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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1927

Page

5

Mrs E J Jones Hosts Deborah Class Social Event

Mrs E J Jones entertained the Deborah class of the Christian church at 44 Elmwood Place with a social and business session. About fifty attendees participated in songs, readings, and a pantomime as Mrs E W Bingman presided.

E. J. Jones Elmwood Place Deborah The Christian Church E. W. Bingman Abe Williams Jesus C. Augusta Morse E. L. Church Mary McCune Thelma Bingman Pauline Cone FE. W. Bingman E.D. Cooley Charles Knox F. H. Phelps

Clifford sails for Europe to study economic conditions

Mr Clarence FE Clifford recently earned a Master’s degree from Columbia University and sailed from New York on the Bergensland for Europe. He plans three months abroad, with the last two joining a tour by Sherwood Eddy to study European economic conditions. Clifford also holds a BA from Ohio University and was editor of Green and White.

Clarence FE. Clifford Columbia University New York Bergensland Europe Sherwood Eddy Mra Clifford Ohio University Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity Green and White

Quiz list questions and tricky trivia on last page

A newspaper puzzle lists ten questions with varied difficulty. Topics include geography exports languages and science with answers found on the last page. Readers are invited to test luck and knowledge across general trivia.

Country Club calendar card party yields top scores

Six tables played last night at the Country club calendar card party. Mrs. Charles Woodworth won the top score for women and Mrs. E. L. Miller followed with second. To the men the high score was received by Mr. Victor Pierce and the second high was carried off by Mr. Homer C. Clark. Miss Frances Ward of Columbus, the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey C. Baker was an out-of-town guest.

Country Club Charles Woodworth E. L. Miller Victor Pierce Homer C. Clark Frances Ward Columbus Harvey ‘C. Baker

Corning Twenty-Four Get Diplomas At Commencement

In Corning on May 27 twenty four students from the Daily Vacation Bible School received diplomas at a Methodist church commencement marking the four week program’s close. Reverend William Moore presented diplomas to twenty two girls and two boys. A demonstration of studies followed and all graduates were punctual and never absent. Parents and friends viewed the students handiwork in the basement after the program.

Corning Daily Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School William Moore

Friends Give Shower for Miss Irene Lawrence

Friends of Miss Irene Lawrence honored her with a shower of beautiful gifts on Wednesday evening. Attendees included Mrs. Carl Golding Mrs. Will Hermey Ann Parsons Richard Curtis John Morris Leo Preest Will Carringan G Balkenhof Lena Wolfe Pansy Kelso Trussell Mrs. Hughes Genevieve.

Shower Corning Irene Lawrence Carl Golding Will Hermey Ann Parsons Richard Curtis John Morris Leo Preest Will Carringan G. Balkenhof Lena Wolfe Pansy Kelso Trussell Hughes Genevieve

Local Names Listed in Society Notices

The article fragment names individuals including Mary Hopkins Debney Harry Gordon Jennie Monahan Emma Siemer Maurice Clifford M Lamity Marjorie Foraker Bernadine Passen and Jeanette Preest in a society notices section.

Vacation Bible School Social Held in Corning Church Basement

In Corning on May 27, the boys and girls of the U B Vacation Bible School gathered for a social in the church basement after classes ended for the day.

Corning U. B

Local Visitors and Travel Notes Include Hatfield Family

John Mindigo and Will Carrington left today for Bucyrus to visit a few days. Charles Hatfield of Rawlins Wyoming spends a month here visiting his daughter and son in law. Miss Marguerite Hatfield returned from Columbus visiting sisters. William Barnett recovers at home. Ralph Fitzer left for Walbridge near Toledo for work. Bradford Pierce visits Columbus. Canoles family returned from Dayton. Raub family heads to Middleport for a few days. Harry Morgan returned from unknown destination.

John Mindigo Will Carrington Bucyrus Charles Hatfield Rawlins Wyoming Hatfield Marguerite Hatfield Columbus Clyde Barnhardt Carl Clifford William Frank Barnett Ralph Fitzer Walbridge Toledo Bradford Pierce Thomas Canoles Dayton Wence Raub Middleport Harry Morgan

Visitors Log From Holzer Hospital Area Towns

Miss Bella Hopkins visited friends in New Lexington and Lancaster and called on Mr and Mrs P H Clifford and family. Maurice and Patricia Clifford and Mr and Mrs Frances Clifford of Columbus were recent visitors. James Clifford of Pomeroy and Mr and Mrs George Saunders of Middleport hosted calls. Mrs E A Rowland and children and Mrs Liza Bingum motored to Lancaster for visits.

