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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1921

Page

5

Bridge Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Preston in Charleston

Mrs William Sterritt of Charleston and Mrs F L Preston lead a coterie to the home at 34 South College for a refined bridge luncheon. Decor featured the poppy for Decoration Day. Twelve tables were set with guests including Mrs George M Merritt of Nelsonville. Hosts plan another luncheon Saturday June 4 at the Preston residence.

William Sterritt Charleston W. Va Byron Wolfe John H. Preston F. L. Preston South College Street George M. Merritt Nelsonville

Rose Dance at Alpha Xi Delta Honors Mary Helen Lee

Miss Mary Helen Lee sang from a pink rose bud as Alpha Xi Delta held its Rose Dance at the Masonic Temple. About sixty attended with guests from Ohio State and other sororities, plus chaperones and patrons listed, amid rose decorations and an Omega Tau orchestra.

Mary Helen Lee Rose of Alpha Xi Alpha Xi Delta’sorority Masonic Temple Miss Lee Alpha Xi Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Ohio State University William Logan Florence Hawkins Edna Endley F. W. Bush Charles H. Harris Ned J. Wolfe M. FE. Twiss John H. Preston W. W. Ackley A. A. Atkinson

Violin Grad Recital In Ewing Hall By Miss Ballinger

Miss Oramay Ballinger presents her graduating violin recital at Ewing Hall auditorium on Tuesday evening in May. She finishes her diploma course in violin this June and will be joined by pianist Miss Helen ae. Ballinger plans a program of beautiful and famous violin compositions.

Oramay Ballinger Ewing Hall Miss Ballinger Athens Helen Ae — Oe

Athens Teachers to Wed in June Romance in Athens High School Pair

Miss Frances Carr and Mr. Russell Rupp, both prominent Athens educators, announce their June marriage after a dinner party at the Colonial hotel. Carr teaches in East Side schools and Rupp is principal of Athens High School. Dean W. W. McIntire visits Cincinnati.

Marzuella Richards Colonial Hotel Frances Carr Russell Rupp Athens Miss Carr East Side Rupp Athens High School Carl Beasley Dow Grones Marie Swaim Myrtle Mardis Frances McCormick Perla Hickman Ann Beasley Rose Carr Hupp Ohio University Harrisburg Lebanon Valley University

Logan Postmaster Is Honored Today

COLUMBUS Ohio May 28 George W Lathrop of Toledo was elected president of the Ohio Postmasters Association at the annual convention. Other officers chosen were Homer Southard Marysville vice president C B Dechant Lebanon second vice president Anna Fox Coldwater third vice president W F Haas Delaware secretary and H G Hensel Logan treasurer. Vibration of the machines on which they are mounted operates the valves on new oil cups for motor vehicles.

Columbus George W. Lathrop Toledo Ohio Postmaster’s Association Postmasters Association Homer Southard Marysville C. B. Dechant Lebanon Anna Fox Coldwater Delaware H. G. Hensel Logan

Effie Silvas Travels to Columbus for Short Visit

Miss Effie Silvas has gone to Columbus to visit until the early part of next week with relatives and friends.

Effie Silvas Columbus

Mrs Hawkins Guest of Uncle in Export Home

Mrs. Joseph Hawkins of Export Pennsylvania visits her uncle W B Johnson at his Maplewood Drive residence.

Joseph Hawkins Export, Pa W. B. Johnson Maplewood Drive

Elks Dance at Hall Promises Local Orchestra Play

The Elks invite members to a Monday May 20 dance at the Elk hall from eight to twelve. A local orchestra will furnish music and the event is open to all Elks.

The Elks Elk Hall

Mrs Lenna Shadrack Guests of Mr and Mrs Moore

Mrs Lenna Shadrack and her daughter Ruth from Columbus arrived to stay with Mr and Mrs C T Moore at 38 Carpenter Street for the Memorial Day holiday.

Lenna Shadrack Ruth Columbus C. T. Moore Carpenter Street

Baker and Albright Headed to Columbus for Decoration Day Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey C. Baker and Mr. Paul Albright left by motor from 15 South High Street this morning to spend the Decoration Day vacation in Columbus with relatives and friends.

Harvey C. Baker Paul Albright South High Street Columbus

Beasley Travels to Columbus for Decoration Day

Mr. F. J. Beasley left this evening for Columbus to join his wife at the home of their daughter Mrs. J. C. Briggs to spend Decoration Day. Mrs. Beasley went the early part of the week. Miss Hazel Morris left Friday evening for Baltimore to visit friends until Sunday when she will go to Glenn Mills Pennsylvania to teach at the Boys reformatory.

