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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1926

Page

6

Chauncey Scouts Welcome New Members and Stag Patrol

Chauncey Jan 14 three new members Dee Daugherty Allan Banfield and Cecil Banfield joined the local Boy Scouts at their last meeting. A new Stag patrol is formed and the troop now numbers twenty two. Meetings are Tuesdays at the First Christian church with Scoutmaster Ralph C. Pritts. The Scouts showed first aid skills before the Parent Teacher association at Chauncey High School. A letter from Rev Spayd notes Mrs Spayd recently suffered a stroke, lost sight, and has affected mind. the Spayds are former Chauncey residents.

Chauncey Dee Daugherty Allan Banfield Cecil Banfield Stag First Christian Church Ralph C. Pritts Chauncey Scouts Parent Teacher Association Chauncey High School Roseville Mildred Ryan Mr. Spayd

Injured man much better in Burr Oak

Chauncey January 14 William D Hines of Chauncey visited Burr Oak to see his brother Joe Hines who was seriously injured days ago by a fall from a store building he was repairing He suffered a skull fracture and his condition was critical but is now improving He has been moved to the parental home of Mr and Mrs W H Hines after staying with his brother E H Hines near the accident site

Chauncey William D. Hines Burr Oak Joe Hines Hines W. H. Hines E. H. Hines

Miss Myrtle Brown Fetes Birthday at Millfield Home

Chauncey January 14 The home of Mr and Mrs Samuel Brown in Millfield hosted a party honoring Miss Myrtle Brown of Millfield for her nineteenth birthday. Evening included games music and a two course refreshment service, with family and friends listed among the guests.

Chauncey Samuel Brown Millfield Myrtle Brown Doris Cole Kathryn Gillespie Harriet Brown Isabel Brown Elizabeth Kaszonzi Ruth Howard May Howard Louise Guerra Mary Guerra Charlotte Omen Herman North Vaughn Earich John Law of Wayne Snyder Clifford Omen James Gillespie Ronald Robinett Milton Tracey Ellsworth Tracy Myrtl Brown Sam Brown Dewey

Chauncey Church elects new officers at annual meeting

At Chauncey Christian church annual meeting George W. Wilson and Charles Fiske were reelected as elders. Deacons elected include Karl W. Gardner Guy Gardner Guy M. Brookins Guy Smith G. H. Nye and M. J. Gardner. Mrs. Guy Smith named financial secretary Mrs. Arthur Swart treasurer. Lucille Bradfield chosen pianist. Trustees named Guy Gardner G. F. Pengergrass and Guy Brookins.

Chauncey Chauncey Christian Church George W. Wilson Charles Fiske Karl W. Gardner Guy Gardner Guy M. Brookins Guy Smith G. H. Nye M. J. Gardner Arthur Swart Lucille Bradfield

Plains High girls hold baggar pie box social

A baggar pie and box social hosted by the Plains High School girls basketball team drew a large crowd. The event raised 44 dollars to buy new suits for the team members.

Chauncey The Plains’ High School

Forest Rose Rebekah meeting to install officers

Chauncey January 14 Installation of officers will be completed at the regular meeting of Forest Rose Rebekah lodge in Chauncey Friday evening at the K of P building. A good turnout is urged and after installation there will be a social hour and vegetable soup served.

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Sage K. of PF

Mrs. L. W. Spayd Remains Critical After Illness

Chauncey Jam 14 reports Mrs. L. W. Spayd remains in critical condition following illness. Her family and local hospital staff monitor her status closely as doctors evaluate her case.

Chauncey Jam L. W. Spayd

Local Notes From Chauncey And Surrounding Areas

Ralph E. Syx, long employed in Portsmouth, has returned to Chauncey and will depart next week for Cincinnati. Miss Jeanette Palmer and Miss Catherine Cline of Chauncey were Guests of friends in Athens Wednesday. Mrs. W. V. Sprague of Chauncey visited her daughter Floride Sprague and relatives in Columbus. Ethel Williams has returned from visits with relatives in Delaware and Steubenville. Mr and Mrs M B Tucker returned from Crooksville after attending their nephew’s funeral.

Ralph E. Syx Portsmouth Chauncey Cincinnati Jeanette Palmer Catherin Cline Athens W. V. Sprague Floride Sprague Columbus Ethel Williams Delaware Steubenville M. B. Tucker Croksville

Aged Woman Is Dead in Albany After Illness

Mrs. Isabelle Kayser widow of Martin Kayser died at 2 30 am at her Albany home from pneumonia after bronchitis. Born in Carpenter she would have turned 76 January 22. Survived by son Frank Kayser of Athens two brothers Marion and John Cline four sisters Mrs. McCarley Mrs. Starsbury Mrs. Ralston and Mrs. Cecil. Funeral at Temple M E church Saturday at 10 pm burial in adjoining cemetery.

Albany Isabelle Rayser Martin Rayser Frank Kayser Athens Temple M. FE Kayser Carpenter John Cline New Marshfield Marion Cline Bolen

Garlinger to Be Arraigned on Child Support Charges

Thomas Garlinger of Buchtel will be arraigned in Probate court on charges of non support for his children Eilleen 16 Thomas 13 Glen 8 and Paul 6. The case centers on alleged failure to provide for the youngsters.

