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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1923

Page

19

Eighth Grade Graduates Mentioned At Opera House

The eighth grade graduation was held at the opera house on Wednesday May 23 at 730 PM with several notable speakers. All students passed and the list of graduates includes Rose Drushacky Esther Baldwin Genevieve Smathers Eileen Garlinger Jeasie Lecke Velma Matheny Raymond Bolen Nel He Rife Ora Donely Grace Wade Lawrence Rife Anna Levandof sky Gene Newman Florence Coakley Al Taylor Marguerite Conely Ollie Mae Pierpont Louise Davis Margaret Barletta Albina Calvert Freda Grimm Verna Morrison Herbert Soles Dana Whitmore Malacy Byron Floyd McQuade Virginia Nader Irma Culp Mary Biscoe Lillian Davis e Davis Anna Charnack Eric Walkofide Fuller Turner Rich ard Ball Charlies Allaway. Mary Biscoe left for Cleveland to take a position with the Western Union Telegraph company Saturday noon. Mrs Minnie Gray and her daughter Zora of Newell WV are visiting their parents in the city.

Opera House Rose Drushacky Esther Baldwin Genevieve Smathers Eileen Garlinger Jeasie Lecke Velma Matheny Raymond Bolen Nel He Rife Ora Donely Grace Wade Lawrence Rife Anna Levandofsky Gene Newman Florence Coakley al Taylor Marguerite Conely Ollie Mae Pierpont Louise Davis Margaret Barletta Albina Calvert Freda Grimm Verna Morrison Herbert Soles Dana Whitmore Malacy Byron Floyd McQuade Virginia Nader Irma Culp

Local project delays cited as contractor heads toward Coolville

A construction project once stalled by trivial excuses now seems near completion as the contractor packs tools and heads for Coolville. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. D and others hosted Sunday dinner guests while word spread of the death of Lucile Harper of Convoy Indiana, former local resident, with funeral plans set in Convoy.

Coolville Lucile C. B. Harper Convoy Ohio Indianapolis

Two-Year-Old pumpkins Impress Local Grower

Ross Daugherty reports two ordinary pumpkins that have survived two winters. They remain sound and may last another year. He invites interested buyers to see the pumpkins as they near their second birthday anniversary.

Ross Daugherty

Frames Visit Leads to Short Athens Trip

Mr and Mrs Dolphus Frame visited the Frame parents Dr and Mrs A M Frame over Sunday. Mr Frame returned to his work at Athens Monday, leaving Mrs Frame for a few days visit. Mr A C Davis was a visitor at Parkersburg Tuesday.

Dolphus Frame A. M. Frame

Local Folks Attend Commencement and Social Gatherings

Misses Grace and Faye Chapman attended commencement and spent a week with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Parrish. Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Frame hosted Sunday dinner with guests from Reedaville. The Needle Club hosted a shower for Dolphusa. Mrs. Cline of Athens and Mrs. Hartnell plus daughter visited with Mr. and Mrs. Hartnell. Mrs. Hoffman of Carthage died in Kernburg and her funeral is planned for 10 A. M. Saturday.

Grace Faye Chapman Folka H. C. Parrish Mrs A. M. Frame Hoffman Carthage Kernburg Walden Constance

Senior class play Deacon Dubbs voted best ever

The senior class play staged at the opera house, Deacon Dubbs, was voted the best play ever given by the senior high school class. Cast included Moesers Donald Tolliver Howard Soles David Conely and Buster Groves and Misses Hulda Ginter Levella Turvy Lena Whitmore Luella Allways and Ruth Pierce.

Opera House Deacon Dubbs Moesers Donald Tolliver Howard Soles David Conely Buster Groves Hulda Ginter Levella Turvy Lena Whitmore Luella Allways Ruth Pierce

Buchtel High School to Graduates List Announced

The school name Buchtel lists six seniors set to graduate including Donald Tolliver Ruth Pierce Hulda Ginter Lena Whitmore Tuella Allaways and Levella Turvey in the upcoming commencement.

