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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1926
Page
6
May 13 8 N Simpson of Chauncey pitched for New York Central against Bucyrus in Columbus, the New York Central team losing 16 to 2. Simpson and Pappy Stewart of Circle Hit both signed with Heck Bradfield's Josten Cigar team. Simpson will play next Saturday against Hobson at Bucyrus.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Morris and Mildred Rivers return from a year in Watts near Los Angeles California and plan to live on the Morris dairy farm near Chauncey A ginner was given Sunday at Mrs Rivers Sand Ridge home in honor of their return Guests from Chauncey included Miss Mary Fennell and families of John Rivers and William Matson.
On May 13, guests were entertained Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Hawk with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Terrel, Mr. and Mrs. F Cook, Mr. and Mrs. William McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. W C Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. John Masten, Mrs. Kinney, Miss Augusta Masten, Howard McDonald and Frank Cook.
May 13 report states F. E. Cook formerly employed in Parker sburg West Virginia has returned to his home at Lower Plains.
Miss Grace Smith and Miss Cora Ferrell, Chauncey graduates, left this week for Pontiac Michigan where they have secured employment. They are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Lexington avenue and Mr. and Mrs. Ferrell of High street.
Guy E. Osborne of Chauncey prepares West Converse street site for a combined business and residence project. Excavation is underway as work begins on the new structure.
The Ohio Baptist convention in Zanesville drew one of the state’s largest crowds as it began Monday night and closes today. Milton K. Smith of Athens First Baptist noted the size and a pageant highlighted the church’s century history. Officers were reelected, including Rev. Joseph H. Lloyd as president.
Dr. Frank H. Virture, 62, a prominent county physician based in Suphur Springs, died of heart trouble at his home.
Council No 93 of Chauncey will meet Thursday evening at the Jacksonville hall. Degree staff are urged to attend for practice.
A miscellaneous shower was hosted for Mr and Mrs John Kranyik at the home of their brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Nile Dew on Jacobs Avenue. Music featured with Mrs Lenheim solos and James Nye on piano. Mrs Dew provided a refreshment course for about thirty guests.
Word reaches Chauncey that Mrs. Peter Keasey is critically ill at her Columbus home. She has suffered with peritonitis for several weeks. Before marriage she was Goldie Hillyer, daughter of Robert Hillyer of May Avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Eeru Martin and their daughter traveled to Jacksonville Indiana to be with Mrs Emma Line Nattle who was seriously injured in an automobile crash on Sunday near Millfield.
Chauncey Independent hosts the Zanesville A FE team Sunday at Chauncey Wall Park. The game starts at 2 39 oclock and a close, competitive match is anticipated.
Young people hosted a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Myers on East Converse street honoring Mr. and Mrs. Flord Myers Alice Pidcock who were recently married.
The Plains school plans an operetta at the school building on that date. Perday evening performances are expected to be well received.
Miss Eutreva Crabtree of Buch fel is visiting Chauncey at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Harvey on Main Street.
Horner of Youngstown was killed when her car skidded at a turn and plunged into a ditch. The fatal accident occurred on a rural road, with authorities reporting no other injuries.
John Mahaffey aged 83 died when he fell from a second floor hospital window in Ironton. Police say he was heavily intoxicated on canned heat at the time.
Mrs A Howard reports fear of eating due to prior stomach trouble. Adlerika is claimed to remove gas, relieve bloating, and clear old waste from intestines. Advertisement highlights relief from constipation and urges Gibsons Pharmacy as the place to buy.
Harry Householder a 35 year old mail carrier died in Columbus today from poison self-administered. He had recently been charged with looting the mails and had been in jail.
A planned gathering of Japanese opponents of western ballroom dancing at Ugeno Park was banned by police amid fears of potential trouble. The action reflected tensions over cultural imported trends during the period.
In Blandford England the church bell has tolled the curfew twice daily at 1 pm and 6 pm for over 800 years, one of the few places in the country preserving the age old custom.
Violin and piano students under Prof. Scott Willits and Mrs. Scott Willits perform Friday at 7 30 p m in Ewing Auditorium. Eleven students participate in a program including works by Reinecke Weidig Kroeger Wright Brahms Karganoff Merkel and Bruch in a varied recital.
Atlantic City on May 13 reports a spring display of new radio receivers as a method to lengthen the market run. The idea aims to benefit buyers and manufacturers with earlier demonstrations and fresh styles.
The third Ohio University School of Music senior recital is tonight in Ewing Auditorium. Contralto Helen M. McClaflin performs with accompanist Miss Ann Haworth. Program includes works by Handel, Chaminade, Massenet, Schumann, Brahms, Schubert, Rogers, Watts and more. Steinway piano provided. No snakes in Greenland.
Athens high school prepares for student body president election. Petitions circulate May 17, nominations May 19 at an assembly, and the general election May 26 with vote counting at the regular meeting. Offi cial term begins May 28. They landed at Camp Nicholas outside Manila. The last leg of the flight brought them from Aparrh on Luzon.
Captains Loriga and Gallarza, Spanish aviators, finished their Madrid to Manila journey this morning at 11 40 a m. completing the long flight with arrival today in the Philippines capital.
Soft corns are claimed to be eased in 24 hours by Moone's Emerald Oil with a full money back promise if soreness or corn remains. The text touts deep penetrating action for feet relief and even claims benefits for swollen or varicose veins.
Alleged moonshiners and police clashed during a raid in Proctorville. Two men operating a still were wounded in the gun battle, one possibly fatally, as officers swooped in on the scene.
Carl Picher, 35, warned his landlady that something would happen, then went to his room and shot himself. He remained in serious condition today.
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