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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1928

Page

5

Progressive Literary Club Observes Annual Guest Night

The Progressive Literary Club held its annual guest night at the Chamber of Commerce rooms with about 40 attendees. Mrs. James McClannahan presided, songs and performances by members and guests followed, and several hostesses and guests were listed.

Progressive Literary Club Chamber of Commerce James McClannahan James Earich Guy Graham Myrtle M. Mitchell Fred Slaughter Clarence Duncan Neal Helsel Samanthie J. W. Hudson Rank Finsterwald J. C. McClanahan Harry Frost Ricketts McCune John Murphy Vincint D. A. Bardin James Graham Lucy Evans C. D. Phiffer Tom Edmundson Brewer C. N. Daret Ira Bennett Andrus P. E. Shirley Caroline McKinstry Harry Bennett L. E. Carpenter B. A. Bennett

Athens Couple Wed in Columbus and Return Home

Mr Ellis Woodworth and Miss Lucille Grandy of New Straitsville wed in Columbus Tuesday with only Mrs C P Lauderbaugh present as attendant The ceremony took place at the home of Rev John M Chandler The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Grandy and a 1927 Ohio University Public School Music graduate Mr Woodworth a Athens High School and Ohio University alum heads Woodie's Collegians and works with Woodworth Printery in Athens

Ellis Woodworth Lucille Grandy New Straitsville Columbus Athens John M. Chandler Thurman Avenue M. EK C. P. Lauderbaugh Lucille Hastings Woodworth Woodie Collegians Woodworth Printery

Mary Ann Card Club Honors and Philathea Class Meeting

Mrs. John Masten hosted the Mary Ann Card Club with Miss Cecelia Price and Mrs. C J Ailstock among the guests. Ailstock won the high score trophy with Price second. next meeting to be hosted by Mrs. Alex Root on Stimson Avenue. The Philathea Class of Christian Church held its monthly meeting with Hulda Murphy, Mabel Balentine and Grace Hawk as hostesses. delegates Myrta Ashworth and Euna Jagers reported on the Baraca Philathea convention at Martins Ferry before sewing for the Christmas bazaar. Mrs. Ralph Schmidt and little Iron Philip of Cincinnati are visiting Mrs. Earhart. Schmidt will rejoin his family for Sunday.

East Wing University C. C. Robinson Hazel Pride Lena Brown Kahler May Harris Jane Atwood Eleanor Hughes Pearl Kwig May Avenue Child Conservation League W. H. Radford Columbus Tom Rosser F. C. Schilling Mildred Landis Thoma Bingman Frances Saunders Miss Bingman John Masten Stimson Avenue Mary Ann Card Club Cecelia Price C. J. Ailstock C. A. Overmyer Alex Root Philathea Christian Church Hulda Murphy Mabel Balentine Grace Hawk Myrta Ashworth Euna Jagers Baraca Ralph Schmidt Little Iron Philip Cincinnati George Earhart South Congress Street Mr. Schmidt

Local Club Meetings Noted for Friday Evening

Chi Omega Alumnae meet at 7 30 this evening at Mrs Louis I Brown 2 University Terrace. Woman's Relief Corps gathers 7 o'clock Friday with a pot luck supper after initiation. H and M Club invites Mildred Banks 37 Franklin Avenue for 7 o'clock Friday.

Chi Omega Louis I. Brown University Terrace Woman's Relief Corps H. and M. Club Mildred Banks Franklin Avenue

War Desire Will Always Be Present If Honor Involved

Sir William Joynson-Hicks home secretary told United Press in Whitehall that war is unlikely for years but nations may be provoked to defend honor. He cited the League of Nations and peace conferences as hopeful, but warned that neglect of religion and rising broadcast services threaten national character and youth.

Henry T. Russell United Press U.P London William Joynson-Hicks William Jix White Hall League of Nations Sir William

Birth of Patricia Ann Moore in Lansing

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Moore of Lansing announce the birth of a daughter, Patricia Ann, on November 9 at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Boring, 26 Brown Avenue.

Ronald Moore Lansing, Mich Patricia Ann Harley Boring Brown Avenue

Lancaster Minister Files Slander Suits

Lancaster Nov 15 The Rev Grover C Gilfillen pastor of Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church filed suit against three persons for slander seeking 5000 dollars. Accusations include theft of church property and alleged improper conduct affecting his ministry. The suits follow a pending case accusing him of removing church furniture and fixtures.

