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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1926

Page

2

Collision Early Sunday Wrecks Small Car in Middleport

Middleport July 6 An automobile collision at the Tyra and Lincoln streets corner Sunday nearly injured or killed occupants of both cars. A Ford roadster driven by two Morgantown students collided with a Lincoln owned by Roy Moore of Marion and driven by his son. The Lincoln driver was blamed by bystanders for the crash. The Ford was totally wrecked and the two boys continued home by train.

Middleport Tyira and Lincoln Joe Michi Morgantown W. Va Roy Moore Marion

Mae Siders Arrested in Middleport for Intoxication and Assault

Mae Siders of Middleport was arrested Sunday night by Constable Hysell on intoxication and assault charges. She pleaded not guilty and was tried Monday before Mayor Giles. Siders had recently been in the Pomeroy jail on assault and battery charges.

Middleport Mae Siders Hysell Lillian Manley Giles Pomeroy

Picnic Attendance Noted At Pomeroy Branch

A July 6 report notes attendance at a local branch picnic with participation by a number of employees. The item highlights community gathering and workplace camaraderie.

Pomeroy

Ohio Power Company Picnic At Summerland Beach

The Ohio Power Company held its annual picnic at Summerland Beach near Lancaster on Saturday for employees and their families. The event drew many families and featured casual activities and social gathering.

Ohio Power Company Summerland Beach Lancaster

Still Found After quarrel at Thomas Fork

Sheriff Rice picked up a brand new still during a Sunday quarrel at Thomas Fork. He reported it had never been used for more than one batch of liquor. No arrests were made. Independence Day programs were held at local churches on Sunday under pastors and Sunday School teachers.

Pomeroy Rice Thomas Fork

Feeny Bennett Auxiliary Meets at Walnut Street Home

The Feeny Bennett Auxiliary held its regular meeting at Mrs. Sarah Taylor's Walnut street home on July 6. Regular business was transacted.

Middleport Feeny - Bennett Sarah Taylor Walnut Street

Reed Bound Over After Chicken Theft Case

Alonzo Reed, arrested earlier for stealing chickens and selling them at the Rice store in Chester, appeared before Justice Fred Osborne of Reedsville and was bound over to the grand jury. Reed is confined in the local jail.

Pomeroy Alonzo Reed Chester Fred Osborne Reedsville Reed

Social Briefs From Columbus Visitors Reach Area

Mrs James Terrell and daughter Marie left Saturday for a two week visit with Zern Terrell and wife in Marietta. Henry Justice of Columbus visits here with Mr and Mrs James Clifford of Butternut Avenue. Louise Conde of Columbus spends two weeks vacation here with her mother Mrs Elizabeth Conde. Mary Healy of Columbus visits here with her parents Mr and Mrs Pat Healy. Miss Hoffman of Columbus accompanies Miss Healy here. Leslie Price and Mildred Fisher of Columbus visit here with Misses Mary and Bertha Franz and Elizabeth Miller of Columbus visit here with Mr and Mrs E J Franz of Mulberry Avenue. Louise Raub of Columbus visits here with her father Nicholas Raub. Mr and Mrs Peter Whipple and two children of Huntington visit here with Mr and Mrs Philip Meter. Father Theodore Igel was a visitor in Columbus Monday. Cecelia Whipple of Columbus visits here with Mr and Mrs Albert Whipple.

James Terrell Marie Zern Terrell Marietta Henry Justice Columbus James Clifford Butternut Avenus Louise Conde Elizabeth Conde Mary Healy Pat Healy Miss Hoffman Miss Healy Leslie Price Mildred Fisher Mary Bertha Franz Elizabeth Miller E. J. Franz Mulberry Avenue Louise Raub Nicholas Raub Peter Whipple Hntington Phillip Meter Theodore Igel Colmbus Cecelia Whipple Albert Whipple

Visiting relatives and locals make small town rounds

Maurice Thomson of Columbus visits relatives here. M. M. Lasher of Portland spends the summer with C. B. Smith. Mrs. Bruce Hobart and Agnes Reed of Akron visit with Andrew Calderwood. Various locals host relatives from Richmond to Charleston and Covington.

Maurice Thomson Columbus M. M. Lasher Portland, Ore C. B. Smith Bruce Hobart Agnes Reed Akron Andrew Calderwood

Gardner Wallace families reunite despite weather

James and Wallace families held a reunion at the Gardner home near Chauncey with a social time and picnic dinner. Attendance was lighter than hoped due to rain, with many relatives listed including Ruth Lahugh Edwin Wel and Mr. and Mrs. Harley Mitchell among others.

Chauncey James Wallace J. Gardner Ruth Lahugh Edwin Wel Harley Mitchell John Andrewe Mitchell al Nelsonville Clara Rudolphson Calvin Chicago Cy James Bryan McCulough Conbus Clarence Ky Cleveland Grant Wallace Gracers Pauline Tex Myers Uster Cash Vioudinott Minnie Wilmore Dwight Hill Dow “Sanders Danna Alba Ray

Ada Sayer Eighty Birthday Celebration Cancelled

The Ada Sayer eighty birthday observance in Uncey was canceled after Mrs. Ada Sayer suffered a heart attack Friday evening. She has been in critical condition at her daughter Mrs. W. D. Hines’s home, with family reporting her condition as uncertain and weakening.

