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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1927

Page

7

Pioneer resident J M Drake dies after long illness

J M Drake 80 longtime Glouster resident dies at Wallace home in this city after weeks of declining health. He leaves widow and four children Mrs Wallace Indiana Mrs J W Ferguson and A H Drake plus Miss Arah Drake. Funeral at Wallace home Wednesday at 1 30 p m conducted by Rev F E Roberts with burial at New Lexington Cemetery.

Wallace J. W. Ferguson Indiana Arah Drake A. H. Drake Drake Glouster Lodge

Mrs. M. Beshara Returns To Columbus For Treatment

Mrs. M. Beshara, who had a major operation in a Columbus hospital, was taken back to the hospital on Monday for further treatment. She is reported to be stable but not as favorable as hoped, and Mr. Beshara accompanied her to the hospital in Glouster.

Glouster M. Beshara Columbus

Priscilla Class Holds Christmas Party at Wollett Home

The Priscilla class of the M B church celebrated a Christmas party Friday night at Mrs. T. T. Wollett’s High Street home. Mrs. Wollett led the business session, Mrs. Lou Mundew gave the devotional, and the class presented her with silverware. Prizes were awarded in games and a late hour reception followed for twenty four guests hosted by Miss Florence Andrews, Mrs. Samuel Stevens, and Mrs. Wollett.

Priscilla M. EB. Church T. T., Wollett High Street Wollett Florence Andrews Samuel Stevens

Distribution of Baskets To Needy Families Meeting Tonight

Kiwanis club and donation committees plan a 6:30 p.m. meeting at M E church in Glouster with district nurse Miss Bess Harper to set Christmas basket distribution for the township. More baskets are needed than last year to ensure every needy family receives aid. Also noted are visits by Miss Elizabeth Beshara from St Joseph Academy and Mrs Abbie Gormley visiting relatives.

Glouster Kiwanis Club M. EF Miss Bess Harper Elizabeth Beshara St. Joseph Academy Adrian, Mich Abbie Gormley Columbus Rachel Jenkins

Funeral Observance for Elisha Smith Noted in City

Mrs Belle Burns of Sharpsburg attended Elisha Smith's funeral in the city on Monday. Mrs T W Duffee plans to stay two or three months with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs T R Hamilton. Roy Duffee of Athens visited his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs T R Hamilton in the city on Sunday.

Belle Burns Sharpsburg Elisha Smith T. W. Dufffee T. R. Hamilton Roy Duffee Athens Piscopal Church William Smith N. O. Warren Jesus Nye This City Floyd Wilson Linnie Wardick Lancaster

Mrs Smith and family visit Columbus relatives

Mrs Mabel Smith and sons Burt and Billie spent Sunday in Columbus visiting relatives. Mrs Jennie Sanders, ill with pneumonia, is improving. Mrs James Love of Millfield attended the funeral of Elisha Smith in Chauncey Monday. Nay Sanders of Millfield spent Sunday in Columbus. Mrs Clarence Sanders of Millfield spent Monday in Athens and Chauncey.

Mabel Smith Burt Billie Columbus Jennie Sanders James Love Millfield Elisha Smith Chauncey Nay Sanders Clarence Sanders Athens

Gifts Placed at Foot of White Lighted Cross for Needy

In Chauncey a White Gifts Christmas program by the Church of Christ Sunday school will place fruit, vegetables, clothing and other gifts at a lighted cross for later distribution to needy families. Donations are welcome at the church. The event includes recitations, carols, and a Christmas message by Rev. Ahibrand.

Chauncey Church of Christ Ahibrand Christine Courtney Brown

Three Elderly Inmates Ill at Chauncey County Home

Three women over 70 years old are ill and confined to bed at the Chauncey county home. The patients are Mrs. Nellie Eldridge, Mrs. Maggie Griffith, and Mrs. Mary Jane Donohue.

Chauncey Nellie Eldridge Maggie Griffith Mra Mary Jane Donohue

Funeral Services Held in Chauncey Methodist Church

Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at 10 50 from the Chauncey Methodist Church for the deceased. The ceremony included local mourners and church officials, with burial arrangements to follow at the family plot.

Chauncey Methodist

Millfield P T A to Hold December Meeting

The Millfield Parent Teachers association will meet at 7 pm in the Methodist Episcopal church. Pupils will present a Christmas program of recitations songs and players. Mrs William Hartley president of the association will preside.

Chauncey Millfield Parent-Teachers

Christmas Service Held for County Home Inmates

A Christmas service was held Sunday afternoon in the county home chapel in Chauncey. The institution was festively decorated and featured a lighted Christmas tree. The Rev. Ahibrand delivered the Christmas message to inmates.

Chauncey Ahibrand

Chauncey Methodist Ladies Aid Postpones Meeting

Chauncey announces no meeting of the Methodist Ladies Aid will occur until the Thursday after New Years. Mrs. A L Preston, president, made the announcement. Mr and Mrs Frank Frost of Frost Ohio visited Ellis avenue home of Mr and Mrs Bart Johnston. Frost had surgery in Columbus at Grant Hospital and is en route home. Mrs Frost is an aunt of Mrs Johnston.

Chauncey Chauncey Methodist Ladies Aid A. L. Preston Frank Frost Frost, Ohio Bart Johnston Ellis Avenue Columbus Frost Grant Hosital Johnston

Plans For Re Paving West State Street And Street Widening

City council discussed re paving West State Street from Court to Lancaster and Lancaster Street from State to the Catholic cemetery. To widen the corner near the Dana Connett property, an equalizing board for North Hill sanitary sewer was proposed. A survey to determine property lines was ordered. Baltimore and Ohio officials will inspect the McBee plant storm sewer. An investigation into unsanitary conditions was noted. Bids on city fund depositories will be opened Saturday January 28 1928 at 1 30 PM.

West State Street Court Lancaster Lancaster Street State Dana Connett North Hill Hughes Baltimore & Ohio Railroad McBee Athens

Athens Shoppers Crowd Stores Despite Cold Weather

Clear skies lure Athens residents to shopping on one of the coldest winter days. Shoppers of all ages buy gifts from goblets to lamp shades, pajamas, and chocolates as merchants report strong demand for practical, artistic items and books.

Athens Wintr

Senate panel weighs Walsh resolution on power combine

Washington December 20 The Interstate Commerce Committee met as the Senate adjourned to discuss the Walsh resolution calling for a special investigation into the so called power combine.

Washington Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Walsh Power Combine

Thoxine Promises Fast Relief for Night Coughs

An old newspaper ad touts Thoxine as a superior remedy for bronchial irritation causing night coughs in adults and children. It claims relief within 15 minutes, money back, and notes no chloroform or harmful drugs. Available in 5c, 60c, and 1.00 sizes at druggists.

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