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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1927

Page

5

Marriage in Marion Unites Shirley and Detrick Couple

Mr. Everett H. Shirley son of Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Shirley and Miss Lillian Detrick daughter of Mrs. E. C. King Marion were quietly married at 6 30 PM Saturday in Marion. The ceremony took place in the rectory of First Presbyterian the Rev R W Smiley officiating. Shirley is a salesman for Luster Fought company and they will live with his parents at 48 South Cemetery street. Both graduated from local high schools with further studies at Ohio University for her.

South Cemetery Street Shirley Athens High School Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity Marion High School Ohio University

Presbyterian Couple United in Athens Ceremony

Vercoe Murphy and Esther Gabriel wed in a Saturday evening Presbyterian ceremony at the Athens manse officiated by Rev. Dr. A. Y. Wilcox. Only witnesses were Lawrence K. Dupler as best man and a matron of honor. both graduates of local high schools and former Ohio University students.

Athens Vercoe Murphy Dal Murphy Fisher Esther Gabriel J. W. Gabriel Logan A. Y. Wilcox Presbyterian Church Lawrence K. Dupler

Mrs Gilbert McDougall Visits Greenville Doctor

Mrs Gilbert McDougall and her daughter Jane of Greenville Pa spent Sunday and Memorial Day with Mr McDougall's father Dr C S McDougall at 24 South College Street.

Gilbert McDougall Jane Greenville, Pa McDougall C. S. McDougall South College Street

Zaleski Visitors Stop Over In Ohio Town

Mrs. H. L. Atkinson Miss Ardilla Schuster and niece Miss Mabel Bond a senior in Ohio university were Zaleski visitors yesterday. The party visited friends while Mrs. Atkinson spent time with her mother in law Mrs. A. A. Atkinson. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Foraker and Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Foraker with Dixie Fair of Coshocton.

H. L. Atkinson Ardilla Schuster Mabel Bond Ohio University Zaleski

Intellectual Quiz: History Geography and Language

A knowledge test questions set asks about Poet and Peasant composer, meaning of Pluribus Unum, earth's land coverage, longest English word, biblical coat for a queen, normal human temperature, presidential travel allowance, state with longest Atlantic coastline, largest North American lake, and Robert Fulton’s Clermont nickname.

United States of the Union Robert Fulton

League of Women Voters Meeting Tonight at First Methodist

The League of Women Voters will meet at 7 30 tonight in the First Methodist church. Attendees will hear general reports and notes from the convention held in Cleveland.

League of Women Voters First Methodist Church Cleveland

Ramsey Visit Spans Greenville and Belleville Families

Mr and Mrs Carl Ramsey of Greenville Pa visited until yesterday with the former s parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Ramsey 137 Franklin Avenue. They then traveled to Mrs Ramsey s home in Belleville where they stayed until today Mr Ramsey works in the drafting department at Chicago Bridge and Iron Works

Carl Ramsey Greenville Harvey Ramsey Franklin Avenue

Koons Family Hosts New York Visitors in East Hill

Mrs. H. N. Koons and daughter Marjorie Anne of New York City arrive for a several weeks visit with Mr. Koons' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Koons, in East Hill.

H. N. Koons Marjorie Anne New York City Mr. Koons Marion Koons East Hill

Social visit noted for Miss Frances Clark hosts

Miss Frances Clark of 48 Maplewood Drive hosted guests over the last of the week including Miss Emelyn Close sister in Sigma Sigma Sigma, Miss Esther Giesler and Miss Elsie Housechilde both from South Euclid.

Sigma Sigma Sigma Lucille Williams Theodore Morlang Emelyn Close South Euclid Lois Warner Reynoldsburg Leah Stonehill Cleveland Janette Patton Dana Walters Bernice Armitage Canton Elsie Housechilde Esther Giesler Charlotte Yates Pickway Edna Steel Thelma Castle Lewis Farst Hanson Poulton James Hester Barbarton Wayne Hummel North Canton Mark Flinter Frances Clark Maplewood Drive

Family guests depart after holiday visit

Mr and Mrs Charles Walsh hosted as house guests over the holiday recess the latter s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs John P Neudorfer and baby daughter Katherine Ann Detroit Mich her father Mr Phillip Neudorfer her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Charles Goth and son Jack and an aunt Mrs Charles Lyons all of Chillicothe They left today Mr Dallas Briggs of Akron is spending the week in Athens visiting his mother Mrs Charles Briggs and family and other relatives

Charles Walsh North Congress Street John P. Neudorfer Katherine Ann Detroit Mich Phillip Neudorfer Charles Goth Jack Charles Lyons Chillicothe Dallas Briggs Akron Athens Charles Briggs

Married Today in Athens R D Eight at Home

Mr Pearl Austin and Miss Mae Pierce of Athens R D 8 were united in marriage at 11 o clock this morning at the home of the likely officiant or relative, marking a local wedding ceremony.

