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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1920

Page

3

Tanlac credited for wife’s health improvement

Theodore D. Thompgen of Ikron Ohio says Tanlac restored his wife’s health after years of weakness headaches and poor sleep. He reports she gained weight and now handles housework well and sleeps like a child. Tanlac is sold in Athens Coolville Nelsonville Amesville Buchtel and Federal at listed outlets.

Theodore D. Thompgen Roscoe Ave Ikron Ohio Athens Cline’s Pharmacy Coolville Taylor & Son Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy Amesville F. W. Gibson Buchtel Allison K. Walker Federal J. W. Wilson

Nelsonville Red Cross Drive Urges One Dollar Membership

Early morning is set for a large Red Cross membership drive in Nelsonville led by women volunteers. A one dollar fee funds local health relief with fifty cents staying in the city and the rest aiding distress worldwide.

Nelsonville Red Cross

Informal meeting on voting at Y M C A for women

The Harding Coolidge club invites all women to an informal 7 to 8 pm gathering at the Y M C A to discuss how to vote and ensure a correct ballot. Rev Paul Kemper will speak on how to vote on the Crabbe bill.

Harding-Coolidge Club Paul Kemper Crabbe

Hallowe'en Party Hosted by Doris Webb on Fort Street

The Hallowe en party at Doris Webb s Fort Street home on October 29 featured Halloween decor games and dancing. A late two course lunch followed for attendees including Lillian and Helen McLaughlin Clara and Florence O Mara Vanderkers Ruth Donley Violet Tedrow Frances Parry Ruth Evans and several others.

Doris Webb Fort St Violet Tedrow Frances Parry Ruth Evans Ces Somers Nelva Tassie Weer Mary Coleman Annabelle Thurst Pearl Pyle Vivian Ruscoe Maude McMananey Ernestine Stillwell Mabel Simms Ruth Hyde Phyliss Mills Owen Morrison

Local names listed in OCR fragment

Readable fragment lists individuals including Harold Devol Edward Newman Donald Bateman Frank Tedrow Star rett Harry Ball Fred Dalton Evan Hudson and Myrie Brickles with no context or events attached.

Tin Ball Harold Devol Orville Edward Newman Donald Bateman Frank Tedrow Starrett Harry Ball Fred Dalton Evan Hudson Myrie Brickles

Honor Mrs Terry as neighbors bid farewell before move

Twenty three neighbors and friends visited Mrs C H Terry on Friday evening to say goodbye as Mr and Mrs Terry and family depart Monday for a new home in New York state. A social hour followed with gifts including sterling silver spoons and twelve crochet covers for luncheon napkins from the Cooking Club.

Miss Gladys Starkey Hosts Hallowe'en Party

Mrs Gladys Starkey entertained the S S class of the Christian church Friday evening with a Hallowe en party. Games and contests were enjoyed until late with a pot luck supper. Twenty members attended.

S. S Gladys Starkey The Christian Church

Surprise Party for Miss Jennie Terry

A group of Miss Jennie Terry's friends surprised her Friday evening at Miss Phyliss Mrs Music's home. Music and games provided the entertainment and a lunch concluded the affair.

Jennie Terry Phyliss

Nelsonville High Crushes Glouster High in Blowout

Nelsonville High routed Glouster High 86 to 0 at Nelsonville Friday afternoon, scoring early and widening the gap through the game. The lopsided victory highlighted Nelsonville’s strong offense and tight defense.

Nelsonville Hi Glouster Hi Nelsonville

Local Residents Return From Michigan Tours

Mrs. Henry Poston returns from Detroit where she visited sister Mrs. George Bethel. Mr. and Mrs. N. Hill arrive home after a three week stay in Mt. Clemens. Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Spencer come back from visits to Cadiz Cleveland and Toledo.

Henry Poston Detroit Mich George Bethel N. Hill Mt. Clemens Joshua Spencer Cadiz Cleveland Toledo

Disease hits rabbits on The Plains and fines issued

Reports describe multiple rabbit deaths on The Plains amid an undetermined disease. Warden Warren Whitmore detained two hunters from Deanville after they were out past legal hours and fined them $60.50 each. details note Rabbit Law from November 15 to January.

