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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1926

Page

5

Visitors from Ohio find Athens Messenger on sale

Ohio visitors are directed to buy the Athens Messenger at multiple city locations. The Schultz News Agency lists stands at 5S E Cor 42nd St and 6th Ave, 5th Cor 47th St and Broadway, S2nd St opposite Grand Central Depot, and NE Cor 38th St and 6th Ave.

Ohio Athens Messenger 42Nd Street 6Th Ave 5Th 47Th Street Broadway S2nd St Grand Central Depot N. E 38Nd Schultz News Agency

President E B Bryan Hosts Ohio Uni Senior Class Reception

The president and Mrs. E. B. Bryan hosted the annual reception for the Ohio University Senior class and faculty yesterday at 23 South Congress Street from 3 to 6 PM. Stanley Moore, class of 1926 president, spoke in the receiving line with Dr. and Mrs. Ellis, as deans and staff helped serve hospitality in a green and white color scheme.

E. B. Bryan Ohio University South Congress Street Ellis Stanley Moore Irma FE. Voigt E. W. Chubb C. M. Copeland George Starr Lasher FE. B. Smith George E. Carrothers W. S. Gamertsfelder B. L. Jefferson Joy Cutler Helen McLaughlin Dorothy Good University

Friday Program at M. E. Church Highlights Missionary Work

The Woman's Home Missionary Society will present a program and elect officers at 2 PM Friday. A district convention report from Middleport will be shared as a surprise. All women of the church are invited.

M. E. Church Woman's Home Missionary Society Middleport

Westminster church council chooses officers and delegates

The Westminster council of the Presbyterian church met yesterday afternoon in Rev. W. W. Lud wig s office. Officers for the ensuing year elected include President James Ray, vice president Beulah McCray, secretary Beth Kilpatrick, and treasurer Mary Frances Goldsberry. Beulah McCray and Charles E. Sidders were chosen for the inter church council.

Westminster Council of the Presbyterian Church W. W. Ludwig East Wing James Ray Beulah McCray Beth Kilpatrick Mary Frances Goldsberry Charles E. Sidders

Higley Study circle picnic at Gard home

Higley Study circle held its annual picnic at the North Hill home of Dr and Mrs W L Gard yesterday evening. A 6 o'clock cafeteria supper fed about eighty members husbands and guests as accordion and whistling entertainment from Sandron Parenti and Ernest Agostinelli supplied the program. Woman's Relief Corps meets in Red Men's hall at 7 30 Friday evening with no initiation due to the president's illness.

North Hill W. L. Gard Higley Sandron Parenti Ernest Agostinelli Whistler Ohio University Woman’s Relief Corps Red Men's Hall

Ohio town notes and social visits

Mrs. O B Hills visits sister Mrs E T Hayes at 297 East State before traveling to Cincinnati to see Mrs Elmer Houdashelt en route to Columbus. Miss Clara Davis Probate clerk travels to Cleveland for rest of week with relatives. Mrs B W McClaflin and daughter Hope return to Wakeman after visiting Miss Helen McClaflin at Ohio University where Helen gave a graduation recital.

O. B. Hills E. T. Hayes East State Street Cincinnati Elmer Houdashelt Columbus Clara Davis Cleveland B. W. McClaflin Hope Wakeman Helen McClaflin Ohio University Miss McClaflin School of Music

Salem man Kenneth Jewel Guests at Sigma Pi House

Mr. Kenneth Jewel of Salem has been the guest of friends at the Sigma Pi house.

Kenneth Jewel of Salem Sigma Pi

Coshocton Hosts Visit From Betty English Family

Miss Betty English entertains her parents Mr. and Mrs. Eli English and Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Lee from Coshocton as guests in a social gathering.

Betty English Eli English Mrs D. G. Lee Coshocton

Martzolff Class Social Tonight at First Methodist

A Martzolff class social is scheduled for 7:30 this evening in the parlors of the First Methodist church. Attendees should arrive promptly for the church gathering.

Martzolff First Methodist Church

Rebekah Lodge Meets for Evening Degree Practice

The Rebekah lodge gathers at 7 30 this evening for degree practice and refreshments. Members are advised to attend for the scheduled proceedings and social time.

Rebekah Lodge

Swearengin Anniversary Dinner With Ricketts Family

The Rev and Mrs Clarence Swearengin of Carrol celebrate their wedding anniversary today with the latter’s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Phiilip Ricketts at 88 East State Street.

