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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1926

Page

5

IN SOCIETY NEW YORK VISITORS

Ohio readers are advised the Athens Messenger is sold at multiple Manhattan locations. The Schultz News Agency lists outlets at S E Cor 42nd Street and 6th Ave, S E Cor 47th Street and Broadway, 42nd Street opposite Grand Central Depot, and NE Cor 32nd Street and 6th Ave.

New York Ohio Athens Messenger S. E. Cor 42Nd Street 6Th Ave S. E 47Th Street Broadway 42Nd St Grand Central Depot N. E 32Nd Street Schultz News Agency

Rotarians Honor Wives at Athens Club Session

Wives of Athens Rotary members were guests at a combined business and social session at Hotel Berry. A long dinner table, Rotary songs, and special numbers by Mrs. Frank Rauch and Miss Helen McClafflin marked the evening. New member Fred R. Beasley joined after a lecture by John R. Patterson and E. B. Bryan. Bridge followed with Mrs. J. B. Swanson high among women and Mrs. I. D. Forsyth second. men’s high went to T. W. Craig and A. St. Myers.

Athens Rotary Club Hotel Berry Rotary Frank Rauch Helen McClafflin Fred R. Beasley Athens John R. Patterson E. B. Bryan Ohio University Doctor Bryan Hocking Valley J. B. Swanson I. D. Forsyth T. W. Craig Prof A. St. Myers

Mrs Biddle Hosts Farewell Lunch for Mrs Moore

Mrs D H Moore, soon moving to Washington DC, was honored at a luncheon hosted by Mrs T R Biddle at 2 1/2 Park Place. Twenty five guests were seated in the Biddle dining room with rose centerpieces and yellow room accents. Mrs Biddle gave Mrs Moore a corsage of Pernet roses and sweetpeas.

D. H. Moore Washington, D. C T. R. Biddle Park Place Biddle

Local notices and society events update

Personal Mention notes Dean E W Chubb will speak on art at the Art club 7 pm in the Fine Arts building. Woman's Music club rehearses 3 30 pm Wednesday at First Methodist church for Easter program participants. Rev W Ahlbrand ill sent a fruit box from Florida via his daughter Mrs Harry Talmage of Columbus. W H Logan learns his niece Jean Hartford year old dies in Cleveland from membranous croup. he travels there tonight. Mr and Mrs Fred R Baker motor to Terre Haute Ind to visit daughter Mrs J E Rowland. Grace Wood visits grandfather Judge J M Wood during spring vacation. Queen Esther Missionary Society meets at Miss house.

Dean E. W. Chubb Fine Arts Woman's Music Club First Methodist Church Florida W. Ahlbrand Harry Talmage Columbus Jacksonville W. H. Logan Jean Hartford W. A. Hartford Inez Logan Cleveland Mr. Logan Grace Wood James Wood J. M. Wood

Vegetable Compound Helps Baltimore Worker Back to Health

A Baltimore mother and working girl recalls using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after her mother advised it. She credits the tonic with restoring health, enabling her to work and care for three children, and she shares the experience with other girls who face run-down conditions.

Lydia E. Pinkham Louisa L. J. van Dyke Morrell Park Baltimore

Social Notes Mention Local Parlor Gatherings and Travels

Margaret Laverty of 8 Franklin Avenue hosts a 7 30 Thursday evening gathering with Miss Lucile Howell leading. Mrs N E Mills returns from Amesville where she visited sister Miss Emma Wyatt since Sunday. Mr Henry Zenner returns from Florida where he winters, mainly in Miami.

Margaret Laverty Franklin Avenue Lucile Howell N. E. Mills Amesville Emma Wyatt Henry Zenner Florida Miami

Birth Announcement for Harner Daughter at Mt Vernon

Relatives announce the birth of a daughter Sunday March 28 to Mr and Mrs Fairchild Harner of Mt Vernon Fisher native Harner was born and raised at Fisher in the locale of the announcement

Fisher Fairchild Harner Mt. Vernon Harner

Mrs A B Roe Hosts Bridge Club at Elmwood Place

Mrs A B Roe of 30 Elmwood place will entertain her bridge club on Thursday afternoon.

A. B. Roe Elmwood Place Bridge Club

Rosser Family Visits Ohio University Student

Mrs. M. L. Rosser from Nelsonville visits daughter Miss Ann Rosser a student at Ohio University Over the weekend she joins sister Mrs Edward C Schloss for a dinner at the Colonial for Alpha Xi Delta sorority members.

M. L. Rosser Nelsonville Ann Rosser Ohio University Edward C. Schloss West State Street Rosser Alpha Xi Delta Miss Ann Rosser

Akron woman visiting relatives and trip plans noted

Mrs. Dean Stout of Akron is visiting her aunt Mrs. Eva Griffin at 291 East State Street. She plans to travel to Huntington West Virginia to visit another aunt. Mr. Fred R. Beasley, local Ford dealer, has returned from Detroit.

