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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1927

Page

5

Society notes and wedding announcements in Athens region

Society news from Athens includes Mr. Merritt Wilson Jr visiting relatives and preparing to depart for Anwerp Holland aboard the Lapland to study Kurdistan with Dr. Karl Scholtz. Also reports on Mrs. Galigher convalescence at Beasley home and a large Woman's Relief Corps meeting with new member Mrs. Leora Reed, plus various social visits, musical items, a marriage announcement for Beatrice A. Kinsel and Jerome P. Kramer, and Pi Kappa Sigma seniors party venues and plans.

Merritt Wilson, Jr Elkis W. Va H. L. Atkinson F. S. Wolfe North Lacastr Street Wilson Lapland Anwerp Holland Karl Scholtz University of Pensylvania Kurdistan Beteen Turkey Persia Pennsylvania Septembe VR. C Woman's Relief Corps Mattie E. Reed Tenth District Leora Reed Sesson Ghven Irs Carrie Martin Mary Daney Lillian Porter Carrie McAdoo Mary Aryburger Cla McAdoo Carrie Main

Piano Students Present in Recital at Ohio University

Mrs Clarence C Robinson of the School of Music at Ohio University presents her piano class in recital last evening at the Lawrence apartments residence. Assisting were Miss Esher Fitton and Miss Japphine Marshall, both sopranos. Prof Clarence C Robinson, head of the School of Music, performed Therogram German Dance Beethoven.

Clarence C. Robinson School of Music Ohio University Lawrence Apartments Esher Fitton Japphine Marshall

Intelligence Test Quiz From Today's List

A set of 11 questions covers explorers at both poles vitamins canal routes a famous poker figure a labor action toward Soviet Russia health remedies a sun powered healer and Liberty Loan totals plus Spanish monetary unit and a German submarine.

North South Pole Atlantic and Pacific Detroit Federatio O Labor Russia United States Spain

Many Petitions Expected in Primary Races

In Glouster on May 23 candidates from both parties prepare for the upcoming Republican primary August. Reports indicate three to four Republicans may seek the mayor’s seat and a similar number for marshal. Democrats likely field at least one mayoral and one marshal candidate. Council tickets look competitive for both parties. Two weeks remain to file petitions.

Glouster Marshal Council

Urbancrest Water Line Bids Sought for Pipe Supply

Glouster May 23. The board of public affairs will accept bids until 12 noon Wednesday for 2,000 feet of three inch pipe for the Urbancrest water line extension.

Glouster Urbancrest Board of Public Affairs

Matthews Attends National Mining Safety Conference

E B Matthews Jr attended the National Mining Safety conference in Cincinnati and returned home at week’s end. He is an employee of the Ohio Collieries company in the city.

Glouster E. B. Matthews, Jr National Mining Safety Conference Cincinnati Matthews Ohio Collieries Company

O E S Chapter Meeting Before Thursday Inspection

Officers of The Chapter, O E S are asked to attend Tuesday night for the last practice session before inspection set for Thursday. The chapter will be inspected by Mrs. Royal Sprague of Athens.

Work Begins on New High School in Corning

Excavation starts at the old site with cement brick lumber and other material laid out. Charles W. Taylor of Zanesville Ohio reserved the general contract for erection with Columbus Heating and Ventilating Co. as heating contractor Electric Supply Co. of Zanesville handling the electric work and DeMolet Brothers of Athens the plumbing. The project aims for a January 1 1928 occupancy and will be one of the county's most modern fireproof schools. Separately Mrs Walter Geary and John Dounley travel to McConnelsville for the burial of their uncle James Bain who died in Columbus. Funeral held at 9 this morning. Reverend F E Roberts of Glouster led the service in Corning.

Corning Charles W. Taylor Zanesville Ohio Columbus Heating and Ventilating Company Columbus Electric Supply Company DeMolet Brothers Athens

Memorial Day Memorial Design Ad Promises Impressive Effect

An advertisement touts a durable memorial design noted for its simplicity and strong impact. It promises custom architectural effects and urges early arrangements to ensure it is in place for Memorial Day.

