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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1927

Page

3

Nelsonville City Bonds Sold For Fire Department Upgrade

Nelsonville sold 9600 dollars in city bonds to Aub & Company of Cincinnati on Saturday. Six bids were received with premiums from 196 to 248 dollars. the 248 dollar bid won. Bond printing awaits transcript approval by City Solicitor Fred S. Scott.

Nelsonville A. KE. Aub & Company Cincinnati Board of Control Sidney Cook Aub and Company Fred S. Scott Fire Department

Judge Pictures Trial Of Jesus To Men's Group

Judge HW M Whitcraft of Logan spoke at the Methodist men's banquet in Nelsonville, addressing about 100 men. He framed Jesus as on trial in a courtroom, calling six hostile witnesses and later witnesses from Christ’s life, stressing the need to hear Him and that world redemption comes from above through Christian influence.

Nelsonville HW. M. Whitcraft Logan Judge Whitcraft Jesus St. Peter Christ Sam Pharisees Caiaphas High Price Pontius Pilate Judas Iscariot Eenturian John the Baptist God Brotherhood of Man Earth

Bone Hollow Man Wires Electricity Around Meter

Guy Hunter of Bone Hollow pleaded guilty to unlawfully interfering with Nelsonville city electric service. after leaving town he had his service cut and later reconnected a crude line bypassing the meter, causing a transformer to burn. Mayor L J Eberle fined him 50 dollars and costs, suspended on payment of 64.94 to cover transformer costs.

Nelsonville Guy Hunter Bone Hollow L. J. Eberle Hunter Eberle

Strength and Growth in Christian Faith

The sermon by Stev. O. J. Howearth at the Christian church centers on spiritual growth after conversion. He argues believers do not enter faith fully formed and warns against feeding on advanced doctrines prematurely. He stresses nourishing atmosphere of worship, study, prayer and remembrance, with active spiritual work as essential.

Mr. Howearth Nelsonvule Stev. O. J. Howearth Christian Church Howearth

Hickman Arrested Near Pentecostal Church in Hickman

Hickman James of this city was arrested Sunday evening by Officer George Bateman near the Pentecostal church on Poplar street. He pled guilty at Monday arraignment before Mayor L. J. Eberle and was fined ten dollars plus costs.

Birthdays of Washington and Lincoln observed by club

Washington and Lincoln birthdays were celebrated Monday evening by the Women’s Relief corps. Mrs Pensyle read Washington history, Mrs Murphy spoke on Lincoln, and Mrs Steenrod told Gettysburg’s story. Mrs James outlined the flag’s history. Mrs McMaster offered a humorous reading.

Washington Lincoln Woman's Relief Corps Charles Pensyle John Murphy Gettysburg Amos Steenrod Adda James Delian McMasters McKinley Della Pidcock James Patton

St Andrews Ladies Host St Patrick's Euchre Party

The ladies of St Andrews church host a St Patrick's euchre party this evening at the parish hall. Play begins at a stated hour.

Merry Bunch Club Meets At Emish Home

The Merry Bunch club gathered Friday evening at the home of Misses Villetta and Josephine Emish. Members answered roll call, enjoyed an arranged program, then music and games followed by refreshments.

Merry Bunch Club Misses Villetta Josephine Emish

Past Chiefs to Meet with Mrs Lancaster Wednesday

The Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters will meet with Mrs. Hubert Lancaster on Wednesday evening at seven.

The Pythian Sisters Hubert Lancaster

Valkinburgs announce marriage of Max to Annette Tompkins

Mr and Mrs Isaac Valkinburg announce the marriage of their son Max Valkinburg to Miss Annette Tompkins. The wedding occurred recently at Willard.

Isaac Valkinburg Max Valkinburg Annette Tompkins Willard

Cousin of Mrs Earl Baker Attends Columbus Funeral

Mrs Earl Baker traveled from Columbus after attending the funeral of her cousin Mark L. Corbett. Mr and Mrs Edgar Stedwell announce the birth of a daughter on February 24 in Carbon Hill with Lena Bowers listed as an observer.