Lancaster Grover C. Gilfillen Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church Here Cora McDonald James Mason Elmer Heister Oscar Kiger Gilfillen Franklin County B. F. Tipton

Former Athens Man Fatally Injured in Fall from Window

Frank H. Hysell, 60, ex Columbus general agent for the old T and O C now Big Four died in New York from injuries after falling from a window. He moved from Athens to Columbus in 1900, held key railroad and civic posts, later ran a milk plant, then worked for Nestle until a cocoa venture with his daughter. Funeral set for Friday in Pomeroy with burial there.

Columbus Frank H. Hysell T. and O. C Big Four Railroad New York Hysell Athens Chamber of Commerce Marysville John Wilds Nestle’s Food Company Nestle Company Helen Hysell Normandie Hotel Pomeroy

Licensing drivers bill endorsed by Ohio Safety Council

The Ohio State Safety Council endorsed a bill for driver licensing to be submitted next session. It calls for a nominal license fee and assigns administration to the secretary of state and the commissioner of motor vehicles. The plan allows all persons to obtain a license unless barred by physical or mental disability or criminal incapacity.

Columbus Ohio State Safety Council

Book Week Observed With School Play and Art Displays

A National Book Week program at East Side School featured student assembly activities. First and second graders presented stories and posters for The Ginger Bread Boy Black Sambo and Mother Goose rhymes. Third graders showcased paper dolls of book characters with narrated stories by Virginia Beasley.

East Side Florence Wallace Jack Be Nimble Dickory Dock Lucy Williams Heidi Hans Krinker Sambo Katrinka Jan Virginia Beasley

Serious injuries in Groveport truck crash near death

Herbert Hill, 25, of Groveport, was near death after his pickup overturned and plunged into a ditch, authorities said today.

Columbus Herbert Hill Groveport

No More Gas From Indigestion

Stomach sufferers can only get safe, quick and lasting relief from gas sourness and indigestion pains by correcting their cause too much acid. The stomach needs an alkaline to neutralize its excess acid, sweeten its food contents and make digestion normal and painless. A safe reliable remedy is Bisulated Magnesia powder or tablets. A little after every meal stops indigestion and guarantees stomach comfort with money back. Cline Pharmacy druggists everywhere sell it. Begin today to enjoy your food after as well as during meals. A test will tell.

Cline Pharmacyan

Women Holding Victory Luncheon in Columbus Event

Five hundred Republican women from across Ohio gather in Columbus for the Ohio Council of Republican Women fall meeting to celebrate the party victory. Host Mrs Wilma Sinclair Le Van of Steubenville will preside and John Speaks Columbus will discuss World Peace. Delegates will participate in the business session while all Republican women are invited to the Victory Luncheon.

Columbus Ohio Council of Republican Women Wilma Sinclair le van Steubenville John le van Council

Woman Divorced and Remarried Within One Hour

Mrs. Gertrude Fiester of Uhrichsville divorced William Fiester and quickly wed H. C. Nance of Uhrichsville within an hour setting a local record in New Philadelphia.

New Philadelphia Gertrude Fiester Uhrichsville H. C. Nance William Fiester

Slip of crutch costs life on statehouse yard

J. W. Ludman aged 60 of Beverly died Wednesday afternoon on the statehouse yard when his crutch slipped sending him backward. His skull was fractured after he fell and struck his head on the sidewalk. The accident appears accidental and occurred in the Navy district area.

Columbus Navy J. W. Ludman Beverly Statehouse

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Progressive Club Nabby Lee Ames Friendly Society of the Presbyterian Church Art Smith Athens Country Club Woman's Home Missionary Society M. E. Church Cc. C. L. Met H. A. Person Ernest Hart Carrie Conant Lawrence Thomas Gibson James Lewis E. Paul Cotton Security Bank Ohio Pi Beta Phi Safety Council For Drivers’ Licenses Preston’s SIP Thos Baby James Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta Everett Cretonnes Comfort Charlies Sommer’s Store Nelsonville Slingluffs Collegienne Shop Style Shop Virginia Usu Lars and More Styles Virginia Dare Qual Coats The Ld, Zenner Co
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