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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1927
Page
3
An advertisement urges quick action for lingering colds on day three to prevent bronchitis. It touts Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as relief that reaches bronchial tubes and lungs, claiming rapid soothing warmth and lasting benefits for children and adults. Prices listed: 60c and $1.00.
An article explains that skin eruptions result when bowels produce more toxins than kidneys can remove and the blood uses skin pores to release impurities. It recommends four ounces of rad Salts with water each morning for a week to cleanse bowels and stimulate kidneys, aiding clear skin.
John H. Patterson superintendent of Athens public schools described Rotary as filling a gap in professional life and eliminating selfishness at the Y M C A meeting. He outlined four challenges: ethical work, growing friendships, cosmopolitan views, and readiness to serve the community. Guests Oliver Wood and D N Gorsuch attended.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Stratton Devore will be held Thursday at 2 p m at her Fort street residence in Nelsonville. The service will be conducted by Rev Scott Cook of Lakewood Ohio assisted by Rev O J Howearth with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery.
Chauncey K of P will mark the 63rd anniversary of the Knights of Pythias lodge next Saturday at the K of P building. Philippine Lodge No. 70% will confer the Knight degree on two members with Jacksonville lodge assisting. Invitations go to county lodges for the guest event, followed by a social hour and luncheon. Dinner committee: Charles Sweeney Sr., Harry Stalder, Arthur J. Smith.
A series of revival meetings begins February 27 at the Church of God in Chauncey led by Rev. Lacey B. Smith from North Hampton Ohio. Mrs. Smith will stay with Mrs. W. D. Hines and Mrs. Elia Tedrick. The First Christian church also opens February 27 with Rev. Rank E. Roberts and Rev. Homer L. Vian guiding services. Revival at the Independent Holiness church starts Monday evening with Rev. L. L. Manning in charge.
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy to relieve constipation and dizziness. It claims the tablets purify the system, improve beauty and energy, and eliminate signs of a clogged liver such as dull eyes and coated tongue. The copy promotes widespread availability from druggists and highlights the olive color of the tablets.
Nel lie Allen is reported to be recovering from an appendix operation performed last Thursday at Grant hospital in Columbus. Mrs. George Nicholson and son George Nicholson Jr. and Elmer Allen of this city, along with Mrs. Frank Allen of Glouster, spent Sunday in Columbus with Miss Allen.
Clarence Oliver of Chauncey has gone to Detroit Michigan to join his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Gordon Partlow. He has accepted a new position and will reside there.
Mr. and Mrs. Morrison Lisenau gle Doris Smith were honor guests at a Sunday dinner hosted at Hoyt Courtney’s home on Main Street. Attending were Luther Cruickshank and family, Zimmie Smith, Ernie Smith, George Smith, Marshal Smith, Jennie Courtney, DeWitt Walker, Alva Cunningham, Andrew Koon, Morrison Eisenaugie, Hoyt Courtney and others.
Miss Florence Brewer led a Sunday school class of First Christian church girls in a Valentine party Monday at the Nye home on East Converse street. Exchange of Valentines, music and games provided entertainment. Refreshments served to twenty five attendees.
The women of the Seventh Day Adventist church in Chauncey will hold a bake sale and fancy work sale on Monday February 28 at the Green building on Mill Street.
The Presbyterian church youth group staged The Pill Bottle a four act medical missionary play in Stuart's opera house to support the Deanville social service program directed by Miss Irene McDowell. Rev Lloyd Evans oversaw the production with Agnes Raybould as cast manager and a 24 actor cast. The show drew good attendance and will reach Hebbardsville on February 23.
Charles Matheny admitted unlawfully taking coal from railroad cars and was fined ten dollars plus costs before Mayor L J Eberle. He was jailed until payment and transported to Athens. Mrs Violet Wagner filed a threat affidavit against Dwight Walters. Walters pleaded guilty and paid ten dollars and costs. Eugene Ward also paid ten dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication.
Out of town attendees from Mon day Chauncey and Glouster heard Evangelist I N Grisso at the Christian church revival in Nelsonville last night A large Chauncey delegation plans to attend Thursday evening Grisso preached that all must decide what to do with Jesus and that two voices call to each person Tonight's sermon will be The Individuality of Grace.
