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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1928

Page

5

Reeder Ervin Wedding Links Lancaster and Nelsonville Pair

Earl EF Reeder of Lancaster and Florence I Ervin of Nelsonville wed in Columbus on March 7. Reeder, son of H P Reeder, has driven a Red Star bus three years. Ervin, daughter of Edward Ervin, taught at Boys Industrial School in Lancaster. They head to New York for new posts at the same institution.

Earl EF. Reeder Lancaster Florence I. Ervin Nelsonvile Columbus Reeder H. P. Reeder Red Star Ed@ward Ervin Nelsonville Boys’ Industrial School New York

Progressive Literary Club Meets at Mrs Hedges Home

The Progressive Literary club gathered on a Tuesday evening at 5 Sunnyside Drive with Mrs Elson Hedges presiding. They opened with America and read Incidents of School Days as the roll call response.

Progressive Literary Club Elson Hedges Sunnyside Drive America Blanch Fasterwald Charles Slaughter Fred Slaughter Clarence Duncan Myrtle M. Mitchell Howard Brookins Guy Graham Jams McClanahan Neil Helsel

Miss Merwin Visits Parents Before Going to New York

Miss Margaret Merwin, longtime teacher at Sullins College in Bristol, Virginia, arrived to visit her parents Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Merwin prior to her departure for New York.

Margaret Merwin Sullins’ College Bristol J. T. Merwin New York

Mary Ann Card club hosts and officer election

Mrs. William Maffin hosted the Mary Ann Card club at 2 Stewart Street with guests Mrs. J Kilpatrick and Mrs. A V Westfall. High scores went to Mrs. EF A Holmes and Mrs. S C Simms. Mrs. Willis Cassey was elected president. The next meeting moves to Mrs. CC Simms in Glouster. Phi Sigma Chi auxiliary March meeting postponed due to illness. April meeting will feature a picnic supper.

William Maffin Stewart Street Mary Ann Phi Sigma Chi

Miss Josephine Hill Joined Alpha Delta Sorority

Miss Josephine Hill daughter of Charles D Hill former chief engineer at the Athens State hospital is pursuing an A B degree at the University of Miami Coral Gables Florida and has been initiated into Alpha Delta sorority Alpha Delta is sponsored by the Miami Alpha Delta Pi alumnae association She belongs to the class of 1931 University Women's club Y W C A and the tennis club.

Josephine Hill Charles D. Hill Athens State Hospital University of Miami Coral Gables Fila Alpha Delta Sorority Alpha Delta Miami Alpha Delta Pi Miss Hill University Women's Club Tennis Club

Friendly Society Presbyterians to Meet Friday Afternoon

Important business will be trans acted at the meeting of the Friendly Society of the Presbyterian church at its meeting to be held at 30 o'clock Friday afternoon in the church pastors.

Union Meeting The Foreign and Home Missionary Societies M. BE Frank Kingdon Lansing, Mich Harvey Ramsey H. H. Kinsel Friendly Society of the Presbyterian Church

Woran's Relief Corps Meeting Friday Evening

Woran's Relief corps will meet at 7 o'clock Friday evening. A special program has been planned.

Woran

Nabby Lee Ames D A R Meet Postponed to March 24

The Nabby Lee Ames chapter of the D A R will meet Saturday March 24 at Mrs. George Coe's home 102 North Lancaster Street. Reports from the state D A R meeting in Cleveland will be given along with the calendar paper.

Nabby Lee Ames D. A. FR George Coe North Lancaster Street Cleveland

Goitre relief claim from Ohio woman advertisement

Mrs. Carrie Barnhouse of Wellston Ohio testifies that a colorless liniment cured a 20 year goitre in three days and eliminated symptoms within two weeks. The ad promotes So bol Quadruple from Mechanisburg and local sale at McKee Drug Company.

Ohio Carrie Barnhouse West Wellston The Sobol Company Mechanicsburg McKee Drug Company

Railroads Deny Hiring Power to Break Union

W C Bower of the New York Central testified before senate investigators that railroads are not in any conspiracy with others to use purchasing power to depress coal prices or to favor non union operators. He stated he knows the New York Central management is not engaged in such a conspiracy.

