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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1925

Page

5

Theta Phi Alpha pledges listed in Ohio Society page

The society notes pledge of Gertrude Corn Florence Coates Cecelia Elder Kathryn Elder Lucile Frederick Helen Shay Lucile Giles Esther Schachteln Helen Veneman and six new members. Active chapter hosts a Hotel Berry dinner with prayers devotions stewardship talk on women’s role and charitable giving.

Theta Phi Alpha Gertrude Corn Gallipolis Florence Coates Steubenville Cecelia Elder Kathryn Elder Shawnee Lucile Frederick Massillon Helen Shay Nelsonville Lucile Giles Hsther Schachteln Bellevue Helen Veneman North Canton Hotel Berry

Pledging Social For Eleanor Garrett At State Street Event

Miss Florence Poston and Miss Erma Betts hosted a banco party Wednesday evening at Miss Poston’s home on East State Street to entertain for San Soucie as Eleanor Garrett was pledged.

Florence Poston Erma Betts Banco Poston East State Street San Soucie Eleanor Garrett

Pallas Club Meeting With Mrs Palmer Saturday

The Pallas club will meet at 2 59 oclock Saturday afternoon with Mrs James A Palmer at 28 North College Street.

Pallas Club James A. Palmer North College Street

Chi Omega Formal Banquet At Varsity Inn

Chi Omega pledges and guests gathered for a Wednesday evening banquet at the Varsity Inn. Large baskets of cardinal and straw colored zinnias and calendulas formed centerpieces with ferns and white carnations along the tables. The pledges listed include Martha Ward Eunice Jacobs Zaida Whitney Parl Coulter Ruth Driggs Josephine Porter Verna Danford Violet Collins Anna Mae Frenzel Eleanor Bailey. Patronesses and alumnae were noted with several named Mrs J Halliday Cline Mrs Blaine R Goldsberry Mrs Franz Woodworth Mrs Frank J Beasley Mrs L V Brown Mrs L D Poston Mrs F L Preston Mrs D H Moore and alumnae Mrs Earl C Krieger Mrs Don Peden Mrs Dwight Williams. A mission topic followed by a Woman's Missionary Society meeting at the Christian Church on Thursday afternoon.

Chi Omega Varsity Inn Martha Ward Middleport Eunice Jacobs Cleveland Zaida Whitney Ashtabula Parl Coulter Ruth Driggs Crooksville Josephine Porter Nelsonville Verna Danford Violet Collins Anna Mae Frenzel Eleanor Bailey Athens J. Halliday Cline Blaine R. Goldsberry Franz Woodworth Frank J. Beasley L. V. Brown Ll. 1D

Fred Kiltan and Lawrences test trip to Newark and Columbus

Mr and Mrs Fred Kiltan and Mr and Mrs W B Lawrence drive to Newark and Columbus by motor for the weekend. They plan to attend the Ohio Denison football game in Granville on Saturday.

Fred Kiltan W. B. Lawrence Newark Columbus Granville

Ohio Farmers' Insurance president visits Athens area

Mr. Frank H. Hawley president of Ohio Farmers' Insurance and Mrs. Hawley stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Murphey at 156 East State Street. Murphey represents the company in Athens and Meigs counties during the visit on Wednesday and Thursday.

Frank H. Hawley Ohio Farmers’ Insurance Company Hawley le Roy Frank R. Murphey East State Street Murphey Athens Meigs Counties

Home Guards Schedule Meet at First Methodist Church

The Home Guards will gather at the First Methodist church at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon for a planned meeting.

First Methodist Church

Cambridge debating team hosts Phi Delta Theta dinner

Phi Delta Theta entertained the Cambridge debating team at the fraternity house on West Mulberry street. Covers were set for 25 as Patrick Devlin Geoffrey Lloyd and Michael Ramsey formed the visiting party. After dinner the English guests spoke briefly on fraternity activities.

Phi Delta Theta Cambridge West Mulberry Street Patrick Devlin Geoffrey Lloyd Michael Ramsey England

Two Table Bridge Party Hosted by Mrs Beverage

Mrs Clyde Beverage of 143 Franklin Avenue hosted a bridge party last evening. Two tables were used in the play with Mrs Lewis Shirley winning the high score trophy. Gold and black Halloween decor brightened the rooms and a collation followed the game.

Clyde Beverage Frankjiin Avenue Lewis Shirley

Mrs Beasley and Galigher Visit Cincinnati

Mrs F J Beasley and her daughter along with Mrs R A Galigher left today for Cincinnati to spend the remainder of this week and next week visiting Dr and Mrs C L Strecker.

F. J. Beasley R. A. Galigher Cincinnati C. L. Strecker

Reverend Grannis to Lead Service at Good Shepherd Church

The Rev. Dr. F. O. Grannis of Columbus will arrive Saturday evening to stay through Sunday and lead Sunday services at the Church of the Good Shepherd.

F. O. Grannis Columbus Church of the Good Shepherd

Evans Family Visit Briefly Delays Return Home

Mr and Mrs Rhys DPD Evans and son Billy will return Saturday to Akron after visiting the Evans parents who have been ill but are now convalescing. Mr J Claire Evans of Denver will arrive today to visit his parents.

