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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1926
Page
10
Chauncey February 18 Following Forest Rose Rebekah lodge Friday night a social session will celebrate four birthday anniversaries Miss Neva Ferrer Miss Kate Noble Miss Helen Stone and Mrs Nelle Crosser A pot luck supper will be served and a social hour with music planned each birthday month observance hosted by the order
Chauncey February 18 One new boy Clifford Davis joined the local Boy Scouts at the Christian church increasing the troop to thirty six members. The group prepares for a first aid work demonstration at a benefit entertainment soon at the Globe theater Chauncey.
The Weekly meeting of the Ladies Aid of the Methodist Episcopal Church was held at the chauncey church on Wednesday. Members present included Mrs. L. D. Shields Mrs. George Hafer Mrs. Lettie Hentz Mrs. Robert Hixson Sr. Mrs. Homer Shields Sr. Mrs. J. E. Lott Mrs. James Campbell Mrs. Dora Ce Mrs. Ida Osborne and Mrs. Cochran.
Miss Beatrice Schwartz of New York City arrived in Chauncey on Wednesday for an extended visit with her brother in law and sister, Mr and Mrs Max Altman, on Main street.
Wilma Kranyik and Miss Susan Donaldson of this city spent the day visiting Lancaster activities and meeting community members.
Guests of Miss Louise Moody, the cousin of the host, attended a social gathering in Lancaster last weekend. The event brought together family and friends for companionship and celebration.
Mr and Mrs Edward Minister Senior hosted a two course dinner at their Ellis Avenue home in Chauncey on Wednesday night for the birthday anniversary of their daughter Dorothy Jane Minister. Out of town guest Mrs D P Reese of Glouster, sister of Mr Minister, attended.
Chauncey Feb 18 Mrs James Powell, Mrs Joe Wallace, Mr and Mrs Harry Wallace, Mrs Laura Calhoun, Miss Wanda Powell and Miss Gay McDonald of Hocking attended the meeting in Nelsonville Monday evening.
Mae McAllister of The Plains has moved to Canton Ohio where she has taken a clerical position.
Mrs. Mary Chute of Columbus visits Chauncey at the Sweazys on Main Street. Miss Ruth Sweazy spends a weekend in Logan with her sister Mrs. William Kellenbarger. Mrs. Charles Bradfield of Chauncey visits Corning to see her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs George Williamson. Mrs. W D Hines returns from a short Columbus trip. Mrs. Frances Lyons and her daughter Wilma of Barberton Ohio stay with the McAllisters at The Plains.
Ohio University marked its 122nd anniversary with Founders' Day chapel services in Zwing Auditorium led by alumni secretary Clark Williams. Prof. Frederick Landsittle, formerly at Ohio University and now with Ohio State University's Education Department, delivered a lecture on Foundations of Democracy. He highlighted leadership, freedom, and the university's long tradition of open education. The program opened with the Ohio University Orchestra under its conductor.
Six thousand bottles sold last year as Cline Pharmacy Co offers Dare mentha pepsin with money back guarantee. The tonic claims rapid relief from gas, bloating, heartburn and indigestion and promises broader benefits including relief from dyspepsia gastritis dizziness and despondency.
Prof. Scott Willit performed two numbers with the Glee Club directed by Prof. C. C. Robinson. The chapel service closed after the Alma Mater was sung.
Walton Bremmer from Dunedin New Zealand, 23, operated at sea on William Torrington assistant cook who fell ill with appendicitis. Bremmer, aided by chief steward Charles Edwards and Chief Engineer J C Hooker who improvised retractors overnight, restored Torrington to good health when Port Bowen reached Boston.
About 200 people attended the second annual Athens automobile show opening last night. Fitch Cooper entertained with musical stunts while Anna Woodworth, Chicago soloist, offered a well received harp program. The crowd studied Nash Ajax Chevrolet Studebaker Buick Ford Lincoln Dodge Chrysler Hudson Essex Starr Durant Willys Knight Marmon Overland. Tomorrow features a model change and the mystery car will be revealed for public inspection.
John Emerson and Anita Leo present The Whole Town Is Talking by the Revelers club of Ohio University tomorrow night in Ewing hall. The farce is clever with witty lines and fast action. Cast includes Chester Binney Oscar Schneider Mr Simmons Roy Hope Ethel Elizabeth Jones Mrs Simmons Marianna Bing Letty Lythe Marjorie Smith Donald Swift Tom Battin Roger Shields Clifford Moriarity Lila Wilson Pauline Swanson Sally Oates Anna Mary Coates Annie Irene Ochs and A Taxi Driver Winston Riley.
Professor Albert LaFleur told the Melting Pot group that Belgium’s topography drove World War II style suffering. He noted Paris defenses by escarpments and rails that hindered German troops while Belgium’s flat terrain facilitated invasion. He warned against using geography for wholesale destruction.
An old advertisement touts Bulgarian Herb Tea as a quick aid for colds. It warns against pneumonia and urges buyers to get a fresh box from a druggist for 35c, tie 1.25.
Mechanicsburg PTA will meet at 7 30 Friday night. The primary grades will present a Washington's day program. Ohio University star half back Joe Sayles will give a talk on athletics.
Columbus report states the highway chief opposes the joint investigation into road building material interests. The piece notes resistance to the probe and hints at political or economic motives behind the inquiry.
State Highway Director Schlessinger said Attorney General Crabbe and State Auditor Tracy are involved in circumstances around about $1,652,000 spent by the highway department last year for equipment. He added the investigation should show that cost per mile remains lower than before despite the expenditure.
Columbus Feb 18 officers were elected at the final session of the Ohio Retail Clothiers and Furnishers association. The meeting concluded with plans for upcoming events and industry updates.
The association announced its thirteenth annual convention with officers and directors listed: Robert K. Levy of Columbus as president, Colonel Ellis of Kenton as vice president, Louis J. Stelzer of Piqua as secretary treasurer, Jerome J. Freundlich of Mansfield, and T. Craig of Athens as directors.
Payments from the Ohio Workmen's Compensation Fund reached 1,046,314.87 dollars in January, exceeding the prior month’s receipts by 180,413.79 dollars. The report outlines the monthly disbursements and overall revenue change for the fund.
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