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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1926

Page

5

Local Family News: Patterson Hails From New York Visit

Superintendent and Mrs. John Patterson with son Jim spent the summer in New York City where he earned a Master of Arts at Columbia University. Mrs. Patterson and Jim visited her mother in Kent during his absence. Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Haskins returned from Dayton with daughters Margaret and Helen after a week away. Jesse Davis of the Keith Orchestra, Fairmont, WVa, arrived for vacation and is registered at Hotel Berry. The Craigs and Mr. Zenner traveled to Deer Park Maryland for a visit, while L. H. Smith and son Junior went to Dover to see his brother-in-law and sister.

John Patterson Jim Patterson New York City Columbia University Kent Joseph Bunker J. D. Haskins Margaret Helen Dayton Jesse Davis Keith Orchestra Fairmont W. Va Hotel Berry Dora Wagner Cephas Wagner Newark Hugh. Gormley Paul Jones Martins Ferry J. B. Stiff L. L. Robinett Columbus Carrie Smith New Lexington Pr. E. Jones Liberty Hil Douglas Smith

Parsons and Bonifield Guests of Grones Family

Mr G L Parsons and Mrs Mabel G Bonifield drove from Columbus on Saturday and stayed with Mr and Mrs F B Grones at 43 Maplewood Drive until this morning.

G. L. Parsons Mabel G. Bonifield Columbus Laters F. 8. Grones Maplewood Drive

Attending funeral for Richard Seaman from Columbus and New Vienna

Attendees from distance at Richard Seaman's funeral on Sunday included Mr. Lmoy Seaman, Mrs. Julia Elliott of New Vienna, Mrs. Ida A. Brown, Mrs. Barbara Jewell, Mrs. Oda Haddox and her children of Columbus. Mrs. Haddox and her children remained visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Bobo, 123 Maplewood Drive.

Richard Seaman Lmoy Seaman Julia Elliott New Vienna Ida A. Brown Barbara Jewell Oda Haddox Columbus Haddox William Bobo Maple Wood Drive

Leviner Family Trip Ends With Visit to Mother

Mr and Mrs John LeViner and Mrs Ralph Meinstry with Anna Mae and Clarence drove to Columbus for a week end visit with their mother and sister Mrs Jourden who will stay two weeks to visit relatives.

John Leviner Ralph Meinstry Anna Mae Clarence Columbus Jourden

Mrs Salters Guests of Mr and Mrs Mitchell

Mrs H J Salters of Columbus visited over Sunday as a guest of Mr and Mrs Frank Mitchell at 16 Shannon Avenue.

H. J. Salters of Columbus Frank Mitchell Shannon Avenue

Mansfield guests visit Mrs Coleman in Springfield

Mr and Mrs H S Mansfield and daughter Dorothy of Springfield were guests over the last of the week of Mrs L E Coleman at 7 West State Street.

Mrs. Chaney Returns Home After Three Week Visit

Mrs. L. V. Chaney departed yesterday for Detroit Michigan ending a three weeks stay with her niece Mrs. Walter Davis and family at 7 Clark Street.

L. V. Chaney Detroit Mich Walter Davis Clark Street

Miss Ruth Strahl Embarks On Lake Erie Visit

Miss Ruth Strahl travels for an indefinite stay visiting Miss fhel Regal on Lake Erie and her brother Clarence L Birahl in Cleveland.

Ruth Strahl Miss ~Fhel Regal Lake Erie Clarence L. Birahl Cleveland

Local families plan regional trips and visits

Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Carpenter and daughter Kathleen left yesterday on a weeklong eastern motor trip including Washington and Pittsburgh. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse White of Columbus visited Athens yesterday. Dr. James E. Stansbury leaves today for Lexington to attend the American Veterinary Medical association meeting. his family will visit Huntington with Mrs. Stansbury’s sister Mrs. J. R. Thompson during his absence. Mr. H. R. McVay, county superintendent of schools, went to Columbus on business. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Rupp and daughter Barbara left last week for Harrisburg to visit his parents before taking up duties in Cleveland. they secured a dwelling there but will return to Athens before relocating.

James E. Stansbury Lexington American Veterinary Medical Association Huntington W. Va H. R. McVay Columbus Russell Rupp Barbara Harrisburg Cleveland Athens

Farst Family Attends Ohio University Commencement

Mr and Mrs Voy Farst visited Barberton for their son Lewis Farst s graduation at Ohio University. They stayed with Mr and Mrs W O Jones 381 Central Avenue. The Farsts returned home Saturday and Mr Farst drove home yesterday.

Voy Farst Barberton Ohio University Lewis Farst W. O. Jones 381 Central Avenue Mr. Farst

Needle Club Hostess Dinner Tuesday Night

Mrs. L. W. Russell will host the Needle Club gathering Tuesday at 7:80 p.m. at her home 50 Mil Street.

