Athens Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Weddings
A bustling Athens gathering featured a Friday picnic at Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Wilsons on Richland Avenue honoring Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hamilton and daughter Dorothy, with many local families and Ohio University affiliates in attendance. Separate items note travels of the Kenney Koons Delmarvians orchestra, a Farewell for William and Alma Tewksbury, church conference delegates leaving Athens for Wilmington, and the marriage of Jorena Baughman and Robert J Spence with a Virginia honeymoon plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
A. C. Wilson
Richland Avenue
J. W. Hamilton
Dorothy
Ernest
Forest of Grand Island, Neb
Verle Kenney
E. C. Kenney
Rex Koons
Koons
North High Street
Silver Beach
Chesapeake Bay
Ohio University
Athens High School
Annapolis
Washington, D. C
Edward Ruston
Kenneth Jacoby
Lee Sellers
Joseph Heeter
John Dalton
Court House Goings And Guardianship Filings
The court docket lists multiple Athens area cases with young defendants and guardianships. Names include Robert L Spence Lorena Baughman Willard Clark Velma Showalter and others. Proceedings approve oil and gas leases for Francis and Mary Gaskins guardians, appoint executrix Mary E Hope, and appoint appraisers. Final distribution dates set. sales and appraisals ordered for estates of Delmer Simms and Bertrand Howell. Dismissal of Floyd Bodkins vs Lucy Bodkins suit for lack of prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Spence
Corning
Richard T. and
Gertrude (Schlingerman) Spence
Lorena Baughman
Glouster
Floyd and
Jessie
Brown) Baughman
Willard Clark
Chauncey
Miner
John and
Ellen Goodman Clark
Velma Showalter
Millfield
Thomas and
Jane (Adams) Showalter
Francis Gaskins
Mary Gaskins
Georgia Gaskins Stout
W. and T. Oil and Gas Company
Shower Honors Miss Trene Park Bride Elect
Miss Florence and Miss Helen Cross hosted a Monday night miscellaneous shower for Trene Park, fiancé of Alvin W. Jones, at 9 West Union Street. Guests arranged gifts around a miniature bridal figure under a bridal arch as tea towels were hemmed for the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trene Park
Alvin W. Jones
First Methodist Church
Florence
Helen Cross
West Union Street
Georgia man claims long lost Charlie Ross case ruled solved
Brunswick resident Coly McHale asserts a 1879 confession proves he is Charlie Ross, though the Ross family remains unconvinced. The boy was kidnapped in 1874 near Germantown, with a $20,000 reward and a long national search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Ross
Ross
Brunswick
Coly McHale
Germantown
Philadelphia
McHale
Walter Ross
Charlie
New York Stock Exchange
Georgia
New York
Bank seeks temporary injunction over Athens County taxes
A petition filed by Bank of Athens National Banking Association against Mabel T. Baird as treasurer asks a temporary injunction to stop collection of certain taxes on bank stock. The suit contends the levied taxes are illegal and void under United States statutes and seeks a perpetual injunction upon final hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Drury
William Williams
Athens County
Clara Saylor
Henry E. Saylor
Bank of Athens National Banking Association
Mabel T. Baird
Dog valued at 2500 stolen from Ohio State Fair Grounds
Mrs Helen Shaltel of Chicago reported to police that her keinese dog valued at 2500 was stolen from the Ohio State Fair Grounds last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Helen Shaltel
Chicago
Hero of Air Races Is Under Arrest
Fred Perdue, famed parachutist and star at Cleveland airport air races, was arrested on charges of participating in six filling station robberies. He narrowly escaped disaster during yesterday's event, slipping his parachute to avoid telegraph lines and obstacles after falling behind the grandstand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Fred Perdue
Tips to keep cut flowers fresh and hydrated
Early morning cuts with moist stems stay freshest. Plunge stems into cold water immediately. Do not leave in water too long in a cool place before arranging a bouquet, or they may harden and wilt faster.