Earl Baker Columbus Mark L. Corbett Edgar Stedwell Lena Bowers Carbon Hill

Christians plan to attend Chauncey evangelistic meeting

Nelsonville March 1Friday evening members of the Christian church plan to attend the evangelistic meeting in Chauncey in a body. F E Roberts and Homer Vian, known to Nelsonville residents from prior meetings, are in charge. Those attending should reach the church by 6 15 to arrange transport, and automobile owners are asked to provide rides for as many as possible.

Nelsonville Christian Church Chauncey F. E. Roberts Homer Vian

Bishop Reese to Visit Nelsonville Church

The Rev. Theodore I. Reese bishop of Southern Ohio will visit the local Episcopal church on Sunday March 6 at 4 p.m. His visits are enjoyed by many friends in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Theodore I. Reese Ohio Reese

Evidence Heard in Marshfield Bank Partnership Case

Evidence in the common pleas court involved John R B Lostro 8 E G Pedigo James H Boden and Charles Burt as the case proceeds. Judge L G Wors tell has the matter under advisement. The plaintiff seeks a receiver appointment and an accounting among former Marshfield bank partners. The Antle versus Fleming trial is set for March 4. Butler Brothers and Cohen Shoe Co suits against Harry Schechter were dismissed.

John RB. Lostro E. G. Pedigo James H. Boden Charles Burt Common Pleas Court L. G. Worstell Old Marshfield Bank Arthur A. Antle Theodore M. Fleming Butler Brothers Harry Schechter Samuel Cohen Shoe Company

Federal prohibition official transferred from Wheeling to Fairmont

Hubert G. Smith deputy federal prohibition commissioner for the Northern West Virginia district based in Wheeling has been transferred to Fairmont. The move affects enforcement leadership in the region and reflects administrative realignment within the prohibition service.

Wheeling W. Va U.P Hubert G. Smith West Virginia Fairmont

Exiled Russian Revolution Leader Will Visit U. S

Alexander Kerensky, the Russian revolutionary leader of 1917, will arrive in the United States late today aboard the White Star liner Olympic, with the arrival reported in New York.

New York U.R Alexander K. Kerensky United States Olympic

Exiled Kerensky Reported in London Paris and Switzerland

Kerensky has been in exile for years after fleeing Russia when Nicolai Lenin seized power. He has since been vari ously reported in London Paris and Switzerland.

Kerensky Russia Nicolai Lenin London Paris Switzerland

Kerensky to Visit U.S. for Relatives and Lectures

Alexander Kerensky head of the moderate Russian socialist government overthrown in 1917 will come to the United States to visit relatives and give lectures. The U S consul at Paris granted a temporary visitor visa with State Department consent. He is cited as a leader in a democratic group said to seek foreign aid for a counter revolutionary movement against the Soviet government.

Washington U.P Alexander Kerensky Bolshevists U. S Paris State Department Kerensky Democratic

News Of Mother's Death Reaches Mrs Chapman

Mrs J E Chapman of Chauncey received word that her mother died February 22 at her Coal Creek Tennessee home. Nurses Miss Pearl Linscott and Miss King from Holzer Hospital Gallipolis attended the case. Wilbur Waddell of Middleport is also mentioned with family connections to The Plains.

Chauncey J. E. Chapman Coal Creek Tenn

Funeral services held for Mrs Anna Adams at The Plains

Funeral services were held at The Plains church at 10 30 this morning for Mrs Anna Adams 65 who died Saturday at Athens after a several weeks illness Burial was at The Plains cemetery She was a widow and leaves several children including Samuel Adams The Plains and Elza Adams Circle Hill survive them

Chauncey the Plains Church Anna Adams Athens the Plains Cemetery

Local Notables Attend Two Funerals This Week

Mrs. E C Michaels and son Rus of Michaels The Plains attended the funeral of Mrs Mida Brown at Clark's Chapel. Chauncey residents Mrs Nancy Martin Mrs John Palmer and Mrs Luther Cruikshank attended the funeral of Mrs Pinney in Nelsonville last Friday.

