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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1927
Page
6
Prison chatter alleges a silence shocker as James Gleeson once connected to Oakland crime is said to have an almost silent wife. Cadet Michael Dring testified that his wife spoke to him only twice in five years amid rumored executions.
The international railwaymen’s small bore rifle trophy won by the United States team at Camp Perry this summer is on display at Hoopes’ jewelry store in Logan. Harry Nill of the Logan rifle club was on the U S squad which scored 7 696 out of 8 000 against a Great Britain railway team of 7 578. The trophy valued at 500 will stay in Logan for the week before moving to Columbus and other cities.
Powder River Logan reports the World War picture shown at the Pythian theater on Tuesday and Wednesday by the Logan post of the American Legion drew large crowds. The film used actual warfare scenes shot by the U S Signal Corps, with some cameramen killed or wounded in service.
Earl Portain of Logan and Lea Lutz of Lancaster were fined 20 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to reckless driving before Probate Judge A M Ellinger. Portain was cited by Traffic Officer Farbear for speeding near the Enterprise railroad crossing. Lutz was arrested after a chase on the New Straitsville road. ld A R TO MEET LOGAN, Dec 1 The Governor Worthington chapter of the Daugh-
Harry H. Wright entertained the Twice-Five club Tuesday evening at his East Main Street home. The discussion focused on curbing the modern biographers habit of humanizing historical figures. Rev. James R. Fields and Robert Lee White led papers, followed by a round table. Mrs. Wright provided lunch for members and guests Curtis Cole Joe Case and Mrs. L G Pettit.
Federal Prohibition Agent Charles L Hurlburt credited a tri state force from Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia with locating two giant 800 gallon stills in Lawrence county near Ironton. He noted the captur is among the largest still outfits found in Ohio since the eighteenth amendment took effect.
Flooding from clogged sewers on the Canton Massillon road, the nation’s busiest highway, diverted traffic two miles today.
A fire last night destroyed four buildings in a Muskingum county village and at times threatened the whole hamlet. Damage was estimated at 30 000 dollars.
The body of Miss Emma Watkins 59 was found on the floor of her Fairlawn avenue home about 1 pm Wednesday by her uncle W H Duncan who called at the house. She had suffered poor health for years but had seemed improved recently. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 pm at the Church of Christ conducted by Rev F E Roberts with burial in Glouster cemetery. President Webber announced plans for a more elaborate community Christmas tree and baskets for the needy in the valley funded by drives and existing funds. A high luncheon and an Ohio University entertainment will be held December 13 in the high school auditorium for the Christmas fund. Kiwanis prize at the meeting went to Alex Weinberg.
Glouster high school football players were guests of the Kiwanis clubs at a Church of Christ meeting. Principal Holter, Coach Bachman, and Captain Pieri spoke as the team was praised for one of the school's best seasons. Music was provided by local quartet members.
The Rev. W. F. Neuzum has returned to Columbus ending a visit in this city with his son in law and daughter the Rev and Mrs F E Roberts and children. Ralph Gormley of Newark is spending the week at his home in this city.
Miss Venice Phillips of Columbus is the guest of her parents Mr and Mrs A B Phillips. Mr and Mrs Everett Dunnett of Columbus were here the first of the week as guests of Mr Dunnetts parents Mr and Mrs San Dunnett. Walter McAllister of Vincennes Ind is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Peter McAllister.
Glouster December 1 The Stand ard Bearers will convene Friday at 7 o clock at the home of Misa Mabel Lebever for their meeting.
Dr James Porter head of Ohio University psychology warns Europe is not in a position to start a new war. He notes no great nations are aligned with small weak states as in 1914 and speaks to 125 students and faculty at Fine Arts hall.
Doctor Vor ter, speaking under the Round Table, said European nations show little racial prejudice and less suspicion between peoples than in the United States. He warned that mistrust of another group fuels war and urged inquiry into acts to reduce hostility.
Six inmates at Folsom Prison in California were scheduled for preliminary hearings on murder charges linked to last week's riot that left 13 prisoners dead. Ringleaders of the disturbance face potential capital charges and further legal action.
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