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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1927

Page

3

Dunn Begins 30-Day Jail Sentence for intoxication in Nelsonville

George Dunn of Deanville starts a month in jail after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. He pays 50 dollars plus costs, with Justice H. E. Donley also fining him for intoxication. Ralph Hartman of The Plains pleads guilty to possessing liquor and intoxication, with fines of 100 and 50 dollars respectively and costs. A sheriff's officer found a half pint of liquor on Hartman. The court rebuked both men for driving on the highway while intoxicated.

Nelsonville George Dunn Deanville Jack Pearson Dunn H. E. Donley Ralph Hartman the Plains Hartman Chief Pearson

Daily Vacation Bible School Closes With Commencement

Final term of daily vacation Bible schools in the Hocking Valley ends Friday with commencement programs at Murray City Dowman East Clayton Sugar Creek and Gregndale. About 350 students are enrolled for the second term in the schools.

Sonville Vaca Bible Hocking Valls scho@fle Murray City Dowman East Clayton Sugar Creek Gregndale

Local dealer gains bad deal as roadster stolen return

A Nelsonville car dealer traded a roadster for a new coupe with two men claiming to be from Zanesville. The roadster was later found stolen from Zanesville and recovered by police. No further details on the suspects or the ongoing investigation are provided.

Nelsonville Zanesville

Woman's Home Missionary Society Meeting Change

The Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church will meet with Mrs. Carl Coakley Friday night at 7 30 o'clock instead of with Mrs. Henry Lancaster as previously announced.

Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Carl Coakley Menry Lancaster

Inboden Family and Max Hoskins Visit

A party including Mr and Mrs EF Inboden and their son Max Hoskins, joined by Mrs Clifford, attended a social gathering.

Mrc E. Inboden and Son Max Hoskins Clifford

Personal notices of visitors and travels across towns

Harold Shrout of Stonington Illinois leaves for home after days with R. E. McLain and family. Mrs McLain and daughter Dorothy have spent two months with her parents. Mrs Nora Hann of Yorkville visits her sister Mrs Will Devol. Mrs Roy Morris and children Bob and Ruth from Zanesville visit Nelsonville relatives. Mrs John Ruscoe and son Boyd from Phoenix arrive for visit with daughter Mrs Leonard Cooley. Arch Krieg and family guests of Krieg households. Mrs John Herrold and daughters visit Jackson Michigan relatives. Mrs Earl Baker visits parents in Corning. Mrs Ray ODell visits relatives in Lancaster. Hyla Herrold, Margaret Butt, B E LeFever, and Jennie Buckley return from Birmingham motor trip. Ethel Moore and daughter visit Pearl Bateman family in Marion. Lucille Verity spends day in Columbus. Frank Herrold and wife from Birmingham left to visit son Henry in Detroit.

Illinois R. E. McLain McLain Dorothy Nora Hann Yorkville Will Devol Roy Morris Bob Ruth Zanesville Nelsonville John Ruscoe Boyd Phoenix Arizona Ray O'Dell Lancaster Hyla Herrold Margaret Butt B. E. LeFever Jennie Buckley Birmingham Ala Ethel Moore Pearl Bateman Marion Lucille Verity Columbus Frank Herrold Alabama Henry Detroit

Methodist Protestant church annual conference in session

Aug 18 report highlights include secretary’s annual report, oither's league notes, official photograph, and six special addresses. Speakers listed: Dr. B. F. Lamb Dr. C. E. Forelines Dr. John C. Bloomfeld and Dr. E. J. Moore. Prohibition agents J M Wood and Rodman Russell dismissed in Kentucky for service reasons.

Ohio Anti-Saloon League Washington Kentucky J. M. Wood Rodman Russell J. M. Doran Covington Newport

Koennecke Plans Non-Stop Germania Flight to America

Otto Koennecke, bi plane pilot of the Germania, will attempt a non-stop flight from Cologne to America. The plan was announced by German embassy advices today.</analysis>

Washington U.R Otto Koennecke Cologne Germany America

Dempsey Arrives in Chicago to Train for Tunney Fight

Jack Dempsey and wife Estelle Taylor arrived in Chicago to begin training for the championship bout with Gene Tunney on September 22.

Estelle Chicago U.P Estelle Taylor Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney

Final tribute to Judge Elbert H Gary at Wheaton service

A steady rain marked the funeral in Wheaton Illinois as national leaders and hundreds gathered to pay final respects to Elbert H Gary head of United States Steel Corporation.

