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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1926

Page

5

IN SOCIETY NEW YORK VISITORS

Ohio readers can find the Athens Messenger on sale at multiple Manhattan corners including 42nd Street near Grand Central and 47th Street and Broadway. The Schultz News Agency offers six bridge tables where Mrs. Harry Beckley takes top score and Mrs. Robert Wood earns second high honors.

New York Ohio Athens Messenger Ss. E. Cor 42Nd Street 6Th Ave 47Th Street Broadway 42Nd St Grand Central Depot N. E 82Nd Street Schultz News Agency Harry Beckley Robert Wood

Miss Weihr Departs Ohio University for Iowa City Study

Miss Amy Weihr leaves this morning for Iowa City to pursue postgraduate work at the University of Iowa. She is a second grade teacher at the Training School, Ohio University, and has been granted a leave of absence for the next semester.

Amy Weihr Iowa City University of Iowa Weihr Ohio University

Birthday Surprise Bridge Party for Mrs Studer

A surprise party was hosted by Dr. and Mrs. R J Studer at 155 Grosvenor Street for Mrs Studer’s birthday. Four bridge tables formed the evening’s amusement with women’s high scores earned by Mrs J D Haskins and Mrs Homer C Clark, and men’s top honors going to Mr B M Covert and Dr W W Lee. Mrs Studer received the guest prize.

R. J. Studer Grosvenor Street Doctor Studer Studer J. D. Haskins Homer C. Clark B. M. Covert W. W. Lee

Pallas Club to Meet at 2 30 Saturday with Mrs Gamertsfelder

The Pallas club will gather at 2 30 Saturday afternoon at 96 Morris avenue with Mrs W S Gamertsfelder. Superintendent John Patterson will discuss Modern Education Movements as part of the program.

Pallas Club W. S. Gamertsfelder Morris Avenue John Patterson

Bridge Party At Hopkins Home

Mrs George W Hopkins and Mrs Harvey C Baker entertained yesterday afternoon at the Hopkins home 14 Elmwood Place.

Hopkins Home George W. Hopkins Harvey C. Baker Hopkins Elmwood Place

Local Musical Tea Hosts Mrs Rauch Soloist

Mrs Frank X Rauch appears as soprano soloist on a program at a musical tea hosted in Logan today by Mrs Harry Ambrose.

Frank X. Rauch Logan Harry Ambrose Rauch

Mrs Blaine Goldsberry Visits Ill Brother in Charleston

Mrs Blaine R. Goldsberry travelled to Charleston West Virginia to visit her brother Dr Lawrence Petty who is reported ill at his home.

Blaine R. Goldsberry Charleston W. Va Lawrence Petty

Deborah class meets for social and business session

The Deborah class of Loyal Women of the Christian Sunday school met at Mrs. Pearl Carr's home on Richland Avenue with President Mrs. E. W. Bingman presiding. After opening with a hymn and devotional, the group conducted a Bible contest won by Mrs. E. W. Bingman and Mrs. Hall, then another contest won by Mrs. F. F. Kittle. Twenty four members and guests were served refreshments by a committee led by Mrs. W. D. Robinson.

Deborah Loyal Women of the Christian Sunday School Pearl Carr Richland Avenue E. W. Bingman Jesus Vinnie Johnson Minnie Hottel E. L. Church Old Rugged Cross FE. D. Cooley Hall F. F. Kittle W. D. Robinson N. G. Maynard Bowers

County Auditor Fred Cornwell Visits Columbus With Mrs Cornwell

County Auditor Fred Cornwell and Mrs Cornwell were Thursday business visitors in Columbus. They met local officials and discussed county finance and upcoming audits.

Fred Cornwell Cornwell Columbus

Fern Rogers and Bowman Face Debts After Quick Marriage

In Columbus on January 29 Roy K Bowman 39 tied to Fern Rogers musical star jailed for failing to pay a 192 board bill at the Neil House. Mrs Bowman who left Ed Wynn's Grab Bag in Cleveland plans an annulment. Bowman claims to be a retired physician born in Berlin.

Columbus Neil House Roy K. Bowman Fern Rogers Bowman Ed Wynn Cleveland Berlin Germany

Governor expected to allow Baxter emergency act to stand

Indications today supported belief that Governor Donahey will permit the Baxter emergency act to become effective as law Saturday without his approving signature. The 10 day period to veto the act expires at midnight tonight after the recent one day special legislative session.

Columbus Donahey Ohio

Pearl Road church fire nearly killed crew as cupola collapsed

A blaze at Pearl Road Methodist Episcopal Church at Pearl Road and Memphis Avenue in Cleveland nearly claimed Battalion Chief Granger and Engine Company No. 4. The cupola crashed to the ground as firefighters fled, leaving the structure substantially damaged.

