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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1926

Page

2

Charity Council No. 245 holds important meeting

In M iddleport on February 19 the Charity Council No 245 of the Daughters of Iica held a meeting at the club rooms. Twenty four new members joined the club and several district officials attended. Plans included a playlet and preparations for a union meeting in Gallipolis on February 22 and another in Syracuse. Mrs Floyd will stay to visit county councils.

Middleport Daughters of Iica Twenfour Mary Hazel ¥Oya Portsmouth Mary Garlington Galis Pome Gallipolis Rutland Lottie Cohen Syracuse Floyd

Danger From High Water Now Threat Fades at Pomeroy

Pomeroy reports from Dam 24 Ra w indicate the river is lowering with high water danger easing for now. Edgar Mor James Lyman and Oliver Hart were appointed appraisers of B. F. Remington estate by Judge Roberts.

Pomeroy Edgar Mor- James Lyman Oliver Hart B. F. Remington Edge Roberts

Georgia Smith Seeks Divorce From Henry S. Smith

Georgia Smith filed suit for divorce from her husband Henry S. Smith in Pomeroy referencing a 1924 marriage and two children. The petition accuses him of failure to provide a home and severe cruelty.

Pomeroy Georgia Smith Fes and Peoples Henry S Smith Glouster Smiths

Middleport Team Beats K of P in Local Basket Contest

Middleport defeats the Pomeroy K of P 29 to 21 at the Lewis Opera House. The Middleport Boy Scouts beat Pleasant High School second team 21 to 16 in the preliminary game, as crowds saw two local varsity and junior contests on February 19.

Middleport American Legion Pomeroy K. of P Lewis Opera House the Pleasant High School

Trials Set for Monday in Dark Hollow Case

Justice L French scheduled Monday February 22 for the trials of Maggie Bowen Dan Rden Nora Rairden Arthur es and Lucy Kimes of Dark Hollow. Defendants face offenses from pistol use to disturbing the peace stemming from a neighborly row several weeks ago, according to Matt Hendrix.

Pomeroy L. French Bowen Maggie Bowen Dan Rden Nora Rairden Arthures Lucy Kimes Dark W Matt Hendrix Dark Hollow Mie

Promises to Help Family Support Case Ends in Release

Fletcher ea, an African American man brought from Charleston on a non support charge, was released after paying the case costs. He has three children and agreed to pay $25 a month for their support.

Mercy Fletcher Ea Charleston Fletcher

Chauncey High Second Team Defeats New Marshfield Boys

Chauncey high School gym hosted a boys basketball game where Chauncey second team beat New Marshfield 32 to 25. Players listed include Smith Omen Gillespie Brown and Hill. A separate Chauncey girls team lost 9 to 7 to New Marshfield with players Evelyn Poling Anna Lee Thomas Esther Fiske Kathryn McBride and Esta Rankin. A refreshments served afterward for guests including several local ladies and families.

Chauncey Chauncey High New Marshfield High Chauncey High School Smith Omen Gillespie Brown Hill New Marshfield Evelyn Poling Anna Lee Thomas Esther Fiske Kathryn McBride Esta Rankin

Mrs Russell is Honored on Birthday Surprise

Chauncey February 19 Mrs Clarence Russell was feted at home in Ellis Avenue with a surprise party organized by her sister Mrs Blanche Brown. Guests joined in games music and cards and a luncheon followed the birthday cake presented by Mrs Edward Minister.

Gillespie Birth in Chauncey Announces Son

Mr and Mrs Mike Gillespie of Chauncey announce the birth of a son at their May Avenue home.

Chauncey Mike Gillespie May Avenue

Wedded Here On Wednesday

A quiet wedding was held Wednesday at 2 PM at the home of Mr and Mrs William Evans in Chauncey. Edward Evans of Nelsonville married Miss Iva E Dow of Millfield in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Courtney of Chauncey. Witnesses were Mrs William Evans and Miss Marcella Dow.

