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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1926

Page

7

Wrights Move to Logan from Newport

Earl Wrightsell and his family relocate to Logan after a year’s employment in Newport. The notice also mentions the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Reasoner at Cherrington hospital, with grandpar­ents listed as Mr. and Mrs. Walter Reasoner and Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Remple.

Earl Wrightsell Logan Newport Lawrence Reasoner Cherrington Hospital Walter Reasoner Rudolph Remple John W. McBroom Niagara Falls Canada Hudson River New York Atlantic City Washington John Henderson Arr Harry Laird Pittsburgh Youngstown H. A. Carter

Public Schools Show Decrease in Logan Enrollment

Logan reports a drop of fifty pupils in the current school census bringing total enrollment to 1323. Breakdown shows high school 818, junior high 361, central grade 241, west grade 191, east grade 212 with various shifts among grades and country pupil declines.

Logan C. F. Ridgley

Business Men Entertain Here in Logan

The Colt Abus chamber of commerce wholesalers division hosted a lunch for Logan retail merchants and chamber members at the Easterling club on September 23. Dr Held of Ohio State University spoke on Improvement in Business Relations urging cooperation among businessmen. Music by Melvin Harbarger and Mr Brown accompanied violin.

Logan Manufacturers al Wholesalers Colt. Abus Chamber of Commerce Logan Chamber of Commerce Doctor College of Commerce and Journalism Ohio State Melvin Harbarger Brown

Couple Married in St John’s Catholic Church Here

Logan September 23 A pretty wedding was held yesterday at St John’s Catholic Church. Miss Mary Catherine Brown and Dr Robert Jones McGuinness were married. The church was decorated with marigolds and gladioli. The bride wore white satin lace, tulle veil, rhinestone coronet, and carried bride’s roses with lilies of the valley. Maid of honor Catherine Rarick wore honeydew georgette over satin. Bridesmaids wore jade georgette and ecru georgette styles with velvet hats. Flower girl Mary Elizabeth Martin wore a ruffled georgette frock with SuMbUYSt roses. Mother of the bride Mrs J Ny Brown wore canton crepe in black and tan with colorful accents.

Logan St. John’s Catholic Church Mary Catherine Brown Robert Jones McGuinness Frank Brown Catherine Rarick Laura Rarick Rosemary Acker Miss Rarick Miss Acker Mary Elizabeth Martin J.ny Brown

LogAn Couple Wed At Nuptial Mass In Logan

The ceremony at Logan featured Henry Abernethy as best man and Francis Abrams Edward Butler Jack Acker and Bernard Rarick as ushers. Rev James T Nevin presided, with special musical pieces by Mrs Frank Blasius and others. After a breakfast for 44 at 42 North Walnut, the couple, daughter of Mrs Lucy Brown, plan three weeks in Colorado Springs and will reside at 147 South Ardmore Road, Bexley, Columbus.

Henry Abernethy McGuinness Francis Abrams Edward Butler Columbus Ohio Jack Acker Nelsonville Bernard Rarick Logan James T. Nevin Frank Blasium Frank Blasius Sumner Martin Arthur E Main Street College of Sacred Heart Clifton Cincinnati University of Pennsylvania Jefferson School of Medicine Philadelphia Colorado Springs Colorado South Ardmore Road Bexley George McGuinness Chicago, IL A. J. Musser John Acker, Jr James Perone Orland

Millfield Parent Teacher Association to convene at East Side school

Chauncey Sept 23 The Millfield Parent Teacher Association will hold its first meeting of the year at 2 o clock Friday afternoon at the East Side school building. Ebon Gillespie, president, will preside and plans for the year's work will be announced. McMechem W Va after trip to Columbus to see his sister Mrs Peter Keasey in hospital there. Mrs Lea Schoonover has returned home from Columbus visit. Jack Harmon and George Wetzel visiting Ben Lehr Ky.

Chauncey Millfield McMechem W. Va Columbus Peter Keasey Lea, Schoonover Jack Harmon George Wetzel Ben Lehr

Has No Word From Her Son in Hurricane District

Mrs L D Shields of Chauncey reports no word from her son John R Sweeney of Avocado Princeton Florida, area hit by the hurricane. Sweeney, eldest son of Mrs Shields, left Akron months ago to operate a large Florida hotel.

Chauncey L. D. Shields John R. Sweeney Avocado Princeton Florida Sweeney Shields Akron

Loyal Woman's society meeting at First Christian church

Mrs. F Ferrel hosted the Loyal Woman's society of First Christian church in Chauncey with Mrs. Charles Fiske as devotional leader. A program featured Mrs. John Shafer and others, Victrola music followed by refreshments, next meeting in two weeks at an announced location.

Chauncey F. Ferrel Hic Street Loyal Woman's Society of First Christian Church Charles Fiske Karns John Shafer Ira Myers Charles Bradfield T. R. Hamilton Harvey Nye John Brewer Guy Brookins Fiske

Chauncey Residents Return From Multi City Trip

Post matter and Mrs. Clarence McCafferty and son Dick of Chauncey along with Mr and Mrs Dean Linscott and son Jimmy of Nelsonville returned from a several day motor trip. Their itinerary included Philadelphia Washington Baltimore and other points of interest.

Chauncey Postmatter Clarence McCafferty Dean Linscott Jimmy Nelsonville Philadelphia Washington, D. C Baltimore Maryland

Incoming ships relay Miami disaster news after hurricane

Ships arriving in New York on September 22 report crews caught near the fringe of the West Indian hurricane. They carry first word of the Miami disaster and the rescue efforts that brought the initial information to the outside world.

