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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1927

Page

5

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter D A R Meeting at Putnam Home

December gathering of the Nabby Lee Ames Chapter D A R met at Mrs. George Putnam’s home with Mrs. Martha Pilcher presiding. Christmas decorations and gifts for Ellis Island and funds for Mountain Schools and Sugar Creek education were arranged. A National Defense literature drive and a motion to subscribe to the D A R magazine for Carnegie Library were noted. Mrs. O D Dailey distributed materials and urged women to take a stand. Committees hosted tea. a Christmas Valley Forge paper by Mrs. Finsterwald prompted discussion among ancestors. A class sale followed adjournment. The East Side school music department, directed by Miss Velma Young, prepared a program for the Parent Teacher Association meeting at 2 45 pm Wednesday.

Lee Ames George Putnam Martha Pilcher Ellis Island J. R. Harvey Sugar Creek O. D. Dailey Carnegie Library O. A. Sloane Putnam H. D. Henry George Earhart John W. Wood Betty Harris Meg Harris Russell W. Finsterwald Finsterwald Valley Forge America Oia East Side School Velma Young

Letter Golf Puzzles and Holiday Community News

A mixed page outlines a Letter Golf puzzle changing rock to sand in three strokes and hints at par solutions. It lists school carols, grade performances, charity drives for the Salvation Army, and upcoming Christmas gatherings at local homes with dates and hosts.

Corning Woman Cora Reese Dies After Gallbladder Surgery

Mrs. Cora L. Reese 56.5 died Saturday morning after gallstone surgery at Grant hospital Columbus. Funeral Tuesday at 1 PM at Methodist Church, burial Millertown cemetery. Survived by husband Joe Reese, daughter Mrs F C Clark, five sons Leo Cleveland Raymond Bucyrus Harry Arthur Vilas. predeceased by daughter Freda and son Clyde. Also note Christmas program Friday at United Brethren church and PTA meeting at public school tonight at 7 o'clock.

Columbus Corning C. L. Green Joe Reese Reese F. C. Clark Leo Cleveland Raymond Bucyrus Harry Arthur Vilas Freda Clyde

Jenkins Sends Lincoln Picture to Athens County Schools

Congress man Thomas A. Jenkins has mailed to every teacher and school in Athens county a picture tracing Abraham Lincoln’s life from a log cabin to the Washington memorial. The artwork is praised as highly inspirational for youth. The district includes Athens Gallia Jackson Lawrence Meigs and Vinton counties.

Ironton Thomas A. Jenkins Athens County Abraham Lincoln Washington Mr. Jenkins Athens Gallia Jackson Lawrence Meigs Vinton

Teachers Ask Extra Portraits From Congress

About 2000 teachers received portraits at private expense for the congressman. Many requests for additional copies have been made. If any teachers or schools were overlooked, extra pictures may be obtained by request to the congressman.

Durand Dies. Durand Was Prominent Attorney and Ex-Governor Candidate

Durand funeral services planned in Coshocton tomorrow for C Homer Durand a leading attorney and former liberal ticket gubernatorial hopeful who died Saturday from heart disease He rose to prominence as an attorney for Pat McDermott sentenced to life for the murder of Cantona publisher Don Mellett.

Coshocton O.R C. Homer Durand Durand Pat McDermott Don Mellett Cantona

Mrs. Lemira Goodhue Relapses in Northampton Illness

Mrs. Lemira Goodhue 78 mother of Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, has relapsed after a week in Dickinson hospital with influenza. Her temperature rose to 102, and the doctor said she is very sick but possesses a strong heart and constitution giving hope for recovery.

Northampton Mass Lemira Goodhue Calvin Coolidge Dickinson Hospital

Retired Capitalist L. T. Cooper Dies in Dayton

L. T. Cooper aged 52 a retired capitalist died here today after an operation at Miami Valley hospital Cooper owned a patent medicine business which brought him national fame in 1808

Dayton L. T. Cooper Misami Valley Hospital Cooper

Suspects Captured by Athens Police in Auto Theft Case

Athens officers detained Brad Howard Helmich and Donald Martin after they allegedly confessed to stealing a car from Altoona Pennsylvania. Police found revolvers shells nitro glycerin a sawed off shotgun and other articles in the car and on the men who purported to be prohibition officers.

