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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1927

Page

3

Eberle Named by Writing In in Nelsonville Nomination

In Nelsonville on August 10 the Democratic primary re nominated Mayor L. J. Eberle by writing in 175 votes amid rumors of opposition. Willard Bartoe narrowly topped Charles Levering for publican mayor with 279 to 139 votes. Turnout was about 660, signaling weak electoral interest. Sidney Cook won re nomination for city auditor 254 to 176 over Walter Keating. E. B. Beard was elected president of council with no opposition. Councilmen at large were named A. G. Cotton 141 Edington 134 Pearce 129.

Nelsonville L. J. Eberle Eberle Willard Barto Charles Levering Bartoe Levering Sidney Cook Walter Keating Keating E. B. Beard A. G. Cotton John Edington G. W. Pearce Cotton Edington Pearce John Barrows C. A. Shockley Barrows Shockley L. Keplar Co. A. Stover Byrom Phillips Frank Anderson Raymond Cook Irvin Pritchard Fred 8. Scott

Tonsil Removals Conducted At Local YMCA

In Snelsonville Aug 109 Phyl Perkins Elsie Matheny Dale Donald Duncan Leona Spring Leona Stover and Ross Davis Hamley Run underwent tonsil removals at the YMCA Tuesday. Drs W H Hyde and A L Pritchard performed the operations with Miss Ethel Walker assisted by Miss Cavanaugh and Miss Florence Cook. All patients are reported in satisfactory condition this morning. Seven similar operations are listed for today.

Snelsonville Phyl Perkins Elsie Matheny Donald Duncan Leona Spring Leona Stover Ross Davis Hamley Run W. H. Hyde A. L. Pritchard Ethel Walker Cavanaugh Florence Cook

Isom Chute Awarded Mail Carrier Post at Nelsonville

Isom Chute won the contract for carrying the mail between the Nelsonville post office and the Hocking Valley depot. He succeeds Leslie Howearth who recently resigned after fifteen applicants competed for the position.

Nelsonville Isom Chute Hocking Valley Leslie Howearth

Man Roasts Car gas tank by lighted match

Arthur Knight, a former Nelsonville resident from Delaware, drove to a Fayette street filling station and lighted a match near the gas opening to gauge fullness. Gas erupted in flames, the station shed caught fire, firefighters quickly controlled it with chemicals. A rear spare tire was scorched. Knight escaped unharmed.

Nelsonville Arthur Knight Delaware McFarland Fayette Street Knight

Doctor Discusses Medical Ethics for Rotary Club

Dr J J Hoodlett spoke on medical ethics to the Nelsonville Rotary Club outlining physician patient duties physician peer duties and the profession’s public obligations. Guests from Ape Logan CPD Shafer and Athens club attended. Local officials Chief Jack Pearson and wife returned from Tennessee trip. Dr C C Butt and family came home after a week at Indian Lake.

Nelsonville J. J. Hoodlett Rotary Club Lester Woltz Carl Frenier Ape Logan Club CPD Shafer Athens Club Jack Pearson Tennessee C. C. Butt Indian Lake

Faithful Martha class hosts picnic dinner in Nelsonville

Miss Blanche Morehead and Mrs. Ed Crouse will host the Faithful Martha class of the Methodist church gathering in Nelsonville on Friday evening. A picnic dinner is planned for attendees.

Nelsonville Blanche Morehead Ed Crouse Bere Martha Methodist Church

Dupler Pleads Guilty in Nelsonville Intoxication Case

James Dupler pleaded guilty to intoxication yesterday before Mayor L J Eberle. He was fined 10 dollars plus costs.

State seeks continuation of injunction against Decimo Club

The New York Supreme Court in Brooklyn weighed the state's request to extend a temporary injunction stopping the Decimo Club from selling membership certificates. Justice Riegelmann set an 18 day briefs deadline for both sides as the club argues the charges of operating for gain under a fraternal guise are unfounded. The club reportedly has 65,000 members across 16 states.

New York U.R Decimo Club, Inc Supreme Court Riegelmann Brooklyn

Tragic Blast Kills Boy, Injures Sister in Sandusky Home

Lawrence Lombardo, 4, died after a basement explosion in Sandusky as his 2 year old sister was injured. The blast occurred while the children were home alone, and authorities have not determined a cause.

Sandusky U.R Lawrence Lombardo Lawrence

Seek Rights Washington Rights Spanish Oil Concessions

Washington officials sought to determine the rights of American oil companies in Spain as a royal decree establishes a national petroleum monopoly. Spanish firms were invited to bid on concessions within 60 days from June 28, while American firms supplied 70 to 80 percent of Spain's petroleum.

