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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1928

Page

5

Society notes honor members leaving Athens

A social hour and picnic supper follow a Pythian Sisters and Ian's Benefit joint session for Mrs. George Chaney and her daughter Nora Chaney as they move north of Columbus. Eastern Star members from Pomeroy attended a school of instruction and inspection, with notable guests and readings throughout.

Athens Pythian Sisters Ian Eastern Star Pomeroy C. R. Featherston Charles Cameron James Palmer H. T. Phillips Tedrow Gibbs Wiley Sprague Frank S. Grones Thor Olson J. W. Hudson H. L. Atkinson

Corning Boys Top Moxahala In Home Court Tilt

Corning won the boys game 16 to unspecified for the first quarter and led 24 to 90 at halftime while 44 to 10 marked the second half, in a Wednesday matchup at Corning. The Corning girls lost 24 to 6 to Moxahala as the stronger visitors dominated. A Hemlock Central game will be held in the new high school auditorium with an O A Athens referee announced by F A Cady.

Corning Moxahala High School Corning High School Moxahala Estrone Moxahala

Basketball action at Corning high school games

Corning high school hosts boys first and second teams and girls first team facing local rivals. Evening doubleheader starts at 8 o’clock with all teams competing in basketball. Rivalry and school pride drive the schedule as fans fill the gym.

Corning Corning High School

Missing Smith College Freshman Baffles Authorities

Authorities in Northampton Massachusetts search for Frances St John Smith a Smith College freshman who vanished January 13 after answering a ransom note. A package with no money left at a Springfield department store stairway drew a watch but no suspect appeared. The case remains unresolved two weeks after the disappearance.

Northampton Mass U.P Frances St. John Smith Smith College Springfield

Chicago man freed on pledge after drunkenness arrest

John HR Vorak admitted drinking at a Chicago scene and was arrested for drunkenness. The court deemed him an old fool but released him on a year long pledge.

Chicago John HR. Vorak

Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief for Coughs and Colds

Persistent coughs and throat troubles are claimed to ease with Creomulsion, an emulsified creosote formula. The ad states it soothes inflamed membranes, inhibits germ growth, and aids recovery after colds or flu with a guaranteed refund if not relieved.

Corning Teen to Broadcast Whistling Solo

Ernest Forker a Corning high school boy whistler will perform a half hour whistling solo on station WAIU Columbus in the near future. He will appear before the manager for rehearsal this Saturday.

Corning Ernest Foraker Whistler Waiu Columbus

Rev Lewis G Ludwick Leads Local Church Schedule

The Rev. Lewis G Ludwick presides over Sunday school at 9 a m with Bert Roberts in charge. The reds and blues contest continues. Sermons at 10 a m and 7 30 p m with junior and senior Christian Endeavors at 6 p m and an evening Bible class at 6 30 p m taught by Mr Ludwick. Prayer meetings for juniors and adults Thursday at 6 and 7 p m.

Lewis G. Ludwick Bert Roberts Reds Blues Mr. Ludwick

St Bernard’s Church Masses and Sermon

The Rev Father Robben pastor delivers first mass at 7 30 am with holy communion and high mass at 10 am. Preaching by the pastor followed by benediction after the sermon.

ST. Bernards Church Father Robben Benediction

Head of Workhouse Alleges Error in Release of Man

John M. Boyer superintendent of the Stark county workhouse files error proceedings in the Supreme Court challenging the Stark county court of appeals ruling granting Sergeant Edgar M. Halyburton an alternative writ of mandamus for release. The appeal questions insolvency defenses for a prisoner sent from another county under a Stark contract for maintenance. Halyburton was jailed after a $500 fine imposed by Judge J. M. Bechtel last October 7 for payment default.

Columbus U.R Stark County Court of Appeals Edgar M. Halyburton Stark County Supreme Court John M. Boyer Stark Commissioners Halyburton Huron County J. M. Bechtel

Letter Golf A Very Foul Ball Par Challenge

A playful puzzle column explains letter golf how to transform one word to another by single letter changes while keeping the letter order. It illustrates with COW to HEN in three steps and notes a new par tomorrow.

Mrs Stickney Heads to Kingston for Foster Bridge Party

Mrs. Carl Stickney left this noon for Kingston to visit her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Charles Foster and attend a bridge party given by Mrs Foster tonight Mr Stickney will join her Sunday to accompany her home Mrs George Fleming left this morning for a few days visit in Columbus

Carl Stickney Kingston Charles Foster Foster Mr. Stickney George Fleming Columbus

Mansfield announce Freda Mae Wilson to wed Cris Nial Wilson

Mr and Mrs Carl Mansfield of 109 Morris avenue announce the marriage of their daughter Freda Mae to Cris Nial Wilson. The ceremony was set for September 65 1927 in Parkersburg West Virginia. Wilson is the son of Mrs John Hunt of 12 South Congres street.

Carl Mansfield Morris Avenue Freda Mae Cris Nial Wilson Parkersburg W. Va Wilson John Hunt South Congres Street

Miss Frances Blackburn to Speak at Local Churches

Miss Frances Blackburn of Cleveland has served five years as a missionary teacher in Lima Peru. She will stay with Mrs. J L Pickering this afternoon and speak Saturday evening at Millfield and Sunday morning at Clarks Chapel. She will address young people at First M E Church at 7 PM Sunday.

