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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1928

Page

5

Chauncey Dover Basketball Team Defeats Rutland 64 to 27

Chauncey Dover high school boys beat Rutland high 64 to 27 in Chauncey gym. The win completes both games against Rutland and ends Chauncey Dover schedule. Also notes weekly quilting at The Plains church and local PTA participation under Athens address. Invitation week at Millfield Sunday school prompts members to invite others.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Rutland High Chauncey Gymnasium Chauncey Boys Rutland Chauncey-Dover Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Millfield Ruth Howard

Improved condition of Mrs. Robert W. Hixson Jr

Thelma Underwood is reported to be improving at an Ashland Kentucky hospital after an appendix operation earlier in the week. Her husband Robert Hixson Sr and Mrs. Hixson went to Ashland with Mr. Hixson returning home Friday while Mrs. Hixson remained for a longer visit.

Chauncey Robert W. Hixson, Jr Thelma Underwood Ashland Kentucky Robert Hixson, Sr

Margaret Cooney Undergoes Appendix Surgery in Athens

Miss Margaret Cooney of Sugar Creek, a Bliss Business College student in Columbus, underwent an appendix operation at Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens last week after a sudden illness in Columbus. She is a Chauncey-Dover high school graduate, class of 1927, and has since studied in Columbus.

Chauncey Margaret Cooney Sugar Creek Bliss Business College Columbus Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Cooney Chauncey-Dover High School

Misner Suffering Critical Illness In Centralia Home

Barney Misner, World War veteran and nephew of Mrs. Ezra Karns, is critically ill at his parents home in Centralia Washington. Relatives in this city report he was gassed in service and has endured poor health for years with small hopes for recovery.

Chauncey Barney Misner Nate Misner Centralia Washington Misner Ezra Karns

Marriage of Miss Margaret Mathews and Floyd Trout

The marriage took place in December 1927 in this city and was announced by the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs L A Matthews of 52 Brevort Road Columbus. Other local society notes mention travel, visits, club dinners, and a school drawing exhibit by Gladys Bowers with 27 of her 36 pupils.

Margaret Mathews Floyd C. Trout Columbus Dispatch L. A. Matthews Brevort Road Columbus

Five Boys and Girls Win in Bird Coloring Contest

A local contest awarded first prize to Irene Rasp and Chester Windle for color drawings of the Chipping Sparrow. Second prizes went to Mertie Oliver and Lois Jean Morris, with many honorable mentions across Nelsonville Athens Glouster and Jacksonvill e. Teachers receiving colored engravings include Mrs. Oril Griffin and Miss Louise Pierce.

Irene Rasp Jacksonville Mary McCann Mertie Oliver High Street Nelsonville Louise Pierce Chester Windle Route 4 Elizabeth Linton Lois Jean Morris Glouster Blower Bobby Chute Athens Cordelia Shuster Eugene Boyd Pierce Mercedes Keeton Morena Deal Nell McCann Theresa Heck Freda J. Kempton J. Wolfe Bessie Betts Chauncey Howard Rozella Harkins Lillian Young Jlliam Gregory Carpenter A. Cone Mary Juniper Caldwell Meredith Lehman John Patton Mary Kettempey Audrey Mullins Millfield Richard Bateman Robert Stratton Mary Etta McKibben Patton Billy Bateman Josephine Porter Clark Collins Fauna Ricketts Bernard Spaulding Richland Avenue Kermit Johnson Ricketts Mechanicsbare School Sarah Ellen Hull Tippie Merchanicsburg Helen Moore Coolville M. Burke Wanda Lee Miss Jones Otis Johnson Trimble Miss Sands Ruth Patton Miss Patton Dorothy Russell Hazel Raber Oril Grif

Free French Rheumatism Prescription Offered by Paul Case

A World War II era ad offers a noted French prescription for rheumatism and neuritis from the American Army period. Paul Case in Brockton Massachusetts claims it has helped thousands and requests only the recipient’s address by postal mail.

France Paul Case Dept Brockton Mass

Midol advertised as quick relief for menstrual pain

An advertisement touts Midol as a safe effective remedy for menstrual pain. It claims relief begins in five to seven minutes and notes the product is non narcotic and affordable at fifty cents in a small aluminum case.

