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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1926

Page

3

Two New Teachers Hired for Nelsonville Schools

Nelsonville June 25 Miss Imelda Smith and Miss Nellie Hamer were elected by the board of education to fill vacancies in the elementary department. Maynard R. McDaniels was chosen for the junior high. Remaining vacancies include a coach. Repairs at East and West buildings include plastering repainting and heating system fixes.

Nilsonville Imelda Smith Nellie Hamer Board of Education Maynard R. McDaniels Nelsonville Agcent

Davisville mechanic sues Nelsonville city officials for 128

Ralph Hoover files suit in Squire H. E. Donley court against the city of Nelsonville former and current fire department officials for 128 dollars claiming 96 for parts and an extra truck and 82 for eight days as special fireman. Summons issued for July 3 to answer.

Nelsonville Ralph Hoover George Ridenour Frank Lowry William Burnell Squire H. E. Donley Ridenour Lowry Exfire Burnell Hoover

East Barbers First To Date In Twilight League

Nelsonville June 25 Ed dies East Barbers with a .900 percentage lead the first half of the Twilight league schedule finishing with one loss in ten games The Athena factory was runner up The Sugar Bowls took cellar position with no wins Westerners gain Henry Coope as fast infielder The second half opens Tuesday with Eddie's Barbers vs the Athenas

Nelsonville Eddie East Barbers Barbers Athena Factory Henry Coope Eddie's Barbers Eddie’s Barbers Athenas Central West Buckeyes

Intoxication fined in Nelsonville plea

June 25 in Nelsonville Judge Mayor Eberle fined J. W. Vance ten dollars and costs after he pled guilty to intoxication charges.

Nelsonville J. W. Vance Eberle

Bateman Held to Grand Jury in Assault Case

Robert Bateman of Nelsonville was arraigned before Mayor Eberle on an assault and battery charge brought by Maggie Hutchinson. He pleaded not guilty, waived preliminary examination, and was held to the grand jury under bond.

Nelsonville Robert Bateman Eberle Maggie Hutchinson

Man arraigned on statutory charge in Nelsonville

Henry Boudinot was arraigned before Mayor Eberle on a statutory charge filed by Leona Anderson. He pleaded not guilty and was released on bond for a hearing set for June 30.

Nelsonville Henry Boudinot Eberle Leona Anderson

Finn is Fined for Assault in Nelsonville

On a complaint by his wife Mrs. Sarah Finn William Finn of Deanville was arrested by Chief Pearson and arraigned before Mayor Eberle for assault and battery. He pleaded guilty and was fined $25 and costs.

Nelsonville Sarah Finn William Finn Deanville Pearson Eberle

Funeral of Mrs Evelyn Daft McCarty

The funeral party from Columbus will arrive in Nelsonville Saturday at 11 by motor. The body will lie in state at the Christian church until 1 30. Funeral services begin at 2 at the church with the Esther class and W B F attending in a body.

McCarty Nelsonville Evelyn Daft McCarty Columbus Christian Church Esther Class

Dinner honors cousin Burnice Snyder at Sweazy home

Miss Audrie Sweazy hosted a Saturday evening dinner in honor of her cousin Miss Burnice Snyder. Guests included Miss Freda Grim Miss Lenore Bolin Miss Magdaline Bacan as Mr and Mrs Roy Wright and daughter Mary Margaret Mrs Bert Smathers of Columbus Mrs William Grim and daughter Bessie and Mr and Mrs Porter Sweazy and daughters Cleo Darlie and Vivian.

Buchtel Audrie Sweazy Burnice Snyder Freda Grim Lenore Bolin Magdaline Bacanas Roy Wright Mary Margaret Bert Smathers Columbus William Grim Bessie Porter Sweazy Cleo Darlie Vivian

Hearing Tuesday Night in Nelsonville Case

John Deer was arrested by Chief Pearson on drunkenness charges. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment and will be given a hearing Tuesday night in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville John Deer Chief Pearson

Fire destroys Sheren home and store at Long Street

Nelsonville report says fire leveled William Sheren’s home and a small store on Long Street Thursday. Building and contents total loss. This marks the third time Sheren has lost his home by fire.

Nelsonville William Sheren Longstreth Sheren

Street car collision disputed by operator and motorman

Nelsonville June 25 reports say the street car struck the Wemsley auto near Kimberly Wednesday night. Conductor Don Dunkle and Motorman M B Pedigo claim the car was stopped before contact, the damage caused by a second vehicle pushing the auto onto the tracks.

Nelsonville Don Dunkle M. B. Pedigo Wemsley Kimberly

Nelsonville Junior Order excursion plans big turnout

The committee reports nearly 100 reservations from Nelsonville for a Sunday trip to Tiffin. Three coaches depart Nelsonville at 2 a.m. and link with the river division train at Logan. The full train will be ten coaches long.

