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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1926

Page

3

Two Women Sentenced for Liquor Offenses in Nelsonville

Mrs Mary Balch and Mrs Cora Mace were sent to the Marysville reform school by Mayor L Eberle after pleading guilty to receiving intoxicating liquor fined 100 dollars and costs each. Companions Harve Denny and Perley Perkins pleaded guilty to prohibition violations and await sentence.

Nelsonville Mary Balch Cora Mace Marysville Reformatory Jack Pearson L. Eberle Pearson Lick Run Harve Denny Perley Perkins

Wife of East End Grocer Dies at Columbus

Bess Lewis Dille wife of George Dille a prominent east end grocer died this morning at the Radium hospital Columbus after several days of treatment. The death shocks many friends in the city where she lived most of her life. Funeral plans are not announced. She is survived by the husband and one sister in Columbus.

Nelsonville Bess Lewis Dille George Dille Radium Hospital Columbus

George Walker Fined for Loose Dog in Nelsonville Streets

Nelsonville reports George Walker was fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to allowing his dog to run loose on the streets. Mayor Eberle imposed the penalty.

Nelsonville George Walker Eberle

Enjoy Motor Trip by Skiver and Joy Party

Anna Skiver and her daughter and Clyde Pleasant of Columbus visited Wyandotte Michigan last week to see relatives and friends. On return Mrs. Skiver and her daughter were guests of Mrs. Stella Joy of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Anna Skiver Clyde Pleasant Columbus Stella Joy Wyandotte, Mich

Musical Magpies to Play at Grotto Country Club

The Musical Magpies a nine piece colored orchestra from Pittsburgh will perform a thirty minute pre dance show at the Grotto Country Club on Thursday evening beginning at 8 o clock. Radio listeners know them from Willows Pittsburgh and as Victor artists. The committee predicts a big season highlight for the club.

Nelsonville Musical Magpies Pittsburgh Grotto Country Club the Willows Victor Country Club

Odd Fellows Meeting Urges Attendance in Nelsonville

Charles North noble grand asks all I. O. O. F. members to attend the lodge meeting in Nelsonville Thursday evening August 5. Important business will be discussed.

ODD Fellows Nelsonville Charles North Noble Grand I. O. O. F. Order

Wilbur Wright Dies at Lancaster After Illness

Wilbur Wright aged 25 son of Dan Wright died yesterday at his Lancaster home after a several day illness with pneumonia. His body was moved to Stout's parlors for burial preparation and will be taken to his brother William's home at Happy Hollow. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 10:80 AM at Ebeneezer church with burial in the local cemetery. He is survived by his wife one child and several step-children. He formerly lived in Nelsonville where he was well known and where many relatives reside.

Nelsonville Wilbur Wright Dan Wright Lancaster Stout William Happy Hollow Ebeneezer Church

Entertain for Newly Wedded Ruth McLaughlin Williams

In Nelsonville and Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. C E Zimmerman hosted a Sunday noon dinner in honor of Ruth McLaughlin on her marriage to Charlies Williams. Guests included L McLaughlin, Sally Kay, Ralph McLaughlin, Donald McLaughlin, and Ruth Freeland among family.

Nelsonville C. E. Zimmerman North Fourth Street Columbus Ruth McLaughlin Charlies Williams L. McLaughlin Sally Kay Ralph McLaughlin Youngstown Donald McLaughlin Robert Zimmerman Harry Edgell Williams Nelsonsville Ruth Freeland

Social Visit Notes Across Columbus and Nearby

Miss Elizabeth Hartley visits with relatives in Columbus. Mr and Mrs T J Smith Thomas Russell and Mrs Mary McKeon spend today in Columbus with Mises Alice Mulligan. Misses Gail Lucille Black burn visit Mt Vernon with Miss Irances Scott. Miss Mary Sharp returns home from Chicago. Frances and Lillian Gor such visit Huntington West Virginia relatives. Rev and Mrs E L Morrell present.

