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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1926

Page

10

Rockbridge A plans community hall through stock drive

Logan November 12 Rockbridge A tentative plan to build a community hall follows a two year run of corn carnival success. A Parent-Teacher association committee studied costs and found a $3 000 price tag. Fifteen men pledged $100 stock shares to form a nucleus for the project. Will C Merritt named temporary chairman at a stockholders meeting. A committee was formed to obtain options on the property. After repayment of the invested sums the building would be presented to the Clay Bank school district for use by its children. Two years ago Montgomery family members were noted as affected by the same condition.

Logan Rockbridge Parent-Teacher Association Will C. Merritt J. E. Stuart Clif Wharton F. A. Hufford

Dewhberries Found In Hocking County Patch

Miss Leona Lehman of West Logan found a briar patch loaded with dewberries while gathering nuts on Tuesday. She collected a small basketful marking a rare recent sighting of dewberries in Hocking County.

Logan Leona Lehman West Logan Hocking County

Escapes After Getting Care In Logan

Charles Dicken who was taken by county officials from Cleveland detention home escaped Wednesday evening after being clothed and fed at a private Logan home. The boy had been picked up by Chief Stewart in Old Town yards earlier that day following his escape from detention. Logan officials then learned that Dicken’s brother was apprehended by Chief Pearson in Nelsonville.

Logan Charles Dicken Dicken Stewart Old Town Cleveland Nelsonville Pearson

Oil and Gas Producers Set Meeting in Woodsfield

Southeast Ohio Oil and Gas Producers association will meet at Woodsfield courthouse at 7 o'clock Tuesday November 16. Secretary W L Franks announced the gathering today.

Oil and Gas Logan Southeastern Ohio Oil and Gas Producers’ Association Woodsfield W. L. Franks

Baby in Green Township Contracts Smallpox

Logan reports a 17 month old child of Mr and Mrs Phillip Montgomery of Clay Bank Ridge Green Township has smallpox. Dr Stephen county health commissioner orders vaccination of the agee.

Logan Phillip Montgomery Clay Bankridge Green Township

Columbus Man Fined for Two Violations

Logan November 13 Frank Wolfe of Columbus was found guilty in a Miller court on intoxicated and driving while intoxicated charges. He received fines of 10 dollars plus costs and 25 dollars plus costs. Wolfe had been in Logan Sunday and eluded officers before being arrested by Constable Charles Poling.

Logan Frank Wolfe Columbus Te Miller Wolfe Charles Poling

Keck Family Notice from Chauncey and Logan

Mr and Mrs George M Keck and daughters Helena and Pauline of Chauncey Robert Keck and granddaughter Mrs W J Keck of Logan Mr and Mrs Hollis Thaner and nieces Virginia and Pearl Thaner and Mrs Deretha Evans of Nelsonville At home on vacation the trained nurse Helena Keck of Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati is visiting.

George M. Keck Helena Pauline Chauncey Robert Keck W. J. Keck Logan Hollis Thaner Virginia Pearl Thaner Deretha Evans Nelsonville Helena Keck Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati

Monroes City Tombstone Grievance Over Stolen Gold

In Monroe City Missouri a local tombstone marks the grave of Clarence McCartland who died in World War I and whose gold star in the stone, valued at 160 dollars, has been stolen prompting concern over theft by a lingering criminal case described as the country’s meanest thief.

Monroe City Clarence McCartland France

I D Stillwell 73 Dies Tuesday Night

I D Stillwell aged 73 died at his home on Furnace street Tuesday night after several months of illness. He is survived by a wife and nine grown children. Funeral services will be at the Methodist church Friday at 2 pm with Rev J R Fields officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan

Blosser Couple Celebrates Forty Fifth Wedding Anniversary

Logan November 12 The Blosser couple marks forty five years of marriage with family gathered at their Hill street home. Guests include Carl Brandt and family, Walter Blosser and kin, Orman Spencer and daughters, Luke Lehman, Roy Dupler and Ralph, Lawrence Dupler and baby Merle Brewer, with one son Harvey unable to attend.

Walter Blosser Ruth George Orman Spencer Alice Helen Luke Lehman Columbus Roy Dupler Ralph Lawrence K. Dupler Merle Brewer Athens Harvey Blosser

New Face Powder MELLO-GLO from Zenner Company

A new French process powder called MELLO-GLO D from Zenner Kompany promises a shine free, natural looking complexion. It resists perspiration and helps lines or pores stay hidden, giving a smooth appearance. Get a box today.

D. Zenner Kompany

Kaiser’s Heart Ailing the Hague

William Hohenzollern former Emperor of Germany is treated by a specialist for heart trouble. Mr. Herbert Kelley and Mr. Fred Fulton return Saturday from a business trip in Cincinnati.

the Hague William Hohenzollern Germany Herbert Kelley Fred Fulton Cincinnati

Stitch and Chatter Club Meets at Mrs Smith Home

The stitch and chatter club met at Miss Margaret Smith's home Tuesday evening after a business session. A social hour followed and a two course lunch was served. Mrs Edward Miller attended as a guest. The next meeting will be in two weeks at Miss Marie Funk's home. Personal mention notes Sunday guests at Mrs Anna Dower's home 419 Washington Avenue.

