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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1926

Page

7

Auto crash injures several youths near The Plains

In Chauncey near The Plains a sedan owned by John Palmer driven by his daughter Wilma Palmer collided head on with a new coupe owned by Harry Moore. Wendell Moore 14 Theodore Potts 14 Luther Gaskins 14 and Walter McDonald 14 were involved. McDonald and Palmers sustained injuries. Miss Palmer and Miss Lovely also suffered bruises. The Moore car sustained heavy damage. Dr L D Nelson treated the injured and the scene prompted a local church meeting news item.

Chauncey John Palmer Wilma Palmer Olive Lovely Harry Moore Lower Plains Wendell Moore John Shafer the Plains Moore Theodore Potts Luther Gaskins Walter McDonald McDonald Gaskins Potts L. D. Nelson Plains Miss Palmer Miss Lovely Plamer

Attend Funeral for Mrs Belle Jones

CHAUNCEY November 30. Mrs Charlie Tippie and daughter Miss Jessie Tippie returned home from near Parkersburg West Virginia after being called by the death of Mrs Belle Jones Mrs Tippies mother who died last Thursday after a brief illness.

Funeral held for Mrs. Delethia Evans in Nelsonville

CHAUNCEY Nov. 30 Mr. and Mrs. Noah Harvey and family attended the funeral yesterday of Mr. Harvey's aunt Mrs. Delethia Evans. Mrs. Evans died at her Nelsonville home Friday and her body was taken to Radclut Ohio for services and burial. W. A. Harvey and Mrs. Emma Strausbaugh of Logan, formerly Chauncey, were among attendees.

Chauncey Noah Harvey

Woodstock to Preach Friday in The Plains

The Rev. C. B. Woodstock of Independence Missouri general superintendent of the Latter Day Saints church will preach Friday evening at 7 oclock in the Latter Day Saints church at The Plains Chauncey. Batchelder and daughters Sarah Batchelder Ethel Batchelder James Gabriel and Stella Gabriel attended a Sunday school institute of the Latter Day Saints church in Columbus Sunday.

Chauncey C. B. Woodstock Independence Latter Day Saints the Plains Institute Batchelder Sarah Batchelder Ethel Batchelder James Gabriel Stella Gabriel Latter Day Saints Church Columbus

Loyal Woman's Circle Plans Christmas Bazaar and Sale

The Loyal Woman's circle of the First Christian church meets Wednesday at Mrs. T. R. Hamilton's home with Mrs. Karl Gardner leading. They finalize plans for the December 11 Christmas bazaar at Harve Sayre's store and unite with the Christian Endeavor for the annual sale.

Loyal Woman's Circle The First Christian Church T. R. Hamilton Mound Street Karl Gardner Harve Sayre Woman's Circle Christian Endeavor Society

Pythian Sisters Prepare for Initiation

Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters degree staff urged to attend regular meeting in Chauncey for practice as they prepare for initiation.

Pythian Sisters Chauncey Pleasant View Temple

Millfield Personal Notices Visit by Patterson Couple

Mr and Mrs Elmer Patterson of Jacksonville spent Sunday in Millfield visiting Mr and Mrs Roy Patterson, the parents of Mr Patterson.

Elmer Patterson Jacksonville Millfield Mr. Patterson Mrs Roy Patterson

Chauncey Personal Notices Highlight Local Visitings

Miss Edith Wilson, studying in Cincinnati, visited Chauncey Sunday at Mrs. Isaac Wilson’s home and was joined by brother Max Wilson for a few days. Miss Hazel Lahugh of the County Infirmary visits Chicago for a week with aunt Mrs Minnie Willmore. Miss Claries Daugherty, a Columbus teacher, spent Thanksgiving recess in Chauncey with Superintendent Bert Daugherty and family. Hyla Evelyn and Ada West return home to Hocking after visits to Pomeroy and Middleport. Millicent Klee of The Plains visited Rex and Mollie Ackley in Pomeroy.

Edith Wilson Cincinnati Chauncey Isaac Wilson Max Wilson Hazel Lahugh County Infirmary Chicago Minnie Willmore Claries Daugherty Columbus

Local visits reported across Powhattan Wellston and nearby towns

Mrs Pat Moore and daughter Evelyn returned home to Powhattan after visiting Mrs Lucy Surgeon and Mrs Floyd Lins cott. William Fout and Charles McDonald spent Sunday in Wellston. Mr and Mrs Everett Chesser of Springfield visited Mr and Mrs William McDonald. Florence Hick of Nelsonville visited Miss Neva Hawk. Miss Mabel Rowan of Mansfield stayed with Misses Jennie and Carrie Bryan.

Pat Moore Evelyn Mises Florence Hick Nelsonville Neva Hawk Mabel Rowan Mansfield Jennie and Carrie Bryan

Autos Collide Near Chauncey Injuries Reported

Fred Strohmeyer of Chauncey and Professor H. Bing of Ohio University were involved in a collision near Chauncey’s baseball park Sunday evening at about seven. Strohmeyer was bruised and unable to work, Bing’s wife Mrs. Bing was also bruised. both cars were severely damaged and sent to local repair shops.

