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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1927

Page

5

Birthday Party for Helen Metcalf at 93 North Congress

Society notes describe Helen Metcalf celebrating her eighth birthday with a party hosted by Mr and Mrs C D Metcalf at 93 North Congress. Ardis and Ernie Metcalf led games, five contests awarded prizes, and guests included Doris Dunfee Irma Ruth Greenawalt Edith Nell Greenawalt Phyllis Laughlin Armenta Morrison Mary Sams Margaret Alice Guthrie Jean Pickens Mabel Connett and her sisters. Also mentions Business Women's Spring Party at City building with spring decor and contests and a Phi Delta Theta house party tonight on West Mulberry Street.

Helen Metcalf C. D. Metcalf North Congress Street Ardis Ernie Metcalf

Pythian Sister Convention Attendees Gather in Nelsonville

Attendees at the Pythian Sister convention in Nelsonville included Mrs. R. R. Van Dyke Mrs. Earl Marquis Mrs. E. D. Cooley Mrs. Garnet Antle Miss Elsie Finsterwald Mrs. Oliver Dahl Mrs. Jacob Sherman Mrs. F. C. Betts Mrs. H. V. Howett Mrs. Evan Hamilton Mrs. R. P. Imes Mrs. Charles Bardin Mrs. S. I. Bever age Mrs. H. O. Atkins Mrs. E. H. Phelps Mrs. I. N. McHarg Mrs. W. N. Fleck Mrs. Charles Newman and Mrs. Frank Cross.

Nelsonville R. R. van Dyke Earl Marquis E. D. Cooley Garnet Antle Elsie Finsterwald Oliver Dahl Jacob Sherman F. C. Betts H. V. Howett Evan Hamilton R. P. Imes Charles Bardin S. IF. Beverage H. O. Atkins E. H. Phelps I. N. McHarg W.N. Fleck Charles Newman Frank Cross

Mrs Hal H Rowland Hosts Current Events Club

Mrs Hal H Rowland of Franklin Avenue will host the Current Events club at 7 o clock this evening in her home. The event brings neighbors together for discussion and community engagement.

Hal H. Rowland Franklin Avenue

Mrs J H Williams Visits Crooksville Relatives

Mrs J H Williams travelled to Crooksville yesterday to visit her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Sidney Everett.

J. H. Williams Crooksville Sidney Everett

Mrs Wade N Bean Improves After Double Pneumonia

Mrs Wade N Bean of 230 West State Street has been seriously ill for five weeks with double pneumonia but is slowly improving and now able to be up.

Wade N. Bean West State Street

Mrs Swartz to Move from Lancaster to Athens

Mrs A R Swartz of Lancaster will relocate to Athens and live with her mother Mrs James Bean at 34 South High Street after May 1.

A. R. Swartz Lancaster Athens James Bean South High Street

Mrs Hobson Hosts Ninety First Birthday Party

Mrs S N Hobson of 16 West State Street will host the Pallas club at 2 30 Saturday afternoon. She is a charter member and will celebrate her 91st birthday. A family dinner is planned Sunday noon at Hotel Berry, followed by a visit to Marietta with her daughter Mrs J A Lovell and family.

Akron visitors join Sweeney family at Lancaster street home

Mr Willet Sweeney of Akron visited Thursday with his parents Mr and Mrs Frank E Sweeney. The Sweeneys recently moved here from Akron and will reside at 193 North Lancaster Street.

Willet Sweeney Akron Frank E. Sweeney Sweeney North Lancaster Street

Hunter brothers summoned by death of Edward Borman

Mr. Arthur Hunter of Athens and his brother Walter Hunter of New Marshfield were called to Cambridge yesterday by the death of their brother in law Edward Borman, a former Athens county resident. They will return the first of next week.

Arthur Hunter Athens Walter Hunter New Marshfield Cambridge Edward Borman Athens County

Opening dance closes Coun try club season with new members

The opening dance of the Coun try club season pleased attendees with a straight program by an eleven piece orchestra. Intermission refreshments served to about 100 guests. New members included Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Hin man Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. David L. Feth.

P. L. Shannon H. B. Hinman, Jr David L. Feth

Oldest Mother Sought for Messenger May Feature

Glouster area residents are urged to help identify the oldest mother in Hocking valley for a special Mother’s Day tribute in The Messenger. Submit photo and details to the Mother’s Day editor in Athens or to W. A. Craft in the Glouster bureau.

Glouster Messenger Hocking Valley Athens W. A. Craft The

Memorial Moose Lodge to Hold Services Sunday

Members of Glouster Lodge No. 1197 Loyal Order of Moose will meet at the Moose hall Sunday afternoon for services and related observances in Glouster Ohio.

Moose Lodge Glouster Glouster Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Moose Hall

Mrs Margaret McHarg Attends Pythian Sisters Convention

Mrs Margaret McHarg attended the Pythian sisters convention held in Nelsonville Thursday as a delegate.

