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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1926

Page

3

Rick manufacturers to make tour inspection in valley tomorrow

Delegates at the national builders and brick men convention in Columbus will tour Hocking valley clay plants by special train tomorrow. The journey includes Logan Maydenville Diamond Nelsonville Greendale New Straitsville and return with dining car service. J L Murphy of Nelsonville Brick organized the itinerary.

Nelsonville National Association of Builders and Brick Men Columbus Hocking Valley Logan Maydenville National Fire Proofing Company Ohio Fire Proofing Company Diamond Hious Straitsville Greendale New Straitsville Hocking Valley Brick Company J. L. Murphy Nelsonville Brick Company

Safety Week Guest Speaks to Nelsonville Students

Dr. I. P. Barr of Rochester New York visited Nelsonville April 29 to promote Safety Week. He spoke at a joint meeting of the senior and junior high school students on Wednesday morning.

Nelsonville I. P. Barr Rochester N. Y

Drinking on highway leads to $625 fine for three men

In Cincinnati yesterday, Jacob Barter James Hannas and John Stribling were arrested after Chief Pearson reported occupants of an Ison coach drinking alcohol. They pleaded guilty and each paid a $200 fine plus costs totaling $625.80 before leaving.

Nelsonville Jacob Barter James Hannas John Stribling Cincinnati Pearson Dorr Ison Eberle

Arrest of Porter Mitchell Near Sabina Cleared for Arraignment

Chief Pearson arrested Porter Mitchell near Sabina yesterday on a charge of removing mortgaged property from the county. He is to be arraigned today in Roude Bush garage precinct.

Sabina Nelsonville Chief Pearson Porter Mitchell Roudebush

Engineer Carnes Hickman departs for Peru on three year engagement

Carnes Hickman of Nelsonville leaves New York City for Peru to join a large copper concern with extensive operations in South America. An engineer by training, he is the son of Robert Hickman.

Peru Nelsonville Carnes Hickman New York City Mr. Hockman Robert Hick

Traffic expert outlines safety plans to club Nelsonville

Nelsonville Kiwanis hears Dr. F. P. Barr of Rochester New York discuss safety week goals. He cites 69000 American soldiers and 120000 fatal accidents in the war year and argues good health and better vision reduce accidents as he urges attention to safety campaigns.

Nelsonville F. P. Barr Rochester N. Y Kiwanis Club The Automobile Club Barr

Safety education urged in public schools by club speaker

The speaker urged making safety courses a school topic as the key to future improvement. The club meeting on May 6, in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce, will feature Avery Clinger of Columbus as the speaker.

Club i Chamber of Commerce Avery Clinger Columbus

Man Killed in Mine. Funeral Planned for Orvil Mayes

The body of Orvil Mayes, killed in a mine accident at New Philadelphia last Tuesday, is returned to Monday for funeral services at 10 a.m. Friday at the Monday church. Burial is set for Carbon Hill. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Nelsonville Orvil Mayes New Philadelphia Carbon Hill

Infant Edward Russell Dies in Columbus St Ann Infirmary

Nelsonville April 29 The death of Eu gene Edward Russell aged one, son of Richard Russell of Buchtel, occurred Wednesday at St Ann infirmary in Columbus. The body was returned to the Russell family home at Buchtel. Survived by father, seven brothers and three sisters. mother preceded him in death by one year.

Nelsonville Eugene Edward Richard Russell Buchtel St. Ann Infirmary Columbus

Moose Officers Take Their Posts at Glouster Lodge

A large crowd attended Glouster Lodge No. 1197 Loyal Order of Moose as officers were installed. Installing officer B. F. Achauer named Dictator Michal Thompson, vice dictator M. B. Brown, treasurer William Winefordner, trustee EK. M. Love, sergeant at arms Sam-James, outer guard George Shust, inner guard William Shaw. Athens County Automobile club served as the Athens East Side junior high boys' glee club performed, with an attendance prize donated by Robert Webber, club president.

Glouster Glouster Lodge Order of Moose B. F. Achauer Michal Thompson M. B. Brown William Winefordner EK. M. Love Sam — James George Shust William Shaw Athens County Automobile Club Athens East Side Junior High School Robert Webber

Small Child Dies After Month of Illness

Derthick, April 29. Berna dine Morgan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan, died at home Wednesday night at 7:30 after a month of illness. She was nearly two years old. Funeral at Methodist church Friday 2 PM, Rev. W.S. Parker of Jacksonville presiding. Burial in Maplewood cemetery.

Glouster Bernadine John Morgan Derthick W.S. Parker Jacksonville Maplewood

Safety expert to speak at Kiwanis meeting

Senator Atwood of the Ohio State Automobile association will address the Kiwanis club on safety at the regular meeting this evening from 6 30 to 7 30 in Glouster. The talk was secured through courtesy.

Teachers to Take Exams in Glouster High School

Glouster on April 29 announces an examination for teachers wishing to teach in the Glouster schools to be held Saturday in Room 5 of the new high school. Teachers may take the exam for any county in the state and have their papers sent to the county superintendent there with permission from their own supervisor.

Glouster

Boys Ordered Arrests Over Grandstand Climbing

Glouster April 29. Authorities will arrest boys who climb onto the grandstand at the American Legion ball park after repeated warnings failed to curb the disruptive practice.

