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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1926

Page

3

Nelsonville Music Department to Sponsor Feb. 16 Program

Nelsonville high school will host a musical program on Tuesday February 16 at 8 o'clock in the auditorium. Four artists of ability will perform Jeanette Christine soprano William James Davies baritone Arthur Williams pianist and organist and Lea Epstein violinist. Christine has given over 1000 concerts in the United States and Canada. Davies appeared before King George on June 6 1925. The department hopes the event will educate and entertain Nelsonville residents.

Nelsonville Jeanette Christine Chicago Grand Opera William James Davies Rhymney South Wales Arthur Williams Wales Lea Epstein Royal Conservatory Brussels Belgium United Leaves Canada Davies King George

Ticket distribution for Nelsonville Athens basketball game

An allotment of 210 tickets for the Athens Nelsonville basketball game Friday will be ready Wednesday morning at the senior sign under C. L. Horton. Tickets are exhausted locally and individuals may reserve at Athens, with sale starting Wednesday at 7 a.m. at Cline's Pharmacy.

Nelsonville Athens Nelsonville Athens C. L. Horton Cline’s

Unit to Dugan Post Meets Nelsonville Feb 9

The Glenford Dugan post American Legion held a regular session at the Legion home Monday evening. President Mrs Edith Stiers presided. Letters from department officers were read and state vice president Mrs R H Jackson spoke on an upcoming membership drive. Lunch followed.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Legion Edith Stiers R. H. Jackson

Weekend Visitors and Travel Notices

Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Gorsuch hosted as weekend guests Mrs. John D. Gill and her daughter Alice Louise Gill of McArthur Ohio. Miss Doris Baden departed Saturday for an extended visit in Philadelphia and New York City. Mrs. Minnie Kincade left Monday for Adrian Michigan after visiting Mrs. Herbert Finsterwald. Mr. and Mrs. Webster Poston were guests of relatives in Zanesville.

D. N. Gorsuch John D. Gill Alice Louise Gill McArthur Ohio Doris Baden Philadelia New York City Minnie Kincade Adrian Michigan Herbert Finsterwald Webster Poston Zanesville

Debate in Athens Canaanville Nelsonville postponed

A scheduled Thursday debate in Athens Canaanville and Nelsonville has been postponed to the following Monday because of a chicken pox epidemic affecting participants and organizers.

Nelsonville Athens Canaanville

Deanville School Band Performs at Athens Meeting

The primary band of Deanville school played several selections at the Athens county teachers meeting in Athens drawing considerable comment. Members include Phyllis Thompson Bertha Hoskins Mary Ellen Covert Alice Wagner Arretta Warren Hazel Paulk Leonia Gallagher Lillian Coon Bobby Blair Richard Nixon William Hutchinson Junior Blackburn Charles Powell William Thomas Bobby Hutchins Freddie Nixon Walter Birtcher and Andrew Loudner.

Nelsonville Deanville Athens County Athens Phyllis Thompson Bertha Hoskins Mary Ellen Covert Alice Wagner Arretta Warren Hazel Paulk Leonia Gallagher Lillian Coon Bobby Blair Richard Nixon William Hutchinson Junior Blackburn Charles Powell William Thomas Bobby Hutchins Freddie Nixon Walter Birtcher Andrew Loudner

Shower Given For Recent Bride In Nelsonville

A Friday evening shower honored Mrs. Lewis Welch of Columbus, a recent bride, at her parents home on Ashton Avenue. Gifts for the couple filled the room and a luncheon followed, hosted by Mrs. Barber and her daughter Mrs. Anna Figgins, with many local guests attending.

Nelsonville Lewis Welch Columbus Joe Barber Ashton Avenue Barber Anna Figgins Alice Ohlinger Maggie Evans Illy Warrington Elizabeth Warner Retta Bagley Lizzie Sayers Ray Alice Hall Goldie Stlcott Clara Hall Gertie Simonton Alice Bean Maria Evans Mattie Weekley Gertie Wolfe Ina Hall Mamie Gettle Fanny Maffin Emma McKee Lillian Nel Dowier Bessie Higgins Aurilla Horton Harriett Sayers Gertie Stocklin

Street Car Resumes Service Between Nelsonville and Athens

The traction line between Nelsonville and Athens resumed regular operation Monday after months of suspension. Local residents are pleased the service has been restored and is running on schedule.

Nelsonville This City Athens

Bearers Hold February Meeting in Monroe Street Home

The Standard Bearers met at 4 30 this Thursday evening at Mrs Kles Farrow’s Monroe Street home. A bake and candy sale is planned for Saturday February 14.

Nelsonville Kles’ Farrow Monroe Atreet Neheon

Woman's Benefit Association Elects Officers at Meeting

In Nelsonville on February 9, the Woman's Benefit Association elected officers for the Commandery with Jeanette Hartley as lieutenant commander and Ann Pospichel as past commander among others. The group plans a Valentine party for Wednesday evening and urges all members to attend.