Margaret McHarg Pythian Sisters Nelsonville

Ten questions on the sea and its sailors quiz style

A reader quiz asks ten questions about maritime history and literature. Topics include whaling centers, Moby Dick author, Richard Henry Dana Jr., crimps and Shanghai passage, rounding the Horn, naval ship colors in the Spanish American era, first turreted warship, a playwright focused on the deep sea, and writer William McFee.

Cape Cod Richard Henry Dana, Jr Shanghai William McFee

Dress Pattern Details for Taffeta or Crepe Fabrics

The pattern offers six sizes from 34 to 44 inches. A 38 inch size needs 4 3 4 yards of 40 inch fabric plus 1 4 yard contrasting material for collar. Dress width at the foot is 212 yards with plaits extended. Pattern mailed to any address on receipt of 15 cents in silver or stamps.

Moose Memorial Services at Glouster Opera House

A memorial service will be held at the Glouster opera house at 12:30 to honor Moose members. Rev. Ludwick of Corning U B church will deliver the address. A musical program will accompany the memorial. The public is invited to attend alongside Moose lodge members.

Glouster Opera House Ludwick U. B. Church Corning Moose Lodge

Opening ball game planned at Glouster Sunday

Glouster April 22 opening day set for the baseball season as Voss Brothers Fords of Columbus meet Glouster American Legion at 2 30 pm. Legion brings back many last season players with new talent Barstow of Athens joins the pitching staff alongside Grimm and Orndorf. Umpire Peck Beveridge of Athens known to local fans. Grounds are in good condition awaiting favorable weather for a large crowd.

Glouster Voss Brothers Fords of Columbus Glouster American Legion American Legion Barstow Athens Grimm Orndorf Legion Boys Peck" Beveridge Peck

Evangelistic Meeting Draws Third Largest Crowd in Trimble

Rain did not deter Trimble Church of Christ evangelistic meetings with the Rev. F F Roberts presenting Warming at The Devil's Fireside. Two confessions raised total additions to eleven since Sunday. M E male quartet and Mr Roberts provided music. Baptismal services announced for tonight. Visitors from Glouster and Chauncey attended.

Glouster Trimble Church of Christ F. F. Roberts M. E Trimble Chauncey

Kiwanians Plan Trip to Athens For Dinner Theater

Glouster Kiwanis Club members and their wives will travel to Athens this evening for a 6 o'clock dinner at the Hotel Berry followed by a theatre party.

Athens Glouster Glouster Kiwanians Athens Kiwanis Club Berry

Epworth Leagues to Form New Junior League Plan

On Sunday April 22 at 6 30 pm at the M E church a new Epworth Leagues plan will be inaugurated uniting freshmen with the senior high group and adding sixth and eighth graders to form a Junior League.

Unite Leagues Glouster Epworth M. E. Church

Rebekah Lodge to Confer Degree at Regular Meeting

Marcelite Rebekah Lodge No. 401 will confer the Rebekah degree at their regular meeting in Glouster on Saturday night. Refreshments and a social time will follow the degree work.

Glouster Marcellite Rebekah Lodge No. 401

Clergy to Lead Services at View and Pisgah Churches

Glouster April 22 The Rev D L Browning of this city will preach at the Viewview church Saturday evening at 730 oclock On Sunday the Rev L A Donnally of Jacksonville will hold services at Pisgah church at 2 oclock in the afternoon

Glouster D. L. Browning Y’airview L. A. Donnally Jacksonville Pisgah

Bishopville Sunday School and Communion Service Plans

Bishopville notes announce Sunday school at 9 30 a m at the church followed by communion and prayer meeting. A Glouster letter reports Mr and Mrs Harry Hann and two children arrived safely in Clay City Kentucky to join Brownie's Comedians and will tour under a tent for the summer after two weeks.

Bishopville Glouster Harry Hann Clay City Brownie Rotary Players

Haw Kline Con tractor Grading Summit Street Route Work

April 22 report from Glouster states contractor Fred Hawk will finish grading Summit street from F. P. Kientz residence to Braun street. New York Central will cover the street with ashes making it good along the entire distance. Work is in consideration of two rarely used railroad crossings being abandoned.

Glouster Fred Hawk Summit Street F. P. Kientz Braun New York Central

Freshmen Bath Turns Icy at Athens State Hospital Lake

Ohio University freshmen endured an annual midnight dunking by the sophomore class at the lake near Athens state hospital. Participants were bare to garb or in gaudy swimwear as they swam across and back, with strict hair wetting enforced for those who did not submerge. The round-up targeted fraternity freshmen, with some slipping away by having dates or hiding.

Athens State Hospital Ohio University

Sophomore Leaders Vow Another Party After Evasion

Elders' watch notes show sophomores promising to host another party after some members eluded the committee. There was no disturbance on hospital grounds and freshmen were praised for their docility.

