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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1927

Page

8

Religion in Talk Challenges Narrow Views at Kiwanis

Rev. C. M. Coulter of First Athens stressed danger of a provincial God and urged religion to permeate all life. He warned that some seek a Protestant or Catholic God, while practical atheists act as if there is none, and urged reform of industrial and social order toward service over wealth.

Beca C. M. Coulter First 1St Church Athens Kiwanis Hotel Berry Jesus

Lincoln's Place in U S History Explored

Dr Wilmer C ee from the University History department spoke at the Athens Rotary noon luncheon at Hotel Berry on Lincoln's legacy. He cited Lincoln's growth, opportunism, humaneness, and a national crisis that raised him to the White House, noting his seven high‑visibility years from 1858 to his assassination. Fred Beckler and Rev CC M Coulter attended as Rotary members.

Pr. Wilmer C.ee History Department of University Abraham Linco Athens Rotary Hotel Berry Lincoln Harris White House Abraham Fred Beckler Rv. CC. M. Coulter First Methodist Episcopal Church

Epworth League Inauguration Set With Dinner

An Epworth League for high school age young people will inaugurate with an officers election at a church dinner served by the mothers of the church. The event begins at 5 36 oclock next Thursday evening and all eligible youths are urged to attend in the church hall.

Woman Indicted Over Husband Hacking Case

The Cleveland indictment names 36 year old Inna Liszka in a serious case accusing her of hacking her husband to death with an ax aided by a 13 year old daughter. The daughter Elizabeth is cited as a maternal witness by juvenile authorities.

Cleveland Pinna Liszka Elizabeth Gran Ane Entir

Cho oration cases reported among natives by APO

APO reports several cases among natives involving cho incidents. Details are sparse in the fragments but indicate multiple affected individuals and ongoing monitoring by authorities.

Gairo APO

Liberals Flee as Conservatives Surround Chinandega Forces

Rebels escaping government troops in Chinandega flee toward the hills as 1,500 conservative troops close in. Lee Mason, Chicago resident and head of the conservative air force, aided the operation and survived after his plane suffered fourteen bullet holes in flight.

Managua Nicaragua Wu.p Chinandega Lee Mason Air Force Chicago Times of Peace

Federal Buildings Appropriation Plans Ahead of Vote

Washington February 8 Officials expect the first year funding of the five year 150000000 federal building program to be approved by Congress this week The treasury post office joint committee will have its recommendations ready for release.

Washington U.2 Congress Treasiry Post Office Joint Committee

Budget bureau to approve recommendations before Congress

A few days remain as the budget bureau evaluates recommendations that are expected to be approved before they are forwarded to Congress. The timeline hinges on this preliminary clearance and anticipated final action by lawmakers.

Budget Bureau Congress

Too Many Wells In North Olmstead Field

Cleveland dispatch reports North Olmstead gas field has 56 producing wells on about 606 acres, with W J Dempsey of Lakewood noting the wells are too close together to last and the field has grown crowded as more wells are sunk.

Cleveland U.R North Olmstead W. J. Dempsey Lakewood Dempsey

Man Injured in Long-Forgotten Mine Accident

Chauncey, Feb 9. B F Conant of this city visited his brother Jerry Conant in Amesville where Jerry recently fractured his left thigh. Conant, nearly 70, had earlier injuries from a Broadwell mine accident in which his leg was broken and crushed. He had used crutches and was hurt again when crutches did not slip. Conant also visited his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Herbert Calentine at Hooper Ridge last Saturday.

Chauncey B. F. Conant Amesville Jerry Conant Mr. Conant Broadwell B. F. Camant Herbert Calentine Hooper Ridge

Visits and travel among Millfield residents this week

John Nesbit of Mount Vernon visiting old friends in Millfield at the Leves home. Arthur Jonas and family from Jacksonville hosted Sunday visit. Dr A J Learned of Millfield business in Glouster. Ray and Fred Russell of Millfield in Newark to see ill brother George Russell. James Love and Cecil Love families drove to Wellston to see Mrs James Love's sister Mrs Mattie Burley, who plans a Canton move. Mrs Charles Martin from Zanesville spent weekend in Millfield with Willig Matson and family.

John Nesbit Mount Vernon Millfield Arthur Jonas Jacksonvills James Leve A. J. Learned Glouster Ray Russell Fred Russell Newark George Russell James Love Cecil Love Wellston James Loves Mattie Burley

Chauncey Personalities Visit Local Hostess

Mrs Rhoda Augustine and Mrs Raymhond Augustine with children Mary Louise and Dewey of Sugar Creek visited Mrs Fanny McCathran at the Lower Plains yesterday. Mrs McCathran, formerly seriously ill, is now able to attend to her home duties.

