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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1927

Page

5

Presbyterian church women host Bible class gathering

The Woman's Bible class of the Presbyterian church met last evening at Mrs. Harshman's home 125 West State with thirty attendees including two guests Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. B. H. Durst. Prizes were won by Mrs. Anna K. Price and Mrs. A. F. Reeves.

Presbyterian Church F. E. Harshman R. A. Dalton E. E. Aumiller The Henry Atkinson Margaret Atkinson

Rally to Launch Sunday School Service at Local Church

A Sunday morning rally at 9 15 will open with the Higley class orchestra and Sunday school choir providing special music. Miss Nagle will sing a solo. Miss Lucy Dorr is visiting Columbus with her sister Mrs C L Giesecke. Miss Audrey Meighen left yesterday for Bluefield W Va to teach mathematics in the Junior high school.

Christian Church Sunday School Higley Nagle Lucy Dorr Columbus C. L. Giesecke Audrey Meighen Bluefield W. Va

Eight tables at the calen fear card party last night

Mrs. T. N. Hoover won top score for women while Mrs. Charles A. Cornwell took second honors. In the men’s division Wheatley and Link tied for high score and Prof. T. N. Hoover won second position.

T. N. Hoover Charles A. Cornwell Wheatley Link Prof

Friendship Needle club hosts carpet rag contest evening

Mrs. W G Danford entertained the Friendship Needle club at Morris avenue Wednesday afternoon with a carpet rag sewing contest. Prizes went to Mrs. Roy Andrews for sewing the heaviest ball and Mrs. Dal Murphy for the next heaviest. Judge L G Worstell was in Toledo for the Ohio State Bar Association meeting. Jackie features questions with answers on the last page.

W. G. Danford Morris Avenue Friendship Needle Club Roy Andrews Dal Murphy L. G. Worstell Toledo Ohio State Bar Association Jackie Ida M. Tarbell Aimee Semple McPherson

Fires Break Out at Ohio State Sigma Delta Phi House

A defective fuse started the blaze at the Sigma Delta Phi residence on Ohio State campus. Firefighters reached the third story to aid J. F. Wilson of Cleveland and Paul Woodman of Toledo in escaping after they were awakened by smoke and noise. The fire caused minor damage and did not disturb other students.

Columbus Jane U.R Ohio State University Sigma Delta Phi J. F. Wilson Cleveland Paul Woodman Toledo

Stamping Out Foot and Mouth Disease Costs Britain

The text notes that efforts to eradicate foot and mouth disease across Great Britain over seven years have cost nearly 25 million dollars. It highlights the broad geographic scope and substantial financial burden of the program.

Great Britain

Forty Harrison Tech girls graduate after near riot

In Chicago on January 28 forty Harrison technical high school girls received diplomas following a near riot when relatives learned the group had been kept out of the graduating class. An investigation by Charles Jensby uncovered the missing students in an office for violating a minor school rule.

Chicago United Press Harrison Technical High School Charles E. Jensby Frank L. Morse

Knapp Hunted in Cleveland for Ravenna Bombing Suspects

Fred M. Knapp Portage County chief deputy sheriff searched Cleveland for bootleggers suspected of bombing his Ravenna home.

Cleveland U.P Fred M. Knapp Portage County Ravenna

Wash Your Kidneys By Drinking Water

An old health column advises flushing kidneys by drinking a quart of water daily and taking four ounces of Jad Salts to neutralize urinary acids. It claims rich foods create acids that slow kidney function, causing back pain headaches dizziness and urinary issues, with Jad Salts aiding cleansing and relief.

Funeral held for young nurse Elsie Koenig

Miss Elsie Isabel Koenig 26 died after three days illness at Cleveland City hospital. Her body was taken from Chauncey to the Bradfield home then to Middleport for additional services before burial in Middleport Hill cemetery. She leaves parents a brother and two sisters.