The D A R local chapter will meet Saturday at Mrs J M Hyde's home. A silver offering will support Americanization work in the district. Greens Run hosts a young men’s class and Sugar Creek may form another. Mrs Hyde chairs the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Americanization division.
Social notes report a Knights of Pythias event planned at the American Legion building on March 10 with details limited to the announcement.
The Esther class of the Christian church will host a soup dinner in the church dining room at noon on Thursday. Proceeds support church programs.
Mrs Aliie Kincade and sister Mrs Elizabeth Phillips and their son Elmer Phillips entertained Charlies Kincade of Dayton as guests for a few days in this city.
The Scarlet and Gray men's team travels to Pomeroy to face Pomeroy high school. The girls' team plays Glouster at the same venue that Friday night.
Mona Lewis of Millfield spent Monday afternoon beside her playmates as she marked her birthday anniversary receiving many gifts and Valentines.
Pupils across the grade school rooms enjoyed Valentine boxes during Monday afternoon activities, spreading holiday cheer in their respective rooms.
The Women's Community club held its annual dinner Tuesday evening at the American Legion building. Thirty guests attended with red candles and Valentine place cards. Mrs. L. A. Whitmore presided as toastmistress and several members gave short talks.
Forty members of the Esther class attended a special meeting held at the Christian church Monday night after the service. The group then retired to the fellowship area for further discussion.
The narrative describes a Valentine party where Mrs. Harley Mitchell presided at the business session. A Valentine box and contests highlighted the social gathering. Miss Beth Verity won first prize in the contest. The social committee prepared an attractive program with a Valentine bow, and a two course luncheon was served by the hostesses. Miss Beth Verity attended as a guest.
Thirty five members and teacher Mrs. S S Lane of the Rainbow class of a Christian church held a Valentine party Tuesday at Mrs. S 8 Stenrod’s West Franklin street home. Hostesses were Mrs. Tom Schenz Mrs. John Pierce and Misses Esther and Helen Verity. Mrs. Stanley Mechem class president outlined the business.
Fred and Garnet Wright traveled to Cincinnati for the weekend to see their sister Grace who is enrolled in a nurse training program at the General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Leland Pierce and their children visited their sister Mrs William Cunningham in Galena on Sunday.
Lee Love of Derthick was jailed in Athens after turning his car in front of a fire truck. He was found guilty on three counts including drunkenness and driving while intoxicated and was jailed for 30 days. He also beat another prisoner in the city jail.
Glouster February 16. Harry Bernstein, charged with driving too close to a fire truck en route to a Monday night blaze, entered a not guilty plea before Mayor Park. Trial likely this week.
The Past Chiefs club gathered at Mrs. Phil Lloyds home Monday evening with President Mrs Lloyd presiding. The meeting concluded with Valentine themed games and social time.
The junior girls glee club presented Yanki San in an oriental set with Japanese costumes and graceful singing. Soloists Lorene Rodehaver and Georgiana Bower earned praise, while Cleo Cain and others provided solid acting and dance numbers.
Orval Stover a minor brings action through Ben Stover his next friend against Al burtes Stock and Central West Casualty in Common Pleas seeking 10250 for injuries from an automobile collision on the Athens Nelsonville road near Circle Hill. Steck the driver is named and Central West Casualty is alleged in the petition though denied by the defense.
Irvin Quick Callwell Kiwanis speaker will address the Kiwanis club Thursday from 6 30 to 7 30 at the Church of Christ. He will also speak at the PTA meeting at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. A special PTA program with musical numbers and addresses is planned. A PTA business meeting follows Friday afternoon at 3 30 with important matters to be discussed.
Sixty eight residents of Glouster joined sixty seven from the Bishopville area for the Bishopville Christian Endeavor social at the church. An impromptu program was presented by the youths.
E. J. Eddy of Eddy Hardware attends the Ohio hardware dealers convention in Columbus this week. Mrs. Eddy will join him Thursday morning and stay for the final two days of the gathering.
At 9 30 p m WDAF Kansas City airs the Ararat Shrine Chanters. At 10 p m WLS Chicago presents the University of Chicago Choir. At 11 30 p m WuUN Chicago features The Pepper Party.
A sequence of radio station listings from WAID to WBBM details dinner concerts orchestras operas and choral performances across cities including Detroit New York Chicago Nashville and more with times from 6 p m to after midnight and various acts such as Golden Orchestra Story Lady Maxwell Hour and Waldorf Orchestra scheduled throughout the night.
