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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1926

Page

5

Esthers Meet at First Christian Church Class Event

The Eather class of the First Christian church met at 19 Liliott street with Mrs. Glyde Burt hosting. Activities included a program led by Miss Kighte Mitchell, a play by Mrs. Jesse Maxwell and Mrs. William Connett, a spelling bee won by Mrs. Carl Neff, and county contest prizes for Mrs. Richardson and Miss Orla V. Harris. Additional guests and a refreshments service followed.

First Christian Church Glyde Burt Liliott Street Cameron Crossen Carl Neff Kighte Mitchell Henry William Connett Hetty A. N. Johnson Richardson Orla V. Harris Charlez Baumilne M. B. Chatley

Plans for Christmas seals sale discussed at City Federation

City Federation met in Chamber of Commerce rooms and planned the Christmas Seals sale. Miss Ethel Brown spoke for Athens county, with Miss Saltree outlining county campaign work from the Columbus office. Funds split with 20 percent to the state and 80 percent kept countywide to hire a nurse and support tubercular cases.

City Federation Chamber of Commerce W. AL. Gard Nelsonville Ethel Brown Athens County Miss Saltree Columbus Saltree W. S. Leighty Guernsey Wyoming Gering Neb

Race for Sheriff Draws Attention in Athens County

In Athens county voters focus on the sheriff contest between Republican Jacob M. Cady and Democrat William Williams amid a light election day. Meigs county voters consider eleven school levy measures while Hocking Falls Hydro Electric seeks its franchise.

Hocking Valley Athens County Jacob M. Cady William Williams Meigs County Nelsorvits

Athens high school clubs host Halloween dance at Eagles home

About twenty couples attended a roughneck Hal lowe en dance Saturday evening hosted by the C. M. C. and Sans Souci clubs with Coach and Mrs Harold Wise guiding. A farewell dinner honored Mr and Mrs A H Coates at 44 Columbia Avenue with a birthday cake for Mrs Coates.

Sans Souci Athens High School Eagles Court Carpenter Streets Harold Wise Alfred Hughes John F. Newcomb A. H. Coates Columbia Avenue Coates Rober Coates L. O. Coates Robert Coates Magna W. G. Munn Gerson Lawrence K. E. McAfee Columbus

Surprise Birthday Party for Lee Stewart Roach

Mr and Mrs Clarence Roach hosted a Halloween style surprise party at 25 Richland Avenue for their son Lee Stewart Roach a Ohio University sophomore. Delta Tau Delta active chapter and pledges attended about 45 guests enjoyed cider donuts popcorn balls and apples with seasonal decorations. Grand march led by Miss Mary Elizabeth Hughes and Thornton Hughes. three piece orchestra provided dancing music.

Clarence Roach Richland Avenue Lee Stewart Roach Ohio University Delta Tau Delta Roach Mary Elizabeth Hughes Thornton Hughes

Ramsey and Studer Travel to Columbus

Mr. Harvey Ramsey and Dr. R. J. Studer journeyed to Columbus last.

Harvey Ramsey R. J. Studer Columbus

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

A promotional note urges quick relief from cold symptoms using Pape's Cold Compound. It claims fast action without assistance, pleasant taste, and mild inconvenience, recommending buyers ensure they get the genuine product for thirty five cents at drug stores.

Pape

Ohio hospital report and church meeting update

Mr Emil K Ohm remains in serious condition at Mt Carmel hospital after a surgical operation for chronic appendicitis nearly two weeks ago. Lillie class of the Christian church plans a 7 30 PM meeting at Dorothy Sprague 74 May avenue. Cora Pierce travels to Newark to visit her brother in law and sister Dr and Mrs Kr A Moore. Mrs Moore has just returned from a Newark hospital where she underwent a second surgical operation and is convalescing.

Emil K. Ohm Mt. Carmel Hospital Mr. Ohm Lillie The Christian Church Dorothy Sprague May Avenue Cora Pierce Newark Kr. A. Moore Moore

Bar liquor as trade stimulus urged by committee

New York Nov 2 UK Big business urged to bar liquor salesmen from offering drinks to prospective customers. Lincoln C Andrews acting through the citizens' committee of one thousand appealed to leading American businessmen to withhold liquor as a stimulus policy.

New York Lincoln C. Andrews Citizens’ Committee of One Thousand America

Danderine Hair Dresser Promises Clean Scalp

An advertisement extols Danderine as the best way to stop dandruff and keep hair styled. It claims the scalp becomes clean and waves last longer when Danderine is used instead of water to set waves. It invites readers to buy at drugstores for 35 cents.

Miss Edith Peyton Publishes Reading Study Pamphlet

Miss Edith Peyton superintendent of Athens county schools publishes A Course of Study in Reading. The pamphlet produced by the American Book Company outlines monthly work for first to third grades and offers informal tests and supplementary reading ideas for unsupervised teachers. It also addresses pre primer work for schools without kindergarten training.

Edith Peyton Athens Saucety American Book Company Story Hour

Ohio University Men Launch 1500 Dollar Student Campaign

The I O Ohio chest campaign opens next Monday and closes Thursday to fund the university pastorate the Y M C A and the student friendship fund. Committees and captains are in place with $1500 goal and two convocations planned to involve freshmen and other students. Of the total 1250 goes to the pastorate 160 to the Y M C A and 100 to the friendship fund.

I O Ohio Chest Ohio’ University Student Friendship Fund

Education Week Observed With Statewide Observance

Governor Vic Donahey declares Education Week from November 7 to 18 in partnership with the National Education Association and the American Legion. The observance assigns daily themes such as For God and Country, Constitutional Rights, Patriotism, Equal Opportunity, Armistice, Know Your School, and Community Day across Ohio schools.

Vic Donahey National Education Association The American Legion Navy

Pinex Night Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts a homemade cough remedy using Pinex and sugar syrup or honey to make a full pint. It claims fast relief for dry coughs and bronchial symptoms, noting savings versus standard cough medicines and promising satisfaction or refund. The ad identifies Pinex Co of Ft Wayne Indiana and urges asking a druggist for “ounces of Pinex.”

Berlin Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Car Found After Theft From Dr. Sprague

The Oldsmobile sedan of Dr. John Sprague stolen Sunday night was recovered by Chief of Police Herb Parker near White's Mill sand bar. No items were reported missing from the vehicle.

Dr. John Sprague Herb Parker Yeaturday White's Mil

What is wrong with the accompanying picture

A fragmented test page asks multiple questions about grammar and general knowledge. It includes queries on a miscaptioned image, adjective forms of good, etymology of tantalize, Gulliver’s travels reference, subject-verb agreement, coagulation meaning, a money-count riddle, leap year frequency, and a missing president.

Varicose Veins Reduced or Moi Back Say All Dre

An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald oil as a home treatment for varicose veins promising quick results. It urges readers to obtain the product from any dispensing pharmacist and apply it twice daily to normalize enlarged veins.

Moone

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