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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1927

Page

5

Local Society Notes Highlight Visits and Birthdays

Columbus residents Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Temple spent the weekend with Mrs. Temple’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hamilton. Numerous visitors gathered for Miss Otis’s birthday in Poston, with twenty attending and gifts including a cake decorated with sixty nine candles. Athens residents and regional names appear among callers and guests. Doctor Emmett L. Hooper now heads Orient State Hospital. The Trimble Standard Bearers met at the M. E. church with a Valentine themed spread, reporting a 35 member roster led by Nora Wyatt as counselor.

J. Jd. Otis Poston Otis Pete Barrows Nelsonville John Oliver Mabel Nelson Stewart Farrows Pearl Kathleen Jettie George Barrows Mildred Potman Virginia Larimer Marcella Horn J. J. Pickersing Trimble M. E Nora Wyatt Letha Rowland Nina Sprague Anna Kloh Thelma Grandy Theo Skinner Mary Saye

Baseball Fan Identifies Man From Picture

The last page provides the answers. The questions cover a range from a pictured man, unit conversions, presidential succession, the Moffat tunnel location, Oberammergau, a famous quotation, congressional representation by state, Marie Antoinette’s death, the Haskell Oriental Museum, and the king of Haly.

Moffat Oberammergen Congress Marie Antoinette Haskell Oriental Museum Haly

Fire destroys frame building in Hollister

A one story frame building housing Mike Roda's pool hall and soft drink shop burned last night near Hollister. Firemen arrived 11:45 pm and found the structure a complete loss. A bucket brigade saved a rear cottage occupied by Mike Orris.

Glouster Hollister Mike Roda Mike Orris Roda John Crawford, Sr

Depot installs automatic signal light replacing nightly lanterns

Crossing signals and an automatic signal light were installed at the depot, eliminating the need for a person to climb a high pole each evening to place a lantern.

Rockhold Recovers After Appendectomy in Columbus Hospital

Rockhold of this city underwent an appendix removal operation in a Columbus hospital Saturday morning. He got through the procedure nicely according to friends. He was accompanied to the hospital by Mrs. Reekhol.

Ndergoes Loustier Rockhold Columbus Reekhol

Newtons announce birth of son in Glouster

Mr and Mrs Earl Newton announce the birth of a son born Friday in Glouster.

Glouster Earl Newton

Notable Stays and Returns Around Columbus and Grand Rapids

Dr. and Mrs. F. H. May are spending the day in Columbus. Austin Edwards returned to Grand Rapids Michigan today after several weeks with his father D. J. Edwards.

F. H. May Columbus Austin Edwards Grand Rapids, Mich D. J. Edwards

Flush the Kidneys Before Breakfast Dear Readers

Hydration and a soda-like salt mixture are promoted to flush kidneys. The piece claims high water intake and four ounces of Rad Salts daily before breakfast will cleanse kidneys, neutralize body acids, and prevent ailments from rheumatism to urinary disorders.

Signals At Crossings Installed By New York Central Lines

Electric signal lights are now in operation at two railroad crossings in Glouster. Republic avenue and Front street crossings gained lights with bells to be installed this week. W. E E. White of Columbus directed the installation for the New York Central lines, with fourteen workers spending about a month and a cost over $5,000.

Infant Dies Three Months Old Son Of Leo Humphrey

Glouster reports the death of a three months old son of Mr and Mrs Leo Humphrey as a local item. The notice blends unrelated ad copy about Mother Gray's Sweet Powders, noting their use for headaches feverishness and stomach issues in children and advertising druggist sales.

Leo Humphrey Hunterdon J F. E. Roberts Hollister

Style show visit noted for Columbus figures

Harry Trasin attended a Monday style show in Columbus. Harry Hoffman was in Columbus today for undisclosed purposes.

Harry Trasin Columbus Harry Hoffman

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Fast Gain

Doctors and pharmacists tout McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as rich in flesh producing vitamins to build strength and appetite. If not effective in 36 days, Cline's Pharmacy or any druggist will refund money. Each bottle 60 tablets for 60 cents.

