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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1926

Page

5

Society notes on New York visit and agency sales

Ohio readers can buy the Athens Messenger at S. E. Cor 42nd Street and 6th Ave and at S. E. Cor 47th Street and Broadway, with further outlets at 42nd Street opposite Grand Central Depot and N. E. Cor 82nd Street and 6th Ave The Schultz News Agency lists Mrs O G Jordan at 19 Church Street for 2 PM Thursday afternoon.

New York Ohio Athens Messenger S. E. Cor 42Nd Street 6Th Ave 47Th Street Broadway 42Nd St Grand Central Depot N. E. Cor 82Nd Street Schultz News Agency O. G. Jordan Church Street

Horn and Burnetts Travel to Columbus for Meetings

Mr and Mrs C H Horn and Mr and Mrs C O Burnett left this morning by car for Columbus for a two day visit. Mr Horn will handle business while Mr Burnett attends Ohio Clothiers association sessions at the Neil House.

C. H. Horn C. O. Burnett Columbus Mr. Horn Burnett Ohio Clothiers’ Association Neil

Needle Club Dinner Plans At Mrs Sprague Home

The Tuesday Needle club will be entertained this evening at the home of Mrs Wiley T Sprague 50 Morris avenue. This is the annual 6 o clock dinner at which time the members entertain their husbands.

Wiley T. Sprague Morris Avenue

Bobo and Hart Visit Lancaster Weekend Guests

Leslie Bobo and Ralph Hart, both of The Plains, returned from Lancaster where they were the weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Bobo.

Leslie Bobo Ralph Hartman the Plains Lancaster Mrs. W. 8 Bobo

Mrs Ellis and Sons Visit Columbus Family Matriarch

Mrs. Fred Ellis and her sons Robert and Arthur spent Sunday in Columbus with Mrs. Ellis mother Mrs. Jennie Hoisington.

Fred Ellis Robert and Arthur Columbus Ellis Jennie Hoisington

Phi Sigma Chi Banquet Honors New Initiates in Athens

Phi Sigma Chi held a Sunday banquet at the Colonial to honor its new initiates Boyd Pritchard Bart Foley Edgar Faubion Francis Higgins and Phillip Woodworth. Speakers included Everett Shirley Arthur Howard Karl Noye Paul Jeffries Ellis Woodworth Gamella White Raymond Bardin Bert Vercoe and Richard Clark as charter members shared remarks about growth and future activities.

Phi Sigma Chi Boyd Pritchard Bart Foley Edgar Faubion Francis Higgins Phillip Woodworth Everett Shirley Arthur Howard Karl Noye Paul Jeffries Athens Ellis Woodworth Gamella White Raymond Bardin Bert Vercoe Richard Clark

Local Society Notes and Family Updates

Mrs Frank Ley and daughter Inez stay with Mrs James Ginnan in Jacksonville as Mrs Owen Cronon returns home due to her granddaughter illness. Mrs Ginnan shows improvement from bed rest. Mr A F Lassey ill but improved, moved from hospital to home. Ferried Peoples class meets at D D Tripp home with games and radio music. Rev V Ahlbrand ill but slightly improved at home. L L I club heads to 2 pm at Mrs William Connett’s. Mary Elizabeth daughter of FE J Kessinger born Monday Feb 15.

Frank Ley Inez Jacksonville James Ginnan North Congress Street Owen Cronon Ginnan First Methodist Church D. D. Trupp East State Street J. L. Tripp

Mrs Biddle and Miss Poston Plan Columbus Trip

Mrs T R Biddle and her mother Mrs C L Poston motored to Columbus today to remain until Saturday as the U C C club will meet there.

T. R. Biddle C. L. Poston Columbus

Bulgarian Herb Tea Ad Promotes Health Claims

Bulgarian Herb Tea is described as blood tonic and cold killer with steaming hot wafers for bedtime. It claims to tone the liver and move the bowels, touting pure herbs to improve blood and health. Sold by Marvel Products Company in Pittsburgh for 1.25 dollars or 1 large family box by mail.

H. H. von Schlick Marvel Products Company Marvel Pittsburgh

Higley Study Circle Hosts Patriotic Meeting

Mrs. J. B. Stiff of 127 East State Street will host the Higley Study circle at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. An annual patriotic meeting and guest day will be observed.