Washington John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Senate W. C. Bower New York Central New York Central System

A Dainty Party Frock for the Growing Girl Pattern

The Messenger Pattern Department offers a growing girl party dress in sizes 8 10 12 and 14 years. The 12 year size requires 4% yards of 39 inch material and the sash uses 2% yards. Pattern mailed to any address on receipt of lie in silver or stamps.

Former cashier bankrupt in Toledo filing shows assets

Lyman G. Loose son of the late J. E. Loose and former cashier at the First National Bank of Napoleon filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Toledo listing liabilities of 83,515.40 and assets of 119,198.88.

Toledo Lyman G. Loose J. EK. Loose Bank of Napoleon Loose

Canary Bird Testifies in Historic Berlin Divorce Case

In Berlin on March 15 a canary bird appeared as a witness in a divorce suit between Johann and Johanna Doe. Both sides claimed mistreatment, but no other evidence was found. The attorney asked to bring in the canary, which fluttered in its cage when Frau Doe approached, and the judge instructed the bird to be present for the proceeding.

Berlin Johann Doe Johanna Frau Doe

Canaries Testify in Court As Wife Helps Husband

Johanna walks toward her husband as the wife follows. The canary in its cage rattles and dies. Frau Doe cries while the judge signals that the canary likely supports a decree for the plaintiff.

Johanna Frau Doe

Eviction Notices Issued for 371 Miners Families

Steubenville federal officials issued eviction notices to 371 miners families as seven coal companies won pleas to remove striking union workers from company housing by April 1.

Gas kills Akron man found in his garage

Akron police report Thomas Gilbraith a 35 year old man died from carbon monoxide inhalation while seated in his car in a garage. He had been missing three days before his body was found in Akron on March 15.

Akron U.R Thomas Gilbraith

Adlerika claim promises relief from gas and bloating

A consumer testimonial asserts Adlerika eases stomach gas and fatigue enabling better sleep and appetite. The ad claims the product acts on upper and lower bowel removing old waste matter and lists Gibson's Pharmacy Athens Coolville Taylor's Nelsonville Hickman's as distributors.

Mrea W. Dpd Kingsbury Gibson's Pharmacy Athens Coolville Taylor's Drug Store Nelsonville Hickman’'s Pharmacy

Final Preparations Made for Debating

Debate teams from Athens county high schools prepare for triangular and dual debates Friday night. L F Miller assistant superintendent oversees arrangements with library staff contributing to the work.

Athens County L. F. Miller

Mother's Friend calm for expectant mothers and skin care

Externally applied Mother's Friend eases prenatal distress by relaxing tight tissue and muscles. Daily use makes skin soft and pliable. A testimonial from Mrs. Thos Sherosky of Leechburg Pa claims it saved her life when her baby boy was born minutes before the doctor arrived. Start using at night and find it in drug stores. write for free booklet from udfield Regulator Co Desk 27 Atlanta Ga.

Thos. Sherosky Leechburg Anight Udfield Regulator Co Atlanta

Germany May Break Berlin Treaty Talks Over Russia Arrests

Berlin reports Germany plans to end negotiations with Russia on a commercial treaty after Russia arrested German engineers accused of plotting to sabotage basin mines. The move comes amid tense relations and fresh crackdowns.

Berlin Russia

Keeping Young With Dr Edwards Olive Tanga

A 19th century health note claims most aging signs come from inactive liver and bowels. Dr Edwards of Ohio supposedly created Olive Tangen tine a compound with olive oil to replace calomel, used to tonify the liver and purify the system. The remedy is advertised with prices listed as 186, 0S and 60c.

Edwards Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Foreign and Home Union Meeting Boyd Hall Sallie Black Fred Chevelier W Henry Sayers Pranklin Avenue Progressive Club Style Shop Crainleigh Coats Evry Craigheigh Crigleigh Coats Mary Ann Card Club Committee Hall Cheney & Co Ajesti Rose M Ca Rolemari Joan Crawford James Murray and House Peters Columbia Ingham Girl Ewig Lois Wilson Sna Gor Arthur Geo. K. Arthur the Messenger Pattern Department Eagles’ Hall OHTO Canary Bird Bird Bond White House C. D. Shafer Co Court Street Germany Summer’s Store LaFleur Phoenix Jim Preston Preston Stores
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