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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1926

Page

5

Women’s Bible Class Hosts Social at Presbyterian Church

In Athens Ohio the Presbyterian church woman’s Bible class met last evening with Mrs. Sarah Williams leading devotionals. Mrs. W H Radford and Mrs. Frank Cone supervised the program, and Mrs. Charles Coleman attended as a guest. Hostess Mary Frances Goldsberry assisted by her daughter served refreshments.

The Presbyterian Church Sarah Williams W. H. Radford Frank Cone Charles Coleman Mary Frances Goldsberry

Central Parent Teacher Association Meeting and Tour

The Central PTA will meet at 2 39 PM Thursday in the principal's office to tour each grade. Miss Elizabeth Garber from the Training school will demonstrate in first grade with a music recital by Miss Moor the music supervisor. A brief business session follows and Mrs P H McKinley will entertain the Friendship Needle club at 2 o'clock at 13 West Washington Street.

Central Central Parent Teacher Association Elizabeth Garber Moor P. H.,mckinley Friendship Needle Club West Washington Street

Student Recital at Ohio University Tonight

Free recital at 7 p m in Ewing auditorium presented by students of the School of Music Ohio University. The program features vocal piano and violin works by advanced class students. Mr and Mrs Frank X Rauch traveled to Tarlton to visit Mr William Spangler noted gun club figure and inventor of the Spangler trap. The couple is spending today at Buckeye Lake exploring cottage interests at Shell Beach.

Ewing Auditorium School of Music Ohio University Frank X. Rauch Tarlton William Spangler Spangler Buckeye Lake Shell Beach

Warren Francis and Isabell Visit Sister in Columbus

Mr Warren Francis and his young daughter Isabell Mary traveled from Columbus to spend a week with his sister Mrs Louis I Brown at 2 University Terrace.

Warren Francis Isabell Mary of Columbus Louis I. Brown University Terrace

Bridge Party At Fenzel Apartments Honors Miss Helen Cavanaugh

Miss Helen Cavanaugh entertained friends at her Fenzel apartments last evening. Two tables played bridge as a diversion. Guests included Misses Gladys Jones Geneva Jones Hazel Weber Elsie Bridgewater Helen Hull Elizabeth Cavanaugh Marie Cavanaugh and the hostess.

Helen Cavanaugh Fenzel Apartments Gladys and Geneva Jones Hazel Weber Elsie Bridgewater Helen Hull Elizabeth Cavanaugh Marie Cavanaugh

Monthly tea honors hosted by Boyd hall faculty club

From 4 until 5 yesterday afternoon Miss Riggs matron of Boyd hall received the members of the Woman's Faculty club at Boyd hall. She was assisted by Miss Morse from home economics Miss Conklin from romance languages and Miss Joy Cutler from the School of Music. These affairs in the form of a tea are held once each month with one of the members as hostess.

Riggs Boyd Hall Woman's Miss Morse Conklin Joy Cutler School of Music

Mrs Gladding Visits Athens After Illness

Mrs R D Gladding of Wilson North Carolina has been ill for some time and is now recovering. She traveled to Athens yesterday to be with her parents Dr and Mrs Oscar Chrisman and her children, who stayed with the grandparents this winter. Mr Gladding accompanied her and returned to North Carolina today.

R. D. Gladding Wilson, N. C Athens Oscar Chrisman Mr. Gladding

Sayre Study circle honors Washington and Lincoln

The Sayre Study circle met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Carl Porter’s home on West Washington street. Members recounted anecdotes about Washington and Lincoln, with readings by Mrs. A. W. Boetticher. Mrs. H. L. Atkinson spoke on Sulgrave Manor, Washington’s English home, and Mrs. E. D. Sayre addressed the gathering on general topics.

Washington Lincoln Sayre Carl Porter West Washington Street A. W. Boetticher Sulgrave Manor George Washington England H. L. Atkinson Robert Hodkins E. D. Sayre

Mrs F E Goldsberry Hosts Social at 221 East State

Class Met attendee Mrs F E Goldsberry of 221 East State street served as hostess for a social gathering following a meeting. The event featured local residents and light refreshments.

F. E. Goldsberry East State Street

Annual Dinner for Tuesday Needle Club Hosts Husbands

Dr. and Mrs. Wiley T. Sprague hosted the Tuesday Needle club dinner at 59 Morris Avenue with plates for 50. Decorations celebrated St. Valentine's Day and Washington's birthday. Entertainment included a playset arranged by Mrs. H S Burson and a committee.

