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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1926

Page

3

Eastern Star District Meeting Draws 200 in Nelsonville

About 200 members of the Order of the Eastern Star attended the twenty fifth district meeting at the Masonic temple in Nelsonville with guests including Ohio grand matron Elizabeth Hood and Judge A. A. Schramm. The event opened at 4 30 with district officers presiding, a 5 30 three course meal, and a ritualistic exemplification by the degree staff. New officers were elected for the coming year with Maud Carson named president and Helen Zeither vice president.

Nelsonville Order of the’ Eastern Star Athens Meigs Washington Gallia Lawrence Masonic Ironton Order Mary FE. Bartlett A. A. Schramm Marietta Maud Carson New Matamorna Martha Grace Kelch Electa Stella Betts Warder C. E. Washburn Sentinel E. Betts Mildred Minck Columbus N Drake Sprague Affens Ww Crand Matron Bartlett New Matamoras Helen Zeiher Pomeroy Ella G. Turner Della Lemon

Nelsonville Basks in Frigid Ten Below Readings

Nelsonville reports a frosty night with temperatures near ten below zero. Floodwood records twenty two below at 2 30 this morning and notes the coldest season conditions in the area.

Nelsonville Floodwood

Evangelist Lights Crowd in Nelsonville Meetings

In Nelsonville on January 29 the cold weather cut attendance at angelistic meetings yet the evangelist delivered a strong message on John the Baptist urging today’s preachers to righteousness. Mr McKinney’s solo impressed. Tonight’s subject is Jesus in the House of Simon as Bible school aims for over 600 attendees.

Nelsonville Evangelist John the Baptist McKinney Jesus Simon Bible School

Missionary Society Notes in Nelsonville Meeting

Mrs. Tena Schnackenburg hosted the Presbyterian church missionary society in Nelsonville with an interesting paper by Mrs. Ed L. Juniper and routine business. Mr. Ruddock of Columbus visits his daughter Mrs. EF L. Morrell for a few days.

Mr. Ruddock Columbus EF. L. Morrell

Berean Bible Class to Open Sunday at Christian Church

Rev. George L. Ashton will teach the Berean Bible class at the Christian church Sunday morning at 9 30. Song evangelist Edward McKinney will render special numbers and members are urged to attend in big numbers.

Nelsonville George L. Ashton Christian Church Edward McKinney

Death of George Nye Jr Aged Three

George Nye Jr aged three son of Mr and Mrs George Nye of this city died Thursday evening at the family home on Canal street. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the residence with burial at Greenlawn. Parents and one brother survive. Cause of death pneumonia.

Nelsonville George Nye Canal Street Greenlawn

Crowd Ticket Sales Hint Another Large Nelsonville Gathering

Advance ticket sales indicate a large crowd expected in Nelsonville on January 29. Officials anticipate strong turnout for the upcoming event drawing widespread local interest.

Port High to Host Nelsonville in Southeast League Clash

Port High and Nelsonville battle for first in the Southeast League as neither has lost this year. A preliminary Y M C A girls game against high school girls starts at 8 o'clock Saturday night.

Port High Nelsonville

Young People Have Service at Nelsonville Church

In Nelsonville on January 29 the M E church hosts a youth night with four church choirs and an accompanying orchestra. Dr. John G. Benson of Columbus will deliver the evening address and no special collection will be taken.

Nelsonville M. FE John G. Benson Columbus

Nelsonville Couple Headed to El Paso for Winter

Mr and Mrs Hod Mender and their daughter of Nelsonville left on Wednesday to spend the rest of the winter in El Paso Texas.

Nelsonville Hod Mender el Paso Texas

Hungry Birds Are Not Forgotten

Chauncey residents report severe winter with snow and ice hindering bird food. Local helpers lay crumbs near homes to aid birds, while a quilting group completed a project sold to Mrs. Millard Bryan of Athens. Members present included several local women.

Chauncey Millard Bryan Athens Flora McHarg Harry Moore Russell McHarg Benton Wpotts Austin Woodyard H. E. Stage

Hostess to Needle Club Hosts Millfield Gathering

Mrs Eliz abeth Robinett entertained the Millfield Needle club at her Millfield home on Wednesday evening A social hour of needle work and conversation preceded refreshments served by the hostess Present were Mrs Charles Thompson Mrs Clarence Sanders Mrs William Sisson Mrs Herbert Mingus Mrs Harvey Wade Miss Doris Brown and the hostess.

Chauncey Elizabeth Robinett Millfield Needle Club Charles Thompson Clarence Sanders William Sisson Herbert Mingus Harvey Wade Doris Brown Robinett

Ladies Aid Holds Regular Meeting at Zion Baptist Church

The Zion Baptist church Ladies Aid at Lower Plains held its regular weekly meeting on Wednesday. The session was devoted to quilting activities.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society The Zion Baptist Church Lower Plains

Rheumatism Pains Advised Seasonal Precautions and Cure

A medical note urges warm clothing and hydration to ward off rheumatism in cold damp weather. It cites kidney function as key to eliminating waste acids and recommends Jad Salts as a cheap daily remedy to neutralize acidity and cleanse the blood.

Bryan announce birth of daughter Gladys Marcella

Mr and Mrs Clifford Bryan announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday January 21 at their Millfield home. The baby has been named Gladys Marcella.

Chauncey Clifford Bryan Millfield Gladys Marcella

Chauncey First Christian Church Services Schedule

In Chauncey on Sunday January 31 Bible school starts at 9 30 am with the Loyal Women's Bible class singer Charles Sweeney Jr performing a solo. Services follow at 10 30 am. Junior Christian Endeavor led by Miss Dorothy minister at 5 30 pm and Senior Endeavor at 6 30 pm with Miss Grace Smith as leader.

