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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1927

Page

8

Debate on Capital Punishment Planned for Friday

In Chauncey on Friday evening the debate topic will be capital punishment. The affirmative team is Syme End the negative team is Hollister. Chauncey affiliate members Lauretta Fielder Alex Adek and James Foster join the affirmative while James McCall Dorothy Russell and Glenna Carter form the negative.

Uuncey Chauncey Hool Auditorium Syme Hollister Chauncey Lauretta Fielder Alexadek James Foster Compwony James McCall Dorothy Russell Glenna Carter

Scouts Hear Bird Study Talk From Arch Knowlton

Chauncey March 17 At the regular Troop 1 Chain Boy Scouts meeting Arch Knowlton spoke on bird study. He covered quail whippoorwill kingfisher Wilson snipe phoebe and peewee. A short talk on Flowers followed. Fourteen scouts attended including Scoutmaster Ralph C. Pritts.

Chauncey Troop 1 Chain Boy Scouts Arch Knowlon Mr. Knowlton Phoebe Ralph C. Pritts

Mrs Shaner Undergoes Surgery in Chauncey

Mrs. John Shaner also known as Jessie Waymer of Millfield was taken to Saint Clair hospital Columbus by ambulance Monday. She underwent an operation at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning for the removal of the appendix and tonsils with adenoids.

Chauncey John Shaner Jessie Waymer Millfield Saint Clair Hospital Columbus

Condition improves after operation at hospital

Her condition is reported improved this morning as Rhoda Waymer and Arthur Burchfield, her husband sister and uncle, were at the hospital during the operation.

Rhoda Waymer Arthur Burchfield

District Deputy Visits Pythian Sisters Lodge in Chauncey

Mrs. Jennie Shuttleworth of New Straitsville inspected Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters during a Chauncey meeting. Three new members were initiated Miss Hazel Harvey, Mrs. Elsie Spears, and Mrs. Lon Walters. Seventy visitors attended from Athens Nelsonville Jacksonville and Glouster after ice cream and cake.

Chauncey Jennie Shuttleworth New Straitsville Pythian Sisters Pleasant View

Rev Lucy Smith Sermons On Hiding Places At Church

In Chauncey on March 17 the Rev. Lucy Smith planned tonight's sermon at the Church of God revival with the topic Hiding Places. Last night she preached The Necessity of Hell highlighting the revival's moral themes.

Chauncey Lucy Smith

Local visitors journey through Chauncey and nearby towns

Jasper A. Drake of Bucyrus in Chauncey visiting his brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs W H Drake on Converse street. Mrs T W Duffee resident here visits Glouster with daughter Mrs T R Hamilton and family. Earl Barick of Newark Ohio spent Sunday at Lower Plains with Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield. Kathleen Bradfield of Columbus visits Chauncey for a few days with cousin Miss Lucille Bradfield on East Converse street.

Jasper A. Drake Bucyrus Ohio Chauncey W. H. Drake Converse Street T. W. Duffee T. R. Hamilton Glouster Hull Kittle Earl Barick Newark Lower Plains

Evansville Engineer Rescued by Tanlac

Evansville engineer Michael Heim says Tanlac restored his health after telegraphic rheumatism stomach indigestion and liver trouble left him weak and unable to eat. He reports pain relief stronger appetite and renewed strength in days and endorses Tanlac as a proven remedy.

Michael Heim Oakley Street Evansville Indiana Taniac

Basque Men Dance Notable Fact From French Lecturer

Madame Caro Delvaille's lecture in Ewing auditorium described Basque peasant men dancing in a circle while women watch. She noted Basque customs span France and Spain with a distinct language and global Basque travel, and that the beret originated with Basque men.

France Madame Caro Delvaille Ewing Auditorium Spain Madame Delvaille L’alliance Francaise Ohio University Athens Mademoiselle Yvette Nouveau Miss Nouveau Sorbonne Paris Sevres Madame Argentine China Belgium California Basque Country

Sororities to Compete in Indoor Baseball Tourney

Sororities and independent women at Ohio University will play an indoor baseball tournament Saturday from 9 to 12. Inter-group basketball and swimming contests were won by independent groups, and nearly all sororities plus several non organized groups have registered for the baseball event.

Ohio University

Dr Leonhardt's Hemroid Promised Cure for Piles

Advertisement touts Dr Leonhardt as sole method to relieve piles using internal treatment. Offers guarantee money back and a promise to remove the cause with a remedy named Hemroid.

