis
Remington
Lostro Bldg
Young Peoples’ Council
Canaan
Women’s Bazaar
Cray & Reading
Berry Hotel
North Court Street
Kiwanis
Chauncey Boy
John DeMollet
John Masten
Augusta Masten
Paul Herrin
Ambrose
P. O
Jacobs
Optometrist
Glne Pharmacy
Co. E
Brooklyn
Richard A. Dagon
Carter
Little Liver
Paris
Style Shop
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