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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1926

Page

3

Coal production continues to rise across states

Production data from the bureau of mines shows weekly coal output reaching high levels. Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Western Kentucky led gains with increases from September through October. The state totals indicate steady growth, with annual figures toward late October reflecting strong industry activity.

Nelsonville Bureau of Mines Department of Commerce Department Ohio Illinois Indiana Kentucky West Virginia

Rotary Governor to Visit Nelsonville Club

Rotary district governor Carl Peterman of Cincinnati will visit the Nelsonville club next Tuesday evening with an executive session at 5 and dinner at 6 15. Lloyd Evans urged YMCA needs at the last meeting and the club voted a $100 contribution to the YMCA drive.

Nelsonville Carl Peterman Cincinnati Rotary Lloyd Evans

Loyal Women to Meet for Regular Club Meeting

The Loyal Woman's class of the Christian church will hold its regular monthly business meeting at the home of Mrs. Clarence White on Clinton Street Thursday evening. All women of the club are urged to be present.

The Christian Church Clarence White Clinton Street Club Mazon Council Chauncey Mazon Council No. 93 Degree of Pocahontas Jacksonville

Annual inspection of Woman's Relief corps in Nelsonville

Nelsonville in the T. Co. O. F. hall hosts the annual womans relief corps inspection Thursday at 7 o clock. Mrs. Lydn M. Rowe of Portsmouth will serve as inspecting officer. Members urged to attend.

Nelsonville Woman's Relief Corps T. Co. O. F. Hall Lydn M. Rowe Portsmouth

Local residents host and visit in Columbus area

J H Hickman left Tuesday to visit his brother in Westville Illinois. Mrs Cynthia Hart returned home in Chillicothe after a week here as guest of her sister. Several Columbus visitors stayed with local families including Miss Blanche Moorehead and Miss Margaret Johnson from Dayton. Families A Barron and Grace Allard Balch traveled between Westerville Columbus for visits.

J. H. Hickman Westville Cynthia Hart Chillicothe Eugene Mellinger Fred Courtney Columbus Blanche Moorehead Margaret Johnson Dayton George KE. Johnson Fred Voigt Dudley Campbell Lillian Mae Anna Heselden Lancaster A. Barron Westerville Maria Barron Grace Allard Balch Will Standall Gus‘ Emish

Hallowe'en Festival Plans Outlined by YMCA

The YMCA outlined plans for its annual Hallowe'en festival to be held Monday evening November 1. A parade will headline the program with contests and stunts and prizes to be announced. The event, staged in previous years, aims to outdo former efforts with a program at the opera house as per the committee.

M C. A Opera House

Class Entertained by Martha Class Members at Shafer Home

Mrs C D Shafer and others entertained the Martha class of the Methodist church Monday evening at the Shafer home on Lafayette Street. After a business session the evening was spent sewing and a luncheon was served to twenty five members.

W. W. Kelly, Jr Carl Pettit Methodist Sunday School Kelly Home Kentner Street Harry Lines Carl Coakley C. D. Shafer Paul Rex C., A. Stover Otto Shirley Martha Methodist Church Shafer L’ayette Street

Birthday dinner honors Mr. Bartoe at Jefferson street home

Mrs. Max Bartoe hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of her husband Mr. Bartoe's birthday at their Jefferson street residence. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hicks with two daughters Betty and Lillian, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Beard and son Pierce, and Mr. and Mrs. Luther Berry with son Paul.

Max Bartoe Bartoe Jefferson Street Arthur Hicks Betty Lillian Gerald Beard Pierce Luther Berry Paul

Halloween Party at Epworth League Set for Thursday

The adult Epworth League of a Methodist church plans a 7:30 PM Halloween party Thursday at the church. Features include a dissecting of the cat, an impersonated ghost story, negro spirituals, and a ghost walk. An initiation is extended to all.

Epworth League of the Methodist Church

Banker Delivers Talk On Community Banking To Kiwanis

Arthur Moler of Union Trust Cleveland told Kiwanis members at Hotel Berry how thorough knowledge of local business helps banks decide loans quickly. He outlined a system that aids worthy patrons and protects the bank amid rising financial complexities. I. E. Harshman led a round table on how the Kiwanis can help Athens in six months, including aiding destitute families with clothing and shoes and supporting Red Cross and Salvation Army drives.

