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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1926

Page

2

Middleport Girls Head To Lansbury Farm Camping Trip

Eight Middleport girls depart for a week long camping trip at the Lansbury farm near Deter. Chaperone Margaret Thomas accompanies Lucille Mayer Ruth Thomas Ruth Humphry Lucille Shumaker Eloise Ralph Glady Lynchmeyer Emma Gena Smith and others listed.

Middleport Lansbury Deter Lucille Mayer Ruth Thomas Ruth Humphry Lucille Shumaker Columbus Eloise Ralph Gallipolis Glady Lynchmeyer Emmagena Smith Margaret Thomas

Final Marriage Permit Issued in June 1926 at Pomeroy

The last June 1926 marriage license was issued in Pomeroy by Cora B. Roberts to Louise Neutzling, 21, of Neutzling lineage, and Robert McElhinny, 24, son of Noble Kinny of Middleport. The ceremony was performed by Mr. Schuster. Mrs McElhinny has worked as a local telephone operator and Mr McElhinny is a noted automobile mechanic.

Pomeroy Cora B. Roberts Louise Neutzling Neutzling Robert McElhinny Noble Kinny Middleport Schuster

Guardian Named for Veteran Hollis Hill in Ill Health

July 2. C. H. Hill of township appointed guardian for Hollis D. Hill age ?. The guardian was named to enable the veteran to receive government payments due to ill health and need for supervision and care.

C. H. Hill Township Hollis D. Hill

Family to Honor Oldest Member On July Fourth

NNCEY July 2 The Sayers family plans a large Fourth of July celebration near McDougal church to honor Mrs da Sayers one of Chaunceys oldest residents. The event includes a two act basket dinner, 20 character cast, readings by Miss Marcella Long and church orchestra music. Tickets go on sale next Monday. CHAUNCEY July 2 Rev Lenheim Mrs Lenheim and Mrs Yellow Dog visited Gallipolis. Card from Bill Myers Chauncey says he is visiting St Louis by motor after returning from Philadelphia.

Nncey da Sayers Chauncey Sayers Ijy Amanda Sayers McDougal Church Marcella Long Indianapolis Ind Fred J. Kempton Lewis E. Lenheim Juanita Yellow Dog Nelsonville Gallipolis Bill Myers St. Louis Motor Myers Philadelphia

Family Reunion At Gardner Home Draws Local Attention

Chauncey July 2 Sunday at the country home of Mr and Mrs Gardner north of this city a triple family reunion including the Gardner families Wallace and James will be held The Gardner home is noted for its hospitality and an unusual social time is anticipated The Gardner home was formerly the old Christian church known as the brick at Chauncey where members of the above non families worshiped years ago

Chauncey Mr. Gardner Gardners Wallace James Gardner Old Christian Church

Bearcats to Meet Athens Team in Local Game

The Bearcats will face the Independent team of Athens in a 2 o'clock game. Umpire Rolle from this city will officiate. there will be no admission and a large attendance is expected.

Kchauncey Bearcats Ath

Children Day Services Planned by Seventh Day Adventist

July 2 report notes Seventh Day Adventist church will observe Children s Day exercises in this city Saturday morning. Sabbath school starts at 9 30 with a solo Children s Day service led by Mrs Louis Lenpeirma. Public invited.

Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Church Louis Lenpeirma

A Light Heart fairy play by Chauncey church group

The Senior Endeavor of the Christian church presents A Light Heart a fairy tale style program directed by Dorothy Min superintendent of the fun department at Chauncey High School Tuesday evening July 13. The event includes a sequence of entertainment acts by local students and will be held at the Chauncey high school auditorium.

Chauncey Sunior Endeavor Society Christian Church Dorothy Min Chauncey High W. State Congress M. E. Chatley T. R. Bennett Wesley Maurer Anderson Christian Endeavor E. D. Sayre

Forest Hose Rebakah Lodge Nominates Officers Tonight

The regular meeting of Forest Hose Rebakah lodge in Chauncey aims for good attendance at their hall this evening with officer nominations on the agenda.

Chauncey Forest Hose Rebakah Lodge

Weather report for Chaun cey June rain and temperatures

George Harvey Nye of Chaunc ey provides Chauncey June weather data noting 15 rainy days and 7 clear days. The record shows lows around 28 degrees and highs near 89 degrees, with a 0 degree morning reading and a 39 day reading.

