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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1928

Page

5

Sayre Society Circles Meet With Readings and Awards

Mrs D C Snow hosted the Sayre whidy circle with flower descriptions and readings from Edgar Guest The Ready Artist and a paper on Our National Forests were presented by members Mrs A W Boetticher and Mrs L M Heil A telegram from Columbus announced Mrs Clarence Roach won a Washington trip in the Better Homes contest Pollyanna Class held a St Patrick s party at the Christian church social rooms with contests readings and Irish games Committee members served refreshments and led activities

D. C. Snow Morris Avenue Sayre Whidy America Roll Call H.&. Wood Edgar Guest National Forests A. W. Boetticher L. M. Heil Clarence Roach Athens City Federation Columbus Washington, D. C Better Homes de Pew Head Better Homes Department State of Ohio Pollyanna Christian Church Sunday School Thelemakingman Delores Phelps Dorothy Osborn Roy Saylor Irene France Iris Fierce Doris Giesecke Virgene Newman Mary Swift Edna Tribe Nelle Weber

Needle club hosts social at Mrs Dasa Longs Athens home

Tuesday Evening Needle club had 19 members and two guests visit Mrs Dasa Long at 11 South High street. After business the group shared needle work with Miss Luciel Boden helping serve. Several locals and guests from Portsmouth Akron Flint and Nelsonville attended events including funerals for Miss Elizabeth Brownlee and gatherings of Pythian Sisters.

Dasa Long South High Street J. H. Boden W. L. Hottel Luciel Boden Robert Sander Akron John Pierce Flint Mich E. J. Baker Boyd Avenue Earl Baker Nelsonville Baker Elizabeth Brownlee Sander Edith Cromly Harry F. Cromley Athens

Health Board praised for Schick tests in county schools

County Superintendent H R McVay commends the health board for administering Schick tests to gauge diphtheria susceptibility and immunize children. He notes tests and treatment are free to families and cites examples from Auburn New York Syracuse and San Joaquin County California showing reduced death rates.

Schick H. R. McVay Health Board McVay Syrause San Joaquin California Mr. McVay

Marriage and the Home Topic Lights Up Club Meeting

The Current Events club met last evening with host Mrs. Harvey Ramsey at 137 Franklin avenue to discuss marriage and the home. Twenty two members attended and Miss Pauline Cone gave two humorous readings. Dr. D C Snow travels to Columbus for a veterinarians conference at Ohio State University returning Friday evening. Ladies' Aid of Richland avenue meets in the manual training building at 1 pm Thursday. Miss Mary Burson of Jerseyville visited Mrs. Luella Wise at 20 Race street. Deborah class at the Christian Church meets with Mrs. W L Hottel at 7 pm Thursday. Past Noble Grands club meets 7 30 pm Friday at Mrs. Mary A Fryburger's 215 West Union street.

Harvey Ramsey Franklin Avenue W. D. Hill Pauline Cone D. C. Snow Columbus Ohio State University Ladies’ Aid of Richland Avenue Mary Burson Jerseyville Luella Wise Race Street Deborah The Christian Church W. L. Hottel North Congress Street Noble Grands Club Mary A. Fryburger West Union Street

Three Officers of Citizens Committee of One Thousand Named

Colonel Raymond Robins of Chicago Carlton M Sherwood of Boston and Fred B Smith of New York prepare to lead a national speaking tour promoting law observance and good citizenship as officers of the Citizens Committee of One Thousand.

The Citizens Committee of One Thousand Raymond Robins Chicago Carlton M. Sherwood Boston Fred B. Smith New York

Quartet Appears In Three Numbers At Chapel Today

The Varsity Male quartet performed three pieces at the Ohio University convocation this morning. Members are Willis Edmunds, Ted Cowen, Joe Dando, and Don Dowd. Dean Voigt announced Mother’s Day activities and ticket sales at the Majestic theater for Friday and Saturday performances.

