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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1927

Page

12

Hi Y Club Holds Open Meeting at Athens High School

Foster Cornwell and Jack Rodney with Guy Wandless led topics on privacy standards and helping others. Elmer Norris presented the final question about character and reputation as the group discussed the issue. The Hi Y club held six open meetings for all boys and will return to regular closed meetings next Tuesday.

Foster Cornwell Athens High School Jack Rodney Guy Wandless Elmer Norris

Demonstration and talks planned in Hocking County

Logan March 23 As part of Falls township extension work Alvin Barr will give a pruning demonstration at A F Skinner farm four miles southeast of Logan at 2 PM on March 29 and later speak on orchard practices at 7 30 PM in the courthouse auditorium Clarence Skinner Irvin Stone organize a second meeting in the courthouse auditorium March 31 at 7 30 PM for hunting and fishing interests with motion pictures on wildlife and related topics

Logan J. H. Barker Falls Township Alvin Barr Amanda Hocking County Farm Bureau A. F. Skinner Barr Clarence Skinner Irvin Stone C. C. Higgins Izaak Walton League

Green Township Woman Dies After Long Illness

Maggie Holcomb, 56, wife of Nils Holcomb of Five Mile Creek, Green Township, died at her home Monday at 8 p.m. after years of illness. She had been bed bound for years. Survived by husband and several grown children. Funeral likely at Smith's Chapel Methodist Church Thursday at 1:30 p.m. with burial nearby.

Logan Maggie Holcomb Nils Holcomb Five Mile Creek Green Township Smith's Chapel Methodist Church

Gore Woman Becomes First Angler License Applicant in 1927

Logan March 23 Mrs. Rose Donaldson wife of Dr O W Donaldson Gore was the first woman in Hocking county to apply for an angler s license in 1927 The license was issued Monday by Newton Spencer clerk of courts.

Sportsmen Meeting At Courthouse Promised Next Week

Logan dispatch says a Sportsmen meeting is scheduled at the courthouse next week with officials and local members expected to attend. The report notes the event follows a recent series of hunting and fishing policy discussions and aims to address public concerns.

Home talent play Mr. Laring's Aunts at Pastime Theatre

Jacksonville hundreds witnessed the Home talent play Mr. Laring's Aunts in the Pastime theatre last night. The show will be staged again tonight at 8 o'clock with special music. Rev. Mr. Roberts of Glouster will sing several songs.

Supper Planned by PTA in Hartman Building

The Parent Teacher Association will serve a supper in the Hartman building Friday evening. A bazaar will also be held as part of the event.

Hartman Parent-Teacher Association

Mrs Heiser Returns Home After Operation

Mrs John Heiser and her daughter Mrs Herman Exenkemper brought her from Grant hospital Columbus after an operation last week. She rode home in the Wallace ambulance Monday afternoon and is able to sit up and receive visitors. She is 31 years old.

John Heiser Herman Exenkemper Grant Hospital Columbus Wallace Ambulance

Personal notes on Gracia Worden and others

Gracia Worden returned from Akron after visiting relatives. Mrs. Charlies Canterberry spent the end of the week in Pomeroy visiting relatives. Mrs. Henry Wolfe has recovered from illness. Mrs. Maud Davis, ill for the last two weeks, is improved.

Gracia Worden Akron Charlies Canterberry Pomeroy Henry Wolfe Maud Davis

Wayne Sharp fifteenth birthday party surprises family guests

Lottridge Mr and Mrs Robert Sharp hosted a Saturday evening surprise for son Wayne turning fifteen with games music and a green and white luncheon for twenty five. Guests included Helen Jeffers Mabel Buck Wayne Jeffers Fern Metz Arrena McDaniel Carleton Jeffers Clyde Wilson Charlie Ackley Mabel Kapple Gertrude Johnson Mildred Runnion Willie Hixson Harry Booth and the Schwartzs the Caldwells and Lennie and Glen Sharp.

Robert Sharp Wayne Helen Jeffers Mabel Buck Wayne Jeffers Fern Metz Arrena McDaniel Carleton Jeffers Clyde Wilson Charlie Ackley Mabel Kapple Gertrude Johnson Mildred Runnion Willie Hixson Harry Booth Clarence Swartz Frank Caldwell Lennie Sharp Glen Sharp C. W. Townsend Sylvia Beebe Clarence Townsend Chicago L. T. Runnion Clyde Cody J. L. Warner Leroy Boggs Henry Burton

Franklin Kerr Guild elects Helen Rochester president

Miss Helen Rochester was elected president of the Franklin Kerr guild at the Monday meeting. Other officers named include Miss Florence Bort as vice president and Mrs. Do. I. Abell as secretary. Mrs. Clinton Webb elected treasurer. Floyd Duffy named delegate to the Presbytery in Nelsonville April 18. Devotionals led by Mrs. Walburn. program featured Moslem Women.

