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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1927

Page

3

Elks Memorial Service in Nelsonville Attended

The twenty seventh annual memorial service of Nelsonville lodge No. 543 B P O Elks was held at the Elks home with large attendance. Rev Ed L Morrell gave the memorial address focusing on immortality and Elkdom ideals. Songs by Poston Singers featured the program and a death among members was noted.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Lodge B. P. O. Elks Elks C. H. Martin Lodge Ed. L. Morrell Methodist Church Poston M. Shamansky Maurice Kaelin Ebon Wilson Walter Hanning Clarence Sharp Henry J. Ley Samuel D. Preston Lawrence Gano Charles Selby Maurice Albaugh C. H. Sisson Frank G. Cooley George Green Adam Uhrig Arthur Stratton Ben E. Williams Floyd Vore Aas Burns Ray Linscott EF. J. Kessinger James H. Delph Edw. S. Smith Edward C. Cooley Pat W. Wickham Charles Ss

Chancellors Read Date Wrong Prompt Wild Goose Chase

Nelsonville Knights of Pythias laughed at a misdated invitation leading past chancellors to Pataskala Ohio on a weekend trip. Clarence Monks read the invite as December 3 but was told the meeting was December 5. he traveled with John Mooney W E Clements and Gilbert Smith.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Knights of Pythias Pataskala Ohio Clarence John Mooney W. E. Clements Gilbert Smith

James GrIsby Dies After Surgery in Capital City

James C Grisby 25 died early Sunday at St Anthony hospital Columbus after an appendicitis operation. Body taken to Nelsonville then to his mother’s home in Buchtel. Funeral at 9 30 Wednesday at Buchtel Catholic Church. Burial in Buchtel. He leaves his mother and one sister.

Nelsonville James Cgrisby St. Anthony Hospital Columus Buchtel Buchtel Catholic Father Schaffer

Minister Opens Pastorate as Crowds Hear New Speaker

Rev. K. H. McCorkle recently accepted the Christian church pastorate and preached at both services to large congregations. Miss Edith Kennedy married Joe Butts in a Thanksgiving ceremony at Akron. The couple will reside at 160 West Long Street after December 10.

Nelsonville K. H. McCorkle Christian Church Edith Mary Kennedy Joe Sylvanus Butts Episcopalian Church Akron Kennedy Mr. Butts West Long Street

Terry Smith announce marriage of daughter Jane to John Smith Jr

Mr and Mrs Charles H Terry of Flint West Virginia announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Jane to John I Smith Jr of Columbus. The ceremony took place August 23. The Terrys were long time residents of Nelsonville Ohio.

Charles Terry Flint W. Va Columbus Man Nelsonville Charles H. Terry Jane Columbus John I. Smith, Jr Terry

Death of William Gilbraith at Carbondale

William Gilbraith aged 74 died Sunday at his Carbondale home leaving a widow and several children. Funeral plans not yet completed. In other notes a Hyperion club meeting at the home of Mrs. Hubert Hyde featured Noted Mothers and officers nominated by committees. Papers on Famous Churches and Early Christmas Books and Carols were presented by Mrs. Frank Poston and Mrs. James Knight, with Christmas carols conducted by Mrs. Ralph Parks.

Nelsonville William Gilbraith Carbondale Hyperion Club Hubert Hyde J. M. Hyde L. A. Whitmore Frank Poston James Knight Ralph Parks

Navy Band Concert Raises About $1000 For Charity in Athens

The United States Navy band under Lieutenant Charles Benter performed to a full gymnasium in Athens with about 2 000 spectators. Proceeds, after expenses, are expected to support the Athens Lodge of Elks charity work. Highlights included the overture Mignon and the Grand Scene from Andrea Chenier with strong ensemble work.

Ohio University United States Navy Band Charles Benter Athens Lodge of Elks Alex M Moore Ambroise Thomas Benter Leo Delibes George Unsinn John Hartman M. Arbuckle Andrea Chenier Giordano Chambers U. S. Navy Harry L. Alford Louis J. Goucher Strauss Liszt

Motors Sought in Fatal Dixie Highway Hit Run

Wood county authorities sought motorists who stopped briefly then sped away after striking and killing 45 year old John King near Perrysburg on the Dixie highway last night. King was said to be stepping into the road when hit and dragged several feet. He worked at a roadside restaurant.

