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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1927

Page

5

Entertains at Voigt home fifteenth annual reception

Miss Irma Voigt dean of women Ohio University and Cres set entertain Saturday from 2:30 to 6:30 pm at the Voigt home in Lawrence apartments. Guest list includes all women students faculty wives and patronesses of social organizations. Social events noted with area clubs and several university affiliates attending various meetings.

Chan Voigt Cresset Irma FE. Voigt Ohio University

Local Residents Attend Funerals and Travel Amid Week Events

Mrs Ora Lynch Sanborn and relatives attended the funeral of Chan M Rossetter on the Athens Albany road. A party left for Chicago to see the Dempsey Tinney bout and will return Sunday. Families also completed a northern state motor trip and moved residences. Central School PTA meets Thursday at 3 in Room 8. Ohio University enrollment planned for the coming semester. Mr and Mrs Joseph L Pickering returned from Detroit after visiting relatives.

Ora Lynch Sanborn Jack Maude Lynch Johnson Columbus Chan M. Rossetter Athens-Albany Road M. W. Ford Burk McBee Binder Company Aloysius R. Helrich Athens Electric Company Motor Fir Chicago W. G. Munn A. H. Cottes Wellingon Mansfield Cleveland Othr Pointe

Doctor Orders Vinol For Nervous Woman

A nervous patient reports rapid improvement after taking Vinol the iron and cod liver tonic. The ad claims Vinol strengthens the weak and helps appetite and sleep in the first week, noting it contains no oil and is palatable. It promotes Vinol as a trusted remedy prescribed for years by McKee Drug Co.

H. Willis Vinci McKee Drug Co

Letter Golf Par For This One Is Five

A brief puzzle note explains letter golf rules and sample changes from COW to HEN in three steps. It states the deli and meal themes as hints and mentions the solution will appear on the last page.

League of Women Voters Fall Meeting On City Government

The League of Women Voters will hold its fall meeting on Thursday evening September 29 in the high school building. The subject will be City Government. The date was moved a week to avoid conflict with a City Federation meeting to hear Geoffrey Morgan Thursday night.

League of Women Voters City Federation Geoffrey Morgan

Tuesday Evening Needle Club Meets At Mrs Muckle Home

Twenty members answered roll call at the Tuesday Evening Needle club gathering held at Mrs I E Mickle's 31 Maplewood Drive residence. Mary McCune led readings and assisted with hosting duties. Also noted, Mr and Mrs Harry Z Foster of 220 East State Street host visiting relatives Isaac Rowles Theodocia Rowles M F Riley and Ellen Jane for the week in Bremen Washington DC and Newark New Jersey.

Needle Club I. E. Mickle Maplewood Drive Mary McCune Harry Z. Foster East State Street Isaac Rowles Bremen Theodocia Rowles Washington, D. C M. F. Riley Ellen Jane Newark N. J

Rotary Anns Honor Wives at Athens Meeting

The Athens Rotary Anns hosted a weeklong series of activities ending yesterday. Luncheons were held at the Country club and Athens State hospital, a sightseeing tour occurred, and bridge games occupied the afternoon with five tables. Hostesses named include Mrs. John H. Berry and others.

Rotary Clubs Southern Ohio Athens Rotary Anns Country Club Athens Athens State Hospital John H. Berry T. C. McCracken F. D. Forsyth L. G. Worstell Harry Beckley

Sheriff's Sale of Chattel Property in Athens County Ohio

In pursuance of an execution from the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio on September 7 1927 an auction will expose to sale at Alvin D Cline on the Athens and McArthur Road in Lee Township Athens County Ohio Saturday October 1 1927 at 9 o'clock A M. The list includes 16 milk cows 4 to 8 years old white bull year old 6 calves span of mules and harness etc total items numerous. Cash in hand day of sale. Property of Jesse L Maxwell to satisfy execution in favor of Alvin D Cline William Williams Sheriff Co O Gibson Deputy Sheriff.

Alvin D. Cline Charles F. Mosure Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Athens and McArthur Road Lee Township Oliver McCormick- Deering Jesse L. Maxwell William Williams Co. O. Gibson

Dozen Suspects Held in Edna Mueller Killing

Hillsdale September 21 police questioned more than a dozen suspects in the Edna Mueller case. No definite clue identified the killer as investigators work to solve the brutal 15 year olds death.

Hillsdale Edna Mueller

Seven Ungerleider gang members plead guilty in Steubenville

Seven men arrested as members of the David Ungerleider gang and charged with violating the Volstead act changed their pleas to guilty in United States court here.

Steubenville David Ungerleider United States

Freeman pleads not guilty to slaying patrolman

Roy Freeman 38, a Black man, pled not guilty at arraignment before Judge R C Patterson in Dayton. The defendant faced charges in the fatal shooting of Patrolman William Horn, with trial proceedings set to follow.

Dayton Roy Freeman William Horn Freeman R. C. Patterson

Storm, visits, and local notices from Sharpsburg area

A Sunday storm caused heavy corn losses in Sharpsburg area. Local residents and visitors attend gatherings at various homes including C. E. Endicott and L. Bardin households. Numerous families and individuals are noted visiting, with illness updates on Mrs. Eliza Coleman and pneumonia risk to Burgess Hopkins. Community events include bus rides by high school pupils and church Ladies' Aid meeting.

