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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1925

Page

3

Production of Soft Coal Slips in Week Ended April 18

Nelsonville reports the Geological Survey shows coal output fell to 7,509,000 net tons for the week ended April 18, down from 2,160,000 tons per day in the week ending January 10. Despite lower production, current consumption trends remain strong with some industries near maximum use while lake coal shipments for the week ending April 19 reached 488,141 net tons, compared with prior years.

Nelsonville Geological Survey

Intermediates in Track Meet With City Schools

Fifth and sixth graders from city schools competed in a meet directed by the YMCA. Pennant winners were Mr. Walker's sixth grade with 1010 points and Miss Mathewson's fifth grade with 545. E. Conant led sixth graders with 154 points and a baseball glove. top fifth scorer was A Hallett with 90 points and a pen.

Nelsonville Mr. Walker Miss Mathewson Miss Cook Miss Deer Mast

First Annual Smoker by Beta Phi Sigma Chapter

The Beta Lambda chapter of Beta Phi Sigma hosted its first annual smoker in the banquet rooms of the American Legion building Thursday at 7 p.m. A banquet by the Woman's Auxiliary preceded speeches by Wilbur Martin and Phillip Henderson. Ivan Morris and Merrill Cox spoke for pledges and chapter interests, with Paul J. Abele concluding remarks on fraternity principles.

Nelsonville Beta Lamba Beta Phi Sigma American Legion Woman's Auxiliary George Stuart, Jr Wilbur Martin Phillip Henderson Logan Beta Eta Ivan Morris Beta Lambda Merrill Cox Paul J. Abele Beta Province Beta Delta

Columbus Folks Visit Families and New Arrival Named Mary

Mr and Mrs Elzie Hellyer and daughter from Columbus visited relatives over the weekend. Lawrence Daft of Columbus spent Sunday with relatives. Mr and Mrs John Murphy of Columbus spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs John Murphy and J R Howe. Mr and Mrs Blair Adams and Hat tie Cooley announce the arrival of a little daughter on Saturday April 25 at White Cross hospital Columbus named Mary. Mr and Mrs Leighton AN Miller Columbus were guests over Sunday of Mr and Mrs Will Bur

Elzie Hellyer Columbus Lawrence Daft John Murphy J. R. Howe Blair Adams Hattie Cooley White Cross Hospital Mary Leighton AN Miller Columbus Will Bur

Columbus Visit Highlights Local Social Roundup

Mrs. Charles Tedrow spends a few days in Columbus. George Patton of Columbus visited over Sunday with friends here. Mr and Mrs Charlies Pensyle accompanied to Leesburg Ohio Sunday the latter's mother who has spent the winter here.

Charles Tedrow Columbus George Patton Charlies Pensyle Leesburg, Ohio

Car Collision In Cable's Alley Causes Minor Injuries

Nelsonville residents report a Sunday noon accident when Chance Walters driving a Ford touring car collided with a Chevrolet full of Colum bus passengers in Cable's alley. Both cars damaged, a young girl in the Chevrolet cut by flying glass. several other minor fender benders noted with no serious injuries.

Nelsonville Chance Walters

German Ambassador Says Germany Will Honor Obligations

Baron Agel von Matizan the German ambassador warned that if the outside world trusts Germany and accepts its current economic approach the country will meet all its obligations regardless of who leads the republic this afternoon in New York.

New York Germany Baron Agel von Matizan

Glouster Graduates Hear Rev Frampton at Baccalaureate

A large crowd attended the Glouster opera house baccalaureate service. Rev C B Frampton of the Church of Christ delivered the sermon urging religion as essential for the coming days and lifestyle changes to reach life’s peaks. The program opened with glee club, scripture reading, and songs by Mrs Fowler and Miss Mary Smith.

Glouster Glouster Opera House C. B. Frampton Church of Christ Glee Club Mr. Turner

Family returns home after visit to mother in law

Mrs. Edward McCune and two children Margaret Ann and Edward returned to Pittsburgh Sunday ending a visit with Mrs. McCune's mother Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson. Guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Cole at Trimble included Mr. and Mrs. Everett Cole and three children, Mrs. Mamie Colaway and five children of Coolville, Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Grim of Jacksonville, and Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Reeves of Trimble.

Edward McCune Margaret Ann Edward Pittsburgh McCune Elizabeth Robinson Emmett Cole Trimble Everett Cole Mamie Colaway Coolville Earnest Grim Jacksonville Alonzo Reeves

Bashful Mr. Bobbs showcased by Green's Run teachers

The play Bashful Mr Bobbs by Green's Run teachers Earl Johnson and Ralph Maynard played to a crowded Green's Run school auditorium Saturday night and was praised as one of the best seen in the locality.

Mrs Kendall dies at 55 in Glouster

Glouster April 27 Mrs John Kendall 55 died Sunday afternoon after seven weeks illness. Survived by second husband and six children from two marriages. Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday at Methodist church with Rev Turner officiating. Burial in Glouster cemetery.

