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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1926

Page

8

Experiments On Apple Scab Begin In Athens County

Har mon Runnels of the Ohio Experiment Station at Wooster starts spring work in Coolville on apple scab development and spray timing. He will coordinate with Ohio University and use a microscope to time sprays, with trials at the Torch hill Whaley orchard and reports via the county farm bureau, WLW, and telephone service.

Haseen Coolville Harmon Runnels Ohio Experiment Station Wooster Athens County Farm Bureau Runnels Agriculture Department of Ohio University Whaley Torch Torch Hill

Meigs Mount Hedricks Linked To Murder Plot Confession

Hedricks accused in another murder after confessing to Sheriff Rice about a 1928 killing of Almira Rhodes. Tim O'Brien claimed he hired Hedricks for one and a half gallons of moonshine but Hedricks arrived too late. Grand jury expected to indict all named as investigations tackle liquor connected killings.

Hedricks Sheriff Rice Tim” O’brien My Inn Rice Almira Susan Rhodes Charleston W. Va Sam Hill Charles “Backer” Smith

Students' petition for extra Master vacation denied

Dr E B Bryan refused to grant an additional day of Master vacation despite a petition signed by several hundred students. He said he considered the request but unknown conditions prevented it. A convocation next Wednesday will explain his reasons.

E. B. Bryan Bryan

Chaplin Welcomes Second Son in California

Los Angeles reports Mr and Mrs Charles Chaplin welcomed a second son born late yesterday. The famous stars celebrated the new arrival amid public attention as Chaplin continues his prolific career and family life in California.

Los Angeles Calif Charles Chapliin California

Pastor warns against seductions of sensual vice at church

Dr Dantel McGurk preached on Take Heed to Yourselves at First Methodist urging vigilance against false teachers and the seductions of life. He warned Christians to guard testimony and spiritual focus amid business and social demands.

Christ Dantel McGurk First Methodist Church Dr. McGurk

Murders Rumors Stir Meigs County Pending Grand Jury

Reports of a murder gang in the Wryllis Hill area alarm residents of Pomeroy and Middleport as county officials press ahead with investigations. State counsel L Craiy Davis leads efforts to uncover truth amid speculation while denying the use of third degree methods.

Wryllis Hill Pomeroy Middleport Meigs County Nesbitt Troy L. Craiy Davis

Revolutions Reported in Bucharest Amid Standoffs

A Central News dispatch from Vienna: fascist and communist revolutions have erupted in Bucharest. Police guard the homes of former government members as unrest spreads through the city.

London Bucharest Vienna

Easter Program by Pleasanton M E Church Sunday

The Pleasanton M E Church Sunday school will present an Easter program at 7 30 p m on Sunday evening April 4 at the church.

M. E. Church of Pleasanton

Expert Golfer Robert Noll to Speak at Athens Stag Dinner

Golfers of Athens hear Robert Noll of Marietta speak on golf at a stag dinner tomorrow night at the clubhouse. Noll is a long time golfer and lawyer who won the southeastern Ohio championship in Atens two years ago and was runner up at Chillicothe. Reservations required for dinner. a subsequent business meeting will follow.

Athens Robert Noll Marietta Noll Southeastern Ohio Atens Chillicothe Southeastern Ohio Golf Association John Swanson

Fred Lee Tom Sings at Ohio University Convocation

Fred Lee Tom performed the sole musical number at the Ohio University convocation this morning. His Easter selection was Hosanna by Grannier and the highlight of the ceremony.

Fred Lee Tom Ohio University Grannier

Special Service to Commemorate Last Supper at First Methodist

A special celebration of the Sacraments of the Lord's Supper will be held Thursday at 7 PM at the First Methodist Church. District Superintendent H. J. Holcombe will be in attendance to commemorate the last Passover and Institution of the Last Supper.

First Methodist Church H. J. Holcombe

Nelsonville Esther class hosts 38 at Linscott home

Nelsonville Sunday school group met Tuesday evening at the Linscott residence on Chestnut Street. Mrs. P. B. Verity led devotion and returned from Colum bus hospital. Social hour featured a three course luncheon for 35 members and three guests Mrs. Egbert Whitmore Mrs. Paul Rex and Mrs. Raymond Sommers. Esther class attendance last Sunday was 64.

