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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1926

Page

9

Brotherhood to Meet in Athens

The Men's Brotherhood of Athens county will meet Sunday at 2:30 PM in the First Christian church, Athens. President Karl W. Gardner will preside. Rev. James Arthur Long of Indianapolis will speak. Attendees from county churches expected. Chauncey ties noted. a young folks’ outing included.

Chauncey Men's Brotherhood Athens County First Christian Church Athens Karl W. Gardner James Arthur Long Indianapolis Ind Ohio University Long George Harvey Nad

Inmate Edwin Owens Dies at Chauncey County Infirmary

Edwin Owens, 60, who claimed New York as home, died at Chauncey County Infirmary after a heart attack. He had been picked up in Athens in a weakened state with no funds or relatives nearby and was moved to the infirmary where he rose, ate breakfast, then collapsed and died. Undertaker Jagers prepared the body for burial.

Chauncey Edwin Owens New York State Owens Athens

Eight Chauncy Scouts Win First Class Badges

At Troop One Chauncy Boy Scouts meeting in Drake street Chauncy eight scouts earned first class badges Carol Tippett Cate Warner Montford Cunningham Bennie Ferrer Virgil Ogg Neal Tippett Charles Minister Wayne Smith Scoutmaster Ralph Pritts noted it marked the first Chauncy scouts to reach first class. Visiting first class scout Charles On of W Va attended the event as well. Local scouts plan to attend the camp near Stewart opening August 23.

Chauncey Chauncey Boy Scouts Drake Street Carol Tippett Cate Warner Montford Cunningham Bennie Ferrer Virgil Ogg Neal Tippett Charles Minister Wayne Smith Ralph Pritts

Twins Celebrate Eighth Birthday

Clyde and Carl Gabriel, twin sons of Mr and Mrs Fred Gabriel, celebrated their eleventh birthday anniversaries with a party at The Plains. Guests included Alice Matson Adrian Dickens Frances Delores Sickles Robert Dickens Donald Gabriel Lowell Stage Clarence McDonald Christina Hale Alfred Gabriel Alberta Barnes Don Gabriel.

Chauncey Clyde Carl Gabriel Fred Gabriel the Plains Alice Matson Adrian Dickens Frances Delores Sickles Robert Dickens Donald Gabriel Lowell Stage Clarence McDonald Christina Hale Alfred Gabriel Alberta Barnes Don Gabriel

Chauncey Man, 87, Fatally Sidelined by Stroke

John Haynes aged 87 of Chauncey suffered a second paralytic stroke at his home last evening and is in critical condition. He had been confined to a wheel chair since a previous stroke seven years ago.

Chauncey Aug John Haynes

Miss Orpha Sweazy Accepts City Position in Chauncey

Chauncey resident Miss Orpha Marguerite Sweazy, a Bliss Business College Columbus graduate, has accepted a position in Chauncey after previous work in Buffalo New York. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Levi L Sweazy of Chauncey.

Chauncey Orpha Marguerite Sweazy Bliss Business College Columbus Sweazy Buffalo N. Y Levi L. Sweazy

The Plains Personal Notes Run Weekend Visits

James Powell returned from a visit in East Liverpool. Mr and Mrs William McDonald and Mr and Mrs H L McDonald and family of Pomeroy spent Sunday at the home of Charles Mac Donald at Hocking. Mrs John Leonard visited relatives in Columbus last week. William Channel and son Glen, employed in Santay, spent Sunday at home. Guilford McGlone, employed in Portsmouth, spent the weekend at home.

the Plains James Powell Liverpool William McDonald H. L. McDonald Pomeroy Charles MacDonald Hocking John Leonard Columbus William Channel Glen Santay Guilford McGlone Portsmouth

Clell Throme Visits Parkersburg Hosts

Clell Throme of Parkersburg spent Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Gabriel Jr. for an informal gathering.

Clell Throme Parkersburg George Gabriel, Jr

Chauncey Social Roundup Tells Offbeat Local Notes

Miss Hazel Conrad visited Chauncey at the Fielder home. William Katzenback of Dayton, visiting Chauncey, lost a thumb and first finger while working for Delco Light in Dayton. L C Champlin attended Mrs Slisher’s funeral after surgery in Columbus. Ernest Champlin returned from Pontiac Michigan. Mrs J Robinson of Columbus is in Chauncey for Earl Robinson’s death. Kiwanis notes report attendance prize won by I W Ley. Cletus Stocklein to prize next week. Two Kiwanian baseball teams eyed with practice to begin next Tuesday at 6 on American Legion grounds with visiting W P Madden of Cheyenne present.

