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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1920

Page

5

Local residents attend events and vote plans

Mr. George S. Putnam of Columbus returns home to vote Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Jones and son Glen visit Adena with Dale Jones. Harold Coe witnesses a Venus Aphrodite exhibit in Columbus. Rev. and Mrs. W. Rhibrand host Sunday dinner at Beaumont. Esther Class rescheduled to Monday Nov 8 at Mrs. E. G. Burt’s Palmer street. Social Literary Club meets Tuesday at 2 90 at Mrs. P. E. Hixson’s 30 South Congress. A daughter named Margaret Frances born to Herbert and Mrs. Kelley of 118 Mill Sneed on Monday November 1.

Esther E. G. Burt Palmer Street P. E. Hixson South Congress Street Herbert Kelley Margaret Frances

Miss Grete Lash Visits Marietta With Parents

Miss Grete Lash, a local schoolteacher in Marietta, spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs George B Lash at 64 University Terrace.

Grete Lash Marietta George B. Lash University Terrace

Mrs Gullette Returns Home After Six Week Absence

Mrs. C. W. Gullette of 82 Sunnyside Drive is back home after a six week absence that took her to Versailles Moores Hill Ind Cincinnati Columbus Dayton and Circleville.

C. W. Gullette Sunnyside Drive Versailles Moores Hill Ind Cincinnati Columbus Dayton Circleville

Mrs Sutton and Bantros Burch Visit Portemo Family

Mrs. Asa Sutton and granddaughter Bantros Burch travel to Portemo for a weekend visit with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Orley Burch.

Asa Sutton Bantros Burch Portemo Orley Burch

Pepto-Mangan Ad Promotes Rich Red Blood and Vitality

An on the job promotional piece argues that people with rich red blood stay healthy while those with weak blood fall ill. It urges using Pepto-Mangan to feed blood and boost red cell production, available in liquid and tablet forms and labeled with the genuine Gude’s name.

Gude

Bride and groom wed after service with 37th division

BE D Junod of North Lancaster street resigns after three years as a saleswoman for D Zenner Co. The groom served overseas with the 37th division 135 machine gum company and works with his father in plumbing. They will live at 62 North Court street.

Athens Bride Weds John Wendell Stewart In Alpha Gamma Delta Style

Miss Gertrude Atkinson daughter of Prof and Mrs A A Atkinson of 26 Avenue wed Saturday to John Wendell Stewart. The ceremony at 2 30 pm featured Alpha Gamma Delta colors with nuptial music and a reception. The bride taught in Athens schools and is an Ohio University alumna. the groom, a WWII veteran, worked for Chevrolet in Flint. Out-of-town relatives attended and will join the couple in Flint after November 10.

Gertrude Atkinson A. A. Atkinson Morris Avenue John Wendell Stewart Atkinson Alpha Gamma Delta Emilax Cadman Carroll C.stewart Sciotoville Stewart Flint Michigan Joliet Street Athens Ohio University Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Y. W. C. A. Cabinet and Cresset Hannah C. Stewart Ironton N. & W. Railway Ceredo W. Va Chevrolet Motor Co Hannaht C. Stewart George Oakes Carroll C. Stewart F. L. Groves Mary Frances Nelsonville Etta McDaniel New Plymouth Ohio Pride Mra J. C. Atkinson Beaumont Bride C. W. McDaniel Logan Inez Sackett

Stand ard Bearers Club to Convene at Beckley Home

The first meeting of the Stand ard Bearers of the Methodist church will be held at the home of Mrs. Harry Beckley in the Fenzel Apartments at seven o'clock Tuesday evening.

Methodist Church Harry Beckley Fenzel

Local social notes include meeting with Mrs McAdoo and scout party

A community page lists a 10 o'clock meeting with Mrs T H McAdoo at 12 North College Street to report on the Cleveland state convention. Florence Ford, a Rio Grande high school teacher, visited the city for the weekend. A group including the Foutch and Wolfe families left for Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with winter plans in Gin Scout Party features over one hundred Girl Scouts from Troops 1 and 2 gathering for a Halloween party in the Mace Rooms. The evening featured games, fortune telling, and festive treats.

Daranion C. T T. H. McAdoo North College Street Cleveland Girl Scouts Scout’ Council Mace Rooms Hallowe’en

Romine Family Hosts John Romine Birthday Party

Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Romine of 107 West State Street entertained in honor of their youngest son John Romine on his third birthday last Saturday afternoon. Guests included Juanita and Twyla McLain Mary Margaret Pickering Catharine Carpenter Robert and Ralph Wagner Stewart Cotton Kenneth Gilbert Romine and John Harrison Romine. The children enjoyed ice cream and cake.

