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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1927

Page

7

Pioneer Resident Fan nie McCathran Dies in Athens County

Chauncey Dec 3 Mrs Fannie McCathran 80 a pioneer resident of Athens county died at 6 this morning after a two weeks illness from heart leakage and complications. Widow of J A McCathran she leaves daughter Grace Burchfield step daughter Mrs George Shaner foster daughter Mrs Harry Moore two granddaughters Mrs Earl Rarick and Mrs Raymond Augustine six great grandchildren and one great great grand child. Funeral at Zion Baptist church Lower Plains Sunday at 1 pm burial in cemetery adjoining church.

Chauncey Fannie McCathran Athens County Lower Plains J. A. McCathran Grace Burchfield George Shaner Millfield Harry Moore Earl Rarick Newark Raymond Augustine Sugar Creek Lydia Beachout

Funeral Services For Mrs Eliza Welling Pidcock

Mrs Eliza Welling Pidcock dies at home in Millfield and funeral is set for Saturday at 10 from the Church of Christ in Millfield with Rev G B Courtney to officiate. Burial will be in Zion Lower Plains cemetery. She is survived by her sister Caroline Welling. The Wahoo club of the Pocahontas lodge met in Millfield with Mrs William Sisson hosting. plans for a future all day meeting on December 13 were announced with members contributing to a meal.

Chauncey Eliza Welling Pidcock Millfield Church of Christ G. B. Courtney Turial Zion Lower Plains Pidecock Caroline Welling Pocahontas Lodge William Sisson Clarence Misner Homer Tracy William Theisen Jane Virginia and Freddie Herman Theisen, Jr Emmett Olbers Billie Herman Theisen Mac Boudinot Jenny Cole Elizabeth Robinett James Omen Doris Cole Louise Guerra Ronald Robinett Stanley Howard Ruby Simpson Lorena Mae Donna Lou Norman Theisen, Jr

Whiteman to Flay Over Radio for $20,000 an Hour

Cleveland December 9 A. R. Paul Whiteman the noted orchestra leader says he signed a contract to broadcast January 4 for twenty thousand dollars per hour on a coast to coast network. He will appear on a five thousand dollar three minute slot then be paid pro rata. Whiteman plans a New York studio network launch marking his first radio program in nearly two years with his orchestra at a Cleveland vaudeville theater.

Cleveland Paul Whiteman Whiteman New York

Poisoned cake case tests point to ptomaine poisoning

Detected illness in Marietta and nearby towns prompts chemists to pursue the poisonous cake case. By Thursday noon no exact cause is found, but evidence leans toward ptomaine poisoning rather than arsenic, as health authorities direct ongoing tests.

Marietta

Ohio University Christmas Pageant Set By Freshman Cast

A nativity scene pageant by freshman women at Ohio University will be staged tonight in Ewing Hall auditorium as the first university Christmas drama depicting the birth of Christ. Dean Irma Voigt directs rehearsals and will participate. costumes and lighting aim for a striking effect. The public is invited.

Ohio University Ewing Hall Irma E. Voigt

Officials to Dine at Second Athens Dinner

Between 25 and 80 members of the city officials are expected to attend their second annual dinner this evening at 6 o'clock. The event will be held at The Colonial with the mayor in attendance.

Athens

City Dinner Hosts New Council as Special Guests

Alex Moore is expected to act as master of ceremonies. The dinner, a custom for the city employer’s event, began last year. This year the new city council members will be special guests at the dinner.

Alex Moore

School Printing Dept. Finishes 47 Jobs in Six Weeks

During the first six weeks the department under H. E. Wise completed 80 jobs with 7 628 impressions. In the second six weeks 17 jobs were finished for 10 500 impressions. Students average one job weekly, mounted in a netbook for grade. They publish tickets programs shipping tags and other school materials.

H. E. Wise Wise

Glouster Masons Install Officers and Hear Europe Talk

Glouster Lodge No. 607 PP and A M installed officers with Louis M. Seidenfeld of Murray City delivering a Europe and Palestine talk. About 70 Masons attended as Fred Kinney received a Masonic apron. refreshments followed.

Louis M. Seidenfeld Murray City Europe Palestine Glouster Seidenfeld Jerusalem W. M Arthur Allen M. M. Bryson F. P. Clark J. E. Anderson Fred Kinney

Kiwanis Club Plans Annual Christmas Party at Depot Square

Glouster Kiwanis sponsors the community Christmas tree at Depot Square with help from Dwight Post and FP Wallace. For two years the club provided treats to valley children via Santa and helpers, and this year the club again backs the effort. Timing for treats will be announced later to ensure all valley children may attend.

Kiwanis Club Depot Square Glouster Dwight Post Wallace

Selecting Life's Work at Canaan Farmers Institute

Lectures emphasize education first and versatile skills. Learn multiple trades, avoid single-salary work, check self regularly, and stay informed to build character and personal independence.

Canaan Farmers’ Institute

Funeral Attendees Recall Newton at Columbus Service

In Columbus this morning at 2 30 oclock, Walter Hayden J Stiff and Edward Hayden of this city along with Adam Avottery of Athens and Vernon Dunlap of Corning attended the funeral of S S Newton general manager of the Sunday Creek Coal company. Hugh McIy attended a meeting of the Democratic state executive committee in Columbus Thursday noon.

Glouster Walter Hayden Stiff T. A. Noon Edward Adam ‘Averty Athens Vernon Dunlap Corning Newton Sunday Creek Coal Company Colmbus Attunds Louster Hugh Micy Columbus

Corning Birthday Celebrates Mary Jane Walker

Mrs. Charles Walker hosted a Tuesday afternoon party for her daughter Mary Jane's third birthday in Corning. Guests included Clarice Cain Elizabeth Vriest Mary Frazier Jane Green Winifred Roof Lester Brandt Joe Ervin Mary Ervin Rachael Moore Marguerite Buck and Hester Roof. Mary Jane received many useful gifts and enjoyed a cheerful celebration.

W. C. T. U. Monthly Meeting Opens County Convention

The December meeting of the W. C. T. U. was held Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Leadbetter serving as county president. The session included part of a convention recently conducted at Elyria, featuring several musical items and other routines.

Elyria Gloustlr

Non-Oily Creme Rouge Gains Parisian Sophistication

A Parisienne favors a non oily creme rouge that leaves no oil or pigment on the skin. The single shade adapts to all complexions and changes color to blend with flesh tones. One application lasts all day and is waterproof. Carnee is recalled. Available at McKee Drug Co and Gibson's Pharmacy.

Carnee McKee Drug Co Gibson's Pharmacy

Drunken Burglar Gang Nabbed in Elgin Scotland

In Elgin Scotland three burglars were captured after breaking into a distillery. They were intoxicated at the time of the break in and were arrested by local authorities.

Elgin Scotland Longemorn

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