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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1926

Page

12

New Pastor and Family Given a Reception in Logan

A public reception for the Rev. J. R. Fields and his family at the Logan Methodist church drew hundreds from various denominations. Local officials and church leaders spoke, music and refreshments followed as the Fields started their new assignment.

E. W. Davis Walter Harned C. F. Aplin C. O. Allen Edward Turner J. P. Rochester Joseph Brashares C. F. Lauer Hunter Street Lutheran Church T. C. Harper United Brethren Church C. R. Douglass Presbyterian Church Samuel Jones Ladies Aid Porter M. Waugh Charles Smith Union Bible Mr. Fields

Oil firms drill multiple wells near Maysville

In Logan on October 13 fifty barrels daily is estimated for Pure Oil No 2 on Laura Leslie farm near Maysville. Plans include two more wells on the tract. Jewell on N L Robey lease in Green Township to hit the sand Tuesday. Gordon company marks No 4 on Robert Brimner farm and No 6 on Robert Stone lease with a recent 160 barrel first day. Operators push drilling at several locations including Fred Thrush and Tritsch farms.

Maysville Washington Township Gordon Company Robert Brimner Robert Stone Fred Thrush Bell and Scholl Carter Company Tritsch Farm

Graduates at Cherrington Hospital Training School

Miss Marie Mace of Athens completed her course at the Cherrington hospital training school for nurses and received a diploma. She remains at the hospital on a special case and plans to return to Athens soon. She is the third nurse graduated from the local hospital this summer, following Miss Jane Pearson of Nelsonville and Miss Nellie Smart of Haydenville.

Logan Marie Mace Athens Cherrington Hospital Mace Jane Pearson Nelsonville Nellie Smart Haydenville

Esther Carter Granted Marriage After 13 Years

London reports Mrs. Esther Carter received permission to remarry after her husband disappeared thirteen years ago. The case cites his absence and her eligibility to wed again under local law.

London Esther Carter

NAMES DRAWN FOR PETIT JURY

Logan October term jurors chosen from the jury wheel include Albert Matheny Jobs Herman A Studer A J Nuenmaker Frank Sheren Herbert B Inboden William Cline Robert Burden Mrs Martha Pomerene Moses R Lewis Samuel Wells Henry Todd Homer W Kitchen Samuel Helber Leslie G Linton Jerry L Hammon Francis Coe Porter Heigle and Mrs Minnie A Campbell with reporting dates set for October 21.

Logan Albert Matheny Jobs Herman A. Studer A. J. Nuenmaker Frank Sheren Sand Run Herbert B. Inboden Marion Township William Cline Robert Burden Martha Pomerene Moses R. Lewis Murray City Samuel Wells Henry Todd Starr Homer W. Kitchen Samuel Helber Leslie G. Linton Green Township Jerry L. Hammon Francis Coe Ward Township Porter Heigle Washington Township Minnie A. Campbell

Former Local Girl Appears on Stage

Logan resident Miss Mary Bond heard Miss Elizabeth Dollison perform in Cleveland where Dollison uses the stage name Miss Betty Baldwin. Dollison is a Chicago native and a pianist in a three member musical act. Bond notes Dollison is a former Logan high school classmate and may perform in Columbus this winter.

Logan Cleveland Mary Bond Elizabeth Dollison Miss Dollison Margaret Dollison Chicago Betty Baldwin Miss Collison Miss Bond Logan High School Columbus

Harry Shaw Elected President of Club

Logan October 13 Harry Shaw was elected vice president of the Logan Rifle and Pistol club at a meeting held at the Gilbert studio Monday evening. The selection follows his prior involvement with the organization.

Logan Harry Shaw Logan Rifle and Pistol Club Gilbert Studio Organiza

Balloon breaks from moorings floats toward New Straitsville

Logan October 18 a large balloon displayed by Robert Gompf broke loose from its moorings at noon Tuesday and drifted northeast toward New Straitsville. The loss is about 100 dollars.

Local families enjoy weekend visits across Ohio towns

Messenger correspondents report numerous guests and relatives visiting from Elyria Cleveland Columbus Paris Athens Nelsonville and Glouster. Households hosted visitors in Glouster Guysville Middleport Murray City Summit Station and nearby towns as births deaths and relocations were noted.

Sunday Visits and Local Movements Noted

Arthur Sunday spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Jenkins, parents of I. M. Jenkins. John Gillette and granddaughter Dolores Lesasure traveled to Radcliff to visit Mrs. Lydia Pierce, Gillette's sister, who accompanied them home after a week in Radcliff. Mrs. Kenneth Wolfe was in Glouster Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sauders plan to move to Millfield this week. Ben Anderson visited San Toy Monday at daughter Mrs. Arthur Shumway's home.

