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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1927

Page

7

Oakdale Veteran Dies at Good Samaritan Hospital

William Harry 31 of Oakdale a World War veteran died Monday at 5 am in Good Samaritan hospital Zanesville of pneumonia after working at mines and a stint in Philo. Survived by widow and 5 year old son Kat, mother Mary Harry, six siblings. funeral Thursday at Church of Christ Oakdale with Rev. Roberts, burial Glouster Cemetery. Two brothers in service. local fur seizure cases noted in Marietta and Lowell with fines.

Glouster William Harry Oakdale Good, Samaritan Hospital Zanesville Mr Harry Philo John Leak Mary Harry Church of Christ BK. F. Roberts Harry Kat Wilbur Dan Edward Jacksonville Maggie Lunsford Lizzie Mount Clara McClellan McLeish Bertha Banfield Hollister William

P. N. G. Club to Meet Thursday at IOOF Hall

Glouster date line reports the P. N. G. club will gather Thursday afternoon at the I O O F hall for a meeting and possible discussion of club matters.

Glouster P. N. G. Club I. O. O. F. Hall

White Rose Temple Pythian Sisters Meet Wednesday

White Rose Temple Pythian Sisters plan a regular meeting at the K of P hall on Wednesday night with all members urged to attend.

Glouster White Rose Temple Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Four Arrests Reported For Game Laws Violations

Glouster reports four arrests for violations of game laws, according to Game Protector B. T. LeFever. Details on names and charges were not available in the readable portion.

Glouster B. T. LeFever

Campfire Girls Meeting at Palmers Home

Miss Eileen Palmer hosted a Campfire Girls gathering on Armistice day at 7 30 p m with a guardian talk songs and recitations. Pauline Higgins and Fay Lantz led in prayer and candy was served. Attendees included Marcella Jonas Katherine Leach Nellie Belle Williams Edna Binderbasin Martha Lent and others with visitors Lucile Boyer Ruth McCullouch Katherine Wilkes. Next meeting set at Katherine Leach home.

Glousteir Eileen Palmer The Guardian Pauline Higgins Fay Lantz Candy Marcella Jonas Katherine Leach Nellie Belle Williams Edna Binderbasin Martha Lent Fay Belle Lantz Faith Lantz Delores Hatfield Delmer Gladden Lucile Boyer Ruth McCullouch Katherine Wilkes Athens

Eagles Old Age Pension Meet Planned by Eagles Group

Glouster November 15 The old age pension committees of the Masonic order of Eagles with Charles Seiderfeld of Murray City as a member will meet at Springfield November 19 to plan an aggressive campaign by the state aerie. Jacksonville Aerie I O E has formed an old age pension committee chaired by George Luther with Peter Maillard Charles Mc Millin and William Kalt as members.

Mothers' Club Meeting in Jacksonville Hosts Program

The Jacksonville Mothers' club met at Mrs. Charles Guinther residence with president Mrs. E. C. Shirkey in charge. Evening featured music and readings on the subject by Mrs. Nicholas and Mrs. Harry, followed by a child musical program and refreshments for 35 members. December session will be at Mrs. Shirkey's home.

Mothers’ Club Jacksonville Charles Guinther E. C. Shirkey Nicholas Harry

U. S. Veterans Receive Best Care for Mental Disorders

Dr Norman Fenton of Ohio University told Kiwanis members that U S soldiers and veterans with shell shock receive superior care. He cited government exams and hospital treatment, noting far fewer returnees to Britain’s rate and improving recovery over 1920 and 1924 25 with 60 80 of cases improving.

Norman Fenton Department of Psychology Ohio University Peetor Fenton Kiwanis Club United States Fenton America

Hidden Wounds of War: Shell Shock and Exhaustion

The report notes soldiers suffering brain contusions from nearby shell bursts. Most cases are exhaustion related, reflecting the nervous system unfit for modern warfare and constant bombardment.

Movies of World War To Be Shown Here by Legion

The American Legion posts a film “America Under Fire” shown December 19 and 20. Shot on the front, it features the Ohio National Guard 87th division and the Rainbow division in action. The program runs 2 hours and 17 minutes. A matinee will be shown for the public.

Legion American Legion America Gus White Jack Sweeney Ohio National Guard 87Th Rainbow Division

Salts Fine for Aching Kidneys

A vintage health blurb promotes Rad Salts to flush kidneys and relieve bladder issues. It claims daily use with lemon grape acid lithia boosts kidney activity and reduces urine acidity. A local druggist notes strong sales as people try to prevent kidney trouble.

Legion Brings Real War Film to Athens Theater

Mr White and Mr Sweeney announce preparations to show a real war picture to Athens residents. Students will go from school to the theater for two showings, one afternoon and one evening. The Legion estimates a $600 cost to rent the venue and present the film, hoping the public will value the contrast with fictional war portrayals.

White Sweeney Athens United States

Grange appoints Phil Briley to highways committee

Athens County unit of By-The-Way is honored as the state grange names Phil Briley to the committee on highways. The granges of the state confer this service with statewide recognition.

Athens County State Grange Phil Briley

Secret of avoiding colds revealed by a singer

A famous singer explains a simple tablet that can stop a cold at the first sign. One tablet stops a sniffle, several break up a cold already in progress. Pape's Cold Compound sells for 35c at drugstores.

Gripper Pape

Roads Boost Farm Prosperity, Phil Leads Good Roads Push

The speaker emphasizes how good highways advance farm prosperity and praises Phil as a strong booster who will actively support the cause with full commitment.

Phil

Teachers Pay Disbursed in Athens County Districts

Part payment of the state aid for education will be made to districts in Athens county. County Superintendent H. R. McVay announced this morning after receiving information from the state department of education in Columbus yesterday. The payment should enable all boards of education to meet teacher salaries up to December 1.

Athens County H. R. McVay State Department of Education Columbus Boards of Education

Jock Sets Track Record in Mile and Sixteen

R McLean's three year old colt Jock won as favorite in a seven horse field at Prince George. The mile and a sixteenth race finished in 1 44 5 giving a new track record.

R. McLean Jock

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