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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1926

Page

5

New York Visitors Express Ohio Links Through Gossip Notes

Athens Messenger reports a social page of Ohio visitors and residents. Miss Gertrude Maugans and Miss Mabel Hartley join house party in Marysville while Ohio University students attend. Local moves include D E Johnson family returning to Chauncey and Dr H M Taylor and family relocating to California. Weekend guests include Miss Helen Reiner and Miss Marguerit Kissler from Akron and Warren.

Gertrude Maugans Mabel Hartley Phil Robinson Glen Thomas Jane Allen Helen Reiner Akron Marguerit Kissler Warren Kissler Miss Reiner Ohio University

Mrs Clovis McKibben Visits Athens Guests

Mrs. Clovis McKibben of Toledo arrived in Athens with Mr and Mrs J E Williams of Columbus to visit relatives and friends. She stays with E T Dailey at 98 North Congress Street and visits her grandmother Rebecca Carpenter in Carpenter. Mr and Mrs A L Johnson return from a two week visit in Columbus with son in law A V Linscott and grandson Homer Lincoln Brown.

Clovis McKibben Beryl Moler Toledo Athens J. E. Williams Columbus E. T. Dailey North Congress Street A. L. Johnson A. V. Linscott Homer Lincoln Brown That City

Miss Genevieve Jones Attends Sigma Pi Dance

Miss Genevieve Jones of Shawmee a Junction City teacher attended the Sigma Pi dance Saturday night. Guests at the weekend included Mrs W E Moler and sons Mr Reed McClure and Carroll McClure of Medina and Miss Ruth McCrary of Cleveland.

Mee Junction City Elsie Bridgewater Carpenter Street Sigma Pi W. E. Moler Orth College Street W. H. Moore and Sons Reed McClure Carrol McClure Medina Ruth McCrary Cleveland

Dinner at Ww. B. A. hall before fudge meeting

A 6 o'clock dinner in the Ww. B. A. hall precedes the fudge meeting at 7 30 this evening. All Juniors are urged to attend. Mrs. Lionne Schaeffler returned home from an eighteen weeks visit with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Leo Schaeffler in McKeesport Pa and her daughter Miss Lena Schaeffler

Lionne Schaeffler Leo Schaeffler McKeesport Lena Schaeffler

Junods to Spend Summer in Athens After Florida Winter

Mr. and Mrs. George A. Junod plan to arrive in Athens May 7 or 8 to live with W. H. Herrold at 25 North Congress. The couple, who wintered in Fort Lauderdale, traveled from Florida to Washington D. C. with their daughters L. E. Boykin and A. G. Loehl, then to Allentown, Pa., and will return via their home. Also, Gail Putnam visited Marietta over the weekend with cousin Ben Putnam. Mrs. Fred Porter of 262 Grosvenor Street hosted granddaughter Jeny Lou Law of Columbus, as her parents A. C. Law and wife motored from Columbus to accompany their daughter home.

George A. Junod Ft. Lauderdale Fla Athens W. H. Herrold North Congress Street Florida Washington, D. C L. E. Boykin A. G. Loehl Allentown Russell Kirby Fred Porter Grosvenor Street Jeny Lou Law Columbus A. C. Law

Moose Legion Meeting Set For Tuesday Evening

Moose Legion will gather at 7 o'clock Tuesday in the lodge hall for a regular session and group activities. Members are reminded to attend and bring any scheduled reports.

Moose Legion

Family Visit From Lowell Oversees Weekend Trip

Mrs. B Kern hosted Sunday guests including her parents Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Rummer, her brother Mr. Gorden Rummer, and Mildred Rummer of Lowell. The trip was by motor.

Mrs Granville Evans Visits Haverhill Family

Grace McKee and baby daughter Barbara arrive from Haverhill Massachusetts for an extended visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Wilson H McKee at 44 University Terrace.

Granville H. Evans Grace McKee Barbara Haverhill, Mass Wilson H. McKee University Terrace

Peace Contest Winners Named in Two Ohio Cities

Aiden Tewksbury won the Prince of Peace declamation contest at New Marshfield O M P church on May 2 receiving a bronze medal from the Ohio Council of Churches. Frants White won the Carbondale M E church contest held April 29 delivering The League of Nations. Judges and contestants named, with family details and school ties listed.

Aiden Tewksbury New Marshfield Ohio Council of Churches Tewksbury J. H. Dickason Elmas Wilson J. H. Winkler Orpha Dinsmoor New Marshfield High School Chas. Tewksbury Laurence Barron Adrian McVey Celestia McKibben Alice Bailey Frants White Carbondale M. E. Church League of Nations Alva W. Taylor C. A. Gillian Ralph Williams Esther Herron Clare Carbondale High School

Southern Ohio Meet in Athens

Delegates from all sections of Southern Ohio will attend a convocational meeting of the Woman's auxiliary of the Episcopal church Wednesday, May 5. A business meeting will be followed by a celebration of the Holy.

