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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1927

Page

5

Central Church Auxiliary To Reorganize

A meeting at Central Avenue Methodist church led to reorganizing the church auxiliary. Officers elected include President Mrs. Ira P. Day and Secretary Mrs. Lillian Porter. Regular meetings are set for the third Tuesday each month and eleven members plus three honorary members joined.

Central Church Central Avenue Methodist Church P. G. Dowler Woman’s Home Missionary Society First Methodist Church H. J. Holcombe Athens Central Avenue Church Ira P. Day D. L. Jones Lillian Porter Frank Hamilton I. P. Day

Club year ends with lawn dinner and reports at Mrs Arthur Boyles home

The Lydia Lash Evans club closed its calendar year with a lawn dinner at Mrs. Arthur Boyles on North Congress Street. Eight tables, assistant hostesses, and a brief business session followed a report by Mrs. C. R. Baumline on the Women’s Federated clubs convention in Marion. The outgoing president Mrs. C. W. Fink spoke. Delphian Athena to meet at 7 tonight in Dowler parlors, not Hotel Berry. Mr. J. D. Brown leaves for Waterbury to join relatives for Westover festivities. Virginia Davis to graduate from high school.

Arthur Boyles Congress Street Lydia Lash Evans Women's Federated Clubs Marion C. W. Fink J. D. Brown Waterbury Conn T. D. Davis Cincinnati Westover Virginia Davis T. J. Davis

Alpha Dinner Honors Theta Phi Alpha Patroness Anne Keating

The active chapter and pledges of Theta Phi Alpha hosted a 6 PM dinner at Mrs. James P. Porter’s home 165 North Congress Street honoring new patroness Miss Anne Keating. Thirty covers were set with the dining room and six small tables, gold and silver colors, yellow iris centerpieces, and Piast cards in the same hue. Patronesses named include Mrs. James P. Porter Mrs. Frank B. Dilley Mrs. IW V Daggett Mrs. John R. Sprague Mrs. Charles L. Walsh Mrs. H. T Mulligan Mrs. P. L. Shannon and Miss Anne Keating.

Theta Phi Alpha Anne Keating James P. Porter North Congress Street Frank B. Dilley IW. V. Daggett John R. Sprague Charles L. Walsh H. T.,mulligan P. L.shannon

Chauncey Stewarts Hold Annual Reunion in Gilpieville

The Stewart family gathered at Gilpieville Ohio for the annual reunion and Manley Stewart s 73rd birthday. Forty seven attended including five children and their families with two grandchildren absent. A noon dinner and musical program preceded an afternoon religious service led by Rev V Ahlbrand Chauncey. A revival service will begin later with further announcements.

Chauncey Stewart Manley Stewart Gil@pieville Ohio V. Ahlbrand

Chauncey Boy Scouts Hike and Swim on Sunday

Troop 1 Chauncey Boy Scouts hiked the hills across Sunday Creek and swam in the creek Sunday afternoon led by scoutmaster Ralph Pritts. Carol Tippett Neal Tippett and Wayne Smith joined a camping expedition from Laurelville to spend a week near Mrs Rose Poling.

Chauncey Chauncey Boy Scouts Sunday Creek Ralph Pritts Carol Tippett Neal Tippett Wayne Smith Chauncey Troop Laurelville Tippett Boys Rose Poling

All Day Holiness Church Meeting Near Chauncey

An all day Holiness church meeting is planned for next Sunday at the Russell dance hall north of Chauncey. A basket dinner will be served at noon followed by speaking and music in the afternoon led by Dyer Mitchell. Speakers are Rev. Grant Duffy of Chillicothe Ohio and Rev. Harvey Smith of Bishopville.

Chauncey Holiness Church Russell Dance Hall Dyer Mitchell Grant Duffy Chillicothe Harvey Smith Bishopville

Amputation of Toe After Farm Accident in East Millfield

Mason Howard, East Millfield farmer, had the second toe of his left foot amputated by Dr. Warren V. Sprague at his city office yesterday. While using a harrow, a tine pierced his shoe and toe, crushing bone. doctors advised amputation after examination.

Chauncey Mason Howard East Millfield Warren V. Sprague

Twins Undergo Tonsil Removals in Chauncey

Noah M Harvey and William Smart, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Smart, underwent tonsillectomies yesterday at the office of Dr Warren V Sprague. The procedures were performed by Dr Sprague.

Chauncey Noah Harvey William Smart Daniel Smart Warren V. Sprague Sprague

Mrs Myr tle Thomas Reported for Treatment at St Francis

Chauncey May 24 Mrs Myrtle Thomas Circle Hill was taken to St Francis hospital Columbus Sunday for treatment and likely an operation. She has been in ill health for some time.

Chauncey Myrtle Thomas Circle Hill St. Francis Hospital Columbus

Chauncey News: John Smith Ill in Dayton and Local Personal Notes

John Smith, late Chauncey restaurant operator, is seriously ill in Dayton after a Columbus hospital stay. Chauncey personals include Lauretta Fielder visiting Athens, James Locke family returning from Columbus, Bertha and Elizabeth Stanley visiting Joe Stanley in Pomeroy, Floyd Stanley in Cincinnati on business, Hazel Harvey visiting Athens, and Joe Stanley with family visiting Chauncey.

