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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1926
Page
2
Boy from Union avenue was struck by a car in front of the Hennessy home. He had a scalp wound and was treated by Dr. Byron ng in Pomeroy with no stitches required. The driver stopped and reported the incident to authorities.
SpomEBoy Oct 13 reports the county clerk’s office moved to the jury room at the local court house. Extensive repairs at the common pleas court office necessitated the change and ongoing work continues.
D A R Jonathan Meigs chapter places a marker at Edith Sargeant Zerkle's grave in Run cemetery West Virginia. Zerkle mother of Mrs. Robert Washington Idleport. Jeremiah Sargeant Revolutionary War soldier. Regent Hugg wreaths and brief life history read by Katherine Thburn. Third restoration attempt hindered by weather.
SMIDDLEPORT Oct 13 Mrs. Davis and Sarah Jones entertained Mr. and Mrs. Earl Probst and Mrs. H Stewart of Smiddleport and Mrs. Edgar Ervin of Cee Wnbus at a Monday dinner. The gathering honored Mrs. Ervin who has been visiting relatives here for several days.
Mabel Ecker a Chester Township teacher and Olin Bailey a Itland High School teacher were married Saturday October 13 in a small ceremony.
Oct 13 report states J A Willis departed yesterday morning for a field assignment in Mansfield.
Funeral services for Wendell Hepp, a Carpenters' union member, were conducted yesterday at his home in Naylors Run. Burial followed at Beech Grove Cemetery.
Middleport October 13 Mrs Harry Bennett sails to Philadelphia for a week's meeting of the National Commanders of the American Legion auxiliary. She is one of sixteen Ohio delegates. The convention will be held in Paris next year.
Olive Township teachers plan a November 17 meeting in Pomeroy. At the October 6 gathering C A Barnett was named president Minerva Pryor treasurer and Lucy Kibble secretary. The program committee includes Wavey Circle Helen Brooks and Minerva Pryor.
Pomeroy for the Orange Township teachers will gather at the Tuppers' Plains high school on October 14 to discuss union activities and school affairs.
A series of short notes records visits by Mr and Mrs Charles Cheat of Pomeroy to Nelsonville, Elizabeth Bartells of Columbus to Anna Bartells, and several other locals including W R Best and Mrs Mallie Rutherford visiting Athens area sites. Mentions of travel to Cambridge Huntington and Tulea Oklahoma are included alongside typical hometown greetings and farewells.
Past Chiefs association announces a chicken dinner at the Pythian hall on Friday October 29. Proceeds support association activities and community programs.
Middleport reports the death of Osee Calwell Howard at Alberquerque New Mexico. A former Middleport girl her parents now live in Danville.
The Middleport Business Men's association held its regular meeting in the lobby of the Allen Hotel Monday evening. The regular business was transacted.
A narrator recalls eavesdropping on confidences about his father. Katie hints at his fatigue and guilt, and the narrator wrestles with whether to probe his father's mental state or focus on meals and daily life. Katie remains playful yet distracts from the core worry.
WEAF presents Hook-Up at 9 p m EST featuring Henry Burr's artiste. WEZ in Springfield airs 7 20 p m EST a music appreciation course. WIZ Hook-Up at 3 p m EST showcases concert orchestra and soloists. WMAQ Chicago offers WWMAQ players segment from 4 55 p m CST.
W J Woodard celebrated her ninetieth birthday at home in Middleport with several friends and relatives visiting throughout the day.
Five Hundred club members gathered at Lelia Hawkins home on Fourth street in Middleport Monday evening. Honors went to Mrs. Ben Fultz and Mrs. John Mason.
Emma Welsh is scheduled to entertain members of the Will Entertain Club in a local event. The program features light music and social time for attendees.
A social bridge gathering occurs at a resident’s home on Third Street on Thursday evening, as members of the local bridge club meet for games and conversation.
Oct 13 report from Middleport records Bert Chambers and John Orville driving to Columbus to visit Esther Chambers. Oct 18 class meeting at Mrs. Freda Reed home with Loyal Bereans of the Christian church attending followed by a social gathering.
