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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1927

Page

5

Society and Personal Mention in Local Notes

Mrs. C. M. Roe returns home from Tucson after four months away. Mrs. Maude Fenzel and others attend the Ohio Women’s Federated clubs convention in Marion, with delegates from Sayre, Higley, City Federation, and Social Literary clubs. Mr. and Mrs. Sutton host guests for the high school commencement and alumni dinner. Jessie Tom and Mabel Clendenin attend the Stewart commencement. Ruth Burdette plans a several weeks visit to Akron, Cleveland, and Detroit.

Marion Ohio Women’s Federated Clubs Maude Fenzel Sayre James P. Porter Pallas Club R. L. Morton Higley Study Circle W. L. Slutz Social Literary Club L. W. Kelley City Federation Convention of Women’s Federated Clubs of Ohio Jessie Tom Mabel Clendenin Stewart Ruth Burdette Akron Cleveland Detroit

McHenry Return From Clarksburg Illness Treatment

Mr and Mrs James McHenry of Albany road return from Clarksburg West Virginia where Mrs McHenry received treatment at her brother Dr C T Arnetts home. Her condition is somewhat improved. Ralph Pennybaker back from Florida spent days with his sister Maude Fenzel 28 West Washington Street. They visited Parkersburg West Virginia with their father Tom Pennybaker at his home.

James McHenry Albany Road Clarksburg W. Va McHenry C. T. Arnett Ralph Pennybaker Florida Maude Fenzel West Washington Street Parkersburg Tom Pennybaker

Miss Ward Returns Home After Week with Bakers

Miss Frances Ward has returned to Columbus. She was the house guest over the last of the week of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey C. Baker at 248 East State Street. Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Boden hosted Sunday guests Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Bobo of Lancaster, formerly of Athens.

Frances Ward Columbus Harvey C. Baker East State Street

Mrs Lon Barnes Leaves for California Visit

Mrs Lon Barnes departed last evening for Los Angeles, California, to visit her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Wilbur Day for an indefinite stay.

Lon Barnes Los Angeles Calif Wilbur Day

Family returns from Florida camping trip and visits

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Simmons and daughter Harriett Lee and Mr. E. E. Lee came home from Miami after a five month stay. They spent two weeks camping and fishing across Jupiter Sebring Tampa St. Petersburg Hernando Tallahassee and Lynn Haven visiting John Cooley. Lillie class of the Christian church will meet Tuesday at 7 at Mrs. Carlos H Cameron's home. Mr and Mrs arry Slaughter Mr and Mrs J A Fuller and son Stephen motor visited Cambridge to see their mother Mrs Stephen Quinn.

Harry Simmons Harriett Lee E. E. Lee Miami Fla Florida Jupiter Sebring Tampa St. Petersburg Hernando Tallahassee Lynn Haven John Cooley Lillie The Christian Church Carlos H. Cameron West Carpenter Street Arry Slaughter J. A. Fuller Stephen Cambridge Stephen Quinn

City Federation Meeting Adds Two Members and Donation

The City Federation held a well attended session in Chamber of Commerce rooms with Mrs. John Finsterwald presiding. Two new members, Mrs. Charles Wyatt and Mrs. J.S. McClannahan, joined. A $25 donation to Mississippi flood sufferers was approved. Dr. Edwin B. Smith of Ohio University spoke on American Interests in China.

City Federation Chamber of Commerce John Finsterwald Charles Wyatt J.S. McClannahan Mississippi Mary McCune Edwin B. Smith Ohio University China America Allen R. Kresge

Esther Class Plans Skit Show After Meeting

The Esther class of the Christian church met at 70 North Lancaster Street the home of president Mrs. Clarence Laughlin. Devo tions were led by Mrs. Cameron Crossen who spoke on The Life of David. A committee was formed to stage a skit show with Myrtle Mitchell William Connett C W Smith Walter Baird and Everett Person in charge.

Esther The Christian Church Clarence Laughlin North Lancaster Street Cameron Crossen David Myrtle Mitchell William Connett C. W. Smith Walter Baird W. J. Davidson

Chauncey High Seniors Stage Comedy "A College Town"

Chauncey high school seniors presented the three act comedy "A College Town" in the auditorium to a full house. Highlights included Stanley Howard as a colored servant and James Gillespie as a Wall Street aunt, with strong ensemble from the cast led by manager Russell.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Stanley Howard James Gillespie Wall Street New York

Senior Hollis Stalder Injured In School Gym

Hollis Stalder, senior at the high school, fractured both bones in the right forearm when he fell in the gym yesterday. Doctors Warren V. Spague and Hyde treated the injury, which occurred in the same arm as a previous accident last year. He remained able to perform in the senior class play. He is son of Mr and Mrs Harry Stalder of Mill Street and had managed the Messenger delivery agency here.

