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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1926

Page

8

Famous Pitcher Scores Victory in Ohio League Game

Chauncey resident S N Simpson, a famed baseball fan and pitcher, played for Bucyrus against Columbus last Saturday, earning a 16 to 2 Bucyrus win. Simpson and Pappy Stewart of Circle Hi joined Heck Bradfield's Josten Cigar team for the season, with Simpson set to play again next Saturday at Bucyrus against Hobson.

Chauncey S. N. Simpson Columbus New York Central Bucyrus Simpson Pappy” Stewart Circle Hi Heck Bradfield Josten Cigar Hobson

Chauncey Couple Returns From West

Mr and Mrs Clarence Morris and Mildred Rivers return from a year in Watts near Los Angeles California. They plan to live on the Morris dairy farm near Chauncey. A dinner honoring the couple was hosted by Mrs Rivers parents on Sand Ridge. Chauncey attendees included Miss Mary Fennell Mr and Mrs John Rivers and Mr and Mrs William Matson and family.

Chauncey Clarence Morris Mildred Rivers Watts Los Angeles Calif John Rivers Wiliam Matson

Entertains Guests at Hawk Home Tuesday

A social gathering was hosted Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Hawk with guests 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.

Chauncey William Hawk Ambrose Terrel F. ¥. Cook William McDonald W. C. Nichols John Masten Kinney Augusta Masten Howard McDonald Frank Cook

Return Home Chauncey May 13

F. E. Cook, previously employed in Parkersburg West Virginia, has returned to his home at the Lower Plains on May 13.

Chauncey F. E. Cook Parkersburg W. Va Lower Plains

Girls to work in Michigan

Chauncey reports two Chauncey high school graduates leaving for Pontiac Michigan for employment. Miss Grace Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs John E B Smith of Lexington avenue and Miss Cora Ferrell daughter of Mr and Mrs J O Ferrell of High street departed this week for work opportunities in Pontiac.

Chauncey Grace Smith John EB. Smith Lexington Avenue Cora Ferrell J. O. Ferrell High Street Pontiac Mich Chauncey High School

Osborne begins work on new Chauncey business house

Guy E. Osborne of Chauncey plans a new business house and residence on West Converse Street. Excavation work is underway in preparation for construction of the combined building.

Chauncey Guy E. Osborne West Converse Street

Largest Ohio Baptist convention held in Zanesville

The Ohio Baptist convention in Zanesville concluded today after a record size run begun Monday night. Milton K. Smith of Athens First Baptist noted the gathering as among the state’s largest. Officers were reelected led by President Rev. Joseph H. Lloyd. regional vice presidents and the Women’s Baptist Mission Society head were also named.

Ohio Baptist Convention Zanesville Milton K. Smith Athens G. L. Spence Martins Ferry W. Hamblen Granville Forbes B. Wiley Denison University H. H. Griffin Cleveland Woman’s Baptist Mission Society of Ohio Southwest William Hardman Yellow Springs W. G

Old Doctor Dies in Sulphur Springs

Dr. Frank H. Virture, 62, a longtime and prominent Bucyrus physician, died at his Sulphur Springs home from heart trouble.

Bucyrus Frank H. Virture Sulphur Springs

Moonshiners Battle with Police Wounds Reported in Proctorville

Alleged moonshiners and police clashed during a raid in Proctorville as two men operating a still were wounded. The confrontation began when officers moved in on the illegal setup. one man may have died from his injuries.

Proctorville

Toledo Man Shoots Self After Warning Landlady

Carl Picher, 35, told his landlady that “something was going to happen” then entered his room and shot himself. He remained in serious condition today.

Toledo Carl Picher

Mazon Council Plans Regular Meeting in Jacksonville

May 138 Mazon council No 93 will hold its regular meeting Thursday evening at the Jacksonville hall. All members of the degree staff are requested to attend practice.

Chauncey Mazon Council Jacksonville

Newlyweds Given Shower in Jacobs Avenue Home

A miscellaneous shower was held last evening for Mr and Mrs John Kranyk at the home of his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Nile Dew on Jacobs avenue. Music featured Mrs Lenheim soloing and James Nye on piano. About thirty guests were served a refreshment course.

Chauncey John Kranyik Nile Dew Jacobs Avenue Lenheim James Nye

Mrs. Keasey Reported Seriously Ill in Chauncey

Word reached Chauncey on May 13 that Mrs. Peter Keasey is critically ill at her Columbus home. She has suffered several weeks from peritonitis. before marriage she was Goldie Hillyer, daughter of Robert Hillyer of May Avenue Chauncey.

Family Rides to Indiana After Accident Strikes Relative

Mr and Mrs Bertt Martin and their young daughter traveled from near Millfield to Jacksonville Indiana to visit Mrs Emma line Nattle who lies seriously injured in an automobile crash Sunday.

Indiana Chauncey Bertt Martin Near Millfield Jacksonville Ind

Chauncey Independent to meet A. E. Tile in Sunday game

Chauncey May 18 Independent team faces A. E. Tile of Zanesville Sunday at Chauncey Wall Park. Game set for 2 39 O clock with expectations of a good contest.

