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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1926

Page

7

University Girls Report at Y W Conference in Geneva

A group of Ohio University women attended the YWCA summer conference in Geneva Wisconsin from August 20 to 30. They described pageant plans for A Dream of Life to be staged October 27 and shared impressions of leaders and speakers including Dr Howard McChesky and Dr W Clarke.

Ohio Gene- Wis Geneva Ewing Auditorium Iva Birdsell Augusta Ginther Howard McChesky Afessor Univrsity of Michigan Dorothy McLean Irma E. Voigt

Conference Attendees Named From Geneva Meeting List

Students at the Geneva conference include Evelyn Coulter Alva Birdsell Augusta Ginther Rose Jewett Emma Graham Mary Bourquin Magaret Shaver Violet Russell Virginia Riddle Dorothy MacLean and Virginia Broughton. The speaker praised the devotion of a single prayer and highlighted the gathering.

Geneva Evelyn Coulter Alva Birdsell Augusta Ginther Rose Jewett Emma Graham Mary Bourquin Magaret Shaver Violet Russel Virginia Riddle Dorothy MacLean Virginia Broughton

City Bowling: American Legion Tops Ath ens Electric

The American Legion bowling team defeated Ath ens Electric 2 to 1, while the Rotary team beat the Bankers 2 to 1. Dave Feth of the Legion rolled a league high 224. Scores follow.

American Legion Athens Electric Rotary Bankers Dave Feth

Death summons sends Oakey Hall to Columbus

J Oakey Hall travels to Columbus after the death of his uncle James Stewart yesterday. His widow Lucy E Stewart, formerly of Athens, attends the services. Funeral rites are set for 2 30 p m Friday afternoon in Delaware.

Oakey Hall Columbus James Stewart Lucy E. Stewart Athens Delaware

Friday's Best Radio Features on Major Stations

Radio listings summarize upcoming Friday programs across WGY Schenectady WWJ Detroit KGW Portland WOR Newark and WGN Chicago. Highlights include Sigmund Spaeth music lecture Michigan Night Hoot Owls Studio Guild Hour and Paul Ash's show with scheduled times in E S T Pacific and Central zones.

WGY Schenectady Sigmund Spaeth WWJ Detroit Michigan KGW Portland

Byrd Polar Plane To Arrive For Exhibition In Columbus

The North Pole flight plane piloted by Lieut. Commander Richard F. Byrd and Floyd Bennett is en route from Cleveland to Columbus for an exhibition today. The aircraft is to be displayed upon arrival.

Columbus Richard F. Byrd North Pole Floyd Bennett Cleveland

Athens Seconds to Meet Chauncey Eleven Tomorrow

The Athens High School junior squad plays Chauncey High’s Blue Devils at 3 15 Friday on the Wellston gridiron. Chauncey led by Babe Ruth has two games this season, losing 41 0 to Middleport and beating Buchtel 7 6. The local lineup includes Carmicheal Fields Hughes Sams Downard Norris Matheny Andrews Johnson Marquis Houghton Hixson Antoinette Smith.

Athens High School Wellston High Wellston Babe Ruth Blue Devils Chauncey High Chauncey Middleport Buchtel Ohio University King’s College Wise Hatch Carmicheal Fields Hughes Sams Downard Norris Matheny Andrews Johnson Marquis Houghton Hixson Antoinette Smith

California Fig Syrup Ad Promotes Family Health

A vintage advertisement urges mothers to give California Fig Syrup to children of all ages. It touts a pleasant taste and laxative effect, claiming a teaspoonful today may prevent a sick child tomorrow. The ad warns to say California to avoid imitators.

California

Officials Named for Local Game Involving Athens High

Officials for the game will be Nye from Ohio University and Williams from Athens High School.

Nye Ohio University Williams Athens High School

Government Bonds Interest Payments Due October Fifteenth

Treasury officials report that fourth Liberty and other treasury bond interest totaling about 150 million dollars will be paid by the Department of the Treasury on October 15. Vice President Dawes urged impartial voting as the urgent need in a Philadelphia American Legion address. A bureau of home economics study finds the average farm diet covers required nutrients at about 40 percent of total family living costs while city food costs account for 30 percent. Industrial accidents occur most frequently in the automobile manufacturing sector, according to a committee study.

Treasury Department of the Treasury Treasury Department United States Charles G. Dawes American Legion Philadelphia Bureau of Home Economics

Are You Weak Does Your Back Ache

Dayton Ohio testimonial claims Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription cured a nervous breakdown and back pain after two years. Mrs Jennie Cassidy states she weighed 104 pounds before and 150 after three bottles and urges other ill women to try the remedy. Sold by druggists in tablets or as a paste, or send 10 cents to Dr. Pierce's Invalids Hotel in Buffalo for a trial bottle.

Dayton Ohio Dr. Pierce Jennie Cassidy N. Jefferson St Invalida’ Hotel Buffalo N. Y

September crop prospects and yields reported by agencies

The crop reporting board notes favorable September conditions with expected yields near long term averages. Wheat anticipated at 839,818,000 bushels and corn at 2,679,988,000 bushels. Apples at 77.9 percent normal. The Supreme Court will decide on insurance validity shielding auto owners from government confiscation in liquor cases.

United States Department of Agriculture

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