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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1927

Page

3

Nine Million Ton Coal Output Reaches Weekly Peak

Nelsonville reports the week ended August 13 saw soft coal production reach 9,090,000 net tons, up 7 percent from the prior week. Year to August 13 total 327,869,000 tons, slightly below 1926. Lake Erie coal shipments total 15,970,900 tons for the season as of August. Local social notes list visits and guests among Nelsonville residents.

Elsonville United States Bureau of Mines Ohio Pennsylvania Lake Erie

Baby Gloria Jean Brickles Dies in Auto Heart Attack

Funeral services were held at the Brickles residence for Gloria Jean Brickles age one month of Pt. Pleasant W V. The infant died suddenly in a heart attack while riding in an automobile with her parents. Burial followed at Green Lawn. The infant was the couple's only child.

Nelsonville Joe Brickles Walnut Street Gloria Jean Merle Brickles Pt. Pleasant W. Va Ed. L. Morrell Methodist Church Greenlawn Mrs. Brickles

Camp Fire Girls Camp Near Jackson Guests and Group Members

Eight Camp Fire girls led by Miss Verna Hand spend the week at Canter's cave near Jackson after leaving Nelsonville Sunday. Guests today include Misses Genevieve Beagle Lila Moore Louise Caldwell Leslie Onearth and Scott Bowers. Local group members forming the camping party are Margaret Scott Catherine Wolfe Arvilla Landis Ruth Butt Elizabeth Kelch Ruth Call Majel Lee and Ruby Lee.

Verna Hand Canter’s Cave Jackson Nelsonville Genevieve Beagle Lila Moore Louise Caldwell Leslie Onearth Scott Bowers Margaret Scott Catherine Wolfe Arvilla Landis Ruth Butt Elizabeth Kelch Ruth Call Majel Lee Ruby Lee

Columbus Residents Visit Relatives Across Towns

Numerous Columbus residents and relatives travel between Columbus Dayton and nearby towns visiting family. Names include Amos and Margaret Robinson, Willard Bartoe and daughter, Henry and Lewis Nutter, J C Hallett, Fred Voigt, Ray O'Dell, James Bland, Mary Elizabeth Kessinger, Lis McLaughlin, Willis Figgins, Marve Lines, Ray Thomas, Kate Ebersbach, Lena Winters, and Wesley Hawk among others. The group is seen visiting relatives and hosting guests across the region.

Amos Robinson Columbus Willard Bartoe W. H. Bartoe Monroe Street Margaret Freriks Irene Mis. Henry Nutter Lewis Nutter J. C. Hallett Fred Voigt Ray O'Dell James Bland Clark Spring R. Graham Dayton E. J. Kessinger Daugh Mary Elizabeth Lis McLaughlin Willis Figgins Marve Lines Ray Thomas Kate Ebersbach Lena Winters Pomeroy Winters Mason W. Va Wesley Hawk Charles. Fitzer

Richland Avenue Property Owners Awarded in Condemnation Verdicts

A Nine person jury awarded eleven Richland Avenue property owners a total of 5970 in condemnation cases brought by the state highway department. Awards exceeded offered sums by large margins, with individuals receiving substantial multipliers over state offers. The jury included C Kerr and G South among others. acceptance will complete the state right of way over section B of I C H No 159.

State Highway Department Richland Avenue Highway Department S. Allen Blanche Ashworth William and Cora Munn Herbert Ruth Osie Vore E. T. Dailey O. E. Reading G. M. Jack O. F. Ashworth T. W. Gold Earl Dailey Clara M. Baker C. Kerr C. Kasler G. South N. France Leo W. Green L. H

State Highway Department Acquires Property for Road Upgrade

Several property owners accepted offers from the state highway department, transferring title to the land for the road project. Construction is underway with rapid progress reported as work continues to advance the rebuild.

