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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1926

Page

5

Palestine Talk Highlights Missionary Society Meeting

The Woman's Home Missionary society of the First Methodist church met Thursday afternoon in the church parlors. Mrs. Julius Fischer spoke on her Palestine travels and described Holy Land sights. A farewell for Miss Helen Cavanaugh was held with music and social hour. Other society reports and class activities were noted.

Palestine Woman's Home Missionary Society First Methodist Church John Gillett Jank Buxton William Lewis Lancaster N. J. May Julius Fischer Nelsonville Helen Cavanaugh Pittsburgh Helen Elizabeth Marie Cavanaugh Canaanville Hazel Weber Gladys Geneva Jones Francys Grace Cochran Villa Gladys van Dyke Mabel Rose Garnett Hatch Elsie Bridgewater Helen Hull D. F. Ziggafoos J. L. Pickering Marietta W. R. Roby School of Missions Wesley

Local Residents Return From Various Trips and Visits

Mr Frank Marshall of Morgan Town West Virginia visits his sisters Mrs A C Howett and Mrs Jessie Gilkey at Pratte Fork and Poplar Avenue. Mr T N Porter Kroger supervisor and Mrs Porter with three children return from two day visit with Mr and Mrs George E Gaver. Mr and Mrs John Collins and Mr and Mrs John H Dana end two weeks fishing trip on Long Lake Harrison Michigan. Dr W W Lee returns from Camp Knox Kentucky where he attended two weeks of Reserve Officers Training Camp. Mr W W Coe arrives home from a two week motoring trip.

Frank Marshall Morgantown W. Va A. C. Howett Poplar Avenue Jessie Gilkey Pratte Fork T. N. Porter Kroger Zanesville Porter George E. Gaver Richland Avenue John & Collins John H. Dana Long Lake Harrison, Mich W. W. Lee Camp Knox

Kerker Asthma and Hay Fever Remedy Ad

Prevention urged for hay fever with Kerker remedy sold on guaranteed basis. Available at Mee Kee Drug Store Athens, Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville, and other druggists nationwide.

Kerker Athens Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville Good Drug Stores

Athens Weather Station Illuminates Elements and Observers

Gordon Morrow describes Athens daily weather forecasting from Carnegie Library and Ohio Universitys weather observatory. The piece explains instruments such as rain gauges barometers thermographs and anemometers and notes clouds guiding predictions through time.

Gordon Morrow Athens Carnegie Library United States Weather Bureau Columbus United States Ohio University Department of Geography Ellis Hall

Athens County Medical Society Opens Forum Meeting

The Athens County medical society held an open forum in Nelsonville with two visiting doctors from Hocking County requesting admission for Hocking physicians. The next September meeting will decide, and the group endorsed Dr. E LeFever of Glouster for state senator. No meeting will be held next month. Attendees included Dr. A L Pritchard and Dr. Allen among others.

Athens County Medical Society A. L. Pritchard Nelsonville Hocking County Athens Organization The Medical Society E. LeFever Glouster W. G. Danford E.D. Stanley David Porterfield A. K. Walker W. A. Westervelt N.hill J. M. Hyde W. E. Howe E. G. Pedigo

Bates Chapel Reopens With Church Homecoming

Bates chapel of the Methodist Protestant church reopens with a homecoming on Sunday July 25. Special morning and afternoon speakers are planned and a basket dinner will be served on the chapel grounds. The Rev. L J Barnes serves as minister.

Bates Chapel L. J. Barnes

Old Resident Credits MAYAS Medicine for Recovery

A 75 year old man near death credits MAYA'S medicine with relief after ten days without food. He says doctors gave up but the remedy restored appetite and strength, claims the preparation clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis. One dose proves it with money refunded. McKee Drug Co. Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists everywhere.

McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Logan K P Hall Nears Completion

Work on the Knights of Pythias building progresses as large billboards blocking the sidewalk are moved back to permit new sidewalk construction. The front of the structure will be revealed soon as completion nears.

Logan Knights of Pythias

Offer Sub for Direct Primary

Akron Ohio July 16 delegates to party conventions would be elected by direct vote of the people under a substitute plan. The proposal mirrors the national convention system and argues for direct selection of state and congressional candidates as well as presidents and vice presidents.

Akron Ohio C.P United States

Cincinnati postmaster leads Tri State Postmasters group

Cincinnati July 16 postmaster Arthur L Behymer presides over the newly perfected Tri State Postmasters association following its organization in the city.

Cincy Cincinnati U.P Arthur L. Behymer Tri- State Postmasters’ Association

State Gasoline Tax Payment Received by County Auditor

Fred Cornwell county auditor reports receipt of a $10,000 gasoline tax payment from the state department. The funds cover a three month period.

