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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1928
Page
6
L Browning of Glouster Methodist Episcopal church attended as Rev Courtney delivered the sermon. The Chauncey Church of Christ choir, directed by Christian Brown, supplied the singing. Charles Sweeney Jr sang a solo.
An overview of the Binet Simon intelligence scale for Paris schoolchildren. It explains mental age versus chronological age, how questions are grouped by year, and why trained testers are essential. The piece notes the test's value for guiding schooling and cautions against unqualified results.
Spike Webb the Naval Academy boxing coach and athletic trainer was injured in a sparring bout with midshipman Gordon Duvall a Fresno California bantamweight when a hard blow to the left side fractured Webb’s rib.
Chauncey January 19 The body of Walter H. Martin 69 who died in a Charleston West Virginia hospital was taken to Columbus for funeral services Wednesday morning. He was born and raised here and leaves a sister Mrs J Gaston Coe Chauncey and a brother John H Martin The Plains. Relatives in Chauncey and vicinity expected to attend include Mrs J Gaston Coe and daughter Mrs Let tie Coe Hintz and daughter Gloria Mr and Mrs Cap Garrett Circle Hill Mrs John TH Martin The Plains and Mrs John Hope Jr and daughter Geraldine Hope of near Athens.
On Monday evening at the Chauncey Methodist Episcopal church three ministers took part in the revival service. The speakers included Rev. N. C., Warren, pastor of the Naomi Bible class of The Plains Methodist Episcopal Church, and Rev. Gilbert B. Courtney of The Plains Church of Christ.
The school held its semi monthly meeting at Marie Michaels home in The Plains with Bernice Humphrey presiding. Nora Graves led devotional exercises and Edith Barrows led the lesson discussion. Several members participated in the program and luncheon followed the social hour. The next meeting is January 18 at Augusta Whitlatch's home. Members present included Ethel Wright Ruth Grace Lelah Hardy Edith Barrows Bernice Leeman Augusta Whitlatch Vera Whitlatch Thelma Linscott Pauline Howard Bernice Humphrey Malvie Michaels and Nora Graves.
Chauncey high school announces the third Lyceum course event at 7 30 pm Thursday January 12 in the auditorium. The Cutler Griffin company presents the program. Ben Fielder returns home after his mother Mrs George Fielder dies in Bruceville Ind. His father plans a visit to Ellis avenue. Chauncey Lower high school teams to host The Plains high school teams in boys and girls basketball at the Chauncey high gym Friday evening.
The Athens county grand jury continued hearing evidence in the county courthouse jury room. Ninety six witnesses appeared today. ninety five were subpoenaed for thirteen cases. Sixty one witnesses were heard yesterday as jurors were sworn in, with nine cases heard. Additional cases may take all day Wednesday and part of Thursday.
Dr. A. B. Frame, a renowned Piqua physician, celebrated his eighty eighth birthday quietly while continuing to answer medical calls. His Detroit daughter Mrs. James Kennedy sent eighty eight carnations and plans to visit. Frame, a Civil War Union Army captain born in Athens county, long served the community with humor and skill.
Funeral services were conducted at United Brethren church in Broadwell for Mrs Jane Totman who died at a very advanced age. Rev F C Gregory led the service with soloists Frieda Nice and Blanche Townsend and organist Fred Vernon. Burial followed in the church cemetery with grandsons serving as pallbearers.
The blind Senator Thomas PD Schall from Minnesota has a new unfailing guide as he moves through the Capital. The dog assists during official duties and protects the senator, a role previously handled by a secretary.
Funeral notices list Mr and Mrs Arthur Totman of Mansfield and Cols Totman families in Marietta Columbus and Baltimore. Myra Rathburn and her son Stanley are named among those remembered. Congressman T A Jenkins is noted as having influence. the paper is acknowledged as second class by the post office department.
County superintendent H R R McVay said the postoffice refused to classify School News as second class matter due to excessive complimentary copies to boards of education and teachers. A majority of teachers will begin paying subscriptions to remedy the issue.
Miss Louise Eckel head of Home Economics leads the first charm school session at Oklahoma University teaching table manners for hosts and guests. About 390 women students and faculty attend as Eckel demonstrates formal and informal dining setups and proper etiquette.
