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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1926
Page
3
Nelsonville Ohio December 27 Elks lodge held a noon Christmas dinner at the Elks home. About 200 children and mothers enjoyed the banquet. Santa distributed remembrances and 35 baskets were given to needy families. Transport was provided for outlying children.
In Nelsonville the Rev. E L Morrell preached on Paul's last voyage as a prisoner, urging steadfast faith and courage amid storms and a viper threat. He linked the biblical tale to modern Christmas hardships and the need to pick up sticks of faith. Obituaries note Emma Nixon dies at 34 in Deanville and services Tuesday.
Nelsonville on Christmas night defeated the Indianola ACs of Columbus in a 41 to 80 road contest at the high school gym. Bowery Campbell and Shirley led Nelsonville with seven five and four baskets respectively. Nelsonville led 18-14 after the first period and held a late four point edge before pulling away in the final quarter.
December session reports John Crari of Murrau City fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication. Carl Lovetti paid 10 dollars and costs for another offense. Several other arrests noted in Mayor Bertie Saturday proceedings.
Columbus reports conservative optimism as businessmen bankers and manufacturers forecast a rise in 1947. They note 1946 was stronger than expected and anticipate growth, especially in building activity, according to civic leaders interviewed by United Press.
Prince Chichibu brother of the new emperor arrives in New York for transit to Tokyo. He will be met by Assistant Secretary of State J Butler Wright and escorted in a private car to Washington.
Nashville reports worsening flood fears as more rain is forecast for the Cumberland River district. The river sits within three feet of its highest stage, threatening additional damage.
Cleveland residents battled a heavy snowstorm as a shipment of strawberries from Florida arrived in the city. Officials noted the disruption of local routes but reported the fruit’s safe delivery and market availability.
A January 5 community meeting in the high school auditorium will feature Mrs Mary Graham Noss discussing permanent peace. The League of Women Voters and local churches organize the event with Protestant churches suspending prayers to join the community audience.
Julia Shuff of Trimble died after a brief illness from paralysis. Funeral services were at Trimble Christian church led by Rev. Gilbert B. Court ney. Burial followed at West Union Street cemetery in Athens. Survived by husband William Shuff and daughter Mrs. Earl Johnson with several siblings. Officers for the coming year will be elected and Mrs. Harvey Nye named program leader. members urged to attend.
Misses Seances Hamer Florida Shafer and Stella Gabriel of The Plains high school music class were chosen to sing at the Ohio State Teachers association meeting in Columbus. Miss Helen Laverty, supervisor of music, selected them and will accompany the group to Columbus. They plan to leave Tuesday.
Miss Martha I Mohring daughter of Mr and Mrs Mohring of near Athens and Eddie Brown of Trimble were married Christmas morning by Rev Gilbert B Courtney of the Christian church at his home on High Street. The ring ceremony was used witnessed by Miss Lucille Bradfield Chauncey and Emory Brown Trimble.
A fifteen days revival opened at the Chauncey Methodist Episcopal church with evangelist Warren M. Davis Lancaster and pastor Orval Kelly assisting. Mrs Bertha F Davis Lancaster directs music as the event opens with the sermon The Wonderful Jesus and seven member prayer bands formed for personal work.
In Taylor Ridge at the home of the officiating minister Rev Gilbert B Courtney of the Christian Church Valley Trace and Miss Irene Witham were married Friday morning. The couple plan to reside in the Taylor Ridge area.
The regular meeting of the Loyal Woman's Circle of the First Christian church will be held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Edward Minister on His Avenue. Mrs Guy Virgontins presides at the session.
CHAUNCEY December 27. Mr. and Mrs. John Shafer hosted their annual Christmas dinner at home in Chauncey. A turkey meal followed by fruit cake baked by Mrs. Elmer Bingman highlighted the day. The Bingmans supplied preserves and figs grown on their Beaumont Texas property. Attendees included Elmer Bingman family Athens. Guy Brookins Chauncey. Flag Channel family and Walter Wharton family The Plains. John Shafer family Florida. Edward Minister Jr Derry Pa Harold Minister Urbana student and Dorothy Minister Frankfort Ohio faculty member at Frankfort High School visiting Ellis avenue family.
Mr and Mrs A F Reeves of 1 Pearl Street spent Christmas at a Columbus hospital with their son Wilbur Reeves They entertained Mrs Reeves niece Miss Murel and Miss Margaret Haning of Pleasant Hill and Miss Lola Mills a pupil of New Marshfield high school this week
A carnival style dance is planned by organizers at the Athens Country Club for Thursday night. The club house will be heavily decorated with confetti and ribbons. Favor dances will fill the evening as arrangements proceed. A tom tom signals villagers to hide when the tax collector visits Melanesia.
An old warning cautions that ignored coughs and colds can lead to pneumonia by inflaming chest membranes. It promotes Aver's Cherry Pectoral as a remedy that eases symptoms and protects lungs, urging medical advice if pneumonia is suspected and noting availability at druggists for 60 cents.
Neal Cotter of Hollister dies from cerebral hemorrhage due to alcoholic poisoning. Found by Hoyt Stephenson near a corn crib at mine No. 246. Coroner reports no marks of violence. funeral held in Hollister with burial at Maplewood. Cotter 79, lived with widowed mother. Thea Chapter O E S to install officers at January meeting.
Phyllis Nott, 13 months old, child of Mr and Mrs George Nott of Oakdale, died at Grant hospital Columbus after surgery to remove a large wire staple swallowed Tuesday. X rays showed staple in lower bowel with prongs downward. Body returned to Oakdale for funeral services at 2 pm Sunday.
Land burial was made in the cemetery at Maplewood, indicating a completed interment and final rites at the local cemetery.
In GLOUSTER December 27 the American Legion and Kiwanis club distributed thirty one baskets enabling a Christmas dinner for several needy homes. Elks also gave baskets across communities south of town as finances allowed. Mooseheart Legion women host a birthday party at Moosehall Tuesday at 7 o clock and ask members to attend with a dish.
Funeral services for Harold J Harper four year old son of Mr and Mrs Jed Harper were held at their home Monday afternoon at 1 30 Burial was in the Glouster cemetery
A six week old baby died Friday afternoon after suffering heart and lung problems. The child had been examined by a specialist who found a heart valve leakage and later developed lung trouble.
Mr and Mrs Roy Hall of Trimble entertained over Christmas with Mrs George Hinn and her daughter Betty, plus Mr and Mrs Davis and two children, and Albert and Clarence Hall as guests.
Mr and Mrs Cart Neff of Athens join Mr and Mrs John Neff and Dr and Mrs Evertt Neff with two children Lowell and another child for Christmas day visits with Mr and Mrs W L Ne in Albany.
The annual party at Rock Riffle school house featured readings and songs by every pupil. Miss Pauline Danford received praise for coaching, and the event was aided by strong pupil cooperation and a social afterward.
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