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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1926

Page

5

Davis-Dickson Nuptials Link Athens County Chains

Miss Ola Ruth Davis and Mr. Ralph Herbert Dickson wed at the brides parents home with Rev. Warne officiating. The couple will reside in Columbus after a wedding trip to Bowling Green and Michigan. Pearl Davis served as matron of honor and Roy Dickson was best man.

J. J. Davis Pearl Davis Hazel Lanman James J. T. Dickson Warne C. B. Taylor Wer Taylor McArthur J Chase Wilburton Johnnie Roy Dickson Clarence Dickson Columbus Bowling Green Michigan

Glouster Pastor Reappointed. Community Notes and Grange Meet

The Rev. D. L. Browning is returned to Glouster for another year by the Methodist conference in session at Gallipolis. Trimble Grange sets a called meeting for September 25 to elect delegates and initiate a candidate, with Grange hall in Trimble as the venue.

Glouster D. L. Browning Gallipolis Methodist Church Browning J. A. Donnelly Buchtel Trimble Jacksonville

Athens visitors and school group unite under PTA merger

Local social notes recount visits by Mrs. Carl Smith and family to Athens and Columbus connections, the arrival of Mrs. Bing from Cleveland, and others from Little Hocking Blanchester and Martin's Ferry. The keynote item: Athens high and junior high parent teacher associations vote to merge into a single Athens high school PTA with a six year unit.

Athens High School Parent Teacher Association F. E. Harshman John KK. Patterson Athens High Frank BK. Gullum Tollowing F. F. Harshman W.S. Giesecke Hal M

Meeting Set to Adopt Constitution and Elect Officers

Mrs T W Woods and Mrs A E Wagner report a general meeting for September 27 at 7 30 in the school auditorium. Officers will be elected delegates chosen for the State convention in Marietta October 6 7 8. Mr and Mrs H L Wilson and sons were guests of Mr and Mrs R E Sutton on Canaanville road. Mr Lewis Brown John Henry and Abbott Y Wilcox Jr depart for Philadelphia with Brown entering Jefferson Medical College Henry already enrolled and Wilcox studying medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

Fast Side Parent Teacher Association East Side John R. Patterson Marietta H. L. Wilson Leland and Bobby R. E. Sutton Canaanville Road Lewis Brown John Henry Abbott Y. Wilcox, Jr Philadelphia Brown Jefferson Medical College Henry Wilcox University of Pennsylvania

Secretar y treasurer audit underway at Nelsonville mine

Va rad Wein secretary treasurer for subdistrict 1 is undergoing the annual audit this week at the mine workers headquarters in Nelsonville. The auditing committee includes Isaacc Jones Worthy Parker and Robert Bell. Audits occur each March and September. White Rose Temple DPy thian Sisters plan to attend the Grand Temple convention in Cincinnati and will meet Wednesday to finalize travel arrangements.

Glouster Varad Wein Mine Workers Nelsonville Isaacc Jones Worthy Parker This City Robert Bell Murray City White Rose Temple

Two Charged With Being Intoxicated

GLOUSTER September 21 Hugh Gormley and William Frye were arrested Monday night on drunkenness charges. Deputy Love arrested Gormley and Deputies Darling and Love arrested Frye. Both pled not guilty at arraignment, trials to follow. Also listed are social visit details for Frances Nichols and Emmi Vorhes.

Glouster Hugh Gormley William Frye Love Gormley Darling Frye

Ohio bankers depart for Los Angeles convention

More than 100 Ohio bankers along with their wives daughters and friends leave Columbus for the American Bankers association convention in Los Angeles tonight.

Columbus American Bankers’ Association Los Angeles

Marquis Family Safe After Florida Visit

Jeorriage Marquis and his three sons with their daughter reported safe in La Belle Florida after notifying Mrs Marquis in Athens of their safety. Part of the family has lived in Florida for years and Mr Marquis and a son joined them last year. Mrs Marquis plans to move to La Belle within a week. Marie Hooper and Mrs McClain recently returned from an eastern trip to Atlantic City Sesqui Centennial Philadelphia Washington and other points. The piece notes the U S telephone growth of nearly one million new lines annually.