Commencement Planned for Canaanville High Eight Graduates

Eight graduates of Canaanville High School will hold commencement exercises at Canaanville M E Church. The Baccalaureate sermon will be delivered by Rev. Fred L. Rice at 8 PM Sunday. Commencement follows Friday night April 29 with Dr. W A Matheny of Ohio University as speaker.

Canaanville High School Canaanville M. E Fred L. Rice W. A. Matheny Ohio University Reva Dale Ralph Glen Poston Ernest Thompson Paul N. Dorr Neilie Halbirt Luella Cunningham Anita Walton Mildred Allen Echo Parent-Teeacher Association

Pirates win senior contest at Athens High School

The Pirates led by Olive Carpenter won the seniors contest to raise funds for the yearbook, scoring 29 points. The Buccaneers coached by Helen Roush finished second with 27, while the Sea Dogs led by Elizabeth Hughes placed third with 19. Elmer Norris was business manager, and prizes went to Elizabeth Willock, Louise Blackburn, Ivan McLeod, and Dorothy.

Olive Carpenter Athens High School Pirates Buccaneers Helen Roush Sea Dogs Elizabeth Hughes Elmer Norriss Elizabeth Willock Louise Blackburn Ivan McLeod Dorothy

Simple Home Remedy Promises Fast Stomach Relief

A household health note urges relief from gas sourness pain or bloating by eating normally and using Bisurated Magnesia tablets after meals. It claims 90 percent of stomach distress can be fixed quickly with these harmless tablets and discourages drastic diets or artificial digestants.

Beebe Leads Scorers as Winners Honor Players

Beebe scored six points and others with three points received clutch pencils. The two losing teams will entertain the winners with a party soon, announced this morning at the high school.

Beebe

Partition Sought of Black Diamond Mine in York Township

Koster Howarth, one of three owners, petitions in Common Pleas to partition the Black Diamond coal mine in York township. He sues George Hall and William Hall, alleging they possess the one third share of the lease, railroad switch, and mining property. He asks for partition or, if not possible, sale and division of proceeds.

Black Diamond York Township Koster Howarth Common Pleas Court George Hall William Hall Haworth

Dr Copeland Replies On Youth Health Questions

Dr Copeland answers a teen inquiry about height weight and nervousness. He advises aiming for general health, physical activity, social engagement with peers, and keeping the mind off oneself to support the nervous system and overall well being.

Removal inquiry mixed with incomplete request notes

Vague OCR fragment asks for removal details and full particulars by mail. Mentions addressed stamped envelope and repeats the question. No clear people organizations or places identified.

Foreclosure Sought on Waterloo Township Property

P. R. DeVore sues Clem W. Thurman Cora Jones Thurman Joseph H. Reese Addele k Reese Wesley C. Bates and Merritt A. Bates in Common Pleas seeking foreclosure to satisfy 3236 as principal and interest on a note alleged signed by the Thurmans and Reeses. Defendants Wesley C. Bates and Merritt A. Bates claim an interest and DeVore asks that interest be set off.

Waterloo Township P. R. DeVore Clem W. Thurman Cora Jones Thurman Joseph H. Reese Addelek K. Reese Wesley C. Bates Merritt A. Bates Common Pleas Court Thurman Mrs. Reese

Kiener Stores Property Ordered Sold in Probate Action

Probate court ordered the Kiener Stores property sold at the request of George W. Rose as assignee. The Kiener Stores company had made its assignment several weeks earlier.

Kiener Stores Company George W. Rose Kliener Stores Company

Warns Middle Aged Women Ten Danger Signs

An old health warning targets women past middle life, describing dangers from waste matter in the system affecting the blood, heart, and kidneys. It lists symptoms such as dizziness headaches breathlessness gas and right side pain, then promotes Klax-Ko tablets from Cline's Pharmacy Co. with a refund guarantee if no benefits appear within a week.

Cline’s Pharmacy Co

Guidance on a 17 year old girl's weight and finger biting cure

The text discusses a 17 year old girl of about five feet in height and suggests an unsafe weight of 310 unda. It also mentions painting the finger with tincture of asafoetida as a cure. The source uses problematic and unsafe medical advice and outdated measurements.

Medical Guidance on Infant Blood Exhaustion

Mistranslated note advises seeking immediate medical care for a baby showing signs of blood loss. Place the child under professional supervision and call a physician or emergency services for urgent assessment and treatment.

Massage for stiff fingers heals with careful therapy

A short note suggests massage can help treat fingers that stiffen or wither. Regular, gentle manipulation aims to improve circulation and flexibility, though results vary and professional guidance is advised for persistent symptoms.

Public Forum on Collister Case and Homebrew Raid

The Messenger reports a Wednesday edition misstatement about the Collister case in East Clayton. Officers raided a residence and found homebrew, with quantities shown at the house and in the woods, involving Mrs Frank McCollister and Nelsonville tenants.

Messenger Ger Collister East Clayton Frank McCollister Nelsonville

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