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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1928
Page
6
An evening program centered on a three course luncheon and Logan entertainment. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Rodman, Mr. and Mrs. Fr. C C Thompson, Mrs. Hattie Greiner, Mrs. John Hunter, and immediate family members.
Otterbein College in Westerville celebrated its eighty first birthday with a chapel service led by Dr. W. J. Zuck of Columbus. The board of trustees founded Otterbein 81 years ago today by action of the United Brethren church, with the first session held in Westerville. The first two graduates in 1855 were women.
A large crowd is expected for the regular meeting of Magic City Lodge I O O F on Friday night with Deputy District Inspector ee Droz of Athens to conduct the inspection and oversee third degree work. Refreshments and social time follow.
In Glouster on April 26, about 500 packages of garden seeds were received by E. L. Jones of Union Telephone, distributed to Trimble and Dover townships to aid families lacking funds to buy seeds. The effort follows Congressman Jenkins and seed donations from firms, aiding hundreds of gardens this summer. Loyal Women Meet in Glouster Church of Christ Sunday School class will gather at Mrs. Harry Vaughn's home Friday at 7 PM.
Glouster High School received a memorial trophy case from the senior class to be installed at the end of the first floor hall equipped with two reflector lights to illuminate basketball trophies and other exhibition items. Last year the class gifted a Canterbury Tales picture.
Glouster April 26 President Holter and Trustee George W. Rose of the Glouster Kiwanis club attend a district meeting in Marietta. Reverend Mont Ruth will preach at Salem church Sunday at 11 AM with evening service at 7 30 led by Reverend B F Hughes of Athens the oil field evangelist.
Loyal Women of the Church of Christ gathered at Mrs. T. R. Hamilton home in Chauncey for their regular business and social meeting led by chairman Mrs. Floyd Nye. Devotions were by Mrs. W. Rhibrand and readings and lessons were shared by several members while a hostess collation concluded the gathering. attendees included Mrs. Ahlbrand, Mrs. Harvey Nye, Mrs. Wesley Walburn, Mrs. Howard Brown, Mrs. Ira Myers, Mrs. John Shafer, Mrs. Guy Brookins, Mrs. Charles Bradfield, Mrs. Guy Gardner, Mrs. Guy Smith, Mrs. Neil Hesse, Mrs. Winyard, Mrs. John Brewer, Mrs. Henry Osborne, and Mrs. T. R. Hamilton.
Dr Walter F Seymour American superintendent of the Presbyterian Mission hospital at Tsining was murdered by Nationalist soldiers while aiding wounded troops. He was captured by southern armies and executed on a charge of succoring northern forces, according to messages received.
Mrs. Ollie Pugh Hooper aged 73 widow of the late George W. Hooper died at 3 a m at the home of her niece Mrs Ed West in Alderman after months of illness. She leaves five stepchildren and three sisters. Funeral at Mrs Wests Saturday at 2 p m with burial in West Union Street Cemetery.
Police search for Floyd Cole known as Howard Cole after he wore a stolen hat and overcoat to walk out of the Franklin County Criminal Court while awaiting plea on burglary and grand larceny charges.
Charlies H. Dixon, 74, a former Auglaize County commissioner from 1911 to 1915, hanged himself in a hayloft near Wapakoneta yesterday. Police reported no immediate motive. Dixon served multiple local posts before retiring years ago.
Kathryn Ryan of Chauncey and Mildred Coulson of Sugar Creek will graduate Friday from Holzer hospital in Gallipolis as part of a nine member nursing class. Both are Chauncey Dover high school graduates and will attend the commencement with their families. The Chauncey Parent-Teacher association will hold its final meeting of the year in the high school auditorium this evening to discuss reports and agenda items.
Mr. and Mrs. George Gabriel Jr and others from the Lower Plains attended a birthday dinner for Mrs. Elizabeth Barber at her Nelsonville home on Sunday.
Warren April 26 Dr Hugh P Conlon 34 prominent Niles dentist died when his car crashed into an abutment over B and O tracks and caught fire. Patrolman Hillston and a pedestrian pulled him from the wreckage before flames reached him. He suffered a fractured skull a broken leg and internal injuries.
