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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1927

Page

5

Luncheon and society notes at Colonial and city clubs

Varsity O girls held a luncheon at the Colonial with Miss Margaret War ner Brenton N J Miss Ruth Thomas Cheshire and two new members elect ed at the meeting. Pallas club entertained Mrs. F D Forsyth and held program led by Mrs M E Twiss with reports on district meetings and literary works. Numerous visits and gatherings across Athens Buckhannon Circleville and Columbus noted along with upcoming meetings and club notices.

Colonial Margaret Warner Brenton N. J Ruth Thomas Cheshire Harriett Rogers Pallas Club F. D. Forsyth East State Street W. A. Matheny M. E. Twiss Clara Weiher Circleville W. I. Copeland Joan Galsworthy A. O. Sloane

Letter Golf This Isn t So Easy Puzzle Rules

A reader explains letter golf where you change one word to another in par by altering one letter at a time. Each intermediate must be a valid common word, with letters staying in place. A sample change from COW to HEN is COW, HOW, HEW, HEN.

MELLO GLO Powder Promises Shine-Free Finish

An advertisement for MELLO GLO face powder by The D. Zenner Co claims it reduces shine, preserves a youthful complexion, and lasts longer. The copy touts purity and quality with a peachy skin look and mentions a box of MELLO GLO Mace Powder.

D. Zenner Co

Heals Old Sores With Peter son Ointment Ad

An advertisement touts Peter sons Ointment for eczema rashes pimply skin and chafing claiming it heals old sores widely. Peterson endorses the product and notes its mighty healing power. Sold by druggists for 35 cents.

Peterson

Grange delegates head to Cleveland for national meeting

Local Grange representatives L. H. Efaw and Phil Bri ley depart for Cleveland to attend the national Grange gathering. County members plan to join Friday for seventh degree work in a class of about 9,000, with Efaw calling the event one of Ohio's greatest agricultural meetings.

The Grange L. H. Efaw Phil Briley Cleveland National Grange Ohio Efaw

Fire sweeps two Newport buildings trapping three

A fire in Newport Kentucky trapped three people today with two of them in critical condition. The blaze affected two adjacent buildings in Cincinnati area suburb, with authorities working to evacuate residents and contain the flames.

Cincinnati Newport

Threatening Days Confront World Says Coulter at First M E

The Rev C M Coulter told First M E church on Forgive Us Our Trespasses that the world is sinful and diseased and needs forgiveness. He argued Christ’s healing power offers hope amid future dangers and cautioned against relying on modern psychology for cure.

Christ Mr. Coulter Jesus Jesus Christ

Protests parole of Mansfield hold‑up shooting convict

Safety Director Edwin D Barry protested to the Ohio parole board against releasing John Levanovich from Mansfield Reformatory where he is serving a term for shooting Patrolman Harry Dudley during a hold up here on November 11, 1923.

Cleveland Navy Edwin D. Barry Ohio Board of Clemency John Levanovich Mansfield Reformatory Harry Dudley

Unselfishness and Courage Impress All, Says Reverend Wilcox

The Athens Presbyterian preacher declares in a Sunday sermon that courage and self sacrifice in Christ surpass mere moral reform. He argues Christ’s cross represents a perpetual spirit binding people and ages, shaping humanity and civilization through sixteen centuries.

A. Y. Wilcox Athens Presbyterian Church Christ Jesus Christ Wilcox Calvary

Chicago arrests for street fight by Cole and Fuell

Chicago report states H. CC. Cole and James Fuell were arrested after a street quarrel. Details of date and location not provided. Police meter and disposition are not specified in the readable text.

Chicago H. CC. Cole James Fuell

Morris Auto Struck by Train at Glouster

In Glouster on November 14 Elmer C. Morris his wife and daughter Bernice escaped serious injury when their car was struck by a northbound passenger train at the Sanders crossing just north of Millfield. The auto suffered heavy damage but the family sustained only bruises. The crash occurred shortly before 3 PM as a vehicle crossed in front of them and missed being struck by inches. The Morris party were later brought to town for treatment.

