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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1925

Page

5

Bianton birth and social notes from Athens area

Mr and Mrs Julian Bianton of Gcollege formerly of Athens announce the birth of a daughter Julia Lee on May 18. Mr Bianton was pro at the Athens Country club during his residence. Also noted are weekend visits by Mr and Mrs C R Lawrence Mechanicsburg and Mrs John Loefler and daughter Mary Elizabeth, plus Washington DC visitor Mrs Beverage who will stay with the Parrotts and Sadie Saulters in Columbus before continuing the visit.

Julian Bianton Gpillicothe Athens Julia Lee Frank Lawrence C. R. Lawrence Mechanicsburg John Loefler Mary Elizabeth Beverage Washington, D

Mrs Ruth Strahl and Co L Strahl Pilgrimage Route

Miss Ruth Strahl travels from Columbus with her brother Co L Saxy Strahl of Cleveland. They join the Aladdin Temple Pilgrimage visiting San Antonio El Zaribah Phoenix and more, then San Diego Los Angeles June 1 to 5, with returns via Portland Searle Vancouver Edmonton Duluth Chicago arriving Columbus June 19.

Ruth Strahl Columbus Co. L Saxy” Strahl Cleveland San Antonio Texas Alzabar Temple Phoenix Arizona Tia Juana Mexico San Diego Calif Los Angeles Portland Ore Searle Wash Vancouver British Columbia Edmonton Ala Duluth

Akron Couple Visiting Relatives on West Washington

Mrs. F. H. Finsterwald of Akron visits her mother Mrs. Thomas Watkins and family at 212 West Washington Street. Mr. Finsterwald plans to join her the last of the week.

F. H. Finsterwald Akron Thomas Watkins West Washington Street Mr. Finsterwald

Local Hosts Entertain with Bridge at Grosvenor Street

Prof and Mrs Lawrence D Shuter of Zanesville were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs C E Stailey at 101 Grosvenor Street. They attended four tables of bridge Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs William Mills of Nelsonville were out of town guests.

Lawrence D. Shuter Zanesville C. E. Stailey Grosvenor Street Bridge William Mills Nelsonville

Miss Fulton Visits Sister In Columbus

Miss Mary Fulton of Columbus, a former Summerfield teacher, arrives for a visit at the home of her sister Mrs. Charles H. Harris, 122 East State Street.

Mary Fulton Columbus Summerfield Charles H. Harris East State Street

Thomp sons Visit Athens Play Country Club Course

Mr and Mrs J P Thompson and Mrs Kent of Parkersburg West Virginia visited Athens on Sunday and played the Country club course. Mr Thompson is a brother of the Athens club pro.

J. P. Thompson Kent Parkersburg W. Va Athens Thompson

Pollyanna Sunday School Hike on East Hill Wednesday

The Pollyanna class of the Christian Sunday school will hike and have a picnic supper on East Hill Wednesday evening. They will meet at the Christian church at O o'clock.

Christian Sunday School East Hill Christian Church

Eight Seeing Trip Wednesday For Women Voters

Athens county organizations invite women to a city and county government tour at 2:30 PM starting at city hall. Officials including Mayor L A Koons and Sheriff P A McKinley will guide sessions through the city jail, courthouse offices, and fire department. The event opens a series studying government, rain or shine, with no RSVP required.

Athens County League of Women Vetera L. A. Koons Othr Knox Jair Court House P. A. McKinley League of Women Voters

Bridge Club Hosts Eight Tables at Congress Street Home

Mrs. Charles A. Cornwell and Mrs. E. C. Bibbee entertained the bridge club Monday evening at 36 South Congress street with husbands as guests. Eight tables competed and top scores went to Mrs. C. W. Gross and Mr. E. L. Miller.

Charles A. Cornwell E. C. Bibbee Bridge Club

Suits Filed Against Varsity Inn and Partners

Two more suits were filed in local courts against the Varsity Inn Elmer Johnson and Sam C Warren Jr Midland Grocery Co alleges 617 87 in common pleas court Amicon Fruit Co of Nelsonville seeks 82 85 in magistrate P W Helwig court Four such petitions against the Varsity Inn have now been filed in Helwig s court in addition to those in common pleas court.

Varsity Inn Elmer Johnson Sam C. Warren, Jr Midland Grocery Company Ohio Common Pleas Amicon Fruit Company Nelsonville P. W. Helwig Helwig

Tourist guide service draws twenty visitors in near record

Miss Snyder of the Athens County Automobile Club reports the Messenger Sunday magazine feature on the club's tourist guide service paid off. An Ohio University student reporter uncovered the feature last week and on Monday Snyder said twenty tourists visited seeking routes to nearly every part of the country, a near record.

Athens Snyder Athens County Automobile Club Messenger Ohio University Miss Snyder

No, They Shall Not Nail Him Again

A Springfield Republication question ponders how many will now strike a political coffin as they once struck a wooden statue of Hindenburg, driven by patriotic motive and political anger.

Hindenburg Springfield Republican

Deaths Funeral of W R Atanley in Albany

William R Atanley 71 died at 9 last night of heart enlargement at his home on Pomeroy street where he had lived five years His funeral will leave at 10 Wednesday morning for Bethel church service by Rev Howard Warner of Atherton and burial in the adjoining cemetery He was born in Knox township Vinton county and leaves Howard Albany Mrs Lafe Farnh Knox township Mrs John Albaugh Johnston City Ill and fourteen grandchildren His wife and a daughter Mrs Harmon Rorick preceded him in death

W. R. Atanley Albany William R Howard Pomeroy Street Bethel Church Howard Warner Atherial Stanley William Stanley Knox Township Vinton County Lafe Farneh John Albaugh Johnston City Daunter Harmon Rorick

Service Director Explains Athens Water Rate Increase

Athens water rates rose May 1 to fund ongoing plant expansion and higher energy costs. G M Romine says the department modernized wells and pipes, met bonds, and plans full metering while maintaining lower rates than nearby cities.

Athens G. M. Romine City Water Department Athens Economy League Water Department Romine State Health Department

Children Stage Annual Kindergarten Play Festival

The annual kindergarten Play Festival will be held at 7 o clock tomorrow evening in the women's gymnasium. The children of both classes will present scenes and songs as part of the event.

Postage Stamps Aimed at Explaining Rate Increase

The department issued attractive new stamps to meet demand and help reconcile purchasers to the postal rate increase. The Boston Globe notes the stamps are designed to ease acceptance of higher charges.

Boston Globe

FANGY FISHERMAN IN BUCKEYE STATE MUST BUY LICENSE

In Athens County, local fishermen may use rod and reel without the $1.10 license until July 15. Trot lines and seines are regulated. after the law takes effect one may fish with a pole only if a reel is not required. The Civic Association of Southeastern Ohio announced new fish releases in Shade River.

Athens County T. L. Morgan Civic Association of Southeastern Ohio Shade River

Fish Dogs Alert Draws Warden’s Watchful Eye

Game Warden B H Lefever monitors illicit fishing as concerns rise over overharvesting and illegal tackle amid efforts to regulate distribution and protect fish stocks.

Uted B. H. Lefever

Lost sense of smell leads to skunk study in Dallas

W Kenneth Cyler of Dallas has lost his sense of smell and uses the condition to study skunks. He reports they can be tamed easily and make fine mousers.

Dallas Tex W. Kenneth Cyler

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