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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1927

Page

3

Rotary Talk Connects US Government to Catholic Church

Rev. Father Touey of St. Andrews church spoke to the Nelsonville Rotary about forms of government. He likened church diocesan structure to U S Supreme Court selection and urged respect for authority. Carson Hyon and others discussed high school athletics and Rotary voted to appoint two members to cooperate on the athletic program.

Nelsonville United States Father Touey St. Andrews Church Rotary Club Supreme Court of the United States Carson Hyon Rotary

Electrical storm triggers dual fire alarms in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville a severe storm at about 5 30 p m drew two fire trucks to calls at Horace Chestnut street and Frank O Mara street both lightning damaged electrical wiring but caused no further damage. The Dew hotel also saw a small fire from an automobile backfire lighting gas in a carburetor and was put out by a hand chemical extinguisher.

Nelsonville Horace

Funeral Services for Mrs Jane Jones and Hiram Morgan

Funeral services are set for Mrs Jane Jones at 2 PM Thursday at the M E church in Oriston with burial at Greenlawn Nelsonville beside her husband William Jones. A second service for Hiram Morgan will be held Thursday at 10 30 AM at his Columbus residence with burial at Greenlawn Columbus.

Jane Jones Hiram Morgan Nelsonville M. E Orbiston Greenlawn William Jones Columbus

Social Notes Highlight Local Society Meeting and Visits

The Women’s Missionary society of the Christian church will meet Friday at 7:30 pm at Mrs. P. E. Lama’s Kentner street home with Mrs. 8. 8S. Lane as program leader. The column lists numerous visiting relatives and friends from Columbus, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Harrisburg, and Manhattan, Kansas, plus trips to Canter’s Cave and Canter’s Cave camps and motors through New England and Northern Ohio.

Women's Missionary Society of the Christian Church P. E. Lama Kentner Street Lane Ray Minner Mary Jaqueline Columbus Mary Ray Jake Ohlinger Cleveland Martin Ohlinger E. A. Ray Cecil Moore Frankford Indiana W. B. Evans Fred Wilson New England States Frank Minner Preston Minner McArthur J. M. Hyde Maine New Hampshire Don Dugan Ed Dugan William Sharp Robert Ohlinger Alfred Clarence Louise Adaline Ray Canter's Cave George Washington Dorothy Ann Washington Manhattan Kansas Vance Rannells Mary Elizabeth of MacArthur E. J.cable Washington Fanny Mulligan Irma Wilson T. J. Smith Thomas Mulligan Sallie Varley Parkersburg Ed Healy Carrie Isabelle Canter’s Cave W. H. Parks Verna Hand J. H. Strauch Ohio Ed Crouse Elda Chillico Lucille Scott Kathryn Hall B. M. Coakley New York City Charlotte Varley Mackenzie Aaron Head Indianapolis Ind W. W. Kelly Everett Kentnerl Patricia Lou Harrisburg

Dinner Guests At Scott Home In Columbus Visit

The report notes Mrs. John Klotz with son Kenneth and daughter Evelyn along with Miss Erma Jones dined at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Scott. They opened the weekend in Columbus with Mr and Mrs Dewey Cavanaugh Clet ta and Josephine Klotz.

Charles Scott John Klotz Kenneth Evelyn Erma Jones Columbus Dewey Cavanaugh Cletta Josephine Klotz

Regular Pythian Sisters Meeting at K P Hall

A regular meeting of Pythian Sisters will be held at the K of P hall Thursday evening. A pot luck lunch will be served. The officers request a good attendance of the membership.

Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Woltz Family Reunion Set for Crystal Springs

The Woltz families hold their annual reunion on Sunday at Crystal Springs near Lancaster. All connected relatives are invited and a basket dinner will be served at noon.

Woltz Crystal Springs Lancaster

Mundy Family Reunion Draws Wide Ohio Attendance

The Mu dy family reunion was held last Sunday at Canters Cave with numerous members listed including Mr and Mrs Sam Mundy and children in locations such as Wellston Columbus Dayton Logan Carbon Hill and Portsmouth among attendees from many towns and households.