Mechanicsburg P T A Program Highlights Student Activities

The Mechanicsburg Parent Teacher Association met Friday with strong attendance. Mrs. Rickett’s room won the pennant for 18 parents present. Mrs. Cromsey led a pupils program featuring songs, drills, canata, playlets, and a Washington Lincoln theme. Vice-president Mrs. O E Reading spoke on the business meeting. Arthur Walsh and Mrs. Clarence Roach joined as new members.

Mechanicsburg Washington Lincoln Young America O. E. Reading Arthur Walsh Clarence Roach

Ohio Supreme Court Justice Oscar W. Newman Dies in Columbus

Columbus, Feb. 20 Oscar W Newman former Ohio Supreme Court justice died suddenly of heart disease at the Columbus Athletic Club last night.

Columbus Oscar W. Newman Ohio Supreme Court Columbus Athletic Club

Pleasant View Temple Birthday Social Honors Margaret McGee

Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters held their monthly birthday social with Miss Margaret McGee honored. Refreshments were served after the regular temple meeting. In Chauncey evangelistic services at Trimble Church of Christ the speaker was Rev. F B Roberts tonight with singing and a piano number.

Chauncey Pleasant View Pythian Sisters Margaret McGee Trimble Church of Christ Mary Easler Thelma Grandy F. B. Roberts

Condition of Robert Graves Improves at The Plains

Robert Graves, seriously ill for three weeks at his home The Plains, is reported to be somewhat improved after suffering stomach trouble. William Channell of The Plains works in Columbus. Eunice Lowery, formerly at Chauncey County Infirmary, has moved to Columbus to take a position at the Franklin County home where Mrs. McGrath, formerly of Athens, is matron.

Robert Graves the Plains William Channell Columbus Eunice Lowery Merly Chauncey Franklin County Mrs. McGrath Athens

Former City Clerk Fales Charged with Embezzling Funds

Emma Hertel former city waterworks clerk and deputy county recorder faces a hearing on embezzling 588.26 dollars of city funds. She pleaded not guilty and posted a 1000 bond. The warrant by J S Bayley cites theft between April 1 1926 and September 1 1927.

van Wert U.R Emma Hertel City Waterworks Hertel J.S. Bayley van Wert Waterworks Department

February 20 in Early American History Highlights

A compact chronicle notes events on February 20 across years: a 1717 New England snow depth of 20 feet, 1815 the Constitution capturing Cyane and Levant, 1824 the Baptist Publication Society organized, 1846 Texas legislature met in Austin, 1872 the Metropolitan Museum of Art opened its first exhibition, and 1901 Hawaii held its first territorial legislature.

New England Metropolitan Museum of Art New York

Musterole Cold Tablets Offer Quick Head Cold Relief

Sneezing sniffling and headache prompt relief from a head cold with Musterole Cold Tablets. Safe effective and quick relief without griping or head buzzing. Prepared by the Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio, makers of Musterole for pains and chest troubles. All druggists.

Musterole Company Cleveland

Clothing Shipments From Relief Aid For Miners

Two and one half tons of clothing and shoes arrived from the Pennsylvania Ohio Relief association for needy miners. The items will be distributed via 19 local union secretaries to families in the district. The group previously sent a $2000 check used to buy flour for needy families.

Glouster Pennsylvania-Ohio Relief Association Dan W. Wallace Relief Association

Lengel Attorneys Plan Acquittal Request in Mellett Murder Trial

In Lisbon on February 20 former Canton Police Chief A. Lengel faced a murder case over Don R. Mellett. His lawyers planned a directed verdict of acquittal after the state rested, arguing the prosecution failed to tie Lengel to Mellett’s death amid the absence of key witness Floyd Streitenberger.

Lisbon A. Lengel Canton Don R. Mellett Lengel Mellett Floyd Streitenberger

Inquiry Started Into Head-on Collision Near Elyria

An inquiry began in Elyria into the cause of a head-on crash between a Cleveland Southwestern passenger traction car and a baggage car. The wreck at Stop 1 near the Elyria County club left two dead and five injured. Victims identified as Walter S. Hoppe, 35, motorman, and Mrs. J. W. Fowler, 35, of Oberlin.

Elyria U.P Cleveland Stop &1 Elyria County Club Walter S. Hoppe J. W. Fowler Oberlin Ohio

Roaches Crumble to FLY-TOX In Ad Breakthrough

A short ad notes that FLY-TOX reaches into cracks to kill roaches. The stainless product promises quick action and pest control without mess.

