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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1928

Page

5

Local visits and family gatherings noted in Lower Plains

Mrs James Dailey returned from a visit with Mrs John Snedden in Union. Mrs Arthur Burchfield and son Kenneth visited Miss Josephine Wolfe in Athens Sunday. Mrs Worth Dicken and daughter Grace visit Carbon Hill to see Mrs Eva Smith. Wendell Moore went to Dayton with Mrs Moore and Melvin. Mrs Lois Stage and son Lowell spent Sunday in Jerseyville with Mr and Mrs Charles Bobo. Mr and Mrs Curtis Shellman hosted Harvey Biake and son Orland of Fisher, Mrs Benton Potts and Pauline at Orthey Potts in Luhrig. Mr and Mrs John Saner and Mrs George Shaner Millfield were guests of Arthur Burchfield.

Lower Plains James Dailey John Snedden Union Arthur Burchfield Kenneth Athens Josephine Wolfe Worth Dicken Grace Carbon Hill Dicken Eva Smith Wendell Moore Dayton Moore Melvin Lois Stage Lowell Jerseyville Charles Bobo Curtis Shellman Harvey Biake Orland Fisher Benton Potts Pauline Orthey Potts Luhrig John Saner George Shaner Millfield

Taffy Pull and Community Party in Millfield

Old fashioned taffy pulling enjoyed Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Sam Mayles in Millfield along with music and games. Attendees included Nira Louise Pett, Phyllis Border, Mary Wade Rit Wade Esther Clarey Mary Greta Caroline Guerra Kathryn Gillespie Dorothy Gillespie Maddie Border Christine Mingus Merle Brown Hyatt Pettit Ernest Wade Homer Omen Billie Smith Pat Smith Ernest Howard John Rankin and Dorothy Mayles. Forest Rose Rebekah lodge to observe birthday table after Friday lodge session, members urged to bring 15 cents. Relatives from Willoughby Ohio and Chillicothe listed as being called to The Plains for the passing of Mrs Cathryn Davies.

Ciauncey Sam Mayles Millfield Nira Louise Pettt Phyllis Border Mary Wade Rit Wade Esther Clarey Mary Greta Caroline Guerra Kathryn Gillespie Dorothy Gillespie Maddie Border Christine Mingus Merle Brown Hyatt Pettit Ernest Wade Homer Om

Bible Class Meets With Mrs. Tippett in Chauncey

Loyal Woman's Bible class of the Church of Christ met at the home of Mrs. Sam Tippett for its semi monthly gathering. Mrs. Floyd Nye presided with devotions led by Mrs. John Shafer and a program led by Mrs. Charles Fiske. Piano solo by Mrs. Inez Nye accompanied a roster of attendees.

Chauncey Loyal Woman's Bible Class Church of Christ Sam Tippett Floyd Nye John Shafer Charles Fiske Inez Nye Harvey Nye Charles Ogg Ira Myers T. R. Hamilton

Summer school society notes and local visits

Society and personal mentions celebrate a tea by kindergarten and first and second grade teachers led by Miss Constance McLeod in East Wing. Guests included Mrs. E. B. Bryan, Mrs. T. C. McCracken, and Mrs. A. F. Myers, with senior students assisting. Other items cover family visits and medical updates across Athens and surrounding towns.

Constance McLeod Helen Mason Mabel Olson East Wing E. B. Bryan T. C. McCracken A. F. Myers

Man Slaughter Charge Filed Against Driver in Fatal Crash

A Lyndhurst real estate agent Frank J. Didel was charged with manslaughter after a car crash on Mayfield road near Cleveland killed 14 year old Rehard Dunnebeck and injured two others, including 11 year old William Wike and 12 year old Ernest Keller. He fled the scene and allegedly traveled at 80 miles an hour to escape.

Leveland O.R Frank J. Dedel Lyndhurst Mayfield Road Dibel Rehard Dunnebeck William Wike W. T. Wike Mayfield Heights Ernest Keller Mayfield Failig Marhal Wright

Walther Apartments Robbery Sparks Nighttime Heist

Bandits raided the Walther apartments in Cleveland just after midnight, holding a mixed party at gunpoint and escaping with 228 dollars and a watch. Police launched an investigation into the break in.

Ceveland U.P Walther Aparments Midnigt

Governor Smith to attend Brennan funeral in Chicago

Albany Aug 9 Gov Alfred E Smith will attend the funeral of George F. Brennan in Chicago as decided today.

