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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1926

Page

5

Married in Methodist parsonage on North College

Society notes report the wedding of Henry Jenkinson of Pomeroy and Auguste Oliver of Nelsonville at the Methodist parsonage 25 North College Street with ring ceremony conducted by Dr. Daniel McGurk. Other items note birthdays, visits, and travels of local residents including Betty Bolin and Kathryn Finsterwald.

Methodist Parsonage North College Street Henry Jenkinson Pomeroy Auguste Oliver Nelsonville Daniel McGurk Majestic Theater Cline Betty Bolin South Congress Street Maurine Cornwell Mary Ellen Bibbee Louise Wharton Mary Jo Twiss Ellen Biddle Helen Jones Marian Pierce Adrian Wells Lorene Rhodehever Jimmy Brown Junior Lee Moorhead John Phillips Tom Biddle

Free Rides Not Safe for All on Highways

Ohio automtive officials warn motorists to avoid picking up strangers along highways. Secretary Charles Jones says the youthful urge to hitch rides mirrors old horse and buggy days, but risks include robbers and reckless drivers. The call urges drivers to protect themselves and passengers rather than offer free rides.

Lucile Hunter Warren Arthur Hunter Kern Street Jesse L. White Columbus Ohio State Bile Association Athens Louis Sebolt Co-eral Jumbus Augusta Smith New Rex Dalel Tulsa Okla Anna Belle Kinsey Kan Frank Hamilton Richard Temple Jacob F. Shuler

South Webster approves long term lighting franchise

The South Webster village council approved a twenty five year electric lighting and power franchise for Harmon and Fred Simmering, set rates for service, and a ten year street lighting contract. The Simmering brothers will sell plant and distribution to Hocking Power Co, which will upgrade the wiring system and connect to a new high power line to Harbison-Walker mine, aiming to complete work soon.

Portsmouth South Webster Harmon Fred Simmering Simmering Hocking Power Company Harbison-Walker

Women to Show Fancy Work at Athens County Fair

Plain and fancy needlework will be exhibited by women at the Athens county fair August 21 to 27. Mrs O D Dales, superintendent, says embroidery tatting crochet knitting and needlecraft will be shown. Entries close August 33.

Athens County 0 D Dales Canning

Settles Dispute With Shooting In Mexico City

In Mexico City Deputy Jose Alvarez shot and killed Senator Hernan dez Galvan settling a political dispute late last night. Judge Salcedo, amid the fighting, accidentally killed a bystander. No arrest had been reported for Alvarez early today.

Mexico City UPS Jose Alvarez Hernandez Galvan Salcedo Second Penal District Alvarez

Kerker's Asthma and Hay Fever Remedy Ad

The ad promotes Kerker's remedy to lessen hay fever before it starts. Sold on a guarantee basis by Mc Kee Drug Store in Athens Fountain Pharmacy in Nelsonville and by other good drug stores. An ounce of prevention is emphasized as worth a pound of cure.

Kerker McKee Drug Store Athens Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville Good Drug

Scoutmasters Plan New Athens County Scout Camp Near Stewart

Scoutmasters Rey Dupler and Will Silvas along with assistants Jack Preston and Harold Geiseke inspected Camp Cope Land near Stewart where the Athens county Boy Scout camps will be held. The site on Dr. T. A. Copeland’s farm features Beech and Coconut springs, five large tents, tiling, and extensive woods ideal for activities. Two camp periods begin August 23 and seven days apart, with about forty cotess ordered. Leaders urge all county troops to participate and coordinate with local leaders for access by motor car and frequent parental visits to boost interest in scout work.

Dupler Silvus Jack Preston Harold Geiseke Cope-Land Stewart Athens County T. A. Copeland Athens Rey Dupler Will Silvas

King of Crooks Leaves Chicago Underworld Head Vanishes

Scar fare Al Capone, feared Chicago underworld king, disappeared today amid murder charge dismissal. After months of search he surrendered and was arraigned, then released for lack of sufficient evidence. In related news, the U.S. faces a forecasted $600 million loss in foreign bar sales this year if declines persist.

Chicago Scarfare al" Capone Wiliam H. McSwiggzin Capone Washington U.R United States Commerce Hoover

Unsightly blotches aided by LOSKA remedy

Advert for LOSKA claiming to remove facial marks and skin blemishes including salt rheum scrofulous sores pimples and tetter. States product contains no animal poisons and offers mail order or drugstore purchase from The Ry-Toff Co Lowell Mass with 40 cent price.

Loska Evzeme Ry-Toff Co Ave. Lowell Mass

Catholic groups blamed for secret meetings in homes

In Mexico City on July 30 Vettee officials report Catholic groups meeting in private homes and allege arms are hidden in houses. Editor Antonio Zuni of El Farol a minor Catholic biweekly has been arrested and charged with treasonous writings.

Mexico City Antonio Zuni el Farol

Doubt over French trip unsettles American Legion plans

Indianapolis reports doughboys worry about Paris reception if the United States is insulted during the proposed 30 000 strong reunion. Older Legion members fear possible French hostility and the impact on morale if the gathering proceeds without improved sentiment within the coming year.

Indianapolis Ind American Legion France United States Paris

Monterey Rumor Links McIntyre Couple to Aimes Shack

Monterey police chief and local residents identify Mr and Mrs George McIntyre as Kenneth G Ormiston and Mrs Aimee Semple McPherson after sightings of a missing shack near Carmel by the Sea. Witnesses deliver stories of photo identifications and recovered items while Dame Rumor persists on the favored tale.

Ginally Garwood Ifle Monterey Chic Gabrielson McIntyre Carmel Ernest Renkert Harold Swansor Reng, Kline Consolidated Press Calif Agua Prieta Paris California Aimee Anseles Aimee Semple McPherson Ten Table Bridge

Probe reveals vote buying in Senate inquiry

Chicago reports the first probe trial cites $6000 paid for political support. Subpoenas issued for Charles Scendry of the Foreign Voters League and Phillip Hitchcock with others unnamed. The same dispatch notes a Caribbean storm wreck injuring ships and fifty bodies recovered, plus an elephant incident near Simla.

Chicago Apfenty Senate Inc Timothy McCarthy East St. Louis Charles Scendry Foreign Voters” League Heat

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