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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
2
London reports naval circles discuss a possible German murder raid on England rather than invasion. The Express notes Zeebrugge and Ostend blockades would hinder such an operation and comments on the feasibility.
In Pomeroy yesterday a ceremonial union joined W. J. Mills aged 68 of Akron with his son 27, to wed Nancy J. Friedly 49 and her daughter Minnie Hawks 17 of Middleport. The rite was performed by Rev. H. G. Morrison of Syracuse, creating stepfather and stepson in law to their brides and mothers in law to their stepchildren.
A string of weekend visits includes Nellie Stout and Floyd returning to Cleveland from visiting Cyrus and Mrs Moore. Athens residents Mr and Miss Ruth join relatives near Buckeye Lake and John Ruth. Various Ruth family members host and visit across Lodi and nearby households. Edson Ruth works papering for Mrs Orr of Potts Fork. Pennsylvania Railroad East of Pittsburgh employs sixty five hundred thirteen workers across sixty one job classes.
Marie Reilley answers etiquette questions guiding readers on envelope wax usage and inviting a boyfriend to call at home. She suggests coordinating visits with family and notes a woman with blond hair and blue eyes can wear soft blue pink and brown tones.
Albany Ohio resident Ellsworth K. Carpenter declares he will not pay any bills contracted by his wife Orinda O. Carpenter. The notice is dated May 9, 1930, and filed in Athens County Ohio.
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