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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1927

Page

5

Maecenas Club Entertained at 20 Walker Street

Maecenas Literary club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Jesse Henry hosting in the absence of the president Mrs. E W Bingman. Mrs. Mary A Fryburger presided and two prize contests were won by Mrs. Fryburger and Mrs. William Pritchard. Next meeting Feb 5 will be hosted by Mrs. J R Harvey.

Maecenas Club Maecenas Literary Club Jesse Henry Walker Street E. W. Bingman Mary A. Fryburger T. R. Bennett Alaska Fryburger William Pritchard Frank Brown Portsmouth J. R. Harvey

Knight visiting Albany and State College family links

Mr. O. A. Knight an alumnus of Ohio university and assistant professor of metallurgy in State College Pa visits his convalescent father C G Knight of Albany at Sheltering Arms hospital and sees his mother at the parental home in Albany. He was entertained last evening by Mr and Mrs John W Dowler at 155 East State street.

O. A. Knight Ohio University State College C. G. Knight Albany Sheltering Arms Hospital John W. Dowler East State Street F. E. Harshman West State Street Child Conservation League Longfellow E. G. Burt Samuel and Fleanor Mary Gibson RF. L. Church J. G. Graham A. B. Sias Ralph Dalton C. B. Richeson

Progressive Club Hosts Literary Gathering and Notices

Mrs Homer Rodehaver hosted the Progressive Literary club at 220 Mill street with Mrs A N Johnson presiding. The program opened with America the Beautiful and included a calendar committee, a paper on The Hair Net Industry, a prize for Caroline McKinstry, piano solos, and a duet by Mrs Rodehaver and her daughter Lillian. Guests and helpers are listed with community updates and upcoming meetings.

Progressive Club Homer Rodehaver Mill Street Progressive Literary Club A. N. Johnson P. E. Shirley Caroline McKinstry Myrtle Mitchell R. A. Andrews L. E. Carpenter Fred Slaughter

Galigher and Beasley Open New Huntington Venture

Mr. R. H. Galigher and Mr. Fred R. Beasley establish a business in Huntington West Virginia. Galigher will oversee operations and remain there as Mrs. Galigher and their young daughter plan to join him once roads are passable after the high water. They have rented an apartment in a local building.

R. H. Galigher Fred R. Beasley Huntington W. Va Galigher

Thompson Family Plans Athens Move From Brookville

Mr M M Thompson of Curtis Publishing and his wife with two children are expected today from Brookville Indiana to settle in Athens. They will begin housekeeping at 22 May avenue in a new residence owned by L D Radcliff.

M. M. Thompson Curtis Publishing Company Brookville Ind Athens May Avenue L. D. Radcliff

Lovell Elliott and Family Visit Toledo Relatives

Mrs. A Lovell Elliott and her son Lovell visit her parents Mr and Mrs F J Beasley and family in Toledo.

A. Lovell Elliott Son Lovell Toledo F. J. Beasley

Cincinnati visitor leaves for Allentown after op

Mrs Harry Bartlett who came from Cincinnati to visit her mother Mrs F L Preston left last night for Allentown Pa called there by the illness of her son in law Mr W F Clements He underwent a surgical operation this morning for the removal of the appendix.

Harry Bartlett Cincinnati F. L. Preston Allentown W. F. Clements

Treasure Island Screening at Athens High Thursday

The Central Parent Teacher association presents Stevenson’s Treasure Island on the high school screen at 6:30 p m Thursday in the auditorium. Children in Athens will have a chance to view the pirate adventure.

Athens Stevenson Central Parent Teacher Association

Guess His Name The Last Page Quiz Picks

A newspaper quiz asks readers to identify an actor from a photo and answer ten questions. Topics include the most northern U.S. state, V P letters meaning, Tennyson verse source, Catalina Channel swim sponsor, Nurmi rival, Romania capital, University of Illinois location, Mademoiselle title, and the 18.2 billiard champion.

United States Tennyson Paavo Nur‘mi Romania University of Illinois Mademoiselle

Athens Man Pleads Guilty in Columbus Holdup

Clarence Smith of Athens admitted taking part in the September 21 holdup in Columbus and obtaining $70. Two co-defendants pleaded not guilty. The trio committed two holdups. Milton Banfield of Ashland Kentucky pleaded guilty to stealing $75 in value. Smith and Banfield were sentenced to the state reformatory.

Columbus U.P Clarence Smith Athens Phelan C. M. Rogers Milton Banfield Ashland Smith Banfield State Reformatory

Judge Sayre Improves After Illness at Home

Judge E. D. Sayre who has been seriously ill at his home on 15 North Congress street is reported considerably improved today and rested comfortably last night.

