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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1928

Page

5

Boy Is Hurt In Tire Blowout On High Street

Glouster Ohio Aug 27 An 8 year old boy Frank Hemsley suffered a fractured right wrist when a tire blew out on a small car driven by Robert Hemsley near the Service Tire Co on High Street The boys are sons of Fred Hemsley of Cross Street Also noted that Mr and Mrs Roy Davis of Spring Street welcomed a daughter born Sunday.

Glouster Robert Hemsley Service Tire Company High Street Frank Hemsley Fred Hemsley Cross Street Roy Davis Spring Street

Lewis Warehime Dies at 60 in Hollister

Lewis Warehime local Trimble township trustee died Sunday at Hollister after a months long illness. He leaves his wife and two children Nelsonville and Columbus. Born in Morgan county he lived most of his life near Hollister. Funeral at U B church Hollister Tuesday at 2 with Rev. W F Harbert officiating. burial in Hollister cemetery.

Glouster Lewis Warehime Trimble Township HollIster Warehime Mr. Warehime Isaac Vaughn Nelsonville Forrest Warehime Columbus Morgan County L O. O. F. Lodge U. B W. F. Harbert Wellston

Wedding Announcements and Local Society News

Society notes report the August 19 marriage of Ina Secoy to Harry A. Kauffman at the Bellevue home, with Ina formerly of Athens and later Lancaster. The column lists numerous guests, travels, visits, school posts, and clerical and family movements across Athens, Lancaster, Columbus, and nearby towns, along with upcoming events and club meetings.

Xriage Charles M. Secoy Ellevue Athens Annee Ina Secoy Harry A. Kauffman Dayton H. A. Kauffman Lancaster Bellevue Secoys

Nelson W. Stewart One of Railroad’s Longest Serving Engineers

Nelson W. Stewart of Deshler Ohio near fifty years as a railroad engineer with a single accident. He started with the C and D at Lima in 1881 and first ran a freight train in June 1888 then a passenger run on the branch road July 17 1888. He is 67 years old and may retire soon.

Pie Lima Stewart

Mrs. Lewis Draper Dies at 40 in Trimble

Mrs. Lewis Draper, about 40, formerly of Jacksonville, died Saturday morning in Marion while family resided there. Her body was returned to Glouster and interred at Sands Cemetery in Trimble after services at Trimble M. E. Church. She leaves a husband and four children.

Glouster Lewis Draper Jacksonville Marion C. F. Wallace Henry Draper Trimble Trimble M. E

Arrest of Clarence Christy in Glouster for fine evasion

Clar ence Christy, sought for failure to pay a drunk charge fine, was arrested by Marshal Williams Saturday night. He was jailed in Athens after the arrest and had recently worked at Mine No 10 before moving to Buchtel for new mining work.

Glouster Clarence Christy Marshal Williams Christy Athens Heck

Glouster Workers Ride Labor Train to Modoc Mines

Sixty eight residents from Glouster rode the labor train to Modoc mines this morning as many as usual entered cars. Over 800 tons of coal were loaded at mine 255 on Saturday and output at mine 281 topped 500 tons. The two mines have loaded more than 1500 tons in a single day.

Glouster Modoc

Glouster Beats Pomeroy In Local Ground Showdown

In Glouster on August 27, Cunningham pitched five hits allowed for Glouster with Gibbs finishing after the win. Gaul started for Pomeroy and Grinley relieved in the fifth. The locals starred with strong hitting and a remarkable bases loaded triple play as Robuck and Knight highlighted the action. Glouster will host Racine next Sunday then travel to the Ohio State prison farm on Labor Day.

Glouster Pomeroy Cunningham Glousters Gibbs Gaul Grinley Scottdale Robuck Knight Racine Ohio State Prison Farm Pomeroy B. R. H. O. A. E Bartels P. Knight Smekey B. Gaul B. Knight Ridnour Cccesee G. Gaul Glouster B H. O. A. E. Robuck Theses Gatch Ingham McAllister J. Robuck

Last Bird Picture Winners in Athens Messenger Contest

The Athens Messenger prints the last bird picture contest results. First prizes go to Lillie Poling and Wanda North. second prizes awarded to Rosemary Forsbach and Esther Dorst. honorable mentions include Frances Kempton and many others.

