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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1926
Page
3
Nelsonville on December 6 reports the Elks lodge holding its twenty sixth memorial service at the Presbyterian church. Rev. Lloyd Evans delivered the address urging living by past lessons and focusing on making others happy. Several members faced charges with fines and bonds set for various offenses.
Nelsonville reports Estel Crabtree with a baseball signed by nine well known big league players from Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia St Louis Boston Philadelphia Columbus Chicago. Signatures include Heine Manush George Burns Jimmy Dykes Lefty Grove Wally Schang Bill Regan Rube Walberg Emmett McCann Bing Miller. Burns named most valuable in the American League Groves best pitcher Manush top batter.
Central school pupils performed the operetta Midsummer Eve before a large audience in the junior high school auditorium. The cast included 160 students directed by teachers, who were commended for the production. A bazaar followed the matinee at Central school.
Nelsonville dispatch reports seven arrests in Mayer Eherie's court after Saturday night liquor raids by the police department.
The W R C hosts a soup dinner in the I O O F hall Thursday evening. Strong local group event invites community members to attend and support the club activities.
The Elizabeth Evans Circle meeting in the Presbyterian church parlors was postponed from Tuesday night to December 14.
The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church holds a Christmas gathering at Mrs. Charles Green’s home on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Shirley leads the sing, Mrs. George Evans leads devotions, and a playlet titled Christmas at Downhour’s will be performed. No gifts will be exchanged and any funds saved will go to the Christmas offering.
The Hyperion club gathered with Mrs. L J Eberle as Christmas in Other Lands was the program. Resignations of C H Roudelough and Vorhes were noted. W H Parke and Eberie elected to fill unexpired terms. Two new members joined. decor plans discussed for Y M C A room renovations.
Mrs W B Edgar and Mrs Leo Seibert hosted Mrs L G Maynard of Athens at week’s end. Robert Reese visited his sister Mrs Lloyd Evans over Sunday. Mr and Mrs A N Ward of Valley Farms attended Central States Live Stock sessions in Cleveland. Miss Elia Burnell visited Columbus with sister Mrs Leighton Aumilier. Wayne Warrington of Columbus spent the week end with his parents. Mrs Martha Jackson and daughter of Columbus visited relatives Sunday. Don Bowers was in Columbus Sunday. G W Lax returned to Ibadan after days with family. William Green in Columbus. Velma Storrick of Columbus spent Sunday with friends. John Riley and John Hanley of Columbus spent the end of the week here with relatives.
Ar thur Bystrom a 40 year old of Point Place is charged as one of six bandits in the Merchants National Bank robbery of 49000 on November 28. Toledo police report two eyewitnesses identified him from a prisoner line after his arrest.
Rev C M Coulter urged continued critical study of the Bible during morning services at First M E Church. He argued that open discussion has unsettled some, but faith remains secure and the Bible’s inspiration is not tied to any single theory of origin. He praised the Bible for shaping thought and life through divine content.
In Cleveland on December 6 police arrested Stephen Zarafakis after officers found two dead drunk rats at his home during a liquor search. A broken bottle and sixteen bottles of liquor were discovered under floor boards, the rats said to have been intoxicated.
Hollywood report: Mrs. Charlie Chaplin rejects a mutual custody offer from husband for their two infant sons. He would keep Sidney Earle, born last March, while she would receive Charlie Jr., 17 months old, but she insists on keeping both children and plans to fight.
COLUMBUS Dec 6 The state Director for Agriculture Charles V Truax branded as false the Anti-Tuberculosis league claim that Ohio milk shortages stem from tuberculin testing of cattle and reactor removals. He cited 134,935 cattle tested in 17 Northeastern counties with 7,970 reactors removed since January 1 to November 1.
A state examiner will be sent to investigate Wilberforce University finances after Sheridan A. Bruseaux Chicago detective claimed to represent a Negro education group. Bruseaux presented photographs of records to support his charges, and State Auditor Tracy ordered an immediate inquiry backed by taxpayers.
In Westcliffe Eng a fatal cricket accident claims the life of ten year old Ethel Morse after being struck in the face by a cricket ball.
Dec. 6 reports Dr. H. wf. Kreinschmidt chief of the division of child hygiene in the state department of health has resigned, effective December 15.
Mrs Walter Rowe donated a book she offered as a giveaway in Chicago when her husband had concealed $750 inside. The find led to a disclosed surprise for the winners and added a curious note to the promotion.
Admiral J K Robison defense witness in the Fall-Doheny oil conspiracy trial argues Navy advantages from Pearl Harbor tank contracts Elk Hills leases and related deals. Albert Fall and Harry Sinclair face charges of criminal conspiracy to defraud the government in the Teapot Dome lease matter after the Supreme Court denied review.
J W Drake 61 of 31 Carpenter street died at 7 this morning at the home of his son W B Drake 19 Kimwood place where he was taken after becoming seriously ill. Toxine poisoning listed as indirect cause. He formerly ran the Ohio university laundry and held posts as farm superintendent and Athens street commissioner. Survived by widow, four children, and a brother Wilson.
An advertisement urges readers to prevent pneumonia by treating coughs and colds promptly with Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. It promises rapid relief, reaching the irritated membranes and soothing the lungs, and notes the cure is available from druggists for about $1.06.
Drak e is living. Mr Drake has been a member of the Macabees and junior orders. Funeral services will be held from the home in charge of the Rev. C M Coulter Wednesday afternoon at 2 oclock. Burial will take place in the West Union street cemetery.
The U S Supreme Court held that acquittal on liquor charges does not bar closing a saloon for a year under the Volstead act nuisance clause. Washington action centers on a bar owner facing a year shut under U S law despite trial outcome.
The report notes a very cold night with a low of 17 degrees for the date, marking a record cold for this date. It includes a two hour temperature table showing Saturday afternoon readings around 3 to 6 degrees and Monday morning readings around 4 to 6 degrees.
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