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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1926

Page

2

D A R Chapter Hosts Colonial Washington Birthday Party

The Daughters of the American Revolution plan a colonial party at the home of Mrs. W. J. Galbroner and Mrs. Homer Galt on Monday evening in Pomeroy celebrating Washington's birthday. Members wear coral and Puritan costumes and enjoy a program featuring songs from different eras, piano numbers, violin pieces, and a Charleston dance.

Pomeroy Daughters of the American Revolution Washington W. J. Galbroner Homer Galt Second Street Bess Sanborn Re Giles Miss Cadgley Frances Klein Francis Inerica Mises Margaret Skinner Amy Lee Jean Mees Luise Burford Dana Daniels

Women’s clubs enjoy program at Probst home

Mrs. Probst hosted the Middletown literary club at her Second street residence with officers from the Middleport music club and the phian society in attendance. Guest speaker Mrs. W. H. Swartz of Portsouth spoke on organized club work, followed by a musical program featuring soloists and an address by Mr. Jones of New York. About sixty guests attended and refreshments were served.

Ddleport Ymond Hecox Glenn Smith Missargaret Skinner Joseine Williams W Jones New York Jones

Birth of Daughter in Middleport to Hardesty Family

Mr and Mrs F F Hardesty of Akron announce the birth of a daughter on Monday. Mrs Hardesty was formerly Miss Oncita Gaskill, a well known young woman of this place. The baby has been christened Lyn Bernadyn.

Middleport Mirs F. F. Hardesty Akron

Man of Rutland Dies in Pomeroy at 90

POMEROY Feb 18 William re, 90, died at his home on the Rutland road Tuesday noon from infirmities of old age. He leaves seven children, Walter White, Mrs. Olie Stowe, Ally Greaser, Hiram re, Mrs. Charles Key, Pearl Moore, Solomon. Funeral services Thursday at the Hilan church with Rev Tignor officiating. Burial at Ward Hill cemetery. TO ENTERTAIN CLUB POMEROY Feb 18 The Third Friday club will be entertained tonight at the home of Mrs ward Ebersbach on Lincoln Hill with assist from Blackmore Helen Lochary Carl Schaefer and Mrs Carl fidgman.

Pomeroy William Re Utland Road Walter White Olie Stowe Ally Greaser Hiram Re Charles Key Columbus Pearl Moore Untington Solomon Ruth Hilan Tignor Ward Hill Frnday Club Ward Ebersbach Lincoln Hill Blackmore Helen Lochary Carl Schaefer Carl Fidgman

Guthrie Will Probate In Salis Township

The will of Levina G Guthrie of Salis township was probated by Roberts on Wednesday. It provides $100 to Bensesser and Hattie Ben end 826 to Aliie Mauch and Humphrey. The remainder of the estate is to be divided equally among Margaret Guthrie, her sister-in-law Geneva Guthrie and Anna Ripley.

Sheriff Harry Rice Sentenced for Burglary and Larceny

Sheriff Harry Rice faces an indeterminate term from one to fifteen years in prison for burglary and larceny, signaling a conviction and ongoing sentencing determination.

Harry Rice

Mrs Chase Entertains Pomeroy Bridge Club

Mrs Glenn Chase will entertain her bridge club at her home on Second Street in Pomeroy Friday evening.

Mrs. Chase Pomeroy Glenn Chase Second Street

Hire Counsel to Fight Case in Pomeroy

L Crary Davis has been engaged as counsel for Matt Hendrix who recently pressed charges against neighbors at Dark Hollow. Defendants include Jim Bowen Maggie Bowen Dan Rairden Nora Rairden Arthur Kimes and Lucy Kimes. Dana Peoples represents the defendants. The case, filed in Justice French court, will likely be heard this week.

Social notes of Ports mouth and Charleston visitors

Mrs W H Swartz of Ports mouth visits Columbus with Southeastern Federation of Women clubs. O B Nast of Charleston visits his ill mother. D B Smith and wife return from Florida and Cuba trip. Mrs Hollis King of Charleston visits here with relatives. Mr and Mrs R A Miller return from Columbus. Ladies Aid of Presbyterian church to serve an old fashioned supper tonight. Past chiefs of Knights of Pythias host soup dinner at Mrs Emma Welch's Third street home.

W. H. Swartz Portsmouth Southeastern Federation of Womens Clubs Columbus O. B. Nast Charleston D. B. Smith Florida Cuba

Boy Krider Improves After Lung Surgery

Kenneth Townsend Krider of Bowman Run was brought home from Holzer hospital after surgery to remove pus from his lungs. He is reported improved.

Pomeroy Kenneth Townsend Krider Will Krider Bowman Run Holzer Hospital

Alec Gilkey Released in Out of Court Settlement

Alec Gilkey, brought from Charleston on a charge of taking mortgaged property, was released here yesterday after the case was settled out of court. The charges were filed by George Ash of Harrisonville.

Pomeroy Alec Gilkey Charleston George Ash Harrisonville

Mrs Sarah Karr Dies in Middleport at 90

Middleport residents mourn Mrs. Sarah Karr 90 who died at the home of Charles Taylor Tuesday night after a cerebral hemorrhage.

Middleport Sarah Karr Charles Taylor

Association to Decide Gallipolis Pomeroy Replay

In Pomeroy on February 18 coach Sampson said rumors of a replay are unfounded and the decision on whether the game favors Pomeroy rests with the association.

