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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1928

Page

5

Banquet Honors Plains Debate Teams

In Chauncey on April 9 a formal banquet was held in The Plains high school home economics room for 87 attendees. Mothers of the debating team organized the event with teacher Beryl Cone supervising, featuring blue and gold decor and a large group including faculty, mothers, grade teachers, and Ohio University associates. The Plains debate team members named include Stella Gabriel and Kenneth Benedum among others. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Conrad visited relatives in Shawnee and spent Sunday with the Fielder couple.

Miss Hooper Weatherby Wallon Owen Kurtz Baker Ohio University Florence Tate Doris Cowan Mary Monda Ruth Hushower Kathryn Hawk Louise Hale The Plains Stella Gabrial Willo Darnile Frances Hamer Fredericka Nida Ruby Parfitt George Stalder Kenneth Benedum

Easter Services Observed in Chauncey Churches

Easter Sunday services were held in Chauncey churches with smaller crowds due to visits and illness. At Church of Christ 146 attended with choir, violin solo, recitation, and 26 in Ahlbrand’s boys class. Methodist Episcopal reported 84 in Sunday school, diplomas to 23 pupils, promotions, and two services with a baptism.

Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School Mary Ogg Grysanthy Keasey Eva Ferrer Ruth Leffler Lucille Lahugh Margaret Henderson Charles Minister Methodist Episcopal Church Ruth Mullins Millie Shingler Elmer Phillips Gwendolyn Andrews Ottie Cline Georgia Phillips Junior Bridgewater Violence Fielder Warren Lettie Hintz Daisy Six

Naomi Class To Meet At Plains Methodist Church

The semi monthly meeting of the Naomi Dible class of The Plains Methodist Episcopal church will be held Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Curtis Groce in The Plains.

Naomi Dible Plains Methodist Episcopal Church Curtis Groce the Plains

Beulah Thompson Visits Shaw Family in Local City

Miss Beulah Thompson of Coleport West Virginia visits her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs J R Shaw in this city and spends time at their home.

Beulah Thompson Coleport W. Va J. R. Shaw

Ohio couples unite in Easter wedding ceremonies

Edith McCoy daughter of Eva McCoy and Kenneth L Hoisington former Athens resident now Meigs County Buick manager were wed at Wilson Avenue Church of Christ Columbus on Easter morning 7:30 after a sunrise service. The couple planned to reside in Pomeroy after June first. The ceremony featured a blue and tan georgette dress for the bride. The groom is a Columbus Y M G A Trade Engineering graduate. Attending relatives included Mrs Theodore Ripma and Delphian Society members. A second notice reports Mabel Clendenin and Phil Hess marriage in Columbus with Rev Glen Seamon officiating. The bride is Athens high school 1926 graduate. the groom works for Westinghouse Power and Light.

Ohio State University Fast Palestine Hoisington Columbus Y. M. G Pomeroy Theodore Ripma Athens Mabel Clendenin Phil Hess Columbus Glen Seamon St. Peter's Lutheran Church W. W. Clendenin Walker Street Athens High School William Hess Hudson Avenue Westinghouse Power and Light Company

Delegates to GOP National Convention Set by State Conventions

More than 100 delegates will be chosen at four state conventions and two primaries this week. Illinois and Nebraska primaries are tomorrow with Nebraska leaning to Senator Norris. Lowden seeks his state delegation while Chicago campaign heats. Rhode Island votes today with Hoover as sole candidate, Idaho likely to Borah on Tuesday. Hoover Lowden clashes expected at North Carolina on Wednesday and New Mexico on Saturday.

Kansas City Illlinois Nebraska Norris Lowden Chicago Illinois Rhode Island Hoover Idaho Borah

Easter Guests Visit Hoopers and Growdons

Mr and Mrs Bert Hooper of Mound Street hosted Easter visitors Prof and Mrs C H Growdon and their daughter Marjorie of Columbus for the holiday gathering.

Bert Hooper Mound Street C. H. Growdon Marjorie Columbus

Jenningses Visit Columbus Family at Morris Avenue

Mr and Mrs J C Jennings of Columbus were end of week guests of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Howard McHarg at 97 Morris Avenue.

J. C. Jennings Columbus Howard McHarg Morris Avenue

Mrs Claude Parker Visits Family in Gallopolis

Mrs. Claude B. Parker of Gallopolis is visiting this week with her mother Mrs. C. D. Gist and family.

