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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1926

Page

7

Chauncey Parents Join Teachers In Program

Chauncey March 9 Chauncey High School auditorium filled for Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association meeting. President Mrs Karl Gardner presided as minutes and dues were handled. Program by music pupils under Mrs Saylor featured piano and vocal solos, chorus, a violin solo by Charles Minister, and a reading by Ralph Kirkendall.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association Karl W. Gardner Erle Bridgewater A. L. Preston Donald Henry Saylor Charles Minister Ralph Kirkendall

Auto crash near river bridge injures couple

Chauncey March 9 Mr and Mrs Stitch Woodyard of The Plains narrowly escaped serious or fatal injuries when their Ford coupe was struck by a large machine near the river bridge in Athens on the way from The Plains to Carbondale. The car overturned pinning them beneath but they escaped with only scratches and bruises. The wrecked coupe had broken windshield wheels and torn fenders.

Chauncey Stitch Woodyard The Plains Athens Carbondale Woodyard

Funeral Held Sunday for Mrs. Charles McDonald at Hocking

The funeral for 64 year old Mrs. Charles McDonald, who died Thursday at her Hocking home, was held Sunday afternoon at The Plains church. Rev. Johnson conducted, an obituary was read, and a quartet sang. Burial followed in Hocking cemetery under Stout undertakers. Distants included Barnes families from Wellston, Lancaster, and Logan, plus Mates, Gregory, Backus, and McDonald relatives from Columbus and Union Furnace.

W. M. Barnes Martha Gregory Fay Gregory James Lewis Gregory Wellston Oath Barnes Clarence Backus Elmer Mates Jack Robert Columbus James Barnes Lewis Barnes Lancaster Thomas McDonald Nell Clarence Brooks

Minister of Chauncey in Elk lodge play pictured

The Columbus Citizen Sunday shows Harry Minister of Chauncey in a cast presenting a play Monday evening sponsored by the Columbus Elk lodge. Minister is nephew of Chauncey Postmaster Edward Minister and son of the late George Minister of Columbus.

Chauncey Columbus Harry Minister Elk Lodge of Columbus Edward Minister George Minister

Millfield Personal News Highlights

Virgil Lahugh of Chauncey stayed in Millfield with his grandmother and sister Mrs Ruth James and Miss Ruth Lahugh. Miss Hazel Lahugh visited Chauncey at her father H C Lahugh’s home where Samuel Jr is ill. Mrs Alpha Werner of Glouster spent the weekend in Millfield with related in laws.

Millfield Virgil Lahugh Chauncey Ruth James Ruth Lahugh Hazel Lahugh Hugh Samuel Jr Alpha Werner of Glouster Be Hey

Chauncey Personal News From Weekend Social Visits

Miss Eva Dowler and Elmer Dunn of Chauncey attended a chicken dinner at the Barber home in Nelsonville. Athens visitors Mrs. Marie Mourn and sons Glen nis, Helen, and Richard Baker spent the weekend with the Hines in East Converse street and toured Burr Oak with them. The Loyal Womans society of the Chauncey Christian church will meet Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Edward Minis ter’s home on Lilis avenue. Mr and Mrs Charles Shafer of Beaumont were guests Sunday at the Jacksons on Mill street.

Chauncey Eva Dowler Elmer Dunn Nelsonville Thomas Barber Marie Mourn Glennis Helen Richard Baker Athens W. D. Hines East Converse Street Edward Lilis Avenue Charles Shafer Af Beaumont O. 5. Jackson Mill Street

Miss Rose Alfoldy Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Miss Rose Alfoldy, 17, of Glouster underwent a successful appendicitis operation at Grant Hospital in Columbus last Wednesday. Her sister Miss Julia traveled to Columbus Sunday and remained with her until Monday afternoon.

Glouster Rose Alfoldy Grant Hospital Columbus Julia

Missionary Cornelius to Speak in Athens County Churches

E. T. Cornelius of the United Christian Missionary Society will visit Athens to meet county Christian workers. He will hold a 2 to 4 pm conference with leaders and address the community at 8 pm in the church auditorium. Representatives from Athens County churches are expected.

United Missionary Board of the Christian Church E. T. Cornelius United Christian Missionary Society Athens Athens County Cornelius Aguascalientes Mexico Cleveland Victor Whitehouse The Missionary Society

Kiwanis to Hear Unique Program at Church of Christ

Clas sification Committee led by Bb. E. Faires will run the Thursday Kiwanis meeting at the Church of Christ from 6:30 to 7:30. The program is described as out of the ordinary and of unusual interest for Glouster.

