All Day Meeting at M. E. Church and Society Notes
West Athens district Foreign Missionary Society of the First M. E. Church held an all day session with Mrs. Coulter presiding. Miss Thomas spoke on China missionary work and Miss Slingworth discussed Burma needs. An invitation to Nelsonville next year was accepted.
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West
Athens
Foreign Missionary Society
M. E
Chiro
C. M. Coulter
g¢Rerp
Marianna Bing
Thomas
China
B. L. Morrell
Nelsonville
Plano
W. R. Phillips
Slingworth
Burma
Foreign Art Society
Christ
Ohio University offers teaching fellowships and new master degrees
Ohio University initiates teaching fellowships and Master of Arts degrees this year. The first MA will be awarded in June. Fellows receive 900 dollars for half time teaching in Athens city schools, part of the university's teacher training department, enabling a two year path to the master's degree. Previously graduate work was done with Ohio State University, which granted the degrees.
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Ohio University
Athens City
Ohio State University
Concrete Poured On Foster Place By Contractor Fred Beckler
Concrete work began on Foster Place by contractor Fred Beckler using road equipment. The 250 foot street from Union Street will have concrete pavement and walks, with water and gas lines already laid. Wet weather delayed completion.
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Foster Place
Fred Beckler
Union Street
Senator Mansfield Neeley to Dedicate New Silver Bridge
West Virginia Senator Mansfield M. Neeley will deliver the principal address at the dedication ceremony for the new Silver Bridge in Gallipolis on April 2. Officials expect formal speeches and a community gathering to mark the occasion.
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New
Silver” Bridge
Gallipolis
U.R
Mansfield M. Neeley
West Virginia
Point Pleasant
Senator Neeley
Fairmont
W. Va
Castoria promoted as all purpose baby remedy in old ad
An old advertisement argues that overstimulation in infancy causes nervousness in children and recommends Castoria as a safe vegetable remedy for colic diarrhea and sleep issues. It touts 25 million yearly bottles and a Motherhood booklet with each purchase, urging buyers to seek Chas. H. Fletcher’s signature for authenticity.
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Chas
Fletcher
Democratic leaders asked to resign after defeats
Dr. R. H. Dines former president of the Franklin County Democratic club calls for resignations of Fred J. Heer State Fire Marshall Miller Ralph Presnell and Harry McDonald following a string of party defeats. The Ohio State University graduate school announces 111 fellowships and 19 scholarships totaling 11700 for 1928 1929 to support top students and those of good character.
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Columbus
R. H. Dines
Franklin County
Democratic Club
Fred J. Heer
Marshall Miller
Ralph Presnell
Harry McDonald
U.P
Graduate School
Ohio State University Today
Speeding fines and early releases in local court
Rus sell Hoag pled guilty to speeding and paid a ten dollar fine plus costs to Magistrate Carl Porter. He was arrested by Traffic Officer Fred Heck. William Ransbottom faced a bad check charge but the case was dismissed after the check cleared. Affidavits were filed against Elmer Robinette and Sam Stevens charging intoxication and possession of liquor.
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Russell Hoag
Carl Porter
Hoag
Fred Heck
Harry Dalton
William Ransbottom
Ransbottom
Mr. Porter
Elmer Robinette
Sam Stevens
Suit for 475000 Branded as Silly by Glidden Officials
Cleveland April 27 Officials of the Glidden company called a 475000 suit filed by Harry S. Knight of St. Louis silly. Knight, father of a Lindbergh backer, says he was defrauded in a deal that gave up control of the St Louis Lithophone Co to Chemicals and Pigment Inc, a Glidden subsidiary, for 450000 in securities and 25000 interest.
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Cleveland
Glidden Company
Harry S. Knight
St. Louis
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
New York
Paris
Knight
Former Resident Dies In Crossing Wreck
Edward Batterson, 59, of 3 Olentangy Road, died at University Hospital after injuries from a collision at Henderson Road crossing with a southbound Hocking Valley train. He was a traveling salesman for W.C. Goodger Rhodes Co. of Rochester and survived by widow Sadie, three sons J Paul Dwight and John, mother Mrs Sarah Batterson of Tacoma, sister Mrs Roy Rhey of Detroit, and brothers F J and George. The family previously lived in Athens several years.
