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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1928

Page

5

Glouster Voters Back Street Bonds and Local Handling

March 5 Glouster sinking fund trustees take street improvement bonds at 6 percent interest payable semi annually and to be handled locally. March 5 Russell Lewis returns to Detroit to resume his position after illness. March 5 P N G Club meets with readings by members and a social program. next meeting March 15. March 6 United Mine Workers local No 202 reaffirmes allegiance to the international organization and support for its policy committee.

Glouster Russell Lewis Detroit Vaughn Dar-iling United Mine Workers of America Dan Wallace International Miners’ Organization Board of Directors

Rose in McConnelsville for Morgan County court work

Attorney George W. Rose travels to McConnelsville on March 5 to attend Morgan County court on legal matters.

Glouster George W. Rose McConnelsville Morgan County

Amesville Couple Mark Fortynine Years In Athens

Society notes report Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Gibson of Amesville celebrated their forty ninth wedding anniversary in Athens with a family dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Williams. Attending were Clyde Gibson, Mrs. Gibson, and other relatives including Miss Esther Wilson visiting from Newark and Mayor Alex Moore attending Elks events. The item lists many local residents visiting in Athens and surrounding towns over a busy weekend.

Amesville Athens Frank W. Gibson Clyde Gibson Isaac Williams Frank Gibson Williams West State Street John Hartley Gibson Harry Owens Fairmont W. Va Juanita Brown Mary Rittemneye Ida Lee Waugh Johan Patton Mercedes Keeton Mary E. Francis Lulu Wolfe Ailleen Patton Louise Pierce Nelsonville Elizabeth Evans Miss Nelson Nell Dower Miss Caldwell Frank Cite Miss Williams Edward Kempton Jacksonville Reed Mabel Wilson Luhrig Miss Stanton Margaret McClain Wend Roxie McHenrry Mechanicsburg Tippie Vesper Wareheim Barber Evelyn RK. McNutt Zadie Carwile Millfield Mre Earich Anna Starlin Stewart N. Butts Ross Riggs Bowers Alberta Springer Linton Mary Frederick N. McCann Dorothy Steele

Winners in Bird Coloring Contest Crown Winners

Prize winners in the Messenger Bird Contest for coloring the Screech Owl include Mildred Coen and Roy Adams both first prize in Class I. Second prizes go to Mary Etta McKibben and Bernice Whitehair. Teachers receiving colored engravings are named along with numerous honorable mention drawers from Nelsonville, Jacksonville, Mechanicsburg, and surrounding areas.

Mildred Coen Guysville Hickory School Gertrude Welsenbach Roy Adams Nelsonville York School E. Jones Mary Etta McKibben Chestnut Street Hila Patton Bernice Whitehair Jacksonville Nel McCann Ellen Murphey Luhrig Grady Bowers West School Louise Pierce East School Estelle Reynolds Florence Cook Hazel Raber Trimble Faye Reed Elizabeth Murphey Buchtel Mary McCann Nell McCann Elizabeth Linton Central School Fauna Ricketts Mechanicsburg Villa Tipple Josephine Porter Bernadine Perkins Miss Cook Helen Pritchard Miss Reynolds Marguerite Morrison Griffin Alice Hayman Morgantown

Miall o Glo Face Powder Promises Pure Shine Free Application

An ad lines up a new French powder named MIALLO-GLO promising shine control and pore unclogging quality. The copy extols its purity and fine texture as a modern cosmetic boon for the young Gil audience.

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promoted For Children's Health

A vintage advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe mild remedy to regulate stomach and bowels in children. It claims the olive oil tablet improves digestion, relieves constipation and sour stomach, and is prescribed by an Ohio physician for years.

Edywards Neice Neilaok

Hens outnumber people in U S poultry estimates cited

Digest notes more than 300 million hens in the United States with over 100 million pullets needed yearly to replace mature stock. Other items cite Lubowsky returning found money to a bank and earning a $1,500 reward, Canada spending over 70 per head in the U S, and a push for metric adoption in Pan-American trade talks.

United States Alexander Lubowsky New York Lubowsky Canada Dominion U. S Washington

Blood Poison Claims Life Of Mrs Fierbaugh At 80

CORNING March 5 Blood poison from a scratch while doing the family wash caused the death of Mrs Mary Elizabeth Fierbaugh at 10 45 oclock Saturday night at her Spencer Ridge home The accident occurred two weeks ago while she and her husband William Fierbaugh were performing duties Funeral services will be held at 2 oclock Tuesday at the Spencer Ridge church Rev Charles Morin of Malta officiating Burial will be in Dew cemetery Mrs Fierbaugh a life long Perry county resident lived with her husband there There are no children.

