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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1927

Page

7

Mother's Day Observed at First Christian Sunday School

On May 10 at First Christian Sunday School Mother's Day was celebrated with a program. Ruth La Fugh sang, Rev. Vian played piano accordion pieces, Oswald Headley and Fredrick Ross recited, James Nye performed a piano solo, and the choir directed by Mrs. Christine Courtney Brown sang. Mrs. M. J. Gardner spoke on Mothers and presented 96 year old Lovania Weatherby with a plant. 150 attended, 36 mothers present. Chauncey events noted as Pleasant View Temple prepares May birthday social for Pythian Sisters with May birthdays honored and degree staff practice.

Caruncey Christan Ruth la Fugh Vian Oswald Headley Fredrick Ross James Nye Christine Courtney Brown M. J. Gardner Lovania Weatherby Chauncey Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters

Aid Meeting Quilting Session Planned by Methodist Church

The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal church will meet Thursday for an all day quilting at the North building on Mound street.

Ladies’ Aid Society The Methodist Episcopal Church Mound Street

Lancaster May Day Guests Alice Dew Hazel Harvey

Miss Alice Dew and Miss Hazel Harvey of this city attended the May Day exercises in Lancaster last week. They were guests of their cousins Louis Moody and Miss Lizzie Moody during their stay.

Lancaster Chauncey Alice Dew Hazel Harvey Louis Moody Lizzie Moody

Homecoming Held at Russell Dance Hall North of City

The Rev. Harvey Smith of Bishopville and the Rev. A G Duffy of Chillicothe preached at an all day meeting and homecoming Sunday at the Russell dance hall. Dyer Mitchell led the music. A picnic dinner followed.

Chauncey Harvey Smith Bishopville A. G. Duffy Chillicothe Russell Dance Hall Dyer Mitchell

Gym Exhibition Showcases Athens Schools Year’s Work

The Athens junior and senior high schools host a Thursday evening gymnasium exhibition directed by Harold Wise and Aileen Campbell. Fourteen Ohio University student teachers assist. The program includes marching, games, apparatus work, dances, Indian club and dumbbell routines, pyramids, and a shoes hunt with a paddling finale.

Athens Harold Wise Aileen Campbell Ohio University Dixie

Sunnyside School Fifth Graders Present Talking Picture Show

A fifth grade class at Sunnyside school staged a talking picture show of Alice in Wonderland this morning before a student council meeting. Students read the story in reading class and prepared narration in English class while Miss Laura Bailey aided the art projects and built a paper picture machine.

Sunnyside Laura Bailey Alice Ann’ Beasley March Hare Boris Boris Wooley Door Mouse Darrel ‘Rom Mad Hatter Dwight Duncan Queen Thelma Norris King Dick Whipple White Rabbit Francis Fuller Arthur Henderson Don Rowland Robert Bingman John Meister Howard Paughman Evelyn Austin Elmer Hill Joe Gill Fern Rowland Marjory Beasley Helen Gamertsfelder

Identification Sought for Charles Adams Portered Circus Train

Records of the United States veterans bureau search for Charles Adams age 60 a porter on John Robinson's circus train who died Saturday in Athens. Funeral services are set at the West Union street cemetery with Spanish American War veterans in charge. A Billboard advertisement in Cincinnati will aid friends in identifying Adams. If no claim comes, he will be buried locally.

United States Veteran's Bureau Charles Adams John Robinson's Circus Athens West Union Street Cemetery Cincinnati Adams Veteran's Bureau

Delegates Chosen for County Young People’s Council

Lauretta Fielder Ruth Fiske Eleanor Minister Lucy Nye Jeanette Palmer and Esther Fiske will represent the Christian Endeavor society of the First Christian church of Chauncey at the annual County Young People’s council convention in Athens on Friday and Saturday.

Chauncey Lauretta’ Fielder Ruth Fiske Eleanor Minister Lucy Nye Jeanette Palmer Esther Fiske Christian Endeavor Society First Christian Church County Young People's Council Athens

Chauncey Personalities Host Weekend Guests

Mr and Mrs William Beckley of Athens were guests Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Noah S Harvey in Chauncey. Others visiting included Mrs Charlie Tippie Mrs Laura Burchfield Herman Burchfield Steve Johnson Miss Jessie Tippie and visitors from Lancaste[r] and Zanesville with local Chauncey residents. The Chauncey Methodist Episcopal church is receiving a fresh white coat of paint.

