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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1928

Page

5

Millfield P T A Discusses Relief Work and Meals

The Millfield Parent Teacher association met at the Church of Christ in Millfield with president Mrs. William Hartley in charge. Relief work and daily meals for needy Millfield school children were on the agenda with Lieut. Bert Barnes detailing the relief effort and a program by parents.

Chauncey Millfield Parent-Teacher Association Church of Christ J William Hartley Bert Barnes Hartley H. O. McDaniel Eben Gillespie Herman Theisen Christine C. Brown

Physician from England to join his family here

Dr. Robert E. Nye will arrive in Chauncey from London for a visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Harvey Nye and relatives. He is coming to see his brother Dr. Don Carlos Nye who is here from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Both are osteopathic doctors and graduates of the College of Osteopathy at Kirksville Missouri.

Chauncey Robert E. Nye London England George Harvey Nye Nye Don Carlos Nye Buenos Aiers Argentine South America College of Osteopathy Kirksville Missouri

Chauncey High Couple Wed in Logan Ceremony

Donald O Neal and Miss Faye Southerton, Chauncey Dover high school seniors, married last Saturday in Logan. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Southerton.

Donald O'Neal Faye Southerton Logan Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School John Southerton

Dinner Served Beef and Potatoes for Chauncey Pupils

A state furnished meal of beef and potatoes was served to 65 Chauncey School pupils at the high school dining room Monday noon. The dinner, prepared by Mrs. Addie Tippett and Mrs. Gertrude Carter, was part of relief work in Chauncey.

Chauncey School Chauncey Addie Tippett Gertrude Carter

Local Social Notes Mention City Guests and Visitors

Eugene Morgan has moved to Akron for work. Guests of Miss Ester Fewell and Mr and Mrs James Locke in this city Sunday included Mrs Marty Syx and her three children Kathryn Dorothy and Harry Curtis Locke and Clyde Fewell, all of Columbus. Marie Morgan Chauncey has gone to Lancaster for employment. Edytha Smart of Columbus visited at the home of her parents on May Avenue. Eleanor Hill, music teacher in Ashland, stays with her parents due to illness in Millfield. Mr and Mrs Lloyd H Pender-

Eugene Morgan Akron Ester Fewell James Locke Marty Syx Kathryn Dorothy Harry Curtis Locke Clyde Fewell Columbus Marie Morgan Chauncey Lancaster Edytha Smart William Smart May Avenue Eleanor Hill Ashland Pearl D. Hill Millfield Lloyd H. Pender

Society and Personal Mention at Phillips Home and Athens

Woman's Music club met at president Mrs W R Philips College street with a program featuring Schumann. The French club will bring Rebel Johnson to Athens for a February 15 concert. Rebekahs Farm Past Grand Club organized in West Washington Street with officers elected. Several locals and visitors noted including Mildred Grimes, A Terrill, Danford family, and a farewell bridge party for A R Cline and family.

Woman's Music Club Phillips W. R. Phillips College Street Schumann Rebel Johnson Athens Miss Cutler Miss Holmen Miss Hedden David Todd Grillen Miss Smith Gypsy Life Miss Ness Charles Fisher Eleanor Phillips Massillon Rebeckahs Farm Rebekah Lodge J. R. Harvey West Washington Street Mary A. Fryburger John L. Roach Caroline McKinstry Garfield Porter Bertha Bobo Harry Bennett A. N. Johnson L. E. Carpenter John Spitzer Fred Stauffer

Search Continues For Missing Smith College Girl

Northampton Mass January 31 Authorities press on with 12 theories about Frances St John Smith disappearance as detectives from the state safety department aid the inquiry. Efforts to blast Paradise Port ice to widen the search continue though the pond remains partly blocked by thick ice.

Northampton Mass U.P Frances St. John Smith Smith College New York State Safety Department Paradise Port

Former Deputy Sheriff Acquitted in Embezzlement Case

Springfield jury acquitted Stewart Gower former deputy sheriff of embezzling 270 dollars in county funds the verdict was directed by the presiding judge.

Springfield Stewart Gower

Puzzle Teaser Smokes and Par Challenge Revealed Tomorrow

A cryptic note from the puzzle section teases a golf riddle about smoke and stack and promises the editor's guess will be revealed tomorrow. It invites readers to try beating par and hints at a forthcoming solution.

Word golf rules stated for a daily puzzle

The rules explain transforming one word to another by changing one letter at a time, preserving letter order and using valid common words. Examples show COW to HEN in three strokes via COW HOW HEW HEN, and yesterday's puzzle solution chain poet part part pare pale tale.

Mayor Moore Heads Elks Banquet in Marietta

Mayor Alex M. Moore was the sole speaker at a Marietta Elks Lodge banquet last night. Attendants included H. N. Burgett C. R. Featherstone F. W. Cone and Herb Parker who joined the lodge inspection and the initiation of a class of candidates.

