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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1926

Page

3

Central School May Day Party a Splendid Success

Nelsonville May 14 The Central school May Day program organized by the Parent Teacher association drew large attendance. The day was ideal and pupils rendered a carefully prepared program with dances songs and a maypole finale. Refreshments followed and officers for next year will be elected at the association meeting.

Central School Nelsonville C. L. Stout Christian Church Joe Pritchard Isabel Emerson Ruth Hayden Aracter Polly Tho May Eenewee

Central Teachers Honor at May Party Banquet

Nelsonville May 14 Teachers of Central school were guests at a banquet by the Central Parent Teacher Association held at the YMCA after the May Party. Covers were laid for all the teachers of the school.

Nelsonville Central School Central Parent Teacher Association

Faithful Martha Class to Meet in Nelsonville

The Faithful Martha class of the Methodist church will meet at 7 o'clock Monday evening in the church parts. Hostesses are Mesdames Iles Howe Wesley Hawk Henry neaster and Julius Fischer. Each member is asked to come prepared to sew.

Nelsonville Martha Methodist Church Mesdames Iles Howe Wesley Hawk Henry Neaster Julius Fischer

Path summons aged resident in Nelsonville

Mrs. Julian Dripler aged 82 died Thursday evening at her daughter’s home on Chestnut street. Funeral services will be held at 1 30 Sunday afternoon from the McManaway residence conducted by Rev Nihiser of Murray City. She leaves six children including Mrs McManaway Mrs Frank Green Mrs Ella Erb George Pete Dupler and Mrs Lem Locke.

Nelsonville Julian Dripler Chas. McManaway Chestnut Street McManaway Nihiser Murray City Frank Green Ella Erb George Pete Dupler Lem Locke Logan

Hyperion Club Plans Nelsonville District Meeting In November

A called Hyperion club meeting is set for May 14 in Nelsonville at 2 o'clock at Mrs J M Hyde's home. At 2 30 pm the two federated clubs will be invited in to discuss plans to host the district meeting in Nelsonville this November.

Hyperion Club Nelsonville J. M. Hyde

Male quartet to sing Sunday in Berean class event

A male quartet will perform Sunday for the Berean class aiming to reach about 150 men. The quartet members average around seventy years old and will present old time songs, with the orchestra providing additional music.

Nelsonville

Lowry Funeral Saturday Held Near Nelsonville

Funeral services for Thomas Lowry set for 1 p m Saturday from the home of his niece Mrs John Katzenbach near Nelsonville.

Redpath Advance Man In City

Nelsonville May 14 with the arrival of Mr R K Edler advance representative of the Redpath Chautauqua the first advertising is being distributed for the Nelsonville Chautauqua program June 8 to 12 inclusive Season tickets delivered to the local committee by Mr Edler and daters on display in windows and on awnings in the business district Henford Dugan post is sponsoring the chautauqua this year and each citizen is asked to cooperate and purchase tickets.

Nelsonville R. K. Edler Redpath Chautauqua

Personal mentions and visits noted in town bulletin

Mrs Ralph Bateman of Colum 8 is a business visitor here and visiting relatives. Lowell Burnelle a student at Orson Medical School Philadelphia arrived home Thursday to spend vacation with his cats. Mr and Mrs William Relle Ir and Mrs Charles Joyce and daughter Jeff Thursday for Detroit where Mr Joyce has accepted a position. Roy Phelps traveling freight agent for the P and M railroad making his last official visit in

Ralph Bateman Colum 8 Lowell Burnelle Orson Medical School Philahia William Relle Charles Joyce Jeff Detroit Joyce Roy Phelps P. & M. Railroad

Nelsonville Thursday Name Changes to Railroad Commercial Agent

The subject has been made commercial agent for the same railroad with headquarters in Cincinnati. This marks a shift in duties and base of operations as the assignment takes effect.

Nelsonville Cincinnati

DeMolay Initiations Mark Nelsonville Lodge Event

Dal las Clarence Bay Walter Daniel Linscott and Edward Sheldon Powell were initiated into the DeMolay Lodge at Atheris last evening in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Dallas Clarence Bay Walter Daniel Linscott Edward Sheldon Powell Atheris

East Schools P T A Reports Bright Program and Finances

Nelsonville May 14 The East P T A met with a large audience enjoying a program by first through sixth grades including songs drills and recitations. Treasurer’s report shows income 273 with 240.82 spent on shoes clothing groceries readers and other items leaving 145.62. New officers elected: President Mrs Robert Huenefeld first VP Miss Louise Pearce second VP Mrs Charles Ervin Secretary Mrs Clara Caldwell Treasurer Mrs Nelson Dowler and correspondent Miss Lula Lane. Meeting adjourned to October’s second Friday.

