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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1926

Page

5

Wedded Saturday Unites Miss Fierce and Mr Perry

Society notes report the wedding of Miss Isole Fierce daughter of Mr and Mrs James Fierce of May Avenue to Mr William Perry of The Plains at the bride’s uncle 89 May Avenue. The Rev M E Cnatley officiated with a Lohengrin march and sixty guests attended the ceremony and reception.

Isole Fierce James Fierce May Avenue William Perry the Plains W. D. Robinson M. E. Cnatley The Christian Church Thelma Bingman Dwight Robinson James Ruston Mrs. Perry

Gardens Show Value of Home Plots for Valley Relief

Prof E R Wallace of Ohio State rural extension told county teachers that a 50 by 150 foot garden could sustain a family and relieve destitution in Hocking valley. He urged school garden planning and practical ag training. Delegates to the Southeastern Ohio Teachers association were elected, and afternoon sessions demonstrated rhythmic exercise writing and remedial reading work with emphasis on playground games in schools.

Hocking Valley E. R. Wallace Department of Agriculture Ohio State University Wallace Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association Dorremoutt Mra Addie McCombs Buchte High School Alex Root the Plains Ila Miller Lodi High School Dale Ralph Sadie Luckett Albany Emma Sprague New Marshfield Florence Irewer Millfield

Four Die After Car Is Hit by Train Near Ravenna

Four people died when a westbound Pennsylvania train struck an automobile at a rail crossing near Ravenna Ohio. The crossing is linked to a previous fatal incident where eight children perished.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Ravenna

Three Klinefelter Family Victims in Bus Crash

A bus crash three years ago claimed the lives of F. A. Klinefelter of Harmony Pennsylvania the car driver Mrs I A Klinefelter his wife Mrs Caroline Klinefelter his mother and Hazel Klinefelter 18 of Zelienople Pennsylvania.

F. A. Klinefelter Harmony I. A. Klinefelter Caroline Klinefelter Hazel Klinefelter Zelienople

Creeks Overflow After Weekend Rain Damage in Newark

Heavy rain from Saturday through yesterday caused creeks and rivers in the Newark area to flood, leading to substantial property damage and property losses in the region.

Newark U.R

Human view of Jesus urged by pastor at worship

The Rev. A Y Wilcox of First Presbyterian called for a more human view of Jesus during Sunday morning sermon. He said early writers embellished Jesus as a magician and stressed Jesus as a real child, youth and worker who loved nature and prayed in solitude shaping his ministry.

Jesus A. Y. Wilcox First Presbyterian Church Mr. Wilcox God

Electric firm speeds line work to Chillicothe and Hillsboro

The Southern Ohio Electric Company extends its Jackson to Chillicothe line thirty miles in thirty days and advances toward Hillsboro. The Dundas Berlin Jackson and Oak Hill segment was finished last year with power from Floodwood central station.

Jackson and Oak Hill Southern Ohio Electric Company Chillicothe Hillsboro Jackson Dundas Berlin Central Floodwood

Auto deaths hit yearly peak with 656 in four weeks

Washington October 25. The Commerce Department reports 656 people killed in automobile accidents in the four weeks ending October 9, the highest four week total of the year and 125 more than the prior period.

Washington U.R Commerce Department

Liquor Trial Dates Set for Darnell and Rodeheaver

The trials of Fred Darnell and Elmer Rodeheaver of Canaanville, indicted by the October grand jury on unlawful manufacture of intoxicating liquors, are scheduled today in Common Pleas court. Both defendants pleaded not guilty on October 10 with bonds set at $1,000 each.

Fred Darnell Canaanville Elmer Rodeheaver Common Pleas Court Darnell Rodeheaver

Athens Woman Struck By Auto In Sunday Crossing

Mrs A O Sloane and her husband were hit by an automobile driven by an unknown Chillicothe resident on Court street. The car knocked them to the pavement and ran over Mrs Sloane's foot breaking a ligament. They were leaving Presbyterian services. The driver said he had the car in second speed.

A. O. Sloane Chillicothe Court Street Mrs. Sloane

Widow Lesta McCoy Dies of Throat Cancer in Columbus

Mrs. Lesta McCoy 65 widow of I N McCoy died Sunday at her Columbus home from throat cancer after a September 29 throat operation for goiter. Funeral services will be held in Columbus Tuesday at 9 am with burial at Hebbardsville cemetery that afternoon. The funeral party travels from Columbus and should reach the cemetery about 1 pm. She leaves a daughter Mrs Nina Wilkinson and a grandson Charles Wilkinson. Stepchildren include Miss Myrta McCoy and Don McCoy.

Lesta McCoy I. N. McCoy Columbus Hebbardsville Charles Wilkinson Myrta McCoy East Fultonham Don McCoy St. Peters- Bug Fla

Train Conductor Dies After Wreck Near Spring Mills

Gallion October 25 James Syream of Canton a railroad conductor died from burns after a westbound freight collided with a through train near Spring Mills. The wreck derailed several cars and fire destroyed eight rail cars.

