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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1928

Page

3

Six Die Near Here at End of the Week

Nelsonville April 30 Edward Richardson 14 died Saturday at home on Myers street after a yearlong diabetes illness. He leaves his parents Alfred and Mrs Richardson and several siblings. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 3:30 pm at Pilgrim Holiness church with burial at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Edward Richardson Alfred Richardson Myers Street Pilgrim Holiness Church Greenlawn Edward

Mrs Ida Saylor Dies. Rites Set at Buchtel M E Church

Nelsonville April 30 Mrs Ida Saylor 58 wife of Frank Saylor died at Buchtel Saturday funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 30 oclock at the Buchtel M E church Rev Donnally will officiate. She leaves her husband two daughters and one son.

Nelsonville Ida Saylor Frank Saylor Buchtel Buchtel M. E Donnally

Mae Fisk Dies at 56. Funeral Wednesday at Home

Mae Fisk, 56, died Saturday night at her home. Funeral services will be held at the late residence at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning, with the Rev. Stuckey officiating. She is survived by one son and two daughters. her son preceded her in death several years ago.

Mae Fisk Stuckey

Social Guests Visit Local Families Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Leighton Aumiller and their son from Columbus were guests with relatives in the city at the weekend. Mrs Harry Hall and her children from Columbus visited the Largents. Misses Mary Fern and Lucille Verity and Helen Hutchins, all from Columbus, were here Sunday. Mrs Frank Tedrow visiting in Akron with her daughter Mrs Stanley Briggs. Frank Tedrow Jr of Columbus spent Sunday in the city.

Leighton Aumiller and Son Columbus Harry Hall Catherine Claude George Largent Mary Fern Parry Helen Lucille Verity Flo Hutchins Frank Tedrow Akron Stanley Briggs Frank Tedrow, Jr

Sunday School Class Entertains at Mrs Monks Home

Mrs. Charles Monks hosted the Sunday school class of the M E church with readings, a playlet, and old fashioned childhood pictures. The event included scripture, prayer, and refreshments for a long guest list.

Charles Monks Mra E. E. Gilbert M. E Mra. Monks George Evans Emma McManaway Berty Nelson Mary Stout Homer Warehime Katherine Wom Elizabeth Pidcock Mary Dille Emily McManaway Rebecca Nutter Ella Shelden Emma Dailey Besse Higgins Anna Lowden Bertha Nelson Nelle O'del Besse Bland Margaret McLain Hattie Gilbert Paul Rex Katherine Warehime Nanna Baird Doris McManaway Cora Davis Clara Potts Leoline Seibert Dora Moler Royal Gilbert Nellie Daily Agnes Daily Hell

Buchtel High School Plans May 2 Commencement

Nelsonville April 30 The Buchtel high school commencement exercises will be held Tuesday evening May 2 in the school auditorium. A class of 12 will be graduated.

Nelsonville Buchtel High School

Ohio National Guard Ends Work in Nelsonville District

Ohio National Guard units in Nelsonville and nearby wrap up relief duties after serving over 500000 meals to children in the Hocking Valley. Units established Camp Shelter, received strong local praise, and a military ball is planned at the Elks club rooms in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Ohio National Guard Hocking Valley Donahey Shetler John Shetler Andrews Warden Stan Dew Sandusky Havlin Dew Reagan Barnes Shuller Martin Thompson Elks Club Rooms Mystic Army Order of Male Skinners

Auto Struck by Traction Car in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville this morning Dr Lutz and West Howard escaped serious injury when Lutz's Ford coupe was struck by a traction car at Hocking and Columbus streets. Lutz suffered a severe shaking, while Howard was thrown from the car and badly injured at the base of the skull. He was treated at Dr Rhodes's office.

Nelsonville Lutz West Howard Chestnut Street Hocking Columbus Streets Hocking Street Howard Rhodes

Homecraft Sewing Club Meeting At Blanche Stanley Residence

Mrs Blanche Stanley entertained the Homecraft sewing club Friday evening at her home. Members enjoyed carpet rag tacking and contests followed by a two course luncheon. Miss Betty Jane Tignor attended as a guest with a list of attendees including Mrs Florence Lash Mrs Cora Tignor Mrs Margaret Bowers Mrs Alma Ruscoe Mrs Myrtle Matheny Mrs Telonia Tignor Mrs Blanche Brooks Miss Mary Linton and Miss Muriel Traugh.