Sunday Service Featured Special Singing

The United Brethren church held a service with special singing led by Mr. Roberts who sang several solos. A church social on Saturday night was well attended. Visitors Ada Golding Carl Jones Henry McCormick Ellen Maxwell Margaret Dixon and Eleanor Dixon were in Columbus Sandusky and Columbus this week.

United Brethren Church Roberts Ada Golding Columbus Carl Jones Henry McCormick Sandusky Ellen Maxwell Margaret Eleanor Dixon

Denison Seniors Lead In Meet Records At Wesleyan Relays

Denison and Wesleyan dominated the track meet with multiple new marks. Pohlman of Wesleyan won the 880 yard run, Halliday of Wesleyan took broad jump, and Kerr of Wesleyan led the pole vault with a meet record. Ohio Wesleyan’s relay won the one mile.

Cincinnati Heinrichs Denison Biggs Wright Miami Sharkey Pohlman Wesleyan Armstrong Owens Mosher Ohio University Halliday Gilmore Weber Kent Wilson Kerr Freshwater Ohio Reeble Carpenter Buckle Buriss Scribner Lampson Kane Riddle Wetten Goldmeyer Dows Ohio Wesleyan Wagner Baker

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Quick Weight Gain

Advertisement claims McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets help weak or underweight individuals gain weight fast. It promises 5 to 10 pounds in 30 days with 60 tablets costing 60 cents, backed by a money back guarantee if goals aren’t met.

America

Busy County Leader Drives Flood Relief Fund Success

Athens county’s completion of the Mississippi Flood Relief fund quota is credited to C. M. Gill, chairman of the Athens county Red Cross chapter. Gill followed national instructions to the letter, coordinating fundraising while serving as secretary of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and county fair board, and running his insurance and loan business. He was born in McArthur, Ohio, and moved to Athens in 1909. He belongs to the Rotary, Masonic, and Elks lodges and is married with two children, Jane and Joe.

Athens County Mississippi Flood Relief Fund C. M. Gill American Red Cross M. Gill Red Cross Athens Chamber of Commerce County Fair Board Vinton McArthur McArthur High School New York School of Commerce Athens The Rotary

Army of Yang Sen Captures Wuchang Across Yangtze

An Ex- change Telegraph dispatch from Hong Kong reports General Yang Sen’s army has captured Wuchang, a city on the southern bank of the Yangtze directly opposite Hankow, the nationalist capital.

Wuchang Falls London An_ Exchange Hong Kong Yang Sen Wuchang Yangtze River Hankow

Plan for a national public health disaster organization

A proposed national public health body to coordinate disaster response will be discussed at the 25th annual conference of state and territorial health officers with the federal public health service.

Federal Public Health Service

War Department Reports Rise in Camp Applications

The Department of War announced that applications up to May 106 to Citizens' Military Training camps were about 30 percent higher than on the same date last year.

Department of War

Dangerous cosmetics sold as harmless warned

Surgeon General Hugh S. Cumming reports that potent drugs of harmful nature are found in improperly prepared cosmetics. He notes these products are widely sold and advertised as harmless.

Hugh 8S Cumming

Gold Movement Highlights U.S. Treasury Strategy

Andrew W. Mellon, secretary of the treasury, notes the recent transfer of 60 million dollars in gold into the United States. He emphasizes the movement as an economical method for managing the nation’s gold stocks.

United States Andrew W. Mellon the Treasury

Princeton Students Offer Aid for Mississippi Reconstruction

A proposal from Princeton University faculty to organize a student group to assist in reconstruction along the Mississippi river has been submitted to the Department of War for approval. The plan aims to mobilize students for relief, cleanup, and infrastructure work as part of the national recovery effort.

