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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1926

Page

3

Education Board Opposes Adoption of House Bill 58

Nelsonville June 15 The education board opposes city council approval of house bill No. 58, fearing relief would come at schools expense and threaten state aid. Mayor Eberle supports seeking relief and promises cooperation. The board plans to discuss with the state department possible remedies, including moving sinking fund portions outside the limit. Numerous local residents are listed in attendance or noted in the record.

Nelsonville Board of Education L. J. Eberle Eberle C. E. Washburn State Department

O'Mara Family Guests From Bradford and Burma Visit Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Frank O Mara and daughter Beryl drove to Columbus to meet Misses Margaret and Elizabeth O Mara and George O Mara of Bradford Pa Their guests will spend several days George O Mara has just returned from Upper Burma India where he spent the last fifteen years in the British oil fields

India Nelsonville Frank O'Mara Beryl Columbus Margaret Elizabeth O'Mara George O'Mara Bradford Upper Burma

Chautauqua Festival May Face Elimination

In Nel Aville a Wontynet for a chautauqua next year has not been signed. Guards have funded an annual deficit for several seasons and many locals refuse to guarantee the event citing indifference. The committee says if sentiment changes, the event could be contracted as late as April 1.

Walsonville Nel- Aville

Flag Day Observance Shared by DAR Chapters

Nelsonville and Lancaster DAR groups joined in Flag Day celebrations on Monday June 14 in Lancaster. Nelsonville members listed include Mrs. C. G. Sheppard Mrs. Harry Edington Mrs. C. E. Welch Mrs. L. J. Eberle Mrs. Frank Poston Mrs. A Miller Mrs. Tedrow and others at Grayhill Inn for luncheon and an afternoon of festivities.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution Elizabeth Sherman Reese Lancaster Grayhill Inn C. G. Sheppard Harry Edington C. E. Welch L. J. Eberle Frank Poston Aumiller Tedrow R. R. Stalter Herb Leyshon Acomb Barber Nona

Funeral at McArthur for a friend

The Rev O J Howearth conducted a funeral service in McArthur for a friend. Mrs James Fisher of Lincoln Nebraska is visiting her sister Mrs Nim Wemsley and her mother at Athens. Joe B Davis and daughter Ellen are in Toledo for the annual horse show. Ellens ride. Ellen and Elizabeth Smith visited Columbus with their mother. Willis Hickman goes to Flint Michigan to join a student and explore Hudson Bay country. Gwendolyn Pidcock Edward E Pedigo Miss Mary Pedigo and Thomas A Coy from Chillicothe enjoyed a Mt Logan area picnic. Mrs Ella Powers and son James from Steubenville visit Josie Baugh and Allie Dilcher. Josie Baugh and daughter Mildred returned from Huntington West Virginia where Mildred is recovering after an eye operation.

O. J. Howearth McArthur James Fisher Lincoln Nebraska Nim Wemsley Athens Joe B. Davis Ellen Toledo Davis Elizabeth Smith Columbus Willis Hickman Flint Mich Ann Arbor Hudson Bay Country Gwendolyn Pidcock Edward E. Pedigo Mary Pedigo Thomas A. Coy Chillicothe Mt. Logan Ella’ Powers James Steubenville Josie Baugh Allie Dilcher Mildred Huntington W. Va

Leah Reynolds Taken To Hospital In Columbus Ambulance

Miss Leah Reynolds was carried to a Columbus hospital this morning in Stout's ambulance for treatment on June 15 in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Leah Reynolds Columbus Stout's

Dinner Held at Mills Home Honoring Nineteenth Anniversary

A dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mills in Greendale celebrated their nineteenth anniversary. Guests included families from Greendale Haydenville Logan Nelsonville and Nelsonville with several named children and relatives attending the event.

Nelsonville Harry Mills Greendale Raymond Violet Genevieve Ruth Susie Henry Skiver Merrell Haydenville Jen Cooper John Helen Jessie Margie Logan Lester Skiver Billy Charles Catherine Jesse Cooper Sylvia Rieder Opal Theda Bonnie Roy Victor Marl Cooper Joe Homer Evelyn Bernard Powell William Wilbur Donald Lee Wesley Skiver Ernest Mable Jesse Rosser Perry Turner Charles Powell Nelson Ville

Esther class monthly meeting at Christian church

The Esther class held its regular monthly meeting Monday evening at the Christian church. Attendees discussed plans to boost attendance during the summer months and a pot luck supper concluded an enjoyable session.

Nelsonville Esther The Christian Church

Electric storm kills two in Pennsylvania

An electrical storm sweeping Pennsylvania last night and today caused two deaths, three injuries, traffic disruption, and heavy property damage across several areas. Police and emergency crews responded to scattered reports of fires and outages as the storm moved through Pittsburgh and surrounding counties.

Pittsburgh U.P Pennsylvania

Blast toll rises to eleven in Gary coke ovens disaster

The Illinois Steel coke ovens blast in Gary Indiana raised the death toll to eleven with forty seven others seriously injured. The two story brick structure occupied two city blocks and company officials estimate property damage in the thousands.

Gary Ind U.P Illinois Steel Company

Nelsonville Man Bound Over On Mortgage Property Charge

Charles H. Roudebush of Nelsonville was bound over to common pleas court on a $400 bond after pleading not guilty to selling mortgaged property. He was tried before Magistrate Carl Porter this morning and arrested by E. C. Mariner.

Charles H. Roudebush Nelsonville Common Pleas Court Carl Porter Roudebush E. C. Mariner

Rural health leaders meet this Thursday

Second rural health leaders meeting set for Thursday June 17 at 1 p m in the county agents office. Miss Alice Haviland the county health nurse will lead the instruction. Rural women sharing the child care project include Miss Anna Williams and Mrs Ray Bobo Jerseyville Mrs Lawrence Niggermeyer and Mrs A N Graner Dutch Didge Mrs Charles Mansfield and Mrs Merwin Mansfield Canaan Mrs A L Driggs and Mrs R R Barker Athens township Mrs Lee Elliot of rural Albany community.

