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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1927

Page

5

Drama League and society notices fill local week

Society items report Drama League meets Thursday at 7 30 in Ewing hall with readings from Paul Green and Miss Genevieve Apgar sketches libretto from Edna Vincent Millay opera. Other groups meet for PTAs needle club and social events as residents travel for shows and visits. Bread prices tumble in Cleveland hinting at price war in baking industry.

Drama League Ewing Hall Do. N. Mackinnon Paul Green Genevieve Apgar Edna Vincent Millay Cleveland

Social Literary club meeting at Mrs Tompkins home

Two papers were read by Mrs O L Hoisington on Pre School Child Education and Mrs H A Match on New Books for Children. Marjorie Tompkins sang with her mother at the piano. The Young Married Peoples class plans a monthly meeting at 7 30 Thursday. Presbyterian Woman's Bible class postpones to next week.

Robert ¥. Tompkins Elmwood Place O. L. Hoisington H. A. Match Marjorie Tompkins Carl Lergtson Church Street The Presbyterian Church

Children Now You Ask One Puzzle Page

A playful Q and A page designed for children with ten questions. It asks about Miles Standish Chateau Thierry Grant Lee surrender Minnesota capital France national flag voting age and more, with answers printed on the last page.

Miles Standish Chateau Thierry France U. S. Grant Lee Grant George Young Toronto Minnesota Irance

VINCO Bed Time Physic Advert sees Strong Sales

An old advertisement touts VINCO bed time physic as safe and effective. It claims massive pharmacist sales and no side effects while promising gentle relief for bloating liver issues and constipation.

Progressive Literary club hosts paper on Modern Medical Discoveries

Mrs. Fred Wheaton entertained the Progressive Literary club at 45 Maple Wood Drive last evening. Mrs. W. B. Drake led the program and read a paper on Modern Medical Discoveries while Betty Arbogast performed a piano solo.

Fred Wheaton Maplewood Drive Progressive Literary Club W. B. Drake Betty Arbogast

Mrs Louise Clark to Visit Athens Week

Mrs Louise Clark of Marietta arrives this evening to stay with Mr and Mrs Ralph Jennings at 34 South College. Athens Needle club plans a 6 o clock dinner Thursday at Mrs Emmett Keenan's home. Henry Zenner T W Craig just back from Biloxi and Miami where they golfed with Dr James Rector Columbus and F W Bush.

J. R. Woods Grosvenor Street Arthur Hickman Harvey Ramsey W. W. Lee Ed Cole 8. G. Stonecipher Ralph Woods Emma Woodyard Ellen Biddle Louise Clark Marietta Ralph P. Jennings South College Street Athens Needle Club Emmett Keenan Park Place Henry Zenner T. W. Craig Biloxi Miss James Rector Columbus F. W. Bush Zenner Miami Fla

Kircher Boy Improves After Pneumonia Crisis

Seven year old Dicky Kircher son of Mr and Mrs Charles P Kircher of 32 Second Street has passed the crisis in a pneumonia illness of one week and is improving. Mr G T Francis and Ian Kenneth have returned to Logan County West Virginia after a week with relatives in Athens. They were accompanied by Mrs Arthur Watkins and Paula Francis.

Dicky Kircher Charles P. Kircher Second Street G. T. Francis Ian Kenneth Logan County W. Va Athens Arthur Watkins Paula Francis

Sayre Study circle hosts papers on progress and taxes

The Sayre Study circle met at 155 Grosvenor Street with Mrs. R. J. Studer hosting. Mrs. C. E. McClure spoke on Progress in the Electrical World and Mrs. L. B. Vorhees on Taxes and Why and Where do They Go. Elizabeth McGrath was elected to membership and the group plans its third anniversary for April 3 with Mrs. James Williams hosting. Members of the Athens lodge of Pythian Sisters attending Chauncey lodge inspection included Garnet B. Stevers and others.

Sayre Study Circle R. J. Studer Grosvenor Street C. E. McClure L. B. Vorhees Elizabeth McGrath James Williams West State Street

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Boost Vitality and Health

Advertises Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy for constipation and impurities. Claims to purify the system, improve energy, eyes, and complexion, and restore vigor with a vegetable formula used for 20 years as a calomel substitute. Sold in small olive colored tablets at 5c and 2c.

Edwards

Messenger Pattern Dept Pattern for wool crepe suit set

This vintage pattern advertisement describes a wool crepe and plaid suit with joined skirt underbody in four sizes 4 6 8 10 12 14 years. For size 12 you need 7 8 yards underbody lining 17 8 yards plain material 36 inches wide and 1 18 yard contrasting material for skirt facings collar cuffs and pockets. Pattern mailed for 15 cents.