Arthur Moler W. E. Moler Athens Union Trust Company Cleveland Kiwanis Club Hotel Berry Moler Red Cross Salvation Army

Gilberta Hill Dies at Marion

Gilberta Hill 20 years old, daughter of Mrs Rosa Hill of Columbus and a former Athens resident, died at Marion Tuesday after illness since March. She graduated from Athens High School in 1922. Funeral services set for First M E Church Athens at 11 Friday morning with burial at Clark's chapel, Columbus pastors officiating.

Gilberta Hill Rosa Hill Columbus Athens High School Harry W. Riley Marion Miss Hill Athens M. E

Cedar Circle entertains Civil War veterans dinner in Meigs county

Cedar Circle held a dinner at Woodmen's hall yesterday afternoon for Civil War veterans from Meigs county. A program accompanied the event by local presenters.

Cedar Circle Meigs County Woodmen's Hall

Local Club Gathering At Mrs Lawhead's Fifth Street Home

Mrs. R B Lawhead hosted the Five Hundred Club at her Fifth street residence last evening. Presbyterian women of the Pomeroy church conducted an all day meeting at the church with noon dinner. Members of the C D of A met at their club rooms Monday evening.

R. B. Lawhead Fifth Street Presbyterian Women of the

Knights Templar confer Templar degree on William Henry Ewing

O. R. commanders No. 24 of the Knight Templars conferred the Templar degree on William Henry Ewing at a special convocation Monday evening October 18. Twenty uniformed knights participated in the ceremony. Following the conferring of the degree a banquet was served.

O. R Knight Templars William Henry Ewing

Jacksonville Aerie plans new home with get-together

State Deputy W. N. Russell of Athens attended a meeting at Eagle hall in Jacksonville. Members invited their women folks and enjoyed dancing cards and refreshments. Everyone was enthused about building a new home for the Aerie.

Ance W. N. Russell Athens Eagle Hall Jacksonville Aerie

Girl Reserves Call Off Meetings Ahead of Festival

The Ath ens high school Girl Reserves vote to pause meetings until November 2 due to preparations for the Rich and Black day festival on Wednesday October 27. Olive Carpenter and Helen Bates will report on the Westerville conference held July 10 to August 10. A get acquainted party for all girls is planned for Friday November 5 in the senior high building.

Athens High School Ohio Girl Reserves Westerville Olive Carpenter Helen Bates

Man mutters of bombing Zanesville courthouse arrested

James Mercer of Steubenville, acquitted of Charles Geis murder, muttered of dynamite and blowing the Zanesville courthouse. He is in a demented condition, refused admission to Lima and Columbus hospitals, and will be held at the county jail as authorities seek proper placement. Chief Herb Parker sent Mercer’s file to Zanesville officials and Athens hospital cannot admit him without a resident county petition.

Zanesville James Mercer Steubenville Charles Geis Herb Parker Parker Mercer Athens State Hospital Geis Muskingum State Hospital For Lima State Hospital Columbus Athens

Best Radio Features Tonight Across Cities and Studios

Five notable radio features highlighted for Thursday include programs on WJZ New York WGY Schenectady WBZ Springfield WRC Washington and WEAF with an electric night special featuring Victor orchestra and Olive Kline. Additional entries cover WGO KOA CNRA and a Sesqui Centennial program with Henry Burr's artists in Philadelphia.

WJZ New York

Why They Parted

A patient recounts severe right side pain leading to suggested surgery. After taking Maya's medicine the pain vanished and has not returned. The ad claims the product relieves gas sour stomach and dyspepsia by removing catarrhal mucus and reducing intestinal inflammation. It promises a money back guarantee via McKee Ding Co. Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists.

Maya McKee Ding Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

Athens Plans Annual Homecoming Day Festivities

Athens will decorate for the Ohio University Cincinnati University homecoming game on Saturday October 28. The Kiwanis Club and local merchants promote colorful displays with school colors slogans and flags along Court and Union streets. About 500 Cincinnati rooters and many alumni are expected to attend.

Athens Ohio University Cincinnati University Kiwanis Gus White Ott Holsington Court Union Streets Court Street Athens Kiwanis Club

New Marshfield Couple Celebrates Sixty Years of Marriage

Mr. and Mrs. L. Hawk of New Marshfield marked sixty years of marriage with family at their daughter and son-in-law H. I. Allison in Columbus. The couple, both in good health, were joined by children and grandchildren for a reception. Mr. Hawk is 83 and Mrs. Hawk 81.