Mudy Canters Cave Sam Mundy Edna Mundy Anna Mundy Charles Gentry Helen Ruth George Bobby Hughie Ed Capas Wellston Myita Mundy Columbus T. W. Mundy Elvera Mundy Elizabeth Colma William Dribly Charles Mytrie Walter James Dayton Steven Mundy Ed Mundy Ralph Harry Charles Lillian Harold Katherine George Ford Bobbie Sammy Madelene Logan Blanche Smith Carbon Hill Hugh Mundy George Passen Thelma Lee Kenmore Ohio George Mundy Flossie Eunice Rachel Dorothy Nelsonville Flossie Brown Portsmouth Americal Burg Floodwood C. H. Boring Gore Harry Mundy Hubert Greendale

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meets Thursday

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs. T. E. Wells entertained Tuesday evening for her daughter Mrs. W. H. Grady of Louisville Kentucky. Ten guests were served.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church T. E. Wells W. H. Grady Louisville, Ky

Loyal Woman's Class Holds Monthly Meeting

The Loyal Woman's class of the Christian church met Tuesday at president Mrs. Sam Starkey's Ashton avenue home. Miss Hyla Herrold led in Mrs. Kep lar's absence. A letter from former member Mrs. E H Mathews was read. Guests included Mrs Grace Ruscoe from Phoenix and life teacher Mrs W B Devore, ill for two years. A pot luck dinner followed. Next meeting set for Mrs Mary Ray's West Washington street home.

The Christian Church Sam Starkey Ashton Avenue Violet Keplar Hyla Herrold E. H. Mathews iZaneaville Grace Ruscoe Phoenix Ariz W. B. Devore Mary Ray West Washington Street

Communists Raise 5,000 Men at Kai Fung

An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Canton reports communists raised 5,000 men at Kai Fung, signaling growing organized force amid regional tensions. The report, dated Aug 31, highlights the mobilization as part of broader communist activities in the area.

Canton London U.R Kai Fung

Canton Chamber of Commerce Siege Demands $10 Million

Report says 100 soldiers and troops along with three high officials surrounded the Canton Chamber of Commerce. Telegraphic aid requested as Nanking instructs to cover military costs. cash payment demanded to defray operations.

Chamber of Commercce Canton Nanking

County Teachers Gather for Annual Institute in Athens

About 300 county teachers are expected for the annual Athens county teachers institute to be held September 1 and 2 at Ewing auditorium. The event features an eighth grade commencement with 624 diplomas, speeches by A. P. Sandles of Ottawa and Charles S. Meek, Toledo schools superintendent, plus a 10:30 a.m. film at the Majestic Theatre.

Athens County Teachers Institute Ewing Auditorium A. P. Sandles Ottawa Charles 8. Meek Toledo Public Schools

Enrollment and Graduation Events at Athens County Schools

Secretary Mrs Fauna Ricketts oversees enrollment of teachers as County Supt H R McVay opens with a welcoming address. Music by the Athens County School Orchestra and solos by Dorothy Dailey Christine Courtney Brown Lois Cecil Helen Laverty accompany programs including eighth grade diplomas and district meetings with superintendents and principals.

Fauna Ricketts H. R. McVay Dorothy Dailey A. P. Sandles Athens County School Walter A. Wood Christine Courtney Brown Helen Laverty Charles 8. Meek

Letart Farmers Win Memberships in 300 Bushel Potato Club

Two Meigs County farmers from Letart, W. O. Barnitz and Arthur Johnson, earned entry to Ohio’s 300 bushel potato club by weighing 355 and 325 bushels per acre respectively. Ohio State University will award medals during Farmers Week as county agricultural agents confirmed the yields. The Presbyterian church hosts its first fall class meeting Thursday with chairwoman Mrs. Louis Seyfried and president Mrs. Dea Hayes.

Pomeroy Meigs County Ohio W. O. Barnitz Arthur Johnson Letart Barnitz Johnson E. B. Tussing George W. Kreitler Tussing Mr. Kreitller Ohio State University Presbyterian Church Louis Seyfried Dea Hayes

McDowell Brought Home After Fort Wayne Trip

John McDowell was brought to his Nelsonville home by Mr. and Mrs. LU. A. Sanner of Columbus after an automobile trip to Fort Wayne Indiana. He fell from a hay mow while visiting Fort Wayne and dislocated bones in both feet.

Nelsonville John McDowell LU. A. Sanner Columbus Fort Wayne Ind McDowell

Rain Forcing Postponement Of Twilight League Final

In Nelsonville on August 31 rain postponed the Twilight League final between the Factory and Centralites to Thursday night. A Factory win would tie them with East for the second half championship. Also reported a chamber meeting delay and the arrest of Sam Newman on suspicions of intoxication and possession with eighteen bottles found at his home.

