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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1924

Page

5

Miss Flossie Mansfield Guests in Chillicothe

Miss Flossie Mansfield of Chillicothe is the guest of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Grove Sams at 13 South McKinley avenue. Mrs Delbert Robinson of Charleston W Va was called here by the sudden illness of Elizabeth Nelson who improved by morning. Mrs Ida Mansfield has visited Chillicothe with her sons Frank Mansfield and Jana Mansfield. A group of Pi Beta Phi girls led by patroness Mrs Bryan includes Helen Peoples Gail Putnam Dorothy McCormick Josephine Bagley and Florence Higby.

Flossie Mansfield Chillicothe Mrs Grove Sams South McKinley Avenue Delbert T. Robinson Charleston W. Va Misszabeth Nelson Ida Mansfield Frank Mansfield Jana Mansfield

Mrs Wheaton Returns After Six Week Visit

Mrs H L Wheaton arrived home Thursday evening after a six weeks absence visiting in Columbus Plain City Hebron and Lakeside.

H. L. Wheaton Columbus Plain City Hebron Lakeside

Whippiec Guests Visit Columbus

Mr and Mrs George Whippiec with the former's sister Mrs P Law rence and Miss Inez Alexander were Thursday motor visitors in Columbus.

George Whippiec P. 3 Lawrence Inez Alexander Columbus

Current events club year ends with social dinner

The Ramsey home at 137 Franklin Avenue hosted a dinner party as the Current events club closed its calendar year with the annual social meeting. Husbands and guests were honored. hosts included Mrs. John J. Wool and several others. Dinner at 6:35 featured yellow and white décor with tulips as flowers. entertainment included two vocal duets and two readings by club members.

Harvey Ramsey Franklin Avenue Current Events Club John J. Wool FE. J. Person Ralph Indsor William ‘Willians Mary Richards Pearl Drake E J. Person Ralph Windsor

May Day Tea At Bryan Home Hosts 190 Guests

Mrs. B Bryan and daughter Mrs. J G Belcher hosted a May Day tea for 190 guests at a Bryan home on South 23rd Street. Spring flowers decorated the rooms, with Mrs W Stutz and others presiding in the drawing and dining rooms.

Bryan B. Bryan J. G. Belcher South W. Stutz T. C. McCracken Je . Jones, Sr Je . Jones, Sr., Mrs.—hena Slatter#, Mrs. J. T. Merwin and Mrs. ence C. Robinson Dorothy Slut Elizabeth Woodworth Ad Hopkins Doris

Ohio Senior Class Banquet at Varsity Inn in 1924

The Ohio University senior banquet for the class of 1924 was held Thursday evening at the Varsity Inn starting at 7 o'clock. Tables for 110 were set as the committee of Conner Kimner Laverty Townsend oversaw arrangements with Dean FE W Chubb as toastmaster. Participants included Bertram Renkenberger class president H R Wilson Miss Sarah Long and Clark Williams. The Alma Mater song closed the event.

Ohio Ohio University Varsity Inn Conner Kimner Laverty Townsend Dean FE. W. Chubb Bertram Renkenberger H. R. Wilson Sarah Long Clark Williams

Mr and Mrs Rardin Attend Phi Sigma Chi Dance

Mr R C Rardin and Mrs Rardin with Miss Clarice Rardin traveled to Logan on Thursday night to attend the Phi Sigma Chi poverty dance event downtown.

R. C. Rardin Clarice Rardin Logan

Summer School Opens June 16 At Ohio University

Ohio University summer term begins Monday June 16 with nine week session and August 15 close. Eight credit hours weekly. practice teaching included for educators. Admission requires high school transcript of at least fifteen units. diploma not accepted. Adult admission with English and college entrance tests. Registration fee 15.90 plus late fee. Bulletin available at President Bryan's office. Storm toll across Sumter county area tallies dozens of deaths and injuries with high figures among victims.

Ohio University Kindergarden City John Hancock High School Bryan

Ted Gerken Named Editor In Chief Of University Publication

Ted Gerken of Jacksonville was chosen editor in chief of the Green and White official university news publication at a Board of Control meeting. He previously worked on the Jacksonville Herald staff and served as editor for eight months. Kenneth Church of Ashtabula was named business manager at the same meeting.

Ted Gerken Jacksonville Cews Green and White Is University Board of Control Gerken Jacksonville Herald Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Kenneth Church Ashtabula

Tuesday Toll Of Death Is Larger

Atlanta May 2 The Tuesday storm death toll stands at 122 as Red Cross workers operate in more than a dozen southern sections to relieve suffering, aid homeless, and treat more than 4000 injured. Headquarters report ongoing relief efforts and medical assistance.

Atlanta Red Cross Headquar

Doctor's Marshroot Prescription Claims Kidney Relief

An advertisement touts Dr. Carey’s Marshroot Prescription No. 777 as lifesaving for kidney and backache ailments. It promises 75 cents for liquid or tablet forms and a money back guarantee if not satisfied within a week, urging readers to ask their druggist for the remedy.

Daniel G. Carey Dr. Carey

Columbus Boy Missing With Circus Performer

New York police seek 11 year old Paul Pennell of Columbus Ohio and 38 year old slack wire performer Alton Carl missing since April 21. Father Clark Pennell says Carl enticed the boy away, and the two men disappeared after meeting in Columbus years ago. Carl allegedly induced the boy to travel to New York about three weeks ago.

New York Paul Pennell Columbus Ohio Alton Carl Clark Pennell Pennells Carl Fennell

Quest for Work Spurs Pair to Europe Wire Walk Plan

Pernell, seeking employment and to bring his sons, recalled his friend Paul and the performer talked of training the boy to be a wire walker. After the boy vanished Pernell found a letter from Paul in Duchess county New York stating Carl's wife had died leaving him 18090, and they planned to travel to Europe to perform together.

Paul Cor Pernell Perormer Columbus Duchess County New York Carl Europe

Three Die in Pittsburg Auto Crash at Verona

Three men were killed instantly and a fourth fatally injured when the automobile they rode in ran out of control and struck a telephone pole in Verona, a suburb near Pittsburg.

Pittsburg May Verona

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