Nelsonville Woman's Benefit Association Jeanette Hartley Jeanette Fiske Ann Pospichel Rebecca Hartley Tessa Dilcher Lulu Williams Marie Simington Virgie Hickman Lucille Weaver Helen McNafee Grace Corwin Grace Martin Adda Neikirk Gertie Bay

Faithful Martha Class Meeting Held at Fort Street Home

The Faithful Martha Class of the M. E. Sunday school met Monday evening at Mrs. Clarence Butts home Fort Street with hostesses including Mrs. Tom Bush and Mrs. Dave Burnell. A 6 30 dinner was served to thirty women followed by piano solos from Miss Elda Crouse and several contests with valentines distributed. next meeting set for the third Monday in March at Mrs. Crouse’s home.

Nelsonville Martha M. E. Sunday School Clarence Butts Fort Street Tom Bush Dave Burnell George Barnell James" Beard Elda Crouse Crouse Henry Lancaster Charles Evans McCleary Whitmore

Advanced piano students present program at Ewing hall

Ohio university music students give a Thursday 7 pm concert in Ewing hall auditorium featuring piano and vocal numbers. Wayne Jackson performs a vocal selection, Charles Blythe plays piano, and the girls glee club sings alongside pieces by Debussy Moszkowski and others.

Ohio University Ewing Hall Wayne Jackson Charles Blythe Balforu Gardner Anna Florence Schellenger Debussy Spress Julia Stanley Sparks Moszkowski Edith Babbs Rubenstein Rogers Whelito Aziy Leg Kashimiri Woodforde Finden Hark the Lark

California engineers plan steam power from hot spring

California engineers propose a power system that uses steam from a hot spring to generate electricity without fuel costs. The project envisions tapping geothermal steam to drive turbines and supply clean energy to communities.

California A&s

Athens Girl Takes Post as First Dean of Girls

Miss Maria Grover has been named the first dean of girls at Huntington High School in Huntington West Virginia. She earned a B S in education from Ohio University and is pursuing a Master of Arts at Columbia University. Her duties include compiling an accumulative record card for new students and coordinating girl reserves activities.

Miss Grover Torch Society An Hou Athens Huntington High School Maria Grover Ohio University Huntington, W. Va H. W. Grover East State Street Huntington Columbia University Girl Reserves North Carolina

County Grangers Meet Saturday At Marshfield

Stewart February 9 A special Pomona Grange will be held at Summit Grange hall New Marshfield Saturday February 13 at 10 30 a m Master Q O Bryson of Stewart announces The event includes regular degree practice a Fifth degree class and other business plus plans for the Ohio State Grange contest entry

Corning Man Charged With Intoxication And Harassment

Dan Powers of Corning was arrested by Constable Blower after stopping young women on the street. A half pint bottle of liquor was found on him. Powers was arraigned before Mayor Park, fined 100 dollars and costs, and released after arrangements to pay.

Glouster Dan Powers Corning Blower Powers Mayor Park

Hospital Inmate Dies In Athens Hospital

Sophia Wagner aged 55 died about 8 PM Sunday at the Athens hospital. Her body was moved to Andrews & Wallace funeral rooms, then taken to her father Isaac Wagner's home in Urbancrest. Funeral service set for Wednesday at 2 PM at the Church of Christ, conducted by C. B. Frampton, with burial in Hollister cemetery.

Glouster Sophia Wagner Athens Andrews & Wallace Undertaking Isaac Wagner Urbancrest Church of Christ C. B. Frampton Hollister

Sam Cara Cara Arrested for Reckless Driving in Glouster

Sam Cara Cara was arrested Monday by Constable Blower on a reckless driving charge filed by Mr. Ray. He appeared before Justice Dewland, fined $5 plus costs, and was released after arrangements to pay.

Glouster Sam Caracara Blower Ray Justice Dewland

Don Nay Fined For Health Law Violation In Hunt rd on Monday

Don Nay of Hunterdon was fined ten dollars and costs after being arrested by Constable Blower on a charge of violating health laws.

Don Nay Glouster Hunterdon Blower

Woman Severes Artery in Leg at Local Store

Mrs. Verba suffered a serious cut to her left leg above the knee when she stepped against a butcher knife at Peter Verba store in Hollister on Monday evening about 6 o clock. An artery was severed and she bled heavily before Dr. Crawford of Holister dressed the wound.

Glouster Peter Verba Hollister

Local Visits Highlight Weekend Travel

Miss Vera Ahcauer visited Columbus for a brief stay. Mrs. J. H. Archer toured Athens on Monday. Mrs. Roy Hall and her children from Trimble spent the weekend in Zanesville with relatives including Mr. and Mrs. George Hima. Mrs. Albert Binderbason and daughters Dora and Edna from Taylor Ridge visited relatives in Zanesville from Friday to Sunday.

