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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1928

Page

5

Society and Personal Mention Recaps Local Visits and Weddings

Athens society notes weekend visits include Mrs. Harry C Snyder and family from Blanchester staying with Dr. and Mrs. Wiley T Sprague, plus trips by Mrs. Sk. B Foraker and Dixie Fair. Beulah Jennings and John K. Vachardy wed in Sidney with Beulah a former Athens resident. The Phi Sigma Chi carnival at Varsity Inn drew fifty couples and prominent locals.

Harry C. Snyder P. J. Snyder C. K. Snyder Blanchester Wiley T. Sprague Mors Avenue Phi Sigma Chi Varsity Inn Frank Watkins Tinta Watkins Louise Kempton N. W. Cox M. W. Foraker Corning C. G. Murphy New Lexington Watson Steele Parch Smiley Johnson Woodard B. Stroupe Larimer Charles Riggs J. Allen B. P. Korick Logan Phi Sigma North Congress Street

Hahn Half Mile Time Sparks Olympic Hopes

Although the Amateur Athletic Union rejects Lloyd Hahn's indoor half mile record of 1 58 4 5 as official Nebraskan achievement raises hopes for American dominance at the Athens Amsterdam Games. Lenore Collins returns to duty at Athens State hospital after a ten day vacation with Mr and Mrs Charles Whaley and Mr George Evans of Pontiac Mich. They also visited Detroit and Windsor Canada Lillie fresh water and Ruth Schloss host church meeting and house guests Mrs William McMahon of Detroit.

New York U.P Amateur Athletic Union Lloyd Hahn Lenore Collins United States Amsterdam State Hospital Charles Whaley George Evans Pontiac Mich Detroit Windsor Canada

Simple But Attractive School Frock Pattern 6035

This pattern for a children's frock offers four sizes 6 8 10 and 12 years. Materials suggested include plaid suiting serge wool jersey or corduroy with facing and belt details. The 10 year size needs 1 1/2 yards of 64 inch fabric and 4 1/2 yards of contrasting material. Pattern is mailed on receipt of 15 cents in silver or stamps.

Travel companions depart for resumed duties in Niles schools

Mr. Harvey A. Person and family of 5 May Avenue and teachers Miss Martha Whipple of Athens and Miss Ann Archer of Murray City left yesterday to resume duties in Niles schools. They traveled with motor accompaniment to Columbus with Mr. and Mrs. George Whippie, their parents.

Harvey Cushing Columbus C. B. Beverage Athens Charles Lowry Martha Whipple Ann Archer Murray City Niles George Whippie

Tunney Warned of Title Contention After Sharkey Heeney Bout

Gene Tunney may delay a hunting trip to attend the heavyweight elimination bout between Jack Sharkey and Tom Heeney Friday night. Boxing commissioner William Muldoon warned that the winner is likely to become the title challenger next summer.

Gene Tunney Jack Sharkey Tom) Heeney William Muldoon New York

Greens Run Routs Buchtel in double basketball showdown

Greens Run high school hosted Buchtel Friday night with the girls losing 18 14 after a 19 0 first half deficit. The Greens Run boys prevailed 24 14 behind fast passing and second half surge.

Chauncey Greens Buchtel High Buchtel Buchtel Boys Greens Run

Bride Alberta Bradbury Weds Ralph Currans In Akron

Announcement from Chauncey reports the marriage of Miss Alberta Bradbury Akron formerly of Murray City to Ralph Currans also from Murray City. The ceremony occurred last week at the bride’s parents home in Akron with Rev L Johnson officiating. The couple plan to reside in Akron.

Chauncey Alberta Bradbury Akron Murray City Ralph Currans James Bradbury L. Johnson Marketstreet Church of Christ Nelsonville Church Currans

Local relief aid aids Chauncey and vicinity community

Last week strong relief work carried out in Chauncey and area with help from Rev. N O Warren Rev Th Courtney and city volunteers. Chester Hill church and Boy Scout group donated food and money. About 75 dollars in food and clothing was given to needy families. Thirty five baskets distributed through the local relief committee for Chauncey Millfield and nearby areas. Many people were fitted with shoes and clothing. additional children's garments and shoes remain on hand. Town and surrounding community express gratitude for Chester Hill aid over the past two to three weeks.

Chauncey Chauncey and Vicinity N. O. Warren Courtney Chester Hill E. B. Dean Boy Scout Organization Millfield

Trimble Grange Holds Fruit Culture Discussion

The Regular meeting of Trimble Grange No. 1850 was held Friday at the Grange hall in Trimble with good attendance. A lecture hour covered fruit culture with member participation. Refreshments followed, and the next meeting is set for February 4 to resume farm problem discussions.

Chauncey Trimble Grange

Funeral Services Held for Blanche McClurg in Chicago

Mrs Blanche McClurg formerly of Chauncey died after an operation in a Chicago hospital. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Kiley Tedrick of Chauncey and is survived by her parents two sons Vernon Bricker of Chicago and Denver Bricker of Chauncey and two sisters Zenith Lampley and Zoe Morris both of Chicago. Burial was in Chicago.

Chauncey Blanche McClurg Chicago Illinois McClurg Blanche Tedrick Kiley Tedrick Vernon Bricker Denver Bricker Zenith Lampley Zoe Morris

Heilman Tops American League Batting Standings

Detroit outfielder Harry Heilman raised his season average to .398 after a late surge, leading the American League in batting with 201 hits in 505 at bats. Ty Cobb ranked fifth with a .557 mark, while Al Simmons trailed Heilman by six points and endured a late-season injury.

Chicago Harry Heilman Detroit Heilman al Simmons Philadelphia Simmons Ty Cobb

Hudkins Heads to New York for Dundee Bout Push

Lincoln January 9 welterweight ace Ace Hudkins leaves for New York to prepare for a series of bouts aiming toward a match with welter champion Joe Dundee following his five round defeat of Mike Rozgall in Omaha last Friday.