Alice Haviland Anna Williams Ray Bobo Jerseyville Lawrence Niggermeyer A. N. Graner Dutch Didge Charles Mansfield Merwin Mansfield Canaan A. L. Drig

Dayton Pilot Sets 200 Mile Cross Country Speed Record

McCook field test pilot R. C. Moffat flew from Dayton McCook field to Selfridge field in Michigan about 200 miles in 70 minutes. The flight was believed to establish a new cross country speed record for the era.

Dayton MceCook Field Selfridge Field Michigan R. C. Moffat McCook Field

Traction Line Faces Two Court Cases in Ohio

Involving the Athens to Nelsonville traction line, two Common Pleas cases proceed today. Abner Juniper sues the insolvent Athens Sunday Creek traction firm over priority of interest coupons on bonds. Athens Nelsonville Electric Railway seeks relief against Southern Ohio Power to lift a restraining order and allow three overhead wires, which the railway claims could damage its property.

Athens Nelsonville Common Pleas Court Abner Athens-Nelsonville Electric Railway Company Southern Ohio Power Company Traction Company

Chauncey Woman Undergoes Gallstone Operation

Chauncey resident Mrs. William D. Hines underwent gallstone surgery Monday at 8 am in Grant hospital. Telegram to her mother said she rallied and showed improvement. Her husband Hollas Stalder and son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stalder accompanied her. he recently left St. Francis hospital in Columbus after a badly crushed arm from pole vaulting.

Chauncey William D. Hines Grant Hospital Ella Tedrick Hollas Stalder Harry Stalder St. Francis Hospital Columbus

Mess enger agency head in Chauncey on leave

Hollas leads the Mess enger agency in Chauncey during absence with Wendell Grandstaff in charge of operations. He was accompanied home by his mother.

Hollas Chauncey Wendell Grandstaff

Local Girl Hurt At Home In Chauncey

Ruth Cruikshank, young daughter of Mr and Mrs Cruikshank, Chauncey, fell at home on Main Street Monday striking her head on a bed. A gash behind the left ear required several stitches by Dr Warren V Sprague who attended.

Chauncey Ruth Mrs. Cruikshank Main Street Warren V. Sprague

Runyones welcome son Bobbie Leroy in Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Harry Runyon of Chauncey announce the birth of their son Bobbie Leroy at home on Depot Street last Wednesday.

Chauncey Harry Runyon Bobbie Leroy Depot Street

Chauncey men depart for Pontiac for work

James Goldsworthy and John Civill of Chauncey left yesterday for Pontiac Michigan where they have secured employment.

Chauncey James Goldsworthy John Civill Pontiac Mich

Ald Society Lawn Festival at Factory Church

The Ald Society of the Factory Church will hold a lawn festival next Friday evening. Ice cream and cake will be served.

Dies Ald Society of the Factory

Flag Day Little Observed Here

Chauncey marked Flag Day with few flags on business and residential areas. The day has never been a legal holiday, but it is set aside annually to honor Old Glory and should be more generally observed.

Chauncey

Chauncey Visit Highlights Jones Pendergrass Ogg Family Stops

Mrs. Jones and children Condit and Margaret visit Chauncey to see aunt Mrs. Mary Munhart and Evan Morgan with Earl Thompson families at The Plains. Lloyd Pendergrass and Herbert of Pomeroy travel with their parents to Chauncey and return with Minnette. Herman Ogg and Verle of Stewart visit relatives in East Converse Street. Mrs. Luther Cruikshank and Mrs. John Palmer also visit Chauncey with their children.

Jones Condit Margaret South Point Chauncey Mary Munhart Evan Morgan Earl Thompson the Plains Lloyd FY. Pendergrass Herbert Pomeroy Peter Pendergrass H. S. A. Courtney Minnette Herman Ogg Verle of Stewart Charles Ogr East Converse Street Luther Cruikshank John Palmer

Chauncey Residents Attend Weekend Activities and Moves

The Plaine Sunday gathering attended a ten day program at a church in Corning. Luther Cruikshank and Morrison Eisnaugle of Chauncey traveled to Columbus for unknown purposes. Mr and Mrs Clinton Courtney and daughter Marjorie of Chauncey are visiting Corning with Clifford Courtney. Gus Graham of Chauncey departed last week for Dayton Ohio for work.

Plaine of God Luther Cruikshank Morrison Eisnaugle Chauncey Columbus Clinton Courtney Marjorie of Corning Clifford Courteney Gus Graham Dayton Ohio

Instant relief for bunions and corns with Emerald Oil

Victim offers a remedy claiming rapid relief from bunions and corns using Emerald Oil applied to the inflamed joint. The ad promises reduced swelling and disappearance of corns after multiple applications, urging readers to buy at drug stores with pharmacist guarantees.

Zebra spider crowned champion insect jumper of the world

The zebra spider earns the title champion insect jumper of the world, highlighting its remarkable leaping ability and agility.

Jeweler Sued for Desertion Faces Uncertain Name

Mrs. Josephine Grose testified in court that her husband, a prosperous New York jeweler, deserted her. When asked his name, she admitted she did not know how to spell it, saying he had left before she could learn it.

New York Josephine Grose

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Education Board MILLS London Los Angeles Hawaii Milton Hesselberger Mollisou J. T. Dickson Jubilo Traction Line Parker Bros Bank of Athens Bldg POPES Cornelia Stevens Seresessees Silk Sox Endicott - Johnson Gibson Pharmacy Prescription ONE
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