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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1926

Page

5

Birthday Surprise Honors Kenneth Steward

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Steward planned a complete surprise for Kenneth Steward's twelfth birthday with music games and refreshments. Guests included Myrna Riggle Dorothy Searles Aileen McAfee Helen Searles Bernice McVay Elizabeth Briggs Roy Riggle Larry McAfee John Bates Parker Van Dyke and Kenneth Steward. Mrs Wilmer C Harris North Hill attended at 2 30 Tuesday afternoon.

Elmer Steward Kenneth Steward Isaac Rickey Myrna Riggle Dorothy Searles Aileen McAfee Helen Searles Bernice McVay Elizabeth Briggs Roy Riggle Larry McAfee John Bates Parker van Dyke

Wedded In Athens as Car Accident Fades

Mrs. Mary C. Warner and Mr. Charles Clinton Wigal of Coolville wed in Athens. A car crash between Cheshire and Gallipolis injured no one though Horn car damage runs to several hundred dollars. The involved occupants included Mrs. May Lambery and Mrs. Zona Marquis, both of Coolville.

Athens Mary C. Warner Charles Clinton Wigal Coolville Cheshire Gallipolis May Lambery Zona Marquis Coolivile

Van Sickle visit to Cebu and New Martinsville

Mr and Mrs C E Van Sickle arrive in Cebu Philippines to visit the latter's father J A Slinghuff at 145 East State Street and at Mr Van Sickle's New Martinsville home. Mrs Van Sickle spent five months in Santa Belle Florida with her grandparents George W and Mrs Miskimen. Mr Van Sickle works for Hemp Importing, part of International Harvester, for four years.

C. E. van Sickle Dorothy Slinghuff Cebu Philippine Islands J. A. Slinghuff East State Street Mr. van Sickle New Martinsville International Harvester Company

Potts on research travels. visits Athens and Purdue

Mr. C. G. Potts a former Athens president and Ohio University graduate, now associate animal husbandman for the Bureau of Animal Industry in Washington, D C, renews acquaintances locally then heads to Purdue and Montpelier Vermont for cooperative sheep industry research. Guests at 40 Wolfe street include Mrs Folwell and circle Hill visitors. Cleveland trip follows with visits to Mrs Smith’s family and art studies.

C. G. Potts Ohio University Athens Potts Bureau of Animal Industry Washington, D. C Purdue University Lafayette Ind Montpelier John Grim Wolfe Street Jesse Folwell Parkersburg William Jordan Earl Garth Danna Bernard Jake Hawk Circle Hill

Akron Visitors Stay With Bolins In Norwood

Mr and Mrs Charles Bolin with Mr Ode Arnett and Mr and Mrs Edward Shepard all of Akron visited the Bolins in Norwood after returning from Florida. On the way home Mr and Mrs Charles L Bardin paused to see cousin O E Cullums and Mrs Cullums Edith Ford. Mrs Cullums is nearly recovered from a serious erysipelas attack.

Charles Bolin Ode Arnett Edward Shepard Akron Grant Bolin Florida Charles L. Bardin Norwood O. E. Cullums Cullums Edith Ford

Funeral Attendees for Mrs Lucy Weaver Moorhead

Relatives attending the funeral included her son W A Moorhead of the Byers Pipe Company advertising department in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and Mrs Moorhead, plus Fred Moorhead and Mrs Moorhead of Syracuse New York, Mr Roy Weaver of Deanville Mississippi, Blanche Moorhead of Nelsonville and James Cundiff of Columbus.

Lucy Weaver Moorhead W. A.oorhead The Byers Pipe Company Pittsburgh Moorhead Fred Moorhead

Freezone Offers Quick Corn Relief At Low Cost

A tiny bottle of Freezone sold by druggists promises instant relief for hard corns soft corns and corns between the toes with no soreness. The product, advertised for a few cents, allows users to lift the corn away with fingers after treatment.

Local residents travel to neighboring towns this weekend

Mrs. Claude Rutter visited friends in Chillicothe. Clyde Smith went to Portsmouth for business. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Boden spent the weekend in Glouster and witnessed the Glouster game. Evelyn Yauger returned from New Lexington after the weekend. Martha Calkins attended Mt. Union College and the Sigma Nu dance. D. M. Clutter and his wife were guests of the John Smiths in New Marshfield yesterday.