Judge Orders 27 Disputed Ballots Counted in 1928 Primary
Judge Fred W. Crow ordered 27 disputed ballots in the August 14 1928 Mid deport Meigs County Republican Central Committee race counted. Final tallies showed Fred A. Shiffet 222 votes and William Robson 214 with Robson potentially winning if counted. Further legal contests are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Fred W. Crow
Middeport
Meigs County Central Committee
Board of Election
Fred A. Shiffet
William Robson
Shiffet
Hobson
Crow
Robson
Shifler
Earl of Northesk Weds Betty Vlasto in Chelsea
The Earl of Northesk, former husband of Jessica Brown, wed Miss Betty Vlasto of Binfield Park in Chelsea England. The couple were photographed leaving the Register Office after the ceremony. Rumors had linked Lord Northesk to Peggy Hopkins Joyce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Northesk
Jessica Brown
Chelsea
England
Betty Vlasto
Binfield Park
Lord Northesk
Peggy Hopkins Joyce
Velma Showalter Becomes Bride of Williard Clark
Miss Velma Showalter Chauncey married Williard Clark Chauncey Monday at three o clock in the Church of Christ parsonage with Rev. G B Courtney officiating. The bride’s mother Mrs Showalter attended and the couple plan to live in Chauncey. Also Mrs Theron Goodson was rushed to Sheltering Arms hospital Athens Monday for an appendectomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Velma Showalter
Williard Clark
G. B Courtney
Church of Christ
Theron Goodson
Dorothy Minister
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Motor Buses Face Heavy Taxes Despite Vital Role
A.A.A. Bus Division reports motor bus lines remain heavily taxed though they are a major transport medium. The survey covers 100 companies with 6,414 buses, totaling 46,568 in the U S. It finds average annual mileage per bus 34 509 and passengers 25 009 with revenue about 8 0 51 of which 4 percent is fare income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
National Motor Bus Division
American Automobile Association
Congress
A.A.A
United States
A.A.A. Bus Division
Twelve Mines Scheduled to Operate Tuesday in Chauncey District
Twelve mines were marked to work Tuesday in the Chauncey district. Mines listed include No 4 No 10 No 72 No 255 No 6 No 24 No 86 Poston Mine No 6 Black Mamond L D Poston mine Hocking and Chauncey mine No 25. The Chauncey mine began Monday but a fan failure halted work until repairs. Eleven mines in the district are operating today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Tuesaday
Poston
Black Mamond
Ll. D. Poston
Hocking
Shark Covers 806 Miles in Three Days
A shark reportedly traveled about 806 miles over a three day period, illustrating long distance migration behavior observed in marine predators.
Most Americans Visit Canada For 24 Hour Tours In 1928
In 1928, 3,645,455 American automobiles crossed the border for touring per the Canada authorities permits. About three-fourths stayed within 24 hours, one-fourth up to 60 days, and 1 percent up to six months. Ontario received most crossings, with Quebec next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl H. Beasley
Ohio 1
Route No. 60 Highway Association
Canada
Ontario
Quebec
School Orchestra to Athens for Chauncey graduation
Chauncey Aug. 27 school authorities arrange an automobile bus to take members of the Chauncey Dover High School Orchestra to Athens Wednesday for graduation exercises. Students meet at Millfield or Chauncey schools and depart Millfield 8 30 AM Chauncey 8 48 AM. Henry Littmer 23 and Phil Schmitt 18 were killed in a Sharpsburg collision near Celina. Clark of Dayton had minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover
Athens
Millfield
Celina
Henry Littmer
Phil Schmitt
Sharpsburg
Here
L. CD. Clark
Dayton
Clark
Local Figures Visit Relatives Across Ohio and Indiana
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Shellman and sons Paul and Robert visited Mra. Rita Ator and Mra. Flora Runyon in North Vernon Indiana. Mrs. Harry Moore and son Melvin spent a day with G. W. Shafer’s family in Athens. Various households in Glouster Nelsonville The Plains Columbus and Lower Plains hosted relatives this Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Shellman
Paul
Robert
Mra
Shellman
Rita Ator
Flora Runyon
North Vernon
Ind
Harry Moore
Melvin
G. W. Shafer
Athens
I. E. Cook
Ben Hufford
Johnson
Glouster
Frank Cook
Nelsonville
Charles Moler
Frank McCathran
Harry Davia
Columbus
Arthur Burchfield
Kenneth
Lower Plains
Ralph McCathran
the Plains
Americans in Canada Investment Talk Prompts Road Cooperation
The article notes Americans in Canada spent large sums and describes a meeting led by H. N. Burgett with Governor Cooper and Ward of the State Highway Department. It urges private citizens to join the association, contribute ten percent, and support a road program for 1920s, aiming to attract a share of the Canada–US expenditure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
H. N.burgett
Cooper
Ward
State Highway Department
Mr. Heasley
Mrs Sanders Heads to State Pub Trip From Chauncey