J. B. Stiff East State Street Higley

Moore and Poston depart for ten day Washington visit

Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Moore and Mrs. L. D. Poston have gone to Washington, D. C., on a ten day's stay.

D. H. Moore L. D. Poston Washington, D. C

Senior Standard Bearers Meet at Mrs J L Home

The Senior Standard Bearers will gather at 5 o'clock Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. J. L. for a meeting. The event centers on group activities and plans for upcoming duties.

J. L

Pickering at 10 South High Street Special Music Event

A note lists Pickering at 10 South High Street where special music will feature the program.

Pickering South High Street

Bridge Dinner At Craig Home In Honor Of St Valentine

Mr and Mrs T W Craig and Mr and Mrs F X Rauch entertained last night at 101 South Court street with a bridge dinner. Fight tables and Valentine themed appointments set a festive mood. Top scores went to Roger J Jones and Evan J Jones while W H Logan and Robert Wood took low scores.

T. W. Craig F. X. Rauch Craig South Court Street Roger J. Jones Evan J. Jones W. H. Logan Robert Wood

Craig Attends Ohio Clothier’s Convention in Columbus

Mr. T. W. Craig is in Columbus today and Wednesday for the Ohio Clothier's Association convention at the Neil House. He is among the speakers on the Wednesday program.

T. W. Craig Columbus Ohio Clothier’s Association Neil House Craig

Val ent Wine Party For Plains Sophomores

Miss Lucille Tate hosted a Valentine themed evening at The Plains home for the Plains High School Sophomore class. Guests enjoyed games music and dancing with a late night collation featuring Valentine decorations and luncheon.

Chauncey Lucille Tate the Plains the Plains High School Valentine Stella Gabriel Marguerite McGee Myrtle West Frances Hamer Wanda Powell Jenevieve Shrieves Thelma

Use both for business and pleasure Monday

A fragment notes plans to use something for both business and pleasure on Monday. The text mentions scheduling or intention without additional specifics. The item appears to focus on how a resource will serve dual purposes rather than detailing a single event.

Chauncey Dinner Honors Local Guests

Mr. and Mrs. George Kulik Jr of Chauncey hosted a Sunday dinner at their Mill Street home honoring Miss Margaret Collins and Miss Lena Yoachim of Glouster, Arthur Palmer of Trimble, and James Mullen of Chauncey.

Chauncey George Kulik, Jr Mill Street Margaret Collins Lena Yoachim Glouster Arthur Palmer Trimble James Mullen

Noble Family Hosts Dinner Guests in Chauncey

Mrs. Anna Noble and daughters Kate and Hannah hosted a Sunday dinner at High Street Chauncey. Guests included Thomas Butterworth of Columbus Amelia Schomian of Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Mary B Noble of Athens.

Chauncey Anna, Noble Kate Hannah Noble High Street Thomas Butterworth Columbus Amelia Schomian Nelsonville Marry B. Noble Athens

Modoc Tribe 277 Chaun Social Session Held

Chauncey residents report a social session to follow the regular meeting of Modoc Tribe No. 277 Red Men of Chauncey. The event aims to foster community fellowship after the tribe’s gathering.

Chauncey Chaun

Betty Jane Courtney Receives Valentines Shower

In Chauncey on February 16 Betty Jane Courtney four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert B Courtney was surprised with a Valentines shower planned by Mrs Charles Ogee. Many little friends sent Valentines as she recently recovered from a serious illness making the event a delightful celebration.

Chauncey Betty Jane Courtney Gilbert B. Courtney Charles Ogee Betty Jane

Flood Drowns Main Street in Chauncey After Weekend Rain

About eighteen inches of water covered Chauncey Main Street below the railroad crossing from Sunday night into Monday. The overflow came from heavy rain Saturday and the thaw over the weekend, nearly reaching several homes. Skiffs and jon-boats were brought out to aid residents.

Chauncey Main Street

Dave's Mentha-Pepsin Promises Quick Indigestion Relief

An advertisement touts Dave's Mentha-Pepsin as a fast remedy for indigestion gas heartburn and sour stomach. It cites a user from Alloway New Jersey and promotes a money back guarantee through Cline Pharmacy and other druggists.

Dave Calvin Tilks Alloway N. J Cline Pharmacy Company

Dinner at K of F hall planned after large turnout foreseen

Cey reports Thursday evening events at the K of F hall with dinner to be served after a expected large attendance from the membership.

