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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1926

Page

2

Ohio schoolchildren essay contest judges named

Judges chosen for the Ohio Sesquicentennial essay contest include Cora B. Roberts chair, Charles N. Wagner and Arthur Rosenbaum. Meigs county pupils will write essays on two topics with two winners per county. Blanks require name address age and school. top entries win a state funded trip to Philadelphia and visits to Valley Forge and Liberty Bell. Entries due by June 1.

Pomeroy Ohio Schooll Ohio Sesquicentennial Commission Cora B. Roberts Charles N. Wagner Arthur ‘Rosenbaum Meigs County Ohio Philadelphia

Shrine Ceremonials Participants From Middleport Attend Huntington

May 21 report lists Tom Mays W W Brown Marvin De Maine Jack Terry and Dr Bing ham among attendees at Shrine ceremonies in Huntington on Thursday.

Middleport Tom Mays W. W. Brown Marvin DeMaine Jack Terry Dr. Bingham Huntington

Eastern Star Inspection to be Held in Middleport

Middleport May 21 The Middleport East in Stars will undergo inspection this evening in the lodge rooms. A few guests from other orders are expected due to the small size of the club. The inspection will be conducted by Mrs. Raymond Zeiher of Pomeroy.

Middleport Middleport East Raymond Zeiher Pomeroy

Critical Illness Report For Mrs Barbara Zipperich

News of Mrs Barbara Zipperich A former Pomeroy resident now in Columbus shows her in critical condition. Her granddaughter Marjorie Patten traveled to care for her. Zipperich is mother to Ms George Patten of Pomeroy and sister to Mrs Elizabeth Mees of Mason City.

Romeroy Barbara Zipperich Pomeroy Columbus Marjorie Patten Zipperich George Patten Elizabeth Mees Mason City

Will of O. M. Stansbury Probated in Pomeroy

The will of the late O M Stansbury was admitted to probate Thursday in Pomeroy. The estate goes to his widow Julia Stansbury. R N Stansbury of Ketta was named executor by Judge Roberts.

Pomeroy M. Stansbury Juliansbury Stansbury of Ketta Roberts

Funeral services for Stanley Beegle planned Saturday

Pomeroy May 21. Funeral services for Stanley Beegle will be held from the Methodist Bar on Racine Street Saturday at 1 pm. Burial will be in Le high cemetery. Mr Beegle was electrocuted Wednesday while working at Mine 16 of the New Pittsburgh Coal Company.

Pomeroy Stanley Beegle Racine Beegle New Pittsburgh Coal Company

Ananias Jones Dies After Auto Strike Injuries

Ananias Jones of Dark Hollow died at Holzer hospital in Gallipolis following injuries from an automobile accident said to involve George Fowler of Middleport. Jones, treated at Holzer, could not survive. His body lay in the DeMaine parlors for burial preparations. He leaves a niece Mrs Rayy of Dark Hollow and Elsa Jones of Middleport.

Pomeroy Ananias Jones Dark Hollow Holzer Hospital Gallipolis George Fowler Middleport Fowler Jones DeMaine Undertaking Ray Y A . Elsa Jones

Assault arrest in Pomeroy after Gallipolis man detained

May 21 Walter Tipton of Gallipolis was arrested by Officer Ray Roush after an assault on Raymond in Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Walter Tipton Gallipolis Jeu Ray Roush Raymond

Tipton pleads guilty before Justice French and pays fine

Tipton pleaded guilty before Justice M L French and was fined 5 dollars with total costs of 18.50. He paid the amount in full and was released.

Googlein Pomeroy Tipton M. L. French

Tumors Removed From Mrs James Lewis

Mrs James Lewis, a colored woman, underwent tumor removal surgery at Holger hospital in Gallipolis. Reported in good condition after the operation and a Wednesday return from the hospital.

Pomeroy James Lewis Holger Hospital Gallipolis

Regular Meeting Of Middleport Square Club Held

The Middleport Square Club met last evening at the Masonic temple with a special program and dancing as the featured events.

Middleport Middleport Square Club Masonic Temple

Young Child Undergoes Adenoid and Tonsil Surgery

Martha Hines, daughter of Mr and Mrs Esta Hines of Pomeroy, had adenoids and tonsils removed Monday. Drs Daniels and McCullough performed the operation and reports say the child is much improved.