Perrysburg Wood County Dixie Highway Here John King

Prison for Hair Slasher Grimsby Victim Ruth Wells

H. A. Jackson of Grimsby England was jailed for slashing the curls of 77 year old Ruth Wells. The attack left Wells with injuries and sparked a local security concern as authorities investigated the motive and background of the incident.

Grimsby Eng H. A. Jackson Ruth Wells

Cleveland man killed in Akron crash with hit and run driver

Harry G. Huffine of Cleveland died at City hospital about three hours after a highway collision in Akron today. His wife Atta Huffine, a Cleveland beauty expert, was badly injured and hospitalized. Debris from Huffine’s car stretched 150 feet along the road after the hit-and-run truck fled.

Akron U.R Harry G. Huffine Cleveland Atta Huffine City Hospital

Dayton School Budget Cuts Shake City Programs

Dayton plans about 500000 cut in next year’s public school budget. Superintendent Paul C. Stetson proposes abolition of night school and the public school health department. The board meets Thursday as plans to cover the shortfall move forward, with possible elimination of summer schools and the penmanship department.

Dayton Public School Health Department Paul C. Stetson Board of Education Stetson

Musterole Cold Tablets Offer Quick Cold Relief

Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets claim to nip head colds in the bud by relieving congestion and driving out infection. Prepared by the Musterole Company of Cleveland Ohio, used for muscular pains and chest colds. sold by all druggists.

Boston

Fifteen Schools Compete in Bird Coloring Contest

Fifteen schools, eight with full enrollment, entered last week’s Messenger Bird Coloring Contest. Three hundred pupils aged 6 to 12 colored Goldfinch subjects, with awards for Class I and II winners and a list of commendations for teachers and students across Trimble Nelsonville Athens Jacksonville and Glouster.

Otis C. Johnson Trimble Miss Sands Ruth Louise Johnson Miss Raber Ethel Hayden Nelsonville Louise Pearce Helen Guinther Jacksonville Faye Reed Cone Nora Linscott Athens Hooper Ridge Mary Linscott Nell McCann Oril H. Griffin Elizabeth Linton Mary McCann Hazel Raber Thelma Rainey Everett Woody Norma Hillen Jack Watten Phyllis Carpenter Dean Wooley Millfield Harold Johnson Frances Wooley R. D Ruth Johnson R. PD Betty Ruth Carpenter Glouster Ruth Sayers Twila Stucky John Jenkins Kathleen Hayden Audrey Curtis Christen Curtis Frank Kearns Hilda McBride Clair Wemmer Elijah Smith Bill Jansen Irene Rasp Theresa Hevk Caustie Roman Edith Tinker Charles Podoske Bernice Whitehair Loren Russell Fred Kuhne Rolland Deal Edward Kempton Edna Davis Catherine Talbert George Householder Elizabeth Kempton Steve Scerlu Donald Matyskella

Will Rogers Translates for Calles on Mexican Train

Will Rogers acted as interpreter between Mexican President Calles and U.S. ambassador Dwight W. Morrow aboard the presidential train at Saltillo. Rogers, using his Spanish in Seven Days, aided a tour of the Don Martin irrigation project to reclaim 80 square miles near Cameron and Nuevo Laredo. Calles demonstrated handling a bull, slipping twice, while crowds cheered the trio.

Saltillo Mexico U.P Will Rogers Calles Dwight W. Morrow Don Martin Cameron Nuevo Laredo Rogers

Belfast death yields ties found in home

In Belfast authorities report the death of Martin Raw son aged 65. Seventy five old and new neckties were found in his room, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his passing.

Belfast Martin Rawson

Relief from Indigestion with Mentha Pepsin Elixir

A testimonial claims one tablespoon of Daves Mentha Pepsin eases gas and dyspepsia fast. The ad promises lasting relief and offers a money back guarantee through Cline's Pharmacy or any druggist, noting legal caveats.

Cline Dare Ote

Farmers of U.S. To Mould Program For Legislation

Farmers from over 46 states gathered at the American Farm Bureau federation convention in Chicago to shape the agriculture legislative program for the coming year. Delegates include 31 state federation presidents and plan three days of discussions on rural life with speeches by political, educational, and military leaders and by ordinary farmers.

