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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1928

Page

3

Secretary Wade Denies Rumors Over Relief Funds in Ohio

In Nelsonville Aug 22 J W Wade secretary of local union No 327 and relief fund manager denies reports of missing funds. Audits by local committee and sub district president Robert Bell found accounts correct and balanced. Wade claims he supported Oral Daugherty's reinstatement and states he will stay in Buchtel to back district leaders during the strike.

Nelsonville J. W. Wade Buchtel Wade Oral Daugherty York Township Daugherty Robert Bell Detroit Ohio Ed Mason W. Barber Wm. Rittenberry Bell Hocking

Zuber Family Arrives to Lead Belmont School System

Superintendent H E Zuber and his three sons arrived from Osborne Nelsonville. They will live in the Bobo property next to the M E church. Zuber starts his three year term and begins work for the September 10 school opening.

Nelsonville H. E. Zuber Osborne Bobo M. E. Church Zuber

Rain Forces Tie In Buchtel Old Timers Vs Haydenville

In Nelsonville last night the Buchtel Old Timers and Haydenville tied 2 to 2 after rain halted play in the seventh inning. Sensational catches by center fielders highlighted the matchup as both pitchers remained strong. the teams meet again next Tuesday at Buchtel field. Earlier the Old Timers beat Haydenville 7 to 6 last week, and both outfits are described as evenly matched. The Bryson Lumber company Juniors will play the Buchtel Juniors Thursday at 2:30 at Buchtel field.

Nelsonville Dr. Walker Buchtel Old Timers Haydenville Buchtel Bryson Lumber Company Buchtel Field

Auflick Charged With Rape Bound Over to Court

Wesley Kern filed an affidavit charging Edgar Auflick with rape of his 15 year old daughter. Auflick pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury with a $1000 bond. Joe Foy pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined ten dollars and costs. Owen Walraven of Athens also fined ten dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication.

Auflick Nelsonville Wesley Kern L. J. Eberle Edgar Auflick Joe Foy Owen Walraven Athens Eberle

Custody Dispute Over Shirley Ashcraft Heads to Court

Paternal grandparents Joseph and Addie Ashcraft press a petition alleging error in a probate custody order. The case centers on Shirley Ashcraft, once with the Lockharts, then with Everett Ashcraft, and a 1926 death leaving a plan for Shirley to be raised by her father with periodic access by the Lockharts. The filing claims the probate court lacked jurisdiction to place Shirley with the Lockharts without the father's consent.

Shirley Ashcraft Common Pleas Court Joseph Addie Ashcraft Pearl Olive Lockhart Shirley Lockharts Ashcrafts 8 M. Johnson Everett Ashcraft

Long married couple celebrate 74th wedding anniversary

Wed 74 Years Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis of Buffalo New York recently celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary and both remain deeply fond of each other. He is 84 she is 92.

Frank Lewis Buffalo, N. Y Gayey

Lima man paralyzed charged with liquor conspiracy

Despite paralysis, Frank Vorhees of Lima is at liberty on a conspiracy charge for transporting liquor in a touring car, according to state agents who arrested him in Toledo on August 22.

Toledo U.P Frank Vorhees Lima Liberty

Bomb hits Italian consulate in Liege no casualties reported

A bomb exploded at 11 last night damaging the Italian consulate in Liege Belgium. No one was hurt as the consul and vice consul were absent. Authorities suspect anti fascists seeking revenge on an Italian spy living in Liege.

Brussels Belgium Liege

Governor issues papers to return Kentucky man to Ohio

Requisition papers were issued from the Ohio governor's office to return Isaac Jarells of Kentucky to Portsmouth Ohio on an indictment charging abandonment of his children. He is held in Vanceburg Kentucky awaiting extradition.

Columbus U.R Kentucky Portsmouth Isaac Jarells Vanceburg

Force of Men Greater Today at Nelsonville Mines

In Nelsonville Aug 22 the sub-district reports 40 new workers accepted this morning, bringing total men at work to 1654. Yesterday 43 new hires added to an 83 increase for the first two days of the week. All recently reopened mines resumed work, while four were idle yesterday.

Nelsonville

St Agnes Guild to Meet at 7 Tonight

St Agnes Guild members of the Episcopal church plan a 7 o'clock meeting at Mrs John Warrington's home. Faithful Martha class guests gathered in M E church social rooms Monday for a farewell party for Mrs Frank Mc Creary and Mrs Ed L Morrell, each given a silver spoon. Charter member Mrs Charles Davis of Washington DC attended with twenty five members present.