Blanche Stanley Homecraft Sewing Club Betty Jane Tignor Florence Lash Cora Tignor Margaret Bowers Alma Ruscoe Myrtle Matheny Telonia Tignor Blanche Brooks Mary Linton Muriel Traugh

Bridge Luncheon Honors Guests From Detroit and Columbus

Mrs John Tellar Jr hosted a Saturday one oclock bridge luncheon for Mrs Floyd Rosser of Detroit and Mrs Glen Oliver of Columbus. Spring flowers adorned the table. Mrs Edith Stiers won high score. guest prizes went to Mrs Oliver and Mrs Rosser. Also attending was Mrs Fred Johnson of Zanesville.

John Tellar, Jr Floyd Rosser Detroit Mich Glen Oliver Columbus Edith Stiers Oliver Rosser Fred Johnson Zanesville

Essay Contest Ends Friday for A Cleaner City

Nelsonville announces the Wo man s Community club essay contest on A Cleaner City for junior high students. Judges chosen and a $20 prize donated by local banks will be split among the winning contestants.

Nelsonville Woman's Community Club

Savannah Church Manse to Be Demolished Soon

The Wilson Echo notes the Independent Presbyterian Church of Savannah will destroy the house where Woodrow Wilson and Ellen Louise Axson married. The manse, pictured with the church, was their wedding site on June 24, 1885.

Savannah, Ga Woodrow Wilson Ellen Louise Axson Independent Presbyterian Church of Savannah

Harry Anderson Dies at Home in Jacksonville

Harry Anderson 44 dies after a brief influenza illness at his Jacksonville home. Survived by widow, parents Mr and Mrs Samuel Anderson of Jacksonville, two brothers Archie of Jacksonville and Emmett of Toledo, five sisters, funeral 10:30 Tuesday at Jacksonville M E Church, burial in West Union Street Cemetery Athens. The Charles Lodge I O O F will participate. Rev L A Donmally to officiate.

Samuel Anderson Jacksonville Archie Anderson Emmett Anderson Toledo Charles Bradshaw Zanesville Charles Davis Nellie Rowe Springfield Mona Scurlock Wellston William Davis Athens Anderson Charles Lodge Jacksonville M. E L. A. Don‘mally West Union Street

New Hollister Road Is Now Completed

Glouster reports the Hollister road finished using a historic route and covered with crushed limestone in good condition. A nearby stretch toward Murray City is limed and passable in dry weather but the hill road needs tar bound limestone to allow year round traffic.

Hollister Road Glouster HollIster Murray City Hill Murray City

Turned Back At Mine No 255 In Glouster

In Glouster on April 30 about six men reported for work at Mine No. 255 but were persuaded to turn back by others who went to the mine early. Work under contract that was halted months ago must be completed before cleaning up can begin.

Death of Harry Anderson at 44 in Jacksonville

Harry Anderson 44 died Saturday at his home in Jacksonville. Funeral services are set for Tuesday morning at 10 30 o clock at the Jacksonville M E church with burial in Athens.

Harry Anderson Nelsonville Jacksonville Jacksonville M. BE Athens

Rutter and Six Death Notices Reported in Floodwood and Kimberly

Earl Rutter, 61, died at his Floodwood home Saturday with funeral at his son Alva Rutter’s residence and burial in Greenlawn. Minerva Jane Six, 71, died near Kimberly Sunday. funeral at Connett church Wednesday and burial there. survived by her husband Isaac Six, two sons and two daughters.

Nelsonville Minerva Jane Six Kimberly Connett Church Connett Isaac Six

Motion Pictures Julius Caesar Shown At High School

Nelsonville crowd will view Julius Caesar films at the high school auditorium on Wednesday May 2 both afternoon and evening. The reels were shot in Rome and other Caesar era locations. A small admission fee will be charged.

Nelsonville Julius Caesar Rome

Family visits span eight year gap in Charleston

Clint Ayres of Charleston visits his sisters Mrs Henry Nutter and Mrs James Bland for a few days marking the first meeting of the siblings in eight years. Several locals and visitors were noted as attending church and hosting relatives over the weekend in Murray City and surrounding areas.

Clint Ayres Charleston W. Va Henry Nutter James Bland Lulu Williams J. C. Hallet Murray City M. E. Church George W. Garner Columbus Charles Hoodiet John Hoodlet Glen Oliver Oliver Ben Stalter Paul Hansel Logan Durward North Clyde Vanmeter Lane Fred Johnson George Edward Zanesville Harry Bette Hemlock John Hill

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Ball With Family Guests

Mrs. Joe Ball was honored at a birthday dinner hosted by the Ball home Sunday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs 8 E Carol and son Bobby. Mr. and Mrs C W Saunders and children Marilyn and Carter. Mrs R E Vanorder and son Robert Eugene. Mr. and Mrs Hubert Deford. Mr. and Mrs E W Saunders. Miss Elizabeth Ball of Columbus. Mr J H Ball of Lancaster. Mr. and Mrs Steve Holland and children John and Marjorie. Mr. and Mrs Harry Burchfield. Mr. and Mrs Fred Pritts. Mrs Anna Levyer ing. Mr. and Mrs Joe Ball and children Erma and Joe.