State Highway Department

Will of Elbert H. Gary filed for probate in Mineola

The will of Elbert H. Gary, former U.S. Steel chairman, is probated with assets over 10 000 and specific bequests exceeding 2 000. Two trusts of 800 000 each support Mrs. Gertrude Gary Sutcliffe and Mrs. Bertha Gary Campbell for life, then to heirs. Additional 50 000 scholarship trusts fund eight institutions for students unable to pay tuition.

Mineola N. Y U.P Elbert H. Gary U. S. Steel Corporation Gertrude Gary Sutcliffe Bertha Gary Campbell Gary Sutcliffe Elbert Gary Sutcliffe Campbell Julia Elizabeth Campbell

Transit Company Cited Over Law Violations

The public utilities commission in Columbus cited the Ohio Transit Company to appeal on September 1 and show why its certificates should not be revoked. The lines run Lancaster to Athens and other routes via Lancaster, Circleville, and Pomeroy. Scioto Valley Railroad claimed violations. investigation found unregistered cars in use.

Columbus U.P Public Utilities Commission Today Ohio Transit Company Lancaster Athens Nelsonville Newark Circleville Pomeroy Scioto Valley Railroad Company

Coaching talk reviews Notre Dame summer clinic

Harold Wise Athens High School athletic director spoke at the Athens Rotary Club about his impressions from a Notre Dame coaching school led by Knute Rockne. Dr. Meanwell of the University of Minnesota also instructed. Wise said 370 men were out for football at Notre Dame that fall with 130 on the varsity squad.

Harold Wise Athens High School Athens Rotary Club Hotel Berry Notre Dame Knute Rockne Meanwell University of Minnesota Rockne Wise

Storm warnings issued from Boston to Wilmington

The U S weather bureau ordered storm warnings posted from Boston to Wilmington North Carolina due to a tropical disturbance of great intensity with hurricane winds.

Washington U. S. Weather Bureau Boston Wilmington N. C

Advisability of Delaying Opening Schools Discussed

Ohio health officials weigh delaying school openings in worst hit areas amid an epidemic of infantile paralysis. Dr. Monger and Dr. Robbins will meet experts as 96 cases are reported statewide with advisories against children gathering. Belmont Tuscarawas Norwood and Cincinnati districts most affected.

Columbus UPR Ohio State Department of Health John E. Monger C. P. Robbins Division of Health Department Belmont Tuscarawas Norwood Cincinnati Department

Tunney Favored Over Dempsey in Chi Match

Gene Tunney was made a nine to five favorite to beat Jack Dempsey when they clash in Chicago next month, according to Kemp & Company betting commissioners.

Gene New York Gene Tunney Jack Dempsey Chicago Kemp & Company

Chaplin Divorce Trial Estimated at Two Million

Hollywood sources pegged the cost of the Charlie Chaplin divorce case at two million dollars with the final figure to be set at a receivers' fees hearing this afternoon in Hollywood California.

Hollywood Calif Charlie Chaplin

Chick Evans Qualifies Early in National Amateur Championship

Chicago golf great Chick Evans breezed through early qualifiers in the national amateur championship at Minneapolis on August 23, finishing two rounds at 150.

Chick Minneapolis Minn Chick Evans Chiicago

Kiwanis Elects Delegates for State Convention

L. W. Roberts and Gus White were elected to represent the local Kiwanis club at the state convention in Cincinnati next month after yesterday noon’s luncheon at Hotel Berry. Roberts will appoint three alternates. W. W. Coe spoke on being a double granddad and distributed cigars. The club planned visitors’ welcome cards but will delay definite action on tourist conveniences at the Athens County fair grounds until issues are resolved.

L. W. Roberts Kiwanis Club Gus White Cincinnati Hotel Berry Roberts W. W. Coe Athens County Fair Grounds

Communists Plan Boycott Against American Legion Meeting

Communist plans to boycott ports and cities in protest of the Sacco and Vanzetti executions threatened to disrupt the American Legion gathering in Paris next month. The scheme aimed to stop the convention but was deemed unlikely to succeed.