ST. Agnes Guild St. Agnes Guild of The Episcopal Church John Warrington Martha M. E. Church Wesley Hawk Berry Hickman Harry Hickman J. C. Hallett Frank McCreary Ed L. Morrell Charles Davis Washington, D. C

Farewell party held for Robinsons before Portland move

A farewell gathering was hosted at Mrs. Martha Robinsons home Tuesday evening for Mr. and Mrs. James E. Robinson who plan to move Thursday to Portland Oregon. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. F B Green Bartlett and others. several local residents visited St Clairsville and Walbridge while plans for Buckeye Lake were noted.

Martha Robinson James E. Robinson Portland Oregon F. B. Green Bartlett F. F. Graham Margaret Clarence Way Margery Jacob Roger J. E. Wade Athens Earl Gilbert Royal Ruth Leoline Seibert Nelsonville Helen McCarty Julia Nichols St. Clairsville Frank Betts Walbridge Walter Floto Steubenville Buckeye Lake Dorothy Vorhes Donald Betts Columbus J .E. Robinson J Tenior

Moore Says No News From State Primary Meeting

Columbus August meeting of the Anti-Saloon League headquarters committee yielded no publishable news. Dr E J Moore state superintendent said the primary results were freely discussed but there was nothing for publication. The report on the primary and the league’s unqualified endorsement of Myers Y Cooper was informally considered but no action was taken.

Columbus U.R Anti-Saloon League E. J. Moore League Doctor Moore Myers Y. Cooper

Cincinnati Youth Escapes School Then Storms Through Ohio Crimes

Paul Grutzmacher a 15 year old from Cincinnati escaped Lancaster Industrial School and led a brief crime spree stealing a car in Bexley and robbing homes across Ohio and Michigan before his capture near Detroit.

Columbus U.P Paul Grutzmacher Cincinnati Lancaster Bexley Ohio Michigan Detroit

Local residents visit relatives and attend weddings in Huntington era

A string of Columbus visits and travel updates show Mrs. Harry Steele and others spending today and tomorrow in Columbus while guests from Hyatts Ohio and Madison West Virginia return home. Funeral attendees and wedding participants travel to Columbus for events including the Wilson Turner wedding at the Church of Christ.

Harry Steele Columbus Margaret Baker Hyatts Ohio Lora Devoles Wilson Clark Wilson Walbridge Fred Edington Martha Frank Freer Jean Madison W. Va P. B. Verity Orrin Thacker Harry Edington Nee Ohlinger Joan Hamilton Middleport Lulu Parry Hannah Parry Charles Parry Richard Gibson Isaac Warner Wilson-Turner Church of Christ Earl Moler Akron Charles Moler James Smith Will Ward Will Anderson Richard Smith Henry Whipple Maud Smith J. B. Hanning BE. E. Sharp Dayton O. G. Stinchcomb

Pupils From County Orchestras to Form All County Orchestra

All pupils who played in county school orchestras directed by O C Apt last year are asked to attend at 1 o clock Wednesday August 29 in Ewing hall to join the all county orchestra for the eighth grade commencement that afternoon A free picture show for the class of 500 eighth graders will be at 10 30 Wednesday morning and orchestra members may attend A rehearsal is set for Tuesday August 28 at 2 o'clock in Ewing hall on the commence ment day pupils should be on the auditorium platform 30 minutes before the program with music stands and instruments The program includes Sweet Melody Waltz Metropolitan Life march Our Heroes march Junior march Cleopatra Gavotte Dance of the Honeybees Miserere Overture Diana and Boys and Girls of California march

O. C. Apt Ewing Hall All-County Apt Metropolitan Life Our Heroes Boys and Girls of California

Need More Evidence Before Investigation

Governor Donahey said he would not order a special probe into alleged illegal voting in a Geauga county precinct without much more evidence. A Geauga law enforcement committee claimed excess votes near Bainbridge race track, alleging gambling and lax sheriff and prosecutor, who was renominated.

Columbus U.R Donahey Geauga County Law Enforcement League J. E. Johnson Middlefield Bainbridge

Gallipolis to Dedicate New Municipal Airport With Stunt Flying

Gallipolis Ohio Aug 22 Dedication ceremonies for the new Gallipolis municipal airport at Holzer Field will feature two hours of stunt flying by a squadron from Wilbur Wright Field Dayton Ohio. Induction events include infantry drill by West Virginia National Guard and speeches by Judge H W Cherrington and visiting army officers. A cannon salute will mark the flag raising as the field is dedicated.

Gallipolis Holzer Field U. S. Army Wilbur Wright Field Dayton West Virginia National Guard Two Hundred First Infantry H. W. Cherrington

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