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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1926
Page
10
The 1936 drive against tuberculosis by the Athena county Christmas Seal committee will begin Monday with 1,000,500 seals to be distributed throughout the county. Three carolers on the seals will greet people as they go about their business, wearing scarlet cowls tights and yellow jerkins against a deep blue sky.
Governor Vic Donahey commends Dr. C. C. Probst of the Ohio Public Health Association and backs the 1926 tuberculosis seal sale. Radio programs from WAIU Columbus and WTAM Cleveland feature talks by health leaders and cantors, with musical segments and posters distributed by Boy Scouts. Seals available in $2 quantities with proceeds largely benefiting Athens County health work.
John W Richardson of 8 East Mulberry Street died last night at Sheltering Arms hospital after four weeks of illness. He moved to Athens from Lancaster last July to live with his daughter Eva Richardson, a university training school teacher. He was born in Iowa and earlier farmed there. His wife died eight years ago. The body will go to Albia, Iowa, with his daughter and sister-in-law accompanying. Funeral at Albia Methodist Church Tuesday. burial in Albia Cemetery. He also leaves a son James W Richardson of Hibbing Minnesota.
In Columbus on November 27 the Ohio tax commission announced October gasoline sales reached 60,699,110 gallons, costing state residents about 1,209,982.20 dollars. The increase over September was sizable, reflecting higher consumption.
The steamer Fordonian ran aground near the Huron islands just off Bagie Harbor as a northwesterly gale swept the area. A radio morse message received at Houghton confirms the incident.
An eight pound son was born to Mr and Mrs Clarence E Sandera and relatives of Millfield at their home on Surprise Party Avenue Ellis SURPRISE PARTY afternoon. The event was attended by Lucy Law and celebrate Marshall Law's birthday. the birth is noted among local family notices.
Chauncey November 37 Miss Ruth Lahugh has returned from Detroit Michigan and is at her father Samuel Lahugh's home. She went to Detroit to take a position and was hospitalized there for back injuries from an automobile wreck earlier this summer near McArthur.
Chauncey notes report that Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters degree staff invites members to a practice at the regular meeting Tuesday evening as they prepare for initiation. Also mentions Franklin Conrad minor injuries from a wagon incident and Mrs Hull Kittle visiting Gloucester before returning to Chauncey.
Chauncey November 27 Mr and Mrs Noah S Harvey Potter who for several months has been employed at the Brightmoor Country club Brightmoor Michigan returns to his home in Chauncey with plans to resume mining work in the region The following guests were present Norman Earich Debert Hawk Hazel Fink Gilbert Stalder Helen Brooks Geneva Palmer Clifford Davis Floyd Lavella Highland Fritz Jack Margaret Ellen Smith Aretha Collins Chester Glass Lesie Thomas and Ruth Cruickshank Bobby Dunn John Carter Eileen and John Cunningham DeWitt Walker Earnest George and Marshall Smith Mrs Minne Willmore who spent the summer with her mother in Millfield left for Chicago accompanied by her niece Hazel Lahugh Chauncey Mrs Chester Sanders Millfield returned from a visit with Miles Linscott Sharpsburg Mrs Ruth Johnson and Mrs Eva Sanders and daughter Donna Albany spent Thanksgiving with their mother Mrs Ruth James Millfield Mr and Mrs Hugo Theisen Athens are visiting at the home of the Theisen’s parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Brown Mr and Mrs Harry Kraner Columbus are in Millfield visiting J R Wade and George Wade Mrs Roy Patterson and son Walter Millfield were guests of Mrs E G Campbell Athens Roma Knight Zanesville were in Millfield this week visiting Mr and Mrs William Thompson and Mr and Mrs Roy Patterson Mr and Mrs William Powell and family and Mr and Mrs Myra Charles Powell Millfield spent Thanksgiving at Deanville at the home of Samuel Powell A dinner was served in honor of the seventieth birthday anniversary of Samuel Powell
Local notices recount Thanksgiving gatherings and visits across Athens County. Mr and Mrs M B Tucker and Mr and Mrs Ray Tucker hosted at East Converse Street with many relatives from Athens Crooksville Zanesville and Nelsonville attending. Norman Trainer from Columbus spent days with relatives in Ellis Avenue. Families from Chauncey Athens and Chauncey guests included George Pickett and Mrs Davis family. Approximately 125 seniors will graduate December 22 at the State university.
Chauncey November 27 Millfield Needle Club was entertained Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Chester Sanders with a two course chicken dinner served by the hostess. Those present included Mrs. Mabel Mingus Mrs. Jessie Fulton Mrs. Bertha Sanders Mrs. Ida Hill Mrs. Jennie Sanders Mrs. Julia Mingus Mrs. Viola Sanders and daughter Jacquelyn.
ALEX HOWATT BACK IN COAL PITS AFTER BEING DISCHARGED. Howatt described fights within the union, claiming corrupt officials, intimidation, and gun threats at conventions. He recounted voting against Lewis and for Gompers, his imprisonment, and alleged manipulation of counts in miner elections, detailing a 1921 convention dispute and later roll call totals.
In Defiance Ohio a band of five robbed the Merchants National Bank of $27000 in cash and bonds before dawn. Two thieves guarded the front door while three rifled the interior then escaped in a waiting car through the business district before pursuers formed.
Sixteen members attended the Cosmopolitan club meeting as Mrs. Orill Griffin hosted. Discussions covered topics including Revolutionay Heroes West Point and Annapolis and Foreigners Who Gave Us Assistance. The session adjourned after 1500 miners were mentioned in attendance and a list of papers by Robert Huenefeld and Mrs. A G Me bearing on time of need.
A small wedding was held at the Murray City M E church parsonage for Miss Eliza Conger and Harry Fowell. Social events included a bow bazaar by the Rainbow class, a three course Thanksgiving dinner at Greenlawn, and a bridge party for Miss Elizabeth Inman with out-of-town guests.
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