Pomeroy Gallipolis

Cheshire Baby Ruth Jean Herm Dies in Cheshire

Ruth Jean Herm infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Herm of Cheshire died at home Monday funeral services were held Wednesday with burial at Gravel Hill cemetery in Middleport area.

Cheshire Dees

Pomeroy Students to Observe February Holiday

Pomeroy schools announce February 22 as a holiday for students. A basketball game between Pomeroy and Middleport is scheduled for Monday evening.

Pomeroy Middleport

Pomeroy Bend Briefs Mrs Bert Webster trip

Mrs Bert Webster traveled to Gallipolis yesterday to accompany her unidentified companion for an unspecified purpose as part of local briefs from Pomeroy Bend.

Pomeroy Bend Bert Webster Gallipolis

Mentho Sulphur heals eczema and skin eruptions

Mentho Sulphur cream soothes irritated skin and clears eczema quickly. The preparation stops itching on application and after a few uses the skin becomes clear and smooth, destroying parasites that cause burning and disfigurement. A jar can be obtained at drug stores. send and clip the coupon.

Circus to feature top acts at Loyal Order of Moose show

Glouster February 18. The Moose lodge plans an indoor circus next Monday night with top professional entertainers, trained animals, clowns and vaudeville acts. A queen will be crowned and proceeds go to the lodge building fund.

Glouster Order of Moose Moose Hall Glouster Lodge Loyal Order of Moose

Councilmen to Meet Friday for Regular Session

A regular council meeting is set for Friday night to discuss several items including an appropriation ordinance and a tar covering project for part of Spring Street. The February first meeting was skipped and two ordinances were ready for consideration.

Spring Street

Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed in Dayton Ad

Dayton readers hear a testimonial from E. B. Milligan praising Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic and health aid for over twenty years. The ad urges digestive and blood benefits, recommending tablets or liquid and a 10 cent trial package from Doctor Pierce's Clinic in Buffalo, New York.

Dayton Ohio Dr. Pierce E. B. Milligan Walnut St Doctor Pierce Buffalo N. Y

Williams Host Surprise Engagement Party in Glouster

A party at 11 Spring street Glouster honors Goldye Williams who announced her engagement to Ervan Holzschuh son of Mr and Mrs H A Holzschuh. The gathering included Mr and Mrs Oliver Steinmetz and many friends with a late luncheon.

Fontella Harper Olive McKee Margaret Collins Jessie Galbarith Lena Wolfe Agnes Mulligan Ethel Saunders Pauline Myers Bernice Wallace Dwight Post Hilah Jennings Virginia Henderson Dorothy Faires Alice Duncan Lillian Steinmetz Holzschuh Lena Charles Webb Charlene

Kiwanis Luncheon Program Set At Church of Christ

Kiwanis luncheon at the Church of Christ tonight from 6 30 to 7 50 features the agricultural committee chaired by L E Munden. The program is expected to draw unusually large attendance and be of special interest.

Glouster L. E. Munden Kiwanis Church of Christ

County Club Entertained at Valentine Party

The County club was pleasantly entertained with a Valentine party at the home of Mrs. Swartz in Urbancrist, on February 13. A two course lunch was served by members and the hostess. Present were Ora Carr, Pearle Verco, Ruth Wells, Jane Le Fever, Dana Davis, Lena Blackburn and Hattie Hoon. Next meeting time and place undecided.

Glouster Country Club Mrs. Swartz Urbancrist Ora Carr Pearle Verco Ruth Wells Jane le Fever Dana Davis Lena Blackburn Hattie Hoon

Most Dogs Object to the Muzzle and Say So Too

Dogs resist the muzzle rule as officers enforce it and howl in protest. Some use front legs to remove the muzzle in playful pinches while a half nelson leads to a wagging tail and pride in the successful feat. The muzzle impedes dog catchers who might shoot a muzzleless dog, though some still manage to free themselves.

Barbaric crimes shock Poland in two villages

In Wieleszew a tuberculosis patient was told by a charlatan that drinking witch blood would cure her. Villagers clubbed the old woman to death and fed the blood to the daughter who died. Near Warsaw in Gordan a father cut off his four year old son's hands after the child destroyed a two hundred zloty note and a toddler drowned in a bath unsupervised.

Warsaw Poland Wieleszew Gordan

Young man in wide trousers may have no visible support

A terse item notes that even a young man wearing wide trousers may lack visible means of support, hinting at financial hardship or dependency concerns and reflecting social commentary of the period.

Toronto Tribune

Mussolini Illness Report Stirs Unease In London

The Daily News reports Mussolini suffers a continuous hemorrhage and plans to remain in Italy. A famed foreign surgeon was asked to operate but declined. The premier reportedly fears leaving Italy at this time.

London Mussolini Daily News Italy

Maria Tzarova Convicted In Wife Burnings Case

In Moscow on February 18 Maria Tzarova aged 25 received a five year prison term after being found guilty of burning alive Mme Lenoff wife of the man she loved.

Moscow Russia Maria Tzarova Mme. Lenoff

Gas Station Robbed in Cleveland Looters Escape With $180

A gas station at Margon Avenue and Berea Road in Cleveland was looted by bandits who knocked out clerk Robert Dean and escaped with 180 dollars. A similar robbery occurred last November at a nearby game place.

Cleveland Margon Avenue Berea Road Robert Dean

Crew of Tenby Castle Found Alive on Mayo Isle

The sixteen crew members of the trawler Tenby Castle, long presumed dead, were located today on a small island off Mayo after three days.

London Tenby Castle Mayo

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