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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1927

Page

5

Society Notes Highlight Local Club Meetings

Hobson Study Circle entertained by Mrs. Charles DeMolet Jr with 18 members presenting verses and readings. Sayre and Sayre circle reviews, guest days planned, and multiple personal notices plus birth announced for Gerald Robert.

Hobson Study Circle Charles DeMolet, Jr North Court Street John Murphy Notre Dame Paris Betty Hoyt Lois McCoy E. Harshman Carl Fuller

Pollyanna Class Plans April Bazaar After February Party

Pollyanna class of the Christian church Sunday school held its February monthly party in the church social rooms. Miss Thelma Bingman led a brief business session as the group plans an April bazaar. The program featured two Valentine themed skits and several games with Miss Florence White winning contests.

Pollyanna Christian Church Sunday School Thelma Bingman Ann Sanders Alice McKibben Eva Nagle Be My Valentine Marie Davis Florence White Edith Pierre

Cox Gazell wedding announced in Glouster

Miss Mary Eloyse Cox a bookkeeper for Swanson Furniture married John Gazell an electrical engineer for Ohio Collieries. The ceremony was at 2 30 Saturday at the home of Rev A Y Wilcox. Bride daughter of Val F Cox of New Marshfield and graduates Athens high school. Groom son of John Gazell of Glouster.

Mr. Gazell John Gazell Glouster

Converts Reported At Central Avenue Revival

The Rev. I. P. Day said forty two persons were converted at the Central Avenue M. E. church revival. Thirty two joined the church, others will unite this week, with new pledges listed including William Hughes Oliver Dahl Mary A. Davis Franklin Hooper and others.

Central Avenue M. E I. P Central Avenue Church Thoes William Hughes Oliver Dahl Mary A. Davis Franklin Hooper Benjamin Hooper Frederick Hooper Prudence Stevens Mildred Holmes Dorothy Radford John Bates Charles Mitchell Edna Ruth Guess

Pale Oranges Targeted by Deceitful Color Treatments

Unscrupulous dealers may darken pale oranges through various treatments to improve appearance and market value, raising concerns about misrepresentation and consumer deception in the fruit trade.

Halt in Hankow talks ends near agreement

Negotiations between Chinese foreign minister Eugene Chen and British Charge dAffaires O Malley at Hankow were halted after a brief set back despite near agreement on all points. A settlement agreement had been expected, but the legation said talks ruptured yesterday following the slight check.

Peking Eugene Chen Canlonese Qc’ Malley Hankow United Press Legation Chen O’ Malley

Veterans urged to reinstate and convert government insurance

President Calvin Coolidge urges World War veterans with Government insurance to reinstate and convert their policies before July 2. The government offers liberal allowances for lapse and will reinstate the full amount of coverage.

Calvin Coolidge

Ohio Congressman Urges Legion Posts to Convert

Congressman T. A. Jenkins of the Tenth Ohio district writes to Legion posts in Southeastern Ohio urging conversion and offering to aid veterans with blankets or any information they need.

Jenkins Legion T. A. Jenkins Tenth Ohio

Home brew case ties Watson Sams to delinquents

John Barber produced a home brew that reportedly still had kick for Watson Sams of Athens. After bail in police court on liquor possession, Sams faces Probate Court charges of contributing to the delinquency of two boys who stole the beer and delivered it to him. Isaac Hudnell of Guysville testified about aiding William Black and Stanley McDonald to steal whisky and beer from Barber’s home on January 29.

John Barber Watson Sams Athens Sams Isaac Hudnell Guysville William Black Stanley McDonald

Slain Man Found in Bed as Couple Held by Police

In Euclid suburb, Anthony Lista was found murdered in his bed with head battered by two heavy hatchets. Police held his wife Anna Lista, 36, and their 13 year old daughter Elizabeth as suspects following the fatal attack.

Cleveland U.R Anna Lista Elizabeth Euclid Village Anthony Lista

Picture Quiz and General Knowledge Round

The text presents a celebrity recognition prompt followed by a list of ten trivia questions. It asks identifying the person in a photo, plus questions on geography politics music literature and language, indicating a playful quiz format.

Regulate Dont Purge Bowels With Vinco Tablets

An advertisement promotes Vinco chocolate coated tablets as a gentle laxative and bowel regulator. It claims relief from constipation, urges replacing salts and calomel, and offers a money back guarantee after a 25 cent box. The copy asks readers to tell others about Vinco.

Creomulsion Promises Relief for Persistent Coughs

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold medical discovery that soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth. It claims creosote as a major healing agent for persistent coughs, throat troubles, bronchitis, and related respiratory issues with a money back guarantee if not relieved.

Marriage License Issued to George Engeman and Jesen Wade

A marriage license was issued in Probate court yesterday to George R. Engeman 21 of Athena student son of George Engeman and Jesen Alberta Wade 17 of Ath ens daughter of David Wade Magistrate M. Hedges officiated as designated.

George R. Engenman Athena George Engeman Jesen Alberta Wade Athens David Wade M. Hedges

Fire Destroys Medical Ward At University of Michigan

Police and hospital investigators probe the mysterious fire that gutted the university hospital medical ward in Ann Arbor Michigan. Prompt action by staff and volunteers evacuated over 60 patients in the damaged wing and 100 in nearby areas without injuries.

Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan General Hospital

Local Baker Builds 8 Foot High Cake

In Clapham England a local baker crafted a cake standing eight feet tall and weighing over a ton showcasing an extraordinary bakery feat.

Clapham Eng

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