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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1926

Page

8

Millfield Easter program draws packed church crowd

Easter services at Millfield Christian church Sunday evening were highly praised as well attended. A committee led by Mrs. Mabel Smith Mrs. Edith McDaniel and Miss Olive Brookins trained the children and the speaking singing pleased the audience. The dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Elmer Bingman and daughter Thelma of Athens Mrs Guy Brookins of Chauncey and Mr and Mrs Walter Wharton and son Junior of The Plains.

Chauncey Millfield Christian Church Mabel Smith Edith McDaniel Olive Brookins the Plains Elmer Bingman Thelma Athens Guy Brookins Walter Wharton Junior

Mrs Brown Hosts Woman's Society Meeting at Church

Mrs Howard O Brown hosted the regular semi monthly meeting of the Woman's Society of the First Christian church at East Converse street. Mrs Guy Brookins led the business session and a devotional period followed. A reading by Mrs Addie Tippett and a contest judged by Mrs T R Hamilton and Mrs Ira Myers produced first prize for Mrs Charles Ogg, with Mrs John Brewer second and Mrs Brookins consolations. The hostess served a two course luncheon. The next meeting will be at Mrs Charles Ogg's home.

Chauncey Howard O. Brown East Converse Street Woman's Society of the First Christian Church Guy Brookins Seasion Addie Tippett T. R. Hamilton Ira Myers Charles Ogg John Brewer Brookins

Goodsons Move West to California Home

Mr and Mrs Hershal Goodson and their two children from Chauncey left this week for Francisco California to establish their new home. Mrs Goodsons parents Mr and Mrs Phelps, formerly of The Plains, had moved to California months ago to also reside there.

West

Mrs John Shafer Hosts Sunday Dinner for Family

Mrs John Shafer and her daughter Floride hosted a Sunday dinner for relatives at their home, sharing a warm family gathering and hospitality amid a quiet afternoon.

Former Pastor Edward Dabritz to Preach in Chauncey

The Rev. Edward Dabritz, former Methodist Episcopal pastor of Chauncey, will preach at his former church Friday evening and tonight at The Plains church. He plans to leave soon for a foreign field for a five year term, and the public is invited to attend.

Chauncey Edward Dabritz Methodist Episcopal Church Dabritz the Plains Church Glouster Church

Earl Worden Treated in Columbus for Eye Injury at Mine No 25

Earl Worden of Chauncey went to Columbus on Wednesday to receive treatment for an eye injury sustained months ago while working at Chauncey mine No 25 of the New York Coal company.

Chauncey Earl Worden Columbus Chauncey Mine New York Coal Company

Chauncey Social Roundup Keeps Eager Guests Busy

Miss Beatrice Schwartz returns to New York City after weeks in Chauncey visiting Mr. and Mrs. Max Altman on Main street. Easter hosts A R Conkey of New Marshfield call on the Headleys in May avenue. Chauncey families host and visit Columbus, Mid dleport and Glouster relatives including Mrs S P Tinklepaugh and the Courtney family. Lewis Northrop travels to Dayton for work while Chauncey residents Allen Riley Jr and Garfield Grimes host visitors.

Beatrice Schwartz Chauncey Max Altman Main Street New York City A. R. Conkey New Marshfield Charles E. Headley May Avenue Charles Bradfield George Williamson Jo Ann Columbus S. P. Tinklepaugh Middleport G. B. Courtney High Street David Northrop Glouster Lewis Northrop Frank Kisor Carbondale Dayton Allen Riley, Jr Nelsonville Garfield Grimes

Unclear Site Sparks School Board Conflict in Glouster Area

Trimble and Jacksonville boards clash over site for a joint high school after bonds were approved. A three member committee will seek a compromise between Trimble, Jacksonville, and county leaders as talks stall on the Johnston property.

