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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1926

Page

2

Chesapeake Man Hurt When Team Runs Away

James Rogers and his wife from Chesapeake narrowly escaped injury when their wagon team bolted after a street car frightened the horses between Zanesville and Chesapeake. Rogers was injured while trying to control the animals and was left with cuts and bruises. The wagon tongue was broken as the horses continued to gallop toward a small bridge.

Middleport James Rogers Chesapeake Rogers Zanesville

A. Holds Lawn Party to Raise Funds for Team

In Omoroy on July 23 the local Ww. A. members hosted a lawn party at Mrs. A. O. Tracy’s home. Event aims to raise money for travel and expenses of their team entering a test in Columbus on August 2. William J. der and Virgie Pickens Krider married by Rev. Otis Q. Sellars at the Baptist church.

Ww. A A. O. Tracy Columbus Omeroy William J. der Virgie Pick V. Otis Q. Sellars Baptist Der Krider Phillip Pickens Rae

Edwards Suffering Third Stroke In Mason City Home

BipoMERCY July 23 Charles Edwards of Mason City suffered a third stroke at his home Tuesday and is not expected to recover. All children are with him at the family home. He is father of Virgil Edwards who died after a train accident when his son fell under wheels.

Charles Wards Mason City John Rob Pittsburgh Dale Easterpool Arthur Edwards Huntington Beulahd Anna Edwards Charles Edwards Irgil Edwards Holzer Hospital

Bride-Elect Esther Ebersbach Feted in Pomeroy

Miss Esther Ebersbach, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Ebersbach, was honored at a Lincoln Hill home party hosted by Mrs Sophia Fisher and others. Attendees included Pomeroy High School classmates and local guests. A Boston engagement to Rev Willard I was announced with a blue and gold themed luncheon and decor.

Pomeroy Theof@ore Ebersbach Sophia Fisher Charles Kuhns Columbus Lincoln Hill Esther Ebersbach Charles Ebersbach Lincoln Bill Ebersh Pomeroy High Dool Epersbach Williard I Boston August Fe Wis Kersbach Fisher

Primmer Family Hosts A Birthday Gathering

Mr and Mrs Fred Primmer hosted at Cole Street on July 23 honoring their son Frederick. The event ran from 2 to 6 pm with relatives and friends in attendance at the home gathering in Iddleport.

Iddleport Fred Primmer Cole Street Frederick

Picnic Draws Between Christian Endeavor Divisions

Members of the Christian Endeavor held a picnic last evening at Bone Hollow as a prize event for the attendance contest between two divisions of the society.

Middleport Christian Endeavor of the Christian Church Bone Hollow

Pupils to Give Final Exercise at Middleport

Commencement exercises for the Middleport daily vacation Bible school have been moved to Tuesday night at 7 30 at the Church of Christ. About seventy five pupils will finish the course with department programs including songs Bible drills stories dramatized parables and a display of handiwork.

Middleport Church of Christ

Officials discuss farm relief and trades at White House

Senator Simeon D. Fess of Ohio urged reintroducing a farm relief plan with a 100 million dollar marketing loan fund and a farm board to study agricultural problems at the next Congress session. The report notes other federal actions and economic figures, including anti trust fines and price trends.

Simeon D. Fess Ohio Erick Bowman Remedy Company Owatonna Minnesota United States District Court Cleveland Weather Bureau United States Department of Justice C. A. Haysmer Korea General Conference Seventh Day Adventists Department of State Department of Labor Circuit Court of

Government, Health, and Infrastructure Notes From 1920s Reports

The document cites 1926 influenza mortality projections, a Sesqui Centenary stamp, and a warning of rising death tolls. It notes five western dams at 12.5 million dollars, and cost estimates for raising a child to 18 years at 7,200 dollars with 2,500 for food 3,400 for clothes and 1,700 for education. It also mentions a parcel post station site in Columbus, Ohio.