Joe Ball Ball E. Carol Bobby C. W. Saunders Marilyn and Carter R. E. Vanorder Robert Eugene Hubert Deford E. W. Saunders Elizabeth Ball Columbus J. H. Ball Lancaster Steve Holland John Marjorie Harry Burchfield Fred Pritts Anna Levyering Erma Joe

Death tied to greens in Portsmouth family tragedy

Mrs. Ella Smith, 42, mother of seven, died after eating greens at home in Portsmouth. Her son Stanley, 14, is in critical condition while five other children are seriously ill. The deaths follow a greens meal that preceded the illness.

Greensportsmouth Ella Smith Stanley

Fire Drives 100 Guests From Two Cleveland Hotels

A basement fire at two hotels in a building owned by Square Hardware and Supply Company drove about 100 guests into the streets in Cleveland. No injuries were reported. The blaze started in the basement and occurred overnight.

Cleveland U.R The Square Hardware and Supply Company

Coupe Damaged Driver Falls Asleep In Ohio Wreck

A Ford coupe carrying Mr. and Mrs. John Bisnagle of Cleveland left the Glouster Corning road near Palos while the driver dozed. Both occupants were uninjured as the vehicle suffered front wheel damage and other harm.

Mr. Bisnagle

Akron visitors motor into town for weekend stay

D. M. Roberts and Mr. and Mrs. John Sweeney Jr. of Akron motored to the city Saturday night and remained over Sunday.

D. M. Roberts John Sweeney, Jr Akron

Noon in Cleveland on New York Central Lines business

NOON IN CLEVELAND GLOUSTER April 30. T. A. Noon, fuel inspector for the New York Central Lines, spends a few days in Cleveland this week on business tied to his position.

Glouster T. A. Noon New York Central Lines Cleveland Thom

Frances Louise White Weds George Daniel King in Amesville

In Amesville on Saturday at 3 30 p m Miss Frances Louise White daughter of Mr and Mrs T J White married George Daniel King son of Mr and Mrs R V King in a ceremony at the bride’s home conducted by Rev G F Timberlake pastor of the First M E church Only immediate family attended A reception followed with fern penguin decorations Mr and Mrs King were hosts to 17 guests yesterday at their home honoring the couple.

Amesville Frances Louise White T. J. White George Daniel King R. V. King G. F. Timberlake M. E

More Payments To Be Made on French Debts

Paris reports additional provisional payments toward French debts after a note exchange with the United States and Britain. France will pay the U S treasury 11 250 000 dollars on June 15 under the same conditions as the March 4 1927 provisional agreement.

Paris U.R Ministry of Finance United States France

Harding Guard to Quit Marion Tomb Duty

The five year guard at the Harding tomb will be withdrawn May 1. The detachment will disband and members return to their military posts.

Harding Guard Marion U.R Warren GQ. Harding

Mine To Open New Orient Operation Signs Under Terms Of Jacksonville Agreement

The New Orient mine near West Frankfort Illinois will resume coal production next Wednesday under the Jacksonville wage agreement. Superintendent John R. Foster announced the mine, claiming the world’s largest colliery status and a 15000 ton eight hour shift hoisting record, will operate on reduced tonnage with 1200 workers affected.

West Frankfort New Orient John R. Foster Jacksonville

Native African to Be Knighted by King Emperor

Nana Afari Atta Omahene of Akim Abuakwa travels to London to receive knighthood, the first native African named by his King Emperor. A respected colonial leader from the Gold Coast, he opposes Europeanizing natives and will retain traditional dress, impressing onlookers with his eloquence and influence.

London Nana Afari Atta, Omahene Akim Abuakwa British Empire Aiice Sir Kogo Geogeft Nana Afart Atta Gold Coast Nana Afari Legislation Council Africa Nana Afart Kane Spightwood Nana Afari Atta George

Wade Bean Dies in Butte Montana He Was 49

Wade Bean 49 of Butte Montana died from injuries on a Saturday at home. Born in Guysville he moved to Montana 19 years ago. Survived by a widow, five sisters and four brothers. Funeral arrangements not learned. body expected to return to Guysville for burial in Bean cemetery.

