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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1926

Page

5

Birthday Surprise Honors Mr James Lewis Family

Mrs James Lewis hosted a large birthday gathering at 9 Oak Street Athens with seven brothers one sister and families joining thirty two guests for a noon two course dinner. The occasion marked the first time in twenty five years the entire family was together.

James Lewis Oak Street Lewis John Lewis Brayton Avis McGee Akron Dave Lewis Gomer Lewis Newark Joe Lewis Buchtel Mode Lewis Lorenzo Laurence Bobby Murray City Maxine James Allen Eula Waltha Pomeroy Arthur Foster Manchester Waldo Terrell Gore W. S. Lewis Leta Paul Ruth Billy Athens

Country Club Dances Committee Names Change of Chair

The country club dances committee lists members including Mr and Mrs Louis J Brown and others. Due to Mr Brown’s convalescence Mr Earl Beckley serves as chairman for the upcoming dance. committee meeting set for this evening at 2 University Terrace.

Louis J. Brown H. L. Atkinson Wheeler Dew Robert C. Hess Earl Beckley Gten Thomas Brown University Terrace

Needle Craft club hosts bridge dinner with nine tables

Mrs. C. O. Burnett extended hospitality at 20 North High Street as the Needle Craft club entertained their husbands with a bridge dinner. Nine tables were occupied. Columbia roses decorated the tables and a bouquet went to Mrs. T. Dailey for high score. Mr. W. E. Moler won the men’s high score trophy, a deck of playing cards.

C. O. Burnett North High Street Needle Craft Club Columbia Lar] T. Dailey W. E. Moler

Local notables travel and social notes from Ironton to Columbus

Personal mentions record Mr G C Lemon and daughter Margaret returning to Ironton and Mr C V Rounsaville returning to Columbus. Mrs Lemon and Miss Rounsaville visited their mother Mrs Fred White in Columbus. Several locals, including Miss Gladys Medley and the Reading family, are noted for weekend trips and illnesses. Higley Study circle hosts picnic at Mrs W L Gordon's home. Ohio University Memorial Association delegates travel to Portsmouth and Ironton. Phi Sigma Chi auxiliary to meet at 7 39. Miss Ethel Regal and Ruth Strahl travel to Elyria for a death in the family.

G. C. Lemon Margaret Ironton C. V. Rounsaville Columbus W. A. Reading Roscoe Sunbury Phi Sigma Chi North Congress Street Ethel Regal Ohio University Ruth Strahl Elyria Miss Regal

Dinner party at 74 North Congress street highlights Dexter connections

Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Metcalf host at 74 North Congress street with guests Mrs. John Holliday Dexter, her daughter Mrs. Mary Wilcox, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Cooper, Miss Glen ia Wilcox and Mrs. C. O. Zimmerman, who earlier taught in Dexter in 1895. Wilcox was a pupil of Zimmerman.

Fletcher Metcalf North Congress Street John Holliday Dexter Mary Wilcox

Inheritance Tax Exemptions by Probate Court

Probate court exempted several estates from inheritance tax. George Snowden's estate net value was zero after debts and costs. Stansbury Calvert's estate net value stood at 39.74. Nathan Rollins left 107.55 with no debts. One trustee and one guardian were appointed. Earl T Dailey named trustee for Dorothy and Christene Dailey with a 4000 bond. George Burgess named guardian for Ralph, Orville, and Lawrence Burgess with a 1000 bond.

George Snowden Stansbury Calvert Nathan Rollins Earl T. Dailey Congress Street Dorothy Christene Dailey Andrew C. Dailey George Burgess Ralph Burgess Orville Burgess Lawrence Burgess Minnie Burgess Burgess

Bank and Fagan win two suits in Common Pleas court

The First National Bank of Amesville and P. L. Fagan won two separate cases in Common Pleas court. Judge L. G. Worstell awarded the bank $655 on a note signed by D. Keirns and his wife Vernie Kerns and granted Fagan $231 on a note signed by Keirns and H. A. Fleming.