KIWANIANS TO MEET GLOUSTER APRIL EIGHT MEETING

Kiwanians will hear Glouster when the educational committee chaired by M. M. Bryson leads the program at the Kiwanis club meeting from 6 30 to 7 30 p m in the social room of the M E church. Mixed dance set for Moose hall Glouster Saturday night April 10 with Lawsons Orchestra.

Glouster M. M. ‘Bryson M. E. Church Moose Hall Giouster Lawson

Glouster Official Attends Columbus Budget Conference

Superintendent Dillon of the Glouster schools attended a county conference in Columbus at the House of Hon H. B. Gaelswis on Ohio's Dollar. He discussed budgeting and financing for echo officials and state programs.

Glouster Dillon Glouster Echoois Columbus Porecta H. B

McCann Post to Sell Baseball Park Refreshment Rights

Frank McCann post American Legion of Glouster will sell refreshment stand privileges at the baseball park Friday evening. The winning bidder will prepare for the opening game Sunday afternoon against the Newark Pure Oil team. Bids are restricted to Frank McCann Post members and must be filed with E. K. Peugh or C. G. Lunsford.

Moving picture at Green's Run school Friday April 9

Mrs C W Day and Dorothy of Lima visit Lima and Jacksonville. Lest We Forget shown at Green's Run school with a matinee at 2 pm and admissions 5c and 25c. Mr and Mrs E H Taylor host guests including Clarence Marker of Columbus and Arthur Taylor of Garland Pa.

C. W. Day Dorothy Lima Henry Williams John Baird Jacksonville Moving Picture Green’s Run School E. H. Taylor Taylor Clarence Marker Columbus Arthur Taylor Garland

Bulgarian Herb Tea Promises Youthful Vitality

An old advertisement touts Bulgarian herb tea as a spring blood tonic that renews blood and cleanses winter poisons. It claims health benefits and a feeling of 10 to 30 years younger after using the product, urging readers to pay 35 cents or 75 cents to their local druggist.

Athens readers to hear Saint Joan by Shaw on Wednesday

Citizens of Athens and Ohio University students are invited to a Community Drama League reading in Ewing Auditorium at 8 15 p m Wednesday. Miss Genevieve Apgar, associate professor of English, will read Saint Joan with free admission and doors open at 7 30 p m.

Athens Ohio University Community Drama League of Athens Ewing Genevieve Apgar George Bernard Shaw Miss Apgar St. Louis

Cheating Taken Up By Students At Hi Y Luncheon

At Athens High School a Hi Y luncheon discussed cheating under the topic Getting By Cheating. A business meeting preceded the discussion and students shared views on what constitutes cheating where it occurs, God’s view of cheating, and the costs and benefits of cheating.

Athens High School

Two Men Fined For Possessing Beer In Mine 29 Hollow

Raymond Philips and Herman McCune of Sand Ridge were found guilty of possessing beer and fined $190 plus costs by Magistrate Pearl Helwig. Sheriff Pete McKinley and officers Harry Dalton and H. A. Siebert reported the beer located in a hollow above Mine 29 at midnight.

Raymond Philips Herman McCune Sand Ridge Pearl Helwig Pete McKinley Harry Dalton H. A. Siebert

Jerusalem Seeks Rainfall to Meet Water Needs

The city faces a dependence on yearly rainfall to supply its domestic and sanitary water requirements as it plans for future water security and infrastructure.

Jerusalem

Old Newspaper Man O'Bieness Dies in Cleveland

Frank B. O'Bieness a 45 year old editor of the Ohio Bell magazine died in a hospital after a flu illness. He was a long time AP correspondent in Ohio and nephew of the late Henry O'Bleness. His son Neil attended Ohio University for three years.

Cleveland Frank B. O’bieness The Ohio Bell Ohio Bell Telephone Company O’bieness O’bleness Ohio Associated Press Columbus Henry O’bleness Neil O’bleness Ohio University

Former Athens graduate sent abroad to international agriculture meeting

Oscar Stein of the federal agricultural bureau in Washington sails for Europe as a government delegate to an international agricultural convention. He will spend a month in Italy and two more months touring Romania England Austria-Hungary Germany and neighboring countries. Stein, class of 1908, formerly lived with Mr. and Mrs. Koons in Athens and spoke at a campus meeting last year.