Glouster Bb. E. Faires Church of Christ

Professor Tells of Farmers Trip in the Orient

Dean Alfred Vivian of Ohio State University describes a farmer's trip through the Orient. He links religion and poverty to crop production and shows slides on ancient and modern farming methods, highlighting agricultural practices in the East.

India Alfred Vivian College of Agriculture Ohio State University Doctor Vivian Orient Dean Vivian

Annual inspection at Para Mathian Lodge 25 BF and A M

The Blue Lodge holds its annual inspection at the Masonic Temple tonight. Dinner is served at 6 and the lodge inspection begins at 7 led by H R Carlton district lecturer of Marietta.

Paramathian Lodge Masonic ‘Temple H.R. Carlton Marietta

Debates Begin March 19 In Athens County League

The Athens county debating league under H R McVay opens March 19 with preliminaries on the topic Resolved That the child labor amendment should become part of the national constitution. Schools compete in triangles and duals across Chauncey Jacksonville Amesville New Marshfield The Plains Albany Lodi Coolville Rome and winner advances to a final on March 26.

Athens County H. R. McVay County League McVay Buchtel Chauncey Jacksonville Amesville New Marshfield the Plains Albany Lodi Coolville Rome

Rotary Club Hears Dr Porter Speak on Vocational Guidance

Dr James P Porter of Ohio university outlines how psychology informs personnel work and vocational advising. He notes psychologists have long studied guidance, helping match general and specific abilities to avoid economic losses and guide youth worldwide.

James P. Porter Ohio University Athens Rotary Club

Settlement ends Bebout timber damage suit against power firm

The claim of James Bebout against Hocking Power over timber damage from pole setting on Bebout property was moved from Common Pleas court and further record waived.

James Bebout Hocking Power Company Common Pleas Court

Man Taken To Athens Hospital After Accident

Ernest Nirkbride of near Bishopville was taken Sunday to Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens by the Andrews and Wallace ambulance for treatment and possible operation.

Glouster Ernest iNirkbride Bishopville Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Andrews & Wallace

Prehistoric fashion insight sparks debate in Newark Tribune

A Newark reader argues that ancient tribes wore short skirts as a return to a prehistoric era. The letter cites skin clad girls and links their attire to modern fashion trends discussed in the American Tribune.

Newark, O American Tribune

Future plans discussed at Ohio University conferences

University personnel conferences opened with meetings across fraternities and classes. Dr Bryan urged vocational guidance and positive life work while others stressed conduct and influence on campus. Faculty listed included Dr Gamertsfelder, Dr Carothers, Prof Copeland, and many sorority and fraternity advisors.

Ohio University Doctor Bryan Thomas C. McCracken Edwin Watts Chubb Ewing Auditorium Irma FE. Voigt Dean Chubb Ewing Hall Beta Theta Pi W. S. Gamertsfelder Phi Delta Theta George Carothers Lambda Chi Alpha B. L. Jefferson Theta Chi C. M. Copeland Delta Tau Delta W. W. Ludwig Kappa Psi Alpha W. H. Atkinson Phi Kappa Tau H. B. Good Gamma Gamma Gamma G.S. Lasher Tau Sigma Delta James P. Porter Sigma Pi Homer Cherrington Pi Beta Phi Ida Patterson Alpha Gamma Delta Helen Reynolds Alpha Xi Harriet Rodgers Sigma Sigma Sigma Mildred Pulian Chi Omega Kate J. Atwood Alpha Delta Pi Genevieve Apgar Alpha Sigma Alpha Ruth Savage Theta Phi Alpha Mary Connett Zeta Tau Alpha Margaret Benedict Delta Sigma Epsilon Margaret Lax

Students to Talk at Convocation March Fifteenth

Mary Tener, Robert Soule, Claire M. Hughey and Evelyn Coulter will present ten minute talks on personnel. Miss M Edith Campbell, director of the vocational bureau, Cincinnati public schools, will address students at 0 40 a m and 4 30 p m Monday March 15 in Ewing hall.

Mary Tener Robert Soule Claire M. Hughey Evelyn Coulter M. Edith Campbell Cincinnatii Public Schools Ewing Hall

Ohio Debaters Lose to Denison in Granville Debate

Denison University defeated Ohio University in an intercollegiate debate at Granville last night by two to one. The question held that centralization of federal power should be condemned with Ohio taking the negative. Ohio's debating trio included Peova Walton George F Timberlake and Raymond Horton. A Miami University debate, postponed, is set for Monday March 15 in Swing Hall at 8 pm with Ohio’s affirmative team of Tony West Homer Young and Stanley F Roush opposing Miami.