Frances Blackburn Cleveland Lima Peru J. L. Pickering Millfield Clarks Chapel M. E Miss Blackburn South America

Athens Welcomes Car Show Return Leaders

Dr. Co L Jones and Mr. Frank A Moler returned from Cleveland where they attended the automobile show. It will be twenty five years in March since Doctor Jones introduced the city to its first automobile.

Co. L. Jones Frank A. Moler Cleveland Doctor Jones Athens

Funeral Held for Mrs Clara McClain at Greenlawn Cemetery

Short services were held at the grave in Greenlawn cemetery for Mrs Clara Bridge McClain who died in Columbus Tuesday. She had been living with her daughter Mrs Gertrude Simpson in Columbus and her body was brought to Chauncey yesterday morning. Mrs McClain formerly lived at Circle Hill and The Plains and many friends gathered for the ceremony yesterday noon.

Chauncey Greenlawn Clara Bridge McClain Columbus Gertrude Simpson

Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Meets at K of P Hall

The regular Forest Rose Rebekah lodge gathering in Chauncey takes place tonight at 7 o clock in the K of P hall. Officers will be installed and a pot luck supper will follow with each member contributing a dish.

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge K. of P

Missionary Frances Blackword to Speak in Millfield

Frances Blackword, a returned missionary from India, will speak at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Methodist Episcopal church in Millfield. The talk, about her overseas travels and work, is hosted by the church’s Standard Bearer organization.

Chauncey Frances Blackword India Methodist Episcopal Church Millfield Miss Blackword

Chauncey Feeds Needy Children At School Dinner

In Chauncey fifty children were fed at a noon meal in the Chauncey high school dining room. Mrs. Molly Gardner and Mrs. Goldie Fielder led serving with Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association backing. Teachers said the count would rise as the program continues.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Molly Gardner Sociation Goldie Fielder

Local residents move for work and family concerns

Nile Dew and brother Henry Dew of Corning travel to Flint Michigan for work. Kenneth Sands leaves for Lancaster for employment. Dr Don Carlos Nye of Buenos Aires visiting Chauncey parents travels to Charleston West Virginia to visit cousin Mrs Selah Nye. Mrs Frank Sands called to Columbus for daughter Mildred Sands medical surgery. W Smith of Greens Run schools to Oak Hill Ohio for weekend with parents. Rev Johnson of Athens preaches at Church of God Chauncey. Rye Cunninghams' children ill with measles.

Nile Dew Henry Dew Corning Flint Michigan Kenneth Sands Lancaster Don Carlos Nye Beunos Ayres South America Chauncey George Harvey Nye Charleston W. Va Selah Nye Guthrie Frank Sands W. Ry. Smitth Oak Hill Ohio Johnson Athens Church of God Rye Cunningham

Chauncey P T A to Discuss Noonday Meal Service

The Chauncey Parent-Teacher association will hold a 7 PM meeting Monday in Chauncey High School auditorium. President Mrs Gardner will lead as members consider organizing and aiding in preparing and serving the noonday meals for students and staff.

Rufus Putnam Samuel Chatley Atascadeiro Parent-Teacher Association of Calif Chauncerey Jan. K Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association Chauncey High School Gardner Fol

Social program organized by Mrs cap chairman

A social program is being arranged by Mrs. Cap, the chairwoman of the event, as part of a community effort. Lee is listed among those involved in coordinating the effort.

Pear Lowing Mra. Cap Lee

Lobbyists May Target Investigation of Public Industry

Washington reports that lobbyists opposing a Senate inquiry into the public industry may themselves be investigated. Senator Walsh and others said today a committee may be appointed to probe the industry and examine the operations of the power plant.

Washington Jan Walsh Senate Power Top Weil

Wonderful new discovery makes it easy for girls to have curly hair

A sensational hair product BEAUTY WAVE promises a week long curl at about ten cents per use. Sainted by chemists, this simple fluid claims to transform straight hair into a fluffy curly crown with a pleasant fragrance. Available through druggists, it reportedly lasts for weeks and costs a fraction of salon prices.

Curly Marcel

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O. C. Birdon Ohio Bar Association L. G. Worstell 8. M. Johnson R. D. Williams John Woolley W. E. Peters Roger J. Jones Russell W. Finsterwald Country Club Athens Country Club E. L. Miller S. M. Johnson Charles A. Cornwell Victor Pierce J. D. Haskins Oscar Bingman Gleaners The Christian Church Mary McCune Maplewood Drive M. E. Chatley North Congress Street Chatley Park Calderwood Herb Parker Middleport Mr. Calderwood Kansas State Agricultural College Manhattan Kan Pallas Club W. L. Slutz South Congress Street Ida Patterson Ohio University Bucyrus C. J. Martin Galena John Church OF the United Brethren IN Christ Workhouse Man Supreme Court of State Missionary Speaker Big Daylight Clara McClain Rebekahs Homer Shields, Sr Mra Madeline Porter John Karr Mildred Sands Pendix Pima Nazimova Cairo Paris London Madrid America American Tobacco Company Imom’n Pop Lucky Leett T!t Fartner
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