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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1926

Page

3

Well Known Woman Dies in Florida Return to Nelsonville Expected

Nelsonville March 26 Mrs R H Jackson learns of the death of her sister Mrs Belle Cooley Taylor in Palm Beach Florida after six weeks illness She was born in Nelsonville studied music at Ohio State University and sang locally She leaves a husband son two sisters two brothers and a half brother Funeral services are planned in Nelsonville with burial there

Nelsonville R.H. Jackson Belle Cooley Taylor Palm Beach Florida At High School Ohio State University R. H. Jackson Sylvia Cooley New York City Frank Cooley James Cooley Hollywood California Leonard Cooley

Rev George L Ashton to preach at Nelsonville church

The Rev George L Ashton of Columbus will preach at Nelsonville Christian church at both morning and evening services Sunday. Rev Howearth continues services at the Columbus church. Special meetings for Easter begin Wednesday March 1 and run to Easter. Evangelist singer Mr Roberts will assist at Columbus and sing at Nelsonville meetings.

Nelsonville George L. Ashton Columbus Nelsonville Christian Church Howearth Columbus Church Roberts

Missionary Society Minutes Lead To Athens Delegates

Mr Lloyd Evans hosted the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church on Thursday afternoon. Japan was called by roll, the next year's program was presented and accepted, and Mrs. John Saltz was elected delegate with Mrs. Ed Juniper as alternate to the Athens Presbyterian meeting set for April 13 and 14.

Nelsonville Lloyd Evans Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Thursa Japan John Saltz Ed Juniper Athens

Funeral for John Collins Sat at Longstreth

Mrs. J. H. Collins of Columbus travels to attend the funeral of her father-in-law John Collins in Longstreth scheduled for tomorrow Saturday.

Nelsonville J. H. Collins Columbus John Collins Longstreth

Funeral services for John Collins in Longstreth

Nelsonville March 26 Funeral services for John Collins 85 who died Wednesday at a daughter's home in Pomeroy will be held at another daughter's home Mrs Eccles Longstreth Burial will be at Greenlawn He leaves several childrenrdquo

Nelsonville John Collins Pomeroy Eccles Longstreth Greenlawn

Orbiston Man Dies at 78. Funeral Held at Local Church

James Allen aged 78 died Wednesday night at his Orbiston home. Funeral services were conducted today at 3 PM at Orbiston church. His wife passed away about two months ago. He is survived by a son and a daughter.

Nelsonville James Allen Orbiston Orbiston Church

Debate on Aeneas and Dido at Virgil High

In Nelsonville on March 26, the Virgil high school held a live debate on The Justification or Condemnation of Aeneas in His Treatment of Dido. Four speakers from each side presented arguments with lively exchanges, judges from other classes rendered a split vote, and the negative won three to two.

Nelsonville Virgil Aeneas Dido Lilian Stover Marceline Wallace Eithel Jones Thelma McGiffin Margaret Vorhees

Nelsonville Y defeats Athens Futures 32 to 10 in rough game

Nelsonville Y basketball led by Carmichael and Brown defeated Athens Futures 32 to 10 at the Y M C A. Referee Paul Rex ejected three Athens players after a heated protest as Nelsonville pulled away early and dominated the second half. In a prelim, Y Intermediates edged The Plains second 30 to 27 after overtime.

Nelsonville Athens Carmichael Brown Paul Rex Campbell Raybould Hudson Howell Bowers Williams Plains Mr. Rex

Attract Boys With New Hex Athlon At Nelsonville YMCA

March 26 report notes the national Hex-athlon contest at the Nelsonville YMCA draws attention from local boys. Four events are potato race standing broad jump running high jump and fence vault. High scores will be sent to national headquarters for award of local and national medals.

Nelsonville

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Jennie Clark in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Robert Clark and sons Robert and Rex traveled to Columbus to attend a birthday dinner for Mrs Jennie Clark. A large cake embossed with Mother served as a centerpiece, and many useful gifts were received at the event.

Nelsonville Robert Clark Robert Rex Columbus Jennie Clark Model Home Bakery

Intoxication charge ends with $10 fine in Nelsonville

Harry Johnson of Circle Hill was fined $10 and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication. He was arrested by Chief Pearson and the fine was paid.

Nelsonville Harry Johnson Circle Hill Eberle Pearson

Athens man fined for transporting charge in Nelsonville

James Hayes of Athens was fined $100 and costs by Mayor Eberle after pleading guilty to transporting. He arranged payment and was released.

Nelsonville James Hayes Athens Eberle Hayes

Social Notes Of Local Residents Travel and Visits

Charles Seidenfeld of Murray City left today for St. Petersburg Florida. Mrs Arthur Burgess of Lancaster spent Wednesday here with her parents Mr and Mrs C J Pensyle. Miss Elizabeth Smith is the guest of her mother Mrs Maude Smith in Columbus. Dr and Mrs C E Welch are spending a few days in Columbus.

Charles Seidenfeld Murray City St. Petersburg Florida Arthur Burgess Lancaster C. J. Pensyle Elizabeth Smith Maude Smith Columbus C. E. Welch

Birthday Dinner Honors Willard Simington at Sam Starkey Home

Mr and Mrs Sam Starkey entertained guests at a Thursday birthday dinner honoring Willard Simington. Attendants included Mrs Simington and daughter Kathleen with Mr and Mrs Simington among the attendees.

