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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1928

Page

3

Enrollment Surge Forecast by Dilley Cited

Dilley said this morning that the figure promises fall enrollment will exceed last year’s level, stating the outlook is stronger than before.

Dilley

Second Charge Filed Against Man Here

Emerson Burson of Mechanicsburg was arrested again on a second intoxication charge by Deputy Sheriff Wayne Wingett and Sheriff William Williams. He was jailed after arraignment in Justice Felix Riley's court and released to pay a $25 fine and costs, promising to settle promptly.

Emerson Burson Mechanicsburg Wayne Wingett William Williams Burson Court of Justice of the Peace Felix Riley

Pocketbook Trick Persists With Roadside Setup

A boy along the road to Marietta places a pocketbook on a string. A passing motorist stops, a "sucker" appears, but the pocketbook vanishes into the bushes. Bartlett readers report several motorists were fooled Sunday by the same ruse.

Marietta Bartlett

Funeral services set for Circle Hill man Charles Stewart

Charles Stewart aged 67 of Circle Hill died Monday at his home. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 PM at the residence of his son Willard. Burial will be at Greenlawn. His wife died in an automobile accident years ago. He leaves several children.

Nelsonville Charles Stewart Circle Hill Willard Greenlawn

Health board outlines Nelsonville sanitation plan

Nelsonville officials heard a health board proposal detailing sanitation and street cleaning goals. Recommendations include removing outside vaults where sewer service exists, forbidding down spout connections to sanitary sewers, and eliminating grease ball buildup in sewers. Authorities urged merchant cooperation to keep streets clean while weed nuisance efforts proceed. An ordinance on payroll division at light and water works was adopted, shifting staff funding to balance shortages, with the possibility to revert when funds improve.

Nelsonville Dave Burnell J. B. Preston City Board of Health Health Board Burnell Beard City Light and Water Works Sidney Cook

Miner Tony McCloy Injured at Manhattan Coal Mine

Tony McCloy 25 of Buchtel was severely hurt at mine 36 when his right foot was caught between two cars. the heel torn away from the bone. He was taken to his parents' home in Buchtel. Also noted are Mary McSherry's return from Columbus and Miss Margaret Johnson's arrival from Winnipeg to stay with her parents.

Nelsonville Tony McCloy Buchtel Manhatttan Coal Company McCloy Margaret, Johnson Oberlin Winnipeg Canada George E. Johnson

Ice Cream Sociable Slated at Hooper Ridge Church

An ice cream sociable is planned for next Saturday evening at the Hooper Ridge church. Proceeds support church activities and community fellowship.

Hooper Ridge Church

Miners Return to Modoc Mines From Glouster Run

Fifty four workers rode the labor train from Glouster to the Modoc mines this morning, six fewer than Monday’s count as sixty rode the train. Nearly four hundred men were reported at work Monday at mines Nos. 255 and 281, with more planning to join this week.

Glouster Modoc

Bailey Dies at 70 in Floodwood Home

Zadok Bailey aged 70 died at the home of his stepson Ernest Aleshire in Floodwood after failing health. Funeral services planned Wednesday at 10:30 in the Floodwood church with burial at Greenlawn. He is survived by several children. Raymond Roegge pled guilty to loitering and was fined ten dollars plus costs by Mayor L. J. Eberle.

Nelsonville Zadok Bailey Ernest Aleshire Floodwood Greenlawn Raymond Roegge L. J. Eberle

Charles A Swingle Dies In Hospital In Nelsonville

Charles A. Swingle age 68 died Monday in White Cross hospital Columbus after a surgical operation last Saturday. He had lived with his brother Ira Swingle in Nelsonville since illness began about a year ago. He formerly worked for Buckeye Pipe Line and lived in Murray City. He belonged to United Brethren church and fraternal orders including Masonic Lodge Grotto Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters. He leaves eight brothers and one sister. Burial in Greenlawn cemetery following funeral at Nelsonville M E church Wednesday at 1 30 p m officiated by Rev Berend Nihizer and Rev Ed Morrell.

Nelsonville Charles A. Swingle White Cross Hospital Columbus Ira Swingle Buckeye Pipe Line Company Murray City Swingle United Brethren Church the Grotto Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters M. E. Church Berend Nihizer U. B Ed L. Morrell Greenlawn Cemetery

Willing Workers Sunday School Meeting Planned

A business meeting of the Willing Workers Sunday school class of the Christian church will be held at Mrs. Tish Dilcher's home 116 Monroe Street on Thursday evening. At the close, hostesses Mrs. Grey Mrs. Cuckler and Mrs. Dilcher will give the class a social hour surprise.

Willing Workers The Christian Church Tish Dilcher Monroe Street Grey Cuckler Dilcher

Nine Arrests as Force Breaks Up Picketers in Fall River

Nine arrests were made in Fall River when police dispersed about 40 pickets at the American Printing Company's plant. Several hundred workers went on strike the previous day.

