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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1925
Page
5
The East Side Parent Teacher Association will gather at 3 PM Wednesday at the school building. Parents and friends are urged to attend as children sing spring songs and Dean Voigt of Ohio University speaks. Older students supervise younger ones for mothers, with a sewing kit drive and donations to Ellis Island.
Mr and Mrs W E Moler who spent the winter in Los Angeles are returning home via the southern route. They called from Cincinnati Monday morning and will stay a few days in Columbus before continuing.
Mr Thomas Gilbert Lewis and Miss Gertrude Grey Roberts of Nelsonville wed in Athens on Monday with Rev M F Chatley officiating at 1130 in the forenoon at the Christian church parsonage. They were accompanied by Mrs Cora Davis and Mrs Margaret Millholland of Nelsonville.
Mr and Mrs Walter Bean of 2 Wolfe Street announce the birth of their daughter Mabel Eileen on March 17.
Nev. and Mrs. M. E. Chatley are visiting Columbus as part of a motor tour today, stopping to view local sights and meet residents.
Miss Clara Bowser has returned from a several days visit in Columbus.
Mrs Roy C Shirley visits Columbus to see friends while her husband Mr Shirley, who accompanied her, returns home Sunday evening after the trip.
Justice and Mrs Frederick L Siddons of Washington DC arrive Tuesday evening to spend a week with Professor and Mrs George Starr Lasher at 307 East State Street. Siddons, a member of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, are returning from St Augustine Florida where they had spent several weeks.
Mr. David Slaughter came back Monday evening after spending over Sunday with his family in Chillicothe.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Peters traveled to Columbus for a several days visit. They planned to tour sights and enjoy time away from home.
The American Revolution nuggeting session at Mrs. H Schuyler Foster 33 Oudard avenue discussed immigration. Hostesses included Mrs. H L Jones Mrs J R Sands Mrs F W Bush Mrs Russell Finsterwald and Mrs Tedrow of Nelsonville. A business decision to buy a picture for the new high school building was made with a committee of Mrs D H Moore Mrs F W Bush and Mrs E W Chubb. Mrs F W Bush then gave a thorough article on Ellis Island stressing keeping detained immigrants employed.
Miss Margaret Merwin of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music spent the week end with her parents Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Merwin at 20 North College street.
Mrs I FE Mickle had a successful goiter operation at a Columbus hospital on Monday noon. Her condition is very favorable for complete recovery.
The Women of Mooseheart Legion were instituted Saturday night in Red Men’s hall under Goldie Fielder with Garnet Corbin assisting. Thirty candidates were initiated and officers installed including Garnet Corbin past regent Mamie Aleshire senior regent Caroline McKinstry junior regent Goldie Fielder recorder Minnie Dewey treasurer Jessie Cowan chaplain Edith Walburn pianist Nelle Barker guide Chloe Ailstock assistant guide Hattie Boring sentinel Carrie Augustine. Glouster Legionaires attended, performed a drill, and supervised initiatory work. A two course dinner followed hosted by the Loyal Order of Moose.
At Monday evening’s White Shrine gathering officers were elected led by worthy high priestess Mrs. Mabel Washburn of Nelsonville. Clarence Washburn of Nelsonville was named watchman of the shepherds and Mrs. Jessie Drake was named noble prophetess. Other officers include Mrs. Emma Palmer worthy scribe Mrs. Agnes Millikan worthy treasurer Mrs. Lydia Fenzel worthy chaplain Mrs. Emma Householder worthy shepherdess and Mrs. Blanche Van Dyke worthy.
Mr W Thomas Edmund son serves as trustees for three years. Mr and Mrs Haffey returned Monday from Canal Winchester where Mrs Haffey visited sister Mrs O A Crist while Mr Haffey went to Detroit Michigan. Frank Dowler of Strouds Run arrived in Athens Monday evening from a winter in Kissimmee Florida.
Dr and Mrs C L Jones and their son Rolland Jones motored to Columbus today.
The High School Christian Endeavor of the Christian church will host a chicken dinner at 5 39 on Wednesday evening at the church. A literary and musical program will follow the dinner.
Mrs. George S. Blosser of Logan returned home after visiting Sunday with her daughter Mrs. Roy L. Dupler and family at 43 West Union Street.
Miss Bertha Bridgeman served as host at the Pallas club annual meeting held Saturday afternoon at 69 South Court street. Mrs. M. E. Twiss led the program with Education and Moral and Religious Training topics by Mrs. H. G. Good and Mrs. Mary G. Ness. Officers elected include Mrs. I. E. Ash president Mrs. E. D. Sayre vice president Mrs. Raymer McQuiston secretary Mrs. AFE Price corresponding secretary and Miss Nelle Pickering treasurer.
Tourists Club members in Barnesville held a book shower at the public library presenting new books to the library. Each member contributed a new title to strengthen the library collection.
John B Blower 25 of Glouster embalmer and Adeline Ruth Lutter 24 of Jacksonville teacher obtain marriage license. Thomas Gilbert Lewis 24 Nelsonville laborer and Gertrude Grey Roberts 19 Nelsonville also receive licenses.
The jury in the Common Pleas court case against James Lantz heard extensive testimony over three sessions yesterday and continued listening to evidence today. An extra session of court was held last night to advance the proceedings.
In Valparaiso Indiana criminals drilled open the local post office safe and stole between 30000 and 40000 in post office and war saving stamps, prompting an investigation by authorities later today.
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