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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1927

Page

3

Masonic Bodies Honor Washingtons Birthday With Degree Work

Nelsonville reports a two lodge inspection and a super-excellent degree at the temple drawing members from Glouster Athens Logan and nearby areas. J D Knight presided with John C Snowden as presiding officer. visitors included Theodore Wangen grand master representative from Coshocton. Two local legal cases: J. D. Knight fined for intoxication and Alva Hunter fined for petit larceny with suspended sentence upon repayment costs. Mrs T S Bush and daughter Vernon arrive safely in California after weather fears.

Nelsonville St. Bernard Fred H. Ervin Glouster Merrill Montgomery Newark H. H. Tier Haybrow Council J. D. Knight Theodore Wangen Ohio Presbyterian Church Eastern Star J.D. Knight John C. Snowden Columbus Haybron Philadorian Lodge

Lancaster Girls Defeat Nelsonville In Preliminary

Lancaster high school girls beat Nelsonville with a 28 to 7 score in a preliminary to the Athens Lancaster game at Lancaster. The Nelsonville delegation included Mr. and Mrs Albert Dileher and several accompanying supporters.

Nelsonville Five Lancaster Nelsonville Lancoaster Albert Dileher Peter Barrows Albert Nixon Teri Young Charlotte Tax Thelma Baugh Helen Reeves Bess Stephenson Verna Hand Kathaleen Barrows

Hellyer Suffered Stroke In Nelsonville

Elzie Hellyer of Columbus was summoned to Nelsonville this week due to his father I. E. Hellyer suffering a slight stroke Saturday evening. His left arm is affected, according to reports.

Nelsonville Elzie Hellyer Columbus Hellyer

Ankle fracture injures local resident near Nelsonville

Mrs Frank Allen fractured the left ankle bone in a fall near her Nelsonville home on Monday night. The injury was X rayed and the fracture reduced by Drs Weich and Howe.

Nelsonville Frank Allen

Brooks Dies in Nelsonville At 77

Frank Marion Brooks 77 died at 5 a.m. at his daughter-in-law’s Canal Street home after months of illness. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family and leaves eight grandchildren. Funeral services Saturday at 2 p.m. at his residence conducted by Rev. O. J. Howearth of the Christian church.

Nelsonville Frank Marion Brooks Canal Street Brooks O. J. Howearth The Christian Church

Three are fined in Nelsonville intoxication cases

Nelsonville's J. W. Vance pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor A. J. Eberle and was fined $10 plus costs. James Lantz of Trimble also pleaded guilty to a similar charge before the mayor.

Nelsonville J. W. Vance A. J. Eberle James Lantz Trimble

Swiss steak dinner added to church noon meal

A Swiss steak dinner will be served with the regular soup dinner at the Christian church. The Esther class invites attendees to the Thursday noon event.

Christian Church Esther

Surprise Birthday Party Held For Mrs Powell

A surprise party was hosted at the home of Mrs. Freda Powell on her twenty eighth birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Mundy and daughters Flossie Eunice Rachel and Dorothy Mr. and Mrs. Henry Skiver of Haydenville Mrs. Mae Mills and daughters Violet Genevieve Ruth and Susie Mrs. Wes Skiver Ernest and Mabel Clarence Keplar George Rosser Belford Rosser Jess Rosser Ernest Shannon Kissy Figgins Harold Steel Lawrence Riff Ray Wallace Virginia Nater Katherine Hopstetter Raymond Mills Andrew Dye Mrs Anna Turner and sons Merrill and Junior. Games and lunch followed. Mrs. Powell received many presents.

Freda Powell George Mundy Flossie Eunice Rachel Dorothy Henry Skiver Haydenville Mae Mills Violet Genevieve Ruth Susie Wes Skiver Ernest Mabel Clarence Keplar George Rosser Belford Rosser Jess Rosser Ernest Shannon

Loyal Woman's Class Holds Regular Meeting

The Loyal Woman's class of the Christian church met at Mrs. John Andrews' Franklin Street home Tuesday evening with Mrs. Viola Keplar as devotional leader and Mrs. Sam Starkey presiding. Twenty three members and three guests were served refreshments during the social hour, and the next dollar social is set for the last Tuesday in March at Mrs. Josie Baugh's home.