Charles Morin Malta Dew Cemetery

Social Notes Highlight Ohio Weekend Visits

The Misses Louise and Marie Echstenkamper spent the weekend in Columbus with their brother and sister-in-law, H W Echstenkamper. They visited Mt. Vernon Sunday with Miss Cecelia Echstenkamper. Lloyd Richards, based in Mansfield, spent the weekend with local relatives. T A Noon visited Columbus on business Saturday. G W Cavey and wife returned from Columbus where they stayed with son Meshick Cavey. O E Chevalier came home Sunday from Columbus where his two grandchildren were ill with measles.

Louise Marie Echstenkamper Columbus H. W. Echstenkamper Mt. Vernon Cecelia Echstenkamper Lloyd Richards Mansfield T. A. Noon G. W. Cavey Meshick Cavey O. E. Chevalier

Skits Presented by Miss Pickering 8-A Punctuation Class

Educational and entertaining skits by Miss Nelle Pickering's 8-A English class focused on punctuation. Performances included Meeting An Old School Friend by Elizabeth Briggs and others, Neighborly Gossip, A Quarrel at the Table, In a Bird Store, They Wouldn't Gossip, Which Is Which, A Family Quarrel, A Hand Me Down, Valentine's Day, A Literary Argument and more with student casts listed.

Carol Ruston Mary Caroline Clutter Naomi Vernon Kathleen Kerr Wenzel Burke John Pickens Mary Louise Nagle Genevieve Marchant Jane Gill Betty Gullum James Blazter Walter Lindlinger

Man at Coolville Dies Sunday Night

Henry Morrison 75 of Coolville died Sunday night at 9 o clock. Born on a nearby farm, he spent his life in Troy township. He married Allie Wise on November 25 1886. Surviving are his widow three brothers A M Morrison E D Morrison and D S Morrison two sisters Mia Martha Ewers and Samantha Mooney. Funeral at his residence Wednesday at 1 pm with I C O lodge services. Burial in Coolville cemetery.

Coolville Henry Bb. Morrison Mr. Morrison Joseph and Pidellia Barrows Morrison Troy Township Allie Wise A. M. Morrison E. D. Morrison D. S. Morrison Stewart Mia Martha Ewers

Laborer Is Fined For Drunkenness

Pleading guilty to drunkenness FE Warner 29 laborer was fined 10 dollars and 8.20 dollars costs when arraigned before Mayor Moore in police court. Dan Carr 82 laborer was arrested on intoxication charges and faces arraignment. Walter Hutchens 30 plasterer charged with contributing to delinquency of a 17 year old girl. case sent to Athens County Probate court.

FE. W. Warner Alex Moore Dan Carr Herb Parker Walter Hutchens Parker Charles Maple Athens County Probate Court

Canaanville High Stages The City Feller Play

The Canaanville high school senior class presented The City Feller a three act comedy on Thursday and Friday evening. Cast included Lissie Brown Frances Hill Francis Scott Marthy Simpson Evelyn Darnell Jim Simpson Harvey South Sally Hecker Mabel Dillin ger Lem Hecker Ellis South Orrin Ruddy Floyd Marquis Dana McClanahan Lois Walton Grandpa Simpson Ralph McClead and others. Between acts two high school girls sang and danced. A program and exhibition by the physical education and manual training class is set for March 23 at the same school.

Canaanville Canaanville High School

High School Head To Speak Wednesday At Athens Church

Principal F. BE Harshman of Athens High School will speak on Christian Missions and America's International Attitudes at the Athens Presbyterian Church on Wednesday March 7 at 7 o'clock. Mrs. Thor Olson leads the service.

F. Be, Harshman Athens High School America Athens Presbyterian Chorch Thor Olson W. 8. Gamerstsfelder Ohio University Brotherhood of the Presbyterian Church John Patterson The Friendly Society

Funeral services for Cyrus Watkins Tuesday

Funeral services will be held at the residence 160 Mill Street at 2 PM Tuesday conducted by Rev C M Coulter pastor of the First M E church. Burial will be in West Union Street cemetery. Friends may call at the residence anytime.

Cyrus Watkins Mill Street C. M. Coulter M. E. Church West Union Street

Musterole Laxative Cold Tabs Claim Fast Relief

Musterole promotes a new cold tablet claiming quick relief from head cold symptoms and chest congestion. The ad touts a safe remedy prepared by The Musterole Company of Cleveland and emphasizes widespread use for muscular aches and chest colds.

Musterole Company Cleveland

Appeal Filed From Justice Court Judgment in Felix Riley

An appeal was filed in Athens County Common Pleas court on March 1 from a money judgment in an ordinary Justice of the Peace case favoring B Kern against B W Buck. A separate money action was filed in Common Pleas on March 2 by Howard O Brown against Minneapolis Implement Mutual Fire Insurance Company et al.

