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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1927

Page

6

Wisses Death At Hands Of Officers In Cuba Continues

A veteran recounts service in Cuba during the insurgent war. He describes interception of dispatches, capture and four months in a stockade, fights with guards, escape with a Cuban ally, and rescue by the steamer Vesuvius. He later aided the Cuban cable and endured injuries impacting his sight.

Wisses Cuba Hile United States Moriarity Key West Vesuvius New Orleans Memphis

Now You Ask One Answers From Base Five

Answers to a printed quiz list odd statements about science and politics. It includes Bats insects Peanuts growth by plants methods for rabbits distribution of fish sleep moonflower speed of a vine Pilsudski Poland Dawes WWI general presidential salary Mellon Davis Butter China.

Pilsudski Poland Rand Wilbur Pennsylvan Mmeare Mellon James J. Davis Smedley D.butter China

Free Daily Vacation Bible School Opens July Sixth

Glouster reports no tuition for the Daily Vacation Bible School which runs July 6 with a single day offering. A meeting of the building finance committee is set at the church after the prayer service. Personal notes mention Mrs. T. A. Noon in Columbus and relatives visiting Glouster.

Glouster T. A. Noon Columbus P. Booth Bethany W. Va Miss Ray Zern Cunningham Sisk William Echstenkamper A.H. Chute Andrew Mt. Vernon Cecelia Echstenkamper

Church of Christ building fund gains 400 this May

Glouster church reports nearly 400 dollars added to its building fund during May with one more Sunday to go. Funds collected bolster plans for renovations and growth.

Church of Christ Building Fund Glouster

Serious condition reported for John Fisher near Corning

Corning dispatches note John Fisher, 80, is in serious condition after rupture surgery two weeks ago. I O O F members attend him as his health remains fragile. He is able to move about.

Needle penetrates foot. boy treated in Corning

In Corning on May 25, nine year old Robert Horn suffered a foot injury when a needle pierced the sole. Dr. Bob Miller removed the needle after it lodged near the center of the foot, with an X ray picture taken to assess the damage.

Letart Growers Plan Early Truck Market This Year

Pomeroy May 7 25 The Letart truck growers report they will be in market 15 days earlier than last year with tomato sales starting July 1 barring freezing weather. Most output goes to Athens and Hocking Valley Points after the completion of I C H 159. Also blackberry crop promises aid canned fruit stores in Messenger territory.

Pomeroy Letart Athens Hocking Valley Messenger Meigs

Shade River dynamiters offer $25 for conviction evidence

Reports note dynamiters are active in Shade River area. The association withholds specific methods but has posted a standing offer of 25 dollars for evidence leading to a conviction of a violator.

Shade River

Fish Club Meets Pomeroy in Meigs County Meeting

May 25. A Meigs county fish and game association meeting at the court house discussed methods to catch violators of fishing laws. Reports have been received on enforcement efforts and prospects.

Game Association Pomeroy Meigs County Fish and Game Association

Vinol Promises Strength For Tired People

An advertisement touts Vinol as a simple iron and cod liver tonic used for over 25 years to aid weak exhausted women overworked men and sickly children. It claims the first week brings more strength improved appetite and better sleep with no oil unpleasant taste.

Lucy Stovall McKee Drug Co

Glouster Kiwanis Members to Attend District Meeting

Twenty-five Glouster Kiwanis club members will travel as a group from the depot square at 9 a.m. Thursday to the ninth Kiwanis district convention in Zanesville. A parade of clubs at 6:50 p.m. offers prizes for best attendance and demonstration. District Governor Howard Smith, Dayton, Lt Governor Irvin Quick, Caldwell, and Dr. Charles A. Gage of Chicago chair the program.

Glouster Glouster Kiwanis Club Zanesville Kiwanis H. F. Kittle Depot Square Howard Smith Dayton Irvin Quick Caldwell Charles A Gage Chicago International Music Committee

Petitions Filed for Local Primary Races

MORE PETITIONS GLOUSTER May 25. Four additional petitions for primary tickets filed with Joseph Richards Sr. Athens county election board member. C A Young Democrat and F H Heck Republican seek renomination to board of public affairs. George S Ochs Republican files for renomination as corporation treasurer. Gus Gaskalla Republican seeks councilman seat. Filing period lasts until June 10 with many more expected.

ELOPERS Police Apprehend Young Couple En route To Kentucky

Parintha Ruth Wiley 14 eloped with George Doughty 18 and was joined by her brother Thomas 12 and George’s brother Albert 16. The group traveled by auto toward Kentucky but were traced to Glouster Ohio where machine trouble and lack of funds halted the plan and authorities returned the youths to their parents in Columbus.

Kentucky Columbus Parintha Ruth Wiley Thomas John Wiley Park Street Cambridge George Doughty George Albert Glouster Athens County

Chauncey Memorial Day Committee Elects Cline Chairman

Frank A. Cline was chosen to chair Chauncey Memorial Day arrangements for this year and next. A further meeting is set for Friday at the same church. The 9 a.m. procession from K. P. hall heads to Nye Cemetery with a drum corps leading and cars provided for Civil War veterans and widows.

