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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1927

Page

6

Green's Run Parent-Teacher Meeting Draws Crowd

Chauncey Oct 18 It drew a large audience at the Green's Run High School auditorium for a Parent-Teacher association session led by President Mrs W H Fierbaugh. Pupils sang in the third and sixth grades under Hester Koegler and Carrie Smith. A group of women presented a playlet How the Story Grew with Angie Fierbaugh Lottie Cannon Bess Cartwright Maud Lowery Effie Cartwright Clara Cannon Mary Cartwright and Mrs Tinkham taking roles.

Chauncey Green’s Run W. H. Fierbaugh War Ren Hester Koegler Carrie Smith Angie Fierbaugh Lottie Cannon Bess Cartwright Maud Lowery Effie Cartwright Clara Cannon Mary Cartwright

Dowler Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Richard Dowler

Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Richard Dowler 61 of Chauncey at 19 o clock yesterday morning following a heart attack Friday. Rev Herbert Six led the Holiness church service with music by the Christian church quartet. Burial was in Brooks cemetery near New Marshfield. Survived by husband and several children.

Chauncey Richard Dowler Main Street Herbert Six Holiness Christian Church Quartet Brooks Cemetery New Marshfield

Naomi Bible Class to Meet at Mrs. Luke Hardy’s Home

The Naomi Bible class of The Plains Methodist Episcopal Sunday school meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Luke Hardy’s home for its semi monthly gathering. Election of class officers will be held and a program is being arranged.

Chauncey Naomi Plains Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Luke Hardy

Sabbath School Time Changes at Seventh Day Adventist Church

Sabbath school in Chauncey will meet at 10 30 on Saturdays instead of 9 30 as announced. The regular church service will follow at 11 30.

Sabbath School Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Church

Services Held by Lansing Minister at The Plains

The Rev. William Grice of Lansing Michigan conducts a series of meetings at the Latter Day Saints church in Chauncey The Plains with services each evening this week.

Latter Day Saints’ Church the Plains Chauncey William Grice Lansing Mich

Birth of a Son to Mr and Mrs Carl Michaels

Mr and Mrs Carl Michaels announce the birth of a nine pound son at their The Plains home on Sunday night. The mother is formerly Miss Maude Thorne. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Edward Michaels and Mr and Mrs George Thorne. Chauncey, Oct 18.

Carl Michaels Chauncey the Plains Maude Thorne Edward Michaels George Thorne Noah Bray Hemlock Ohio Chauncey Sunday Vv. Ahlbrand Ahlbrand High Street Bray Ahlbrands

Local residents travel for weekend events in nearby cities

Wesley Six of Dayton spent Sunday at home in Chauncey. Mrs. A. L. Preston of this city went to Lancaster Saturday for the fair. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Millington and sons from this city visited Columbus Sunday. Superintendent and Mrs. Wesley Walburn Charles Ogg and son Virgil Ogg Miss Glenna Carter Postmaster Clarence E. McCafferty and sons Cecil and Jack, all of this city, were in Columbus Saturday to attend the game.

Wesley Dayton Chauncey A. L. Preston Lancaster Frank Millington Columbus Wesley Walburn Charles Ogg Virgil Ogg Glenna _ Carter Clarence E. McCafferty Cecil Jack

Brothers Ciaries and Elmer Learned Return to Columbus

Ciaries Learned and Elmer Learned return home to Columbus after visiting their father Dr. A J Learned and other relatives in Millfield. Elmer Learned is a former Athens county school teacher who taught in the Chauncey schools many years ago.

Ciaries Elmer Columbus A. J. Learned Millfield Elmer Learned Athens County Chauncey Schools

Local Families Visit Relatives Across Plains Area

Kirkland residents Mr. and Mrs. Verne Douglas with son visit The Plains hosted by Mrs. Batcheldor and daughters Sarah and Ethel Batchelder. Floyd Linscott and sons spend Sunday with A. M. Linscott in Hooper Ridge. Ralph Porter at Chester Hill, then home at The Plains. The Plains welcomed Mrs. Peter Erb visiting son-in-law Allen Jellison in Zanesville. Zell Douglas of Kirkland plans a Plains visit to friends for a week.

Verne Douglas Zell Douglas Kirkland the Plains Batcheldor Sarah Ethel Batchelder Floyd Linscott A. M. Linscott Hooper Ridge Ralph Porter Chester Hill Peter Erb Zanesville Allen Jellison

Street Work Nears Finish in Glouster

Rain halted contractor Barthlow on the Cross street improvement project. The south portion was nearly finished as of Monday night, with only a small section remaining. The street should open to traffic about two weeks after completion.

