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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1925

Page

5

Founders Day Observed by Phi Delta Theta at Varsity

Fifty members and alumni of the Ohio Alpha chapter of Phi Delta Theta gathered at the Varsity for a Founders Day banquet marking the 77th anniversary of the fraternity and 57 years of the Ohio Alpha chapter at Ohio University in Athens. Dr J M Iggins served as toastmaster with brief speeches by Dr Blaine Goldsby Robert S Wood T V Craig Prof A A Atkinson and eight recent state delegates introduced by G B S Watson. The Social Literary club earned honorable mention for a Better Homes article submitted to the Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs under Mrs Myers Y Cooper of Cincinnati.

Ohio Phi Delta Blaine Goldsbry Robert S. Wood T. V Craig A. A. Atkinson Watson Liwig Chillicothe Wilcox Foster Athens Shirle Nelsonville Smith Glouste Abbott Howard Social Literary Club Ohio Federation of Women’s Club

Central Parent-Teacher Meeting Set in Old High School

The Central Parent-Teacher group will hold a meeting at seven oclock Thursday evening in the old high school auditorium. G W Cooley chairs the event with speaker Pre G F Carrothers, state organizer for the Parent-Teacher Association and a member of Ohio University faculty. Music and refreshments follow. Elementary pupils push for a large attendance as a brief business session precedes the program.

Cetral G. W.cooley Pre. G. FE. Carrothers Parent-Teacher Association Ohio University Bavity

Sidders Host St Patrick Day Open House at Second Street

The Sidders residence at 94 Second Street opened to the Special Education club on Tuesday evening for a six o'clock dinner. Bertine and Robert Sidders greeted guests, and attendees included many local Misses and Mr. and Mrs. Sidders with their children.

P. B. Sidders Bertine Robert Doo la Vint Warner Eleanore Ross Lenore Calhoon Lillian Jones Helen Roy Ada Hill Bila Gregory Josephir Evans Letha Persinger Thena Huffman Wanda Eyson Mar Alice Stewart Alice Roetting Eloine Jordan Iona Bell Naomi Schart Ruth Hankhammer Ethel Burgess Mrs. Sidders Robet

Ameville Music and Study Club Hosts Dinner and Theatre Party

The Ameville Music and Study club held its annual guest meeting on Monday with a dinner at the Glonial and a theatre party at the Majestic. Thirty-two members and guests attended.

Ameville Music and Study Club Glonial Majestic

Louise Stahl Subject To Severe Cold At Home Then Hospitalized

Mrs Louise Stahl head of the art department at Ohio University has a severe cold confining her at home for days. Yesterday her condition worsened and her physician ordered admission to the university hospital where she remained overnight for several days of rest.

Louise Stahl Ohio University University Hospital

Burt Birth Announced in Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs Don Burt of Wapakoneta announce the birth of a son on March 1 at Sheltering Arms hospital. The baby is the child of J H Burt of Elliot Street and Catherine Daugherty of Glouster.

Don Burt Wapakoneta Sheltering Arms Hospital Crondsor J. H. Burt Elliot Street Catherine Daughery Glouster

Wise women host Presbyterian class at Mrs Good home

Mrs H G Good and Mrs H Wise will host the Women's Bible class of the Presbyterian church at 7 30 Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Good 22 Grosvenor Street.

H G. Good H. of Wise The Presbyterian Church Mrs. Good Grosvenor Stret

Country Club St Patrick Dance Promises Green Themed Night

The Country Club hosts a St Patrick's celebration Thursday evening with a clever decorative scheme. Guests are urged to wear a touch of green. Mrs Anthony Thompson of Wilkesville visits her daughter Mrs J P Thompson on Richland avenue and plans to travel to Cincinnati to visit son Mr J E Thompson.

Anthony Thompson Wilkesville J. P. Thompson Richland Avenue Cincinnati J E. Thompson

Marriage of Angelina Gloria Schuler to William Roger Brown

Announcement states Angelina Gloria Schuler wed William Roger Brown on March 14 in Akron. Newlyweds will reside at 74 Faulkner Avenue Dayton after March 16. Brown family ties include Cleveland and Lancaster relatives. The Browns previously lived in Athens and Steubenville visitors joined the Tritipo family.

R. F. Schuler Angelina Gloria William Roger Brown Akron Brown Faulkner Avenue Dayton Mr. Brown William Brown Cleveland George Hickle Lancaster Athens

Current Events Club Sees Guest And Hosts Meeting

Mrs A B Roe hosts her bridge club Thursday afternoon at 30 Eimwogg Place. Mrs W H Schwartz from Portsmouth will be the honor guest at the Current Events club meeting Thursday at 7 pm, with Mrs W W Lee at 46 Grosvenor Street as hostess.

