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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1927
Page
5
Glouster July 6. Independence Day passed peacefully with a single event a ball game by the colored boys. Businesses closed flags waved and firecrackers sounded in the evening renewing a quiet holiday mood.
A chimney soot fire prompted the Glouster fire department to rush to B W Conway the blaze was extinguished before they arrived. A second report said the fire was out as they neared the scene. The Rev F E Roberts and others left for Cleveland to attend the International Christian Endeavor convention. The W F M S plans a 2 PM meeting at Mrs L R Andrews on Main street.
Mrs. William Rieck of Jacksonville honored at her home Friday with family and friends in celebration of her 60th birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dehman Mr. and Mrs. Henry Forsbach and daughters Helen and Rosemary Jacksonville Mr. and Mrs. Otto Mohring and baby Trimble Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Simpson and son Junior of Millfield Mrs. John Lendis and daughter Betty of Columbus and the host and hostess.
Gar Biddison of Akron traveled to this city Sunday and stayed until Tuesday morning. He was escorted back to Akron by his son Harold who plans to work there. Mr and Mrs Arthur Vercoe of Steuvenville were guests of friends during the stay.
A series of social visits are noted as residents and relatives travel between Columbus, Chesterhill, Buckeye Lake, Sharpsburg, and Shawnee. Families include the Vercoes, Prices, Kempton, Henshaw, Hallam, Galbraith, Welsch, Williams, Cunningham, Vosper, and Hamilton as they vacation or reunite during the Fourth of July period.
The Lindsay Antle family reunion was held at Lewis Antle's home near Trimble on July 3 with about 130 attendees. A picnic lunch on the lawn marked the sixty year wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Antle, who are both in good health and parents of eleven children.
Mr and Mrs Arch Williams Rex Dale and Marian Williams visited Colorado Springs Pike s Peak Niagara Falls New York and Pennsylvania during a 3700 mile motor tour They are staying with Mrs Williams parents Mr and Mrs J F Schuler at 117 Central Avenue Athens for three weeks.
In Chauncey on July 5 inmates at the County Home enjoyed a fine dinner with ice cream cake and lemonade. The Rev and Mrs Ablbrand led a religious patriotic service with music by First Christian church choir. The superintendent and staff are praised for planning the welfare and entertainment for the inmates.
July 5 report from Chauncey notes a peaceful Fourth with no firecrackers or displays due to local ordinance. Town wore flags, businesses closed, and residents spent the day visiting, picnicking out of town, or returning home to end the week.
Mr and Mrs Peter Keasey announce the birth of a son in Phoenix Arizona weighing ten pounds The child is named Michael Sherioan The couple formerly resided here and moved last year to a traveling house in search of a healthier climate Mrs Mary Keasey and Robert Yer are listed as grandparents from this city
A Sunday event marked by five birthday celebrations with two distinguished guests in attendance. The gathering highlighted community ties and shared memories during the observance.
Mr and Mrs Samuel and children Lucille and Samuel visit Charleston W V for three weeks. Miss Gaile Figgins in Columbus spends the Fourth in Chauncey. The Rev and Mrs V Rhibrand and Mr and Mrs Bert Daugherty attend union services in Athens. Rollie Figgins in Columbus spends the Fourth in Chauncey. Mrs Myrtle Hines visits Miss Ethel Robinson in Columbus. Lauretta Fielder Chauncey visits Buckeye Lake.
A garage behind F. J. Beasley’s residence at 11 Elmwood Place caught fire Sunday at 10 15 pm. The brick structure housed no cars. $100 damage from water and smoke. Fire Chief E R Laughlin cited spontaneous combustion from oily rags as the probable cause. the building was not insured.
Charged with intoxication, Lewis Cons was fined ten dollars and costs in the Athens police court yesterday morning. Cons was arrested by Bun-
An auxiliary for women will be installed for the Athens aerie of Eagles Thursday evening at the Eagles home at Court and Carpenter streets. Henry J. Berrodin of Akron will oversee the ceremony. Bert Russell of Athens secured the charter membership drive, with 51 women signed and more expected. A social session will follow and a large assembly of members is anticipated.
City and county officials called the Fourth of July the quietest in years as Athens saw no accidents or arrests. Traffic was heavy on main roads with out of town visitors, fireworks outside city limits, and a country club display lasting about ninety minutes near dark.
