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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1926
Page
3
The Athens Glazed Brick company in Nelsonville will halt the manufacturing department for holidays and resume full operation Monday January 3. Mines and storage depart ments continue. The move gives a brief vacation for employees and time for plant repairs.
A Barntouse resident recounts a 90 year goitre incident with a three day choking episode. The account mentions rapid relief after medication and suggests seeking medicine from local stores or the Sor bot Company, Mechanicsburg, and Mekee Drug Co.
Frank North of Nelsonville sustained serious injuries Thursday when coal fell, injuring his left forearm and wrist. X rays at Mrs. Hyde’s clinic showed a broken bone, requiring ten stitches to close the wound.
Nelsonville residents learn of a serious illness in William McKitrick of mile Tenn as the Presbyterian choir plans to repeat last week’s anthem program. Morning service features a Christmas carol medley and evening includes Angels from the Falt of Glory and We Three Kings sung by the men. Mrs McCune and Mrs ers plan Star of the East.
Recounts at Nelsonville post office show a 10 percent increase in Christmas season mail compared with last year. Tuesday through Thursday marked the peak of the rush as cards mailed and received rise. Mail handling was prompt all week by regular staff with one boy assisting the post truck.
Mrs Ruth Evans, 78, of Nelsonville, died Thursday afternoon at her home on Hay Jumpitt Road. She had been in failing health but was up at the house the day before. A longtime resident and member of the Nelsonville M E Church, funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the late residence.
Attendees gathered for the event where many people enjoyed refreshments and received small baskets filled with candy as a closing gesture.
In Columbus on December 24 the Ohio Farm Bureau federation directors announced plans to seek federal aid for the campaign to control the corn borer. They outlined steps to obtain support and funding for the program.
A letter from a local child recounts frost and hunger in winter while urging neighbors to help needy children. The note mentions a Forty nine Myers Street address and invites visits to deliver or receive gifts, noting Ria and Tan coordinate the distribution.
Mrs. Fred Voigt entertained about thirty children Tuesday afternoon in honor of her daughter Anna Mae's tenth birthday. The home was decorated in Christmas colors with a central Christmas tree for guests to place their gifts as they arrived. Santa Claus greeted the party and distributed presents.
New York reports the $80 million Jay Gould estate dispute has ended with an out of court settlement. Trustees led by the late George J Gould faced scrutiny from heirs over alleged mismanagement claiming reductions of over $26 million from the estate.
Mary Oster, 22, waits in Covington for fiancé Dr. Harry Saperstein, 24, of Brooklyn, N.Y. who did not appear for their wedding. She keeps clothes packed and fears foul play as he has not returned since Tuesday.
Paris reports the Landau court martial incident which risked Franco German ties will be resolved. War Minister Paul Painlevé promised a settlement today.
Talnlove stated two Gorosians were sentenced to prison for an alleged attack on a French lieutenant and could be pardoned or have sentences commuted.
The Ben- net Creamery contest announced thirteen prize winners for coloring the best health hooks. Herman Curry won first prize six dollars, Opal Spencer took second with two dollars, and William Brown earned third prize one dollar. Fifty cent awards went to Walter Davies Joe Verity Beth Cubie Rachel Good Howard Zartey Wy onk Hubter Paul Ayres Mary Lou lao Nagel Edward Ficida Kath Green.
Pupils of the seventh and eighth grades enjoyed a Christmas hospitality party hosted by Mrs. Cromsey at her home on Smith Street. Harry Cromsey helped organize the event with local guests and teachers in a festive school celebration.
The ad claims a throat remedy that relieves sore throats in minutes without dangerous drugs. It emphasizes germ protection, safe ingredients for children, and nationwide availability at druggists with a guarantee, though the text is fragmented.
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