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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1923

Page

15

East Side P T A closes successful year with exhibit and new officers

The East Side Parent-Teachers association ended its year with a packed Room Seven program. Officers elected include Mrs. W. Radford as president and Mrs. John R. Sprague as vice president. The group reported serving 10,867 half pint bottles of milk and 178 pounds of graham wafers for under nourished children.

East Side Parent-Teachers Association W. Radford John R. Sprague J. R. Morton Marqueis. Richards Laura Bailey Athens Bailey

Design workers demand boosts music contest plans

A report from Columbus notes strong interest in a June intercollegiate glee club contest at Memorial Hall. The Ohio University glee club will compete with collegians from Capital and others. Tickets are selling quickly as alumni and students anticipate a solid Ohio rooter turnout.

Inrcollegiate Glee Club Memorial Hall Columbus Ohio University Glee Club Clarence Robinson School of Music Wylie Athens Ohio Rooters Capital University Ohio University

Chain Party at First M. E. Church Friday

The Foreign Missionary Society of the First M. E. Church hosts a chain party in the church parlors Friday at 2 p.m. The event caps a year of chain gatherings and aims to be a true get-together with an added program. Mrs. W. H. Vorban of Lima arrives to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Hearn, 45 West Union Street.

Foreign Missionary Society M. E W. H. Vorban Lima M. F. Hearn West Union Street

Athens social notes include visits and events at Ohio University

Mrs. John Collins visits Columbus with Mrs. Tom Collins while Mrs. George A. Coe travels to see her brother J. E. Williams in Worthington after his appendicitis operation. Pythian Sisters plan an initiation and social at 7 pm Friday. Dayton’s H. H. Haning visits Athens, and William Sisson returns from Richwood after time with his sisters. Mrs. Nora Jewell of Middleport visits Athens, hosted by Mrs. M. L. Kimmey. Dr. and Mrs. Elmer Burrit Bryan host a Senior Day reception for Ohio University faculty and seniors at 28 South Congress with 150 guests, assisted by William Walsh and Mrs. E. A.

George A. Coe Columbus J. E. Williams Worthington William Sisson Richwood M. L. Kimmey A. A. Robison Athens Nora Jewell Middleport Elmer Burrit Bryan South Congress Street Ohio University Bryan William Walsh

Bridge Party for Brides Elect at Mrs Fulton’s Home

Two June brides to be Miss Florence Carr and Miss Mary Poston are honored at a bridge party hosted by Mrs Oscar Fulton at 8 North High Street. Guests include Mrs Griffith Evans Haverhill Mass Mrs Russell Rupp and many others with Addie Marie Grones returning from millinery work in Zelienople. Theresa Blackwood visits Pomeroy friends and L D Poston travels to Dayton to visit her father Theodore Fluhart.

Florence Carr Mary Poston Oscar Fulton North High Street Griffith Evans Haverhill Mass Russel Rupp W. F. Clements Charles Woodworth Wheeler Dew Dow Grones Mary Fulton Gail Putnam Frances McCormick Elizabeth Earhart Grace Lawrence Frances Cooksey Eleanor Bolin Harriet Sprague Grones Frank Benifield Columbus Addie Marie Grones Zelienople

Harding Warns Nation to “Stick to Law and Civic Duty”

President Harding told the American National Council that humanity faces its hardest period and urged a return to the constitutional preamble. He called for earnest effort by men and women to reembrace the core principles of American citizenship.

Washington Harding American National Council Ameriea

Refugees From Red Russia Sail to America Aboard Merrit

The 565 remaining refugees from a group of 8,000 who fled Red Russia last winter with Admiral Stark embark today on the Army transport Merritt as their ark to America. They sing with relief and gratitude for entry and safe refuge in the United States.

Olanga P. I United Ates Army Merrit America Red Russia Admiral Stark United States

Robbinson Family Moves from Chauncey to Columbus

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs J F Robbinson relocate their home to Columbus after three years of their daughters Ethel and Alice working there The Robbinsons reason for moving is the daughters earnings in Columbus Also Elmo son of Mayor and Mrs W B Koons is recovering from a bout of measles in the same period

J. F. Robbinson Chauncey Columbus Ethel Alice Robbinson Mrs. Robbinson Elmo W. B. Koons

Miss Surtees Visits Chauncey Before Returning Home

Miss J Surtees of Middleport spent a few days with relatives in Columbus and stopped in Chauncey Tuesday to visit her sister Mrs Charivsa Bradfield and family before returning home.

