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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1926

Page

5

Athens Messenger and Schultz News Agency Listings

Society note from New York visitors lists where the Athens Messenger is on sale at multiple locations including S. E. Corner 47th Street and Broadway and 42nd Street opposite Grand Central Depot. Schultz News Agency also advertised.

New York Ohio Athens Messenger S. BE 42Nd Street 6Th Ave S. E 47Th Street Broadway 42Nd St Grand Central Depot N. E 32Nd Street Schultz News Agency

Wedding Attended by Miss Goldsberry on Easter Sunday

Miss Mary Frances Goldsberry returned from Huntington West Virginia for the church wedding of Miss Bernice Virgene Martin and Harry King Miller of Nitro West Virginia. The bride, former Ohio University student, received her degree from Marshall College and cousin Claren Peoples of Huntington sang at the ceremony. Evert Martin, bride’s brother and Ohio University senior, served as usher.

Mary Frances Goldsberry Huntington W. Va Bernice Virgene Martin Harry King Miller Nitro Athens Evert Martin Ohio University

Faculty Woman's Club Nominates Officers for Next Year

The Faculty Woman's Club of Ohio University met in Lindley Hall last evening. Illness sidelined resident Mrs. Charles G. Matthews and secretary Miss Patterson chaired the business meeting. Miss Dunham served as secretary as the nominating committee presented officers for next year. A tea was announced for April 13 at the high school building. The evening closed with four tables of bridge won by Miss Irene Devlyn for high score. Light refreshments were served.

Faculty Woman's Club Ohio University Lindley Hall Charles G. Matthews Patterson Dunham Bridge Irene Devlyn

Woman's Missionary Society meeting changes time

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian church will meet at 7 30 Thursday evening at the church instead of Thursday afternoon as previously announced. The Mt Zion Baptist church will present the program on the subject What has the negro done with his freedom. It is the guest meeting of the year with friends invited.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church Mt. Zion Baptist Church Friends of the Society

Esther class social and business at Canaanville road

At the home of Mrs. Gerben Rypma the Esther class of the Christian church held a monthly business and social session. Miss Ethel Boelzner led devotion and Mrs. Cameron Crossen presided. Mrs. William Connett led the program, with humorous readings by Mrs. FE L Church. Games, contests, prizes to Mrs. Ray Slaughter and Mrs. 3 Smith, an old fashioned fly pull. Mrs. Clarence Laughlin to host May meeting with Mrs. Glyde Burn leading the program.

Gerben Rypma Canaanville Road Esther The Christian Church Ethel Boelzner Cameron Crossen William Connett FE. L. Church Ray Slaughter 3 Smith Clarence Laughlin Glyde Burn

Women Voters Anniversary Meeting in May

Public health nurse Miss Haviland addressed the Women Voters anniversary gathering. She spoke on the work of Athens County nurses, the tuberculosis fund, and recovered patients, noting beneficiaries including children. She highlighted the Towner nurse who cares for expectant mothers and urged community support.

Women Voters

Miss Angell Completes Second Year At Alliance Schools

Miss Louise Angell a teacher in Alliance schools spends her Easter vacation with her mother Mrs Elmer G Angell and other relatives. This is Angell s second year in Alliance schools.

Louise Angell Alliance Schools Elmer G. Angell Miss Angell

Mrs Reed Aleshire and family return from weekend driving trip

Mrs Reed Aleshire and daughter and Mr Clyde Ballinger have returned from a weekend motor ing trip visiting Barberton Akron and Columbus.

Reed Aleshire Clyde Ballinger Barberton Akron Columbus

Burroughs Visit Ties Two California Families

Mr and Mrs Frank Burroughs visit Los Angeles relatives while en route to South Carolina to see Burroughs kin. Mrs Burroughs is daughter of Robert Jennings of Los Angeles who is visiting his brother Ralph Jennings.

Frank Burroughs Gertrude Jennings Los Angeles Calif Ralph P. Jennings East Union Street South Carolina Mr. Burroughs Burroughs Robert Jennings

Wallace Kin Visits Sisters in North Lancaster

Andrew Wallace Jr of Gloucester visits his sisters Miss Edna Wallace and Miss Elsie Wallace on North Lancaster Street. Moose Legion holds a meeting at 7 30 this evening in the Red Men's hall with important business on the agenda.