Helen Rochester Franklin Kerr Guild Florence Bort Do. I. Abell Clinton Webb Floyd Duffy Nelsonville T. R. Walburn Walburn Kirby Snyder Robert D. Green Ashland Jeanette Harrington Guild Columbus

Judge Whitcraft to preside in Pickaway Common Pleas Court

Judge Harley M. Whitcraft travels to Circleville for a multi day session in Pickaway county common pleas court. This marks his second visit since his assignment by Chief Justice Marshall.

Logan Harley M. Whitcraft Circleville Common Pleas Court Pickaway County Marshall

Happy Stitchers meet at Methodist church hosts

Mrs Albert Turner and Mrs Bertha Oberle hosted the Happy Stitchers at the Methodist church on Monday evening. After sewing, the hostesses served refreshments to sixteen. Guests of the club included Mrs James Bebout and Miss Marguerite Bebout.

Albert Turner Bertha Oberle James Bebout Marguerite Bebout

Venus Easter Star Chapter Plans Thursday Meeting and Party

The Venus chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will hold a meeting Thursday evening. After the lodge session, a committee of Eastern Stars will host a party at the hall.

Venus Chapter Order of Eastern Star

Reedville Charge to Hold Third Quarterly Meeting

Mrs L H Allen and Mrs R M Allen with daughter Eleanor visited Mrs Robert Sharp last Wednesday. Miss Arrena McDaniel of Coolville stayed with Fern Metz from Friday night to Sunday. The Reedville charge third quarterly meeting at Bethel will be led by district superintendent Reverend H J Holcombe on Sunday April 3. Mr and Mrs Fred Warner and daughter Hazel dined with Danie Ackley and family Sunday.

L. H. Allen R. M. Allen Eleanor Robert Sharp Arrena McDaniel Coolville Fern Metz Reedville Bethel H. J. Holcombe Fred Warner Hazel Danie Ackley

Local School Notes and Death in Family Update

Friday debate results show Rome negative team defeating county opposition while home team wins in return. Mrs. Kasier returns after a days absence due to her uncle's death. Several students and families visit relatives, with seniors preparing a play Tea Tap Tavern and others attending orchestra practice in Athens.

Rome Kasier Blanche Grace Harris Adrian Smith Stanley Harris Harris Tea Taper Tavern Burnside Burnsides Marie Grim Gladys Clark Wescott Zanesville Athens Mae Carsey Miller Helen Guthrie Leslie Burnside Leon Burnside Agathia Bridwell

Vinol Promises Strength and Weight Gain for All Ages

An elderly user, E. M. Bucket, claims Vinol strengthens, increases weight, and improves appetite and sleep within a week. The ad touts a fortified iron and cod liver preparation used for over 25 years for nervous, run-down adults, frail seniors, and sickly children, with a pleasant taste offered by McKee Drug Co.

E. M. Bucket McKee Drug Co

Logan Bowling League Pinged as Sparnow Scores Big

Sparnow of the Clayworkers quartet rolled 268 in the second game to lift Hocking Valley shops to a 981 total, the only win for their side in the Monday night series. The box shows Larimer 184 179 177 and Connors 140 160 155 among others with team totals near 981.

Logan Sparnow Clayworkers Hocking Valley Shops H. V. Shops Larimer Cibties Newman Ceveers Oh Isk Issas OEE Robert S A Asees J. Columber Sparnon Sro Connors Cisse Ee T. Columber

Sunday golfers safe in South Carolina Sabbath case ruling

Columbia March 22 Sunday golfers will not be tried again on violations of ancient Sabbath laws until the state supreme court rules on whether golf is forbidden by the statute, Attorney General John M Daniel announced today.

Columbia 8. C South Carolina State Supreme Court John M. Daniel

A PRETTY APRON PATTERN NUMBER 6743

Messenger Pattern Dept offers apron pattern 6743 cut in one size Medium. Requires one yard of 36 inch material and a yard of contrasting fabric for yoke straps godets and pocket. Pattern mailed for 15 cents in silver or stamps to any address.

Around the Dial High Spots on Radio Listings

Radio schedule notes a mix of concerts and performances including Fisk Jubilee Singers RCA Radiotrons and orchestras in cities such as Richmond Springfield Davenport Chicago Portland Des Moines and Vancouver listing various hours and venues. Patrons could hear operatic and symphonic fare alongside period programming and local concerts.

WEAF Balkite Trade Mark Nell Gwynne WJZ Maxwell Fisk Jubilee Singers RCA Radiotrons CNRM CNRO

Radio Stations and Evening Programs List

Chicago and national stations outline 7:00 to 11:30 p.m. listings with orchestras talks and concerts including WLS CHICAGO WGN WLW WEAF WIZ WGY WHK KDKA KYW and others. notes on local and regional programs, dances, and opera segments.

