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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1927

Page

5

Society and Personal Mention in Goshen and Nearby Homes

Judge and Mrs. J. 8. Drake arrive near Athens for four months work. Many residents plan Christmas visits, with Mrs. Louise H. Langenburg and Elizabeth of Cambridge arriving to stay a week. Families from Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati travel for holidays, while Mrs. Izetta Carsey returns to Cincinnati. A birth is noted for a Sheltering Arms Hospital baby.

Drake Athens Goshen Ind Louise H. Langenburg Dawrter Elizabeth Cambridge Izetta Carsey Cincinnati A. C. Wilson

Puzzle about letter changes in a golf themed puzzle

A readers puzzle column describes changing six letters per the par rule to form complete common words. It notes one letter can be changed at a time and rejects slang or abbreviations. The solution appears in Sandy's Messenger with the next puzzle day.

Tike EttLins Sandy

Indigo Bunting coloring contest proves popular this week

Mail clerks rush to handle an outpouring of Indigo Bunting colorings from students led by four teachers including Elizabeth Linton of Central School Nelsonville. Esther Dorst won last week. pupils show steady improvement as they color and submit drawings for the Bird Man contest.

Elizabeth Linton Central School Nelsonville Miss Linton Esther Dorst

Mt Zion Baptist Church Christmas Program Delights Crowd

An old fashioned Christmas tree and presents highlighted the Mt. Zion Baptist Church program held Thursday night. Sunday school members presented songs recitations dialogues and anthems. A large crowd attended.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Chauncey Schools Close for Christmas Vacation

Chauncey public schools closed yesterday for Christmas vacation and will reopen January 3. Special Christmas programs were presented by various grades with many parents and townspeople in attendance. Pupils received candy and fruit treats from grade teachers.

Chauncey

Wa hoo club meets at Millfield for quilting and pot-luck

The Wa hoo club of Pocahontas lodge held a Wednesday meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Olbers home in Millfield. Members and guests finished a quilt in the forenoon and enjoyed a pot-luck dinner. Music came from Elmer Davis, Emmett Olbers, and Walter Border. The next gathering will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. F E Boudinot in Millfield.

Pocahontas Lodge Emmett Olbers Millfield Herman Theisen, Jr Charles Robinett James Omen William Sisson Homer Tracey Walter Border Virginia Jack F. E. Boudinot William Cole Fielden Willis Davis Cole John Davis James Goldings Elmer Davis Taylor Ridge Bille

Russell-Warrington Nuptials Reported Near Chauncey

Chauncey December 23 announcement announces the marriage of Marlow Russell of near Millfield to Mrs. Viola Warrington of Sugar Creek in a ceremony reported from Chauncey.

Marlow Russell Millfield Chauncey Near

Clothing and Toys Donated for Needy in Chauncey

In Chauncey on December 23, local and outside donors supplied clothing and toys for needy residents. Chauncey-Dover high school workers cleaned and distributed items from Rev. Warren’s home on Mill Street, aided by teachers pupils and local church groups.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Warren Mill Street Chauncey Church

Millfield Couple Wed by Justice Tucker at Converse Street

Millfield and Mrs. Viola Warrant ton of Sugar Creek were married Thursday at 1 30 PM by Justice of the Peace M I Tucker in his Converse street home in this city.

Millfield Viola Warrington Sugar Creek Justice of the Peace M. I. Tucker Converse Street

Chauncey High School Stages Entertaining Christmas House Party

Chauncey Dec 23 Chauncey-Dover high school presents a two act musical comedy The Christmas House Party before a capacity crowd. The set features strong singing and well adapted characters under the direction of Christine C Grown who coaches the music program.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Chauncey High School Christine C. Grown

Christmas House Party Cast At Hostess Estate

Miss Lauretta Field er and Sadie Lands Coe hosted a Christmas party with Esther Fishe as hostess. Guests included Alice Del from New York and Professor Tellusomore Leland Southernton. College girls and boys present included Eleanor Minister, Elizabeth Kaszomiji, Agnes Cunningham, Chas Minister, Carol Tippett, and Clifford Omen. Soloists performed during the event.