Gallion U.R James Syream Canton Pennsylvania Railroad Spring Mills

Train Kills Woman Injures Husband near Belpre

An eastbound B and O express from St Louis to New York struck a Chrysler coupe 84 miles west of Peterfield near Belpre about 10 15 Sunday morning killing Mrs A G Hudkins Canton Ohio and seriously injuring her husband A G Hudkins The couple were taken to Parkersburg General Hospital by two ambulances The train was late under Conductor Frank Donnells and Engineer Robert Hewitt.

St. Louis New York Peterfield Befpre A. G. Hudkins Canton Ohio Belpre Parkersburg Frank Donnells Robert Hewitt

Americans in quake area report injuries in Russian Armenia

Americans employed by Near East Relief were in the quake zone in Russian Armenia. Advices from Frivan say none were killed but several suffered from shock.

Constantinople U.P Armenia Frivan

Ohio Sportsmen Hold Convention in Columbus

Members of the Ohio division of the Isaak Walton League met in Columbus for their fourth annual convention. The gathering discussed a proposal to lobby state and national legislators to eradicate pollution in streams.

Columbus U.R Ohio Isaak Walton League of America

Courthouse Doings Marriage Licenses Issued

Probate Court granted marriage licenses to Harold K. Cornell 22 a press operator and Theresa Lowry 20 of Shade. Also issued were William E. Perry 22 a miner and Iscle Marie Fierce 19 of Trimble, and Hugo Theisen 23 a factory worker with Er. Brown 28, of Milfeld. Officiating ministers named as Rev. Leonard Fowler and Rev. M. E. Chatley and Rev. C. M. Corkter.

Harold K. Cornell John Cornell Athens R. D Theresa Lowry Joseph Lowry Shade Leonard Fowler William E. Perry Miner Jasper Perry Iscle Marie Fierce J. H. Fierce Trimble M. E. Chatley Hugo Theisen

Hunters Will Get Shot At Buffalo

In Utah, November hunts target about two hundred buffalo on a fenced $0,000 acre island in the Great Salt Lake. The herd has grown wary after decades of exposure and will bolt from the lake shore to the island peaks rather than allow riders near them. A recent drive gathered one hundred buffalo for film cameras aboard five riders.

Salt Lake City Utah C.P Great Salt Lake

Elks Booster Magazine Reissued Under Mayor Moore

The Elks 973 Booster magazine has a rejuvenated four page format edited by Mayor Alex Moore with Frank O. Sheldon and Roy C. Shirley as associate editors. All lodge members are urged to contribute as the paper aims to connect members at home and away.

Elks’ Booster Elk Lodge 973 Alex Moore Mr. Moore Frank O. Sheldon Roy C. Shirley

Hungary forms magnate house as upper parliament

Vienna reports Hungary plans an upper chamber like the House of Lords. Eight hereditary seats will go to old families such as Andressy, Apponyi, and Esterhazy. About one third to be appointed by Regent Horthy, with clergy, creeds, and renowned literary and financial figures also to sit.

Vienna C. P Hungary House of Lords Th Andressy Apponyl Esterhazy Horthy

Elks appoint James Cooper Newark district deputy

James Cooper of Newark is appointed district deputy of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks succeeding Alex Moore. Cooper has served as Newark lodge secretary for years and helped secure a home in the city for the order.

Moore Alex Moore Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks James Cooper Newark Cooper Newark Lodge

Simple Pleasing Frock for Mother's Girl Pattern

Attractive frock pattern described for girls 4 to 10 years old. Uses dotted voile organza crepe de chine or chiffon with lace sleeves and godets. Sizes 4 6 8 10 require 16 1 2 yard of 32 inch material and 6 8 yard contrasting fabric. Pattern mailed for 11 cents with return address.

Middle aged women find vigor with Lydia E Frinkham's Remedy

The piece notes healthy middle aged women enjoy time for reading plays visiting grandchildren and participating in church and civic life if health remains good. It credits Lydia E Frinkham's Vegetable Compound for vitality and health with many women recommending it to friends.

Lydia E. Frinkham

Memory Lost Five Years In Australia Letter Reaches Wife

Carnarvon Wales Mrs A W Lewis says her husband who vanished five years ago has sent a letter from Australia reporting memory loss and that he wandered away while abroad.

Carnarvon Wales A. W. Lewis Australia

Puzzle Quiz Answers and Halloween Social

A school invites students to a ple and candy social on Wednesday night October 27. The page lists ten trivia questions about a pictured person, the Pan American Union, Washington capitol, degrees, world islands, the Titanic, celestial bodies, color mixing, Bob Zuppke’s team, and the women’s suffrage amendment.

Bob Zuppke United States White School

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