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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1926

Page

3

Pastor Defines Day of Thanks in Nelsonville Sermon

In Nelsonville the Thanksgiving sermon at the Methodist church featured Rev. Lloyd Evans of the Presbyterian church explaining the meaning of the day. He spoke of belief in God, unity among faiths, and gratitude for divine providence, noting the autumn harvest as a sign of God's provision.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church America Evans Ed L. Morrell O. J. Howearth Christian Church Union

Raiders Nab Dozens In Thanksgiving Raids at Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports a holiday sweep by state officers H A Lines and Joe Jonas with Constable H A Peter. Several fines issued including 150 dollars for Everett Delong and 100 dollars for Clarence Jewett. A Loudner raid yielded whisky and 250 dollars fine. Two barrels of mash found at William Haybrow’s home. Haybrow to be arraigned. Clifford Lines plead guilty to possession with 100 dollar fine. Logan beats local schools in wet grid clash after downpour.

Nelsonville H. A. Lines Joe Jonas H. A. Peter Squire Tucker Chauncey Everett Delong Doanville Clarence Jewett DelLong’s Fred Loudner Deanville William Haybrow Fledwood Haybron

Intermediates to Host Jacksonville Freshmen Tonight

Nelsonville reports the M. C. A. Intermediates face Jacksonville freshmen on the local floor at 7 45 this evening in a 7 45 p m game.

Nelsonville Jacksonville

Regular Services Planned at Christian Church

Nelsonville church lists Bible school at 9 30 morning service at 10 30 with the sermon All with One Accord in One Place Junior and Senior C E at 6 and the evening message Christ in Every Day Life at 7 o clock

Nelsonville Christian Church C. E

Junior C. B. Meet at Christian Church Sunday Evening

The Junior C. B. will meet in the primary room of the Christian church at 6 o clock Sunday evening under the supervision of Miss Ada Line Ray. This will be the first juniors meeting of the fall.

C. B The Christian Church Adaline Ray

Former Standard Bearers to Convene Tonight at 7:30

The former Standard Bearers of the Methodist church will hold a meeting tonight at 7 30 in the church parlors. All former Standard Bearers are urged to attend.

Methodist Church

Social greeting captured at Mr and Mrs Harry Dinga party

A fragmented social note shows Mr and Mrs Harry Dinga entertaining guests including Chursday, Mr and Bre Jamies and Sheppard in a neighborhood gathering.

Harry Dinga Chursday Bre. Jamies Sheppard

Rome Grange to stage three plays at Stewart high school

On December 4 Rome Grange will present three one act comedies in the Stewart high school auditorium. Proceeds fund the community institute. "Mrs. Stubbins and the Book Agent" comes from Dutch Ridge, "Who Is Boss" by Guysville, and "Tiddville and the Radio" by Stewart.

Stewart Oac Rome Grange Stewart High Community Institute Stubbins Dutch Ridge Guysville Tiddville Radio Athens County Pomona Grange Pomona Thomas H. Johnson A. FE. Potter Carl W. Hayes State Grange Rlin Boudinot Flora Nettie Nickeson IL. A. S Grace Potter S. K. Mardis Clara McKibben L. H. Efaw T. H. Johnson Er. Lewis

Former Akron resident dies at 71

Mrs. Aurilla Kidwell widow of Thomas Kidwell died at her Akron home after Bright's disease. Funeral and burial set for Sunday in Akron. She lived in Athens earlier and was a member of the local Christian church. Survived by children Gertrude Ethel Shively Dwight Harry and siblings Kate McDaniel Emma Poston and James Earich.

Aurilla Kidwell Thomas Kidwell Akron Bright Athens Kidwell

Dr Jackson's Digestive Powder praised in letters

A Summersfield Ohio woman and a Punto Pennsylvania man report relief from stomach pain gas and heart-related discomfort after using Dr Jackson's Digestive Powder. The ads claim broad success for stomach trouble gas sourness bloating and pressure with a money back guarantee after over 30 years of use by customers.

