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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1926

Page

3

Nelsonville baritone Paul Parks praised in New York recital

Paul Parks of Nelsonville, baritone, premiered in Town Hall New York City on January 19 to strong praise. Critics in Musical America Evening World Telegram Sun and Times lauded his voice diction and the varied program including Italian German French and English pieces. Parks studies five years in New York with Percy Rector Stephens and is managed by Harry and Arthur Culbertson.

Nelsonville Paul Parks New York Town Hall New York City Metropolis Musical America Parks Evening World New York ‘Telegram New York Sun the Times W. H. Parks Percy Rector Stephens Harry and Arthur Culbertson

Icolumbus Girl Weds Clayton Crafts In Broad Street Church

Miss Ruth Cable Jones of Columbus becomes Mrs Clayton Edward Crafts at Broad Street Presbyterian with Dr. Charles E Poston organist for nuptials. The ceremony drew hundreds at 4 30 pm with maid of honor Miss Louise Jones and bridesmaids in coral pink gowns. Reception at 1735 Franklin Park South followed by brief honeymoon and home in Akron.

Nelsonville State Journal Charles E. Poston School of Music the State University At Georgia Ruth Cable Jones Clayton Edward Crafts Broad Street Presbyterian Church Rachel Young Josephine Bye Virginia Kaufman Leigh E. Busler Margaret Jerman Crafts Cora Bassett Crafts Akron Milton B. Crafts Cleveland Ished Freesia Miss Young Miss Rye Miss Kaufman Columbus Eugene J. Cable Edgar Dean Mabel Poston Cora Milton Th. Crafts Arthur Crafts Clifford Arthur A. Crafts Greenville Junction T. N. Bright Cha

Obituary: Jane Young 67 Dies at Carbon Hill Home

Reb Nelsonville reports Miss Jane Young 67 died Tuesday at her Carbon Hill home. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 PM at Carbon Hill Christian church with burial in Carbon Hill cemetery.

Nelsonville, Reb Jane Young Carbon Hill Carbon Hill Christian Church

Martha Vernon Dies at 79 in Jobs Ohio

Martha Jane Vernon aged 79 died Tuesday at her home in Jobs. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:20 AM at the Jobs church with burial at Greenlawn. She leaves several children.

JOBS Nelsonville Martha Jane Vernon Jobs Church Greenlawn

Joe Galvin Jr Breaks Shoulder at Central School

Joe Galvin Jr fractured his left shoulder while playing at Central school grounds during morning recess on Tuesday. Dr Cr W Cable set the bone and he is resting comfortably this morning.

Nelsonville Joe Galvin, Jr Central School Cr. W. Cable Joe

Seven Attend Bridge Tea in Lancaster at Grayhill Inn

Seven attendees from Cc. G. Sheppard and several wives visited Lancaster Tuesday for a 5 o'clock bridge tea hosted by Mrs Chas. Hardesty at the Grayhill Inn. High score went to Mrs Leonard Cooley, with Mrs Frank Jackson second and Mrs L I Krieg third.

Nelsonville Cc. G. Sheppard L. J. Eberle L. P. Rice Leonard Cooley L. I. Krieg McCune Frank Jackson Lancaster Grayhill Inn Chas. Hardesty

McCombs Welcome Daughter Jane In Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Walter McCombs of Nelsonville Route 1 announce the birth of a daughter at their home born Tuesday February 2 The baby has been named Jane.

Nelsonville Walter McCombs Route 1 Jane

Mission Society Holds Meeting in Nelsonville

The Woman's Missionary society of the Christian church will meet Thursday at 2 30 pm at Mrs A G Mechem's home on W Washington street. The hour change reflects evangelistic services now running each evening at the church.

Nelsonville Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church A.G. Mechem W. Washington Street

Local residents with brief Columbus visits

George Stover of Lancaster visited his brother Dc A Stover on Tuesday. Vern H Vorhees, a business visitor, called in Columbus Tuesday. Mrs Leighton Aumiller and her little son returned to Columbus after visiting her parents Will and Mrs Burnell. Mr and Mrs P B Verity spent Tuesday in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Dewey Scheeler of Chillicothe were guests over Sunday of his parents Adam and Mrs Scheeler here.

George Stover Lancaster Dc. A. Stover Vern H. Vorhees Columbus Leighton Aumiller Little Son Will Burnell P. B. Verity Dewey Scheeler Chillicothe Adam Scheeler

Birthday Party Honors Lucille Scott in Nelsonville

Mrs. Charles Scott hosted a birthday party in Nelsonville Feb 8 honoring her daughter Lucille's twelfth birthday. Guests played games and contests then enjoyed refreshments to close the pleasant occasion.

