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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1926

Page

8

Odd Fellow Lodge to Observe 107th Founding Anniversary

Glouster Ohio's Magic City lodge No. 797 I O O F plans a Friday evening program on April 30 to mark the lodge's 107th anniversary. Speakers include M M Bryson Rev Dr L Browning and Rev C B Frampton with music by Glouster High School orchestra. Refreshments follow. there is also a mixed dance at Moose hall on April 24 with Laweon’s orchestra.

C. B. Frampton Lynchburg Church of Christ Glouster High School Lodge Rebekah Lodge

Returns from hospital Glouster

Arch Wilson has returned from the White Cross hospital in Columbus where he received treatment for bladder trouble. His condition is greatly improved.

Glouster Arch Wilson White Cross Hospital Columbus

Skinner Buys P. H. Willeke Farm on Taylor Ridge

Robert Skinner Sr. of Glouster has purchased the P. H. Willeke farm on Taylor Ridge as an investment and will continue to reside in the city.

Glouster Robert Skinner, Sr P. H. Willeke Taylor Ridge Mr. Skinner

Reverend Co B Frampton to Preach at Bishopville Church

The Rev. Co B Frampton of Lynchburg will preach at Bishopville church tonight at 7 30. Sunday services include Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m.

Public Affairs Board to Buy Electric Light Poles

GLOUSTER April 22: to replace and extend electric service the board of public affairs will purchase a load of electric light poles. Bids will be received until May 1.

Glouster Board ‘of Public Affairs

Glouster April 22 Vote On Hiring F E

A brief notice from Glouster indicates a town vote scheduled for April 22 on the question of hiring F E for a local position. The outcome will determine eligibility and funding implications for the town project.

Glouster F. E

Roberts to Lead Services at Church of Christ Next Sunday

Roberts of New Holland will be the minister at the Church of Christ services next Sunday morning. A good attendance is desired from the church membership.

Hostess to Bridge Club Glouster April 22

Miss Pauline Myers entertained the Junior Bridge club at her Madison street home Monday night. First prize went to Miss Pauline Harper and second to Miss Luella Vaughn. Late hour lunch served to Jessie Galbraith Ethel Sanders Olive McKee Ber Nice Wallace Fontella Harper Dorothy Vaughn Luella Vaughn Margaret Collins Dorothy Faires Goldye Holzschuh Helen Faires Phyllis Roberts. Guests included Agnes Melligan Lena Wolfe Anne Dennison.

Glouster Pauline Myers Madison Street Pauline Harper Luella Vaughn Jessie Galbraith Ethel Sanders Olive McKee Bernice Wallace Fontella Harper Dorothy Vaughn Margaret Collins Dorothy Faires Goldye Holzschuh Helen Faires Phyllis Roberts Agnes Melligan Lena Wolfe Anne Dennison

Parks and Tollivers Visit Columbus for Grant Hospital Update

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Parks and George Tolliver traveled to Columbus on Wednesday to see Dr. Fr. LeFever at Grant hospital. They report the doctor is progressing.

C. H. Parks George Tolliver Columbus Fr. LeFever Grant Hospital Dr. LeFever

Tax blanks must carry oath and new auditors named

County auditor Fred Cornwell reports many tax listing blanks lack sworn statements, risking loss of the $100 exemption if not sworn by May 1. Sworn forms must be submitted by April 30. Three deputy auditors are appointed: A W Kierns Amesville Alden Secoy Guysville and Lewis Dailey Athens R D 7.

Fred Cornwell Mr. Cornwell A. W. Kierns Amesville Alden Secoy Guysville Lewis Dailey Athens R. D. No. 7

Watering trough restored at East State and Mill corner

The Flat Iron block watering trough at East State and Mill streets was put back into service after repairs by Service Director Romine. Old pipelines leaked, and new plumbing and cleaning were completed to restore use.

Flatiron Block East State Mill Street Romine

Watering Point Boosts Longtime Farm Teams

New cement work described at a watering point used by many farmers for years to water their teams. The feature highlights the ongoing habit and practical improvement for livestock care at the location.

