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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1926

Page

5

Social and Personal Notes From Athens Area Clubs

Dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bradfield at 24 Montrose avenue includes Gladys Bradfield Williams and Jo Ann of Jerome Pa. Jolly Sewers club met with 15 members. next host is Mrs. C. R. Baumline on October 13. Luncheon at Hotel Berry hosted by Mrs. H. H. Fisher for several ladies. Country club card party tonight at 7:30. Woman's Relief Corps meets Saturday at Red Men's hall. Upstreamers class of the Christian church holds a 7 pm meeting and party. Rev. and Mrs. V. Ahlbrand move to The Plains from Athens. A. B. W. club to meet at Mrs. Fred H. McCoy’s home with Mrs. O. G. Jordan assisting. Prof. and Mrs. C. M. Copeland and Dr. and Mrs. W. F. Copeland accompanied by Helen Martha Copeland travel to Uhrichsville for funeral of W. D. Copeland past 90. Funeral this afternoon.

Leslie Bradfield Montrose Avenue George Williams Gladys Bradfield Jo Ann Jerome, Pa Bradfield P. Pinklepaugh Middleport Charles Bradfield Lucille Bradfield Chauncey C. M. Copeland W. F. Copeland Helen Martha Uhrichsville W. D. Copeland

Salvation Army officer reports destitute Beaumont family

Athens county describes a three room home with eight dollars monthly rent, six children under ten barefoot to school, minimal furniture, and water a quarter mile away. Salvation Army repots multiple destitute families, appealing for clothing and bedding, especially children’s wear.

Richard Benton Athens Church of the Salvation Army Beaumont Athens County Salvation Army Chauncey Carl Porter

A Child's Test Answers on Last Page Today

A child friendly quiz designed for children invites adults to try, with the correct answers printed on the final page. Questions cover picture flaws, quartet size, border states, Grand Canyon location, World War start year, pomegranate color, definition of a toreador, eel, first lady of the land, and the Coliseum’s country.

Sonny Grand Canyon Colorado River

Salvation Army urges clothing donations to aid families

Captain Benton says the Salvation Army can provide day or night family service. Donors with clothing should call 9304 or leave items at 64 Stewart Street. He will collect clothing personally and asks donations go to him rather than to any caller.

Benton Salvation Army Stewart Street

Churches Welcome Students Friday Night Receptions

Churches invite students to Friday evening receptions at 7:59. The Presbyterian church will hear Dr. W. Gamertsfelder and James St. Ray speak, with Clark Williams directing games. Methodist and Christian Endeavor groups also plan brief talks, music led by Ruby Mercer, and fellowship games.

Presbyterian Church Gamertsfelder James St. Ray Westminster Foundation Clark Wiliams Beulah McCrae Kenneth Wilcox Christian Endeavor C. M. Coulter Methodist Church Ruby Mercer Blanche Hollett West State and Congress Streets

Interfaith student receptions planned with clergy guidance

Rev M E Chatley outlines a Christian faith reception to deepen student fellowship. A parallel Episcopalian event will be held at East State and Carpenter streets. The organizing committee includes Helen Sweeney Dorothea McBee Harold Kurtz Marcia Scott Evelyn Marsh Jay Leitweler and Zaida Whitney with chaperones Mrs Field Scott Mrs L D Brown Mrs H H Harris and Mrs E L Piclow.

M. E. Chatley East State and Carpenter Streets Helen Sweeney Dorothea McBee Harold Kurtz Marcia Scott Evelyn Marsh Jay Leitweler Zaida Whitney Field Scott L. D. Brown H. H. Harris E. L. Piclow

Man Found Dead After Morning Stroll At Mosquito Creek

John Lee age 80 long known for strolling to Mosquito creek each morning was found dead in shallow water by a passer by after an illness believed to have struck him. He had sat silent for an hour or more before collapse.

Strole Niles U.P John Lee Mosquito Creek

Grocery Fire Destroys Central Market in Grand Rapids

A fire gutting the Central Grocery in Grand Rapids caused about $25,000 in losses. The blaze began early today and the cause remains undetermined.

Grand Rapids U.P

Mother of sheriff's wife dies after stroke at home

Mrs. Sylvania Wells 78 mother of Mrs. P. H. McKinley died at the sheriff's Athens home on West Washington street at 10 p.m. from a paralytic stroke. She had suffered a similar attack seven weeks earlier. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the sheriff's residence with burial in West Union street cemetery. She was a longtime Christian church member, widow of James Wells, and survived by Mrs. P. H. McKinley and Floyd Wells. Dan Wells is deceased. one brother Dan Johnson of ___ (text incomplete).

West Washington Street Sylvania Wells P. H. McKinley Sheriff's Residence West Union Street Wells McDougal Christian Church James Wells

State Supreme Court Hears Burky Suit on Primary Repeal

The State supreme court began hearing arguments in the suit by former State Senator J. Burky to stop Secretary of State Thad Brown from submitting the proposed repeal of the primary to voters.

Columbus State Supreme Court J. ¥. Burky Thad Brown

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Help Babcock Girl Gain Health

A letter touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as effective for wasting tissues in a child once invalid for nine years. The testimonial claims the girl gained seven pounds after eight boxes and credits the product for ongoing improvement. The ad urges asking for the original McCoy's and promises money back after thirty days if not satisfied.

McCoy Babcock America Clines Pharmacy Co L. Babcock Appleton Wis

Driver Killed as Car Plunges From Garage Shaft

Samuel Welsh a 61 year old Cleveland man was killed when his car fell from the sixth floor of a garage into an elevator shaft. Police think he pressed the accelerator instead of the brake while parking.

Cleveland U.P Samuel Welsh Welsh

Lancaster Celebrates 126th Birthday With Mardi Gras Festivities

Hundreds of visitors flocked to Lancaster for the city’s 126th birthday parade featuring a mardi gras, street dancing, a beauty contest, and a variety of amusements.

Lancaster U.P

Beggar Dies in Chicago After Arrest

Mary Chilton, 48, was arrested for begging in Chicago when she collapsed and died. Police report an unexplained death at the scene and are continuing preliminary inquiries.

Chicago Mary Chilton

Described West Farm Labor Among Plains Tribes

The report notes harvest scenes where Plute and Shoehone women collect wheat from straw heaps with enslaved labor, while children and dogs cluster nearby and men mostly observe, deeming field work beneath them. The imagery echoes Millet and portrays tribal labor in a desert West setting.

Winnemucca Negr stoHd

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jolly Sewers Club Earl McConkey Spring Street John Dowler C. R. Baumline Elliott H. H. Fisher Hotel Berry L. M. Cooper J. E. Bailey James A. Palmer Victor Pierce H. A. Hatch W. C. Arbogast Woman's Relief Corps Red Men's Hall Mrs. V. Ahlbrand Athens Franklin Avenue Plains A. B. W. Club Fred H. McCoy North Congress Street O. G. Jordan Lender Arcthren Dee’s Cash Shoe Store Wilson Red Grange Athens Book & News Cline Warner Preston Big Daylight BY Taylor Tyte Mr.gunn Cray & Reading Berry Hotel Beau Wooltex and Peggy Paris McHenry & Sisler Wooltex
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