Alex M. Moore Elks’ Lodge of Marietta H. N. Burgett C. R. Featherstone F. W. Cone Herb Parker Moore

Mrs. Paul R. Fiske Shows Improvement After Operation

Mrs. Paul R. Fiske Jessie Bolin formerly of this vicinity is reported to show marked improvement following an appendectomy done last week at a Wetgon West Virginia hospital. Her husband, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fiske, teaches at Weston High School in Weston West Virginia.

Chauncery Paul R. Fiske Jessie Bolin Wetgon Fiske Charles Fiske Weston W. Va

Local families visit kin across counties in Ohio and Kentucky

Grass of McRoberts and Roy and Mrs Pendergrass of Columbus visited their parents Mr and Mrs Peter Pendergrass. Darrel Witham and Mrs Burke Witham of Athens joined the trip to Chauncey to see Marshal and Mrs Burke Witham. Henry Osborne and Millie Osborne of the city spent Sunday at The Plains with Mr and Mrs Harry B Noble.

Lindbergh Initiates 1000 Mile Spirit Flight to St Thomas

Lindbergh took off at 6 a m in the Spirit of St Louis from Lindy on Jump Maracay Venezuela bound for St Thomas Virgin Islands, aiming for a 1000 mile semi circle over the Antilles to avoid a risky Caribbean sea hop previously associated with Paul Redfern.

Maracay Venezuela Col Charlies A. Lindbergh Spirit of

Settlement reached in Lewis damage suit over crash

The $29,000 suit filed by Charles E Schieber of Crawford County against former Lieutenant Governor Charles H Lewis has been settled out of court for $5,300, courthouse officials said. The action stemmed from an automobile accident.

Bucyrus Charles H. Lewis Charles E. Schieber Crawford County

Pape’s Cold Compound Promises Quick Cure

A short promotional item claims a plain white tablet can knock out a cold in a few hours without after effects. It describes Pape’s Cold Compound as pleasant tasting and sold by druggists for 35 cents.

Pape

Former Athenian Civil War veteran celebrates 94th birthday

James C. Bower of Groveport, Athens area resident and Americas oldest Civil War veteran, marks his ninety fourth birthday. Rejected for service several times, he joined as a 90 day man and reached captain rank. After the war he dairyed in Athens before moving to Groveport to raise fine bred horses. He has two sons in Athens and holds memberships in Groveport lodge 240 F and A M and Aladdin Temple A A O N M B.

Columbus James C. Bower Groveport Colorado Athens Charles Will Edgers Groveport Lodge Aladdin Temple

Athens City Council Approves About 162 000 For Next Year

The Athens City Council met in January and approved a total of about 162 000 for the coming year. Allocations include 110 714 for city government plus parks 500 waterworks 43 608 safety and health funds 14 795 and others. A separate 500 was set aside for Fair Grounds improvements. Miles Jacoby asked for funds to aid the city poor. council will check legality. Assessments for the North Hill sanitary sewer project are to be collected from about 100 property owners.

Athens Tooney City Corporation City Park Commission Miles Jacoby Athens Township Trustees Township Trustee Board F. P. Phillips Fletcher Metcal George RB. Lash North Hill

Baby ashes scattered after cremation in Hereford

The infant of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Chivers was cremated and the baby's ashes were scattered over a field in Hereford England. The report notes no further details on the parents or the ceremony.

Baby Hereford Eng J. C. Chivers

Dr James Headache Powders Promise Fast Relief

Dr James method promises quick relief from headaches and neuralgia. A simple prescription, Dr James Headache Powders, stops worst headaches in two minutes and ordinary ones in a minute. Widely recommended by druggists across America, sold for a dime and claimed to be specially made for headaches and neuralgia.

Dr. James America

Musterole Adverts For Mothers And Children

An old musterole advertisement urges mothers to apply Musterole on throats and chests at the first cough to prevent worse illnesses. It markets a strong adult version and a milder baby formula, claiming relief for sore throats bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma rheumatism and other pains with a note it may prevent pneumonia.

Cardinal Seredy, son of a Budapest bricklayer

Father Seredy is introduced as Hungarys new cardinal, highlighting his origins as the son of a bricklayer in Budapest. The notice underlines social ascent from labor to high church office.

Budapest Seredy

Advice From Mrs Burton on Motherhood

Mrs Margaret Burton of Kansas City advises women about motherhood and nerves, sharing her own journey from anxiety to happiness with a newborn. She offers letters for seeking counsel without selling any product, inviting married readers to write for guidance.

Massachusetts Kansas City

Night Celebrity cough remedy story

A popular patent medicine claim is that most coughing stems from irritated throats and inflamed membranes. The remedy allegedly acts directly on the throat and cough reflex, works fast, and contains no narcotics or harmful tasting additives. Available for 60 cents and one dollar.

Jane

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