Stitch and Catter Margaret Smith Edward Miller Marie Funk Anna Dower Washington Avenure

Time to Face the Facts About Maya’s Medicine

A testimonial promotes Maya’s as a safe patent remedy for indigestion gastritis constipation and appendicitis. The speaker credits four years of multiple doctors with no relief and claims one dose proves its value with a money back offer. McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists everywhere sell it.

Maya McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Williams urges support for officers at Kiwanis meeting

R D Williams Athens prosecuting attorney elect spoke to the Glouster Kiwanis on law enforcement and civic duty. He urged backing honest officials, warned lax officials should be removed, and noted low voter turnout in the county. The club agreed to fund transportation for a crippled girl to school until funds arrive.

Glouster R. D. Williams Athens Kiwanis Club Inter-Club George W. Rose Williams Athens County Attorney Williams Kiwanis Rotary Clubs Bryan Ohio University Board of Education John S. Clark E. H. Taylor Frank A. Danford

Ministers Exchange Pulpits This Sunday in Glouster and Trimble

The Rev. Browning of Glouster Methodist and Rev. Donnally of Jacksonville Methodist will exchange pulpits next Sunday morning. Donnally will preach at Trimble in the evening and Browning will return to Glouster. The Glouster Church of Christ faces an absence of Rev. Roberts.

Glouster Browning

Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Skin Relief

When skin is fiery and itching tortures the body, Peterson's Ointment is claimed to quickly heal and stop rashes, piles, and blemishes. Available from druggists and big box retailers for 35 cents.

Peterson

Attend Services at Dist Church Sunday Evening

Citizens are invited to attend services at the district church this Sunday evening. A brief prayer session and communal gathering will follow the service.

Ethote

Mrs. Frank Melligan Dies After Operation

Mrs. Frank Melligan of Glouster dies at Grant hospital Columbus about 1 am following an operation. She had been admitted Thursday morning. She died under anesthesia. She was 35 and leaves her husband and an eight year old daughter. She was a daughter of Isaac Wagner of Glouster.

Glouster Frank Melligan Grant Hospital Columbus Melligan Hospital Isaac Wagner

John Clinesmith Brought to Home After Amputation

John Clinesmith, who recently had a leg amputated at Grant hospital in Columbus, was brought home Thursday afternoon. He remains in serious condition with slight hopes for recovery as gangrene developed from an infected toe.

Glouster John Clinesmith Grant Hospital Columbus

Woman Dies at Jacksonville Home

Mrs. William Calbert aged 64 died at her home two miles east of Jacksonville after a period of ill health and a stroke following a recent operation. She is survived by her husband and several children.

Glouster William Calbert Jacksonville Calbert

Answers to Questions on Page Five

The page lists ten quiz items with the following solutions: Pola Negri. his mother Jocasta. Napoleon Bonaparte. she was burned to death. Polish. a centaur. Charles Dickens. grand theft or theft of property above a fixed amount. four o'clock in the afternoon. George V.

Pola_ Negri Jocasta Napoleon Bonaparte Charles Dickens George V

McDonald Funeral Set for Saturday in Jacksonville

Tony McDonald who shot himself Wednesday at the Molerski home in Jacksonville will be buried in Glouster Catholic cemetery after a Saturday 1 80 o clock service at his brother Wattle McDonald’s home Red Town. Rev Father Clark to officiate.

Jacksonville Tony McDonald Molerski Wattle McDonald Red Town Father Clark Glouster

Social Notes: Fifty Attend Community School Social

Fifty young people attended a community social held at the school. The event brought together students and organizers for an evening of fellowship and games.

Homer Township High Building Event at Mountville

Evening program under Methodist church auspices led by Rev Browning and the Rev nally featured games and activities. Attendees enjoyed themselves and the event is expected to become a regular community social.

Homer Township Mountville Methodist Church Browning Nally

Glouster Epworth Jeunleagues Hosts Youth Rally

Epworth leagues host a sixte church youth rally next Tuesday evening. The program starts at 6 30 with luncheon and continues to 9 30. Dr B H Holcombe first superintendent and Miss M Connett dean of girls at the high school are on the program.

Glouster Epworth Sixte BH. J. _Holcombe Drst M Connett Athe High School

Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Ad Warns Against Colds Going Down

An old advertisement stresses prompt action to prevent a head cold from moving into the bronchial tubes. It promotes Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a pleasant dependable remedy for children and adults, with price notes of 60c and 1.00.

Ayer

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Clay Bank School Montgomery I. D. Stillwell Kaiser Scott The D. Zenner CO Athens County Savings & Loan Company Lostro Building McDonald Lash Lashs Drug Store Caiealy Columbia Irene Warner Bros Productio Fred Tamencon Tae Man Harold Lloyd Womens New Coats
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