Ohio University Action Willis Edmunds Ted Cowen Joe Dando Don Dowd Irma E. Voigt Majestic Theater Dean Voigt Cutler Hall Athens Girls’ Glee Club F E. B. Bryan Denison University Sven Victor Lekburg Music Hall Jeannette Brown Ewing Ewing Auditorium Sity

Rufus Putnam PTA to Focus on Child Health in Meeting

The Rufus Putnam Parent-Teacher Association will hold an 8 o clock Thursday session emphasizing health of school children and parental responsibility. Miss Fell the nurse and Prof. A F Myers will lead the discussion with aims to have every pupil’s home represented.

Rufus Putnam Parent-Teacher Association Miss Fell A. F. Myers

February births exceed deaths in Athens County report

February county records show 66 births and 31 deaths with 8 deaths at Athens State Hospital. The Athens township led with 26 births and 12 deaths, while Waterloo posted 5 births. Communicable diseases totaled 16, led by measles and tuberculosis, with several dozen birth notices from the Athens general health district.

Athens County J. M. Higgins Athens State Hospital Athens Winaterloo Alexander Township Ames Bern Canaan Carthage Dover Lee Lodi Rome Trimble Troy Waterloo York Athens General Health District Archie Dailey Athens Township Anna Charlotte Harold Wise Martha Joe Hally Milton Mudnell Rosella Ernestine Donald Metcalf Tuck Thorne Grover Armbruster Norman Stanley Curt Tinkam Barbara Bell William Yfrim Richard Everett Donald Cooley Donald Junior Cecil Tooley Athens Town Ship Bernard Eugene Wred Dailey May Jean Clyde Jeeter Rrailroader Betty Dlneille Ralph Pratt Edith Irene Leo Potts Dale Lee Roscoe Dailey Richard Wayne Krank Mbdharity John M. Sayre Athens State

Pimply Skin Cleared by Schenck’s Jake Pills Ad

An old advertisement claims yellow blotchy skin clears with Schenck's Jake Pills. It attributes facial improvement to toxins from constipation in the intestines and promises quick, pep-filled relief after use. Boxes cost 25 cents uncoated or sugar coated.

Schenck Jake

Athens State hospital patients and causes of death list

A dated record lists patients at Athens State hospital with causes of death including carcinoma of the stem sea arteriosclerosis cerebral hemorrhage chronic myocarditis and mitral insufficiency. Names include William Riggs Jeanette Reed Susan Bowman Fred Reinstitth Jesse Bowles Silas Musgrage and Anna Mc Kibben with February dates.

William Riggs Athens State Hospital Jeanette Reed Susan Bowman Fred Reinstitth Farmer Athens State Hospital Jesse Bowles Miner Silas Musgrage Averyman Athens Township Anna McKibben Athens

Poultry Talk by Ralph Ladd Planned in Coolville

One of a series of practical poultry talks will be given in Coolville tomorrow night by Ralph Ladd a poultry specialist living near Hebbardsville He has spoken before granges and institutes across the district His flock includes White Leghorns of the Tan cred strain He will discuss various phases of poultry raising after the talk.

Coolville Ralph Ladd Hebbardsville Ladd

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestive Relief

advertisement claims good digestion comes from care not luck and offers Pape's Diapepsin to neutralize excess stomach acid. It states the remedy provides instant relief, restores digestion, soothes the stomach lining, and ends indigestion by taking a 60 cent package from a druggist.

Pape

Ohio and Capitol Open Debate on US Intervention

University debaters from Ohio and Capitol University of Columbus prepare for a dual debate on armed intervention to protect American private interests abroad. The Ohio team’s negative will argue locally in Ewing Auditorium while the affirmative travels to Columbus for the matchup.

Ohio University Capitol University Columbus United States Ewing

Stop That Head Cold with Musterole Laxative Cold

When you feel a dangerous head cold coming, take new Musterole Laxative Cold chocolate tablets. They quickly relieve symptoms without griping or head buzzing. Prepared by Musterole Company, Cleveland, with famous Musterole used for muscular pains. Sold by all druggists, 5 cents.

Musterole Company Cleveland

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