Dean Stout Akron Eva Griffin East State Street Huntington W. Va Fred R. Beasley Ford Detroit

Ford tour visits Highland Park plant by dealer delegation

A representative group of Ford dealers spent two days touring Ford plants. They traveled by special train from Columbus and arrived in Detroit where the procession was switched to the Highland Park yards to begin an inspection tour.

Ford Motor Company Ford Columbus Detroit Highland Park

Mrs Tedrow Visits Violet Tedrow at Ohio University

Mrs 1Rank Tedrow from Nelsonville visited her daughter Miss Violet Tedrow at Ohio University during weekend activities honoring mothers of students.

Rank Tedrow Nelsonville Violet Tedrow Ohio University

Mr J R Gove Returns From Visit In St Louis

Mr J R Gove of the Messenger display advertising department has returned from a several days visit with his parents Mr and Mrs H Gove in St Louis Missouri.

J. R. Gove Display Advertising Department the Messenger Mrs. H. Gove St. Louis, Mo

Funeral attendance noted in Nelsonville for Mrs. Clifford Taylor

Mrs. Frank X. Rauch and Mrs. E. C. Schloss were in Nelsonville today to attend the funeral of Mrs. Clifford Taylor.

Frank X. Rauch E. C. Schloss Nelsonville Clifford Taylor

A. D. Wells Visits Athens Over Rutland Fire Scene

Cincinnati adjuster A. D. Wells of the American Fire Insurance company spent yesterday in Athens on business and came to inspect the Rutland fire scene.

A. D. Wells Cincinnati American Fire Insurance Company Athens Rutland

Ayers Family Returns from New Straitsville Visit

Mr and Mrs Albert Ayers and daughter Dorothy reside at 15 South Congress Street and have just returned from a visiting trip to New Straitsville.

Albert Ayers Dorothy South Congress Street New Straitsville

Mrs. Mary E. Carmen Visit Noted in Athens

Mrs. Mary E. Carmen of New Marshfield was visiting in Athens on Monday, a short local note highlighting her trip.

Mary E. Carmen New Marshfield Athens

Mineral resident Mrs Perry visits business center

Mrs. A. M. Perry of Mineral spent yesterday as a business visitor in the city, meeting local merchants and discussing market opportunities.

A. M. Perry Mineral

Mrs Pidcock Visits and Visits in Ak Ron

Mrs. Guy Pidcock of Mineral visited Monday and stayed with Mrs. Frank Pidcock in Ak ron.

Guy Pidcock Mineral Frank Pidcock Akron

Plains P T A to Meet at High School Gym

Chauncey March 80 The Plains Parent-Teacher Association holds its regular monthly meeting next Friday evening at the high school gym. President Mrs. Robert Graves leads the business session with a playlet The Mrs Kringles Leap Year featuring eleven characters led by Mrs Carrie Nida and others. The program includes songs and music by the high school orchestra.

Chauncey The Plains Parent-Teacher Association Robert Graves

Third Birthday Celebrated For Ethel Earline McAtee

ChaunceyMarch 30 Mr and Mrs Earl McAtee hosted a Sunday party dinner for their daughter Ethel Earline s third birthday A three candle cake and gifts were displayed Several children attended with guests Mrs L L Sweazy of Chauncey and Mrs William Kellenbarger plus Mary Margaret and Joe of Logan present

Chauncey Earl McAtee Ethel Earline L. L. Sweazy William Kellenbarger Mary Margaret Joe Logan

Chauncey Christian Endeavor to Hold Monthly Meeting

The Christian Endeavor society of Chauncey Christian church plans its regular monthly business session next Friday at 7 pm led by president Miss Florence Brewer. A social hour and refreshments follow.

Chauncey Christian Endeavor Society of the Chauncey Christian Church Florence Brewer

Earl Worden Seeks Eye Treatment For Mine Injury

Earl Worden of Chauncey traveled to Columbus for treatment of his right eye. The injury occurred last November at Chauncey mine No. 25 operated by New York Coal Company while Worden was at work.

Chauncey Earl Worden Columbus Worden Chauncey Mine No New York Coal Company

Miss Floride Sprague Returns to Ohio State University

Miss Floride Sprague of Chauncey returns to Columbus to resume studies at Ohio State University after a short visit to her parents Dr. and Mrs. Warren V. Sprague on Main Street.

Chauncey Floride Sprague Columbus Ohio State University Warren V. Sprague Main Street

Chauncey Resident Builds New Garage on Purchased Lot

George Fluhart of Chauncey is constructing a new garage on a lot he recently bought from Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Sweazy in Chauncey.

