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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1926

Page

5

Nelsonville Party Honors Clara Calvin On Her Ninth Birthday

Mrs. Barry Calvin hosted a red and white themed birthday party for Clara Margaret Calvin aged nine in Nelsonville with 23 girls attending. Gifts and candy favors accompanied festive games and refreshments. Also listed: Miss Alice Mulligan underwent surgery at Mt. Carmel hospital Columbus with family at her side. Charles Cheeseman returned home from Grant County after recovery activity in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Barry Calvin C. D. Shafer Frank Moore Clara Margaret Calvin Alice Mulligan Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus

Jimmy Wants His Own Cut-Down Car From Elsie and Pals

A mother seeks guidance as Jimmy a teenager imagines a cut-down car to boost pride and peer acceptance. Elsie and friends weigh Jimmy’s desire against safety and schooling, urging understanding of both sides before any decision.

Jimmy Jim Elsie Dad Man Hell

Hospital Update From Columbus Patient Recovers After Surgery

In Columbus a patient who underwent an appendectomy two weeks ago is reported to be recovering well. The hospital confirms the operation was successful and the patient is in stable condition.

Columbus

Opening of Parish House at St Andrews Church

A large crowd attended the opening of the remodeled parish house at St Andrews church in Nelsonville. The home of the late Father Boden at corner Washington and Jefferson streets has been attractively updated and will serve as a social center for the congregation. An enjoyable evening was reported.

Nelsonville St. Andrews Church Washington and Jefferson Streets Father Boden St. Andrews

Death of Young Woman Cecil Varner

Cecil Varner, 21, died Wednesday at her father Charles Varner’s Harper street home after a battle with tuberculosis. She leaves her father three sisters and one brother. Funeral by Rev C J Howearth Friday at 2 pm at the Christian church. Her mother died eight years ago. Miss Varner worked at Sugar Bowl confectionery East End until illness. She was a member of the Christian church and highly regarded.

Nelsonville Cecil Varner Charles Varner Harper Street C. J. Howearth Christian Church Warner Sugar Bowl East End

Peacemaker Charged With Killing Befriended Man

Frank Minnette 35 invited his friend Albert Martino and Mildred Gallalle to his Cleveland home to reconcile a dispute. When Gallalle resisted Martino assaulted her, Minnette then tried again to mediate. Angered, Minnette shot Martino in the leg and heart. Martino died and Minnette surrendered to police.

Cleveland U.P Frank Minnette Minnette Albert Martino Mildred Gallalle Miss Gallalle Martino Good Samaritan

Dawes Stands Aside From City Fishing Photo Session

Vice President Dawes told photographers he would skip posing for fishing pictures during his Rocky Mountain trip, saying he would count himself out of the scene while President Coolidge plans the visit.

Chicago U.R

Sensation as Cunningham Defies Senate Inquiry in Chicago

In Chicago July 29 Thomas Cunningham a Philadelphia politician defied the Senate primary investigating committee and was warned of contempt. Charles V Barrett and State Attorney Crowe opened up county campaign financing while Cunningham refused to disclose a $50000 donation to William Ware Pennsylvanian senatorial nominee. Also Smith W Brookhart Iowa senatorial nominee stated his campaign fundraised about $1900 to $2000 with total spending around $6099.

Federal Building Chicago Thomas Cunningham Philadelphia Senate Reed Charles V. Barrett Robert E. Crowe Cunningham William 8. Ware Pennsylvania Illinois Smith W. Brookhart Iowa Brookhart

Fatal British Tragedy During Tropical Hurricane

Two trailer occupants die during the tropical hurricane in Miami reported by O.R. An unidentified British party is involved as the incident unfolds.

Miami Fla

Steamer in Distress Near Fisher's Island

A steamer anchored off Fisher's Island sends distress signals as rescue boats are sent to reach the vessel. Crews battle choppy seas while authorities coordinate response from shore.

Fisher's

Fire at Jacksonville Beach Threatens Town

Fire started in a cafe at Jacksonville Beach and spread to destroy the Ocean View hotel and bath houses. Jacksonville and South Jacksonville firefighters contained the blaze after it caused about 100000 dollars in damage.

Jacksonville Fla U.P Jacksonville Beach South Jacksonville Ocean View

Motorist Hits Sheep Near Cheyenne Killing Five

Mrs A H Roth accelerating near Cheyenne collided with a flock of sheep, killing five and injuring nine. All injured animals were later killed.

Cheyenne Wyo A. H. Roth

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Charles Cheeseman Grant Hie Hankers Peacemaker Dawes PENNA DIE Union Jack Bill Sim Slipova Woodworths Lingatte Suns Reger Panco Crawford W. Union St Boston O. N. T. Clark Poe Ge Nelsonville, Ohio Postoffice
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