A. Gifford T. M. Selby J. B. Goddard Chesterhill R. C. Bardin Marietta Frank Kille Lewis Elliott J. E. Gifford Amesville Hastings Martins Ferry L. EF. Pierpoint Anna Wilson Aid

Twelve couples sail 144000 mile honeymoon trip

Four Queensland couples begin a worldwide voyage for their honeymoons sailing from Brisbane. Twelve newly married pairs will cover about 144000 miles before returning, following a grand tour planned by travel organizers.

Brisbane Queensian

Plain schools enroll 380 pupils in Tucker area

Gwynn and Mrs Dora Braley Plains schools opened off Rutland Monday with an enrollment of 380. The junior and senior high serve 180, grades one through six total 200. Alexander Root leads the high school with staff including Kail, Featherstone, Evans, Munn, Humphrey, Cone, Laverty and Tipton.

Patterson Mine Injury Leads to Sixth Operation

Thouncey September 21. Mrs Patterson of Millfield rushed to assist Walter Patterson who is to undergo a sixth operation on his right leg after injuries from a mine accident. The long series of operations shows the severity of the injury and the impact on his health.

Thauncey Y Patterson Millfield Ambus Walter Patterson

Love Reunion Held Sunday at Millfield Home

Chauncey, Sept. 21. Six of seven children of John A. Love gathered for a fifty year family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Love in Millfield. The day featured reminiscences and instrumental music with meals served on the lawn. Attendees included John A. Love and Cora Love of Jasonville Indiana Arthur C. Love Roxbury Delia Kane John and Anna Morrison Evelyn and William Gibbs and Grace Gibbs of Jacksonville and Mrs Hannah.

Chauncey John A. Love James E. Love Millfield Meigs County Cora Jasonville Ind Arthur C. Love Roxbury Delia Kane John Anna Evelyn Morrison William Gibbs Grace Jacksonville Hannah

Guests at Lower Plains Home Entertained Sunday

Mr and Mrs 8 G Nichola hosted guests including Mrs Reeves and Carpenter, Mr and Mrs Jeff Tewksberry of Albany, Mr and Mrs Samuel Scott and son Ridd of New Marshfield, and Mr and Mrs W C Nichols of the Lower Plains.

Nichola Lower Plains Mriibbie Reeves Carpenter Andrs Jeff Tewksberry Albany Samuel Scott Son Ridd New Marshfield D Mra W. C. Nichols The Low Plains

Local residents noted for weekend gatherings in Ohio

Mind Mrs Oscar Knowlton and Albat spent Monday with Mr I G Nichols in Springfield Ohio. The group visited the home of Mr and Mrs E Cook. Harry Moore and son visited Logansport with Mrs Floyd Barker and Mr Gee Gabriel Jr. Arthur Burchfeld and John were also mentioned.

Oscar Knowlton I. G. Nichols Bra Cotterill Mendie Webb Springfield Ohio E. Cook Harry Moore Min Floyd Barker Athens Gee Gabriel Arthu Burchffeld John

Relieve ourself Of Hax Fever Advert for Asthma Cure

An Ohio laboratory ad from Thinderson McCoy Lab oratories Ihland promotes a treatment for hax fever and asthma using a mysterious “As ura” prescription. It invites readers to write a questionnaire to enable personalized prescription, claiming novelty and health benefits.

Hayer &Nd Thinderson-McCoy Laboratories Ihland Ohio

Residents and visitors travel in Ray and Athens

Shaner visited the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Shaner at Ray Ohio. Miss Adrian Dicken returned from a visit in Carbondale. Mr and Mrs Russell McHarg visited W E Helrich in Athens this week.

Keller Leaves for Pittsburgh University

Attending university in Pittsburgh, Leon Keller departed from Corning on Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs G D Keller and his sister Miss Marie, who accompanied him as far as Triniway.

Missionary Sermon Draws Hundreds at Catholic Church

Hundreds gathered at a Corning Catholic church to hear a Franciscan missionary who opened a series of meetings with a talk on Eternity. The event began Sunday and continued Monday evening drawing attendees from the local area.

Corning

Columbus Visitors Attend Funeral and Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Clyde S Barnhardt and son Morris of Columbus attend the funeral of Mrs Barnhardt s grandmother Mrs Hester Latta. Mrs Carl Clifford of Columbus visits relatives here. Doris and Florence Shirkey of Columbus leave after a stay in Cor ning. Mr and Mrs Joe Wright and daughter Violet toured the Muskingum river area visiting friends and relatives. Mrs Shahan ill but improving. Mrs Joe Reese seriously ill at home. Mrs BE A Rowland and children Harvey Neff and Mrs E Bingum drive to Circleville Sunday.

Clyde S Barnhardt Morris Columbus

Pekin Report Notes Shift in Chinese Etiquette Toward Kissing

In Pekin the younger generation of Chinese has embraced the Occidental practice of kissing, previously taboo. The note highlights cultural change and evolving social norms among youth.

Farming Experts On Annual Corn Borer Field Trip

More than 100 government officials and agricultural experts left Toledo to begin the second annual corn borer field trip. They will inspect fields near Toledo and in Michigan on Wednesday and in Canada tomorrow. Several hundred other persons interest.

Toledo Michigan Canada

Auto Cavalcade to Parade Through Monroe and Detroit

Officers and researchers in the borer campaign plan to join the auto cavalcade at Monroe and Detroit. The tour will conclude with a discussion of corn borer eradication results and ongoing problems in Detroit.

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