Andrew Wallace, Jr Glouster Edna and Elsie Wallace Lancaster Street Moose Legion Red Men's Hall

Local notes on residents and guests

Mr. I. A. Sprague confined at 41 West Washington due to flu and complications is improving. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Vernon of North Lancaster Street hosted Miss Georgia Morris of Fremont as a weekend guest.

I. A. Sprague West Washington Street Edward Vernon North Lancaster Street Georgia Morris Fremont

Psych professors meet in Lexington with Porters Longstaff

Dr. J. P. Porter and Mr. Howard Longstaff are in Lexington Kentucky attending a meeting of psychology professors.

J. P. Porter Howard Longstaff Lexington, Ky

Student Harry Holcombe Returns to Ohio Wesleyan

Mr. Harry Holcombe, visiting his parents the Rev and Mrs H J Holcombe, returned yesterday to resume his studies at Ohio Wesleyan in Delaware.

Harry Holcombe H. J. Holcombe Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Ralph Wharton Athens E. C. Wharton Massillon

Miss Mabel Wagner Leaves for Jackson to Teach

Miss Mabel Wagner departed last night for Jackson where she will serve as a public school teacher after spending the Easter recess with her parents in town.

Mabel Wagner Jackson

Amesville Hosts Visit By Aggerter Dixon Guests

Mr. Keneth Aggerter and Mr. Robert Dixon spent part of the Easter vacation in Amesville as guests of John Thomas. Thomas was returning home from Ohio Wesleyan University at the time.

Keneth Aggerter Robert Dixon Amesville John Thomas Thomas Ohio Wesleyan University

Weekend visits by Mr Lee and Mr Wilson noted

Mr Robert E. Lee spent the week end with friends in Loveland. Mr Robert Wilson was in Carrolton over Easter as the guest of relatives.

Robert E. Lee Loveland Robert Wilson Carrolton

Ohio University Students Return From Lima Easter Break

Mr. Stephen Churchill and Mr. Donald Yant, students at Ohio University, returned last night after visiting their parents in Lima during the Easter vacation.

Stephen Churchill Donald Yant Ohio University Lima

City Federation elects officers and outlines state meeting plans

The City Federation met in the Chamber of Commerce with Mrs. W. L. Gard presiding. Officers elected for the year include Mrs. Gard as president and Mrs. L. W. Kelley as first vice president. Delegates chosen for the state meeting in Springfield May 10 14 were Mrs. Gard and Mrs. Barker with alternates Mrs. Harvey and Mrs. McAdoo. Reports noted shrubbery shipment readiness and various residents visiting relatives or traveling to Lima Massillon Gnadenhutten Ingomar and Athens during spring break.

City Federation Chamber of Commerce W. L. Gard L. W. Kelley A. E., Wagner N. S. Welk Homer Wolfe T. H. McAdoo John Finsterwald E. D. Sayre Springfield J. E. Barker J. R. Harvey C. H. McAdoo Gard Finsterwald Cynthia Morris League of From

Easter Vacation Residents and Ohio Newspaper Meeting Attendance

Among the Tau Sigma Delta members at home over Easter were Theodore Bar mouth Brennan Charles Parker Shelby Harry Levan Marietta and others. Mr F W Bush and Mr C H Harris of the Athens Messenger returned Monday from Columbus after attending a Select List of Ohio Newspapers meeting earlier that day.

Tau Sigma Delta Theodore Barmouth Brennan Charles Parker Shelby Harry Levan Marietta F. W. Bush C. H. Harris The Athens Messenger Columbus Ohio

Higley Study Circle meets at Lindley Hall

Mrs. Jennie O'Dell of Lindley Hall will host the Higley Study circle at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.

Jennie O'Dell Lindley Hall Higley

Miss Katherine McKee and Dick Clark Attend Marietta Dance

Miss Katherine McKee and Mr. Dick Clark visited Marietta last evening for the assembly dance hosted by Mr and Mrs Edward Jennings.

Katherine McKee Dick Clark Marietta Edward Jennings

Brannon Couple Return Home From Dover Visit

Mr and Mrs John C Brannon of Dover return home by motor after visiting relatives and friends since Saturday. They were the honor guests of the hosts during their stay.

