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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1922

Page

5

Initiation of Theta Phi Alpha Delta Chapter Held

Five pledge sisters Celeste Cantlin Conneaut Amny Goodman Marie Louise Petetot Paris Francina Gross Catherine Overmeyer Athens were formally initiated at eleven. A lunch at Windsor tea room followed with Miss Therese Bunker recognized. Tables formed a Delta, white roses decor the green and white theme and toastmistress Irene Devlin led toasts.

Theta Phi Alpha Delta Chapter Theta Phi Alpha Sorority Celeste Cantlin Conneaut Amny Goodman Marie Louise Petetot Paris France Francina Gross Catherine Overmeyer Athens Therese Bunker Madisonville Cincinnati Windsor Irene Devlin

Lambda Chi Alpha Home Party Pleases Members

The actives of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity held a Friday evening party with Mr and Mrs Thor Olson as chaperons. University Six provided the music while dancing served as the main entertainment for the night.

Lambda Chi Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Thor Olson

Initiation Season Opens for Epsilon of Sigma Pi

The initiation season began with a Friday carnival dance on March 10 and concluded last night with seven men being initiated. A Windsor banquet followed with forty five attendees. Toastmaster L L Antle led remarks by Dr John R B Sprague Earl Duvall Ralph Beckett Professor Fenzel and Andrew Adelmann. New initiates were Andrew R Adelmann Plainfield NJ Wyatt H Cunningham Athens Lou T Evans Brokaw Casel J Grove Bremen J Edward McCleary Columbus William J ONeill Thurston and James L White McConnelsville.

Epsilon Sigma Pi Windsor L. L. Antle John RB. Sprague Earl Duvall Ralph Beckett Professor Fenzel Andrew Adelmann Andrew R. Adelmann Plainfield New Jersey Wyatt H. Cunningham Athens Lou T. Evans Brokaw Casel J. Grove Bremen J. Edward McCleary Columbus William J. O'Neill Thurston James L. White McConnelsville

Covent Events Club Discusses Ireland At St Patrick's Day Meeting

Friday evening meeting at Mrs William Williams home with Vice President Mrs C E Stailey presiding and Mrs Charels Day as teacher. Members prepared 100 sandwiches daily for Athens Red Cross and 16 program items sparked lively discussion about Ireland and Irish government with songs by Mrs Pearl Drake and piano by Mrs John J Woolley followed by luncheon.

Covent William Williams C. E. Stailey Charels Day St. Patrick’s Day Ireland J. V. Jones Pearl Drake John J. Woolley

Beta Theta Pi Formal Dances At College Union

Beta Theta Pi entertained Friday night with a formal initiation dance in the College Union. A company of 140 including guests from other fraternities enjoyed a spirited music program led by Dwight Williams and Lucile Ray for the grand march. Visiting alumnae listed include Walter Cameron Arthur Roberts Leroy Pilcher with chaperons E B Bryan L G Worstell P B Lawrence F D Forsyth W H Logan and Mrs Harry W Hallenbeck of Paris France.

Beta Theta Pi College Union Dwight Williams Lucile Ray Walter Cameron Uhrichsville Arthur E. Roberts Jackson Leroy Pilcher McArthur E. B. Bryan L. G. Worstell P. B. Lawrence F. D. Forsyth W. H. Logan Harry W. Hallenbeck Paris France

Fraternal Initiations and Irish Night At Athens]

Phi Delta Theta initiates include Maynard Graft Janville Berlin Logan Aubrey Toutenberg Norwalk Franklin Beatt Wellston Edward Jennings John Bolin Henry Crow of Athens. The Hobson Stud Circle plans sandwiches for Red Cross relief starting March 19. St Patrick events feature Irish songs dances and recitations by local groups with notable performances by Monica Carr Jean Roach and Cecilia Collins among others.

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Westelberry Street Maynard Graft Janville Berlin Logan Aubrey Toutenberg Norwalk Franklin ‘Beatt Wellston Edward Jennings John Bolin Henry Crow Athens Hobson Circle Hobson Stud Red Cross St. Patrick’s Progra Athens Council Knights of Columbus Monica Carr Jean Roach John Sprague Martin Collins St. Pauls Choir Molly O John Farley Miss Collins Goldie Cross F E. H. Gallagher

Logan boxing show features Carrigan Kimms draw

Logan Athletic club staged a Friday boxing card at Moose hall before a large crowd. In the main bout Ted Carrigan and Billy Kimms fought to a draw after ten rounds. George Clark and Sammy Drake fought to a clear Drake victory with a late knockout in the sixth. Other bouts included a draw between Fling and Brandon, and wins for Leadbetter over Lenager and AnkLe over Bugger. Local prospects UWnkue Leadbetter showed progress.