Abany N. Y U.R Alfred E. Smith George EF. Brennan Cicago

Irving Karr Indicted for Bribery Appears in Pomeroy

Irving Karr indicted for bribery by a special grand jury appeared before Judge Crow and pleaded not guilty. He was placed under a $2,000 bond and given until August 18 to file a bill of exceptions. Many supporters signed as bondsmen, while public opinion divided on the case and its impact on his renomination ahead of Tuesday's primary.

John Schmittauer Ernest P. Duerr John F. Blaetmar L. D. Davis John Philson H. E. Cooke E. J. Franz Charles P. Glockner C. F. Hill John B. Downing J. E. Lyons Karr

Theft Given Reason For Woman's Death

In Cleveland on August 9 authorities named robbery as the motive for the death of Mrs. Agnes Klosowski a 65 year old woman found choked in her bed. Her body lay beneath a mattress with hands bound a bag over her face and rope around the neck. The victim was reputed wealthy and had suffered prior robberies.

Cleveland U.P Agnes Klosowski Stella Volk

Dailey Family Hosts Chicken Dinner at Lower Plains

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dailey hosted a chicken dinner this week at their Lower Plains home Chauncey. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Eby and three children of Eagleport Ohio Mr. and Mrs. Dennison Dailey and two children from Mc Connelsville and Mr. and Mrs. James Dailey of Lower Plains.

Chauncey Fred Dailey Lower Plains Jesse Eby Eagleport Ohio Dennison Dailey McConnelsville James Dailey

Missionary Dr. Elliott Osgood to Speak at Union Meeting

Chauncey events note Dr. Elliott I. Osgood of the Church of Christ will address a union meeting of Churches of Christ in the Trimble church at 7 30 this evening. Osgood has served as a China missionary for 30 years and is the speaker for the event.

Chauncey Elliott I. Osgood Church of Christ China Churches of Christ Trimble

Dr Chrisman Picks Hoover for President

Civil engineer Dr. Oscar Chrisman told Henry J. Allen he favors Herbert Hoover for president. He cited Hoover’s business skill and long state service as key reasons. Chrisman called Hoover the best equipped leader for the nation as the country undertakes major engineering projects.

Oscar Chrisman Henry J. Allen Republican National Committee New York City United States Chrisman Allen Herbert Hoover Hoover

Falls Dead in Geauga County After Akron Banquet

John G. Dick 32 an engineer in Geauga county surveyor office died after collapsing at home following a banquet in Akron last night. The Akron event apparently preceded the fatal incident.

Chardon U.P John G. Dick Geauga County Surveyor's Office Akron

Athens county eighth grade graduates listed in 463 total

A compiled list records 463 eighth grade graduates from county schools under H R McVay. The roster names graduates by township and school, with many students listed for each site. More names will be published later.

Wedding Anniversary Observed At Chase Home

Friends and neighbors gathered at the Douglas home near Chase to celebrate the twenty eighth marriage anniversary with a cafeteria style noon dinner and an afternoon of socializing. Family members and relatives shared in the event.

Mrs Douglas Chase Sunday

Scouts Camp Out as Weather Holds Steady at Camp Endubonah

Athens Troop 2 Boy Scouts report from Camp Endubonah on the Muskingum where hot days and cool nights continue. Rains at night leave dry ground by day. Five Athens Scouts went home over the end of last week Merrill Cabeen Webster Dalton.

Endubonah Muskingum Athens Merrill Cabeen Webster Dalton

Flies to Blame for Disease. New FLY-TOX Rids Home

Eminent health authorities warn house flies carry disease germs and contaminate food. A new insecticide FLY-TOX, developed at Mellon Institute, offers a high air mist to banish flies, mosquitoes, moths, and spiders without harming people.

Mellon Institute of Industrial Research Rex Research Fellowship

Athens Scouts Report Progress and Camp Activities

Jack Kilpatrick Richard Atking and Robert Siigley lead the group with four remaining Athens Scouts Ted and Merritt Preston Paul Cable and Tom Bide die. Ted Preston earns merit badges in passing civics painting and poultry keeping while Paul Cable completes printing carpentry and is elected Cree tribe chief. Ned Hickle Ma rietta leads Mohawk tribe as chief. a chapel near the mess hall is under construction. visiting Athens party included Ralph and Mrs Preston and Dr D H Biddle with Bob Fulton. Nelsonville and Glouster boys returned home.

