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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1927

Page

6

Veterans Should File for Adjusted Compensation by Dec 31

Glouster reports that World War veterans must file for adjusted compensation before December 31. Local veterans should contact Frank McCann Post American Legion to obtain application blanks and guidance. Christmas seals totaling $65 were sold by the Glouster Parent Teacher Association through the schools, with proceeds aiding health products and education.

Glouster Frank McCann Parent Teacher Association

Former resident Arthur Robinson dies in Pittsburgh

Arthur Robinson about 55 a former Glouster resident died at his Pittsburgh home Wednesday morning. He leaves a widow a brother Frank Robinson of Stewart and two sisters Mrs Carl Love of Glouster and Fannie of Corning. Born in Morgan county he was son of the late Isaac and his death details were not given in a telegram to his sister.

Glouster Arthur Robinson Pittsburgh Carl Love Robinson Frank Robinson Stewart City Fannie Corning Isaac Robinson Morgan County

Opening Home Games Set in Local High School Gym

The games will be played in the high school gymnasium and will be the opening contests at home for the local teams this season.

Glouster Legion Defeats Vive In Pomeroy Harmful Showdown

The Glouster American Legion team traveled to Pomeroy Tuesday night and completely outclassed the local squad. Glouster led comfortably from the first half and maintained a safe margin throughout. The club claims to have the region’s best pro team in southeastern Ohio and invites rival teams to contact the manager in Glouster.

Glouster Glouster American Legion Pomeroy Southeastern Ohio

Large still found at Murray City mine raid

Mine No. 29 at Murray City yielded a 190 gallon still and 42 mash barrels after a raid by state inspectors H A Lines H F Teal Cy Yates and deputies Farbearn Hammonds. They also found 29 gallons of whisky and confiscated the still. no arrests noted. Two bridge tables were in use and Miss Kathleen Pettit attended as a guest with lunch served.

Logan Murray City H. A. Lines H F. Teal Cy Yates Farbearn Hammonds Kathleen Pettit

Truck crashes cost motorists as court awards damages

State Supreme Court warned drivers that ramming street cars is costly. It granted 5900 dollars to George E. White, a Springfield motorman, for injuries from a Pure Oil truck that forced an unscheduled stop by his street car.

Columbus State Supreme Court George E. White Springfield Pure Ol

High Flyers Club Hosts Evening at Olivia Wrights Home

Miss Olivia Wright hosted the High Flyers club Tuesday evening at her home on Exast Male. The event brought together members for an informal gathering and discussion in a social setting.

High Flyers Olivia Wright Exast

Miner James Horn Weds Edna Tennyhill in Nelsonville Ceremony

James Horn 26 a miner of Carbon Hill and Edna Tennyhill 18 at home of Nelsonville Rt. No. 4 were married with Magistrate J F Miller officiating. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Grant Horn and the bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Tennyhill.

James Horn Carbon Hill Grant Horn Edna Tennyhill Nelsonville Rt. No. 4 Frank Tennyhil J. F. Miller

Birthday Surprise For Pearl Appleman On North Orchard Street

A surprise party was given for Pearl Appleman last week on North Orchard Street. Music was by Foster Bobo, Virgil Wright, and James Sherlock. A plate lunch was served. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lambert and daughter Kathryn, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mowery and three children, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Marks and children, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Conk and children, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pearson and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brooks and son, Mrs. Arthur Riece and daughter Rosemary, Mr. and Mrs. Gould Mowery and children, Mr. and Mrs. Paschall and son Bobby, Mrs. Wesley Snider and son Richard, Mrs. Tom Tignor, Mr. and Mrs. Foster Bobo, Virgil Wright, James Sherlock, Herbert Brooks, Chester and Clyde Appleman, and Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Appleman.

Pearl Appleman North Orchard Street Foster Bobo Virgil Wright James Sherlock Andrew Lambert Kathryn Fred Mowery Harley Marks Delbert Conk Edward Pearson Clarence Brooks Arthur Riece Rosemary Gould Mowery Pascha Bobby Wesley Snider Richard Tom Tignor Herbert Brooks Chester Clyde Appleman Pearl App Musi

Auto strike claims life of Andrew Kretz in Cleveland

Andrew Kretz aged 60 died in Cleveland from injuries after being struck by an auto while attempting to board a street car last night.

