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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1928

Page

2

Graduation events begin with class play in Rutland

Graduation activities start with the class play The Whole Brown's Talking on Friday evening in Rutland. Sunday features a baccalaureate sermon at the Methodist church, and Monday hosts a Style Revue by home economics and manual training. The week includes class night and Thursday's commencement address by Dr. Harry E. Bright. The class numbers eight girls and eight boys with freshman class over 49. James G. Reed dies in Middletown after long illness. funeral arrangements by David Geyer and relatives.

Rutland Rown's Methodist Church Harry E. Bright Mansfield James G. Reld Pomeroy James G. Reed Ella Geyer Middletown David Geyer

Chiropractors Charged With Violating State Medical Law

In Pomeroy probate court Judge Roberts arraigned J. R. Keig and St Peter Weber for practicing without state certificates. Keig faced naturopathy charges, Weber alleged massage practice. Both fined 28 and remitted, with orders to cease until licensed after exams.

Pomeroy Roberts J. Rkeig St. Peter Weber Middleport Frank A. Dorsey State Medical Board State Board Roth

O K stickers show brake test results in Athens drive

In Southeast Ohio Motor Club Better Brakes Week 627 OK stickers were placed on Athans autos by Friday night. If current trends hold the total may reach about 700 by Saturday, with 87 brakes found ineffective. Officials urge motorists to have brakes checked regularly to prevent accidents.

Athans Ohio Motor Club 3. M. Burgett Matorista Burger Lorene Av Athens

Two Prohibition Agents Transferred

Cleveland April 28. Two federal prohibition agents from this district will be transferred Monday. Deputy administrator W N Woodruff announced the move, citing faults in arrests. The agents are Frank Ricardo, active in federal cases, and Charles Pangborn, who last week arrested a bell boy in a downtown hotel.

Cleveland U.F W. N Woodruff Frank G. Riccardo Charles Pangborn

Athens Woman To Get Salvation Army Cuban Post

On the eve of her departure for a new post in the Spanish section Miss Lucie Hunter daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hunter of 2 Kern Street Crk nos set to begin duties with the Salvation Army in Cuba.

Athens Salvation Army Lucie Hunter Arthur Hunter Kern Rene Crknos

Salvation Army promotes Mise Hunter to captain in New York

Mise Hunter, formerly a lieutenant, is promoted to captain with immediate effect from Salvation Army headquarters in New York. A Canton born graduate of Athens High School class of 1920, she trained at Ohio University and taught nearby before officer training in New York City. She then served in Cleveland for a year and spent the past eight months in Canton.

Tee Salvation Army New York Leutenant Mise Hunter Athens Ahs Ohio University Wadsworth New York City Cleveland Canton Ohio Hunter

Not Gloomy Pomeroy Bridge Progress Report

Pomeroy April 8. Despite handicaps and interference with work on the Pomeroy Mason bridge the crew remains hopeful. Superintendent Lloyd plans three shifts as soon as weather and water permit to accelerate progress with a goal of travel possible by year end. Gaps on the Pomeroy Mason Charleston highway should close, enabling year round travel between Columbus and Charleston and the Atlantic shores.

Pomeroy Lloyd Pomeroy, Mason, Charleston Columbus Charlton Atlantic Ou South

Epidemic of appendicitis hits Pomeroy area

Ten cases reported in the last week in Pomeroy Bond. Wayman Simmons and Clifford Graley of Pomeroy were sent to the Sheltering Army hospital in Athens, Tom Pickens of Tascina to Holser hospital in Gallipolis. All three underwent surgical operations and are in favorable condition.

Wayman i ‘Simmons Clifford Graley Pomeroy

Woman Plans Move From Athens to New York for Cuba Voyage

The subject will depart Athens within days for New York City and then sail to Cuba soon after arrival. She leaves behind her parents for this journey and aims to reach Havana shortly after reaching New York.

Athens New York City Cuba New York

Graduation Recital Highlights Miss Hook at Ohio University

Miss Kelen Hook mezzo soprano with Rice Benedict tutelage to perform Wednesday at Young Hall auditorium. Program features arias and songs including Theodora and Die Rose Die Taube Die Sasons, with Anne Echellinger at piano. Also notes arrests and legal actions involving Ralph Boyd and Arthur Croy.