Ernest Wells Summerfield Ohio Dr. Jackson Powler Geo. H. James Punto

Kidney Health Advice from Jad Salts Advertisement

An old advertising block advises Americans to guard against kidney trouble by drinking water and four ounces of Jad Salts daily. It claims the lemon grape lithia formula flushes kidneys, relieves bladder disorders, and prevents pain from backache and other symptoms, promoting a pleasant lithia-water drink.

Marriage Licenses Issued Here In Local Notices

Marriage licenses issued Wednesday and Friday to several couples include Miles E Hoon 39 minister Cincinnati and Gladys Allen Danford 38 Glouster. Cecil Raymond Smart 24 Buchtel miner and Blanche Naomi Taylor 18 Millfield. Artie Trout 26 Athens farmer and Chloe Lynch 21 Albany. David Benson Cowan 20 Shade farmer and Mary Francis Woodyard 25 Shade teacher. Harold Seiler 21 Akron rubber worker and Mary E Halls 18 Athens daughter of Robert Halls. Officiating ministers listed as William HH Hoon Dr E F Danford Dr J J Castlebury Pearl W Helwig and C M Coulter.

Miles E. Hoon Cincinnati William HH. Hoon Gladys Allen Danford Glouster E. F. Danford J. J. Castlebury Cecil Raymond Smart Buchtel Miner Otto Smart Blanche Naomi Taylor Millfield Walter Taylor Artie Trout Athens Farmer Abe Trout Chloe Lynch Albany Lafe Lynch Pearl W. Helwig David Benson Cowan Shade John Cowan Mary Francis Woodyard James Woodyard L. F. Miller Harold Seiler Akron Frank Se

Farmers Institute Held at Stewart High School Auditorium

A community farmer's institute met at Stewart's high school auditorium over two days with five sessions. Speakers included Mrs. D. B. Phillips of Mt. Washington Ohio and Prof. E R. Wallace from the Union University faculty. The program covered farmers' problems.

Stewart D. B. Phillips Mt. Washington Ohio E. R. Wallace Union University

Toledo Bridge Leap Claims Yet Another Life

An unidentified man leaped to his death from a bridge during a heavy rain in Toledo marking the third bridge-jump fatality this autumn. The report notes wood and charcoal heat comparisons to coal.

Toledo

Second Chicago suit over radio interference begun

Washington reports a second Chicago radio interference suit and New York's first broadcast litigation are expected before year end. Following WGN Chicago’s injunction against WGES, other broadcasters claim priority on shared wavelengths and seek legal action against nearby stations. Nearby distant stations linked to their frequencies also face interference complaints.

Washington Chicago Institution of New York Washinton WGN WGES Selson

SURE WAY TO STOP NIGHT COUGHING

Relief in 15 minutes says Thoxire stops stubborn night coughs by addressing the cause with a single swallow. Money back if it fails. No chloroform or harmful drugs. Suitable for sore throat in adults and children. Price 1 dollar. Available at all modern druggists.

Creomulsion Promises Relief for Coughs and Colds

An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two action medicine that soothes inflamed membranes and inhibits germ growth. It claims creosote is a major healing agent and guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer if symptoms persist after following directions.

Eagles Banquet and Dance Draws 350 Attendees

Nearly 350 Eagles with their wives and families attended the annual Thanksgiving banquet and dance at the Eagles home in Athens. Mayor Alex M. Moore spoke briefly. Harry Frost directed the program. The event, held on Court and Carpenter streets with dancing in the second-floor auditorium, was deemed a success by the order.

Athens Eagles Court Carpenter Streets Alex M. Moore Harry Frost

Families of the church meet at 7 tonight

Superintendent and Mrs John Pierson invite families to a church meeting at 176 North Congress Street at 7 o'clock this evening. A second home, Mr and Mrs Sloan, at 15 West Union, also hosts the gathering starting at 7.

John Pierson Congress Street Pera Ooo

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