Wade Bean Butte Montana Guysville Francis Efaw Moore Avenue Bean Cemetery Edmund Bean Bean Athens Guy Bean Ohio West Blanche Cray Leora Mansfield Columbus Minnie Price Charleston W. Va Letha Riley Canaonville Charles Bean Arthur Bean Ad Bean Gai Milo Bean

Egypt Must Answer England Wednesday

Sir Austin Chamberlain announced in the House of Commons that Britain demanded written assurance from Egypt that the Assemblies bill objectionable to England will be withdrawn. Egypt was given until 7 p.m. Wednesday to answer, or England will consider necessary action.

Lausan U.2 Austin Chamberlain House of Commons Britain Egypt England Chamberlain

26 To Be Initiated Into York Grange

A class of 26 will be initiated into the York grange at its meeting Friday night. Pomona grange will supervise the ceremony at the Kimberly store starting 7 30 p m. The weather caused the planned meeting for last Friday night to be postponed.

York Grange T. H. Johnson Pomona Grange Kimberly

Loyal Daughters Meet With Leader

The Loyal Daughters 4-H club met at Mrs. J. A. Bell’s home to reorganize and elect officers for the coming year. Officers named: Margaret Robinson president, Louise McClanahan secretary, Cecilia Sheridan treasurer, Martha Robinson news reporter, Lillian Carpenter vice president, Rita Sheridan cheerleader. Clarice Carpenter served refreshments. next meeting set for May 5. Roll call by helpful King.

Loyal Daughters 4-H Club J. A. Bell Lowing Margaret Robinson Louise McClanahan Secrestary Cecilia Sheridan Martha Robinson Lillian Carpenter Rita Sheridan Clarice Carpenter King

Three Men Held After Fatal Pike Crash

Three men from Columbus were detained at the county jail on manslaughter charges after a crash on the pike near Columbus killed Mrs. J. W. Cockrell 78 ofnear Washington District H. The speeding car carrying Ray Smith Gabriel Veach and James Chaffin struck the occupied vehicle killing Mrs Cockrell and injuring others.

Columbus Here Washington D. H Mia Mima Margaret Porter Dane Cox Ray Smith

Peace Dinner Precedes World Justice Conference in Cleveland

More than 700 people expected at a peace dinner at a local high school as a lead in to the World Conference on International Justice opening May 7. Rabbi Hillel Silver will be principal speaker with Ohio Day planned for the opening. Governor Donahey, Mayor Marshall, Congressman Burton, and Henry Balley listed as speakers.

Cleveland High School Hillel Silver Ohio Vic Donahey D. Marshall Dore E. Burton Henry Balley

Democrats Watch California Primary

Democrats in Washington await California results as Gov Smith faces Senator Reed and other contenders in an open fight for delegates. California, McAdoo’s home state, could end the contest if Smith wins.

Democrats California Washington Bengal Wales Montana Senator Reed Missouri William G. McAdoo Smith

Miners Meet in Murray Amid Reported Error

In Nelsonville on April s n e wsalike report, W Tompkins appeared as a representative of several papers at a miners meeting in Murray but did not speak. The error concerned his involvement in the open blooms claim.

Nelsonville Murray W. Tompkins Tompkins

Plead Not Guilty Four Circulators Plead Guilty

Four circulators of charter amendment petitions pleaded guilty to perjury charges today before Common Pleas Judge Frank C. Phillips in Cleveland.

Cleveland Common Pleas Frank C. Phillips

Federal probe into Akron finance firm linked to car theft ring

Federal officials led by District Attorney Donald C. Vi Buren opened an investigation into an Akron finance company over alleged operations tied to Joseph Sanders, reputed head of a car theft ring, as authorities in Cleveland report.

Cleveland Donald C. Vi Buren Akron Finance Joseph Sanders

Massillon Auto Crash Claims Eli One Day 12

Eli One Day 12 was killed in Massillon on Sunday after being struck by an automobile whose driver fled the scene.

Alliance Eli Massillon

Birthday party honors Charles Brooks in Middleport

Mrs C L Brooks entertained at a birthday party in Middleport on Saturday afternoon from 3 to 5 in honor of her son Charles who turned six. Twelve girls and as many boys attended for two hours of games and fun with refreshments served by Mrs Brooks.

Middleport C. L. Brooks Charles Brooks

Desertion and non support case heard in Pomeroy jail

Hewitt was brought to Pomeroy jail on a charge of desertion and non support of his wife and child at Rutland. A preliminary hearing was held by Justice Webster on Saturday. Roush went to Columbus and apprehended Hewitt, with the weekend end.

Pomeroy J |Hewitt Rutland Justice Webster Roush Columbus Hewitt

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