Chauncey Hollis Stalder Warren V. Spague Hyde Nelsonville Hollis Harry Stalder Mill Street Messenger Delivery

Chauncey A C opens season with 6 4 win over Marietta

Chauncey A C under Otto Russell won 6 4 at Marietta in the season opener. Pitcher Roger Boling held Marietta scoreless until the ninth, striking out eleven and allowing seven hits. A sensational catch by Kranjik preserved the shutout in the third. Audibert endured seven strike outs for Marietta as Chauncey gathered ten hits.

Chauncey Chauncey A. C Otto Russell Marietta Roger Boling Ohio River White Shirley Kranjik Boling Chauncey Club Audibert

Social Notes Party at Morris Home

Mr and Mrs Clarence Morris and Mr and Mrs Carl Morris hosted fifty guests at their home for a Saturday dancing party. Luncheon was served during the evening. Mr and Mrs Clell Cunningham were guests from this city.

Clarence Morris Carl Morris Clell Cunningham

Omen Bricker announce marriage in Point Pleasant West Virginia

Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Charlotte Omen of Millfield to Denver Bricker of Chauncey. The ceremony took place in Point Pleasant West Virginia. The bride is a Chauncey Dover high school graduate and daughter of Mr and Mrs William Omen. The couple plan to reside locally.

Omen-Bricker Charlotte Omen Millfield Denver Bricker Chauncey Point Pleasant W. Va Chauncey-Dover High School William Omen

Ellis avenue hosts Fielder family gathering

Mr and Mrs Ben Fielder and family entertained Sunday at their Ellis avenue home with guests including Mr and Mrs Carl Conrad of Shawnee Ohio Miss Hazel Conrad of Athens and Check Wycoff of Barberton Ohio.

Ben Fielder Chauncey Ellis Avenue Carl Conrad Shawnee Hazel Conrad Athens Check Wycoff Barberton Ohio

Crooksville Hosts Tippie and Burchfield Guests

Mrs. Charles Tippie Mrs. Laura Burchfield Miss Jessie Tippie Miss Georgia Tippie Steve Johnson and Herman Burchfield all of this city were entertained at the home of Mrs. Emma Boring in Crooksville Ohio.

Charles Tippie Laura Burchfield Jessie Tippie Georgia Tippie Steve Johnson Herman Burchfield Emma Boring Crooksville

Residents Visit Varied Relatives Around Chauncey

Mrs Mary Meinhart and Miss Marie Morgan spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Earl Thompson in The Plains. Marion Mullins, employed in Columbus, visited his parents Mr and Mrs James Mullins. Clyde Lott Clyde Fewell and Eldon Sapp, also workers in Columbus, stayed in Chauncey for the week end. Hugh McHarg of Portsmouth formerly Chauncey, visited J O Ferrel and Fred Ferrel accompanied him to Portsmouth. Mrs Frank Frost of Frost Ohio visits Chauncey at the Earl Johnston home. Mrs Leonard Koenig Sr Mrs Leonard Koenig Jr and Robert A Surtelts of Murray City were guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Bradfield Sr in Chauncey. Ernest Galbreath and daughter Jasola from this city motored to Quaker City Ohio for a several week visit.

Mary Meinhart Marie Morgan Earl Thompson the Plains Marion Mullins Columbus James Mullins Clyde Lott Clyde Fewell Eldon Sapp Chauncey Frank Frost Frost, O Earl Johnston Ellis Avenue Leonard Koenig Robert A. Surtelts Murray City Charles Bradfield Hugh McHarg Portsmouth J. O. Ferrel High Street Fred Ferrel Ernest Galbreath Jasola Quaker City Ohio

Mayor Moore Addressed State Elks Meeting in New Philadelphia

Mayor Alex M. Moore of Athens spoke at a state Elks gathering in New Philadelphia where 150 Elks from across the state attended. The New Philadelphia Times notes the governor Vic Donaley should limit term length to three and consider running with Al Smith.

Alex M. Moore Athens New Philadelphia Times Moore Elks New Philadelphia Govenor Vic Donaley al Smith

Hashed Questions From Today's Mixed Quiz List

A compiled set of general knowledge prompts including definitions and attributions. Questions cover geometry, literary quotes, arts, inventions, translations, geography, and higher education locations.

Delegates hear advice from Mr Moore at banquet discussion

At a banquet attended by State Senator W. G. Nickels and several Elks officials including Tom Henley Blake Cooke and James Cooper visiting delegates received guidance about next fall. The speakers represented the Ohio Elks association and district divisions in Kent Newark and the south eastern district.