Claude B. Parker Gallipolis C. D. Gist

Morrison Family Returns From Pomeroy Visit

Mrs. M. C. Morrison and her children Bobby and Arminta have returned from a several days visit with relatives and friends in Pomeroy.

Smith to vacation in Asheville with Southern leaders

Governor Alfred E. Smith and his family will travel to Asheville North Carolina this week for a vacation. He plans to confer with Southern Democratic leaders during the trip.

Alfred E. Smith Asheville N. C Smith

Texas Republican touts Hoover appeal to real farmers

R. B. Creager, Republican national committeeman of Texas, said that real farmers favored the candidacy of Secretary of Commerce Hoover.

R. B. Creager Texas Commerce Hoover

Klan Leader Declines Partisan Endorsement in Election

Dr. Hiram W. Evans, Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, says the group will not take a partisan stand in the presidential election but will oppose Governor Al Smith, calling him a nullificationist.

Hiram W. Evans Ku Klux Klan al Smith

Mrs. Nelile Tayloe Ross Endorses Smith Candidacy

Mrs Nelile Tayloe Ross former Governor of Wyoming concluded a southern speaking tour by saying sentiment in favor of Governor Smith the Democratic candidate was growing. She cited growing support among southern voters and party members during her remarks in the region.

Nelile Tayloe Ross Wyoming South Smith

Probationed Driver Suspended for Single Light Violation

Scott Neutzling of East State street was ordered to appear in police court tonight by Constable Harry Dalton for allegedly driving with only one headlight, son of Mr and Mrs T H Neutzling.

Scott Neutzling T. H. Neutzling East State Street Harry Dalton

Mrs Stella Pierce Parker Returns Home After Operation

Mrs Stella Pierce Parker, recovering from surgery in a Columbus hospital, was able to go home Saturday evening. She is convalescing at the home of her mother, Mrs M. Pierce, 15 Poplar Avenue.

Stella Pierce Parker Columbus M. Pierce Poplar Avenue

How ard Family Visits Over Easter Recess

Mr and Mrs Alexander How ard and their baby daughter Phyllis Ann of Columbus came here and visited during the Easter recess with the latter's mother Mrs Warren Border of 108 East Union street.

Alexander Howard Phyllis Ann Columbus Warren Border East Union Street

Moore Couple Travel to Columbus for Planned Surgery

Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Moore traveled to Columbus this morning and will stay until Friday. Mr. Moore is scheduled for a Tuesday tonsil removal operation at a Columbus hospital.

Harold A. Moore Columbus

Rebecca Morris McKee Chapter Meeting Set Friday Evening

The Daughters of 1912 Rebecca Morris McKee chapter will meet at 7 o clock Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Harry F Cromley at 40 Smith Street.

Rebecca Morris McKee Daughters of 1912 Harry F. Cromley Smith Street

Large Bandit Band Holds Up Motorists

A band of "contribution" bandits on the Cuernavaca highway near Mexico City held up over twenty motor carloads of tourists. Believed led by Masimi lan Villegas, with depredations in Guerrero and Morelos, the gang targeted Americans and other travelers seeking money and jewelry in the name of Viva Cristo Rey.

Mexico City W.P Mexico Cuernavaca Masimilan Villegas Guerrero Morelos

Ohio Bar to Discuss Recodification of Criminal Code

A conference on recodifying the Ohio criminal code will be held April 19 in the supreme court law library. The meeting is arranged by a committee of the Ohio State Bar association and local attorneys appointed by Boyd B Haddox, president of the Columbus Bar association.

Columbus Ohio State Bar Association Boyd B. Haddox Columbus Bar Association Supreme Court Law Library

Ladies Aid groups meet at Zion Baptist Lower Plains

The Ladies Aid societies of Zion Baptist church and Chauncey Methodist Episcopal church held regular meetings last week. Zion group listed members Eimer Coon Henry Smith B G Nichols Flora McHarg Benton Potts Sylvester Smith and Harry Moore. Chauncey group attended by Lucila Keston James Campbell Dora France Fred Aiken William Cochran Bessie Cunningham Noah Harvey Myrtie Schoonover and Goldie Warren.