Mr. Hawk Mrs. Hawk

Golf Dinner Tonight Brings Athens Club Members Together

The Bush Biddle dinner occurs at the country club at 6 pm with Athens members in the D H Biddle team hosted by F W Bush. Preparations target 112 members and each Bush player will provide his partner’s dinner. War department approves river and harbor projects including bridges at Seattle New River and Big Sandy River.

Chief of Engineers of the Army Department of War Seattle Washington New River West Virginia Big Sandy River

Services Held for Residents Isaac Eddy and Bernard Smith

Funeral services were held for Isaac Eddy age 35 of Trimble who died suddenly in Denver Colorado October 9. Eddy is survived by his wife and two children and burial took place in New Lexington cemetery. Also services were to be held for Bernard Smith Hollister who died at home Monday at 2 PM at the Hollister A B Church with burial in Hollister cemetery. A Republican rally in this city was announced with speaker Mrs A R Purmort Cleveland scheduled for Thursday evening and an afternoon talk at 2 PM before a meeting in McArthur.

Glouster Isaac Eddy Trimble Denver Buddy Mr. Eddy Ohio Mr. McGee Mr. Dille New Lexington McGee Bernard Smith Hollister Hollister A. B Plummer Jacksonville A. R. Purmort Cleveland

Error Is Made in Hour for Meeting

Through an error on the part of the camera at Glouster the hour for a meeting was misprinted. The notice states the correct time and urges attendees to verify the correct schedule once posted.

Glouster Cam

Mrs. Mary Brown To Be Buried Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Brown will be held at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the First Baptist church conducted by Rev. Payne of Bidwell. Burial will follow at Rendville cemetery.

Glouster Mary Brown First Baptist Church Payne of Bidwell Rendville

Union Auditor Tours Guernsey County This Week

Joseph Richards Sr traveling auditor for the United Mine Workers of America is visiting Guernsey County this week to review local operations and labor activity.

Joseph Richards, Sr United Mine Workers of America Guernsey County

Loyal Women's Class Meeting Set Friday

The Loyal Women's class of the Church of Christ will meet Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Bingman on Main Street in Glouster.

Glouster Loyal Women’s Class The Church of Christ

Fairview M E Church Prepares For Winter Program Work

Trustees of the Fairview Methodist Episcopal church near Glouster report building papered and repairs underway in preparation for the winter program.

Glouster Fairview Methodist Episcopal Church Winjier

P. N. G. Club Meets in Marcellite Rebekah Lodge

The P N G club of Marcellite Rebekah lodge met Thursday evening October 7 with Mrs Mae Dunnet. The next meeting will be held Thursday evening October 28 at the I O O F hall.

P. N. G. Club Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Mae Dunnet St J the I. O. O. F. Hall

Needle and Thimble Club Meets at Mrs Allen White Home

Members gathered at Third street Middleport Monday evening at the home of Mrs Allen White for a Needle and Thimble club meeting.

Needle and Thimble Needle and Thimble Club Allen White Third Street Middleport

Eagles Launch Membership Drives in Additional Cities

Encouraged by success in Ath ens and Nelsonville, Jacksonville and Middleport begin membership drives. Help for M A Farley deputy grand president of the order is available to assist efforts.

Eagle Athens Nelsonville Jacksonville Middleport M. A. Farley Order Lheee Aeries

Chauncey Plains Personal Notices and Local Events

Local social notes list visits and gatherings from Chauncey to Nelsonville Athens and Columbus. Guests include the McHargs Sandersons Gabriel family Burchfield and Murray households. Also noted are hunts, travels, and a birth announced in Millfield with regional attendees.

Sunday School Class Hosts Zion Baptist Members

Chauncey October 20 Mrs. Harry Moore and Mrs. Elmer Coon entertained their Zion Baptist church Sunday school class at Mrs. Moore’s Lower Plains home. Guests joined the group for games and refreshments with members Robert Hale Walter Gabriel Kenneth Burchfield Robert Dicken Melvin Moore Wendell Moore Christine Hale Alberta Barnes Pauline Potts Nettie Barnes Doris Coon Frances Delores Sickles Hazel Sickles Ida Frances Gabriel Adrian Dickens and guests Mr. and Mrs. 8 G Nichols Mrs. Arthur Burchfield Mrs. Fannie McCathran Mrs. Viola McHarg Elmer Coon and Mrs. Harry Moore.

