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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1926

Page

2

Fire destroys two story house in Minersville

A two story six room house owned by Charles Borham and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Bert Cundiff burned late Saturday afternoon. The Cundiffs learned of the blaze as one half of the home was already afire and the fire reportedly burned through in about fifteen minutes. The Cundiffs and family lost all household goods. no injuries reported. The origin is unknown and nearby properties were spared.

Pomeroy Minersville Bert Cundiff Charles Borham

Marriage Licenses For O C Jones And Floyd Hesson

O C Jones 21 a mechanic son of R L Jones of Pomeroy Star route and Bessie Coakley 21 daughter of Lon Coakley of Star route were married in probate court by Rev F O Weed. Floyd Hesson 23 a truck driver son of John Hesson of Graham Station and Luenda Ohlinger 18 daughter of Juhling Ohlinger of Racine obtained licenses.

O. C. Jones R. L. Jones Pomeroy Star Route Bessie Coakley Lon Coakley Star Route F. O. Weed Floyd Hesson John Hesson Graham Station Luenda Ohlinger Juhling Ohlinger Racine

Easter Visit Noted For Mrs Souder And Mrs Jewell

Mrs James Souder and her mother Mrs Nora Jewell spent Easter with friends in Athens.

James Souder Nora Jewell Athens

Pomeroy Boy Elected President Of Ohio State Y M C A

Donald Turnbull of Pomeroy a junior at Ohio State University was elected president of the University Y M C A at a Saturday Ohio Union meeting. He serves as business manager of the Makio and holds roles in the inter fraternity council Men's student council Y M C A cabinet and Phi Delta Theta. The son of Mrs Helen Turnbull he is a Pom eroy high school graduate of 1923 and has earned several honors at OSU.

Pomeroy Columbus Dispatch Donald Turnbull College of Arts Ohio State University University Ohio Union Makio Inter-Fraternity Council Men's Y. M. C. A. Cabinet Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Turnbull Helen Turnbull Mulberry Avenue Pomeroy High School The State University

Former Resident Mrs. Charles Fruth Dies in Illinois

Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Charles Fruth 41 of Nobles Illinois a former Pomeroy resident and daughter of the late Milton Price. She leaves a husband five children and is survived by her brother Charles Price and cousin Mrs. A O Tracy. Funeral services were held at Nobles Illinois.

Pomeroy Charles Fruth Nobles, Ill Fruth Milton Price

Infant Freda Pearl Hudson Buried At Rock Springs

Funeral services for infant Freda Pearl Hudson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Emory Hudson, were held at their Minersville home on Sunday with burial at Rock Springs.

Pomeroy Freda Pearl Emory Hudson Minersville Rock Springs

Smart Easter Togs Highlight Main Street Display

April 5 report from Pomeroy notes Easter fashion along Main Street. Shoppers described as bright colors and smart outfits despite an overcast start to the weekend.

Pomeroy Main Street

Sunrise Easter Service At Peace Evangelical Church

A special sunrise service was held at Peace Evangelical church in Pomeroy on Easter morning. The Rev. Mr. Moenkhaus delivered a splendid sermon and special Easter music was performed. Sunday school followed the service and German services were then conducted.

Pomeroy Peace Evangelical Church Moenkhaus

Delphian Society to Meet in Library

The Delphian society in Middleport will gather this evening in the library for a discussion on The Rise of the Athenian State. The meeting was postponed from last Monday to today.

Middleport Delphian Society

Local Visitors and Weekend Guests Mentioned

Middleport residents note various visitors and trips. Mr and Mrs Harry Probst of Dayton visit with Griff Lewis and relatives while Homer Cooper travels to F Sebastian Florida for Ebersbach Construction. Lucille Shilling weekends in Columbus with kin. Dr and Mrs Davis Middleton and daughter of Dayton stay with Tom Middleton. Helen and Elmer Hugh Davis of Columbus visit family. Dr and Mrs Singleton and daughter from Charleston stay with Mr and Mrs John Downing.