United States Public Health Service Department of Interior Post Office Department Columbus Ohio

Saturday Radio Features Five Best Programs

Readout lists prime programs across major stations including New York Philharmonic at WJZ and Goldman Band at WWJ. Detroit Symphony, Lion's Club convention token, and Omaha Organ Jubilee are scheduled with times and frequencies.

WJZ New York WRC Washington WGY Schenectady New York Philharmonic Orchestra WEAF WWJ Detroit WGR Buffalo Goldman WCX Detroit Symphony Orchestra KGO Oakland Lion's Club WOAW Omaha

A DAINTY FROCK FOR THE GROWING GIRL PATTERN

Messenger Pat tern Dept offers a dainty 4 size girls dress pattern 8 10 12 14 years in taffeta georgette crepe voile or chiffon. yardage given for 49 inch material and contrasting fabric. mailed for 15 cents.

Luckoff Son Dies in East

Chauncey July 23 A telegram reports death of Louis Luckoff 65 at his Syracuse New York home Thursday morning due to infantile paralysis His body was sent to Newark New Jersey for funeral services and burial today in Newark He and Mrs Luckoff formerly lived in Chauncey and are related to the Altman family Local relatives Max and Samuel Altman of Chauncey attend the funeral plans underway

Chauncey Louis Luckoff Herman Luckoff Syracuse N. Y Newark N. J Luckoffs Jacob Altman Luckoff Louis Max Altman Samuel Altman

Alton Carpenter Improving After Goiter Operation

Chauncey July 23. A message to Mrs. Charles Ogg reports Alton Carpenter in White Cross hospital Columbus showing slight improvement after a serious goiter operation. His condition remains critical. His sisters Mrs. Charles Ogg of Chauncey and Mrs. Carr of Zanesville were with him during the operation.

Chauncey Charles Oggles Alton Carpenter White Cross Hospital Columbus Carpenter Charles Ogg Carr Zanesville

John W. Smith Returns From Parkersburg Trip

Chauncey resident John W. Smith returns home after a three week visit in Parkersburg West Virginia with friends and family noting pleasant travels and safe passage back to Chauncey.

Chauncey John W. Smith Parkersburg W. Va

Courtneys Host Dinner At High Street Home

Chauncey residents attended a Tuesday dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert B. Courtney’s High Street home. Guests included Mrs. W. H. Bradfield, Miss Kathleen Bradfield of Columbus, Charles Bradfield Sr. and Jr., Miss Lucille Bradfield of Chauncey, and Miss Doris Fierbaugh of Greens Run, along with the hosts and their three children.

Chauncey Gilbert B. Courtney High Street W. H. Bradfield Kathleen Bradfield Columbus Charles Bradfield Charles Bradfield, Jr Lucille Bradfield Courtney Doris Fierbaugh Greens Run

Campmeeting Begins At Antle Grove Near Glouster

Chauncey July 23 A camp meeting is held in Antle grove two miles north of Glouster. A large platform and seats are set. The Rev. Herbert Six Rev Newton Schoonover of Chauncey and Rev Milhoan of Glouster lead services. An all day service and basket dinner are planned each Sunday. Public invited.

Chauncey

Railroad police in Athens today draw public comment

Lieut Oscar Williams from Charleston and Sergeants R W Murray Middleport and R J Hott New Lexington of the New York Central lines police force were in Athens on legal business. The uniformed officers, likened to Mounties, caused comment as Sergeant Murray attended a hearing in Justice Helwig's court.

Officers Continue Journey After Visit

His fellow officers joined him here last night, leaving this afternoon for other points on the system.

New Face Powder MELLO-GLO Debuts in French Process

A fine pure powder marketed as all the rage battles shine keeps perspiration from showing lines and pores giving a natural skin look. The product named MELLO-GLO is offered by the Zenner Co with a call to buy a box today.

P, Zenner Co

Buckeye Trust Promotes Safety and Growth for Depositors

The Buckeye has earned the confidence of over 70,500 customers and grown to assets over 32.6 million. It funds loans with first mortgage real estate security and maintains a reserve of 1.35 million for member protection. Deposits are available nationwide with 5 percent on Certificates of Deposit and interest paid semi annually.

Buckeye

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