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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1927
Page
3
Cynthia Smith, 45, wife of Walter Smith, died early Friday at her North Grosvenor Street home after illness. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. at the residence. Burial in Greenlawn cemetery. She is survived by her husband, a son, and several siblings.
Evelyn Elizabeth Kontner, four months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kontner of Nelsonville, died Friday night at the parents’ home. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 3 PM at the residence, with burial at Greenlawn. The family includes seven other children.
Mr and Mrs Sam Ambrose of New Straitsville announce the birth of a daughter at their home in Nelsonville this morning. The baby has been named Gloria Virginia and the mother was formerly Miss Anna Kourt of the city.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lydia Dyson who died at her daughter Mrs. Thomas Shumeay home near Jacksonville will be held Sunday at 1 oclock at the U B church Jacksonsenville burial will follow at New Straitsville cemetery.
A special meeting of the West Parent-Teachers Association is set for Monday at 2 30 in the West building. Members are urged to attend as important business will be discussed.
The Midgets replaced ball games with Saturday hikes due to the weather. The Y M G A notes highlight a fall hike schedule and emphasize the extensive reading room with various periodicals. The Twilight League nears its final game as the Athenas face Central with potential tie scenarios. Suburban league schedule lists Haydenville vs Nelsonville and Southern Electrics vs Carbon Hill.
The report lists Catherine Newman Freda Smith and Mrs C D Shafer among participants in a city card club gathering. Newman held the guests high score while Mrs Donald Lowden led the club scoring.
In Corning reports say infantile paralysis spreads in the state prompting possible school closures. Public schools may reopen September 5 for registration while the regular term may start the next day, with Labor Day delaying sessions. Parish and city notices mention illness events in the area.
Funeral services set for Mrs John Fisher 72 in Corning with burial in New Lexington cemetery. She died suddenly at home after reportedly being in good health. Life long Corning residents, the Fischers previously lived in Millertoun.
The Rev. Ishamura, an Indian native and Bonebrake seminary member, will preach Sunday at 7 30 p m at the United Brethren church. He plans to wear a native costume and discuss the topic Fifteen Years Before the Idols.
John Nash, 56, of New Lexington and formerly of Corning and Chapper Hill, died recently at Mt. Carmel.
Gustava G Mulpas 72 died Friday afternoon at 2 40 at the family home near Amesville. Funeral Monday at 1 from the parental home, Rev B Courtney in charge. Burial in Manicwood cemetery. Survived by ten siblings including Mrs Charles Swartz Glouster and Holland Mulpas Glouster. LeFavor property on Front Street listed.
Cooperate Glouster August 27. The official board and standing committee chair will meet Monday at 6 30 PM at Attorney George W Rose s office. The session will organize cooperation with the miners organization for the Labor Day celebration.
Glouster stores will be open all day Thursday this week as the summer schedule ends. The Thursday noon closing rule will expire with August. G W Johnson, New York Central agent, will move his family from Albany to Glouster next week.
Harmon Rutter, 43, died Thursday afternoon after suffering two strokes. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at Trimble Church by Rev. George Milhoan with burial in Giouster Cemetery. He leaves a wife and two daughters, Ving. 17, and Irene 13.
Lon Dulancy of Miami former Glouster resident will be among 100 World War veterans leaving Miami for Paris. The group departs September 7 for Hampton Roads and sails September 8 aboard the Steamship Panhl for the Atlantic crossing.
Mothers and alumnae sponsor a rummage sale to raise funds for furnishing the Pi Beta Phi chapter house at East Union Street, the G Bieness home. A collection of articles will be gathered to support the project.
The Rev Hoon will lead morning and evening church services at Church of Christ with conversions and a builder theme. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 led by Lillian Sweeney. Glouster Encampment No 362 F O C F holds a Tuesday installation with refreshments. Mooseheart Legion chapter 286 August birthday pot luck follows at the regular meeting.
Marietta August 27. County highway between Bartlett and Cutter to be completed this season after 10 000 appropriation by county commissioners. John F. Scott oversees work with drainage and stone paving, 3 000 state remitted to county, Fairfield township adds 500, total about 2 500 local share. Road runs north to Ohio River through Little Hocking to Cutler, grading and stone work in progress, aim to finish by November first.
The annual Wood family reunion will be held at the grove on the Ohio State farm in Carpenter Ohio next Sunday. Anyone with Wood ancestry is invited. Entertainment plans are underway with music from the Athens high school band.
Ward Skinner and Samuel Briggs of Chillicothe paid fines and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication. Wendell Rose of Richland Avenue also fined for the same offense. Marriage licenses were issued in Athens County Probate Court for four couples including Fidler Gillilan and Skinner Boudinot. Mrs. J. B. Hit, undergoing spinal treatment, was moved home in serious condition.
A Rainier National Park photograph shows a spectacular ice feature near Mt. Rainier's summit. The glacial system, with the mountain at 14,408 feet, ranks among the park's chief attractions.
Athens County Pomona grange will meet at the Oak Grove school house Tuesday evening August 30. The fifth degree will be conferred on a class of candidates.
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