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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1927
Page
2
A boy found bean hulls burning on the kitchen floor of a vacant house on I. L. Wood and son’s farm near Buckwheat school, with another pile burning in the smoke house. Fire was stopped before heavy damage. bloodhounds were sent from Pomeroy but no solid suspect identified.
POMEROY December 9 The result of a coal mine injury several weeks ago C. M. Hutton 69 of Kerrs Run Saxon a for Saner resident of Saxon This county has since suffered a stroke of paralysis closely followed by a second and is in serious condition His leg was broken and other injuries occurred in the mine accident His children living at a distance have been called home
A pre Christmas surprise party was held at Mrs RE N Barnes home at South Third and Lincoln streets. The Busy Bee class of the Baptist Bible school organized the handkerchief shower for their teacher. Guests joined intimate friends for the event and one guest noted she will not need to buy any more handkerchiefs.
The annual Mason County Farm Bureau meeting is set for 1 30 p m Saturday December 10 at the Point Pleasant courthouse. Attendees will elect officers and map the group s 1928 work plan.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Middleport meets tonight with Mrs. E. G. Probst presiding. Dr. Skinner will give an address on Present Day Syria and Christmas carols will close the program under Mrs. H. E. Thomas. Hostesses include Mrs. E. M. Harrah and others.
A large crowd is expected at the K of P hall for the season opener on the night school schedule. Pomeroy high school has trained hard since football, with a form suggesting an easy win though Syracuse is said to have a star performer who could surprise.
In Grafton Fairmont West Virginia, a jailed black truck driver formerly of Racine is held for grand jury on manslaughter charges after running over Mr. McKim, who died two weeks later, with bond set at 1500 dollars.
Mrs Laban Hill learns of the death of her brother William White 65 a Columbus resident and building contractor. He leaves his wife Carrie Tall of Bashan and four children all Carleton College Syracuse graduates. Funeral is in Columbus this afternoon.
Dr. C S Shumaker dentist and board of education member files divorce from Ma tilda E Shumaker over desertion. He asserts she took the three children to her father in West Bridgewater Pa on December 23 1925 and refuses to return. They married July 21 1909 at West Bridgewater Pa and had three children two of whom died in infancy.
Dallas Yeager moved his family from the old home yesterday to the Davis property on Liberty avenue.
Mr Yeager gave up property for bridge improvements. Miss Amy Williamson was taken to Guthrie hospital in Huntington for removal of a large tumor. Miss Betty Riggs returned from Cincinnati. Mrs Perry Mitch and Mrs Fred Swatzel left for Columbus for a few days. William Durst sold West Main street property to Arlie Young, who will take possession after finding new quarters. Mrs Dollie Bean of Athens to speak at Simpson M E church next Sunday for the Woman's Home Missionary society bank offering.
Mrs Shirley Mills traveled to Charleston on Thursday for an operation to remove tonsils and adenoids at McMillan Hospital. Her companion and other relatives split travel plans with visits at Charleston and Columbus through Christmas season. Dr H L Ward, recently ill, has returned to his dental practice.
Bible school class of the Christian church was entertained Thursday evening at teacher Miss Etta Gaskil’s home. Mrs. Sarah Lant of Coolville visits Winter with niece Mrs. Jennie Smith on Grant street.
The two advanced classes of Athens high school home economics will present a style show at the assembly Monday at 11. Miss Ruth Giesen will direct the show featuring wool dresses made by 30 cast members from sewing classes. The program includes a recitation by Marie Towning titled An If for Girls, with parodies on popular themes.
Persistent coughs and colds lead to trouble and Creomulsion is advertised as a two fold remedy. It soothes inflamed membranes and fights germs with creosote enabling stomach absorption to reach the trouble site. The ad guarantees satisfaction and offers money back if relief is not achieved.
A style show features songs themed around clothing with Leah Beverage in the solo. Five other girls share leading roles: Rhea Shumway, Esther Harris, Margaret Graham, Beatrice Weller, and Beatrice Moore.
Five suspects were held in Cleveland today after the Frederick C. Pohl jewelry store robbery on Wednesday night that left one man dead and two others wounded. Two girls were involved according to police.
Police arrested Thursday two suspects in connection with a jewelry store heist. A taxi driver in custody is believed to have driven the robbers to the scene and waited during the robbery.
Michigan Supreme Court issues a stay of execution in the House of David receivership case. The ruling bars banishing cult leader King Ben Purnell and his wife Queen Mary Mary from the state while an appeal proceeds. Purnell was found guilty of immoral acts involving young girls in the group.
A report notes the scheme of obtaining funds from prospective members through misrepresentation. It details deceptive practices aimed at attracting individuals to join or invest, highlighting unlawful conduct and potential consequences.
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh began preliminary preparations for a 2000 mile flight from Washington to Mexico City. He accepted President Calles invitation to fly to the Mexican capital and said departure date is not yet set. The flight may be nonstop but could include stops.
Vernon men bound over to the federal grand jury on bonds of $2,500 each after a hearing on a charge of robbing the Howard post office of $30 last November.
A Columbus news item promotes Thoxine as a fast remedy for sore throat. The ad claims it targets the cause directly and relieves in 15 minutes with a money back guarantee. It notes no iron or chloroform and lists prices 35c 60c and $1.00. A robbery charge appears in the same page item.
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