Chauncey George Harvey Nye

Local Visitors And Resident Moves

C Sayers of Federal visited his mother and sister Mrs Amanda Sayers and Mrs Ella Tedrick in the city Thursday staying at the home of Mr and Mrs W D Hines. Mrs Herbert Wies of Chauncey went to Kenova West Virginia where her husband is employed. N B Harvey T R Hamilton Charles Ogg and Clell Cunningham returned to Channery from a short fishing trip near Chillicothe.

Middleport A. A. Thompson J. R. Strivers Manchester Lou Saunders Daisy Columbus Leonard Shrivers J. K. Smith Nitro Norman White Chillicothe Joe Barsotti Sandy Parkersburg Max Sanborn Akron H. B. Sanborn M. G. White Frank Delaware Mr. White Martha Mina Hines Esta Hines Pearl Street Pearl Childers Paul Moore John Zerkle Leon W. Va Williard Oakes Charleston C. Sayers Federal Amanda Sayers Ella Tedrick W. D. Hines Herbert Wies Chauncey Kenova Harvey T. R. Hamilton Charles Ogg Clell Cunningham Channery Jard Blackburn Anna Stanton Lucretia Stanton Paul E. Stanton Dayton Baltimore South Webster O W. A. Kibbey H. B. Robbins D. W. Williams R. A. Wilson Florence Wilson Jackson Randolph Robbins John Betty Athens Wellston Helen Newman Cambridge Gallipolis Portsmouth

Public Utility Issue Highlighted by Day in Mansfield

State Treasurer Harry B Day, Republican governor candidate, addressed businessmen in Mansfield urging focus on Ohio public utilities. He criticized the Ponce Law as vicious and unfair, urging legislative and executive cooperation to modify utility laws and ensure a faithful utility administration.

Mansfield Ohio Harry Day Ponce

Beulah Annan the Chicago murderess seeks divorce after trial

A sensational Beulah Annan tale recounts her 1924 murder of her lover, acquittal by a Chicago jury, and now a divorce suit against Albert Annan who defended her. He spent his savings to win her freedom and vanished afterward. Beulah frames her life as a call to service despite the love tragedy.

NEA Service Chicago Beulah Annan Beaulah Albert Annan Louisville Annan Beulah Albert

Former Glouster merchant dies at 74 in Columbus

F P Dulaney a longtime Glouster merchant died Wednesday at his home 33 Pediment Road Columbus at age 74 after a long illness. He and his sons operated a general store here for years selling out to F L Hatfield about three years ago. He leaves wife and six children in Florida North Carolina and Ohio along with two brothers and a sister. Funeral Saturday in Columbus at 2 p m.

Glouster F. P. Dulaney Pacement Road Columbus Florida Mr. Dulaney F. L Hatfield Hart Ray and Alonzo Miami Pla R. J. Lewis Alta McCormick Asheville I. C L. D. Keller M. L. Dulaney Calvary J. D. Dulaney Stockport

Homer Grange to Meet Glouster at Mountville

July 2 meeting of Homer Grange to be held at Mountville Saturday evening starting at 8 o clock. Several important matters will be up for consideration, and good attendance is desired from members.

Homer Grange Glouster Mountville

Carpenter Moves to McCarty Building in Glouster

E F Carpenter a local funeral director relocates to the F D McCarty building on South High Street Glouster. He will occupy both floors and run a modern funeral home on the first floor with the second floor used mainly for storage.

Council Meeting Tonight in Glouster

The city council meets this evening at the city building for the first July session. Department reports are expected, and several other matters likely to be considered.

Personal mentions at Lancaster visit and Columbus trip

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jenkins and Misses Sophia and Louise Jenkins of Lancaster were guests this week of Mr. and Mrs. George Ochs. Mrs. W. E. McCarty and Miss Emma Easler spent Wednesday in Columbus.

Carl Jenkins Sophia and Louise Jenkins Lancaster George Ochs W. E.*mccarty Emma Easler Columbus

Trimble Grange Meets Tomorrow

Trimble Grange No. 1530 will hold a regular session on Saturday evening July 3. Following business there is a literary program and a main feature discussion on coal freight rates by Dr. B. K. Mardis of Athens. Arch Knowlton of New Marshfield will speak on Preservation of the Farmer's Friends the Birds. Refreshments will be served.

