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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1926

Page

5

Child's League hosts conservation group meeting

The Child's Conservation league, led by Mrs. E. J. Person, met at 19 Elliott street. New Year’s resolutions for the club were shared, with two papers presented: “The Spoiled Child” by Mrs. Earl D. Ryer and “The Disease of Children, Their Care and First Aid in the Home” by Mrs. C. W. Fink.

Child's League Child's Conservation League E. G. Burt Elliott Street E. J. Person Ear L D. Ryer C. W. Fink

Senior Standard Bearers Hold Tuesday Meeting at Pickering Home

The Senior Standard Bearers met Tuesday evening at Mrs. J L Pickering’s residence. Virginia Knecht led devotions with girls’ sentence prayers, Doris Herron reported on the year book Origin of the Standard Bearer society, and Mrs T R Biddle spoke on Beginning of the Indian Head Penny.

J. L. Pickering Virginia Knecht Helen Burson Doris Herron Standard Bearer Society T. R. Biddle Ruby Gladys Mercer Pickering A. E. Wagner Mary Helen Lee Dorothy Ruth Holcombe Mabel Bond Edna Mae Burch

Rebekah Lodge to Meet Thursday at Seven

The Rebekah lodge will hold a meeting at 7 o clock Thursday evening for the installation of officers. Lunch will be served after the lodge work concludes.

Rebekah Glouster Glouster Temple Pythian Sisters

Mr M E Twiss Sets Chicago Grand Rapids Furniture Market Trip

Mr M E Twiss departs this evening for a ten day stay in the furniture markets of Chicago and Grand Rapids Michigan. He will visit showrooms and assess new lines during the business trip.

M. E. Twiss Chicago Grand Rapids Mich

Woman's Missionary Society Meeting Planned at 2 P M

The Christian Church group will gather Thursday at 2 o clock in the afternoon with Mrs. W W Lee at 46 Grosvenor Street for a society meeting.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church W. W. Lee Grosvenor Street

Biddle couple to visit in Washington and Cambridge

Dr and Mrs T R Biddle depart this evening for Washington DC and then Cambridge Massachusetts for a short visit with their son Clinton P Biddle and his wife.

T. R. Biddle Washington, D. C Cambridge Mass Mrs Clinton P. Biddle

Munds family travels to Gambier to join husband

Mrs. W. C. Munds and her young daughter Elizabeth depart for Gambier to join Mr. Munds. They had been visiting the former's parents Dr. and Mrs. FE. W. Chubb at 115 South Court Street since before Christmas when Mr. Munds also visited. Miss Irma E. Voigt leaves this

W. C. Munds Elizabeth Gambier Mr. Munds FE. W. Chubb South Court — Street

Columbus gathering spans high schools and fair board

Evening events in Columbus address five high schools and include a talk at the W C A. Engagements extend to Thursday and Friday. Athens county Fair board officers Elmer Mansfield O D Dailey Frank Biddle and J McClannahan attend State Fair Board association sessions.

Columbus O. D. Dailey Frank Biddle J. €. McClannahan Athens County Fair Board State Fair Board Association

Mae Cenas Literary Club Hosts Musical Program

Mrs E W Bingman hosted the Mae Cenas Literary Club at 14 Raymond Drive Tuesday afternoon with Mrs T R Bennett presiding. The program, led by Mrs Bert Grafton, included The Life of Mac Dowell, piano and vocal solos by Thelma Bingman, and a musical contest won by Mrs Fred Stauffer with second to Mrs Jesse Henry. A trio by Thelma Bingman, Stauffer and Henry closed the event.

E. W. Bingman Raymond Drive Maecenas Literary Club T. R. Bennett Bert Grafton Mac Dowell Thelma Bingman Fred Stauffer Jesse Henry

Entertains Club Hosts Athens Needle Circle

Mrs. E. C. Woodworth at 27 South College Street entertains this afternoon her sewing circle, the Athens Needle Club.

