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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1928

Page

5

Athens Residents Host Weekend Socialry and Notices

Local Athens readers report a busy end of week with bridge gatherings at 45 Morris Avenue hosted by Mr. and Mrs. McCaskill and guests from Columbus and Dayton. Events include a Married People's class party at 3 West Carpenter Street and multiple remarks on university ties, births, and community travel among residents.

P. B. Sickles Columbus Coleman Eaton Dayton Morris Avenue McCaskill University of Maais The Christian Church Tev Mlc. Chatley Carlos Cameron West Carpenter Street Tein B. A Clyde Iss Luclile Giles Miss Stheir Schachtele of Bellevue Dfa Athens Miss Giles Missy Schachtgte Ohio University Brobert M. Canpwell Gunton K. G. Campbell

James Bower to be buried near old home

Columbus April 14 James Crawford Bower 45 oldest resident and last Civil War veteran of Groveport died Friday at home He was a dairyman and long a resident of the Athens area He belonged to Masonry Aladdin Temple Scottish Rite and served on the state board of agriculture He is survived by widow Mrs Nia J Bower and several children Burial will be at Athens Mornay with services at 4 pm Sunday followed by grave services at 11:30 am Monday Fifteen attended meeting of dead ors of 4 1 eauly in Athens county with plans for the coming year including a food club leaders conference June 12 officers training and speakers T Johnson Miss Derde Hawk Miss Esther Wilson Mrs C Sha M Wn P T Beal and BR St Gurker attended an anew forum on suggested problems

Columbus James Crawford Bower Groveport Gower Athens Athense S. Gower Hest Aladdin Temple Scottish Rite State Board of Agriculture Hsvnto Mpd Nia J. Bower William Sand Jamies Lownr Auliwe Crumsbicker Pasadena Katherine J Bownthank Jeane Trev Mr. Lowler Annal Winchester J Churen Athens Mornay Athens County Chamber of Commerce Regin Berry Eaders T. Johnson Derde Hawk Esther Wilson Will Chester Frank J. Beasley Audrey Martin Grandview Heights Ohbey Ithe Presbyterian Church iJohn Rowan J. He Rowan Etriage Pomeroy Amy Allén Vather Dunn Hebert Woodworth Congress Street Hos Stantz Akron Tess Miller Ot Hemr Block Ohio University International Missionary Society of Uie First M. Kindergarten Union Au Herig

Montana Pastor To Speak At Morning Service

The First Christian church in Falls, Montana will host WL Hutson of the Church of Christ for the morning sermon. Miss Sylvia Ciffen and Mr Hatton are among visitors en route to Columbus for a separate convention event. The evangelical conference opens today and the international convention begins Thursday morning with the national youth gathering starting Thursday.

First Christian Church It Iem Stor Church of Christ Athens M. OB. Chitte Mra OK. Allerman Mes Olig Sklamor Maude

Miners Benefit Dinner Set in Athens County

A benefit meeting for miners relief planned in Columbus on April 4 sets admission at a pound of food. The event at 7 20 p m Saturday at the Knights of Pythias hall aims to provide Sunday dinner for Athens County miners.

Columbus Knights of Pythias Athens County

Miner Found Guilty Of Killing Organizer In Pittston

Sam Bonita of Pittston former mining union local president was found guilty in the slaughter of Frank Agaty a mine union organizer in the Pittston area. The crime is tied to the Pittston mine disaster which claimed four lives. Funeral services for Leuna M. Smith were held in Washington with burial at West Union street cemetery. pallbearers named were W H McKee Guy H Drown Charles Q Pickering Fred Rougher Robert Wool and Henry Link.

Wits Batine AU PL Sam Bonita Pittston Smite Feneral Priday Leuna M.smith Washington, D.C James E. Smith East State Street da Aly. Wilcox Presbyterian Church Tsurial West Union Street W. H. McKee Guy H. Drown Charles QO. Pickering Fred Rougher Robert Wool Henry Link

Parole Recommendation Halted by Clemency Board Authority

Ohio penitentiary prisoner facing parole after warden and chaplain recommendation must not be indefinitely held by the state board of clemency or called to the clemency board. Attorney General Turner ruled on the issue. Coolidge asks Congress for funds for public handling projects under the public building program.

Columbus Ohio State Board of Clemency Turner Coolidge Congress

Eighth Grade Pupils to Take Tests Monday

Eighth grade pupils across the county and district will take examinations Monday. More than 64 pupils in various schools will participate. No teacher will grade their own pupils papers. teachers will grade exams for students they did not supervise. Papers go to County Superintendent TH Rh McVar and then to the Ohio State Department of Education. Questions are printed on sheets and may be answered on those sheets. no notebook needed. Pencils may be used.

TH Rh. McVar Ohio State Department of Eduction Ino Pauner

Hospital Notes Recap From Gloucester and Nearby Towns

Patient list includes Juanita Cunningham of Gloucester admitted April 8 for removal of the something and adenoids. Charles Woods of Carpenter admitted April 10 for medical treatment. Other names: Freda Saxton Pomeroy 3, Helen Burgess Albers, Harry Hulburt New Marshfield, Mrs C D Cluster Athens, Miss Lucille Crippen. Dismissals include Orland Oynafig and Mrs Dana Chase and Laby Athens.

Juanita Cunninghan Glouster Charles Woods Carpenter Freda Saxton Pomeroy Helen Burgess Albers Harry Hulburt New Marshfield C. D. Cluster Athens Lucille Crippen Orland Oynafi Dana Chase Laby

Man Arrested In Basement Tools Stash At Baker Jewelry

Marietta reports a man claiming to be Seraph Stirrat was arrested at midnight after being found in the basement of the Baker & Baker jewelry store with saws chisels hammers electric torches and other tools. The case proceeds with attorney Metcal and an April grand jury expected to hear the matter.

Marletta Seraph Stirrat West Virginia Baker & Baker Jewelry Isaac Metcal Reat

Eleven Companies Agree With Union In Wage Accord

Eleven mining companies in the Southern Illinois field have signed the Jacksonville wage agreement with a total pay scale covering more than a portion of mines. Most mines in the state were closed April 1 after a wage scale dispute with operators and miners.

ST Frankfort Ili Albo Winneis Field As of Jacksonville

Measles Epidemic Reported In Athens City

Jar M Higgins of the Athens county health bureau notes many measles cases under quarantine across Athens. Physicians say no immediate danger and schools remain open though rural districts report higher incidence. County grade schools show the largest number of cases with some poor cases in the university area.

Athens Jar. M. Higgins Athens County Health Bureau Acento Univer

Weather report with scattered numbers and time gaps

The 24 hour weather summary reports low 46 degrees at 4 am Saturday and high around 0 degrees between 2 pm and 6 pm Friday. Athens rainfall totaled 0.5 inches. Daylight length for next week averages 12 hours 16 minutes, up 58 minutes from this week.

Athens

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