Chauncey Frank A. Cline Nye

A Pretty Frock for a Little Miss Pattern

A sewing pattern ad for a wool crepe or printed fabric dress in sizes 4, 6, 8, and 10 years. Long sleeve version needs 2 1/8 yards of 40 inch material plus 1 1/4 yard contrasting. short sleeve uses 7/8 yard plus 1/4 yard contrast. Mailed pattern for 15 cents.

Fire as the greatest of discoveries urges wiser cooking

In a Washington Union Station reflection Dr Copeland argues fire enabled human advancement from raw foods to cooking and steam. He warns current methods are crude and wasteful and stresses conserving pot likker to retain minerals while advocating less fried food and reduced sugar for health.

Union Station Washington Tropics

Crafting in Needlework for Pretty Undies and Negligees

A guide to selecting color schemes patterns and materials for undergarments. It covers fabrics such as crepe de Chine radium silk and mull with washable care and varying trimmings from lace to ribbons. Tips include choosing hems straps and appliques to create unique sets with minimal waste.

Fear complex and dental health questions answered

A reader asks about a fear complex and overcoming it. A neurologist would advise treatment. A second query links nervousness in a 21-year-old to infected teeth with advice to consult a dentist. A note suggests anemia tablets plus diet and rest.

Irresistible Beauty Promise With Danderine Hair Care

An advice piece urges girls to use Danderine to maintain glossy hair and remove dandruff. It promotes a 35 cent bottle, claims quick results, non greasiness, and lasting shine. It cites mass appeal and millions of users as social proof.

Cemetery firing squad to hold exercises chaired by Frank Cline

Frank Cline will chair the cemetery exercises marking the firing squad ceremony with a short address, recitations, and music.

Frank Cline

Phoebe Painter Dies in Alexandria After Family Visit

Mrs Phoebe Painter dies at her home in Alexandria Indiana shortly after her sister Mrs Ezra J Karns and her son Charles V Karns arrived by motor for a visit She had been in fairly good health and the death came as a shock to family and friends

Chauncey Phoebe Painter Alexandria Ind Ezra J. Karns Charles V. Karns

Ferguson wins state typist title at Huntington

Kathleen M. Ferguson of Charleston West Virginia, formerly of this city, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Ferguson, won the state champion typist title and a gold medal at the state typewriting contest held in the Marshall College gymnasium in Huntington this month.

Chauncey Kathleen M. Ferguson Charleston W. Va James L. Ferguson Marshal College Huntington

Funeral held for William Ga

Harris Moore of the Lower Plains attended the funeral service for William Ga. The event occurred on May 25 with mourners gathering to pay respects and remember the deceased.

Chauncey Harris Moore Lower Plains William Ga

Community Notices and Local Movements

Brief held Monday at the church at Union. Mr. and Mrs. James Stailey visited Athens Monday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra McQuaid. H. L. McDonald moved his family to Pomeroy for work. Charles Benedum William Bradshaw and Dick Lee traveled to Cleveland for work. Albert Perry, from Columbus, spent Sunday at home. William McDonald and sons Herbert and Clarence visited Lancaster with Mr. and Mrs. Lew Barnes. Floyd Barker of Athens spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Gabriel Jr.

James Stailey Athens Ezra McQuaid H. L. McDonald Pomeroy Charles Benedum William Bradshaw Dick Lee Cleveland Albert Perry Columbus William McDonald Herbert Clarence Lancaster Lew Barnes Floyd Barker George Gabriel, Jr

Social guests gather for Stailey home

Mr. and Mrs. James Stailey of The Plains entertained Sunday guests Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dailey and two children of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. Dennison Dailey and two children of McConnelsville.

James Stailey the Plains Howard Dailey Columbus Dennison Dailey McConnelsville

Tippett Family Visits Relative in Congo Ohio

Mr and Mrs Sam Tippett and family of this city spent Sunday in Congo Ohio as guests of the former's brother Chant Tippett. Fay Lennigar Chauncey spent a week at the home of her sister Mrs Albert Perry at the Lower Plains.

Sam Tippett Congo Chant Tippett Fay Lennigar Chauncey Albert Perry Lower Plains

Supposed Englishless foreigners in Grimsey shack

In dialogue between a wife and husband they discuss the harmlessness of red beard and other men living near Grimsey’s shack. He claims they can be trusted to care for Junior if needed, while she remains cautious and distrustful. He also shifts to mention Miss Lincoln, signaling another topic to address.

Dicky Mr. Grimsey Junior Mrs. Ticer Miss Lincoln

Epsom Salts Facial by Josephine Huddleston

The facial uses Epsom salts with warm and cold applications to tone skin and reduce tired lines. It describes cleansing with cold cream, mixing hot and cold salt solutions, and applying cloth compresses to stimulate circulation. The treatment is a toning facial, not a permanent wrinkle remedy.

Epsom Salts Josephine Huddleston

Tomorrow's Horoscope May 26 Conflicting Tests Weigh on Careers

Tomorrow's horoscope notes conflicting testimonies in sidebeall operations with signs of initiative and progress after old blocks but possible postponement linked to health of self or family. Industry is favored and employment prospects are strong though delays may occur. A child born today should be steady and industrious with support from elder persons or institutions. Notable Nativity: Mary Queen of.

Mary

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