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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1928

Page

5

Society Notes From Athens Gather Local Moves And Visits

Miss Emma L. Carpenter now residence six miles inland from San Diego seeking drier climate at Paradise Valley Sanatorium due to lumbago. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Van Dyke and children Ruth and James of Coalwood, W Va, visiting Athens relatives at 84 West State Street. Dr D Scott Allen called to Chilliothe by death of brother Robert Allen. George S. Putnam returns to Columbus for hospital check after ankle injury. N T T Sewing Club meets at 2 pm at Mrs Paul Ayers. Augusta Masten returns to Canton after visit with mother Mrs John F Masten. Dr and Mrs M N Fowler of Athens State Hospital host H A Calder of Hamilton Ontario. Dr and Mrs H F Jacobs and son visiting Elson Hedges family. Jacobs is Mrs Hedges’ brother.

Emma L. Carpenter Athens California Tustin San Diego Carpenter Lumbago Paradise Valley Sanatorium Dick van Dyke Ruth James Coalwood W. Va E.E. van Dyke West State Street van Dyke Coalwood Consolidated Coal Company M. N. Fowler Athens State Hospital H. A. Calder Hamilton Ontario Canada

Coach Wise Talks on Prospects for Basketball Team

Athens High School basketball coach Harold E. Wise discusses a tougher schedule and rising experience for six key players. He warns the upcoming season will be the hardest yet with stiff opposition from Parkerburg Marietta Zanesville Pittsburgh Tech and Ironton.

Coach Wise Athens High School Quinte Cach Harold E. Wise Wekly Kiwanis Club Varsity Inn Wise Parkerburg Marietta Zanesville Pittsburgh Tech Ironton Jenwry Ashland High School Ashland Kentuck Janary Southeastern Ohio Athletic Association Sonta Chillicothe

Thoxine No Chloroform Cough Remedy Promoted

Advert says Thoxine offers safe quick cough relief without chloroform or harmful drugs. It claims double action targets irritation and internal cause, stops cough instantly, and works better than syrups. Sold by Clines Drug Store and others at 35c 60c and $1.00.

Clines Drug Store Othe Drug Stores

Orchid Starts as New Messenger Serial This Sunday

Eleanor Early writes Orchid the latest Messenger serial to begin Sunday December 23 in the Magazine Section. The two month run follows Whirlwind and may lead to a new mystery. The present serial ends next Friday with the first chapter appearing as a full Magazine Section page.

Messenger Eleanor Early Sunday Messenger

Elza Durant Dies At Guysville Home

Elza Durant aged 68 of Guysville died at 2 30 this morning from complications of cancer. He was stricken early Monday evening and never regained consciousness. Funeral services are set for 2 pm Thursday at Guysville M E Church with Bean Cemetery burial. He leaves a widow and four children: Howard Durant Denver Colorado Clyde Durant Akron Mrs Goldie Gibson and Mrs Gladys Gibson Chillicothe.

Elza Durant Guysville Durant Guysville M. E Bean Cemetery Howard Durant Denver Colorado Clyde Durant Akron Goldie Gibson Gladys Gibson Chillicothe

Flu Epidemic in Ohio Reaches Peak Then Declines

In Columbus on December 18, U.P. reports influenza across Ohio has peaked and begun to decline, per Dr. C. P. Robins, director of public health. The bulletin notes a drop in new cases and easing pressure on hospitals as the season progresses.

Columbus U.P Ohio C. P. Robins

Papes Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestive Relief

A newspaper blurb touts Pape's Diapepsin as a remedy for sour stomach and difficult digestion. It claims immediate relief after meals, notes the product sells for 60 cents a package, and urges readers to keep it on hand to prevent stomach discomfort.

Pape

French Clubs Hold Annual Christmas Service at OU

Members of L'Alliance Francaise and L'Alliance Francaise number two at Ohio University held their annual Christmas service Sunday night at Miss Mary Ness's home. Candles lit the room as a girls' choir sang French carols and songs, continuing a longtime club tradition.

Ohio University L’alliance Francaise Mary Ness

Seal sale push continues with week of selling

Christmas Seals are expected to be sold during the present week as the selling period ends. The local committee reports good response from mailed appeals, though many have not replied and final tallies will wait on list verification in coming days. A number still requests more seals and they remain available.

Wyandotte County Drives 30 Of 34 State Illness Cases

The Communicable Diseases Division reported 34 new statewide cases yesterday, 30 in Wyandotte County. Coshocton School officials closed all schools for holidays to curb spread as about 500 children were out with colds or flu last week.

State Department of Health Wyandotte County Coshocton

Dwight Blackwood Now Arkansas Highway Commissioner

Dwight Blackwood, once a player with the Cleveland Indians years ago, has become the highway commissioner in Arkansas.

Dwight Blackwood Cleveland Indians Arkansas

Athens Council Votes 500 to Continue Gas Rate Battle

The Athens City Council unanimously approves a $500 yearly appropriation to fund ongoing litigation against the Logan Gas Company's proposed rate increase. Former Solicitor Hughes warns the case could reach the U S Supreme Court as he continues the fight without pay.

Athens Logan Gas Company Hughes United States Supreme Court Fred Beckler Stewart Street Ohio University Lancaster Street

Pastor Says World Is Seeking Truth

The Rev. I. P. Day, pastor of Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal, states that the world seeks truth across science philosophy and theology. He underscores a universal quest for understanding amid varied disciplines.

I. P. Day Central Avenue Methodist Episco

Sermon Highlights Love for Christ and Faith in Jesus

The Rev Day continues a series titled Man's Love focusing on faith in Jesus Christ. He preached that salvation comes through Christ and urged practical devotion, service, and readiness to suffer for Him as marks of true love for God.

Pal Church Jesus Christ Christ Jesus God

Also Mentioned on This Page

D. Scott Allen Robert Allen George S. Putnam N. T. T. Sewing Club Paul Ayers South McKinley Avenue Augusta Masten Canton That City John F. Masten Stimson Avenue H. F. Jacobs Conneaut The B& B Book Store Paton Et Cie of Paris Chypre Jasmin F. L Preston Co City 10 Council County Budget Commission Athens City Frank Lowry Carl Beasley Ralph Dalton Francis Maxwell White Rose Gilberts Welne Pharmagy CQ Krugers Cleveland Ave Bulk Hallows Eatmore Country Club del Monte Florida HAMS Cal Phoenix Big Daylight
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