Ladies Aid Society Elects Officers at Millfield Church

At the Millfield Christian church Ladies Aid monthly meeting officers for the coming year were elected. Pearl Hill was re elected president with H O McDaniel as vice president, Herbert Mingus as secretary, and Fred Russell as treasurer. Attendance was good and the next meeting date will be announced.

Chag Ncey Ladies Aid Society Millfield Christian Church Pearl Db. Hill H. O. McDaniel Herbert Mingus Fred Russell

Mrs. Burchfield Hosts Sunday Guests at The Plains

Mrs. Arthur Burchfield entertained Sunday guests at their The Plains home. Present were Miss Frieda Phillips and George B. Hunter of Newark O, Mrs. H. E. Lehew of Columbus, Mrs. Fannie McCathran, Mrs. Flora McHarg, and Mrs. Harry Moore with sons Wendell and Melvin of The Plains. Mrs. Lehew arrived Friday from Columbus and stayed until Sunday evening.

Chauncey Arthur Burchfield the Plains Frieda Phillips George B. Hunter Newark H. E. Lehew Columbus Fannie McCathran Flora McHarg Harry Moore Wendell and Melvin Lehew Burchfield

Rev. Russell Plants to Lead Services in Chauncey

The Rev. Russell Plants of Heights West Virginia will conduct services at the Holiness Mission in Chauncey this weekend. He will preach at the church next Saturday evening Sunday morning and evening.

Chauncey Russell Plants Heights W. Va Holiness Mission

Mrs Bumgardner Visits Oak Grove in Critical Condition

Chauncey February 16. Mrs. Fred Bumgardner of Oak Grove spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles McDonald at Hocking. Mrs. McDonald has been ill and is reported in very critical condition. Other visitors Sunday included Mrs. James.

Chauncey Fred Bumgardner Oak Grove Charles McDonald Hocking McDonald James

Homemade Pinex cough syrup plan claims quick relief

A home remedy using Pinex and sugar syrup is pitched as a cheap, effective cough cure. The ad asserts relief within 24 hours and versatility for throat tickle and bronchial issues, recommending 2 1 2 ounces of Pinex and directions from a druggist with a money back guarantee.

Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Chauncey Personal Visits Across Cities

Chauncey residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Otto Schrappe and sons Billie and Jack spent Sunday in Millfield with Mrs Schrappe's sister in law and brother Chester Howard. Clifford Courtney of Corning came Monday to visit the Courtney family. Mrs Kimmons Mace returned to Columbus after a short Chauncey visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Leffler.

Chauncey Otto Schrappe Billie Jack Millfield

Messenger News Letter Delayed by Writer’s Hospital Stay

W A Craft, longtime Messenger news correspondent for the upper Sunday Creek territory, left Glouster for hospital surgery and will be absent for at least three weeks. The Messenger invites properly signed and authenticated news from Glouster and nearby towns during the delay.

Glouster W. A. Craft Messenger News Sunday Creek Messenger Craft

Blackwood PTA and Community Club Hold Social

The Blackwood Parents Teacher association and Community club report a lively meeting with about 100 attendees. The president sets the next gathering for Friday evening February 1, with a masquerade party and supper, fines for unmasked attendees, and plans for a low cost hearty meal.

Blackwood Parents Teacher Association and Community Club

Revival Meetings At Deenville Draw Large Crowds

The revival meetings at Deenville are well attended led by Reverend Lena Weatherby of Athol. The series continues with sermons, prayer and communal songs drawing residents and visitors seeking spiritual renewal.

Deanville Lena Weatherby Ath

Ens Sends Strong Evening Message With Conducted Music

A description notes Ens delivering a strong message each evening through music conducted to shape mood and engagement. The piece highlights the role of the conductor in guiding performances and the audience's response to the disciplined pacing.

Ens

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Sigma Chi V. Ahlbrand Franklin Avenue William Connett Lancaster Street L. L. I. Club FE. J. Kessinger Mary Elizabeth J. D. Poston Mrs. I. Biederman U. Cc. D. Club Plains Vicks Viisks N. Court St Coats Taylor Tots B. M. Covert Optometrist Burchfields Entertain Blackwood P. T. A and Henderson Phoenix Hosiery Phoenix Preston Big BH. Reitz The Wali Sunday School Union Lash’s Lash U.S Cline the Cline Ice Cream Co Mom’n Pop Henr Henry
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