Vera Ahcauer Columbus J. H. Archer Athens Roy Hall Trimble Zanesville George Hima Albert Binderbason Dora Edna Taylor Ridge

Healing the Sick Bulgarian Herb Tea Claims Medicinal Power

From European Asian and African soils arrive the rare herb used in Bulgarian Herb Tea to gently move the bowels soothe the stomach flush poisons and regulate the system. It is advertised to kill colds and prevent flu or pneumonia when taken hot at bedtime. Sold by druggists for 35c 75c and 1.25.

Europe Asia Africa

French Hair Specialist Reveals Secret For Women

Prof G W Busche, renowned Los Angeles hair expert, claims his Lucky Tiger remedy restores hair for film stars. He says women seek his parlors for thinning hair and claims the product works better than prior remedies.

G. W. Busche Los Angeles Pacific Coast 3Susche Lucky Tiger Cline Pharmacy Company Whyte-Fox

Pomona Grange Meeting urged for county officers

Pomona and subordinate Granges in the county are urged to have officers attend a special meeting open to Fourth degree members. The event will include an afternoon session and attendees should bring a contribution for the dinner.

Pomona

Dayton Woman Found Dead After Fall From Stairway

Mrs. Rose Sucher 58 wife of Charles M Sucher Sr of Sucher Packing was found dead at the foot of a long stairway after her stepson crawled through a window to check why she did not answer the doorbell.

Dayton Rose Sucher Charles M. Sucher Sucher Packing Company

Neighbors Help Indiana Farmer Harvest Corn in One Day

In Shelbyville Indiana John Hendrickson ill and unable to harvest his corn, 40 neighbors and their wives gathered at his house. The men cleared the fields in a day while the women prepared a large dinner for all.

Shelbyville Ind John Hendrickson

Temperature of Rigel Star Compared with Sun

The star Rigel has an estimated temperature of 16 000 degrees Celsius versus the sun at 6 000 degrees. The comparison highlights Rigel as significantly hotter than our sun.

Rigel

Pleads Guilty on Two Charges as Shaffer Denies Third

John Shaffer of Millfield pleaded guilty to two charges and not guilty to a third before Justice of Peace Helwig. His brother Henry Shaffer had filed an intoxication affidavit, and John admitted drinking white mule. He was fined 10 dollars plus costs. Hattie Shaffer also pleaded guilty to slander and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. A separate assault charge, supported by Harry Barnes, led to John Shaffer being bound over to the grand jury.

John Shaffer Millfield Justice of Peace Helwig Henry Shaffer John Hattie Shaffer Shaffer Harry Barnes

Musterole Promises Quick Relief for Cold Symptoms

A vintage health note urges readers to treat a cold promptly before flu or pneumonia develop. It promotes Musterole made from mustard, camphor, and menthol as a counterirritant that stimulates circulation and loosens congestion without blistering. Rub on with fingertips for a warm then cooling relief.

Patrick Named Probe Ordered by Secretary Davis

A new air controversy flamed across the army horizon as Secretary of War Davis ordered an investigation into lobbying by air service officers. The move threatens discipline for officers who speak out, echoing past actions against Colonel William Mitchell. Major General Mason Patrick, chief of the air service, faces potential censure for advocating a unified air service, while Congress debates the Morrow report and possible Garrett resolution demanding inquiry into penalties on officers who testify before committees.

Washington Army Secretary of War Davis Air Service War Department William Mitchell Coolidge Patrick Mason M. Patrick Army Air Service Morrow Board Mitchell Congress Morrow James Michigan House Military Affairs Committee Department Garrett The

Mitchell charges fuel defense clash over air service

Colonel Mitchell prepares a nationwide lecture tour to debunk national defense policy. He says Secretary Davis actions intimidate airmen and suppress dissent, framing officials as a clique silencing those who oppose a unified air force. He calls officials traitors for disagreement.

Mitchell Davis Air Service

Clearing Air Is Demanded In Radio Interference Fight

Washington reports that January radio tests drew attention to radio interference and sparked public demand for elimination. Officials say the tests succeeded in highlighting problems and prompting action.

Washington

Europe and America Nip Radio Nuisance Debate

Officials lament a growing radio nuisance linked to man made interference. In the past week several movements have been formed to campaign against this issue as public concern rises.

Europe America

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

A vintage blurb touts Pape's Cold Compound as safe and pleasant to take with three doses every three hours. The first dose allegedly relieves, while the second and third break up the cold. It contains no quinine or opiates and is guaranteed by druggists.

Tanlac Promises Health Restoration For Weary Bodies

An advertisement extols Tanlac as a natural tonic to restore appetite energy and weight for the run down. It claims fast results within days, notes testimonials and urges immediate purchase at local drug stores and recommends Tanlac Vegetable Pills for constipation.

Tanlac

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