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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1926
Page
3
United States Senator Arthur Capper Kansas leader of the Senate farm bloc addressed Columbus stating Ohio is the least affected state by farmer unrest in the nation.
Nelsonville notes a 2:30 pm kickoff against a New Straitsville high school team on home grounds to fill a gap before Athens and Logan games. A youthful team seeks revenge after last year’s setback and wraps up the season at Logan on Thanksgiving with a playette The Wrong Way.
John 8. Jones and O. 8. Newton of the Sunday Creek Coal Company were in Nelsonville to arrange the reopening of mines recently acquired from Pittsburgh interests with plans to start work soon.
Nelsonville reports the second fall meeting of the Men’s Brotherhood in the church dining room Friday evening with Supt J J Phillips of Lancaster schools as speaker. Dinner at 6 15 pm and meeting to close at 7 30 pm. Miss Ellen Davis presided at chapel at senior high with brief talks by Supt Crawford and Principal Horton. A schedule change was announced and a Betty Wolfe Thelma Mills duet featured in the musical program.
W C Dailey of Athens pleaded guilty to reckless driving when arraigned before Mayor L J Eberle. He was fined 25 dollars and costs. Mrs Crouse's condition after an appendectomy at St Anthony hospital Columbus was improving. Mr Crouse spent a short time in Nelsonville Wednesday.
Members of the Pythian Sisters of Union Furnace travel to Nelsonville tonight to perform a play at the Knights of Pythias hall.
Good attendance marked the Kiwanis club's Wednesday night regular meeting in Nelsonville. The session focused entirely on club business with President Harry McGovern presiding.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church gathered in the church parlors for its annual thank offering, starting with dinner for fifty served by the Elizabeth Evans circle. Mrs. William Reese led devotions as musical selections by several members followed. A Ruth Circle group listed several members participated in the event.
A Tuesday evening gathering at Miss Ruth Hellyer's Columbus Street home welcomed numerous guests including Catherine Valkinburg Helen Cook Leona Wilma Thelma Perkins Catherine Mason Mary Elizabeth Wolf Thelma Saxon Edna Laughlin Ethel Johnson Elizabeth Lash Ruth Appleman Mary Louise Pyle Frances Audrey Marie Hall Elizabeth Gladys Maud Pierce Harriett Davis Marjorie Simington Date Stage Orville Mellinger Donald Smith Stanley Reed Billy Hall James Barrows Wilbert Roland Pierce Charles Hellyer Jr Mr and Mrs Charles Hellyer Mrs Krea Hall and Lillian Hellyer.
Athens Shrine plans a dinner at six followed by initiation of a class of candidates next Monday evening. A large turnout is expected as this is the last ceremonial until spring. Mrs. C. E. Washburn leads Nelsonville member preparations. Personal mention Rev. Lloyd Evans was in
Logan led a mid week prayer service at the Presbyterian church for Rev. C R Douglass who had been called out of the city. Mr and Mrs C G Sheppard and Mr and Mrs L P Rice spent Wednesday in Columbus. Mrs Lee McDowell is spending the week in Columbus. Mr and Mrs E W Minck from Lima are visiting here. J L Murphy is spending a few days in Washington and Baltimore.
A man matching the D Autremont brothers description, wanted for looting a mail train and killing four crew in the Siskiyou mountains Oregon three years ago, was believed under arrest in Toledo.
An old advertisement recounts Lillie La mar claiming gas in the stomach kept her from sleeping on her left side and walking two blocks without rest. It touts Adierika as cleansing both upper and lower bowels, claiming it stops gas, relieves bloating, and aids sleep, available at Gibson Pharmacy Athens.
Officials in charge of the Army Navy game arrangements denied any substantial blocks of tickets being held by scalpers. The denial followed reports from Washington and New York that scalpers were manipulating ticket distribution.
Jet agencies in several cities are offering large blocks of tickets for sale. Officials warn buyers to verify authenticity and avoid scalping schemes as demand surges for popular events.
The public speaking department at Ohio University will stage The Showoff in Ewing Auditorium Friday at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Fisher's line about marriage hints at the play's comic roots as students perform.
The ad warns coughing risks and describes Cherry Pectoral as a fast acting remedy that soothes irritated membranes, loosens congestion, and supports expectoration. It claims lasting relief by addressing the cause and notes availability at druggists for 60 cents or one dollar.
W H Cooper notes the play centers on Aubrey Piper portrayed by Earl Hickman in a worldly self centered comedy. Heywood Broun hails it as the best American comedy.
The Ladies Aid of the Albany M. E. Church will host an oyster supper on Saturday November 20 in the Chapman hall.
The cream is simple to apply and cures improving results, becoming a favorite. For men it provides a superior after shave application, keeping the face smooth and healthy. It dries quickly, not greasy or sticky, and is economical, using only enough to moisten the skin.
Cleveland milk supply remains near normal but indications point to a one cent per quart increase. Retail milk would cost 16 cents per quart after the rise.
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