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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1927

Page

5

Social notes highlight circle meetings and Halloween events

Hobson Circle and Sayre Circle hosted gatherings at Mrs. McCoy and Mrs. Harshman homes with program papers, music, readings, and a birthday party for three year old Betty Hoyt McCoy. Other items include W E A Halloween party, Epworth League ghost event, dramatic club Wesley Players, and community notices across Athens with lectures, births, and PTA activities.

Hobson Study Circle Fred H. McCoy North Congress Street Charles de Molet John Gross Maryland Roscoe O. Fowler Billy Lewis James Lewis Betty Hoyt McCoy

Letter Golf Health Puzzle Spreads Across Last Page

A reader puzzle explains letter golf to turn words in par strokes. Change one letter at a time with complete common words while preserving letter order. The health themed example moves from COW to HEN in three steps, and the full solution appears on the last page.

Guinns Announce Birth of Daughter at Hawk Home

Mr and Mrs Cecil Guinn announce the birth of a daughter at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Hawk.

Cecil Guinn Rhoda Jeffers Ralph Hawk

Demand Exceeds Seats at First Moscow University

Eighty thousand applicants vied for eight thousand openings at Moscow University as autumn term began. Examinations were stringent to admit only about one in ten, with professors saying most applicants were poorly prepared and unfitted for university study.

University of Moscow Moscow Moscow University Ous Wenr

Glouster Kiwanis Hear On Final 20th Century Limited Ride

Glouster Kiwanis members heard Earl Smith agricultural agent for the New York Central speak about the 20th Century Limited. Moving pictures showed the train from New York to Chicago, with engine cab views and scenes along the line. Smith noted the rail line’s pride among workers and its 20 hour run, fare premiums, and late train compensation. Guests included Davis, Dwight Post, and J D Sawyer. FE. H. Taylor won the attendance prize.

Glouster New York Central 20Th Century Limited Mr. Smith New York Central New York Chicago Mr. Davis Dwight Post JD. M. Sawyer William Williams FE. H. Taylor

Mrs Zern Cunningham Improves After Third Operation

Mrs Zern Cunningham of Glou ster is improving after a third operation in a Columbus hospital and has returned home to stay with her son and daughter in law. Her husband Raymond Cunningham remains in Columbus for now and plans to return this week.

Betty Lou Clarence Wyckoff Maplewood Drive Rthday Virginia Quidor Florence Elkins Lotus Elkins Bernard Tom Hallowe'en Claude Franklin, Jr Claude Franklin Love Grace Walker Kenmore Akron City Friend Love Athens Fred Walker Akron James Ferrell The Plains Cunningham Columbus Raymond Cunningham

Mrs McCreanor Returns Home After Major Columbus Surgery

GLOUSTER Oct 19 Mrs John McCreanor came home with husband Mr McCreanor from St Francis hospital Columbus where she had a major operation a few weeks ago. He joined her on the trip back and stayed to help her settle at home.

John N. Cook Columbus Mrs. Cook Wolfe Street Glouster John McCreanor St. Francis Hospital Mr. McCreanor

Local Masons Attend Grand Lodge Session From Trimble and Bishopville

Kinney Hambel and Henry of nearby areas with Harry Rust of Jacksonville traveled to Springfield on Tuesday to attend the Grand Lodge of F and A M representing Trimble Bishopville and their city lodges.

Glouster F. D. Kinney H. F. Hambel Henry Harry Rust Jacksonville Springfield Grand Lodge Trimble Bishopville

Stahls of Trimble Announce Birth of Son

Mr and Mrs Carl Stahl of Trimble announce the birth of a son on Sunday.

Carl Stahl of Trimble

Camp Fire Girls Plan Halloween Party at Binderbas Home

The Camp Fire girls met at Miss Edna Binderbas home in Slou ster on Friday evening. Eleven members and guardian Miss Laulee Richards attended with visitor Miss Tillie Gibty. They discussed business and arranged plans and decorations for a Halloween party. The next meeting was noted.

Tillie Gibty

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hobson Circle Sayre Circle Sayre Study Circle IF. E. Harshman West State Street Maude Fenzel Robert J. Studer Cincinnati Carl Frey H. L. Atkinson C. W. Smith Elliott Street Hallowe’‘en Charles Dora Mae Smith Virgene Manterton Dick Burdette Bobby Billy Darst George Grayson Donald and Marian Wood Billy Wooling Bobby Darst I. C. O. F. Hall Thomas Rosser Ethel Walker Luella Williams James Burchfield Louise Romine H. F. Cakenougher Helen Cross Frances Martindill F.F. W. Chubb College of Liberal Arts Ohio University Scheyville County Teachers O. F. Ashworth Norval Blackburn Morral Wesley Players M. E. Church Alvin Jones Evora Blain Dorothy Handley Irene Park M. FE Wesley Foundation Circle Epworth League M. E Mrs. E. F. Black Logan Kate Dean O. F. Rowland University Terrace Eagles Eagles Hall Central School Parent-Teacher Association O— Girls’ Mission Circle of the Christian Church Pauline Fierce Mound Street Velma Stonecart Coles King Heater FURNI Ture Exchange Optometrist Levine Charles A. Levine Typewriter Blaisdell Logans Ackerman Tyte Taylor Glouster Kiwanians N.Y.C. Limited Zern Cunningham Mrs. Zern GRAND Plan Hallowe'en Party Slouster Camp Fire Girls Party Guardian Laulee Richards Gibson Menthol Prescription Store Our Jacobs Ofto Ewnorranion F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co McKee Doug Co Gibson's Pharmacy W.B. Drake Our Services Bank of Athens National Bank Athens County Secur Savings Bank Athens National Bank Federal Reserve System Federal Reserve Banks Clexthens National Bank
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