Glouster Elmer C. Morris Bernice Sanders Crossing Millfield Morris Mr. Morris

Musterole Cold Tablets advertised for head colds

An advertisement urges Nip Head Colds in the Bud with Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets. It claims to remove congestion and drive out infection, stopping bad colds quickly. The product is a laxative used to relieve muscular pains and chest colds, priced at 35 cents in all druggists.

Machine Brought In For Repairs In Afternoon

An unspecified machine was brought to the location in the afternoon for repair. The report notes the time of day but lacks further details about the machine, owner, or outcome of the repair.

Locals to Meet Glouster at Modoc Mine 281

Locals to meet Glouster at Modoc Mine 281 Tuesday at 1 PM. Notice signed by William Southard Sol Crew and Carl Pickering. Other locals plan meetings this week to discuss several matters.

Glouster Modoc William Southard Sol Crew Carl Pickering

Meeting of Chickamauga tribe to discuss lodge business

GLOUSTER Nov 14 Business of importance relating to the Red Men lodges in this city and in Jacksonville will be considered at a Chickamauga tribe meeting Tuesday night.

Glouster Jacksonville

Meeting of Glouster Post Chiefs held at Mrs Edwards home

The Glouster Post Chiefs club will convene tonight at the Jacksonville residence of Mrs Lizzie Edwards. The gathering was previously announced for last Monday and is proceeding as planned.

Alpha Gamma Delta Mary Walker North Lancaster Street Glouster Post Chiefs Lizzie Edwards Jacksonville

Becks of Bucyrus Visit Kinneys Before Winter Trip

Mr and Mrs Charles Beck of Bucyrus stayed with Mr and Mrs Will Kinney at the end of the week as they head to New Mexico for Mrs Becks health. Mrs B W Kleinman returns to Cleveland from a city visit with Mr and Mrs S Kleinman and Phyllis Ruth Kleinman will spend a month in Cleveland.

Bucksand Thomas Mulligan Cannon W. Va Amanda George S. Putnam Zanesville Buckhannon Grant Bolin Athens Ohio Magnetic Springs Marion Akron Charles G. Bolin Charles Beck Bucyrus

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Richard Daggett Columbus W. V. Daggett North High Street Lon Kropp Ft. Smith, Ark Harvard Ducgett Kropp Yale Cambridge Phil Zenner Huntington Henry Zenner North College Street J. E. Barker Columbia Avenue James Harley Miss Dorothy Putnam Gerald Vance Washington D. H. High School H. G. Vance Millstreet J. L. Foraker E. B. Foraker Dixie Fair South Charleston Nelle S’. Robinson Phil Robinson Grosvenor Street Sayre R. J. Studer Nelle Pickering Helen Leech Ohio Classical Association E. B. Smith Elmwood Place Parent-Teacher Association of the East Side O. C. Bird Parent- Teacher Association Oakland Calif Perry Jones Perry Jones, Jr Perry NT Lima Middleport Jones, Jr Pauline Schimpf D. J. Schimpf D. Zenner Rug and Drapery Deisel D. J. Winters National Detective Agency Clyde Hines City Charles Hines Darwin Lillian Kittle Doris Giesecke Elma Wood J. L. Pickering Bernice Moore Virginia Larimer Elizabeth H. L. Atkinson Ohio Council of Republican Women R. C. Wilcox Hilliards Wade Bean West State Street Bean Sitioinie Slingluft’s Collegienne Shop Coolville F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co Coulter Jersey Athens Dry Gleaning Co N. Court St Rev Merican Dry Cleaners W. State ST Musterole Company Cleveland, O Coles Plymouth Boss FURNI Ture Exchange Liberty Bonds the Security Savings Bank Bill Gerrick Swell BY Taylor Null Luxe John Erskine Helen of Troy Bextree Court House Union Saving & Loan CO Thircich U.S. Pac of Y Heaton
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