Elizabeth Hartley Columbus T. J. Smith Thomas Russell Mary McKeon Mises Alice Mulligan Gail Lucille Blackburn Irances Scott Mt. Vernon Mary Sharp Chicago Frances Lillian Gorsuch Huntington W. Va E. L. Morrell

State fair advertising supervisor departs for Cambridge

Game Protector B. T. LeFever leaves Glouster for Cambridge to oversee state fair ads across 13 counties. He will place metal road markers and cardboard signs, with two tons of materials prepared for distribution to promote the fair. Related local residents from Glouster and Trimble listed among attendees.

Glouster B. T. LeFever Cambridge Mr. LeFever LeFever

Best Yard and Garden judged this week in Glouster

The Rothwell and Progressive study clubs announce that judges will tour the city next week to select the most beautiful yard garden and porch and award prizes. The clubs had announced prizes earlier in the season for the top yard garden and porch in the city.

Glouster Rothwell and Progressive Study Clubs

Holderman Couple Mourn Death of Niece in Glouster

Mr and Mrs Henry Holderman of Cumberland hear of the death of their niece Miss Frances Lookenotte 21 daughter of Dr and Mrs Lookenotte former Glouster residents in Cumberland Aug 4 reported from Glouster Ohio.

Cumberland Glouster Henry Holderman Cumberland Frances Lookenite Ms. Lookenotte Glouster

Progressive Study Club Holds Evening Meeting

GLOUSTER August 4 Miss Esta Cunningham hosted the Progressive Study Club at her Main street home. Nine members attended with current events discussed and a focus on child training. Refreshments followed with Mrs. F. P. E. Roberts of this city and Mrs. C. S. Devis of Columbus as guests.

Glouster Esta Cunnngham Progressve Study Club Main Street Guwats FP. E. Roberts C. S. Devis Columbus

Dusz Birthday Party Honors Mrs Dusz at Trimble Home

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dusz hosted a Trimble gathering Sunday for Mrs. Dusz birthday. Guests from Columbus Tacksmville Millfield and Millfield area attended, with cream and cake served in the afternoon and many gifts received.

Albert Dusz Trimble Henry Heffkn Betty Henritta Millfield Pheocere Heffkin John

Athens Man to Speak at Kiwanis Meeting

Prof Mc Laughlin head of Industrial Educational department at Ohio University will speak at the Kiwanis club meeting this evening from 6 30 to 7 30 at the Methodist church social rooms.

Athens Glouster McLaughlin Ohio University Kiwanis Club Methodist Church

Weymueller Couple Welcome Son in Logan

Mr and Mrs Muriel Weymueller of Logan welcomed a son named Robert Gibson born Sunday at Cherrington hospital. Mrs Weymueller is formerly Harriet Gibson of Glouster.

Glouster Muriel Weymueller Logan Robert Gibson Cherrington Hospital

Local Young People Marry in Athens

Miss Thelma Beal daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Beal of Glouster and Donald Adams son of Mr and Mrs Jack Adams of near Hollister wed in Athens Tuesday The wedding was witnessed by the groom s parents Both are well known in the locality with many friends.

Glouster Thelma Beal C. A. Beal Donald Adams Jack Adams Hollister Athens

Funeral in Beech Grove for Eunice Bouts

Funeral services were held at Beech Grove church for Eunice Bouts 20 with Rev. Roberts officiating. Burial followed in Beech Grove cemetery. She died Monday morning at Orient hospital after four years of treatment. body brought to the city Monday night in the Andrews and Wallace funeral car to the parents Mr and Mrs Charles Fouts.

Morrell Family News From Ohio Visits

Two daughters returned Monday night from Columbus where they were called by the illness and death of Mrs. Morrell's mother. Leo Burnell was a business visitor at Cincinnati Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Porter and others from Vinton Ohio spent the weekend with Dr. N. Gorsuch. Mr. and Mrs. John Saltz and daughter Kathleen attended the Saltz family reunion at Bethel.