G. M. Romine West State Street John Juanita Twyla McLain Mary Margaret Pickering Catharine Carpenter Robert Ralph Wagner Stewart Cotton Kenneth Gilbert Romine John Harrison Romine

Frances Junod and Don Strawn Wed Quietly in Athene

Miss Frances Junod and Mr Don Strawn were married Saturday evening at 8 30 at the First M church parsonage with Rev C S Trecker officiating. The couple spent their wedding supper at the home of the bridegroom’s parents 62 North Court Street. The bride is the daughter of Mr

Frances Junod Don Strawn H. G. Jefferson M. ©. Parsonage C. S.trecker C. V. Strawn North Court Street

Dinner Honoring Mrs Browne Hosts Implies Local Family

Mr and Mrs Guy Spaulding of Maplewood Drive entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Mrs 8 D Browne of Akron. Present were Mr and Mrs KR Browne and son Eric Jr Mrs Evalee J Al Alethe san Stewart daughters Mary Elizabeth and Miss Beth Wands.

Guy Spaulding Maplewood Drive 8. D. Browne Akron KR. Browne Eric Jr Evalee J. A al ‘Alethe San Stewart Daugters Mary Elizabeth Siissbeth Wands

Madge and Kathleen Attend Event with Host and Family

Madge and Kathleen join the host and hostess along with sons Douglas and Guy Jr. for a ceremonial gathering.

Madge and Kathleen Hosor Douglas and Guy Jr

Halloween Party Held by Gleaner Class at M E Church

The Gleaner Class of the M E church hosted a Halloween party in the church scout room Saturday. Attendees wore costumes such as Puritans, Indians, Boy Scouts, grandmothers and gypsies. Activities included fortune telling, guessing games, and ghost stories with refreshments served at 9 o'clock.

Rat M. E Hallowe'en Doris Herron Elizabeth Horn Elizabeth Morgan Amy Morgan Beatrice Kinsel Frances Clark Dorothy Dailey Frances Micheal Dorothy Cotner Margaret Snyder Theodora Junod Mabel Young Mildrea Young Alice Betts Audrey Jane Cooper Lucille Masure Nelle Mariner Mary Shafer Mins Palmer

Athens Soldier Marries Nelsonville Woman in Morning Nuptials

Mr. Fred Love of Athens and member of the 136 Field Artillery band wed Miss Bessie Ray of Nelsonville in a Saturday ceremony led by Rev. Johnson of the Christian church. Guests included Mrs. Clara Love and Verna Ray, with a wedding breakfast at the bride's home before a short trip to Columbus and a home in Athens.

Fred Love Athens Nelsonville Bessie Ray Johnson The Christian Church Clara Love Minnie Lanning Columbus Chas Ray Verna Ray Mrs. Love Pratt Street

Roach Family Hosts Lee Stewart Roach Birthday Party

Clarence and Mrs Roach of 26 Richland venue hosted a dozen year old Lee Stewart Roach birthday celebration Saturday night from 7 to 10 with games dancing and a served collation. Guests included Ruth Jones Dorothy Woodworth Anna May Fenzel Wilma Nels Lostro Mary Beulsh Moler Katherine Mull Eleanor Ject Freda Mansfield Grace Hawk Dana Riley Mary Helen Lee Herrolad Morgan Tom Wood Frederic Lostro Henry Garrett Gerald Kyle Harold Whaley Benjamin Beckler Russell Hoisingtoo Conrad Mulligan Philip Woodworth John Lee Marquis James Harrison.

Clarence Roach Richland Lee Stewart Ruth Jones Dorothy Woodworth jAnna May F Fenzel Wilma Nels ‘Lostro Mary Beulsh Moler Katherine Mull Eleanor Ject Freda Mansfield Grace Hawk Dana Riley Mary Helen Lee Still Herrolad Morgan Tom Wood Frederic Lostro Henry Garrett Gérald Kyle Harold Whaley Benjamin Beckler Russell Hoisingtoo Conrad Mulligan Philip ‘ Woodworth John Lee Marquis James Harrison Roach Lee Stewart Roach

Sunday School Class Party at Miss Mary Josephine Hill

Mrs Hill entertained her Sunday School class at her Athens State hospital grounds home Saturday evening with a Halloween themed party. Stunts games and dancing provided humor and delight. Luncheon at eight featured Ruth Carson Anna May Fenszel Ruth Jones Dorothy Woodworth Hallene Woods Eleanor Garrett Dana Riley Margie Rose Frances Clutts Esther Butcher Thelma Nicholson Georgia Standler and the hostess.

