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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1926

Page

5

IN SOCIETY NEW YORK VISITORS

Ohio readers learn of New York visitors with agency listings for S. Le Cor 42nd Street and 6th Avenue and 47th Street and Broadway near Grand Central. Additional notes mention 42nd Street opposite Grand Central and N. E. Cor. 32nd Street and 6th Avenue.

New York Ohio Athens Messenger S. LE 42Nd Street 6Th Ave 47Th Street Broadway 42Nd St Grand Central Pot N. E 32Nd Street Schultz New Agency

Sorority Dance and Club Activities Highlight Weekend

Sigma Sigma Sigma held Tropic Trot in the Men's Union with palms parrots and a large orange moon. About 150 attended with chaperones Mr. and Mrs. Moler and Miss Prudence Stevens. Alumnae from several cities attended. The Pallas Club met to discuss world peace and public health nursing programs. Birthday observances featured Mrs. Dixon of Greensburg and a family birthday dinner in New Marshfield with an eighty four candle cake.

Dauce Sigma Sigma Sigma W. E. Moler Prudence Btevens Helen Roush Athens Jeannette Patten North Canton Leah Stonehill Thelma Jenkins Josephine Helt Martin’s Ferry Helen Salters Columbus Emyth Close Newark Dorothy Calcott East Liverpool Merriam McDaniels Rocky River E.H. Hull Vermil Mark Flinter Philadel Pa Walter Williams Mansfield William Palmer Toledo Wayne Hummel del Fisher Akron Richard Deeds Pallas Club W. A. Matheny North Hill S. H. Bing Ohio University Athletic Field Athens County E. D. Sayre Springfield Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs M Ment Department of Education W. W. Dixon Greensburg Ind Charles Bower Richland Avenue Dixon E. L. Wilson New Marshfield I.S. Herron

Personal mentions from the Ohio optometrists convention

Mr C C Millikan attended the Ohio State Association of Optometrists convention in Columbus, in session today and Tuesday at the Neil House hotel. Mr and Mrs Gerv Mansfield spent Sunday in Chillicothe with Mr and Mrs George Spencer, celebrating birthdays of Mrs Mansfield and Mr Spencer.

C. C. Millikan Columbus Ohio State Association of Optometristis Neil Hotel Gerv Mansfield Chillicothe George Spencer Flossie Mansfield

Granddaughter Returns Home for Brief Visit

Betty Jafie Mans field visited relatives for a few days. Ray McCollins came home Saturday from a Columbus hospital after a successful operation for gland and tonsil trouble.

Betty Jafie Mansfield Ray McCollins Columbus

Local Sunday Guests Include Barker Family Members

Mrs. A W Barker and son John hosted Sunday guests Mr. and Mrs. Will Tedrow Mrs. Leta Bevins Dayton and Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Harvey of Vinton county Mr. and Mrs. Frank Millikan Mr. David Beck Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hutchinson of Lancaster were entertained yesterday by Mr. and Mrs. C C Millikan 24 North High street Frank Millikan and C C Millikan are brothers and Beck is a brother of Mrs Millikan.

A. W. Barker John Will Tedrow Leta Bevins Dayton Emmett Harvey Vinton County Frank Millikan David Beck Columbus Charles Hutchinson Lancaster C. C. Millikan North High Street Mr. Beck

Mrs Muir Ends Springfield Visit After Stay

Mrs Thomas Muir of Springfield Mass leaves to return home after visiting Mrs Edward Muir. Mr Walter Muir recovering from surgery at Shettering Arms Hospital was moved to his home at 82 West State Street yesterday.

Thomas Muir Springfield Mass Edward Muir West State Street Walter Muir Shettering Arms Hospital

Townsend Party From New Marshfield Visits Columbus

Mr and Mrs A D Townsend with Mrs F C Hoodlet and Mrs W M Dixon of New Marshfield traveled to Columbus as motor visitors yesterday. Mr Dixon, who had been at Magnetic Springs for two weeks, returned home with them.

A. D. Townsend F. C. Hoodlet W. M. Dixon New Marshfield Columbus Dixon Magnetic Springs

Lightfritzs Visit Webb Family In This City

Mr and Mrs Chester Lightfritz of New Marshfield spent Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs Fred Webb in this city.

