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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1926

Page

9

Wet weather slows corn growth and farm updates span two counties

Corn grows slowly due to wet cold weather and many cutworms. Funeral of Delphia Croston held at Mt Herman with Rev. Kennedy in charge. Elizabeth Dewees of Cambridge visits Mrs Billa Coldwell. Eighth grade graduates at Chesterhill. Mrs Sarah Beard visits. Various local visits and travels noted. Henry Ford owns Fordson Coal property now running full time with better wages. Upcoming Children’s Day program at Lottridge A B Church. Memorial and church services planned for June 13. Local residents record hospital visit and community gatherings across Coolville, Pomeroy, Guysville, and nearby towns.

Delphia Croston Mt. Herman Kennedy Elizabeth Dewees Cambridge Billa Coldwell Lilian Bardin Chesterhill Sarah Beard Lillian Bardin Maria Grimes B. E. Armstrong Howard Harris Bunday Louwilda Glover Selby Heights T. E. Dickson Carol Frank Bardin Dickson B. D.ddard Layman McVeigh Goddard Pond Creek Coal Company Henry Ford Fordson Coal Company Lottridge A. B J. N. Jenkins Columbus C. D. Swartz Lawrence Chapel M. E Carson Boggs Parkersburg Leroy Boggs A. L. McBee Coolville Rev Morena Parkersbre Orange

Pratt's Fork Socials and Beetle Lecture Near Jerseyville

Pratt's Fork residents host visitors from Athens and Flora over weekend as Wingett moves stock to Fletcher King while a bean beetle lecture by Farm Agent Johnson at Mr Wescott's Jerseyville home draws attendees. Agriculture staffer Mr Jones will assist.

Grace Hawk Athens Wayne Wingett Ross Ackley Ackley Columbus Wayne Ackley George Ackley George Fulton Co. V. Dixon Willie Weatherby Hubert

Untamed anger and health risks warn readers

Royal S. Copeland, New York senator, warns that anger can trigger fatal blood vessel ruptures in the brain and harm heart health. He urges temperance from childhood, self control, and measures to distract someone before violence begins, with readers invited to send questions for expert answers.

Royal S. Copeland United States New York New York City Staike

Love Hazard and The Law's Shield on a Child

A 1936 Elsie advice column fragment discusses a married man, a lover, and a mother seeking custody. It warns that a mother risking a child’s welfare for romance may lose her baby, while the law and judges could intervene to protect the child’s best interests.

Marie Mere Elsie Andou Hasy

Nelsonville D.A.R. plans Flag Day luncheon in Lancaster

Members of the Elizabeth Zane Dew chapter in Nelsonville will join Elizabeth Sherman Reese chapter of Lancaster for Flag Day on June 14. They must notify regent Mr. Harry Edington by June 10 to secure luncheon reservations.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Zane Dew Elizabeth Sherman Reese Lancaster Harry Edington

Flag Day Program Planned by Athens and Nelsonville Elke Lodges

Athens and Nelsonville Elke lodges unite to observe Flag Day on Sunday evening June 18 at the New Majestic theatre in Athens. Officers will lead the program and I. M. Foster will deliver the address. Members are urged to bring families. event starts at 7 30.

Nelsonville Athens Elke New Majestic Theatre I. M. Foster

Child struck by car on Washington Street in Nelsonville

Harriett Davis, five, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Davis of Nelsonville, fractured both bones in her right leg after darting into traffic on Washington Street Tuesday afternoon. Driver C E Weaver of Ashville was held blameless, unaware of the hazard due to parked cars.

Nelsonville Harriett Davis Harry Davis Washington Street C. E. Weaver Ashville

Child Suffered Fractures. Doctor Reports Favorable Condition

A child sustained broken bones after a collision. Dr. C. G. Dew reduced the fractures. Her condition is reported as favorable this morning.

C. G. Dew

Large audience at Nelsonville Chautauqua opens week

A large and appreciative crowd welcomed the Nelsonville Chautauqua opening with the Jugo Slavic orchestra performing songs of the homeland and tamburica. Captain Norman Allen Imrie spoke on English speaking nations. Mr and Mrs Glen Wells offered a dramatic program this afternoon. Tonight features the three act play Smiling Thru. Season tickets are urged for the remainder of the Chautauqua.

Nelsonville Chautauqua American Legion Norman Allen Imrie Imrie Canada Culver Military Academy Glen Wells

Meeting at Presbyterian Manse Tonight

The meeting will be held at the Presbyterian manse tonight. the church is closed for repairs. Rev. Ralph Johnson of Dog Town will speak, attending the Bible school conference.

