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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1925

Page

5

Athens hosts 297 at home of Mrs Gard in North Hill

Schultz News Agency reports an at home yesterday afternoon at the North Hill residence of Mrs Gard attended by 297 guests from various areas. Hosts Mrs Copeland and Mrs Matheny presided over two rooms with autumn decor and pewter service while Ohio University women helped with service and reception duties. Out of town guests included Mrs Hill Poston Lane and others. Mrs Moler and Mrs Love traveled for family medical matters.

Liam F. Copeland William A. Matheny North Hill Margaret Merwin Grace Cochran John Finsterwald S. M. Haffey Thomas Clark J. E. Barker J. T. Merwin Raymer McQuitston George McLaughlin Russell Rupp F. B. Dilley Alex Nelson W. H. Cooper C. M. Copeland A. A. Atkinson E. W. Chubb Wilmer C. Harris Elsie Druggan E. B. Bryan E. D. Sayre J. P. Porter H. J. Peterson

Circle Hill visit by Mrs Bean and Miss Hastings

Mrs L G Bean and Miss Ollie Hastings spent Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Humphrey in Circle Hill.

L. G. Bean Ollie Hastings Ed Humphrey Circle Hill

Ohio State University Representative in Athens Spends Days

Miss Mary F Anderson of Hudson representative from Ohio State University stays at Hotel Berry in Athens with several days of extension work in the health department in Athens County.

Mary F. Anderson Hudson Ohio State University Berry Athens Athens County Health Department

McCune and Mickle Visit Columbus for Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. L. B. McCune and Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Mickle motored to Columbus this morning to spend the week end.

Country Club Card Party Opens the Year with Fourteen Tables

The Country club held its first card party of the year with fourteen tables filled last evening. Mrs. Harry Kelley of Nelsonville and Mrs. E C Bibbee earned top women scores while Mr. Wheatley Link and Mr. Oscar Bingman took high men awards. Hosts and hostesses were Dr. and Mrs. R J Studer, Mrs. Harry G Stalder and Miss Helen Uliom.

Country Club Harry Kelley Nelsonville E. C. Bibbee Wheatley Link Oscar Bingman R. J. Studer Harry G. Stalder Helen Uliom

Cline Couple Welcome Son Thomas Gemerson

Mr. and Mrs. B F Cline of Columbus announce the birth of a son named Thomas Gemerson born October 31 at Radium hospital. He is the first great grandchild of Mr and Mrs G M Jack of 374 Richland avenue.

B. F. Cline Lucille Carr Columbus Thomas Gemerson Radium Hospital G. M. Jack Richland Avenue

Cottingham Family Visits Columbus Relative Home

Mr and Mrs E A Cottingham and their daughter Martha Isbell travel to Columbus to visit relatives.

Current Events Club Hosts Locarno Review

Mrs. Harvey Ramsey entertained the Current Events club at 137 Franklin Avenue with Mrs. William Williams presiding. Miss Cora Bailey reviewed the Locarno conference, followed by a social hour and refreshments. Next, Mrs. George Crow hosts with Mrs. O F Rowland leading. The Pallas club meets 2:30 Saturday at Miss Nelle Pickering’s home.

Current Events Club Harvey Ramsey Franklin Avenue William Williams Locarno Cora Bailey George Crow O. F. Rowland

At Home Of Thursday Mrs Willis Gard Event Noted

Mrs Willis L Gard hosts a social event at her home on Thursday with attendees including Mrs Wil. The notice notes a gathering and courtesy reception.

Willis L. Gard Wil

Mitchell costly luxury burdens officers at court martial

The Mitchell court martial finances prove a costly burden for officers summoned to Washington for duty, with pay limits at eight cents a mile while Congressmen receive twenty cents. Officers rely on friends or lodging, as the government offers no travel or lodging support. Generals Howze MacArthur Graves Poore King McCoy Winans Irwin travel from various posts to serve on the case.

Robert T. Small Washington Mitchell Benevolent and Protective Government United States Sam Robert L. Howze Columbus Ohio Douglas MacArthur Baltimore William 8. Graves Chicago Benjamin Poore Omaha Edward L. King Fort Leavenworth Kansas Frank McCoy Colonel Mitchell Ft. Sam Houston Texas Edwin B. Winans Ft. Clark George Irwin Ft. Sill Oklahoma

Wrights Visit Kresge Family Before Returning Home

Rev and Mrs H E Wright of New Paris Ind end a visit with Prof and Mrs Allen R Kres ge at 81 Grosvenor Street and with their daughter Margaret Wright a student at Ohio University. They traveled to Columbus with Margaret s brother-in-law C C Millikan who stays to tend his business while Donald Millikan remains in serious condition after a automobile crash.