Clarence Swearengin Carrol Mrs Phiilip Ricketts East State Street

Visit Of Lima Residents Brings Sanders Family Guests

Mr. Howard Sanders of Lima arrived yesterday for a weekend visit with Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Sanders at 5 First street and with Mr. and Mrs. David Johnson at 33 North Lancaster street.

Howard Sanders Lima B. R. Sanders First Street David Johnson North Lancaster Street

Whipples Take Car Trip to Niles for Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs George Whipple and their sons Eldridge and Dick travel by car to Niles to spend the weekend with their daughter Miss Martha Whipple a teacher in the schools.

George Whipple Eldridge Niles Martha Whipple

Local Residents Attend Events Across Ohio Cities

Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Siigley and Dr. P. E. Hixson visit Marietta for the day. L. D. Poston H. L. Benton and Dick Duncan travel to Columbus for a horse show. Duncan from Lexington will ride Poston’s horses. Mrs. Poston heads to Dayton after a Columbus visit.

H. L. Siigley P. E. Hixson Marietta L. D. Poston H. L. Benton Dick Duncan Columbus Duncan Lexington Mr. Poston Poston Dayton

Two Millfield Daughters Announce Marriages

Millfield May 20. Mr and Mrs William Browft announce the marriages of their daughters Myrtle and Harriet. On May 5 1925 Miss Myrtle____ and her partner were married, followed by Harriet’s ceremony later that week.

Millfield William Browft Millfield J Myrtle Harriett

Brown Weds Emmett Olbers at Gallipolis Ceremony

Harriett Wayne Snyder of Glouster joined Emmett Olbers of Glouster in marriage at Gallipolis. Mrs. Olbers belonged to Chauncey high school class of 1925 and the couple planned a three course wedding dinner at the Stoneking residence in Middleport.

I. L. Stoneking Middleport Stoneking Robert Snyder Greens Run Wayne Snyder Emmett

Chinese bandits hold American officer captive

Yunan province bandits captured T. J. Betts, United States coast artillery officer, on May 17 at Laitoupo sixty miles south of Tung Chuan. Betts, serving as a language officer at US military headquarters in Peking, was touring toward the Yangtze river when seized. His wife and mother-in-law are in Peking.

Peking U.P Yunan Province T. J. Betts United States Coast Artillery Maryland Betts United States Laitoupo Tung Chuan Yuan- Fu Peking Legation Foreign Office Yangtze River

Frame house in Atlantic City built with wooden screws

A frame house in Atlantic City is assembled using wooden screws instead of nails, highlighting an unusual construction practice observed in the area.

Atlantic City

Fighting Missionary Witnesses Warsaw Battle from Chapel

Rev. F C Woodward a Nashville missionary with G H Warfield of Rockville watched the Warsaw fight from a cathedral chapel near the war ministry. They dodged shell fire as Pilsudski troops battled across Zbawieciela square and one machine gun was mounted on an altar. Chapel damage limited worship area restoration work planned for Sunday.

Warsaw F. C. Woodward Nashville Tenn Marshal Pilsudski War Ministry Stret Board of Missions of the Methodist Church Woodward G. H. Warfield Rockville Camp Gordon Sind France Wood Mr. Warfield Pilsudski

Lightning Strikes Farmer but He Survives

Frank Solomon a 72 year old farmer near Marion was struck by lightning at night while in a barn doorway on the Seiter farm. He was carried to the house and revived, bearing a blue mark on his forehead the size of a half dollar. He was recounting the incident to friends the following day.

Marion U.R Frank Solomon Seiter Daniel Seiter Solomon

Barnyard Scene Painting Appraised For One Dollar

The Barnyard Scene and its oil painting frame were appraised at one dollar by local art teacher Harriet Kirkpatrick. The piece, purchased by former State Fair Manager G. R. Lewis, was originally bought for 100 dollars.

Columbus U.R Harriet Kirkpatrick G. R. Lewis

Family completes 10000 mile search for missing husband

Mrs Martha C Classon and her three children arrived in Cedar Rapids after a 10000 mile walk seeking Mr Clay who disappeared seven years ago. They report no trace found and plan to return to Omaha.

Cedar Rapids Martha C. Classon Mr. Clay Omaha

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