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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1926
Page
11
Judith Martin begins her first year at Pendleton University and is kissed by a stranger on the train before a mysterious assault. She befriends Myra Aldrich who hides an obsession with Eric Waters and threatens suicide if she loses him.
Judith and Myra begin a term at Pendleton University amid campus gossip and a discipline drive. Judith encounters a mysterious man on the quad while Myra warns of suitors. Dr Dorn takes over Big Brother duties as campus life unfolds with tea at the Prairie Schooner and growing intrigue.
Notices of court filings and transportation changes appear, including a move to Columbus for a family emergency and a filing by The Central Ohio Transit Company to replace two 12 passenger cars with two 18 passenger cars. Also listed are bankruptcy proceedings for Chas. D. Glauque and Dayton Kelrns with discharge petitions and hearings scheduled in Columbus and Ohio courts.
In Bankruptcy No M46 James W Ruston fled to Ohio Eastern District Columbus hearing on December 10 at 10 a m before court. Clerk Harry F Rabe and attorney M Hughes indicate proceedings for discharge in this bankruptcy matter.
A fragmented OCR item notes a fugitive case filed in the United District of Ohio Mestern Division with a court date likely set at ten o'clock a.m. in Columbus before Clerk Harry F. KarK. Names Hugh HS WS-2 appear as initials or signatures.
In the United States District Court Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division Bankruptcy No S46 creditors of James W Ruston Audrey Ruston and Charles Mariner doing business as Mariner and Company are notified. Jacob Pifer petitions in Athens County Common Pleas Case No 15557 for 344.00 with interest from October 1 1826 at 6 percent and an attachment has been issued on the estate. Respond by November 27 1926 Woolley and Rowland attorneys.
Chauncey residents are invited to a social at the high school on Saturday evening hosted by the junior class. Piles will be sold and a general social time is planned. Proceeds go to class purposes.
Mr and Mrs Clinton Courtney and daughter Marjory have returned to Chauncey from Corning where they stayed at Clifford Courtney's home while Mrs Clifford Courtney received hospital treatment. She is reported to be improving.
Chauncey, Oct. 80 The Linscott family reunion will be held Sunday at the Athens County fair grounds. All relatives and friends are invited.
Mrs. Peter Keasey and children from Columbus, formerly of Chauncey, are visiting in the city at Mrs. Mary Keasey and Robert Hillyer’s home. Mrs. Keasey is in poor health and recently discharged from a Columbus hospital. The family plans to travel by wagon to New Mexico for several months of rest, camping along the way.
Mrs. Clell Cunningham of Chauncey represents Chauncey high school at the Oklahoma state convention of the Parent-Teacher association in Marietta. The keynote speaker is Miss Sallie James of New York City.
Four churches on Rev. I P Day’s circuit with services Sunday at Factory M E Church at dawn The Plains M E Church at 10 36 and Clark Chapel M E Church at 2 30 with Central Avenue M E Church at 7 in the evening Andre Poulletier gambler returns to Paris and kills himself after losing his wife’s fortune at Deauville
An advertisement extols Kotex as a revolutionary sanitary pad. It claims eight in ten higher-class women use it, notes five times the absorbency, deodorizes, requires no laundry, and is disposable. Available at drug or department stores for a few cents per twelve pack.
An ad touts MELLO-GLO a new French process face powder that stays on until removed. It claims to reduce the appearance of pores and lines and resist perspiration, leaving skin looking lively and beautiful. The product is marketed by the D Zenner Company.
A. M. Lester testified in a Chicago divorce suit that his wife confessed she could not resist the wicked eyes of the dentist who stole her love. The court granted a decree.
Miss Beatrice Morton accused John Day of pestering her for a year. Day was enjoined from approaching the young woman.
An authority warns that rich foods strain kidneys and cause backache headaches and digestive trouble. Drink plenty of water and take Jad Salts daily for a few days to flush and stimulate kidneys and reduce bladder irritation. The effervescent lithia drink is promoted as safe and healthful for kidney care.
A customer praises John's Ton-Tone at Cline Pharmacy claiming renewed energy after using the tonic. The label lists Hypophosphites lime soda iron potassium and cod liver oil with no oily taste. Bottles sold at $1.00 each or three for $2.60 with money back guarantee.
E M Blower, Kiwanis chair, branded the Republic Avenue crossing signal system as inadequate. He cited counts showing 2400 pedestrians 450 autos and seventeen trains crossing in twelve hours near the depot. He urged overhead crossings and praised club work for underprivileged children and local nursing support.
A Methodist Episcopal schedule lists A Donally preaching at the evening service and junior events. Morning worship at 10:40 with a sermon on The Necessity of Worship. Junior Choir practice at 9:00. Evening service features junior choir and Epworth League activities with ushers and a push for the service.
Mr and Mrs C E Haskins of Trimble announce the birth of a son weighing nine and a quarter pounds born Thursday at an area hospital.
The sixth district convention of the National Association of Purchasing Agents is in session with about 600 delegates attending. The gathering will close Saturday.
In Glouster Ohio police search for A A Kerr a local businessman believed to have been foul play. Kerr is missing after a truck was raised from Alum Creek and a pair of glasses were found in the wreckage. Officers continue dragging the creek for his body while noting a separate marriage in the city.
Brooklyn reader recounts severe skin infection spreading over face and neck. After using Resinol Soap and Ointment for five weeks the itching stopped and the eruption cleared with no remaining trace. The testimonial cites relief from prior treatments.
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