Clyde Smith Portsmouth L. J. Boden Glouster Martha Calkins Mt. Union College Sigma Nu D. M. Clutter New Marshfield John Smith

Automobiles Collide En Route Home From Charleston Visit

Mr C H Horn and party including Mrs Alex Nelson Ena Nelson and Belford Nelson were guests of Mr and Mrs G G Guthrie in Charleston W Va from Saturday to Sunday. On the return trip their car was struck by a five man car between Cheshire and Gallipolis. No injuries but Horn car sustained heavy damage. occupants of the other car were arrested on intoxication charges. Residents of Gallipolis.

C. H. Horn Alex Nelson Ena Nelson Belford Nelson Charleston W. Va G. G. Guthrie Cheshire Gallipolis

Rotary honors Mother Alphonsa for service to humanity

The New York Rotary club awarded its gold medal for outstanding service to humanity to Mother M Alphonsa 75 founder of the Servants of Relief for Incurable Cancer and daughter of Nathaniel Hawthorne the novelist.

New York Rotary Club M. Alphonsa Nathaniel Hawthorne Servants of Relief For Incurable Cancer

The Hottest Spot in Yellowstone: The Black Growler Mouth

The article notes the Black Growler opening in Yellowstone National Park as the park’s hottest spot with steam rushing from its vent. Local observers describe the crater’s intense heat and rising steam plumes.

Yellowstone National Park

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Natural Tonic

The ad claims youth comes from a healthy liver and bowels. It presents Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy, a substitute for calomel, gentle yet effective in toning the liver and purifying the system. Available in 15¢ and 30¢ sizes.

Edwards Ohio

Judge Rules Air Piracy Legal in Chicago Case

April preparations to speed radio legislation occurred after news that Federal Judge Wilkerson ruled air piracy legal under current radio laws. Senate interstate commerce committee considered the bills in executive session with a final decision expected next week. The WJAZ seizure of a wavelength reserved for Canadian stations prompted supporters to push a rapid enactment.

Washington Senate Wilkerson Chicago Senate Interstate Commerce Committee WJAZ Department of Commerce

Birthday Party Stove Explosion Kills Two in Chicago

In Chicago two people died and five were seriously burned when a kerosene fueled stove exploded during a birthday party for Rudolph Gubola aged 32. Gubola is among the dead.

Chicago Rudolph Gubola

Hamden High Exhibits Sewing Class and Local Sports

Hamden high school hosted a sewing class exhibit in the auditorium with Miss Hatch supervising and tea served to guests. The Hamden baseball team lost 11 to 5 to McArthur at McArthur with batteries Hamden Murphy Bobo Grashel and McArthur Woolweaver Kirkendall. Prof H R Wilson of Ohio University visited family in Hamden and Wellston resident Edna Jones briefly stopped while en route to Athens. Mr and Mrs Pink Pierce plan to move to Port Washington for work, and Dr E T Dando of Wellston visited Hamden. Mrs Alvin McKinniss and grandson Charles Alvin McKinniss were present.

Hamden High School Miss Hatch Hamden McArthur Murphy Bobo Grashel Woolweaver Kirkendall H. R. Wilson Ohio University Athens Kate Wilson Frank Wilson Edna Jones Wellston Pink Pierce Port Washington Pierce Alva E. T. Dando Alvin McKinniss Charles Alvin McKinniss

Parkesburg Social Notes and Local Visits

Parkesburg hosts visitors with Miss Frances Hatch of the high school faculty spending the weekend with family in Athens. Stephen Kolb heads to Miamisburg this week to direct a high school class play. Mrs. W. E. Stanton hosts Miss Madge Dougherty and Miss Lucretia Stanton at Gillespieville. R. K. Hall of Chillicothe visits Thursday. Dancers from Wells ton McArthur and Coalton attend a K. of P. opera house party Saturday night. Ed Craig's condition improves after hospital treatment in Columbus. Hamden high school holds junior and senior banquet at Rogan hotel Wellston on Tuesday evening, April 20.

Parkesburg Frances Hatch Athens Stephen Kolb Miamisburg W. E. Stanton Madge Dougherty Springfield Lucretia Stanton Gillespleville R. K. Hall R. and Chillicothe Wellston McArthur Coalton K. of P. Opera House Ed Craig Grant Hospital Columbus Hamden High School Rogan Hotel

Tragic drowning at Lake Brady claims boy in canoe accident

Glenn Brennan, 11, died after a Sunday canoeing accident on Lake Brady. His twin sister Glenna, 11, was with him when the canoe overturned and both struggled in the water. Glenn could not be rescued despite efforts.

Lake Brady Glenn Brennan Glenn Glenna

Chicago Water Use Rises Over Four Decades

Chicago’s daily consumpt water figures show a rise from 136 tons per capita to 80 over the last forty years. The data reflects evolving urban demand and infrastructure changes affecting city water supply and planning.

Chicago

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