Lauretta Fielder Sadie Lands Coe Esther Fishe Alice del New York Leland Southernton

Gifts Received By Trimble Churches To Fill Baskets

Trimble, Dec 23. The M. E. church and Church of Christ report a strong response to provisions for Christmas baskets. Gifts poured in all day Wednesday until 4 pm and a joint committee prepared 20 boxes for delivery that evening.

Trimble M. E. Church Church of Christ At

Greens Run and Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Programs

Chauncey December 23 Greens Run Church of Christ will present programs at the church with details of the schedule and topics. The message outlines planned activities and speakers for the holiday season at Greens Run and nearby Taylor Ridge church facilities.

Chauncey The Greens Run Church of Christ

Christmas In America Pageant At Sunday Service

The Christmas pageant Christmas In America will be shown Sunday night at seven with Miss Colum bia Mrs. W. H. Fierbaugh and The Christmas Spirits as leads. Miss Evelyn Lowry Miss Deloris Clemens The Christmas Fairy Francis Tink ham Miss Alma Clemens lead carol singers. Miss Doris at the piano. An offering for orphans homes will be collected. The Taylor's Ridge church of Christ presents its Christmas program Saturday night at seven led by Mrs. Carl Welling Miss Irene Golding and the young people's class. The program features pantomimes Christmas carols dialogues recitations and Christmas stories.

America Columbia W. H. Fierbaugh Evelyn Lowry Deloris Clemens Francis Tinkham Alma Clemens Doris Taylor's Ridge Church of Christ Carl Welling Irene Golding

12 Year Old Boy In Athens Seeks West Point Admission

In Athens twelve year old Jimmy Roach of 25 Richland Avenue writes Congress man Thomas A. Jenkins for West Point literature. Jenkins responds praising the boy and noting the challenging exams for entry while urging continued ambition.

Athens Jimmy Borgh West Point Spirit of Boy Jenkins Thomas A. Jenkins West Point Military Academy Jimmy Roach Clarence Roach Richland Avenue James H. L. Roach Annapolis

Ambitious Boys Interest Noted by Washington Correspondent

The speaker invites a visitor while in Athens and hints at future meetings. The remark about ambitious boys attracted attention from Louis Ludlow, Washington correspondent, with coverage appearing in other papers.

Athens Louis Ludlow Washington

Kilbourne Former Manufacturer Dies by Suicide in New York Hotel

James Russell Kilbourne a 57 year old former president of Kilbourne and Jacobs Manufacturing Company Columbus is believed to have shot himself in the breast and head in his room at the Allerton House on Fifty first street New York yesterday authorities report.

New York James Russell Kilbourne Kilbourne & Jacobs Manufacturing Company Columbus Allerton Fifty-first Street

Crepe Satin Pattern for Children’s Coat Designs

The pattern offers crepe satin cashmere woolens and velvet in four sizes 8 10 12 14 years The 10 year size needs 21 percent of 40 inch material plus a yard of contrasting fabric for collar cuffs and hip band Patterns mailed to any address on receipt of 15 cents in silver or stamps.

WHEN WEN SPOKE FROM THE TOMB

The piece recalls a spectral Morse coded message from sailors near the S-8 and S-4 area. A telegrapher collapses as the eerie signals report on lives of men in graves. The wind and sea hinder divers, the oscillator falls silent, and a legend grows around the haunting communications.

Sure Way to Stop Night Coughing

Advertises Thoxine as a unique remedy for persistent night coughs. Claims fast relief within 15 minutes and a money back guarantee if it fails. Promotes safety for children and superiority to gargles for sore throat. Sold by druggists in 35c 60c and $1.00 sizes.

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