Ladies’ Aid Society of Zion Baptist Church Lower Plains Eimer Coon Henry Smith Bessie Cunningham Noah Harvey Myrtie Schoonover Goldie Warren

Locals Visit Families in Chauncey and Columbus

Leah Love of Cincinnati visits sister Mrs. J E Lott and family on High Street Chauncey. Mrs Arthur Sapp returns to Columbus after a few days with Mrs J E Lott. Louis Sanders of Millfield travels to Columbus. Ralph Brown of Chauncey, who works in Columbus, spent Sunday at home.

Leah Love Cincinnati Chauncey J. FE. Lott High Street Arthur Sapp Columbus J. E. Lott Louis Sanders Millfield Ralph Brown

Loyal Woman's Circle to Meet in Chauncey

The semi monthly gathering of the Loyal Woman's Circle of the Church of Christ will be held Wednesday afternoon at 81 Second Street, home of Mrs. Neal Hessel. Mrs. Howard O. Brown will lead the program.

Chauncey Loyal Woman’s Circle of Church of Christ Neal Hessel Second Street Howard O. Brown

Theories on Immortality Sermon in Athens Presby

Pastor Wilcox in Athens argues for belief in life after death against anti immortality theories. He cites Job's question and historic views from paleontology Egyptology and great thinkers Socrates Plato Euripides Hugo and Cicero to claim immortality sustains courage and achievement.

Asld Wilcox First Presbyterian Church Job Doctor Wilcox Mr. Wilcox Jesus Socrates Plato Euripides Hugo Cicero Wilcox

Hibbard Named Chief Engineer at Truscon Steel

Donald Hibbard son of the late W A Hibbard of Athens has been advanced to chief engineer at Truscon Steel in Youngstown where he has worked for several years. He was assistant chief for two years and now leads a department with many engineers. He grew up in Athens and attended local schools and Ohio University before WWI service. Six years ago he joined Truscon and his promotion is noted as splendid. He is married to the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Townsend of this city.

Donald Hibbard W. A. Hibbard Athens Truscon Steel Company Youngstown Mr. Hibbard Ohio University Truscon Company Harry Townsend

Ordered to Court for dealer license car demonstration failure

Alice Beasley of Morris Avenue was ordered to appear in police court tonight by Constable Harry Dalton for operating a car with a dealer's license while not being demonstrated for sales. The charge cites non demonstration use of a licensed vehicle.

Alice Beasley Fred Beasley Morris Avenue Harry Dalton

Ohio Political Shift After Willis Death Prompts Possible Nomination Changes

Ohio leaders discuss the death of U S Senator Frank B Willis and how Cyrus Locher’s appointment by Governor Donahey to replace him may shift senatorial plans. Lieutenant Governor Earl Bloom becomes director of commerce. potential candidates include Carmi A. Thompson and Charles A. Jones. Ohio fuel tax data shows 1927 consumption 770,657,796 gallons and rising 1928 projections near 25 million dollars. Joe Carr’s Columbus Senators open season at Nell Park against Milwaukee, aiming for strong showings in the American Association.

Columbus U. 8 Frank B. Willis Ohio Donahey Cyrus Locher Cleveland Commerce State House Fess Earl Bloom Bowling Green Locher Banks Building and Loan Associations Division of Insurance Division of Securities Public Utilities Commission Col Carmi A. Thompson Willis Carrington T. Marshall Supreme Court Charles A. Jones James T. Derg Tax Commission of Joe Carr Columbus Senators Nell Park Milwaukee Brewers St. Paul Minneapolis Carr Central Ohio American Association

Murray City Man Makes Extensive Tour

Charles Seidenfeld, a Murray City Ohio merchant, completed an extensive Central and South American tour through the Panama Canal to the Isle of Pines and Havana. He arrived in St. Petersburg Florida to visit his mother and sister at 500 Second Avenue South, marking his third visit to the city, with growing admiration for its beauty.

ST. Petersburg Fla Central South America Panama Canal Isle of Pines Havana Cuba Charles Seidenfeld Murray City Ohio Sunshine City Second Avenue South Seidenfeld

Three Girls and BNY ARF Winners of Week's Prizes

Three girls and one boy won prizes in coloring the bobolinks. First prizes went to Mary Jo Keating and Mary Francis, with second prizes to Betty Ann Ladden and John Graham, all aged 7 to 12 and connected to Nelsonville Central and Children's Home. Honorable mentions list many youngsters including Helen Stratton and Paul Parker.