Glouster American Legion

Sleep All Night Now Says Pennsylvania Man

A. C. Smith of Beth Schem Pa says he now rises in the morning refreshed and fine after using lithiated buchu and epsom salts to relieve bladder irritation. The tablets cost 2 cents each at all drug stores with Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg and McKee's Drug Store distributing locally.

Pennsylvania A. C. Smith W. Broad St Beth Schem Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg McKee’s Drug Store

Grange to Meet Glouster April 29 in Mountville

Homer Grange plans a regular meeting at Mountville Saturday evening at 8 30 to welcome the county grange with arrangements to be announced later. Special music and refreshments planned. Old time mixed dance at Lam born's pavilion Glouster Saturday night May 1 with Richards' String Orchestra.

Lamborn Glouster Richards

Glouster High School Granted North Central Association Status

Glouster Ohio high school has been approved by the North Central Association for the period March 16, 1926, to March 24, 1927. The certificate bears signatures of J. D. Elliff, J. B. Edmondson, and C. B. Ulery. In a separate item, S A Cunningham is at Summerland Beach erecting a cottage on a lot he recently bought there.

Glouster North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Dillon Glouster High School Association J. D. Elliff J. B. Edmondson C. B. Ulery North Central Association

Banquet Held After Sunday School Contest

Glouster April 29 A banquet was given at the Bishopville church Wednesday night following a Sunday school contest won by the Purple side over the Reds by sixty points.

Glouster Bishopville Reds

Winners obliged to perform as losers hosted banquet

The report notes that the losers furnished the banquet last evening while the winners were required to present the program.

Leadbetter Family Plans Johnson City Visit

D. D. Leadbetter and son W. W. Leadbetter depart Wednesday for Johnson City New York where D. D. Leadbetter will stay with relatives. W. W. Leadbetter expects to find work while in Johnson City with a May 1 engagement at Hard Times dance Red Men hall Glouster with Lawson's Famous Orchestra.

D. D. Leadbetter W. W. Leadbetter Johnson City N. Y Leadbetter Red Men Hall Glouster Lawson

Recreation ball games showcase new faces in Nelsonville

April 29 report from Nelsonville describes Friday evening recreation ball games at city grounds. New and expert players will try out, with Manager Long urging those inactive last week to attend. American Legion, led by Lewis V. Powell, aims to claim the league pennant this fall at the Legion building. Matches include Shoe Factory vs American Legion on diamond 1 at 5 30, K of P vs Athena on diamond 2 at 5 30, Y M C A vs Phi Sigs on diamond 1 at 6 15, Betas vs Grot…

Nelsonville Long Recreation Hall American Legion Lewis V. Powell Legion Shoe Factory K. of P Athena Diamond Phi Sigs Betas Grot

Social visit notes from Rockbridge and Columbus

A list of Tuesday and weekend visits shows Mrs. C. H. Sater and family near Rockbridge hosting Mrs. Clara Thompson Mrs. George Yantes and Bessie Clara Bell on Tuesday. Others include Columbus visitors Mrs. P. W. Hickman Dr N. Hill Nelsonville and Mansfield business visitors.

C. H. Sater Clara Thompson George Yantes Bessie Clara Bell Rockbridge Albert Mann P. W. Hickman Columbus N. Hill George Stover Lancaster Nelsonville Tom Rodda E. M. Norris Stella Cappel William Linn L. A. Davis Sunbury Alden Allyn Henry Verity John Zeller Zale Kemp Mansfield

Adlerika Advertises Quick Gas Relief and Constipation Aid

An ad features Mrs FE of Cole claiming fear of sleep due to gas around the heart and credits Adlerika with rapid gas relief and cleansing of old waste. It touts Adlerika as an effective intestinal evacuant for constipation and bloated feelings, urging Gibson's Pharmacy as the seller.

Cole Adlerika Gibson's Pharmacy

Morrell to Open Paul Life Talks at Methodist Church

The Rev. E. L. Morrell begins a midweek prayer service series on the life of Paul at the Methodist church tonight. The talks continue on subsequent Wednesdays.

E. L. Morrell Paul Methodist Church

Bid Lee pleads not guilty to liquor charges after

William Howell known as Bid Lee was arrested after prohibition officers found a 60 gallon still in a Floodwood mine he leased. He pleaded not guilty to two counts including possession of 62 gallons of corn whisky and equipment for manufacturing. He appeared before Magistrate Pearl W. Helwig with officers J A Jonas H A Lines I P Tucker and H A Siebert and Harry Dalton present.

Prohibition William Howell Bid Lee Howell Pearl W. Helwig J. A. Jonas H. A. Lines I. P. Tucker H. A. Siebert Harry Dalton

Defendants Face Multiple Intoxicant Charges

Howell pleaded not guilty to charges of possessing intoxicants. Bonds were set at $500 each. Ed failed to post bond and was jailed, with a trial date scheduled for May 6.

Howell

Beautiful Mother sought by Messenger readers

Readers are asked to nominate a mother with a motherly face for honoring by the Messenger. Friends and children should send information to the Mothers Day editor with by Tuesday night May 4.

the Messenger

Police Song Sparks Tears in Canton News

A line about hearing a song that makes the speaker cry for the police appears in the Canton Oy News brief, noting emotional reaction and local reflection.

Canton Oy News

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