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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1926

Page

2

Injured Driver In Gallia County Auto Mishap

Mrs. Moulden sustained a leg fracture and minor bruises when her Buick overturned after the car wheel lock on a sloping embankment near Gravel Hill. She was taken to Holter Hospital in Gallipolis for treatment, with damage costs near $300.

Eport Ft Moulden Gallipolis Er Street Gravel Hill Acto Mould Hobson Carney Buick A. Poindexter Tie Moulden Hayes Ilia

Infected Tooth Causes Poisoning

Middleport Ohio June 9 Richard Reed son of Mr and Mrs Reed of Grant Street was taken to Holzer hospital polis Monday where he will be attended. His condition stems from an extracted tooth that became infected and developed into a serious blood poisoning. Tubes may be necessary to aid breathing as throat and neck swell from the infection.

Middleport Richard Reed

Local notes from Columbus and surrounding areas

C N Wagner visited Columbus on Tuesday while McNaughton moved household goods to Springfield for new employment. Mrs. Wilson Norris of Athens came with her parents to visit. Biba Story arrived from Fort Myers after the death of his father Seldon Story. Na H Peoples remains a business in Columbus. Hubert Fields returns home to Castine after visiting relatives in Syracuse. Mr. Roberts of Racine visits relatives in Gallipolis.

Omeroy Bend Briefs C. N. Wagner Columbus McNaughton Hompehold Rbeegle Springfield Springfeld Wilson Norris Athens Percy Peoples Biba Story Fort M . Fla Seldon Story Na H. Peoples Hubert Fields Hiscome Castine Syracuse Mr. Roberts Racine Gallipolis

Condition Is Grave Middleport

June 9 Fannie aged negro of Middleport employed at the house of Dr and Mrs C A Poin dexter for a number of years is reported to be slightly improved after a recent illness Her condition however remains serious and is being cared for by her sister of Elliston Virginia

Middleport Fannie

Summer Play Program Planned

Milford community club announces a summer play program on Tuesday and Friday afternoons from 1 to 5 at the Mid rt Central school yard. Local residents are invited to visit the grounds and join in the sports arranged by the club for their entertainment.

Dleport Mddleport Munity Club Midrt Central Thes

Local Notes Include Departures and Illness

Zel Lyons returns home after a brief visit with relatives. Mrs. Maynard Davis and daughter plan a midweek trip to Atlantic City. Mrs. Bernard Wysong returns home after visiting Mia and Mrs. Elmer Wysong. Mrs. John Smith transfers property to Soles and buys George B. Sayre’s Sixth Street property. L. A. Fulther is ill. Frank Summer, formerly of Port, injured in a Cedar Grove accident that claimed two young women. L. N. Entsminger of Nitro remains critical. A. H. Skidmore attends Ohio University graduation with cousin Fred Buxton.

Bernard Wysong Mia Elmer Wysong John Smith Soles George B. Sayre Fulther Frank Summer Fiedleport Untington Cedar Grove W. Va L. N. Entsminger Frank Knopp A. H. Skidmore Ohio University Fred Buxton

Paternity Suit Filed Over Child Question

Naomi a filed suit against Clyde Wemer yesterday charging him with being the father of her illegitimate child born October 4. The case was brought before Justice M. L. French.

Momeroy Naomi A Clyde Wemer of Justice M. L. French Oe

Funeral services held for Seldon Story in Burlingham

Funeral services for Seldon Story who died at his Midway home were held Wednesday at 2 p m from the Burlingham church. Burial followed at Burlingham cemetery.

Pomeroy Seldon Story Burlingham

Neighbors Gather to Bid Farewell to Mrs. Windon

Pomeroy residents report a gathering at the home of Mrs. Elmer Windon as neighbors say farewell. The event occurred on June 9 with friends from the area paying respects and sharing memories.

Pomeroy Elmer Windon

Windons Bid Farewell in Laurel Street Surprise

Residents hosted a surprise farewell for the Windon family on Laurel street. The Winds will soon move to a new home formerly owned by N. A. Kasper. Guests presented Mrs. Windon with a remembrance token. attendees described the evening as most enjoyable.

