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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1927

Page

3

Seekers of New Things Highlight Sermon at Presbyterian Church

Nelsonville talk centers on the urge for novelty across society and its role in progress. Pastor Evans compares ancient Paul's mission to modern curiosities in education, art, and media, warning novelty alone does not yield true life.

Nelsonville Riev John Lioyd Evans Presbyterian Church Paul Athens America Ford Mr. Evans Jesus

Birtcher Burial Held for Doanville Native in Nelsonville

Funeral funeral party for Frank Birtcher arrived in Nelsonville from Harrisburg Virginia. Services were conducted at Deanville home by Rev. O J Howearth and the Loyal Order of Moose. Burial followed at Green Lawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Frank Birtcher Doanville Harrisburg Robert Birtcher Deanville O. J. Howearth Loyal Order of Moose Greenlawn

Child Dies in Columbus After Appendix Operation

Nomi Conkey nine year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Conkey died Saturday at St. Francis hospital Columbus after an operation for appendix removal. The body lies at the parents home in New Pittsburgh. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 1 pm at New Pittsburgh church with burial at Greenlawn. The parents have five other children.

Nelsonville Naomi Conkey Shelby Conkey St. Francis Hospital Columbus New Pittsburg New Pittsburgh Church Greenlawn

Charges Dropped in John Meredith Case in Logan

Charges against John Meredith confined since November 19 in Logan for issuing bad checks were dropped. A $50 check dated November 4 to Mrs Hobson was paid, costs covered, and Hocking county authorities were advised Meredith in a similar case might be released. Logan case also cleared.

Nelson Wiull John Meredith Logan

Divine Means Of Man’s Information Subject Of Father Owens

Nelsonville January 24 Father Owens delivers lecture at St Andrew's church on how humans have been informed through divine agency throughout history. He asserts God never left mankind in dark pews and discusses biblical guidance across eras. The talk highlights divine communication as a steady thread through humanity.

Owens Moses Damascus Nelsonville Mother Owens St. Andrew's Church Father Owens

Fire damages North residence in Nelsonville

Fire from a chimney struck the roof of Frank North’s house at Frederick and Edwards streets in Nelsonville about 6 this morning. Estimated damage is about 700 dollars and is reportedly covered by insurance.

Nelsonville Frank North Frederick Edwards Streets

Child dies after appendectomy in Logan hospital

Nelsonville report of Clysta Peek six daughter of Mr and Mrs William Peek Buchitel who died Sunday morning at Cherrington hospital Logan after an operation to remove the appendix. The child was taken to the hospital Saturday in Stouts ambulance.

Nelsonville

Nelsonville Man Commits to Athens Jail for Unpaid Fine

Forest Young was jailed in Athens County after Mayor Eberle committed him for failing to pay a $100 fine and costs from December 12 on a possession charge. He was arrested Saturday night by Patrolman George Bateman.

Nelsonville Forest Young Athens Eberle Young George Bateman

D A R Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter Holds Charter Meeting

The Elizabeth Zane Dew chapter of the D A R met at the American Legion home with a luncheon for 65. State regent Mrs Herbert Backus spoke on the society and presented the charter. Seventy six names were read from the charter by secretary Mrs Elizabeth Tedrow. Various greetings and entertainments followed with several out of town members and guests in attendance.

Elizabeth Zane Dew American Legion Legion Auxiliary Herbert Backus Columbus National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Elizabeth Tedrow Henry Poston A. D. Reggie Elizabeth Sherman Reece Lancaster Webster W. Poston Margaret Johnson Ralph Parks Charles Keynes James Rafferty Logan Dayton Samuel Hanley DeValson Davis Athens W. Ii. Cann W. E. Rannels New Plymouth Elma Bell Glouster

Senate Faces Closing-Program Jam in Short Session

United Press reports the sixty-ninth Congress near the end of its half-way mark, addressing farm relief navy cruisers and Nicaraguan issues while prohibition looms and tax cuts stall. The naval appropriations bill and three additional cruisers are eyed, with the Robinson oil-land dispute resolution to be debated early this week.

P. Paul BH Sallon United Press Washington Muscle Shoals Boulder Dam Senate House Mexico

Longstreth Named Organizing Regent for Logan Chapter

Longstreth serves as organizing regent for the Logan chapter, guiding initial formation and leadership duties. The role involves coordinating charter activities, member recruitment, and establishing chapter structure under local oversight.