Linscott Chestnut Street P. B. Verity Columbus Hospital Sam Gilham Egbert Whitmore Paul Rex Raymond Sommers Esther

Buchtel Wins Athens County Debating League Title

Buchtel high school defeats Coolville in finals to claim the Athens County Debating League crown after a tight contest. The affirmative team Loge Carlin Sarah Grigsby Joe Collins Grace Wade won the final 2-1. aggregate points gave Buchtel the narrow margin.

Nelsonville Buchtel High School Coolville Athens County Debating League Buchtel Jacksonville Chauncey Albany Amesville Loge Carlin Sarah Grigsby Joe Collins Grace Wade Edith Kinnear Nellie Cupit Chester Whitmore Georgia Stadler

Senior Team Defeats Juniors in Inter-class Final

The Nelsonville high school senior boys defeated the junior team 28 to 25 in the inter class basketball final at the symnasium. Earlier, the junior girls beat the senior girls 12 to 11, keeping honors equal this year.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Symnasium

Eminent Singer to Be Heard Here in Nelsonville

F E Roberts a leading evangelistic singer will lead music and sing at Nelsonville Christian church this week including Easter services. Pastor O J Howearth, back from a Columbus campaign, will speak tonight on themes of prayer meditation inspiration evangelism and consecration.

Nelsonville F. E. Roberts Christian Church

Funeral Attendees Of Fred Cohagan Noted

Out of town relatives and friends attend the funeral of Fred Cohagan. Listed visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cohagan of Wellston Miss Ada Cohagan of Willard Guy King of Wellston Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Selby of Columbus Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Campbell of Syracuse Mr. and Mrs. J. Riebel of Pomeroy Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coleman and daughter Mary Louise of Athens.

Nelsonville Fred Cohagan Frank Cohagan Wellston Ada Cohagan Willard Guy King Garrett Selby Columbus Virgil Campbell Syracuse J. Riebel Pomeroy Charles Coleman Mary Louise Athens

Local visits and travels noted across Ohio and Michigan

R A Roudebush and Jack Roudebush are in Detroit on business. Miss Ruth Hyde of Ohio Wesleyan visits Portsmouth with family before vacation with her parents Dr and Mrs J M Hyde. Garrett Selby returns to Columbus with Mrs Selby staying briefly. Miss Rachel Wilson of Delaware visits with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Wilson. R Graham visits Dayton this week. Henry Crawford returns to Cleveland due to grandfather Henry C Davis illness. Charles Weltzheimer of Ohio Wesleyan spends spring vacation with parents Mr and Mrs C E Weltzheimer. Mrs Cora Wade visits Columbus with son Ambrose Wade and wife.

R. A Roudebush Jack Roudebush Detroit Ruth Hyde Ohio Wesleyan Portsmouth J. M. Hyde Garrett Selby Columbus Dayton Henry Crawford Cleveland Henry C. Davis Charles Weltzheimer C. E. Weltzheimer Cora Wade Ambrose Wade

Maya's Digestive Aid Restores Sufferer’s Health

A man reports two years of stomach pains and sour belches vanished after taking Maya's Digestive Aid. He claims the simple preparation cleans catarrhal mucus and reduces intestinal inflammation, including appendicitis risk, with a money back guarantee. McKee Drug Co. Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists everywhere advertise widely.

Maya McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Local Social Roundup From Stewart Area

Stewart and nearby towns share visits and weekends as guests arrive from Columbus Athens and Marietta. I O F lodge held a first degree conferral for six candidates with seventy one members present and visitors from Coolville New Marshfield and Marietta.

Robert Sharp Lottridge Ed Bailey Frank Robinson Mary Roberts Albert Roberts Richard Betty James Roberts Columbus Verona Starkey Guysville Norma Leslie M. M. Munn Stewart Anna Cook

Hamden News Notes Dedication and Local Visits

Hamden residents attend the Allensville school dedication with Prof. Bing of Ohio University speaking and a charter presented by County Superintendent Cox. Local families host guests from Portsmouth Columbus and Chillicothe. birthdays and visits mark a busy weekend amid church service plans.