Mary Josephine Hill Athens State Hospital Hallowe'en Ruth Carson Anna May Fenszel Ruth Jones Dorothy Woodworth Hallene Woods Eleanor Garrett Dana Riley Margie Rose Frances Clutts Esther Butcher Thelma Nicholson Georgia Standler

Alpha Delta Pi Pledge Tea At Cutler Hall

More than a hundred sorority pledges at Ohio University enjoyed a tea hosted by Alpha Delta Pi in Cutler Hall. Guests were welcomed by a blue and white room with vintage demure decor, a four piece string orchestra provided sprightly music, and refreshments included ices wafers and mints with hand painted favors symbolizing campus friendship.

Ohio University Alpha Delta Pi Cutler Hall

Hallowe'en Party At The Beeches Entertains Pledge Group

At The Beeches the home of Mr and Mrs Fred W Bush and daughter Marian hosted a Friday Hallowe en party for 12 Pi Beta Phi pledges and the active chapter. A lively dance program featured a three piece orchestra with humorous fortunes told through the evening until around 11 30. Guests enjoyed doughnuts cider apples and candy between numbers.

Beeches Fred W. Bush Miss Marian Pi Beta Phi Hallowe'en Rious

Woman's Relief Corps Holds Special Session Inspection

The Woman's Relief Corps met in Red Men's Hall Friday evening October 29 with Mrs. Sadie Sak- ers presiding. Inspector Mrs. Ruby Loring of Zanesville was escorted to a chair by the president as the corps conducted its ritual and regular business. Light refreshments were served to about a dozen members.

Woman's Relief Corps Red Men's Hall Sadie ‘Bsakers Ruby Loring Zanesville

Best Money Spent on Dreco for Longstanding Catarrh

Athens Ohio resident Mrs. Eliza Price credits two bottles of Dreco with relief after fifteen years of catarrh. She cites improved breathing, halted morning head noises, and alleviated backaches, stomach issues, and nerves. Dreco is described as a vegetable remedy aiding digestion and kidney function, sold by Cline Pharmacy Co.

Eliza Price Brown Ave Athens Dreco Cline Pharmacy Co

The Meanest Thief in Cleveland Steals Bride’s Trousseau

A Cleveland man described as the meanest thief swiped the bride’s trousseau from a hotel room during a honeymoon trip in Ohio. The incident occurred at a local hotel, with authorities pursuing the suspect.

Cleveland Stephen Dougherty

Chamberlain's Tablets Claim Lasting Digestive Benefits

Advertises Chamberlain's Tablets as a permanent relief for constipation. Claims the product not only moves the bowels but also improves appetite and strengthens digestion when directions are followed.

Western Team Gathers in New York for Rutgers and Penn State

Nebraska's football squad arrived in New York and set up at the Pennsylvania Hotel. Alumni greeted them while they plan workouts at the Polo Grounds before facing Rutgers and Penn State in successive games.

New York Nebraska Pennsylvania Hotel Polo Grounds Villake Rutgers State College Penn State

Minors Reject Lasker Plan in Michigan Ontario League

Detroit officials announced the Michigan Ontario League directors oppose the Lasker plan citing lack of minor league representation in the city and frequent early departures from meetings. The disapproval notes many members only go through the motions of calling meetings.

Detroit Mich Lasker Michigan-Ontario League

Ohio University Classes Canceled Election Day

Students at Ohio University will have no classes Tuesday afternoon due to election day. Many students living nearby will return home to vote, while unrelated notes mention relief from pain and a man with a corn toe amputation.

Ohio University

Candy Smith Signs with White Sox

Candy Smith, former first baseman for the Rocky Island Three Eye Weegue team, has been signed by the White Sox in Duquoin Illinois as of November 1. The move marks a step up for the player and adds depth to the organization’s infield options.

Candy

Jazz music worn on voting day in New York polling

A woman election district captain plans to play a phonograph to entertain voters as they cast ballots. The feature titled Music while you vote aims to ease dull moments during the polling tomorrow in New York.

New York

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W. M. Andrews ALA Dalton Syena George S. Putnam of W. C. Jones Glen Dale Jones Adena Harold Coe Aphrodite Artman Florence Ford Rio Grande High School Foutch Ned J. Wolfe Ft. Lauderdale Via Athene Party of Elfth Party Ww. R. Co I, Reha Federal Lustre Auto Gales Co Meleenville Porki Ore P. B. Goodman Lostro Auto Sales Our Western Union Co Ing Overland Willys—Knight Federal Trucks E . Ae
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