Laurel Street N. A. Kasper

Bernice Lyons Hospitalized With Peritonitis

Miss Bernice Lyons, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hart Lyons of Gravel Hill, was taken to McMillian hospital Charleston on Monday for treatment of peritonitis. She was accompanied by her mother and is reported in serious condition.

Middleport Bernice Lyons Hart Lyons Gravel Hill McMillian Hospital Charleston

Vollart Funeral Held for Well Known Local Resident

Friends of Mrs. Sophia Vollart attended her funeral at Point Pleasant last Friday. Mr. Vollert died in Columbus recently at the home of Mrs. W. J. O'Brien. Mrs. Vollert was formerly a well known resident of this place.

Chauncey Girl Wins 25 Dollar Music Scholarship

Miss Dorothy Jane Minister of Chauncey, graduate of Ohio University, wins the Woman's Music Club of Athens scholarship for the top music average this year. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Minister Sr. and was the sole Chauncey graduate at Ohio University.

Chauncey Dorothy Jane Minister College of Music Ohio University Woman's Music Club of Athens Minister Edward Minister Paul A. Theisen Millfield Herman Theisen, Sr

Birthday Party Honoring Florence Dicken Turns Five

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Dicken hosted a child’s party at home on Lower Plains for their daughter Florence’s fifth birthday. Assisted by Adrian Dicken and Misses Louise Hale and Myrtle Barnes, she received many gifts as friends Christena Hale Helen Barnes Donna Shafer Alberta Barnes Frances Sickles Bertina Frye Nellie Barnes Dorothy Frye Pauline Potts Marion Guseman Nellie Frye Bettie Guseman Robert Dicken Clyde Gabriel Clarence McDonald Kenneth Burchfield Lowell Stage Carl Gabriel and Florence Dicken attended.

Chauncey W. E. Dicken Lower Plains Florence

Mrs Gabriel of Lower Plains Seriously Ill at Home

Mrs George Gabriel Jr is reported seriously ill at her home on the Lower Plains After a choking incident Monday evening at table her condition required bed confinement and a physician’s care

Chauncey George Gabriel, Jr Lower Plains

Weekend Guests At Wade Home In Millfield

Mr and Mrs J R Wade hosted weekend guests including Mr and Mrs H E Kramer of Columbus Mrs Gardner and two daughters of Amesville and Mrs John Dafo of Peoria Ohio providing a lively social gathering at Millfield.

Chauncey J. R. Wade Millfield H. E. Kramer Colubus Gardner Amesville John Dafo Peoria Ohio

Plains Area Personal News Highlights

The Plains personals note visitors from Poston the Burchfield family staying with Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield at Lower Plains. Mr and Mrs H L McDonald of Hocking were guests of Mr and Mrs Wm McDonald. Mae and Evelyn West are mentioned as residents from the area.

the Plains Pearl Burchfield Poston Arthur Burchfield Lower Plains H. L. McDonald Hocking Wm. McDonald Mae Evelyn West

Chauncey Personal News From Local Area

Chauncey personals note visits across Middleport Pom eroy and Athens. Mrs D P Reese returns to Glouster after a stay with Edward Minister and family in Ellis Avenue. Miss Louise Wharton of Athens visits her Chauncey sister Mrs Donald Henry. Mrs John Daft returns to Peoria Ohio after Millfield visit. Harold Minister and extended family attend Ohio University commencement with Dorothy Minister graduating. Gardner family of Chauncey visits Nelsonville relatives.

Chauncey Charles Bradfield Middleport Pomeroy D. P. Reese Glouster Edward Minister Ellis Avenue Louise Wharton Athens Donald Henry John Daft Peoria Ohio Millfield Harold PD. P. Reese Ohio University Dorothy Minister Karl W. Gardner Ruth and Glenn Nelsonville

Messenger Pattern Dept A Popular Suit Style for a Small Boy

A sewing pattern describes a popular suit style for a boy in 2, 4, and 6 year sizes. The 4 year size is noted as a reference point with fabric options including gingham, chambray, linen, flannel, or jersey.

Mayor Fines Himself After Boulevard Stop Incident

Fort Madison mayor J A Tower admitted driving past a boulevard stop and fined himself one dollar. He also fined thirty other offenders at the same court session. Constable Henry Mueller followed suit and paid one dollar after also passing a stop sign.