Gilbert B. Courtney Chauncey The Christian Church Skinner Middleport Koenig Leonard Koenig Murray City Cleveland City Hospital Mansfield General Hospital Luther Wallace Harry Patterson R. A. Surtees Charles Bradfield Charles Bradfield, Jr Lucille Bradfield G. B. Courtney Joe Propeczy James Bradbury George Williams 8S. P. Tinklepaugh

Ladies Aid Society Quilting Session at North Building

The Methodist Episcopal church Ladies Aid met for an all day quilting session in the North building. They plan to meet again next Wednesday with attendees including Mrs. William Cochran Mrs. George Shafer Mrs. A. L. Preston Mrs. J. E. Lott Mrs. Mabel Johnson Mrs. Robert Hixson Mrs. Nellie McConaha and Mrs. Rose Dickerson.

Ladies Aid Society The Methodist Episcopal Church William Cochran George Shafer A. L. Preston J. E. Lott Mabel Johnson Robert Hixson Nellie McConaha Rose Dickerson

Little Danger From Flu in Europe Reports

Dr Mattin Nicoll Jr state health commissioner of New York says there is little cause for alarm in the United States as reports of influenza prevalence in Europe continue. He notes no spread is indicated locally.

United States Europe Mattin Nicoll, Jr New York

Port Submitted to the United States Public Health Service

A port submission has been filed with the United States Public Health Service to address health and safety concerns. Officials indicate review will determine next steps for compliance and potential federal action.

United States Public Health Service

Two Out-of-Town Speakers to Address Athens Presbyterian

Sunday at Athens Presbyterian Church features two out-of-town speakers. The Rev. Isaac Yonan will address the morning service on Near East relief and his wartime experiences. Sunday evening Prof. Henry L. Coar will present a stereopticon lecture titled How Big is God's Universe assisting by Prof. Cooper of Ohio University.

Athens Presbyterian Church Isaac Yonan Uramia Yonan Henry L. Coar Marietta College Co. BE. Cooper Ohio University

Classifieds Spotlight a Home You Can Truly Love

A quaint classified notice highlights a desirable residence listed for sale. The ad emphasizes a welcoming neighborhood, ample living space, and convenient access to shops and transit. Strong local details suggest immediate viewing and potential negotiations.

Radio Protesters urge Congress for quick radio relief

Athens and nearby residents press their Senators and Congressmen in Washington for prompt action on radio control legislation. Telegraph companies report a heavy file of protest messages from this district as fans demand relief after delays in Congress.

Congress Athens Washington

Thoxine Loses Coughs By Targeting Cause

A famed physician's prescription Thoxine is described as addressing throat and bronchial irritation rather than masking coughs. The ad claims it relieves inflamed membranes and stops coughing nearly instantly once swallowed, containing no dope or harmful drugs and safe for children. Available in 35, 60, and 1.00 prices at druggists.

Woman is ill at Chauncey with stomach ulcers

Mrs. Anna Mullen of Chauncey is seriously ill at her Mill street home with ulcers of the stomach. Her condition is regarded as critical.

Anna Mullen Chauncey Mill Street

Mrs Brown Injured In Millfield Porch Fall

Jan 28 Chauncey report says Mrs Clarence Brown of Millfield slipped from a back porch and suffered two fractures to her left arm. Dr Warren V Sprague from the city treated her injuries.

Chauncey Teams to Play Glouster Tonight

Chauncey high school boys and girls teams visit Glouster for basketball games this evening.

Chauncey Chauncey High Glouster High Glouster

Joe Tittle Reported Seriously Ill at Home

In Jan 28 report from Chauncey it is stated that Joe Tittle of this city is seriously ill at his home after several months of poor health.

Chauncey Joe Tittle

Senate discussion hints at clerical aid for traffic inquiries

A telegraph official reports from Athens that a Senate floor suggestion to add clerical support for handling the influx of communications asking for action is not surprising amid growing radio traffic.

Athens Senate

Classified section nears its closing time

The notice reads as a concise snippet from the classifieds with hints of ending deadlines and upcoming listings. It notes timetable cues and urges readers to check the final pages for available ads and notices.

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