The Christian Church John Andrews Franklin Street Viola Keplar Sam Starkey Andrews Lydia Johnson A. G. Mechem Marion Coakley Fred Juniper Byron Lamborn Dollar Social Josie Baugh

Class Entertained by Mrs Hoch and Miss Walker

Class No. 19 of the Methodist church met Tuesday evening at the Hoch home on West Columbus street hosted by Mrs Garret Hoch and Miss Ethel Walker. Twenty five members answered roll call and a pot luck dinner followed. The house and tables were decorated in patriotic colors.

The Methodist Church Garret Hoch Ethel Walker Hoch West Columbus Street

Presbyterian church groups to meet at Mrs Weltzheimer home

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will meet with Mrs. C F Weltzheimer Thursday at 2 PM, followed by the Ladies Aid Society. This is the final dues payment meeting, and all members are asked to bring or send the required amounts.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church

Mrs Walter Green Hosts F R E Club Meeting

Mrs Walter Green assisted by Miss Ruth Hilte entertained the F R E club at her West Franklin street home Friday evening. After an hour of needlework luncheon was served. Members present included Mrs R H Brown Mrs Malcolm Raybould Mrs Beryl Wallace Mrs Gertie Hilte and Misses Margaret Clark Lulu Parry Bessie Deer Hazel Wallace Guests were Mrs Gerald Wallace and Mrs Grogan Murray City

F. R. BE. Club Walter Green Ruth Hilte F. R. E. Club West Franklin Street R. H. Brown Malcolm _ Raybould Beryl Wallace Gertie Hilte Margaret Clark Lulu Parry Bessie Deer Hazel Wallace Gerald Wallace Grogan Murray City

Family Attends Ohio Funeral for Sister of Mrs Lantz

Mrs Adam Scheeler returned home from Roads Ohio after being summoned by the illness and death of her sister Mrs Charles Lantz. Mr Raymond Raine, Mr Adam Scheeler and daughter Miss Eula attended the funeral Saturday.

Adam Scheeler Roads Ohio Charles Lantz Raymond Raine Miss Eula

Halterman Testifies in Defense of Murder Charge

Leo Halterman describes in detail the alleged cruelty by his half-brother Charles Halterman and the latter's wife as he testifies in his own defense in the murder case.

Halterman Washington, D. H Leo Halterman Charles Halterman

Reduction of Night Postal Hours Urged in Columbus

Fifty delegates of the Ohio Federation of Post Offices meeting in Columbus urged a shorter night shift for postal workers. The request aims to reduce fatigue and improve efficiency across the service.

Columbus Ohio Federation of Post Offices

Peculiar Malady Baffles Doctors In Cleveland Ward

Betty Macdville aged 19 lies delirious in the psychopathic ward of City hospital after being brought in from the police to be questioned. A youth in custody said she drank wine a week ago and grew ill. eight something followed. The case remains unexplained as physicians investigate the strange illness.

Cleveland U.R Betty Macdville Psycopathic City Hospital

Headache Tablets Linked to Delirium Reports

A brief item notes that taking headache tablets led shortly after to delirious states, with officials urging caution over medication effects and potential interactions.

Oil price cut announced in Pennsylvania and Bradford

The Joseph Seep Purchasing agency in Pittsburgh announced a fifteen cent reduction per barrel in the price of Pennsylvania and Bradford Oil.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Bradford Joseph Seep

Funeral for Thomas Corcoran Civil War veteran

Funeral services will be held Friday in Cincinnati for Thomas Corcoran a business leader and Civil War veteran who died last night of pneumonia.

Cincinnati Thomas Corcoran

Mrs Pearl D Hill Injured by Glass on Bus

Mrs Pearl D Hill of Millfield suffered a facial cut from a shard of glass when a passing car threw ice and snow at a Red Star bus north of Chauncey. Driver Eugene Miner escaped injury as Mrs Hill received medical care. the other motorist’s name was not learned.

