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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1926

Page

5

Westminster Circle Programs Highlight Presbyterian Meeting

The Woman's Missionary society of the Presbyterian church hosted a Westminster circle program in the church parlors with singing, talks on the Allison James school for girls in New Mexico, and a mission station in China. Dorothy Good and Christine Porter spoke while Elizabeth Ong and Dorothy Good accompanied songs. Mrs. J. E. Barker outlined the 1926 circle plans. Also noted is a forty seven birthday at Mr. and Mrs. Adam Tom’s near New Marshfield with a cake centerpieces and guests from several towns.

Westminster Circle Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Christine Porter Dorothy Good China Westminster Circles Elizabeth Ong Helen McLaughlin Allison James New Mexico J. E. Barker Blaine R. Goldsberry Adam Tom New Marshfield Tom Lavira Knowlton Mineral Dell McAfee Owen Wayne Charles Nagle Near Mineral Naomi Sthroi Lancaster Alva Tom Faye Athens Nancy Reba Emma Julius Fischer Nelsonville Woman’s Home Missionary Society First Methodist Church Mr. Fischer

Chauncey Teachers Host Board Meeting Aboard Cards

Chauncey teachers entertained the Dover township school board and their wives at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy French on Curran drive. The evening featured cards music dancing and contests with prizes to Mrs. Karl Gardner and Mr. Noah Harvey. A three course luncheon followed. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Herman Theisen Sr of Millfield Mr. and Mrs. Karl Gardner and son Glen Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ogg Mr. Noah Harvey Miss Emma Smart all of Chauncey Miss Esther Saylor and Mr. and Mrs. Joe King and son Gerald and Mr. and Mrs. Guy French all of Athens.

Chauncey Dover Township Guy French Curran Drive Karl Gardner Noah Harvey Herman Theisen Millfield Glen Charles Ogg Emma Smart Esther Saylor Joe King Gerald Athens

Personal Mention in Mandan Obituary Note

Mrs. FE O Wickham of Mandan North Dakota and her sister Mrs W Z Mus are listed in a personal mention alongside family. The fragment notes relations and the two named women.

FE. O. Wickham Mandan North Dakota W. Z. Mus

Mysterious Boston Murder Baffles Police With Clues

A mutilated young woman’s body found in two cardboard boxes and a burlap bag near New Calvary cemetery in Mattapan prompts a police inquiry. Clues include a double bowline knot on the boxes and a bloodstained outfit found at Scott’s Pond in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

Boston U.R New Calvary Cemetery Mattapan Lincoln, R. I Scott's Pond

Amesville Club To Give Picnic

The Amesville Sewing club will hold a Friday picnic at 3:30 PM on the Elizabeth Phillips farm. All 4-H club members in the county and interested people, especially parents, are invited. A pot luck supper will be served. each girl brings a dish and boys contribute money for ice cream.

Amesville

Child Dies in King Victor’s Auto Near Via Reggio

In Florence Italy a child died today while King Victor’s car was en route to a hospital. The boy had been struck by a passing train at a grade crossing near Via Reggio and was found by the king during the drive.

King's Auto Florence Italy King Victor Via Reggio

Athens Woman Cans Tomatoes Whole Like Fresh When Opened

A community canning article highlights Miss Lulu Wilkes from Elmwood Place who preserves medium tomatoes whole by a quick boil and salt sugar, using large open-mouth jars so the fruit tastes fresh when opened in winter and can be used in salads or sliced.

Lulu Wilkes Elmwood Place Miss Wilkes

Stranger Play The Passing Of The Third Floor Back At OU

Ohio University department of public speaking presents Jerome K. Jerome’s The Passing of the Third Floor Back also known as The Stranger. The Friday night performance in Ewing Hall auditorium is directed by Prof. W H Cooper and Dean Irma Voigt to entertain summer students with emphasis on characterization.

Jerome K. Jerome Ewing Hall Department of Public Speaking Ohio University W. H. Cooper Irma Voigt

Thursday's Best Radio Features List

Five programs listed for Thursday across stations WCBD WEAF WCX KGO and WRC WGY WJX. Entries include Central Standard-Ensemble concert Eastern Daylight Harvesters Detroit Symphony Pacific Standard Vacation program and U.S. Marine Band schedule details.

WCBD Central Standard WEAF Harvesters WCX Detroit Eastern Standard Detroit Symphony KGO Oakland Pacific Standard WRC Washington WGY WJX U.S. Marine Band

Troop 2 Scouts to Meet Thursday in Athens Hills

All members of Troop 2, Boy Scouts, are to meet at the East Bridge in Athens at 5 o'clock Thursday evening. The group will accompany Scoutmaster Roy L. Dupler into the hills east of Athens for test work in preparation for the court of honor to be held Sunday.

Troop 2 Boy Scouts East Bridge Athens Roy L. Dupler

Peking Cut Off From Telegraph as Fighting Presumed Near City

Peking remains cut off from telegraphic communication since early today. Reports indicate combat may be ongoing near the capital, with no word from the city or government lines.

Peking London U.P

Probe resumes into S-51 disaster and wreck

In Brooklyn on July 14 the navy reopens the S-51 hull and continues body recoveries as a board of inquiry resumes. Lieutenant Commander Edward Ellsberg leads salvage work and estimates $636,875 to repair the submarine for possible return to service.