Justice of Peace Felix Riley Athens County Common Pleas Court B. Kern B. W. Buck Common Pleas Court Howard O. Brown Minneapolis ‘Implement Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Et al

Joint-Ease Pain Relief Advertisement

An old advertisement promotes Joint-Ease for rheumatic and muscle pains. It claims rapid absorption and frequent use for relief from sciatica sore muscles back and other aches, offered at 60 cents with a 12 day trial by Pope Laboratories in Hallowell Maine.

America Pope Laboratories Haile Hallowell, Maine

Truths on God and Jesus Shared in Presbyterian Sermon

Dr. A. Y. Wilcox preached at First Presbyterian on reconciliation. He argued God reveals himself in Jesus Christ and rejected old dualistic views of a stern, punitive deity. He said Christ’s death reveals God’s heart and that the New Testament shows God suffering with humanity.

God Jesus A. Y. Wilcox First Presbyterian Church Jesus Christ Christ Mr. Wilcox Doctor Wilcox

Kruschen Salts Promise Youthful Energy Daily

Advertises Kruschen Salts as a daily health tonic for vigor in old age. Claims two tablets each morning in coffee revitalize liver kidneys and bowels, purify blood, and boost energy. Warns not to confuse with harsh purgatives and notes 60 tablets for 20 days sold by druggists worldwide.

Little Daily

Hamden Teams Split Tournament Actions Across Two Days

Hamden high boys opened with a 12 11 loss to Oak Hill in Friday tournament play. Hamden girls beat Bloomfield 24 1 then fell to Wellston 27 17 on Saturday as Wellston edged Oak Hill for the title. McArthur boys won the tourney by beating Petersburg Saturday night. Several locals joined the trip to the event, including Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Kibbey Androns and many others, plus entries noting staff and relatives.

Hamden High School Wellston Oak Hill Hamden Bloomfield McArthur Petersburg W. A. Kibbey Androns John Newman Autye Baker Henry Sprague C. H. Merrill J. A. Jolly Kathaleen Thomas Lewis Dorothy Spangenbere Mary Edna Lewis Laura Sprague

McCoy's Tablets Offer Aimed At Underweight

Local notice urges residents to share news with underweight men and women. McCoy's Tablets promise a 60 pound gain or a full purchase price refund after trying four 60 cent boxes or two one dollar boxes. Drugstores nationwide carry McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets, now simplified to McCoy's Tablets.

McCoy America

Funeral for Marion man after Rockbridge crash

Aaron W. Barnhill of Marion dies from injuries after an automobile accident at Rockridge Saturday. Funeral services will be at 2 P M at the M E church in Jerseyville with burial there. The body leaves Logan where he died at Cherrington hospital and arrives Tuesday. He is survived by his widow, sister of his first wife buried at Jerseyville.

Aaron W. Barnhill Marion Rockridge M. E. Church Jerseyville Logan Cherrington Hospital

Class Celebrates Woman's Birthday in New Marshfield

NEW MARSHFIELD March 6 The Class 2 of the Church of Christ held a party at the Whitlatch home Friday night for Mrs. Harve Whitlatch's birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jones Mrs. Norma Collins and sons Conrad Dean and Carlos Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McNeal and daughter Helen Louise Mrs. Ruth Llewellyn and sons.

New Marshfield Harve Whitlatch Church of Christ Whitlatch Lee Jones Norma Collins Conrad Dean Carlos Clarence Mc Neal Helen Louise Ruth Llewellyn

Stop Getting Up Nights with Palmo Globules

An advertisement touts Palmo Globules as a remedy for bladder and prostate symptoms causing night awakenings. It promises a free trial treatment mailed to sufferers who have never used it, with no obligation or cost, from The Palmo Company Battle Creek Michigan.

Palmo Company Main St Battle Creek Mich

Fragmentary Names from a Family Notice

The readable portions list individuals including Charles and Thomas, Mrs Araithy Liewellyn and her son Max, Mr and Mrs Floyd Beverage and daughter Betty Lou, Mrs Nettie Da, Mrs Orley Young, Mr and Walter Hant, and Mrs Harve Whillateh, all part of an unclear notice segment.

Charles and Thomas Araithy Liewellyn Max Floyd Beverage Betty Lou Nettie Orley Young Walter Hant Harve Whillateh

Five Inches From Death as Car Lands by Cliff

Ontario man Robert Sen narrowly escaped disaster when his car plunged toward a cliff. He halted just five feet from the edge after a brake failure, signaling a miraculous safety stop.

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