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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1926

Page

5

Church Society Reports At Woman's Missionary Meeting

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian church met yesterday afternoon to hear reports on The Church and Rural Life. New members were welcomed as the program featured readings songs and a playlet. Other society events and local obituaries were noted.

Christian Church Mission Society Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church I. G. Pedigo William Williams Cameron Crossen Fred Kittle Blanche Church Jesus Thelma Bingman Ollie Skidmore Frank Watkins N. K. Alderman

Sans Soucie Club Initiates Three Pledges in Athens

Sara Alice Bailey Mona McKinley and Maxine Williams were initiated Wednesday night at 87 South Court street by Sans Soucie club. New pledges include Alice Beasley Virginia Coe and Margaret Johnson. A formal dinner for twenty four followed at Hotel Berry.

Sans’ Soucie Club Sara Alice Bailey Mona McKinley Maxine Williams Jean Rauch South Court Street Alice Beasley Virginia Coe Margaret Johnson Hotel Berry

Blame and Bloodshed Mark Capone Gang War in Chicago

The Chicago crime war flares after Capone rejects a demand to place two men on the spot. A hail of bullets kills Little Hymie Weiss and Paddy Murray near Holy Name Cathedral. Wounds to attorney W W O'Brien and two Weiss gangsters follow as hundreds of battles unfold in the hootch dispute over territory and profits.

Scarface al" Capone Capone Holy Name Cathedral Hymie” Weiss Paddy Murray W. W. O’brien Chicago Weiss Beer Hootch

Wool fertility breakthrough triples sheep shearing cycles

A Japanese scientist develops a serum aiding wool growth that allows three yearly shearings. The discovery promises increased fleece yield by accelerating wool production in sheep.

Tough Guy and Trivia Quiz From The Last Page

A puzzle page asks ten questions: identify the actor in the accompanying photo, state which state motto is In God We Trust, locate Colgate University, name the authors of David Copperfield and Uncle Tom's Cabin, explain Richard Hakluyt, name the largest U.S. lake outside the Great Lakes, identify the longest river, define caribou, and give the World War I armistice date.

Richard Hakluyt United States Five Great Lakes

Evangelist McPherson Hearing Gains New Witnesses

New witnesses arrived in Los Angeles as the state prepared to rest its case against evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson. Five residents of Douglas, Arizona travel to help her prove she was kidnapped and supported by her defense in the criminal conspiracy to obstruct justice case before Municipal Judge Samuel Blake.

Los Angeles Calif Aimee Semple McPherson Douglas, Ariz Mrs. McPherson Samuel Blake

Buick President Bagsett's Condition Deteriorates in Paris

The condition of Harry J. Bagsett, president of Buick Automobile Corporation, hospitalized in Paris, has worsened, according to word reaching Flint.

Flint, Mich Harry J. Bagsett Buick Automobile Corporation Paris

Representative McLeod Seeks National Uniform Marriage Laws

Rep. McLeod of Michigan proposes a constitutional amendment to empower Congress to create uniform marriage and divorce laws. He said Congress would be authorized to establish a nationwide marriage and divorce code.

Washington U.P McLeod Mich Congress United Press Detroit Judiciary Committee

Churches to Meet Columbus Conference Opens Here

The annual conference of the Association of Universalist churches to open here tomorrow and run through Sunday features principal speaker W F Leavitt of Westernville.

Columbus Association of Universalist Churches W. F. Leavitt WesternVille

Welcome Planned by Radio Aboard Leviathan En Route

The Leviathan is about 500 miles off the U S coast as Queen Marie’s welcome to the United States is planned for Sunday night. Chief Radio Officer Pickerd said arrangements are underway for a special welcome radio broadcast from Station WJZ to be picked up by the ship’s wireless and distributed to onboard loudspeakers.

New York U.R United States Pickerd Vickerill WJZ

Ohio University freshmen host shirt tail parade on Court Street

Pajamas will be very much in vogue tonight as Ohio University freshmen stage their annual shirt tail parade on Court Street. The Denison game is tomorrow.

Court Street Ohio University Denison

Tipping Ban Implemented in Spanish Hotels Decree

A new decree by Henry Swives bans tipping in Spanish hotels and requires tipping charges to be included in the base bill. Disobedience to the decree may incur whipping.

Henry Swives

Is Your Cough Three Days Old Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral Ad

An old advertisement urges quick action for lingering coughs and chest inflammation. It promotes Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as fast relief from cold symptoms, claiming soothing warmth and deep tissue penetration for all ages. Prices listed as 60 cents and a dollar.

Ayer

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