Cleveland Pearl Road Methodist Episcopal Church Pearl Road Memphis Avenue Granger

Messenger Pattern Dept Pattern for children's wool mix corduroy design

Sewing pattern notice offers a four size pattern for ages 4 10 12 and 14 with 12 year size needing 25 8 yards of 54 inch fabric. Mail pattern to any address on 15 cents in silver or stamps and request the Spring and Summer 1986 book of fashions for 12 cents.

Book OF Fashions

Ohio State Board to Submit Report on O U Probe

Acting President Rightmire and the Ohio State University board finalize findings from a probe into drinking and dissemination of communistic doctrine. They plan to forward the report to Governor Donahey, with expectations that the charges are not substantiated.

Columbus Rightmire Ohio State University Board of Trustees Donahey

Quotable Motto Sparks Local Debate in Cincinnati

A Cincinnati Times-Star aphorism notes that the average young man pursues affection believing it aligns with a girl's expectations, highlighting social attitudes about courtship and gender roles.

Cincinnati Times-Star

Death notices Mrs Alvira Thompson Near Dexter

News of the death of Mrs. Alvira Thompson of near Dexter was received by telegram by her sister in law Agnes Jordan of this city. Funeral services will be held at 10 o clock Saturday morning. She leaves two sons Kirk W. Thompson Fostoria Finley Thompson and Miss Nora Thompson at home.

Al‘vira Thompson Dexter Agnes Jordan Kirk W. Thompson Fostoria Finley Thompson Nora Thompson

Spanish air corps resumes Atlantic flight to Argentina

Commander Ramon Franco leads the Spain to Argentina flight resuming from Porto Praia Cape Verde toward Pernambuco Brazil after a 2 o clock departure. The Central News dispatch from Gibraltar notes the aviators continued their journey today.

London Argentina Ramon Franco Porto Praia Cape Verde Pernambuco Gibraltar

Champion House Cleaner Advertises Medicine Cure

An advertisement claims Maya's medicine is a powerful cleaner for the body. It cites benefits like reduced bloating and pain and claims it removes mucus from the intestinal tract. The copy asserts a money back guarantee and lists McKee Drug Co. in Athens and Gem Pharmacy in Nelsonville.

Maya McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

The Prisoner's Lone Echoes in Canton Opinion

A Canton Ohio editorial argues against releasing a prisoner, insisting the prisoner should remain incarcerated citing public safety concerns. The piece frames the issue as a strong precautionary stance amid ongoing debates.

Methodists Drive Campaign for White Cross Hospital

The Ohio conference of the Methodist Episcopal church reports strong progress in funding White Cross hospital in Columbus. Ath ens district reports solid results with Mid dleport leading the canvass. First church aims to reach $5,200 as a district effort continues. Dr. Daniel McGurk praises the hospital as one of Ohio’s finest and notes the new building will bring total beds to 300.

White Cross Hospital Columbus Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church Daniel McGurk Athens Middleport Central Avenue Church Frederick Brown First Church C. H. Rose J. J. Fischer Indiana H. J. Holcombe J. W. Irish Michigan Ohio Doctor McGurk

A Gentle Aid for Constipation in Older Adults

The ad argues that most people over fifty need occasional help with bowels and compares such aid to helping weak eyes. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a means to establish natural regularity without daily purges, aiming to prevent headaches dizziness biliousness and related symptoms.

Healing Ministry of Jesus Praised by Ohio Methodists

The Ohio conference Methodist ministers extol the healing ministry of Jesus as a Christ-like philanthropy deserving broad support from all members. The remarks emphasize mercy, care for the needy, and the example Jesus set for charitable work.

Jesus Ohio

North Pole Quest Doubt Cast on Cook Peary Feats

Captain Wisting of the Naud, Roald Amundsen’s expedition ship, arrives in Oslo after an Arctic cruise and voices the conviction that neither Cook nor Peary ever reached the North Pole. Fortye months of continuous stay aboard the vessel are noted.

Oslo C. P Cook Peary North Pole Wisting Roald Amundsen Naud

Polar Expedition Claims Questioned by Captain Wisting

Captain Wisting argues that neither Cook nor Peary reached the Pole, citing sledge-drive duration records and an improbable season for reaching the Pole in both men’s accounts.

Arctic Cook Peary Wisting

Capital Sees Coldest Weather in Years With 36 Mile Gale

Washington recorded an extreme cold snap as a 36 mile gale drove the thermometer to just above zero, marking the coldest spell in years and bringing a sharp wind chill to the capital.

Washington

New Japanese Premier Tokio Appointment Shakes Cabinet

Retjiro Wealkw suki, minister of finance in Baron Kato's cabinet, was made Premier today in Tokio. The event signals likely personnel changes in Wakatsuki era and impacts on the cable network reform.

Tokio

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