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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1926

Page

8

Vacation Bible Schools Close Friday Afternoon in Glouster

In Glouster on July 15 the vacation Bible school wraps up with a 2:30 pm program featuring singing memory work and dramatizations. About 300 attended and $85 was raised toward the budget with a $110 goal remaining. An offering will be taken at Friday’s exercises. Sermons announced at the Methodist church include Morning Living With Other Folks and Evening Onward Christian Soldiers. A box social by the Epworth League is planned at the Methodist Episcopal church Thursday evening inviting all young people.

Glouster Methodist Church Epworth League Methodist Episcopal Church

Friendship circle to meet at Methodist church Friday evening

The Friendship circle will meet at the Methodist Episcopal church at 7 30 Friday evening. Dorothy Minister, a piano graduate from Ohio University, will assist by Ernest Hoskins, a soloist from Nelsonville, who will present the program. All are invited.

Glouster Friendship Circle Methodist Episcopal Church Dorothy Ohio University Ernest Hoskins Nelsonville

O. O. F. Officers Installed in Glouster Encampment

Glouster Ohio July 15 Officers were installed at a Glouster Encampment I O F meeting with D E Carr as installing officer The new officers include C P H E B Jones S W Dan Kovach H P James Wheatley J W Edward Bell I S Robert Skinner O B William Golding guide C L Eddy first watch Charles Darling second watch Elza Morris fourth watch Chris Yarker first G T Sam Lehew second G T Carroll Eddy.

Glouster D. E. Carr C. P H. E B. Jones S. W Dan Kovach H P James Wheatley J. W Edward Bell I. S Robert Skinner Wm. Golding C. L. Eddy Charles Darling Elza Morris H. F. Hambel Chris Yarker G. T Sam Lehew Carroll Eddy

Athens County Club to Meet in Washington Park

The Athens County club of Columbus will meet at Washington park in Columbus on Sunday July 25 for an all day gathering. Former Athens county residents in Columbus are urged to attend and will be welcomed at the park.

Glouster Athens County Club of Columbus Washington Park Capital City Athens County Columbus

Friday's Best Radio Features List

Radio guide lists five programs across stations WGY Schenectady WHAM KOA Denver WDAF Kansas City KDKA Pittsburgh. Entries note times and formats including two one act plays Jobs and e and a musical institute concert.

WGY Schenectady WHAM WBAL Baltimore City Park Con- Koa Denver Mountain Standard WDAF Kansas City Central Standard KDKA Pittsburgh Eastern Standard Musical Institute

Killer may recover Urbana tragedy headline

Urbana July 15 Pearl Patrick 42 confessed to killing his wife Wana 44 and stepson Cecil 16 before shooting himself He showed signs of regaining consciousness and authorities believe he will recover The case unfolds as investigators seek motive and full details of the crime scene

Urbana Pearl Patrick Wana Cecil Prmsons

Quicksands of Love and Hidden Betrayals

A narrator recalls a web of deceit surrounding Katherine, Madge, and Hal Meredith as the impulsive death of Lucia Meredith heightens tensions. Dicky counsels silence on letters, while the narrator protects Katherine from painful truths and plans to handle matters discreetly.

City faces defeat for ban on race odds circulation

Cleveland authorities see a setback as a court blocks enforcement of a city ordinance prohibiting race betting tips and odds in newspapers. A judge frees two men arrested for selling race forms and a separate charge binds John Ryan over to a grand jury in a fatal crash case in Piqua.

Cleveland Supreme Court James Robison Osca Bell PIQUA U.P John Ryan Troy Ryan

Morbid plans unfold over babysitting and secrecy

The narrator schemes to have Katherine care for Junior while pursuing historical research for Philip Veritagen. Lucia Meredith haunts his thoughts as undelivered notes and a morbid mood influence his actions. Morbidity lingers as the arrival at the apartment tightens the tension.

Madge Katherine Lucia Meredith Junior Philip Veritagen Coop Loot Seeramer Prature Service

Glouster Man Helps Audit Ohio United Mine Workers Books

Frank Burns of Glouster, a member of the Ohio United Mine Workers auditing committee, travels to Columbus to assist in auditing the books of state secretary-treasurer G. W. Savag. Other auditors are A. J. Thompson of Cambridge and Ifred Helle of Bergholz.

A. J. Thompson Cambridge Ifred Helle Bergholz

Clergy to officiate cornerstone of Calvary Church

The Rev. D. L. Caldwell of Findlay and Rev. W. H. McLaughlin, Canton district elder, will conduct the cornerstone ceremony for Akron's new Calvary Evangelical church, valued at $25,000, today.