Nelsonville Sam Starkey Willard Simington Simington Kathleen

Ryan will probate filed in Trimble township

The will of John Ryan of Trimble township was filed with Probate Judge S. M. Johnson. He leaves one half of his property to his grandson John Ryan Jr. and the rest to Frank Strausberg. Executors named include Jerome Stout also known as Kelly of Jerseyville, and Mrs. Carl Starkey and Clifford Stout.

Carl Starkey Clifford Stout Jerome Stout Kelly Jerseyville John Ryan Trimble Township S. M. Johnson

Loyal Woman’s Class Holds Annual Meeting at Dilcher Home

The Loyal Woman's class of the Christian church will hold its annual meeting at the home of Mrs. Alice Dilcher on Fayette street this evening at 7 o'clock. All members are urged to be present.

Nelsonville Loyal Woman's Class of The Christian Church Alice Dilcher Fayette Street

Washington C G Debates Marietta Hil Tonight in Athens

The final debate of the high school league at Ewing auditorium in Athens features Washington C G High School affirming and Marietta High School negating the resolution that air service should be a government department. Judges include Prof. A C Anderson W Tong West and R D Williams.

Air Service of United States Department Ohio University Marietta College Ewing Auditorium Washington DC H. High School Marietta High School Marietta Washington D. H Washington

Passion Week Series Opens at Presbyterian Church

The first of the Passion week services will begin Sunday morning at the Presbyterian church and run through Friday evening. The choir will perform on Thursday with the cantata The Seven Last Words From the Cross. Rev. A. Y. Wilcox preaches Sunday morning on Palm Sunday Crowd in Jerusalem and in the evening on Honoring Jesus.

Presbyterian Church Presbyterian du Bois A. Y. Wilcox Palm Sunday Jerusalem Jesus

Stout Will Filed in Probate Court at Coolville

The will of Martha Stout of Coolville is filed in probate court. It leaves $100 to nephew Francis Golf Walker of Ripley WV, $100 to Grace Rainer Quiller of Jacksonburg WV, and $500 to brother-in-law Jerome Stout, with the remainder divided among Elmigia Stout and three brothers-in-law Horace Stout John Stout and Jerome Stout.

Graduate to Head Boys' School

Edward Dabritz a 1923 Ohio University graduate and recent Boston School of Theology alum visits Athens before leaving for Java to take a headmaster post at a boys' school. He funded his studies by preaching in county churches during college.

Edward Dabritz Ohio University Boston School of Theology Athens Java Dabritz

Welcome to the Mothers at Ohio University First Methodist

Plans for the annual visitation of the mothers at Ohio University are under way with morning services at the First Methodist church. A student and a resident mother will extend welcome greetings to the visiting mothers.

Ohio University First Methodist Church

Irvin Cobb Declares Teetotaler Stance Before Grand Jury

New York March 26 Irvin Cobb writer and humorist told the federal grand jury he is a 109 per cent teetotaller He testified about the bath tub party at Earl Carrolls theater Broadway producer Cobb said he did not see liquor at the gathering nor any sign of drunkenness and that he has not had a drink in four years

New York Irvin Cobb Cobb Earl Carroll

Birds Show Taste Sense But Not Highly Acute

Recent experiments indicate birds possess a sense of taste, though it is not highly developed. Researchers note that birds respond to certain flavors but rely more on other senses for foraging and feeding.

Would Rather Fight Than Work Wonders With Maya’s Preparation

A testimonial claims Maya’s preparation eased stomach and intestinal ailments, removed catarrhal mucus, and restored appetite enabling work. The user asserts the remedy helped after years of trouble and mentions refunds if not satisfied. Readership is urged to buy through McKee Drug Co. Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists.

McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Youth urged to choose duty over pleasure at Methodist sermon

Dr Roberts preached at the Beautiful Gate of Youth urging young people to center religion in life and follow duty like Hercules. The service featured a college led musical group under Willis Brown and urged building on the wisdom of elders to shape a life in harmony with Jesus.

Roberts Methodist Church Willis Brown Hercules Dr. Roberts Jesus

Last Sermon by Dr Roberts On The Kingship Of Jesus

Dr Roberts delivers his final sermon tonight on The Kingship of Jesus. Junior church leads opening services. Meeting begins promptly at seven and will last one hour.

Dr. Roberts M. E. Church Roberts Jesus

Studying Plays for the Future at Athens High

Drama club members at Athens High School study potential productions for the future. They reviewed the three act Come Out of the Kitchen at a recent meeting and continue reading both three act and one act plays with no final selection yet.

Athens High School

Debate Judges Announced for Athens County Semi Finals

The county superintendent has announced the judges for tonight's Athens County semi final debates at Albany Buchtel Amesville and Coolville with Rev. A. Y. among the panel.

Athens County Albany Buchtel Amesville Coolville A. Y

Athens figures named in regional listing

Homer Cherrington Wilcox and RB L Jefferson of Athens join Ruth McMeen H J Peterson and L A Koons of Athens Armesville H H Peckham John Woolley and Roger Jones of Athens and Coolville Florence Hughes Leone Tracewell Nellie Taylor of Parkersburg WV appear in the regional roster.

Supper Served at Hebbardsville School House Tomorrow

A cafeteria supper will be served at the Hebbardsville school house tomorrow evening. The public is invited.

Hebbardsville School House

Tornado Toll Rises to 1 Million in Orange Oil Field

Damage from yesterday's tornado in the Orange oil field district stands at about 1 million dollars, officials report. The storm hit the Texan area, leaving property and infrastructure affected as crews assess losses.

Orange Tex Orange Oil Field

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