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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1926

Page

5

Woman's Relief Corps Suspends Meetings This Month

The Woman's Relief Corps, meeting at the Red Men's Hall, voted to discontinue gatherings for the rest of the month. Mrs. Mary A. Fryburger delivered a full report on the department convention held in Portsmouth. Country Club Card Party on Thursday features gin at 8 o'clock with Emil K. Ohm as chairman and a committee including Mrs. Ohm, Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Haskins, Dr. and Mrs. R. J. Studer, and Darrell Sams.

Woman’s Relief Corps Red Men's Hall Mary A. Fryburger Department Portsmouth Emil K. Ohm Ohm J. D. Haskins R. J. Studer Darrell Sams

Doctor Higgins Sets Lake View Fishing Record at Lake View

Dr J M Higgins of Athens a popular Lake View guest spends his annual outing there and aims to set a new catch record that will stun local sportsmen. Troop One Girl Scouts and guests enjoyed a Friday to last evening at Frank Cone country home on Strouds Run chaperoned by Mrs Cone and Mrs Arbogast.

Polk County Ledger Balsam Lake Wisconsin Pr. J. M. Higgins J. M. Higgins Athens Lakeview Frank Cone Strouds Run W. C. Arbogast Ruth and Pauline Cone Wilhelmina Arbogast Martha Foster Dorothy Ruth Holcombe Clara Belle Bailey Eileen Pendergrass Mary Jones Lucile Gardner Helen Garrison Blanchester Mira Brown Columbus Betty Lee Arbogast

Keenan Family Visits Caldwell and Local Births

Mr and Mrs J R Keenan and daughter Pauline of Caldwell visited here Saturday and stayed until last evening with Mrs Nell F Robinson at 143 Grosvenor street. Mr and Mrs William Bechtold Jr announce the birth of a son Jack Keith on Saturday Aug 7. Mr T W Craig returned home last night from a week in New York City on business.

J. R. Keenan Pauline Keenan Caldwell William Bechtold, Jr Marjorie France Morris Avenue Jack Keith T. W. Craig New York City

Local visitors and new clerical appointment noted in Ashland

Mr Frank McGurk of Ashland visited his parents Dr and Mrs Daniel McGurk at 25 North College Street. Mr James Basom, son of Dr and Mrs J B Basom, left yesterday for Massillon to begin clerical duties at the Ohio Merchants Trust Company bank. Basom, an Athens High School graduate, earned an A B in Commerce from Ohio University with the class of.

Frank McGurk Ashland, Ky Daniel McGurk North College Street James Basom J. 8. Basom Massillon Ohio Merchants Trust Company Basom Athens Ohio University

College town social notes reflect varied travels

1936. He is a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. Mrs. Kate P. Starkey of Coolville and her niece Miss Jennie Price visited Columbus at Charles E. Price's home. Mr. O'Dell Liggett and daughters Helen and Velvadell and Mrs. Steven Long of Ostrander were guests of Mrs. Ollie Skidmore at 36 South College Street. Dolly Cunningham visited Columbus to see her uncle and aunt R. C. West. Mrs. C. M. Roe left for Zanesville to join her cousin for an East tour. L. F. Miller, assistant county superintendent of schools, attended a family reunion in Vinton last Saturday.

Kate P. Starkey Coolville Jennie Price Columbus Charles E. Price O'Dell Liggett Helen and Velvadell Steven Long Ostrander Ollie Skidmore South College Street Dolly Cunningham R. C. West L. F. Miller Vinton

Miss Grace Chatley Named Spanish Instructor at Kenmore High

Miss Grace Chatley has secured a position as Spanish instructor for the second and third year classes at Kenmore High School. She is a graduate of Ohio University and begins her duties immediately. In Columbus this morning Frank Schloss Sr underwent a successful surgical operation in a city hospital. He arrived in Columbus Friday with his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Schioss, who will stay with him. Pittsburgh visitor J Emrie Seward visits his mother Mrs. Juliet Seward and his brother E. K. Seward at 103 Franklin Avenue.

