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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1928

Page

3

New Officers Are Installed by Eudora Chapter

Nelsonville, Dec. 12. At the regular Eudora Chapter Order of the Eastern Star meeting in the Masonic Temple the annual officer installation was held after a 6 o'clock dinner for 75. Installing officer was Mrs. Mable Washburn. officers installed include Worthy Matron Adda Hawk and Worthy Patron C. L. Stout with a full slate of officers and staff.

Nelsonville Eudora Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Mable Washburn Mary EB. Bartlett Estella Roberts Mary Lines Adda Hawk C. L. Stout Margaret Riley Adda Maccombs Margaret Galvin Elizabeth Riley Letha Mills Stella Davis Jennie Edgell Marshal Cora Davis Adelaide Huenefeld Adah Florence Towry Ruth Lillian Betts Esther Josephine Lowden Martha Bess Bland Electa Gladys Trayles Warder Nelle Dowsier Sentinel Stella Phillips

Smokers and Plans Highlight Nelsonville Elks Meeting

Nelsonville Elks held a smoker and meeting at their lodge with strong turnout. Exalted Ruler L. J. Eberle announced upcoming events and urged broader cooperation. After the session, pipes and tobacco were shared, and two Columbus banjo artists provided music. The Charity Ball Friday benefits Christmas charity.

Nelsonville

Columbus Visits Highlight Local Social Ties

Mrs. J. M. Hyde and Mrs. Hubert Fyfe spent today in Columbus. Mrs. Earl Baker and Miss Mable Mobell spent Monday and Tuesday in Corning. Charles Poston is spending today and tomorrow in Columbus. Julius Fischer was in Columbus today to see Mrs. Fischer in Mercy Hospital. Mrs. Lee Pritchard was in Columbus today.

J. M. Hyde Hubert Fyie Columbus Earl Baker Mablemobell Tulsa Corning Charles Poston Julius Fischer Fischer Mercy Hospital Lee Pritchard

Amnesiac Student Seeks Identity in Columbus

A 22 year old college student with amnesia arrived in Columbus claiming initials K H. He uses the name Karl Hall and believes he came from Syracuse New York. He said he was on the Empire Limited between Buffalo and Pittsburgh when he lost his memory. He contacted Syracuse police today for help.

Columbus K. H Karl Hall Syracuse Hall Empire Limited Buffalo Pittsburgh

Aged Woman Dies at Richland Home

Mrs. Rosa Coates aged 85 died at 11 45 this morning at the old Coates home on Richland Avenue where she had lived over 40 years. Death due to infirmities of age. Funeral arrangements await the arrival Thursday noon of her son Upton G Miller of Chicago.

Rosa Coates

Radio Features Highlighted On National Network Schedule

Springfield reports Dr. B. F. Prince of Wittenberg College marked his 88th birthday today. The article notes his long faculty tenure since graduation in 1865 and records the birthday celebration amid university affiliation and local recognition.

WJZ Milady Maxwell Wor-Wabc Columbia Sonora WIR Detroit BE. S. T University of Michigan WEAF Springfield U.R B. F. Prince Wittenberg Wittenberg College

Nelsonville Greyhounds Beat Sigma Pi In Practice

Nelsonville defeats Sigma Pi at Ohio University 22 to 17 in a prep clash as Coach George Marshall finalizes a 12 man squad for a demanding season. New Lexington visit Friday for opener with East High at Columbus Saturday.

Nelsonville Sigma Pi Fraternity Ohio University Nelsonville Greyhounds New Lexington East High Columbus George Marshall Huffman Jewett Sheppard Greyhounds Marshall Stocklin Hartley Hilleary Long Hickman Howe Richardson Bartlett Hawk

Buried Twice Mary North laid to rest in Chauncey

The body of Mrs. Mary North burned to death in her nephew's home near Glouster and Ameéaville was buried in Chauncey. Relatives were later located, the body exhumed, and moved to McLaughlin funeral home. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM with burial in Chauncey to follow.

Mary North Nelsonville Glouster Ameéaville Chauncey

Rotary Club Plans Christmas Party in Nelsonville

The Nelsonville Rotary Club continued its discussion on responsibilities of competitors and employees started a week ago by the vocational service committee. Anthony Stedem of Little Rock Arkansas attended as a guest. The club will hold its annual Christmas party next Tuesday with the fellowship committee in charge.

Nelsonville Vocational Service Committee Rotary Club Anthony Stedem Little Rock Arkansas

Eight Detectives Wounded by 16 Year Old Gunman in Death Corner

In Chicago near Oak and Milton streets known as Death Corner, 16 year old Ernest Withurst held off 100 police for five hours using machine guns and tear bombs. Eight detectives were wounded before Withurst was shot and died at Bridewell Hospital after being captured. Two officers sustained serious injuries.

