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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1926

Page

3

Senior Highs Honor Basketball Team at Nelsonville Chapel

In Nelsonville on March 16 senior and junior high students gathered in the senior building for a chapel program. Coach Stoltz and the high school basketball team sat on stage as each boy introduced himself. Stoltz praised student loyalty and community support while Mrs. Ralph Parks played a piano solo. The Rev. E L Pielow from the Episcopal church spoke on ideals.

Nelsonville Medway Stoltz Ralph Parks E. L. Pielow Episcopal Church

Funeral for C. L. Duncan At Local Methodist Church

Funeral services for C. L. Duncan were held Monday afternoon at the Methodist church. City businesses closed from 2 to 3:30 PM during the service. Many flowers reflected the family's esteem in the community. He is buried at Greenlawn beside his wife, who died six months earlier.

Nelsonville C. L. Duncan Greenlawn

Funeral rites held for Mrs Sarah Ellen Dawley

Mrs Sarah Ellen Dawley aged 72 died Saturday at her son's Sand Run home. Funeral services were held at 10:30 this morning at the late residence and burial followed at Oak Hill. She is survived by one son and one daughter.

Sarah Dawley Nelsonville Sarah Ellen Dawley Sand Run Oak Hill

Personal Work Emphasized by M E Minister at Slonville

The Slonville Methodist church held morning and evening services with emphasis on Christ's evangelism method and personal work. Mrs E L Morrell sang, the choir provided music, and Jo Barnecut performed violin. A junior church program featured boys choruses and offertory for Easter prep.

Slonville Methodist Church E. L. Morrell Jo Barnecut Christ Girl's Glee Club

Columbus man visits with family here over weekend

Harry Hall of Columbus spent the week-end with his family here. His wife accompanied him to Columbus on Monday for the day.

Harry Hall Columbus

Banquet Planned for Nelsonville High School Teams

Nelsonville March 16 A community banquet honoring Nelsonville high school students in football basketball debate and other activities is planned for Wednesday evening March 24. Complimentary for teams. tickets $1 from booster committee. Coach Gauthier of Ohio Wesleyan sought as speaker.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Gauthier Ohio Wesleyan

Miss Campbell to Study Nursing

Miss Vivian Campbell will enter Grant hospital March 15 to study nursing after a week with relatives in Columbus. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Annie Campbell now residing at Haydenville, formerly listed as residents of the area.

Nelsonville Vivian Campbell Columbus Grant Hospital Miss Campbell Annie Campbell Haydenville

Best Sore Throat Treatment for Children

Sore throats in kids often lead to tonsillitis fever or diphtheria. A new internal remedy called Thoxine goes directly to the cause and corrects it quickly. Children take it willingly with a single swallow.

Presbyterian Church to Elect Elders Deacons and Trustees

The annual congregational meeting will be in the church parlor Thursday evening March 25. Two elders two deacons and trustees will be elected. Reports from church organizations should be filed with the pastor that night. A house to house canvass raised funds for the annual budget with twenty volunteers enlisted.

Presbyterian Church Nelsonville The

NelsonvilleNBs Graduation Note for Miss Vivian

Miss Vivian, a Nelsonville High School graduate from the class of 1925, leaves to pursue a chosen profession and will be wished success by many friends in the city.

Dents Nelsonville Vivian Nelsonville High School

Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs. Bertha Ray in Nelsonville

Mrs. Bertha Ray was entertained Friday evening at her Adams Street home in Nelsonville for her birthday. A large pink and white birthday cake with tiny candles graced the table as guests enjoyed a pleasant evening.

Nelsonville Bertha Ray Adams Street

Social event planned by booster club for children

The booster club of the Daughters of America will host a tot social in the Junior Order hall Thursday evening, inviting the public to attend.

Nelsonville Booster’s Club of the Daughters of America

Plan Special Meeting At Philodorian Lodge

Philodorian lodge No. 157 F A M will hold a special meeting at the Masonic temple Thursday evening to confer the M E degree.

Nelsonville Philodorian Lodge Masonic Temple

Central P T A Meeting Friday at Central Building

The Central Parent Teachers Association will meet at the Central building at 3 o clock Friday afternoon. The program will be presented by the fourth grade.