Altoona Athens Brad Howard Helmich Donald Martin Pennsylvania Helmich Martin Prohibition

Extradition Talk Ties Athens and Altoona Cases

Altoona police chief wires to Chief Parker seeking to hold two men after a stolen car report. Communication with R D Williams in Chillicothe aims to decide if Helmich and Martin will be tried in Athens county courts or sent to Altoona for trial.

J. N. Tillard Altoona Herb J. Parker Parker R. D. Williams Chillicdthe Helmich and Martin Athens County

Marriage License Granted to Trout and Mathews in Athens

A marriage license was issued by the Athens County Probate Court on Saturday noon to Mayd Charles Trout, 23, mechanic of Columbus, and Margaret Mathews, 21, student of Athens. Reverend A Y Wilcox was to officiate the wedding.

Athens County Mayd Charles Trout Columbus Margaret Mathews Athens A. Y. Wilcox

Suzanne Lenglen Denies Marriage Rumors To Manager

The tennis star Suzanne Lenglen emphatically denies current reports that she is to marry her manager soon. No further details are provided about the source of the rumors or any impending nuptials.

Suzanne Lenglen

County Exams Set By Superintendent For January Two

Questions for mid-year exams are sent to grade schools by H K R McVay county superintendent. Examinations will be held January 13 and 14 marking the close of the first semester. Christmas programs are under way in county schools this week. Schools close Thursday evening and resume Tuesday after New Year.

H. KR. McVay

O’Farrell to Undergo Thumb Operation in St. Louis

Star catcher Bob O’Farrell, last year’s Cardinals manager, will have surgery in St. Louis to remove a small piece of bone from his right thumb.

ST. Louis Dee Bob O'Farrell St. Louis Cardinals

Postor's drive opens at United Brethren church

The postor's study at the United Brethren church will be open Tuesday afternoon to receive clothing and supplies for needy families.

Corning United Brethren Church

Hollister women and man attend Corning church service

Miss Lorene Gaskalla Miss Gladys Sweeney and Harvey Maxwell of Hollister attended Sunday evening services at the United Brethren church in Corning.

Lorene Gaskalla Gladys Sweeney Harvey Maxwell Hollister United Brethren Church Corning

Tomorrow's Horoscope For December 20

Providence provides for birds and this day offers opportunity through labor and industry. Changs may be hazardous and employment could cause slight anxiety but social and affectionate matters promise happiness. Those born on December 20 may see prosperous opportunities through wise judgment. Notable nativity Cyrus Townsend Brady.

Cyrus Townsend Brady

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A. R Putnam Home East Side Jolly Santa Claus Little Jack Horner Santa Land Salvation Army J. W. Armstrong Huntington W. Va John W. Armstrong Franklin Avenue Arthur Sprague May Avenue M. M. Munn North Congress Street Urbana Tillie Gallaigher Charles Gallaigher Aldine Duncan Mary Jane J. L. Duncan East State Street Mabel Dillinger J. 8. McClannahan Betty Fink Margaret Smith Ruth Hartley Mary Lois McLaughlin Virginia Porter Margaret Weiss Mary Ellen Gibson Marjorie Jo Ann Tompkins Frances Thorpe Ethel Sable Dorothy Schilling Dorothy Duncan Evelyn Morrison Mary Virginia Bingman Betty Fulton Esther Shamel Hobson Study Circle Victor Pierre Church Street O. G. Jordan Parent-Teacher Association Thomas H. Johnson A Columbus ICIK Siainid Cora L. Reese Priday Vr. T. A Ati O'Cloclk Santa the Athens Messenger T. A. Jenkins Lincoln East Genevieve Kemble Providence Page & Shaw Mullane Logans Bill Gerridy Bony Cain Mom I Diamond Elcke Pop Pete BY Taylor Appeagan Haag Brotlers Company Lara An United States Athens Implement Company Haag Vortex
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