New York Florida Miami

Plains Area Personal News Highlights

The Plains personal items list multiple local visits. John Yeonard and spouse visited Lemon Coppers near Athens. George Gabriel Jr and Elizabeth Barber hosted Nelsonville guests. Russell McHarg and William Sanderson joined a Mount Pleasant picnic. Mrs. John Leonard spent Monday in Nelsonville.

the Plains John Yeonard Lemon Coppers Athens George Gabriel, Jr Nelsonville Elizabeth Barber Russell McHarg Lower Plains William Sanderson Mount Pleasant John Leonard

Friday's five best features on radio

The roster lists WGY Schenectady 380 and WMAK Buffalo 265 at 8 45 p m Eastern Daylight. Wacco St Paul 416 at 9 p m Central. Twin City String Quartet. WEAF New York 492 8 p m Eastern Daylight The Happiness Boys. WIG New York 454 also WBZ and WGY 10 p m Baldwin hour.

WGY Schenectady WMAK Buffalo WGY Opera Company Wacco ST. Paul Central Standard Twin City WEAF New York The Happiness Boys WIG WBZ Baldwin Hour

Waldo Williams Family Notice From Athens R D Four

Mr and Mrs Waldo Williams of Athens R D four report a family notice in a local column. The fragment confirms residence and names but lacks full context or date.

Added Beauty in an Hour

A brief item notes the arrival of Added Beauty in an hour at a local venue. The notice emphasizes a debut performance and expected audience attendance, with no further details on time or organizers.

Edna Wallace Hopper Hair Dressing Promises Shine

Edna Wallace Hopper touts her Wave and Sheen hair dressing sold for 75 cents at toilet counters. The product claims to enhance curl and shine and offers a money back guarantee if it fails to delight or improve beauty.

Wallace Hopper Marcel Edna Wallace Hopper Jee Ieee

Williams Family Guests From Multiple Cities

Day guests include Mr and Mrs Charles Williams of Bates Mr and Mrs Arthur Williams Mr and Mrs Ralph Williams and son Raymond of Columbus Mr and Mrs Harley Williams and daughter Kathaleen of Graham Chapel Mr and Mrs Clark Williams and son Russell near Athens and Mr Harry Williams and Mr Carl Williams at home.

Charles Williams Bates Arthur Williams Ralph Williams Raymond All Columbus Harley Williams Kathaleen Graham Chapel Clark Williams Russell Near Athens Harry Williams Carl Williams

Rain Threat Fills Dempsey Tunney Fightday Heat

Overcast skies and possible showers greeted the Dempsey Tunney crowds in Philadelphia. Local forecaster George Bliss estimated rain likely but not enough to cancel the bout, as betting and excitement built ahead of the match.

Philadelphia George Bliss

Resignation of Rev Joseph H Dod and Ocean Depth Claim

Announcement reports Rev Joseph H Dod resigning as archdeacon of Oceans in the Episcopal diocese of Southern na o. The text also notes the greatest known depth in the show off Mindle in the Pacific at 32 089 feet.

Joseph H. Dod Zanesville Oceans Pacific Mindle i Nao

Illness Update From Antiquity Report Shelter Powell Family

Henry Osborne reports his sister is ill in Antiquity where Mrs Powell is described as critically ill. A later update states Mrs Powell’s condition is not encouraging.

Chauncey Henry Osborne Mrs. Powell

Two Women Praise Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Two women attest to improving health after taking Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Mayan Lynxon describes relief from post birth weakness and regained ability to work. Mrs Hope L Smith, a farmer's wife from Floyd Virginia, credits long standing pain and fatigue relief to the remedy and urges others to try it.

Lydia Beb Pinkham Lydia BP Pink

All Day Meet Announced by Holiness Church

Chauncey Sept 23 district Holiness church members announce an all day meeting Sunday at the Colored Baptist church in New Pittsburgh with Saturday evening services. A basket dinner will be served at noon and speakers include Rev and Mrs N G Duffy Rev and Mrs James Skunkwiler Rev Dyer Mitchel Mrs DD Overly of Chillicothe and Rev Harvey Smith of near Bishopville.

Chauncey Colored Baptist Church New Pittsburgh N. G. Duffy James Skunkwiler Dyer Mitchel Overly Chillicothe Harvey Smith Bishopville

Chauncey Personal Notes From Local Visitors

Mr and Mrs L H Pendergrass of Pomeroy visited Chauncey on Tuesday with the Pen dergrass family. Mr and Mrs Harry Hillyer and their children spent the week visiting the Hillyer relatives on May avenue while enroute to their home in

Chauncey L. H. Pendergrass Pomeroy Peter Pendergrass Harry Hillyer Robert Hillyer May Avenue

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Ohio Northern George Rainer Robert Struble Robert Work Clem Schaal Ada Rainer Delmar Allen Hocking County Logan Club Dr. McGuinness Mary Brown Millfield Society Mrs. Farrell Pleasant View Templa Pythian Sisters Bess Cunningham Frances Howard Catherine Cline Roy Anderson Hazel Holmes Pythian Sisters Fred Gabriel Fred Fiske Roy Gabriel Edward Sickles Orvin Potts Messenger Waldo. Williams Athens R. D Heresis Press Corporation New York Morning Telegram Sorority C. D. Shaffer CO Rya Dr. Bundesen Chicago U. S. Dept. Agriculture Dr. F. Lyman Ohio State University Cline Lydia E. Pinkham
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