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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1918

Page

3

Air battle tactics revealed by Allied and German flyers

Washington July 5 The National Geographic Society released a war geography bulletin detailing German air formation and Allied defensive and offensive methods. It covers three story German setups, pursuit squadron duties, and attack maneuvers for single seaters and two seaters with emphasis on positioning and tactical execution.

Washington, D. C Gering National Geographic Society Sain Andre de Berroeta Qich Aviation Service Washington Bodie

Are Advertised Medicines Worthless

An editorial argues against condemning all advertised medicines while acknowledging fakes exist. It cites Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a legitimate, long standing remedy for female ailments, praised for forty years of use nationwide.

Lydia B. Pinkham America

Chauncey and Nelsonville Women Leave for Columbia

Mrs. Ray Parry of Chauncey and Mrs. Woods of Nelsonville travel to Columbia South Carolina for a stay while their husbands train at Camp Wadeworth there.

Ray Parry Chauncey Woods Nelsonville Columbia South Carolina Camp Wadeworth

Flag Raising at Smart's Mine Near Chauncey

A Sunday flag raising at Smart's mine on Dailey near Chauncey drew a large crowd from the community. Speakers Wood of Athens and Rev. J A Goddard of Chauncey delivered strong addresses, with Harvey Nye of Chauncey reading a patriotic recitation. Old Glory waves in the breeze from Bailey.

Smart's Mine Dailey Chauncey Wood of Athens J. A. Goddard Harvey Nye Bailey

Fuller Family Horde Reunion at Ellis Avenue Home

The Fuller family reunion at Ira R Fuller and wife’s Ellis Avenue home drew together most members despite son Pierce’s service in France. One guest was Mrs Whitmore of Buchtel. Attendees included Carr Penn and family from Pontiac and Geo Palmer with relatives from Pomeroy and Blanche Brown with Harold, and C Russell with Fred.

Picnic at Hebbardsville Draws Local Youth Crowd

A Sunday picnic in a grove near Hebbardsville drew a crowd of young people. Attendees included Lena Wilson Naomi England Edytha Trickett Solomon Wilson Abe Wilson Ruth Burdette Margaret Lax Edith Burdette Blanche Finsterwald Della Finsterwald Yorkes Burdette Mae Beard Mayme Kepler Emma Burdette from Chauncey Hebbardsville Athens Nelsonville and other locales. Reverend W H Arthur conducted a funeral in Jer seyville Wednesday. Isean Wilson leaves today for Richmond Virginia to visit his sister’s family for two weeks.

Hebbardsville Lena Wilson Naomi England Edytha Trickett Solomon Abe Wilson Chauncey Ruth Burdette Margaret Lax Edith Burdette Blanche Della Finsterwald Yorkes Bu W. H. Arthur Methodist Church Jerseyville Isean Wilson Richmond Mrs. Levine

Chauncey Couple Hosts Dinner Honoring Nurses in Columbus

Mr and Mrs A H England of Chauncey welcomed guests at Converse street on Sunday for a dinner honoring Miss Hazel Love and Miss Allie Porter nurses at Mt Carmel hospital Columbus, with Mr and Mrs Erle Bridgewater of this place attending.

A. H. England Chauncey Converse Street Hazel Love Allie Porter Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Erle Bridgewater

Mrs Pencilli to Return Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs Gabriel Pencilli, gravely ill for weeks in a Columbus hospital, will return to her Chauncey home Wednesday. Her daughter is the child of Mr and Mrs Riley Tedrick of Chauncey. Mr and Mrs Esau Bridgewater and Mr and Mrs Erle Bridgewater visited Logan Monday. Miss Emma Smart came back from Dyesville after visiting relatives. Mr O B West and family of Millfield plan Buckeye Lake outing. Miss Hazel Love of Columbus is in

Gabriel Pencilli Columbus Chauncey Pencill Riley Tedrick Esau Bridgewater Erle Bridgewater Logan George Legshow Emma Smart Dyesville O. EB. West Millfield Buckeye Lake Hazel Love

Chauncey Guest of Mr and Mrs Freind Love

Chauncey visited his parents Mr and Mrs Freind Love as a guest.

Chauncey Mr. and Mrs. Freind Love

Tew Buchtel News Roundup

Messenger Lt Leonard McKinney arrives home safe from France front lines. Murray resident Mick Bessie Koenig visits sister Mrs Luther Wallace. Junior Knitting Club hosts at Mrs Michael Colbert home. Red Cross ice cream social yields 9150. King Orchestra provides entertainment. Ohio University friends visit parents here for weekend. Mrs Mode Dame and Mrs C Dame visit Mrs Chas Jackson. Mrs Jas Kinner visits from out of town. Mrs Hugh King returns from Indiana. Buchtel boys head for Athens on Sunday. uet oh you de tour.