Wheaton U.R Elbert H. Gary United States Steel Corporation

4 H Club Fair Schedule With Livestock Shows and Contests

County 4 H clubs prepare for a four day fair August 23 to 26 with a parade at 10 a m Friday morning and banners for top winners. Stock judging contests vote for travel trips to the Ohio state fair and county teams will compete in demonstrations and fashion shows. Judging will be led by E F Townsend and Helen Mettler with H P Lewis assisting. Exhibits cover cooking sewing handicrafts forestry and livestock with a large displays in machinery hall and booths decorated in green and white.

Columbus E. F. Townsend Somerset Helen Mettler Laurelville H. P. Lewis

Poultry Exhibit Details In Local Contest

The report notes a poultry exhibit featuring three pullets as part of the local contest. Specifics on prizes or participant names are not provided in the readable text.

Stockman Sam to Attend Ohio State Fair Exhibit

Stock man Sam, market editor and barn dance organizer heard on KDKA, will attend the Ohio state fair in Columbus from August 29 to September 3. He will be stationed at the Westinghouse exhibit to post market reports and baseball scores received over the air. Visitors at the Westinghouse display can meet Stockman Sam in person.

Pittsburgh Stockman Sam Westinghouse KDKA Columbus Stockman Sam

Marble fined and jailed after kiss and slap incident

In Columbus Paul Marble kissed Doris Cole then slapped her before a judge sentenced him to 60 days in jail and a $50 fine.

Columbus U.P Paul Marble Doris Cole

Planes sent from Crissy Field in search of missing fliers

Pacific Air Transport officials announced two planes will depart Crissy Field immediately to search for the missing fliers. Grover Tyler, general superintendent of the company holding the coast air mail contract, will oversee the operation. The second plane will be piloted by Jess Hart.

Crissy Field San Francisco Calif U,.2 Pacific Air Transport Company Grover Tyler Coast Air Mail Jess Hart

Order Sale of Charlies Bay Sams Estate

Probate court ordered a private sale of the Charlies Bay Sams estate yesterday. Alma Sams serves as administratrix and the court deemed the sale in the best interest of the estate.

Charlies Bay Sams Probate Alma Sams

Marriage License Issued in Probate Court at Nelsonville

A marriage license was issued to Earl Mourne 35 of Nelsonville and Mary Kimes 21 of Nelsonville in probate court with Rev. A W Wilcox to officiate. The Busy Bee Food club held its year end meeting at Mrs Hanning's home with 5 visitors. Demonstrations were given by Ina Faye Gaul Thelma Bean Helen Kolenich and Berhe da Smart. An individual demonstration was given by Phyllis Channell and entertainment by Emma Kolenich Ina Faye Gaul Phyllis Channe i and Berneda Smart.

Earl Mourne Nelsonville John Mourne Mary Kimes Marion Kimes A. W Wilcox Busy Bee Food Club Hanning Ina Faye Gaul Thelma Bean Helen Kolenich Berheda Smart Phyllis Channell Emma Kolenich Ina Faye Gaul Phyllis Channe@i Berneda Smart

Woman Challenges Annulment Claim on Age Grounds

Catherine Mulligan petitions Common Pleas to annul a marriage to Martin J Panella claiming underage status and lack of parental consent at the September license, alleging the ceremony by a justice of the peace. The plaintiff asserts she was 20 and the marriage invalid, noting she and Panella have never lived together as spouses.

Martin J. Panella Catherine Mulligan Fm Common Pleas Court Pla Tin County Justice Te Peace Marrihe Tates Seth

Gulf Point reports distress after collision at sea

Reports from Washon indicate the Gulf Point sent a distress call to the coast guard stating it had been struck about 15 miles off the coast. Further details on injuries or fate of the crew were not available.

Wreckage Sighted East of Cape Charles Wing Visible

A submerged airplane wreck was found east of Cape Charles Virginia with only one wing partly visible and the rest of the craft underwater, awaiting retrieval.

Cape Charles

Ray Glas Opposed by Strong Teams in Twilight Games

Ray Gleace may face McKinley on the mound as both lineups stay the same. Fans from both sides are expected for action packed twilight contests. The Studebakers showed real baseball by beating Ray Glas 8 to 2 after a slow start, rallying with hits in late innings.

Ray-Gleace McKinley Studebakers Ray-Glas

Hay Fever Gone Says P J Welch of Irwin Penna

P J Welch a mine foreman in Irwin Penna declares Kerker Medicine Company's Asthma and Hay Fever Remedy cured his hay fever after trying other products. He credits the preparation as wonderful and notes it is distributed by Kerker Medicine Company of Zanesville Ohio and sold by local druggists.

P. J. Welch Irwin Penna Kereker Medicine Company Zanesville Kerker Irwin, Penna Kerker Medicinempany Zanesville, G McKee Drug Co Athens Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonsville

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