Margaret Gandee Garth Lightfoot Annabelle Bussey Elberta Bussey Helen McCaskey Esther Dorst Frances May Kempton Edward Oskey Helen Gandee Lillie Poling Nelsonville Route 1 Box 190 Wanda Jacksonville Mary Etta McKibben Eloise Davis Carrie Belle Bryson Frances Mae Kempton Billy North Doris Ruth Bryson Bessie Swindell Jean Dilcher Otis Johnson Dick Guinther Virginia Berg Charles Tinker Alberta Shafer Birchie Shafer Edna Davis Elenor Davis Stanley Bruce Marguerite Morrison John Johnston Mary Frances Groves Hallie Bruce Wyona Hubler Vera Helen Shafer Mertie Adell Oliver Frank Cunningham Bernice White Charles Welling Florence Easterling William Swindell Helen Mae McCaskey

Baseball game summary with Cunningham bests Gaul

In a 9 inning contest, Cunningham earns the win for his team after 7 innings, Gaul takes the loss. Robuck 2B and Skiner lead with multiple hits, while fields and Bradfield feature in a notable triple play. Attendance reaches 500.

Widow Inheritance Sparks Million Dollar Alienation Suit

Mrs Lucille Massey Allison inherits estate of Indianapolis magnate James A Allison after his death five days after their brief marriage His former wife Mrs Sara Wilson Allison filed suit for 2 000 000 claiming alienation of affections as the fortune is reported to be as high as 6 000 000.

Lucille Massey Allison James A. Allison Indianapolis Allison Sara Wilson Allison

Toll Now Reaches 185 in Cleveland

Cleveland August 27 Miss Joyce Cramer 18 niece of Police Lieutenant Ray Cramer died early today the 145th traffic victim of the year. Mrs Roxie Cramer mother of Joyce was reported near death with a fractured skull. Both women were struck by an automobile driven by William Ancim 28 booked on manslaughter charges.

Cleveland U.rp Joyce Cramer Ray Cramer Roxie Cramer Joyce William Ancin

Nevils Named President of Georgetown University

Rev. William Coleman Nevils is appointed president of Georgetown University succeeding Rev. Charles W. Lyons who will move to a post in New England.

Washington U.P William Coleman Nevils Georgetown University Charles W. Lyons New England

Columbus Actor to Return After Subway Crash

Larry E. Doyle Jr., son of L. E. Doyle Sr., of 387 North Monroe avenue, plans to resume his policeman role in The Front Page at Times Square Theater after injuries from a New York subway disaster. He told his parents he expects to rejoin the cast within a few days.

Columbus Larry E. Doyle, Jr L. E. Doyle North Monroe Avenue New York Doyle Ben Hecht Charles MacArthur Times Square

Green to headline Cleveland Labor Day outing at Geauga Lake

William R. Green president of the American Federation of Labor accepts invitation to be guest of Cleveland Federation of Labor at its annual Labor Day outing at Geauga Lake park. The event marks a ceremonial day for local labor leaders with Green as a keynote figure.

Cleveland William R. Green American Federation of Labor Cleveland Federation of Labor Geauga Lake Park

Ohio History Day Set at Logan's Elm Park

The third annual Ohio History Day will be held at Logan's Elm park on Sunday October 7. Chief Buffalo Charles Longlance, who spoke at the historical tree four years ago, will headline the event as speaker.

Circleville U.P Logan’ Elm Park Buffalo Charles Longlance

Curran Goes for Smith in New York Mayoral Race

Henry H. Curran Republican mayoral candidate for New York announces he will vote for Smith. Curran, former Manhattan Borough president and ex commissioner of immigration, leads the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment.

New York Henry H. Curran Manhattan U. S Immigration Smith Curran Association Against the Prohibition

Veteran Sidney Allen Dies in Columbus at 88

Sidney S. Allen 88 Civil War veteran and father of Sidney Allen Jr. of Columbus and Federal Gas and Fuel Co. died suddenly yesterday from heart disease.

Columbus Sidney Smith Allen Sidney Allen, Jr Columbus and Federal Gas and Fuel Company

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