E. C. Woodworth South College Street Athens Needle Club

Birthday surprise for Dr. Hixson at South Congress home

A group of twenty five relatives and friends gathered Monday evening at Dr. and Mrs. F. E. Hixson's home at 39 South Congress street to celebrate Dr. Hixson's birthday. Refreshments were served and guests offered best wishes for many happy returns.

F. E. Hixson South Congress Street

Delphian Society Event Highlights County Farm Bureau Play

Five club girls from the County Farm Bureau led by Mrs. Mansfield staged a playlet at Hotel Berry before the Athens Delphian chapter program. Mrs. Mansfield spoke on the club’s work. Miss Thelma Lehew led a lesson on Social Life in Mesopotamia. Text reports were presented by Miss Delle Finsterwald Ena Nelson Mrs S M Haffey Miss Margaret Lax Miss Mary Ward Mrs Elizabeth McGrath Mrs L G Bean and Mrs Clyde Featherston. A social dinner was planned for Friday evening February 5 with committee members Mrs H A Hatch Mrs Victor Pierce and Mrs E E Woodworth coordinating.

County Farm Bureau Mansfield Hotel Berry Athens The Delphian Society Thelma Lehew Mesopotamia Delle Finsterwald Ena Nelson S. M. Haffey Margaret Lax Mary Ward Elizabeth McGrath L. G. Bean Clyde Featherston H. A. Hatch Victor Pierce E. E. Woodworth

Beckleys Announce Birth of Daughter Mary Jane

Mr and Mrs Earl Beckley announce the birth of a daughter Mary Jane on Wednesday January 16 at Sheltering Arms hospital.

Mrs. Earl Beckley Mary Jane Sheltering Arms Hospital

Cottage Fire Destroys Home of Aged Woman

A four room cottage belonging to Mayles, an aged crippled woman, burned to destruction in Glouster between 1 and 2 this morning. Mayles escaped, roommate Warner got out fully dressed. Fire department arrived after 2:20 with limited chance to save the structure. Mayles claimed $1000 insurance. Warner carried $800. The case involves furniture transfer and Red Cross relief for the Zukoski family damaged by an earlier fire.

Glouster Mayles George Warner Hound Hill Faires Warner Bess Harper County Red Cross Zukoski

Kiwanis to Hear Able Speakers in Glouster

Glouster January 13. D A Schryver vice president Citizens' Trust and Savings bank Columbus and Kenneth Johnson leading attorney will address the Thursday evening Kiwanis luncheon. Club meets in the social room at First Methodist church from 6 30 to 7 30.

Glouster D. A. Schryver Citizens’ Trust and Savings Bank of Columbus Kenneth Johnson

Seek Help for Homeless Family in Need of Clothing

Aid appeal notes a homeless family seeking clothing and shelter as January 18 urging donors to provide warm garments and essentials. Community volunteers organize a drive to gather blankets coats and children’s wear for immediate relief.

Mrs Ryan Ends Visit With O’Hares In City

Mrs. Thomas Ryan departed Monday for Canonsburg Pennsylvania after a visit in the city with Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O’Hare. She was accompanied home by her young niece Anna Smith.

Thomas Ryan Canonsburg Patrick O'Hare Anna Smith

Chauncey Woman Installing Chief at Pythian Sisters

Mrs Elizabeth Collins of Chauncey served as installing officer at the public installation of officers for the Pythian Sisters of Chauncey at the K of P hall. A large attendance witnessed the degree staff work and a social hour followed with a cafe taria supper.

Chauncey Elizabeth Collins Plasant View Temple Pythian Sisters of K. of P. Hall Mae Boudinot P. c Ruth Smith M. FE. C Mattie Goodson E. J Viola Howard Allie Martin Edith Harvey Bess Cunningham Minnie Palmer Hazel Holmes B. C Margaret Harvey Lillie Sweeney Clara Wallace Bess Nicholson Ona May Sweeney Cincinnati

Local Youth Returns East

Clyde G Wend, Chauncey high school class of 1929 graduate, has returned to Baltimore Maryland to work as a radio operator on salt water vessels after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs George Wend in Millfield since December 8 when the lakes closed.