L. W. Russell Mil Street

Visit Of Families From Menmore Tlisher And City

Mr Ired Crouch and Mrs Crouch of Menmore visit Mrs Crouch's parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Feth near Tlisher and Mr Isaiah Crouch in this city at the Crouch family home.

I'red Crouch Menmore Jacob Feth Tlisher Mr. Crouch Isaiah Crouch

Dorothy Jones Sets Vacation Trip Path Across Ohio

Miss Dorothy Jones leaves Saturday for a vacation travel through Barberton Akron Cleveland and Canton visiting multiple Ohio cities.

Dorothy Jones Barberton Akron Cleveland Canton

Representative Arch Knowlton Attends Bankers' Life Meeting

From Columbus, Mr Arch Knowlton returned after two days at the Bankers Life company meeting serving as district representative. Grace Sutton and Carios Bean announce the birth of a daughter Enid Harriett Sunday evening August 15 at 11 Spring Street.

Arch Knowlton Columbus Bankers’ Life Company Mrs. Carios Bean Grace Sutton Spring Street Enid Harriett

Crofton Student Guests Fran ces Van Dyke at West Union Home

Mr. Robert B. Shaffer of Crofton, a former Ohio University student, visits as guest of Miss Frances Van Dyke at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J S Van Dyke 146 West Union Street.

Robert B. Shaffer Crofton Ohio University Frances van Dyke J. S. van Dyke West Union Street

Health gains cited by Sir Arthur Newsholme on life expectancy

Public health official Royal 8s Copeland cites Sir Arthur Newsholme on rising life expectancy. He notes over 75 years life span increased by at least 15 years in some countries and more growth in the last two decades, while infancy and old age show gains not matched in middle age.

New York Arthur Newsholme London Arthur United States Milbank Memorial

Tomorrow’s Horoscope Forecast For August 14

Tomorrow brings an eventful day with friendly planetary influences. Pushing all affairs in business professional social and affectional areas may yield advantages and gratifying success. Those born today may have social artistic and financial talent and a high potential for happiness and fortune.

Medical examinations urged for adults twenty five to sixty

The speaker warns that disease is often detectable early and can be cured if caught in time. He urges readers busy in work to schedule periodic checkups, arguing that improving health during ages twenty five to sixty extends life and reduces midlife ailments.

Nose fever prevention tip from medical Q and A

Q and A offers nose examination for nasal obstruction as a preventive measure. Readers are advised to send a stamped self addressed envelope for details and to repeat questions. A lump behind the ear could be a cyst or enlarged gland and requires physician consultation.

Newspaper Feature Service. Inc

W. E. A. Social Session Tonight at 7:30 Oclock

The social session of the W. E. A. will be held tonight at 7:30. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Brown and their son Willard visited Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Oberholzer in Amesville. Dr. and Mrs. P. E. Hixson and Edward left for a two week vacation, spending a week at Ruggles Beach on Lake Erie and a week in Canada.

Homer Brown Willard Mrs Floyd Oberholzer Amesville P. E. Hixson Say Edward Ruggles’ Beach Lake Erie Canada

Local visitors host in Newcomerstown and at May Avenue

Mrs. Anna Berry and daughter Doris Virginia of Newcomerstown are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Pearl W. Helwig on May avenue. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Jones entertained at the end of the week with the latter's sister Mrs. Watt as guests.

Anna Berry Doris Virginia Newcomerstown Pearl W. Helwig May Avenue

Local Notes From Central Ohio and Nearby Areas

Jinkens of Wellston returns home. Mrs G D Swett of Logan widow of Albany doctor underwent a goiter operation at Columbus hospital. Miss Mary Harwick spent the week in Carey with Miss Eileen Gilham of Columbus and others visiting relatives in the area. Martha Lou Dowler and family returned from Lancaster camp grounds with Mr and Mrs Charles A Thomas of Columbus.

G. D. Swett Logan Albany Columbus Hospital Mary Harwick Carey Eileen Gilham Columbus John W. Dowler Martha Lou Lancaster Camp Grounds Charles A. Thomas

McClure Family Returns From Michigan Canada Trip

Mr and Mrs J H McClure and two children arrive back after a motor tour through northern Michigan and Canada visiting relatives in Cleveland and Lakewood before returning to Athens home.

J. H. McClure Michigan Canada Cleveland Lakewood Athens

Condition of Young Coal Miner Serious

Leonard McLaughlin, 23, injured Aug 6 by a mine fall in mine 281 near Federal, may have more serious injuries than X rays indicated. He was taken to Grant Hospital in Columbus for an X-ray, with doctors warning only time will tell if the fracture worsens.

Glouster Leonard McLaughlin A. J. Crawford J. F. Baldwin Columbus Grant Hospital Baldwin Joe McLaughlin Federal

Coal Order Worth 21 000 Tons Placed In Columbus

Sun day Creek Coal company received a 21 000 ton coal order from the Board of Purchase at Columbus at 1.25 dollars per ton at the mine. The Santay mine at Derthick will supply the fuel with three weeks of steady work expected to fill the order.