Nelsonville Lane Patton Baugh Ervin Mary Grose Lena Wolf Albert Dilcher John Stocklein Nelson Dowler Treasury Robert Huenefeld Louise Pearce Charles Ervin Clara Caldwell Lula Lane

Chauncey to Hear Musicale Friday

Chauncey may 14 the program for a benefit musicale and entertainment at chauncey high school auditorium begins at 730 pm next friday may 21 tickets are on sale by a committee or at the door the event features local soloists and character songs violin and piano numbers a girls chorus from athens and mrs ed l church of athens will perform numbers

Chauncey Chauncey High School Athens

Funeral Held Here for Agnes Arnold Johnson

The body of Agnes Arnold Johnson 58 wife of W A Johnson died in Chicago was brought to her aunt Lydia Beachout’s home on the Lower Plains. Funeral services were held Thursday at 1 30 pm at Factory church Rev Frederick Brown officiated with solos by M O Bryan and daughter Jennie Bryan. Burial followed at Zion church cemetery. She was a former resident of Vore Ridge and is survived by her husband W A Johnson.

Chauncey Agnes Arnold Johnson W. A. Johnson Chicago Lydia Beachout Lower Plains Factory Church Frederick Brown M. O. Bryan Jennie Bryan Zion Church Johnson Vore Ridge

Pythian Sisters To Meet Tuesday Birth Day Party Planned

Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters of Chauncey will hold their April and May birth day party at the regular meeting next Tuesday evening in the K of P Hall A pot-luck supper will be served and the birthday anniversaries of Edith Harvey Ruth Smith Dorothy Miller Thelma Linscott Minnie Palmer Lillie Sweeny Verna Martin Brayer and Verna Martin will be honored.

Chauncey Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters of K. of P. Hall Edith Harvey Ruth Smith Dorothy Miller Thelma Linscott Minnie Palmer Lillie Sweeny Verna Martin Brayer Verna Martin

Chauncey Hostes A Weekend Visit From Columbus Family

Mr and Mrs Lee Schoonover of Chauncey welcomed last weekend guests at their Mound street home Their guests included Irene Temple and Mr and Mrs Herbert Cramer and family from Columbus Also present were the couple's mother and brother in law.

Chauncey Lee Schoonover Mound Street Irene Temple Herbert Cramer Columbus

Chauncey Matron Bert Daugherty Ill at Home

Mrs. Bert Daugherty matron of Chauncey bounty infirmary is reported quite ill at her Chauncey home.

Chauncey Bert Daugherty Bounty Infirmary

Methodist Ladies Aid quilting meeting at The Plains

The Methodist Episcopal Ladies Aid society of The Plains held an all day quilting session on Wednesday at the aid room. Members present included Mrs. Zell Buffington Mrs. Robert McAllister Miss J. W. Hawk Mrs. George Smith Mrs. Theodore Nagle Mrs. Robert Graves Mrs. Cochran and Mrs. John Martin.

Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Ladies Aid Society of the Plains Zell Buffington Robert McAllister J. W. Hawk George Smith Theodore’ Nagle Robert Graves Cochran John Martin

Brewer guests visit Crooksville and Chauncey

Mrs. John Brewer and daughters Florence and Alice Brewer from Chauncey spent last Sunday in Crooksville as guests of Mr and Mrs Earl Downey and family. They were joined by Richard Downey who is visiting the Brewers for a few days.

Crooksville Chauncey John Brewer Florence Alice Brewer Earl Downey Richard Downey Brewer

Myers Family Plans Summer Motor Trip to Colorado

Mrs. Ira Myers and sons Roy and Pearl and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Myers of Chauncey depart today by car for Colorado. They will camp along the route and spend the summer months at their destination.

West Chauncey Ira Myers Roy and Pearl Floyd Myers Chauncey Colorado

Chauncy Personal News Notices from Local Readers

Chauncey residents share visits with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. D H Wyatt of Columbus visit brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Peter Pendergrass and son George I Pendergrass. Miss Lucille Jackson visits Detroit. Mrs Parfitt departs Beaumont for Columbus. Mrs George Nicholson Chauncey visits Hollister to see her ill father B F Allen.

Chauncey D. H. Wyatt Columbus Peter Pendergrass George I. Pendergrass Lucille Jackson Detroit Parfitt Myrtle Pidcock Beaumont George Nicholson Hollister B. F. Allen

Rich Bachelor Wants Wife

An advertisement features a self described rich bachelor seeking a wife, claiming cure from stomach and liver troubles by MAYA'S remedy. It touts a money back guarantee and cites McKee Drug Co and Gem Pharmacy along with other druggists.

Maya McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

M Gune Takes the Hopkins Building in Athens

The McCune tire and accessory company will take over G W Hopkins garage on West State street and move sales and service there by Saturday May 15. George W Hopkins shifts to radio product sales while Hopkins’ old store on West State remains his radio base.