Death Chicago U.P Oak Milton Streets Little Italy Ernest Withurst Thomas Conley Whiturst John Stege Withurst Stege Conley Bridewell Hospital Wickurst Alexian Brothers Hospital

Butter production receipts and prices summary

The record lists butter receipts totaling 3 794 tubs with grade breakdowns. Standards 48 cents, firsts 45 to 47 cents, seconds 4 a cents, extras 490, extra firsts 48 to 48 4 cents. Additional figures show 4 492 ordinary and secondary extras 430 to 44 cents.

Gmcace Secon

New York Produce Price Snapshot From Market Receipts

Butter receipts reach 14 846 while creamery extras total 520 and special market es 524c 53c East receipts 10 474 with near white stock 5c Dear mixed whites 32c gta and western whites 36c to 52c Fr h firsts 31c coast 36c 52c Near browns 320 S4c

New York East Western Whites

Livestock market steady despite receipts in week

Cattle and hogs traded mixed as receipts topped 4,800 head with 1,015 on slaughter. Prices ranged with hogs 250 to 350 pounds at 8.50 to 8.85, 160 to 200 pounds at 8.40 to 8.85, 130 to 160 pounds at 8.00 to 8.50, and nondescript vealers and cutters noted. Bulk cull lambs around 6.10, total receipts and value listed as 4,506.50.

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Rules for Getting Tickets at Nelsonville High School

Nelsonville December 12 rules govern athletic ticket reservations for basketball seating. Option One allows each season ticket holder one seat for the entire season with no adjacent reservations for special games. Option Two lets a season ticket holder make two game reservations at the superintendent's office, with the board open to the public. One person cannot expect both privileges.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School

William Thompson 16 Taken to Athens State Hospital

Nelsonville report states William Thompson 16 son of Mr and Mrs John Thompson was taken to Athens State Hospital for treatment on Tuesday.

Nelsonville William Thompson John Thompson Athens State Hospital Athens

Parish benefit euchre uses nine tables in St Andrews parish hall

Nine tables were used in the benefit euchre party Tuesday evening in the parish hall by the women of St. Andrews Church. Many attended from Murray City. Mrs. Cuncliff and Charles Murphy of Murray City held high scores. Father Class of Lancaster and Mrs. Charles Smith were filed for law. John Kemp was awarded the door prize.

St. Andrews Church Murray City Cuncliff Charles Murphy Lancaster Charles Smith John Kemp

Bridge Club Hosts Social With Prizes Awarded

Mrs Eugene Pritchard entertained her bridge club Tuesday evening using three tables. Guests included Mrs Edith Stiers and Mrs C G Pritchard. Prizes went to Miss Ori Smith, Miss Pauline Donley, and Mrs C G Pritchard.

Eugene Pritchard Bridge Club Edith Stiers C. G. Pritchard Ori Smith Misa Pauline Donley

Mizpah Class Christmas Party Held at Mrs Green Home

The Mizpah Class of the Methodist Sunday School held its annual Christmas party on Tuesday evening at Mrs. Charles Green's home. A chicken dinner was served to 19 members and two guests, with Santa Claus distributing gifts. Mrs. C W Hoffman won the contest and will host the next meeting on the second Tuesday in January.

Methodist Sunday School Levening Charles Green Santa Claus C.W. Hoffman

Seek To Increase Interest In Books At Rufus Putnam

Fourth grade pupils at Rufus Putnam School foster reading by having second and third graders hear stories from Child Life Magazine Junior Home and Youths Companion. Each child read three to five stories and selected the best for younger grades.

Rufus Putnam School Child Life Magazine Junior Home Youth's Companion

Minister Killed as Car Is Hit by Train Near Newcomerstown

The Rev. W. W. Frank aged 38, pastor of the United Brethren Church at Newcomerstown, was killed when his automobile was struck by a Cleveland Marietta train near Newcomerstown last night. His wife was injured, perhaps fatally, in the wreck.

New Philadelphia W. W. Frank United Brethern Church Newcomerstown

Wales Favor David as His Throne Name

London Dec 12 U R The Prince of Wales has indicated that if he becomes king he prefers to take the title King David the First. Previously it was believed he would choose Edward the Eighth, with the government likely favoring that name. The prince’s full name is Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David of Windsor, known as David. Selection of the sovereign name is a personal matter.

London U.R Prince of Wales David the Edward the Eighth Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David Windsor David Davy

Twin Daughter Dies In Day-ton Burial

Helen May Sams, 13 day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Sams formerly of Athens, was buried today in West Union Street Cemetery. She was the twin sister to a baby boy who died two weeks ago.

Helen May Sams Harold Sams Barbara Sausnaugh Dayton West Union Street Sams Athens

Quizz Girl Questioned in Fearn Murder Case

Canton reports a girl stenographer was questioned by Sheriff Gibson over the Vernard Fearn coal dealer slaying. The woman, found in a local rooming house, showed extreme agitation and was allowed to return after questioning as authorities checked dance halls and other likely locations.

