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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1927

Page

10

Taylor Ridge Resident Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Lorenze Hooper, 39, of Taylor Ridge, died Thursday night after almost two years of illness. She served as president of the local vicinity association and was survived by husband Charles Hooper and several relatives. The funeral was to be held at the local church with burial in the Barr Ul Way Cemetery.

Lorenze Hooper Loustien la Grope Erouper Henry Evenett Ehareh Caristan Munis Barr Ul Vay

No License Charged in Hunting Case at Athens

Perry Smith of Athens was fined for hunting without a license after failing to appear before Justice Pearl Helwig. Game Protector J T TeFever and Le Byser pursued him. Smith appeared before Justice Ashley in Alexander Township. Costs set at 25 with no further action. Discharges noted for Willan El Shreves, discharged after military service, visiting relatives and awaiting an upcoming film charge in San Antonio.

Glouster Ferry Smith Athens R Fld J. T. TeFever Smith Pearl Helwig Athens le Byser Justice Asley Alexander Township

Shelton Society P T A Plans Meeting at Trimble High School

Shelton area P T A plans a regular meeting Tuesday at Trimble High School with a program led by Mrs. Pearl Christman and Mrs. Gertrude Furney. The gathering includes Christmas greetings, devotions, and a brief business session followed by refreshments for attendees.

Boun Haulncey Gloustet John L Wrnam Reick Margaret Southard Pearl Christ Lu Ray Michel Jacksonville Mnan Tergn Sian Gertrude Furney McClelland Pearl Christman Church Alice Eddy House of David Hazel Raber Zor Herrold Anna

Ten Young Singers Submit to Radio Audition Radio

A radio audition offers prizes including cash and scholarships totaling $17,300 for ten young singers. The competition names listed include soprano Mary Bore Fie and lyric tenor Ted A. Rer, with participants from Atwater, South San Francisco, and Corvallis.

Atwater Maris Dieavice Eratura Manclescer Mane Bromarzky Mary Bore Rienirend Aenes Dasi Lyric Neprano Penvern Cova Tonita Caltrato

Will Investigate Dry Raid on Home Of Smiths Backer

A veteran governor orders an inquiry into a dry raid on the home of a political backer tied to the Smith faction. Officials promise a full, impartial probe amid party tensions and regional politics.

Will Smith

Four Indictments Reported in Local Session

An early December session reported multiple indictments involving several defendants including Reed and Bradford tied to a crime at a school. Allegations center on an attempted killing and a related explosive incident affecting a female student, with investigators linking Pats cans to the case.

Opttawal Uicom Reed Heamdewine Young Fare Cameron Pig Banes Iva Bradford Sears

Mother Prevents Train Wreck by Taking Son's Post

A New York bound freight train disaster was averted when Mrs Watrath leaped into the breach during heavy rain. She steadied and flagged as the fast train approached, breaking a potential collision and saving her son’s post.

Johnsville Dewtu —Arka New York Watrath

Mothers Club Meeting Notice in Dachsville

The Mothers' club of Dachsville met Wednesday night at the home of Mrs B C Shires in That town. All mothers of Jacheonyilia are invited to be present.

Mele Glovster Dachseuvile B.C. Shirhes Jacheonyilia

Film Showing Santa Claus Parody Draws Crowd

An entertainment item notes a film featuring a Santa Claus depiction to be shown locally. The notice mentions show times, venue, and a lineup of production details with names and locations obscured by OCR.

Santa Claus

Upworth League Social Held at Parsonage

The Upworth League monthly social occurred Friday evening at the Methodist Episcopal Parsonage on Mill Street with Rev. and Mrs. N. C. Warren. Attendees included Juanita Nes, Ruth Chine, Mrs. John Chine, Enella Siv, Mary Andrews, Jensie Birchford, Lucy Andrews and others. the night featured games and refreshments arranged by Mrs. Warren.