Wiley T. Sprague Morris Avenue Needle Club Washington

Plains Boy Hurt in Powhatan Mine

Chauncey February 17. Mr and Mrs Joe Evans of The Plains received a telegram about their son Oscar Evans injured in the Powhattan Ohio mine explosion where five hundred miners were employed. The telegram said injuries were not serious and a letter would follow with details. Evans is married with one child and the family home has long been in Powhattan. Reports also circulated that three other Sugar Creek miners were hurt in the same accident. Mrs George Nicholson of Chauncey hosted guests Sunday in Mound street with Mr and Mrs Fred Nicholson and children James and Ardella of Urban Crest and Miss Thelma Allen of Gloucester.

Chauncey Joe Evans the Plains Oscar Evans Powhattan Ohio Evans Sugar Creek District George Nicholson Mound Street Fred Nicholson James and Ardella Urban Crest Thelma Allen Glouster

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Schoonover in Chauncey

In Chauncey on Sunday evening Mrs C A Schoonover, at Main Street, received a surprise party arranged by Mrs James Herdman to honor her birthday. A chicken dinner followed, with a cake by Mrs Herdman and several gifts and flowers. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles Shafer Beaumont, Mr and Mrs Richard Burchfield The Plains, Mr and Mrs Andrew Jackson and Margaret Athens, Mrs Abbie Schoonover, Mr and Mrs O S Jackson, Mr and Mrs Charles Carr and two children, Mr and Mrs C C Frye, Mr and Mrs James Herdman, Vera Frye, Earl Frye, Albert Jackson, and John Barnard of Chauncey.

Chauncey C. A. Schoonover Main Street James Herdman

Offering to Aid Pastor Chauncey Spayd

A special offering will be collected at First Christian Sunday school next Sunday morning and sent to Rev. L W Spayd and his wife Mrs Spayd. Mrs Spayd recently suffered a stroke, is blind, and reportedly mentally impaired, while Mr Spayd has resigned from church work to care for her. The Spayds are former Chauncey residents with many friends eager to help.

Chauncey First Christian Sunday School L. W. Spayd Spayd Spayed Mrs. Spayd Frieggs

Young People Meet Tonight in Chauncey

Chauncey February 17 a meeting of the young people of the Methodist Episcopal church is set for 7 p m to reorganize the Standard Bearers society Mrs J L Pickerington of Athens and other supporters will attend to address the group and aid in forming the organization.

Chauncey The Methodist Episcopal Church Standard Bearers Society J. L. Pickerington Athens

Couple and child visit ill mother near Chauncey in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Walter Spears and their daughter Elizabeth of near Chauncey traveled to Columbus Sunday to see the farmers mother who has been ill. Miss Rowena Shafer spent the weekend in Chauncey at the S D Jackson home on Lexington Avenue as guest of Miss Lucile Jackson.

Walter Spears Elizabeth Chauncey Columbus Rowena Shafer S. D. Jackson Lexington Avenue Lucile Jackson

Seniors Lose to Sophomores in Chauncey Basketball Game

The Chauncey high school gym hosted a Tuesday noon game where the sophomore team beat the senior class 22 to 5. Spectators included pupils and faculty. standout lineups featured Leonard Heading and Everett Andrews for the sophomores and Milton Tracy and James Nye for the seniors.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Leonard Heading L. G Everett Andrews R. G Damon Collins Dwight Adams Warren Tippie

Mrs Fannie Fawcett Dies in Columbus Hospital

Mrs. Fannie Fawcett of Sharpsburg died at Grant hospital Columbus after surgery. Her body was returned to Sharpsburg for funeral services and burial. She is survived by husband George Fawcett and daughter Frieda Fawcett.

Chauncey Fannie Fawcett Sharpsburg Grant Hospital Columbus

Sprague Couple Welcome Daughter Jenny Clair

Mr and Mrs A R Sprague of 68 Stewart Street announce the birth of a daughter Jenny Clair on February 16 at Sheltering Arms hospital. Mrs Sprague is formerly Dorothy Andrews, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy A Andrews of 72 May Avenue. Mrs W B Halbert of Sylvania returned home after visiting in Athens with Mr and Mrs J M Hutchinson and Mr and Mrs C H Harris at 122 East State Street. Mrs W B Montgomery and son Don have returned to Stewart after a few days with Mr and Mrs L C Morris of 51 Fast State Street.