First National Bank of Amesville P. L. Fagan Common Pleas Court D. Keirns L. G. Worstell Keirns Vernie Kerns Fagan Kearns H. A. Fleming

Sun Yat-sen Grave Visited by Thousands on Third Anniversary

More than 10 000 visitors from across China paid respects at the grave of Dr Sun Yat-sen during the third anniversary service held in Peking.

Peking China Sun Yat-sen

City Council Final May Meeting Debates Street Upgrades

Athens City Council discussed sidewalk projects on Court and West Union streets and planned legal steps for new sidewalks citywide. Blocking East State street resurfacing, the council also reviewed a 24 foot street limit on Clark street and approved paving Lorene avenue for 7442.90, with an equalizing storm sewer board to be named next session amid protests from property owners.

Clark Street Court West Union Street Columbia Avenue Fred Beckler Lorene Avenue Athens East State Street Park Street

Legion To Stage Benefit Minstrel At The Majestic

The Athens American Legion post will stage a minstrel show next week at the Majestic theater replacing Monday and Tuesday vaudeville. Commander Rafael Johnson announced the fundraising event following a successful K. T. Crossen post membership drive. Tickets go on sale by post members, with proceeds aiding legion activities. Amateur performers include Jonesy Sams Carl Heck Jimmy Laverty Jack Sweeney Gus White Earl Krieger Frank Kircher Bill Laurent Dink Nelson Spotsy Burke Bill Drake Bob King Bob Tompkins Lloyd Dailey George Stuart and Jack Keevers.

Athens American Legion Post Majestic Theater Rafel Johnson The Post K. T. Crossen Post Athens Jonesy Sams Carl Heck Jimmy Laverty Jack Sweeney Gus White Earl Krieger Frank Kircher Bill Laurent Dink Nelson Spotsy Burke Bill Drake Bob King Bob Tompkins Lloyd Dailey George Stuart Jack Keevers

Reeves Family Hosts Visitors From Albany and Trimble

Glouster Mr and Mrs Alonzo Reeves hosted Sunday guests including Worley Reeves and daughter from Albany Mr and Mrs Ernest Grimm and James Grimm of Jacksonville Emmett Cole and family and Mrs Sam Orme and children from Trimble.

Alonzo Reeves Trimble

Chauncey Girl Gives Recital at Ewing Auditorium

Ohio University School of Music presents Dorothy Jane Minister of Chauncey in a graduation piano recital at Ewing Auditorium. She studies under Miss Arpee and performs works by Beethoven Chopin Schumann Rachmaninoff Grainger and Spoon River with pieces including Adagio Cantabile Allegro ma non troppo and Nachtstuck in F major.

Ohio University School of Music Dorothy Jane Minister Chauncey Ewing Auditorium Minister Arpee

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promises Quick Indigestion Relief

Advertises Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a trusted remedy for acid stomach sourness and gas. Claims it neutralizes stomach acid more effectively than soda and leaves bowels without purge. Promotes 25 cent bottles at any drug store.

Sharp Family Host John Sharp’s Sixth Birthday Party

A birthday party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sharp for their son John Sharp’s sixth birthday. Many children attended and played games with piano music. Refreshments were served to guests Lucie Mc Cune Margaret McCune Louise Vermaten Mary Vermaten Mora Matheny Velma Knutz Dorothy White Herbert Krown Vogel White Floyd Skinner Billy Matheny and Clarence Sharp.

Harry Sharp John Sharp Lucie McCune Margaret McCune Louise Vermaten Mary Vermaten Mora Matheny Velma Knutz Dorothy White Herbert Krown Vogel White Floyd Skinner Billy Matheny Clarence Sharp

Petroleum industry growth in the United States

In twenty five years the petroleum sector in the United States expanded from 190 million dollars to 1.8 billion dollars in annual value, reflecting significant industry expansion.

United States

Zemo Promises Quick Relief for Skin Ailments

Advert explains Zemo as a topical remedy for eczema blotches and itching. It claims instant relief and rapid healing with a delicate, unobtrusive daytime use. Available in small 60 cent and larger one dollar sizes.

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