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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1926

Page

5

Ohio Visitors Return From Florida Winter

Chillicothe residents Mr and Mrs John Cooley and Clarence Heaton with family spent a weekend in Lynn Haven Florida. E F Black and G G Foster plan an indefinite summer visit to Charleston West Virginia and Foster Place suburban Villa route. Mrs Black will care for the children during chautauqua and return to Charleston afterward.

John Cooley Clarence Heaton Clyde and Clair Lynn Haven Fla E. F. Black Charleston W. Va G. G. Foster Foster Place Villa

Honor Guest Entertained Before Move to Columbus

Mrs. L D Poston was honored with a bridge gathering hosted by Mrs M E Twiss and Mrs Evan J Jones at 46 East Union Street. Guests from out of town included Mrs J G Belcher Austin Texas Mrs D H Moore Washington DC Mrs Granville Evans Haverhill Mass and Mrs Grattan Irwin Charleston West Virginia. Roses and iris decorated the home and a bouquet was given to the guest of honor. Mrs T W Craig won the high score and Mrs A B Roe took second.

L. D. Poston Columbus M. E. Twiss Evan J. Jones Bridge Twiss East Union Street J. G. Belcher Austin Texas D. H. Moore Washington, D. C Athens Granville Evans Haverhill Mass Grattan Irwin Charleston W. Va Columbia Iris T. W. Craig A. B. Roe

Community club events and social notices

The country club junior party is postponed after school closure. Miss Clarice Wickerham of Seaman visits her sister Mrs Homer Brown at 12 Montrose Avenue. Mr David A Skidmore to intern at Delaware Springs sanitarium beginning June 1 after graduating Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy. Needle Craft club hosted by Mrs Eugene Woodworth at 2 PM Wednesday. Mrs Marie Aleshire recovering from appendicitis at North Hill home. U C D Sewing club to meet Thursday at 2 PM with Mrs Mary A Fryburger at 215 West Union Street. Plans for the annual picnic to be discussed. Miss Juanita Tefft hosted Ohio State student Alex Watt over the weekend. he attended Alpha Sigma Alpha dance in the Men’s Union. Mrs Buss Stephenson and children returned from Chel after the death of her father Mr John Phelps, buried at Greenlawn cemetery. Attendees at Mrs Flora Eisestein funeral in Hemlock Grove included Mr and Mrs Lewis Woodey, Mr and Mrs Will Heaton and son Edson, Mr and Mrs Selim Stiles, Miss Maude Sanders of Athens, Mr and Mrs Guy Smith and children of Chauncey. Dr Scott Allen and Mr Ralph Huffman returned yesterday from the doctor.

David A. Skidmore Ollie Skidmore South College Street Des Moines Juanita Tefft North High Street Alex Watt Ohio State University Columbus Alpha Sigma Alpha Buss Stephenson Mary Jo and Buss, Jr Chel John Phelps Greenlawn Flora Eiselstein Hemlock Grove Lewis Woodey Will Heaton Edson Selim Stiles Maude Sanders Athens Guy Smith Eta and Wayne Chauncey

House Guests Include Mrs Grattan Irwin Of Charleston

Mrs Sarah L Poston and her daughter Miss Lulu Poston host Mrs Grattan Irwin of Charleston West Virginia at 27 North College Street as their house guest during a visit.

Sarah L. Poston Lulu Poston North College Street Grattan Irwin Charleston W. Va

Finsterwald Girl Recovers From Tonsil Adenoid Operation

Kathryn Finsterwald youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Finsterwald 26 Hocking Street is convalescing at home after a surgical operation Monday to remove her tonsils and adenoids.

Kathryn Finsterwald Elmer Finsterwald Hocking Street

Pilcher Couple Returns From Hamilton And Cincinnati

Mr and Mrs T M Pilcher returned from a weeklong visit with friends and relatives in Hamilton and Cincinnati.