Nelsonville Factory Centralites East

Police Bring Fugitives From Columbus On Auto Theft Charge

Chief Jack Pearson returned from Columbus with Crawford Hurst wanted for obtaining an automobile under false pretenses. Hurst allegedly aided Earl Street, Sayer, Ohio in taking a Chevrolet coupe from McFarland's garage using a stolen roadster as initial payment and not returning to finalize the sale.

Hurst Nelsonville Jack Pearson Columbus Crawford Hurst Earl

Resignation of Judge Miller Regretted in Pomeroy

POMEROY Aug 31 The resignation of Judge A P Miller from the local common pleas court draws much comment. Critics note his handling of mining stress two years ago and fear unseasoned successors. Miller, a fearless 11 year veteran, cites salary as reason and plans to return to law practice in the same offices.

Pomeroy A. P. Miller Common Pleas Court Ve Miller Wyllis Hill Miler Butternut Avenue

First Visit in Years to Pomeroy From Nearby Resident

Mrs. Dollie Tracy, 856, visiting from Thomas Fork, spent a few hours with her son Fire Chief A. O Tracy in Pomeroy. Despite living within two miles, this marks her first visit to town in seven years.

Pomeroy Dollie Tracy Messenger Thomas Fork A. O Tracy

Mass Meeting Aims to Push New Pom eroy Post Office

Mass meeting announced for Friday evening at the court house to organize support for a new Pom eroy post office building. Mayor Hess issues proclamation urging public interest. The Pom eroy band will help rally turnout and Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins is invited to speak.

Pomeroy Court House Hess Neroy Thomas A. Jenkins

Widow Mary Wolfe Dies at Athens State Hospital

Mrs. Mary Wolfe 75 widow of James Wolfe longtime resident of Minersville died at Athens State hospital Monday evening after years there. Body sent home for funeral at 2 PM from son Weaver Wolfe’s residence with burial in Gilmore cemetery Nease Settlement. She was daughter of the late Buck couple of Nease Settlement. sister Mrs Kate Hartley lives in Syracuse.

Minersville Mary Wolfe James Wolfe Athens State Hospital Weaver Wolfe Gilmore Cemetery Nease Settlement Wolfe Christopher Buck Kate Hartley Syracuse

Pastor Returns Pomeroy Pastor Reverend W H Long

The U S conference, which recently adjourned in Columbus, sent the Rev. W. H. Long back as pastor of the church in Pomeroy The action marks his return to duties after the summer session and confirms leadership for the coming year.

Clergy to Move as Parsonage Acquired in Syracuse

Enterprise and Syracuse United Brethren churches announce the fifth year of service for Pastor Long. A parsonage has been obtained at Syracuse and Mr Long and his family will relocate there about 900 meters from Kerr's Run.

Enterprise Syracuse United Brethren Churches Syracuse

Middleport Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Health News

Mrs. J. M. Fulton returns to Warnock after visiting Dr. and Mrs. McCullough. Riva Cranes and her son Charles visit relatives in Columbus, and Kathryn Elizabeth Juhling visits Ashland. Mrs Harrison of Charleston, visiting Brownell Avenue, suffers serious blood poisoning from an ingrown nail but shows improvement. Dr. S. A. McCullough removes tonsils and adenoids from James Luckadoo, 15, of Rutland. Mrs. J. W. Longstart visits Columbus with Minnie Leper and Margaret Ellison. Pauline Pinney returns to Logan.

J. M. Fulton Warnock Ohio A. McCullough Riva Cranes Charles Columbus William Juhling Daugh~ter Kathryn Elizabeth Ashland Harrison Charleston Clarence Sordén Brownell Avenue James Luckadoo Rutland J. W. Longstart Minnie Leper Margaret Ellison Pauline Pinney Logan

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Dudley Campbell Clifford Down and Son Mundy Reunion Missionary Society Society C. H. Porter Law and Order League F. E. Raynolds Ohio State Teachers Association Lois Cecil Letart Farmers Oeree WHAT Mon Chamber of Commerce Iest Fair Rock Springs Fair Grounds Jane Pomeroy Bend J. B. Bradford Secy Pomeroy, Ohio Wilson Bros. Haberdashery Keiser Hart- Schaffner & Marx Clothes Miller Mass Athens County W. H. Long H. J. Hysell Middleport Auto Tire & Gas CO Chestnut & Harper Sts Nationa Refining CO Cleveland, Onic Middleport Briefs Fern Street Jewelers & Optometrists Kaelin's J.E. Zeller Albert Mees Alfred Elberfeld Jacob Elberfeld Sons Company of Mr. Mees Mr. Elberfeld P. S
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