Chauncey Dee Upworth League N. C. Warren Methodist Episcoe Parsonage Mill Street Warren Juanitanes Ruth Chine John Chine Cuendgihn Andress Enella Siv Mary Andrews Bad Cine Jensie Biichford Lucy Andrews

Orphans Reared In Home of Mrs Meathran

Nineteen orphans have been cared for at the Lower Plains home of Mrs Mannie Meathran. Mrs McCathran known as Aunt Tan passed away at 84 in the same house where she lived over 50 years. Funeral set for 1 PM Sunday at Zion church.

Whauncey Mannie Meathran Lower Plains McCathran Tan Zion Church

Pleasant View Staple Pythian Sisters Practice

The group will meet Thursday for their regular practice. Members are asked to attend and bring a deme for the call location and time.

Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters Uing Calle Rom

Mooseheart Women Observe November December Birthdays

Glouster chapter No. 280 Women of Mooseheart Lemon observes November and December birthdays Tuesday night in their hall. A social, dinner, and committee plan included with a team practice scheduled.

Glouster Giouste Mooseheart Lemon

Planned divorce unfolds before meeting Franklin L. Dodge

In Cincinnati, December 15, a rumor cites Imogene Ren Remus considering divorce from George Remus six months before meeting Franklin L. Dodge Jr. The note mentions Remus and Dodge as close companions, with Remus previously linked to Atlanta years earlier while her husband faced federal prison.

Franklin Dodge Lars Witnness Imogene Remus Cincinnati Ogene Ren Ering George Remus Franklin L. Dodge, Jr Department of Justice Aperture Dulunae Blam Ala Flemus Atlanta Severa Prtean Fos

Authority of Legion Head To Announce

Dispatch reports the national commander Edward E. Spafford of the Ane vie san Leston faces a disputed authority over a poll on prohibition. A New York banquet honored Spafford as his declaration that the poll would include the president’s election is noted. Volney Duts and Decker French argued the commander may not authorize such a poll. London notes cover a separate scene with mayoral votes and theater changes in the British capital.

Des Moines Edward E. Spafford Ane Vie San Leston Antino Gion Tems Rs Cpp Stion Towa Regian Hoats

Forest Allen Leaving Akron Hospital For Chauncey Home

Reports say Forest Allen, son in law of Mrs Elizabeth Phillips of Chauncey, has been moved from Akron City Hospital to his Chauncey home. He was hospitalized two months for a burst blood vessel in the head from heavy coughing but is improving and not yet able to go out. His wife was formerly Mrs Geraldine Phillips.

Chauncey Dec Elizabeth Philips Forest Allen Akron Geraldine Phillips

Weather warms after near zero tailspin with mixed precipitation

The report describes a drastic temperature drop to near zero on Thursday, a rise to 39 degrees by Saturday afternoon, and forecasts moderate temperatures with rain or snow continuing today and tomorrow. It notes observed and projected conditions across Saturday morning and afternoon.

Church Condemns Boston Divorce Editorial Stirs Debate

Boston church organ The Pilot editorial condemns divorce while Paris reports echoing threats to the home. The piece portrays religious leaders resisting reform and political figures urging changes as radical reformers target marital norms.

Boston Todas Catholic Archdiocese of Paris Passy Coolidge Mgista Culdsl Vnfas National Grat Startling Designe Terrares Theorick Sissi

American Wounded In Bucharest Protests

In Bucharest a U S legation protest was delivered to the Romanian foreign office over the wounding of American Gottfried Keller by rioting students at Grosswardein. The note demanded immediate investigation and satisfaction for mistreatment. Keller, from Pennsylvania, tried to telegraph the legation and was refused, prompting further protests.

Bucharest United States Legatron Guttfried Keller Grosswardein Keller Pounssylvania Legation

Cat Save Fresh Milk Amid Shipping Woes

A misread or partial OCR fragment cites dairy origin and export concerns. The garbled text mentions American cows, shipping, wartime or trade context, and a company with hundreds involved, but specifics are unclear.

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