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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1926

Page

7

Chauncey Couple Is Safe In Florida City

Chauncey news notes confirm Mr. and Mrs. James Love of Millfield report their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Guy Griffin are safe in Fort Lauderdale Florida. Their home flooded and contents destroyed but the Griffins uninjured. Claire Love Griffin a Chauncey high school graduate was Mrs. Griffin before marriage.

Chauncey James Love Millfield Guy Griffin Fort Lauderdale Fla

Chauncey Scouts to Hold Regular Meeting Tonight

Troop Chauncey Boy Scouts meet at 7 tonight in the scout building. Certificates for 1926 27 will be presented, and all scouts are urged to attend.

Chauncey Chauncey Boy Scouts

Move To Glouster For Riley Family

Mrs. Allen Riley Jr and Mr Riley move to Glouster where he works at the brick plant. Mrs. Riley's parents Mr and Mrs Garfield Grimes also relocate this week, with Mr Grimes employed at the same plant.

Glouster Chauncey Allen Riley, Jr Riley Garfield Grimes Grimes

Dayton Visit by Mrs. Roy B. Pendergrass and Miss Mary Stanley

Mrs. Roy B. Pendergrass and Miss Mary Stanley of this city spent the end of the week visiting in Dayton. They traveled by motor to reach their destination.

Dayton Chauncey Roy B. Pendergrass Mary Stanley

Plains personals relay weekend visits and gatherings

Mrs. Mary Meinhart and Miss Marie Morgan of Chauncey spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Thompson. Dyer Mitchell of Chillicothe visited Saturday with his parents at The Plains and attended an all day meeting at New Pittsburgh, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. 8 G Nichols and Mr. and Mrs. W C Nichols of the Lower Plains spent Sunday there.

Chauncey Mary Stalder Athens State Hospital the Plains William Stalder Mary Meinhart Marie Morgan Earl Thompson Dyer Mitchell Chillicothe Samuel Mitchell New Pittsburgh G. Nichols W. C Nichols Lower Plains

Damages Sought After Auto Crash Kills Two in 1925

Della Warner sues John Niggemeyer for $10,000 damages in Common Pleas court over the September 6 1925 collision near Athens that killed Howard Warner and John Praither. The case names Niggemeyer’s father as defendant due to the driver’s youth. The accident occurred on Albany pike near the Gold residence when Warner and Praither stepped from their stalled car to inspect suspected brake trouble.

Howard Warner Middleport John Niggemeyer Athens Warner Common Pleas Court Della Warner Howard Wammer Niggemeyer John Praither Common Pleas John Henshaw P. W. Davis Arthur Conkey G. W. Pierce Ralph W. Parks William A. Keeton Atchison G. Cotton Robert Green John Praither Sheltering Arms Athens County L. W. Sanders Young Niggemeyer Nirgemeyer

American Reform Method Adopted In Geneva Talks

United Press reports from Geneva indicate a shift in American policy as Hugh S. Gibson conveys that the preparatory commission adopted an American reform procedure. The plan involves recon sideration of arms problems by the commission and aims to revive disarmament activities amid government optimism.

Jpashington United Press Geneva Hugh 8 Gibson Preparatory Commission American Reformed Cedure

Technical sub committee speeds commission work

A technical sub committee works to remove political concerns and hasten the commission’s practical recommendations. The group focuses on efficiency and straightforward implementation to advance the project.

Commission

Light Opera on Radio Program Highlights

Radio listings announce five top light opera features across stations WEAF WOK Minneapolis Saint Paul WAHG Richmond Hill WLS Chicago WOO Philadelphia Includes Rip Van Winkle and A Pagoda of Flowers in a Sesqui Centennial program slate.

WEAF Light Opera Company Woc Minneapolis Paul Rip van Winkle Richmond Hill WLS Chicago Goforth WOO Philadelphia

Mrs Riley Tedrick Ill With Quinsy Sore Throat

Sept 28 Mrs Riley Tedrick of Mill Street Mill Street is seriously ill at home with quinsy sore throat. The report notes her condition as a serious illness requiring care. Local updates indicate her family and doctor are attending to her.

Quinsy Chauncey Riley Tedrick Mill Street

Chauncey Visitors Take Sunday Trip to Pomeroy and Racine

W C Channell Dave Aleshire Ben Harrison and Harry Harrison, all of San Toy, spent Sunday at their homes in The Plains. Mrs Sam Tippett and family and others from Chauncey motored to Pomeroy to visit Lloyd H Pendergrass, a former Chauncey resident, then continued to Racine for a picnic dinner.

Chauncey W. C. Channell Dave Aleshire Ben Harrison Harry Harrison San Toy the Plains Pomeroy Sam Tippett Herbert Wyatt Peter Pendergrass George F. Pendergrass Lloyd H. Pendergrass Racine

Wild young showman from Borneo wins parade prize

A San Diego area reader reports a young, wild performer from Mission Beach who, dressed in a striking outfit, won first prize in a local baby parade. The boy, though new to public life, is said to be the son of a Mission Beach family and hails from Borneo.

Borneo Mission Beach Calif

Jewelry theft reported in Boston involving Newark firm

Alfred M. Haring of Carter-Gough and Company Newark New Jersey reported the theft of a sample case containing various jewelry valued at 25000 to 30000 dollars to Boston police.

Boston Alfred M. Haring Carter-Gough and Company Newark N. J

Treasury orders crackdown on back taxes

Washington Sept. 28 A treasury effort is underway to collect back taxes before the next fiscal year ends. Under Secretary Winston directs the Internal Revenue Bureau to clean up back taxes, with expected revenues to exceed 450 million dollars.

Washinton The Treasury Winston Internal Revenue Bureau

Treasury seeks thirteen million for enforcement budget

Washington announces that the Treasury Department will request thirteen million dollars for the next fiscal year to fund government enforcement efforts. Assistant Secretary Andrews, head of enforcement, said the request matches this year’s appropriation and will go to the budget bureau for Congress consideration.

Washington U.R Treasury Department Andrews Budget Bureau Congress

Trudie Ederle to Visit Columbus for Radio Appearance

Gertrude Ederle, first woman to swim the English Channel, will be in Columbus for a Memorial hall radio program. She is scheduled to appear at 8:30 p.m. and broadcast from WAIU at 9:16 p.m. EST from Memorial hall stage.

Columbus U.rp Gertrude Ederle Memorial Hall Waiu

Youth’s Fling or Prim Misery on Campus Rebels

A campus romance centers on Judith, a young teacher, and Eric Waters, a student and heartbreaker. Judith resists aging for her job as she pursues youth and love, in Virginia Swain’s Campus Rebels tale of youth and adventure.

Judith Eric Waters Eric Virginia Swain Judith Martin

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