Canton U.P Edward Gibson Vernard Fearn Waco Gibson Fearn

Death of Mrs Amanda Chase and local community notes

Mrs Amanda Chase died at her home Sunday night. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Downington, burial in Wells Cemetery. Local residents visited, including Mr and Mrs W T Martin and daughter Winnie, and Rev Spriggs of Athens. Various residents traveled to Athens for visits and events. A near fatal auto accident occurred after Chase Church services injuring Max Carbaugh, now recovering. Other notes include visits by Leona Robinson and Opal Woodyard, and attendance at the Athens County Teacher's Institute.

Amanda Chase Here Downington Wells’ Cemetery Opal Woodyard Douglas Hudwell Vic Robinson Don Almont Bertine Sauters Lodi High School Athens County Teacher's Institute H. C. Brooks Vincent Eggleston Winnie Martin Aristien Carbaugh Josephine Woodyard

Wife's rights upheld in Columbus Supreme Court ruling

Alma Diehl Jenkins, common law wife of Alfred Jenkins, both colored, Sandusky County, had her claim to Jenkins property sustained as the Supreme Court overruled his legitimate children's motion to certify the county courts.

Columbus U.R Supreme Court Alma Diehl Jenkins Alfred Jenkins Sandusky County Jenkins

Racketeers' rides exposed by Cincinnati victim

Cincinnati December report shows Nathan Shapiro a racing figure giving evidence to prosecutors after being kidnapped and held for three days. Shapiro says racketeers extorted money and he will testify before the grand jury once he recovers from burn injuries to his foot.

Cincinnati U.R Charles P. Taffit Nathan Shapiro

60 Barrels Per Day Well Brought In At Marietta

A Bowman Run Oil Company well No 1 on the James Stobart farm in Sutton Township Meigs County is believed to yield 60 barrels per day. Twenty feet of pay was found at 600 feet. Owners are C D Sloan Frank Christy F J McCauley and H B Goddard. The well was shot Monday and linked to tankage. A second location on the Stobart farm will be pursued this week.

Marietta Dea Pomeroy Bend Bowman Run Oil Company James Stobart C.D. Sloan Frank Christy F. J. McCauley H. B. Goddard Sutton Township Sutton Township Pool Bhe Meigs County Stobart Farm

Christmas seals aid Athens County child health program

Health education for children, nutrition, health camps, and fresh air schools form part of the Christmas seal funded program. Athens joins 87 Ohio counties in selling seals to protect children from tuberculosis and support immunization efforts. Returns from the Athens County sale are reported as encouraging by the committee in charge.

Athens Ohio Athens County

Bandits Hit Carpet Company Payroll Delivery

Eight bandits in two cars halted the Alexander Smith Carpet Company messenger and two guards near Yonkers and escaped with a payroll of several thousand dollars after firing on the payroll car. All perpetrators fled in one vehicle.

Yonkers N. Y Alexander Smith Carpet Company

Wright Field fliers chase extreme altitude record

Captain A W Stevens of Wright Field and Lieut Harry Johnson of Selfridge Field attempted a high altitude flight in the former Macready plane. They faced 80 degrees below zero temperature, worse than their October record attempt which saw 76 degrees below. No results were announced.

Dayton A. W. Stevens Wright Field Harry Johnson Selfridge Field Clemens Mich John A. Macready

River Road Reopens From Marietta To State Route 7

River Road from Marietta to State Route 7 is open to traffic the Highway Department reports. The road is winter maintained with a 3½ mile gap remaining unpaved, but gravel coated and under state crews who will finish paving in spring. the unfinished segment runs from near F landing to near Rea's Run.

Marietta Tr Fic Highway Department F Landing Rea’s Run

Woman Returned to State Reformatory

Ruth Livermore, 22, wife of Lester Livermore of Newcastle, Pa., was recommitted to the Marysville reformatory for women to serve a life sentence for burglary. She previously claimed torture produced a confession, a charge the court found groundless, and denied a jury trial. Livermore is already serving life in the state penitentiary on a similar charge.

Youngstown Ruth Livermore Lester Livermore Newcastle Marysville

Columbus Man to Address Brotherhood on Modern Movements

Rev Dr Frank HM Throop of Columbus will speak on Modern Movements in the Old World at 6 pm Thursday in Athens Presbyterian Church. It opens a four meeting series by the Men’s Brotherhood. Throop spent ten years in the Orient and studied China. Aak Cox pastors the church. dinner will be served by the women’s division led by Mrs Arthur Boyle.

China Frank HM. Throop Columbus Athens Presbyterian Church Throop Orient Aakcox Ore Women's Arthur Boylé

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Eudora Chapter Order of Eastern Star Elk’s Rooms Richland RADIO Sigma Pi Five Sems Boy Benefit Euchre Party Wales England Aten Bank Chase Barre Bank of Athens National Bank Remington J. E. Zeller River Road State Reformatory Brotherhood THE Auto Tire & Gas CO. Cor Chestnut & Harper Sts Rose, Casolin Ety A Whitman’s Chocolates
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