Chauncey Rhoda Augustine Raymhond Augustine Mary Louise Dewey Sugar Creek Fanny McCathran Lower Plains McCathran

Birth of Lois Waveline Woodyard in Pomeroy

Mrs. William McDonald reports the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Austin Woodyard at their home in Pomeroy. The baby is named Lois Waveline. The Woodyards are former Lower Plains residents.

Orpha Margaret Sweazy Marries Charles H. Martin in Buffalo

Mrs. Ben Fielder reports the marriage of Miss Orpha Margaret Sweazy to Charles H. Martin. The ceremony took place Sunday January 30 in Buffalo New York. The couple resides at 34 Whitney Place Buffalo. The bride, Chauncey High School graduate, is daughter of L L Sweazey and formerly lived here. She has worked in Buffalo for two years.

Ben Fielder Orpha Margaret Sweazy Charles H. Martin Buffalo N. Y Whitney Place Chauncey High School L. L. Sweazey

Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Valentine Party

Forest Rose Rebekah lodge of Chauncey hosts a Valentine party at the hall Friday evening. Members are invited and asked to bring baked beans potato salad or pie for the lunch.

Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge of Chauncey

Entertaining Guests at Trimble Home

Howard McDonald Miss Hazel McDonald Keith Zimmerman and Miss Hannah Hunter were entertained Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward Hunter in Trimble.

Howard McDonald Hazel McDonald Keith Zimmerman Hannah Hunter Edward Hunter Trimble

Mrs Hamilton and Duffee Host Guests on Mound Street

Mrs T R Hamilton and her mother Mrs T W Duffee hosted guests Tuesday at their Mound street home. Among the visitors were Mrs Frank Hamilton and grandson Richard Hamilton of Athens.

T. R. Hamilton T. W. Duffee Mound Street Frank Hamilton Richard Hamilton Athens

Methodist Ladies Aid to Quilt All Day Thursday

The Methodist Episcopal Ladies Aid society will hold a full day quilting session Thursday in the North building.

Methodist Episcopal Ladies Aid Society

Twenty Five Homes At Lower Plains Receive Electricity

CHAUNCEY February 9 More than twenty five homes at the Lower Plains have been wired for electricity furnished by the Hocking Power company. Business houses and residences at The Plains had already been wired for electric service prior to this.

Lower Plains Chauncey Hocking Power Company

Andrew Jackson Injured at Mine West of Chauncey

Andrew Jackson, a machine man at a west Chauncey mine, sustained a back injury at work yesterday. He will likely be confined to his Main street home for a few days to recover.

Chauncey Andrew Jackson Main Street

Neat School Frock Pattern Offered with Varied Materials

The Messenger Pattern Dept promotes a neat school frock in printed voile and plain voile. The design suits wash silk, flannel, or chalice. Cut in four sizes 4 6 8 10 12 years. yardage shown for 1190 year size with figured material and plain material. Pattern mailed for 15 cents in silver or stamps.

Financial statement of the Athens County Savings & Loan

The Athens County Savings and Loan Company presents its financial statement for the fiscal year ending January 3, 27. The document lists assets including cash on hand, loans, investments, and accrued interest, and liabilities such as deposits and accrued interest. The secretary attests the truth of the figures, certified by the auditing committee of three directors from Athens, Ohio.

THE Athens County Savings & Loan Company Athens County & “Loan Com Athens Ohio Oon State of Athens County WH. T. Pritlalps Athens County Savings Lass Tomeene Apne Mpany Sea T. Phillips H. T. Phillipa F. Ek. Goldsberry

Oil Field Tests Extend North Olmstead Territory

Operators in the North Olmstead field test territory adjoining the restricted district as they seek to extend production beyond the current limits. The effort follows heavy flows but diminishing output in the existing area.

North Olmstead

Harshman Publishes Student Teacher Observation Book

Athens high school principal F. Harshman completed a mimeographed training text titled A Course in Observation of Secretary School Teaching. The book guides student teachers through six units on school observation, classroom management, teaching methods, and study guidance, with input from Antioch Wittenberg Kent professors and praise from Ohio University officials.