Pomeroy Martha Esta Hines

Pomeroy Bend Briefs Highlight Local Travelers

Charlies Beegle returned from a business visit to Pittsburgh on Thursday. Mrs. D W Hennessy has returned from a brief stay in Columbus. D Curtis Reed is a business visitor in Cincinnati.

Pomeroy Bend Charlies Beegle Pittsburgh D. W. Hennessy Columbus D. Curtis Reed Cincinnati

Woman 95 Dies After Fall In Pomeroy

Mrs Regina Guth aged 95 died at her daughter’s home on West Main street after a fall a fall she suffered recently caused her death. She is survived by her son Fred Guth owner of the Guth bakery.

Pomeroy Regina Guth Elizabeth Condee West Main Street Guth

Middleport Notes on Local Visitors and Illness

Miss Mildred Owens is ill at her home on Middleport Hill. Mrs J W Wolfe and Mr and Mrs Tom Whitten were visitors in Huntington. Mrs Ed French and son Paul and Miss Louise Burford are visiting in Dayton. Mrs Clara Lewis and baby are visiting relatives here. M J McCarthy has returned from a trip to Chicago. Mrs Fred Russell of Muskogee Oklahoma is visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs Richard Groogan. Mrs Gaylord James and Mrs Mary Murray were visitors in Gallipolis yesterday.

Middleport Mildred Owens Middleport Hill J. W. Wolfe Tom Whitten Huntington Ed French Paul Louise Burford Dayton Clara Lewis Baby M. J. McCarthy Chicago Fred Russell Muskogee Okla Richard Groogan Gaylord James Mary Murray Gallipolis

The New Minister to be shown in Chesire high school

The New Minister, recently staged in Syracuse, will be presented at the Cheshire high school auditorium by the Syracuse M E Sunday school and the Syracuse high school, expanding the tour.

Pomeroy Syracuse Cheshire Syracuse M. FE Syracuse High School

Pentecost Services at St Pauls Lutheran Church

Pastor G H Schuster leads Pentecost with a 10 a.m. sermon on The Holy Spirit and a 10 30 a.m. communion service. An illustrated lecture on The Early Christian Church follows at 7 30 p.m.

ST. Paul's Lutheran Church G. H. Schuster

Star Inspection Attracts Crowd In Glouster

Approximately ninety people attended the Star Inspection of Thea Chapter 5S in Glouster on Thursday evening. Local lodge members hosted visitors from Nelsonville and Amesville. Mrs. Helen Zeiher of Pomeroy, Deputy Grand Matron, commended the chapter for its efficient work. Two candidates received the degree for inspection, followed by refreshments and a musical program.

Glouster Thea Nelsonville Amesville Helen Zeiher Pomeroy

Mrs Watkins Refutes Moving Van Fire Cause Claim

Mrs. E. B. Watkins says moving van of Faires Transfer Co burned while goods were loaded in Glouster and asserts no matches were present in the household goods, removing all matches before loading. She contends the matches could not have started the fire as alleged.

Shower Honors Young Couple Tuesday in Glouster

A miscellaneous shower for Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Snyder was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Robert Snyder in Greens Run. Guests shared games and ice cream and cake, delivering many useful articles to the couple.

Lena Hanning Inez Willeke Harvey Alfred Wiilleke Elmer Davis Tayfor Mackey Billi Davis Taylor Ridge C. von Scheele Edith Jacksonville Sam Stevenson Lee Anna Effie Ima Grinstead Glouster Lotti Cannon Dow Cannon Dow, Jr Nyle Rose Magas Goldie Orville Smith Virgil Doris Fierbaugh Ada Leake Alma Clemons Elizabeth Anna Danko Clarence Cartwright Wesley Grinstead Loren Flerce John McClelland James Russell Elizabeth Daniels Fred Leake James Carl John Marion Frank Richard Snyder

Program for baccalaureate exercises at high school

The May 21 program lists events for the baccalaureate at the high school auditorium Sunday at 8 PM led by Rev. D. L. Browning. Items include song, congregation, invocation, male quartet, solo by Mary Smith, sermon, and benediction.

High School D. IL. Browning Miss ‘Mary Smith

Community Welfare Meeting At Pisgah Saturday

A community meeting will be held at Pisgah on Saturday evening as the first in a series to promote welfare in the locality. A capable speaker has been secured and a fine program will be presented. Everyone is invited to attend and support the effort.