Caledonia April 26. William James Blair publisher of the Caledonia Enterprise died at his home yesterday after a six months illness. He had served as editor of the Enterprise for 19 years.
The forty second annual convention of the American Newspaper Publishers association adopted a resolution urging passage by Congress of a bill to reduce newspaper mailing rates.
A reader from Chattanooga Tennessee reports weight gain after using McCoy’s Tablets claiming an increase from 104 to 115.5 pounds and improved vitality. The ad includes a money back guarantee offering a return of the purchase price if 5 pounds are not gained after four boxes or two dollars.
Funeral services were held for James Robinson 90 a longtime Hooper Ridge resident and Athens county pioneer. Burial followed at Hooper Ridge Church of Christ. Survived by children Charles of Federal, Mrs. E B Wolfe of Athens, Francis Ira and Minnie Robinson and John Robinson of home.
Final arrangements completed for the Chauncey Alumni banquet to be held at 9 oclock Saturday evening in the high school building. Many alumni expected to attend.
PUERTO CABEZAS Nicaragua April 25 UP No Americana were killed when the armed forces of General Augustino captured the La Lus mine according to two American lumber company employees who were the last to leave the district George B Marshall assistant manager of the mine has been captured by the Sandino forces This was confirmed by Harry P Amphlett the resident manager who was not present when the force of Sandinistas swept down last week Amphlett scouted the report that Marshall had been killed or would be killed He said he believed the Sandino forces would use Marshall to operate other mines the rebel group expected to take over
Steubenville report says George E. Conley a 51 year old pipefitter was killed when a large flywheel broke at the Liberty Paper Box company plant. Debris wrecked a plant section and severed his legs.
Reports from Peking say an American missionary was arrested and sent to Kaichow while two other missionaries were reported killed in Shan tung. The American legation had not confirmed these claims and twenty nine Americans remained in South Shandong despite urging withdrawal. A Chefoo message also said Dr. Walter F. Seymour of Tsining Presbyterian Mission Hospital was shot and killed by soldiers Tuesday.
The Life-Saving Guards, a Salvation Army group akin to Girls Scout groups, will meet Friday evening from 6 to 7 at the Salvation Army hall in the City building. Captain R. D. Benton Adjutant Maude Hazlewood and Mrs. Ensign Riley will attend. a holiness service follows at 7. The public is invited.
William D. Kramer a first class seaman aboard the U S S Billingsley pleaded guilty to aiding 15 year old Cynthia Alberta Poole of St. Petersburg Fla to conceal her aboard the ship in a southern port on April 9 the incident occurred in Philadelphia in April 26 reporting.
Mrs. Perry M. Criner of 1556 Myrtle Avenue gave birth to a 14 pound baby boy on Tuesday. She and the child were reported improving Wednesday night. The father serves in the police department vice squad.
Mrs. Clarence Schempp hosted a three-table bridge evening on Tuesday. Miss Bea Frasure secured the high score among attendees, which included Mrs. Herbert Shriner, Mrs. Judson Shriner, Mrs. Edgar Hillyer, Mrs. John Lee, Mrs. Dallas Kinser, Mrs. Sam Primmer, Mrs. Robert W. Lang, Miss Maxine Notestone, Miss Mildred Laube, and Miss Velma Rair.
Near Wauseon on April 26 John J. Weber a 69 year old farmer killed himself with a shotgun at his home. He had written a will last Monday leaving the farm to his housekeeper Miss Nora McBee.
An aging reader is urged that aging comes from poisons in the blood, not years. Regular use of Kruschen Salts cleanses waste, reduces acidity, and purifies the blood. Two tablets yearly morning dose claims to renew energy and vigor, promoting the famous Kruschen Feeling.
Mrs Elizabeth Trout 21 and her mother Mrs Anna Watson 46 were shot in the kitchen at 192 N Monroe Ave Columbus by Frank Bibbs a negro roomer after finding them talking to an insurance agent Late Wednesday afternoon Bibbs opened fire fatally wounding Trout and wounding Watson The incident occurred in the home.
A boy was struck by a soft ball in the field and collapsed unconscious. He died before medical help could reach him. Authorities from Bandit's office are investigating the incident.
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