Stainless Advertisement

Dare's Mentha Pepsin Promises Stomach Strength

An advertisement claims indigestion relief through Dare's Mentha Pepsin an up building stomach elixir. It asserts the product strengthens the stomach improving digestion and allowing normal eating without distress backed by Cline Pharmacy Co. and druggists nationwide.

Dare’s Mentha Pepsin Cline Pharmacy Co

Kirby to Talk Lincoln at Glouster

The Rev Edwin Kirby pastor of the M E church Elyria will lecture on Abraham Lincoln at the M E church Glouster Tuesday night. A former coal miner and local resident he is the only living organizer of the Glouster Methodist church. Rev Sir A Donnally leads the meeting and the Trimble quartet will sing.

Glouster Edwin Kirby M. FE Elyria Abraham Lincoln M. BE Kirby

Local visitors spend Sunday with area families

Charles Ley of Columbus was a Sunday guest of his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Ley. Girard Blower from Akron visited friends in the city over the weekend.

Charles Ley Columbus Henry Ley Girard Blower Akron

Sin and Its Punishment Sermon at First Presbyterian

Dr. A. Y. Wilcox preached on sin and its consequences at the First Presbyterian church Sunday. He compared spiritual laws to physical ones, saying punishment follows guilt and that Jesus emphasized salvation from sin rather than dwelling on punishment. The pastor argued forgiveness frees individuals from sin’s power.

A. Y. Wilcox First Presbyterian Church Mr. Wilcox Jesus

If Mothers Only Knew About These Child Remedies

During these days how many children are coming with headache feverishness stomach aches and irregular bowels. If mothers only knew what Mother Gray's Sweet Powders could do for their children no family would be without them. These powders are gentle and pleasant to take and so effective in their action. Mothers who use them tell others about them. Sold by druggists everywhere.

Gray Actio

Heet Pain Relief Advertises Quick Heat Cure

An advertisement touts Heet as a harmless penetrating heat treatment for back pain rheumatic neuritis and joint soreness. It claims immediate relief from pain stiffness and congestion with two soothing ingredients, a clean liquid that won’t stain and costs 60 cents at drug stores.

Boy Wil Herbert Dies After Measles Attack

Wil Herbert ten year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Davis north of Glouster died at 8 15 PM from pneumonia following measles. He leaves sisters Irma twelve Opal eleven and brother Jacky months old. Funeral at Church of Christ Tuesday at 2 PM with Rev. F E B Ri officiating. Burial in Maplewood cemetery.

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Chauncey Dover Voeroealls Basketeers Ladies’ Aid Society of the Plains Methodist Episcopal Church Thomas Cade Robert McAllister J. W. Hawk Zine Courtney Harry Porter George Smith George Cochran Zell Buffington Theodore Nagle Alethia Smith Dorothy Cade Plains John Shafer Walter Wharton The Plains Parent-Teacher Association Garry C. Myers Fred M. McKay New York City Schenectady O. Fr. McKay Clarice ‘Lotman Portsmouth W. W. Totman Canaanville Road T. R. Biddle C. L. Poston Granville Inn Granville Wiley T. Sprague Morris Avenue Sayre F. F. Kittle North Lancaster Street J. B. Rose Miss Rose Church Street Frederick Ellis Dayton Charles Culp Wade Bean West State Street Culp Bean Anna McClain Zanesville J. S. Basom L. Earich Eileen Sherman Young Joanna Stanley Freda Kimmey Villa Tippie Frank Chute Mary Williams Mary Russell Bill Jansen Rose Mary Forsbach Clinton Savage Leo Oakley Mary Kahne Pauline Draper Louise Dunberry Anna Miller Vesper Louise Warehime Barbara Lucille Draper Joe Molenski Helen McCaskey Faye Reed Nellie Huseman Miss Stanton Billy Keeton Shirley Ann Knight Oril Griffin William Parks Griffin Wallace Bruce Scott Chamberlain Yas Gham Ruth Fales U.S Levant American Baptist Publication Society Austin Hawaii G.I Rove Amy MR. Gill Pennsylvania Ohio Relief Associaton John Sowers Paros Sidney Brown Bishopville Sowers Brown Gormley Piso Ask Cline Pharmacy Co Simmer Lumbago Mother John Patten Roker Logan
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