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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1924

Page

5

Chi Omega Pledges Named From Ohio University Visitors

The Chi Omega sorority announces pledges Dorothea Jones Jane Thomas Sue Davis Margaret Sprague Helen Armprister Esther Richer Elynore Lodge Dorothy Ann McVay Phyllis Mills Vrances Pickering Frances Wolf Katherine Gevwr Frances Zincke Ralph Siabaugh and Patricia Jane of Canton visiting Mr and Mrs Emmett Keenan at 9 Park Place. Discussion covers parent teacher association topics and upcoming membership drive committees.

The Chi Omega Sorority Ohio University Dorothea Jones Jane Thomas Sue Davis Margaret Sprague Helen Armprister Esther Richer Elynore Lodge Dorothy Ann McVay Phyllis Mills Vrances Pickering Frances Wolf Katharine Gevwr Frances Zincke Ralph Siabaugh Patricia Jane Canton Emmett Keenan Park Place Slabaugh

Local Ladies Attend Ohio Welfare Conference

Mrs J S Devol and daughter Mrs R C Manning of Gambier visit the late Mrs David Putnam. Mrs Noss and Mrs Chubb attend the Ohio State Welfare Conference in Columbus October 14-18 on behalf of the Board of City Visitors. Mrs Bing joins the speakers program. Mrs Ackley sustains a wrist fracture and travels to Columbus for specialist observation.

J. S. Devol R. C. Manning Gambier David Putnam Mary Graham Noss Edwin W. Chubb 8. H. Bing Columbus Ohio State Welfare Conference Noss Chubb Board of City Visitors Bing

Higley Study Circle Meeting With Mrs Carpenter

The Higley Study Circle will meet with Mrs. S. S. Carpenter at 136 North Congress Street at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.

Higley S. S. Carpenter North Congress Street

Women Missionary Society members to Dayton conference

Mrs. Daniel McGurk Mrs. J J Pickering Miss Ruby Gladys Mercer and Miss Virginia Knecht traveled to Dayton for the Cincinnati branch meeting of the Woman s Foreign Missionary society from October 14 to 17. Pickering serves as secretary of the Marietta district s young people and Mercer will represent the Ohio conference in the storytelling contest Knecht is the district delegate for the young people.

Daniel McGurk J. J. Pickering Ruby Gladys Mercer Virginia Knecht Dayton Cincinnati Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society Pickering Marietta Ohio

Missionary Society Members Attend International Convention

Rev and Mrs M F E Chatley with Mrs S E G Pedigo Mrs Elizabeth Walden and Mrs J C Swan travel to Cleveland for the international convention of the Missionary society of the Christian church.

M. FE. Chatley S. E. G. Pedigo Elizabeth Walden J. C. Swan Cleveland the Missionary Society of the Christian Church

Barretts Visit Relatives in Meigs County

Miss Lucy Barrett and Mr. Alfred Barrett visited cousins Mrs. John B. Price and Mr. C. J. Flowers and families at Bloomingburg Meigs County. The Barretts, former residents of Tupper’s Plains, Meigs County, traveled Monday for a reunion and enjoyable time with relatives.

Lucy Barrett Alfred Barrett John B. Price J. Flowers Bloomingburg Meigs County Barretts Tupper’s Plains

High School PTA Welcomes 48 New Members in Monday Meeting

Forty eight new members joined the High School Parent-Teacher Association at a Monday evening gathering in the school auditorium. The event featured a 16-piece high school orchestra, a talk by Prof. L. J. Addicott on The Three Mill Levy, and a luncheon prepared by the domestic science girls. Reports were distributed by President Mrs. Hal M. Woods as the program closed with Why the High School Welcomes the Parents.

Cipal F. E. Harshman John Patterson I. M. Foster Hal M. Woods Parent- Teacher Association Toledo L. J. Addicott

Marriage of Kenneth Rutherford and Ruth Kelley

Announced marriage between Kenneth Rutherford and Ruth Kelley daughter of Dr and Mrs James Kelley of Belleville. Rutherford son of Mrs W B Rutherford and the late W B Rutherford formerly of Albany. He studied at Ohio University and belongs to Phi Kappa Tau fraternity.

Kenneth Rutherford Ruth Kelley James Kelley Bellville Rutherford W. B. Rutherford Belleville Albany Ohio University Phi Kappa Tau

King and Barker Couple Wed at First M E Parsonage

Clarence Otis King of Stratton and Ona Maud Barker of Coolville tied the knot at 9:15 this morning at the First M E parsonage with Rev. Dr. Daniel McGurk officiating. Bride’s father John G. Barker served as sole attendant.

