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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1926

Page

5

Athens society notes and a magnetic speaker visited

In Athens the Schultz News Agency advertises the Athens Messenger sale points in New York and Ohio. Mrs Kendel is billed as a magnetic speaker and will attend a meeting while staying as the guest of Dr and Mrs S H Bing at 134 Morris Avenue.

New York Ohio Athens Messenger Ss. E. Cor Wytreet 6Th Ave N. E. Cor 47Th Street Broadway 42Nd St Grand Central Depot Street Schultz News Agency Athens

Wetherholt Family Spends Day in Columbus Visit

Mrs. Bertha F. Dailey of the Lawrence apartment hosted Ms. J. P. Wetherholt and her sons Jack and Bobby along with Miss Bess Wetherholt of Gallipolis. Mr. Wetherholt joined them after attending a Masonic lodge meeting in Columbus before returning home.

J. P. Wetherholt Jack Bobby Bess Wetherholt Gallipolis Bertha F. Dailey Lawrence Mr. Wetherholt Columbus Masonic Lodge

Dana and Zenner Headed to New York Auto Show

Mr. John Dana and Mr. D R Zenner departed last evening to attend the automobile show in New York City.

John Dana D. R. Zenner New York City

Mrs J S McClanahan Hosts Progressive Literary Club

Mrs J S McClanahan of 12 Maplewood Drive will host the Progressive Literary club at 7 30 Tuesday evening in a local gathering.

J. S. McClanahan Maplewood Drive Progressive Literary Club

Woman's Missionary Society Meeting at Presbyterian Church

The Woman's Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will meet at 2 30 Tuesday afternoon in the parlors of the church in regular monthly session.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church

P T A Leader to Speak at Senior High Meeting

Mrs. C. E. Kendel state president of the Ohio Parent Teacher Association will speak this evening at the Senior High PTA meeting in the school auditorium at 7 30. All PTA members invited.

C. E. Kendel Lakewood Parent Teacher Association of Ohio Parent Teacher Association

Senior Standard Bearers Meet With Mrs Pickering on Tuesday

The Senior Standard Bearers will meet with Mrs. J. L. Pickering at 10 South High Street at 5 o'clock Tuesday evening. Dues are to be brought at this time. Special stress has been laid on the preparation of an interesting program. Mr. J. B. Swanson left yesterday for Grand Rapids Michigan and Chicago Illinois on a ten day business trip.

J. L. Pickering South High Street J. B. Swanson Grand Rapids, Mich Chicago, Ill

Lillie class to meet at church parlors Tuesday evening

The Lillie class of the Christian church will gather at 7 30 Tuesday evening in the church parlors for an in person meeting.

The Christian Church

Evans Family Departures After Dr. Evans Death

Mrs Arthur H Carpenter and daughter Betty leave Tuesday for La Grange. Mr J Claire Evans goes to Denver. Wednesday Mr and Mrs Rhys D Evans and son Robert plan to return to Akron. They were summoned by the death of their father Dr D J Evans.

Arthur H. Carpenter Betty la Grange J. Claire Evans Denver Colo Rhys D. Evans Robert Akron D. J. Evans

Richland couple visits kin in Columbus over weekend

Mr. Alvin Haning and Miss Mil dred Leighty of Richland avenue returned Sunday evening from Columbus where they visited the latter's sisters and brother, Mrs. Alvin Haning, Miss Forrestt Leighty and Mr. Alva Leighty and family.

Alvin Haning Mildred Leighty Richland Avenue Columbus Forrestt Leighty Alva Leighty

Auto tags near thousand sold in Glouster

Glouster reports about 850 automobile license tags sold by L. E. Mundew on Saturday night. Last year Mundew sold near 1,000 tags and current figures indicate sales will top 1,000, with only 160 more needed. Local motorists join the Athens County Automobile Club, with Sunday Creek valley members well represented.

Glouster L. E. Mundew Mr. Mundew Athens County Automobile Club Sunday Creek Valley

Burr Oak worker improves after fall from building

Joe Hines of Burr Oak remains bedridden with head injuries after a fall from a building where he worked on Friday. Doctors report some improvement but say recovery will take time as dizziness persists when he tries to stand.

