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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1926

Page

3

Old-Time Dance Inspires Nelsonville Poet’s Humble Verse

Nelsonville on January 25 reports an old-time dance Thursday at Beasley’s Ford garage. Fred Skiver praises the event in a poem mentioning Dicky Evans Mickey Butts and Lucius Keplar, with notes on dancers, costumes, and thanks to Ralph Henry and Beasley for organizing.

Nelsonville Ford F. R. Beasley Fred Skiver Dicky Evans Mickey Butts Lucius Keplar Louis Wend Scott Johnson

New Baby for Nelsonville Couple Scott Collins Jr Born

Mr and Mrs Scott D Collins of Sharonville announce the birth of a son at their home on January 7 named Scott Collins Jr. The couple are former Nelsonville residents.

Nelsonville Scott D. Collins Sharnville Scott Collins, Jr Nelonville

Man Arrested for Possessing Intoxicating Liquor in Nelsonville

Nelsonville police arrested Brest Linton on a Saturday evening charging possession of intoxicating liquor. He pleaded guilty at arraignment before Mayor Eberle and was fined $100 plus costs for possessing a pint of white mule.

Nelsonville Brest

Reynolds Girl in Serious Condition After Second Operation

Nelsonville report says Miss Leah Reynolds, already recovering from appendectomy, is in serious condition after another operation and blood transfusion at St Marys hospital Rochester Minnesota. Her father C E Reynolds left for Rochester following the news.

Nelsonville Leah Reynolds St. Warys Hospital Rochester Minnesota

Local social notes from Athens area weekend visitors

Miss Maxine Williams of Athens attended the Athens versus Nelsonville game and stayed with Miss Lillian Coleman over the weekend. Mrs. J. S. Pritchard returned from Columbus after visiting her daughter. J. Hill of Bridgeport visited his daughter Mrs. Gerald Nelson and twin grandchildren. Pauline Dyson came back to ancestral home after her father's death. Margaret Jones of Lancaster and Lenevex were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Jewett. Roland Bayles of Columbus spent the weekend with relatives. Marie Fluke of Columbus visited Frances and Lillian Gorsuch, while Grace Poston of Athens visited Mary Elizabeth Kessinger.

Maxine Williams Athens Nelsonville Lillian Coleman J. S. Pritchard Columbus Yates Yearger Do. J. Hill Bridgeport Gerald Nelson Hill Pauline Dyson Ancuster Murray City Lenevex Margaret Jones Lancaster Oliver Jewett Roland Bayles Marie Fluke Frances Lillian Gorsuch Grace Poston Mary Elizabeth Kessinger

Evangelistic Meetings Open at Chris tian Church

In Nelsonville on January 25 the Vangelistic meetings at the Christian church opened under auspicious conditions with full morning and crowded evening services. Pastor spoke on Prepare Ye The Way of The Lord in the morning and The Divine Side of the Plan of Salvation in the evening. Evangelist George L. Ashton expected to arrive today to speak at the evening service. Edward McKinney leads the music with a large adult choir and junior chorus of over 50 children. Mr McKinney’s solo closed the night. Six children will meet to sing in the basement at 6 40 PM for the evening service preparation.

Nelsonville Christan Church Tod George L. Ashton Edward McKinney Fife Children Are Leading the Music, He Solo By Mr. McKinney

Louise Cable Jones to be maid of honor at wedding

Olsonville Jan 25 The Columbus Dispatch reports Miss Louise Cable Jones will serve as maid of honor at a forthcoming wedding.

Olsonville iMting Columbus Dispatch Louise Cable Jones

Reverend Morrell Speaks on God and Race at Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on Sunday January 25 the Reverend Fe ll Morrell of the Methodist church delivered a morning sermon on God as father of all spirits and man’s obligation to his fellows. He spoke on brotherhood and race issues at the Ohio Conference report, noting the need to address race problems. Miss Helen Largent led the evening music, and next Sunday will feature a youth night with multiple choirs and an orchestral program led by Dr. John G. Benson with no collection.

Nelsonville FE Ll. Morrell Methodist Church Ohio Conference of Columbus Helen Largent John G. Benson White Cross Hospital

Hard game on Saturday eve in Nelsonville clash

Nelsonville high school hoops hosts Portsmouth in a Southeastern League showdown next Saturday evening. Portsmouth lost only one starter from last year’s champions and expects a tough battle. A preliminary game will start at 8 o clock before another packed house fills the arena.

Nelsonville Portsmouth

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Quick Gain

Advertisement touts Cod Liver Oil tablets as the best flesh producer with Vitamins. Claims sugar-coated McCoy's tablets cost 60 cents for 60 and guarantee a five pound gain in 30 days with money-back if not achieved. Targets druggists and Cline Pharmacy Co. as sellers.

Cline Pharmacy Co

Radio Fans Fail On Foreign Test In Glouster

Glouster residents stayed up hoping to hear European stations but all efforts failed. Some had eight tube sets but found no distinguishable signal as European broadcasts came through silent here. A few plan to try again tonight and will catch a bus home at 10 o clock. Meanwhile Thea Chapter O E and will attend a Nelsonville instruction school Thursday afternoon and evening with a chartered bus expected.

Glouster Rave Thea Chapter O. E School of Instruction Nelsonville

Walter Reed Suffered Severe Finger Injury At Coal Car

In Glouster on January 25 Walter Reed, a Black man, had three fingers on his right hand badly smashed when caught between a coal car and its roof in the workroom. Dr. Crawford reports the flesh stripped but fingers may be saved.

