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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1924

Page

5

Ohio University Men’s Glee Club to Broadcast from Columbus

The Men’s Glee Club of Ohio University will present a radio program Friday evening November 14 from Station WBAV Columbus. It honors Wilburn Reeves a World War II veteran in a Columbus tuberculosis sanatorium. Faculty accompanists plus fraternal songs will accompany a program featuring solos, art songs and instrumental selections by Scott Willits and others.

School of Music Clarence C. Robinson Scott Willits Delta Tau Delta Beta Sigma Pi Phi Delta Theta Old Brigade Acclaise Hayden Wood Albert Lewis Dudley Buck

Rankin and Bell Tie at Hunterdon First United

Mr. Harry Rankin and Miss Florence Bell of Hunterdon wed at 1 PM Wednesday with Rev. Dr. Daniel McGurk officiating at the First M E church Ontuane.

Rankin-Bell Harry Rankin Florence Bell Hunterdon Daniel McGurk

Ruth Standard Bearers Meet at Miss Williams Home

The Ruth Standard Bearers of the First Methodist Church gathered Wednesday evening at Miss Maxine Williams’s 7 West State Street home. Mrs J Li Pickering led devotionals, sharing the missionary story of Abella Thoburn who founded Isabella Thoburn College in Lucknow India.

Ruth First Methodist Church Maxine Williams West State Street J. Li Pickering Abella Thoburn India Isabella Thoburn Ucknow Olive Carenter Tillian Cranmer China T DR Ruth Standarders Virginia Larimer Larier Morris Avenue

Miss Dorothy Smith Weds Basil Sedwick at Ames-Ville Parsonage

Miss Dorothy A. Smith of Ames-Ville married Basil Sedwick of near Sharpsburg Wednesday at 9:30 in a ceremony held at the parsonage. The Rev Dr Daniel McGurk officiated with Mrs. Frank Smith, mother of the bride, and Mrs. H KR Sedwick, aunt of the groom, in attendance.

Order of Eastern Star Meeting Postponed

A called meeting of the Order of Eastern Star scheduled for Monday, November 17, has been postponed.

Order of Eastern Star

Farm Bureau Work Plans in Jens County Discussed

A conference with County Farm Agent T. H. Johnson Chester Lang and M. B. Bailey of Ohio State University outlined farm club and soil improvement efforts for the coming year in Jens county. Plans include expanding youth club enrollment, a county club camp, and experimental plots with pasture tours to demonstrate lime and fertilizer benefits.

Farm Bureau Jens County Bailey

Nabby Lee Ames PD Chapter Meets Saturday Afternoon

The Nabby Lee Ames chapter of the PD A. R. will convene at 2 30 o clock Saturday afternoon with Mrs Arthur Boyles at North Congress.

Nabby Lee Ames The A. R Arthur Boyles North Congress Street

Mrs. Everett C. Burchfield Visiting Marietta During Move

Mrs. Everett C. Burchfield of Logan was Thursday guest of Mrs. Charles O. Pickering at 46 East State Street while enroute to a new home in Marietta. Mr. Burchfield works for Lathem Construction Company on a local high school project.

Everett C. Burchfield Logan Charles O. Pickering East State Street Marietta Burchfield Lathem Construction Company

Evans to Begin Eastward Business Trip After Denver Visit

Mr. J Claire Evans of Denver left today for New York after a Tuesday stay with his parents Dr. and Mrs D J Evans at 569 West State Street. He travels from the South to meet his parents before continuing business in the East.

J. Claire Evans Denver Colorado New York D. J. Evans West State Street

Senior Standard Bearers Meet With Virginia Knecht

The Senior Standard Bearers gathered at 59 Morris Avenue for a 5 PM meeting with Miss Virginia Knecht. Declarations by Ruby Mercer and Knecht reviewed district and branch meetings. Octa Kincade spoke on the Geography of China. Bake sale plans for December and Christmas charity work were set. Doris Herron and Cordeilla Holcomb were welcomed as new members.

Virginia Knecht Morris Avenue Daniel McGurk Nelsonville Dayton Ruby Gladys Mercer Octa Kincade China Doris Herron Cordeilla Holcomb

George Washington Student Visits Parents in Washington

John Bolin, a George Washington University student in Washington DD, arrived to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Fid ward Bolin on South Congress Street. He plans to return to the national capital Sunday evening.

John Bolin George Washington University Washington, DD Fidward Bolin South Congress Street National Capital

Burdette Forakers Leave After Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Burdette Foraker departed this afternoon by car for their home in South Charleston following a visit since Sunday with Mrs Nelle F Robinson mother of Mrs Foraker at 143 Grosvenor Street

Father and four children die in crossing crash near Dennison

Parl Farren 34 and his five year old son Kenneth die when a westbound train strikes their car at Polen crossing on Pennsylvania Railroad near Philadelphia road. Earl Farren 36 and four other children Clyde 16 Trava 18 Bernard 19 and Kenneth 6 are killed. Mrs Farren wife mother 38 is in Twin City Hospital with critical injuries. crossing on railroad property not a public highway.

Uhrichsville Parl Farren Polen Crossing Philadelphia Road Pennsylvania Railroad Earl Farren Twin City Dennison Clyde Farren Dennison High School Trava Farren Bernard Farren Kenneth Farren Parren

Drivers urged to dim lights for safety

Chicago reports Rich ard K. Kropf of the Royal Arcanum warns motorists to dim headlights at night. He says failing to dim blinds approaching drivers for several seconds, risking 100 or more yards of travel in darkness during eye readjustment.

Chicago Richard K. Kropf Royal Arcanum

Bran don woman weds St Augustine man in Florida match

Cedar Rapids report says Mrs Alice Young seventy four of Brandon marries Benjamin H. Henry thirty five of St. Augustine Florida. They sign a prenuptial contract waiving rights to each other’s property. Mrs Henry is wealthy and the groom is well to do. They met in Florida.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Alice Young Brandon Benjamin H. Henry St. Augustine Fla Henry Florida

Peterson's Ointment touted for skin relief

The advertisement claims Peterson's Ointment provides powerful relief for eczema itching scalp pimples acne rough red skin ulcers and old sores. It asserts tens of thousands nationwide trust its efficacy and that any broad minded druggist would vouch for it.

Peterson

Silver and bullion recovered from Laurentic wreck

The Laurentic, a White Star liner that sank off the Irish coast in 1917, yielded bullion valued at over a million dollars and silver specie. The recovered treasure has been transferred to the Bank of England.

Jullin Laurentic Ireland Bank of England

Murder by Auto In Montreal Shadows Details

Frank Barned is accused of using his automobile as a murder weapon to ram onto a sidewalk, maiming his wife and killing a man walking with her. Barned, described as a cripple, wears an iron on his leg.

Montreal Frank Barned Barned

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