MELILOGLO French Process Face Powder Promises Longevity

Advertisement promotes MELILO GLO face powder from Db. Zenner Co alleging it keeps shine away, enhances skin tone, and lasts long. The copy invites readers to remember the name as a superior cosmetic product with no direct competitive claims.

Zenner Co

Vinol Advertises Relief for Nervous Headaches

Mrs. P C Northup reports nervousness back aches and headaches alleviated by Vinol, an iron and cod liver tonic marketed for nervous, weak, and run-down individuals. The ad claims quick strength gains in the first week, better appetite and sleep, and notes Vinol contains no oil with McKee Drug Co as seller.

P. C. Northup Vinci McKee Drug Co

Radio thrills 8500 miles away as Asturias carries WGY programs

Four hundred tourists aboard the Royal Mail liner Asturias heard Station WGY from Schenectady on a short wave relay via Durban. Walter Damrosch lecturing on Tannhauser and David Lawrence discussing politics were part of the broadcast with dance bands and orchestras performing. Also listed are WEAF and other stations airing Lily of Killarney and a Los Angeles Philharmonic concert among many programs and time slots.

Durham South Africa Royal Mail Asturias WGY Schenectady N. Y Walter Damrosch Tannhauser David Lawrence Durban Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra KFI KPO Papatina WGHP Little Symphony Orchestra WSB WARBC

Gas Tablets Promise Permanent Relief from Bloating

An old advertisement touts Postapane Gas Tablets as a cure for gas and stomach discomfort. It claims relief from pressure and anxiety after meals, with side benefits like reduced drowsiness and improved circulation, urging readers to buy the genuine yellow package from Cline Pharmacy for $1.

Haan Baalmann

Wednesday's Best Radio Features Across Networks

Radio schedule lists WEAF WCAE WLIT WGY WRC hookups at 10:30 p m Sir Julius Benedict light opera Lily of Killarney KOA Denver 822 and 10:15 p m KOA players WJZ New York 454 and eight station hookup 9 p m Maxwell hour with Efrem Zimbalist violinist WGN Chicago 303 9 45 p m Arabian Nights WSB Atlanta 428 11 45 p m WSB fifth anniversary noted.

St. Patrick's Day Weaf Light Opera Company Julius Benedict Killarney Dion Boucicart Colleen Bawn WRC WCAE WGY WLIT WEAF Julius Bendict KOA Denver WJZ New York Efrem Zimbalist Volinist WGN Chicago WSB Atlanta

St Patrick’s Day Radio Programs Across The Nation

Listings show multiple stations Thursday March 17 broadcasting Irish and related programs. WMBB CNRO WRVA KTHS air varying evening slots including The Serenade from KGO at 8 p m Pacific and The Marriage of Figaro from WPCH at 9 p m Eastern.

WMBB CNRO WRVA KTHS KGO WPCH

End Oily Sallow Skin With Calonite Powder

A simple facial routine uses Calonite powder sprinkled on a wet cloth then rubbed over the face to remove dust and dirt. It promises a refreshed bright feel, reduces oiliness, and helps prevent blackheads for a restful night.

Musterole Cold Tablets Promise Quick Relief

A vintage ad touts Musterole Cold Tablets as fast acting relief for early cold symptoms. It claims no griping in the head and congestion relief with mild laxative effects. Prepared by Musterole Co from Cleveland. All druggists 35 cents.

Musterole Co Cleveland

Klan Backs Heflin Calls for Unity in Attacks

Washington dispatch notes Ku Klux Klan groups in Zanesville and Wellsville advising Senators Willis and Fess to support J Thomas Heflin amid his aggressive attacks on Catholics and the Knights of Columbus over the Mexican situation. Heflin released hundreds of letters endorsing his fight.

Washington Willis and Fess Ohio Zanesville Knights Ku Klux Klan J. Thomas Heflin Alabama Knights of Columbus Heflin Senate Congressional Zanesville Wellsville

Texas former governor's citizenship to be decided by Moody

The citizenship of former Texas Governor James Ferguson rests with Governor Dan Moody after the Texas House repealed the two year old amnesty measure. The Senate had already approved the bill leaving Ferguson's status in Moody's hands.

Austin Tex U.P James Ferguson Texas Dan Moody House Senate Ferguson

Governor Moody Signs Amnesty Amid Citizenship Reform

The governor signs the amnesty measure today in a bid to restore citizenship status for those affected. Former officials warn that the move could leave some citizens without clear status as the reshaped rules take effect.

Floodwaters Recede Across Middle Tennessee

Flood waters recede after heavy rains damage highways rail lines and property in Tennessee lowlands. Local authorities report remaining hazards and ongoing recovery efforts as areas begin to dry out.

Middle Tennessee

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