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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1926
Page
5
A fragmentary Ohio society column highlights a pacifist stance urging abolition of war and denouncing a movement on the League of Nations. Names and exact locations are unclear, but the piece signals civic interest in international peace discourse.
Mrs James Smith hosted her husband’s birthday yesterday at 9 Oak Street inviting seven brothers one sister and families for a daylong celebration. A noon two‑course dinner fed thirty two relatives including a nephew marking the first time in 25 years the whole family met, with many remembrances.
Mr and Mrs A R Cline entertained Friday evening at their home 54 Shannon Avenue. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Dowler and daughter Martha Lou Mrs T G Thomas visiting from Columbus Mrs Dan Davis and Mr R E Bischoff.
More than 30 D A R members meet at Mrs. George Ed Carrothers home to close the year. Officers will return next year as $100 is paid on the Caroline Scott Harrison memorial. The group mourns the loss of three members and reviews the National Congress in Washington.
Mr D M Clutter hosts his mother in law Mrs John Smith of New Marsh field for the week. Mr William Bechtold of Columbus spent the weekend with his family in this city. Mr Niel Stewart visited Columbus on business. Mr Charles Lynch stayed with relatives in Portsmouth over Sunday. Mr W H Bechtold returned from three weeks in Montgomery West Virginia to Morris avenue.
Mr. Raymond Horton and Mr. Gerald Willison have returned to Athens after spending several days with friends in Weston West Virginia.
Dr W W Davis of Pekin China spent several days in Athens in the interest of foreign missions and addressed multiple organizations during his stay.
Mr. and Mrs. George McCollins Mire and Mrs. George Martin and daughter Lena May traveled to Columbus yesterday to see Ray McCollins in Grant hospital. Ray McCollins underwent a serious gland and tonsil operation last Thursday. His recovery is as rapid as could be expected.
Miss Sylvia Leniger of Detroit visits her mother Mrs. Cora Leniger on Hanlin avenue during a family visit.
Miss Ruth Cranmer of Delaware ends a two week visit with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs A R Hawk on Columbia avenue and returns home yesterday.
Mrs. J. N. Pickering district superintendent. Miss Mabel Winn, counsel. Miss Kerr, president. and Miss Alice Neal, secretary, attended a Gallipolis Standard Bearer gathering Friday evening. Guests from Mansfield included Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith and son Lindley and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Roehiver with Helen Smith and Bobby. They stayed with Mr. and Mrs. W. Thomas Edmundson and with Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Connett. Mrs. Don Gabriel and son Leroy spent over Sunday in Toledo visiting Theodore Shipe at Heatherdown Country club.
Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Bennett visited Morgantown West Virginia last Friday to see their son-in-law and daughter Prof. and Mrs. Lester Hayman. Mr. Bennett plans to return tonight while Mrs. Bennett stays a week.
A Hobson Study circle will hold a called meeting at 7 30 Tuesday evening at Mrs. J H Gross 59 Morris avenue Springfield for the report of the Ohio convention of Women s Federated clubs. Guests include Mr and Mrs L J Gherling of Ironton and Dr and Mrs Co L Jones with the Gherlings here for Telephone day events.
Mrs. Josephine Sanders aged 75 was killed in Cincinnati Sunday when two automobiles collided. Police Lieutenant Louis Suipe, speeding to the scene, was perhaps fatally injured when his patrol car crashed into another vehicle and lodged against a tree.
A Japanese Christian completed a seven year project copying the entire Bible by hand on a single six foot sheet of paper. The remarkable labor spanned decades and demonstrates deep devotion and meticulous calligraphy.
Dr. W. W. Davis of Peking University told a Methodist church audience that China has undergone drastic shifts since 1900, especially in education. He noted pre 1900 private schools for boys, long study times, public exams, and that leaders emerged from passing tests, while many premiers have caused frequent educational changes.
Mrs Kate Miller of Lima Ohio describes a severe coughing vomiting illness that left her weak. She credits Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with restoring her health after following the directions. She urges others to buy it from a druggist or write to Dr Pierce for free medical advice.
A transition period slows rollout as one leader departs before full reform plans can be enacted and a successor with distinct views takes charge. The change raises questions about timing and policy direction.
At a joint meeting the congregations of Guysville and Carthage Presbyterians voted to abandon Guysville and merge at Carthage due to cemetery location. The Carthage church will be improved and the grounds enhanced. Athen Presbytery will sanction the merger. Rev. Howard E. Warner serves both churches.
A. M. Beck was arrested in Youngstown after a gun duel with Constable Charles DeBosey. Neither man was injured and the confrontation ended without harm.
Bishop Edgar Blake, resident bishop in Europe for six years, will lecture on European Situations at the First Methodist Episcopal church at 8 o clock Friday evening. His duties have kept him traveling through Europe and sometimes into Russia, shaping his view of European conditions. He has recently spoken nationwide on the topic.
More than 20,000 laborers and mechanics affected by Cleveland's 11 week building trades strike returned to work today under the old wage scale after the strike was terminated. They had sought an increase of one dollar per hour and resumed duties following the announcement.
Former sultan Mohamad VI, one of the last fallen leaders after World War I, died at his villa in San Remo, Italy, from heart disease. The under-prefect of police sent condolences to his nephew Prince Sami. On May 4 he had sent a message to the Moslem world opposing any decision by the Cairo Moslem congress.
Lead in garage dust and carbon monoxide in air show the demand for stricter sanitary rules in garage spaces. Experts warn air quality can be unsafe without proper ventilation and cleaning standards.
Tickets for the Senior class play go on sale as two nights of performances. The baccalaureate sermon will be delivered by Rev D L Browning of the Methodist church. Commencement is set for May 27 with Walter Bliss of Columbus delivering the class address. Alumni events are scheduled May 28 and May 29 at local venues.
May 17 in Glouster reports the Ath ens Lumber company secured the contract to remodel the business room on High Street. Work will upgrade interiors and fixtures under the town project.
Joe Shust, 27, of Glouster, died Saturday night after a sudden illness. Funeral plans are pending as authorities release few details about the death in Glouster.
A new front will be installed and the interior of the building will be redecorated. The structure formerly housed the Melligan Variety store and now will receive upgrades in both exterior and interior design.
Miss Agnes Grubb of route 3 and Miss Eva Raber of Trimble completed the nurses training course at the Athens state hospital and will receive diplomas Tuesday night during commencement exercises. Both are graduates of Glouster high school.
The Rev. Mr. Frampton of Lynchburg will preach his farewell sermon at the Bishopville Church of Christ Thursday evening. He plans to move his family to Lynchburg at the end of next week after finishing the school year for their children.
A Cunningham and Maister with Miss Esta spent Saturday at Mr. Cunningham's new Sum merland Beach cottage. Brigg Martin of Zanesville was present.
At Glouster on May 17 the O E S will hold a special meeting with Mrs Helen Zeiher of Pomeroy as inspecting officer. She recently inspected chapters at Nelsonville and Athens. A Thea chapter meeting will be held Tuesday evening to finalize arrangements for the inspection.
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