Pearl Austin Mae Pierce Athens R. D

Inquiry on Tonsil Surgery and Preop Treatments

A reader asks about enlarged tonsils with pus and systemic symptoms, seeking whether to operate and if preoperative treatments are needed. The answer states removal is never necessary if the patient follows a strict diet and cleanses the bloodstream to prevent pus formation.

Jeta

Bobcats Earn Nine Points in Big Six Meet at Nippert

Ohio University placed tenth with five points in the Big Six track meet at Nippert Stadium Cincinnati. Ohio Wesleyan won with 41.5 points, Wooster and Denison tied for second with 29. Freshwater of Ohio U tied for first in pole vault at 11 feet 5 inches. The Bobcats earned remaining points from a fifth place in the one mile relay won by Wooster who set a Big Six record.

Ohio Intercollegiate Athletic Association Nippert Stadium Cincinnati Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan Wooster Denison Miami Ohio Northern Oberlin Case Otterbein Western Reserve Hiram Kenyon Freshwater Blckle Kerr Bobcats

Athens track star nets Ohio high school meet honors

Rupe Perkins of Athens high school placed second in the discus throw at the Ohio high school track and field meet in Columbus. Hall of Mansfield won the title with 117 feet 1 inch. Robinson of Athens ran in his heat for the 220 yard dash but did not score in the finals. Campbell of Logan placed fifth in the shot put. Fried of Lakewood set a new Ohio high school record with 46 feet 3 inches.

Rupe” Perkins Athens Columbus Hall Mansfield Robinson Campbell Logan Fried Lakewood Ohio

New Records Loading Coal at Lake Erie Docks

In Columbus May 31 the Pennsylvania Railroad Sandusky dock loaded 1,254 coal cars totaling 78,986 tons from May 6 7 am to May 7 7 am, a record. The Hocking Valley docks Toledo set another 24 hour record of 1,402 cars or 76 526 tons from May 28 6 am to May 29 6 am, beating the Sandusky figure by 147 cars and 2 340 tons.

Columbus Pennsylvania Railroad Sandusky Hocking Valley Railroad Company Toledo Hocking Valley Hocking Dock

Hospital Notes Admitted Patients at Sheltering Arms

The Sheltering Arms hospital reports admissions this week including Miss Gladys Phillips admitted Monday for medical treatment. Miss Luella Garton of Coolville admitted Monday for infected hand treatment. Mrs. Ella Riley of Glouster admitted Saturday for medical care. Mrs. Mamie Mace of Athens admitted Friday for tonsil removal. Ruth Oliver admitted Thursday for tonsil removal. Mrs. Cora Schloss of Athens, admitted last Tuesday for operation, is convalescing.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Gladys Phillips Luella Garton Coolville Ella Riley Glouster Mamie Mace Athens Ruth Oliver Cora Schloss

Date Change for St Bernard’s Church Card Party

The married women of St Bernard's church postpone the card party and dance to Tuesday June 7 at Hermey hall, with the event previously set for tonight. Local residents and visitors from Columbus Detroit and Flint attended social visits and trips, among them Miss Frances Goodman and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bennett and families.

Corning St. Bernard’s Church Hermey Hall

Return from hospital after daughter’s adenoid operation

Mrs Will Hill and her daughter returned from Grant hospital where the daughter had adenoids removed.

Corning Will Hill Grant Hospital

Demonstration Planned for Vacation Bible School

A demonstration of the Vacation Bible School will be presented at the United Baptist church in Corning Thursday evening.

Memorial Day Observance Draws Crowds Across Town

Hundreds visited local cemeteries on Memorial Day with out-of-town guests joining celebrations. Town and private homes were decorated in the national colors. A memorial program was held at Dew Cemetery, attracting a large crowd.

Dew Here

Local Visits Mark Memorial Day Weekend

Mrs P H Clifford and son Raymond motored to Lancaster Monday to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs F Frasure of Columbus are guests of Mr and Mrs Dan Frasure here. Miss Dorothy Thomas of Toledo spent Memorial Day with her parents Mr and Mrs George Thomas.

P. H. Clifford Raymond Lancaster F. Frasure Columbus Dan Frasure Dorothy Thomas Toledo George Thomas

Mexican City Enforces Ban on Foreign Language Signs

Municipal authorities in Mexico City begin strict enforcement of an old ordinance banning signs, lettering, or inscriptions in foreign languages in public places. American businesses face fines for displaying their company names in English.

Washington Mexico City Commerce Department

Columbus to Middleport for Memorial Trophy Dedication

A special train will carry 500 Columbus residents and former residents of Magee county to Middleport on Monday for the unveiling of a war trophy and dedication of a memorial building housing it. The trophy was obtained by the American Legion from the event with Governor Donahey Senator Willis Adjutant General Henderson and J J Saslavaky attending.

Columbus Ma Ige County Middleport American Legion Donahey Frank B. Willis Frank D. Henderson J. J. Saslavaky

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