Longstreth Logan

Surprise Miss Keeton Honored On Birthday

Mrs. Ray Keeton of Nelsonville was surprised Thursday evening by friends who gathered to celebrate her birthday. She received many useful gifts as the guests enjoyed refreshments and music.

Nelsonville Ray Keeton

Mary Jane McGaughy to Wed Dr John Gilbert Love

The Columbus Dispatch reports Miss Mary Jane McGaughy of 1924 North High street will marry Dr. John Gilbert Love of 15644 North High street at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Scioto Country Club. Only intimate friends and relatives will attend the ceremony. Edward Love and J I Barron are in Columbus to attend a reception.

Mary Jane McGaughy North High Street John Gilbert Love Scioto Country Club Columbus Dispatch John Love Edward Love J. I. Barron Columbus

Night at the Athletic Club for Doctor Love

A social evening at the athletic club is set tonight to honor Doctor Love with a reception and program. Guests and clubs members attend a brief ceremony followed by mingling and refreshments.

Ing Doctor Love

Elizabeth Evans circle meets Tuesday at Presbyterian church

The Elizabeth Evans circle will gather Tuesday evening in the Presbyterian church parlors at 7 o clock.

Elizabeth Evans Presbyterian Church

Local social notes from Zanesville and Athens visitors

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Roudebush of Zanesville spent the end of the week here. Mrs. C. A. Hooper of Athens visited her father Henry Verity on Sunday. Miss Velma Garber of Belleville stayed with Miss Lillian Young over the weekend. Miss Eva Nagel of Athens was the Sunday guest of Henry Verity and family.

C. H. Roudebush Zanesville C. A. Hooper Athens Henry Verity Velma Garber Belleville Ohio Lillian Young Eva Nagel

Order Vesper Canned Vegetables by the Case

A shopper is urged to buy Vesper canned vegetables by the case from a local grocer. The notice promotes bulk purchasing and suggests checking for case discounts and store availability.

Meeting Delays Require February Date For Farm Groups

The annual farm bureau meeting once set for January 29 is postponed to a February date to be announced. County Farm Agent T. H. Johnson noted the delay this morning. Pomona Grange meeting planned for Tuesday January 25 is moved to the following Saturday. An oyster dinner was planned for this evening.

Farm Bureau T. H. Johnson Pomona Grange

Clear Zululand Skies Let View Objects Seven Miles Off

In Zululand the air is so clear that objects of fair size can be seen seven or eight miles by starlight.

Zululand

High Water Plunges Traffic Into Slow Return Home

Glouster Ohio suffers highway disruption as Sunday Creek floods the road between Glouster and Trimble and the Chauncey Athens route. Vehicles pulled from mud holes while Train No. 5 runs three hours late. Ohio River at Hobson reaches 48 feet and rising two inches per hour with 60 feet threatening more area.

Glouster Trimble Chauncey Athens Plains New York Central Hobson Ohio River Hobson Viccinity

Temperance Day Observed In Trimble Schools

Glouster January observations note Temperance Day activities at Trimble High School and grades Friday afternoon. The program included songs America and America the Beautiful, solos by Mary Sayre Nina Sprague Theira Compton Thelma Grigsby, a talk by Principal M M Bryson, a high school address by Rev Donnally and benediction by Mr Donnally.

The Rev Donnally America the Beautiful School M. M. Bryson

Radio Fans Plan City Organization for Better Reception

Radio fans in Athens plan to organize to solve reception problems. They announced a meeting Wednesday at 7 o clock in the mayor's office to discuss organizing and tracing the causes of interference to improve local radio service.

Athens

Helena Keck Passes State Nursing Exams in Columbus

Miss Helena C. Keck, graduate nurse from Good Samaritan hospital Cincinnati class of 1926, currently employed there, has been notified by the state board of examiners that she passed the state examinations held December 2 3 and 4 in Columbus. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George Keck of Ellis avenue.

Chauncey Helena C. Keck Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati State Board of Examiners Columbus Keck George Keck Ellis Avenue

Knights of Pythias meet in Chauncey lodge

Phillipine Lodge No 709 Knights of Pythias members are urged to attend a regular meeting at 7 o clock this evening with work in the first degree to be performed.

Knights OF Pythias Chauncey Phillipine Lodge No Knights of Pythias

Mrs Isabla Coe Returns Home After Hip Injury

Isabla Coe is brought home to her residence near the city from Sheltering Arms hospital in Ath ens where she had been for several weeks after fracturing a hip in a fall down a cellar stair.

