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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1928

Page

3

Denies guilt in dynamite case Nelsonville

Nelsonville August 30 Robert Thompson of Doanville pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Mayor L J Eberle in the dynamiting case involving Fred Loudner's automobile and garage at Deanville on August 3. Bond set at $1000. Thompson said he worked as assistant cook at the True farm picket camp and denied knowledge of the explosion. He left the camp Monday and has been working in Lancaster since. He was arrested Tuesday by Lancaster officers at the request of Chief Jack Pearson.

Nelsonville Robert Thompson Doanville Fred Loudner Deanville L. J. Eberle Thompson Lancaster Jack Pearson

Knights of Pythias celebrate 45th anniversary in Nelsonville

Valley Lodge No. 169 held its forty fifth anniversary program at Castle hall with Marietta grand master of arms N E Kidd delivering the principal address. G W Pearce read the organization history as members attended. In a separate notice G H Hutchinson 66 died at Longstreth after a long illness. Funeral service set for Saturday at 1 PM at Carbon Hill Christian church with burial there.

Nelsonville Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias Castle Hall N. E. Kidd Marietta Newbeck G. W. Pearce G. H. Hutchinson Longstreth Carbon Hill Christian Church Carbon Hill

Nelsonville Excursion to Columbus Attends 75 Residents

Aug 30 report lists 75 Nelsonville residents on the Columbus day trip. Names include Mr and Mrs William Lynn Mrs Ray Ashby Mrs P H Hickman Mrs J W Bates Mrs Orland Gandee Mrs Fred Voigt Mrs A E Gibson Hyla Harrold George Dille Eden Patton Harry Bunion Elizabeth Linton Gail Blackburn C E Whitmore Mary Parry Frances Parry George Adamson and S S Lane among others.

Nelsonville Columbus William Lynn Ray Ashby P. H. Hickman J. W. Bates Orland Gandee Fred Voigt A. E. Gibson Hyla Harrold George Dille Eden Patton Harry Bunion Elizabeth Linton Gail Blackburn C. E. Whitmore Mary and Frances Parry George Adamson John Scott S. Lane W. D. Wolfe

Huffman Pleads Guilty to Assault in Nelsonville

Charles Huffman of Murray City pleaded guilty to assault at arraignment before Mayor L. J. Eberle. He was fined 25 dollars and costs and sentenced to 60 days in the county jail, with fine and sentence suspended on good behavior.

Nelsonville Charles Huffman Murray City L. J. Eberle

Local residents and visitors noted in brief

Mrs J D Ledlie returns home recovering after White Cross operation. Catherine Jean and Alice Lama of Middleport visit Joan Rider. Mrs Charles Dorst and daughter Esther spend weekend in Columbus. Mrs Gerald Price and Mrs Grant Gabriel of Columbus attend Loren Dow Slater funeral here. Mrs Earl Baker visits Columbus. Charles Poston guides European tour group home. Mr and Mrs James Bayles return to Willard after visiting son Charles’ family. Lynn Chapman of Columbus visits Tuesday. Miss Clara Keys Ann Popesey Oris Smith with Verna Hand Camp Fire Girls at Canter’s Cave. Mrs Janet Hartley recovers after operation at Mercy hospital.

J. D. Ledlie White Cross Hospital Catherine Jean Alice Louise Lama Middleport Joan Rider Charles Dorst Esther Columbus Gerald Price Grant Gabriel Loren Dow Slater Earl Baker Charles Poston Europe James Bayles Willard Ohio Charles Lynn Chapman Clara Keys Ann Popesey Oris Smith Canter's Cave Verna Hand Janet Hartley Mercy Hospital

Scouts to Meet Nelsonville and Camp Plans

All Scouts of troop No. 45 are urged by the scoutmaster to attend the regular Y M C A meeting Friday at 7 o clock. Glouster scouts will visit. Three day camp at the city playground to be planned. A surprise party for Mrs. Alice Anderson was hosted by the Faithful Workers class of the Methodist Sunday school.

Nelsonville Glouster City Playground Alice Anderson Faithful Workers Methodist Sunday School Anderson Montana Cora Davis C. L. Stou Ora Davis Bessie Bland Frances Jo Riley Margaret Bland John Riley W. H. Cox Frank Neikirk Anna Nelson C. E. Betts Harry Runion Eulalia Hoch Dave Stewart C. G. Kreppel Thomas Spencer Bland Margaret

Engagement announced for Miss Mary Popoczy and Dr George Tedrow

Mr and Mrs Joesph Popoczy of Murray City announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Mary Popoczy to Dr George C Tedrow of Chicago. Miss Popoczy is a graduate nurse from Mt. Carmel hospital Columbus and Dr Tedrow graduated from Ohio State University in June. He belongs to Phi Chi Medical fraternity and is presently with Evangelical hospital Chicago. The wedding will be held in the near future.

Joesph Popoczy Murray City Mary Popoczy George C. Tedrow Chicago Popoczy Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Tedrow Ohio State University Phi Chi Medical Fraternity Evangelical Hospital

Funeral services set for Springfield resident Mansfield

Elmer Mansfield, born and raised in Athens County, died in Springfield yesterday. Funeral services and burial will be held in Springfield Saturday with sister Mrs. Kate Pinkerton receiving the notice.

Elmer Mansfield Athens County Springfield Kate Pinkerton Mansfeld

W. B. A. Club to Meet at Mrs. Susie Mellinger Home

The W. B. A. club will hold its Friday evening meeting at the home of Mrs. Susie Mellinger.