Fragmented OCR text describes a woman claiming to share a secret of real happiness related to motherhood. She states she has longed for a baby and offers guidance to other women, claiming she is not selling anything and seeks to aid those in similar situations.
About a hundred people watched a handicap tournament organized by country club members, with thirty seven participants.
The State club camp for local leaders is held this week at Camp Nelson Dodd near Mt. Vernon. Attending are County Extension Agent T. H. Johnson, Mrs. Charles Mansfield of South Canaan, and Miss Jennie Bryan of The Lower Plains. Lessons learned will aid the Athens county club camp in August.
Pomeroy report claimed Buckeye Pipe Line would stop accepting oil from local producers. T C Barnes Marietta superintendent denied the report stating no policy change or planned halt and that the company will continue to do business with producers as before.
Misses Geraldine Hope Gladys Brooks and Garnet Hatch returned home after visiting Buckeye Lake. The D A R local chapter held a picnic at Coolville with about fifty attendees from nearby chapters. Mr and Mrs H J Ong and family returned from Columbus after an extended visit.
Cleveland family Mr and Mrs G E Hutchinson and son Glenn Junior are returning home after visiting Mr and Mrs B R Saunders. E W Coe leaves for St Louis for a sales meeting. Mrs Bonnie Dailey Dorothy Larber and Mrs Dorng Smith return home from Buckeye Lake. Hermer McAfee Ross Sams Bob Pierce and Belford Verco back from Columbus and Buckeye. Dr and Mrs C H Thompson Miriam and James T Daniel visit Athens and Middleport. F A Snyder returns from Mansfield Dayton and Cincinnati. Addie Marie Grones visits from Cleveland. Lola Folley receives telegram about Mrs Myers of Delaware and death at the weekend. Ralph V Joseph of Colum-
Saturday night a bus visited the Fourth with Mr and Mrs J G Hope on the Canaanville road along with relatives. Mrs Carl Mansfield and family went to Columbus to visit Wylmer Newman and Carrie Newman in Grant hospital where treatment for an injured back continues with a plaster cast planned. Mrs Bert Hooper hosted Helen Beatrice’s tenth birthday at 47 Mound Street with lawn games on a blue red and white themed afternoon assisted by her sister and nieces.
Dainty Pleasing model in figured percale with linen binding and facing. Pattern comes in four sizes from Small to Extra Large. Medium needs 3 38 yards of 36 inch material and 1-8 yard contrasting material for pockets facing and 6 1-8 yards bias binding. Lower edge width 17-8 yards. Mail pattern for 15 cents.
Ena Gillilan attends a gathering in Ohio with a large group of former students and friends including Lela, Doris, Shirley Durfee, Joan Siepel, Virginia Hooper, Mary Margaret Kelley, Louise Kelley, Anna Kyle, Royal Hixson, Rachel Osborn, Natalie Slaughter, Helen Herman, Janice Tom, Betty Hoyt McCoy, Margaret Guthrie, Josephine McVay, and Helen Ward of Marietta. Relatives Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beasley and others travel to Huntington, then White Sulphur Springs for a short stay. Mrs. Harry Roach departs for Zanesville to join relatives on a northern motor trip, with Hazel Roach from Grand Rapids joining in Cleveland. Roach recently returned from a home economics instructors’ convention in Asheville, and she serves as city supervisor of Grand Rapids schools.
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Pittsburg residents Mr Benson Roberts spent the Fourth with his parents at 116 Franklin Avenue. Mr James Laverty has returned home after wintering in California and Florida. Mr Bart Davidson and daughter Fanny returned to Huntington visiting friends. Mr Arthur Corne hosted relatives from Fresno and Mrs Dorothy Wippel and Irene Wippel. Misses Marcella Pauline Fiesno hosted Helen Gilson and Doris Johnson from Columbus and Akron. Mr Peter Hayman and Mr Keester Bardin of Huntington spent Sunday in Athens with friends.
A historical note on Dr. Caldwell and his Syrup Pepsin, a mild laxative blend of senna and herbs used since 1892. The text emphasizes avoiding drastic purges and cautions against giving strong remedies to children while promoting safe, simple constipation relief for adults.
An advertisement invites readers to request a free prepaid sample of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin by mailing the phrase Syrup Pepsin to Monticello Illinois, promising a complimentary bottle at the sender's expense.
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