Chauncey William Beckley Athens Noah S. Harvey Charlie Tippie Laura Burchfield Herman Burchfield Steve Johnson Jessie Tippie Buchtel Andy Moody Louis Moody Lizzie Moody Lancaster Kranyik Cunningham, Dew Harvey Chauncey Methodist Episcopal

Body arrives for A. J. Daugherty of Somerset

The body of A. J. Daugherty, 26, of Somerset, arrived from Los Angeles. Funeral set for Tuesday in Somerset. Daugherty was killed last week by immigration officers who claimed he was part of a smuggling gang moving Chinese nationals across the border.

New Lexington A. J. Daugherty Somerset Los Angeles Daugherty

Man Lying About Athens Residency Arrested for Theft

Raymond Bell, 22, who claimed to live in Athens and worked as an unemployed coal miner, was arrested by Columbus police after attempting to sell a 750 cent wrist watch for 9 dollars at a pawnshop. He is charged with burglary for stealing a watch and a 250 dollar ring from W. G. Warner’s home earlier in the day and a 50 dollar ring from I. J. O’Connor’s home. Bell admitted the daytime thefts and a gun was not involved.

Raymond Bell Athens Columbus Bell W. G. Warner East Broad Street Elsie Cramer Warner Miss Cramer I. J. O'Connor East Main Street Hocking Valley

Stailey to speak at Athens Kiwanis meeting

Athens Kiwanis will hear C. F. E. Stailey former Athens city schools superintendent now with Y M C A in Columbus speak at the Hotel Berry tonight at 6 30. Stailey a Kiwanian will discuss the organization’s relation to school and welfare work. Members plan to attend the inter cities meet in Zanesville in July.

Athens

Radio Reallocation Plan Sets New Broadcast Waves

Commissioner A H Bellows announced nearly all radio stations will receive new frequencies under the Federal Radio Commission plan. The reallocation should be finished in about three weeks, with stations nationwide affected by the change.

Washington U.P Federal Radio Commission A. H. Bellows Suabot Zfififf Ff

Chile orders six destroyers built in England

The Chilean government has ordered six destroyers to be built in England, signaling a major naval procurement move.

Santiago England

Ten Cows Sold Overnight by Athens Trader

A. D. Johnson of Athens turned ten cows into cash by advertising the herd in the Messenger classifieds and selling all head within a day. Mr. Johnson’s quick sale highlights local market demand for cattle.

A. D. Johnson Athens

Norma Smitten by Jerry Donahoe Cupid Says

Rumor claims Miss America Norma Smallwood favors Jerry Donahoe son of I J Donahoe, Pittsburgh market magnate. Norma and her party visited Donahoe Market, then returned to Pittsburgh multiple times, with Jerry repeatedly in her company.

Jerry” Donahoe Norma Smallwood Atlantic City Jerry Donahoe Jerome Donahoe Jerry Pittsburgh I. J. Donahoe Norma Donahoe's

Glee Club Sings at Athens Rotary Meeting

The Central school glee club of fourth to sixth grades performed before the Athens Rotary at Hotel Berry during National Music Week and Boys Week. Led by teacher Verletta Moore, the 22 member chorus featured a saxophone solo by Franklin Calvin and solos by Herper Sanders, including Pal Of My Dreams as an encore. The group received generous applause for their melody and variety.

Central School Athens Rotary Club Hotel Berry Verletta Moore Thee Franklin Calvin Herper Sanders Young Sanders Pal of

Newark Storm Destroys Roof Garage and Uproots Trees

Severe hail and rain swept Newark Ohio and Licking county as a storm tore off the roof of John Kramer’s house and hurled his garage away. Nine fruit trees were uprooted and Kenneth Martin, a truck driver, was hospitalized after a tree limb struck him. A gas derrick near Newark was toppled by the winds.

Newark U.R Licking County John Kramer Kenneth Martin

Clover Leaf Club Meets in Canaan Township

The Clover Leaf Clothing club of Canaan township met at the leader Mrs. Charles Mansfield home on May 6. They decided to present a play Dame Fashion at the club commencement in Canaanville on May 14 at o'clock.

