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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1926
Page
3
Nelsonville and Athens high schools prepare for Friday night in Athens. Three hundred standing room tickets go on sale at the door ten minutes before the boys game. The NH S girls meet Jacksonville at 8 15 with the boys to follow at 9 15. reserved seats available at 9 o'clock Friday at the principal's office.
In Nelsonville on Feb 11 the Rev. George L. Ashton will preach at the Christian church on Peter's Denial. A delegation from Athens will attend the service.
Mrs. Fred Johnson entertained with three tables of bridge for guest Mrs. Henry DuBois of Vigo. Mrs. Frank Jackson won the high score prize as guests enjoyed refreshments served by the hostess.
Gladys Bayles sues Clyde Bayles for divorce charging extreme cruelty and gross neglect. She says he assaulted her at Pomeroy last January fracturing two ribs and alleges additional assaults near their Fern Street Athens home in July. She owns a Buick. Bayles claims an interest in the car.
Judge L. G. Worstell granted the restraining order sought by the plaintiff, preventing Bayles from using the automobile until rightful ownership is determined.
Arill W. Baker won a Common Pleas court claim against Nelson J. Baker for $1,072 comprising the note principal and accumulated interest. The suit sought payment on the note held by the defendant.
Charles Reynolds says his daughter Leah, recently operated on in Rochester, Minnesota, is slowly regaining strength and hopes to sit up within a few days.
In Nelsonville on February 13 the Junior-order hall hosts a masquerade social with a drill by Daughters of the American Revolution ladies scheduled for Saturday night.
Nelsonville on February 11. Mrs. Walter Wolfe and Mrs. John Saltz entertained the Social Sewing club at the Legion home with a Valentine party. A three course dinner followed at 5 pm and red and white carnations graced the tables. Guests included Mrs. T. T. Tomlinson of Chillicothe and several local members.
In Nelsonville on February 11 a high school debate progressed with students preparing arguments for an upcoming discussion. The article notes the event as part of the school's ongoing forensics program.
Olive Tablets promote gentle bowel and liver action to purify the system. The sugar coated tablets claim to clear the blood and improve breath without the harsh effects of calomel. Available 15c and 30c.
A meeting will be held Wednesday February 17 at 7 30 o clock in the junior high auditorium.
Nelsonville February 11. The practice hour for the church choir has been moved from this evening to Sunday afternoon.
Standard Bearers plan a bake sale and candy sale at Mills Electric shop Saturday morning starting at 9 o'clock. Proceeds support group activities. Local residents invited to purchase desserts and treats.
W J McConaha held a Tuesday evening gathering at home to honor her husband’s birthday with music and dancing provided by a five piece orchestra. Refreshments followed for a long list of guests including Mr and Mrs John Williams, Raymond Scott, Mr and Mrs John Bennett, Lizzie Pidcock and daughter Gretchen, Ray Lent and sons, Wm Evans, Juanita Yellow Dog, and many others.
January 1926 births announced by Dr. Co. C Butt list eight newborns. Twins Gerald and Frances Nelson appear in both the boys and girls entries, with other births to the McGuire, Williams, Rizer, Davis, Bond, and Hook families in the City of Nelsonville and York Township.
Rev. James A. Smith age 44 known as Eric died suddenly at his Poplar street home after a four day illness with quinsy. Funeral at Pilgrim Holiness church Chestnut street Saturday at 1 pm. Burial Greenlawn. Rev. Stucky to lead. He leaves wife and one daughter.
Mrs. T T Tomlinson and her young daughter from Chillicothe visit Mr. and Mrs. L R Kelch. IR R Houser is a business visitor at Kenton. Mrs. Stanley Dew stays a few days in Dayton. C C Sharp was a Columbus visitor on Wednesday.
A brief remedy claims two ounces of Calonite powder on a hot wet cloth will dissolve blackheads in about two minutes. The method is presented as a quick beauty solution with no further instructions.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sam McDonald will be held Friday at 2 PM at Circle Hill residence in Nelsonville. Rev. O J Howearth will conduct the ceremony, with burial at Greenlawn.
Lieu tenant Governor Quick of Caldwell, visiting Caldwell Kiwanis district, was guest and speaker at Nelsonville Kiwanis Club last night. He discussed Kiwanian principles and held the interest of local members.
Safeblowers apparently escaped after robbing the Preston store late Saturday night or Sunday morning. A fingerprint expert from Parkersburg aided inquiry, but Athens police report no new developments and say the thief or thieves are not from the area.
Several individuals and firms who paid by checks at the Preston store on the robbery day had those checks stopped for payment.
Youngstown detectives grapple with a double homicide case as Trumbull County authorities respond to the scene in February. The investigation focuses on identifying two victims and locating a suspect, with few concrete leads released to the public.
An old style advertisement promotes Cascarets as a pleasant laxative candy. It claims to relieve headachy, bilious, and constipated feelings by mildly stimulating the liver and bowels, with benefits including clearer heads and rosy skin. Directions appear on each box.
Report from LaSalle Post details the discovery on Hubbard road near Seceder corners of two unidentified men found in a wrecked automobile. The victims show signs of beating and hanging, with local authorities investigating the brutal double murder. Deciphered lines from the item reference cautionary notes about girls and secrecy.
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