UNCEY Sayer Ada Sayer McDougall Nda Sayer W. D. Hines

Senators Seek Fresh Talent as Koons Loses Stars

Chauncey July 6 Warren B. Koons of Columbus formerly of Chauncey and manager of the New York Central A A baseball team will lose two star players when the Columbus Senators return July 15. Manager George McQuillan is on the lookout for new timber and will try out catcher Joe Swartz and first baseman Leslie Bradfield from the rail team. Both are hitting above .400.

Chauncey Warren B. Koons Columbus New York Central A. A Columbus Senators George McQuillan New Timber Joe Swartz Leslie Bradfield

Homecoming Well Attended at Chauncey Churches

A large crowd gathered Sunday at Taylor Ridge Christian Church for a joint homecoming and patriotic program with Trin ble and Green Run Christian Churches despite bad weather. The Chauncey orchestra and quartet provided music and readings. Solos by F. E. Roberta of Glouster and Rev. M. E. Chatey of Athens delivered the address. A picnic dinner followed.

Chauncey Taylor Ridge Christian Church Trimble Green's Run Chauncey Orchestra F. E. Roberta Glouster M. E. Chatey Athens

Chauncey Weekend Social Visits Share Family Ties

J H Yarbrough and son Charles plus family visited Edward Headley on May avenue in Chauncey over the weekend. Henry Thompson of West Union called on Charles Headley family in May. Blanche Brown and Pierce Fuller of Pontiac spent the weekend at the home of their brother-in-law and sister Clarence Russell in Ellis avenue Chauncey. William Katzen back with family and Perry Leffier of Dayton joined Mrs Mintle Stalder and relatives for the Fourth in the city. Fred Russell and son of Pontiac spent the Fourth in Chauncey with Clarence Russell and relatives. Kenneth Sands and Roy Mullen of Chauncey who worked in Warren Ohio spent the weekend at home. Harold Ogg of Columbus visited his parents Charles and wife in Chauncey. Gus Graham employed in Dayton visited Chauncey with his family. Thomas McHary and sons John and Hugh, workers in Portsmouth, Ohio, spent the weekend at their Mill Syncha Wen home. Pearl Wambo alel and children of Zanesville and Fred.

J. H. Yarbrough Charles Chauncey Edward Headley May Avenue Henry Thompson West Union Charles Headley Blanche Brown Pierce Fuller Pontiac Mich Clarence ‘Russell Ellis Avenue William Katzenback Perry Leffier Dayton Mintle Stalder Fred Russell Clarence Russell Kenneth Sands Roy Mullen Warren Ohio

Chauncey Visit Highlights From Local Socials

Hazel Hambel of Elliots and Hazel Tucker hosted guests in Chauncey Monday. Lawrence Reeves and son Robert of Nelsonville joined Mrs. Reeves at a visit with her parents, the Tuckers, in East Converse street. Ford Conaway and Clara Louise of Zanesville were guests of Virgil Baughman in Lexington avenue.

Hazel Hambel Elliots Chauncey M. B. Tucker East Converse Street Lawrence Reeves Robert Nelsonville Reeves Ford Conaway Clara Louise Zanesville Ohio Virgil Baughman Lexington Avenue

New Dresses Favor Saintly Pale Look in London Fashion

Society women plan a saints themed style this season from the knees up with pale ethereal complexions and stained glass effects on dresses, reflecting a delicate, high fashion trend while maintaining personal taste in attire.

London

Saintly Figures in Church Windows Highlighted Dress Code

The article notes saintly figures depicted in church windows and mentions that dresses will continue to end at the knee, reflecting ongoing modesty standards.

Sultan Mehmed VI Dies and Amasses Wealth in Exile

Paris report notes Mehmed VI, the deposed Sultan who died in San Remo, nearly doubled his private fortune while in exile by gambling in stocks.

Paris Mehmed VI San Remo

Make Bed Bug Killer This Easy Way

Easy home recipe promises quart of strong bug killer to exterminate bed bugs roaches ants and fleas. Claims it is safe for furniture springs and surfaces and won t rot or stain while claiming 4 H hospitals and railroads endorse it. Offers ready to use double strength formula with patent spout and money back guarantee if defects persist.

D.Q Harchin

Urge Opening of a Street Bridge

Glouster July 6 The Madison street bridge crossing at Sunday Creek near the Standard Oil tanks has been closed for so long that residents want it opened again. Reopened traffic would relieve congestion on High street and could save money by avoiding repeated closures. The Rev D A Browning of this city spoke on the matter. Burial was in Mountville cemetery.