Hi Y discusses cheating as school subject at Athens High

The HI Y luncheon at Athens High School centered on cheating. John Alden led the discussion covering what cheating is where it occurs and the gains and losses involved. Faculty members W. P. Porter and F. E. Harshman attended.

Athens High School John Alden W. P. Porter F. E. Harshman

Are You Average College Men and Women Size Facts

A newspaper snippet notes that male students average five feet eight inches in height and 150 pounds at Ohio University while female students average five feet three inches and 1235 pounds. It also mentions an Army Air Corps officer nicknamed a kiwi for an inability to fly.

Ohio University Army Air Corps New Zealand

Screen Star Valentino Praises American Women

Rudolph Valentino speaks in an East and West interview, praising American women as frank and wholesome. He notes Pola Negri and Vilma Banky as exceptions in his past associations, but says American women in the West especially exhibit breeziness and a broader view while European women remain polished yet less frank.

Hollywood Pola Negri Rudolph Valentino Valentino Vilma Banky Orient France Italy England Russia America West Europe

Man Falls To Death From Brooklyn Bridge In Cleveland

An unidentified man about 45 leaped from the Brooklyn bridge over the B&O railroad tracks near Brookside Park in Cleveland and died from a fall of more than 120 feet.

Cleveland Brooklyn Brookside Park

Census shows child labor drop and Arizona asbestos output rise

The Census Bureau reports that child labor participation fell from 686000 in 1900 to 413549. It also notes Arizona accounts for 85 percent of the nation's asbestos production.

Arizona

LATE INVENTION DEFLECTS VIOLENT RAIN OF BULLETS

A new bullet proof shield tested at Ninth Corps Area headquarters shields a soldier on a platform behind it from rifle and machine gun fire. A half inch steel barrier sits between shooter and attackers, with a rotating saw cut ring creating a band of light that allows clear vision while bullets are shattered upon impact.

San Francisco Calif Ninth Corps Ordinance Department

Klan Leader Osborne Abandons Reelection Bid

Clyde W. Osborne of Columbus, head of the Ohio Ku Klux Klan since 1924, will not seek reelection and plans to resume practicing law in Youngstown on July 1, as announced.

Youngstown Clyde W. Osborne Columbus Ohio Ku Klux Klan

Pioneer Resident of Glouster Dies

A. A. Allen, 73, longtime Glouster resident, died Wednesday afternoon at his son in law and daughter’s home in St Clairsville. The body will return to Glouster for burial at Maplewood Cemetery after services at the Church of Christ conducted by J A Goddard. Burial follows at Maplewood.

A. A. Allen Glouster J. A. Goddard Washington D. H Maplewood Cemetery

Junior High to Present a Play Hulda of Holland

The Athens junior high school music department stages Hulda of Holland in the senior high auditorium at 7 30 tonight. Miss Cecelia Collins directs the operetta with Dutch style costumes designed by Ruth Giesen, including wooden shoes size 50.

Hulda Holland Athens Cecelia Collins Ruth Giesen

Huntington Blaze Destroys Mootz Warehouse

Firemen contained a large Huntington blaze to prevent a citywide fire. The Mootz Feed company warehouse and offices suffered $100,000 in damage from an undetermined origin fire. One million gallons of oil and gasoline stored near by were destroyed, with five adjacent warehouses harmed by smoke and water.

Huntington W. Va Mootz Feed Company Pure Oil Company Mootz

Diamond Dyes Offer Vibrant Colors for All Fabrics

Advertisers urge buyers to choose Diamond Dyes for dyeing wool silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics. Consumers should inform their druggist of fabric type to ensure proper color results and avoid mismatches.

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Odd Fellows Plan Moose Hall Laweon Willeke Farm Ohio Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Invalids Buffalo N. Y Screen Sheik WOMEN United States Danford Everett Ladies Union Athen Mos NEW Coats Men’s Athletic Union Els Clines Shari Mary Philbin The Atlas Store Glouster, Ohio
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