Cline McCoy

Road Engineers Meet for Series of Conferences

Several hundred road builders stone producers and highway engineers gathered in Columbus for sessions this week under the Ohio Engineering Society the Ohio Crushed Stone association and the state highway department. Speakers include Prevost Hubbard C K E Shafer W R Burton Walter Voigtlander Eugene Rheintrapk H J Bigelow Clyde T Morris A Stellhorn B V Somerville and Congressman E In Davey.

Columbus U.2 Ohio Engineering Society Ohio Crushed New York Eugene Rheintrapk Toledo H. J. Bigelow Cleveland Clyde T. Morris Ohio State University A. Stellhorn Wooster B. V. Somerville Pittsburgh E. In Davey Kent

Toledo Homicide Verdict in Double Death at Home

Coroner C J Henzier ruled a homicide and death by suicide in the deaths of Joseph Kaminski and wife Lucy Kaminski at their Toledo home. Kaminski, said to be intoxicated, shot Lucy after quarrels and then killed himself. George Walzak, Lucy’s brother, said divorce talks had been considered and the couple had been married seventeen years.

Toledo C. J. Henzier Joseph K. Aminski Lucy Kaminski George Walzak

MELLO-GLO Face Powder Promotes Popular Looks

advertisements praise MELLO GLO powder from D Zenner Co. claiming it hides flaws, offers long lasting wear, and prevents signs of age. Women endorse the product as secure and effective for a youthful appearance.

Wwe D. Zenner Co

Bergs Burned Family Tragedy Strikes Philadelphia Home

Michael Berg, 206, died in a Philadelphia fire that also burned his sister Elizabeth, 12, and brother Harry, 9, as the Berg residence was engulfed by flames. The incident left three family members injured and prompted investigations into the blaze.

Philadelphia Michael Berg Elizabeth Harry Berg

Hills Cold Remedy Claims Fast Cure and Million Dollar Proof

An advertisement touts Hill's method to end colds overnight claiming a 24 hour fever stop and full body toning. It markets immense use arguing millions employ it for prompt complete results and urges readers to try it now.

Hill

Hunted on Two Holdup Charges Man Is Arrested

Gil bert Simmonds twenty four, sought since summer for two holdups, is arrested in Cincinnati on a third robbery charge. He allegedly confessed to stealing a thousand dollars in cash and jewelry from J A Leary and four physicians in Leary's home last August. A watch, found in Simmonds possession, ties him to the case. Detectives say he also confessed to a motorists party robbery last summer. An automatic pistol and shotgun were found in his room and a stolen car in his garage. A Globe Folding Box Co bookkeeper reported a $1 543 payroll robbery last Friday and questioned Simmonds.

Cincinnati United Press Gilbert Simmonds Simmonds J. A. Leary Leary Timmond James B. Dean Simmond Robert M. Thornberry Norwood Globe Folding Box Company

Banker's Robbery En Route to Ballycwlane Fair

H. K. Corbeet, a Belfast banker, was held up and robbed of 5000 dollars while traveling to the Ballycwlane fair. No further details available.

Belfast H. KR. Corbeet Ballycwlane

St Paul brawler breaks rival's jaw in six places

St Paul report says George Mayer struck Ralph Gordon with a single blow, fracturing his jaw in six places. Authorities describe the incident as a severe assault setting off a local violent crime inquiry. No further details on motives or charges were immediately released.

ST. Paul, Minn George Mayer Ralph Gordon

Secret to Keeping Young Tees Promoted in Adams Chronicle

An unsigned health column claims aging signs stem from inactive bowels and liver. It mentions Dr Edwards' tablets as a substitute for laxatives and promotes toning the system for buoyancy and vitality. The text references a Dr Paweree in Ohio and asserts ninety percent of signs come from bowel and liver inactivity.

Paweree Ohio DE Edwards Dr. Edwards

Police suspend Niles officers on graft charges

Police Lieut Charles Gilbert and two patrolmen were temporarily suspended in Niles on charges of accepting money to protect Hast Eide resorts. The case draws officials from local law enforcement into a graft inquiry.

Niles Charles Gilbert Suse Hast Eide Resorts

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