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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1926

Page

5

Society and Personal Mention Birthday Surprise

Mrs. Charles Mitchell's family surprised her at her son Harry Mitchell's home 22 Cemetery street with a noon birthday dinner. Out of town relatives visited, and many locals hosted or joined gatherings at multiple homes across Athens including Elks attendees and university guests.

Charles Mitchell Harry Mitchell Cemetery Street Walter Bennett Mary Marjorie Madeline Nelsonville

DeSteiger Promoted to Vice Admiral in Naval Shuffle

Rear Admiral Louis R. DeSteiger rose to commander of the battleship division with the rank of vice admiral effective September 1. The move follows a fleet-wide shuffle as Admiral Hughes becomes commander in chief of the U S fleet September 4, with Robinson succeeded. Born and educated in Athens, DeSteiger still has many old friends. Police seek four bandits who robbed Dr and Mrs Thomas W Forshee of gems valued at 35000 as they returned from a theater. Mrs Forshee was assaulted.

Wesley H. Maurer J. A. Wilson Holliday Maurer Professor Maurer H. P. Maurer Athens Pekin Ful Julia Maurer Louis R. DeSteiguer United States Navy Battle Fleet Admiral Hughes United States Fleet Admiral Robinson Admiral DeSteigner Yesteryears Akron U.P Thomas W. Forshee Foshee Forshee

Burglars Loot Fashion Store in Columbus Heist

Burglars broke into a Columbus fashion store over the weekend and escaped with 10,000 dollars in cash and 15,000 dollars worth of merchandise including 45 fur coats and a fur scarf.

Columbus U.P

Truth about weight and cod liver oil tablets

A health feature urges underweight individuals to address sustained low weight and poor vitality. It endorses McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a flesh building aid, sold by Cline's Pharmacy. The ad claims large sales and quick weight gains, presenting testimonials and a money back guarantee.

McCoy Cline United States Canada

Athens Pastor cites need for youth clubs and religious guidance

Rev. Daniel McGurk urged Athens to support boys ages 10 to 17 with a community club house, directed play, and a garden. He argued youth need direction over control and linked religious loyalty to shaping boys as assets, not liabilities.

Daniel McGurk First Methodist Church First Christian Church Doctor McGurk Athens

Heriot Works To Avert French Fiscal Crisis

Paris July 19 Edouard Heriot leader of the radical bloc in the chamber struggled to form a government to succeed the Briand regime in an effort to salvage the rapidly depreciating franc. Political leaders stressed only an immediate strong government could avert disaster.

Paris U.P Edouard Heriot Briand

Women Leaders Tied To Washington Opium Ring

Washington officials report women as leaders in the opium ring that authorities are trying to break up. Narcotic officers say women support bootleggers nationwide and fourteen women were arrested in raids, some with babies, on charges of possessing and selling drugs.

Washington

Ohio University Alumna Wins Yearlong Ohio State Scholarship

Miss Helen Mansfield an Ohio University graduate in June receives a one year scholarship to Ohio State University. She majored in mathematics and was recommended by Dr. R. L. Berger. While pursuing a master’s she will study mathematics and science. She completed eight grades by age ten and finished high school in 1922. She has been active in 4 H club work and won the state championship along with a four year diploma from OSU. She is the daughter of.

Ohio University Helen Mansfield Ohio State University Miss Mansfield R. L. Berger John Hancock High School Farm Bureau

Local Student Completes School Drive to Classes

Mr and Mrs. Merwin Mansfeild of Athens report their daughter has nearly finished schooling after working through it. For three years she commuted nine miles daily to attend classes.

Merwin Athens, R. D

One Killed Fourteen Hurt In Auto Accidents

Columbus report details a weekend interstate crash spree with one fatality and fourteen injuries. Louis W. Smith, 32, died when his roadster overturned. Injured include Mrs. Lottie Lucas of Tiffin and Mrs. Helen Farmer and her husband Wilbur of Portsmouth after a collision between Farmers car and that driven by W. W. Lucas.

Columbus Louis W. Smith Lottie Lucas Tiffin Helen Farmer Wilbur Portsmouth Farmer

Eight Die in Electric Storm Hits New England

A powerful electric storm swept Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts killing eight people and injuring at least twelve. Property damage is estimated above a million dollars.

Boston U.P Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts

Former patient charged in Darbyville murder

Circleville July 19 A charge of first degree murder was lodged against Pearl McKinney 40 for shooting and killing Mrs Adelina Roby 76 in her garden Saturday McKinney released from the state hospital at Ath ens two years ago was said by officials to have been intoxicated at the time of the shooting

Circleville Pearl McKinney Adelina Roby Darbyville

Franc Plunges as Herriot Seeks New Cabinet

In London on July 29 the franc fell sharply while ex Premier Edouard Herriot sought to form a new French cabinet to stabilize the currency. The franc opened at 232 to the pound.

London Edouard Herriot

New MELLO-GLO Powder by D. Zenner Co touted

A new French made face powder claims to smooth pores and lines and stay on until removal. It resists perspiration and adds life and beauty to skin. Sold by Case's Drug Store in Logan.

D. Zenner Co Logan

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