Chauncey George Fluhart L. L. Sweazy

Chauncey Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits

Chauncey residents host guests from Columbus and nearby areas. Mr and Mrs Peter Pendergrass welcomed the Wyatt siblings while Rollie Figgins visited Columbus. Harry Webb purchased a Ford roadster. Mrs Guy Smith stayed with sister Mrs Howard Bolin near Pomeroy. Thelma Noble of Columbus is noted among local social items.

Chauncey Peter Pendergrass Herbert Wyatt Columbus Rollie Figgins Harry Webb Guy Smith Howard Bolin Pomeroy Thelma Noble

Sunday Visit With Miss Floride Shafer at The Plains

Text notes a guest of Miss Floride Shafer on Sunday at The Plains, and mentions Logan residents Chauncey visiting Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Sweazy and Mr. and Mrs. John Sweazy.

Floride Shafer the Plains William Kellenbarger Mary Margaret Joe Logan Chauncey L. L. Sweazy John Sweazy

Easter Drive At Millfield Methodist Sunday School

Millfield Methodist Church Sunday school launches an Easter attendance drive aiming for 100 attendees with special music planned for the day.

Chauncey Millfield

Former Pastor to Preach at Millfield Methodist

Rev. Edward N. Dabritz a former Millfield Methodist Episcopal pastor will fill the pulpit Thursday evening April 1 at 7 o'clock. It is hoped all members attend to meet him as he and Mrs Dabritz depart soon for missionary work abroad for five years.

Chauncey Edward N. Dabritz Millfield Methodist Episcopal Church Dabritz

Easter Program by Millfield Church of Christ In Easter Event

Chauncey residents learn the Millfield Church of Christ Bible school will host an Easter program next Sunday evening. Mrs. Mabel Smith leads songs and recitations as the public is invited to attend.

Chauncey Bible School of the Millfield Church of Christ Mabel Smith

Chauncey Hosts Guests For Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs George Keck and daughter Pauline of Chauncey hosted over Sunday guests at their Ellis avenue home. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs KE J Ferry of Athens and Mrs W J Keck with grandson Robert Keck of Logan.

Chauncey George Keck Pauline Ellis Avenue KE. J. Ferry Athens W. J. Keck Grandison Robert Keck Logan

Simpson Family Back Home After Millfield Visit

Mrs. B W Simpson and her daughter Helen Jane returned to West Brownsville Pa after a three week stay with Mr and Mrs Ebon Gillispie in Millfield.

Chauncey B. W. Simpson Helen Jane West Brownsville Millfield Ebon Gillispie

Kraemer brothers break silence in night club bandit case

Leon and Jacob Kraemer, alleged second offenders, tell authorities they will aid in the night club bandit roundup. District Attorney Joab H. Banton threatens eighty-year terms. ex-friends had implicated them in the spree as part of an ongoing investigation in New York.

New York Joab H. Banton Kraemer Brothers Leon Jacob

Police rallying to recover jewels stolen by Whittemore gang

The Kraemers' statements give police a new chance to round up buyers of the stolen jewels linked to Richard Reese Whittemore known as the candy kid and his gunmen. For the first time since the arrest there is a clear possibility that a large portion of the $1,000,000 in jewels may be recovered.

Kraemers Richard Reese Whittemore Candy Kid Whittemore

Passion Week Series At Presbyterian Church

Rev A Y Wilcox led last night’s talk titled The Events of Monday in Passion Week as part of a week of Passion week services at the Presbyterian church. Miss Thelma Moore Tompkins will sing. Each service begins at 7 pm with an organ piece and runs forty five minutes exploring practical Christian life topics.

A. Y. Wilcox Presbyterian Church Thelma Moore Tompkins

Easter Music Tops Radio Plans Across Major Broadcasters

Easter music takes center stage on leading broadcasters this week. WEAF and 14 stations will air a Tuesday night musicale and the cantata The Seven Last Words will be distributed Friday night via the AT and T chain. WLWL remains silent all week, while WLWI resumes Sunday afternoon with Easter carols by the Paulist choristers.

New York C. P WEAF A. T. & T. Chain WLWL Paulist Fathers WLWI Paulist

Hopes Rise for Better Radio Reception This Summer

Washington reports fans expect improved summer radio reception after winter disappointment. Observers note two clear nights of strong Atlantic coast reception last week with trans continental listening common, while experts warn summer listening may still lag behind winter.

Washington Co. P Atlantic Coast

New York Musician Declares Music an Audible God

A New York musician proclaims music as an audible god while noting some sounds resemble the devil in a report from Zanesville Ohio via the Signal.

New York Zanesville, O

Pomeroy Squire Mr H R Barnes Visits on Business

Mr H R Barnes, a squire from Pomeroy, was in town on business duties and greetings to local officials.

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