Paris U.P American Legion Nicola Sacco Bartolomeo Vanzetti

Italy quiet after Sacco and Vanzetti execution

Rome reports no disturbances after the execution of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. Citizens react with restrained comment and Governor Alvan T. Fuller of Massachusetts is condemned. Guards remain normal at the U S embassy and consulate overnight.

Rome U.P Nicola Sacco Bartolomeo Vanzetti Italy Alvan T. Fuller Massachusetts United States

Reliming Hollister Pike Work Begins Near Glouster

Work on the Hollister Pike between Glouster and Murray City started Monday. Ten carloads of crushed lime have been ordered for the road and officials say the project may require additional time to finish.

Hollister Pike Glouster Murray City

Boy Injured After Bicycle Collision Near AUK

John Clinesmith Jr., 12, suffered a leg injury when struck by an automobile while riding his bicycle in Glouster. The driver was identified as Mr. Nott and the boy received treatment at Dr Crawford's office.

Auk . Glouster John Clinesmith, Jr Nott Young Clinesmith Crawford

Mary Deem Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Mary Deem a 13 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Deem was taken to St Clair hospital in Columbus in the E F Carpenter ambulance where she underwent an operation for appendicitis shortly after arriving at the hospital. The girl was accompanied by her mother and her uncle Jerry Tanner.

Glouster Mary Otto Deem St. Clair Hospital Columbus E. F. Carpenter Jerry Tanner

McLaughlins Host Sosial Gathering at Ferndale

A Sunday gathering at Mr and Mrs Joe McLaughlin Ferndale featured a basket lunch at noon and ice cream and cake in the afternoon served by Mrs McLaughlin and daughters. Attendees included Mrs Anthony Daft Nelsonville Mr and Mrs Harold Mount Mrs Enoch Bickley and son Donald Mrs Nancy Price Shirley Northrop and family Mr and Mrs Fred Waldeck Mr and Mrs Willard McLaughlin and son Jack Mrs Harry Hoffman Robert Cooper and family and Mrs William.

Joe McLaughlin Ferndale McLaughlin Anthony Daft Nelsonville Harold Mount Enoch Bickley Donald Nancy Price Shirley Northrop Fred Waldeck Willard McLaughlin Jack Harry Hoffman Robert Cooper William

Local residents named in extended family notices

Lunsford and granddaughter Doris, Mrs James Price and daughters Gene and Eileen, Glouster. Mrs R M Snyder and six children Green's Run. Mr and Mrs David North, Rop Hunterdon. Mrs Des Robinson, Elmer Andrews and family of Hollister, Lynde and Naomi Ray of Trimble.

Lunsford Doris James Price

Juniors Rally to Defeat Corging In Tight Glouster Tilt

The Glouster Trimble Juniors beat Corging 6 to 5 in a close Monday game. They are scheduled to play Athens on Wednesday in upcoming action.

Glouster Glouster-Trimble Corging Athens

Personal notes from East Liverpool and Parkersburg trip

Lowell Smith, working at East Liverpool, spent the weekend with Mrs. Smith and baby. Mrs. Smith and baby expect to move to East Liverpool in about two weeks. Mr and Mrs Frank Simms, Mr and Mrs John Murphy and Harvey South are on a motor trip to Parkersburg and Marietta today, returning home via Mc Connelsville.

Lowell Smith East Liverpool

Today's Quiz What do you know about stocks and bonds

A compact quiz asking readers to define basic financial terms. It covers bond meaning mortgage collateral debentures stock par value preferred vs common stock voting rights fixed dividends and business assets. Answers appear on the last page.

Wall Street

State to Decide If Ohio Can Force Operation on Woman

The Ohio issue centers on whether the state can compel surgery for Louise Mittendorf, a life prisoner at Marysville reformatory, after doctors said only an operation could save her life. Eva Kaber, convicted of killing her husband, protested against the operation as doctors appealed for state action. The case awaits Mr Mittendorf's decision on enforcement.

Columbus Ohio Louise Mittendorf Marysville Reformatory Eva Kaber

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