Miss &. J. Surtees Middleport Columbus Chauncey Charivsa Bradfield

Pythian Sisters Meet at K of P Hall Next Monday

At the regular meeting of the Pythian Sisters at the K of P hall next Monday evening an important business session will be held and all members are urged to attend. Refreshments of ice cream and cake will be served after the meeting.

Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Mr and Mrs Clutter Attend Alumni Banquet in New Marshfield

Mr and Mrs Donald Clutter spent the last weekend in New Marshfield with relatives and attended the alumni banquet, according to society notes.

Donald Clutter New Marshfield

Family Off to Francisco for Illness in Indiana

The New Marshfield high school reports Mrs. Elmer Nida was summoned to Francisco Indiana this week due to the serious illness of her mother Mrs. Julia Christian. Mr Brooks and Mrs Mary Rhoades of Athens, siblings of Mrs Christian, also traveled to visit their sister.

Elmer Nida Francisco Ind Julia Christian Brooks Mary Rhoades Athens Christian

Farewell Party for Butts Moving to Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Clarence Butts and family were honored with a surprise farewell party on High street hosted by the Church of Christ members. About forty guests gathered from the Gardner home to the Butts residence for social time and a refreshment course of sandwiches pickles potato salad cake and coffee. Mrs Butts received fine table linen a gift from the Women’s Bible Class presented by Mrs Arthur Swart. The church and community regret losing the family.

Clarence Butts Chauncey Nelsonville High Street Church of Christ Guy Gardner Butts Women’s Bible Class Arthur Swart

Drake family heads to Cincinnati and Wilmington visits

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Drake left this week by motor for Cincinnati to visit their son Allison Drake and family. They were accompanied by Mrs. Harvey Nye as far as Wilmington where she will visit her daughter Mrs. J. A. Long and family for a few days.

J. A. Drake Cincinnati Allison Drake Harvey Nye Wilmington J. A. Long

Naturalization Tests Planned in Athens County June 6

Naturalization examinations for 29 prospective citizens will take place in the Athens county common pleas court room on Wednesday June 6. Judge Worstell will preside with a federal examiner from Cincinnati conducting the tests. eligible include David Hiner Mike Rigush and Giaj.

Athens County Common Pleas Court Room Worstell Cincinnati David Hiner Mike Rigush Giaj

List of Names from Historical Journal Entry

A sequence of personal names appears in the scanned page segment. The list includes John Amato, Jennice Chornak, Ben Varga, Joe Gyemant, Andy Freano, George Malinyak, Benjamin Berg, John Hubal, Frank Erdetyi, Jaela Cuerva, Andy Labick, Frydrych, Josephine Kulakowski, Mike Verba, Steve Buffalo, Julius Frank Millington, and George Walenty Bulenda.

Como Amato John Chornak Jennice Ben Varga 4 Vach Joe Gyemant Nas Andy Freano George Joseph Malinyak Benjamin Berg John Hubal Frank Erdetyi Justo Pierl Frank Hobociewski Jaela Cuerva Andy Labick Frydrych Josephine Kulakowski Mike Verba Dos Steve Buffalo Julius Frank Millington George Walenty Bulenda

Ports Close as War Threat Looms Between Greece and Turkey

Constantinople May 24 reports the government ordered all Turkish ports closed to foreign vessels after sunset due to the escalating Greek Turkish war threat.

Constantinople Greece Turkey

Newest Gloves Feature Elaborate Monograms and Stripes

Gloves recently imported showcase elaborate monograms replacing the traditional three stripes. Embroidered designs appear in color or black and white, drawing attention to the accessory.

Useful Summer Skirt With Pink Crepe and Lace Trim

A pink crepe or satin skirt with accordion pleats adds versatile style. It pairs well with lace or georgette for later seasons and offers potential as a foundation piece when matched with accessories.

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Trott Lash Baronet Satins O Efee Ier Ofereere Eee Parker Bros Trust Department Bank of Athens National Banking Association John 8. Collins Tom Collins H. H. Haning Dayton Gororit Theresa Blackwood Pomeroy BOARD Aa’ OF Good America The New Marshfield High School Uncle Sam Switzerland Boy Scouts of America
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