F. &. Harshman Athens Eeshman Antioch Wittenberg Kent A. R. Mead Ohio University Athens High School Department of Education Athens City Unit Two Unit Three Unit Four Unit Five Unit Six

League may seek Shanghai free status akin to Danzig

Reports from Peking say the League of Nations may be urged to declare Shanghai a free city like Danzig. Great Britain is believed to favor the move.

Peking League of Nations Shanghai Danzig Great Britain

Danderine Hair Health Promise Prompts Drugstore Sales

An advertisement urges readers to choose Danderine for hair health with one side ladies’ demand, claiming availability at every drug store in America for 35 cents. It touts the product as a finest dressing and best aid to hair health yet discovered, inviting trial.

América

Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Promises Quick Cold Relief

An old advertisement urges rapid action against lingering colds that may reach the chest. It extols Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as soothing and deep-acting, claiming it breaks up the cold, stops the cough, and provides relief for chest tightness and bronchitis, available at druggists.

Ayer Zala

Hi Y Club Discusses Selfishness at Meeting

The Athens high school HI Y club met yesterday noon under president Elmer Norris. Members discussed whether senior boys should join large group noon meetings Tuesday to broaden the club's influence on its founding principles.

Athens High School Elmer Norris

Rheumatism Relief: Rad Salts and Jad Salts Advice

An old health column explains rheumatism as a toxin buildup from uric acid. It recommends four ounces of Rad Salts daily for a week and Jad Salts, a grape lemon lithia product, to neutralize acids and support kidney function.

County Engineer Sands Visit For Street Improvement

County Engineer Sands of Athens met with Glouster street committee to discuss proposed street work. He said he could not undertake the project but would recommend a candidate if the council wanted. Likely no action until the next regular council meeting. A nearby fire department line helped extinguish a blaze with no damage reported.

Glouster Sands Athens

Constables Arrest Man Digging Up Jug of White Mule

Blower and Darling arrested Phil Losey of Oakdale for digging up a buried jug of white mule. He was arraigned by Justice Christman and fined 100 dollars plus costs, which he agreed to pay. Wesley Collins, Alex Molnar also paid fines after drunkenness and misdemeanor arrests.

Glouster Blower Darling Phil Losey Oakdale Justice Christman Trimble Losey Wesley Collins Mayor Park Alex Molnar

Fire alarm sounded after lamp lighted match near bus

A small fire was started on Front Street in Glouster when a lighted match was tossed near a parked Athens bus shortly after 7 PM Tuesday. A fire alarm was sounded and firefighters responded to the incident.

Glouster Front Athens

Ely's Cream Balm for head colds and catarrh

An advertisement promises instant relief from nasal congestion and head colds by applying Ely's Cream Balm in the nostrils. It claims the antiseptic formula soothes inflamed mucous membranes and clears the air passages, eliminating hawking and headaches.

Ely

Bells Installed at Crossings Signal Lights Complete

Signal lights at Republic avenue and Front street crossings are fully installed. The work was funded by 1927 New York Central appropriations and may extend to Madison street and Braun street crossings near the Athens Lumber Plant, sites of fatal past accidents.

Glouster Republic Avenue Front Street New York Central Lines Madison Street Braun Street Athens Lumber Company

Kiwanis Meeting Plans Committees Reports Instead of Speaker

Kiwanis club in Glouster will hear each committee chair report this year’s objectives at the Thursday evening meeting at the Church of Christ from 6 30 to 7 30. Next week the district lieutenant governor will attend.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Church of Christ Leutenant

Mentho Sulphur Eases Eczema Fast Says Skin Expert

A noted skin specialist promotes Mentho-Sulphur as a quick remedy for eczema and skin irritation. The sulphur preparation is said to destroy germs, soothe itching, and heal the skin leaving it clear and smooth. Sufferers are advised to obtain a small jar from a druggist.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rev. C. M. Coulter U. S Dr. Harris Rotary Club Epworth League North Olmstead Field Vile Man Hart Messenger Pattern Dept Pepeatie i Eee Eens Cooper Virgile David Harshman Columbia Wesleyan Canderine C. D Park Davis CO Gibson Prescription Store Harvey Sayre Jacksonville C. A. Cornwell Kiwanis Meeting Jacobs Jeweler Ohto New York City Sterling G. Sears U. S. Naval Reserves Geo. W. Naylor Chambers St York City Cincinnati Ponce DE Leon Miami Tampa St. Petersburg Bradenton Sarasota Venice Han Orleans G. C. Blackburn Dixie Terminal Cincinnati, Ohio Muthern Railway System Lash Teel Athens Armature & Machine Works Fern &T
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