Columbus Morrell Leo Burnell Cincinnati L. B. Porter Everett Evans Ben Vinton Ohio N. Gorsuch John Saltz Kathleen Saltz Bethel

Woman's Missionary Society to entertain at Haydenville

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian church will be entertained Thursday evening by Mrs. T. D. Brown at Haydenville. Local members will leave the city at 6 30. A large attendance is expected to feature the meeting.

Nelsonville Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church T. D. Brown Haydenville

Barbers Defeat Factory Boys in Twilight League clash

Nelsonville Aug 4 Ed dies Barbers overwhelmed the Athena Factory boys 14 to 6 in a Twilight league regular game. Friday night sees an exhibition between the American Legion and a combined K P Grotto team, each outfit having won a game. Louis Powell to select a private umpire. John Reed's Old Timers scheduled for next Monday night. The sacrifice still not chosen.

Nelsonville Eddie

Business Men’s Volleyball Team Faces University Opponent in Athens

A business men’s volleyball squad travels to Athens to meet a University men’s team in a Friday night matchup. The event pits local club athletes against university‑level competition with local interests following the result.

Nelsonville Athens

Bricker to Speak at Nelsonville Chamber Meeting

John W. Bricker of Columbus, attorney for the Public Utilities Commission, will address the Nelsonville chamber meeting Thursday evening at the YMCA. Kiwanis and Rotary clubs will join the session with the Chamber of Commerce.

Nelsonville John W. Bricker Columbus Public Utilities Commission Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Rotary Clubs Commerce

Local Couple Wed in Urbana on June 9

Nelsonville Ohio August 4 announcement of Velma Dowler and Irvin Pritchard marriage on June 9 in Urbana. Rev Barr officiated at the Presbyterian Manse using the ring service. Dowler a Mechems saleslady and Pritchard works with his father in the furniture business. They will reside at home after September 1.

Nelsonville Velma Dowler Irvin Pritchard Urbana Ohio Barr Presbyterian Church Dowler Mechems

Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters at her home

The Pythian Sisters leaders met at a woman's residence on Thursday evening to discuss organizational matters and upcoming activities. No further details were provided about attendees or outcomes.

Pythian Sisters

Marriage Announcement in Columbus Reflects Local Families

MARRIED IN COLUMBUS and Mrs. L. McLaughlin announce the marriage of their daughter Ruth to Mr. Charles Williams son of Mrs. H KE Bexfield. The ceremony was held Monday afternoon at the home of Rev. W R Walker Columbus Indianola Church of Christ. Attendants were Ruth Freeland Sara Kay and the bride's brothers Donald and Ralph McLaughlin.

Columbus Nelsonville

Kiwanis Club Hosts At Beasley Milling Plant

Athens Kiwanis members gathered at the F. J. Beasley Milling Grocery plant for a special Tuesday meeting. Carl Beasley outlined distributive methods while Beasley staff served a feast featuring Beasley products. over thirty workers and eight delivery trucks support the operation serving Athens county and nearby areas.

Athens Kiwanis Club F. J. Beasley Milling Grocery Company Carl Beasley Beasley Beasley Milling and Grocery Company Beasley Company Beasley Concern

Kiwanis Conducts Plant Tour and Athens Playground Plans

The Kiwanis club arranged a plant inspection tour for guests showing flour brands and food products at Beasley Milling and Grocery. Prof. O C Bird reported on Athens playground needs and a supervisor will be hired for August. The Athens Kiwanis picnic is set for August 12 at the fair grounds with ladies as guests.

West Virginia RK. H. Hess KF. C. Beasley Beasley Milling and Grocery Company Kiwanis O. C. Bird Ohio University Athens Kiwanis Club Athens Kiwanis Club Athens Fair

Aged widow Luvena Jones dies at 84 in Athens county

Luvena Jones aged 84 died at her grandson Cecil Poston’s home in Athens R D No 4. She lived in Athens county all her life and with her grandson for twenty years. Survived by two children Myrtle Klingenberg and Geneva Fry. Husband died forty three years ago. Funeral Thursday at 10:30 at the house. Burial in cemetery beside Clark’s chapel.

