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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1928
Page
3
Nelsonville merchants cancel the August 30 picnic at the Grotto Grounds due to an upcoming homecoming event planned later in the town.
Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church held its monthly Nelsonville gathering with hostess duties by Mrs. Charles Monks Mrs. George Dille and Mrs. Thomas Spencer A picnic dinner followed as officers were elected including President Mrs John Herrold and several vice presidents recording secretary treasurer and committee members One new member Mrs H E Zuber joined and life member status was conferred on Mrs A L Barker.
Washington August 29 Republican drive for more campaign funds was planned at a conference led by Hubert Work with treasurers and leaders from Chicago and New York. Work denied Democratic charges that the original budget was boosted and called Raskob's claims absurd noting an effort to raise between 6.6 million and 8 million dollars and 809 electoral votes for Governor Smith.
Francis W. Durbin of Lima Ohio announces in a Democratic committee statement that Governor Al Smith will win Ohio. He likens Smith to Woodrow Wilson's 1916 strength two months before the election. The Kellogg pact on renunciation of war is also noted with several nations adhering.
Edna Wallace Hopper promotes her Wave and Sheen hair product. The ad claims non greasy formula, lasting shine, and suitability after shampoo or home permanent waves. Bottles cost 75 cents with money-back guarantee.
Seven additional teachers were employed at the City Board of Education meeting completing staffing for the term starting September 10. High school hires include Lucille Fought Long Athens Blanche L Moore head Rose Mary Acker Ruth Hyde George Shirley and Kathleen Scott Boyd Nelsonville. Edith Hale aged 27 died at Floodwood. funeral plans pending.
Nelsonville August 29 The W B A will hold their birthday meeting at their hall tonight. A good attendance is urged.
Nelsonville residents are asked to host carnival volunteers next week. Austin Kontner heads the event, and the Glenford Dugan post urges contact with anyone offering lodging for the visiting crew.
Cambridge Aug 29 A rescue crew led by State Mine Inspector Watson searched the Old Orchard mine for Ben Kissenter 28 and his brother William 26 who disappeared after entering the abandoned shaft yesterday. Officials fear they may be trapped behind a shifting formation or overcome by gas.
The death of the two young Brew er children in Waverly Pike county last week is believed to be due to poisoning. The stomach contents are to be analyzed Thursday by chemist Charles F. Long of Columbus to clarify the mystery.
Bedford mourns as George W. Willis 92 longtime Cleveland police retiree dies at home Funeral services set for Friday in Bedford with Willis remembered as a longtime city officer and respected public servant.
Local order of Knights of Pythias plans a special session this evening at Castle Hall to observe their forty fifth anniversary with a well arranged program.
Fred Stufflebean was arraigned before Mayor L. J. Eberle and pleaded guilty to using profane language in the presence of a woman, receiving a $10 fine plus costs. Other items note Mrs. D. F. Shafer of Columbus visiting her parents in Nelsonville and Mrs. Grace Wright’s return from Philo to her home.
Governor Alfred E. Smith will depart New York for Syracuse to headline a second appearance in a week. An audience at the state fair is expected to swell for Governor's Day with thousands gathering to hear the former candidate compare his New Jersey visit in scale and enthusiasm.
Columbus August 29. The Ohio State fair opened a day focused on agricultural organizations with Granges 4 H clubs garden clubs and allied farmers groups expected to attend the exposition regarded as among the nation’s greatest.
The Spaulding family reunion will be hosted by J. H. Fierce on East Union Street in Athens on Sunday September 2. Many family members are expected to attend.
Sixty local residents joined the Hocking Valley trip to the Columbus state fair today with another excursion planned for tomorrow. Among Columbus visitors were Mrs Gale Bronson and son Astis of Florida visiting Dr and Mrs Acomb. Nelsonville guests included Mr and Mrs David Day and Mrs Dave Burnelle with daughter Florence from Caldwell.
Mrs Harry Lines Mrs Wilbur Jonas Mrs J L Wilson Mr and Mrs Henry Lancaster Mr and Mrs B M Coakley Mrs Mable Robinson Bobby Hall Mrs Josie Baugh and daughter Miss Mildred Miss Mildred and Grace Roberts Mrs Olive Siebert and two children and Dr and Mrs C C Butt were noted in a society greeting or social page entry.
Mrs. Emma Martin and Mrs. Grace Morris attended the Logan funeral for James Martin Sr along with Mr and Mrs Hoodlett Mr and Mrs L D Martin Mr and Mrs Charles Martin and Wilbur Martin on Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs W E McCorkle and family from Akron have been with Sylvester Jones in Marion for three weeks and will then visit Dr McCorkle in Sidney. Miss Julia Burnell visits Shawnee. Burnell returns to Akron. Leo Hans visits Akron area. daughter Rhea stays with Hoodlett grandparents. Dora Hickman from Cleveland visits Nelsonville area.
Curtiss Field reports search plans underway by M. M. Merrie Merrill and Edwin M. Ronne for two men missing over 36 hours after departing Buffalo in Lindbergh's Curtiss Falcon. A civilian plane reportedly crashed near Clarks Kerry, Pennsylvania, off course, raising possibilities the Falcon landed in the mountains.
Mrs. George Seines and return Mary Deanville rent a home following visits to relatives and friends in Walbridge and Toledo.
Sheriff John W. Crooks was struck by knife wounds while attempting to arrest an insane man who had been disturbing a funeral in a nearby church. Crooks was injured but in stable condition as authorities investigated the incident.
Miss Violet Russell has returned to her grandmother Mrs Mollie Campbell at 73 West Carpenter after spending the summer with friends and relatives in Columbus Cleveland and Dayton while attending Ohio University.
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