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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1927

Page

5

Mr and Mrs Baugitman Return From Columbus Trip

Mr and Mrs Harry Baugitman have returned from a business trip to Columbus lasting several days.

Harry Baugitman Columbus

May fete program notes at Ohio University campus

Chapter 6 P E O met at Mrs Ek B Smith home. Lillian Barbour and Ida Patterson presented one act play For Distinguished Service by Florence Cray Knox. Ohio University kindergarten plans a May fete on campus with various acts and children's performances led by named participants.

Ek. B. Smith Elmwood Place Lillian Barbour Ida Patterson Florence Cray Knox

Birthday Picnic on Hospital Grounds Honors Betty Higgins

A group of Betty Jane Higgins friends celebrated her eighth birthday with a picnic on State hospital grounds Monday afternoon. Guests and gifts filled the day with games and flowers while Mrs Homer D Higgins and helpers served. The day also noted visits from Harvard scholar Clinton Poston Biddle and family, social events, and upcoming plans.

Betty Jane Higgins State Hospital Homer D. Higgins Lora Eddy Loretta Brannon Betty Bobby Stansbury Stephen Fuller Bernard Spaulding Nina Maxwell Clara Bentley Helen Lillie Marie Helrich Merle Walters

Foreign Missions Meeting At First Methodist Church

The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the First Methodist church will meet at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon in the church parlors. Mrs. W. A. Matheny and Mrs. Carpenter will lead the program with Mrs. Kilpatrick's group hosting the social hour. Mr. and Mrs. George Meighen of West 04 street announce the birth of a son Forrest on May 7 to their daughter in law and Forrest Meighen of Chillicothe.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church W. A. Matheny Carpenter John Kilpatrick George Meighen Forrest End S. Forrest Meighen Chillicothe

Dates Right Quiz Items From a Historic Newspaper

A reader quiz asks to pair events with dates and answer questions on topics from the Civil War to literature and sports. It includes matching the Declaration of Independence and other events to dates, plus queries about pests, actors, city mayors, fruits, a famed ride, a writer, and a pitcher nicknamed Sad Sam.

Bunker Hill California Harding Cornwallis Ft. Sumter Harvard College Francis X. Bushman Chicago Mulvaney Sam

Cornwell Family Sets Out for Ath ens Visit by Motor

Mr and Mrs D C Cornwell and grandson Marlette Covert of Lankershin Calif travel by car to their old home in Athens on a visit. They plan to arrive late May stopping at the Grand Canyon and St John Kas to visit Frank.

D. C. Cornwell Marlette Covert Lankersshin Calif Athens Grand Canyon St. John Kas Frank

Jolly Sewers Club Plans Comfort for Sugar Creek Family

The Jolly Sewers club entertained yesterday afternoon at 67 Morris Avenue with Mrs. Richard Fought presiding as president Mrs. Wilson Norris. The group formed a committee to deliver a finished comfort to a Sugar Creek family and report its circumstances. Guests included Mrs. M. F. McCune Mrs. Ray Jones and others. The next meeting on May 25 will be hosted by Mrs. Harry Kelley at 814 North Court.

Jolly Sewers Club Richard Fought Morris Avenue Wilson Norris Sugar Creek Watt Grover K. D. Reyer Everett Lewis M. F. McCune Ray Jones Leo Kinsel

Marietta Man Seeks Work In Athens After Plant Closure

Clarence Mellor of Marietta, a former pressman from the Messenger plant and among those released when the Marietta Register was absorbed by the Times company, arrived in Athens today seeking employment.

Clarence Mellor Marietta Messenger Marietta Register The Times Company Athens

Social Science club banquet at Ohio university

Thirty covers were laid at the annual Social Science club banquet held at Hotel Berry last evening. Faculty members and their wives were entertained by student members. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. E. B. Smith, Prof. and Mrs. T. N. Hoover, Prof. ar' Mere, Evan J. Jones, Dr. W. C. Harris, Prof. and Mrs. C. W. Kink.

Social Science Club of Ohio University Hotel Berry E. B. Smith T. N. Hoover Ar’ Mere Evan J. Jones W. C. Harris C. W. Kink

Notable Guests Attend Society Dinner and Toast

A gathering honored guests including Mr. and Mrs. A C Gubitz and Prof. and Mrs J L Ash with a short toast program led by Dayton Frost. Responses were delivered by Dr E B Smith Prof A C Gublitz and Dr W S Gamertsfelder.

A. C. Gubitz JL. &. Ash H. J. Jeddeloh W. S. Gamertsfelder Dayton Frost E. B. Smith A. c. Gublitz W.S. Gamertsfelder

Folk Lore Club Banquet Honors Seventeen Seniors

The Folk Lore club of Ohio University held a banquet last evening at the Colonial to honor seventeen seniors. Miss Mary Kahler, English teacher, presided as toastmaster. Miss Marguerite Longkrant represented the club.

Folk Lore Club Ohio University Colonial Mary Kahler Marguerite Longkrant

How Piles Can Be Quickly Ended

An advertisement touts Petersons Ointment as a fast remedy for piles claiming one or two applications bring quick relief. The pitch notes its value and price, urging readers to ask their druggist for a generous box at 35 cents.

Peterson

Philadelphia and Columbus Doctors Attend National Medical Convention

Dr J L Henry of Philadelphia and Dr John Sprague of Columbus attend the national medical convention with physician partner and father Dr Byron Danford described as a PS physician this week. The event lasts several days.

Byron Danford J. L. Henry Philadelphia John Sprague Columbus

Auto Collision On Mill Street In Middleport

A Buick sedan driven by Chauncey Shumaker collided with a Ford livery truck owned and driven by Burdette Black at the foot of the hill on Mill Street. The Buick was damaged while the truck was demolished. Mrs Black and three passengers were ejected from the truck.

Foot Mill Street Middleport Buick Chauncey Shumaker Burdette Black Mill Street

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