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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1927

Page

6

Chauncey Girls Win Cash Prizes in Description Contest

Miss Louise Dew and Miss Mary Stalder won first and third prizes in cash awards offered by Congressman Thomas Jenkins for the best eighth grade commencement description. Both attend Chauncey-Dover high school with Dew listed as daughter of Nile Dew and Stalder as daughter of M C Stalder.

Chauncey Louise Dew Mary Stalder Thomas Jenkins Ironton Ohio Chauncey - Dover High School Miss Dew Nile Dew Jacobs Avenue Miss Stalder M. C. Stalder Main Street

Services at Infirmary Chauncey Chapels

Sept 23 note indicates services will be held at the chapel of the infirmary Chauncey. The fragment mentions a funeral or memorial service schedule at the infirmary chapel.

Child Chauncey Mildred

Women Need Shorter Feeding Intervals Says Physician

In a remark attributed to Sir Thomas Horder, physician to the Prince of Wales, it is noted that sex relates to meals with women needing feeding at shorter intervals. The piece humorously contrasts male and female eating habits, mentioning an office anecdote about pine nuts and ongoing nibbling.

Thomas Horder Prince of Wales Sir Thomas Winifredblack Sir Thomas Horder

Stainless ware and kitchen aids boost home efficiency

A 1927 column by Wanda Barton reviews new stainless steel kitchen utensils including frying pans saucepans and knives praised for easy cleaning and stain resistance. It notes a forthcoming line and introduces a compact dryer and sink drainer improvements while offering homemaking tips and reflections on working women and mealtime practices.

Worship Service at County Home Sunday Afternoon

The Rev. V. Ahlbrand will lead an afternoon service at 2 o clock with assistance from Mrs. Ahlbrand. The event is open to all residents and attendees are welcome.

V. Ahlbrand Ahlbrand

Christian Services Chauncey Opens Sunday at First Christian

In Chauncey the First Christian church schedules Bible school at 9 30 in the morning. Rev H H Vian will preach both morning and evening services. Ralph Pritts leads the Christian Endeavor at 6 30 in the evening.

Christian Services Chauncey First Christian Church H. H. Vian Ralph Pritts Christian Endeavor

Chauncey Dinner Honors Mrs Surtees Visiting Relative

Mr and Mrs G B Courtney entertained at their High Street home in Chauncey. The Thursday dinner honored Mrs S V Surtees of Cincinnati visiting at the home of her sister Mrs Charles Bradfield.

G. B. Courtney Chauncey High Street Courtney S. V. Surtees Cincinnati Charles Bradfield

Leisure Time Use Urged for Busy Americans

Geoffrey F Morgan, former Athens schools head, told a City Federation of Women’s Clubs audience that Americans must better use their extra leisure time. He cited pool rooms and dance halls as inadequate and urged books, sports, music, drama, and broadened church activities. He argued youth idle due to lack of constructive options and proposed a secular church program including a swimming pool in every church basement.

United States Geoffrey F Morgan Athens City Federation of Women’s Clubs Athens Presbyterian Church Morgan S. M. Haffey America

Reading and reception mark the Angella Woods Sharpe event

A program featured a reading by Mrs Angella Woods Sharpe and a vocal solo by Miss Helen Stevens. A reception for Mr Morgan followed the address.

Angella Woods Sharpe Helen Stevens Morgan

Chauncey Social Roundup Includes Graduates and Travelers

Mr and Mrs George Keck and family attended nurse graduation exercises in Zanesville where Miss Margaret Shields and Miss Margaret McHarg graduated. Dr Francis H Keck returned to Columbus after visiting Ellis avenue. Others visited and traveled: Mrs Thomas McHarg from Portsmouther. Pearl Canter returned to Chauncey from Illinois. Grace Smith of Chauncey visited Nelsonville. Roy Pendergrass and son Charles moved to Columbus for work. Lena Wilson visited Pittsburgh for the Jewish New Year. George Spitzer and Gladys Spitzer and families from Cleveland and Akron visited Chauncey. Theron Goodson moved to Columbus for work. Felber Hunt family returned from Wheeling and Morgantown. Myrtle Pidcock of Columbus and Oz Chapman of Clouster visited Chauncey guests of W Ahlbrand. Martha Wison of Akron and Hiram Mansfield of Athens visited Chauncey with Mrs L D Shields.

George Keck Pauline Francis H. Keck Zanesville The Good Samaritan Hospital Margaret Shields Margaret McHarg Ellis Avenue Columbus Thomas McHarg Portsmouth Chauncey Athens Pearl Canter Ilinois Roy Pendergrass Charles Pendergrass Lena Wilson Pittsburgh George Spitzer Cleveland Simmer Gladys Spitzer Akron Luther Spitzer Theron Goodson Felber Hunt Wheeling Morgantown W. Va Myrtle Pidcock Beaumont Oz Chapman Clouster W. Ahlbrand High Street Martha Wison Hiram Mansfield L. D. Shields Mill Street

Kellogg’s ALL-BRAN Promises Constipation Relief

A reader’s testimonial touts Kellogg’s ALL-BRAN as a cure for decades of constipation. The ad claims two spoonfuls with sugar and milk daily relieve symptoms and warns constipation linked to many diseases, urging consumption and noting packaging recipes and Batavia Creek production.

Mr. Weller Kellogg’s Kellogg Bat 6 Creek

One Way To Reach Local Public With Classified Ads

An aspirant for office seeks votes but cannot be everywhere. He must speak to people in person, yet ads in the Messenger classified section offer a quick, easy, cheap way to reach thousands. Example: Leis Woody of 10 Byllott Street sold a gay range after a Messenger ad in three days.

Leis Woody Liott Street Messenger

Crepe Satin Dress Pattern with Bolero Option

Popular 5908 pattern combines crepe and satin for a dress with optional bolero. Sizes 34 to 44 inches. 38 inch requires 1 5 8 yards of upper fabric and 2 7 8 yards for bolero and flounce. Lower edge width 21 8 yards. Pattern mailed for 15¢.

Gas Pressure and Stomach Gas Relief Promoted

Shortness of breath and chest pains are linked to stomach gas. The ad touts Bisurated Magnes as a quick, harmless relief to neutralize acidity and cleanse the stomach, recommended by doctors and druggists for over fifteen years.

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Chauncey Chauncey Leslie Heck) Bradfield Heck Bradfield Spot Winifred Black Wanda Barton Talk OF the Town Littler’s Bakery Bakers” Athens Co Geoffrey Morgan Athens Club Grace Smith William Matheny Nelsonville Just NICE Ply F. J. Beasley News of Athens County Districts Kellogg’s All-Bean G. Wester San Fracisco, Cal Pillsburys U.S F. C. Stedman Company Packers Athens, Ohio OLEO Country Club Avondale Resh Kroger Naptha Dave Aegg Fancy Elbertas Krogers Cleveland Ave
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