Ohio University School of Music Kelen Hook Hander Theodora Donaudy Schumann Hermann iLes Roses D'ispahan Faure Psyche Paladithe Maddie Loewe Arta Dupuis le Jour Louise Charpentier Peeca Shakespeare Ma Fadyen Griffes Beott Joan of Arc Bemberg Miss Hoole Anné Echellinger

Girls Struck by Automobiles in Ironton Area

Two girls were struck by cars in the last two days in the vicinity. Jane Davis of Fourth and Lincoln streets suffered bruises after clinging to a moving auto driven by Abrs. Sid Dickens. she is recovering at home. A second girl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hackett, was cross­ing at a roundhouse landslide crossing and was hit by a slowly moving car driven by Charles Walburn, rolling in mud but not seriously hurt. she also returned home, with witnesses noting no blame on the drivers.

Iddleport Jane Davis W. C. Davis Fourth Lincoln Abrs Sid Dickens W TD George Hackett Gravel Hil Sacred Heart School Pomeroy Roundhouse Charles Walburn

Rutland House Destroyed by Fire Injures Family

A Rutland village home owned by John Weaver and occupied by Carl Lewis and family burned Thursday afternoon. Carl Lewis and his two young children slept inside as flames forced escape through a window. The Wolfe residence nearby was damaged as goods were moved to the street. Rescue efforts were described as dramatic in one of Racine’s most sensational fires.

Astine Carl Lewis John Weaver Lewis Herman Wolfehich Nis Way Racine Cill

Widow of man shot at Albany awarded settlement

A settlement of 1500 dollars was paid to the widow of Lawrence Bolton who was shot by prohibition officers two years ago. The out of court payout, arranged through attorneys Coples and Peoples, is said to not affect pending damages suits in Ath eny county courts. The probate court records show Bolton as administrator. Further indictments against the officers were not pursued.

Pomeroy Epeelall Trumbla Casualty Company Lawrence Bolton Athe County Prohibitions Coples & Peoples Bolton Probate Court Gelton Atheny County Prohibition Adeis Abe Lend Pirat

Maps to Boost Travel From Lide Water to Ohio River

President W. A. Compton announces a Columbus Charleston Federal Highway Association meeting in Charleston on May 14. The event will unveil maps to promote travel from Led Water to the lake crossing the Pomeroy Mason bridge, claiming a 1150 mile savings over other routes and highlighting grades and scenery.

Pomeroy W. A. Compton Columbu Charleston Federal Highway Association Charleston Lidewater Lake l Ohio River Pomeroy-Mason

Mines Run Pomeroy Pittsburg mines to supply lake trade

Two Pittsburg mines above Syracuse have run full time this week and expect to continue, providing coal for lake trade. Longer coal trains pass through Hocking Valley yards as the railway adds belt along the river front and replaces bad fittings in anticipation of heavy summer traffic.

Pomeroy Pittsburg Syracuse Hocking Valley Hocking

Middleport Mentions Travel and Housekeeping Moves

Dr and Mrs Garen Stansbury and children drove to Charleston after school for the week end. Mr JT Oblinger and children visited Mrs Oblinger home folks in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Fred Hoffman moved to an apartment in the Talbott property led by Harry later. Unclear segments describe local families and moves with several obscured lines and garbled text.

Middleport Garen Stansbury Charleston Walden King JT. Obiinger Columbus Milail Athens Itu

Mother Mary Dawson Celebrates 81st Birthday at Church Dinner

Mrs. Louis Seyfried hosted a Presbyterian Sunday school Bible class dinner for 42 guests at the church to honor Mrs Mary Dawson on her eighty first birthday. The centerpiece cake bore two candles, marigolds lined the table, and a bouquet and tulips adorned the room. Afterward, Mrs. Dawson and friends moved to her North Second Street home for flowers and gifts.

Louis Seyfried Presbyterian Sunday School L. A. Thomas Mary Dawson Mrs. Dawson

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