Chauncey Clyde G Wend George Wend Millfield Baltimore Wend Chauncey High School

Plains Folks Hold Social in The Plains

The Plains community hosted a weekly social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Cook. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wilson of Nelsonville, Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Terrel, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coon, Mr. and Mrs. Stitch Woodyard, William McDonald, Howard McDonald, Charles McDonald, Hazel McDonald, Gay McDonald, Harry Rollison, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Nichols, and Augusta Masten of Athens plus Mr. and Mrs. John Masten and Mr. and Mrs. Wade Swartz.

W. C. Nichols the Plains John Masten Wade Swartz Augusta Masten Athens

Birth announcement for Luckoff son in Syracuse

An announcement from Chauncey reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Herman Luckoff at their Syracuse New York home The Luckoffs formerly resided in Chauncey

Chauncey Herman Luckoff Syracuse N. Y Luckoffs

Mrs Gardner Hosts Loyal Women's Society Meeting

Mrs Karl W Gardner will host the Chauncey Christian church Loyal Women's Society meeting Thursday afternoon with Mrs Guy Gardner as program leader.

Gardner Chauncey Karl W. Gardner Loyal Women’s Society the Chauncey Christian Church Guy Gardner

Wend Heads to Field for Aviator Exam

Ralph L. Wend of Millfield departed for Crooks Field this week to take an aviation examination. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wend of Millfield.

Chauncey Ralph Ll. Wend Millfield Crooks’ Field Ralph George Wend

Revival Advances at The Plains Church with Rev Brown

Revival services at The Plains church continue as Rev Mr Brown preaches strong sermons. Parishioners report steady progress and renewed faith during the ongoing series in Chauncey on January 13.

Chauncey the Plains Church Mr. Brown

Plains Personal Miss Frieda Phillips visits Ohio homes

Miss Frieda Phillips employed in Newark spent the weekend at the homes of Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield and Mr and Mrs Darrel Moore. Mr and Mrs H L McDonald with son Emmett Lee and Hazel and Gay McDonald spent Sunday in Dundas accompanying Miss Alice Long who had stayed two weeks at the McDonald home.

the Plains Frieda Phillips Newark Arthur Burchfield Darrel Moore H. L. McDonald Emmett Lee Hazel Gay

Harold Ogg Injured Coast Down High School Hill

Harold Ogg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ogg, Chauncey, sustained an injury to his right foot after striking a post while coasting down the high school hill Tuesday afternoon.

Chauncey Harold Ogg Charles Ogg

Chauncey Pair Attends Funeral in Millfield

Mr and Mrs Garfield Grimes of Chauncey traveled to Millfield on Monday to attend the funeral of G H Knight.

Chauncey Garfield Grimes Millfield G. H. Knight

Schooner Robert B. Burnie Founders After Gulf Gale

In Fort Myers Florida on January 13 a fierce Gulf of Mexico gale battered the schooner Robert B. Burnie causing it to founder with the crew reported missing.

Fort Myers, Fla Gulf of Mexico Robert B. Burnie

Disaster off Captiva Report Irregularly Tracked

A crew member’s account describes a disaster occurring roughly twenty five miles off Captiva on Monday night, with the incident filed today by a member of the crew who survived.

Captiva

Goodspeed Seeks Ford Fiddling Meet Caller

Marion January 18 G E Goodspeed former Athens car caller at interurban stations has a clear loud voice. He wrote to Henry Ford about providing a caller for fiddling meets. Ford replied stating his application was on file and further word would come.

Marion G. E. Goodspeed Athens Henry Ford Goodspeed Mr. Ford

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets Ad

An advertisement claims weak and skinny people can gain weight rapidly using McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets four times daily. It promises 5 pounds minimum gain in 30 days with money back from the druggist if not met, and markets to adults and underweight children.

MccCoy Cline Pharmacy Company McCoy's

Birds Typically Fly at About 25 Miles Per Hour

Most small birds move through the air at roughly 25 miles per hour. This steady pace reflects common flight speeds observed in small avian species.

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