Glouster Barthlow Cross Street

Reed to Speak at Kiwanis Show Moving Pictures of 20th Century Limited

Earl G. Reed agricultural agent for New York Central lines will speak at the Kiwanis meeting. He will show moving pictures of the 20th Century Limited train running between New York and Chicago. Reed previously spoke here about NY stock and milk trains.

Glouster Earl G. Reed New York Central Lines Kiwanis Club 20Th Century Limited New York Chicago Reed N. Y

Glouster Minister Assists New Marshfield Meeting

F E Roberts minister of the Church of Christ in Glouster is assisting a two weeks meeting at New Marshfield which began Monday night. Members of the Glouster congregation are planning to attend services in New Marshfield during the week.

Glouster F. E. Roberts Church of Christ New Marshfield

Intermediate C E Society Organized at Church of Christ

In Glouster on Sunday afternoon an intermediate Christian Endeavor society was organized at the Church of Christ with 23 children in attendance. Another meeting is planned for next Sunday at 2 o clock. Vern McDonald returned home from Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens after several weeks of treatment.

Glouster Vern McDonald Sheltering Arms Athens C. F. Wallace McDonald

Funeral Services Planned for Two Girls Killed in Crossing Crash

Funeral arrangements are announced for Beatrice Bernard and Violet Brooks, two young victims of a Sunday crossing accident north of Glouster. Bernard’s service was held at 2:30 PM at the United Brethren Church in Jacksonville with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Brooks’s service will be Wednesday at noon at the Church of Christ in Glouster, with burial at Sands Cemetery in Trimble, led by Rev. F. E. Roberts.

Glouster Beatrice Bernard U. B Jacksonville

Infant of Mc Gee Family Buried in Hollister Cemetery

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Mc Gee of near Hollister was buried in Hollister cemetery Monday afternoon after dying Sunday. Miss Reta Staley of Shawnee spent the weekend in Jacksonville as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Binderbasin Jr. John Baird of Columbus visited his Jacksonville home for the weekend.

Glouster Jesse McGee Near Hollister Reta Staley Shawnee S Jacksonville Frank Binderbasin, Jr John Baird Columbus

Supreme Court declines review on padlock prohibition policy

The U S supreme court refused to review the legality of the new federal practice that padlocks night clubs and restaurants serving patrons who bring their own liquor, including places serving ginger ale cracked ice and glasses.

U. S. Supreme Court Washington U.P

George Bush Dies At Home After Lingering Illness

George W. Bush died at his Hollywood California home last night after a two year illness. He was the eldest son of the late Rev. W B Bush who lived at New Marshfield in his youth and was remembered by older residents. He was brother to F W Bush of the Messenger and J E Bush of the Dresden Bush Woolen Mills. He leaves a widow and his only daughter had died years ago.

George W. Bush Hollywood Calif

Athens Considers Front Seat Passenger Regulation After Tragedy

Athens city council authorizes city solicitor M. D. Hughes to draft an ordinance limiting front seat riders to three persons total with the driver. Mayor Alex M. Moore cites the Glouster accident as the motive and says enforcement begins immediately with fines for running board riders.

Athens Ohio M. D. Hughes Alex M. Moore Glouster Moore

Ten Women Selected as Kitchen Management Representatives

Ten women from Athens county community centers will attend a Kitchen Management instruction class led by Adele Koch and Jane Garvin in the Federal building. The program aims to teach efficient kitchen work, utensil selection, and meal preparation, with results shared through later housewives meetings. Estelle Goddard of Amesville chairs the sponsorship committee with T. H. Johnson aiding in promotion.

Athens County Adele Koch Jane Garvin T. H. Johnson Federal Estelle Goddard Amesville

Two Athens Men Injured In Bridge Mishap Near New Marshfield

N E Millis and E L Wilson were injured when Millis’s car left the road on an elevated bridge west of New Marshfield and fell fifteen feet into an embankment. Millis unconscious after head struck the steering wheel. Wilson with cuts to head arms and leg. They were returning from McArthur around 7 pm. Millis blamed a sudden loss of headlights on the incline and lack of warning sign at the bridge.

Athens N. E. Millis Maplewood Drive Athens County Farm Bureau E. L. Wilson State Street Mills New Marshfield Milly Wilson McArthur

Extension Agent Aid Sought For County Office

A. N. Ward of N. Y. Company's Floodwood farm led a group including T. H. Johnson Mrs. Charles Mansfield and a representative from Ohio State University extension asking county commissioners for a 1500 dollar aid extension yesterday at the courthouse during the regular session.

T. H. Johnson A. N. Ward N. Y. Company Charles Mansfield Canaonville Agricultural Extension Department Ohio State University

County considers funding for Johnson office support

Commissioners were asked to provide a telephone for Mr. Johnson and office aid. They noted current salaries of 1500 from the county and 1600 from the state, with the government providing the office in the post office building. They halted the request pending a public expression on the budget before deciding if extra county funds should be used.