Leonhardt Amel Dr. Leonhardt C. Ceontertt Eoghardt

Budgets Affected By Political Party Are but Pretense

Cincinnati reports Brigadier General Herbert M. Lord, director of the budget in Washington, said in Cleveland that a budget tied to party expediency is not a real budget. He urged written budgets for household finances as a model.

Cincinnati U PR Eral Herbert M. Lord Washington Cleveland Cincinnati Association of Pure Agents Uncle Sam

Thirteen year old Roy Bentley dies after heavy meal

In Elgin a thirteen year old boy Roy Bentley died from heart damage caused by eating too heavy a meal. Authorities reported the death as linked to a heart condition aggravated by the meal.

Elgin Roy Bentley

Two Children Start Fire Damaging Three Buildings

Two young children Denver Day and Lulu Savely started a blaze near the Co L McMillan and Son store in Plains causing about 300 dollars in damage to three small buildings. John Day suffered facial burns rescuing them as Athens fire units helped contain the flames with limited water.

the Plains Co. L. McMillan and Son Denver Day John Day Lulu Savely Elmer Savely Beasley Volunteer Fire Brigade Athens Lavely

Wool Growers Elect Columbus Officers and Directors

Ohio Wool Growers Cooperative Association members elect R EK Asacam Findlay and J T Bowman Chesterhill as new officers and directors at the annual stockholders meeting in Columbus. Existing officers and other directors are re-elected as plans to expand wool volume are outlined.

Columbus R. EK. Asacam Findlay J. T. Bowman Chesterhill Ohio Wool Growers Perative Association

St Patrick Day Radio Lineup Highlights Across Several Stations

Thursday March 17 offers diverse broadcasts led by WMBB CNRO WRVA and KTHS with programs from The Serenade and The Marriage of Figaro. Pacific West Coast opera from KGO and a dense schedule of city stations features music orchestras choirs and dance programs across New York Chicago Cleveland Detroit and other cities.

WMBB CNRO WRVA KTHS KGO

Goldman Band Concert Broadcast Across Major Stations

The Goldman Band under Edwin Franko Goldman performs March On the Campus Overture Tschaikowsky Excerpt Parsifal Wagner Blue Danube Waltz American Patrol Peer Gynt Suite No 1 Reminiscences of Ireland with broadcasts on WEAF WEEI WGR WRC WLIT WCAR WTAM WLIB WCCco WDAF KVOO WFAA WGY at 8 pm Eastern 7 pm Central.

WEAF WEEI WGR WRC WLIT WCAR WTAM Wwii WSAI WLIB Wccco WDAF KVOO WFAA WGY Goldman WRVA Richmond CNRV Vancouver Edwin Franko Goldman CNRT WJZ Brunswick KFI WMC WJID

Friday radio programs across stations in the Northeast Midwest

Listings from WPG WEAF WLW WSAI WTAM KDKA WLS and others show a dense schedule of dinners concerts dances and orchestras. Notable names include Jean Weimer Vincent uate Alma Hamilton Edwin Franko Goldman Philhar monic ensemble and the Happiness Boys with varied times across Atlantic City New York Cincinnati Cleveland and Chicago.

WEAF New York Limerick Town Clicquot Club Eskimos Goodrich Zippers Vincent Uate Wiz Col. True RCA Radiotrons Alma Hamilton Twin Oaks

Adlerika claim eases gas and tummy troubles

Mrs. Dumas credits Adlerika with stopping gas and bloating after use. The ad emphasizes Adlerika acts on both upper and lower bowels, cleansing toxins and improving appetite and sleep, even for those who move bowels daily. Gibson's Pharmacy is promoting the product.

E. J. Dumas Adlerika Gibson's Pharmacy

Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery

The originator Ray V Pierce practiced in Western Pennsylvania before moving to Buffalo New York to establish the World's Dispensary. The remedy is said to increase appetite aid digestion enrich blood clear skin and restore youthful feeling with no harmful ingredients. A trial package is offered.

Doctor Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Dr. Pierce Buffalo N. Y

How Piles Can Be Quickly Ended

No matter how many times other remedies have disappointed you do not despair. One or two applications of Peters ointment will prove its mighty healing power brings relief quickly. It’s worth its weight in gold for piles and a box costs 35 cents at your druggist.

Gold City Grows as Prospectors Flood Tonopah

In Tonopah Nevada on November 17 a rush of gold seekers swelled the town. Yesterday 25 tents, today 60 with more going up hourly. Housing and feeding the hordes becomes a serious problem as 1,000 to 2,000 people crowd the streets and over 200 cars lack garage space.