Chicago Farmers of America American Farm Bureau Federation

Taps Sounded for Civil War Veteran Chauncey

Dec. 5. Taps sounded for Wm B. Dawson a Civil War veteran and former Middleport resident who died at his Columbus home. He leaves three sons and two daughters. services planned in Columbus and Middleport with burial in Hill cemetery. Several Chauncey and Columbus residents noted aging ties and visitations.

Chauncey Wm B. Dawson Middleport Columbus Mr. Dawson Andersonville Charles Bradfield Siftythird OV Hill Cemetery

Rev. Thomas J. Wallace Ill in Cambridge Home

Chauncey born and reared Rev. Thomas J. Wallace is seriously ill at his Cambridge, C residence. A Church of Christ minister by training and former local pastor, he has faced declining health for months and is a brother of Mrs. M. J. Gardner of Chauncey, well known to locals.

Chauncey Thomas J. Wallace Cambridge Thes City Wallace Church of Christ M. J. Gardner

Chauncey Scout Troop Forms Basketball Team

Organizing a Chauncey Boy Scout Troop 1 team, coached by Scoutmaster Ralph Pritts, has received basketball suits. The scout team plans to schedule games this season.

Chauncey Boy Scouts Chauncey Chauncey Boy Scout Ralph Pritts

Prayer theme at Church of Christ Endeavor meeting

In Chauncery on Sunday evening the Christian Endeavor group discussed Prayer. Miss Tauretta Fielder led the meeting with a special talk by the Rev. Vian. He also preached at the morning service.

Chauncery Christian Endeavor Church of Christ Tauretta Fielder Metine Vian Mr. Vian

Traffic Hazards Claim Eleven Lives Across Ohio

Ohio toll from weekend traffic hazards reaches eleven with deaths across several cities. Names include Paul Lindaur 22 and Otto Ronski 28 of Lorain killed by a train at Vermillion crossing. George Hunter 63 of Middletown struck by auto. John King 45 of Toledo a hit and run victim on the Dixie Highway.

Columbus U.P Trafefle Ohio Paul Lindaur Russell Baumhart Otto Ronski Lorain New York Central Vermillion Crossing Mark Flack Upper Lane George Hunter Middletown Albert B. Bowman Cleveland Jacob Groby West Carrollton Harry G. Huffine Akron John King Toledo Charles Killinger Springsfield Dayton

Bayer Aspirin Gargle Instructions

Dissolve two Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in four tablespoons of water and gargle the throat thoroughly. Repeat in two hours if needed. Use only genuine Bayer Aspirin with the Bayer Cross, sold in tin boxes of twelve tablets for a few cents.

Replie & Haitives

Employment Rise in Rubber Industry in September

Employment in the rubber industry rose 6.7 percent in September compared with 1923, described as a strictly average year. Wages also increased with rubber tire builders earning 9.7 percent more.

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Elks Memorial W. W. Gibson Madison Street Past Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters Ladies' Aid Ladies’ Aid Society of The Esther Ervin Charles Huddy Clarence Wolfe Zach England Hillsboro D. F. Shafer Dean Voigt Cresset Chester Edgar Hardy Roberta Carbon Hill E. M. Gilbert Roy M. Watson Washington, D. C Paul Duncan James Grisby Capital City Rev Terry-Smith William Gibraith Gordon Morrow Fitt Andsikip Hosiital Musterole Company Cleveland, O Chinaware Beasleys China F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co Dave Pickett Farmers of Cross Bros W. Union St Abner Phillips Lucille Bradfield Kathren Bradfield Genevieve Shrieves Vlains Ruth Ogg Laura Mae Ogg Mrs Charles Ogg Earl Johnston Ben Fielder Miorence Fielder Leonard Koenig Robert A. Surtees Joe Popoczy Murray City Nevalene Goff Logan James McCollam Donald Figgins Peter Pendergrass George Vendergrass Fort Thompson the Plains Hood Weed McKay Automotive Battery & Electric Company K. of P. Bldg the Maytag CO Newton, Iowa Carpenter Maytag Company Maytag Columbus Co
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