Wil Buchtel High School Donald Tolliver Ruth Pierce Hulda Ginter Lena Whitmore Tuella Allaways Levella Turvey

Revival meetings begin at Luh rig

Revival meetings start Sunday May 27 at 7 39 p m at Luh rig with Rev Clyde F E Powell in charge. Everybody is welcome.

Luhrig Clyde FE. Powell

Cape fashion notes feature fur borders and collar-less looks

The season's sharp capes showcase wide fox or light fluffy fur borders while keeping collars fur free. Designers favor sleek collarless silhouettes that emphasize the cape drape and texture.

Mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo for hair care

The article promotes Mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo as pure and greaseless for daily use. It warns against soaps and shampoos with excess alkali that can irritate the scalp and brittle hair. Two to three teaspoonfuls cleanse hair and scalp. lather rinses clean and leaves hair silky and manageable.

Special Services At Murray City For Two Weeks

Murray City Ohio holds twelve special nights at the Methodist Episcopal church over two weeks. A large audience attended High School Night with the Class Six Chorus from the First Methodist church Athens performing fine music during the services.

Murray City Methodist Episcopal Church First Methodist Church Athens

Hockingport Community Notes Include Travel and Meetings

Hockingport schools close Thursday after nine month term. Dutten couple motored to Coolville with Mr. Guy Secoy and Mrs. Drue McWhorter joining. Grange meeting at Coolville enjoyed by many. Residents attended show in Parkersburg. Miss Jesse Parker and sister Gladys from Parkersburg visited home. Mrs. J. A. Galvin of Parkersburg was a guest. Miss Mary A. Stone visited Mrs. Tea Cook. Roy Anderson returned from Akron to help on the farm. Mrs. Joe Keever of Parkersburg stayed with her parents. Earl Dickersons Sunday school class met at E. K. Parker’s for a pleasant gathering. Mr. and Mrs. James McLaren and Julian Adams went to Parkersburg to see the show. Fred Swearingen bought 2500 Little Chickens. Herbert Dutton motored to Athens with Earl Dickerson and Drue McWhorter accompanying en route to Lima. If you can’t chuckle at this, go laugh at some girl with galoshes.

B. A. Dutten Coolville Guy Secoy Drue McWhorter Grange Coelville Parkersburg Jesse Parker Gladys J. A. Galvin Parkersneg Mary A. Stone Tea Cook Roy. Anderson Akron Joe Keever Fred Medley Earl Dickerson E. K. Parker James McLaren Julian Adams Fred Swearingen Herbert Dutton Athens Lima

Evening programs set through June with church and fraternal nights

The schedule runs for two weeks excluding Saturday night with all events starting at 7 00 P M. The lineup includes May on Oddfellows and Rebec cas Night May 326 Family Night May 27 American Legion Memorial Night May 28 Church Night May 39 Red Man and Pocahontas Night May 30 Foresters Night May 31 Eagles Night June 1 Sunday School Night and June 8 Ward Township Sunday School Convention. An enlarged choir will render portions of the program.

Oddfellows American Legion Foresters Eagles Ward Township

McNamara Demands Audit of Lanaker Industrial School Books

Columbus May 4. John Be McNamara assistant welfare director and acting head of the Lané actor Industrial school demands an audit of the storekeeper and bookkeeper accounts by the state auditor. He does not accuse shortages but says the books are in unreadable condition.

Columbus John BE. McNamara Lané+acter Industrial school McNamara

Settlement Church Service Notice Broad Invitation

A Sunday evening service will be held on the 27th at 7 o clock at Settlement Church. Everyone is duly invited to attend the gathering in the church.

Sett

Incomplete Sault ad promises tiny costs and coupons

An unclear ad fragment from a Sault publication touts prices under a cent and mentions coupons bringing gifts, but details and context are missing.

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