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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1927

Page

7

Messenger Correspondents Gather Local Items

Bedford Mr and Mrs George McCumbr and daughter Lelia spent May. Ry Charlie Sip Clair and family Ma and Mrs H B Picket are a few days in Pitpureh. Wilbur Williams of allons visits Whaley. Virgie Blackwoods suffers blood poison on the finger.

George McCumbr Ang Lelia Momay Ry Charlie SipClair H. B. Picket Pitpureh Wilbur Williams Allons Wwd Whaley

Marriage of Maurine Eloros to Jo Williams in Akron

Mr and Mrs Stones announce the marriage of their daughter Maurine Eloros to Jo Williams in Akron. The couple will reside at 912 Pecan Avenue Barperton where Williams works for Sterling Rubber. Mrs Laf Hewitt fell Friday and broke her arm.

Maurine Eloros Joor ‘Williams AkroSaturday Williama L. Woodworth Athens Williams Pecan Avenue Barperton Willams

Local residents visit relatives and exchange homes

Elizabeth Vansky visited her brother in Lan as the first of the week. Miss Margaret Scott of Columbus visited her aunt Mrs. James Jenkin. Lew Gooden exchanged his First street home with Garfield Brooke for a Krex township farm. Mrs Brooks moves to town for nearer school with her children. Mrs Thomas Potts and Emma Johnson of Nelsonville spent Wednesday and Thursday with friends here.

Erry Bond Tattle Tocking Ardine Shus Athens Elizabeth Vansky Lanas James McKibben Agiter Helen J. Co. Werth Wesley Wesk Margaret Scott Columbus Jamsennis Lew Gooden First Street Garfield Brooke Krex Township Brooks Thomas Potts Emma Johnson Nelsonville

Missionary Visit Highlights Indian Conditions

Miss Patterson, a long time India missionary and former Jacksonville high school teacher, spoke about living conditions there. Local Methodist women prepared clothing and gifts for India to be delivered at Christmas. The Jacksonville school plans to open September 6 with the first four grades retained and Miss Sylvia Gaskalla to teach at Taylor Ridge.

Miss Patterson India Jacksonville Methodist Episcopal Church Will Hill Zelma Cambridge Janna Luther Joe Judson Lancaster Judson J. W. Plummer U. E Columbus Washington Avenue John Heizer Sylvia Gaskalla Wil Gaskallagvill Taylor Ridge

Pratt's Fort social notes highlight local visits

Mr and Mrs Elmer Goldsberry and children visited Mrs Sarah Goldsberry Sunday. Mrs Will Colmer visited Friday with Mrs Harry Smith. Mrs 5 J Smith and son Carl were guests of Mrs Serebh Golda berry Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs Glennie Wetherby visited her parents. Friday morning Edna Sanborn and niece Louise Morrin of Urbara visited relatives here. Lucile Colburn returned home after visiting relatives in the northern part of the state. Fraley Fot visited friends in Jerseyville Sunday. Finia Wingett and Chilli cothe visitors of Wayne Wingett. Florence Meeks recently guest of Vin ton Meeks. Mary Gossett visiting granddaughter Mrs Wayne Wingett.

Elmer Goldsberry Sarah Goldsberry Fred White Will Gilkey Will Colmer Harry Smith J. Smith Carl Serebh Goldaberry Glennie Wetherby Are Goldaberry Edna Sanborn Mise Louise Morrin Urbara Lucile Colburn Fraley Fot Jerseyville Suncy Finia Wingett Cothe Wayne Wingett Florence Meeks Vinton Meeks Mary Gossett Charles Westcott Adgnaville Dorothy Keys J.smith Migre Jeblsarson G. C. Shellman Cambus Fred Biehl Kate Turner The Garden Alma Goldsberry Mary Bur Oscar Butts Dayton A. K. Newman Springfield Bertha van Nest Dana van Nest Sam Johnson Near Chester Eugene Wittiama Columbus Wilttemen Fraley Fox Virgene

Finsterwald family reunion announced for September 4

The Finsterwalds plan their fourth annual reunion at the Athena Felty grounds on Sunday September 4. Numerous relatives are listed as guests at various homes across Adgnaville and nearby towns as they visit family members.

Finsterwald Fintserwald Athena Fely

A Month s Asthma Treatment Proves Benefits of Asmura

A one month trial of Asmura claims to improve asthma in over ten percent of observed cases. The Anderson McCoy Laboratory in Highland Ohio advertises personalized attention through physician follow up and a questionnaire blank for patient case history.

