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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1926

Page

11

Winter Battery Service and Roofing Offers in Ohio

Winter ad lists 24 hour battery service by Gould batteries with distributors in Athens County and rental batteries in Jacksonsville Ohio. Roofing options include smooth surface shingles from $1.25 to 3.75 per square and asphalt coating bulk pricing, with Bryson Lumber Co in Trimble Ohio offering additional shingles and coating products.

Athens County Gould Batteries Wemmer Jacksonville Ohio Bryson Lumber Co Trimble

SHERIFFS SALE IN PARTITION OHIO COUNTY DOOR OF COURT HOUSE

Notice of public auction in Athens County Ohio for the partition sale of real estate to satisfy a court order. The south half of Inlet No 66 and 53 feet of the east end of the south half of Inlet No 40 in Athens city are to be sold One third cash, one third in one year and one third in two years with interest and mortgage security. Sale set for October 30 at 1 pm. Sheriff P H McKinley.

State of Ohio Athens County Court of Common Views Charles O Higby Edgar A. Higby Athens Coun Towit Common Pleas Court Ohio, and To Me Died As Sheriff of Said County Ervins P. H. McKinley Peter Barrows G. W. Rittenour W. E. Peters

Athens County Commissioners seek transfer of funds

The Board of County Commissioners of Athens County Ohio filed a petition in the Court of Common Pleas to move 5000 from the Bridge Fund to the County Fund and 500 from the County Home Fund to the County Fund, with a hearing set for October 1926. Prosecuting Attorney Binzerwald announces the petition and hearing date.

Bridge Fund County Home Fornd Children Home Fund

Labor push to unionize Detroit auto workers

Labor leaders in Detroit plan the American Federation of Labor annual meeting to organize auto industry workers. News notes high home ownership, suburban commutes, and resistance to five day weeks amid Ford’s unions and high job pride among skilled auto workers.

New York Detroit American Federation of Labor United Automobile Aifrcraft and Vehicle Workers Great Automobile Center Bregheyers Ford Kew

New York Produce Prices and Legan Divorce Notice

New York produce markets show mixed signals with flour quiet and easy while pork, lard, sugar, and cheese display varied spots and steady tones. Legan notice names Willie Mayle in Athens County Ohio, divorce petition filed by Chel ste Mayle, hearing set after November 12 1926 in Common Pleas Court.

New York Middle West Santos Lloyd Liye Sye Dressel

Ohio State Michigan game sells out stadium seats

Columbus reports all permanent seats sold and orders for about 70 000 tickets for the Ohio State Michigan game. Henry P. Taylor explains temporary seating will be used to max out capacity and standing room may be sold on game day as in the Illinois game last year.

Columbus, CO U.P Henry PD. Taylor Taylor Michigan Illinois

Iowa man avoids surgery after swallowing pins for bet

PAVENPORT Iowa after swallowing six safety pins to win a 25 bet Herbert Judd refused an operation for their removal.

Pavenport Iowa Herbert Judd

Colchester Woman Reconciled With Children Before Death

In Colchester England Mrs Mary Bell hours before her death reconciled with her children from whom she had been estranged for two years.

Colchester Eng Mary Bell

Two Teeth for a Tooth at Rio Sailor Man Handles Dentist

Luis Zedro a Portuguese sailor knocked out two teeth of a dentist after the dentist pulled the wrong tooth for him. He carried the toothache to jail with him after the incident in Rio de Janeiro.

Rio DE Janeiro Luis Zedro Zedro

Community Institute Planned at The Plains

A community institute was organized at The Plains with a meeting at the school building. County Extension Agent T C Johnson and local officials spoke as planning began. Officers named include President Ervin Finney Vice President Edward Michaels Secretary Treasurer Herman Humphrey and Correspondent Mrs Charlie Daugherty.

Chauncey the Plains T. C. Johnson Athens H. R.mcvay Alex Root Edward Michaels Ervin Finney Herman Humphrey Charlie Daugherty Plains

Girl Is Sick and Mother Dead Shown in Telegram

Chauncey Oct 6 Miss Elsie Worden of this city is hospitalized in Mount Carmel Columbus with typhoid fever in critical condition. She suffered a hemorrhage Tuesday and may require a blood transfusion. She does not know her mother Mrs Wilda Worden was buried Monday in Chauncey. Her sister Mrs Bessie Settles had just returned home from a Columbus hospital and could not attend the funeral.

Chauncey Elsie Worden Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus Miss Worden Wilda Worden Bessie Settles

Chauncey Dogs Regain Freedom After Muzzling

Chauncey dogs have been released from previous confinement after a county mad dog scare prompted muzzling. Starting with the first of the month, canines are allowed to roam freely again, ending months of restraint.