Chauncey Lauretta Fielder Marjorie Dixon Athens James Locke Curtis Columbus Bertha Elizabeth Stanley Joe Stanley Pomeroy Floyd Stanley Cincinnati Hazel Harvey Sybil Rosser Billie

Methodist Church Withdraws From Student Pastorate

A Methodist church votes to withdraw from the co operative student pastorate serving 800 Methodist students on campus saying it will launch a separate program. The move, nearly unanimous, could end 3 year post led by W Walter Ludwig and affect a $1 000 metalist funding.

Methodist Church Methodist Interchurch Council Wesley Foundation W. Walter Ludwig Board of Cooperating Board of Education Methodists

Marriage Licenses Issued in Probate Court

Two marriage licenses were issued in Probate Court yesterday. Fred Wells 27 Akron mechanic son of C H Wells and Anna Brunton 24 Glouster daughter of John Brunton. Crist Kost 32 Lancaster factory worker son of Charles Kost and Blanche Koenig 27 Glouster daughter of S W Sorrell. Rev C M Coulter officiated both ceremonies.

Fred Wells Akron Mechanic C. H. Wells Anna Brunton Glouster John Brunton Crist Kost Lancaster Charles Kost Blanche Koenig S. W. Sorrell C. M. Coulter

Probate Court Exempts Seven Estates From Inheritance Tax

The Probate court yesterday found seven estates exempt from inheritance tax. The Brad Stalder estate valued at 150 dollars net passes to Harry Stalder with gross value equal to net. The John Swett estate records a gross value of 1060.73 dollars and a net of 682.83 dollars. The text ends abruptly with estate sutc- (incomplete).

Probate Brad Stalder Harry Stalder John Swett

A Mother’s Endorsement for Dr Pierce’s Remedies

Mrs Edward Welsh of 1030 Washington Ave Girard Ohio extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets claiming they eased her pregnancy pains and aided a healthy baby boy. She urges publication to aid other mothers and notes availability at all druggists and free medical advice from the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo New York.

Girard Ohio Edward Welsh Washington Ave Dr. Pierce Invalids Buffalo N. Y

Inheritance Totals for Cartwright Wyatt Wells and Pickett Families

The document lists net and gross values for estates of Elmer Cartwright Maria Wyatt Sylvina Wells and John Pickett. Cartwright and Pickett heirs include parents siblings and four children respectively. Wyatt estate distributed among three daughters and two sons with net 2097.09 from gross 5113.16. Louisa Pickett estate passes to four children with gross 800 and net 569.50.

Elmer Cartwright Maria Wyatt Sylvina Wells John Pickett Louisa Pickett

Pattern for children's garments in multiple fabrics

This style suits light woolen chalice tub silk or linen. The pattern offers four sizes 4 6 8 and 10 years. An 8 year size needs 1% yard of 40 inch material plus 4% yard of 16 inch wide contrasting material for collar facing. Pattern mailed on receipt of 1d in silver or stamps.

Banquet At Plains Alumni Meet With Elections

Forty two alumni and guests attended The Plains high school banquet on May 21. Miss Cone led a three course dinner with junior girls assisting. Principal Alex Root served as toastmaster. Officers elected include Berneice ONeill president Ellen Parfit vice president Gay McDonald secretary treasurer. Pro committee named Carrie Bryan Edna Gould and James Moore. Dancing followed.

the Plains High School Miss Cone Alex Root The Plains School Berneice O'Neill Ellen Parfit Gay McDonald Carrie Bryan Edna Gould James Moore

Wireless scandal broadcaster accused in Chicago street

Mrs. J. P. Condon was arrested on dis orderly conduct charges after neighbors labeled her the wireless scandal broadcaster of her street.

Walking Radio Chicago J. P. Condon

Minstrel Show Dominates American Legion Night at Majestic

Gordon Morrow reviews the second annual American Legion minstrel at the Majestic Theater. The performance features interludes by Toter Fields and his son, strong lighting, and musical numbers led by Bob Wood and Charles Kircher. Encore-worthy turns from Willis Edmund and Jonesy Sams highlight a varied program.

American Legion Majestic Theater Toter Fields Bob Wood Cherie

Tonsil and adenoid removal for Corning child

A two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Mill is to undergo tonsil and adenoid surgery at a Columbus hospital today with her mother accompanying her. The report also notes visitors and local events including a hospital return for Harry Morgan after a week with family at Holzer hospital Gallipolis and community notices from Corning and nearby areas.

William Mill Columbus Hospital Corning Harry Morgan Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Andrew Lussetti

Statistician Dr Paul Butten Weiser to Speak at Ohio University

Dr Paul Butten Weiser a statistician and lecturer from Cincinnati will address the Psychology club at Ohio University in Cutler Hall at 7 this evening. He will discuss statistics with emphasis on psychological aspects of obtaining accurate data. An election of officers for next year will follow.

Paul Buttenweiser Cincinnati Psychology Club Ohio University Cutler Hall

Dog’s Howl Throws Solihull Church Services Into Confusion

In Solihull Birmingham, a dog’s persistent howling during church services caused confusion as congregants searched for its owner. No injuries reported.

Birmingham Eng Solihull

Trivia Quiz From Today's Page

Answers are on the last page today. Questions cover government history, saints, geography, and organizations, including the first U S capital, Maid Marian, Welsh patron saint, oldest living nation, wild animals, Wilson’s birthplace, Troy ounces per pound, Boy Scouts honorary president, Bedloe’s Island fame, and the United States highest point.

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