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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1928

Page

6

Phenomena and treason rumors mix with general alarm

A chaotic digest covers discredited reports about treasons and a supposed phenomenon. It cites Charles Lindbergh’s wealth, Tony in New York, and a new sales scheme with department stores. The piece mentions senators, East Africa dispatches, astronomers, and flawed claims amid a rail safety update and a Dempsey Tunney reference.

Tony Ana Copeland New York East Africa Hadla Toj Easy Federati Senate

Chauncey Plans April Cleanup Campaign

Chauncey announces a month long cleanup campaign starting April 1. Mayor W D Hines urges all property owners to participate and cooperate in the effort.

Chauncey Corporation of Chauncey W. D. Hines

Senior Wins Oratorical Contest in Chauncey County

Jamella Fielder, a Shauncey-Lover High School senior, won first place in the county oratorical preliminaries held at the Chauncey High School building. Reverend C L Browning presided as judge among 34 contestants. Muss Nye and Hazel Vaivey tied for second, with Glenna Carter among top finishers.

Chauncey Iliss Jamella Fielder Shauncey-Lover High School C L. Browning Fielder Muss Buev Nye Hazel Vaivey Ags Glenna Carter Uhad Pat

Local Families Attend and Move in The Plains Area

The Plains residents report visits and movements including Wit PAATSS Morh Geel and family at Asilind home Sundsy with Janey Pariltt of Pomeroy visiting relatives. Adams Sherwood to move to Howking with Hanes. Several families from Columbus and Nelsonville visit kin, and the community notes a birthday for Drank Hutchens and a funeral for My Hutchens. A road project on The Plains road proceeds as J Sands crew repairs walls.

Asilind Janey Pariltt Pomeroy Adam Sherwood Howking Withur Hanes Columbus Wu Haner Herman Humphrey Waldenville Tme Grimes Mas Lewis Strade Hutchens Mian Charley Hutchens Lulisg Ttwabeth Dewees Cetera Talla Campbell Hochingpor Cambidge Lit Plains J Sands Roch Wd McCall Athens Wall Moore I Hunt Michigan John Shirer Medbury Courtney Farn Arts Hope Kirk Potts Mansfield Gale Coon Limer Laverly

Manis Robbed and Shot at Salem Pythian Sisters Meet

Chauncey March 31 Joe Leonard of Chauncey robbed of money from sale of chickens and shot in left calf. Two men allegedly forced him to move his wagon and gear near the store. The incident occurred during a Pythian Sisters inspection event with local attendance and city and county officers being notified.

Manis Salem Chauncey View Temple Pythian Sisters Walshot Lew Temple Mergonville Thureddy Evee Leonard Chaunces Jana Chauncey Teed Company Grace Downing Middleport Sale Mathel Bess Cunningham Elizabeth Ruth Smith Elizabeth Joung Collins Reese Wilson Jalan Tim Talhan Sweney Mertha Shaffer Clara — Wallace Spears Lena Cunningham Nore Wayor WD Hauncey Joe Leonard Glouster White Rese v Tempte William Feins Republic Avenue

Chauncey Enforces Animal Control and School Concert Draws

Chauncey imposes April 1 start on dog and chicken control ordinance as Mayor Hines issues notice. Local residents head to Rosevale and Glouster for visits. Chauncey High School auditorium hosts student operettas attracting a large crowd. Easter bake sale and quilt sale planned by Ladies Aid with members listed.

Chauncey Mayer Hines

Local Church Notes From Clarks Chapel March Meeting

Latics Aid Society held its monthly meeting at Clarks Chapel with a business session and a fine dinner. Members sang, the president read an article, and a Rainbow in the Cloud song was performed. The Parent-Teacher Association met at Rock Riffie schoolhouse with several children ill from mumps and Mrs Philips attending.

Latics’ Aid Society Meinbas Funcheon Netherthilips Mie Vo Carpenter Lye Berrers We Rock Riffie Tiyan Mass Bue Ileaheth Philips Clarks Chapel March

Local Sharpsburg News Roundup Amid Social Visits and Ills

A long community note reports illnesses and improvements in Sharpsburg. Residents include Mr and Mrs Roy Lose who moved to a distant state area for work. Andrew Coleman and others travel to McConnelsville and Athens for errands and visits. Several relatives attend church and help at local businesses. A large gathering surprised Switham Gimes at his home Sunday.

Roy Lose Love Russell Carpenter Jesse Wolfe Jim Lea ‘Thompson Andrew Coleman Joe Beard Abe Neulmeidt Gregory Mt Hermon Herschel Carpenter Burgess Hopkins W. Brith Pennsville Penrose Henry Burns Daisy Frank Bardin McConnelsville Hattie Harris Bri Matlie Goddard Sharpsburg Temple Glass Cleveland Mra Lusra Glass Mra J. Shuler Athens Ali Perley Clark Chesture Anna Wilson Clarks Brilita Mrs. Brill Lorenzo Lovell Theodore and Asther Wenner

Local Notes From Carpenter ARDENTEN Area

March events and family news from Clarence Jewell and relatives. Mrs Vinton Jowesh and Basil Minerd move near Cannamuir. Newborn Maren Trances Marte named. Don Jewell visits. Denton Cooper of Athens sports with Jasrir Wood. Lele Weetherby presides at services. Harrisonville relatives visit. Starkey does carpentry in Albany. note on page ten. John Dugas sues Jigwitt Ammy for divorce. a language letter arrives in court. a linguist to verify authenticity.

Ardenten Clarence Jewell Vinton Jowesh Basil Minerd Cannamuir Calvin I Gorhy Lloyd Woodgerd Maren Trances Marte Don Jewell Iient Viness Mes Denton Cooper Athens Jasrir Wood Lele Weetherby rElan Harrisonville Philadelphla Macs John Dugas Dover Jigwitt Czechoslovakia

Local Rail Worker Sues Over Bootlegger Label

Richard Necker of Fostoria claims Herbert Booth circulated a bootlegger story that damaged his reputation and cost him his job with the Lake Erie & Western railroad. He seeks damages of 690 dollars in the suit filed yesterday.

Tielin Richard Necker Wostern Secia Herbert Booth Fostoria Booth Lake Erie & Western Railroad

Divorce Likely For Glouster Resident Court Notice

Glouster reports Harry TG LeFever of Columbus named assistant medical superintendent of the Franklin County Tuberculosis sanitarium in Columbus. will assume duties April 1. Salary $9,500 yearly. Related court items note Mrs Mayle’s arrest for lewd conduct and an alimony action. several local social and club notices also appear.

Glouster Harry TG LeFever Columbus LD LeFever Cit Franklin County Tuberculosis Sanitarum LeFever Arole C. O Probst LeVover Oo State University Veleveris Jdefferson Medical Coltes Phitee Dculpha Philadelphia Hea Coelumbus State University Common Pleas Court Athena Willian Mayle Mayle Corning Milday Marshal Williams North Madison Street Ay Peher Myrtie Boddow Mra Masie Marshal Willams Gorm Neaaa Geogel Rose Jaivarco Mere Mayle Mus

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