Glouster Walter Reed Crawford

Mooseheart to Stage The Old Maid's Club Play

Mooseheart legion members rehearse a home talent show titled The Old Maid's Club at Moose hall. Eighteen persons join the cast with a dance to follow from 7 30 until midnight next Saturday evening.

Glouster Mooseheart Legion Old Maid's Club Moose Hall

O. E. S. Meeting Urges Timely Attendance Weekday Night

Glouster Jan 25 The O E S meeting requests all officers be present on time for prompt 7 PM lodge opening. Many out of town members attend and a timely start is emphasized to accommodate travel schedules.

Glouster

Embroidered Crepe Pattern for Six Bust Sizes

Pattern printed in crepe with crepe satin facings on bolero and cuffs. Six sizes from 34 to 44 inches bust. To make an 88 inch illus trated size, require 4 1/4 yards of 40 inch material and 1/2 yard of contrasting material for facing bolero and cuffs. Dress width at the foot is 2 yards. Pattern mailed for 11 1/2 cents in silver or stamps.

To the chair fighting to the end to save his companions

A witness recalls a soldier pleading to bear all the blame as he fought to the chair, defending two comrades and urging mercy while endangering himself.

Local Residents Visit Friends and Return to Ohio

Mrs. Clara Palmer of Wilkesbar re Pa a former Glouster resident is spending a few days with friends in this city. Miss Dolores Stoecklein returned to Columbus Sunday after spending a few days at her home in this city. Miss Stoecklein is taking a nursing course at a Columbus hospital.

Clara Palmer Wilkesbarre Glouster Dolores Stoecklein Columbus Miss Stoecklein

Legion Presents Picture at Ambrose Theater

Guouster residents will see the war picture You Cant Stand There at the Ambrose theater presented by Frank McCannpost American Legion. The film will run for two nights Monday and Tuesday in this city.

Legion Presents Guouster Ambrose Theater Frank McCannpost American Legion

Three Men Executed for Berks County Store Robbery

In Rockview prison, Bellefonte, three Reading men were electrocuted for the murder of Jonathan Clopp during a Berks county store robbery. Robert Brue, 56, confessed to firing the fatal shot, while Irwin Gringe, 25, and Leamon Crocker, 25, were also executed.

Bellefonte Reading Robert Brue Irwin Gringe Leamon Crocker Rockview Jonathan Clopp

Word-of-mouth Rheumatism Prescription Offer from France

In a Brockton area letter a writer claims to have obtained a French rheumatism and neuritis prescription during service with the American Army in France. He says the prescription cost nothing, requires no payment, and invites readers to mail their address for delivery, via a postal request to Case, Dept. C-173.

France Brockton

Youngstown Search For Missing 5 Year Old Girl

Police and Boy Scouts hunted today for Angeline Norvatich a five year old missing from her East Youngstown home since yesterday afternoon authorities said. The case drew search teams across the area with no trace found yet.

Youngstown Police and Boy Scouts of Tu Angeline Norvatich East Youngstown

Three Children Die In Ice Creek Coasting Tragedy

In Ironton on Sunday an ice accident on Ice Creek claimed three young lives. Leonard Norris 17 dragged his brother Ray 19 from the water but drowned, while Gene Payne 9 and Walter Conway 8 perished after a sled broke through the ice. Carl Brumfield recovered Ray and the other bodies.

Ironton Ice Creek Leonard Norris Gene Payne Walter Conway Young Payne Conway Ray Norris Ray Carl Brumfield

Death notices for James Paul and William Silvus

George Paul receives word that his brother James Paul died in Montana Grove Missouri on New Year's Day. Also reported is the death of his uncle William Silvus aged 88 at his home in Nor.

George Paul James Paul Montana Grove William Silvus Nor

James Paul of Athens Remembered in Walk Iowa Obituary

James Paul born and raised in Athens, son of John Paul and Harriet Silvus Paul, married twice, widow Eva Warner and six children from the second marriage. Brother William Silvus, uncle to B G Silvus, married Mary Spring of Meigs County. He died after a visit with home folks years ago.

Walk Iowa James Paul Athens John Paul Harriet Silvus Paul Eva Warner William Silvus Isaac Silvus B. G. Silvus Silvus Mary Spring Meigs County

Red Consulate In China Raided After Arms Found

Chinese soldiers raided the Russian Soviet consulate at Harbin and found arms and incriminating documents. A Pekin dispatch to the Evening News says the Soviet government offered Premier Tuan Chi Jui to deploy Russian troops to aid policing the Eastern railway zone.

London Harbin Pekin Evening News Tuan Chi Jui Easters

Police Seek Gangster in Grocery Robbery Case

Police in Cleveland search for Albert Carrelli of Pittsburgh as an accomplice after Josephin Batchelder Laurie 19, implicated in a Saturday night holdup. James Gibson alias James Smith is already in custody as part of a string of robberies.

Cleveland Josephin Batchelder Laurie Albert Carrelli Pittsburgh James Gibson James Smith Beleve

Freezone Promises Quick Relief for Corns and Calluses

A druggist offers Freezone a small bottle that removes hard corns soft corns and corn between the toes and foot calluses without pain or irritation. It claims instant effect with simple application and easy removal.

Headline Twists: One-LD's Head Cracked as Said

A tersely worded line from Youngstown Vindicator notes a cracked head as a punchy observational quip, reflecting the paper's dry tone. The fragment suggests a dramatic incident, though details are missing from the surviving OCR.

Youngstown

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