Glouster Joe Hines Burr Oak

Miner Alex Snedden Struck by Powder Smoke at Derthick Mine

Alex Snedden of Murray City, employed in Mine 10 at Derthick, was overcome by powder smoke Saturday. He was moved by miners’ ambulance to his home and is expected to return to work this week.

Glouster Alex Snedden Murray City Derthick

DeMolay Chapter Announces Plans For Gaming Team

The Kan sas City Chapter of DeMolay plans a strong 1926 with 57 members in Athens Ohio and a 25 new member quota. A busy term includes officer elections, regular meetings, a carnival dance, and multiple initiations, aiming to fill the slate by spring.

Order of DeMolay Kansas City Athens Ohio DeMolay de- Molay

Correction requested on Women of Mooseheart Legion officers

Mrs Margaret McHarg asks correction to last week's Messenger report on new officers. She says she was not appointed captain of the degree team to succeed Mrs Mary Lloyd who resigned, but was appointed to the position as with other officers.

Glouster Margaret McHarg Women of Mooseheart Legion Messenger Mary Lloyd

Hundreds Pay Last Respects to W J Johnston

Hundreds of Jacksonville residents attended the funeral of W J Johnston veteran storekeeper held at the M E church at ten oclock. Burial followed in Glouster cemetery in a service described as one of the town s largest ever.

Glouster Jacksonville W. J. Johnston M. E. Church

Paul Duncan Marries Alice Sherlock in Glouster

Paul Duncan of Glouster wed Miss Alice Sherlock of Athens at the Church of Christ parsonage with minister C. B. Frampton officiating. The bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Sherlock of Athens and the groom is a Glouster State Bank employee. They will reside in a new flat above the New System bakery on Main Street.

Glouster Paul Duncan Alice Sherlock Athens Church of Christ Parsonage C. B. Frampton J. C. Sherlock C. J. Duncan Glouster State Bank

Sunday Morning Church Attendance Planned with K T

A note lists tentative events for April including a Sunday church visit with K T on April 4 and a Thursday April 8 quarterly election of officers.

K. T’s

Alien Property Law Protested Imports Policy Seen in Law

Mexico City dispatch reports that administration of the new alien property law will shape U S policy rather than the law’s text. Ambassador Sheffield returned from a weekend trip and resumed informal conversations, supplementing formal protest notes already presented by the United States.

Mexico City United States Sheffield

Turkey Maintains Tariffs Until Lausanne Talk Involves U S

Constantinople Jan 11 International News Service reports Turkey will keep higher tariffs on American goods until the United States joins the Lausanne treaty. A Turkish official said protests from the United States cannot be accepted and duties will remain in place until U S participation.

Constantinople Turkey United States International

Merger Nears Finish Among Cincinnati Marietta Firms

Negotiations for a $25 million merger involving Cincinnati and Marietta Ohio firms in office furniture and steel cabinets and a Tonawanda New York company are to conclude in the East today. Globe- Wernicke president H C Yeiser Sr cites three consolidating firms: Globe- Wernicke, Late Cabinet of Marietta, and Rand Library Bureau of Tonawanda.

Cincinnati Marietta

Britain Unveils New Two Seated Fighter Airplane

Britain plans to present a two seated fighter at the Geneva disarmament talks in February. The craft is described as capable of speeds over 200 miles per hour and climbing to altitudes previously reached only by small single seated scouts. It aims to press for reduced aircraft and influence negotiators during the agenda debate.

London Great Britain Geneva

Former Marshall to Testify in Osage Indian Murder Case

Alva MacDonald, former United States marshal and Roosevelt associate, said he would testify before the federal grand jury regarding reports of bribes to halt an Osage murders probe. The Osage case centers on payments linked to stopping investigations into the deaths of Bill and Reta Smith tied to Mollie Bigheart's estate.

Guthrie Okla Alva MacDonald United States Federal Grand Jury MacDonald Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Oklahoma Osage Bert Lawson William K. Hale Osage Hills Bill Reta Smith Mollie Bigheart

Legacy Bequest to RSPCA From Mrs Margaret Eig…mie

London reports a legacy of 33 000 pounds to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The bequest comes from Mrs Margaret Eigmie who had substantial investments in American companies. She also left 2000 pounds to a church.

