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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1926

Page

5

Bible Class Picnic Planned If Weather Permits

The Woman's Bible class of the Presbyterian church will hold a picnic at 5 30 Thursday evening at Mrs W L Gard's home on North Hill if the weather is favorable Otherwise the gathering moves to the church basement. Birthday Surprise A group hosted Mrs Marie Cooley at 8 First Street last night for her birthday with dancing games and refreshments Fourteen attended and she received a serving tray from Detroit relatives.

The Presbyterian Church W. L. Gard North Hill Marie Cooley First Street

Athens area travelers return from visits and trips

Mr Forrest McGurk and Mr Ralph J Brown of Philadelphia leave for home after visits in Athens with McGurk relatives. Attorney R L Cameron and son William visit cousin Charles C Millikan. The Shafer family and Addicott group return from Buckeye Lake. T H Johnson attends agricultural agents conference near Mount Vernon. F A Wilkes family depart for Charleston and Plattsburg. Dr Daniel McGurk addresses Kiwanis in Parkersburg and chats with W V Edwards moving to New York City. Mrs Edwards Schloss is at home.

Forrest McGurk Ralph J. Brown Philadelphia Pittsburgh Harrisburg Athens Daniel McGurk North College Street R. L. Cameron Marysville William Cameron Charles C. Millikan North High Street T. H. Johnson Athens County Mt. Vernon Camp Nelson Dodd F. A. Wilkes Charleston W. Va Plattsburg, N. Y Parkersburg Kiwanis Club

Heat wave claims multiple lives across Ohio and nearby states

Two deaths in Cleveland attributed to heat plus sun stroke deaths in Manchester and Wellington. A Minster drowning, a Dayton train death of a five month old, and a Newton Falls murder suicide tie to the heat. Glouster gasoline tank blast injures Harold Hawk. Bowling Green records first heat toll as 95 degrees. Mad dogs bite residents in Cleveland.

Cleveland Edwin C. Broun Manchester Ohio William Parr Wellington Minster Henry Mechert Fort Loremie Oscar Smith Hamilton Cincinnati Toledo Louisville Dayton Harley R. Rollins Robert Preto Newton Falls Cecil Rhinehart Glouster Harold Hawk Bowling Green William Pates

Europe turns against America as France crisis looms

European leaders attack US debt dealings and push isolation as France nears financial chaos amid Dawes plan opposition. In Washington, a powerful financier gathering in Paris with Mellon signals potential big outcomes from cross Atlantic talks.

United States Tops Rubber Consumption Worldwide

United States consumes more than 70 percent of global rubber production, reflecting its dominant demand in manufacturing and transportation sectors during the period described.

United States

Mrs William Moler Injured In Lancaster Auto Crash

Mrs William Moler was brought to Sheltering Arms hospital after an auto crash near Lancaster. Her right leg was severely cut below the knee with torn tendons and severed arteries requiring fifty stitches. Mrs C B Russell also injured remains in Lancaster hospital with shock and cuts.

William Moler Lancaster Sheltering Arms Jager North College Street C. B. Russell Marion Lancaster City Hospital W. E. Moler Athens County Sickle

Aged Woman Josephine Knight Lewellyn Dies at 77

Mrs Josephine Knight Lewellyn of near Airline, aged 77, died at 11 15 p m last night after years as an invalid. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 PM at Hebbardsville church conducted by Rev M E Charley. She leaves a daughter Mrs H G Saylor Athens four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Her husband died June 28 1920 and three grandchildren preceded her in death.

Albany Josephine Knight Lewellyn Airline Hebbardsville M. BE. Charley The Christian Church Athens H. G. Saylor Near Airline Claire Dinsmore William Richey Mary Saylor John Helles Columbus

Townships Plan Community Rally In Amesville Church

A two township rally is set for Amesville Presbyterian Church on Monday evening July 26 at 8 o'clock. Farm Bureau and Commercial Service topics will be addressed by D. M. Cash of the Farm Bureau Service company Columbus. H P Dutton will discuss membership drive and The Athens County Farm Bureau. Miss Estelle Goddard will speak on Woman's Work In Athens County Farm Bureau. Athens Grange hall in Jackville hosts a rally for Athens township on Thursday August 5 at 8 o'clock. Carthage township rally previously set for July 26 moved to Monday August 2 per the county Farm Bureau office.

Ames and Bern Amesville Presbyterian Church Farm Bureau Commercial Service H. P.dutton D. M. Cash Farm Bureau Service Company Columbus Estelle Goddard Athens County Farm Bureau Mr. Dutton Athens Jackville Athens Township Carthage Township

Henry G. Inman Taken by Death in Nelsonville

Henry G Inman 75 died at 5 am at his daughter Mrs Cecil Shafer's home on East Franklin Street after months of ill health. A Willoughby, Ohio native who moved to Athens County years ago, he was a carpenter by trade and well known in the community. Survived by wife four daughters and two sons including Mrs Shafer Elizabeth Inman and Bernard Inman. funeral arrangements pending a message from a son in the West.

Nelsonville Henry G Inman Cecil Shafer Franklin Street Inman Willoughby Ohio Athens County West Elizabeth Inman Bernard Inman Nelsonville, Mra

This Man Intends to Keep It in the House

A 1913 testimonial notes Maya's stomach remedy restored strength after weight loss. Four bottles supposedly funded a return to work and a full recovery of health. The claim offers a money back guarantee and lists McKee Drug Co and Gem Pharmacy as sources.

Maya McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

McQuaid Dixon and Inman Named in Pueblo Notice

Edward McQuaid and Mrs Abley Dixon of Buchtel and Harry In man of Pueblo Colorado are mentioned in a local notice listing residents and involved parties with no further details given.

Edward McQuaid Abley Dixon Buchtel Harry Inman Pueblo, Colo

Enrollment figures for six vacation Bible schools listed

Nelsonville July 21 enrollment at six daily vacation Bible schools begins Monday with Hocking 45 Happy Hollow 40 Second Factory 25 Circle Hill 21 Bailey Run 16 Murray City 85 Other schools are active in Hocking county. Mr and Mrs Ed Healy visited Columbus Tuesday.

Nelsonville Hocking Happy Hollow Second Factory Circle Hill Bailey Run Murray City Hocking County Ed Healy Columbus

Weekend Guests and Travels Across Ohio

Clyde F Vorhes visits Toledo relatives while his parents Mrs Charles Vorhes host. Mrs Charles Dorst and her daughter Esther stay with relatives in Columbus. Mrs L H Bannister returns to Toledo after visiting relatives. Many families, including Homer Evans and Jane, John Johnson, Hazel Dorst, and others, travel between Columbus Pomeroy Middleport Athena Westerville and Dalton.

Ing Toledo Charles Vorhes Charles Dorst Esther Columbus Homer Evans L. H. Bannister Templar Road Fred M. Wilson Jane John Johnson Hazel J Auldine Dorst Pomeroy Middleport H. A. Adama

Local Columbus Residents Attend Meetings and Visit

Columbus visitors describe a Tuesday gathering with Mr. Gan, a meeting of Hocking Valley railroad, and Miss Bess Stoneburner visiting Mrs. W. Parks. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Klein were in Columbus on Thursday.

Lumbus Gan Hocking Valley Railroad Bess Stoneburner Ofolumbus W. Parks Charles Klein Columbus

New Kotex Gowns Lead Modern Women to Confidence

Advert says Kotex offers a secure sanitary solution for the modern woman. It claims eight in ten women use it and that it is five times more absorbent than cotton pads. Deodorizes and prevents embarrassment during social activities. Ready for purchase at drugstores with simple request.

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