Chauncey William Evans High Street Edward Evans Nelsonville Iva E. Dow Millfield Courtney Christian Church Marcella Dow

Ladies Needle Club Social at Mrs Totman Home

Chauncey Feb 19 The Ladies' Needle club of Millfield met at Mrs Roy Totman's home in Athens for an evening of needle work and social time. Mrs Totman, formerly of Millfield, hosted the session with neighbors joining for crafts and conversation.

Chauncey Ladies’ Needle Club Millfield Roy Totman Athens

GIVES WIFE ALL HIS TREASURES

Mary Chute 76 visiting at the Sweatlys on Main street visited her husband David Chute at the County Infirmary this week. The 86 year old man, quite ill, gave his wife all his possessions including a silk handkerchief a knife and a Bible he kept for 36 years. He was once a skilled carpenter and lived in Greendale for years.

Chauncey Mary Chute Main Street David Chute Greendale

Millfield residents prepare moves and illness sweeps towns

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thompson of Millfield plan to move to Columbus and depart Monday with their household goods. In Millfield, Mrs. William Matson, Mrs. Louis Sanders Sr., and Mrs. Jessie Fulton are reported quite ill at their homes. E. L. Sanders of Columbus spent Wednesday visiting relatives in Millfield.

Charles Thompson Millfield Columbus William Matson Louis Sanders, Sr Jessie Fulton E. L. Sanders

Chauncey Church Plans Sunday Services and Special Offering

Chauncey Christian church announces Sunday activities with Bible school starting at 9 39, graded lessons and classes, special music, and a Bible school offering for Mr and Mrs L W Spayd. Services at 7 39 p m include Junior Endeavor led by Dorothy Minister and Senior Endeavor at 6 36 led by Grace Smith. Public invited.

Chauncey Chauncey Christian Church L. W. Spayd Dorothy Grace Smith

Entertains Guests at Hocking Home

Mrs. 8 A West hosted guests Tuesday at their Hocking home. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Benton Penn Miss Frances West and Mr. and Mrs. Rex Ackley and family of Pomeroy.

Chauncey 8. A. West Hocking Benton Penn Frances West Rex Ackley Pomeroy

Chauncey News In Briefs From Orrin Fans and Visitors

William D. Hines of Chauncey attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary Hatfield in Burr Oak. Madge Barber and her children, visiting Chauncey, return to Nelsonville. Mrs. Harry Webb and son Richard of Chauncey spent time with her mother at Sugar Creek. James Hartman of Cleveland visits relatives in Chauncey. Earl McAfee returns to Murray City for work. his family plans to follow. L. L. Sweazy reports their daughter Orpha ill with appendicitis in Buffalo. Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters plan another old-time dance at Chauncey K of P hall Saturday night.

Harry Webb Richard Chauncey Newman Sugar Creek James Hartman Cleveland L. L. Lavenzy Earl McAfee Murray City McAfee L. L. Sweazy Orpha Sweasy Buffalo N. Y Sweazy Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters of Chauncey K. of P Hall

Ohio enrolls 1576 students in first semester

Registrar figures show 1,827 resident students registered with 1,576 from Ohio. Athens County accounts for 405 students, Cuyahoga County 57, Jackson and Washington counties 55 each, Fairfield and Perry 46, and others listed. West Virginia follows with 66 students, Pennsylvania 41, and New York 13.

State of Ohio Athens County Cuyahoga County Jackson Washington Fairfield Perry Ross Tuscarawas

One Dose Will Convince Woman Of Health Recovery

A woman recounts suffering years of poor eating and weight loss until a harmless preparation advertised as Maya's relieves catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation. She credits it with her transformation and cites a money back guarantee. McKee Drug Co and Gem Pharmacy promoted the product.

Maya McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Seaboard Air Line Unveils New Florida West Route

Plan announces a new Seaboard Air Line rail route linking South Baltimore to the West and along the Florida West Coast and Georgia. The project cost about 160.9 million dollars and creates a third line into Tampa St Peters burg and other Florida points.

Baltimore West Florida West Coast State of Georgia Seaboard Air Line Seaboard Tampa St. Petersborg Florida

First Semester Foreign Talent Counts by Country

Illinois shows nine, Indiana eight in the first semester. China contributed four teen, Japan and Hawaii one each. Counts reflect only the initial half of the year.

