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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1926

Page

8

Homecoming Held at Hocking Home Chauncy

Chauncy July 8 A homecoming was held Sunday at the home of Mrs Mollie Wallace at Yocking. Many relatives gathered for the weekend including Mr and Mrs Gett Zeller of Doyletown and others from Orbiston The Plains Athens Wolf's Pit and Columbus with visits from Vera and Verna Wallace and Vivian Erb and Carl Erb.

Chauncey Mollie Wallace Yocking Perons Gett Zeller Doyletown Charles Spray Ruth Wilma Willis Tracy Orbiston Henry Frost Stella Johnson Athens Harry Walace Lloyd Thorne the Plains R. C. West Carl Wallace Joe Wallace William Wallace Hocking Lumbus Logan Lester Myrtle Wolf's Pit Vera Verna Wallace William Burge Floodwood Edward McCall Powhattan Ohio William Moore Allen Jellison Zanesville Vivian Erb Carl Erb Columbus Peter Erb

Newlyweds Honored at Lower Plains Dinner

A July 8 wedding dinner at the Lower Plains honored Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Smith. their wedding was celebrated last week and the couple plan to live at The Plains. Attending guests included Clarence Stage and son Lowell, Arthur Burchfield and son Kenneth, Mrs. William Bryan, Ernest Smith, and Sylvester Smith.

Chauncey Lower Plains Sylvester Smith Margaret Stage

Burchfield Home Hosts Guests After Fourth

Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield entertain guests at Lower Plains home over the Fourth. Read includes Frieda Phillips Earl Rarick Newark. Mrs Raymond Augustine and children Dewey Mary Louise Sugar Creek. Mrs Lydia Beachout. Mrs Flora McHarg. Mrs Harry Moore and sons Wendell Melvin. Mrs Fannie McCathran The Plains.

Local Tourists Now in Quebec Chauncey

A card from Mrs. Wilfred Henry of Chauncey says she and a party are visiting Quebec Canada and enjoying the city with its walls churches and shrines. In the party are Mr and Mrs Wilfred Henry Mr and Mrs Donald Henry and Miss Ruth Fiske.

Chauncey Wilfred Henry Quebec Canada Donald Henry Ruth Fiske

Mrs Edward Minister Hosts Family Guests in Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Edward Minister entertained Sunday at their Ellis avenue home with Mr and Mrs Henry Minister and Mr and Mrs Arthur Buskirk and two children all from Chillicothe. The group later visited Glouster to dine with D P Reese and his wife.

Gmauncey Edward Chauncey Ellis Avenue Henry Minister Arthur Buskirk Chillicothe

Athens Pastor Speaks at Chauncey Church

The Rev. Mr. Johnson of Athens preached at the Church of God in Chauncey Sunday. He will preach again at 2 o clock next Sunday afternoon.

Athens Chauncey Johnson Church of God

Weekend Guests Visit Ohio Families

Mr and Mrs Herbert Snrieves and daughter and Mr and Mrs Hayes Shrieves and daughter of Columbus were week end guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Orley Shrieves. Miss Genevieve Shrieves is in Columbus for a few days visit. Mrs Addie Davis Mrs Marie Howard and daughter and Mr and Mrs George Barston of Willowby Ohio are visiting relatives at The Mr and Mrs Charles Keaton entertained as their Sunday guests the latter's father Edward Simmons of Orbiston Adelphian Keaton and Kathleen Verrigan of Co

Herbert Snrieves Hayes Shrieves Columbus Orley Shrieves Genevieve Shrieves Addie Davis Marie Howard George Barston Willowby Ohio Charles Keaton Edward Ssimmons Orbiston Adelphian Keaton Kathleen Verrigan

Local Residents Return and Visit Notes

Miss Sadie Mae Lands returns home from Murray City after visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs John Lambert and Mr and Mrs Andrew Pyles of Murray City recently visited Mr and Mrs Frank Lands. Miss Thelma Myer visits relatives in Newark Ohio. Hollas Cunningham, employed in Pontiac Michigan, spent weekend at Chauncey home. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Fennell and baby visit relatives in Wellston. Ralph Syx employed in

Sadie Mae Lands Murray City John Lambert Andrew Pyles Frank Lands Thelma Myer Newark Ohio Hollas Cunningham Pontiac Mich Chauncey Lloyd Fennell Baby Wellston Ralph Syx

Cleveland Visits Home City For Weekend Stop

Alonzo Hayden of Warren Ohio spent the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Sands in Chauncey. B E Carter employed in Columbus spent the weekend at his Chauncey home.

Cleveland Alonzo Hayden Warren Ohio Frank Sands Chauncey B. E. Carter Columbus

Requests Partition Of Lodi Estate In 117 Acre Heirs Case

Anna I Leighty as an heir to Charles B Burleigh filed in Common Pleas for partition of about 117 acres in Lodi township. Charles died October 7 1921 owning the land. Defendants include Samantha J Burleigh widow Delano F Burleigh Carry Burleigh Elizabeth Frank William Frank Louella Fagan John Fagan Viola Burleigh and George J Leighty.