Weite Anderson- McCoy Laboratorio Highland Ohio

Local Notes On Visits and Family Movements

Taylor Ridge resident Vernice Welling returns from a ten day visit with Mrs Hazel Boudinot near Concord then to Dayton to see friends and relatives. Willike and Audra Chalfant travel to Columbus and Athens to visit relatives and plan vacations. Harvey Brammar moves to Athens. others attend the county fair with family members from Green's Run Cartwright and nearby communities.

Vernice Welling Hazel Boudinot Concord Dayton Willike Crooksmndle Audra Chalfant Athens PR. B. Chalfant Columbus Irene Golding Alfreda Hildabrand William Gaskaltie Char Mackey Minnia Welland Atvbart

Burial for Mrs Augusta Brooks Remains In Athens

Mrs Augusta Brooks formerly of this county died at her daughter M Parker Hyde in Portsmouth. Her body returned to Athens and laid in Jagers undertakers chapel until funeral at Grahams Chapel Monday morning. Husband L W Brooks preceded her in death. son Guy Brooks of Athens and a Portsmouth daughter survive. She was born in Foald township and lived here most of her life.

Augusta Brooks M Parker Hyde Portsmouth Athens Jagers’ Undertaking Grahams = Chainl L. W. Brooks Guy Btooks Brooks Foal

Ashes of Sacco and Vanzetti to travel Europe after New York funeral

Sympathizers in New York and Europe to honor the executed anarchists. Ashes to be cremated after funeral procession in Boston and sent to New York then London Stockholm Berlin and other continental cities. Police and city officials clamp down on parade routes.

Vanzetti Sacco New York Europe Henry Minott United Press Boston Sacco-Vanzetti Comemittec London Stockholm Berlin State House Pers Mit Langone Forest Wills Cemetery Defense Committee Michal Crowley Eek

Liquor in Hearse Stunned New Orleans Prohibition Crackdown

Prohibition agents uncovered 460 gallon cans of alcohol hidden in a hearse amid a distraught funeral procession on a New Orleans waterfront street. Mourners scattered as police arrived and the agents opened the hearse door.

New Orleans Gwan Prohibition

Builders Irwin and Henry Chanin Rise on New York Skyline

Special to The Messenger profiles Irwin and Henry Chanin two ex servicemen who built a construction empire in New York City Their company has 20 million dollars in ongoing projects including the famed Roxy Theatre and plans a 60 story office tower They own seven theatres and operate five while expanding into engineering research Their offices resemble a drawing room and Irwin notes a dream fulfilled yet refuses to retire citing ongoing growth

Hortense Saunders New York Henry I Fort Skyways U i Smith Brothers REC Irwin Henry Brooklyn Forty-second Street Lexington Avenue Chaning Irwin Chanin

Search forces push to find missing Dole fliers

The light cruiser Omaha and eight destroyers head toward Hawaii to refuel then continue the search for the missing Dole planes. Submarine Tender Holland Mine Sweeper Ortlan and eight class submarines depart Honolulu for San Diego to cover drift waters and aid the search. Admiral Jackson and Rear Admiral John D. McDonald plan additional submarine searches around the Myriad islands.

Wastlington Ati Omaha Aix Hawai Dole Eirola Holland Ortlan Honolulu San Diego Jackson John D. McDonald Hawaiian Naval District Myriad Islands

Hospital Notes Admits Several At Sheltering Army Hospital

The Sheltering Army hospital last week admitted Mrs Alfred Jeffers of Athens for treatment on Monday and Mrs Harvey Ramsey of 187 Franklin Avenue on Wednesday for tonsil and adenoid removal. Bert Fuller of New Plymouth and Jeff Lucas of Cotter underwent tonal and adenoid procedures and ruptured appendix surgery respectively. Convalescents include Mrs C P Clester of Athens and Mrs Ruth Bowers of Albany, with Mrs G B White and baby discharged.

Ruth Bowers Albany G. B. White Baby

Athens County Fair draws record four day attendance

A total of 14 257 persons paid admission fees to attend the Athens county fair over four days. Frank Biddle, secretary of the fair board, praised the fair’s success and said crowds exceeded average with enough funds to cover expenses. The largest turnout came on Friday with about 16 000 attendees.

Athens Frank Biddle Fair Board

Local Athens Fair Attendance Record Stands

J L Dick of Columbus has attended the Athens county fair for many years except this year when a mistaken date caused him to miss the event. He closed his store to try to make the fair, but it ended before he could arrive. Dick, longtime Standard Oil agent in Nelsonville, is widely known in the county.