Moore W. G. Nickels Tom Henley District of Elks Blake Cooke Ohio Elks’ Association of Kent James Cooper Newark

Ruth Brown Snyder Trial Reveals Murder Tale

In Long Island City on May 8 the prosecution drew a cruel cold portrait of Ruth Brown Snyder from her own testimony in the trial with Henry Judd Gray for the murder of Albert Snyder. Under cross examination Mrs. Snyder repeated the tale of how her husband was killed.

Long Island City N. Y O.R Ruth Brown Snyder

Founders to reunite at Oberlin for 34th anniversary

Five of the twelve men who attended the 1893 Oberlin college meeting that founded the Anti Saloon League of America will hold a reunion at Oberlin Ohio on the 34th anniversary of that original gathering.

Westerville Oberlin College Anti-Saloon League of America Oberlin Ohio

Miss Italy Chosen for International Pageant in Texas

Signorina Maria Gallo of Torino Italy was selected by Tevere Rome for the second International Pageant of Pulchritude to be held in Galveston Texas May 21 to 23. Five other European beauties accompany Signorina Gallo.

Signorina Maria Gallo Torino Italy Tevere Rome Galveston Tex Signorina Gallo

James Haning 72 Dies After Weeks Long Illness

James Haning 72 died after a nine weeks illness at the home of his daughter Mrs C G Hummel 152 Mill Street. A lifelong farmer in Alexander township he moved to Athens for care six weeks ago. Funeral at Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church Wednesday at 1 30 pm. Burial Hebbardsville cemetery. He leaves seven children and one brother Ira Haning of Toledo plus twenty one grandchildren.

James Haning Cr. G. Hummel Mill Street Alexander Township Haning Athens Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Eichinger Middleport Bert Haning Columbus Clyde Downington

Belfast Teen Takes Own Life for Skipping School

18 year old Patrick Coghlan shot himself rather than attend classes in Belfast. The incident underscores pressures facing youths who miss school and the impact on family and community.

Belfast Patrick Coghlan

Castoria Ad Recalling 30 Years Of Use

The advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a safe substitute for Castorit, Paregoric, Teething Drops and Soothing Syrups with over 30 years of use. It claims direction on every package and doctor approval, noting the genuine product bears a signature.

Fletcher

Third arrest for train riding in ten days

Detective R J Spangler of the New York Central railroad arrested William Mayo a Black man from Pomeroy early last night. Mayo pleaded guilty before Magistrate Pearl W Helwig this morning was fined five dollars plus costs and arranged to pay.

R. J. Spangler New York Central Railroad William Mayo Pomeroy Pearl W. Helwig Mayo

Bellanca Plane Ready for Paris Flight by Bertrand and Chamberlin

The Bellanca monoplane awaiting takeoff for a nonstop attempt to fly to Paris from Curtis Field New York with Lloyd W Bertrand and Lawrence Chamberlin. Takeoff planned for 4 a.m. EST on the first suitable day next week, weather permitting, following a southern eastward route parallel to the southern steamship line.

Curtis Field N. Y U.R Lloyd W. Bertrand Lawrence Chamberlin Paris New York City

Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Foot Comfort

Sore inflamed and swollen feet are urged to visit a druggist for Moone's Emerald Oil. The ad claims immediate relief after first use and complete relief after a few treatments, with odor elimination and a money back satisfaction guarantee.

Moone

Dairymen to Meet in Athens County Chamber Rooms

The Athens County Dairy Association will hold its first quarterly meeting Friday at 7:30 PM in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. County Agent T. H. Johnson notes dairying accounts for about 29 percent of local farmers income and Ivan McKellip of Ohio State University will discuss dairy herd testing. Scholarships funded by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offer winners a choice of a sea voyage or college expense aid.

Athens County Dairy Association Chamber l of Commerce T. H. Johnson Athens County Johnson Ivan McKellip Ohio State University Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Scholarships for highest club work average announced

The state offers two scholarships of one hundred dollars each to the student who achieves the highest average in club work for the coming year. T. H. Johnson announces the awards to encourage outstanding participation in club activities.

T. H. Johnson

Lathey Fined In Athens Alcohol Charge

A complaint to the sheriff accused Charles Lathey of intoxication at Louis Daniels yard near the old Athens Brick company. Deputy C O Gibson and Constable Harry Dalton arrested Lathey. He appeared before Magistrate Pearl W hig, pled guilty, and was fined $10 plus costs. He is a resident of Focarat but has been staying in Athens recently.

Charles Lathey Louis Daniels Athens Lathey C. O. Gibson Harry Dalton Pearl Whig Focarat Helwig

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