Chauncey Aug 27 Although she is 8 2 years old Mrs Jennie Sanders Millfield attends the State Pub week. She rose early Monday and left at oelock by motor with Dr C N Sanders for the Capital City. Mrs Sanders is great aunt of Dr Clarence Nile Sanders interning at St Francis Hospital Columbus and who spent the end of the week here with home folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Jennie Sanders
Millfield
Sanders
Oelock
C. N. Sanders
Clarence Nile Sanders
St. Francis Hospital
Columbus
Soviet General Pabrigina Dies In Black Sea Crash
General Jan Pabrigina, assistant commander of the Soviet Caucasian Army and Civil War hero, drowned today along with two passengers when their plane from Sochi to Titus plunged into the Black Sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
U.P
Jan Pabrigina
Sochi
Titus
Black Sea
Chauncey Dinner Honors London and Local Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Nye hosted a dinner Sunday evening at their High Street home in Chauncey. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. Robert BE Nye and sons of London England and Mr. and Mrs. Guy H. Gardner and daughter Wyona Gardner of Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Floyd Nye
High Street
Robert Be, Nye
Friendship Bible class hosts chauncey benefit social
The Friendship Bible class of the Church of Christ sponsors a benefit social tonight at the Chauncey K of P hall. Tea cream cake sandwiches and pie are served for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Friendship Bible Class
Church of Christ
Chauncey K. of P. Hall
Baby Born in Chauncey Named Katzenback Daughter
Aug 27 Chauncey reports correction on birth. A daughter was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Albert Katzenback, Chauncey, not a son as previously stated in Monday's Messenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Albert Katzenback
Chauncey Dinner Party Held At Lexington Avenue Home
Mrs Winnie Haughman of Chauncey hosted a Sunday two course chicken dinner at her Lexington Avenue residence. Guests included Verg Baughman and John Holden of Canton, Mrs Mary Baughman of New Marshfield, Earl and David Perkins and their wives and son from Dayton, Pauline Gillogly, Ray Batles and daughter Nadine from Albany, and Mary Louise, Bessy Bell, and Chester Baughman of Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Winnie Haughman
Lexington Avenue
Verg
Baughman
John Holden
Canton
Mary Baughman
New Marshfield
Earl Austin
David Perkins
Dayton
Pauline Gillogly
Ray Batles
Nadine
Albany
Mary Louise
Bessy Bell
Chester Baughman
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Frank Sweeney
J. R. Baker
Wilson
Charles Weiss
Marie
Vearl
John Ator
Fannie Baker
Sam Hutchinson
Freda
Springfield
Bessie Carmen
Hallie Hutchinson and Son
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H. H. Townsend
Helen
Donald Hibbard
Cooley and Son Junior
Florence Penquite
Garnet Hatch
Owosso, Mich
Ruth Jorden
Michigan
Howard H. Higgins
Louise Gurvy
H. P. Curry
Race Street
Mr. Higgins
Esther Smith
John Smith
William
Alma Tewksbury
Tom Kyle
Lawrence Hunter
George Hunter
Neil Gilham
James Gilham
Paul Githam
Garret Trout
Daniel Trout
Ina Trout
Jelia Trout
Fred Ellett
Edna Russell
Fern Nanna
Margaret McKibben
Lester Barnett
Bertha Steinmeyer
Marshall Barron
Thomas Llewellyn
Virgene Tewksbury
Chester Hawk
Nettie Barron
Mamie Efaw
Johnnie Herron
Fasher Whitlatch
Charles Llewellyn
Pontine Fierce
Dolores Phelps
Wilmington
Ohio
Athena Christian Church
Conference of Christian Endeavors of
State
Harry T. Hays
Washington
Walter Arick
East State Street
Fileen
Fort Wayne
Jorena Baughman
Crooksville
Robert J Spence
H. J. Hotcombe
Lois Francis
Thelma Starbuck
Corrine
Virginia
Sorority
Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority
Thelima Lehew
Toreas Herron
Esther Murphy
Mary A. Fryburger
Woman's Relief Corps
Fryburger
Tenth
Roy L. Fryburger
Fred Cheveller
Foster Place
Roy Burt
London
Billy
T. C. Smith
Mildred
Dorothy Fof Slagle
W. Va
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Albert Woodruff
Franklin Avenue
Akron
J .E. Rowles
Huntington
Woodruff
Court House
Charles Ashworth
State of
John T. Hope
Athens Township
Mary E. Hope
E. R. Walker
George A. Coe
W. B. Lawrence
Bertrand Clermont Howell
Ruth K. Simms
Delmer I. Simms
Ruth K. “A Et
Humphrey
Herb Dutton
K. Parker
Hockingport
John V. Wood
C. A. Stover
Ralph Parks
Common Pleas Court
Floyd C. Bodkins
Lucy Bodkins
William A. Sayre
John L. Southard
Cory McHale
Brunswick, Ga
Little Charlie Ross
West
Elmer Huckins
Milwaukee
George H. Huckins
Cedar Rapids
Middleport
Meigs
Earl of
Northesk
Miss Showaler
Waelard Clark
Busines
Tay
AAA
Wellsville
Harvey Kale
Hazel Linscott Miller
Hazel Harvey
William Phillips
Jessie Lester Wilfred (Crip) Schoonover
John Kranyik
Carl Conrad
Charles Ogg
Mary
Laura May
Stewart
George Ogg
Herman Ogg
Lena Wilson
Cedar Point
Cross Bros
W. Union Street
Athens, Ohio
Chas.Millikan
Optometrist
Masonic Building
Floor
Coldistson
Mr Greene
Our Service
Try gin Service+ TIRE & ACCESSORY co
W. Union St
Krasny
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