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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1927

Page

9

Millfield P T A fills church for meeting at Millfield Church

Haunty November 23 The Millfield Parent Teacher Association packed the Church of Christ for its meeting. Mrs Blackford’s pupils brought 25 parents, with 46 visitors this month. The charter was received, and a Thanksgiving program of recitations songs and music preceded by talks from local officials and former teachers.

Millfield America Vian Church of Christ Chastine C. Brown Chauncey Chauncey-over Swt H. R. McVay H.H. Vian Vandyke Atherm Milfeld Varent-Teacher Associations

Annual Dinner for Thanksgiving in County Home

Chaunce, Nov. 23. The annual Thanksgiving dinner for inmates of the County Home will be served Thursday. Superintendent and matron Mr and Mrs Bert Daugherty arranged a fine dinner and religious service in the home chapel in the afternoon. Services including special singing are under the direction of Rev and Mrs W Ablbrand of this city.

Chaunce Bert Daugherty VY. Ablbrand

Methodist Ladies' Aid Cancel Weekly Meeting

In Chauncy on November 23 the president Mrs. L Preston announced that there will be no meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal church this week due to unspecified reasons.

Chauncyy L. Preston Ladies’ Aid Society Te Methodist Episcopal Church

Why Your Stomach Grumbles and How to Help

An older health advertisement explains stomach indigestion stems from excess acid causing pain. It recommends Poe’s Diapepsin after meals or when symptoms occur for immediate relief and long term digestive health, with a 60 cent package suggested.

Jit Pape

Thanksgiving Week Meeting Update

The regular meeting will be held the week following on Thursday.

Boy Scouts Help Celebrate 13th Birthday in Chauncey

Troop 1 Chauncey members and Scoutmaster Ralph C. Pritts joined Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Nye on High Street to honor Robert Nye turning thirteen. Mrs. Nye baked a cake with 153 candles and the group enjoyed sandwiches cocoa and games. Attendees included Bernice Verrel Carol Tippett Dean Hamilton Montford Cunningham Clifford Shafer Hubert Nye Dale Warner Kenneth Nye Robert Nye and Ralph C. Pritts.

Chauncey Troop 1 Chauncey Boy Scouts Ralph C. Pritts Floyd Nye High Street Robert Nye Dean Hamilton Montford Cunningham Clifford Shafer Hubert Nye Dale Warner Kenneth Nye

Funeral Held for 15 Year Old Catharin Valkenburg

The Rev G B Courtney conducted the funeral in Nelsonville from the Church of Christ for Miss Catharin Valkenburg age 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs JL Valkinburg. The service occurred Tuesday afternoon with burial or further rites not specified.

Chauncey G. B. Courtney Church of Christ Nelsonville Catharin Valkinburg Miss Valkenburg JL. Valkinburg

Chauncey pupils present Thanksgiving program

Thirty nine parents attend the Chauncey primary school program as pupils from three rooms perform recitations dialogues and songs in Mrs Bridgewater’s room. Teachers Hannah Chetter Ruth Bridgewater and Sue Goldsworthy oversee the event.

Chauncey Chauncey Primary School Mrs. Bridgewater Hannah Chetter Ruth Bridgewater Sue Goldsworthy

Holiness revival continues at Green Building Mill Street

Revival services by the Holiness church at the Green building on Mill street continue this week under Rev. Herbert Mingus. Attendance remains strong as the meetings proceed.

Chauncey Holiness Church Green Building Mill Street Herbert Mingus

Rev Homer H Vian to Speak at Millfield Church Tonight

The Rev Homer H Vian will fill the pulpit at Millfield Church of Christ this evening at seven o clock. The Church of Christ preaching service has been moved from Sunday evening to Wednesday evening per announcement.

Chauncey Homer H. Vian Millfield Church

Mrs Henry Osborne Improves After Illness

Mrs Henry Osborne of Chauncey is able to sit up briefly daily after several weeks of serious illness. Lyle Powell and wife of Middletown, who cared for the Osborne household, have left for Zanesville to visit their son-in-law and daughter.

Chauncey Navy Henry Osborne Lyle Powell Middleport Osborne Zanesville

Theatrical Puzzle Answers and Clues Recalled

The text lists theater and cinema trivia questions and hints about performers directors and terms. It mentions names and topics such as famous singers turned actresses, Rimini soprano, the Birth of a Nation director, Caruso leading roles, and legends of early film and stage.

Mellen Jack H Cribbage Portio Sir Henry Irving Inda&n Utah Point of Compass Caruso the Kid Gloria Petan Siowan

Family visitors gather at Osborne home this week

Mrs. Allen Wolfe and her spouse returned home while Mrs. Powell and Mrs. Osborne, sisters, hosted guests. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Bingman and their children from Coolville, along with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Noble and children and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Osborne and family of Athens.

Allen Wolfe Powell Osborne L. E. Bingman Coolville Harry Noble Fred Osborne Athens

Surprise Party For Nicholson Couple In Social Notes

Mr and Mrs George Nicholson of this city were surprised with a party at their Mound street home on Monday evening hosted by neighbors. Entertainment included music dancing and games with a refreshment course. Attendees included the Schoonovers Wordens Herschels Cruikshanks and many Nicholson family members and friends.