A. R. Sprague Stewart Street Jenny Clair Sheltering Arms Hospital Sprague Dorothy Andrews Roy A. Andrews May Avenue W. B. Halbert Sylvania Athens J. M. Hutchinson C. H. Harris East State Street

Hobson Study Circle Annual Dinner Held at Pierce Home

The Hobson Study Circle gathered for its annual dinner hosted by Mrs. Victor Pierce at 15 Church Street. Tables for 32 were set with red carnation centerpieces. After dinner, Mrs. Thomas Clark presented a paper on Historic Places and People of Ohio, with roll call on Ohio colleges. Then Mrs. H A Elkins and W B Drake sang two duets. The evening ended with social conversation.

Hobson Study Circle Victor Pierce Church Street Thomas Clark Ohio H.A. Elkins W. B. Drake

Man's Right to Protect His Property Upheld by Court

In Common Pleas court George Edward Carlton of Coolville was cleared of liability after a two day trial over injuries to Wayne Rardin from a shotgun shot during a Halloween soap- night incident. Rardin, a minor, claimed 5000 in damages for injuries and related costs. The jury found Carlton acted to protect his home when Rardin trespassed and attempted to soap the residence, deeming the act provoked and Carlton's conduct justifiable.

Hallowe'en Common Pleas George Edward Carlton Coolville Wayne R. Rardin Rardin Frank Rardin Carlton Bardin

Countess Cathcart Case Stirs Federal Officials

The fate of Vera the Countess of Cathcart hung in the balance as Labor Department officials weighed whether to deport her as an undesirable or admit her to the United States. Protests from feminist groups and looming litigation over exclusion powers added to the uncertainty. Secretary Davis considered the case from his desk with a decision possible soon or postponed to Saturday.

Washington Vera Cathcart Department of Labor England United States Florida Davis Cunard

Quick Relief for Bladder Troubles

Thousands of bladder sufferers have obtained relief from backache tiredness biliousness rheumatic pains and burning urination by taking Red Mill Haarlem Oil capsules. It targets the bladder and kidneys drives out poisons often in four hours with symptoms vanishing. Costs 56c and guaranteed. At good drug stores.

Liner Leaves for England With Countess as Possible Passenger

A liner is due to depart for England with the countess aboard as a potential traveler. The article notes her possible presence among the ship’s passengers, highlighting the royal or noble connection and the forthcoming voyage.

England

Smart Brown Velvet Blouse and Matching Skirt Ensemble

The Brown velvet blouse with satin facings suits homespun flannel faille and linen. Blouse 65352 offered in six bust sizes from 34 to 44 inches. Skirt 5353 available in seven waist sizes from 25 to 37 inches with matching hip measurements. Width of the skirt at the bottom is listed.

Ely’s Cream Balm Advertisement Claims Instant Nasal Relief

An old fashioned advertises Ely’s Cream Balm for catarrh and colds. It promises quick relief by applying a small amount in the nostrils to clear air passages and soothe inflamed mucous membranes.

Ely

Garment Pattern Offer for blouse with contrasting facings

The lower edge measures 23 8 yards and a 38 inch size needs 4 1 8 yards of 46 inch fabric plus 1 2 yard of contrasting material for collar cuffs and lower edge. Two separate patterns mailed to any address on receipt of the for each pattern in silver or stamps.

Richland Ave Woman Alma Burris Dies at 36

Mrs Alma Burris 36 died at home on Richland Avenue after a years long tuberculosis illness. Confined to bed three weeks. Funeral at residence Friday 10 30. She is survived by husband Ray Burris three children Marie 14 Melvin 12 Harold 10 and one infant who died. Her parents Mr and Mrs Edward Hartley of Grahams Chapel also survive.

Alma Burris Ray Burris Richland Avenue Marie Melvin Harold Edward Hartley Graham's Chapel

Unclear fragment from Youngstown verdict case

Fragmentary text references human nature and a close decision in Youngstown Ohio with terms Vindicater unclear. The readable bits offer no concrete names, dates, or outcome to form a full news item.

Youngstown, O

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