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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1923

Page

5

Beautiful simplicity marks Columbus wedding

The marriage of Rufus Carpenter Hopkins and Miss Mary Margaret Reserfer took place at Franklin Park M E church in Columbus in a small ceremony with immediate family and a few close friends. Following the service a 20 cover wedding breakfast was held at the Maramor. The bride and groom will reside with Mr and Mrs C D Hopkins at 24 Morris avenue until their new home On East State street is ready. The couple are graduates of Ohio University and Phi Delta Theta fraternity members.

Columbus Rufus Carpenter Hopkins Charles D. Hopkins Morris Avenue Mary Margaret Reserfer Edward J. Resener Gallipolis Franklin Park Methodist Episcopal Church B. D. Evans M. E Athens Maramor Catherine Spencer Nelsonville Pi Beta Phi Sorority Thimble Rachael Hopkins Nathan & Puffenbarger Charleston Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Athletic Club Ohio University Cresset

Christian Science Society Service and Activities

The Christian Science Society at 6514 South Court Street invites attendance at Sunday service 10 45 A M with the topic Mortals and Immortals and a Golden Text I Timothy 6 12 Sunday School is at 9 30 A M A Wednesday meeting is at 7 30 P M Reading room hours are Tuesday Thursday and Saturday 2 00 to 4 00 P M Visitors are welcome to church services and reading room use.

Christian Science Society South Court Street

Women’s Home Missionary Society Meet at First M E Church

The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the First M E Church will hold a Friday meeting at 2 PM in the church parlors. Officers to be elected, a short program planned, and a report on the district convention held in Pomeroy last week will be presented.

Womans Home Missionary Society M. FE Pomeroy

Mrs Winders Returns From Visit in Wheeling

Mrs. H. HM. Winders of Wheeling West Virginia has returned home after visiting her cousin Mrs. E. T. Hayes at 69 Grosvenor Street. Mr. David Fetch is in Dayton at the government hospital where he underwent a surgical operation and is now on business.

H. HM. Winders Wheeling W. Va E. T. Hayes Grosvenor Street David Fetch Dayton Government Hospital

Ohio University official attends national social work conference

Dr. Isaac E. Ash head of economics and sociology at Ohio University travels to Washington DC this week to participate in the National Conference of Social Work.

Isaac E. Ash Ohio University Washington, D. C

Mrs Souders Guests in Middleport Visit

Mrs James Souders of Middleport was the Wednesday guest of Mrs Thor Olson at 26 Woodard Avenue, sharing an afternoon visit.

James Souders of Middleport Thor Olson Woodard Avenue

D A R Chapter Meeting Set for Saturday at Mrs Roach’s

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets Saturday afternoon at 2:30 in regular session at 22 North College Street the home of Mrs Harry M Roach. Election of officers will be held.

Nabby Lee Ames The Daughters of the American Revolution Harry M. Roach North College Street

S C Annual At State Hospital Honored Guests

Social Literary club at Athens State Hospital held its annual guest night on Wednesday in the amusement hall. Mrs J H Berry and Dr Berry hosted a guests list with husbands present. Music from a six piece orchestra accompanied dancing and refreshments. Mrs Ajesta Eagle Switzer, widow of B M Switzer, died in Columbus after measles and heart trouble at 55. She was a founder of the Columbus Woman's Club.

State Hospital Social Literary Club Athens State Hospital J. H. Berry Berry Ajesta Eagle Switzer B. M. Switzer Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad Columbus E. J. Jones Roger J. Jones Switzer Columbus Woman’s Club

Cheshire High School Commencement Attended by Miss Henry

Miss Ruth Henry travels to Cheshire for the high school commencement. Miss Esther Herron daughter of Mr and Mrs W N Herron at 49 Franklin Avenue teaches at Cheshire High School.

Ruth Henry Cheshire Esther Herron W.N. Herron Franklin Avenue Cheshire High School

Roush Family Returns From Columbus Amid Ill Father News

Mrs. Clarence Roush and her young daughter Patl returned from Columbus where they were summoned by the illness of Mrs. Roush’s father, Mr. John Hayes. His condition is reported improved.

Clarence Roush Little ‘Gon Patl Columbus

Plan New York Washington Bond Plan for Sheveland Union Terminals

The Sheveland Union Terminals company asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to issue fifteen million dollars of five percent fifty year first mortgage bonds to finance construction.

New York Washington Sheveland Union Terminals Company Interstate Commerce Commission

American women praised by English preacher in US visit

Miss A Maude Royden notes American women are capable and independent, valued for womanhood, and worthy human beings. She comments that some critics claim selfishness but doubts it, suggesting European men may claim such faults.

A. Maude Royden United States International News Service America Miss Royden I. N London Europe

American Women and Their Nervous Strain

A narrator notes American women are increasingly nervous and overstrained as they balance homes, clubs, voting, and public affairs. He recalls brisk pace, constant urging, and social pressures from hosts and secretaries amid frequent travel, finding their efforts admirable yet exhausting.

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