E. C. Michaels Russell Michaels the Plains Mida Brown Clark's Chapel Nancy Martin John Palmer Luther Cruikshank Chauncey Pinney Ne!sonville

Chaunceys Host Dinner Honoring Misses Fiske

Mr and Mrs Donald Henry Chauncey entertained at a Sunday dinner at their Main Street home in honor of cousins Ruth Esther and Mary Louise Fiske, both residents of the city.

Donald Henry Chauncey Main Street Ruth Fiske Esther Fiske Mary Louise Fiske

Chauncey Group Attends Athens Basketball Games

William Thompson and Mr and Mrs A L Preston with son Clark and Mrs Wesley Syx and Clifford Shaf er of Chauncey traveled to Athens Friday evening to watch the basketball games.

William Thompson A. L. Preston Clark Wesley Syx Clifford Shafer Chauncey Athens

Osborne Dinner Guests Include Kin From Coolville The Plains and Athens

Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne hosted at High street Sunday hosting their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs E I Bineman and three children from near Coolville and their daughter Mrs Harry B Noble and two children from The Plains and Miss Goldy Ashworth of Athens.

Henry Osborne High Street Near Coolville Harry B. Noble the Plains Goldy Ashworth Athens

Bazaar and bake sale benefits Dorcas women group

The bazaar and bake sale held Monday at the Green building on Mill street by the Dorcas women of the Seventh Day Adventist church in Chauncey was a success. They cleared about $39 for their treasury.

Green Building Mill Street Dorcas Seventh Day Adventist Church Chauncey

Chauncey Aid Meeting Set for Thursday

The Ladies Aid Society of the Chauncey Methodist Episcopal church plans a Thursday gathering at the North building on Mound street for a monthly business and social session. President Mrs A L Preston will lead the business portion and reports will be presented. Members should bring a contribution to the noon pot luck dinner.

Ladies’ Aid Society the Methodist Episcopal Church Chauncey Mound Street A. L. Preston

Entertaining Guests at The Plains Home

Mr and Mrs Floyd Linscott hosted a Sunday dinner at The Plains adding Mrs A M Linscott and Glenn Linsecott of Hooper as the guests.

Floyd Linscott the Plains A. M. Linscott Glenn Linsecott Hooper

Regulate Dont Purge Bowels With VINCO Remedy

A period advertisement promotes VINCO chocolate coated tablets made of herbs roots and barks for bowel regulation and gentle relief from constipation. It claims no gag or sickness and offers a money back guarantee after the first 25 cent box.

Dinner at Ellis Avenue For Beckley Relatives Visit

Mr and Mrs Noah 8 Harvey of Chauncey hosted a Sunday dinner at Ellis avenue for Charlies Beckley and wife from Athens. The party then drove to Logan to visit their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs JL C Strausbauch, longtime locals.

Noah Harvey Chauncey Ellis Avenue Charlies Beckley Athens Beckley Logan JL. C. Strausbauch City

Local residents visit relatives across several towns

Mr and Mrs George Keck and daughter Pauline Chauncey visited Robert Keck in Logan on Sunday. Miss Millie Osborne is slowly improving. Mrs A Preston and son Clark visited Nelsonville Saturday. Mrs Rudolph Bryan of Nelsonville was here Sunday visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Wes Syx. Miss Ollie Lairson of Nelsonville met Miss Luella Syx in this city Sunday. Several Greens Run residents including Mrs W H Fierbaugh and family visited Gilbert Courtney here. Elwood Daugherty and Mark Fiske drove to Warren to visit Mr and Mrs Paul Viske at week’s end.