Washington Spain Alphonso Commerce Department

Von Elm Arrives to Defend National Amateur Title

George Von Elm national amateur golf champion arrives in Minneapolis to defend his title amid the National Amateur tournament opening August 22.

Famous Plane 10 Rest With Others At Smithsonian

Washington August 10 The Smithsonian aviation section houses the world’s largest collection of famous airplanes showing the development of military and civil flight. Lindbergh’s Spirit of St Louis may soon join the displays. The Langley aerodrome hangs from the ceiling while a helicopter built by Emile Beriiner and his son Henry is exhibited. The exhibit also features the NC 4 boat, the Army’s 1923 non stop transcontinental, the Chicago, and planes from Rickenbacker to St Clair Street detailing major air ventures.

Washington Smithsonian Institution Atlantic Charles ‘A. Lindbergh He Langley Samuel Pierpont Langley Emile Beriiner Henry McKeady Kelly Tte Chicago Eddie” Rickenbacker William Mitchell Chateau-Thierry St. Mihiel Argonne St. Clair Street New York Nome Alaska

Columbus mother bears triplets in Chicago

Mrs. Arthur Engert of Columbus, Ohio, gave birth to triplets all girls in Chicago. Mother and all three babies are reported healthy and doing well.

Chicago U.R Arthur Engert Columbus

Radios Promised Journey Through Hospital Program

New York Aug 10 U P A program on station WGS will feature From an Insane Asylum with a confidential arrangement Charles D Isaacson representing the international preaching corporation announced at WGL that the audience would be taken through the asylum The institution s name and the identities of patients and staff will not be disclosed Terre Haute Ind Aug 10 One thousand miners will return to work as soon as agreements reached between two local coal companies and unions become effective The two firms operate five mines A manager from one company A M Ogle sits on the Indiana Coal Operators Association scale committee which recently declined Governor Donahey s peace parley

New York U.P WGS Charles D. Isaacson International Preaching Corporation WGL Isaacson Terre Haute Ind A. M. Ogle Indiana Coal Operators Association Donahey

War department approves Ohio River bridge plan

The War department today approved revised plans for a bridge over the Ohio River at Steubenville Ohio.

Washington, Ane War Department Ohio River Steubenville Ohio

Guards Deployed at Bridges Amid Sacco-Vanzetti Tensions

Baltimore and Ohio officials placed guards at the Houly and Gaston junction bridges near Fairmont West Virginia as a precaution against possible damage by Sacco Vanzetti sympathizers. Coal companies are also protecting mining properties.

Fairmont W. Va Houly and Gaston Junction Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Sacco- Vanzetti

Dynamite Blast Hurts Residents in Picher Oklahoma

In Picher Oklahoma on August 10 authorities doubted local sympathizers of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti planted the charge that damaged several homes and injured about six people. The explosion occurred at the Vantage Mining property around 7 19 p.m., wrecking two houses and damaging others nearby.

Grain and feed prices in Aug 10 market notes

Wheat futures and oats steady with No 2 and No 3 prices listed. Clover cash and hay prices shown alongside butter eggs and straw costs, with monthly and future quotes indicated.

Rae

Detroit flyers plan world speed record flight

Two pilots from Detroit, Lehlee and Brock, will depart from Harbour Grace Newfoundland to set a new global speed record once radio beacon gear is fitted on their plane.

Washington U.P IF. Lehlee Brock Detroit Harbour Grace N. F

Guards Placed at Belmont County Coal Mines

Five deputy sheriffs were stationed at each of the three Belmont county mines in St. Clairsville on August 10 as guards precede the reopening with non-union labor after earlier company-placed guards.

ST. Clairsville UPR Belmont County

Suit Filed For Note Nonpayment And Mortgage Foreclosure

In Common Pleas court William T. Martin sues Mahlon E Oxley and Mary Ki Oxley for 500 claiming a June 14 1914 note secured by a mortgage on Alexander township property remains unpaid and asks foreclosure and sale. The Midland Grocery Company Columbus sues Johnson Beverage Company Athens for 756.57 on an open account with interest from June 10 1927.

Common Pleas Court William T. Martin Mahlon E. Oxley Mary Ki. Oxley Alexander Township Midland Grotery Company Columbus Johnson Beverage Company Athens

Car Found Abandoned in Coolville With Missing Parts

A Jewett touring car was found ditched near Coolville reported to Sheriff Williams. T E Fitch recovered engine numerals a Mason ic emblem and an insurance plaque from the vehicle, which had chassis 82 682 and motor 93 319. Tires batteries and lights were removed. no matching theft record was found.