Cleveland Andrew Kretz

Funeral for poetess Grandma Alice Van Pelt

Funeral services were held today for 68 year old poetess Alice Van Pelt known as Grandma. She took her first airplane ride last June to keep up with the times.

Toledo Der Alice van Pelt

Pageant Shakeup Rumors Circulate After Resignation

A simple masque of Christmas story will be staged by Central school fourth to sixth graders Thursday at 7 pm in the high school auditorium. First through third grades sing carols and Santa Claus plays a role.

Central Jing Loan Prom Santa Claus Irene Blaettner

Local man shows improvement at Lancaster sanitorium

W Worden of near Bishopville undergoing diabetes treatment at a Lancaster sanitorium is reported to have improved after three weeks there.

Glouster Worden Bishopville Lancaster

Akron man indicted for mailing liquor to Washington D C

James I Dottin of Akron indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly mailing a pint of liquor to Washington D C. Dr B P Buck of Canton had liquor charges no billed.

Cleveland James I. Dottin Akron Federal Grand Jury Washington, D. C B. P. Buck Canton

Ohio University students aid relief drive with canned goods

Four hundred sixty eight cans of vegetables soups and fruits were collected on campus in a three day can shop. Donations total about 70 dollars in value plus 10.50 in money and 17.50 from Boyd dormitory girls. Clothing donations fill the basket and Athens residents also contributed. Relief will be distributed by the Athens county committee with transfers arranged to avoid delays.

Ohio University Hocking Valley W. Walter Ludwis University Relief Committees Ted Cowan Relief Committee Boyd Ludwie Athens Court Street Athens County Associated Committee On Relief

Corning Couple Welcome Daughter in Eight-Child Family

Mr and Mrs Richard Spence of Corning announce the birth of a daughter born Tuesday. The baby is the eighth child in the family and Mr Spence works as janitor at the local public school. The town also notes the United Brethren church Ladies Sewing circle Christmas bazaar Saturday afternoon with lunch at 4 and a 7 30 show The Return of the Erring Boy in the church basement.

Corning Richard Spence Spence Ladies’ Sewing Circle The United Brethren Church

Prayer meetings announced for church in Corning

In Corning on Thursday evening the United Brethren Church will host adult and junior prayer meetings at 6 30 and 7 o'clock respectively.

Edna Dew Sent To Grant Hospital For Goiter Operation

Miss Edna Dew was taken to Grant hospital in Columbus for a goiter removal. She previously had an appendicitis operation in the summer. Mrs. Clarence Garrison teaches the third grade in Miss Dew's absence.

Corning Edna Dew Grant Hospital Columbus Miss Dew Clarence Garrison

Loyal Girls Bible class elects officers in Corning

The Loyal Girls Bible class No. 12 of the United Brethren church met at Mrs. C. H. Wahl's home to organize with Alice Mae Wilson elected president Lenora Young vice president Margaret Schlingerman secretary Catherine Hardy treasurer Nelda Hartley Rose Dunlap Edna Dodson on program committee Roberta Rodgers Lilly Mae Reba Dew named social committee Regular meetings set for the third Wednesday each month.

Roberta Rodgers Lilly Mae Reba Dew

Roberta Todgers and Margaret in Gloucester outing

Miss Roberta Todgers and Margaret Todgers spent Sunday in Gloucester while Mrs. Joe Reese, recently operated on for gall stones at Grant hospital, is reported able to recuperate at home.

Roberta Margaret Todgers Glouster Joe Reese Grant Hospital

Resident to Move to Daughter's Home After Event

The text notes a person will be moved to the home of her daughter Mrs Floyd Cark in Columbus later this week. Reverend L G Ludwick attended a United Brethren council meeting in Columbus on Tuesday.

Floyd Cark Columbus L. G. Ludwick United Brethren Churches

Very Fond of Sports: Gigli Admits Athletic Affection

Renowned tenor Gigli reveals a fondness for all sports while keeping a discreet public profile. He notes enjoying musical performances alongside athletic events and expresses admiration for athletic discipline.

Gigli

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