Chauncey A. E Zanesville Chauncey Wall Park

Couple Is Showered Chauncey

A miscellaneous shower was given May 13 at the home of Mr and Mrs Ira Myers on East Converse street honoring their son and daughter in law Floyd Myers and Alice Pidcock recently married.

Chauncey Ira Myers East Converse Street Floyd Myers Alice Pidcock

Plains School Operetta Promises Fine Musical Event

Chauncey May 13 The Plains school will present an operetta at the school building Friday evening promising to be very good with local students taking the stage.

Chauncey the Plains School

Miss Eutreva Crabtree Visits Chauncey Home

Miss Eutreva Crabtree of Buch tel is visiting Chauncey at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Harvey on Main Street.

Eutreva Crabtree of Buchtel Chauncey Mrs Floyd Harvey Main Street

Death in Automobile Crash Near Horner Youngstown

Horner of Youngstown was killed when her car skidded on a turn and plunged into a ditch. The crash details were reported by local authorities with emphasis on the fatal outcome.

Horner Youngstown

Ironton Man Dies After Fall From Hospital Window

John Mahaffey, 53, died after plunging from a second floor hospital window in Ironton. Police say he was intoxicated by drinking canned heat and became crazed.

Ironton John Mahaffey Mahaffey

Adlerika Relief Claim For Stomach Trouble Diet

Mrs A Howard credits Adlerika with ending her stomach trouble after taking it. Positive outcome described as able to eat without discomfort and feeling fine. Advertisement notes Adlerika removes gas bloating and old waste from intestines and helps with constipation. Gibsons Pharmacy listed.

Mail carrier dies from self-administered poison

Columbus report says 35 year old Harry Householder, a mail carrier, died from poison taken to end his life. He had recently faced charges of looting the mails and had been jailed.

Columbus U.pr Harry Householder Householder

Tokyo group opposed to Western dances barred by police

A planned meeting of Japanese opponents of western ballroom dancing in Ueno Park was banned by police who feared trouble.

Rio Japan Ugeno Park

Blandford Upholds Ancient Curfew Ringing Tradition

In Blandford England the church bell has rung the curfew twice daily at 1 and 6 p m for more than 800 years preserving a rare local custom in the town shorthand.

Blandford England

Advanced Student Recital Friday Evening in Ewing Auditorium

Violin students of Prof Scott Willits and piano students of M Scott Willits perform Friday at 7 30 in Ewing Auditorium. Eleven students participate presenting varied pieces including Klingsor? Reinecke and Portnoff concert movements and Bruch concerto concluding the program with works by Kroeger Merkel and Karganoff among others.

Scott Willits M Scott Willits Ewing Auditorium

Musical program list with performances and performers

The article lists a series of music pieces and performers including Ronald Robinette, Martha Foster, Jane Gill, Tessa Teta, Virginia McAdoo, Norman Guess, Quinette Shaw, Kathryn Merriman as accompanist, and various works by Chopin Mozart Grieg Saint Saens and others. It notes catalog numbers and seating or room designations such as XI and XIV.

Saint Saens Tessa Teta Frimil Virginia McAdoo Wieniakski Norman Guess Goodrich Frazee Quinette Shaw Prelledium Allen

Spring radio show proposed to extend season in Atlantic City

Atlantic City on May 13 reports a suggested shift to a spring showing of new radio receiver styles rather than fall displays. The idea aims to extend the radio season and benefit both buyers and manufacturers by aligning showcases with a fresh market cycle.

Atlantic City N. J

Owls And Insomnia Create Wise Nighttime Image

An observation compares owls to wisdom and notes their supposed insomnia highlighting nighttime activity and mental sharpness as a humorous animal trait.

Ohio university senior recital tonight in Ewing auditorium

The third senior recital of the Ohio University School of Music features contralto Helen M. McClaflin with accompanist Miss Ann Haworth in Ewing Auditorium. The program includes Handel, Massenet, Schubert, Brahms, and Rogers compositions, with Robinson at the piano. A Steinway piano is noted. the announcer signs off with a quirky line about Greenland.

Ohio University School of Music Ewing Auditorium Helen M. McClaflin Cc. C. Robinson McClaflin Ann Haworth Rogers Ee Robinson Page Watts the Eagle Grant Schaefer Ann Haworth Steinway

California Fig Syrup Ad از

Child health tip praises California Fig Syrup as a pleasant laxative that cleanses the bowels and sweetens the stomach. A teaspoonful today may prevent illness tomorrow. Prompts mothers to ask for genuine California Fig Syrup with age directions on the bottle.

California

Athens High to elect new student body president

Athens high school prepares for student government elections with petitions circulating May 17 and voting by the student council on May 18. Formal nominating occurs May 19 at an assembly, with the general election on May 26 and vote tally at the regular meeting that evening. The new president takes office May 28.

Athens High School Mal Nw Prsidnt

Spanish flyers complete Madrid to Manila leg

Captains Loriga and Gallarza, Spanish airmen, finished their Madrid to Manila flight at 11 40 a m today marking a milestone in the long journey.

Manila P. I Loriga Gallarza Madrid

Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Money Back Guarantee

An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a cure for corns and bunions with a full money back offer if pain and soreness persist after 24 hours. It claims deep penetration to relieve foot pain and claims benefits for varicose veins, urging customers to try it regardless of cause or prior treatments.

Money Back Moone

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