Hazel Conrad Chauncey Mrs Ben Fielder William Katzenback Dayton Katzenback Delco Light Company L. C. Champlin Slisher Columbus Mrs. J. Robinson Earl Robinson I. W. Ley Carl Pico Pico Wholesale Company Cletus Stocklein Andrew Chuts American Legion W. P. Madden Cheyenne

Legislation Cannot Fix Coal Freight Rates Says Authority

Glouster Kiwanis learns from C H Bryson that Ohio law cannot set coal freight rates now. he notes Interstate Commerce Commission holds power over inter state rates, with only Congress able to change this. Bricker represents the Ohio PUC in an interstate case. Professor George McLaughlin outlines student reasoning differences using engine illustrations.

Glouster Bryson Ohio Public Utilities Commission Bricker Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Interstate Commerce Commission Ohio Legislature Supreme Court of the United States Washington Congress of the United States George McLaughlin

Mother’s Friend hailed by mother in Scranton tale

An eminent physician endorses the remedy Mother’s Friend for easier delivery. Mrs. C. J. Hartman of Scranton says her last two births required only a nurse and minutes with no doctor, promoting use of the product and inviting readers to request a free illustrated book from the Regulator Co. in Atlanta.

C. J. Hartman Scranton Pee Id Regulator Co. BA Atlanta

Notable Names in Local Directory Mentioned

Wyoming, B. B. Cunningham of Naples Florida and H. J. Parker of Athens are cited in the readable fragment, indicating listed individuals connected to the region. The brief snippet names two persons and places without additional context or actions.

Wyoming B. B. Cunningham Naples, Fla H. J. Parker Athens

Woodruffs Visit Relatives Before Moving to Atlanta Post

Mr and Mrs T M Woodruff finish visits in Glouster and Hemlock and plan travels to Norfolk Va Niagara Falls and Atlantic City. Woodruff accepts job as physical director in Atlanta schools for the coming year.

Glouster T. M. Woodruff Hemlock

Kiwanis Legion Ball Game Rescheduled for Friday

The Kiwanis club versus American Legion baseball game postponed Monday due to wet grounds will resume Friday at 6 p.m. Merchants and clerks are invited to attend and witness the matchup in Glouster.

Glousbter Kiwanis Club American Legion

Local families plan summer outings to Michigan resort

Mr and Mrs B W Hawk and their son Jim of this city depart with Mr and Mrs Harold Mechem and their two children for a two week trip to North Lakes Resort Bellaire Michigan. Mr and Mrs Leo Dennison and infant go to Dennison Wednesday to visit relatives for a week.

B. W. Hawk Jim City Harold Mechem Nelsonville North Lakes Resort Bellaire Mich Leo Dennison Dennison

Illinois senate primary probe wraps up after findings on spending

The Senate primary investigating committee in Chicago will close its inquiry after uncovering at least a million dollars spent in the Illinois primary. It reports public utilities leaders financed campaigns and gunmen terrorization at polls.

Chicago U.P Illinois Senate

Indiana Pastor to Speak in Athens County

The Rev. James A. Long, pastor of North Park Church, Indianapolis, will address Athens county Christian churchmen Sunday at 2:30 in the local church. A Ohio University graduate, he led parishes in Trimble Chauncey Mt. Vernon and Wilmington and is visiting Mrs Long’s parents in Chauncey.

James A. Long North Park Indianapolis Hocking Valley Christian Churches of Athens County Long Ohio University Trimble Chauncey Mt. Vernon Wilmington

Paris Woman Dies In Explosive Fire After Silk Smoulder

Helene Moraine of Paris perished when a synthetic silk fabric ignited by an explosive substance in her clothing caused a fatal burn. Investigators seek motive and details while authorities review the incident.

Paris Mile Helene Moraine

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Clyde Perry Edward Martin Hubert McDonald Florence Dickens Adrian Benedum Lester Gabriel Helen Gabriel the Cline Pharmacy Co The Cline Pharmacy Company Ernest Champlin Pontiac, Mich McLaughlin C. H. Bryson Industrial Educational Department Lydia E. Pinkham Lynn, Mass Chauncey Department Store Chauncey, Ohio Ummer Athens Messenger Messen Stewarts Indiana Athens County Christian Sweetheart BUICK Buick Motor Company General Motors Corporation Flint, Michigan Athens County Buick Co
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