WGY Schenectady Remington Band WEAF Weaf Light Opera Company

Beethoven on KPO Thursday Night Broadcast

Program lineup for tonight includes KPO airing Beethoven Thursday at 8 p m Pacific. Other stations present Little Symphony Orchestra on KGO at 8 Pacific and WJZ featuring a Male Quartet at 9 Eastern time. WEAP offers Eskimos with Harry Reser at 9 Eastern, and WSM presents Student War? at 10 Central time followed by a Band Concert at 10 Eastern.

KPO KGO Little Symphony Orchestra WJZ WEAP Eskimos Harry Reser WSM Wre

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights From New York to Chicago

Radio listings present a dense schedule across WEAF WJZ WGY WRBAL WGHP WGN WSAL and others. Programs include dinner music talk musical features and orchestral concerts with names like the Goodrich Quartet Lopez and His Orchestra Johnson's Orchestra and the Eskimos.

WEAF New York s.co—Coward A. Birkenholtz Ciroquot Club Eskimos Goodrich Lopez WJZ Col. True His United States Johnson WGY Schenectady Syracuse WGY Musicale WRBAL Baltimore Sandman Circle WGHP Detroit WHI Cleveland WGN Chicago WSAL Cincinnati Spm Went Nashville WLIB WGBS

Mentho Sulphur Clears Skin Overnight Says Specialists

Skin experts declare Mentho-Sulphur quickly soothes irritation and heat eruptions including rash pimples and ringworm. The germ destroying sulphur preparation allegedly relieves torment and embarrassment fast. Obtain a small jar from any druggist.

Financial Statement of Athens Township for 1926

Township clerk reports receipts totaling 25 007 92 for the year 1926 led by balance from January 1 1926 of 11 710 62 and including cemetery sale 7 70 depository interest 290 01 and special assessment 700 02 Expenditures amount to 11 685 77 covering compensation legal services medical burial and supplies leaving a year end balance of 13 412 15.

Hunte

MELLO-GLO Face Powder Promises Shine Free Look

Ad touts MELLO GLO French Process Face Powder for women. Claims include long wear their attracts, peachlike tone, and youthful appearance. Promoting box purchase for a beauty boost.

Radio Network Listings Of Orchestras And Dance Frolics

A terse roundup lists stations in multiple cities with mentions of orchestras soloists dance frolics and vocal terms across Chicago Miami Richmond Vancouver Portland Council Bluffs and more. It notes organizers and programs including dance orchestras organ soloists and vocal ensembles.

WMAC New York WCBD Zion Cincinneti Ford Glenn WMAQ Chicago WRAL Baltimore WML A. m.— Wiod Miami Fla WRVA Richmond CNRV Vancouver Koin Portland Ore

Continental Bank Opens to Fight Loan Sharks in Cleveland

In Cleveland on March 22 the Continental bank a character loan bank backed by officers of the National Transportation Brotherhoods opened to the public. It aims to lead a chain of similar banks, with Cincinnati and Toledo likely sites for the next openings.

Continental Bank National Transportation Brotherhoods Cleveland U.P Cincinnati Toledo

Answer Key From Today’s Now You Ask One Quiz

The list provides ten questions with author and work matches. Notable items include Booth Tarkington, Hamlin Garland, The Oregon Trail by Francis Parkman, John Lothrop Motley, Walt Whitman, James Branch Cabell, James Fenimore Cooper, Mark Twain, O Neill plays like The Emperor Jones and The Great God Brown, and Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle.

Hamiin Garland Oregon Trail Francis Parkman John Lathrop Motley Walt Whitman James Branch Cabel James Fenimore Cooper Mark Twain O'Neil Airfront Emperor Jones God Brown Upton Sinclair

Arsenal in Garden Dublin

Police uncovered over 40 000 rounds of ammunition and many rifles buried beneath a Plumbers garden after a two day dig in Dublin.

Arsenal Dublin

Dog Recovers Purse. Owner Returns It

A dog belonging to C. J. Garron found a purse containing $200 in Evanston Illinois and carried it home. Mr. Garron returned the purse to its rightful owner.

Evanston C. J. Garron

Gas blast blinds workers at Milan factory

A factory gas explosion in Milan blinds 63 workers, leaving authorities fearing many may not regain sight. The incident marks a severe industrial accident with a large number of injured employees and unclear casualty figures at this time.

Milan

Musterole Cold Tablets Offer Quick Relief for Head Colds

The Musterole Co advertises Musterole Cold Tablets to quickly relieve sneezing stuffed head and ringing ears with no bad after effects. Take at first warning sign. Prepared by Musterole, Cleveland Ohio. All druggists 35 cents.

Musterole Co Cleveland

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