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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1929

Page

5

Society and Personal Mention in Sayre Study Club

The Sayre Study Club met after a meal with Mrs. F. F. Kittle hosting at 17 North Lancaster Street. Lincoln topics were presented by Mrs. P. J. Juffman and Mrs. R. J. Studer, with a Washington visit noted for Miss Helen Townsend.

Lincoln Sayre F. F. Kittle North Lancaster Street Roll Call P. J. Juffman R. J. Tuder Helen Townsend Washington, D. C

Dr Matheny Urges Value Beyond Material Life

Dr W A Matheny professor of civic biology and botany at Ohio University spoke to the Men's Brotherhood of the First Christian Church. He urged focus on non material life four fifths and said sunshine and spirit influence all life. He warned many fail in business by neglecting spiritual value and noted opportunities for good are everywhere. A Athens High School quartet performed and a dinner followed under church oversight.

W. A. Matheny Ohio University Men's Brotherhood of the First Christian Church Doctor Matheny Matheny Athens High School Delia Dorsey Mary Helen Lee Rex Smedley Is Chaney Dorothy Ruth Hol Women's Council of the Schurch

Mc Coy's Tablets Promoted as Health Builder for Children

Advertisement urges parents with frail children to use Mc Coy's Tablets. It claims the product supplies nourishment not found in meals and promises stronger bones and energy within 30 days. The offer includes 60 tablets for 60 cents and a money back guarantee at Cline's Pharmacy or any drugstore.

Cline Rmacy America

Local Brotherhood Names New Ticket Members

Five additional members were appointed to the ticket and arrangements committee. Appointees include Ray Richey W G Westfall James Day T R Bennett and Don Young. The next meeting is Tuesday March 5 with Glen O Staneart and Fred Kittle in charge of the program.

Rangements Guy Fierce Ray Richey W. G. Westfall James Day T. R. Bennett Don Young Brotherhood Glen O. Staneart Fred Kittle

No Delegate Sent to Izaak Walton League National Meet

At the League’s regular City Building gathering on Tuesday night no delegate will be sent to the national convention in Chicago. Officers election is set for the next regular meeting. Discussions covered proposed legislation to Congress, larger Appalachian forest reserves, Cumberland Falls refuges, and an international Canada United States game reserve.

Izaak Walton League Chicago League Congress Appalachian Mountains Cumberland Falls Canada United States

Probate Court Grants Administrator Appointment in Humphrey Estate

In Athens County Probate Court George W. Doan applied to be appointed administrator of Harvey J. Humphrey's estate in Troy Township. The court granted the appointment and required a bond of 12500. Doan accepted the role and posted the bond. Appraisers named were William E. Bingman Lonnie Owens and George Jones.

Harvey J. Humphrey Troy Township Athens County George W. Doan Doan William E. Bingman Lonnie Owens George Jones

Queen Mother Christina of Spain Dies at 70

Madrid dispatch reports Queen Mother Christina died at the Royal Palace at 3 30 am. She served as regent for 17 years until her son King Alfonso XIII was crowned in 1902. Christina died at age 70.

Madrid U.P Christina Spain Royal Alfonso XIII

Odorless Zemo Promises Dandruff Cure and Relief

An advertisement touts Zemo as a cool soothing antiseptic for dandruff itching pimples eczema and general scalp relief. The invisible odorless liquid is sold by druggists in 35c 60c and $1.00 sizes with a suggestion to keep a bottle on hand.

Dandy Way to Tint Gray Hair

Mona Evers recommends a grandmothers remedy for gray hair using sage tea and sulfur. She notes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur costs 7 cents a bottle and can be applied with a comb or soft brush to restore color evenly.

Mona Evers Wyeth

Officers named at Pomona Grange meeting in Athens County

Pomona Grange of Athens County elected T. H. Johnson as press agent and formed an executive committee with Phil Briley Mrs. A. E. Potter Miss Ruth Haning and O. O. Bryson. A membership contest was set with prizes for top subordinate grange. Next special meeting is Albany March 8 and the next regular all day meeting is Jacksonville March 16.