H. E. Wright New Paris Ind Allen R. Kresge Grosvenor Street Margaret Wright Ohio University Columbus C. C. Millikan Donald Millikan

Army court moves briskly as officers arrive in Washington

The cavalry school at Fort Riley Kansas sends E Booth to join the trial. Colonel Blanton Winship the law member and controlling spirit is ordered to Washington from Boston. Colonel Sherman Moreland and Colonel Herbert White arrive from Columbus Ohio and Fort Sam Houston respectively. Lieut Col Joseph McMullen remains the only regular in Washington. General Howze urges expediting matters due to trial costs.

Ing E. Booth Cavalry Ft. Riley Kansas Blanton Winship Washington Boston Sherman Moreland Columbus Ohio Herbert White Ft. Sam Houston Joseph McMullen Howze

60 year old Mirandy learns to read in Cleveland

Mirandy, a Black woman in her sixties living in Cleveland, has returned to school to learn to read the Bible. She proudly says she can write her name and read some verses, but she aims to improve enough to read it better.

Cleveland Mirandy

Three More Sued for Unpaid Memorial Fund Pledges

Three more lawsuits were filed in Justice S E Hedges court to collect the remaining 40 000 of 100 000 pledged for the Ohio University Memorial building. Plaintiffs target J A Mrodehaver EF C Huggins and Lida Meaning for 75 250 and 20 respectively. The state has allocated 185 000 of 300 000, delaying bids until funds are available.

Ohio University Memorial Fund S. E. Hedges J. A. Mrodehaver EF. C. Huggins Lida State of Ohio City of Athens University

Throats Tie Rise in Diseases to Car Exhausts

Dr John K E Mackentry delegate from New York to the American Laryngological Rhinological and Otological society convention in Atlantic City blames bad liquor and auto exhaust for a rise in throat diseases. He argues exhaust should be at the top of machines not the bottom.

Atlantic City John KE. Mackentry Mackentry New York

87 Year-Old Immigrant Seeks U S Citizenship in Court

William Miller, 87, a longtime resident of Mountainside New Jersey, filed for citizenship in a federal court stating his wish to become an American citizen before he dies after living in the United States since 1868.

Mountainside N. J William Miller United States U. S Miller

Railroad wage raises threaten national transport stability

New York Nov 6 The push by railroad brotherhoods for wage hikes could cost carriers about 360 million dollars annually if old terms return. Industry officials warn interruptions would strain the economy, while railroads report record year profits and rapid freight delivery improvements despite rising material and labor costs.

The Fear of Facing Suffering Pale Beyond Pain

A reflection on dread surpassing actual hurt, noting that anticipation can loom larger than the hurt itself and shape human endurance.

Rail wage talks loom as railroads anchor modern business

The text notes small frequent orders let merchants operate with less capital and that rail traffic disruption would force a shift in methods. Railroads dominate steel lumber and other purchases, stabilizing business. Wage earners on class 1 roads show earnings at 241 percent of 1914 while living costs run 167.1 percent.

Menin National Industrial Conference Board

Record Pine Seed Haul At Greenwood Furnace

The State Forestry Department reports the largest white pine seed gathering at Greenwood Furnace in the Logan Forest district. Foresters collected 452 bushels of cones with transport costs averaging $1.11 per bushel.

Washington Greenwood Furnace Logan Forest District State Forestry Department

Blind Heath Wins City Guessing Contest in Lynn

Edward Heath a 46 year old blind newspaper agent won a city guessing contest in Lynn by accurately estimating the number of cigarette cases in a store window after feeling a case and learning the heap dimensions. He beat several sighted contestants with the exact total being 40 or more away for the next closest guess.

Lynn Mass Edward Heath Heath

Wise fellow avoids rain and blames no one for it

A wry saying notes that a prudent man does not linger in rain nor fault circumstances for being soaked. It reflects self reliance and acceptance of weather as a factor rather than an error by others.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Messenger S. E. Cor 42Nd Street 6Th Ave S. E 47Th Street Broadway 42Nd St Grand Central Depot N. E D Street Schultz News Agency Harley E. Moler Akron Claude Love Fred Walker Love Moler Pallas Club Nelle Pickering Lancaster and Second Street Uncle Sam OR. Caldwell ATAG W. B. Caldwell Monticello Ill Dr. Caldwell Edythe Louise Dick Betty Louise Memorial Fund McKee Drug Co Nickel Plate the Cline Pharmacy Co Ayer Bayer Lumbago Beyer Handy “Rayer Preston’s Plaidie Preston BIG Daylight
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