Thomas Garlinger Buchtel Eilleen Thomas Glen Aul

Marriage License Issued in Probate Court

Clyde Merle Higgins a 22 year old farmer of Galena and Rosalie Gertrude Pyle 17 of Galena at home in Athens were married by Rev IM E Chatley. License issued by the Probate court.

Probate Court Clyde Merle Higgins Farmer Galena Rosalie Pyle Athens IM. E. Chatley Rosalie Gertrude Pyle

Athens Banks Elect Officers At Annual Meetings

Officers at Security Savings Bank include W. B. Lawrence as president and Dr. W. N. Alderman as vice president, with C. G. O Bleness cashier and Mrs. Fred W. Kiltan assistant cashier. Bank growth tops 900000 dollars. Alderman named director and VP succeeding his late son. Bank of Athens officers list J. D. Brown as president and W. K. Golden as vice president, plus others. Athens National Bank officers include L. G. Worstell president and W. N. Alderman cashier, with a large board of directors. Savings and Loan directors to be chosen next Tuesday.

Athens Security Savings Bank W. B. Lawrence W. N. Alderman C. G. O'Bleness Fred W. Kiltan M. C. Twiss J. Halliday Cline F. D. Forsythe W. B. Golden L. G. Worstell Fred Alderman Lawrence Bank of Athens J. D. Brown W. K. Golden T. J. Davis J. B. Davis H. H. Harris James FB. Davis The Athens National Bank James H. McClure R. L. Woodworth W. N. Allderman Henry Zenner J. R. Hartey W. R. Phillips A. P. Phillips D. H. Moore T. R

Alarm Clock Warns You Face Job Loss if You Stay Abed

A stated aim to spur punctuality, the device issues a blunt wake up message threatening work loss for late rising. The concept pairs a firm incentive with a dread of employment consequences to force timely mornings.

Winter political stir blooms in county offices

In Athens sheriff, clerk and recorder are cited. Nelsonville backs county representative and auditor. Glouster pushes for commissioners. York favors C. H. Bartlett as a broad minded middle aged man popular with townsmen, seen as well suited to county needs and prominent in the upcoming law making body.

Nelsonville Glouster York C. H. Bartlett

Five Officers Enter Dewey Home in Dry Raid

Fred R. Dewey sues five Minneapolis police officers for $15,000 damages after they entered his home without a warrant during a liquor raid. He says carpets were torn up and furniture rough handled in the dry residence.

Minneapolis Fred R. Dewey

Mentho Sulphur Cream Promises Fast Skin Relief

A skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur in a cold cream form for itching and eczema. The preparation allegedly soothes irritation quickly, fights germs, and leaves clear skin. readers are urged to buy at drug stores and send in the coupon.

Pain Relief Claim From Woman in Cincinnati

Mrs. L R Edwards of Cincinnati reports that after years of feminine weakness she suffered back and side pains and head aches. She credits Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription with curing her after using six bottles, noting improvement before four bottles were finished. The ad urges readers to obtain the medicine from their druggist and request free medical advice from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo, New York.

Dr. Pierce President Invalids’ Hotel Buffalo N. Y

Greece seeks 30 million loan from United States

The Greek debt envoys formally asked the American debt funding commission to loan Greece 30 million dollars. Greece would use the funds to pay 15 million dollars owed to the treasury. The treasury indicated the proposal would not be accepted.

Washington United States Greece Treasury American Debt Funding Commission

Son born to Mrs Hanford MacNider in Washington

A son was born today to Mrs. Hanford MacNider wife of Assistant Secretary of War MacNider in Washington.

Washington Hanford MacNider MacNider

Goitre Relieved by Sorbol Quadruple Reported in Akron

Mrs. John O Morrow of 9 Shaker Drive Akron Ohio says she was relieved of goitre by Sorbol Quadruple a colorless liniment easy to use like toilet water Made by Sorbo Company Mechanicsbare Ohio Sold at all drug stores Locally at McKee Drug Co

Akron John O’morrow Shaker Drive Ohio Sorbo Company Mechanicsbare Kfe McKee Drug Co

Plans for a new Metropolitan Opera House

Otto H. Kahn, president of the Metropolitan Opera Company, prepares definite plans for a new and greater opera house in New York. Offers of 10 million dollars have been received for the site of the old opera house.

New York Metropolitan Opera House Otto H. Kahn Metropolitan Opera Company Opera House

Denial Of Jewel Theft At Mesker Home In Florida

George L. Mesker of Evansville Indiana denied sensational reports that burglars stole jewels valued at a million dollars from his Palm Beach home last night.

Palm Beach Fla George L. Mesker Evansville Ind

Magistrate Frees 132 Prisoners in Warrants Dispute

In New York a city magistrate promptly discharged 132 prisoners arrested by police at an alleged gambling resort after ruling the arrests were made without warrants. The decision underscores questions about police procedure and due process.

New York Sade Madate

Old Writer Dles New York Dies of Heart Disease

Ashley Deering a renowned New York newspaper man died of heart disease at an advanced age. His career spanned decades in journalism, shaping city reporting and editorial voice. He is mourned by colleagues and the literary press.

New York Ashley Deering

Longtime Morning Telegraph staffer remembered

He had served on the Morning Telegraph staff for more than twenty years, marking a lengthy career with the newspaper.

The Morning Telegraph

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