Jack Kilpatrick Richard Atking Robert Siigley Athens Ted Merritt Preston Paul Cable Tom Bide Ted Preston Paulo Cable Ned Hickle Marietta Ralph Dalton Ralph J. H. Preston D. H. Biddle Bob Fulton Nelsonville Glouster

United States Penn A. C. Wins Final In Double Sculls

In Amsterdam on August 9 the Penn A. C. crew defeated Austria by two lengths to reach the final round of the Olympic rowing contests.

Amsterdam United States Opic Penn A. C Austria

Also Mentioned on This Page

Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Plains Cathryn Davies William Davies Lawrence Davies Agnes Martin Dave Davies Willoughby John L. West Chillicothe Allen Riley, Jr Billie Mrs. Riley Garfield Grimes D. W. Grimes Denver Colorado the Plains Charles Keaton William Edward New Haven W. Va Edward Simmers In Orbiston William Moore Wellston William Edwards Lucy Surgeon George Williamson Jo Ann Williamson Charles Bradfield Lucille Bradfield Columbus A. C. Law Marian Jimmy Lau Pittsburgh Arthur Brewer Ellis Avenue Elbert Edward Minister William Pritchard Leonard H. Smith Amenville Tday Graham Clan Fannah Glazier Nettie Parker Ada Blanche Homer Clarksburg Ada Parker East Mulberry Street Jammie Laverty A. J. Laverty Franklin Avenue Florida St. Lauderdale Cameron Gullette Cameron, Jr Madison Wis Arthur Hickman Sunnyside Drive Gullette Wisconsin University Brookings Mac Bobo Marion, Ind William Bobo Maplewood Drive Elizabeth Hughes D. W. Hughes West Mulberry Street Sheltering Arms Hospital Loretta Kelley Portsmouth Katharine Hamilton Morris Avenue J. A. Laughbaum Elwood, Ind J. E. Freshwater Freemont Street Irving Karr Real The Miller Rubber Pany Variety Store S. Court St Boston W. A. Reading Reading and N. Court Street Osgood Dr. Chrisman Athens County H. R. McVay Alexander Township Jolly Ralph Hoisington Hazel Foreman Wallace Edith Douglas Winnie Marshall Bassett Pearl Bolin Geraldine Fields Vernon Glidden Center State Richard Gaston Thelma Patrick Broods Norman Tribe Denver Adams Hebbardsville Nell Hudwell Howard Wingo Gail Robinette Boyd Oxley Pleasanton John Eggleston Verle Haning Leo Martin Charles Waterman Golden Pauline McKnight Fern Sewell Mae Adkins Lee Township Fairview Jeanette Akers Earl Drake Arthur Enlow Opal Lawson Lookout Margaret Brieles Townhouse Dale Dickson Mae McVae Canaan Cannonville William Baker John Wendell Darnell Donald Easterling Helen Kolenich Ervin Norris Billie Rowe Curceal Skinner Strouds Run John McLeadl Bill Frazee Dwight Karns Harold Linscott Ebert Cecil McCafferty Glendon Palmer Orlantine Pincelli Ray Rider Ralph Schultz Paul Shields George Smith Walter Tittle Billie Vince George Barrowman Dannie May Adkins Mary Andrews Etta Mae Beebe Dolores Irene Canter Ottie Cline Gertrude Courtney Virga Fennel Marie Ferrer Freda Fink Virgil Border Isavelle Brown Pearl Devore Pauline Dow Dwight Hartley William Hartley Juanita Henry Dorothy Mayles Dennis McDaniels Nira Louise Pettit Clair Owen Sayers Pauline Tracey Ruth Wade Morristown Florence Burton Woodrow Lester John Mullins Sugar Creek Lena Goul Ruth Nagle Iva McColley Albert Hunter Joseph Johnston Frank Madek Adam McLean Stanley Nadroski Victor Sayre Edward Weiss Harold Wemer Vern White Big Sandy Glenna Keirns Circle Hill Carlos Wolfe D. Zenner Co Preston Prestons Earl Sapp Leo Flossie Faye Marie Freda Bliss Woodyard Glenn Ruth Virgil Blackwood Ethel Irene Everett Loyd Dana Bricklea Carl Earl Stella Jesse Gilkey Clinton Douglas Eva Grace Virgene Emmet Santers Dana Vaughn Bertine Charley Blackwood Mary Meeks Vern Lee Ernest Woodyard Frank Cain Mildred Audrey Marie George Sapp John Eugene Douglas Harve Douglas Herb Dixon Evelyn Edna Riggs Hanford Stanley Everett Douglas Herb Douglas Audrey, Lasch Edith Edna Harrold Tom Biddle By Tom M. Biddle Boy Scouts Swift A. S Navy Georgette Style Shop
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