George Keck Pauline Chauncey Logan Robert Keck Millie Osborne A. Preston Clark Nelsonville Rudolph Bryan Wesley Syx Main Street Ollie Lairson Luella Syx E!wood Daugherty Mark Fiske Warren Paul R. Viske

Local Visitors Share Weekend Calls Across Ohio and West Virginia

Clell Thorne of Parkersburg is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Jr. in town. Mrs. Sylvester Smith visits friends in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Russell McHarge call on Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Helrich in Athens. The Murray family of Millfield visits Mr. and Mrs. William McDonald. Arthur Coon and daughter Doris of Athens visit Elmer Coon. Mrs. Oscar Knowlton returns to Albany after a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S S Nichols.

Clell Thorne Parkersburg W. Va George Gabriel, Jr Sylvester Smith Columbus Russell McHarge W. E. Helrich Athens James Murray Millfield William McDonald Arthur Coon Doris Elmer Coon Oscar Knowlton Albany S&s Nichols

Ohio Farmer Thanks Tanlac for Restored Health and Sleep

John F. Meighen of Dayton Ohio credits Tanlac with lifting a two year illness marked by fatigue poor appetite and restless sleep. He reports weight gain and restored strength after taking Tanlac noting improved digestion and the ability to eat without pain. The ad touts Tanlac as nature’s remedy made from roots and herbs and claims over 40 million bottles sold.

John F. Meighen Leonard Street Dayton Ohio Taniac

Radio Dial Listings Bring Aural Delights From Many Cities

An extensive across the dial recounts programs from WEAF WJZ and nineteen other stations. Highlights include opera music from WEAF and WJZ and orchestral broadcasts from KDKA WLW and WGN with varying reception quality across cities.

Milk of Magnesia Promoted for Quick Indigestion Relief

Advert says Sour stomach can be eased by Phillips Milk of Magnesia mixed in water at any time. It claims to neutralize stomach acid, reduce gas, and flush waste gently without purging. Marketed as a 25 and 50 cent bottle product with a long pedigree since 1875.

Phillips U.S Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co Charles H. Phillips Moone Reep Moone

Tuesday Radio Features Mix From Weao WEAO Night Schedule

Columbus station listings show Ohio State University Orchestra on WEAF at 8 50 p m. Erik Bye baritone from HDHA Pittsburgh 209 Wy m KDKA Little Symphony or WIZ hookup 0 p m Grand Opera Group WEAF hookup 9 p m The Revelers among others in the program lineup.

Ink Eye WEAF WJZ WEAO Columbus Ohio State University Orchestra New York Erik Bye KDKA Pittsburgh Little Symphony Orchestra KYW Grand Opera Group HDHA Pittshurch Kdka Little Symphony Orchestra WIZ

Orchestra and opera programs on KGO WEAF and affiliates

Radio listings show a March 2 schedule with a 6 p m Pacific start for a symphony program on KGO, an 8 p m Pacific army band concert on KGW, a 10 30 p m eastern air time for Manola on WEAF and allied stations, and an 11 p m central time old time music on KFNF. The detailed grid includes Cleveland Conert ar c KDKA Pittscy Band on Detroit Dinner concert and other city programs.

KGO KGW Manola WEAF Allied Stations

Radio Station Listings and Orchestra Spotlights Across Cities

A fragmented radio directory lists Cleveland Cincinnati Davenport and Des Moines stations with classical performances by orchestras and quartets, noting midday broadcasts and city codes. The sporadic text references opera on WLW and WLS with descriptive but unclear program details and locations.

WTAM Cleveland Danes Orccestra

How to Reduce Varicose Veins

Advertising claims suggest Moone's Emerald topical remedy reduces varicose veins with daily application. The copy promises rapid improvement and money back refunds for stubborn cases, and also references Topas as a drugstore staple.

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