Grace Chatley Kenmore High School Miss Chatley Ohio University Frank Schloss, Sr Columbus E. C. Schioss J. Emrie Seward Pittsburgh Juliet Seward E. K. Seward Franklin Avenue J. F. Burke Elyria Ciry M. E. Church Burke Days United

Relatives Host Visitors From Chicago and East Palestine

Mr and Mrs Will Ross and son Willie of Chicago visit relatives near Athens including the home of Mr and Mrs E J Ross at Clarks Chapel. The party plans a stay with Rev and Mrs M E Chatley and also spends vacation time with their parents in East Palestine.

Will Ross Willie Chicago E. J. Ross Clarks Chapel Athens M. E. Chatley East Palestine

Rural kin and clergy guests visit in Ohio and Michigan

Mrs 8S E G Pedigo and Lulu Wilkes drive to Columbus to meet Mrs Pedigo’s daughter Mrs Harry Fox of Revenna for a week visit. The Rev and Mrs Delorrest Murch of Cincinnati visit Mrs Murch’s parents Mr and Mrs Henry Cameron then travel to East Palestine to see Mr Murch’s parents the Rev and Mrs E D Murch. The Rev and Mrs M F E F Charley depart for Toledo then Bay View Michigan for a two week vacation.

Pedigo Lulu Wilkes Columbus Harry Fox Revenna

Knight Family Visit Returns Home

Mr and Mrs Reed Knight of Marion Mr Lester Knight of Akron spent last week visiting Mr and Mrs Fred Landis and other relatives before returning to their home.

Reed Knight Marion Lester Knight Akron Fred Landis

Funeral Attended by Wide Circle for Grace Lawrence

Relatives and friends gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. W. B. Lawrence for the funeral of Miss Grace Lawrence conducted by Rev. Dr. Daniel McGurk with assistance from Rev. Dr. A. Y. Wilcox. Guests included Mrs. Mary Ross and numerous attendees from Coshocton Chilli Cothe Newark and Cincinnati as well as locals from Athens and nearby towns.

Grace Lawrence W. B. Lawrence Daniel McGurk A. Y. Wilcox W. F. Scott Nelle Scott Mildred Scott Henry Whipple Helen Whipple Charles Whipple Gerald Cochran Leona Bazor Boyd Davis Columbus J. D. Bain John E. Snow Chicago D. D. Boyd Samuel Crawford Coshocton Merrill Davis Brandel Helen Brandel Chillicothe Samuel Braunlich Fred Guenther Marietta Harold Boggs Newark J. D. McBride Faye McBride R. Rose Warren Lee Patton Kenmore Ralph Schmidt Cincinnati J. P. Wetherholt Gallipolis C. L. Srout Nelsonville Co. IE. White Clyde L. White Gertrude E. Barth Karl Barth

Tiger Says Debt

The excerpt shows a speech asserting France is not for sale and warning against fictitious maturities to secure a loan with mortgages on territory. It argues America cannot accept a compromised independence and questions any fate after Monroe for the continent.

France Turkey Monroe American

Clemenceau Letter Won't Change Debt Policy

Washington officials said Clemenceau's open letter to President Coolidge will not alter the administration's foreign debt policy. The French funding settlement cleared by the House and sent to the Senate is no longer in Coolidge or the Treasury's hands. Officials regret the ongoing dispute fuels anti French feeling among Americans.

Washington Georges Clemenceau Coolidge American Debt Commission Berenger House Senate Treasury France Clemenceau

Hawks scatter 1400 pigeons in Seaton race disruption

In Seaton England Hawks attacked a race of 1 400 pigeons causing the competitors to flee for cover. The disturbance disrupted the local pigeon racing event as birds scattered and organizers assessed the damage.