Coolville William Williams T. E. Fitch

Cleveland pilots plan Rome flight in Old Glory

PLAN FLIGHT CLEVELAND, Aug. 10 Lloyd W. Bertaud and James D. Hill, Cleveland pilots, are scheduled to arrive here tomorrow from New York in their plane Old Glory in which they are planning a flight to Rome.

Cleveland Lloyd W. Bertaud James D. Hill New York Rome

4000 STRIKE IN CINCINNATI OVER SACCO AND VANZETTI

Four thousand Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America members in Cincinnati walked off for one hour in protest of the Sacco and Vanzetti execution.

Cincinnati Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America Nicola Sacco Bartolomeo Vanzetti

Nesmith Dies at Home in Champaign County

John Nesmith died July 13 at his Champaign home from heart trouble. A former Athens County resident, he had been visiting relatives last winter and was a contractor with a house near completion. He was buried near Mt. Vernon where his wife rests.

John Nesmith Champaign Lil M. J. Woodworth Carolyn Dinsmore Lintcoln Neb Nesmith Athens County Mt. Vernon

Zaleski Couple Wed in Home Ceremony

Zaleski Miss Estella Pennell wed Clair Kyle of Columbus in a home ceremony attended by relatives. The couple will reside in Columbus where the bride has worked. Various locals, visitors, and reports on school staff omissions and local visits follow.

Estella Pennell Albert Pennell Clair Kyle Columbus Emma Vansky McArthur Minnie Jayjohn Athens Mary McLain Lancaster Charles Keeney Hawk Chas. Hayes Clothier W. Va Hayes Zed Thomas A. A. Atkinson John Wagenbach Archie McKibben Hazel Luther McKibben Etta Freeman Canney Knox Township Putnam

Albertanti Appointed to Tex Rickard Publicity Staff

Tex Rickard appoints Francis Albertant a noted New York boxing writer to his publicity team enhancing coverage and public relations for major boxing events in the era.

Tex Rickard Francis Albertant New York

Pratt’s Fork Social Guests Told in Local Note

Mr and Mrs C V Dixon hosted Sunday guests including Delph Parker and family and George ton and family from Shade. Roy Goldaberry family visited, as did David Gillian Wriday. The Parkersburg traveler Han returned Friday improved. Gerald Kin family called on Carsey. Floyd Williams family visited Sargent. Vern Beal family guest of Beal mother Mrs B As Story. Elmer Goldsberry family visited Virginia. Alvira Grim visited Mr and Mrs Jacob King and F M King.

C. V. Dixon Delph Parker Ens Lewis Sargent Vern Beal

Clark's Chapel News and Local Visits

Mrs Margaret Thomas and children of London are visiting here Mildred Ruth visits J A Bell Evelyn Sams stayed at the Snow home last week Saville Carpenter visits her aunt and Mr and Mrs Albert Carpenter on the New Marshfield pike Aid members met at Mrs Wilbur Youngs Tuesday afternoon for a doco An ice cream is planned at Clark's Chapel Thursday evening with the Rev I P Day pastor expected to attend and speak.

Mildred Ruth J. A. Bell Evelyn Sams Snow Saville Carpenter Albert Carpenter New Marshfield Pike Aid Wilbur Youngs Doco Clark's Chapel

Local Social Roundup Guests and Weekend Visits

Shade. Mrs. Suzan Bissell and Mrs. Jett Violet with children visited Vienna Kelley and Miss Mildred Hazelton. Adrienne Smith hosted a guest. Mr. and Mrs. Grim entertained Sam Burson Paul Bobby Emett and a child of Al Mra Fred Biehl. Dana Van Nest and S J Smith with sons Walter and Carl were guests. The Sapps visited. Camp trips were noted with several men heading to Copeland Jam near Stewart. Harris family finished a visit and others toured Chillicothe Gallipolis Wellston and Jackson. Libbie Burson Audena visited Garden hosted by Carmel Slusher.

Suzan Bissell Jett Violet Clyde Scott Vienna Kelley Mildred Hazelton Adrienne Smith Chariie Grim Sam Burson Paul Bobby Emettrie Fred Biehl Dana van Nest J. Smith Walter Carl Elza Sapp Eugene Goldsberry Loyd Pierce Robert Joe Bobo Wren Wilson Copeland Jam Stewart Stanley Harris Harris Everett Bosworth Chillicothe Fred Smith Helen Dixon Gallipolis McArthur Wellston Jackson Libbie Burson Audena Carmel Slusher Garden

Democratic renomination for Civil War veteran John W. Gray

A -year-old Civil War veteran seeking another term was renominated by the Democratic party. John W. Gray served with Co. First Battalion, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Charles T. ONeill was unopposed for the Republican nomination.

Marifptta John W. Gray First Battalion Pennsylvania Teer Infantry Charles T. O'Neill Torney

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