London Royal Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Margaret Eighmie

Pine trees stolen from Clyde Edmunds hilltop land

Clyde Edmunds, son of the courthouse, reported that someone cut all the best pine trees on his Griffin hill tract east of Athens after recent snows. The missing evergreens included large trees, with only the smaller specimens left. It appears the theft occurred since the holiday break.

Clyde Edmundson Courthouse Troy Carthage Griffin Hill Athens

Parent Teacher Workers to Meet in Chauncey Tonight

Chauncey Jan 11 reg war monthly meeting of the Chauncey Parent Teacher association will be at 7 pm in the Chauncey high school auditorium. Lincoln build ing grades offer a program with music readings and playlets. Demonstration of first aid by Chauncey Boy Scouts under Scoutmaster Ralph C. Pritts. Mrs Karl W. Gardner presides. Mrs Pearl Henry leads program. refreshments by Mrs Wesley Mix. All members urged to attend. new members welcome. public invited.

Chauncey Chauncey Parent Teacher Association Chauncey High School Lincoln Pierce King Carpenter Ralph C. Pritts Karl W. Gardner Pearl Henry Wesley Mix

Funeral services for Grant H. Knight held at Millfield

Grant H. Knight, 59, died suddenly at his Millfield home Friday night from a heart attack. Funeral services were conducted today at 1 PM in the Methodist Episcopal church in Millfield by Rev. Eric Smith of Nelsonville. Burial followed in Chauncey cemetery. He leaves a wife, several children, one brother, and one sister.

Chauncey Grant H. Knight Millfield Methodist Episcopal Church Eric Smith Nelsonville Holiness Church Stout Chauncey Cemetery Knight

Chauncey Sunday school elects officers for year

At Chauncey First Christian Sunday School the nominating committee announced a full slate of officers for the coming year. Superintendent Charles Bradfield Jr, first assistant Frank Nye, second assistant Florence Brewer, recording secretary Wyona Gardner, assistant secretary Kenneth Sands, treasurer Ralph C. Pritts, librarian Dorothy Minister, assistant librarian Edward Minister Sr, pianist Lucille Bradfield, assistant pianist James Nye, cradle roll superintendents Mrs Charles Ogg and Mrs Howard Brown, missionary superintendents Mrs T R Hamilton.

Chauncey First Christian Sunday School of Charles Bradfield, Jr Frank Nye Florence Brewer Wyona Gardner Kenneth Sands Ralph C. Pritts Dorothy Minister Edward Minister, Sr Lucclle Bradfield James Nye Charles Ogg Howard Brown T. R. Hamilton

School Staff and Department Superintendents Listed

Department superintendents include Mrs Ira Myers and Mrs Ezra Karns while the teaching corps features George Harvey Nye Hattie Karns Geneva Patton Pearl Henry Karl Gardner Ruth Fiske Dorothy Minister Lucille Bradfield Mildred Lands and Florence Brewer.

Ira Myers Ezra Karns George Harvey Nye Hattie Karns Geneva Patton Pearl Henry Karl W. Gardner Ruth Fiske Dorothy Minister Lucille Bradfield Mildred Lands Florence Brewer

Loyal Woman's Society Meets at Chauncey Church

A regular meeting of the Loyal Woman's Society of the Chauncey Christian Church will be held Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Mollie Gardner's home. Mrs. Blanche Gardner will lead the program and Mrs. Nellie Brookins will preside over the business session.

Chauncey The Loyal Woman’s Society Chauncey Christian Church Mollie Gardner Blanche Gardner Nellie Brookins

Fair coasters endures playful spill in Chauncey

A long bob sled hitched to a Ford truck carrying Chauncey’s fair ladies tipped over on a Sunday afternoon at Converse and Main. The riders rolled in the snow but rose laughing and regrouped to continue sleighing.

Chauncey Converse Main Street

Sleighing Draws Crowds at Chauncey Hill

Chauncey residents and children alike enjoy the heavy snow as sleighing becomes a popular pastime on the Chauncey high school hill. Snowy conditions invite both youth and adults to the slope for winter recreation.

Chauncey Chauncey High School

Knight Family Reaches Chauncey After Father’s Death

Mr and Mrs Ray Knight former Chauncey residents arrived from Pontiac Michigan at Chauncey to mourn the death of Mr G H Knight in Millfield.

