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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1927
Page
2
Nelsonville reports Mayor L J Eberle may seek reelection on the Democratic line though he did not file for a nomination before the deadline. He said he would be a candidate if nominated next Tuesday. Friends urged him to run, but no Democratic filing occurred, requiring voters to register as Democrats and write in their chosen name.
Eberle is recognized as an aggressive campaigner. If nominated, he is expected to stand on his record of accomplishment during his term as the administrative head of the city.
Nelsonville city officials outlined steps to meet Ohio Inspection bureau recommendations for fire protection. Mayor L. J. Eberle noted progress on adopted measures and ongoing plans, including a permanent secondary water line from the pumping station to the city main at West Columbus Street. Athena Glazed Brick president C. E. Jewett presented detailed plans and estimates for the project.
William Kauff of Naylors Run appeared before Judge Cora Roberts on illegal possession of liquor making implements. Defended by Paul W. Vale in his first case, he received a workhouse sentence plus a $300 fine and costs. He is father of former Giants player Benny Kauff and asked provision for his invalid wife and five children during his absence.
Charles and Gene Zimmer of Lexington Kentucky join Ralston Russell Jr and Hugh Davis of Pomeroy in a two mile swim from Pomeroy to Middleport. Return trips are rare due to swift current and low river gates.
Fair announced in Pomeroy for Magnolia Temple in Sisters and the Pomeroy lights of Pythias. Two day event planned in the K of P auditorium this fall with a stage, two evenings of entertainment including playlets vocal and instrumental music and a minstrel show.
Rutland August 6 a message received here reports the death of Mrs Lelia McKnight Kennedy at Oakland California Born and raised in Langsville she married there and lived years before moving to California where she died leaving a son noted in the dispatch
In Pomeroy on August 5 officers seek a smooth-eyed stranger who swapped a good used car to John Blaettner for a $75 note boot and drove off in Blaettner’s car to fetch a bill of sale. The thief has not returned as of latest report.
State underwriters stress key items while Mr. Jewett urges eight inch line installation. Distance from water station to W Columbus street main is 3150 feet. Company to cover cost difference between four and eight inch line. total eight inch line estimated at 4500 dollars with 641 dollars from company and 250 dollars for iron work. City cost about 3900 dollars. Fire committee to coordinate with mayor, council and brick company to finance plan. Co E Bennett leads meeting in Fred Johnson's absence.
Charles Seidenfeldt of Murray City departed Nelsonville for Milwaukee Wisconsin to attend the national convention of the Eagles in session there throughout next week.
A Paris fashion note describes Calf, a horse used as a decorative mount, now enveloping the rider in a bewitching costume. The jolie equestrienne was seen in this latest parlor fashion on the bridal paths of Paris.
The Striking of America's Hour pageant for the First Presbyterian and Vacation Bible schools will now be held Friday August 12 on the church manse lawn in Nelsonville. Irene McDowell of Deanville directs the production for Vacation Bible schools.
Nelsonville notes report a Wednesday evening gathering at the home of Mrs. Will Fleck in Athens. Attendees included Mrs. Belle Lancaster Mrs. Clara Bateran Mrs. Florence Coakley Mrs. Stella Davis Miss Louise Pearce Miss Bertha Howard of Nelsonville and Mrs. Dollie King Corning along with Mrs. Ida Green and daughter Alice of Logan.
Mrs. C. D. Shafer spent the day in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Stover and daughter Lillian attended the funeral of Mrs. Alice Good in Lancaster. John Cross returned to Michigan after visiting with Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Harper. Mrs. James McKee visited with Mrs. Maria Powell in Columbus today.
Funeral services for James Hoskins at Asbury church drew a record crowd of over 150 automobiles in Nelsonville. The ex serviceman died in the Muskingum river at Philo while trying to save a young girl. The Philodorian lodge No. 157 F and A M members attended with Masonic rites. The Rev. McCandlish of Haydenville and Rev. Cooper of New Plymouth led the service as taps sounded at his burial in Asbury cemetery.
Hold funeral for Mrs. Margaret Nix age 37 who died at Akron Monday. The service occurred yesterday at the M. E. church at Buehtel with Rev. L conducting the ceremony after the funeral party arrived and proceeded to the church.
Nelsonville girl Rosemary Smith was chosen the most popular contestant among Athens Nelsonville and Gloucester areas by a 600-person crowd at the Knights of Columbus and Catholic women's picnic on the Athens county fairgrounds. Miss Smith led Pauline Overmyer of Athens and Mary Ley of Gloucester in votes. Burial was in Whitmore cemetery. The family once lived at Buchtel before moving to Akron. Mrs Nix leaves her husband and five children.
Nelsonville notes that religious services will be held all day Sunday at the Pilgrim Holiness church under the direction of Charles Hook. The public is invited to attend any or all services.
Rosemary Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs T J Smith won the K of C and Co L C picnic popularity contest at the Athens County fair grounds. She earned 10 in gold and led by 23911 votes with 75000 for the runner up.
Desau reports Risticz and Degard flew 52 hours 25 minutes in a Junkers, beating the Clarence D. Chamberlin and Bert Acosta record by nearly ninety minutes, landing at 10 13 a m. after a grueling endurance flight.
Steubenville police will be stationed at polling places on Tuesday primaries to arrest voters who attempt to cast illegal ballots, according to a United Press report.
In Glouster on Thursday afternoon the Newark Y M C A team defeated Frank Clark's Sunday school class of boys 4 to 1 on the local grounds. Newark scored once in the first and three in the second. Glouster's lone tally came in the seventh.
Glouster August 5. Sunday school starts 9:30 with preaching at 10:30 by Reverend Vian from this city. Christian Endeavor is at 7:30 p m followed by an 8 o'clock sermon.
Mr and Mrs Chris Skinner and Mrs W E Marquis hosted guests on Wednesday including Mrs Ad McGee and daughter Mrs Eddy of Maplewood Don and Glenn Eddy of Springfield Mrs Guy Hoffman and daughter June of Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Francis Hoffman of Dayton Also Mr and Mrs Fred Jonas and Mrs Mary Kessinger left by motor for a brief visit with friends in West Virginia
Virgil Yaw of Glouster working at the Adrian Michigan branch of the American Chain Company Bridgeport Conn won a branch contest last week and took a $5 prize offered by the branch manager and remains a contestant for a $50 award.
Glouster council holds its regular meeting at the city building this evening the first since July 15. Department heads will present reports and several other matters are expected to be discussed.
Rev D L Browning of Glouster will preach at Fairview church Saturday night at 8 o clock and at Mountville Sunday afternoon at 2 30 Rev L A Donnally of Jacksonville will speak at Liberty Hill Sunday afternoon at 2 30 Sunday services announced for small town churches with times and locations.
A special meeting of Bishopville Lodge No. 470 F and A M convenes at the Masonic hall in Bishopville at 1 o clock Sunday afternoon to conduct the funeral fees for Charles Bishop.
S A Park of Glouster Ohio says a hired canvasser distributed his mayoral campaign cards and G H marshals cards wrapped in a sample ballot without his knowledge. He claims the canvasser was working for Mr Love and states he takes no part in other campaigns.
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