Russell Tennessee West Virginia Allen Radford Zanesville Carl Stalter Athens Edgar Gilmore Curtis Gilmore Frank Evans Mae Francis Jacob Mees Breezy Heights Glenn Carson Kansas City T. N. Karr Nease Settlement Walter Franz Parkersburg Ed. Franz Mulberry Avenue H. W. Karr Cincinnati T. W. Karr Donald Craig Rodney Jones Columbus Leland Peoples Vivian Percy Peoples Middleport Harry Probst Dayton Griff Lewis Homer Cooper Febastian Florida Ebersbach Construction Company Lucille Shilling Davis Middleton Tom Middleton Helen Elmer Hugh Davis Singleton Charleston John Downing

Funeral services for infant Betty Carahan

General services for Betty Evelyn Carahan, year and a half old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Carahan, were held at Lee Chapel in Racine on Saturday. She died in Columbus after a brief illness from pneumonia.

Pomeroy Betty Evelyn Arthur Carahan Lee Chapel Racine Columbus

Easter Services Brighten Nelsonville Church Calendar

Easter at the Nelsonville Methodist church drew large crowds with special music by the boys and vested choirs. The morning services baptized fourteen infants and added twelve children and adults to membership. The Athens commandery Knights Templar attended the first service, and the sunset cantata Victory was performed by the adult choir under Ralph Parks.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Athens Commandery Knights Templar Morrel Ralph Parks Wildermere Velma Young Beam Cc. W. Backus

Easter services at Presbyterian Church impress locals

Easter services at the Presbyterian Church drew unusually large crowds as the Rev. Lloyd Evans delivered a single sermon for the day, creating a memorable moment for attendees and parishioners.

Presbyterian Church Lloyd Evans

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Calomel Alternative

The letter promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild reliable laxative replacing calomel for liver and bowel issues. It claims quick relief without damaging teeth, gums, or causing after effects, noting headaches and dullness come from constipation and liver trouble. Available in 15c and 30c sizes.

Dr. Edwards

Auxiliary to Glenford Dugan Legion Post Poppy Sale Relay

Mrs. Miller Wilson Fanny Mulligan and Irma Wilson represent the unit from Nelsonville to Glenford Dugan post American Legion. They visited Athens hospital patients with potted plants and will gather at the Legion home to craft poppies for the Decoration Day sale. Proceeds fund hospital supplies, with a larger quota this year and a call for public cooperation.

Nelsonville Miller Wilson Fanny Mulligan Irma Wilson Glenford

Local Social Notices List Community Figures

Mable Haffner Miss Grace Kourt Mr and Mrs John Saltz Mrs M McBride Mrs Harry Edington and Mrs John Edington appear in a city social notices page listing residents and local households in a community column.

Mable Haffner Grace Kourt John Saltz M. McBride Harry Edington John Edington

Sunday praise fills large Christian church auditorium

Church leaders report a strong Sunday with 83 in sunrise prayer, 766 in Bible school, and a crowded evening service in the main auditorium. The colorful singing by Mr. Rob drew attendees, with details continued on page three.

Christian Church Bible School Rob Page Three

New MELLO-GLO Cream Promises Youthful Skin

A French process cream named MELLO-GLO is advertised as pure and transformative with a single application. The D. Zenner Co promotes the product at Case's Drug Store in Logan.

D. Zenner Co Case's Logan

Kotex Offers Modern Sanitary Protection for Women

Omens by the millions abandon old sanitary pads for a new scientific method called Kotex. It provides unprecedented protection, no laundry, no embarrassment, five times more absorbent, deodorizes, and eliminates offend danger. Available at drug or department stores. package of twelve costs only a few cents.

KOTEX

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pomeroy Bend Briefs D. Curtis Reed New York George Schaaf John Schaaf Lower Main Street A. P. Miller Ironton Rollin Price Mildred Fisher Harold Brown Irene Blattner John Blattner Mainstreet Alec Sattler Arthur Ratz Eric Ratz Minden W. Va Monte Ray West Ralph William Lares Mrs Joe Lares Illinois Templars M. E. Church Winnie Powell Raybould Edith Stiers L. P. Rice John Scott Herman Ruble Leona Stufflebean Jack Raybould Cummins Shafer Anthony J. L. Wilson Matilda Martin C. G. Sheppard Roudebush Etta . Knight McPherson A. D. McPherson Rapid Shoe Repairing W. Union ST Glenford Dugan Legion Post Aloust Zane Grey Arizona Willard Automotive Battery and Electric Co E. State St Pathe News Ial Athens Dry Cleaning Co N. Court St Athens County the Mutual Home and Savings Association East Washington St Kelsomville Athens Electric By. Co DRY Cleaners West State ST
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