Carl Smith Mabel Scott George Septer Maude Scott Indiana Harbor Ind Wilbur Scott Mildred Scott Columbus Athens P. B. Lawrence South College Street Jeorrige Marquis la Belle Pia Marie Hooper W. H. McClain Atlantic City Philadelphia Washington, D. C

Athens County Pomona Grange meets at Trimble

The Athens County Pomona Grange held its quarterly session at Trimble with five of seven granges represented. Dues remain 25 cents per year after Amesville consideration. A Doverport for the ladies' room was approved and several programs and songs were presented by member granges. Resolutions praised Trimble hospitality, supported a county fair exhibit building, and thanked subordinate granges for cooperation.

Trimble Athens County Pomona Grange Athens Grange Amesville Doverport Frances Nichols Granges O. O. Bryson Old Kentucky Albany Grange Grange Life Insurance Lowell Lewis Rome Grange Phil Briley America the Beautiful Summit Grange Trimble Grange Athens County Pomona Grange Athens County Fair Grounds

Endorsement of Dr McGurk enforcement movement and officials

A resolution endorses the enforcement program led by Dr. McGurk and supports law enforcement sympathetic county officials. It calls for minutes entry and copies to subordinate granges and the Athens Messenger for publication. Signed by Lewis, Daugherty, Briley, Potter, Efaw, and Gillespie. Announcement of a forestry meeting was made by A E Potter for the state farm in Waterloo Township on September 80.

Dr. McGurk Grange Athens Messenger Lowell M. Lewis Sylvia T. Daugherty Phil. Briley

Geography Test Questions and Reference Answers

A study page lists geography questions and mentions that the correct answers appear on the last page. Questions cover a girl in a photo author Able’s Trish Rose the meaning of a typhoon Sahara location Toledo on Lake Erie, Mount Vesuvius Spaniard and Fountain of Youth, Boxer Rebellion site, a flamingo, and St. Louis on the Mississippi River.

Able Toledo Ohio Mount Vesuvius America St. Louis

Commissioners to Apply for Greene Law Funds

Athens county commissioners decided to apply to the state for Greene law funds for the third consecutive year. The law provides $1,000 annually for roads per township, with the county contributing $500 and each township matching another $500. Applying for the Greene law enables at least $2,000 per township for road improvements, enough to build about 160 feet of hard road.

Athens County R. P. Tompkins Tompkins

Trimble Grange Dinner and Meetings Planned

A dinner was served at noon by the Trimble grange. A special meeting is set for October 16 at New Marshfield with hopes State Master H. A. Gaeton will attend. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Saturday, November 20 at Stewart.

Trimble New Marshfield H. A. Gaeton Stewart

Man Receives Fine In Dealer's License Charge

BE. J. Bresnahan arraigned before Mayor Alex Moore in police court on operating a car with a dealer's license. He was arrested by Chief Herb Parker and fined 25 dollars with 8.20 dollars in costs.

BE. J. Bresnahan Alex Moore Breasnahan Herb Parker

Dress Your Children With Diamond Dyes At Home

Diamond Dyes offer low cost home dyeing for dresses waists blouses and drapes. Free Diamond Dye Cyclopedia and Color Craft book available by mail from Diamond Dyes Burlington Vermont with color samples and easy instructions.

Diamond Dye Cyclopedia NLO Burlington Vermont

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Patterson Rose Methodist Mama Rose Little Rose Winifred Black 8. H. Bing Maryanna Cleveland Bing Belle Shewin National League of Women Voters Charles W. Oakes Howard Oakes Little Hocking L. C. Sedgwick Martin's Ferry Gues Oakes Charles H. Wyatt Elmwood Place M. E. Chatley Mt. Vernon Victor Luster Parks Bernada Bryson Mrs Charles H. Bryson College Hill Harry C. Snyder Marion Sprague Isabel Snyder Blanchester Wiley T. Sprague Morris Avenue Thelma West of Ohio University FORD M. M. Murphy E. I. Skinner Ford Agency F. R. Beasley Mr. Murphy Mr. Beasley Emmi Vorhes Fisher W. E. Tippie United States Indorse Pomona Ken BY Taylor Mou Greene Law Sheaffer Parker Waterman Swan and Wahl Athens Book & News Cline Gibson’s Pharmacy The Prescription Store Parker Bros Bank of Athens Bldg the Fuller Shoppe Athens, Ohio Parker and Schaffer Pharmacy Prestons Tom Boy
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