Clarence Otis King Stratton Ona Maud Barker Coolville M. FE. Parsonage Daniel McGurk John G. Barker

Mansfield and Dixon Visit the Martins in Coolville

Mr and Mrs Gary Mansfield and Mrs Lizzie Dixon visited Mr and Mrs Martin Green in Coolville on Sunday. Mrs Dixon stayed longer for the visit.

Gary Mansfield Lizzie Dixon Martin Green Coolville Dixon

Chinese Officials Favor Yellow Color Through Ages

For ages the favorite color of Chinese officials has been yellow. The note highlights traditional preference linked to power and imperial symbolism.

Autos Collide at Circle Hill Wreck Injures Four

Two women injured in a head on collision on the Circle Hill curve as a Chevrolet driven by Austin Robinson and a Ford touring car driven by John Clowes collided just before 7 p.m. on Monday. Mrs Betty Clowes suffered internal injuries and Mrs Guy Saylor lost two fingers in a deep eye wound. Mrs Saylor later treated in Athens, Mrs Clowes remained unconscious until 10 p.m. and was expected to recover.

Austin Robinson Athens John Clowes Circle Hill Betty Clowes Guy Saylor Saylor Clowes Thomas Barnhart J. WD. Nelson Plains

Eight Athens motorists fined in traffic session

Eight motorists were fined in Athens traffic court as Maple Nice and Koons issued fines, with Maude West paying $15 for speeding and total costs reaching $23.20. Motor Officer H D Nice arrested West.

Athens Nice Koois Koons Maude West

Athens Police Crackdown on Speeding and Reckless Driving

Porter Murphy faced a five dollar fine for neglecting a tall light on his machine. Floyd Cross and Emmett Darnell were arrested for driving with no license. Darnell paid three dollars and Cross five. Carl Meighen, Charles Ogle, and Richard Webb, cited by Nice for speeding, each fined ten dollars with costs suspended. Chief Walker warns of more such actions in Mayor's court Tuesday night to curb speeding and reckless driving in Athens.

Porter Murphy Floyd Cross Emmett Darnell Charles Maple Flumma Nation Save the Stars Darnell Cross Carl Meighen Charles Ogle Richard Webb Nice Walker Athens

Hamilton County Bus Overturn Fatality Raises Toll

Cincinnati Oct 14 The Hamilton County automobile fatalities toll for the year reached sixty eight with the death of Mrs Emma Seyring 66 of Mount Healthy after a motor bus overturned in the suburb late yesterday The incident increased the year’s toll and prompted traffic safety concerns.

Cincinnati Hiamilton County Emma Seyring Mount Healthy

German loan bonds surge on New York Stock Exchange

Opening trades on the New York Stock Exchange see demand for the new 200 million German loan bonds, sold to first buyers at 94 percent, up two points from the offering price. Morgan & Co closes its books on the issue as it becomes heavily oversubscribed, with other houses following suit before 10 o'clock.

New York New York Stock Exchange J. P Morgan Syndicate Morgan & Co

New Athens Woman Angelie Hendershot Dies at 101

Mrs Angelie na Hendershot, 101, oldest Harrison county resident, died in New Athens while visiting her son Harry. She was mother of 14 children and spent her life in Harrison county, born near the area.

New Athens Angeliena Hendershot Harrison County Harry

Court approves sale of Waterloo farm in foreclosure case

Judge Worstell approves the sheriffs report of the Waterloo township farm sale. William S. Bobo secured judgment against William D. Bell et al. Distributions: Athens county taxes 181.87, court costs 62.04, sheriff costs 2.50, plaintiff 1668.77.

Worstell Waterloo Township William 8 Bobo William D. Bell Athens County

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Chi Omega Albert Wolfe C. J. Sanders Woodard Avenue Marie Jewett H. Schuyler Foster C. Kerr R. R. Hughes Reed Ailshire A. J. Laver Yu. NR. Bennett C. P. Kircher FE. B. Young C. D. Roush H. G. Householder John Sprague Young Roush BR. A. Dalton William Williams C. C. Kerr L. W. Roberts W. I. Geiseske W. V. Daggett W. W. Ackley Caldwell Frees Wife Alfred Lawrence Haill-Quest University of Pittsburg Fred W. Hart Hall-Quest Parker H. D. Nice R. J. Ohaffer England TOLL Mother Grocers Court House Covert Eye Service Athens Jewelers Bank of Athens National Banking Association Orld Florenz Ziegfeld America’s Greatest Style Center Ziegfeld Follies Patrician D. Zenner Co
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