Princeton University Mississippi River Department of War

Rumrunner Attack Sends Suspect to Jail. Other at Large

In Marysville on May 21 a suspected rumrunner was jailed after a knife attack on Dr. William M. Goff who was escorting the prisoner to jail. a second suspect remained at large following the incident.

Marysville William M. Goff

A Smart Daytime Dress 5801 Pattern Preview

A pattern description for a smart daytime dress in 7 sizes from 34 to 46 inches. It notes shaping details to shorten the waist, blouse construction from front and back, fabric requirements for size 38, and mailing instructions with 15 cents.

Professor teaches 31 African languages in London

Professor Alice Werner lectures in London on African languages and dialects, covering a wide range of tongues. The course showcases linguistic diversity and scholarly focus on Africa.

London Alice Werner

Ohio gas rate talks near council table end in a test plan

Logan Gas Co and Elyria move toward a common rate proposal to settle a 50 city dispute. Raymond Cross will offer a four year plan with 55 cents per thousand feet and a $1.10 minimum for two years, then 60 cents with $1.00 minimum for the next two years. Cities agree no independent action until all reach consensus.

Columbus Logan Gas Ohio Logan Gas Company Raymond Cross Don W. Myers Elyria Cross

Company Gas Rates Clash Over 60 Cent Cut

The dispute centers on a proposed 60 cent gas rate with a $1.00 charge for the first 500 feet, conflicting with a $1.20 offer. Cities claim savings of about 25 cents for a 10 000 cubic foot usage. The company says the cross plan benefits large industrial users.

Williams Accepts Wilmington College Presidency

Dr. Henry G. Williams, a prominent Ohio educator and Miami University graduate, has accepted the Wilmington College presidency for the summer term following President J Edwin Jay's resignation. Williams previously served as dean at Ohio University Athens State Teachers College from 1902.

Ohio Wilmington Henry G. Williams Wilmington College Williams Miami University Ohio University At Athens State Teachers’ College

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Richard Galigher Otha Beagy Jane Harington Galigher Kal Frank J. Beiley Elmwood Place Beasley Eleanor Galigh Co. L. Secker H. J. Smith Lindley Earl Kochheiser Hien Smith Bobby Maria Reed Mansfield W. Thomas Edmundson Congress Street Kochheiser Pi Beta Phi Sorority Claude B. Parker Gllipolis Athes Joy Sewers Club Darry Kelley North Court Street Pernoon R. C. Wilcox Nettie Reasa Hilliard Ray ¢ Wilcox Wade N. Bean West State Street Frank Hannan Cincinati Mary A. Fryburger West Union Street H. BE. Reed G. & Funk Blaine Ponll Helen Sweeney Rachmaninoff Louise Cline Ireland Ragamuffin Barbara Kantzer Esther Fitton Cyril Scott Franz Ene Melodie Olive Harmon Charlie Chaplin Doris Berry Bebe Rachmaninoff Louise Lorentz Schutz Louise Kerr Nocturne Vues Sdeecess Chopin Margaret Sprowl Linden Lee Old Dorset Josephine Marshall Chopin Sybilla Strobel Charline Clancy the Crystal Somerset Grace Dorst Eee See. Weber Jeannette Brown Strauss-Liszt Irene Witham H. H. Kinsel Stimson Avenue Beatrice A. Kinsel Jerome P. Kramer Warren Athens High School Niles Pi Kappa Sigma Eleanor Wilson East State Street Mary Maynard Maplewood Drive Kentucky Helen Crawford George Albert Doughty Cambridge Ruth Wiley Thomas Wiley Cook NEW Corning High School Bain Mr. Bain F. E. Roberts Grocer Murphy’s F. J. Beasley Milling Cross Bros W. Union &T Bobcats McCoy's C. D. Shafer CO Gill Masonic Lodge Elks’ Lodge Joe Needles Dry Cleaners Logans J. H. McNally United Press Tven Resinol Baltimore Williams Accepts J. Edwin Jay Lew Reet W. Washington the Security Savings Bank
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