J. L. Dick Columbus Athens County Athens Jack Standard Oil Company Nelsonville

Athens fair fireworks night ends without major incident

The event featured fireworks many rockets and a stray rocket over the crowd that landed near a concession tent without damage. Parking was tight with Friday and Thursday music by Athens high school band. Nine races entertained fans as officials prepared awards and only two intoxication arrests occurred.

Athens Racine

Baby Show Axed at Ohio State Fair Warned by Health Director

In Columbus authorities report an epidemic of infantile paralysis prompting Dr John H L Monger state health director to urge removal of the baby show at the upcoming fair. Health officials say 10 new cases bring the total to 780 with eight deaths. the aim is to protect infants from exposure.

Columbus Con- Rectan John HL Monger Ntate Monger Robbing Studey Massachusetts Baverbill Mass

Peden to Talk on Football Prospects at Club Meeting

Don Peden, head football coach at Onto University, discusses the upcoming season with members of the Hiv wenls club at the regular jrash in Hotel Barry Monday noon. He compares the team’s strength with other schools and Ohio Valley rivals and forecasts a period of showers as the week and year begin.

Peden Don Peden Onto University Barry Washington Ohlo Valley Menthy Gua White

Haynes Named President of New Fire Insurance Company

Roy Aza Haynes of Ohio, longtime federal prohibition commissioner, has become president of a new fire insurance company worth 2 000 900 dollars in Washington. Rumors linked him to the Anti-Saloon League after his government service. In Amsterdam, a Rotterdam dispatch reports Amsterdam mayor proclaimed a civil state of siege amid Sacco Vanzetti disturbances.

Haynes Washington Roy Aza Haynes Ohio WMIL SEIGE Amsterdam Holland Rotterdam Serge

Christian Churches Plan Athens County Convention at Nelsonville

The Disciples of Christ in Athens county will hold their annual convention at Nelsonville Christian Church on a September Friday. Representing churches include Nelsonville, Athens, Grouster, Chauncey, Trimble, New Athens, Green's Run, Taylor's Ridge, Hooper's Ridge, and Athine, with Carbon Hill and Ore­don in Hocking county and Bishopville in Morgan county also involved. State representatives from Mra. A. Fr. Ghang of Cleveland and W. D. Ward of Cincinnati will attend, along with a state speaker on Stewardship and an open forum. Speakers include M. B. Chattey, I. S. Roberts, Homer Vian, G. B. Courtney, Miles Hoon, Pauline Flerce, and others. Topics cover Visitation Evangelism, the Rural Field, Missioning and Stewardship, Young People's Conference.

Disciples of Christ Athens County Nelsonville Christian Church Nelsonville Athens Grouster Chauncey Trimble New Marsiald Green's Run Taylor's Ridge Hooper's Ridge Athine Carbon Hill Ordreton Hocking County Bishoopville Morgan Counity Mra. A Ouster G. B. Courtney Chaunety Miles Hoon Glouster Pauline Flerce

Non-Union Clay Workers Fail To Return To Work

Non-union clay workers did not report for work at the Ohio White Brick plant in New Lexington on April 27. Sheriff Harley NeNabb and deputies were present to prevent disorder after yesterday's demonstration by union slay workers. Pickets directed by P B Hurng of the Wahited Clay Workers union remain at the plant.

New Lexington Ohio White Brick Company Harley NeNabb Deputiez P. B. Hurng Wahited Clay Workers’ Union

Chicago gangsters freed amid habeas corpus ruling

A Chicago courtroom proceeding before Judge William J. Lindeay reviewed insanity evidence for Frank and Vincent Mon Erland, with remarks about Russia and a plan to force mental examinations on criminals. The McBirnand brothers declined further action, hoping to avoid a new purge of arrests.

Frank Vincent Mon Erland William J." Lindeay Russia McBirnand Pelica Hughes Cone Dinseanily

Marshall Fires Opening Gun To Uphold His Bill

Ohio politics move on the Marshall bill as State Senator L T Marshall declares a statewide campaign to restore to justices of the peace their former powers. He links the fight to prohibition and blasts automobile clubs backing the referendum.

Marshall Lorain Upmtha Supreme Court L. T. Marshall Ghia Evangelical Conference George Berther- Cleveland Pitt Prohibition Ohio Automobile Cluba

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