Rhys Dpd. Evans Billy Akron J. J. Evans J. Claire Evans Denver Colo Evans

Mrs Homer Gift and daughter visit Metcalfs in Chicago

Mrs Homer Gift and her daughter Marjorie from Chicago have left after a brief visit with Mr and Mrs Brent G Metcalf at 88 East State Street.

Homer Gift Marjorie Chicago Brent G. Metcalf East State Street

Bridge Club Teas at Miss Ullom’s North College Home

Miss Helen Ullom hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering at her North College Street residence. The club included Mrs. T. R. Biddle, Mrs. W. R. Phillips, Mrs. Frank R. Murphey, Mrs. F. W. Bush, Mrs. D. H. Moore, Mrs. Harry G. Stalder, Mrs. George Parks, Mrs. J. Halliday Cline, and Miss Ullom.

Helen Uliom North College Street Bridge Club T. R. Biddle W. R. Phillips Frank R. Murphey F. W. Bush D. H. Moore Harry G. Stalder George Parks J. Halliday Cline Ullom

Fulton and Goldsberrys to Granville for Ohio Denison game

Mr and Mrs Oscar Fulton and Dr and Mrs Blaine R Goldsberry will travel to Granville tomorrow to witness the Ohio Denison football matchup.

Oscar Fulton Blaine Rh. Goldsberry Granville

Ruth Henry Leaves Athens for Cincinnati Miracle Trip

Miss Ruth Henry of Athens heads to Cincinnati tonight to see the Miracle performance with a Springfield Celina teachers group and attend the show tomorrow night.

Ruth Henry Athens Cincinnati Springfield Celina

County School Board Meeting Discusses Transportation

The County School Board met yesterday morning to handle routine matters and discuss transportation methods. Attending were J. Howard Cline of Albany Herman Theisen of Millfield and C. B. Henry of Amesville.

J. Howard Cline Albany Herman Theisen Millfield C. B. Henry Amesville

Correction: Nichols Misidentified in Alumni Memorial Suit

A correction to yesterday's Messenger report fixes a defendant's name in the alumni memorial auditorium fund suit. Harry Nichols is the correct defendant. WP. O. Nichols was wrongly named in Justice 8 Ed. Hedges court records.

the Messenger Alumni Memorial Auditorium WP. O. Nichols Harry Nichols O. Nichols

Ohio tax amendment on November 3 faces defeat claim

Ohio voters on November 3 will decide whether to amend the constitution to allow modernized taxation. The joint legislative committee on economy and taxation says keeping a uniform rule blocks tax relief and shifts the burden, citing 1924 property values and personal tax returns to illustrate current inequities.

Columbus Ohio Joint Legislative Committee On Economy and Taxation

Columbus Motorists to Face Traffic Code Arraignments

Thirty seven Columbus motorists are scheduled to be arraigned in traffic court Tuesday for violating local traffic code provisions.

Columbus

Record-Size Puff Ball Found by Timber Crew in Ohio

Russell Houseberg and Jim McCormick found a gigantic puff ball weighing 14 pounds and nearly a yard across during a timber buying trip near Sulphur Springs. The ball was exhibited today in a Telegraph Forum window in Bucyrus.

Telegraph Forum Russell Houseberg Jim McCormick Sulphur Springs

Trio Dines Then Evades Bill at Delaware Restaurant

Three men posing as Fred Robertson, Harry Robertson, and John Wilford ate a square meal at Rense’s Restaurant in Delaware and claimed they could not pay. Police summoned. the trio now sweep and clean around the police station to earn board and room.

Delaware Fred Harry Robertson John Wilford Rense

Spiders Sighted Miles Offshore on Kite String Trails

Report describes spiders seen far at sea riding the end of kite strings, a curious maritime sighting puzzling sailors and stoking questions about the unusual behavior aboard the vessels.

S S S Rebuilds Blood to Fight Eczema

Claim that S. S. S. builds red blood cells and clears eczema by improving blood quality. Advertises relief from boils pimples blackheads boils and rashes with a larger economical bottle. All druggists sell it.

S. S

Pope sanctions the Catholic Students Mission crusade

The Catholic Students Mission crusade with nearly half a million American members was raised to a pontifical society and placed under the Congregation of Propagation of Faith. A rescript in Acta Apostolicae Sedis aligned the move, with Cardinal Van Rowum praising the crusade and urging its growth. The Pope previously approved the effort to bishops Heckman and Thill. the formal instrument took effect this week.

Hiram K. Moderwell Athens Messenger Chicago Daily News Rome Catholic Students Mission Crusade America Pontifical Society Congregation of Propagation of Faith Y Acta Apostolicae Sedis Cardinal van Rowum Heckman Lincoln Nebraska Thill Cincinnati

Leicester woman first to officiate marriages in England

Miss Dorothy Ask of Leicester is named the first woman in England to be eligible to officiate at marriage ceremonies. She serves as assistant registrar in Leicester, stepping in during the senior registrar's absence.

Leicester Eng Dorothy Ask England Ashe le

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