McCune Tire and Accessory Company West Union Street McCune West State Street Bill Mickle Hopkins State Street

DeMolay Initiates Seven At Special Rites Last Night

DeMolay chapter performed initiatory and second degree rites with seven candidates led by officers. Notable attendees included Judge H. T. Phillips and J. D. Cooper from the Advisory Council. Plans for summer activities included a banquet before school year’s end.

Demolay Order of DeMolay Earl L. Shaffer C. D. McClanahan Ohio Council Lima James Boden Cecil Cox Dallas C. Bay Walter Limscott Edward Powell James’ Russell Dean Clarence Morrison John Edwards Ted Stiff McClanahan David Hughes Fred Weber Edwin Cooper Paul Woodworth Harold Giesecke Leon Gold Ralph Hoffman Paul Kimes Freddy Mansfield Donald Robinson Walter Linscott H. T. Phillips J. D. Cooper

Polish Troops March Toward Lemberg From Teschen

Polish forces advancing from Teschen toward Lemberg aim to encircle Marshal Sikorski s garrison. The movement began around 11 a m signaling a push to sever the garrison s supply and communication lines.

Teschen Lemberg Sikorski

Bank receiver appointed for old Marshfield bank

John R. Lostro petition leads Judge L. G. Worstell to appoint W. B. Lawrence as receiver for the old Marshfield bank this morning in Common Pleas court. The former directors and partners insist the old bank is separate from the present institution.

John R. Lostro W. B. Lawrence Old Marshfield Bank L. G. Worstell Common Pleas Court Lostro

Lee and Alexander Sunday Schools to Organize Tuesday

Athens county council of religious education names Lee and Alexander townships for Sunday school organization. A meeting at Hebbardsville Presbyterian church at 8 o clock next Thursday evening will direct the work with H C Fletcher and Prof S S Mardis leading. First Methodist Athens choir will sing.

Lee Alexander Athens First Methodist Church Alexander Townships Fletcher State Council of Religious Education Tiffin

Rats Attack Families in Columbus Night

A swarm of rats attacked two families in Columbus during the night. Four people required medical treatment and the victims appealed to the city health department for help.

Columbus U.P

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Quick Gain

Advert outlines McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets claiming 10 pound gain in 20 days and 5 pound gain in 30 days with money back. Promotes ease of use versus cod liver oil liquid. Targets druggists and Cline Pharmacy for purchase.

Cline Pharmacy McCoy’s

Wetzel Returns to Chauncey After Wells Town Visit

George Wetzel has returned to his Chauncey home after a brief stay at his former Wells Town residence. He also called on friends near Jackson and visited Mr and Mrs Lee Smith who recently lost their home and belongings in a fire.

Chauncey George Wetzel Wellston Jackson Lee Smith

Five Radio Features Highlight Saturday Schedule

The list lists WFI Philadelphia and KGO Oakland evening programs at 8:10 and 8:15 p m with bands and entertainment. WGN Chicago broadcasts from Louisville at 1 30 Central, Derby descriptions. KDKA East Pittsburgh and WJIR Detroit offer evening shows including the Westinghouse band and WJR lestara on Central and Eastern times.

WFI Philadelphia The Academy of Political Science KGO Oakland Stanford University WGN Chicago Louisville KDKA Pittsburgh Eastern Standard -Westinghouse WJIR Detroit Eastern Standard WJR Lestara

Demand for Shoes for Needy in Valley

Athens Eagles shoe fund committee reported for Oct to May distributing 46 pairs of shoes and 15 stockings to children in need. Despite coal mine suspensions, demand was about half of last year as families moved from Sugar Creek and nearby mining districts. Fund started two years ago serving a six mile radius with money raised via benefits and agency cooperation.

Isaac Slaughter Shoe Fund Committee Athens Sugar Creek Athens Eagles

Charity fund grows for Athens Eagles drive

The S fund becomes a national charity of the Eagles. Chairman Slaughter reports the committee found three times as many cases of needy children in Athens last winter as in the prior winter. The shoe and stock fund will be continued by the Athens Eagles. In Warsaw the American colony remains safe amid street fighting and revolution uproar.

Warsaw

Flyte it facial cream promises quick freckle removal

The ad claims freckles melt away in four days and skin becomes cleaner and fairer. It urges starting today and lists Cline Pharmacy Co and McKee Drug Co as sellers with live druggists offering the inexpensive Flyte product.

Cline Pharmacy Co McKee Drug Co

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Path Summons Eastern Star Redpath P. T. A. OF East Schools Meeting of the Flowers Miss Johnson Miss Young Miss Pearce Miss Pierce Pythian Sisters Ladies Aid M’gune Auer Imal John Coopers Union Suits Athletic —Stouts & Regulars Coopers Nainsook Grones & Link Coopers Agency LEE and Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Theo Dore I. Reese Church of the Good Shepherd E. L. Pielow Nelson Zar Eve Aly Sly Alice Day MccCoy the Cline Ice Cream Co Athens Eagles’ Shoe Fund Cross Bros W. Union &T Shaff Parker Bros
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