Lincoln Neb Wildcat Ace Hudkins Mike Rozgall Omaha New York Joe Dundee

Smuggled Diamonds Ring Reported By House Panel

A customs sub-committee of the Ways and Means committee disclosed an international diamond smuggling ring. The operation allegedly shipped diamonds valued at up to 40 million dollars annually to dodge a twenty percent import tax as legal imports decline.

Washington United States House Ways and Means

Plane May Make Three Round-Trip Atlantic Flights

Porter Adams of the National Aeronautic Association proposed three round trip Atlantic crossings in a tri motor plane next summer. The plan envisions five crew members from the army navy and commerce departments plus two civilians. The projected cost is about 100000 dollars.

Washington U.pi Porter Adams National Aeronautic Association Association Adams Atlantic Ile Army, Navy and Commerce Departments

What a Woman of 30 Should Weigh

A health column notes ideal weights by height, cites 142 pounds at 5 feet 7, 134 pounds at 5 feet 6, and 127 pounds at 6 feet 8. It urges against excessive thinness and promotes McCoy's Tablets with a money back guarantee after four boxes or two dollars.

Adirondack McCoy America

Robinett Birth in Millfield Prompts Family News

Mr and Mrs Carl Robinett announce the birth of a son at their Millfield home at 5 80 this morning. Mrs Robinett is formerly Miss Lucille Gillispie, daughter of Mr and Mrs Eben Gillispie of Millfield.

Chauncey Carl Robinett Millfield Robinett Lucille Gillispie Eben Gillispie Millfeld

Chauncey Dover High Sees Exemptions From Mid Year Tests

Mid year examinations were held last week in Chauncey Dover high school. Many students were exempted due to their high scholastic average.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School

Revival Planned by Mrs. Lucy Smith at Chauncey Church

Mrs. Lucy Smith of North Hampton will begin a revival meeting at the Church of God on The Plains next month. She previously conducted meetings at Chauncey Church of God last winter.

Chauncey E. W. Dean Chester Mill G. B. Courtney Church of Christ Church of Christ Here Christine Courtney Brown Lucy Smith North Hampton Church of God On the

Leper Hidden in Home to Ul France

A sister of Albert Nellaux, afflicted with leprosy, lived concealed in his Ul home for a decade, evading discovery amid wartime strains and local stigma.

France Albert Nellaux

What’s in a Name The Athens Messenger Classified

The Athens Messenger promotes its Classified Advertising section as dependable, genuine reader interest, and immediate results for ad placements. The message urges readers to use ads to reach a broad audience through the newspaper’s trusted classified section.

Athens Messenger

Letter Golf Puzzle Plays With Name Changes

The puzzle explains changing JOHN to MARY by single letters in par strokes. Each step must be a valid common word and keep letter order. It gives examples and a completed chain from tire to leak, showing rules for one-letter-at-a-time progressions.

John Mary

Giants Propose Memorial For Ross Youngs At Polo Grounds

New York Giants launch plan to honor late outfielder Ross Youngs with a memorial at the Polo Grounds inviting friends and admirers to donate up to 1 dollar each toward the cost. No single contribution should exceed 1 dollar.

New York U.R Ross Youngg Polo Grounds New York Giants

Ohio State falls to Wisconsin 30 to 18 in bold defeat

Disappointed Columbus fans lament Ohio State basketball after a 30 to 18 loss to Wisconsin Saturday. Coach Olsen shuffled lineups but could not counter Wisconsin's deceptive play.

Columbus Ohio State Wisconsin Olsen Ohio

Gargle Aspirin for Tonsillitis and Sore Throat

A home remedy suggests dissolving two Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in four tablespoonfuls of water to gargle the throat. Repeat in two hours if needed and use genuine Bayer Aspirin marked with the Bayer Cross sold in boxes of twelve tablets.

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Sk. B. Foraker Dixie Fair South Charleston Nelle F. Robinson Phil Robinson Nelle Robinson Caldwell Daniel Downey Chillicothe O. J. Downey Charles C. Martin Mrs Lewis Weatherby Canaanville Charles Richardson Parkersburg W. Va W. W. Watkins Columbia Avenue Beulah Jennings J. C. Jennings John Kk. Vachardy John H. Vachardy Upper Sandusky Sidney Morris Avenue Vachuard Miller Tire and Rubber Company Affairs of King’s Heralds and Light Bearers M Rm F.C. Schilling W. Dowler Paul Hudson Dowler W. B. Hartnell Beverly J. Halliday Cline North Congress Street Doctor Hartnell Cline Order of Astern Star Masonic Hall Child Conservation League Freg Fenzel Fred Lee Rom Maplewood Drive Alpha Gamma Delta Griff L. Livans East State Street Jolly Sewers’ Club C. al. Baumline Eliott Street Mes. E. A. Person Paul A. A. Person Olympic Lillie The Christian Church Ruth Freshwater Fremont Street FE. C. Schloss West States Street State Street William McMahon Detroit, Mich Messenger Pattern Dept Ohio State Meeting Amnelie Jans Bogardus Alice I. Wakelee Hotel Deshier Harvey A. Person May Avenue Tunney Chauncey By Charles S.bradfield, Jr Buchtel High School Pr. T. A Plains Parent-Teacher Association Plains High School Ray Michaels Miss Bench Dean Chesterhill Trimble Grange Wills Woman London Lincoln Sandwith Africa Lydia Shearer Aare International Ring Athens Furniture Exchange Coolville Miatr IY Merican Dry Cleaners W. State ST H. T. Phillips Security Bank Bldg Decora Venrsy,v BY Taylor Tyte Chile
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