Umbus James Clifford Pomeroy George Sauders Middleport E. A. Rowland Liza Bingum Lancaster

Death of Mrs. Margaret J. Van Pelt Noted in Texas

Mrs. Margaret J. Van Pelt 72, widow of George Van Pelt, died at her daughter Mrs. A O Blackwell in La Porte Texas. She and her late husband were former Chauncey County Infirmary superintendent and matron. Born in Athens county she was known to many locals. Funeral held in La Porte Christian church, Rev M O Lundy presiding, burial Cedarhurst cemetery. Survived by daughters Mrs Blackwell and Mrs Thomas Richardson, son Paul Van Pelt, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Chauncey Christian Church la Porte M. O. Lundy Cedarhurst Blackwell Texas Thomas Richardson Portland Oregon Paul van Pelt Martin

Howard Couple Welcome Daughter at Converse Street

Mr and Mrs Charles R Howard announce the birth of a daughter at their Converse street home on Wednesday May 27 The baby is a granddaughter of Charles H Howard of this city and Mr and Mrs Mahion Bradshaw of The Plains

Chauncey Charles R. Howard Converse Street Charles H. Howard Mahion Bradshaw Ithe Plains

Return to Homes Chauncey

May 27 William Collins Jr Henry Cochran Dave Collins Damon Collins and George Green have returned to their home in this city from Clarington Ohio where they have been engaged in road work.

Chauncey William Collins, Jr Henry Cochran DaveCollins Damon Collins George Green Clarington Ohio

Chorus Choir Sings at Chauncey Church Event

The chorus choir will perform special selections at the First Christian Sunday school in Chauncey Sunday morning at 9 30. Christian Endeavor in the evening at 7 will be led by Miss Jeanette Palmer.

Chauncey First Christian Christian Endeavor Jeanette Palmer

Boy Catches Ten-Pound Catfish at Sunday Creek

CHAUNCEY May 27 Harlan Mullins, son of Mr and Mrs Ben Mullins, reports catching a ten pound catfish at the mouth of Sunday creek while fishing Wednesday. The catch is described as unusual for Sunday creek.

Chauncey Harlan Mullins Ben Mullins Sunday Creek

Minister Returns From State Christian Church Conference

The Rev. Gilbert B. Courtney of this city reports return from Tiffin Ohio where he attended the state conference of the Christian church. He ministers to the Christian churches at Trimbe Greens Run and Taylor Ridge.

Conference Chauncey Gilbert B. Courtney Tiffin Ohio State Conference of the Christian Church Courtney Trimbe Greens Run Taylor Ridge

Chauncey Personal News From Columbus to Chauncey

Chauncey residents share updates as Charles Fewell works in Columbus and George Wetzel visits from Chauncey with his son and daughter in law Phillip Wetzel of Jacksonville Indiana. Wetzel returns home. Joseph Bryan Sr improves from a serious illness. Roger Boling recovers. James Smith suffers with illness.

Chauncey Charles Fewell Columbus George Wetzel Phillip Wetzel Jacksonville Ind Ben Lehr Wetzel Joseph Bryan Roger Boling James Smith

Mrs. John Karr Visiting Parental Home in Chauncey

Mrs. John Karr of Columbus is in Chauncey with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Lands healing from a badly sprained left hand.

John Karr Columbus Chauncey Frank Lands

Athens High Band Delights crowd in varied concert

The Athens high school band under G. E. Stephenson delivered its best concert at the school auditorium. Soloist Eva Nagle performed five numbers with a boys octette backing. Highlights included Gaeity Polka and Night in June with strong ensemble hits like National Emblem and Moonlight on the Nile.

Athens High School G. E. Stephenson Eva Nagle Sam Willard Mariner Fred Mansfield John Sprague Russell Dean John Atkinson Phil Ong Don Roush John Powers On the Nile Victor Herbert Nordland Red Mill

Band Leaders Honored at City Concert

The city band received an ebony and pearl baton from the band leader as thanks for his direction. Fred Mansfield spoke for the band president and Mr. Stephenson offered appreciation. The group thanked the City Federation of Woman's Clubs and Superintendent John Patterson and Principal F Harshman for support. Eighteen seniors in the band were listed including Fred Mansfield and Elmer Norris.

Mile Lassus Fred Mansfield Stephenson City Federation of Woman's Clubs For Music John Patterson F. E. Harshman Elmer Norris John Atkinson Wil

Notable Names Listed in Historical Society Roster

A fragmentary list names Mariner Robert alongside Raymond Shryer Lowell Barnhill Paul Hayes Phil Ong Stanley Harlan Carpenter Power Herman Herron Cecil Jane Edward Ruston Don Rotsh Sprague and Russell Dean as part of a long roster read during a society meeting.

Lard Mariner Raymond Shyer Lowell Barnhill Paul Eeerence Hayes Phil Ong Stanley Harlan Carpenter Power Herman Herron Cecil Jané Edward Ruston Don Rotsh Sprague Russell Dean

Taxes Nip Another Peer London

Lord Ranfurly puts his great estate up for sale due to burden and taxes forcing disposal.

London Lord Ranfurly

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