Chester Lightfritz New Marshfield Mrs Fred Webb City

Laughlin Family Visits Chillicothe for Graduation Week

Mr and Mrs Clarence Laughlin with daughter Phyllis and Mr Ed Laughlin with daughter Authorene toured to Chillicothe Sunday to visit C H Laughlin and celebrate the upcoming high school graduation of their daughter Louise who will complete her studies this week Miss Authorene stays for the commencement exercises.

Clarence Laughlin Phyllis Edward Laughlin Miss Authorene Chillicothe C. H. Laughlin Louise

Bishop Class Meeting Set at Mrs West Home

The Bishop class of the Christian church will hold a regular session at 7 30 Tuesday evening at 161 Morris Avenue the home of Mrs Henry West.

The Christian Church Henry West Morris Avenue

Fairy tale question on choosing health and wealth

A reflection on wishes from a fairy, arguing health as the ultimate gift. The piece suggests health brings lasting happiness and introduces Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a suggested aid, mentioning Miss Margaret Snow.

Lydia E. Pinkham Margaret Snow

Snow returns home from Centralia schools after term end

Mrs. D. C. Snow and family welcome Miss Snow back to 126 Morris Avenue after the school term ends. Mrs. W. E. Fields and her son John Fields returned from a weekend in Columbus where he attended the state track meet.

Centralia D. C. Snow Morris Avenue Miss Snow W. E. Fields John Fields Columbus

Tolbert Returns From Visit With Parents in Circleville

Mr. William F. Tolbert has returned to this city after spending three days with his parents in Circleville.

William F. Tolbert Circleville

Ricketts and Linscott Visit Hill Family in Thurston

Mr and Mrs Ray Ricketts and Mr and Mrs M N Linscott visited the home of Mr George Hill in Thurston yesterday. Mrs Hill is convalescing after an operation at a Columbus hospital a few weeks ago.

Ray Ricketts M. N. Linscott Thurston Mr. Linscott George Hill

Mrs Villa Tippie and Mrs Thomas Robinson Visit Plain City

Mrs Villa Tippie and Mrs Thomas Robinson left today for Plain City to visit the Tippie family. They will stay with Mr and Mrs Palmer Tippie and attend the high school graduation exercises of their daughter.

E. W. Chubb Pottsville Doctor Chubb Chubb Gambier William C. Munds Villa Tippie Thomas Robinson Plain City Palmer Tippie

Browns Visit Connett Family in Piqua

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brown of Piqua are guests of Mrs. Brown’s sister Mrs. L. W. Connett and family at 245 West Union Street.

J. W. Brown Piqua L. W. Connett West Union Street

Riffian Forces Being Defeated On French Front

Abd-el-Krim’s imperial ambitions collapse as French and Spanish troops push into the Rift mountains. For two days they advance, driving natives before them and signaling the swift end of the Riffian chief’s power.

Morocco C. P Abd-el-Krim Rift Mountains

Locomotive and cars derail on Owl Express in Mansfield crash

The locomotive and two sleeping cars of the Owl, Boston to New York Express on the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, left the rails and overturned in a crash with a freight train at Mansfield, Massachusetts, early today.

Mansfield Mass U.P New York, New Haven and Hartford

Columbus Insurance Man Hangs Self in Despair

E. E. Stevens aged 50 from Plain City killed himself Sunday in a despondent state over ill health. The Columbus report notes Stevens was an insurance man and the act followed a period of declining health.

Columbus E. E. Stevens Plain City Stevens

Cabinet Princess Ailsa and the Washington Romance

The piece chronicles Ailsa Mellon’s social rise in Washington as she readies to wed David K. E. Bruce, a Rome post diplomat, amid rumors of wealth, status, and eccentricities. It notes her famed vivacity, parental influence, and the dramatic anticipation of her marriage to a modestly paid diplomat.

Ailsa Ailsa Mellon Washington Alice David K. E. Bruce Foreign Service School Rome Kellogg Alice Roosevelt White House Andy Mellon Gretna Green Bruce Miss Mellon Miss Mellen

Gas Well Produces 654000 Cubic Feet Daily Near Five Points

On the Dave Frecker farm near Five Points Chester Gas and Oil company drilled a gas well Saturday producing 654,000 cubic feet per day. Two other wells on the same farm average about one million cubic feet daily.