John C. Brannon Dover

Easter Visit Ties Families Across Town

Mrs. L. H. Smith and relatives returned from a trip at 110 Morris avenue. Mrs. Don Millikan planned a short Lakewood visit with her parents, the Turnbulls, and Mrs. Fred Crouch stayed with the Jacob Fetch family in Kenmore. Homer Kirkendall drove from Columbus to join his wife with her parents on Spring street before joining Hershel Kirkendall near Chauncey for Easter. He went back to Columbus last night.

L. H. Smith Morris Avenue Don Millikan Lakewood R. R. Turnbull Fred Crouch Kenmore Jacob Fetch Homer Kirkendall Columbus JE. O. Dewey Spring Street Chauncey Hershel Kirkendall

Columbus Visitors Include Mrs H Siigley and Family

Mrs H Siigley and her son John, along with Mrs John Sprague and her daughter Bernadine, were noted as Columbus visitors in local society notes.

H. &. Siigley John John Sprague Bernadine Columbus

Athens Visitor Linked to Whitaker Paper in Cincinnati

Mr Clifford R Glazier of Cincinnati based Whitaker Paper company visits Athens. He is an Ohio University graduate and Phi Delta Theta member, identified with the company for several years.

Clifford R. Glazier Whitaker Paper Company of Cincinnati Ohio University Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Athens

Miners from Chauncey Head to Dayton for Gas Line Work

Twenty five Chauncey men, largely miners from Bailey Run mines that closed, traveled Monday to Dayton to join Logan Gas company crews building a new line. An agent had recruited them in Chauncey, with lunch provisions requested for the trip and good attendance noted.

Logan Gas Company Chauncey Bailey Run Dayton Hocking Valley

Influenza Takes Crooksville Woman

CHAUNCEY April 6 Mr and Mrs F E K Cook and son Frank Cook of The Plains are in Crooksville where they were called by the death of Mrs Cook’s sister Mrs Thomas Griffin from an attack of influenza. Funeral services and burial will take place near Crooksville today. She leaves a husband one daughter and two sons. Mrs Griffin was well known at The Lower Plains and often visited there.

Chauncey F. EK. Cook Frank Cook the Plains Crooksville Cook Thomas Griffin Griffin Lower Plains

Chauncey Cleanup Drive Urges Townwide Cooperation

Chauncey residents are urged to join a Cleanup Campaign from April 1 to 15. Property owners should haul away winter garbage to improve sanitary conditions. After April 15 the city will remove any remaining garbage at owner expense, per Mayor Walker.

Chauncey Walker

Bradshaw fills Greendale Baptist sermon with daughters

Mahlon Bradshaw of The Plains preached at Greendale Baptist Church on Sunday. He was joined by his daughters Florence and Edna Bradshaw in the attendance and at the service.

Greendale Chauncey Mahlon Bradshaw the Plains Baptist Church Florence Edna Bradshaw

Loyal Woman's Society Meeting Set in Chauncey

Mrs. Howard O. Brown hosts the Loyal Woman's society of the First Christian church in Chauncey Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Ira Myers as program leader.

Chauncey Howard O. Brown Loyal Woman's Society of the First Christian Church Ira Myers

Easter visits mark travellers at The Plains

Mrs. Charles Crabtree and children Charles Jr and Forest from Columbus visit the Mitchels at The Plains. Mrs. Howard Mayberry and children return to Ann Arbor after visiting Zell Buffington and George Bean at The Plains. Mansfield guests Mr and Mrs William Bricker Jr stay with William Bricker Sr. Blanche Cochran of Columbus spends Easter with George Cochran family. Dorothy Linscott of Chauncey visits The Plains. John Gabriel and family from Shawnee visit relatives at The Plains.

Charles Crabtree Charles, Jr Forest Columbus Samuel Mitchel the Plains Howard Mayberry Ann Arbor Mich Zell Buffington George Bean William Bricker, Jr Mansfield William Bricker Blanche Cochran George Cochran Dorothy Linscott Chauncey Jean Mercer John Gabriel Shawnee

Mrs George Williamson Moves Household Goods to Chauncey

Mrs George Williamson has moved their household goods to Chauncey from Corning and are arranging further details.

Chauncey George Williamson Corning

Fourth Anniversary of Mazon Council to be Celebrated

Chauncey April 6 The fourth anniversary of Mazon Council No. 93 will be celebrated at the regular meeting to be held in Jackson.

