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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1925

Page

5

Training School Parent-Teacher Association Meeting

The Training School Parent-Teacher Association held a regular session on Thursday afternoon. The second, third and fourth grades sang spring songs led by Miss Carter on piano. Miss Edith Beecher led the remainder of the program with a talk on Home Citizenship Habits, followed by a round table discussion noted for its useful home training points. The Sayre Study Circle will meet at 2:30 Saturday afternoon with Mrs. D. C. Snow.

Training School Carter Edith Beecher Sayre D. C. Snow Morris Avenue

Dayton Kentucky Stays With Rees As Schools Superintendent

Professor Pyron T. Rees of 95 University Terrace is re-elected Dayton Kentucky city schools superintendent for 3990 dollars a year. The board grants him power to select next year’s teachers. Dayton, a 10 000 resident suburb of Cincinnati, recently opened a 30 room building.

Pyron T. Rees University Terrace Dayton Kentucky Board of Education Reese Cincinnati

Visit of Dayton Woman to Breezy Heights and Morris Ave

Mrs. fh. PD. Dugan of Dayton visits two weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Jones of Breezy Heights farm and her sister Mrs. Richard Fought of 67 Morris avenue.

Fh. PD. Dugan Dayton Gome R. W. Jones Breezy Heights Farm Richard Fought Morris Avenue

Golden Wedding Celebrated by Walburn Family Group

Mrs Caroline Lantz and Mr Alex Walburn married March 24 1875. The Walburns hosted a 70 guest golden wedding at Berlin Cross Roads with a yellow and white bridal table and a large cake. Gifts of gold were received. attendees included relatives from Nelsonville and Berlin and others from across the Hocking Valley.

Thomas Walburn Edward Walburn Charles Knox Oliver Dahl Olen Pierce Athens Bert Walburn Nelsonville Berlin Alex Walburn Caroline Lantz Alex*Walburn Harry and Jeonard Walburn Florence Stephenson Walburn Hocking Valley

Women's Skit at Ohio University Opens Tonight

The curtain rises tonight and Saturday night for the twelfth annual Women's Skit at Ohio University in Ewing Hall. The opening number is one of the headline attractions.

Ohio University Ewing Hall

Smiths Return From Three Month Western Trip

Mr and Mrs W T Smith come home on Wednesday after a three months journey mostly in California. They visited San Francisco Oakland Los Angeles San Diego and Mexico and spent time with Dr L B Smith in Oakland and with nieces and nephews in other cities.

W. T. Smith California San Francisco Oakland Los Angeles San Diego Mexico L. B. Smith

Shower For Newlyweds Atkins Readies Home Occasion

A Wednesday evening shower for Mr and Mrs R S Atkins took place at the groom's parents home 5344 Morris Avenue. The event was hosted by the Church of God Young People's Sunday school class with around 40 attendees including the bride and groom's families and friends. Radio music provided entertainment and refreshments were served.

R. Ss. Atkins Mary Frost E. L. Atkins Morris Avenue Church of God Atkins John Frost Jennie Martha Frost Mable Frost Albert Frost A. T. Bradshaw Pearl Verda Violet Arthur Ralph Pinkerton Ethel Anthony Crowe Sanis George Meighen H. Atkins Bernice Forrest Ats Richard Atkins H. O. Atkins Margie Dixon A. N. Atkins Edith William and Robert Ott Conner Nellie Calentine Venice Lenigar Evelyn Swart Gilbert Swart George Swart Glenice Lenigar Clifton Atkins John Alden

Louise Stahl Returns to Ohio University Studio

Miss Louise Stahl, who came from University Hospital earlier this week, is not well and has returned to the hospital to recuperate before resuming her studio work at Ohio University.

Louise Stahl Ohio University University Hospital Faris Athens

Partlow and Lenhardt travel to Florida after niece's death

Mrs. W. H. Partlow and daughter Mrs. W. M. Lenhardt left for St. Cloud Florida following the death of Partlow's niece Mrs. Ersel Love. Mrs. Love was the daughter of Mrs. Partlow's sister Mrs. William Milar, who is also Ersel Love's mother.