Denison University Ohio University Granville Denison Ohio Peova Walton George F. Timberlake Raymond Horton Miami University Tony West Homer Young Stanley F. Roush Miami

Williams appeals mayor court ruling in liquor case

Robert Williams appeals to Common Pleas court seeking reversal of Mayor L J Eberle’s 1926 judgment fining him 309 dollars and costs for furnishing liquor to Wesley Kerns in Nelsonville Ohio. The appeal argues there was insufficient evidence to convict.

L. J. Eberle Nelsonville Robert Williams Wesley Kerns Common Pleas Court State of Ohio Fberle Williams

Jail Fire Panic at Cleveland Courthouse Damages

A jail blaze in Cleveland caused a panic among inmates and staff as more than 500 prisoners were affected and fire damaged the courthouse, with estimated losses around 5000 dollars.

Cleveland

Mrs Law rence Wallace Returns From Hospital

Mrs. Law rence Wallace is home in Glouster March 9 after an appendectomy at Grant hospital Columbus three weeks ago. Mr. Wallace accompanied her home from the eastern city.

Glouster Lawrence Wallace Grant Hospital Columbus Mr. Wallace

Our little Mabel has a wonderful voice

Akron Beacon Journal notes a caregiver remark about Mabel's singing talent while stating she is not asked to perform for guests.

Mabel Akron Beacon- Journal

Private Believed Drowned at Camp Devens Ice

Discovery of a cap and leather bag on Plow Mill pond at Camp Devens led to the belief that Private Fred Lumsden of the 18th brigade U.S. Army, who came from Fort Hayes Columbus Ohio, had been drowned.

Outgro Claims Quick Toe Nail Relief and Growth Change

The ad asserts that a few drops of Outgro in the ingrown nail crease reduce swelling and pain and cause the nail to turn outward overnight. It markets Outgro as a harmless antiseptic for chiropodists and notes retail availability with usage directions.

Trial of William Jayjohn Set for Tomorrow

William Jayjohn of Mineral faces a second degree murder charge for the Christmas Eve stabbing death of Henry Stephenson, 24, in Columbus. The incident occurred in a room above Anthony Stephenson's soft drink parlor after a dispute over a poker game. Stephenson named Jayjohn in a dying statement as the assailant. The case was reported only as the victim's condition worsened.

William Jayjohn Mineral Common Pleas Jayjohn Henry Stephenson Columbus Anthony Stephenson Young Stephenson Stephenson

Common Sense and Thermometer Beliefs Highlighted

An old advertisement uses humor about thermometers and intuition to promote Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A Lakeland Florida reader testifies the remedy helped her family across generations, urging friends to try it.

Lydia E. Pinkham W. O. Blewett Lakeland Flori

Local Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Court

Homer Herald Vian 29 of Ashley Indiana a singing evangelist and Edna Frances Lewis 23 of Glouster were married by Rev. Co B Frampton. Minturn George 22 of Bidwell a teacher and Lenor Strode 15 of Sharpsburg were wed by Justice Peart Helwig at home.

Homer Herald Vian Ashley Indiana James Franklin Vian Edna Frances Lewis Glouster Charles Lewis Co. B. Frampton Minturn George Bidwell D. George Lenor Strode

Tanlac Tonics Promise Health From Global Herbs

An advertisement touts Tanlac as nature’s tonic to restore appetite, gain weight, and improve sleep. It claims fast benefits and widespread testimony, urging readers to purchase at a drugstore and start a health “winning fight” today.

Tanlac

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Hauncey ITH H. O. McDaniel G. W. Johnson Charles Margaret Eva Sanders Hollas Tanborey Eleanor Hill Ohio University At P. L. Hill Ander Fiske Charles Fiske Pearl Henry Ruth Fiske Elizabeth Kaszonyi Ralph Smith Verna Six Henry Anna Stewart Alma Fennell Sadie Mae Lands Agnes Cunningham Evelyn Foe Opal Shields Esther Fiske Eleanor Minister Louise Fiske Louise Wharton Dwight Adams Cris Boudinot Clifford Omen Lewis McBride Leonard Heading Harold Ogg Coe Daugherty Kiwanis BLUE Rotary Club DR. Porter DR. Bryan Merica Storrs & Harrigan Company Painesville, Ohio Chauncey Department Store Home Sharpsburg Mays A. Salviai New America Rollins Run New Ape Isaac Wilson Chauncey, Ohio Rds Harahan Fecking Valley Railway
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