Johnson Als

Wartime Nightmare Claim Shocks Sydney Residents

Sydney learned a wartime tale of a German bombing seaplane over the city. Alexander Stein, chief officer of the German freighter Main, said he piloted a Wolf raider plane 3,000 feet above Sydney but did not drop bombs because he had lived there.

Alexander Stein Main Wolf Cade Island Stein Sydney Harbor Sydney

State Aid Rules Recast for Local School Offices

State education director John L. Clifton instructs county and local superintendents to route all state aid matters through proper channels. Outside pleadings will delay district applications until through formal review. No equipment allowances without verified, approved purchases. current purchases require necessity and no alternative funding.

John L. Clifton Clifton

New Highway Law Declares County Road Funds Off Limits

County Auditor J. Edmundson says the new Norton law does not aid the county road system. It restricts tax levy money to secondary roads and limits inter county cooperation in highway building after January 1 1928.

J. ©. Edmundson Norton

Contempt ruling over locked room rights stirs debate

A Coast city judge ruled in a divorce case that a self supporting wife may keep her room locked, prompting questions about a wife’s privacy and legal rights. The courtroom confrontation followed an alleged attempt by the husband to break down the door after the divorce filing last June.

Matt

Caught Cold at Noon, Sang that Night

A claimed remedy Pape's Cold Compound promises quick relief from colds for singers and miners. The ad touts a simple tablet that stops sniffles and grips, priced at 35 cents at drugstores.

Papes Cold Compound Legislative Plan Outlined by U S Chamber

West Baden Ind Oct 18 Lewis E Pierson president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States outlined a broad legislative program to Congress touching major issues. He urged downward revision of the corporate income tax repeal of war excise taxes and the federal estate tax. He called for flood control on the lower Mississippi with federal legislation and funding over years.

West Baden Ind W.P Congress Lewis E. Pierson Chamber of Commerce of the United States Pierson Mississippi

Eviction Action Filed Against 224 Russelston Miners

In Russselston the Ite public Iron and Steel company faces a mass eviction suit against 224 miners. The action, filed in Common Pleas Court, marks the largest single filing amid the mining controversy as the company asserts union plans to construct bar racks for workers at Russelston.

la Star U.P Ite Public Iron and Steel Company Russelston Common, Pleas Steel Company Susselston

Hand Bank Robbery Trial Moved to October 25

The trial of Wilbur Hand, charged with taking part in a Galion bank robbery that yielded $75,000, has been continued to October 25. The case had been scheduled to start today in Bucyrus.

Bucyrus Wilbur Hand Galion

Drink Water to Help Wash Out Kidney Poison

Health advice urges high water intake and salts to cleanse kidneys. It recommends four ounces of Jad Salts daily for several days, mixed in water, to stimulate kidney function and relieve bladder weakness.

Diamond Dyes Offer Easy Home Dyeing for Fashion and Fabrics

A 15 cent envelope of Diamond Dyes promises stylish color for old or faded garments and quick results for curtains and spreads. The ad touts easy dyeing, true dyes, and a free Diamond Dye Cyclopedia plus color samples and directions from Diamond ES Dept. N16 Burlington Vermont.

Diamondes Dept. N16 Burlington Veront

Kenton Orders School Closures Over Infantile Paralysis

Kenton health board restricts schools except the high school for two weeks and bans public gatherings for under 16. Health officials report one death Sunday and three known cases of infantile paralysis in the city.

Kenton Kenton Board of Health

Owl hoots and secrets ripple at Lincoln party

In a tense scene at Miss Lincoln's gathering, Dicky claims an owl frightened away by a vocal culprit, while the narrator suspects a human threat behind the noise. Katie reports Transylvanian snooping as Meesis Graham contemplates the danger and secrets in the house.

Breast feeding and bottle feeding in infancy debate

Dr Roy S Copeland discusses when to breast feed and when to bottle feed in infants. He cites maternal illness such as Brights disease or tuberculosis as reasons to stop breastfeeding and advises switching to bottle feeding when the mother is pregnant again or cannot produce good milk.

Tomorrow's Horoscope and Health Q&As From 1927

A dated astrology and health column notes lunar influence and Venus favors social and domestic matters while warning against fraud in negotiations. It predicts a personal activity year for those born today and offers medical Q&A on infant feeding and skin care.

Fanny Hurst

California Fig Syrup Ad Claims Quick Health Boost

An old advertisement extols California Fig Syrup as a natural remedy for constipation and general vitality in children. It promises quicker study and play, improved color and growth, and urges buyers to insist on the genuine California product priced at sixty cents.

California

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