Fred Cornwell State Department

Pigeon Flies From Louisiana To Rio With Broken Wing

A pigeon that started in Louisiana reached Rio de Janeiro with a broken wing after a long flight. The migrant bird was found to have traveled far from its origin, illustrating a remarkable long distance journey. The incident drew attention to avian navigation and animal welfare.

Brazil Rio DE Janeiro Louisiana

Republican Rise Seen By Senator Deween In Chicago

Senator Charles H. Deween said Democrats offer nothing to the country and the Republican party will retain control of Congress next year. He argued Democratic futility supports GOP hopes despite other reasons.

Chicago U.P Congress Charles 8. Deween Washington

Alliance of Ultra-Good and Ultra-Evil Elements May Drive Aimee From Pulpit

The story of Aimee Semple McPherson’s abduction and reappearance unfolds beside a second plot. Clergy demand an inquisition while underworld elements manipulate wires to expose her and ruin allied businesses, threatening the evangelist’s church.

John K. Emge Social Corresa Dent Consolidated Press Los Angeles Calif Aimee Semple MecI’herson

Discards as easily as a piece of tissue

A terse remark notes the act of discarding something with ease, likening it to disposing of a tissue, and adds a casual comment about avoiding laundry and embarrassment.

Prize Winner Collects Milk Bottle Caps For Toy Car

Frank Reed Beverage, age one and a half, won a toy automobile by gathering 10 283 milk bottle caps. He lives at 1438 Franklin avenue with siblings Robert Allison and Ruth Alice. His rival Don Kasler, son of Mr and Mrs A W Kasler, is from nearby RR YO.

Frank Reed Clyde (Peck Franklin Avenue Frank Robert Allison Ruth Alice Don Kasler A. W. Kasler

Apple Creek Site Up for Discussion in State Plan

The state board of control reconvened in Columbus on July 16 and resumed talks on purchasing the Apple Creek site in Wayne county for a new state institution for the feeble minded. The board previously approved the site but indicated purchase would wait for a reasonable sale price.

Apple Creek State Board of Control Chase Wayne County

Poker Argument May Prove Fatal in Coal Grove Case

A poker argument led to a shooting in Day’s driver camp in Ironton. John Day, 41, shot William Francis, 42, of Coal Grove after Francis tried to quit playing. Day was arrested. Francis was wounded and had won $25 at the time.

Ironton U.P William Francis Coal Grove Francis John Day Day

Socialists Lose in Madrid Local Elections

Heavy losses are being suffered by the Socialists in every local election in Madrid as results unfold.

Madrid

Father and Son Die in Sandwich Home Fire

A farmer and his son died in a house fire in Sandwich Massachusetts on July 16. Four others escaped by scrambling to the roof and jumping to the ground as flames consumed the building.

Sandwich Mass

War Department Announces Summer Military Camps Open

On July 14 the War Department said 30 of 49 planned military training camps are open this summer and about 18,000 young men are under training. The report notes high activity despite the heat.

Washington

Is Your Skin Too Oily

An advertisement touts MELLOGLO Skintone as a French beauty treatment that removes excess oil tightens facial muscles cleans pores and beautifies the skin. It promotes MELLO4 GLO Skin-tone available at Case's Drug Store Logan through Ds Nenner Co.

Ds Nenner Co Case Logan

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promotes Natural Bowel Regularity

The ad urges readers over fifty to support bowel health with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It claims the remedy establishes regular movement without gripping or upsetting the system and costs 66 cents per bottle at stores selling medicines.

KOTEX Eany

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Jerusalem Arthur Hickman First Christian Church Sunday School Dolly Cunningham Melba Vercoe Grace Story Alice Robinson Blanche, Rose Martha Price O. G. McGrew Edward West Washington Street AldAnemana Ersburg Boston Niagara Falls New York Atlantic City Woman's Relief Corps Red Men's Hall G. O. Shanks Coolville In D. 4 Harry Cable Cleveland W. B. Cable East State ‘Street Helen Lawrence Lawrence Kalamazoo Mich A. E. W. Club Ray Barnhart East Mulberry Frank Clutts Mr. W. W. Coe Lash’s Drug’ ' Store Medical Society OF Athens County Efi Fletcher Logan K. P. Hall Gospel Underworld Aimee Scotts Bowne Bloomfield, N. J Chas, C. Millikan Masonic Building Gibson Pharmacy Prescription Frank Reed Beverage Brussels Belgian Congo S. S Lake Big Daylight U.—The Spain Caldwell Pepsin W. B. Caldwell Tosaph Victrola
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