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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1928

Page

3

Windle to Appear Before Mayor in Nelsonville

Nelsonville April 12 Cliff Windle local man arrested late Tuesday by Patrolman George Bateman and arraigned in mayor's court on intoxication charges. He pleaded not guilty and is held on $300 bond for Friday hearing. Previous intoxication and DUI charges linger. he was released on recognizance after pleading not guilty and failed to appear February 16. Roy Birtcher fined $10 and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication. Art Neff Columbus charged with operating while intoxicated pleaded not guilty with $200 bond for Friday. A B Neiman fined $10 and costs for failing to procure a dog license tag. fine remitted upon payment of costs and tag purchase.

Nelsonville Cliff Windle George Bateman Windle Roy Birtcher L. J. “ Fberle Art Neff Columbus A. B. Neiman A. J. Wilson Seberle

Aging Nelsonville man dies after long illness

J H McDowell 82 died at his son S R McDowell's home after two years of failing health and five weeks of serious illness. He lived with his son since his wife’s death and previously spent most of life in Ilesboro Ohio. A 64 year member of the M E F church, he leaves two children, five grandchildren, and a brother Levi. Funeral Saturday at his son’s home with burial in Ilesboro cemetery.

Nelsonville J. H. McDowell S. R. McDowell Ilesboro Ohio M.ef Newton Primmer Hocking County Levi McDowell Homer McDowell Columbus

Wednesday Bridge Club Honors At Mrs Bartels Home

Mrs. C J Bartels hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club at her residence with three tables in play. High scores were earned by Mrs Walter Mechem, Mrs William Morgan, and Mrs Harry McGovern.

Wednesday Bridge Club C. J. Bartels Walter Mechem William Morgan Harry McGovern

Nelsonville High Stages Splendid Operetta Pickles

Nelsonville April 12 Nelsonville high school presented the operetta Pickles before a large audience in the auditorium. Principal performances by Jack Martin and Louise Johnson drew acclaim along with a strong cast, notable staging, and a polished orchestra under Margaret Williamson. The second act featured elaborate woodland scenery with commendable scenic work by Ivan Morris and Francis Howe.

Sonville High School Nelsonville High Jack Martin Arthur Crefont Louise Johnson Tom West J. Jennison Jones Pennington Peter Piper Jimmy Jigo Paul Weltzheimer William Mary Jo Bowers Scott Bowers Jonas H. Pennington Harry West Hans Maier Rumski Learl Washburn Oscar Richardson Ann Morrell Clarence Huddy Kinski Detective Bureau Ivan Morris Francis Howe Margaret Williamson Robert Reed Louise Bowers Merle Nelson

Cosmopolitan Club Hosts Evening on Fort Street

Mrs L D Martin welcomed Cosmopolitan club members Tuesday at her Fort Street home. The program featured McGuffey readings, a Bret Hart life sketch, readings on Jack London, and notes on The Luck of Roaring Camp. Delegates to the State Federation convention were elected with alternates named. The next meeting will be at Mrs O O Crawford on April 27. Luncheon was served during the social hour.

Walter Wolf State Federation of Women's Clubs Lima A. G. Mechem John Zeller O. O. Crawford

Legion seeks return of World War roster volume

Nelsonville April 12 T F Mulligan adjutant of Glenford Dugan post American Legion requests the person who owns Volume No. 3 of the official roster of Ohio Soldiers Sailors and Marines in the World War belonging to the post to return it to the American Legion building at once.

Nelsonville T. F. Mulligan Glenford Dugan American Legion Ohio

Woman's Community Club to Meet and Plan Tag Day

The Woman's Community club holds its regular meeting Friday at 7 PM at Mrs. Walter Wolf's home. Many business matters will be discussed plus plans for a tag day on April 21. On April 22 city ministers open a clean-up campaign with sermons and flowers are supplied for the public square by the Retail Merchants association, with Gene Hohenadel supervising planting.