T. M. Pilcher Hamilton Cincinnati

Editorial in Athens Messenger Quoted in Welfare Bulletin

The Ohio Welfare Bulletin reprints an Athens Messenger editorial titled Permanent Protection. Dr. John H. Berry notes the piece alongside Cincinnati Enquirer content, praising editors and educators addressing crime, guardian roles of alienists, and the need for proper examinations of dangerous individuals.

the Managing Officers Association Department of Public Welfare State of Ohio Athens Messenger John H. Berry Athens State Hospital the Messenger Cincinnati Enquirer Berry Bryant John Bryant James McCumber Pomeroy McCumber

Zemo Promises Quick Relief for Eczema and Skin Ailments

An advertisement promotes Zemo as a fast acting antiseptic that removes eczema and stops itching. It claims to heal sores burns wounds and chafing, penetrates and soothes, and notes daytime use due to invisibility. It offers small 60 cent and large $1.00 bottles.

Devotion to Mary and Christ Highlighted in Sermon

A religious sermon reflects on Mary’s role from Nazareth to Calvary and urges Catholic faithful to honor Mary and Jesus Christ. It calls for Christian chivalry, reverence for the name of Jesus, and praised the organist Miss Margaret Potter and various assistants for guiding the children.

Mary Jesus Christ Margaret Potter Cecelia Collins Alice Rowan

Three New Radio Stations Heard in U S

Halifax and San Salvador and Caracas Venezuela are new far off stations US listeners can log on. San Salvador began operations with a 500 watt transmitter on 482 meters. The voice of Caracas is expected to start by June 1 under a Venezuelan company with licensing and $6 monthly fees for listeners.

Washington C. P Halifax San Salvador Caracas Venezuea United States Voice of

Society's punishment theory questioned in crime essay

Dr Berry argues punishment fails to protect society and that criminals like Bryant Hedricks and Rhodes are dangerous. He advocates recognizing insanity in criminals and treating them accordingly to deter crime and better protect the public. He compares prison to ineffective punishment and urges life hospital care for the insane or defective criminal.

Bryant

Church Leaders Attend Columbia Union Conference in Milwaukee

The Rev and Mrs Lewis E Lenheim of Chauncey leave by car for Milwaukee to attend the Columbia Union conference of the Seventh Day Adventist church from May 27 to June 14. Delegates from 115 nations will gather at the city auditorium for the quadrennial session expected to host about 10 000 Adventists. In their absence Rev Fred Pickett of Burien Springs College will lead services at Chauncey church.

Chauncey Lewis E. Lenheim Milwaukee Wis Columbia Union Conference Seventh Day Adventist Church Seventh Day Adventist Church of Adventist Church Union Lenheim Fred Pickett Burien Springs College Pickett Athens

Musicale Will Be Given Again in Albany

Chauncey May 25 The musicale and entertainment from last Friday in the Chauncey high school auditorium will be repeated next Friday in Albany's opera house. The program includes character songs solos violin and piano numbers and humorous readings.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Opera House Albany

Evening of Real Entertainment Promises Favorable Comment

About thirty persons are included in the program which insures an evening of real entertainment.

Dinner for Chauncey relatives hosted by Mrs Lucy Syx

Mrs Lucy Syx entertained Sunday at her country Chauncey area home with a dinner for relatives including Mrs Sarah Mayles Mrs Jennie Mayles Herman Billy Nelson Eleanor Frank Nelson Mrs John Earich Helen Clifford Howard Carl Douglas James Mayles Harold Genevieve Mayles Mrs John McCormick Gordon Raymond Syx and others.

Chauncey Lucy Syx Sarah Mayles Jennie Mayles Herman Billy Fred Nelson Eleanor Frank Nelson John Earich Helen Clifford Howard Carl Douglas James Mayles Harold Genevieve Mayles John McCormick Gordon Raymond Syx

Wayne family attends Flora Eiselstein funeral

Mr and Mrs Guy Smithson Wayne and daughter Rita of Chauncey traveled to Hemlock Grove Meigs county on Sunday to attend the funeral of Flora Eiselstein.

