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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1927

Page

5

Local society notes and marriage announcements

Mrs Katherine Hamilton hosts a sister visit while Beatrice Sams and Earl Foley announce their Sarnia Ontario wedding. The union was held at Central United Church in Sarnia with Rev J T Cosby Morris officiating. The bride wore blue taffeta and will reside in Sarnia with her husband in the meat business.

Beatrice R. Sams Clarence Sams Earl D. Foley David D. Foley Sarnia Ontario Central United Church Parsonage J. T. Cosby Morris Mitchell T. Miller James K. Palmer Athens High School Drs

Civil War Quiz From Civil War Knowledge Test

A historical quiz asks ten Civil War questions: details on Fort Sumter first shot, Ulysses Grant initial service, a Confederate general nicknamed foot cavalry, a Confederate raider James, Union generals at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg aftermath, northern victory alongside Meade, Battle of Cold Harbor armies and outcome, early trench warfare, and a Confederate cavalry leader famed for raids around the Union army.

Phn Brown Grant Foot Finlly U. S Bette Chancellorsville Meade Lee Gettysburg Cold Harbor

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Ad C

For indigestion and sour stomach, use Phillips Milk of Magnesia. It neutralizes stomach acid, relieves gas, and promotes gentle bowels without purging. Endorsed as a long trusted remedy by physicians for over fifty years. Available in twenty five and fifty cent bottles at drugstores. Milk of Magnesia is a registered mark of The Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co.

Phillips U. S Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co

Services at Downington Baptist Church Illinois

Sermons planned at the Downington Ohio Baptist church on April 16 evening and April 17 morning. Topics include The Resurrection of Jesus Christ Its Importance and The Resurrection and Evidence For It.

Downington The Baptist Curch Ohio Jesus Christ Metho

Warning signs of gall stones and liver trouble in midlife

An old health notice warns middle aged men to watch for dizzy spells headaches shortness of breath gas stomach pain right side back pain and coated tongue as signs of hepatic torpidity and gall bladder trouble. It promotes Klax Ko tablets from Cline's Pharmacy with a money back guarantee if no benefit is seen within a week.

Funeral Services for Armstrong Jaird Held at Clark Church

Armstrong Dick Jaird died Saturday morning at 24 Woodard Avenue. Funeral held at 2 PM yesterday at Clark's Chapel Church conducted by Rev. G C Johnson. Music by Fiat Methodist class six quartet. Burial in adjoining graveyard. Red Men lodge led grave service. Relatives attending included Dr H L Morris and Emma Laird of Detroit. James Laird and Lloyd of Columbus. Harry Laird of Logan. G H Guitteau and family. William Buel of Marietta.

Armstrong Dick” Jaird Woodard Avenue Clark's Chap G. C. Johnson Fiat Methodist Church Arge Red Men's Lodge H. L. Morris Emma Laird Detroit Mich James Laird Lloyd Columbus Harry Laird Logan G. H.guitteau William Buel Marietta

Captain Shot by Wife in Cincinnati Despair

Wiley C. Hill a 51 year old river captain was shot by his wife Edna Earl Clark Hill aged 50 who then slashed her own throat. Both are in serious or critical condition but expected to recover. Hill said his wife’s illness for four years left her despondent and led to the act.

Cincinnati Wiley C. Hill Edna Earl Clark Hill

Passion week services at First Methodist Episcopal Church

Special services announced for Passion week at First Methodist Episcopal Church with 7:30 pm meetings. Rev C M Coulter lists topics including Choked Wells Tuesday and The Adventure of Christian Citizenship Wednesday. Thursday’s session titled The Valley of Decision is a decision service. Friday features Good Friday Meditation with Holy Communion.

First Methodist Episcopal Church C. M. Coulter

Leather Straps and Belts Highlight Sport Frock Trends

Straps of leather braided and interwoven adorn sport frocks. Leather belts with gilt trimmings and embroidered collars and cuffs rise in popularity among fashion wearers.

Ohio Senate passes emergency clause on teacher pay bill

The emergency clause allowing boards of education to borrow from teachers' retirement funds at five percent interest to cover salaries was approved by the Ohio Senate. The measure would provide a 2 600 000 dollar appropriation to weak districts and awaits Gov Donalfey's signature after House approval on April 4.

Boards of Education Ohio Senate W. L. Donalfey House of Representatives Athens County Teachers’ Retirement Fund H. R. McVey

Radio Listings Preview of Evening Programs Across Stations

A schedule of programs across stations including WZ and WEAF at 10 p m and 7 30 p m Eastern time. Listings cover WLS WNYC WCAR WCBD KMA WCCO WMCA WHAD WCAU WRNY KTHS KPO WQJ KNX and other stations with varied music orchestras choirs and debates.

WLS WEAF WNYC WCAR Stainer WCBD KMA May WCCO Trustodians

Radio networks list a night of orchestras and programs

A dense schedule across WEAF WJZ WPG WBAL WGN WLIB WLS WLW WHK and other outlets shows orchestras pianists duets and talk segments. Entries include Roosevelt Orchestra Great Moments History Eveready hour and bridge games with varied local and regional programs through late night.

WEAF New York Waldorff Orchestra Roosevelt Orchestra Janssen

Dr. Pierce and His Favorite Prescription Legacy

Public benefactor Dr. R V Pierce aimed to boost happiness by healing pain and distress through his Favorite Prescription. The respected physician offered a herbal remedy for nervous weakness and related ills, marketed as a pure, effective medicine sold by druggists in fluid and tablet forms with a 10 cent trial tablet offer.

Dr. Pierce

Evening gown described in pale gold satin with green ostrich fringe

A description of an elegant gown for a black-haired woman features pale gold satin and a fringe of green ostrich feathers. The image emphasizes rich color contrast and luxurious fabric for formal wear.

Madame Angot and other broadcasts on midweek radio program

Midweek features include the National Opera Company presenting Madame Angot on WEAF WLIT WRC WCORE and WGY with a late French Revolution scene. Other broadcasts offer oratorio Seven Last Words of Christ by Theo DuBois on WOO Philadelphia and varied concerts across WTAM Cleveland and stations from Detroit to New York.

Madame Angot Durin WEAF WLIT WRC WCORE WGY Christ Theo DuBois WOO Philadelphia

Army Band and Orchestra Listings From Regional Programs

The snippet lists multiple city programs and broadcasts featuring army bands, orchestras, and ensembles across Chicago Denver Seattle Portland and Minneapolis. It notes various performances and student or community lectures linked to musical events, with mentions of venues and stations like WCCO and KGW and references to vocal and instrumental acts.

Angora Embroidery Sets for Spring Sunita Fashion

Embroidered organdie collars cuffs and vestees in gora wool prepared for tailored spring sunita outfits. The craft blends Angora embroidery with lightweight fabrics to create refined seasonal accessories.

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