Lodi Charles B. Burleigh Lodi Township Anna I. Leighty Common Pleas Court Charles Burleigh Samantha J. Burleigh Delano F. Burleigh Carry Burleigh Elizabeth Frank William Frank Louella Fagan John Fagan Viola Burleigh George J. Leighty

Three Crippled Children Taken to Mt Carmel Hospital

Three crippled children from Athens county were taken to Mt. Carmel hospital in Columbus on Tuesday. Miss Clara Cavanaugh of the county health office accompanied them for examination, while one child was to undergo an operation. She returned to Athens Wednesday with an adult patient who had been in the hospital for a month.

Athens County Mt. Carmel Columbus Clara Cavanaugh County Health Office

Fort Lauderdale Purchases Chief Hails City Growth

Ned Wolfe, purchasing agent for Fort Lauderdale, discusses the city’s booming growth with plans for a $115000 budget surplus, $6 million in improvements, a $12 million harbor, and a new 27 hole golf course. He notes a 400 percent rise in building permits and cars for 1935 population forecast.

Ned Wolfe Fort Lauderdale Florida Athens Wolfe

Just The Thing For Thin Weak Puny Children

Parents warned about low vitality in children and the dangers of illness during weak days. McCoy's Compound Tablets, praised for cod liver benefits, are promoted as a tasty, easy to take remedy to boost health, weight, bones, and muscle. Sold by druggists.

Athens to get city park in near future

The Izaak Walton league asks the Athens City council for permission to beautify land around the reservoir on North Hill. If granted the ground becomes a park with trees shrubs and flowers, landscaped grounds and planting by local Boy Scout troops. Lights a fountain and benches are planned for public picnics.

North Hill Athens Izaak Walton League I. F. Jones William Silvas Messenger Silvus

Iake Walton League Sponsors Second Game Reservation

The Izaak Walton League establishes a second game sanctuary at Tuppers Plains guarded by a state warden. The grounds stock all local wild game and ban hunting. League members foresee later overflow animals moving to nearby farms for potential hunting.

Tuppers Plains Izaak Walton League League Athens T. A. Copeland Stewart

Moone's Emerald Said to Ease Bunions

An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald as a simple inexpensive remedy to reduce inflamed bunion joints. It urges asking for an original two ounce bottle and warns against substitutes, claiming rapid relief if used consistently.

Moone

Quicksands of Love Shadowed by a Suicide Revelation

In a tense confession, Dicky recalls Hal Meredith's tale of Lucia Meredith's suicide by poison and the shocked response of Dr. Wintner. Meredith explains his wife learned of her incurable illness and chose to die, planning to take with her the person she cared for, Lucia and Katherine Bickett.

Dicky Lucia’ Meredith Hal Meredith Wintner Meredith Graham Katherine Bickett Lucia Mrs. Bickett

Odd Facts and Crime Notes From The Era

A collage of antiquated facts: birth rates in England and Wales near record lows except 1917 and 1938, near spotless Falkland Islands crime and unemployment, and varied presidential salaries across Germany France and the United States. The voice shifts to a violet fiction fragment where a narrator recalls deadly plots involving poisoned candy and a looming coroner’s visit.

England and Wales British Empire Falkland Islands Pacific Germany von Hindenburg France United States of America Geate

Delayed Transportation Payments Discussed by Athens Board

Delegations from Athens County townships demanded answers on late winter transportation payments. County Superintendent McVay said funds would soon reach the state and districts to cover bills before the next appropriations. Canaan Township asked for a Clifford school teacher for next year as the department planned to close the school and consolidate with Canaanville. The board approved routine bills and voted to contact the state department to relay the issue to the Canaan delegation.

Athens Country Athens County Board of Education H. R. McVay Canaan Township Clifford State Department of Education Canaanville State Department

Cloud burst in Puebla believed to cause drownings

Reports from Mexico City say many people may have drowned in Puebla during yesterday's cloud burst though officials say the figures are likely exaggerated and unconfirmed.

Mexico City U.R Puebla

Wash Hair Weekly to Keep It Healthy

Dr Royal S Copeland NY senator and former NY City health commissioner offers hair care advice. He blames mechanical pressure from tight hats for baldness, recommends light oversized hats and keeping hair long to cushion scalp vessels. He endorses sunlight, regular washing with soap and water, brushing daily, and a clean scalp to prevent germs.

Royal Copeland M.D United States New York New York City Royals.copeland

Answers to Health Queries Jake

A column answering reader questions includes guidance on teen weight with a 16 year old boy at five seven weighing about 135 pounds. It also notes back pain after pitching could be muscle strain and may improve with massage. The piece explains yellow eyes usually indicate gall bladder issues and suggests treatment.

Jake

Fashion notes highlight coats and silver gowns

The article describes Brouse coats with a tight hipline and loose upper area. It notes evening dresses trimmed in silver and a group of gowns made entirely of silver metal cloth. It lists crepe, satin and more as leading materials.

Sind

Tomorrow's Horoscope Forecasts Cautious Year Ahead

The lunar transits warn of hazards affecting affairs with weak financial outlooks and risky speculative ventures. Shun litigation and protect physical safety while domestic matters may improve. Birthday individuals face a fluctuating year with risks in new alliances and personal conflict. A child born today could be clever yet prone to sharp words.

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