W. B. A. Club Susie Mellinger

Miss Emmadee Graham Crowned Miss Ohio at Cedar Point

Cedar Point scene crowned Emmadee Graham of Indian Lake Miss Ohio after a pageant with 12 contestants. She becomes queen of Ohio bathing beauties and will reign in the title.

Cedar Point U.R Emmadee Graham Indian Lake Ohio Graham

Haydenville supper honors Taylor visitors before Los Angeles trip

On Tuesday evening August 28 Mrs. Elizabeth Filley hosted a chicken supper at her Haydenville home in honor of her niece and nephew Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Taylor of Springfield NL who plan to depart for Los Angeles Calif next week. Attendees included Mrs. Charles Thompson Mrs. James Wilt Homer Carter Ray Newton Filley Esta Largent and the host.

Elizabeth Filley Haydenville T. H. Taylor Springfield Los Angeles Calif Charles Thompson James Wilt Lancaster Homer Carter Ray Newton Filley Esta Largent New Plymouth

Bus Line Seeks Permit for Lancaster Circleville Route

The Ohio Transit company of Lancaster asked the state utilities commission for authority to operate from Lancaster to Circleville on a through certificate extension rather than an individual certificate. The plan aims for through service from eastern points into Circleville instead of a separate Lancaster to Circleville line.

Columbus U,pa Ohio Transit Company of Lancaster Ohio State Utilities Commission Circleville

Kenya South Africa claim first short wave station

The first British colony to possess a short wave broadcasting station is cited as Kenya in South Africa. The station was opened recently.

Kenya South Africa

Smith Urges Vigorous Campaign for President and State Ticket

Gov. Alfred E. Smith addressed the New York state committee urging a strong campaign for his presidential bid and for Democrats to secure victory on the state ticket. M. William Bray was elected state chairman and James A. Farley named secretary as Republicans plan to rally behind Herbert Hoover.

Syracuse N. Y Alfred E. Smith M. William Bray Utica Edwin Corning James A. Farley State Athletic Commission Smith Herbert Hoover

Columbus Girl Missing From Home

Violet Whitehead a 17 year old Columbus girl has been missing since Saturday. A stranger told police he saw her at the Columbus interurban depot about 3 PM Wednesday waiting for a Dayton car. She had no money known to her parents. Dayton police were asked to watch for her.

Columbus U.P Violet Whitehead Dayton

Cooler Weather Returns to Southeastern Ohio

Cooler breezes followed morning showers bringing relief from a string of hot nights in Southeastern Ohio. Last night saw the thermometer hit near the season's peak and sleepers woke to prep sheets and light quilts. Forecaster predicts fair, cooler weather for tonight and tomorrow.

Ohio

Ferry Man Is Given Credit For Heroism

Divers recovered the body of Christine Denlock 19 a chambermaid on the towboat Aliquippa of the Vesta Coal company after it overturned in eighteen feet of water on the Ohio river near Pittsburgh. Two crew members 39 year olds William Adkins and James Gordon were still missing. John Weber who operates a ferry boat across the Ohio river near the sinking rescued twenty crew members as they leaped into the water with help from another Vesta Coal company towboat.

Pittsburgh Christine Denlock Ohio River Aliquippa Vesta Coal Company William Adkins James Gordon John Weber

Seven Die in Plane Crash Near Discovery Bay

Searchers continue drags at Discovery Bay for five more missing aboard the Ford tri motor that vanished last Saturday en route to Seattle. Fragments of the plane found support officials’ belief that seven passengers perished in the crash.

Port Townsend Wash U.P Seattle Discovery Bay

Priest Challenges Blames Skirts in Belgian Duel

A Belgian priest who criticized Princess Astrid for her skirt length has been challenged to a duel by an unnamed gentry member. The dispute appeared in Le Vingtieme Cleclé, and no response to the challenge is recorded. Princess Astrid is married to Crown Prince Leopold of Belgium.

Brussels Belgium Astrid le Vingtieme Cleclée Sweden Leopold

Huskies to face Chicago on Chicago gridiron in 1929

Washington's eleven will travel east to meet Chicago in a 1929 football game. It marks the first time a Pacific Coast conference team plays a Big Ten foe on its home field.

Washington Chicago Pacific Coast Conference Big Ten

Cyclone Rips Monza Wrecking City Structures

A cyclone swept Monza Italy last night killing nine people and injuring about 140 in varying degrees. Seven of the seriously hurt were believed fatally injured. One of the six spires of the Gothic cathedral fell to the ground as chimneys and smokestacks toppled, buildings were unroofed and trees uprooted.

Monza Italy

Hoover limits campaign expenditures and speeches day

Herbert Hoover, with Republican leaders, caps national campaign spending at 3 million dollars and plans about four major speeches including one in New York City. He will confer with eastern leaders on the New York campaign as Governor Alfred E. Smith and Mrs. Smith attend the Syracuse state fair to discuss the Democratic program. Senator Joseph T. Robinson’s notification ceremonies draw thousands to Hot Springs. James A. Edgerton nominates as prohibition vice president urges withdrawal to aid Hoover. Senator Charles Curtis to speak at a Harrisburg farmers meeting sponsored by the National Grange.

Herbert Hoover New York City New York Alfred E. Smith Hot Springs Ark Joseph T. Robinson James A. Edgerton Lyon, Va Prohibition Party Charles Curtis Harrisburg National Grange

New Fame For Retired Boxer Gene Tunney

Sir John Lavery announced he will paint former heavyweight champion Gene Tunney for the 1929 Royal Academy. The honor adds a new chapter to Tunney’s post boxing fame as he joins distinguished subjects in Lavery’s portrait list.

London U.P Gene Tunney John Lavery

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