Chauncey Mazon Council No. 93 Jackson

Outgro Promises Fast Relief for Ingrown Toenails

The antiseptic Outgro claims to reduce inflammation and pain in ingrown nails when applied in the nail crevice. It allegedly toughens the skin beneath the nail so the nail turns outward quickly. Sold by chiropodists and available to the public in small bottles with directions.

Candy Sale by Chauncey church group

The Young People's society of Chauncey Christian church will hold a home made candy sale next Monday April 12 at Sayre store in Chauncey. Donations of candy are appreciated. Committee members are Misses Alice Brewer Alice Dew Ona Sweeny and Lucy Nye.

Chauncey Young People’s Society of the Chauncey Christian Church Sayre Store Alice Brewer Alice Dew Ona Sweeny Lucy Nye

Easter Guests Entertain At The Plains Home

Mrs. Ambrose Terre hosted Easter day guests at The Plains. Attending were Miss Margaret Krivesti, Andy Krivesti, and Miss Kedith McDaniel of Athens for a social afternoon gathering.

Chauncey Ambrose Terre the Plains Margaret Krivesti Andy Krivesti Kedith McDaniel Athens

Ladies Aid Plans All Day Meeting Chauncey

Chauncey April 6 The Ladies Aid Society of the Chauncey Methodist church will hold an all day meeting at the church Wednesday The morning will be devoted to quilling followed by lunch at noon An afternoon business session and program will be held Mrs George Shafer president will lead the business meeting and Mrs Anna Shields and Mrs Edith Coulson will supervise the program All members urged to attend

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Chauncey Methodist Church Quisling George Shafer Anna Shields Edith Coulson

Scene of a Prison Break Lifts Weight to Drop Rope

An angular man nicknamed super crook and Scott watch from a back corner as he steps on a button. The warden’s signal releases a 300 pound counter weight attached to a hanging rope which drops into a well.

Scott

One Great Stomach Elixir Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement from Cline Pharmacy sells Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a guaranteed stomach aid. It promises instant relief from gas fullness and pain and, with regular use, strengthens a weak stomach while acting as a tonic. Money-back if it fails to help.

Cline Pharmacy Dave

Death of Chapman by ghastly strangulation witnessed

The warden described two lethal jerks that snapped Chapman's neck twice while he was hanged in a Hartford jail cell. Spectators, many reporters, watched in horror as the body twisted in the air before plunging. burial plans were kept secret and Governor Trumbull faced urgent pleas to intervene.

Chapman Father Barry Dillon Hartford John H. Trumbull

Snow slide kills two at Telluride mine boarding house

In Telluride Colorado a snowslide struck a building complex in Black Bear Canyon. Ed Hagala and his wife, owner of the boarding house, died. Five other people narrowly escaped death as the slide buried part of the structures. Three of the five survivors were injured.

Telluride Colo Ed Hagala Black Bear Canyon Here

Endangered Lives and Damaged Buildings Reported

The reports said lives were endangered and several buildings were demolished while others sustained minor injuries.

Timber men and surveyors note colored streams but slim find chance

Visitors to the region report streams show color yet agree the likelihood of a truly rich discovery remains low. Prospectors and locals weigh chances as exploration continues.

Discover Gold Reef in Panama Report Sparks Skepticism

In Balboa Panama April 6 a claim that J J Calderwood acting for a British syndicate had found a gold reef larger than the Rand field was called greatly exaggerated by mining men and others familiar with Panama's gold region.

Balboa Panama J. J. Calderwood

Diamond Dyes Offer Easy Color for Many Fabrics

Each 15 cent package contains directions so any woman can tint shades or dye colors in silk wool linen cotton and blended fabrics. Buy Diamond Dyes and tell your druggist the material you wish to color.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marjorie Forkner Victor Scheiner Earl Blind Gnadenhutten Joe Glander Ingomar A. B. Chase Packard Schaff Jesse French Melville Clare Bond Parker Bros Bank of Athens Building Lodge Dr. King Gillett Converse Street Ladies Aid Plans West Grocer Brookshire C. D. Shafer Pharmacy Prescription Lash Athens County Community Chest Athens Jewelers Kings Coouchs Logan Miss Clarkson Dennison Factory Lostro Bldg Amy Gideon Mom Tee Hee Paad Preston ED Down Tom Harry Harary Selewtion Portis Nelsonville
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