Pomona Grange Athens County T. H. Johnson Phil Briley A. E. Potter Ruth Haning O. O. Bryson Albany Jackville

Government cost biggest farm problem stated by Cooper

Governor Myers Y Cooper told Farmers Week that high government costs burden farmers. He cited 2.5 farm workers earning as much as one industrial worker and 30 percent of the population receiving 13.5 percent of national income. He urged making the taxpayer dollar act like it does in private business.

Columbus Myers Y. Cooper Alfred Vivian Agriculture College

Stimson Says He Will Quit Islands

Governor General Henry L. Stimson admitted he would leave the Philippines after Hoover’s arrest to take another duty, but he declined to name it. The report is seen as confirmation that Stimson will join the Hoover cabinet as secretary of state.

Manila P. L Henry L. Stimson Philippines Hoover Mr. Hoover Stimson

Local Social Roundup From Chauncey Ironton Steubenville

Miss Georgie Tippie returns home to Chauncey after a three week stay with Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Abdella in Ironton. Madge Knowlton comes back to Steubenville from Chauncey. Lewis Mingus hosts Ernest Mingus and four sons Bob Donald Junior and Dickie Wilfred Mingus and daughter Rose lene, along with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ross of Columbus. Harvey Brooks family dine with Edna Kennard of Truetown. Carl Leffler and Joe Danko visit Mr. Leffler’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Leffler with Mr. and Mrs. Leffler.

Georgie Tippie Chauncey E. T. Abdella Ironton Madge Knowlton Steubenville Lewis Mingus Ernest Mingus Bobby Donald Dickie Wilfred Mingus Roselene Alex Ross Columbus Harvey Brooks Edna Kennard Truetown Carl Leffler Joe Danko Leffier Edward Leffler James E. Wilson Wheeling W. Va Nelsonville C. L. Stout Undertaking Company Joe Mingus Greens Run Arch Mingus Ross Norman Harley Leffler

Funeral Held for Mrs Marlena Chapman 76

Funeral services for Mrs Marlena Chapman 76 widow of Arch Chapman were held Tuesday at 2 PM from the Church of Christ Chauncey with Rev G B Courtney officiating. The local church quartet sang three hymns and Nye Cemetery received the burial. She died at the home of her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Jake Chapman in Chauncey leaving nine children seven surviving including Mrs Oscar Adkins formerly of Chauncey. Pallbearers were Mrs Henry Shepherd Mrs Lowry Mrs Charles Clarey Mrs Allie Burton Mrs Grace Clark and Mrs John Hook.

Chauncey Marlena Chapman Arch Chapman Church of Christ Oscar Adkins Henry Shepherd Lowry Charles Clarey Allie Burton Grace Clark John Hook

Chauncey High to Host Regional Basketball Games

Chauncey Ohio hosts Thursday and Friday 7:30 pm games at Chauncey High Gym. Thursday features Chauncey Dover High girls and boys vs New Marshfield High. Friday brings Amesville High teams to Chauncey for another twin bill.

Chauncey High New Marshfield Amesville Chauncey Siesenes Chauncey High School Chauncey- Dover High New Marshfield High Amesville High

Chauncey Council Opposes New Gas Tax Bill

Chauncey city council adopted a resolution opposing a state bill that would deprive municipalities of their share in the gasoline tax. Other routine items were handled. Local residents visiting Columbus and nearby communities were noted.

Council Chauncey, Fed Chauncey City Ohio

Melo cleans hard water to remove soap scum

A homemade style ad explains hard water causes dirt-laden scum forming a dirty ring in laundry. It claims Melo softens water, prevents gray whites, improves soap effectiveness, and makes clothes whiter. Available at grocers.

Mitch

McHargs Celebrate Seventh Wedding Anniversary

Ir and Mrs Russell McHarg of the Lower Plains observed their seventh wedding anniversary on Monday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield hosted a dinner at their home with Mrs Lois Stage and son Lowell in attendance. Also present were Mrs McHarg and Mr and Mrs Burchfield along with Kenneth.

Chauncey Russell McHarg Lower Plains Arthur Burchfield Lois Stage Lowell Wendellen McHarg

Nujol touted as safe laxative for children in ads

An advertisement claims Najol or Nujol is a pure natural laxative for children. It asserts the product eliminates poisons, regulates the system, and is harmless like water with no drugs or medicines. Mothers purportedly rely on it for babies.

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