Chauncey Isabla Coe Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

Trimble Bible School Social Honors Olive Reed Class

About seventy members of the Christian Bible school at Trimble enjoyed the quarterly social Friday night honoring Olive Reed's class for the highest grade last quarter. The Woman's class served supper, Mrs. A. M. Rainey led games and contests, and the church orchestra provided music. Many were kept away due to high water.

Trimble Christian Bible School Olive Reed A. M. Rainey

M T Club elects officers in Glouster meeting

The M T club met at Mrs Edna Bingmans home electing Ella Johnston as president Mary Johnston as vice president Nelie Richards as secretary Ellen Lunsford as treasurer Ruth Chambers and Sylvia Seckinger as sick committee The next meeting is set for February 17 at Mrs Ruth Chambers Walnut Hill. Arthur Vernon party members Fred Lynch Walter Vernon and others returned to Ashland Ky traveling through Athens via James Vernon.

Glouster M. 'T. Club Edna Bingman Main Street Ella Johnston Mary Johnston Nelie Richards Ellen Lunsford Ruth Chambers Sylvia Seckinger Walnut Hill Arthur Vernon Fred Lynch Walter Vernon Ernest Vernon Ashland James Vernon Athens

Funeral Rites Held Here For Arthur Vernon of Ashland

Out of town mourners attended the funeral of Arthur Vernon of Ashland Kentucky in Glouster Ohio. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William Chamberlain and daughter Marie of Zanesville, Carlos Vernon of Lancaster, Mr and Mrs James Williams, Mr and Mrs George Norris, Ed Vernon and family, and James Vernon and family of Athens.

Glouster Dan Arthur Vernon Ashland William Chamberlain Marie Zanesville Carlos Vernon Lancaster James Williams George Norris Ed Vernon James Vernon Athens

Encampment to Meet Glouster Officers Install Jan Night

Glouster Encampment 1.0.0. O. FP. plans a meeting in the Odd Fellows hall Tuesday night. Officers will be installed at this gathering. An oyster feed will follow the installation.

Glouster Odd Fellows Hall

A Woman of No Importance Promotes Quinine Substitute

An item touts a woman giving her children a substitute for Crane’s Quinine and Tar for coughs and colds as safe for all ages. It claims the product is pleasant to take, contains no harmful drugs, and is sold by reputable dealers.

Crane

Doris Coon Visits Grandparents in The Plains

Doris Coon of Athens has been visiting at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Elmer Coon on the Lower Plains.

the Plains Doris Coon Athens Elmer Coon Lower Plains

Woman Dies in Fire as Water Pressure Fails

Mme Therese Lebaisne perished on a window ledge in Lille France after a ladder rescue failed due to low water pressure. Firemen watched helplessly as flames engulfed the victim.

Lille Mme Therese Lebaisne

Lightning flash lasts about a microsecond

A lightning flash is described as lasting roughly one millionth of a second, a fleeting interval that highlights the extreme brevity of the electrical discharge.

Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral Ad Warns Against Pneumonia Risk

An old advertisement warns that a cough or cold can develop into pneumonia and urges prompt use of Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral. It promises quick relief, deep action in the bronchial tubes, and safety for children and adults, with pricing notes for druggists.

Ayer

Tragic Triple Deaths Strike Bluefield Family

In Bluefield Massachusetts on Sunday Ralph and Ethel Waye two year old twins and their sister Saide six died from whooping cough and ptomaine poisoning within 12 hours. The father and three other children are ill as well.

Bluefield Mass Ralph Waye Ralph Ethel Saide

Sixth Grade Notes and Activities At Miss Bench’s School

Verna Wallace was absent due to illness while Miss Bench's sixth grade girls won the English contest and presented a program to the boys on Friday January 21, 1927. A candy sale by the sixth graders was a success. Second grade attendance was low from colds and chicken pox. Alva Clements Elmer Clements and Elizabeth Hunter moved up to the fourth grade this week.

Verna Wallace Miss Bench Alva Clements Elmer Clements Elizabeth Hunter

Fourth grade studies Japan and illness disrupts class

The fourth grade is studying Japan while Miss Wolfe, the teacher, is absent due to sickness. Lowell Stage remains isolated from Mrs Wilson's sixth grade, staying with his mother in a Columbus hospital as the class begins a new unit.

Japan Wolfe Lowell

Olive Tablets Offer Quick Relief for Constipation

Advertisements tout Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural laxative alternative for chronic constipation and dull headaches. Claims say they stimulate the liver to act normally and improve digestion with two tablets, marketed as a safe, quick remedy.

Edwards Cal

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