Glouster Pomeroy Fred Strohmeyer Prof 8. H. Bing Ohio University Chauncey Strohmeyer Professor Bing Mr. Strohmeyer Bing Athens

Stop Signs Being Placed Throughout Glouster

Kiwanis club will complete the installation of thirty nine stop signs at city intersections this week. Signs require traffic to stop before reaching main thoroughfares and city officials will strictly enforce the ordinance.

Glouster Kiwanis Club

Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Forrest Return to Columbus

Mr and Mrs D W Forrest and two children conclude a visit in this city with Mrs Forrest's mother Mrs I R Andrews returning to Columbus Monday. B W Morgan from Shawnee visits in this city with his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs John M Gordon.

D. W. Forrest Columbus Forrest I. R. Andrews B. W. Morgan Shawnee John M. Gordon

Pennsylvania Railroad Pays Record Dividend in 1846 Start

The Pennsylvania railroad mailed its quarterly dividend checks totaling 8,655,000 dollars to stockholders. Checks numbered 138,591 filled thirty eight mail sacks and were sent to every state, territory, and country including Europe Asia and the British Empire possessions.

New York U.R Pennsylvania Railroad Bn 1846 Union Europe Asia Africa Central and South America West Indies

Elks Memorial Service Set for Sunday

The Elks lodge will hold its annual memorial service at 2 PM Sunday December 6 at the Elks quarters in the Cline building. The program is organized by the memorial committee including H G Jefferson Dr W A Westervelt and L L Deissie with Prof C C Robinson directing the music.

Elk's Lodge Elks Cline H. G. Jefferson W. A. Westervelt L. L. Deissie C. C. Robinson Ohio University America Lodge John B. Cross Frank X. Rauch Schumann Robert Richards Barbara Kantler David Todd Henry Ballard Columbus L. H. Baughman R. D. Williams E. K. Ohm S&s. M

Community Chest Drive Set For January Dates

The Athens Welfare Association met at the Security Savings bank office and elected officers for the coming year. M. H. Johnson was chosen president to manage the Community Chest campaign, with Harry Beckley as vice president. The drive is scheduled for January 11 and 12.

Athens Athens ‘Welfare Association Security Savings Bank M. Johnson Harry Beckley

Breaks A Cold In A Hurry Promises Fast Relief

An old remedy claims taking a dose every two hours for three doses clears a cold quickly. It supposedly opens congested nostrils and nasal discharge while easing headache throat soreness sneezing and stiffness.

Community Chest campaign funds Athens welfare groups

The Community Chest drive led by president W B Lawrence secretary and W A Carpenter treasurer aims to aid all welfare organizations in Athens. Last year about $10 000 was raised for the fund.

W. B. Lawrence W. A. Carpenter Community Chest Campaign Athens

Will of Mary L Dickson Leaves Land to Husband and Church

In Albany the will of Mary Lynch Dickson bequeaths the land to David C. Dickson for life with upkeep funded by bonds and stamps income. If he marries, bond income goes to Albany M E church for upkeep. upon his death land to be sold. Post er Lynch and John Lynch receive $100 each. Ora Lynch Sunborn inherits remainder and interest on bonds. Probate appraisal lists real estate $6,000, securities $1,667.82, money $90.17, total $7,957.82.

John Lynch Ora. Lynch Sunborn Bridgett. Schloss Athens County

Marriage License Issued in Athens County Probate Court

Ottis Munn 29 farmer from Athens and Miss Janie Boith 20 from Shade received a marriage license in Athens County Probate Court yesterday. Magistrate Pearl W. Helwig officiated.

Athens County Ottis Munn Farmer Athens Janie Boith Shade Pearl W. Helwig

Claudel Chosen as French Ambassador to United States

Paris November 30. The French cabinet unanimously selected Paul Claudel to succeed Henri Berger as ambassador to the United States.

America Paris Paul Claudel Henri Berenger United States

Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief and Savings

A coarse sales pitch touts Pinex cough syrup as a simple cheap remedy that relieves ordinary coughs within 24 hours. It claims dramatic savings and immediate throat and lung relief, urging readers to ask druggists for two ounces of Pinex or a similar extract, with Wayne Indiana as a contact.

Persan Sea Ames Wayne Ind

New Moose District Forms Southern Ohio Association

Members of the Southern Ohio Moose lodges formed the Southern Ohio Moose Association at a Chillicothe Moose lodge meeting. Officers include President Harry Glenn and Treasurer I J Brookins with trustees J C Prevol and B Bragg. A general committee was named and the next meeting set for January 16 in Chillicothe.

Moose Lodges Southern Ohio Southern B. Bragg Portsmouth J. Db. Williams Chillicothe

Meehan Divorced From Ambassadeur Hotel Executive

Paris court grants Helen Scott Meehan divorce from John Meehan of the Ambass ador hotel in Chicago. The ruling ends their marriage after proceedings filed earlier this year.

Paris Helen Scott Meehan John Meehan Ambassador Hotel Chicago

Ladies of the W F M 8S Plan Year End Meeting

The W F M 8S will meet at Mrs. C. K. Rockhold’s Madison Street home Wednesday afternoon for the final session of the year. Members are requested to attend and bring all pertinent reports and materials.

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