Nelsonville Charles Scott Lucille

Rebekahs Host Soup Dinner in Nelsonville

The Rebekahs entertain with a soup dinner at the YO. O. F. hall in Nelsonville on Friday February 5. Local residents invited to attend the fund event hosted by the group.

Nelsonville Rebekahs YO. O. F. Hall

Senior Home Guards Admit Three New Members

In Nielsonville on February 3 the Senior Home Guards welcomed three new members, Helen Ogg, Josephine Joy, and Louise Steenrod, at the meeting.

Nielsonville nYw Helen Ogg Josephine Joy Louise Steenrod

Riverside club grows to thirty members after meeting

The organization met Monday evening with Miss Louise Skinner in Riverside. Following an interesting program the hostess served refreshments. The club now has thirty members.

Louise Skinner Riverside

Chamber of Commerce to Meet Thursday Evening

Regular monthly chamber meeting set for Thursday at 6 15 at the Y M C A. The Rev Ashton leading a series at the Christian church will discuss Business and Religion. Key program items and annual plans will be discussed by members.

Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce Ashton The Christian Church

Old Kaelin Jewelry Store Changes Name to McCormick's

Nelsonville February 3 1882 era Kaelin jewelry and optical shop renamed McCormick's after purchase by John McCormick who became owner January 1 He remains the optometrist and manager of the Bean building site on the south side of the public square.

Nelsonville Kaelin Jewelry and Optical John McCormick McCormick's McCormick Public Square

Mothers as Honor Guests at Boys Chorus Meeting

Mothers were special guests Tuesday afternoon as the boys' chorus met in the Methodist church parlors. About fifty boys and their mothers attended and light refreshments followed. The group decided to make robes for chorus members.

Nelsonville Methodist Church

Chorus Praised At Evangelistic Meeting

A chorus of men at the Christian church evangelistic meeting last night drew praise as the audience filled the house. The evangelist spoke on The Prodigal Son and His Brother and the message left a strong impression. Tonight a chorus of women who have not sung in the choir will perform and the speaker will address The Law and the Gospel.

Nelsonville

Barron Cleared After Hearing on Disturbance Charge

Nelsonville report says Bob Barron had a hearing before Mayor Eberle on a charge of disturbing a religious meeting. The charge was dismissed after testimony. Porter Barron, who pleaded guilty to a similar charge, was fined $10 and costs.

Nelsonville Bob Barron Eberle Barron Porter Barron

Intoxication charges filed against two men in Nelsonville

James Beliford and Charles Bumgarner were arrested by Chief Pearson in Nelsonville. They pleaded guilty at arraignment before Mayor Eberle and were fined $10 plus costs each as first offenders.

Nelsonville James Beliford Charles Bumgarner Chief Pearson Eberle

Standard Bearers Meet Nelsonville Thursday

The Standard Bearers will meet Thursday evening at 4 30 with Mrs. Chas Farrow on Monroe Street. A good attendance is desired.

Nelsonville

Parents Have a Happy Time at Millfield Meeting

Millfield Millfield M E church held a fathers and mothers meeting last evening. Forty one parents attended as three speakers shared concise talks including Professor Bert Thompson Rev W G Parker and District Superintendent H J Holcombe. Community singing music and a piano solo by Mrs Bertha Simpson enriched the program with all invited back to regular services.

Millfield Millfield M. E Bert Thompson Chauncey-Dover High School W. G. Parker H. J. Holcombe Athens Bertha Simpson

Red Hair Favored for Nelsonville Event Tickets

Followers of Jacques De Molay favor red haired girls for tickets to a Carnival and Armory dance after the Nelsonville game on February 12. Robert Paul Red Pierce is the sole judge and donor, offering limited special color tickets to eligible girls at the Chocolate Shop.

Jacques de Molay Armory Robert Paul Red” Pierce

Correction of misstated student in Davey forestry contest

The Messenger corrects that Ralph Joseph is not Athens area student but a senior at Canaanville High School. He was one of the winners in the D&vey forestry contest.

Ralph Joseph D&vey Athens A Young Joseph Canaanville High School

Ancient clipper carries seventy five motion picture actors ashore

After an all night fight with a heavy storm off the Southern California coast, the ancient clipper landed safely in the harbor with more than seventy five motion picture actors aboard. The stranded group narrowly escaped death near rocks off Point Vicente and were rushed to hospitals for cold and exposure injuries.