Mary Jo Keating Oril Griffin Nelsonville Central School Betty Ann Ladden Josephine Porter Central School Mary Francis Louise Pierce Nelsonville John Graham Mary Hanning Helen Stratton Meredith Lehman Vesper Lutu Warchime Paul Parker Agnes Hartley Story Coen John Holland Deloris Collins Harry Matheny Leo Carter Jess Jackson Katherine Edzikowski Caustie Roman Richard Parker Margaret May Schoenean Frank Smith Treva Lantz

Traveling man fined in juvenile delinquency case

E 8S. Leslie, a traveling man from West Virginia, was fined 50 dollars and costs after arraignment before Probate Judge 8S. M. Johnson on charges of contributing to the delinquency of a girl under 18. Leslie paid the fines and was released.

M. Johnson Leslie West Virginia

Two Men Escape From Youngstown County Jail

Sheriff Peter J. Corll reported two inmates escaped from Youngstown county jail during Saturday midnight as authorities released details for the first time.

Youngstown U.P Peter J. Corll

Home Work Gains Interest in Marshfield School Program

The New Marshfield department of home work reports rising interest in at home study with monthly reports to teachers. A diploma awaits upon earning a thousand credits. March credits include Chester Root 108 and Milda Rosser 485 among many others. some families fund spending money and savings accounts.

New Marshfield Department of Home Work Chester Root Earl Herron Adah Trout Milda Rosser Bernice Vans Charles Vidcock Helen Baughman Helen Root Lawrence Hunter Adelaide Stright Dean Collins Christopher Pidcock Hazel Frank Max Llewellyn Dorothy Sidders Mary K. Hunter Marian Llewellyn Richard Burkett Harry Efaw Perry Hulbert Gene Rorick Dorothy Hunter Arthur Rorick Richard McKibben Harold Efaw Mabel E. Fair Inghram Herron Howard Merritt Josephine Estep Ern Ross Evelyn Sidders

Readable OCR Names List From Newspaper Fragment

A fragmentary OCR passage lists numerous personal names with numbers mixed in, including Evelyn McRibben and Dolores Katzenbach among others, alongside assorted digits and symbols, suggesting a compiled or indexed notice or table. The exact context and organization of the list are unclear from the fragment.

Annual Church Meeting and Recep tion Details

The Athens Presbyterian Church hosts a six o’clock reception for members and newcomers followed by its annual business meeting. Officers will be elected, reports given, and miscellaneous business discussed ahead of a pot luck dinner. William W. Mills of the First National Bank at Ma eels will speak on Thursday night April 12. The United Commercial Travelers local chapter will join the church Sunday morning April 15.

Athens Presbyterian Church Athens William W. Mills First National Bank Ma Eels Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Ce Church Brotherhood United Commercial Travelers of

Nose Needn't Shine Any More Face Powder Ad

Ad promotes MELLO-GLO French process face powder claimed to remove shine and hide pores. Claims skin looks peachy and complexion youthful while offering purity and quality for women. Includes call to action to buy a box today.

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Mothers of Members of Teams Carl Conrad Shawnee Ben Fielder Ellis Avenue Naomi Athena Chapter Delphian Chamber of Commerce E. B. Bryan East Pelham Manor N. Y Julian Bryan Ridgewood N. J Chester W. Sater Paul Trester Lillian Hoge and Sons Don and Bob W. E. Landis Philathea Christian Church Gladys and Geneva Jones Race Street Log ‘Nited Press Shawnee, Oklo Neport Murray City Man Messenger Pattern Department Chevalier Jackson Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Jackson Gladys Rosenstein BNY Arf Bird Man Prince Cross Bros W. Union St. Athens Marshfield School Evelyn McRibben Nanna Howard Hunter Iria Katzenbach Ray Thomas Llewellyn Wail Nanna Erniel Ht Foe Virginia Miaw Dolores Katzenbach Samuel Pidcock Helen Wair Nicholas Air Charles Conkey Raymond Stedman Knowlton Telah Trout Mary Ross Daniel Ht Mary Stedman Cooper Helen Louise ‘Eal Judith Robinson Mary Bridge Margaret Young Waye Goff Wilna McVey Eberd Clarke F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co Buckeye Columbus, Ohio Buckeye State Building and Loan TE Tam RSL Spaulding
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