J. A. Tower Fort Madison Henry Mueller Mueler

Tailored pattern offer for 86 inch material

Buyer requested 2 yards of 86 inch fabric with 1 percent yard of contrasting material for pocket collar and cuff facing. Pattern mailed to any address on receipt of 1d in silver or stamps.

Dog Helps Builders Pull Cable In Long Pipe

Electricians in Kirkwall Scotland faced a 60 foot 12 inch pipe obstacle while installing a church organ. A small dog tethered to a string at one end of the pipe fetched the line when called from the other, pulling the cable through.

Kirkwall Scotland

How Enlarged Veins Can Be Reduced with Emerald Oil

Despondent readers are told relief from enlarged veins is possible using Moone's Emerald Oil. A two-ounce bottle purchased at drug stores is applied at home with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The ad claims nationwide comfort and widespread drugstore availability.

Moone

Churches to Observe Children's Day at Trimble and Greens Run

In Glouster Ohio on June 9 churches announce Children's Day events for next Sunday. Trimble Church of Christ will follow Bible school at 9:30 with an offering for benevolent work and an attendance goal of 152. Greens Run will hold services at 7 p.m. instead of the usual preaching hour. Decorations and final planning proceed this week with a committee meeting Thursday.

Glouster Church of Christ At Trimble Greens Run

Junior Bridge Club Entertained in Glouster

Miss Bernice Wallace and Mrs Lester aires hosted the Junior Bridge club at Mrs Faires home. Phyllis Roberts won first prize with Mildred Vaughn second. Refreshments followed. Members present included Fon telle Harper Olive McKee Jessie Galbraith Ethel Sanders Pauline Myers Louella Vaughn Dorothy Faires Margaret Collins and Phyllis Roberts.

Glouster Bernice Wallace Mrs. Lesteraires Mrs. Faires Phyllis Roberts Mildred Vaughn Fontelle Harper Olive McKee Jessie Galbraith Ethel Sanders Pauline Myers Louella Vaughn Dorothy Faires Margaret Collins

Two Clubs Hold Joint Meeting in Glouster

The Progressive Study club hosted the Rothwell club at Mrs. W. E. McCarty home with assistance from Mrs. L. E. Richardson. The gathering featured a paper on bird conservation, remarks on federated club work, and a pink white and red decor theme with refreshments.

S. R. Lovell F. A. Danford M. M. Bryson C. K. Rockhold W. R. Drury Geo.Ochs F. P. Clark W. A. Pride C. E. Duncan

Twenty Four Are Hired to Teach GLOUSTER

June 9. Glouster board of education meeting selects teachers for junior and senior high school and for grade teachers. Names include Esta Cunningham as assistant principal and Mary Goodman as principal among others.

Glouster Glouster Board of Education Esta Cunningham Lalla Danford Alma Edenfield Grace Addis Amber Cross Gladys Danford Ann Williams Catherine Dennison Pearl Lincoln D. E. Carr Mary Smith Mary Goodman Mary Connor Rachel Murray Helen Dennison Lueila Vaughn Olive McKee Dora Hedfelt Nellie Smith Pauline Myers Mildred Vaughn Fontelie ‘Harper Mildred Howard Luicille Jones

Payday Changes Local Store Hours In Glouster

Glouster on payday will keep stores open all day and into the evening instead of closing at noon on Thursday. This adjustment affects business hours as workers receive pay and shop after work.

Glouster

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oman Baker Zel Lyons Chauncey Girl Albany Carrie Jennie Bryan W. C. Nichols William Hawk F. L. Cook McDonald Lizzie Barber Leslie Barber Lois McHarg Union Charles Glen Bennedum Huntington C. D Messenger Pattern Dept Harry Chauncey Department Store Chauncey, Ohio Trimble and Greens Wm. James W. W. Bryson M. M. LeFavor H. F. Kittle B. R Angle E L. Jones E. E. Munden John Henshaw Lalla Hatch Forder Fred R. Beasley Progressive Study Entertains Club Victor Richardson Glouster, O THE Bank of Athens National Athens County Athens National Bank Federal Reserve System 2Esruens National Bank
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