Glouster Pisgah

Council Tonight Glouster May Regular Meeting

May 21 city council session to be held at the city building starting at 7 30 this evening. The agenda includes routine municipal matters and standard city business for Glouster.

Glouster City Council

Funeral for Orvil Kittle Saturday at Jacksonville M E Church

Funeral services for Orvil Kittle aged 14 son of Mr and Mrs Leslie Kittle will be held Saturday at 2 30 PM at the Jacksonville Methodist Church conducted by Rev W G Parker Burial will follow in the cemetery at Hooper Ridge The death notice appeared in Thursday edition

Glouster Orvil Leslie Kittle Jacksonville M. E W. G. Parker Hooper Ridge

Athens Man the Tenth Seeker in Governor Battle

William Grant Webster of Athens filed his Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidacy declaration. Educated at Harvard founder of Cleveland Law School he pledges strict law enforcement tax relief and efficient government. Supporters include Judge J W Wood and Bank of Athens president James D Brown.

William Grant Webster Athens Webster Harvard Cleveland Law School Chicago Robert T. Lincoln Henry C. Ranney Cleveland Frank S. Monnett Ohio Marcus A. Hanna Myron T. Herrick France Frank A. Arter Mr. Webster Cleveland Bar J. W. Wood J. B. Allen James D. Brown Bank of Athens John Finsterwald W. N. Alderman

New Beauty Cream Promises Bright Complexions

Advertises MELLO GLO Cream a French process whitening skin product by The D. Zenner Co. at Case's Drug Store Logan. Claims include smoother brighter and younger skin with first application and purer formulation than competitors.

D. Zenner Co Case Logan

Paris Cafes Offer Varied Ice Cream Menu During War

Doughboys in Paris could find tea chocolate coffee and ice cream as staples in most cafes. The menu also lists vodka whisky and gin alongside treats, reflecting a varied wartime cafe scene.

Paris

Cowcatchers on autos debut as safety device

London introduces cowcatcher style front guards on automobiles inspired by American railroad engines to improve pedestrian protection and collision safety.

London

Winter vegetables from the Virgin Islands shipped to Kew Work

The Virgin Islands shipped winter vegetables to Kew Work this year successfully. The movement shows ongoing trade links between Caribbean producers and British markets.

Virgin Islands Kew

Plains High School graduation honors fourteen in 1920s event

Chauncey May 21 fourteens graduates received diplomas at The Plains High School commencement in the gymnasium at 8 p.m. William Hamer presented diplomas, Dr. FE Bryan gave the class address on If these were my sons and my daughters. Ohio university orchestra provided music. Rev E Brown offered invocation and benediction. Class roster includes Marie Aelshire Joe Charney Guilford McGuone Virgil Thompson Dorothy Cade and others. Tickets sold at the door.

Chauncey the Plains High School William Hamer Board of Education FE. B. Bryan Ohio University of Athens Ohio University E. Brown the Plains Church

Variety to Brighten Chauncey Musicale Evening

Chauncey May 21 A 7 30 PM musicale in Chauncey high school auditorium opens with a welcome song by Chauncey women who also present a millinery demonstration titled The Hat Of Other Days The program includes Cheeriwee chorus three numbers a trio two soloists and instrumentals by Charles Sweeney Charles Bradfield Jr Verna Six Margaret Potter Thelma Bingman Mildred Sands Christine Courtney Brown Charles Minister and a piano duet Dorothy Minister Lucille Bradfield Mrs IF Church to entertain.

Chauncey Cheeriwee Charles Sweeney Charles Bradfield Jr Verna Six Margaret Potter Thelma Bingman Mildred Sands Christine Courtney Brown Charles Minister Dorothy Minister Lucille

Osborne Wood Returns to New York After Cuban Sanitarium

Osborne C. Wood son of Major General Leonard Wood arrives in New York from Cuba where he stayed in a sanitarium. His latest venture was real estate business in Florida.

Osborne C. Wood Leonard Wood New York Cuba Florida

Courtney Family Visit Leaves Chauncey for Pomeroy

Mr and Mrs G B Courtney and children Betty Jane Isabel and Charles Harvey of Chauncey spent yesterday at Pomeroy with Lloyd H Pendergrass and his wife Mrs Pendergrass. Clinton Courtney and daughter Marjorie of Chauncey also visited at the same home for a few days.