Woman’s Community Club Walter Wolf Retail Merchants Association Gene Hohenadel

Party at Velma Ellis home in the Diamond

A gathering at Velma Ellis’s Diamond residence featured music and games with refreshments served late. Attendees included Nellie Campbell, Thomas Huddy, Josephine Joy, Eugene Chesler, Leatha Tucker, Dick Donley, Mary Tucker, James Campbell, James Huddy, Jack Friel, Lowell Tucker, Emma Tucker, and Ralph Haas.

Nelsonville Velma Ellis Diamond Nellie Campbell Thomas Huddy Josephine Joy Eugene Chesler Leatha Tucker Dick Donley Mary Tucker James Campbell James Huddy Jack Friel Lowell Tucker Emma Tucker Ralph Haas

Dewhurst Child Born in Nelsonville Named Max

The son born April 5 to Mr and Mrs William Dewhurst in Nelsonville has been named Max.

Nelsonville William Dewhurst Max

Personal notices of local social guests in Athens and Columbus

Miss Eva Nagel of Athens returned home after visiting Mrs Delbert Davis. Miss Anne Rosser of Marys City Maryland visits her parents Mr and Mrs Ti Rosser. Mr and Mrs Dow Bowers of Columbus stay with the Steenrods. Mr and Mrs Steele visit Columbus relatives.

Eva Nagel Athens Delbert Davis Anne Rosser Marys City Maryland Ti Rosser Dow Bowers Columbus Steenrod

Poppies to be made by Glenford Dugan auxiliary

The Glenford Dugan post auxiliary will not meet Friday at 7 PM at the Legion home to work on poppies.

Glenford Dugan Legion

Special Meeting of Glenford Dugan Post

The Glenford Dugan American Legion post holds a special meeting this evening April 12 at 7:30 at the Legion building.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Legion

Dance Postponed For Local Legion Show Cast

A dance set for Friday April 18 to compliment the cast presenting the American Legion's recent show That's That has been postponed to Friday April 20.

Nelsonville American Legion

W. C. T. U. Holds Tuesday Conference at Church

The W. C. T. U. met Tuesday at the Christian church with a noon dinner followed by a conference and business session.

Ww. Co. T. U The Christian Church

Standard Bearers Meet Friday Evening at Church Parlor

The Standard Bearers of the M FE church will gather in the church parlors Friday at 7 o clock for an evening session.

M. FE

King's Men Plan Friday Meeting at Beagle Home

The King's men will meet Friday evening at the home of George Beagle on Walnut Street. Organizers expect an attendance of 25 men.

King’s Men George Beagle Walnut Street

4-H Leaders Meet All Day in Athens County

Athens county 4-H club leaders will gather for an all day session in the Chamber of Commerce rooms with a luncheon at Hotel Berry. The program includes talks by T. H. Johnson county extension agent and Mrs. G. O. Shanks on club achievements and demonstrations, plus sessions on style shows demonstrations and state fair exhibits.

Athens County Chamber of Commerce Berry T. H. Johnson G. O. Shanks P. T. Beal Berdena Hawk Charles Mansfield C. C W. L. Heston R. R. Barker Esther Wilson

Mary Pickford Considers Quitting Screen

Hollywood reports Mary Pickford may retire from acting, with grief over her mother’s death cited as the main factor influencing the consideration. The April 12 dispatch from Hollywood notes this potential move in motion picture circles.

Hollywood Calif U.P Mary Pickford

Ohio music clubs federation elects Goodbread president

Mrs Harry L Goodbread of Cleveland is re elected president of the Ohio Federation of Music clubs as the annual convention in Dayton concludes today.

Dayton Harry L. Goodbread Cleveland Ohio Federation of Music Clubs

Court House Doings in Athens County Common Pleas

Florence Andrews sues James H. Wells in Athens County Common Pleas for $582.89 alleging Wells was the true debtor in a prior suit where Glouster State Bank collected $2733.16 on two promissory notes. Andrews seeks damages equal to her payment.

Athens County Common Pleas Court T. L. Morgan Florence Andrews James H. Wells Glouster State Bank Wells

Carsey Arraigned on Illicit Charges in Probate Court

James E. Carsey appeared before Probate Court yesterday facing arraignment on charges of illicit conduct. Court records indicate the case outlines alleged offenses and potential next steps in the judicial process.