Chauncey Harry Moore Elmer Coon Zion Baptist Church Moore Lower Plains Robert Hale Walter Gabriel Kenneth Burchfield Robert Dicken Melvin Moore Wendel Moore Christine Hale Alberta Barnes Pauline Potts Nettie Barnes Doris Coon Frances Delores Sickles Hazel Sickles Ida Frances Gabriel Adrian Dickens G. Nichols Arthur Burchfield Fannie McCathran Viola McHarg

Woman's Society Meeting at Chauncey First Christian Church

The Woman's Society of the First Christian church Chauncey will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Guy Smith Drake for a planned gathering and activities.

Woman's Society of the First Christian Church Chauncey Guy Smith Drake Street

Condition of Mrs Roy Gabriel Improves After Surgery

CHAUNCEY October 20 The condition of Mrs Roy Gabriel of the Lower Plains is greatly improved. She is in White Cross hospital Columbus where she underwent a surgical operation several days ago for the removal of a tumor.

Chauncey Roy Gabriel Lower Plains

Local Residents Return and Visit Notices

Mr and Mrs R C Walton return to Steubenville after visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Charlie Stack Millfield attend Mrs Stack’s funeral in Nelsonville on Monday. Mr and Mrs F E Boudinott motor to McDougal Sunday to visit Mr Boudinott and Mrs T H Boudinott. Mr and Mrs Herman Theisen Jr Millfield visit relatives near Amesville Sunday.

R. C. Walton Steubenville Charlie Stack Millfield

Farmers Institute Set for Mt Hermon November 5 6

Sharpsburg invites residents to a two day farmers institute at Mt Hermon featuring speakers good music and refreshments. The message notes progress with a new road nearby.

Farmers’ Institute Mt. Hermon

Blood and Humors And The Body Inflammation

A fragmented historical note discusses how blood purity and humors affect health. It asserts that when the blood is free of humors the body stays nourished, but once humors contaminate blood its nourishing properties are lost and inflammation follows.

Local Social Notes Refer Footnote Visits and Journeys

The news item lists several social visits and travels. Mr and Mrs Leonard Harris Westerville and family stayed with the Musacks last week. G D Selby of Portsmouth visited cousin George Hanson. Workers joined Buckeye pipeline project near Pennsville and Gy nnanville. Joy to Amesville line completed. Martha Thompson visited Lillian Bardin. Bardin spent weekend with Wayne Edgerton near Cutler. Grange spelling contest held at Bartlett.

Leonard Harris Westerville Burns G. D. Selby Portsmouth George Hanson Pennsville Ohio Fuel Company Gynnanville Joy Amesville Martha Thompson Lillian Rardin Lillian Bardin Wayne Edgerton Cutler Bartlett J. E. Humphreyville George Athey Williamstown W. Vane George Dickson Frank Colerick Pattons Mills Andrew Coleman Leota Strode Vera Burhl Morgan County

Peden to Speak at YMCA Smoker for University Men

Ohio university officials announced a YMCA smoker Thursday evening in the men’s Union for all university men. Dea Peden the football coach and Stanley Roush a recent graduate will speak to foster better fellowship among students.

Peden Ohio University Dea. Peden Stanley Roush Ohio Will

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W. R Hallowe'en Party Credit Department Union J. E. Zeller Logan Alaska Secretary of Commerce Hoover New Marshfield Isaac Eddy and Fairview Church Federal Reserve System Bank of Athens Bank of Athens National Bank Athens County Eagles Plains Russell McHarg W. M. Sanderson Lancaster Fair George Gabriel, Jr Charles Conrad William Conrad Moxahala Floyd Barker W. E. Cook Kenneth Ant Burchfield Strouds Run Charles McDonald Faye Maxine Helen Murray Hocking James Murray Black Fork W. M. Gerber Robert Graves the Plains Edward Winner Luther Cruikshank Main Street Arthur Smith Morrison Eisenangle Jultonham Holl ‘Courtney Wilma Palmer Edward Dahl Wellston Tillie Hall M. B. Tucker Ray Tucker Frances Reeves Hildreth Tucker Fred Evener Emmett Olbers Myrtle Brown Woman's Society Chauncey Man Sharpsburg Mendoza Beaver
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