Nelsonville Tiffin River Division Logan

W B A Members to Attend Funeral Service

Nelsonville June 25 Members of the W B A will meet at their hall Saturday at 1 30 PM to attend the funeral services of Mrs Livelyn Daft McCarty in a body.

Nelsonville Livelyn Daft McCarty

Local Social Notes From Bridgeport and Nearby Towns

Mrs. Gerald Nelson and three children visit her parents in Bridgeport. Hazel Dorst returns from Columbus after visiting relatives. A G Mechem and granddaughter Mary Margaret visit Columbus relatives. Amy Hawes visits Athens with two sons. Don Davis and Athens children visit here. T J Davis accompanies them home. Gerald Nelson to Titusville Florida for a new job. Elzie Hellyer and daughter visit from Columbus while Elzie recovers from an accident. Supt. O O Crawford and son visit Buckeye Lake with S W Gadbury and family. Mary McCarty and daughter Helen summoned to Columbus for Evelyn Daft McCarty’s death. J R Thompson of Washington D C visits daughter in town. Alice Anderson returns from Logan via L P Mooney and Mrs. Alva Brown. Fred Raybould of Hebbardsville visits Agnes Raybould.

Gerald Nelson Bridgeport Hazel Dorst Columbus A. G. Mechem Mary Margaret Mechem Amy Hawes Athens Don Davis T. J. Davis Titusville Florida Elzie Hellyer Mr. Hellyer O. O. Crawford W. Gadbury Buckeye Lake

Ranchers Join In Search For Body Of Heavenly Visitor

In California Butte county a Cherokee miner, C. E. Grant, claims a meteorite skull fell near his cabin and that a body may be found if a later meteor near Chico is located. He describes the skull with eyes like a Chinaman and a cracked nose area, and says the neck is severed.

San Francisco Butte County California C. E. Grant Grant Chico

Jurors Drawn for July Criminal Cases by Court Officials

Jurymen for July criminal cases were drawn yesterday from the jury wheel by Clerk T. L. Morgan and Sheriff McKinley under Judge L. G. Worstell. They must report July 2. Names include Floyd G. Russell Troy Julian Gift Alexander Atchison Cotton York G. R. Gunder Troy William A. Keeton York Co E. Chase Alexander John A. Gibbs Troy Lank Brown York Ray H. Gold Athens J. P. Elester Dover Dr. W. Davis Troy Frank Hooper Athens O O Bryson Rome E L Rodgers Troy J M Vaughen Trimble William S Bower Athens Ray C. Young Waterloo A S Hall Troy Fred Hawk Trimble Fander Dorr Athens.

T. L. Morgan McKinley L. G. Worstell Floyd G. Russell Troy Julian Gift Alexander Atchison G. Cotton York G. R. Gunder William A. Keeton Co. E. Chase

LOSKA Claims Fast Relief for Eczema in Heat

Advertises LOSKA for skin troubles with quick comfort in hot weather. Mentions a drug store price of 50 cents and lists The Ry-Toff Co at 404th Aveg Towell Masa as the supplier.

Loska Ry-Toff Co Aveg Towell Masa

Pleasanton Man Recalls Prices Of Fifty Years Ago

Wayne Kenney a Pleasanton fruit farmer recalls market prices from about fifty years ago near Athens. He notes hogs at two and a half cents a pound eggs six cents a dozen lard six cents wool eight to twelve cents and berry crates priced at $1.50 versus current $3 to $6. Kenney now nearly seventy says interest rates were high when he started farming and that a dollar stretched much further then. He bought his small farm with $25 down and borrowed the rest with help from Miss Julian Norton a notable Athens woman. He also served as Messenger correspondent canvassing the district for subscriptions and earned fifty cents a day for outside work.

Athens Wayne Kenney Pleasanton Mr. Kenney Alexander Township Kenney Julian Norton the Messenger

Clyde Smith Dies in Southwest

Clyde Smith, 35, of Strouds Run, died Wednesday in Wagon Mound, New Mexico of tuberculosis. He and his wife traveled there for health reasons this spring. The body will arrive in Athens Saturday. Funeral arrangements are not announced. He was the son of the late Hi and Mrs. Smith of Amesville. His widow was Georgia Dowler, daughter of Frank Dowler of Athens.

Clyde Smith Strouds Run Wagon Mound New Mexico Athens Mr. Smith Hi Smith Amesville Fred Wilson Georgia Dowler Frank Dowler

Help Needed to Meet Expense in Nelsonville

During a YMCA track meet Leonard Parry fractured his arm while high jumping and required medical care. The YMCA appeals for contributions to cover expenses and has placed a donation box at Shafer's news stand for contributions.

Nelsonville Leonard Parry Shafer

Standard for the People lecture in Nelsonville by G R Pollock

G R Pollock of New York will speak at the Nelsonville high school auditorium Sunday June 27 at 2 30 p m on A Standard for the People under the International Bible Students. The talk aims to show a common rallying center for peace and better relations among people. No collection will be taken and seats are free.