Chauncey Pearl D. Hill Millfield Warren V. Sprague Miner

Fifty Attend Chauncy Anniversary by Philippine Lodge

About fifty members gathered at Philippine lodge No. 709 Knights of Pythias for the sixty third anniversary. Two candidates received the Knight degree with help from Jacksonville lodge. After a business session a social hour followed and dinner was served by Harry Stalder Arthur Smith and Charlie Sweeney Sr.

Chauncey Philippine Lodge No Knights of Pythias Order Phillipine Lodge Jacksonville Harry Stalder Arthur Smith Charlie Sweeney

Chauncey Scouts to present The Regular Scout film

Troop one Chauncey Boy Scouts plan a benefit screening of The Regular Scout next Monday at Globe Theater. Proceeds go to Chauncey Boy Scouts under scoutmaster Ralph Co Pritts.

Chauncey Chauncey Boy Scouts Fred Thompson Globe Theater Ralph Co. Pritts

Chauncey Parent-Teacher to Convene Evening Program

The Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association holds its regular meeting tonight at 7 in the high school auditorium. Teachers will present the program and the business session will be led by president Mrs Roy B Pendergrass.

Chauncey Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association Roy B. Pendergrass

Evangelist Lucy Smith to Visit Chauncey

The Rev Mrs Lucy B Smith of North Hampton Ohio will visit Chauncey to lead a series of meetings at the Church of God beginning this weekend She will preach morning and evening Sunday and every evening at 7 oclock the following week The evangelist comes highly recommended by Saint s Church authorities

Chauncey Lucy B. Smith North Hampton Ohio Church of God

Mrs Minister and Son Visit Relatives in Derry

Mrs Edward Minister and her son Bert left this morning for Derry Pennsylvania to visit Mrs Minister's son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Edward Minister Jr En route home they will stop in Pittsburgh and continue homeward.

Edward Minister Ebert Derry Minister Pittsburgh

Junior Class Party at Chauncey High School Washington Birthday

Chauncey high school juniors hosted a Washington's birthday party Monday in the school building. Decorations and luncheon suited the day with candy favors, music, and games. Attendees included Alberta Cline, Elizabeth Kazonyi, Glenn Carter, Esther Fiske, and others. guests Leota Blackford, Gertrude Fewell, Elmer James, and James Foster. Faculty present were Miss Ruth Fiske and Mrs. Lear Henry.

Chauncey High School Alberta Cline Elizabeth Kazonyi Glenn Carter Esther Fiske Agnes Cunningham Ernestine Mingus Alma Fennell Eleanor Minister Bertha Somers Sadie Mae Lands Esther Fenell Clifford Owen Ronald Robinett Donald O'Neal Ralph Smith Everett Andrews Dean Boyd Leota Blackford Gertrude Fewell Elmer James Alex Madek James Foster Lloyd Thomas Clarence Mulpas Lewis McBride James Gillespie Charles Minister Stanley Howard Ruth Fiske Lear Henry

Young People to Meet at First Christian Church Event

The Christian Endeavor society of the First Christian church hosts a Thursday evening set-together meeting for the youth. A program of music and games will be presented and a luncheon will be served.

The Christian Endeavor Society of the First Christian Church

Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Meeting Notice

Forest Rose Rebekah lodge of Chauncey will hold their regular meeting Friday evening at 7 o'clock.

Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge of Chauncey

Hines Family Hosts Dinner Guests in Columbus Visit

Mr and Mrs W Or Hines of Chauncey entertained Sunday at their Fast Converse street home. Guests included Mrs Sheldon FE Watkins Miss FSte Worden and Eugene Durbin all from Columbus and Mrs Ella Tedrick.

W. Or. Hines Chauncey

Rabid dog scare leads Athens officials to kill twelve in one day

Special Officer John Rice is reported to have killed twelve dogs in Athens city and county yesterday to curb an apparent rabies outbreak. Eight were slain in the city and four in Sugar Creek, as authorities shoot any dog off leash.

John Rice Athens William Williams Sugar Creek Ohio Department of Health

Porter Relations and Society Notes From Amesville

Amesville hosts Mr. and Mrs. Russell Porter Caldwell and Misa Beatrice Porter Marietta with their mother Mrs. Florence Porter Sunday. Evelyn Joy Marietta student stays with parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Joy after Friday visit with cousin Mrs. J G Martin. O Q Brawley party honors daughter Miss Helen turning eighteen with games music and lunch. Presbyterian trustees name Harry Henry Heber Henry Charles Green W S Glazier and A H Clifford to manage the Mrs John Beasley legacy. Ward returns from Columbus hospital Monday.