James E. Carsey

Man Discharged After One Witness Testimony

Cecil Smith faced non support charges arraigned in Probate court yesterday. Prosecutor moved, testimony of a single witness led to dismissal on related liquor matter. Smith was fined 50 dollars plus costs, and sentenced to four months in the county jail until the fine is paid.

Cecil Smith Smith

Busy Final Month for Trimble Graduates

Trimble High School in Glouster schedules month end activities. A play directed by Coach Morris at the M E Church in Trimble Friday night. The junior senior banquet is set for April 18 at the Trimble High School building. Rev G B Courtney will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at Trimble Christian Church on April 22. Commencement exercises follow at the M E Church on April 27.

Glouster Trimble Morris M. E Trimble High School G. B. Courtney

Glouster Visitors From Washington D C and Columbus

Mrs. James S. Jones and son Shannon of Washington D C and Mrs. Jones brother Howard Wells of Columbus are guests of relatives in Glouster. Mr. Jones, linked with the U S pension department in Washington, could not join them. He is brother to Mrs A J Crawford E L Jones and Mrs Fred Heck of the city.

Glouster James S. Jones Shannon Washington, D. C Jones Howard Wells Columbus United States Pension Department Washington A. J. Crawford E. L. Jones Fred Heck City

Daughters Class of Christ Sunday School Meeting

The Ladies Daughters Class of the Christ Sunday School will gather Friday night at Mr. Ernest Williams home on Spring Street. Members are asked to be present.

Kuppenheimer Colouster

Local folks make midweek visits and moves in Ohio towns

James Johnston went to Colum bus Wednesday where he has employment. Miss Margaret Gamwell visiting relatives in Shawnee. H Stahl a Columbus business visitor Wednesday. Bert Judson left for Dayton to seek work. Ben Edwards returned to Orient after a stay here. Mrs Alfred Andrews and four children returned from Moxtbhala where they stayed a week with relatives.

James Johnston Columbus Margaret Gamwell Shawnee W. H. Stahl Bert Judson Dayton Ben Edwards Orient Alfred Andrews Moxtbhala

Glouster schools receive donation to milk fund

A note reports Glouster schools will run milk for lunches until funds run out unless more donations arrive. D. H. Moore of Washington, D C, formerly of Athens, sent five dollars to support the milk fund, with encouragement for more responses.

Athens Milk Fund For Schools Glouster D. H. Moore Washington, D. C

Practice Run by Glouster Fire Dept Improves Readiness

Glouster fire department conducted a practice run after 7 PM on a Wednesday night. The drills startle no members until arrival at the scene and aim to keep equipment in peak condition.

Glouster Fire Department

Glouster Moose Lodge to Send Delegates to National Convention

Pige delegates Earich or Wallace will represent Glouster Lodge No 1197 at the national Moose Convention in Mooseheart Illinois on June 22. Delegates traveling to Cardiff Wales will attend the international convention July 16 to 22. Glouster lodge will not be represented at the Atlantic crossing convention.

PIGE Glouster Emmett Earich D. W. Wallace Glouster Lodge Order of Moose Mooseheart Ill Cardiff Wales Atlantic

Standard Bearers Society to Meet at Frances Taylor Home

The Standard Bearers of the M. E. Church will convene Friday at Miss Frances Taylor's Fairlawn Avenue home at 7 o'clock.

Glouster Standard Bearers’ Society of the M. E. Church Frances Taylor Fairlawn Avenue

Detective Wounded in Cincinnati Shooting Accident

Detective Douglas Atkinson, 42, was accidentally shot in Cincinnati when he stumbled and fell placing his gun in its holster. His condition is serious.

Cincinnati Douglas Atkinson

Glouster Alumni Meet And Officers Election Planned

Glouster High School Alumni association calls a Friday 7 30 p m meeting at the high school. Officers for the coming year will be elected, and a large attendance is desired. Magic City Lodge to hold second degree work Friday night with expected attendance of the degree team.

Glouster Glouster High School Alumni Association Magic City Lodge

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