Tonopah U.P

Phillips Milk of Magnesia for indigestion relief

For indigestion and sour stomach take a little Phillips Milk of Magnesia in water. Physicians have prescribed it for fifty years to neutralize stomach acid and gases. It purports to leave the stomach sweet and is gentler than soda. Sold in 25 and 50 cent bottles. U S Registered Trade Mark of The Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co.

Phillips U. S Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co Charlies H. Phillips

D A R Chapter Discusses Communist Activity in Nation

Mrs. William Sherman Walker of Seattle, national chairman for the D A R committee of national defense, spoke at an Ohio D A R meeting in Columbus about organized communist work. She warned against policies promoting disarmament and removing military training as church groups push for such ideas. The conference voted to refer a plan to index 171 local Ohio histories to the state council. Delegates planned visits to a south side settlement and a tea at the governor’s mansion ahead of the banquet.

Columbus William Sherman Walker Seattle D. A. R. Committee of National Defense Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution United States Russia Walker State Council Ohio

Dress Rehearsal For Lelawala At Athens High

Final dress rehearsal for the operetta Lelawala directed by Miss Barbara Kantzer was held last night at Athens High School. All costumes and stage settings were completed for this afternoon and evening performances.

Lelawala Athens High School Barbara Kantzer

California Fig Syrup Ad Claims Safe Gentle Child Laxative

An oldaltime remedy promotes California Fig Syrup as the cure for a sick child belly. It touts coating tongues and symptoms like cross mood fever and poor appetite as signs needing a gentle cleansing. The ad promises quick relief without griping and urges asking a druggist for genuine California Fig Syrup.

Moones Emerald Oil Promise for Bunions and Corns

An ad touts Moone's Emerald Oil as fast bunion and corn relief. It claims pain and swelling fade in minutes with a few nightly applications, and offers money back if it fails to end foot troubles.

Moone

Y W C A outlines spring activities at Ohio University

Thirty representative women students met at Dean Irma E Voigt to plan the Y W C A spring program at Ohio University Vesper services discuss What is a Christian personality Easter vespers led by Evelyn Coulter and Dean Voigt forums on Prayer Mothers Day week Senior night in May to honor graduating seniors Freshmen sophomores and juniors will plan the Senior night program

Irma E. Voigt Ohio University Dean Voigt Evelyn Coulter All Women of

Red Pepper Rub Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief

Advert says Bowles Red Pepper Rub delivers instant tingling heat to the affected area. It claims to improve blood circulation and relieve rheumatism, lumbago, neuritis, back ache, stiff neck, and chest cold symptoms. The genuine Rowles name on each package guarantees authenticity.

Rowles

Trouble seldom troubles those who read the classifieds

A short, reflective line on reading classified offers as a remedy for trouble, implying diligence in checking ads helps avoid problems.

Henry Funeral Services at State Street Residence

Funeral services for James Jefferson Henry will be held at 1 o clock Friday afternoon at the residence 149 East State street conducted by the Rev A Y Wilcox Burial will be in Hebbardsville cemetery.

James Jefferson Henry East State Street A. Y. Wilcox Hebbardsville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Couts Arch Knowlton Tanlac Herbert M. Lord Piso Wool Growers WPCH M. J. Cross Commodore Orchestra Bonnie Laddies Royal Hour of Brunswick Hour of Hal LeVin Schenectady K. Stocks Farm School Dellwood Orchestra Radio Four KDKA Pittsburgh Wiie Jade Room WRG Atlantic City Shelburne WRAL Baltimore Sandman Circle WGHP Detroit Wax Jacksonville Fla WLS Chicago Nashville—Orchestra Chicago—Ensemble KOA Denver Mt Kiar Little Symphony Orchestra Entertainers Dance Orches Tar Sam 'N Henry Isd Calenge Vinta Ie Waiian Los Angeles WBAP Fort Worth Kansas City KPO San Francisco Tschaikowsky WPG Jean Weimer Ancient Order Hibernians WLW Gibson Orchestra Ford Glenn Melody Boys Linton Orchestra Gill Wylie Wark Cleveland, Concert Orchestra Pittsburgh, Little Symphony Orchestra Rts Clearwater, Fla Brthanten Ren St. Patrick's Mt Warn WBAL Des Moines Wow Omaha Neb KYW Bpaad KGW Portland WHO The Happiness Boys Goldman Band Whittall Farrell Bernie’s Orchestra Mrs. Dumas Gold City Phillips Milk Magnesia Cray & Reading Berry North Court St. S Henry U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Springfield Sherwin-Williams Wheaton Navy Tan Crepe Canton Georgette Atlas Store Glouster, Ohio
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