L. A. Koons Oscar Stein Ohio University Stein Agricultural Bureau Washington Europe Italy Romania England Austria-Hungary Germany Federal Agricultural Bureau

Athens High Band Leads Elks Parade Through Court Street

Athens high school's band will lead the Elk's parade tonight on Court street to the armory. It is the third appearance with fifty four pieces expected, drum major John Fields to lead the march for the Athens high school athletic association benefit.

Athens High School Court Street Armory Lodge Athens High School Athletic Association John Fields

Reindeer Herd Explodes From 1290 to 465000 in Alaska

A herd introduced to Alaska has expanded dramatically from 1290 Siberian reindeer to about 465000, signaling a substantial wild population surge with ecological implications for the region.

Alaska

Keystone State First to Conduct Wet or Dry Referendum

Pennsylvania plans a May 18 Republican primary turned into a wet and dry plebiscite. Governor Pinchot pitches a dry majority with women voters expected to decide amid Bible class and WCTU backing.

Keystone State Robert T. Small Consolidated Press Philadelphia Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Giffred Pinchot Bible Classes

Pencil shortfall in church pew distribution noted

A janitor who distributed items placed a pencil in every pew, totaling 275. While 275 cards were accounted for, only 42 pencils remained when the cards were collected.

E Church

Funeral for Infant William Paul Flaherty

Funeral services for seven months old William Paul Flaherty son of Mr and Mrs William Flaherty 34 South Cemetery Street have been moved from 4 o clock to 2 30 Friday afternoon at St Pauls church.

William Paul Flaherty William Flaherty South Cemetery _ Street St. Paul's Church

UV Light Funnel Demonstration At Nursing Exhibition

London observers watched a device that pours ultraviolet light through a funnel into the throat of a patient, drawing strong interest at a local nursing exhibition.

London

Haning Baptist Church to Open for Services

The Haning Baptist church near Jerseyville will open for services April 10 with regular pastor Mrs Weatherby in charge. Services are planned for Saturday evening Sunday morning and Sunday evening.

Haning Baptist Church Jerseyville Weatherby

Brockton pledge cards placed in seats of local event

In Brockton Massachusetts volunteers distribute pledge cards in venue seats as part of a community outreach effort. Details on the event and organizers are unclear from the fragment.

Brockton Mass

Seeley Co truss expert to visit Berry Hotel Athens

Seeley Co. will have a Chicago truss expert at the Berry Hotel in Athens on Thursday April 15 for demonstrations. The Spermatic Shield claims to close ruptures within 10 days without surgery and warns against elastic understrap devices. The notice cites U S government documents and states statements verified by federal and state courts.

Seeley Co Chicago Berry Hotel Athens Seeley England Spain United States Washington, D. C F. H. Seeley Dearborn &J

Special Easter Campaign Ends at Jacksonville Methodist

Jacksonville Methodist Episcopal Church concludes a two week pre Easter evangelistic campaign led by Rev. W G Parker. Easter Sunday services drew record Sunday school attendance under Vern Mills with an Easter program by Mrs A R Woodger. Thirteen baptized and nineteen added to church membership with others pending.

Jacksonville Methodist Episcopal Church W. G. Parker Vern Mills A. R. Woodgerd Christ Methodist Episcopal

Savants of World Form New League for Liberty

Paris April 8. Several hundred professors and writers from thirteen countries have formed the European League for the Defense of Liberty to counter anti parliamentary and Fascist trends. The manifesto argues dictatorships replace liberal institutions and suppress press freedom, warning that history shows dictatorships lead to war.

Paul Scott Mowrer Paris Europe European League For the Defense of Liberty

British Enjoying Grapefruit According to Reports

The article notes a growing British taste for grapefruit among the public. It cites rising imports and supermarket interest while presenting consumer enthusiasm as a cultural shift.

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