Ohio Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church

Address on church work in Porto Rico and Hawaii

Miss Mathews of Glendale will deliver an after lunch address on the church’s work in Porto Rico and Hawaii, following a 10 30 communion.

Local Musicians to Perform at Albany High School Exercises

Athens high school orchestra members join local talents for Albany high school commencement tonight. Performers include Mrs H L Atkinson on piano Mary Atkinson Margaret Atkinson Lenora Morgan on violins John Atkinson on cornet and Jim Patterson and John Miller on clarinets.

Athens High School Albany High School H. L. Atkinson Mary Atkinson Margaret Atkinson Lenora Morgan John Atkinson Jim Patterson John Miller

Ohio University June Commencement Totals 310 Degrees

Three hundred ten students will receive degrees and diplomas at Ohio University’s June commencement. The total is lower than past years because degrees are now awarded three times yearly. Education seniors count 66 B S in Education. Arts College graduates include 7 E E degrees, 6 in Music, 32 in Commerce, and 73 in Arts. Diplomas go to two and three year graduates.

Ohio University College of Education College of Arts

Former Athenian Dies in Columbus At 79

George W. Atkinson, 79, retired cigar manufacturer, died at his home 294 S Monroe Avenue in Columbus after a illness from January 8. Born in Athens, he graduated from Ohio State University medical and pharmacy colleges and also from Ohio University. He was the son of Mrs Olive Atkinson, a grandson of Ebenezer Currier, and cousin of Mrs C H Grosvenor of Athens. He ran a cigar establishment.

Columbus George W. Atkinson S. Monroe Avenue Atkinson Athens Medical and Pharmacy Ohio State University Ohio University Olive Atkinson Ebenezer Currier C. H. Grosvenor

Obituary of Columbus man with family and funeral details

The obituary notes the death of a Columbus resident with widow Lucy M. Atkinson a son George H. in New York a daughter Mrs. W. L. Towns and a grandchild. Funeral services are set for 3 p m tomorrow at the Schoedinger company chapel State and Fifth streets burial will be in Athens.

Tment Columbus Lucy M. Atkinson George H New York W. L. Towns Schoedinger Company State and Fifth Streets Athens

Beer War Murders Brought to Grand Jury in Chicago

Chicago May 3 The beer war murders tied to gangland violence prompt a grand jury inquiry led by Attorney General Oscar Carlstrom. Witnesses coroner Oscar Wolff and Union League Club president Harry Eugene Kelly testified as probes into the six year spree escalate, linking violence to Chicago politics.

Chicago U.P Oscar Carlstrom Carlstrom Billy McSwiggin Jimmy Doherty Tom Duffy Oscar Wolff Harry Eugene Kelly Union League Club

Banker Dies Toledo Death of W. H. H. Reeder at 69

W. H. H. Reeder age 69 president of the Dime Savings bank and Trust company dies at his Toledo home. The longtime financier and local leader passes after a lengthy illness.

Toledo W. H. H. Reeder The Dime Savings Bank & Trust Company

Sermon Explores Bible Inspiration At First Christian

Rev. M. E. Chatley concludes a series at the First Christian Church arguing the Bible is not infallible but profitable as a religious book when its message shapes character. He explains two views of inspiration, favoring a harmony of human and divine input in writing. He questions how to separate man's from God's portion in the text.

Perons M. E. Chatley First Christian Church Mr. Chatley Chatley Charley

Bible Inspiration Arguments From Mr Charley

Mr Charley argued the Bible is inspired, citing five reasons: Jesus promised the disciples the Holy Spirit for enlightenment, certain inexplicable events in the disciples' lives, the Bible's unique character beyond Jesus' words, the scriptures' distinctive atmosphere, and its ongoing power to inspire people.

Charley Jesus

Police squadron hunts Slayer in Martins Ferry slaying

A police squadron combed Steubenville for the slayer of Umberto Corlono a Martins Ferry man shot after a pursuit across the state line into Avella Pennsylvania Corlono had taken part in a fireworks display and was attacked while leaving a gathering.

Steubenville U.P Little Argonne Umberto Corlono Martins Ferry State Line Avella Corlono

Bootlegger Shot Down in Pennsylvania Village Chase

A bootlegger fleeing police through the village streets of Avella was trailed from the city and shot as he drove his car in the Little Argonne foreign quarter. The incident ends a pursuit by authorities pursuing illegal liquor traffic.

Argonne Avella Pennsylvania Village

Three Strong Earthquake Shocks Felt in Berlin

Three powerful earthquakes were recorded in Frei burg today. Residents reported shaking without any damage or injuries. Authorities cautioned residents to stay alert for aftershocks.

Berlin Freiburg Paria

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