Clover Leaf Clothing Club Canaan Township Charles Mansfield Canaanville

Minors Given Probation After Burglary Charge

Artie Bowen and Virgil Freeman were granted one year probation by Judge L G Worstell in Common Pleas court after being indicted for burglary of a Hocking Valley Products storehouse at Buehtelt. They must report to probation officer N M Alderman during the year and may avoid full sentencing if they comply.

Artie Bowen Virgil Freeman Hocking Valley Products Company Buehtelt L. G. Worstell Common Pleas Mr. Alderman

Thirteen of Sixteen arraigned plead not guilty in court

A full docket is promised in the next three months after thirteen of sixteen arraigned yesterday morning entered not guilty pleas. Ely Burden pleaded guilty to auto theft and received an indefinite sentence at Mansfield reformatory.

Ely Burden Mansfield Reformatory

Ohio Fish Damaged by Parasites Say Biology Expert

Dr. H. Mangan head of Wooster college biology told the Biology club of Ohio University in Science hall yesterday afternoon that parasites in streams and lakes injure fish tissues rob nutrients and make openings for other organisms. He noted parasites can reduce reproduction in fish.

Qohio Ohio H. Mangan Wooster College Biology Club Ohio University Science Hall Dr. Mangan

Ohio university forms Pi Delta Theta chapter

Eighteen women students at Ohio University formed the fourth Pi Delta Theta chapter. Officers elected include President Ethel Wolf, Vice President Selah Turner, Second Vice President Elizabeth Hill, Secretary Helen Vane, Treasurer Bertha Brigner, Registrar Ruth Campbell, Chaplain Ethel Ebrite, Editor Marguerite Acord, Pan-Hellenic Representative Lillian Den ner. The national group emphasizes high scholastic standards.

Ohio University Pi Delta Theta Ethel Wolf Selah Turner Elizabeth Hill Helen Vane Bertha Brigner Ruth Campbell Ethel Ebrite Marguerite Acord Lillian Denner

Athens High School Band Spring Concert May 26

The Athens high school band will hold its spring concert Thursday evening May 26. Principal Harshman said the group has learned eight or ten new pieces and the program will be well worth hearing. The band also will perform before the Rotary club inter-city meeting May 17.

Athens Kck. Harshman Rotary Club

Major officers elected for four Ohio University publications

Seven men, students at Ohio University, were elected to major offices in the four university publications the Green and White Green Goat Athena and O book by the campus affairs committee. The committee replaced the former Green and White board of control and interviews selected Edward Martin Lewis Terven Edward Berbaum Floyd Williams Ralph Kircher Carl Carsten and others for editor business manager circulation manager advertising manager and sport editor roles.

Ohio University Green and White Green Goat Athena Green and White Board of Control Edward Martin Lewis Terven Edward Berbaum Floyd Williams Robert Marriott Ralph Kircher Carl Carsten

Athena editors and managers named in a brief note

A short line lists Athena personnel: Editor Russell, business manager Gilbert Beckle "Oo" Book, Editor Paul Bure, business manager Thomas W.

Athena Russell Gilbert Beckle Paul Bure Thomas W

Good Health for A Trifle a Day Kruschen Salts Ad Claims Fitness

Grandpa touts Kruschen Salts as a daily health habit promising fitness and energy. He notes a tasteless dissolve, recommending two tablets daily with tea or water and listing 60 tablets for 60 cents.

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UL S Veteran Bureau Stailey Kiwanis Club Chile Modoc North Atlantic America Glee Club Clover Leaf Club ZORA Zura Athens Paint & Supply Co Athens, Ohio Scott Paint & Wallpaper Co Nelsonville, Ohio Eddy Hardware Co Glouster, Ohio Pendergrass & Son Chauncey, Ohio Peggy Green Norval Tyrrell Educational Society Haney- Goodrich Co Rive U. Publications Martin Green Marple Sinar Uncle Bill Richardson Greene Street Marietta Iist Kilmarnock Scotland Mead Jemina Kennedy Glasgow Kruschen Griffith Hughe Sommer McCall's Ido Bon Ton Athletic Union Armstrong Alexander Smith
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