W. H. Partlow W. M. Lenhardt St. Cloud Florida Ersel Love Marion Milar Partlow William Milar Love

Gibson Family In Columbus Visit Extended

Mr B M Gibson traveled to Columbus last evening to join Mrs Gibson and their two children at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs J Gibson. The family has been there since Monday and will return home Sunday.

Mr.b. M. Gibson T Columbus

Country club card party proves enjoyable social event

The calendar week’s social function at the Country club drew eleven tables of play. Winners in the women division were Mrs. T. L. Morgan first and Mrs. Harley Moler second, while Mr. Harley r and Dr. D. H. Biddle led the men’s standings. Hosts and hostesses included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Wolfe, Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Howe, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Hughes, and Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Bentom.

Country Club Harley R D. H. Biddle T. L. Morgan Harley Moler Arthur A. Wolfe C. E. Howe

Moler Couple Return From Winter Sojourn

Mr and Mrs W E Moler finish a southern route trip with stops in New Orleans El Paso and Houston and then visit Cincinnati and Columbus since the week began Mrs Moler attends a telephone meeting in Columbus Ohio

W. E. Moler Los Angeles Calif New Orleans el Paso Houston Cincinnati Columbus Mr. Moler

Gooffrey J Morgan Arrives in Athens for Dedicatory Services

Mr. Gooffrey J. Morgan arrives in Athens for the dedicatory services at the high school and delivers the main address this evening. He will stay as the guest of Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Basom at 72 West State Street before leaving Saturday for Santa Monica California. He resumes lyceum work with the Chicago Redpath chautauqua, with engagements open starting April 21 in Columbus Georgia and continuing all summer.

Gooffrey J. Morgan Athens Morgan J. S. Basom West State Street Santa Monica Calif Chicago Redpath Chautauqua Columbus

Deborah class Loyal women hold church picnic and program

The Deborah class of Loyal women hosted a 6 pm picnic in the church parlors then an 7 pm program led by president Mrs. E W Bingman. Rev M E Chatley offered prayer, a Ruth story by Mrs Frocleaner, a Child Welfare talk by Mrs EF Jones, readings, songs, dialogues, a quartet, solos by Mrs Church and Miss Thelma Bingman. Mr Saylor won honors in a comical stunt.

Deborah Loyal Women The Christian Church E. W. Bingman M. E. Chatley Jesus EF. J. Jones

Bolen and McGurk to Head Green Goat

Ohio university Press club revives the Green Goat with Clarence S. Bolen as editor and Forrest McGurk as business manager The magazine will appear once in each of the final three months of the school year and will be backed by the Press club ensuring financial support.

Ohio University Press Club Clarence S. Bolen Forrest McGurk

Ohio University Men’s Glee Club Plans Three Day Trip

The Ohio University men s glee club will tour southeastern Ohio starting April 22. The group will compete in the intercollegiate contests in Columbus that day and perform in Portsmouth under the Lions Club on April 23, then be hosted by the Ironton First Methodist church choir on April 24.

Ohio University Southeastern Ohio Columbus Lions’ Club Portsmouth Ironton First Methodist Church

Fear of Poison Booze Spreads Fear in Detroit

Detroit feared contaminated liquor as A W Frye of the Maccabees warned. He cited Bellevue Hospital data on 1924 alcoholic poisoning and 454 New York deaths in early 1930s, noting bootleg liquor often mixes denatured alcohol wood alcohol pyridin and other deadly substances.

Detroit Mich Hood A. W. Frye Supreme Commander of the Maccabees Mr. Frye Bellevue Hospital New York

Woman member stirs House with vivid style in London

Miss Ellen Wilkinson resists being Labour's only female MP, lamenting press focus on her appearance rather than her words. Parliament reopens as she shocks peers in a bright green frock with flaming red, shingled hair, drawing sharp commentary from paragraphers.

London Ellen Wilkinson Labor House of Commons Miss Wilkinson

Widower Credits Mayr Remedy For Recovery

A widower recounts drastic weight loss and severe stomach and liver trouble, claiming six doses of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured him. He says he regained his weight and looks well, praising the preparation as a simple remedy that removes intestinal mucus and reduces inflammation. McKee Drug Co and Gem Pharmacy are named along with druggists nationwide.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

County Farmers To Hold Two Week Meetings In Athens County

Two pasture improvement and sheep extension schools are planned in Athens County with joint sessions for Bern and Ames townships. Monday sessions at Rome township address stomach worms diseases and parasites, with later talks on feeding breeding and flock management led by L D Kaufman and M W Bailey. An all day meeting Tuesday near Amesville at Rodney Goddards home includes sheep and other schools under Kaufman and Bailey with a community mixer theme.