Glouster Sunday Creek Coal Company Board of Purchase Columbus Santay Derthick

Seibert Stiff Visits Glouster Before Camp Knox Assignment

Seibert Stiff, recently employed in Wheeling West Virginia, is in Glouster this week with his parents Mr and Mrs J B Stiff. He plans to depart Saturday for Camp Knox Kentucky for a five week stay.

Glouster

Notable Livestock Display At County Fair

A real menagerie will be on display at the Athens county fair August 24 to 27. Large or small observers will enjoy cattle horse sheep swine and poultry from breed campaigns improving local livestock. Officials report record entries across all livestock show divisions.

Athens County

County Fair Show Promises Strong Premiums and Bright Competition

Premiums totaling several thousand dollars and ribbons await winners at the county fair. Cattle show expected to draw keen competition with many entries across dairy and beef divisions. Revival of interest in horses, larger sheep and swine shows, and a crowing poultry display accompany youth participants and club-trained entries in cattle and pig contests.

County Fair of Athens County Invites Public to Attend

An invitation from Frank Hhiddle secretary invites the public to the Athens county fair in Athens from August 24 to 27. Leader urges every citizen to attend, calling the fair the community’s show window and a gala event showcasing progress in agriculture.

Athens County Athens Frank Hhiddle Biddleds

Local fair promises big season for visitors and neighbors

The piece invites readers to attend the annual fair saying it attracts neighbors for miles, showcases exhibits, and serves as the town’s top asset. It urges everyone to bring a neighbor and enjoy the largest, best event of the year.

No Buyers for Bootleggers as Boycott Prospers

The scene shows few buyers and sellers with gin at 1 dollar a fifth and scarce beer. Chemists report large volumes of liquor for analysis as bootleggers reel in losses while the boycott continues and people refuse the poison cup.

Ohio Daughters of America Convening in Columbus

Five hundred people expected for the three day annual convention of the state council of Ohio Daughters of America opening in Columbus today.

Columbus State Council of Ohio Daughters of America

Toledo Fireman Isaac Romine Death Ruled Self-Inflicted

Four week inquiry into Isaac Romine's gunshot death concludes no foul play is evident. A Columbus detective reports to Prosecutor Harry B. Reese that Romine died by his own hand and was buried at Pomeroy.

Jackson Isaac Romine Toledo Columbus Harry B. Reese Romine Pomeroy

Sutherland Falls Guided by World’s Tallest Waterfall Claim

A historic note highlights Sutherland Falls in New Zealand as among the world’s tallest waterfalls with a drop of 1904 feet, attracting travelers and explorers to the Southern Hemisphere.

Sutherland Falls New Zealand

Bootlegger Testimony and Methanol Poison Death Toll Rise

A Buffalo bootlegger faces charges after a test showed 98.9 percent wood alcohol in bootleg liquor. Prosecution contends the bootlegger sold poison for huge profits. defense argues improbable guilt. Methanol from Germany sold in Canada at high prices. hundreds die annually. Western New York authorities clamp down as the death toll climbs.

O. K Voelker Swartz Buffalo Moore Germany Canada New York Prohibition

Local Banker Weds Greenfield Bride in Glouster

Robert G. Webber cashier of the First National bank married Kathryn M. Wilson of Greenfield Saturday at Concord Presbyterian church in Ross county. The couple returned to Glouster and reside on Kinney hill. Mrs. Webber is sister of Mrs. C. A. Pride and known in Glouster through Pride family visits.

Weekend Guests Near Jackson Gather With Relatives

Mr and Mrs A M Bennett and two daughters Beulah and Mary lizabeth were weekend guests of relatives near Jackson. Mr and Mrs W R Balderson and two children Junior and Lois were also present.

A. M. Bennett Beulah Marylizabeth Jackson W. R. Balderson Junior Lois

Simple test asks children to answer common knowledge

An old workbook page directs to page ten for answers. It includes questions about the president's salary Arbor Day geographic center of the continental United States nations in World War II the Naval Academy the Missouri River known as Father of Waters the dodo and a word puzzle about spelling in cars.

United States Continental United States Naval Academy

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T. W. Craig Tom D. Zenner Deer Park Jesse White Royal Copeland M. D DR. Copeland Genevieve Kemble Jinkens Wellston John Overmyer Parkersburg C. A. Overmyer M Ir. Conrad Josten Lash D. OF A. Meeting C. B. Wilson W. Washington St Beasley’s F. J. Beasley Cery CO McPherson A. D. McPherson Rapid Shoe Repairing W. Union ST C. D By Taylor Pop Dearest Mom San THE Mutual Home and Savings New Majestic Slingluff Beauty Ings Athena Ohio Fountain Pen Conklin Parker Shaeffer — Waterman Lostro Bldg
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