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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1928
Page
5
Corning youth Roland Allen, a senior and member of Alpha Sigma Phi and Omicron Delta Kappa, is named to the committee for the traditional birthday program to be held in Ohio on February 23. He joins the O W U involvement efforts in PEDAWARE.
Chauncey Dover high school basketball known as the Blue Streaks defeated Rutland 38 to 15 on their home floor. The first half was slow with Chauncey leading 12 to 7 at the break. In the second half Chauncey opened with five quick baskets while Rutland received standout play from Rupe. Chauncey featured a balanced lineup led by Omen Guy Richardson Ferrell Adams Smith Healey Richardson Ferrel and Shields.
Victor Howard of the Great Lakes Naval Training School near Chicago is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Howard, at The Plains. After the visit he will transfer to the Naval Training Station at Santiago, California. Howard is a former Chauncey resident who lived there before his family moved to The Plains years ago.
The Loyal Woman's circle of the Church of Christ in Chauncey will hold its semi monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Guy M Brookins home with Mrs Floyd Nye presiding and Mrs John Brewer leading the program. The Naomi Bible class of The Plains Methodist Episcopal church will meet Wednesday evening at Mrs Vera Whitlatch home at The Plains with Bernice Humphrey in charge of the program.
Thirty three children at the Little Sandy school near this city are fed daily through state relief work. Dinners are prepared in the Shingles home on Sand Ridge adjacent to the school with Mrs. Shingles and neighbor women assisting. Georgia Bailes teaches the school.
The regular weekly gathering of The Plains church Ladies Aid society was held with attendees listed including Mrs. Robert McAllister Mrs. George Smith Mrs. Charles Keaton Mrs. Edward Buffington Mrs. Zell Buffington Mrs. Zine Courtney Mrs. Theodore Nagle Mrs. John Martin Mrs. George Cochran Mrs. Barney Hill Mrs. William Hamer Mrs. Harry Porter and Mrs. J. W. Hawk.
Former Athens residents honored as friends gathered at 35 North College Street for a 6 o clock dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Moler and Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Coe. Various club events, marriages, and society meetings are noted including the Pallas club anniversary at 28 North College Street and a Varsity Inn tea dance hosted by Sigma Sigma Sigma.
A vintage promotional note offering Joint-Ease a soothing emollient for rheumatic joints lumbago neuritis sciatica and related pains. It claims broad relief with a 12 day free trial and tube price of 60 cents sent to Pope Laboratories Desk 7 Hallowell Maine.
London officials refuse a license to a beauty parlor that used X ray based treatments in its services. The decision cites health and safety concerns and the lack of proper treatment standards. The case underscores strict city oversight of cosmetic procedures.
Chauncey, Feb 13. Dr Robert E Nye of London England left Saturday for home after visiting Chauncey with his parents Mr and Mrs George Harvey Nye and attending their golden wedding anniversary. Dr Don Carlos Nye of Buenos Ayres Argentina, who came for the celebration, has gone to Chicago Milwaukee and will visit Indianapolis en route home to Chauncey. The Longs also attended the golden wedding last week.
Mr and Mrs James Locke of this city were called to Columbus last week due to their daughter Mrs Charles Duncan’s serious illness. Mr and Mrs Leo Schoonover of Chauncey have gone to Columbus for several weeks, joined by Mrs Beile Leffler and son Victor en route to Dayton. Mr and Mrs John Palmer and family spent Sunday in Wellston, returning with Mrs Palmer’s mother Mrs Nancy Martin who had been visiting there.
Chauncey reports that guests for the golden wedding celebration of Mr. and Mrs. George Harvey Nye traveled between 20 000 and 25 000 miles to attend the affair rather than 2 000 to 2 600 miles as previously stated. Two sons came from long distances to be present. Local items note Miss Lauretta Fielder hosting dinner at Ellis avenue and visits by John Law, Frank Millington and family in Columbus.
The Woman's Missionary Society hosts its annual meeting at Athens Presbyterian Church with Mrs. Abbot Y Wilcox speaking on Current News From China. Prof Homer V Cherrington discusses Christian Missions and Modern Industry as the second talk in the series.
Three workers hired to steal French military plans were arrested during a major army reentry operation in Paris, authorities said. The men faced charges related to espionage and were detained for questioning.
Athens parents and teachers will hear Dr. Garry C. Myers speak at Athens High School on Founders Day. Mrs. W. A. Matheny says the lecture will help parents and teachers understand how fear develops in children and how to help them speak more freely.
George Frazier aged 59 died after being struck on the head with an axe during a dispute over who was boss in the house in Cleveland. Police held a second man in connection with the fatal attack. his name was not revealed.
The state of Indiana expected to reveal the first evidence today in the case aiming to convict Governor Ed Jackson of attempted bribery.
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