Athens County T. H. Johnson Rome Bern Ames George Tedrow Rome Township Ll. D. Kaufman M. W. Bailey Ohio State University Rodney Goddard Amesville Ames Township Kaufman and Bailey

Many New Homes in the Country in Bedford

Bedford Ind. reports broad scale home building with ongoing construction. Local development accelerates as new houses rise across the countryside, signaling growth and increasing housing activity in the area.

Bedford Ind

Residential Shortage Estimated at Two Billion Says Indiana Quarrymen

Nationwide survey by the Indiana Limestone Quarrymen's Association notes a residential shortage near two billion dollars. Early activity suggests a sizable portion may be built this year.

Indiana Limestone Quarrymen’s Association

French Critics at Ohio University Speak Tuesday

Louis Reau, eminent French art critic, will speak at Ohio University Tuesday under the Alliance Francaise. He will present in Ewing Hall with remarks on French art and criticism.

Louis Reau Irench Ohio University Alliance Francaise Ewing Hall Eal

Negro Is Executed in Electric Chair for Murder

Charles Thomas, a New York defendant, was strapped in the electric chair at the Columbus penitentiary shortly after 1 am and died after a single current. He was sentenced to death for the murder of Patrolman Troy G. Stewart, a member of the police vice squad, during an April arrest fight.

Columbus Jesus Charles Thomas New York Penitentiary Thomas Troy G. Stewart Stewart

The More You Talk The Less It Counts

A compact axiom notes that excessive talking reduces impact. The saying emphasizes brevity in communication and clear focus on essential points over lengthy explanation.

Baby of House Air Crash Victim Near Recovery

Uniontown reports Representative Clarence J. McLeod twenty from Detroit Mich the Baby of the House is expected to recover after a plane crash from Selfridge Field to Washington He suffered two broken ribs a fractured collarbone and possible internal injuries at Uniontown hospital today.

Uniontown Clarence J. McLeod Detroit Mich Uniontown Hospital Selfridge Field Washington McLeod

Women’s Campus Ballot Set for Next Wednesday

Election day for Ohio University women’s campus activities will be next Wednesday. A single ballot will list candidates for offices in the Y W C A W A A and Women’s League. A clearing house committee met with nominating committees to prepare the ballot.

Ohio University Women’s League Clearing House

Court house addings paternity case filed

A paternity bill against Elsworth McKee was filed in Common Pleas court this morning on complaint of Eppie Look. The case arose from the magistrate's court of M. EB. Oxies.

Elsworth McKee Eppie Look

Hated Editor Joseph Smeets Dies in Cologne Germany

Joseph Smeets separatist leader and editor of the Rheinische Republik died in Cologne on March 27 after enduring bitter political attacks. He led the Rhine Republican movement and faced an ambush that wounded him and killed his brother in law on March 18, 1923.

Cologne Germany Joseph Smeets Smeets Rhine Republican Movement Rheinische Republik

Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound Gains World Wide Acclaim

The passage praises Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a global remedy, noting ingredients from India to Japan. It claims the product has a fifty year record of success against longstanding female ailments and continues to grow in popularity.

India Chile Italy England Japan Lydia B. Pinkham

Storing vitamins aids disease resistance in well nourished people

The article notes that a healthy person stores several days' supply of essential vitamins, explaining why well nourished individuals of any age are less susceptible to germ infections than those who are malnourished.

Scott's Emulsion Ad Promotes Daily Health Support

Scott's Emulsion is a daily health booster that complements regular meals. It emphasizes essential vitamins to build resistance and advises keeping a reserve, with the Bloomfield New Jersey address of Scott & Bowne.

Scott & Bowne Bloomfield, N. J

Leap Castle Saga Recalled In Darby Exile Tale

Jonathan Darby, former owner of Leap Castle in Reserea, refused an American’s $150000 offer thirty years ago. The ancient 1000 year old stronghold is tied to a romantic, long troubled past as the narrative recalls the landowner’s decision and exile.

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