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Columbus
Henderson Road
University Hospital
Edward Rd
Batterson
Olentangy Road
W.C. Goodger Rhoe Company
Rochester
Sadie C. Batterson
J. Paul, Dwight
John Batterson
Sarah J. Batterson
Tacoma
Wash
Roy Rhey
Detroit
F. J
George Batterson
Athens
Court House Doings Court issues two marriage licenses in probate court
Marriage licenses issued in probate court to Charles H. Myers of Cincinnati and Sarah Jarvis of Athens with Rev. L L Day named to officiate. Also noted: Russell Eugene Baker and Iva Mary Baum marriage in Coolville. Probate court accepts guardian Charles E. Cameron’s resignation and grants $32 extra remuneration. Real estate of Lucy and William Moorhead to be privately sold for not less than 1050, proceeds to Coolville National Bank on mortgage.
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Charles H. Myers
Cincinnati
Sarah Jarvis
Athens
Ll. P. Day
Russell Eugene Baker
Bremen
Iva Mary Baum
Coolville
Charles E. Cameron
Edward Smith
Lucy
William Moorhead
Coolville National, Bank
Guardianship and Estates Report From Local Court
Harley Hadley named guardian of minors Mildred T Hadley and Josephine Violet Hadley. John T Fleming and Charles B McCune discharged as guardians of Vero Phillips and June L McCune. Jerry Thompson estate valued at 3500 gross with no debts. net 8500 to three daughters and two sons, exempt from tax. Clara J Brown estate 1300 gross with no debts. net to two daughters and two sons, tax free. Lucy Moorhead estate gross 1150. administration costs 2016 leaving no market value.
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Harley Hadley
Mildred T., Hadley
Josephine Violet Hadley
John T. Fleming
Vero Phillips
Charles Bh. McCune
June L. McCune
Jerry Thompson
Clara J. Brown
Lucy Moorhead
Corporal Nelson Seeks Mufti Return to States
Seattle April 27 Corporal Edward Lloyd Nelson stationed in China with 19 months of enlistment remaining wants to return to the United States in full uniform and back to mufti for a good reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Edward Lloyd Nelson
China
U. S
Mufti
Nelson heir to $100000 yearly income on twenty first birthday
Corporal Nelson youngest son of the late N B Nelson Seattle merchant will begin receiving an income of 100000 dollars a year starting June 1 on his twenty first birthday as stipulated in his father's will
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Corporal Nelson
N. B. Nelson
Seattle
Mercchant
Free brake testing week ends Saturday in Athens
South East Ohio Motor club urges Athens motorists to take free brake tests during Better Brake week. Testing runs at Lorene street station between State street and Elmwood drive and closes Saturday at 4 p m. Club president Alex Moo notes ongoing cooperation but aims for all drivers to obtain a sticker.
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Athens
South East Ohio Motor Club
Lorene Street
State Street
Elmwood Drive
Alex Moo
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Authorene Laughlin
North Court Street
Harold Terry
Chillicothe
Alice Laughlin
Mabel
Virginia
Louise Laughlin
Howard McCutcheon
Donna Mae
J. S. Detwilder
The
Western and Southern Insurance Company
Birmingham
Ala
D. Scott Allen
S. F. Beverage
Rebecca Gardner
Carbondale
Jacob Sherman
Grant Hospital
Garnet Stevers
Country Club
Don Peden
B. T.grover
Charles A. Cornwell
O. W. Wilcox
Toen
J. H. Meday
Carpenter
Clare
F. E. Woodsaward
J. D. Haskins
Harvey C. Baker
Chi Omega Benefit
Chi Omega
Park Place
Emmett Parker
Thurman L. Morgan
Woman's Music Club
Mary Ness
University Terrace
P. E. Roush
Duco Paint Shop
Duco Company
A. Bruce Wells
Russell W. Finsterwald
Majestic
Cline
I. G. Bean
Masonic
Margaret Sanders
Dorothy
Haydenville
Daniel Baird
Mill Street
Boy of
K. K. Shaw
Guzrat
India
Ruth Brittain
FURNI
Ture Exchange
Spaulding
Logans
Speeder
Good Man
Style Shop
Greece
Corinth
Court House
Miss Brown
Woodworth's
Woodworth
Corporal
Marine Corps
Packard
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Meigs Counties
Packard and Bond Pianos
Parker Bros
Bank of Athens
United States
Athrens
Preston
Presic
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