Valentine Party Enjoyed by Children
A Valentine party was enjoyed by the children with light refreshments served.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1928
Page
2
A Valentine party was enjoyed by the children with light refreshments served.
The case involvingvid Owens remains in probate court until February 21. The matter will be tried before a jury.
The first justice of the peace for this county is expected to take office soon. The report notes R. R Me and Pep. 15 as the locating details while outlining the new role and duties.
POMMROY Feb 15 Local relief work in the mine camps has been organized to aid 175 to 200 needy workers in three sections Pomeroy area A National Guard relief kitchen plan will distribute food and clothing if three rooms with stoves and equipment are provided through local agencies A meeting formed the organization with A V Howell as chairwoman and Mrs J C Chase as secretary etc kitchens to be placed at Midway Vulcan on Thomas Fork near Hiland church and Forest Run with aims to operate by week end
Mrs. Glen Chase reports Miss Christine Johnson current Omeroy schools music director will perform several violin selections on a broadcast by station WFAZ Huntington tomorrow afternoon from 3 to 4 o clock. Local friends in Omeroy and Mason are invited to send post card appreciation addressed to the station.
The Feeny Bennett Post American Legion auxiliary held a yearlong fundraising contest ending with a dinner for the winning side hosted by Mrs Tom W Jones in Middleport on February 15. Former presidents Miss Virgie Major and Mrs Melissa Smith attended alongside current president Mrs Emily Barnes. Valentines-themed place cards and favors were used.
garbled notes describe a Columbus broadcast where the crew struggled to tune in and several items or segments were disrupted during the program.
Mary McLain aged 26 died Tuesday afternoon at 4 48 at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Carl McLain. She was bookkeeper at Atlas store for six years. Survived by brother Bobbie and sisters Martha and Mary, all of Columbus and this city. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
GLOUSTER Feb 15 Between age and 400 people attended the winter picnic of the Athens County association in Columbus at Druids hall. The event featured a children band from Mrs. Connors kindergarten and toe dancing by Edna Lane, with a time dance lasting until midnight. The association plans a summer picnic in Washington park in July. The second notice reports a Fellowship supper at the Church of Christ Thursday at 6:30 pm with Trimble church guests and speaker Mrs. E G Pedigo of Athens. attendees to sign up with Mrs. Josephine Eddy or Miss Emmet Kasler.
N. P. Babcock aged 76, a retired newspaper and magazine feature writer, died after a brief illness in Zanesville. He had a long career in journalism and literary circles.
Rutland February 15. Glen Pierce, Von Pierce and a man named Foley were badly burned while working Samp Russell's mine when smoke or dust caught fire from a shot and flames raced down the entry. Dr. Pointdexter attended the injured, not thought to be seriously burned. In a separate note, the Middleport Literary club met at Mrs. Bessie Hartinger's home with hostess Mrs. Maynard Davis, presided by Mrs. J. E. Harley. The group discussed Women Painters and papers on Cecelia Beaux and Louise Cox were read.
The Past Chiefs of Pomeroy Loyal Pythian Sisters gathered Monday evening at Mrs. Will Phillips home. All members attended except two, with business followed by a social hour.
Mrs Wiseman returns home from Sheltering Arms Athens greatly improved after an operation. Mr and Mrs Lansbury finish a week with their nephew Carl Lansbury in Columbus and return. Mr and Mrs Grate travel to Columbus for Bottling convention. Mrs Hartinger and daughter sail to New York City and Europe. Mr and Mrs Skidmore of Charleston attend Past Chiefs party at K P clubroom and visit Lula Mason. Mrs Daugherty returns from University Hospital Columbus and improves. Mrs Elmer Miller comes back from Huntington with great niece Josephine Petit staying locally. Evelyn Eichinger hosts the King's Herald society at Heath M E parsonage. junior mission workers group meets Tuesday.
The Epworth League of Bethany church held a Valentine party at the church Monday evening. After the business a social hour followed. The Valentine box was opened. Refreshments were served. Jesse White and Robert Hills were guests on the occasion.
Feb. 15 report states I Hatfield will close his grocery and meat market in the Lamborn building this Saturday night then move stock to Philo where a Philo Mercantile Co operates. He plans to keep the Lamborn room for a month hoping miners and operators unite to form a scale enabling local mines to run, with a possible reopening here if conditions improve.
An advertises Dr Jackson's Digestive and Liver Powder for indigestion sour stomach bloating dizziness and related stomach issues. Claims quick relief with testimonials and free samples offered by The Jackson Medicine Co Dept O Zanesville Ohio.
The Guild girls of Heath M E church met with Mrs Patrick Gallagher on Pearl and Grant streets. They are trying a year without refreshments and find it successful. A short program and music preceded social time and planning for the Guild’s good.
The Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church held a Valentine party in the lecture room Tuesday evening under the direction of Mrs Margaret Sauer and Miss Vivian Middleton. A program was given and refreshments were served.
News arrives that Miss Agnes McQuigg, by attorney, files suit for 11000 against Cudahay and company of Los Angeles California. She alleges injuries from being struck by a company truck at a street crossing in Hollywood about a month ago.
Ralph Young, who left for Chicago to attend Heath Aviation school, passed the physical exam with a high grade and is deemed fit to receive a pilot license after completing the course. He started mechanical work at the school Monday.
Washington Feb 15 George White of Marietta Ohio former chairman and Wilbur Marsh of Town former treasurer of the Democratic national committees will be called by the Senate Teapot Dome committee to see if any of the 1921 oil deal profits were used to pay off the Democratic campaign deficit chairman Nye announced today.
Thirty boys in the manual training department led by instructor Robert Harrison created tables cedar chests and hall trees and did school repairs. They dug a ditch laid drain tiles to keep the basement dry cleared grounds and built shop entrance steps. Superintendent H R McVay called it one of the county’s most constructive programs.
Wayland Dean, previously suspended last year by the Chicago Cubs, has been reinstated and will join the team at their spring training camp in California. He is cleared to participate in workouts and activities as the Cubs prepare for the season.
An advertisement praises cascara as a gentle, non habit forming laxative. It claims cascara stimulates bowel movement without weakening, unlike harsher laxatives that require increasing doses. The copy warns against laxatives that create a habit and promotes gradual normal function with continued use of cascara.
A promotional note extols cascara candy cascarets as a gentle remedy for sluggish digestion. It claims the candy tastes pleasant and spares the stomach while avoiding repeated reliance on stronger purges.
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