E. D. Sayre North Congress Street

Vocational Agriculture Inspectors Visit Plains New Marshfield

Ray Fife state vocational director of agriculture will inspect The Plains New Marshfield and Coolville schools today to consider establishing vocational agricultural departments. He will visit The Plains this afternoon and attend a father and son banquet for vocational agricultural boys at New Marshfield tonight.

the Plains New Marshfield Coolville Ray Fife

Athens couple wed in probate court ceremony

A marriage license was issued in Athens county probate court to Henry R. Stafinger, 83, Chauncey, and Melvina Hann, 76, Glouster. The Rev. Ahlibrand officiated.

Athens County Henry R. Staffinger Farmer Chauncey Melvina Hann Glouster Ahlibrand

Two Men Fined After Court Street Fight Plea

C. C. Bean of Athens and John Heisler of Albany pleaded guilty to fighting on Court street and were arraigned before Mayor Alex Moore in Police court. They were fined five dollars plus costs, arrested by Chief of Police Herb Parker, and released after paying.

C. C. Bean Athens John Heisler Albany Court Street Alex Moore Herb Parker

Two Athens Industries Praised by Dean Chubb

Dean E W Chubb praised two Athens industries The Hotel Berry and the Athens Messenger noting their owners deep knowledge of their trades He argued a good name and thrift precede riches and that character underpins material success He also said many professions handle business tasks and urged lifelong economical habits.

Athens Dean Chubb E. W. Chubb Commerce Club Ohio University College of Liberal Arts Hotel Berry Athens Messenger

Rowles Men tho Sulphur Cream Heals Eczema Fast

A noted skin specialist hails Rowles Men tho Sulphur Cold Cream for itching burning or broken skin. The germ destroying preparation cools irritation and heals fiery eczema quickly, leaving clear smooth skin. Available at any drug store.

VINCO Health Aid Promises Relief and Energy

Better health and longer life are urged by a public notice touting VINCO as a remedy for sour stomach indigestion biliousness constipation and liver issues. The ad claims VINCO suits elderly people and chronic constipation cases where laxatives fail and invites readers to buy a 25 cent box from their druggist and take a tablet tonight.

Student nurse Elsie Koenig dies after illness

Miss Elsie Isabel Koenig aged 26 dies in Cleveland hospital after a three day illness of scarlet fever while training as a nurse. She leaves parents in Murray City two sisters and a brother. Funeral services set for Thursday in Middleport with burial at Hill Cemetery.

Chauncey Elsie Isabel Koenig Cleveland Koenig Mansfield Cleveland Hospital Charles 8. Bradfield Middleport P. Tinglepaugh Gilbert B. Courtney Gilbert B. Courtney, Chauncey, Minister of the Chauncey Christian Church Hill Cemetery Middleport High School Leonard Koenig Murray City Harry A. Patterson Luther Wallace Buchtel

Gardner to represent Chauncey Mine at miners’ convention

Karl W. Gardner of Chauncey represents Chauncey Mine No. 25 of the New York Coal company at the International convention of miners in Indianapolis Indiana. He attended a miners meeting in Columbus last week and returned to Chauncey before departing again for Indianapolis.

Chauncey Karl W. Gardner Chauncey Mine New York Coal Company Indianapolis Ind Gardner Columbus

Pleasant View Temple Dance Aids Silk Flag Purchase

Chauncey event by Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters raised funds from a dance held at the Chauncey K of P hall to buy a silk flag for display in the lodge room. Proceeds were designated for the flag and related lodge needs.

Chauncey Pleasant View Temple Pythian Chauncey K. of P. Hall

Plains Marriage Unites Hyla West and Virgil McAllister

Hyla West of The Plains wed Virgil McAllister of The Plains last Monday in Athens at the home of Rev. Ira P. Day pastor of The Plains Methodist Church. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs B A West of Hocking and the groom son of Mr and Mrs Robert McAllister of The Plains. They spent a few days in Pomeroy before departing.

Chauncey Hyla West Virgil McAllister the Plains Athens Ira P. Day Plains Methodist Episcopal Church A. West Hocking Robert McAllister Pomeroy

Sunday Socials Across the Plains Households

The text lists families and individuals visiting or hosting on a Sunday in the Plains area. Names include Mr and Mrs Lloyd Las, Mr and Mrs Wart Law and son Rodney, Bari, Eber Linsgott, Mr and Mrs Join FP ray City, Mrs Pinnick, Mrs John Hardy, Mr and Mrs William Jr and daughter Wilma, Mrs Lyons, Mrs Repert, Dale Channel, Office Training eschool, and Mr and Mrs William well. The scattered items show casual visits and home gatherings with multiple households mentioned.

Lloyd Las Anal Plains Dale Lumbus William Well the Plains

Nicaraguan Woman Pleads for Husband Deserter Release

In Managuan a Nicaraguan woman named Pangbourn travels six days to Corinto to plead Admiral Julian mandant of the U.S. forces for the release of her husband Charles Pangburn who is jailed as a deserter. Pangburn faces three crimes and deserted after Latimer told them wives could not be taken aboard a transport.

Managua Crozco Pangbourn Corinto Julian Mandant U Ei Wband Charlies Pangburn Ati Pangburn

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