Akron U.P D. L. Caldwell Findlay W. H. McLaughlin Canton Calvary Evangelical

Eagles official Diebold killed in Sandusky shooting

Joseph A. Diebold secretary of the Sandusky Aerie of Eagles and a known Ohio fraternal figure was shot dead at his home in Sandusky on July 14. Local authorities investigated the fatal incident as police opened a case.

Sandusky U.P Joseph A. Diebold Sandusky Aerie of Eagles Ohio Oll

Fred R Herron Found Dead at Home

Fred R Herron 47 was found dead in bed at 3 40 am at his home 38 West Carpenter Street. He had suffered sciatic rheumatism for years and his death came as a shock after he retired last night. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Saturday.

Fred R. Herron West Carpenter = street

Funeral services for Mr Herron at New Marshfield M P Church

The M P church in New Marshfield conducted by Rev Mary Chatley with Dr Lo Jo Bowery will bury Mr Herron in New Marshfield cemetery. He was a longtime M P member and Summit Grange. Born in New Marshfield, the family moved to Athens last September and bought property on Carpenter Street in June. Friends may call at his late home Friday evening. He leaves a widow and four children Mary Dorcas Clawrence Herfian at home plus a son Wilford who died in 1907, a stepmother Mrs Lettie Herron, a brother Clifford Herron, and a sister Miss Grace Herron, all of New Marshfield.

M. P. Church New Marenfien Mary Chatley Lo Jo Bowery New Marshfield Herron Summit Grange Athens C. T. Moore Carpenter Street Mary Dorcas Clawrence Herfian Wilford Lettie Herron Clifford Horron Grace Horron

Freckle-Faced Girls Happy With Flyte Cream Ad

An old newspaper advertisement touts Flyte cream from Cline Pharmacy and McKee Drug for freckle removal. It promises quick results in four days, claiming the skin becomes clear and soft with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Cline Pharmacy Company McKee Drug Company Kee Drug Company

Kix wanis club luncheon highlights and bridge concerns

Music Director M. M. LeFavor led the luncheon program at the Kix wanis club with Florence Wells at piano and L. H. Wiley on guitar. George Rambo, a Cleveland music instructor and former Jacksonville resident, sang several solos including My Little Gray Home In the West. President Webber noted safety concerns about High Street and urged a bridge examination, while Madison Street bridge repairs were discussed. Browning and Pico were named captains to organize a baseball game among members, and a pile-driver was expected Friday to reinforce the depot embankment followed by beautification work. Reverend Roberts thanked donations for vacation Bible school, and the attendance prize was drawn. Visitors included K. J. Benjamin and Belford Cunningham.

Gloyster Kix’ Wanis Club M. M. LeFavor Carl Pico KK. M. Blower FP. E. Roberts Daily Vacation Bible School Albert Richards Service Tire Company Andy Wilson K. J. Benjamin Columbus George Rambo Cleveland Belford Cunningham Florida L. R. Wiley Wilbur c. Henry Ben Goldberg

Ohio Battery to move for new armory closure

The 185th Field Artillery Battery C Ohio National Guard will close its armory in Steubenville on Saturday night and transfer its headquarters after five years. Eighty seven officers and men will be honorably discharged, and the state has promised a medical unit to replace the battery.

Steubenville U.P 185Th Field Artillery Ohio National Guard Headwarters Alliance

Akron daylight burglars sought after $10000 thefts

Police searched for two suspects in Akron following burglaries at two homes. A woman known for purse robberies aided the thefts, which drained gems and clothing valued at 10000 dollars. From F. E. Holcomb’s house 4000 dollars of property was taken and from Augustus Cameron’s home 6000 dollars was stolen.

Akron Ie Gine F. E. Holcomb Augustus Cameron Goodyear Tire & Rubber Export Company

Cleveland delegate Tolles dies in Denver office

Sheldon Tolles 70 of Cleveland Ohio died suddenly today in the Denver office of Milton Smith local attorney Tolles was a delegate to the convention of the American Car association.

Denver Colo Sheldon Tolles Cleveland Ohio The American Car Association Milton Smith

Young Woman Struck by Car in Cincinnati

Dorothy Henn, 20, was perhaps fatally injured when a motorist ran her down in Cincinnati on July 15. Police investigate the hit and run as bystanders tend to the injured woman.

Cincinnati U.R Dorothy Henn

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