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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1926
Page
3
A London Chronicle note from December questions President Coolidge and remarks Americans feel admiration from Europeans for the United States exacting crude sacrifices and maintaining a vast surplus.
The Y M C A in Nelsonville plans a complete renovation of sixteen dormitories under a new board. The project assigns redecorating duties to groups or individuals and aims to increase room use and reduce the annual deficit.
Nelsonville December 8 The East school Parent-Teacher association will host its annual entertainment and bazaar Friday afternoon and evening Fancy work, home made candy and items will be on display A program includes The Ladies Political Convention by Pearce s school Woman the Silent Sufferer song We ve Got the Mumps Mia Young s school Oh Dear Such Hirivd Colds No Christmas in the House Trials of Christmas Shopping Miss Caldwell s school Midnight in the Toy Shop Miss Johnson s room The Lost Reindeer Mike Hamer s school Our Colors Save the Trees by Miss Patton and Miss Lane s schools
Secretary W. L. Hudson of the Y M C A explains tag requirements. Applicants must provide sex or birth status and pay sale number for each transaction on the application. Truck owners face the same rules and must also provide a weigh slip showing truck weight.
The Esther class of the Christian church hosts a dinner in the church parlors on Thursday serving from 11 to 1. Proceeds support church programs and activities.
Members of the Circle of Ruth held a regular meeting Monday night in the Presbyterian church parlors. Hostesses listed were Mrs Thomas Mathewson Mrs E B Acomb and Miss Mable Shafer. Covers were laid for thirty one.
In a letter a reader praises Maya's remedy for gas and colic after failing medicines and a potential operation. The product is described as simple and harmless and claimed to remove catarrhal mucus and inflammation, with a money back guarantee and availability at McKee Drug Co and Gem Pharmacy among others.
Nelsonville resident Ray was struck on West Columbia Street Saturday while crossing. He sustained severe head injuries needing twenty eight stitches, a broken right shoulder, and chest and body contusions. He was taken by Stoute ambulance to Radium hospital in Columbus for treatment.
At the regular Nelsonville Rotary Club meeting Page Morris and Clarence Matheny of the business methods committee led the program on Relations between Competitors. The session focused on fair play, competition ethics, and practical approaches for local business members.
The Loyal Woman's class of the Christian church held a birthday dinner at Mrs. Sam Starkey's home to honor Mrs. W B Devore. Forty five attended as decorations celebrated a Christmas color scheme. Gifts included a gold and blue bouquet and a potted plant from the W R C. The group plans a December 16 meeting with officer elections and year-end report.
Mrs Ralph Henry and Mrs Ed Cranmer host members of class No 21 at a Christmas party at the Henry home 43 Clinton street Friday evening.
Donald Betts is discharged from Grant hospital after weeks of treatment and plans a week with friends before returning home. Albert Dilcher attends a district conference of physical directors in Zanesville. W F Powell returns to Mercy hospital Columbus for a second eye surgery. Several residents spend a day in Lancaster and Columbus including Mrs Voigt and family Mrs Dudley Campbell and daughter Lillian Mac Miss Anna Heielden M P Ohlinger and Walter Wolf Mrs William Morgan and Mrs Wallace Glenn Mrs Fred Johnson and Mrs Voigt.
Glendale New York Mrs J Schwind writes that frequent dizzy headaches improved after using vegetable Liver Pills. She reports stomach relief and eased constipation after taking the pills, noting the product is easy to take and effective.
Chicago reports that Southern Western cooperation on farm relief emerged at the American Farm Bureau federation convention. Representatives from the corn and hog belt reached an understanding in the resolutions committee to press for a surplus control measure and push for legislation along the lines advocated by the federation.
Washington court actions set arraignment for Albert Fall and J. P. Sinclair on charges of conspiracy to defraud the government. Dopey Doheny attended court as reports of a joint indictment with Fall and Sinclair lingered. If pleads of not guilty are entered, trial likely around January 16. Doheny, with an injured arm, received praise as a public spirited citizen by some in court.
Original vaudeville acts and features from musical comedies will be reproduced in Prep Folies, a program by pledges of seven sororities at Ohio University. Ewing Hall auditorium will host the show Thursday at 7 o'clock.
Competitors vie for top spots in a pro priat event judged on cleverness and skit variety. Proceeds from ticket sales go toward Christmas relief work conducted by the university Y M C A.
The Athens high school HI Y club held today at noon a luncheon and meeting on the theme Faith. Elmer Norris, club president, directed Bible readings questions and interpretations as part of the regular Tuesday program, postponed from yesterday.
James T. Saley aged 75 leaves his parrot to the nurse who cared for him for three years in his will.
William E Welch Democrat was re elected mayor of Northampton Massachusetts by 891 votes over former Mayor William H Feiker Republican in yesterday's municipal election.
Motion picture theatre owners nationwide urge Christmas shoppers to mail packages early. The appeal comes through the Motion Picture Theatre Owners of America to speed holiday deliveries and alleviate peak-season delays.
Fire department battled a six story loft fire in downtown Manhattan. One fireman was injured by a fall from a ladder and six others were overcome by smoke during the blaze.
London dispatch says Dr. Henri Spahlinger, renowned bacteriologist, has succeeded in immunizing cattle against tuberculosis, according to the Daily Mail Geneva correspondent.
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