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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1928
Page
3
Nelsonville plans two talks by Doctor Lippert of the Ohio State Board of Health division of hygiene on Thursday March 15. In the afternoon he addresses Nelsonville High School students on sex hygiene. At 8 pm the public illustrated lecture at the high school auditorium is free of charge.
Nelsonville reports show brakeman Stanley Barstow fell through a trestle near Dresden on his regular run, breaking his right arm in two places and sustaining cuts and bruises. Funeral services were held in Zanesville for Mrs. J. C. Huff, sister of Mrs. W. C. Poston of Nelsonville. Mrs. Huff died Monday in Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wood took Mae Harris to White Cross hospital, Columbus, for treatment. Wood remained with her sister.
Nelsonville dispatch reports the East Parent Teacher Association will hold its regular meeting at the East school Friday at 3 o clock in the afternoon.
Nelsonville residents are informed that no choir practice will be held at the Presbyterian church tonight as previously announced.
Nelsonville prepares for a pivotal game against Athens Bulldogs on the hometown floor with a cautious outlook. Fans expect a close contest as Nelsonville relies on guard play and long shots while Athens aims to extend its season.
In Nelsonville March 8 a chapel program opened with a choir number and a duet. Pastor McCorkle of the Christian church spoke on moral character, urging youth to face life honestly, respect parents, and always play the game square. He contrasted eagle fearlessness with youths shielded by indulgent parents, urging self reliance and virtue.
Mrs John Edington hosted her bridge club with a turkey dinner on Wednesday. Four tables played after the meal with guests including Mrs Glenn Oliver Columbus Mrs John Lawson Mrs Gay Aumiller and Miss Hazel Edington. High scores were won by Mrs J L Murphy and Mrs Glenn Oliver.
Chauncey March 8 Plans are under way for a Chauncey High School Chauncey Parent-Teacher association banquet and entertainment to be held next Thursday evening March 15. All members or former members and potential new members are invited. Contributions of sandwiches pie and cake are requested for a luncheon. The program includes recitations talks vocal numbers and orchestra music. Mrs Cap Smith chairs the program committee.
Cirvy to collect Dover garbage starting April 1 after an 11 year fight. Ralph Warner awarded the contract at 2241 dollars for a nine month term.
Mrs Jen nile Alkire widow of Isaac Alkire from Harrisonville Ohio died at her daughter’s home in Pasadena California on a Saturday in March 1928. The obituary notes her residence at 64 West Colorado Street Pasadena and mentions Mrs 8 FE Humphrey as host or relative.
Dr Warren V Sprague of Chauncey possesses a gun long a Sprague family relic given by his father Levi A Sprague of Athens The gun made by Levi Sprague’s uncle Washington Sprague was used to shoot the first squirrel by Levi at age eight and is now kept as a valued keepsake as Levi is 83 years old.
Chauncey March 8 The Rev J M Gregory pastor of the Church of Christ at Stowe arrived with a large truckload of groceries clothing and a cash donation from the people at Stowe and the Churches of Christ in Akron to aid needy families in Chauncey He was hosted by Rev G B Courtney Two years ago Gregory led an evangelistic campaign at Taylor Ridge Church of Christ and spoke Tuesday evening to locals The Akron churches and his church were generous in aiding Chauncey with food and clothing
A charge of recklessly operating an automobile on the Lancaster Athens road was filed by Traffic Officer Fred Heck against James J. Stone, a freshman at Ohio University from Murray City. Arraignment set for Sunday before Magistrate Carl Porter.
Members of the Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church are asked to meet with Mrs. Julius Wiseher Friday evening to make napkins. The ladies are also asked to bring carpet rags. Mrs. EK. 8S. McCune entertained nesday evening. Three tables of bridge followed a dinner at 6 o'clock. Mrs. Stacy Sharp and Mrs. Edith Stiers and Mrs. Arthur Burgess held high scores. Mrs. Arthur Burgess, Lancaster, and Miss Dora they Vorhes were guests of the club. Nelsonville March 8 The weekly prayer meeting of the King's men will be held at the home of Walter Breese Poplar street Friday evening at 7 o'clock.
An exchange telegraph dispatch from Basra reported British sources that small detachments of Sultan Ibnsaud's Mohammedan tribesmen crossed the Trans Jordanian frontier and captured villages.
The Ohio University comedy group presented Hello Happiness at the Majestic Theater in Athens. A standing room only audience of 52 college men sang and danced on stage as directors Harold Evans and Professor C. C. Robinson appeared to thunderous applause, signaling the show’s annual return.
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh departs Bolling Field at 12 01 p m for an unannounced destination heading westward.
Herbert Crawford of Ghent Kentucky reports relief from waking 10 to 12 times nightly using Lithiated Buchu Keller Formula from Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg Ohio or McKee Drug Co. This home paper note claims the tablets ease bladder irritation and excessive acidity.
Chauncey residents Mr. M. J. Gardner and Mrs. Gardner marked birthday anniversaries March 1 and 2. He is 78 and she 76, with Mrs. Gardner recently confined to home due to illness.
Chauncey Alumni members and Mrs. Bernice Carter home economics teacher of Chauncey-Dover high school convene this evening at 6 30 to discuss serving the junior senior banquet.
A vintage advertisement urges older adults to start a morning habit of dropping two Kruschen Salts tablets into coffee. It claims the six mineral salts improve inner cleanliness, unlock sluggish organs, purify blood, and revive vitality, offering 60 tablets for 60 cents as a 30 day treatment.
The originator of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery was Ray V. Pierce M D. He began practicing in Western Pennsylvania then moved to Buffalo New York to establish the World's Dispensary. His remedy reportedly increases appetite aids digestion enriches blood clears skin and restores youthfulness. it contains no harmful ingredients.
Ohio University announces two events for the fifteenth annual Skit show in Athens. The Girl's Glee Club performs Saturday morning March 24 at Music Hall at eight, followed by a 1 1/2 hour program and a play The Florist's Shop at Ewing Hall.
The Chicago White Sox travel to meet Shrevesport Texas league club in the first exhibition game here. Four players are listed Mostil Humefield Barnabes or Barrett. Mostil reports he will arrive March 16.
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