Illinois Indiana China Japan Hawaii

California Oranges Lose to Florida in Juice Showdown

Florida oranges gain market share as a Berkeley citrus expert notes Florida fruit tests show 27 to 29 percent more juice. Laboratory comparisons by New York firms back Florida claims while California advertising promotes benefits. Florida claims one third of California’s Atlantic coast business in the past season per C. Commander of the Citrus Fruit Growers Exchange.

California Florida Robert Hodgson Berkley U. S New York Atlantic Seacoast C. Commander Citrus Fruit Growers Exchange

Mellon Company Cleared by Justice Department

The Mellon owned Aluminum Company of America received a clean bill from the Department of Justice after an independent probe into anti trust charges. It found no violations and recommended no further action, with conclusions released today.

Washington Mellon-owned Aluminum Company of America Department of Justice Department Melion Federal Trade Commission

Amesville Dairy Talk Moves Up Meeting Date

Amesville notices a Feb 22 meeting of the Community club instead of Feb 29 to accommodate Prof Ivan McKellip of Ohio State University who will discuss dairy feeding and dairy business topics.

Amesville

Columbus man dies in own action in Philadelphia hotel

E K Schessinger a 30 year old resident of Columbus is found dead in a Philadelphia hotel room in a suicide. Police report a bullet wound and a pistol in his hand after he registered last Wednesday and showed despondency during his stay.

Philadelphia E.K. Schessinger Columbus Schessinger

Democratic-Insurgent Push Seeks Senate Investigation Battle

The article describes a Democratic insurgent coalition pressing for a Senate inquiry into the Melion concern, aiming for an independent prosecution modeled after the Teapot Dome case and seeking to compel accountability.

Senate Melion

Countess of Cathcart Seeks Legal Help in Deportation Fight

Vera Countess of Cathcart accepts legal services from Arthur Garfield Hays to contest U S deportation to England over alleged moral turpitude linked to her divorce. The move comes as she pursues a last effort to halt removal.

New York Vera Countess of Cathcart United States England Arthur Garfield Hays

Miss Anne Morgan Rebounds From Laryngitis Attack

New York socialite Miss Anne Morgan daughter of the late J Pierpont Morgan is recovering from a severe laryngitis attack and shows gradual improvement while staying under medical care in New York City.

New York Anne Morgan J. Pierpont Morgan

Kotex sanitary pads advertised as modern solution

A vintage advertisement touts Kotex as a new women’s sanitary pad option, claiming superior protection, deodorizing benefit, no laundry or embarrassment, and freedom to wear elegant outfits. It asserts five times absorbency, easy disposal, and nationwide adoption, urging purchase at drug or department stores.

Kotex

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charity Council NO. 245 Pomeroy Bend Briefs Edward Jenkinson Hoopston Jesse Brewster M. L. French Zanesville Joe Seimer Corning Ed Franz John Roberts Pittsburgh Cora B. Roberts Herman Fisher Huber Bernice Saulters Lizzie Diehl Huntington Diel Jacob Mees Sam Strauss Mulberry Avenue K. of P.’s Ladies Aid Trinity Lutheran Church Arthur Rosenbaum Chauncey and Elizabeth Robinett Mae Wade Mabel Sisson Bertha Sanders Ida Hill Irene Howard Charles, Jr Totman Mrs. Russell Roy Pendergrass Clarence Hoskins Nile Dew Edward Minister D. P. Reese Blanche Brown Harold Brown Charles and Elbert Louise and Wilbur Dew Clarence Russell Luckoff Millfield Personals First Christian Church Chauncey Personals William D. Hines Burr Oak Mary Hatfield Madge Barber R. F. Dowler Wnelsonville Oranges Marion Bush Snyder Fla St. Jacobs Miss Morgan Gibson Pharmacy Prescription Adam Adan Urbana Liberty Avenue S. R. Hendrix Pomeroy, Ohio Ae Paelz TOR Records Jacob Elberfeld Lucy Sue Bank
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