Nelsonville Central Parent-Teachers Association

Pythian Sisters Observe Anniversary in Nelsonville

Nelsonville notes mark the Pythian Sisters anniversary Friday night at Castle hall. Knights of Pythias, Pythian Sisters and their immediate families are invited to attend as an interesting program is planned.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters of Castlehall Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters

Hart Resigns from Harvard After 44 Years of Teaching

Dr. Albert Bushnell Hart, Eaton professor of the science of government at Harvard, offers his resignation with effect September 1 to become professor emeritus. A widely known educator and writer, he advised on world affairs during the war and spoke in Athens. He is a close associate of Prof. T. N. Hoover of Ohio University.

Harvard University Albert Bushnell Hart Eaton Doctor Hart Athens T. N. Hoover Department of History Ohio University

Seniors Clear A Handsome Sum at Athens High Frolic

About 50 was cleared by Athens high school seniors at a Saturday armory frolic to raise funds for a leave and memorial to the school. Dancing and carnival booths were highlights with faculty help from Miss Marie Jewett L. B. Vorhees and F. E. Harshman.

Athens High School Armory Marie Jewett L. B. Vorhees F. E. Harshman

Inventor tests metal strength by sound with new phone device

A sensitive telephone linked instrument tests metal strength by listening to tones produced under applied strain. The device aims to detect flaws and improve material safety through acoustic analysis.

County Farmers to Meet in Jackville This Week

Athens county extension agent Thomas Johnson announces a two day community Farmers Institute at Jackville school. Thursday features forestry talk by J J Crumley and a My Responsibility discussion by Mrs James DeVol. Friday includes H R McVay history talk, a declamation contest, and a comedy play Miss Molly to fund the event.

Jackville Athens County Farm Bureau Thomas Johnson Johnson J. J. Crumley Athens Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Ohio James DeVol Marietta H. R. Jacoby R. R. Barker H. R. McVay Athens County Peach Ridge Rock Riffle Factory Sugar Creek Tick Ridge Union Mechanicsburg Froggy White Hall Molly

Miss Elsie Hurst Triumphs as London Concert Singer

Miss Elsie Hurst, formerly a shirt maker, has achieved a sensational success as a concert singer in London, marking a remarkable rise from a modest shop job to the stage.

Elsie Hurst London

Granitestomach medicine claims from local pharmacy ad

An advertisement for Dave's Mentha-Pepsin from Cline's Pharmacy promotes rapid relief from stomach distress. The copy touts a single tablespoonful easing suffocation, notes a 1921 New Jersey sale of 6,000 bottles, and asserts digestion improvement reduces headaches and dizziness.

Cline New Jersey Dave Clines Pharmacy Co

Socialist Solon Seeks Pension for Workers Past 60

Representative Berger of Wisconsin introduces a bill to pension all workers past 60 who are without means of support. He argues laborers build civilization and deserve support after years of service. proposed federal payment up to eight dollars weekly.

SOLON Washington Representative Berger Socialist of Wisconsin Berger

Floods in Lithuania Reach Catastrophic Scale

A Kovno dispatch via Copenhagen reports floods in Lithuania swelling to catastrophe proportions with mounting damage and disruption across the region.

London Lithuania Kovno Copenhagen

Trial Opens in Matteotti Murder Case in Chieti

The trial of five men charged with the murder of Socialist Deputy Giacomo Matteotti began in Chieti Italy this morning. The case dates to a year and a half ago and marks a major political crime proceeding in postwar Italy.

Chieti Italy Giacomo Matteotti

Local Woman Dies of Heart Trouble in Athens

Mrs. John Welch Jr died at 7 last night at 79 Stimpson Avenue after a prolonged illness. She had lived in Athens seven years, moving from Frost. Funeral services will be at 2:30 P M Wednesday at the home, Rev. Dr. A Y Wilcox officiating. She leaves husband John Welch Jr and four children: Mrs Wallace Forbes Northville N Y now with her mother, Miss Emma Welch Athens, Preston Welch Clarksburg W Va, and Mrs Isa Johnson Athens.