Chauncey Guy Smithson Wayne Rita Hemlock Grove Meigs County Flora Eiselstein

Chauncey Visitors Attend Marietta Chauncey Game

Miss Thelma Davis and Mrs. Ruth Warner of Chauncey and Ernest Smith of The Plains motored to Marietta on Sunday to attend the game between Marietta and Chauncey Independents.

Chauncey Thelma Davis Ruth Warner Ernest Smith the Plains Marietta

Scouting Group Enjoys Weiner Roast Near Chauncey

Forty five members of the Boy and Girl Scout troops of Chauncey with Scout Master Ralph Pritts hiked to Lands place hill north of town Saturday evening for a weiner roast and marshmallow toast.

Chauncey Boy Girl Scout Ralph Pritts Lands Place

Local Families Visit Relatives Over Weekend

Miss Ida Burke and Luna Powers visited relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Thiesen of Millfield traveled to Crookaville Sunday to see kin. Mrs. W. A. Bell of Millfield visited the Fulton family in Athens. Vern Robinett of Haydenville spent Sunday in Millfield with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robinett.

Ida Burke Luna Powers Herman Thiesen Millfield Crookaville W. A. Bell Vern Fulton Athens Vern Robinett Haydenville Charles Robinett

Lecture at Chauncey Methodist on Wednesday evening

Mr. Parker of the Chauncey Methodist Episcopal church will give another illustrated lecture with stereopticon views at the church here Wednesday evening. The Rev Mr Parker's illustrated talks are proving interesting and entertaining.

Chauncey

Local social notes from Chauncey and nearby towns

Wayne Smith of Chauncey visits sister Alice at the home of Mr and Mrs Howard Bolin near Pomeroy. Mr and Mrs Clifford Howard and son of the city spend Sunday at Merwin Stauffer’s home in The Plains. Genevieve Mayles spends the week visiting Chauncey relatives. Betty Jane Courtney, daughter of Mr and Mrs G B Courtney, is ill at their High Street home.

Wayne Smith Chauncey Alice Howard Bolin Pomeroy Clifford Howard Merwin Stauffer the Plains Genevieve Mayles Betty Jane G. B. Courtney High Street

Reverend Courtney Heads to Canton Convention

The Rev Mr Courtney of Chauncey left Monday for Canton to attend the state convention of the Curia church at the First Christian church. He is accompanied by the Rev Mr John L Stine.

Chauncey Courtney Canton Curia Church T First Christian Church John L. Stine

Harold Ogg Visits Chauncey Home of Parents

Harold Ogg employed in Columbus spent the weekend at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ogg in Chauncey.

Harold Ogg Columbus Mrs Charles Ogg Chauncey

Shaners Honor Son Birthday in Millfield Home

George Shaner Sr and wife hosted a birthday dinner for son George Shaner Jr at their Millfield home on May 28. Guests from The Plains and Millfield attended, with cake from Mrs. Arthur Burchfield The Plains and gifts for the honoree.

Chauncey George Shaner Millfield Arthur Burchfield Plains Burchfield Kenneth Harry Moore

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New York Ohio N. E Schultz News Agency Chillicothe Country Club Clarice Wickerham Seaman Homer Brown Montrose Avenue Needle Craft Club Eugene Woodworth Church Street Marie Aleshire North Hill U. C. D. Sewing Club Mary A. Fryburger West Union Street Scott Allen Ralph Huffman Messenger Pattern Dept ST Paul's Church Martha McVay Kathleen Shannon Father Powers Adam Eve Garden of Paradise Mother Church Motter Christ West Virginia Moundsville John Hedricks Richard Rhodes Zemo Lash She Fuller Shoppe Athens, Ohio Messias Calvary John Nazareth Cana Bethlehem Egypt Garden of Eden Hill of Cal U. S Gibson Lenheims Seventh Day Adventists Musicale McCall Rosef Henry MR. Gunn Panama TRAN Clara Bell UTE Athens Jewelers Shaners Preston Nelsonville THE Silvous Shoe Co Cee Cash Shoe Store Agur Henry
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