Ralph Johnson Dog Town

Local youngsters and teachers take vacations and visits

Willis Hickman of Ann Arbor visits with his parents Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Hickman. Miss Marie Stowe a high school teacher leaves for Highland Ohio after remaining for O. A. commencement. Egbert Whitmore visits Washington D. C. on business. Mrs. Sinnett of Haydenville visits Mrs. Dorst. Pauline Donley and Donald and Florence Bort of Logan travel to Montreal to attend Kiwanis International sessions.

Willis Hickman Ann Arbor P. W. Hickman Marie Stowe Highland Ohio O. A Egbert Whitmore Washington, D. H Thomas Sinnett Haydenville Charles Dorst Mill Street Pauline Donley Donald Florence Bort Logan Montreal Canada Kiwanis International

Bridge Tea Party in Nelsonville At Legion Home

A bridge party and tea in Nelsonville at the American Legion home featured eight tables of players from 2 to 5 pm. High scores went to Mrs. C. C. Sharp, Mrs. Cecil Shafer, Mrs. E. S. McCune, and Mrs. Herman Ruble. A second group arrived at 5, luncheon for sixty followed at 6:30 with pink and green decor and rosebud favors.

Nelsonville American Legion Raymond I. Barron C. C. Sharp Cecil Shafer McCune Herman Ruble Catherine Barron

Quicksands of Love and a Forbidden Promise

A narrator struggles with a vow to nurse Lucia Meredith as her illness nears death while forcing personal remorse aside. Katherine remains determined to protect the doomed patient, prompting a covert plan and a tense phone call to Dr. Jin Meredith.

Katherine Lucia Meredith Lucia Ucin Meredith

Entertaining Guests at Cheswick Pa Home

Mrs. J. M. Hyde hosted a Tuesday evening informal gathering for house guests from Nelsonville and Cheswick Pa. The 8 to 10 oclock event featured baskets of garden flowers and roses, with Mrs. William H. Parks and Mrs. Hubert Hyde assisting in the dining room as about forty friends called.

Nelsonville Paul Stuart A. Mackensie Lamb John Greer Leslie Locherman Cheswick J. M. Hyde Hyde William H. Parks Hubert Hyde

Wedding couples from Nelsonville tied by vows and service

The Rev. Lloyd Evans officiated as a young couple wed. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Scheeler, worked as a clerk at Wilson Bros grocery. The groom, Mr Nethery from Chester, Pa., came to Nelsonville a year ago as a Presbyterian church colporteur in the Hocking mining district and is active in Daily Vacation Bible schools under the Synod of Ohio.

Lloyd Evans Nelsonville Adam Scheeler Wilson Bros. Grocery Nethery Chester Hocking Presbyterian Church Synod of Ohid

Local Couple Wedded Here in Quiet Nelsonville Vow

Nelsonville report of a quiet wedding for William Nethery and Ada Scheeler of the city. The ceremony took place Tuesday morning June 8 at the Presbyterian manse with immediate family present.

Nelsonville William Nethery Ada Scheeler

Tomorrow's Horoscope Promises Progress and Favor

The planetary setup favors advancement for workers and those in service roles. New projects especially with close corporations and secret orders should prosper. Social and romantic plans may involve expenditures but yield satisfaction. A birthday person may see yearly advancement and high regard.

New Death Ray in London Said to Split Any Target

Dr Edwin Scott invites naval officials to inspect a claimed one man death ray described as canned lightning. He says the device can split any land sea or air target within 36 miles radius and plans demonstration under military scrutiny.

London Edwin Scott

Confirmation guest list from Sugar Grove and Marion township

Logan and guests attended the confirmation at Mulberry Street Lutheran Church for Harley and Burdella Ellinger, children of Judge and Mrs Ellinger. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller and sons Floyd and Charles of Sugar Grove and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ellinger and family of Marion township joined the Sunday dinner at Judge and Mrs. A. M. Ellinger's.

Logan Frank Miller Floyd Charles Sugar Grove Henry Ellinger Marion Township A. M. Ellinger Mulberry St. Lutheran Church Harley and Burdella Ellinger Elinger

Memorial Services Held by Venus Chapter O E S

Memorial services will be held by Venus Chapter O E S on Thursday evening after the regular chapter meeting. Those wishing to attend may do so. The services honor members who passed away in the last two years.

Miss Chakardie Credits Cuthura for Skin Healing

Milwaukee resident Miss Anna Chakardie describes severe facial itch and eruptions lasting a month. She says use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment healed her skin after two cakes of soap and one and a half boxes of the ointment.

Miss A. Chakardie Cuthura Anna Chakardie Milwaukee Wis

Vegetable Compound Helps Woman Recover After Breakdown

A woman recalls a nervous breakdown three years ago and failing medicines until her friend recommended the Vegetable Compound. After starting the remedy, she improved after the second bottle and now advises others to try it for good results.

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