Chauncey George Nicholson Mound Street Lee Schoonover Karl Worden Fred Herschel Luther Cruikshank A. E. Branham Rhoda Oliver Etta Schoonover Ruth Smith Harry Schoonover Cecil Perry Dorothy Cunningham Will Schoonover Emmett Dickerson John Schoonover Will Smith Denzil Grigsby Jennie Courtney Mae Campbell James Schoonover George Nicholson, Jr Nettie Mabel Nicholson Earl Nicholson

Local families share holiday visits across Chauncey and vicinity

Mrs T BR Hamilton visited her sister in Glouster while Arthur Iola family spent Sunday with cousins the Hamiltons in Chauncey. T R Hamilton plans Columbus trip. Several Dew relatives from Corning and Nile Dew visited in Chauncey. John Davidson returned from Parkersburg to Chauncey for the weekend. Mont Davis of Columbus visited family in town. Bridgeswaters family to Akron for Thanksgiving trip.

T. BR. Hamilton Glouster H. F. Kittle Arthur Iola Haydenville T. R. Hamilton Mound Street Donald Henry Chauncey Lancaster Columbus James Mullins Near Chauncey Ben Mullins Mill Street Hiram Mingus Sand Ridge Edward Shingler City Charles Myrtle Mont Davis John Wenger Clyde Canter Erle Bridgewater Junior Don Sarah Bridgewater Akron

Plotters Blamed Mexico City Catholic Plot Against Obregon

Police charged that Catholic plotters planned the November 13 attempt to assassinate General Alvaro Obregon. Arrests included priest Miguel Austin Pro Juarez and his brother Humberto plus Luis Segura Vilchis. Documents reportedly show an elaborate plan for widespread Catholic rebellion.

Mexico City U.R Alvaro Obregon Miguel Austin Pro Juarez Humberto Luis Segura Vilchis Obregon League For the Defense of Religious Liberty

Malpas Suburb All Houses Get Uniform Aerial Mast

In Newport England the suburb of Malpas has every house equipped with a uniform aerial and mast, reflecting a coordinated modernization effort across the community. The rollout marks a broad upgrade in local broadcasting reception and infrastructure.

Newport Eng Malpas

Hair-Groom Keeps Hair Glossy All Day

An ad touts Hair-Groom a cheap greaseless combing cream sold in drug stores. It claims long lasting hold even on stubborn hair and that it helps grow thick lustrous hair for business and social appearances.

Farmers Institute to Teach Business Skills on Farm

The Farmers Institute at the Methodist Episcopal church in Canaanville on December 5 and 6 will offer guidance on turning farming into a business. EK A Flemming of Washington county, dubbed a “business man on a farm,” leads five sessions, with Miss Ida A. Durbin of Fredericktown addressing farm women’s issues. Officers include president F. K B. Dorr, Athens, secretary G. C. Button, Athens, and lady correspondent Mrs. J. M. Crawford, Athens.

Farmers’ Institute Methodist Episcopal Church Canaanville EK. A. Flemming Washington County Institute Ida A. Durbin Redericktown Canaanville Farmers’ Institute F. K B. Dorr Athens G. C. Button J. M. Crawford

Doctor to Visit Athens Hotel for Chronic Diseases

A physician formerly of Snell's Sanitarium will be at the Barry Hotel in Athens Ohio on Thursday November 24 for one day only. He treats chronic diseases and deformities of men women and children and claims many cases can be saved from dangerous operations by his treatment.

Snell Athens Ohio A. Barry Julia Schmidt Low St Silverton Oregon Lydia FE Pinkham Ynen

All Diseases of Men Women and Children Treated

Advertises medical specialist services for a wide range of conditions including catarrh rheumatism nervous disorders and female health issues. Claims to examine advise and treat illnesses from stomach to skin and offers non surgical care for ovarian and womb problems and other disorders.

Suowid

Eminent Doctor Special Offers Hope for Every Ailment

Special notice invites Old or Young Men to consult a physician promising health happiness and future well being. Emphasizes chemical and microscopic exams of blood urine and sputum and offers treatment for nervous and mental complications. Address for communications provided.

Ufawe

Creomulsion Promises Relief From Persistent Coughs

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a potent emulsified creosote syrup to stop persistent coughs and colds. It claims soothing action on mucous membranes and reduction of germ growth, with guaranteed relief or money back after following directions.

Guildline

Woman Faces 60 Day Sentence In Contempt Case

Daisy L Burneson begins a 60 day term in Canton workhouse after the Supreme Court refused to review. She was convicted in October 1926 for contempt of court for attempting to influence juror Harry Smart in the Josiah Kirby trial. Federal Judge John M Killits imposed the sentence.

Cleveland Daisy L. Burneson Josiah Kirby Canton U. S. Supreme Court Harry Smart Kirby Judes John M. Killits

Sure Relief for Sore Throat Promotion Claims Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Thoxine as a faster sore throat remedy claiming relief in 15 minutes. It asserts internal action, no harmful drugs, family safe, and a money back guarantee with price points 60 cents and 1 dollar.

Dobs Unite to Build Their Own Brewery

A group identified as dobs forms a collective to establish a microbrewery, planning to craft and market its own beer with local sourcing and communal ownership. Members outline goals, funding needs, and partner roles to launch operations.

Dobs

Jean Rose celebrates 109th birthday in Glasgow

local resident Jean Rose, honored in Glasgow, marked her 109th birthday and expressed gratitude for long life. The octogenarian shared memories of growing up in the city and family milestones.

Glasgow Mises Jean Rose

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