Trimble Trimble Grange 8. K. Mardis Athens Arch Knowlton New Marshfield Grange Orangers

Memorial game in New York to honor Christy Mathewson

Baseball stars of past eras will stage a three inning exhibition in New York on July 7 to aid the Mathewson memorial fund. The event serves as a prelude to the Washington New York game.

Brew York U.P Christy Matthewson Mathewson

Poet Told Stop That Mush in London Disorder Row

In London a judge warned poet Perham to stop rhyming when accused of disorderly conduct. The exchange included the curt remark Stop that mush as he attempted to answer in verse.

London Perham

Women Praise New French Imelilo Glo Powder

A new French face powder called Imelilo Glo promises long wear from morning to night, concealing pores and lines, resisting perspiration, and brightening the complexion. Sold by Stems D. Zenner Co. Cases Drux.

St.ems D. Zenner Co Drux

Wrestling Draw Ends Bout Between Malcewicz and Lewis

A July 2 report states Joe Malcewicz of Utica N Y and Ed Strangler Lewis wrestled three hours ending in a draw at 2 a m. Both fighters scored one fall each with Lewis throwing Malcewicz in 11 minutes and Malcewicz replying in 11 minutes 30 seconds.

Boston U PR Joe Malcewicz Utica Ed “Strangler Lewis Malecewicz

Farm Bureau Officers to Attend Coolville Training School

A training school for farm bureau officers and workers from Athens and Washington counties will be held at Coolville on July 8 and 9. President L B Palmer and Secretary M D Lincoln of the state farm bureau will speak, along with heads from the organization and state extension department. The event is key to the summer membership drive and open to all interested attendees.

Farm Bureau Athens Washington Counties Coolville H. P. Dutton L. B. Palmer M. D. Lincoln State Farm Bureau Field Service State Extension Department C. W. Waid Columbus Washington

Faith and service notes fill Athens rural parish listings

A dense church notices page lists services across Athens area parishes. Ministries include Peer ERAN CHURCH Abb. Wilcox teaching church groups, communion, and a union program on world peace. Other churches note Bible schools, morning worship, and evening gatherings with local leaders and choirs.

Peer Eran Church Abb Wilcox Porter Gamertsfelder O. U. Athletic Arr Athens

Hamden News Roundup: Visits Births and Local Baseball

Hamden Henry Booth of Ironton visited Hamden to reconnect with boyhood friends. Mrs. Sarah Dixon of Richmondale is a guest of Dr. and Mrs. Bb. 8. Ray. Howard Higgins Jr. is ill with flu pneumonia. Quince Young and wife welcome a baby boy on Wilkesville street. Bryan Calvin and wife welcome a 10 pound boy named James Lester on Main street. Hamden beats Puritan 17 to 4 in baseball and plans games with Arough and Jackson. Dr. and Mrs. E S Ray hosted a birthday dinner for family including Ovid Sheb and Mrs. Amy Stetson.

Henry Booth Ironton Hamden Ray Sarah Dixon Richmondale Howard Everett Higgins Clarence Higgins Quince Young Wilkesville Street Bryan Calvin Main Street James Lester Puritan Arough Jackson E. S. Ray Ovid Sheb Amy Stetson How

Cleveland Moves to Ban Printing of Racing Odds

Safety Director Ed Barry announced that Cleveland will seize and destroy all newspapers or periodicals containing racing odds sold after July 12 unless stopped by law. Affected publishers were given until July 12 to remove racing odds or selections from their issues.

Cleveland U.R Ed Barry

Hocking Valley New York Central Freight House Closure

The Hocking Valley New York Central freight house will be closed all day Monday July 5. J H Gross agent.

Hocking Valley New York Central Railroad J. H. Gross

State's Attorney Crowe swears in 90 deputies to curb betting at New Washington park track

A 90 member force from State's Attorney Crowe's office is sworn in to prevent betting at the New Washington park race track opening Saturday. Track officials may seek court action to counteract Crowe's interference.

Chicago U PI Crowe Washington Park

Diamonds to go untouched in Fitzsimmons case

Chicago July 2 Mrs Fighting Bob Fitzsimmons widow sought police permission to disinter her husband and recover two diamonds buried with him. Corporation Counsel Hurc advised no action for now on the exhumation request citing the need to avoid action until further notice.

Chicago Bob” Fitzsimmons Hurc Fitzsimmons

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