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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1926
Page
2
Margaret Riley will present a ballet titled The Christmas Dream at the Masonic temple in Middleport on December 17. She studied two years at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and Dramatic Art. The production will feature group and web dances with about forty performers in the cast.
Middleport December 18 Members of the Christian Endeavor of the Church of Christ Middleport honored Dr W S Martin of Atlanta Georgia who is holding a Bible conference here with a special program last night Short talks were given by Miss Iwin Ashley Mrs C A Fowler Miss Mabel Hysell A song composed by Doctor Martin was sung by the audience Thelma Bennett Herman Hattox Mary Farmer Susan Russel and Gladys Watts contributed to the musical part of the program
A session of teachers from Suttom Letart and Lebanon townships met at Racine high school. The group announced joint meetings among the three counties for the remainder of the year.
Alfred Harris, formerly of Akron, died Thursday in Akron. He was a resident of Middleport. Funeral services were held Sunday.
Funeral services for J. W. Wooley were held at the M. F. church in Clifton. The Rev. Charles A. Fowler presided, and burial followed at Lone Oak cemetery in Middleport.
In Pomeroy the Union Veterans of the Civil War auxiliary held a meeting at Fellows hall Friday Evening. Seven new members were initiated: Mrs. Seyfried Minnie Neitzling Edna Smith Clara Zier Lucille Beards Lucy Downing and Linnie Beards. Five became charter members of the local chapter.
Residents report a variety of weekend visits and connections across multiple towns. Names linked to Columbus Cincinnati Wellston Millersburg Akron and Charleston appear with relatives, hospital, and funeral attendances noted.
Mrs Sylvia Burford will entertain members of her 500 club at her home on Second street Monday evening.
Vivienne Smith hosted the Saturday Evening Club at Fifth Street on Saturday. Attendees included Mary Helen Ebersbach Corinna Morgan Betty Michi and Jane Davis.
Louise Burford hosted a slumber party at her Sec ond Street residence Saturday evening. Guests included Ruth Bradbury Viola Allensworth Gladys Watts and Vaude Vance.
Mrs Springer of Syracuse entertained at a turkey dinner Friday for the Cedar Creek circle, hosting friends and members in her residence.
A 18 year old Messenger archive revisits primary school letters to Santa Claus dated 1968. Children request toys such as dolls, sleds, engines, candy, stockings, and a boat, with some signing full names and others only first names.
A collection of child notes to Santa requests dolls, toy houses, trains, candy, a baby carriage, and a book. Children's pleas mention staying good in school and church visits, while one note asks Santa not to come if the chimney is unlocked and another worries about snow and a nonworking wagon.
A reader writes a personal message to Herbert expressing affection and complimenting him as a good man, then says goodbye. The note contains no additional context or details beyond the sentiment.
The Sunday school plans a Christmas music and readings program on Wednesday evening December 22 at Alexander Presbyterian Church. A community Christmas tree will be placed in the church.
Police across cities hunt for four Cleveland men who escaped from the Dayton workhouse. The four, described as dry jaw violators, fled custody and are at large as of December 13.
The 1926 fight scene offered three major upsets as Billy Wallace knocked out Kid Kaplan in the fifth after a rocky start, Mickey Walker defeated Tiger Flowers to claim middleweight status, and Eddie Roberts of Tacoma stopped Joe Dundee in an unlikely vacation bout, triggering large financial implications and a rethink of matchups for next season.
In Ottawa on December 18 United Press reports Conservative M P T L Church will introduce a motion in Parliament condemning the diversion of Great Lakes water by Chicago. He urges immediate action through the British government to enforce the boundary waterways treaty of 1959 and to seek damages from the United States for breaches of the treaty by the Chicago drainage canal.
The Bank of Unstead traces its origins to a Scottish founder who established the institution and later died in poverty, leaving a modest legacy amid early financial ventures.
New York report states Charles A. Stoneham denies owners were ungrateful to Hugh Jennings former Giants assistant manager. Jennings claims ill treatment by Stoneham and officials led to his departure, health harmed by club duties, while Stoneham says Jennings refused new contracts and the club kept in touch through McGraw.
New York December article reports strong expectation of reappointment for Commissioner Landis at upcoming major league meetings. It notes a salary hike and expanded autocratic powers, with support from minor leagues and NL President John A. Heydler. The piece mentions Chicago and owner backing, centering on the governance of baseball post Black Sox era.
Rev. G. B. Day of St Augustine Church dispenses with singing of Amen at the end of hymns, changing a long standing worship practice in London.
At South Webster Friday, Hamden high girls edged South Webster 9 to 8 in a tense contest as Hamden overcame cold shooting. Hamden boys trailed 11 to 16 at halftime before rallying to win 29 to 26. Both squads plan next games at McArthur and Wellston before holidays.
Delaware December 13 A look at Bishop basketball under coach Deitrick as four veterans anchor a scoring lineup. Wesleyan plans a man for man defense while Lamme Roth Berno and guards Hnizder and Buckle pace the attack. Mitchell the center disrupts Ohio State offense with Red Halliday and Bob Helwig supporting Buckle eyeing three early baskets. The Bishops face Goodyear Firestone Akron December 20 21 and John Carroll Cleveland December 22 in a non conference Christmas trip.
France dominated tennis in 1926 with Suzanne Lenglen turning pro and the French men sweeping Paris Wimbledon and Forest Hills finals. Rene LaCoste won the American title and Jim Tilden fell after knee trouble and distraction. Mlle Lenglen beat Helen Wills before Wills retired for surgery and Molla Mallory captured the World title. The American Davis Cup team won the challenge round, but results varied across Europe.
John J. McGraw recalls being the sport's earliest holdout in 1889 after pitching for East Homer. He walked from Olean to East Homer for $2, then demanded $5 and a carriage ride, securing the larger price as the team won the game.
Edith Cartwright and her 11 month old baby were taken into police custody after she interfered with miners at work. The court sentenced her to prison with the child residing with guardians.
The Plains boys beat Lodi 49 to 7 as Plains pulled away early and kept the scoring up. The Plains girls shut out Lodi 32 to 0, dominating throughout the game Friday night.
New York Dec 13. Football officials prepare to revisit shift plays and the huddle at winter meetings. Coaches oppose or defend the huddle citing timing and clarity, while shift plays remain a technical issue with big conference and interregional implications.
Ohio University basketball mounts a strong showing after a decisive Rio Grande win as it prepares to host Ohio State in Columbus. Bobcats feature Po pos, Burkholder, DuBois, Fisenbrey and Sayles with Longley and Smith in support. Key matchup against Grimm and Eby of the Buckeyes looms as guards face a potent Ohio State offense.
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