Brooklyn N. Y Navy Edward Ellsberg Board of Inquiry

Mussolini Brother Challenges General to Duel

Arnaldo Mussolini brother of the premier and editor of Popolo D Italia issues a duel challenge to General Roberto Benci venga after the general wrote a disparaging letter to Premier Mussolini.

Rome W.P Arnaldo Mussolini Popolo D'Italia Roberto Bencivenga Mussolini

Ostriches Lose Hat Trade As Fashion Shifts

Since bobbed hair and small felt or straw hats became popular, farmers sell ostriches and factories face declines in trade. The feathered accessory market shrinks as styles change and feathers diminish in use.

London

Cooper Launches Ohio Governorship Campaign in Athens

Cincinnati businessman Myers Y. Cooper opened his pre primary bid for governor with a large Athens county audience at the courthouse. He urged fewer political jobs, more efficient state administration, and a focus on using funds wisely with a motto to Live Within Our Means. He cited his banking and business leadership and noted his Ohio Council of Churches presidency. He planned rallies in Marietta Zanesville and Eastern Ohio.

Ohio Myers Y. Cooper Cincinnati Athens County Cooper Licking County Queen City Ohio Council of Churches Ohio Fair Managers’ Association Athens Glouster Nelsonsville Rotary Kiwanis Service Club J. M. Wood Carl H. Beasley Ohio University

Correction: Nellie Marie Sams obituary brothers named

The obituary for Mrs. Nellie Marie Sams clarifies her brothers are Harry Rig gle Sam Rig gle and Chester Rig gle. The earlier report listed the surname as Sams by error.

Nellie Marie Sams Harry Sam Chester Riggle

New Road Through Buchtel Opened This Week

The new one mile water bound macadam road through Buchtel opens this week after delays. It shortens curves and avoids two railroad crossings as part of the Nelsonville to New Straitsville route. Crews grade drain and will gravel the line between Murray and New Straitsville. The Nelsonville to Murray segment is already excellent.

Buchtel Dan Davis State Highway Department Nelsonville New Straitsville Murray

Local driver arraigned for stop sign violation fined five dollars

L I Cook Stewart pleaded guilty before acting mayor I C Woodworth to driving past Court and State streets stop sign on Sunday. Patrolman T H Osey made the arrest and Cook Stewart was fined five dollars.

I. C. Woodworth Court and State Streets L. I. Cook Stewart T. H. Osey

World Racers on Last Lap toward Around-the-World Run

Linton G. Wells and Edward Ev reach Cleveland after flying from Rantoul Illinois to begin the final lap toward a 30 day world circumnavigation. The current record is 30 days 21 minutes 35 seconds set by John H Mears in 1913 without airplanes.

Cleveland Linton G. Wells Edward Ev Rantoul Ill York John H. Mears New York

Burglars Clear Jewelry Store After Sign Statement

A. R. Compton’s jewelry shop posted All goods must be cleared. Burglars struck the next night and made off with goods worth about 12500 dollars. The report notes the break in and the value of the loss.

A. R. Compton

Greek dietitian links milk intake to cowlike mentality

Dr Stavros Damogelou of London claimed in a lecture that consuming milk in large quantities dulls the mind and enjoins cowlike brain development among heavy drinkers.

London Stavros Damogelou

Business Man Sings Old Song About Mayr’s Remedy

A health note attributes long stomach trouble to catarrhal mucus and inflammation. The speaker credits Mayr’s remedy with restoring appetite and ease, saying doctors advised surgery before trying it. One dose is claimed to convince or money back, with local outlets listed.

Rochester Minn Mayr McKee Drug Co Athlens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

New MELLOGLO powder from France introduces lasting glow

A new face powder named MELLOGLO promises long wear from France with a process that keeps pores and lines hidden and resists perspiration. The product claims to brighten the complexion and endure until removal, offered by The D. Zenner Co. at Case's Drug Store in Logan.

D. Zenner Co Case Logan

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Austin Hartley Ada William Jenkins Presley Jenkins Christian Church Parsonage M. E. Chatley Jenkins Akron Palestine Country Club Eleanor Bolin Vpiayin Fred Beckler J. S. Sherrard B. T. Grover H. H. Harris Grave Made. H. P. Dutton Athens County Farm Bureau Columbus Ohio Farm Bureau Federation H. R. McVay K. L. Weber Flo Hedges Charles Elson Little Rock, Ark 8. E. Hedges Mr. Elson Hedges Wayne Rawlings Wayne, Jr Canonsburg James Garace James East Liverpool Buckeye Lake Rawlings Lewis Woode Elliott Street H. P. Coates Daniel McGurk Dayton The Delco Light Company W. L. Gard O. G. Jordan Betty Hoyt McCoy Hemlock R. W. Miller Jordan Wesley H. Maurer H. P. Maurer Professor Maurer Julia Ruth Louise Maurer Eugene Maurer Pekin Rexall Rexall Liver the Gling Pharmacy Amesville Club Ludel Boden Marietta Athens Paint Supply W. State Lash Remington OR Corona Lostro Bldg Cooper Club Elgin Ed Case Jacobs Optometrist Bank of Athens National Bank Rappmoe W. B. Drake Sayoiu C. D U. S. & Municipal Cash & Exchange the Security Savings Bank W. B. Lawrence Pres't. C L. G. Worstell W.N. Alderman T. F. B. Kiltan Asst Cshr J. H Cline M. E. Twiss F. D. Forsyth
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