Leonard McKinney France Mick Bessie Koenig Murray Luther Wallace Buchtel Michael Colbert Red Cross King Orchestra Freda Donley Anna Gray Flossie Gray Althea Wilma Whitmore Nora Lafollett Beatrice Crabtree Ohio University Mode Dame C. Dame Longstrethh Chas. Jackson Jas. Kinner Hugh King Indiana Athens Uet

Birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Olson

A son was born Wednesday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Olson. The mother was formerly Myrtle Lenard. The baby is named Charles Danford Olson. Both mother and babe are doing well. Various relatives and friends visited and traveled between local towns including West Virginia and Cambridge, with several social visits and travels noted.

Charles Olson Myrtle Lenard France Charles Danford Olson Babe

Circle Hill area social notes report travel and visits

Circle Hill residents list their weekend trips and visits to Columbus Chauncey Athens Nelsonville and West Virginia. Names include Sonn Grimm Hawk Fisher Lock Childres Bride Garlinger Hartley Gordon Dug and others with relatives and shows noted.

Marraspendance Sonn Grimm Columbus Wesley Hawk Chauncey George Fisher P. J. Fisher Athens Elmer Lock George Lock Jacksonville Charles Childres Russel West Virginia Gertrude Bride Ollie Garlinger Nelsonville Paul Hartley William Gordon Dug Lock Jesse Skinner Hildreth Ethel Methenta Baby Joe Garlinger Will Hale John Okley

Truck Accident Near Grosvenor Street Ends with Narrow Escape

Jesse Bennett recently moved to Athens from Stroud Run when his small motor truck failed on a steep shale bank near Grosvenor street. The vehicle slid down the grade, crossed the street, and toppled into a deep cut, overturning at least twice before Bennett crawled out unharmed. The truck was badly damaged.

Jesse Bennett Grosvenor Street Athens Strouda Run Bennett Wiles-Herron Alley Warren Herron

Local residents visit relatives and friends in area

Numerous residents and visitors are listed as staying with or visiting relatives in Broadwell, Athens, Carpenter, McConnellsville, Columbus, and nearby towns. Names include Miss Maggie Lavelle, Miss Sylvia Zigafoose, Mrs. Harry Kalb, Ruth Kalb, Mrs. Clyde Whitlatch, Carol Whitlatch, Wes Bobo, Mrs. John Bobo, Mrs. Wesley Webb, and many others.

Maggie Lavelle Broadwell Sylvia Zigafoose Athens Nelle Zigafoose Harry Kalb Ruth Mingo Junction Elmer Searles Clyde Whitlatch Carol M. W. Howery Carpenter Wes Bobo Corning Howard Coe Gus Townsend Charley Bowers Columbus B. K. Carpenter Jessie Carpenter Ellis Athens State Hospital Florence Strong Wilkesville J. J. Henry Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church Jerry Brooks Ed McKinstry Akron Bartley Charley Dailey A. C. Dailey Everett Cline Buckeye Lake Edgar Shultz Dayton Howard Cline Louise Peter Morse A. T. Townsend Cleveland Will Higley Fred Worhes Bob Hughes L. D. Gillogly Thora Coultas Quaker City Miss Coultas

Community Guests and Local Highlights Across Guysville Area

Sunday social rounds include Mr and Mrs M Chapman of Carthage visiting son J C Chapman. Athens visitors J J Henry and wife spent time with Mrs W C Light. Families from New England and Akron called on relatives. Government flour shipment supported by Guysville Milling Company. War Savings stamps sales reported at Guysville Post Office.

M. Chapman Carthage J. C. Chapman J. J. Henry Athens W. C. Light Emmett Copeland David Copeland New England KE. W. Cunningham R. H. Bean Clyde Kiehl Columbus C. C

Cleveland Tractor Narrow Size Powers Through Small Plots

The compact Cleveland tractor can fit under fruit trees, pass through tight doors, and navigate untraveled paths, showcasing versatility for small-scale farming tasks.

Cleveland

Fourth quarterly meeting at M. B. H. Church this Sunday

The conference year’s fourth and final quarterly meeting convenes Sunday at 2 30 PM at the M B Church with Sept Evans preaching. All welcome. Misses Mabel and Edith Woodward left Wednesday to visit friends at Orland.

M. BH Evans Mabel Edith Woodard Orland

Thomas N Hoover for Athens county Representative nomination

Announcement lists Thomas N Hoover as Republican candidate for Athens county Representative in the Ohio General Assembly with primary on August 18. Hoover has lived in Athens eighteen years, is a township farmer, and teaches History Government and Constitutional Law at the University.

Thomas N. Hoover Athens County Athens Athens Township General Assembly of Ohio

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