Nelsonvill FE G. R. Pollock New York International Bible Students

Advertising Clubs of the World closes in Philadelphia

Advertisers shift focus to golf and travel after the final session in Philadelphia marking the close of the Associ ated Advertising Clubs of the World meeting.

Philadelphia Associated Advertising Clubs of the World

No Practice Tonight For Church Choir

The Christian church choir will not meet for practice tonight due to the Chautauqua. The next practice is planned for Friday at 6 30 o clock on July 2 with members urged to attend.

Christian Church

Commissioners Appointed to Partition Athens Township Property

Judge Worstell appointed John Merry George Burchfield and Thomas Withem to partition the Athens township property of James Sycks for Ida Sycks. If partition cannot be equitably made, the sheriff is to sell the property at public sale to satisfy the partition.

Ida Sycks Athens Township James Sycks John Merry George Burchfield Thomas Withem Worstell

License to Wed Links Athens Pair in Civil Ceremony

The probate court issued a marriage license to Thomas Lewis Hamilton 21 and Olive Idene Beebe 19 of Athens. Hamilton is a son of Evan and Mrs. Hamilton. Beebe is a daughter of Frank Beebe and his wife. They were married by Rev. Frederick Brown.

Thomas Lewis Hamilton Athens Evan Hamilton Olive Idene Beebe Frank Beebe Frederick Brown

Cleveland H. Dodge, Phelps Dodge Chairman, Dies at 66

Cleveland H. Dodge, 66, chairman of the board of the Phelps Dodge corporation and renowned philanthropist, died last night at his Riverdale home in New York. The executive and donor's death marks the end of a long career in industry and charity. He led major corporate and civic efforts and was widely respected in business and philanthropic circles.

New York U.R Cleveland H. Dodge Phelps Dodge Corporation Riverdale

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Relief From Indigestion

A testimonial claims Mayr's remedy cured five years of indigestion and bloating, avoiding surgery. The ad cites the product as harmless and says one dose convinces of money refunded, with McKee Drug Co. and Gem Pharmacy as sellers.

Mayr Maya McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

What Is Ahead for Europe and Youth Talk at Chautauqua

International correspondent D Thomas Curtin warned the British Isles face high direct taxes yet must lower them to ease war burdens. He described France as ruined in many areas and Germany as repeating currency cycles while Dawes plan remains only temporary. J W Dickason urged that honest youth need fulfilling activity and warned without church and home, evil may rise.

Eingland D. Thomas Curtin Chautauqua Europe Curtin British Isles Kingland Germany Spain Gibraltar France Mr. Curtin John and Mary J. W. Dickason

Weaving Recreation Into Worship at the Temple

The text argues for church programs that mix recreation with worship and suggests churches should open for amusement. It details a schedule with Moscow artists, Anne Campbell, a mother-daughter picnic, and a Balaika quartet performance. It also mentions a junior pageant The Quill and a play Applesauce in ongoing sessions.

Moscow Anne Campbell Balaika Mlle Mina Sergeyva Harrison Crafford

Jolly Stitchers Stage Play by Local Club

The Jolly Stitchers club of New Marshfield assigned parts for an upcoming play at a recent meeting. New members Wilma McVey and Mildred Hunter joined as the group enjoyed a social hour with games and refreshments. They plan a July 7 visit to Dr Porterfield’s home and a basketball outing at the high school grounds with refreshments served.

Jolly Stitchers Club New Marshfield Wilma McVey Mildred Hunter Dr. Porterfield

Ohto Examiner Charles Silver Found Dead in Cleveland

State Examiner Charles O. Silver aged 65 from Alliance was found dead in his Cleveland apartment. Physicians ruled apoplexy as the cause of death.

OHTO Cleveland Charles O. Silver Alliance

Sesqui Centenary of American Union Lodge Held at Marietta

James A. Palmer F P Phillips Arthur Hunter and E C Mariner attended the Sesqui Centennial of the American Union lodge No 1 Masons at Marietta yesterday with members and dignitaries celebrating the milestone.

James A. Palmer F. P. Phillips Arthur Hunter E. C. Mariner American Union Lodge Marietta

Old Objects New Ways Auctioned By Classified Ads

A century old walnut secretary shown in Dr Piktnney of the Used Furniture Market advertisement prompts a Rome style sale. The ad notes modernly arranged A B C ads can sell any antique item. Call Athens 70 Nelsonville 412 Logan 6024 or Pomeroy 111 J to reach the ad taker.

Athens Nelsonville Logan Pomeroy

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Ben G. Cline The Consolidated Press Association Ourthouse Wayne Kennedy England Dickason Mr. Dickason Jolly Stitchers Dancer Jap Rose Herrick Glacier North Star Spook Andy Gump the Bennett CO Fancy Cretonnes White Med Cray & Reading Berry Hotel North Court St Masons Victor Richardson Glouster, O Messenger Home Furnishing Co
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