John Welch, Jr Stimpson Avenue Welch Athens A. Y. Wilcox Emma Welch Preston Welch Clarksburg W. Va Isa Johnson City

Athens Chamber to Discuss Guarantee Fund Details

The Athens Chamber of Commerce directors will meet Wednesday at 7 pm with President Major Johnson to work out the guarantee fund details. They will consider the fund amount the printing of 200 copies of the agreement and submission to a board of attorneys for legal approval.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Major Johnson

Athens Council Debates Garbage Disposal Plans

With no quorum the Athens City Council delayed key issues, as Prof. Hoover urged tighter canning of waste and Canton style competitive bidding for disposal. The council also discussed street paving on Fern and Hanlin avenues, new electric lights on Mary Street and First Street hill, and a sewer right of way for Radcliffe on North Hill.

Athens Fred Fenzel Frank Lowry T. N. Hoover Board of Health Ohio Hoover Youngstown Canton Hanlin Avenue Fern Street Mary Street First Street L. D. Radcliffe North Hill

John Wilson Fined 105 After Intoxication Arrest

John Wilson of Sugar Creek pleaded guilty to two charges after police found several pints of corn whisky on him at his home Sunday night. The arrest was made by Special Constables H. A. Seibers and Harry Dalton. The total fines summed to 105 dollars.

John Wilson Sugar Creek Wilson Pearl W. Helwig H. A. Seibers Harry Dalton

Emigration Turns to Canada and Argentina

Europe seeks homes for surplus populations as America tightens immigration. Canada and Argentina attract the displaced, shifting migration patterns from the United States toward the two destinations.

Paris America Europe Canada

Trial of Mrs Ray Stewart Postponed for Absence

Failure of a principal to appear halted probate court proceedings against Mrs Ray Stewart of Jackson. She is charged with contributing to the dependency and delinquency of her dependents Ruth and Myrtle Stewart. The complaint alleges lack of proper parental care and that Ruth associated with immoral persons.

Ray Stewart Jackson

Rapid rise in county marriage licenses at probate court

In the last two days, county marriage permits exceeded any two day total since Christmas. Richard Erbel and Mabel Mandry wed by Rev. M. E. Chatley, Samuel Wilson and Inez Randolph married by Rev. Lott Wills, James H Sampson and Josie Sampson united by Pearl Helwig, Hollis Kuhn Aldrich and Mirgene Shields married at The Plains with Dr. A Y Wilcox officiating.

Richard Erbel Mathew Erbel Canton Mabel Mandry John Mandry Glouster M. E. Chatley Samuel Wilson Coolville Inez Randolph Farr Randolph Lott Wills James Howard Sampson D. A. Sampson Jackson Josie Sampson Floyd Sampson Athens Pearl Helwig Hollis Kuhn Aldrich

Bailey Run Woman Guilty in Abandoning Children

A jury at Probate Court found Garnet Lyons guilty of abandoning her children after a five minute deliberation. The trial occurred in Bailey Run, with the verdict delivering a swift resolution to the contentious case.

Bailey Run Garnet Lyons

Judge Johnson tohand down sentence later

Judge 8 M Johnson ruled yesterday with sentencing pending. Mrs Lyons resides at Bailey Run with her two children, Donald aged 12 and Lawrence aged 15.

M. Johnson

Athens Church Leads in Sunday School Attendance Race

The Athens Christian church Sunday school moved into a lead over Nelsonville after day two of the contest begun March 7. Athens reported 493 present at 123 percent while Nelsonville had 507 attendees at 105 percent.

Athens Christian Church Sunday School Nelsonville Sunday School Nelsonville School Athens Nelsonville

Stout Funeral Set for Wednesday in Orange Church

Coolville March 16 Funeral services for Mrs Martha Stout will be held Wednesday morning at 11 at the church in Orange with burial in the local cemetery. She was the widow of Leander Stout and died at age 92, part of a well known Athens county family. Dr J J Stout and wife arrived to attend, with other relatives visiting at the family home.

Coolville Martha Stout Orange J. J. Stout

A Simple Application That Dissolves Blackheads

No more squeezing or punching to remove blackheads. Sprinkle Calonite powder on a hot wet cloth and rub over the area. in two minutes the blackheads dissolve away entirely.

Man Charged in Glamorgan Manslaughter Case

Owen Davies has been fined fifteen months in prison for manslaughter after veering a truck into Miss Annie Price, reversing to run over her body, and driving away from the scene in Glamorgan Wales.

Glamorgan Wales Owen Davies Annie Price

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