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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1927
Page
6
The Nao Binte class of young marrieds at The Plains Methodist Episcopal school held a meeting yesterday in Porter Grove. Marie Michael led the program with songs readings and a Bible story. A plan to hold future meetings on Wednesdays was set.
Leo See aged 14 of The Plains underwent an operation Tuesday at the Arms hospital in Ath for removal of the appendix. Though serious, his condition is improved. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Mahlon Bradshaw of The Plains.
Chauncey July 28 Mrs T M R Hamilton hosted the Loyal Woman s circle of the First Christian church at her Mound Street home. President Mrs Charles Fiske led the meeting with singing and devotions by Mrs Harvey Nye. Mrs M J Gardner was program leader with Mrs John Shafer assisting.
The Reverend Howard of the Methodist Episcopal church in Chauncey will lead a special old folks service Sunday morning followed by an evening preaching service. The events are announced for the Chauncey congregation.
Miss Rowena Shafer and Miss Mary Stalder visited Miss Clara Shafer in Marietta last week. Mrs Herman Howard and her son Wade of The Plains left for Columbus to visit relatives. Mr Noah Harvey and daughters Frances and Mary Helen from this city spent Sunday and Monday in Dayton, returning with Hazel Harvey and Jessie Lester who had spent ten days there.
An all day gathering will take place Sunday at Edward West farm south of Chauncey. The Holiness church camp meeting is led by Rev. Hiram Mingus.
A Glouster men's committee asks local businessmen to avoid parking on High street during store hours to free spots for shoppers. An earlier agreement to curb parking is cited as promising, with a new parallel curb layout gaining favor. Also noted are church activities as Rev. Miles E. Hoon leads services and returns from West Virginia and Maryland with Mrs. Hoon and Miss Lalla Danford.
In Glouster on July 2, Hoon acts as substitute preacher during the motor trip of Rev. R. E. Roberts. Roberts is briefly away visiting western locations, prompting the temporary change in service leadership.
About 200 people attended the Athens county society basket picnic at the Ohio state fair grounds in Columbus last Sunday. A music program was presented and Warden Thomas of the Ohio penitentiary gave an address. Officers elected for the coming year include President D. Webb Vice President E. Tharp Secretary Irene Bossack Treasurer Stella Kern social committee chair Nora Eddy and Emeline Rosso.
A fragment from a serialized romance reveals inner conflicts among Lillian, Marion, and their lovers. The narrator weighs Robert Savarin restraint versus Underwood’s rakish daring, while maternal bonds and marital duties test loyalty and desire. Subtext hints at psychological powers and past friendships shaping future choices.
Sixteen top rifle shots from Ohio National Guards combat regiments are ordered to report August 15 at Camp Perry for tryouts for the national matches. Named are officers and noncommissioned officers from the 147th and 166th Infantry and the 112th Engineers, with units from Cincinnati Athens Columbus Cleveland.
Classic sewing pattern description offering a design suitable for a child. Includes yardage for a 1 year size and facing material details. Pattern mailed to any address on receipt of 15 cents in silver or stamps.
An advertisement for Fly-Tox promotes mosquito and household insect control. It claims the Mellon Institute developed the product and Rex Fellowship involvement. The copy asserts safety, guarantees no staining, and urges use in bedrooms for a restful night.
Frank R. Gross of Gross-Frebault Oil & Gas reports a new 2,626,260 cubic foot per day gas well at the Irvin farm old Higgins place in Fisher. The gasser flows so strongly rock pressure is unreached and casing has blown out. Drillers aim to close it soon and plan to sell output to a local company in colder weather.
The Athens county society of Columbus held its mid-summer picnic at the state fair grounds. Warden Thomas of the Ohio penitentiary delivered the address. B. D. Webb, formerly of Albany, was elected president and the next meeting is set for November.
An old advertisement touts a lemon based skin lightener using juice of two lemons and Orchard White to brighten skin and treat sunburn and freckles. It claims quick mixing, low cost, and use on face neck arms or hands to keep skin white.
Marcellus McAtee seeks divorce from Amanda J McAtee of Cutler after a Tuesday hearing that included nearly 60 witnesses. Judge Thomas expects months before a ruling is announced as McAtee claims his wife was unfaithful and named oil operator William Root in damages suit alleging alienation of affections.
Oscar Darnell lost three fingers after his left hand was crushed in a machine at Grayson Manufacturing yesterday morning. He was taken to Sheltering Arms hospital for treatment.
In Coolville on July 28 a country home gathering hosted a picnic dinner at 6 PM. In Cedar Point on July 28 all Miss Ohio contest candidates attended preliminaries with ten eliminations expected by nightfall.
An old advertisement touts Mc Coy's Tablets as a cure for anaemia and a way to gain weight. It claims a guaranteed 56 pound gain after a specific course, offering a full refund if customers are not satisfied with health improvements. The copy targets women and men seeking a fuller figure and renewed energy.
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