Logan Hamilton Carrigan George Clark Lancaster Flash Sammy Drake Drake Sammy Clark Sayers Fling Haydensville Brandon Lancaster Roscoe Leadbetter Roy Lenager Ankle Peck Bugger Haydenville Uwnkue Leadbetter

Neighbors Gather for Mrs Stewart Birthday Feasure

A Saturday gathering at Mrs. A L Stewart's home marked another milepost with a great feed and premium gifts for Uncle Chas Ross and Mother Snedden. Attendees included the Sneddens, Steinmeyers, and Stewart family, with socializing and light humor throughout the event.

A. L. Stewart Chas. Ross Mother Sneyden John Snedden Chas Ross Steinmeyer Mrs. Stewart Walter Dicken Grover Touglas Luhrig Carl Swartz Grover Carl Dahl Lee W. Dog Hen Longfellow Bill Masons Lodge Marshfield Sant Ervin Rudolph Steinmeyer Athens Porter House Rudolph Uncle Chas Aunt Jane Rosa Rachel Steinmeyer Jane Frank Steinmeyer Wm. Gabriel John Snedder Rauchs Bakery

Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Alderman Home

Missionary Society of the Christian church met Thursday at 178 North Congress Street with President Mrs Ollie B Skidmore presiding. Noted will host county conference March 21 with Miss Mary A Lyons and missionary Martin from Paraguay as speakers. Letter on Ellis Gish’s death in China read. Armenia relief work letter shared. Devotions by Mrs Augusta Duffee. Rev M E Chatley spoke on The Church on the Frontier. Refreshments followed. hostesses listed.

Missionary Society of the Christian Church N. K. Alderman North Congress Street Ollie B. Skidmore The Christian Church Mary A. Lyons Cleveland Martin Paraguay South America C. Augusta Morse Ellis Gish China C. E. Starr B. L. Horn Armenia Charles Cameron Augusta Duffee M. E. Chatley J. V. Jones Pearl Drake Clark Stancart C. BE. Starr Addison Edgar Ray Gardner

Recital by Mrs Sprague and Roach Delights Local Audience

A framed program featured Mrs J R Sprague with an aria recitation An Exile's Dream of Heaven aided by Marie Josten on piano. Encore Paddy's Dream and Dublin Town showcased Irish songs. Mrs Frank Roach delivered the closing Irish jig with strong audience response. Accompanists Nellie McGowan Marie Josten and Richard Daggett praised for their responsive support.

Heaven J. R. Sprague Marie Josten Nellie McGowan Richard Daggett

Sarah Guthrie Weds in Oregon

Miss Sarah Guthrie of Athens county marries Frank Aldrich of Alpine Oregon in Eugene after a summer motor trip with her parents Elza and Mrs Guthrie. Rev Stivers officiates in the Christian church study. Attendants include Maurice Guthrie and Miss Anna Mitchell. The couple plan to return to Athens by summer motor.

Sarah Guthrie Oregon Elza Guthrie Eugene Frank Aldrich Alpine Stivers The Christian Church Maurice’ Guthrie Anna Mitchell J. E. Stout Marjorie Stout O. E. Blackwood Paul Carl Aldrich Athens County Chauncey High School Athens France

Henderson De Luxe Model Sets Benchmark in Motorcycles

The Henderson De Luxe Model stands out as a premier machine in the motorcycle world. It is described as unrivaled in its class, inviting readers to see the new design.

Father John

Death and church notices Amid small town news

The community mourns Clarence Johnston a former local teacher. Chauncy and Millfield Churches of Christ announce sermons Bible studies and Sunday services with L W Spayd preaching at Chauncy in the morning and Millfield at night. In London a British Communist speech advocates world revolution and working class solidarity.

Chauncey and Millfield London McManus

Birthday party honors Mr. Six at Salem home

A social gathering was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Leonard Six in Salem on March 18 in honor of Mr Six's birthday. Friends and neighbors attended bringing well filled baskets and enjoyed a jolly good time.

Buchtel Wade Mus Norman Saylor Hiram Young Clarence Johnston Johnston Salem Leonard Six

Black band threat to Polish consulates called propaganda

A letter threatening to blow up Polish consulates in a dozen cities was received by Senator Willis of Ohio. A Ukrainian war veteran in Chicago called the threat Polish propaganda, labeling it as propaganda from Poland.

Washington Willis Ohio Chicago

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