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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1926
Page
3
Nelsonville report notes Y M C A sponsored independent league opens Tuesday Nov 30 at the high school gym. Schedule lists Phi Sigs versus Legion and multiple Seniors, Legion, and Y Seniors games through January with a card-table trophy event and guest prizes announced.
Nelsonville November 20 Superintendent Joe Philips of Lancaster public schools says Bible instruction is essential in public school training. He cites a devotional program, a prepared reading schedule, and annual department visits to track progress. He warns unfaithfulness among church members hinders missionary work and urges Americans to restore Christian duty at home.
Mrs Ethel Anderson hosted a birthday gathering at home on Thursday evening for her son Ver non as friends gathered for games music and refreshments. Attendees included Anna Beil Pierpoint Allie Mae Pierpoint Florence Ray Helen McKibben Leena Anderson Esther Oliver Bethel Anderson George Wiggins Paul Huddy Lawrences McKibben Pearl Ray Galvin Ray Elmer Whitlatch Clay Tuttle Harry El Holt Leo Anderson Roeland Tolliver Charles Ray.
School social and entertainment was well attended at Chauncey high school building Friday evening. Students presented a program of music readings and recitations. John A. Green dies in Bicknell Indiana after illness, funeral in Bicknell.
Chauncey hosts a Wednesday evening talent show with local performers. Plans include entertainment and community participation with groups and sisters featured in the lineup.
The Chauncey Methodist church Ladies Aid society met for regular quilting at the parsonage on High Street with attendees including Mrs. Robert Mixen and Mrs. L. Sites among others. Plains church Ladies Aid also met in the aid room and plans an all day meeting next Wednesday. Additional notes cover Plains and Chauncey personals, detailing visits and family news from locals such as Arthur Buchheld and Mrs. Flora McHarm, with updates on visitors in Lancaster and Columbus.
Mr and Mrs Harry Webb announce the birth of a daughter named Corezis Lulu at their home in the city. The report notes temperatures in various locations and a cold wave affecting travel and commerce.
A sedan driven by Ira Myers left the road and plunged over a 25 foot embankment near Chauncey on Friday injuring Mr and Mrs Ira Myers and son Pearl all from Nelsonville minor injuries were reported Mrs Myers suffered leg injuries from broken glass when the car windows shattered Some light from an oncoming car is said to have blinded Myers causing the crash They had been returning from Haydenville when the accident happened
Funeral services were held at the First Christian church for Raymond Rodgers age unknown son of Clement Rodgers of Chauncey. He died at his grandmother’s home in Mexahala and was buried in Greenlawn cemetery. This marks the third death in eight months in the family after the mother and a son died earlier. The Rev. G. B. Courtney led the service with the church quartet singing.
Ida Standiford widow of Vincent Standiford, age 60, died Friday evening at the home of the Rev and Mrs L C McCandlish in Haydenville where she had lived since her husband’s death two years ago. Funeral set for Sunday at 1 30 PM in Haydenville for her daughters Mrs McCandlish and Mrs Standiford.
Louster November meeting discusses surrender of fringe lands from the city corporation back to the township. Officials cite street conditions and finances as issues since saloon era revenue ended. council plans public session with the board to explore improving water pressure and halving highway repair costs share.
Provisional sub-district president Daugherty says no further relief will be paid in the Hocking Valley district amid mine resumptions. Thousands had been paid during idle periods. miners seeking help should apply to Daugherty for placement as several mines now operate without full quotas. Rodney Bradley visits with his parents in Cinel natl.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Andrews announce the birth of a five pound son named Alfred Malcolm born Thursday night in Glouster. The event follows a night of turmoil as a fire destroyed a portion of the home and disrupted family plans. Local inquiries are directed to the Glouster telephone exchange.
A clipped notice from a local shop lists goitre treatment claims with a claim of relief for sleeplessness. The text mentions the Forbol Company, a Baker address at 124 Broadway in Jackson, and a local Me uy Co as the distributor or seller.
In a public notice the First Church invites members and the community to attend a Thanksgiving service. Plans include a program with scripture reading by Joseph Sawyer, a choir piece, a song, and a benediction.
Fragmentary Thames style report notes a former head figure in Fulton facing a charge today. The brief mentions a prominent tanker involved and southeast area references with unclear wording.
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