A. B. Roe Eimwogg Place W. H. Schwartz Portsmouth Federated Clubs W. W. Lee Grosvenor Street

Social Literary And Pallas Club Meeting Noted

Hostess Mrs. Frank B. Dilley welcomed the Social Literary and Pallas clubs at 196 East State Street on a Tuesday afternoon. Federated clubs official Mr. H. Schwartz spoke on Contemporary Pain as Mrs. Gullum presided and Mrs. Moore led the program amid a scene of satisfaction and congratulations for Mrs. P. E. Hixson.

Pallas Club Frank B. Dilley East State Street Mr&e W. H. Schwartz Southeast District Federated Clubs Frank B. Gullum H. A. Hatch CC. T. Moore

Birthday party lights up Curran Drive home on St Patrick s Day

Mrs. Guy French hosted a birthday gathering at 25 Curran Drive on St Patrick s Day. The Monday evening event featured cards music and dancing with refreshments. Guests included Miss Mary Ann Clark Poston Mr and Mrs Farrell Thomas Glouster Mr James W Geornor Cincinnati Mr Clarence Handley Poston Miss Mayme Kern Miss Hilsie Mariner Mr and Mrs Kenneth Galvin Mr and Mrs Herman Farick and Mr Floyd Wolfe Athens.

Guy French Curran Drive Kenneth Galvin Herman Farick Floyd Wolfe Athens

Hobson Study Circle Hosts Child's Conservation League Meeting

The Hobson Study Circle and the Child's Conservation League met at 32 East Carpenter Street hosted by Mrs. Thomas Clark with Mrs. W H Schwartz as guest. Nine Buckeye magazine subscriptions were added and St Patrick’s Day roll call echoed Irish names. Mrs. Victor Pierce presented on The American Negro in Literature and Art while Mrs. Schwartz spoke on club work. Fred Lee Tom sang two solos and Mrs. Ralph C Windsor gave two readings during social hour and light refreshments were served.

Hobson Study Circle Child’s Conservation League Thomas Clark East Carpenter — Street W. H. Schwartz Buckeye Magazine St. Patrick's Day Ireelana Victor Pierce Schwartz Fred Lee Tom Ralph C. Windsor

Rebekah Lodge Calls Meeting and Local News

The Rebekah lodge will meet at 4 o'clock Thursday evening in regular session. The presence of the degree staff is urged. Mr. J A Burgoon has gone to Columbus to make up his work as civil engineer for the Lawrence Jennings company. He was accompanied by his father.

Rebekah J. A. Burgoon Columbus Lawrence Jennings Company

Charlie Dawes and the College Flute Hero of a Presidential Dream

A professor recalls Charlie Dawes leading a parade for a Democratic congressional candidate while his Republican father opposed him. Dawes, famed for wit and focus, aimed to win the war first, with the professor predicting a 192% presidential run and organizing a Dawes for President club. The recollection highlights youthful brilliance, stubborn independence, and bold political ambition.

Congress Maria Charlie Dawes Senate

Judge May Grant One-Time Leniency for Family Sake

A defendant urges clemency citing family needs and asks the judge to consider a one-time leniency. The motion argues that lenient treatment would benefit relatives and allow the family to recover.

A Most Attractive Gown Pattern 5012

Describes a versatile afternoon dress pattern 5012 with tunic waist and detachable sleeves. Includes sizes 34 to 44 bust, yardage for 38 inch and sleeve options, bodice lining and skirt fabric specs, and pattern mail request for 12 cents.

Kiwanis dinner features Charles Allén on beet sugar topic

Williams Kiwanians plan a 6 30 dinner guest speaker Charles H Allén president of the Farmers Sugar club of Defiance will discuss beet sugar production and other vital agricultural topics in Ohio. T N Hoover reports on Inter-City meeting, and Athens Kiwanis elects C T Moore as delegate to the St Paul convention with E C Woodworth as alternate.

Charles H Allén Farmers Sugar Club of Defiance Ohio Alien T. N. Hoover Youngstown C. T. Moore Athens St. Paul Massillon FP. Tarshiman Athens Schools W. W. Anderson R. H. Galligher J. D. Haskins Robert Epps Hotel Berry Saliv Kinenians

NY Central inspector visits Ohio coal mines

Mr Macfarland chief inspector for New York Central Lines and J C C Daugherty Cleveland coal inspector for Ohio district are visiting mines supplying railroad fuel coal in the area. They are accompanied by Tom Noon local coal inspector. This is Macfarland's first visit to Ohio mines supplying coal to his company.