Purdue defeated Michigan 37 to 32 in a hard fought Big Ten showdown in Lafayette. The win ties Purdue, Michigan, and another team for conference lead.
A famous physician recommends Thoxine for stubborn coughs and sore throat. It relieves inflammation, stops coughing quickly, and is safe for children with pleasant taste. One swallow at night ends coughs or sore throat within 15 minutes or more. Sold in sizes 60c and $1.00 at druggists.
Pomeroy continued from page two listing attendees for a Valentine party at the Bradbury church. Names include Frances Russell John Fish Florence Russell Charles Neal Pauline Sisson Emma Russell Helen Nelson Ada Mary Fish Sara Gilmore John Sisson Eva Mae Anderson Myrtle Hysell Frank Hysell Lester Bailey and Lawrence Pric.
The Eagles of Middleport will host a banquet at the hall on Tuesday evening. Candidates will be initiated into the lodge during the event.
Members of the D of A lodge Mindieport will have inspection with candidates initiated. After the initiation a banquet is planned with Mary Hazel Floyd as principal speaker for the evening.
Members of Fides Lodge No. 210 in Middleport meet Thursday evening and confer the third degree on three candidates Harry Hysell Ralph Howell and Charles White at their lodge hall.
The M. E. church in Middleport will entertain Tuesday evening with a 6 o'clock dinner at the church in honor of Washington's birthday.
Miss Ruth Horowitz of Bronx reports relief from indigestion and constipation after using Carter's Little Liver Pills. She says her health and appetite improved and recommends the pills for headaches, biliousness, and fatigue caused by constipation.
William Gosnay Jr spent the week in Maggie West Virginia. Bonas Beegle and Dick Nolan of Ravenswood are here visiting friends.
Irvin Quick of Caldwell LT governor of this Kiwanis district spoke at Hotel Berry Tuesday evening tracing the clubs growth from a 12 year old Detroit luncheon gathering to a nationwide network. He noted more than 1 600 clubs in the United States and Canada with over 100 000 members.
Mrs Ward Osborne of Middleport entertained at a dinner on Second street Sunday honoring Mrs Mae Tift and Mrs IL Crary.
Pearl Laning of Chesapeake and former Rutland resident visited Monday. Rev L G Webber, ex pastor of Pomeroy Evangelical Church, called on friends yesterday. Mrs Mina Webster recovering at home after weeks of confinement from injuries in an automobile crash. Freda Radford newly elected county recorder resting at Five Points. Mr and Mrs Herman Wahna and son from Guysville stopped by yesterday. Mrs J T Mees and daughter Jean visited Athens yesterday. Mr and Mrs F H Gibson and family of Youngstown arrived Monday for a week with Judge and Mrs C E Peoples.
Harper Vanden takes a position with Ohio Power in Pomeroy. A L Freshcorn returns home in Vinton after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harper Vanden. William Davis ill with influenza on Third Street. Joan Hamilton and Teri Martin on sick lists. Mrs. Elmer Davis returns from Middlebourne after days with relatives. The Spanglers move to Lindsey property on Second Street. Local visitors include J A Hartley Huntington and A H James Columbus. O G Kyger Ravenswood and T M Shook Zanesville spend Monday here on business. Mr and Mrs R J Spangler recently moved from Columbus to Lindsey property. Mrs. Clarence Fisher returns from Point Pleasant. Mrs. George Sayre ill at Front Street.
An old style drug ad promotes Tysmol to ease neuritis pain without narcotics. It claims rapid relief when applied to the affected area, absorbed through the skin, soothing nerves and restoring them to health. The product is priced at $1 and advertised as available at McKee Drug Co and any good drug store.
Advertisement claims immediate relief for stuffed nose and catarrh by applying Ely's Cream Balm in the nostrils. Emphasizes antiseptic healing, penetrates air passages, soothes inflamed membranes, and promises rapid breathing ease. Urges purchase from a druggist.
The speaker described Kiwanian tenets as fellowship and city improvement with no field limit, stressing initiative and unselfishness for effectiveness. A future program by the committee on public affairs is promised, attendance prize awarded to Will Gross, and letters from fans in Florida were read.
A commerce meeting in Columbus discussed plans to improve state parks and other beauty spots. Director of Agriculture Truax and other officials spoke about enhancements and development.
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