Pomeroy Dave Frecker Five Points Chester Gas and Oil Company Chaster Company

Real Love Match Casts Ailsa Mellon as Rich Heiress Bride

Rumors swirl about Ailsa Mellon marrying a millionaire rival to her public image. Reporters quote insiders noting this would be a true love match with self reliant finances and a simple domestic life. The chatter contrasts her vast wealth with a modest monthly envelope and a gingham apron image.

Ailsa Ailsa Mellon

A Pretty Jumper Dress for the Growing Girl Pattern

A sewing pattern for a jumper dress printed in silk and georgette for girls ages 6 8 10 and 12. The dress features an underbody skirt and optional long sleeves, with fabric requirements listed for lining and materials, and patterns mailed for 15 cents.

Georgette Patern

Drilling Report Notes Berea Sand Wells

The report states wells have been drilled on the farm specifically in the Berea sand formation. It confirms ongoing exploration activity and details the location context within the field.

Berea

Middleport and Gallipolis Play Ten Inning Tie Breaker

An inter esting ten inning baseball game at King Ballpark Syracuse matched Middleport and Gallipolis. The contest decided the tie between the teams as it extended beyond nine innings.

Pomeroy King Ballpark Syracuse Middleport Gallipolis

Middleport Triumphs To Lead Ohio Valley Standings

Middleport defeated Gallipolis 5 to 4 after ten innings to claim the top spot in the Ohio Valley league. The win improves Middleport to 4 0 while Gallipolis drops to 3 1. Ashward Lawrence pitched well for Gallipolis and Kenneth Guinther starred for Middleport.

Ohio Valley League Middleport Gallipolis Ashward Lawrence Kenneth Guinther

Child Hurt In Auto Crash In Pomeroy

At the Plum and East Main street corner a Chevrolet driven by Mrs. Foster Ronca of Columbus collided with a Meigs Dairy truck driven by Herman Hoffner. Hoffner’s son was thrown from the car with minor injuries. damage to the vehicles was extensive.

Pomeroy Plum and East Main Street Chevrolet Foster Ronca Columbus Meigs Herman Hoffner

Damaged Chevrolet Truck Limns Fenders in Fire

A truck suffered fire damage with only its fenders spared. the vehicle was valued around two hundred dollars.

Local Visitors And Weekend Journeys Noted

Mrs Louise Sattler of West Virginia visits with her daughter while John Luts and Edgar Gillmore of Athens spend the weekend with relatives. Mary Healy comes from Columbus for the death of her grandmother Regina Guth. Judge A P Miller returns from Ironton business trip. Hilda ONeill of Charleston visits with friends in Marietta. Mildred Thompson of Middletown spends Sunday in Marietta. Arthur Rats of Minden visits relatives. Mr and Mrs Buford Malone with baby visit East Main Street. Dorothy Holmes of Gallipolis visits relatives. Louise Coode of Columbus is weekend guest.

Pomeroy Berd Louise Sattler W. Va John Luts Edgar Gllmore Athens Mary Healy Columbus Regina Guth A. P. Miller Ironton Hilda O’nell Charleston Dleport Mise Mildred Thompson Middleport Marietta Arthur Rats Minden Buford Malone H. Matone East Main Street Dorothy Holmes Galliopolis Louise Coode

The Buckeye Issues Joint and Survivorship Certificates

The Buckeye offers joint and survivorship certificates for two or more people with 5 percent interest from date, payable by check or compounded semi annually. Funds are available to either party during life or to survivors after death with no administration costs. Resources over 32,000,000 dollars.

Also Mentioned on This Page

F. E. Wood Carpenter O. W. Wilcox Gleneyrie Harry James Grant IO. O. F Sadie Salters C. B. Beverage East Carpenter Street Miss Salters the Mutual Home and Savings Association Majestic Messenger Pattern Dept Frecker Farm Bank of Safety and Useful Service McPherson A. D. McPherson Rapid Shoe Repairing W. Union ST Beasley’s F. J. Beasley Cery CO Athens Ice & Storage Company Covsin Matilda Esterday I Middleport Cerate Lash Buckeye Buckeye State Building and Loan West Gav St Columb Energy For Cline the Cline Ice Cream Co
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