Glouster Marcy Macfarland New York New York Central Lines J. CC. Daugherty Cleveland Ohio District Tom Noon Ohio

Trouster Club Dance Marks Strong Start For New Society

The Trouster Dancing Club held a Tuesday night dance that drew many out of town visitors. Music was supplied by Chase's Collegians of Athens. The club formed this season and has staged several fine dances.

Tlouster Trouster Dancing Club Chase's Collegians of Athens

Burtes Welcome Eight Pound Boy in Athens

Mr and Mrs Don Burt of Wapakoneta formerly of Glouster and Athens are the parents of an eight pound boy born Monday night at Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens.

Glouster Don Burt Wapakoneta Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital

Funeral Attendees Attend Corning Services For Awald Goodman

Glouster March 18 Mrs Mary Goodman Mrs Mary Hedfelt and daughter Miss Josephine of this city and Mrs Schropper of Chauncey traveled to Corning Wednesday to attend the funeral of Awald Goodman Burial took place at New Lexington this afternoon.

Glouster Mary Goodman Mary Hedfelt Josephine Schropper Chauncey Corning Awald Goodman Buriny New Lexington

Friendship Circle Meeting Postponed to Friday Next Week

The Friendship Circle gathering at the M. E. church in Glouster scheduled for Thursday evening has been moved to Friday evening of the following week.

Glouster Friendship Circle M. E Irriday

Local social notes from Trimble area visits and guests

J B Kiliett visits Zanesville for a few days with brother Atty G A Beliott and relatives. Eva Canale travels to New Lexington to stay with Mr and Mrs Fred Mooney. Margaret Clifford of Corning attends a club dance in this city and stays with Eva Canale. John Popely of Hollister spends time in Columbus on business. James Peach of Senecaville, ex Trimble resident, visits old friends locally. Nelle Richards returns to Lancaster from the city. Seward Steffy and family return home to Rushville after visiting nearby Bishopville. Steffy family previously lived in Homer township and the city.

J. B. Kiliett Zanesville Atty G. A. Beliott Eva Canale New Lexington Fred Mooney Margaret Clifford Corning John Popely Hollister Columbus James Peach Senecaville Trimble Township Nelle Richards Lancaster Seward Steffy Rushville Bishopville Steffy Homer Township

County Grangers Meet Saturday

Several members of Trimble Grange No. 18380 and Athens County Pomona Grange will attend a Stewart meeting on Saturday March 1. Pomona members from across Athens county will conduct business and be entertained by Rome Grange. The forenoon session opens at 9 20 a.m with a degree team expected and a large initiation class anticipated.

Trimble Trimble Grange No. 18380 Athens County Pomona Grange Stewart Pomona Rome Grange

Alex Root Speaks on Trends of Modern Education

In Jacksonville Glouster on March 18 the Jacksonville Parent Teacher Association met March 16. Professor Alex Root, former Jacksonville superintendent and first class graduate of 1908, spoke on Trends of Modern Education to a receptive audience.

Glouster Jacksonville Parent-Teacher Association Alex Root Root

KIWANIANS 10 HOLD FARMERS DAY NEXT WEEK

Athens Wiwanians plan a Farmers Day event at Hotel Berry next Tuesday evening March 24 to entertain county farmers. The club unanimously approved the program at its Tuesday meeting.

Kiwanians Athens

Marmola Prescription Tablets Ad Claims Fat Loss

An old advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as fat reducers claiming rapid, easy weight loss without exercise or dieting. It urges readers to buy for one dollar at druggists or mail order from the Marmola Co in Detroit Michigan.

General Motors Detroit Mich

Moving Seasons Up Three Months Would Satisfy All

A proposal suggests shifting the calendar so the seasons begin about three months earlier. The idea aims to align schedules with climate and fan expectations, drawing support from stakeholders across sports, agriculture, and tourism sectors.

Amesville High School to Host Immigration Debate

Amesville plans a county debate on the five year immigration prohibition proposal at the high school Friday March 20 at 7 30 p m. Chauncey negative faces Amesville affirmative while Leuchtel affirmative also debates. Participants include Virgene Boudinot Edith ParMit ter Lucile Linsecott John Thonse Esther Wilson Thelma Vernon Lee Glass and Verne Linscott.

Amesville United States Amesville High School Chauncey Leuchtel Virgene Boudinot Edith Parmiter Lucile Linsecott John Thonas Esther Wilson Thelma Vernon Lee Glass Verne Linscott

Smallpox Case Reported as February Mortality Mixed

Births outpaced deaths in Athens county in February with 72 arrivals and 42 deaths. Seven deaths occurred at Athens State hospital. One new smallpox case reported near Lettridge. no epidemic feared. Leading causes: pneumonia eight, stillbirth seven, heart disease three, tuberculosis three, cancer one.

Athens County Athens State Hospital J. M. Higgins Lettridge

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