The Plains monthly P T A session is set for Friday at 3 p m in the high school gym with Mrs Robert Graves directing the business portion. The group will also discuss the farmers institute set for November 3 and 4 and a school program will close the social segment.
Surprise party held Sunday at Beau mont home for Mrs Char le Daugherty in Chauncey to honor her birthday a picnic dinner served cafeteria style at noon. Guests included families from Nelsonville Athens Coolville and surrounding areas with many Daugherty relatives present.
Chauncey events note Mrs. Arza Brooks surprised at her Millfield home on Sunday for her forty eighth birthday. A pink and white birthday cake baked by Mrs. Harvey Brooks was presented. A chicken dish was served.
An advertisement for Melloglo powder from The D Zonner Company touts a fine French process formula that keeps shine away and makes lines and pores invisible. It claims a natural skin look and a beautiful complexion, urging readers to buy a box today.
At the Linscott family reunion on Sunday at the Athens fair grounds four generations were present. Attendees included Harvey Linscott of Hoopers' Ridge his son Arzo M. Linscott also of Hoopers' Ridge his son Floyd Linscott of The Plains and his son Charles Linscott. The gathering drew 160 people.
Mr and Mrs Ford Totman and children Anna Mae and Gifford Totman reside in Millfield. The snippet notes a family unit with two children, Anna Mae and Gifford.
Merit promotes Vinco as a herbal laxative and liver regulator. The ad claims rapid relief from stomach distress and constipation without gripes, with the formula printed on the box. It urges readers to buy a 2K box from druggists and promises renewed energy.
Baltimore resident spent the week at the McDaniel home in Millfield. Lancaster hosts Mr. and Mrs. Guy McDaniel for a Sunday visit with Mrs. McDaniel’s parents, the Polings. Ohio University student Catherine Thomas stayed with friends in Millfield Sunday. Athens visitors Mr. and Mrs. Hill and Miss Hill spent Sunday with P. D. Hill family. Mary Lou Ferrel visited her grandparents in Millfield. Chauncey guests Evelyn Young hosted Miss Cunningham and Miss Rivers. Howard couples from Millfield attended a Canal Winchester fair. Julia Mingus stayed with the Mingus family in Millfield. Chauncey visitors included Mrs. Guthrie and daughters from Charleston with visits to Athens. Anna Bryan of Columbus and Esther Steinmetz of Cincinnati attended a dinner by Mrs. Wilson. The Plains party Floyd Whitlatch and family and R. S. Sanders and family joined a McArthur picnic and nut gathering. The Plains hosts Edward Winner and The Plains guests Edward and Mrs. Wicks of Powell are visiting family in The Plains. Edward Winner visited Chauncey with cousin. Ruth Atkinson, a Peabody student, stayed with her Atkinson family in Chauncey. John Shafer and Floride hosted guests from Athens including Mr. Ervin and the Bingmans.
The ad touts quick tenant placement for a five room and bath rental in North Hill. It credits Mr. Chas Maples and The Messenger classified ad for rapid results, and invites readers to call local offices for a demonstration.
The Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association holds its regular meeting this evening at Chauncey High School Auditorium. A program will be presented and officers will be elected. All members and others interested are urged to attend.
New York October 12. Keen competition in the last two years has driven hundreds of Southern West Virginia coal mines to close. At an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on bituminous coal rates to New England, J. D. Francis of the Southern West Virginia coal association urged rate relief for the southern field, arguing that high volatility coal shipments and all rail routes disadvantage the southern mines compared with Northern West Virginia and Pennsylvania producers.
A reader testifies five months after using Maya's Medicine for gas and stomach trouble and reports feeling well and younger looking. The ad claims the preparation removes catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and allays inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments. Money back guarantee offered. McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and druggists everywhere.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a dual action remedy for persistent coughs, colds, and throat irritations. It claims Creosote along with other healing elements soothe membranes, stop irritation, and attack the source of illness while being absorbed into the bloodstream. Money back if not relieved after following directions.
Explosion in the basement of the Watkins Glen National Bank causes total ruin of the building and breaks plate glass up to two blocks away. Estimated damage exceeds 250000 dollars.
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