Chauncey G. B. Courtney Betty Jane Isabel Charles Harvey Pomeroy Lloyd H. Pendergrass Clinton Courtney Marjorie Pendergrass

Chauncey Man In Critical Condition After Illness

David H. North of Chauncey remains in critical condition at his Mound street home after several weeks of stomach trouble.

Plains Hosts Jackson Visitors At Commencement

Mr and Mrs Jap Rice and Misses Bella Naomi and Alpha Channell of Jackson attended the Plains high school commencement where their nephew Dale Channell graduated. The group visited the Channell home and returned to Jackson Thursday night.

Chauncey Jap Rice Bella Naomi Alpha Channell Jackson The Plains Dale Channell William Channell

Reverend Parker Delivers Child Life Lecture in Chauncey

The Rev. G. W. Parker spoke at Chauncey Methodist Church on Child Life with stereopticon views. An illustrated lecture is planned again for next Wednesday evening by the same speaker.

Chauncey G. W. Parker Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church Parker

Chauncey Residents Note Travel and Visits Across Cities

George Williamson returned to Chauncey from a business trip to Pittsburgh and Columbus. Rollie Figgins of Chauncey visited Columbus this week. Mrs Guy Smith and daughter Nita of Chauncey spent Wednesday in Athens. Mrs Henry Osborne returned to Chauncey from a short visit near Coolville with her daughter Mrs Everett Bingman and family.

George Williamson Chauncey Pittsburgh Columbus Rollie Figgins Guy Smith Nita Athens Henry Osborne Coolville Everett Bingman

Maya's Remedy Promises Health Revival for Housewives

A former bedridden housewife attributes her recovery to Maya's, claiming one dose sufficed and money is refunded. The ad asserts the preparation removes catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and eases related stomach and liver ailments, including appendicitis, with McKee Drug Co. Athens and Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville marketing it.

Maya McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Burnside Niece Sues Over Whiskers Ad Spend

Miss Elia C Patterson of Milwaukee files suit in New York seeking 150000 dollars in damages against Colgate and Company over a shaving soap advertisement using her uncle General Ambrose E Burnside's image. She says the ad titled Where Burnside s were in bloom used his whiskers as a springboard for humor and sales.

New York Elia C. Patterson Milwaukee Wits Ambrose E. Burnside Colgate and Company Colgate Company Burnside

Township school district transports pupils to parochial schools

The Columbus Jennings township district in Putnam county is accused of illegally funding pupil transport to parochial schools. State accounting officials report less than one third of transported pupils attend township schools.

Columbus Jennings Township Putnam County State Bureau of Accounting

Student Drivers Face the Mayor in Court

Three persons charged with violating the traffic code pleaded guilty at police court yesterday and were fined by Mayor Alex M. Moore. Catherine Wiseman, cited for reckless driving on Court Street, is an Ohio University student from Erie, Pa. A. V. Evans, Coalton student, fined $5 for speeding. Raymond Shephard of Luster Fought and Company fined $5 for reckless driving on Smith Street.

Alex M. Moore Ohio University Catherine Wiseman Erie Court Street A. V. Evans Coalton Raymond Shephard Luster Fought and Company Smith Street

Why Daughters Do Not Confide In Mothers Revealed

New York May 20. An inquiry in Women’s Home Companion gathered letters from girls across the United States. The analysis lists reasons mothers fail to earn confidence including questioning about sex, obsession with control, old fashioned views, indifference, and lack of listening.

New York U.P Woman’s Home Companion United States

Mercer Leads Evening With Songs and Knights Talk

Mercer sang two numbers while Dr. S K Mardis spoke on the Knights of Pythias value and lodge history. A lunch was served by the social committee and the evening ended with dancing.

Mercer S. K. Mardis Knights of Pythias Lodge

Foreclosure Sought Over Auto Loans From Roudebush Garage

A suit against Charles Roudebush, proprietor of the Roudebush garage, seeks foreclosure on four automobiles held as security for notes totaling 1 250 dollars 38 090 dollars 650 dollars and 599 dollars with 73 87 dollars interest due. The action is filed in Common Pleas court and requires payment within ten days to avoid judgment and sale of the vehicles.

Sige ST Common Pleasant Peoples Bank

Mussolini Plans Restoring Ancient Roman Galleys

Italian premier Mussolini reveals plans to raise and restore two ancient Roman galleys recovered from the depths of a crater lake. The vessels lie about 380 feet underwater, preserved for centuries.

Rome Mussolini

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