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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1929

Page

5

Initiation of Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Members

The Sigma Phi Gamma sorority held Sunday afternoon initiations for Pauline Orr, Margaret Croy, Bernice Pritchard, Nellaniwi le, and others at $ o'clock, followed by a banquet at Hotel Berry. A toast program included performances by members and decorations in blue and gold beads.

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Pauline Ore Margaret Croy Ath- Mliss Bernice Pritchard Nellanwiile Berry Moeima Lehew Woane Mabel Balletine Re- Spaise Pearl Pauline Orr Sigma Pha Gari Hulda Murphy Alpha ‘Tau Grace Hawk James Kittamiller Schuler Jisass Meade Highland Avene Joannise John Schuz Morris Avenue Siew Leo Meade Croohavilly Meade

Portsmouth Shows Run Again Sunday

Portsmou th shows reopen on a Sunday after arrests in a ongoing dispute with church officials over Sunday operation. Police swore warrants against three managers as authorities crackdown on temporary Sunday openings following multiple prior attempts to keep shops open.

Vportsmouth Portsmouth Pic Harry Church

Area searches for missing salesman Roy Harris expand

Nesville reports widening search for Roy Harris a local packaging salesman missing for several days. Relatives fear foul play as authorities tighten perimeter around the small surrounding territory.

Beetham Back to Probe Acts of Dry Agents

Columbus May 6 U S State Prohibition Commissioner Beetham resumed control of a probe into the use of girl decoys in Lancaster liquor raids. Inspectors Edward Little of Dayton and John Cole of Elyria and Lorain led prior efforts. Beetham met with department staff and planned talks with the Governor for a full investigation.

Columbus U.S Trupert Beetham Georgia Lancaster Edward Little Dayton John ©. Cole Elyria Lorain Meetham Tie Little Cole

County High School Commencements Set This Week

Weeklong schedule lists Trimble Village, Coolville, Amesville, Buchtel, Lodi Township and Chauncey Dover high schools plus The Plains and others. Speakers include Prof. St A Foster, Cev Myera Y Cooper, F B Pearson, Alex Root, TE Bryan, Dusty Miller and W A Matheny.

Trimble Village Coolville Amesville Buchtel Lodi Township Chauncey-Dover St. A. Foster Ohio University Cev Myera Y. Cooper F. B. Pearson Alex Root the Plains High School

Wilcox Describes Faith Challenges After Transfiguration

The Rev. Pr. A. Y. Wilce, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, spoke at Sunday services about returning from mountain top faith to ordinary duties. He urged translating inspiration into action while noting how people often feel powerless against modern evils. He cited missionaries and scientists who kept faith, and announced new church members and an installed elder. Sigma Pi members attended in memory of fallen brothers.

A. Y. Wilce Presbyterian Church Serviees Jesus Tyr Wilcox Ty Savinne Seryvien Mianche Wilson Stead Persia Henry Drummond Pr. Grenfell Labrador David Jivingston Wilcox Ohio University Sigma Pi Fraternity A. B. Sias Willfred Mauck Fowler John Algeo

Rutland Woman 89 Is Artist At A Spinning Wheel

Rutland May star SpecialMrs Sarah Church aged 89 who was born in 1847 is an artist at a spinning wheel. She married James Church April 17 1864 and he died December 7. A family of six children includes Ted Jessie Mearland George and Mrs Jora Tavier. She lived on a Rutland area farm most of her life and remains active in church and Sunday School reading and conversation.

George Sarah Church AY James Ted Athens Jessie Mearland Cantonbreil Akron Ucanton Jora Tavier Mera. Church Pilla William Lanning

Chauncey Class Day Observed With Program Tonight

Chauncey May 6 The Senior Class Day exercises of Chauncey Dover High School will be held this evening at nine oclock in the high school auditorium. The program includes recitation poems history and tableaux with students listed as participants and guests. Mr and Mrs Walter Buchanan of Cleveland are visiting Chauncey guests of the former’s sister and brother in law.

Chauncey Chaunces- Dover High School Fiste Rankin Walter Buchanan Cleveland Uratuneey and Meetharhos Baker

Injured After McArthur Collision Near Gill Garage

An afternoon auto crash near Gill Garage in McArthur left several occupants injured. Ben Snyder owned the touring car with Clyde Trainer Don Snyder Ben McLeiseb and White Snyder aboard. a larger car driven by a Cinthicotte motorist could not stop in time. Trainers and Kiew Boyder were sent home while White Sajyder and Den MeLeiereh were taken by ambulance to the Chiticothe Hospital.

Ben Snyder Clyde Trainer Don Snyder Ben McLeiseb White Snyder Frome Cinthicotte de Trainer Kiew Boyder Hamden Vitie White Sajyder den MeLeiereh Chiticothe Maapitat Alerea Mefetec Ts

Baccalaureate Service Held at Chauncey Church Sunday

The Chauncey community gathered for a baccalaureate service at the local Methodist church on Sunday. Rev Schoen and Lay leaders led prayers, with family members and local residents attending as lists of attendees and greetings were read aloud.

Youne Wite Food Aid Ad Claims New Relief

An unsigned local ad touts a tonic named Youne Wite that allegedly eases stomach gas and digestion. It promotes a product from Gileen's Pharmacy in Nelsonville and references a pharmacist in a nearby area.

Gileen

Entertain Minister Chauncey Hosts Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs John Palmer entertained Sunday evening for the Rev William Eilis and son Joseph of Philadelphia and Miss Ruth Allen of Portsmouth. The Rev Elite spoke on There Ever A United States of Europe and led an illustrated discussion at the Seventh Day Adventist event. Pil Regenburg 16 of Mt Vernon Ohio attended the sermon with Marilla Jones Chauncey spent the weekend at her parents in New Marshfield.

Chauncey John Palmer William Eilis Joseph Philadelphia Ruth Allen Portsmouth United States of Europe Mt. Vernon Ohio

MELLO-GLO Powder Ad Highlights Beauty Claims

An advertisement touts MELLO GLO Face Powder praised for purity and smooth application. It claims a natural bloom look and government approval, with messaging focused on lasting, genuine results.

Governecard Tre ’ Re Oans

Isaak Walton Group Tin Casting Contest at Athens Mill

The Isaak Walton League Athens Branch plans a tin casting and fly casting demonstration after a Wiener roast at 5 59 PM Tuesday night at White's Mill. If rain, the gathering moves to the Athens Gun Club shelter near the rill. Members should bring equipment. tree planting at Brooks Farm will also be discussed.

Athens Isaak Walton League White's Mill

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