Seaton Eng

Young Miner Leonard McLaughlin Hurt In Mine Accident

Leonard McLaughlin twenty eight, trapped by a state fall at mine 281, is in grave condition with a broken back. He was taken to Grant hospital in Columbus, where an X ray confirmed the injury. Doctors expect to reassess his condition by Tuesday or Wednesday.

Glouster Ldleonard McLaughlin A. J. Crawford Grant Hospital Columbus Mclaughlin

Duncan Couple Return From 3600 Mile East Trip

Mr and Mrs E E Duncan resumed home after a motor journey through the East covering about 3600 miles. They were joined by Mr and Mrs G C Fawcett of Delaware on the trip through New England states.

Glouster E. Duncan New England G. C. Fawcett Delaware

Local People In Bad Wreck Near Crystal Springs

Section Foreman Dan Burns and his family from Congress Run were involved in a Sunday automobile wreck between Crystal Springs and Lancaster. One car overturned and had to be lifted before five young men inside could be released. no further details given in readable text.

Glouster Dan Burns Congress Run Crystal Springs Lancaster

Test Quiz From an Old School Page

A playful classroom style quiz tests children on simple knowledge like writing errors and history. It asks questions about the Star Spangled Banner authorship presidential assassinations and basic math and geography while noting scoring for correct answers.

Car Collision Claims Responsibility for Damages

Mr. Burns and his family were driving when another vehicle struck his car broadside as he turned around. No injuries were reported. Burns told the owner of the wrecked car, Mark Neutstone of South Perry, he would cover the damages.

Burns Mark Neutstone South Perry

Daughters of Civil War Veterans to Meet at Red Men's Hall

The Daughters of Civil War Veterans meet at Red Men's hall in Glouster tonight at 7 39. Degree work is planned and staff members should wear white. Important business will be discussed and all members are urged to attend.

Glouster Daughters of Civil War Veterans Red Men's Hall

Boy Injured In Hollister Wrist Dislocation

A 12 year old Hollister boy, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Adams, fell from a fence on Saturday night and dislocated his right wrist. He was taken to Dr A J Crawford's office in Glouster for treatment.

Glouster Kenry Adams Hollister A. J. Crawford

Mrs. B. I. Achauer and Vera to visit Zanesville trip

Mrs B I Achauer and her daughter Vera left Monday morning by motor to spend a week with friends at Zanesville and other Muskingum river points. George Anderson and his son Frank from Columbus were Sunday guests in the city. Eva Kientz and her nephew Frank Cunningham went to Columbus Monday to visit friends for a few days.

B. I. Achauer Vera Zanesville Muskingum River George Anderson Frank Columbus Eva Kientz Frank Cunningham

A Simple Daytime Dress 6544

Fulness is added to the design by plait inserts, which are topped by inserted pockets and detailing observed in the garment description. The item reads as a midcentury fashion reference focusing on construction features and decorative elements.

Dress Pattern Describes Six Bust Sizes and Yardage

The pattern covers six sizes 34 36 38 40 42 44 with a 38 inch size needing 3 3 4 yards of 40 inch fabric and 7 8 yards of contrast for plaits facings and cuffs. The lower dress width with plaits is two yards. Pattern mailed to any address on receipt of silver or stamps.

Drowning Toll Near Boston Rises With Weekend Deaths

Nine people died by drowning near Boston during the weekend. five were boys and four were men, many of them reportedly lost at beaches.

Boston

President and Mrs Coolidge Return to White House Camp

President Calvin Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge depart Plymouth Vermont for the summer White House at White Camp Paul Smiths New York. They travel by motor to Ludlow to board a special train expected to reach Paul Smiths late today. Accompanied by Naval aid Captain Wilson Brown and Dr James Coupal the president’s physician.

Plymouth Coolidge White House White Camp Paul Smith N. Y Wilson Brown Naval Aid James F. Coupal Ludlow

Surgeons Reversed Hygiene Rule Then Preceded by Hand Washing

A historical note explains that less than a century ago surgeons typically washed their hands after performing an operation rather than before. This later shift established preoperative hand hygiene as a standard practice to prevent infections.

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