Warren Whitmore Barrows Deanville

For Sale Notices in Nelsonville Classifieds

A dated Nelsonville notice lists items for sale including a wooden oak bed with springs and slats, a folding bed in good condition, a Buick car in good shape priced at $250, ponies aged four, and various household furnishings. Also advertised is a two story seven room house with bath, garage, cement drive, cisterns, water access, and a Bell 730 phone listing at 912 Chestnut Street.

Buick J. P. Tedrow Bell Chestnut Street

Bayer Aspirin Genuine Brand Warning Card

Aspirin labeled Bayer only comes in genuine packages to ensure safety. The Bayer trademark identifies monoacetic acid ester of salicylic acid used for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache and pain. Small tins hold twelve tablets and cost a few cents. larger packages sold by druggists.

Bayer

Restrictive Hunting Rule Noted for County Area

A limited hunting clause sets daily limit of 10 and specifies hours from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. Violations must be reported to listed officials in Nelsonville Athens and surrounding towns to ensure better hunting for all.

Morris Wilson C. E. Scott Joe Indersden Nelsonville Warren Whitmore Buchtel Joe Hibbard Athens Barney LeFever Glouater

Red Cross Drive Promises Local Aid from York Township

A Sunday Christian church gathering heard Ralph H. Brown of Washington, D C explain Red Cross efforts for the sick and veterans. He noted half of Tuesday’s drive proceeds would stay in York township to aid the distressed. A sacred solo by Mrs. Le Fever and a patriotic number by Mrs. Rauch enhanced the event.

DR. Brown The Christian Church Ralph H. Brown Washington, D. C Brown Red Cross York Township B. E. le F. X. Rauch

Election News From I. M. C. A. Tomorrow Evening

Election updates will be issued by the I. M. C. A. tomorrow evening. A special wire is installed in the building and an operator will be on hand early. Everyone is welcome to read bulletins and hear announcements at any time during the evening.

Chamber of Commerce Sets Regular Meetings This Week

The chamber announces its first regular semi monthly meeting for Thursday evening this week. Directors will hold a meeting on Wednesday evening prior to the main gathering.

Chamber OF Commerce Chamber

Nelsonville Gas Well Feeds Ohio Fuel Line

Dorr Run well connected to the Ohio Fuel Co. line late Thursday afternoon. Initial meter reads one million feet per 24 hours with 750 pounds rock pressure. Full capacity expected at 1.5 million cubic feet per 24 hours after installing a larger orifice plate early next week.

Nelsonville Dorr Run Ohio Fuel Co

Service At First Methodist Notable Junior American Mechanics Visit

A special service at First Methodist Sunday evening hosted members of the local Junior American Mechanics. Rev. Paul E. Kemper delivered a powerful sermon noted for its clear, fiery calls to action and his warm, magnetic personality. He is described as a preacher of high order with fearless, burning messages.

Order of American Mechanics Paul E. Kemper Mr. Kemper

Halloween Party At Mrs Bumgardner's Sunday School

Mrs William Bumgardner hosted a Halloween party for her Sunday school class at Church Avenue home. Attendees included Mesdames Willard Bartoe Maude Bryan Elizabeth Green Grace Dugan Samuel Robertson Mary Burnell George Evans Gertrude Frank Lizzie Jones Mora Ledlie Mary Bum Gardner and Miss Dorothea Bumgardner along with teacher Mrs Spencer.

S&s. S. Glass William Bumgardner Hallowe’en Church Avenue Mesdames Willard Bartoe Maude Bryan Elizabeth Green Grace Dugan Samuel Robertson Mary Burnell George Evans Gertrude Frank Liszie Jones Mora Ledlie Mary Burm Bardner Dorothea Bumgardner Thomas Spencer

Mrs Eddy to entertain Pythian Sisters chiefs at home

Mrs Robert Eddy will entertain the past chiefs of the Pythian Sisters Tuesday evening at her home at 7 o'clock. Mrs Charles Cline and son Carl are spending the day in Columbus.

Robert Eddy The Pythian Sisters Charles Cline Carl Columbus

Notre Dame Leading Contenders for National Title

United Press reports Notre Dame and Penn State top the season, with Notre Dame dominating the East after beating Army. Gipp, Riley, Anderson, Coughlin and other Western stars draw All-American consideration as the Irish near a potential postseason showdown.

Henry L. Farrell United Press New York Netre Dame Penn State Notre Dame Indiana Middle West George Gipp Eddie Mahan Riley Anderson Frank Coughlin

Ohio Weather Forecast Shapes Election Day

The official Ohio weather report calls for unsettled and colder conditions with likely rain turning to snow, as the human element is expected to rise above nature’s difficulties in tomorrow’s elections.