F. J. Beasley Columbus J. C. Briggs Mrs. Beasley Hazel Morris Baltimore Glenn Mills Boys Reformatory

Cincinnati man to visit Athens friends this weekend

Mr. James W. Schrantz of Cincinnati will arrive this evening to spend Sunday and Monday with Athens friends. He will stay at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pickett, 16 Mill Street.

James W. Schrantz Cincinnati Athens J. W. Pickett Mill Street

Sorority Dance Planned at Masonic Temple Tonight

Alpha Sigma Alpha of Ohio University hosts a dance at the Masonic Temple from seven thirty to eleven forty five this evening. The event is part of the sorority’s annual spring custom and social calendar.

Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority Ohio University Masonic Temple

Johnsons Return From Ten Day Midwest Visit

Mr and Mrs David Johnson completed a ten day trip visiting relatives in Garey Indiana with sister Mrs William Griffith and family and sister Mrs J P Scanlan in Blue Island Illinois They also stopped in Chicago with relatives and friends en route home.

David Johnson William Griffith Garey Indiana J. P. Scanlan Blue Island Ill Chicago

Marriage at First M E Church Parsonage in Athens

Weekend nuptials unite Mrs Hayman and Mr Walter Morris at the First M E parsonage with Rev C L Strecker officiating. The couple will reside in Athens and were joined by Albert Love and Emma Roberts of Hemlock. Miss Elma Starr returns from Mississippi Woman's College to spend summer with her parents. Friends attend funeral of Mrs Conrad Josten and Athens girl Helen Allen earns gold music medal at St Marys of the Springs with a forthcoming piano recital on commencement day.

E. D. Murch Fenzel Flats Lulu Steed E. V.smith A. E. Potter Jackville Supt. Walburn Clifford Ruth Edna Moore Miss Moore Plains Athens Township Walter Morris Myrtle Duckler M. E. Parsonage C. L. Strecker Albert Love Athens Emma Roberts Hemlock Elma Starr Hattiesburg, Miss Mississippi Woman's College C. B. Starr Cincinnati Grace Corner Claire McCormick Helen Allen J. B. Allen St. Mary of the Springs Miss Allen

Local names listed in a newspaper snippet

Clarence Briley, Walter Briley, Harold Howell, Ashford Hatch, Bouldine Brown, Bernadine Brown, Harold Radford appear as individuals in the readable fragment. The context, roles, or affiliations are not provided in the text.

Clarence Briley Walter Briley Harold Howell Ashford Hatch Bouldine Brown Bernadine Brown Harold Radford

Second Show Was Also Big Success

The second performance of the senior play A Man's Man at Swing Hall Auditorium drew praise for improved stage settings and lighting under C. K. H. Stailey. Five-cast changes occurred. John Bolin's Crichton delivered a powerful, manly performance. Miss Jean Gist received pink rosebuds for her acting.

Swing Hall Auditorium C. K H. Stailey Manual Training Department Athens High School Abigail Putnam Lady Brocklehurst Dorothy Andrews Tweeney Beatrice Wykoff Catherine Harold Wise Lord Brocklehurst Holmes Stewart Treherne John Bolin Crichton Jean Gist C. E B. Stailey Anna Pickering Merle Danford

Memorial Day Observed in Chauncey Program Planned

Memorial Day will be observed in Chauncey with a 9:30 A M service at First Christian Church featuring two musical numbers and four readings from local churches. Afterward a parade to Nye Cemetery will decorate graves with flowers. Evening address at 7 PM at Methodist Church by Rev C W Graham, with local ministers contributing. Everyone invited.

Chauncey, CO Chauncey First Christian Church Dabritz Courtney Timmons Nye Chauncey Drug Corps Methodist C. W. Graham Rav. Graham M. Ek Middleport Graham

Perfect healing powder for inflamed baby skin

A non irritating powder promises relief for chafed baby skin. It guarantees soothing comfort and healing care for delicate atopic areas.

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B. M. Covert Cornwell Dean W. W. McIntire Harry Kelley Oscar O. Mantz Zanesville Hospital Lester Hayman Morgantown, W. Va Mrs. Hayman Conrad Josten Peter Josten Edward Jones Granville Arthur Josten Jerry Donivan Charles Scanlon Mary Shay Hope Z. Z. Bridge Emmett Bridge Foley Glouster John Gallivan Wellston Thomas Ward New Paris Ghauingey Tuddebaker Havolin C. E. Norris E. Carpenter Chas. C. Millikan Lash Optometrist & Optician Sears F.o.b. Toledo Willys-Knight F.0.b. Toledo Overland Lostro Amons
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