Luvena Jones Cecil Poston Athens R. D Jones Athens County Myrtle Klingenberg Geneva Fry Harmon Oklahoma Clark's Chapel

Federal Probe Not Possible in Canton Murder Case

The Department of Justice said federal intervention is impossible unless a federal connection is found. A narcotics agent was sent to Canton after the murder of Don R. Mellett, but his inquiries have no direct link to the case.

Washington U.P Don R. Mellett Canton Ohio Department of Justice Mellett

Women Swimmers Ready For Fight At Cape Griz Nez

Cape Gris Nez August 4. Gertrude Ederle and Lillian Cannon, American swimmers in training, awaited favorable conditions to match speed and endurance as they prepare for competition.

Cape Gris Nez U.P Gertrude Ederle Lillian Cannon

Girls Train Hard for English Channel Challenge

The team faces a demanding course as they prepare to cross the English Channel. Trainers note growing confidence despite the tough obstacles and emphasize the scale of the endeavor.

Ance English Channel

Flannery files suit to recover over three million from gov

St Paul Aug 4 George P Flannery administrator for the estate of Mary T Hill widow of J J Hill has filed suit in Federal court for return of 3141677 04 dollars plus interest paid the government in taxes and related sums in the case against federal tax assessments

ST. Paul, Minn U.P George P. Flannery Mary T. Hill J. J. Hill

Supervisors Appointed for Athens City Playgrounds

The Kiwanis club funds a playground leader for August at East Side land Mill Street and the Men's Gymnasium hosts a 1:30 meeting Thursday with Prof. Bird to discuss a planned program for Athens children from first grade through high school. Baseball volleyball and other games will be offered when opened. A future update will announce plans including a swimming pool estimated at 6000 to 7000 dollars.

Co. C. Bird Kiwanis

Federal Valley Church to Hold All Day Service

Amesville report says all day service will be held Sunday August 8 at the Federal Valley church led by the Rev. Knight.

Amesville Federal Valley Church Knight

Haning Church Homecoming Set Near Athens Pomeroy Road

Haning church hosts a homecoming on Sunday August 8 located a half mile from the Athens Pomeroy road. An older persons program at 10 am a noon basket dinner and a children’s program in the afternoon are planned with several ministers making remarks. The public is invited.

Haning Church Athens-Pomeroy Road

Liquor Seized From Buchtel Reservoir by Officers

Prohibition officers recovered about five hundred bottles of beer and a large quantity of whisky in burlap sacks at the Buchtel reservoir Sunday evening. Officers St Yates Albert Yates Joe Jonas and H A Lines undertook the operation requiring a swimmer to reach the bottles. No arrests were made and the liquor was destroyed.

Prohibition Buchtel Reservoir St Yates Albert Yates Joe Jonas H. A. Lines

Electric power outage hits Athens for two hours

Electricity in Athens was off for nearly two hours this morning after insulation on a Sugar Creek switch failed. Officials suspect severe storms weakened the system, though a complete breakdown occurred today.

Athens Sugar Creek Electric Company

Johnston arraigned on intoxication charge in Athena

George Johnston of Athena was arrested Monday afternoon by Captain Charles Maple on West State street for intoxication. He pled guilty at arraignment Tuesday evening before Mayor Alex Moore and was fined $10 plus costs totaling $18.20.

Charles Maple George Johnston Athena Alex Moore Johnston West State Street

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Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Zimmerman James Pico Carl Julius Garnett Caroline Pico Elmer Hartman Herbert Hartman Caroline Hartman Julius Bratka Fred Elmer Hazel Albertus Lowry Evelyn Glenna Guy Triplett Howard Antle Alma Orr Modoc Progressive Study Club Secretary of State Joseph E. Cross Ohio Senate Cross Thei Beech Grove West Gay ST the Fidelity Building and Loan Co.s Sam M. Johnson Barbers Factory Boys Will Fleck Athens Civic Club Mill Street Marietta Athens Paint Supply West State J. E. Zeller Ohlinger & Wollt Cash Store Bacon Orrs Ois Kkoker Lic Bennett Certo Ohlinger Oats China Oxfords The Atlas Store Glouster, Ohio
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