Glouster John Kendall Methodist Church Mr. Turner Glouster Cemetery

Young Man Accidentally Cut In Horse Play Near Store

Carl Levandosky aged 20 was accidentally cut by a knife wielded by his brother Ed during horse play near the Stoecklein store in Glouster. The wound required dressing at Doctor Crawford’s office and exposed intestines, but Carl appeared to be recovering the following day.

Glouster Carl Levandosky Ed Levandosky Stoecklein Carl Crawford

Wallace Funeral Attendees From This City

Attendees from this city for the funeral of W. H. H. Wallace in Nelsonville on Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Grant Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wallace, and Mrs. Grace Myers. T. J. Wallace of Cambridge and his daughter Mrs. J. V. Jones of Zanesville joined them and traveled from here to the service.

Wallace Glouster W. H. H. Wallace Nelsonville Grant Wallace W. W. Wallace C. F. Wallace Grace Myers T. J. Wallace Cambridge J. V. Jones Zanesville

Daughter Born to Mr. and Mrs. Thompson

Glouster announces the birth of a daughter Ethel Mae to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Thompson Rose Buhla on Sunday morning.

Glouster Clifford Thompson Rose Buhla Ethel Mae

U S War Fleet Heads to Seize Hawaiian Islands

A mock battle unfolds as the U S battleship fleet sails toward Honolulu to retake Oahu. Admiral Coontz and General Hines will judge actions of Blues and Blacks units while umpiring the simulated clash.

Seattle United States Battle Fleet United States Hawaiian United States Navy Oahu America Pacific Ocean Honolulu Washington San Francisco Robert E. Coontz Robert KE. Coontz John I. Hines United States Army

German election in Germany seen as world peace threat

James W. Gerard, former U S ambassador to Germany, warns with bitter tone that the election of Field Marshal von Hindenburg as president signals a return to militarism and monarchy and endangers global peace.

New York Field Marshal von Hindenburg Germany James W. Gerard

Bathing suit popular as afternoon dress in Athens week

The article notes the bathing suit will remain formal afternoon wear for Athens youths this week if the U S Weather Bureau forecasts hold. Showers are expected late in the week bringing muddy water and cooler conditions with a Panama season opening feeling.

Athens U. S. Weather Bureau Panama Ohio Valley Tennessee Cincinnati

Death on tracks shocks East Liverpool community

Theodore Applegate a 23 year old pottery worker was decapitated when a Youngstown and Ohio River interurban car struck him as he slept on the track near East Liverpool Ohio today. The incident startled residents who noted a tense mood in town.

East Liverpool Theodore Applegate Here

Mother Tobias cleared of insanity in fatal for baby case

Mrs Ethel Tobias of Wayne county has been declared sane by the state bureau of juvenile research after weeks in custody. She will be returned to Wayne county for trial on the indictment charging strangling to death her 6 week old infant. Officials report her mental condition is subnormal but not insane.

Columbus Ethel Tobias Wayne County State Bureau of Juvenile Research Tobias Starr, Wooster Bureau Starr

Mrs McGrath Clarifies James Agreement Copy in Athens

Athens county recorder Elizabeth McGrath testified that Roger Jones, Athens city council president, did not misrepresent the James agreement to her or the city. She said Jones showed her a contract with notes adding items and that she provided it to Judge H T Phillips for review in the lead up to the bond issue vote.

Elizabeth McGrath Athens County James Athens McGrath Roger Jones Jones Court House League of Women Voters

Kidnaper Sought in Woods Near Granville

In Granville Vermont a posse of 100 armed men searched the woods for Earl Woodward, 27, an ex convict and kidnapper who took 11 year old Lucille Chatteron into the wilderness promising to shoot if resistance arose.

Granville Earl Woodward Lucille Chatteron Woodward

Hindenburg Wins Reichstag Vote Amid Mixed Reactions

In May the Reichstag election returns give Hindenburg a seven year term. He drew support from labor and industrial centers, while nationalist papers warned against premature jubilee. Democratic papers claimed sentimentality trumped political sense as the Tageblatt blamed shakable popularity and Socialist enmity for the outcome.

Reichstag Hindenburg Tageblatt

Athens Voters Debate City Theater Financing

The article records a city discussion on funding a new theater. Critics argue against a $165,090 project, citing long-term guarantees and competing needs like streets, a garbage disposal plant, water and sewer upgrades, and school expansion. Both sides aim for growth with moderate taxes and balanced public priorities.

James

Tax Collection Continue As Planned In Columbus

Columbus officials said the two cent per gallon gas tax will not be halted by court tests. The state tax commission announced that full year auto tag fees will be collected. Secretary of State Brown confirmed the decision.

Columbus State Tax Mission State Brown

Dig Up Rich Vase of 24 Carat Gold Found Near V Drum

A Bulgarian worker near the village of V drum uncovered a vase containing 829 units of 24 carat gold. The artifact is described as Asiatic in origin.

Vienna V Drum

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