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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1927
Page
2
Members of the Letart Truck Growers Association meet tonight at the community building in Falls. President Arthur Johnson and Vice President Wi grow will preside. Numerous pending matters will be discussed.
County auditor reports 3390 dog licenses sold in Meigs for 1927. After the 26th, licenses cost an additional two dollars, and all purchases after that date incur the surcharge.
Frank Williams aged 71 died Thursday morning at O. H. E hospital in Gallipolis. No definite funeral arrangements have been made.
Middleport January 21 The uns defeated the Potheroy K of P basketball team at the Armory by 24 to 27. The Buns a strong Middleport lineup organized by Ralph Sayre featured players including Jenkins Battyn Renshaw Davie Digster Walt Phillips and more in a fast scoring game.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs B Stone on Thursday in Middleport.
Jan 21 report from Middleport says Lord Hysell is improving after a Saturday appendix operation at Holecr hospital in Gallipolis. Mrs.
Fleda Hysell visited at the hospital on Wednesday as Mr. Hysell’s condition shows improvement. The brief bulletin notes a steady recovery trajectory and ongoing medical care.
The Rev. James returned Wednesday to Middleport after assisting with evangelistic services near Marysville. He has been at the town for almost three weeks to aid Rev. Potterf, previously a minister at Racine.
Members of the Past Chiefs association hosted a luncheon for women at the Christian church while they quilted. The group also conducted a soup sale to raise funds.
Audrey Graves of Middleport entertained members of the Christian Endeavor at her Pearl Street home for the monthly meeting.
Mrs. Robert Barnes of Middleport entertained at her Third street home Thursday. Guests included Mrs. White Mrs. B E Talbott and Mrs. Flora Clapp.
Members of the Royal Neighbors' lodge of Middleport held a Woodman hall meeting Thursday evening. Officers installed include Ida Edwards as oracle Grace Stace as vice oracle Cora Bennett as past oracle Minnie Gilmore as chancellor Maude Tewksbury as recorder Katharine Anderson as receiver Pauline Gallagher as marshal May Smith as inner sentinel Marie Mills as outer sentinel Evelyn Fultz as manager Marie Gufflin as musician. Installing officers were Ada Root and Lottie Snyder.
Mr and Mrs B B tiatiiday Cario HL arrived for a visit with Capt and Mrs Horace Horton and family. Anna Margaret daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Owens is improving after being struck by a car driven by Williard Ashworth Pomeroy. Filis W Hysell former county surveyor of Meigs now of Zanesville visits. J M Kauffman Gallipolis was a business visitor yesterday. Judge Cora B Roberts returns from a visit in Columbus.
Mrs. John Smith and Mrs. Tom Mills spent Wednesday in Gallipolis. Mrs. O. Leonard left Thursday for Addison to visit J. V. Leonard and family.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold medicine that soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth to treat persistent coughs colds bronchitis and related respiratory ailments. It guarantees satisfaction with money refunded if relief is not achieved and advises asking a druggist. Local notes mention residents visiting and ill health among a few individuals.
A mixed page note lists residents on the sick list and travel for business, with a St Jacobs Oil advertisement promising fast chest cold relief. The marketable oil claims quick chest congestion relief after a gentle rub, recommended for years.
An audience at Alled Ewing hall heard Ohio University’s annual men’s glee club concert directed by Professor C. C. Robinson. William Longstreet assisted with two piano solos and the program began with Be loved Ohio and My Ohio.
An old advertisement warns that untreated coughs and colds can develop into pneumonia. It promotes Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as fast acting relief that targets throat chest and bronchial membranes. The ad notes doctors and clinics approve and lists prices 60 cents and 1.00.
Dean E. W. Chubb presents a program conducted by David Todd with Willis Edmunds leading the club singing Sing Ohio written by Prof. Robinson head of the department of musi. Applause greets each number and encores follow with Drums by Joe Dando and The Bandolero by Tom Slater plus several varsity quartet numbers.
Notices mailed to stockholders of J. H. Grayson Company announce a special meeting on Monday evening January 31 at 7 o'clock to discuss amending articles to issue preferred stock and enlarge manufacturing rights. Directors listed: L. G. Worstell, Henry Zenner, F. J. Beasley, A. B. Roe.
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