Use narrow silk ribbon to finish the back hem instead of turning. Catch by hand only at intervals and never stitch the hem. This creates a decorative, flexible edge suitable for flowing fabrics and maintains a smooth silhouette.
A terse guide describes popping corn in an iron kettle over a fire until very hot, then adding corn followed by butter and salt for flavor.
Dress shields can be scrubbed perfectly when laid flat and scrubbed gently with a brush dipped in warm suds. Rinse in ammonia water and do not wring.
Three language departments at Ohio University will present three plays for the public in a date to be announced. French one acts are an annual event, while the first public presentations of Spanish and German plays will be staged. No English will be spoken in any performance.
An old advertisement touts Thoxine as faster than gargles for sore throat relief. It claims relief within 15 minutes with a single internal swallow and no harmful drugs. The notice markets price 25, 66, and 1.00 with a money back guarantee.
Mr and Mrs J R Shaw of Zanesville have relocated to Chauncey and occupy rooms at the Homer Cunningham residence on Main street. Shaw is hired as the new coach at Chauncey Dover high school, following a recent board of education meeting.
Greens Run high school boys and girls teams will play Canaanville high Friday evening in the Greens Run gymnasium. Coach Ralph C. Pritts announced the schedule. Local residents Mr and Mrs George Williamson and daughter Jo Ann and Mrs Charles Bradfield visited Columbus over the weekend at Williamson Bradfield home.
Chauncey I. O. O. F. lodge will meet Wednesday evening in the K of P hall. An important business session is announced.
Ohio University department of public speaking presents The Youngest tomorrow night at the Majestic Theater. Harold Evans directs replacing ill Prof. Cooper. Freshmen Sara Linville and Charles Dulin lead the cast. curtain at 7 oclock. two hour comedy with a few seats left.
J. F. Cook of Mag rath Alberta reports a yield of 176 bushels of wheat from two acres claiming a world record. From a 29 acre field C. B. Anderson of Rolla reports an average of 4.5 bushels per acre.
The Athens Kiwanis club plans an early spring industrial show with merchants and businessmen exhibiting. Entertainment will accompany the displays. Members will pay for dinners in advance. 1028 officers were installed with O C Bird as president and T N Hoover as trustee. Gus White was re-elected secretary.
Dr. Royall S. Copeland discusses the body's digestion and metabolism. He explains tissue proclivity and selective affinity, noting organs distribute nutrients to tissues and must balance intake and waste. The article outlines the need for exact quantities of the right foods and the role of glands in metabolism.
In a tense domestic scene, Aunt Madge consoles Mary as Mary resists Noel's pursuit and insists she must study. The younger woman pleads to avoid seeing him, while Madge backs her right to refuse, revealing underlying heartache and familial tension.
The text explains iodine as a regulator of metabolism and its presence in foods. It notes iodine fortification in table salt to address deficiency, lists iodine rich vegetables, discusses enhancing iodine in plants, and stresses minerals' role in growth and bodily functions. Health Q&A covers skin spots, itching, sunburn prevention, and related medical cautions.
Poultry and poultry products from 160000 farmers in Oklahoma are valued at 40 million dollars annually. The figure reflects broad farming sectors and shipments across the state.
Brooklyn readers report a new remedy by Epilepsy Colonies stops stubborn epileptic fits and spasms. It is claimed to be not habit forming and a free booklet is available by sending name to Phenoleptos Dept. 244 Box 71 St Johns Place Station Brooklyn N Y.
Ernest B. Cozens, graduate manager of athletics at Pennsylvania, seeks a football duel with the University of California. The game would be played at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, not on California’s home field.
Ernie Schaaf of Elizabeth New Jersey won a ten round decision over King Solomon of Panama in Boston last night. Schaaf weighed 187 1/2 pounds Solomon 194 pounds in a fast contest.
An old advertisement touts Dr James Headache Powders as a safe quick remedy for headaches and neuralgia. It claims relief within two minutes for the worst pain and recommends asking for the famous physician’s prescription in package form for a dime at drug stores.
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