Chauncey Ray Knight Pontiac Mich

Nephew Dies and Chaun Mrs Tucker M B

The fragment notes the death of a nephew and mentions Mrs. M B Tucker of Chaun, suggesting a brief obituary item with limited readable details.

Night coughs stopped in 15 minutes claims ad

An advertisement touts Thoxine as stopping night coughs within fifteen minutes. It claims a internal action, gentler than cough syrups, with no harmful drugs, pleasant taste, and money back if not effective. Prices shown are 35c 60c and $1.00.

Death notice for Ovil Hambel of Crooksville

A death notice announces the passing of Ovil Hambel at his Crooksville home. Funeral services are planned for Tuesday at 1 30 PM in Crooksville with burial in Zanesville. Mr and Mrs Tucker left this morning for Crooksville.

Cey Ovil Hambel Crooksville Zanesville Mrs. Tucker

Chauncey Personal Notes Highlight Visits and Gatherings

Mrs Rudolph Bryan of Nelsonville spent the weekend in Chauncey at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Wesley Six in Mound. Mrs Laura Burchfield and son Herman Burchfield entertained friends with music and dancing Saturday night. Miss Wyona Gardner of Chauncey visited Athens over the weekend with cousins Miss Gladys and Cora Gardner. Mrs Calvin Miller Nellie Love and son Alva Errett of Glouster spent the weekend in Chauncey visiting Mrs Alva Karns and Mrs Arthur Sapp and other friends.

Chauncey Rudolph Bryan Nelsonville Wesley Mound Street Laura Burchfield Herman Burchfield Wyona Gardner Athens Gladys Cora Gardner Calvin Miller Nellie Love Alva Errett Glouster Alva Karns Arthur Sapp

Empress of Asia Sinks British Coaster Tunshing

The Em press of Asia rammed and sank the British coasting vessel Tunshing off Shanghat. The 1900 ton ship attempted to reach the beach but went down before grounding.

Seaman Recovery Misstated in Shade Report

Jan 11 Shade item misreported Richard Seaman as not recovered from an operation. Seaman, a 1925 Athens High School graduate, was briefly noted in error and his status updated in later lines.

SHADE Richard Seaman Young Seaman Athens High School

Cascarets Laxative Ad Promises Quick Comfort

Feel Glorious. Cascarets offer 10 pleasant candy like tablets to stimulate the liver and bowels. The copy claims head is clear stomach right tongue pink skin rosy and notes Cascarets is the world’s largest selling laxative for all ages. Sup a box at any drugstore.

Sibling Seamah Recovering From Surgery At St Anthony

The son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Seamah underwent surgery for tubercular peritonitis three weeks ago at St. Anthony Hospital in Columbus. He has improved and will return home soon. His mother stays with him while his father plans to return home earlier.

St. Anthony Hospital Columbus W. E. Seamah

Sculptor Partridge Committed to New York State Hospital

New York January 11 William Jo Partridge the sculptor whose works adorn many great buildings was committed to a New York state hospital for the insane today. He reportedly pleaded for help as he was being escorted by a guard from Central Islip for parole violation. A policeman confirmed the guard's report.

New York William JO. Patridge New York State Hospital Central Islip Hospital Partridge

Athens School Board Meets After Postponement

The Athens board of education will meet at 7 o'clock this evening due to illness among members. The rescheduled session, moved from last Monday, will include election and reorganization proceedings.

Athens Board of Education

Margate Speech on Summer Work for Girls

Margate reports discuss potential solutions for girls facing abundant summer work. The note frames questions about opportunities, roles, and community initiatives to engage female youth during the vacation period.

Fragmentary reply from M P Harmeworth in 19th century letter

The readable portion shows Mom Esmond Harmeworth, M. P., replying with a suggestion about a husband. The fragment suggests a correspondence about domestic or personal matters but provides limited context or names beyond the speaker.

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America Britain Marshall Hill Bax Saye Dr. Edwards F.M. Edwards Silleman Dr. Edwards M. B. Tucker Chaun Price Logan Margate Eng Esmond Harmeworth M. P Husbasda Cross Athens Dry Cleaning Co Shellmans N. Court St
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