J. A. Jolly Kathaleen Allensville Bing Ohio University Cox Parent O.C. Moorhead Fred Moorhead Billy Portsmouth Howard Moorhead Columbus Grace Moorhead H. B. Robbins California John Marks Hamden-Wellston Road Clarence Marks New Boston Everett Turner Chillicothe Maud Marks Wellston Clarence Higgins Hamden

PTA Delegates to Southern Ohio Conference

Taylor Ridge PTA plans to send delegates to the third annual conference of the Southern Ohio district to be held at the high school.

Parent Teacher Association Ohio

Mineral residents visit Athens and Nelsonville amid weekend travels

Mineral residents and visitors from Athens and Columbus spent the weekend with relatives and friends. Names mentioned include Mr. and Mrs. William Younkins, Mrs. Iva Gibson, Mrs. Floyd Townsend, Miss Nellie McDaniel, Mr. Buckley, Mr. Jenkins, and David Stephenson of Columbus with his family.

Athens William Younkins Iva Gibson Floyd Townsend Austin Hawk Nellie Mildred McDaniel Joseph Buckley Frank Jenkins David Stephenson Columbus Anthony Stephenson Charles Brickles Nelsonville George Sickles Mineral Joseph Allgood

Barberton Families Mourn and Visit Zaleski Relatives

George Shingler of Barberton was called home by the illness of his father Leri Sickles. Mrs Della Bobo and Miss Edna Bobo visited last week with Mrs Bobo's sister Mrs James Moltham and family in Zaleski. Lester Sickles working in Newark spent the weekend with his wife and daughter. Mr and Mrs Joseph Buckley and son Gilbert called on Mr and Mrs Caster Bobo Friday.

George Shingler Barberton Leri Sickles Della Bobo Edna Bobo Bobo James Moltham Zaleski Lester Sickles Newark Joseph Buckley Gilbert Caster Bobo

Weekend visits noted in local society notes

Graham Chapel and Rocky Point residents spent weekends with relatives including Mr and Mrs Halloway Darnell and son John Henry, Miss Ruth Bobo with Miss Mabel Hawk, Thomas Roker with the Phil lips family, Mrs Clifford Love with Mrs John Bobo, John Sanford Williams with Clarence and Emmett Darnell, Elizabeth Ball Anna Koker and Vernie with Elmer Poston, Eldon R Frost with John Bobo family, Verna Darnell visiting Mabel and Hildreth, Harley Williams with Mary Kathaleen and Robert McClain, and Hildreth Hawk visiting her parents.

Halloway Darnell John Henry John Darnell Rocky Point Ruth Bobo Mabel Hawk Thomas Roker Tommy Phillips Clifford Love John Bobo John Sanford Williams Clarence Emmett Darnell Elizabeth Ball Anna Koker

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Youthful Feel

Secret of youth lies in active bowels and liver. Dr Edwards Ohio physician devised olive oil based tablets to cleanse the liver and bowels. Olive Tablets act gently as a substitute for calomel and are sold in 15c and 30c sizes.

Edwards Ohio

Local Ladies Visit In Community Social Notes

Mrs. Herbert Hawk of Rocky Point and Mrs. O. L. Fulton visited friends in the area. Mrs. Lula Bobo hosted Sunday guests including Mrs. Fulton. Elmer Poston’s wife stayed Sunday night with her parents Mr and Mrs Vinton Sewell of Athens.

Herbert Hawk Rocky Point O. L. Fulton Lula Bobo This Place Elmer Poston Vinton Sewell Athens

MELLO-GLO Cream Promises Younger Complexion

A new French process cream named MELLO-GLO claims to rejuvenate the face after a single application. Advertisements say it is pure and different, and that it improves beauty, with D. Zenner Co. and Case's Drug Store in Logan selling the product.

D. Zenner Co Case’s Logan

English cutler crafts remarkable 75 blade knife

A London cutler unveils a knife featuring 75 blades, a feat of craftsmanship that showcases intricate engineering and traditional metalwork. The unusual implement draws curiosity from collectors and observers of historical blade making.

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