Chauncey First Christian Church Loyal Women’s Bible Class Charles Sweeney, Jr Junior Christian Endeavor Miss Dorothy Senior Christian Endeavor Grace Smith

Millfield Residents Host Family Visits and Eastern Star Meeting

Children of Millfield spent last Sunday at the home of her brother Leslie Bryson at Floodwood. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Matheny and baby of Nelsonville have been in Millfield visiting Mrs. Matheny's parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles. A number from Millfield attended an Eastern Star lodge meeting in Nelsonville Friday evening. Lewis Sanders, employed in Columbus, spent last Sunday at his Millfield home.

Millfield Leslie Bryson Floodwood Ivan Matheny Baby Nelsonvile Matheny Charles Robinett Nelsonville Eastern Star Lodge Lewis Sanders Columbus

Plains Teams Top Chauncey In Local Basketball Night

A large crowd filled the Chauncey high school gymnasium for Wednesday evening games between Chauncey and The Plains. The Plains captured victories in both girls and boys matchups as a substantial Plains delegation watched.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Chauncey High Plains High Plains

Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Meets This Evening

The regular Forest Rose Rebekah lodge meeting takes place this evening at 7 o clock in Chauncey. Mrs Elmer Coon of The Plains is visiting her sister Mrs Warren Roush in Athens. Robert Hixson Jr and Otto Russell of Ashland Ky were in Chauncey this week visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Robert Hixson Sr on Ellis Avenue.

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Elmer Coon the Plains Athens Warren Roush Robert Hixson, Jr Otto Russell Ashland Robert Hixson Ellis Avenue

Three New Members Boost Chauncey Troop One

Chauncey Jan 29 three new members Donald Sweazy William Frazee and Dailey Sapp joined Troop One Chauncey Boy Scouts at the regular meeting this week, increasing the troop to thirty two with new members added in the last three meetings.

Chauncey Donald Sweazy William Frazee Dailey Sapp Chauncey Boy Scouts

Funeral for John Campbell Held in The Plains

Funeral services were held at The Plains Methodist Episcopal church this afternoon for John Campbell a long time resident of The Plains community. Burial followed in the Zion Baptist church cemetery.

Campbell Chauncey Plains Methodist Episcopal Church John Campbell Plains Zion Baptist Church

Senior duo die within moments in Passaic homes

Passaic New Jersey reports the deaths of John Cullen and Mrs Eilen Whittaker both 94 years old, dying in their own homes within about the same moment, marking a rare coincidence of passing in close time.

Passaic, N. J John Cullen Eilen Whittaker

Cashing of $10,000 Bond Spurs Robbery Probe

Police in Cleveland hold Harold J. Whittaker alias Dapper Jack Gordon alias The Duke awaiting California authorities over a $100,000 Liberty bond theft from John R. Osborne. A $10,000 bond cashing in Indianapolis by a supposed Whittaker companion led detectives to the case. Whittaker offered to return $90,000 if not prosecuted.

Cleveland Los Angeles Cal John R. Osborne Harold J. Whittaker Dapper Jack" Gordon the Duke California Whittaker United States Indianapolis Allen T. Keith

Girl Killed by Blinded Driver Near Shiloh Springs

On the Covington pike near Stop Four Shiloh Springs Nora Hellman seven was killed and cousin War l Rice nineteen injured when a car blinded by oncoming headlights struck them as a bicycle and sled were traveling. Driver Paul Chapman twenty two escaped injury after the car slid into a ditch and made three complete revolutions.

Dayton Nora Hellman Warl Rice Covington Pike Stop Four Shiloh Springs Paul Chapman Chapman

It's easy to cow the man who shoots the bull

Local brief from Defiance Ohio Crescent News notes a colloquial remark about confronting a gunman. No further details provided.

Defiance Crescent News

Europe Radio Tests Reach Peak Yet Yet Far From Last Year

New York reports the radio week committee says last night’s broadcasting tests across Europe showed the greatest success since Sunday but still lagged behind last year. Listeners in South America Berlin Madrid Edinburgh and Hamburg heard stations while ships and commercial lines complained of spark interference. California stations were faulted for not transmitting during the European hour last Sunday night.

New York Radio Week Europe South America Berlin Madrid Edinburgh Hamburg California

Cline Pharmacy Co promotes Mentha-Pepsin for stomach distress

An advertisement from Cline Pharmacy Co. touts Dave’s Mentha-Pepsin as a quick remedy for gas indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims one tablespoon relieves gas and heart pressure within ten minutes and promises lasting relief from related ailments. Over 6,000 bottles sold in a New Jersey town last year.

Dave Cline Pharmacy Co New Jersey

New 42-Story Office Tower Planned for Astor House Site

A $10,000,000 project will rise on the former Astor House site at Broadway and Barclay Street. The new forty two story office building will replace the historic structure, signaling a major downtown development.

New York Astor House Broadway Barclay Street

Kellogg's ALL-BRAN Praised by Seattle Reader

A Seattle man F C Aminsen recounts relief from years of constipation using Kellogg's ALL-BRAN. The letter urges regular use two tablespoons daily or with meals, praising natural action and recommending milk or cooking uses. Kellogg's ALL-BRAN is made in Battle Creek Michigan and sold by grocers and in hotels and restaurants.

Kellogg Kennyhole Seattle Washington Kellogg’s Battle Creek Michigan

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