Fall River Mass American Printing Company

Ohio University approves 166 degree diploma applications

Administration reports 166 applications for degrees and diplomas for summer graduation, eight fewer than last year’s awards. Ten more 4 year degrees applied for, 2 year diploma totals down 17. Dean McCracken calls it progress. Names and addresses of Arts College degree applicants listed for summer term. Over 450 new fall applicants already received by registrar F B Dilley.

Ohio University Sesson F. B. Dilley TY. C. McCracken Sheme College of Arts FE. B.chubb Ziella Marie Andrews Trenton Lucille Brooks Youngstown Raymond Lawrence Curtis Summerfield Robert Mark Estrich Ro D Eden Helen Gertrude Hawkins Lima Herbert McConahay Athens Josephine Alice Marshall Plymouth N. C Beatrice M. Mellisk Lore City Ruth Turnbull Millikan Sierra Nevada Nease Cleveland James Moffett Norris Woodsfield Karl Jennings Powers Blanchester Chester Howe Sandera Norwalk Edward Schmidt Zanesville Florence Louise Sheetz Attica Ind Robert Dean Wilson West Carrollton Carl Lewis Denison Rutland Mary Frances Goldsberry Harley Emerson Barnhill F. B

Feud Said to Spark Court Case Involving Hawk and Mehalik

A long running feud between families of Joe Hawk Amos Hawk and neighbor Elmer Laird is cited as the cause of a confrontation last Saturday evening with Joseph Mehalik. Mehalik says Hawk attacked him with intent to kill and took out a knife. All three men pleaded not guilty in Justice Porter’s court and were released on bonds.

Joe Hawk Joseph Mehalik Happy Hollow Amos Hawk Elmer Laird Mehalik Amos Laird Hawk Justice of the Peace Carl H. Porter

Funeral arrangements for Frank W. Tedrow

Funeral arrangements were being made for Frank W. Tedrow a 45 year old coal operator and real estate broker of Cooksville who died by suicide at his mine after his wife's death. He was found by miners after shooting himself twice Saturday.

New Lixington Frank W. Tedrow Cooksville Tedrow

Two Cars Collide Injuring Four in Steubenville

Edwin Barker remained in critical condition at Ohio Valley hospital after a collision between two autos in Steubenville. Three others were injured when one car jumped the curb, knocked Barker through a store window, and landed on him during the street crash.

Edwin Barker Ohio Valley Hospital Barker

Northern Ohio Roads Need Much Repair

State highway crews battle widespread road blow ups in northern Ohio. In Erie Lorain Cuyahoga and Ashland counties nearly 200 explosions damaged concrete and required costly repairs amid intense heat and expansion.

Columbus Erie Lorain Cuyahoga Ashland

Explosive Blast Destroys Eagle Boat La Blanca in Tacoma

In Tacoma Washington last night 12 tons of explosives aboard the Eagle boat La Blanca exploded in the narrows shattering hundreds of windows in the area. The blast damaged surrounding properties and the vessel was destroyed. Local authorities began investigations into the incident.

Tacoma Wash U.P Narrows

Athens DeMolay called to meeting at club rooms

The Athens DeMolay chapter is summoned to attend an important meeting tonight at 7 30 at their club rooms in the Masonic building.

Athens DeMolay Masonic

Senator-Elect Williams Ware Improves After Stroke

Slight improvement noted in Williams Ware of Pennsylvania after a paralytic stroke last Wednesday. He remains not yet out of danger as of today in Atlantic City New Jersey's hospital.

Atlantic City N. J Williams Ware Pennsylvania

Demolay Meeting Time Adjusted to 7 30 Tonight

Demolay meeting scheduled for Thursday night has been rescheduled to 7 30 tonight at the Masonic temple in town.

Masonic Temple

City Plans Bleachers for East Side School Playground

The Athens city school board approved bleachers for 800 seats at the East Side school playground. Harold Wise, Athens High coach, named custodian of all public school playgrounds and permission requested to use them. A part time history instructor was authorized to join Athens High duties, along with routine bill payments.

City School Board of Education Harold Wise Athens High School Athens Wise Athens High School Fac Hisory

Kiwanis Club Picnic Attracts Large Attendance

More than 100 persons attended the Kiwanis picnic at the fairgrounds despite rain. Kiwanis members and families joined the supper at 5 30 p m and enjoyed races games and impromptu baseball and horseshoe contests.

Kiwanis Fairgrounds Kiwanis Club

French aviators start endurance flight from Lebourget

Paris August 7 French flyers Favreau and Demarnier began a bid to surpass the world endurance record of 65 hours 14 minutes set by Germans Risticz and Zimmerman on July 17 at Lebourget field.

Paris U.P Favreau Demarnier Lebourget Field Risticz Zimmerman

Parker Taken From Home To Columbus Hospital

Dr. George B. Parker was taken from his home to a Columbus hospital by ambulance this morning. He has been in ill health and was brought in for observation.

George B. Parker East Union Columbus Wal

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