Tos Angeles California Soint Vicente

Germany to enter League of Nations approval by Reichstag

The foreign relations committee of the Reichstag approved Germany’s entry into the League of Nations by an 18 to 8 vote. It passed a resolution stating no objections to government applications for league membership, while reservations were defeated.

Berlin Reichstag Germany League of Nations League

Preferred Mirth to Mourning at Zorn Funeral

Cincinnati papers report Julius Zorn former editor of the Brewery Flour Cereal and Soft Drink Workers Journal died with a will filed in probate court. He left 75 to the Horwegh Maenerchor to sing selections at the funeral and to cover luncheon expenses inviting old friends.

Cincinnati Julius Zorn Zorn Singing Society

Melloglo Beauty Cream Promises Wild Rose Complexion

An advertisement for Melloglo beauty cream claims rapid, lasting whitening and nourishment. It touts a non sticky, non oily formula usable overnight or as a powder base, offered by The D. Zenner Co. Chase Drug Co.

Melloglo D. Zenner Co. Chase, Drug Co

Honest Bootlegger Found. Belcastro Surrenders in Shinnston

Sheriff Davison said the search for an honest man is over as Dominic Belcastro of Shinnston turned himself in at the Clarksburg jail. Belcastro, convicted by a Shinnston magistrate for possessing moonshine, paid a fine and served 60 days. he delivered the commitment and fine to the sheriff after a 15 mile trip home.

Clarksburg W. Va Isaac L. Davison Harrison County Dominic Belcastro Shinnston Belcastro

Spain Plans Morocco Drive Taris

Marshal Petain left for Madrid to consult with King Alfonso and General De Riva on a spring Morocco campaign. The foreign office said Abd el Krim cannot resume the offensive and will submit completely.

Death of Chicago recluse Sterling-French noted

Mrs Mary E K Sterling French a recluse of W Park Ridge died naturally coroner's chemist William D McNally reports findings today in Chicago authorities say the cause was natural death and the death was discovered after a local inquiry.

Chicago Mary EK. Sterling-French

Quake Weather Triggers Beaching and Havoc in Southern California

A day of fierce rain and a powerful wind storm battered Southern California with boats beached and shipping disrupted. Dozens of lives were endangered as the deluge continued to threaten coastal communities and port activity.

Los Angeles California

Vandevender Trial Restes in Pendleton County Murder

Romney West Virginia February 3 The state rested today in the trial of Charles Vandevender charged with the murder of Ada Hammer at a revival meeting in Circlesville Pendleton county last September.

Romney W. Va Charles Vandevender Ada Hammer Circlesville Pendleton County

Investigation Launches After Seizure of Ammunition in Nogales

In Nogales Sonora Mexico authorities opened an inquiry into a reported Mexican revolutionary plot after soldiers seized 17 000 rounds of ammunition and a large stock of firearms from the home of a Mexican woman near Nogales.

Nogales Ariz Sonora Mexico

Maya’s One I Will Convince

Patient reports stomach trouble relief after Maya’s One I Will Convince. Simple remedy claims to remove catarrhal mucus and lessen inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose to demonstrate with money refund. McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists carry.

Maya McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Girl Safe After Overnight Woods Search

New York February reports Jene Nie Montgomery, 17, found safe in a neighbor’s woods near Richmond Staten Island after an all night search by men. She had left home during a family quarrel and gone out with a friend.

New York Jenenie Montgomery Richmond Staten Island Sha

Hair-Groom Combining Cream Promises Lustrous Hair

The advertisement touts Hair-Groom a dignified combing cream selling for a few cents at drug stores. It claims greaseless formula helps hair stay styled all day and promotes thicker, lustrous growth for business and social occasions.

Druge

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Icolumbus Eugene Cable Mission Society Ei Pochoiekine Nammer and Saw Kavate Avexander Dtenyk U.S. Quartermaster Corps Fort Benning Tempe Prohibition Picher Oklo Soacelt Adi Automotive Battery & Electric Co E. State St J. E. Zeller Logan LE Tn Canson Vene Joe Vene Drs. Thos. G Margaret L. Beem Drugless Health Service Beasley Milling & Gro Cery CO Vom Uma Loretta Chick Spain Morocco Edwardsville Intelligencery Hocking Valley Athens National Bank
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