Cleveland Nature Ohio

Southeast Ohio Teachers Association Ends Convention in Ewing Hall

The Southeast Ohio Teacher Association wrapped up its Friday and Saturday convention in Ewing Hall with enthusiasm for a new public school program. Dr. Cheney urged moral and religious instruction in schools alongside academics, citing wartime patriotism as a precedent for civic virtue. Committees proposed reforms for representative governance and wiser legislation, with officers named including President Supt. Alex Root and Vice President Bertha Brigham.

Southeastern Ohio ‘Teachers’ ‘Association Ewing Hall Till and Mirandy Ferrol Strickland Cheney Youngstown Public School Ohio United States America Supt Oe F Jack Saauiaease Teachers’ Association Committee On Elections Alex Root Bertha Bridge Istianie M Logen Princip Portsmouth High Ac

Fragmented prompt yields minimal readable item

A garbled user question appears, offering little concrete content or names to summarize into a news item.

Clerk Carrier Exams Set For November 20 At Athens Post Office

An announcement lists clerk and carrier exams for November 20 at the Athens post office. Grades range from first at $1350 to fifth at $1800 per year with annual promotion after satisfactory service. Retirement ages vary by position, from 62 to 70 depending on job class.

Athens

More Than 1000 Voters Cast Mail Ballots in Cleveland

The board of elections reported over 1,000 absentee ballots returned by mail from residents who will be away Tuesday. The group was mainly actors and traveling salesmen.

Cleveland Board of Elections

Voting Barbecue Verse At Jackson Car Yard

Lines chalked on a D. T. & I. box car in Jackson mock a post speech scene after Senator Harding's visit and barbecue. The doggerel calls out Harding and Cox, with a steer and ox metaphor implying political allegiance amid local civic activity.

Jackson Senator Harding

New Athens County Voter Writes Poignant Lines

A female new voter in Athens County expresses a reaction to the preceding text in The Messenger, stating that certain lines persistently echo in her mind and prompting her to write them down.

Athens County

Ode to Democracy in an Old Box of Beer

A fragment poem contrasts wartime bravado with a voter’s pledge to cast ballots for Cox, recalling a beer crate as a makeshift stage and urging participation in an electoral act. The tone is nostalgic and playful about political participation.

Cox

Ohio women rally for Davis in hostile campaign

In Columbus on November 1, a wave of resentment grows among Ohio women against Democratic attacks on Republican gubanatorial nominee Harry L. Davis. Women unite to mobilize a large Davis vote, signaling strong confidence in the Davis candidacy.

Columbus Ohio Harry L. Davis Davis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eevee Len Kkron Man Tanlac Veryone Rye Sol Norway Glouster C. Juniper Dr. E. LeFever Sth Homer Township Morgan County Ohio Medical College Cincinnati General Assembly Morgan and Noble Counties J. B. Stevenson Bucyrus W. A. Griffith Chauncey and Glouster Clifford Sanders B. E. le Fever Israel South Bend Warren G Harding Calvin Coolidge Cai Harry J. Davis Clarence J. Brown Secretary of Harvey C. Smith Auditor of State Joseph T. Tracy Rudolph W. Archer John G. Price Frank B. Willis Congress Israel M. Foster M. B. Archer Eble Henry A. Hatch T. L. Morgan Herb J. Parker John W. Hawk A. L. Johnson Andrew Murphy Richard P. Imes Otto L. Hoisington Fred R. Baker W. B. Bartell J. F. Kempton Supreme Court Co. T. Marshall MA Omas A. Jones Supreme Court Benson W. Hough Court of Appeals Roscoe J. Mauck Samuel M. Johnson Buck Ieee Scott Scott & Bowe Bloomfield NJ Beechan C. C. White Granada Nepturne Greig-Elman Minnetonka Pranace Inoff Sergei Rachmaninoff Jaan Renato Zanelli Lambert Murphy Ming of You Olive Kline Elele Baker Elsie Baker Paul Whiteman Ambassador Orch Bimbo Bamboo Isle Aileen Stanley Henry Burr Apple Charles Harrison Tripoli Louise Terre i William Robyn Avalon Medley Fox Orch Ambassador Victrola Specialists
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