Glouster Madison Street Sunday Creek Standard Oil Company High Street D. A. Browning Mountville Cemetery

Caleb W. Mosier Found Dead in Mountville Home

Caleb W. Mosier aged 64 was found dead in bed at his Mountville area home Sunday morning. He had recently felt unwell for several days but did not seek medical help. He leaves six children Linzie Kirkbride Ringgold Anna Miller Pennsville Chas Mosier Corning Florence Hoffman Joy Helen Chappelear Joy and Nellie Carrigan near Mountville. His wife died about a year ago. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mountville church conducted by

Glouster Caleb W. Mosier Mountville Mr. Mosier Linzie Kirkbride Ringgold Anna Miller Pennsville Chas, Mosier Corning Florence Hoffman Joy Helen Chappelear Nellie Carrigan Mountville Church

Mrs. Riley Wade Dies After Short Illness

Mrs. Riley Wade 54 died Monday at 3:30 PM at her Wrightstown home after a period of poor health. Survived by husband and daughter Mrs Eldon D Ahie of near Wrightstown. Funeral at 2 PM Wednesday at home conducted by Rev Arza Ball. Burial in Wrightstown cemetery.

Glouster Riley Wade Wrightstown

Bailey returns from two weeks with Hollister and Columbus kin

Ralph Bai ley of the Great Lakes naval training station ends a two weeks vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs William Bai ley at Hollister and with relatives in Columbus He left Monday for Great Lakes

Glouster Ralph Bailey Great Lakes, Illinois William Bailey Hollister Columbus Great Lakes

Local Visitors Return From Out-of-Town Trips

Clarence Reese of National Refining Cleveland vacationing with parents Mr and Mrs D P Reese. He just returned from a month’s business trip to St Louis for his company. Owen Ley returns to Detroit after a few days with his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs L W Ley. Robert Hemsley returns from Newark where he was guest of Junior Balderson. Miss Kate Gardner of Springfield is guest of her parents.

Clarence Reese National Refining Company Cleveland D. P. Reese St. Louis Owen Ley Detroit L. W. Ley Robert Hemsley Newark Junior Balderson Kate Gardner Springfield

Local families visit relatives and guests travel home

A sequence of short notices lists visits by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gardner and others to cottages near Coldwater Lake Michigan. Dr. Harry LeFever visits Philadelphia relatives. Newark guests stay with the Gormleys and Wagners. Summer school attendees return home from New Concord. Walter Mitchell and family from Ona West Virginia visit Jacksonville relatives. Dan Carter returns to Detroit after visiting his parents. John Achauer leaves after a stay with the Achauers. B W Morgan of Shawnee visits the Gordons.

Harry Gardner M. M. LeFaver Harold and Carroll Coldwater Lake Michigan Harry LeFever General Hospital Philadelphia E. LeFever Walter Mitchell Ona W. Va Jacksonville Dan Carter Detroit George Carter John Achauer B. F. Achauer Zanesville B. W. Morgan Shawnee John M. Gordon

Zemo Antiseptic Liquid Promises Quick Skin Relief

When applied as directed Zemo removes Eczema and stops itching while healing skin troubles Sores Burns Wounds and chafing It penetrates cleanses and soothes It is a clean dependable and inexpensive antiseptic liquid suited for daytime use because it does not show Ask your druggist for a small size 60c or large bottle 1.00

Also Mentioned on This Page

Board of Education Pomeroy High School Frank Neutzling Joe Harbrect W. A. Wills Waverly Frank Majewski Frank Dethl Milton Elberfeld Ed. Scharf Dorothy Mees Barry Rice G. A. Stewart Daught Mary Jean Charleston Edund Mary Jane Coffee Andrs. Ray Tracy Ray Tracy Logan Pomeroy Bend Briefs E. L. Grimes Richmond John Gilmore Fourth Street F. Baralla Georgia Puchetti Pete Amicon George Whittamer Quinsy Cole Street Grace Sauvage Kathryn Sauvage E. M. McCarty Younse New Salem Bernice Cook Mineral City Edmund Cook Margaret Skinner Aurora Edward Hurd Indianapolis Olive Schaub Helen Walker Covington, Ky William Belcher Gallipolis J. H. Grate Clarence Martindill David Terrill Foster Reed Rudolph Miller A. W. McKay Nina Skinner Tom Davis Dr. Jones Fanny Tom Carroll Grant Street Roy Sayre George Sayre Bently Murphy Robert McKay Professor McKay Sally Jordon Edith Point Pleasant Robert Harris Max Harrah North Fourth Street Gardner Mrs. Sayers Chauncey and Vicinity Preston E Thompson Newport Raymond Tucker N. Simpson Kenton Chauncey Churches the Plains Betty Jane Hellyer Fletcher Hawk Charles McDonald Helen Fay Maxine Murray Hocking Fred Bumgardner Oak Grove Wellston William Barnes Hazel McDonald Carrie Bryan Albany Winfred Mae West Clell Thorne Parkersburg George Gabriel, Jr Sarah American Legion Band Brownwood Texas Woman's Auxiliary Legion BAYER Druggis Iso C. D Sultan Madison Caleb Mosier W. R. Balderson Junior Lois Dora Wagner Cephas Wagner Ralph Gormley Hugh Gormley George Wagner Pauline Myers Olive McKee Luella Vaughn Mildred James Fontella Harper New Concord Ummer Zemo the Swanson Furniture Co
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