Mildred Kinder Elyria Hettie Rambo Elizabeth Cleveland John Cox Glouster James Hope James Morris Columbus Paul Smith Charles Guinther Howard Guinther George Bernard Gertie Taylor Guysville Fred Schwaback Guy Fierce Akron Otto Brinkley San Toy Mr. Brinkley R. A. Brinkley Hazel White Paris Clell Seckinger Middleport John Altman Happy Hollow Pauline Kempton Athens Silas Kempton Carl Pettit Betty Nelsonville Robert Brunton Norman Smith Arthur Jonas Zimmerman Joe Watson George Gibbs Murray City Watson Charles Williams Summit Station John Williams Bob Grimm M. Jenkins Arthur Shumway

Birthday Dinner Honors Mr. Ireland in McArthur

A Sunday birthday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ishmael Ireland honored Mr. Ireland turning 77. Attendees include relatives and friends from McArthur and nearby towns such as Jackson ville Byers Ray Frankfort and Byers along with several McArthur residents.

Ishmael Ireland Ireland Fred Ireland Addie Downard Emmet Morley Julia Ann Hopkins Emma Thompson All of McArthur Charles McAfferty Oliver McAfferty Hamden Cora Householder Fred Householder George Householder Jacksonville L. B. Collins Ray John Ireland Byers Etta Helfrich Frankfort Betty England Junia Pane Harry Hoffhine McArthur

Valentino Will May Be Contested

In Los Angeles a likely contest to Rudolph Valentino estate arose after the will was admitted to probate. Bond set at 100000 for S George Ullman named executor. Ullman would have served without bonds. Kin of Valentino and Teresa Werner to share estate equally. Cohen said he would seek entire estate for Alberto and Maria Gugliemi.

Los Angeles Calif Rudolph Valentino Milton Cohen Alberto Maria Gugleilmi S. George Ullman Valentino Ullman Teresa Werner Natacha Rambova Cohen

Buried Man Rescued in Merthy Earth Slide

William Heggie was buried by a Merthy earth slide and dug out alive after 36 hours. He requested six boiled ores, a detail recorded in local reports.

Cardiff Merthy William Heggie

Thoxine Promises Rapid Relief for Sore Throat

A new remedy called Thoxine guarantees relief from sore throat within 15 minutes or a refund. It claims to attack the throat cause, kill germs, and stop coughing and fever with a single swallow. Safe for children and adults, priced at 25¢ 60¢ and $1, available from all druggists.

Motorman Burned in Truck Crash Near Columbus

John Rieci of Columbus was severely burned on face neck and shoulders when a Scioto Valley traction car collided with a truck. About a score of passengers escaped injury in the incident reported from Columbus on October 12 by UPI.

Columbus U.P John Rieci Scioto Valley Traction

Dress Pattern for Children's Sleeve Options

Messenger Pattern Dept. 5591 offers a children pattern in 5 sizes 2 4 6 8 and 10 years. Material needs vary with sleeve length with 4 year size requiring 2 yards of 32 inch fabric for wrist length or 1 1/2 yards if sleeve is omitted. Pattern mailed for 15 cents.

Kotex replaces sanitary pads in daily life

The ar ticle extols Kotex as a safer, more absorbent alternative to traditional pads. It claims eight in ten women of the better class use it, noting deodorizing effects and no need to launder. It is sold in drug or department stores, twelve per package for a few cents.

KOTEX

Truck Collision Sparks Gas Tank Explosion Near Ashville

A truck collided at a crossing north of Ashville. The gasoline tank exploded, spraying fuel on Kiel who received medical care at Ashville and was later taken to Columbus for treatment.

Ashville Kiel Columbus

Test Answers From Childs Paper on Page Five

Summary of the provided OCR shows a list of ten quiz items with short answers. Topics include a chair rocker missing, Bonaparte, days of the week, Salem, word definitions borrow versus loan, a two hour duration, representation of states, ten rounds, and King Midas fate.

Bonaparte Salem States of the Union Midas

Democratic women pledge luncheon for county chairs

In Columbus on October 12 the Democratic women's state committee will host a complimentary luncheon for all county chairwomen and their secretaries at the New House.

Columbus U.P Democratic Women's State Committee New House

Vargo Returned for New Trial in Sabo Killing Case

George Vargo, condemned to be electrocuted tomorrow, is brought back to Painesville for a new trial over the killing of Mrs. Anna Sabo. Floyd Bennett, who piloted Byrd’s North Pole flight, will arrive in Columbus on Thursday. Byrd accompanies a lecture tour but not Bennett.

Tion Hocking County Fair Grounds Columbus George Vargo Painesville Anna Sabo Bennett Floyd Bennett Richard E. Byrd North Pole Byrd

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. R. Fields Venus Order of Eastern Star M. N. Parsons West Main Street C. A. Reichey the Cline Pharmacy E. A. Jenkins Abe Jenkins Nan Schlagle William Schlagie Guy F. Rollins Leon W. Va Thomas D. Rollins Audrey Alice Gill F. E. Gill Elmer Turner Jack Joan Coshocton Turner George Turner Cerate Lash Ohio Messenger Chi Majestic Bull Mike Spade William Fox George Obrien Olive Borden J. Farrell MS Donald Tom Santschi Frank Campeau Lou Tellegen Priscilla Bonner The John Ford Thomas Meighan TIN Buckeye Buckeye State Building and Loan West Gay St Columbia Plains Society Brand and Kirschbaum O'Coats D. Zenner CO Mens Shop
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