Chauncey

Lectures On Life Of Christ At The Plains Church

Beginning this evening and continuing until next Sunday a series of stereoptican views and lectures on the Life of Christ and other subjects will be given at the Latter Day Saints' church at The Plains. The Rev. James E. Bishop will be in charge. The public is invited.

Chauncey Christ Latter Day Saints’ Church the Plains James E. Bishop

Lyonses Welcome Daughter in Barbertown

Former Plains residents Mr and Mrs William Lyons announce the birth of a daughter at their Barbertown home. The mother, formerly Miss Frances McAllister, is a granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Robert McAllister of The Plains.

Chauncey William Lyons the Plains Barberton Frances McAllister Robert McAllister

Pocahontas to Observe Birthday Party Thursday

Chauncey October meeting of Mazon Council No 938 Degree of Pocahontas will mark its monthly birthday at the Jacksonville hall. The gathering includes team practice and members are asked to bring sandwiches for lunch.

Chauncey

Council Transacts Little Business in Chauncey Meeting

Chauncey council met at the city building on Monday evening. All members attended and only a few bills were paid as the regular session concluded with minimal action.

Chauncey

Chauncey Socials Highlight Local Visits and Dinners

Chauncey residents hosted gatherings this week. Mrs Ratchelder and daughters entertained Rev Vie roy and his wife at The Phins. Mrs Arthur Burchfield held a two course dinner for Mrs James L Ferguson of Charleston W Va with six guests. Mrs James Powell of Hocking hosted Mr and Mrs Fred Terrel and Mrs Emory Terrel from Columbus, with Mrs Powell joining them.

Chauncey Isaac Palmer Family Hocking Charlie Spearry Mary Mace Springfield Louis Palmer Los Angeles Cal Mres. Ratchelder Sarah Ethel Phins Vieroy Lancaster Latter Day Saints’ Church Arthur Burchfield The Lower Plains James L. Ferguson Charleston W. Va Ferguson Flora MecHarg Lydia Beachout Russell McHarg Harry Moore Melvin Annie McCathran James Powell Hocking Fred Terrel Emory Terrel Columbus

Wents Urges Kiwanis to Repeal Ohio Primary Laws

City editor Wents of the Scioto Gazette spoke to the Kiwanis at Hotel Berry urging repeal of Ohio primary laws in November. He argued the primary system undermines Republican government and enables bloc and socialist influences. He criticized amendments from the fourteenth amendment, income tax, Volstead Act, and a proposed child labor amendment as eroding liberties.

Ohio Wents Scioto Gazette Chillicothe Kiwanis Club Hotel Berry Wenis de Tocqueville Bryce United States Mr. Wenis

Dads Day Set On Homecoming Game at Ohio

Ohio University will hold Dads Day on October 23 during the homecoming game against the University of Cincinnati. Alumni Secretary Clark Williams urged students to invite their parents and attend the celebration. Other notices included football team send off, teaching abroad job meeting, a church event, girls glee club tryouts, and a mass meeting in Ewing Hall.

Ohio University Ohio University of Cincinnati Clark Williams Er. B. Bryan Young People's Society Music Hall Dean Voigt

Ruth Hammers a Home Run in World Series Opener

In Sportsman's Park St Louis the World Series game opens with Babe Ruth hitting a homer on the first pitch to right field as New York and St Louis trade early runs. Meusel walks Gehrig singles and Southworth advances on a fielder’s choice for the Yankees.

Sportsman’s Park St. Louis St. Louis Cardinals New York Combs Hall Koenig Ruth Meusel Gehrig Bottomley Southworth Hornsby O’parrell Rhem Yanks

Ruth’s homer energizes Cards in late inning salvo

In a tense inning, Hoytlabors as Lazzeri, Reinhart and Theve retire batter after short stints. Ruth belts a first-pitch homer to right center as Combs, Koenig and Meusel contribute infield outs and fielding plays. Final line reads one run, one hit, no errors.

St. Louis Douthit Koenig Southworth Hoyt Hornsby Shocker Bottomley Ruth L. Bell Bell Combs Hafey New York Lazzeri Thevenow Dugan Severeid Reinhart O'Farrell Ajohrig Lazzert Meusel

Women Fight Powerful Foe in Health Battle

A South Dakota and a California woman praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring health and strength. They report improved sleep, energy, and ability to work, urging others to try the remedy. The piece frames women as fighters in daily health struggles and promotes the product as an ally.

Lydia E. Pinkham Holmquist South Dakota Lydia ER. Pinkham

Radio Station Listings for Wednesday Evening Schedule

An alphabetized guide lists Eastern and Central Time airings for dozens of stations from WEAF to WTAG. Entries show station identifiers, city, frequency, and the evening lineup including orchestras, dance bands, and special programs across multiple markets.

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