Russell Porter Caldwell Misa Beatrice Porter Marietta Florence Porter Evelyn Joy Marietta Commercial College J. G. Martin Harry Joy O. Brawley Helen The Presbyterian Church Harry Henry Heber Henry Charles Green W. 8. Glazier H. Clifford John Beasley Ward Columbus Leon

Infant burial noted in Danville church service

Funeral services for the infant son of Rev. and Mrs E E Pedicord of Danville Ind were held at the Church of Christ Tuesday at 2 PM conducted by Rev F E Roberts. Burial followed in Bishopville cemetery. The party arrived in town Tuesday morning and visited the Pedicords brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs J A Pedicord.

Glouster E. E. Pedicord Danville Ind Church of Christ F. E. Roberts Bishopville Pedicord J. A. Pedicord

Walburn Buys Cows and Records Local Bus Delays

David Walburn, Albany area farmer, purchased a load of cattle at Glouster. The piece notes bus service delays on the Athens-MacConnelsville line, with routes to Sharpsburg and Chesterhill affected by road conditions. It also reports a Masonic and Eastern Star annual social with dancing, songs, and a pot luck meal attended by families including the Flemings and Gibsons of Athens.

Ard Potter Goitre Athens-MacConnelsville Sharpsburg Chesterhill Masonic and Eastern Star Orders George Fleming Clyde Gibson Athens

Ventriloquist Scares Bandits Steals Cash at Cleveland Eatery

Two bandits fled a downtown Cleveland restaurant after a ventriloquist in a rear cabinet commanded them to surrender. They grabbed $300 from the cashier and escaped, leaving patrons unharmed.

Cleveland

Former Glouster Resident Buys Truckload of Cows

Mr Walburn formerly lived in Glouster and for years operated on a farm near Albany. He ordered a truckload of cows delivered to his tarred property.

Mr. Walburn Glouster Albany

Gibbons to Lecture on Bible at Pastime Theater

Shawnee resident Harry W. Gibbons will deliver a free Bible lecture at the Pastime Theater in Jacksonville Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Admission is free and no collection will be taken.

Glouster Harry W. Gibbons Shawnee Pastime Theater Jacksonville

Local Visits Highlight Weekday Social Rounds

Mrs Elk'. Achauer went to Columbus this morning to be the guest of friends for a few days. Mrs Delbert Bodkin visited Tuesday with Mrs Charles McCullough in Chauncey. Mrs Farrell Thomas and Betty Lou spent Tuesday in Corning with Mr Thomas. Mrs Douglas Foy returned to Columbus Tuesday ending a visit with her father George Rush. Mrs R O Fowler of Middleport came Tuesday to be the guest of Mr and Mrs KE B Matthews.

Elk’. Achauer Columbus Friends Delbert Bodkin Charles McCullough Chauncey Farrell Thomas Betty Lou Corning Thomas Douglas Foy George Rush R. O. Fowler Middleport

Miss Sabra Armstrong Heads to Columbus for Exam

Miss Sabra Armstrong accompanies her mother Mrs. Herb Armstrong and Dr. J. H. Elias to Columbus for an examination for a nervous trouble. Also en route are Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald and Watt of Redtown whose wife and son will have tonsil and adenoid removals.

Sabra Armstrong Columbus Herb Armstrong J. H. Elias John McDonald Watt Redtown McDonald

Keep Coughs Out of Danger Zone with Cherry Pectoral

An advertorial promotes Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a quick and lasting remedy for coughs. It claims the syrup soothes congestion, penetrates bronchial membranes, and stops coughing, suitable for children and adults. Pricing listed as 60c, twice as much at $1.00.

Ayer

Calonite Powder Promises Fresh Skin And Restful Sleep

An older, fragmented advertisement-style fragment touts Calonite powder applied with a wet cloth to the face. It claims to brighten sallow skin, cleanse pores, prevent blackheads, refresh the skin, and promote a good night’s sleep.

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