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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1928
Page
10
Kaneff files suit for divorce against Be Kaneff who now lives in Hunts ton, alleging wilful absence for more than three years. The action seeks legal dissolution and related relief through the court.
Harry Gribble, a former Glouster resident and brother of Mrs. Fred Jonas, is hospitalized in Kingwood West Virginia after a powder explosion in a mine. His right foot was amputated above the ankle and his right hand fingers were blown off. An earlier mine shot exploded, investigators say. Gribble had lived with the Jonas family during five years in Glouster, later managed a pool room and worked in a mine before returning to West Virginia in 1927.
Kenneth E. Jones and Phyllis Tatman attend a Franklin Kerr Guild Christmas party at the Presbyterian Church with carols recitations and a Santa gift. Roberta Green, Katy Jo Collison, and Betty Bell performed while Vaughn Bart played violin and Jane Karshmer sang. Mrs R D Green and Roberta of Cynthiana Ky were guests as Melrose Harbaugh of the Elks Lodge recovers from influenza.
Glouster district reports about 172 pupils absent Tuesday due to illness mostly flu with one teacher off duty. Authorities plan to keep classes this week unless more teachers fall ill, then close Friday for vacation. January reopening hopes flu has run its course. Jacksonville schools closed last week due to teacher illness. Trimble schools not closed though many pupils absent and some teachers ill, with plans to continue this week if possible.
Rotarians announce an inter-city meet in this city on January 11 with seven clubs plus the local club. Harvey Whitcraft and John Krieg carried invitations to Lancaster and report an interesting meeting with Dr. Otto Mees of Capital University as principal speaker.
Mrs C L Abell Mrs Frank Harden and Mrs Clinton Webb were visitors in Columbus Tuesday Caleb L McKee of Columbus was a business visitor in this city Tuesday John Maraz of Murray City was a business visitor in Logan Tuesday Harry Young of this city was a business visitor in Columbus Monday Miss Mary Bond county registrar of vital statistics is suffering from influenza which prevents her from being at the County Health Office Several other members of her family are ill with the disease.
The Women's Glee Club of Ohio University with 36 members will join the state glee club contest March 15 in Cincinnati, under the Intercollegiate Women's Glee Club Association of Ohio. President Helen Sweeney Circleville secretary Mary Elizabeth Clark Richwood librarian Margaret Le Masters Richwood. Three numbers are rehearsed: In These Delightful Groves from the Old English a Czechoslovakian folk song On the Steppes by Gretchaninoff.
Caldwell observer Billy Bowron displayed three ten dollar gold coins in his window to promote a coin book. This morning his window pane, valued at 290 dollars, was shattered and the coins were missing.
In Parkersburg on Monday the vice president of the Vitrolite Company distributed year-end gifts to 340 employees, presenting checks for a week’s extra payroll totaling $15,000 at the plant.
John W. Lahugh age 50 formerly of Glouster died Tuesday at 6 am in a Newark hospital. He was in charge of gas distribution in Mt. Vernon and leaves a widow, his father J O Lahugh of McLeish, and brothers Charles of Colorado and Sam of Mansfield. Funeral and burial set for Newark.
Shade High School will face Glouster High in this city Thursday night, moved a day earlier than planned as schools close Friday for holiday vacation.
In Glouster on Thursday afternoon the Rothwell Club plans a gathering at the home of Mrs. Tom Noon with members invited to attend for an afternoon event.
Federal District Attorney Charles H. Tuttle announced a seizure of about 4 million dollars worth of drugs in New York. He planned to present the case to a grand jury and seek an indictment against a man named Klein, believed to be Jose Papiner, jailed on a narcotics shipment charge to Chicago.
At the Amesville Eastern Star meeting Friday evening December 21 the newly elected officers for the year will be installed. Mrs. Weber of Marietta Deputy Grand Matron for the district will be present.
Bordighera Italy Dec 19 Count Luigi Cadorna commander of the Italian Army 1915 to 1917 remained unconscious in a continuing state early today as reports from the front noted his condition.
The Loyal Berean Class of the Christian Church Bible School held its annual Christmas party in the assembly room last evening. Members and families enjoyed a social time with gift exchange, treats for children, and a decorated Christmas tree.
A Middleport note from Arthur Entsminger in Albuquerque says his mother, sister Elsie, and he had the flu but are improving. Arthur, employed in a wholesale house, is back at work and attending night Spanish classes. the family likes the area and is getting along well.
The Doreas Society of the Mid dleport Baptist Church held a meeting Monday night with Mrs J O Leonard presiding. New officers elected include Mrs Leonard president Mrs Talbott vice president Miss Virgie Major secretary and Mrs Frank Guinther treasurer. A shower for Mrs Kenneth Guinther was given though she was home sick with flu. packages were opened by Mrs Frank Guinther. Refreshments were served by hostesses.
Mrs J B Downing is in Cleveland in connection with work of the Grand Chief of Pythian Sisters.
A Christmas play titled Grandma's Guest will be presented by the Senior Epworth League at Central Avenue M. E. Church on Thursday evening December 20 at 7 30. The story features Grandma delivering a sermon to the Black Phantom whether it is a spirit ghost or a person.
A dog team with vaccine for smallpox victims starts the 80 mile trek from Arvik to Holy Cross amid unknown trail conditions and peril. The mission mirrors the Nome relief effort, with Holy Cross and 15 nearby villages in the epidemic path.
In Junction City a 50 year old oil field worker named Charles Brandon received a check for 10200 and a copy of his late uncle's will. The 22 page will allocates 28 heirs to the 25000000 Smather estate. Elmer Ellsworth Smather, a New York broker with oil field interests in Pennsylvania Kansas and Oklahoma, is named as the estate's owner.
Monday no classes at Angell Ridge as teacher Miss Dorothy Orr is ill. Nearby residents include Miss Anna Brown visiting aunt Mrs. Ethel Laughlin, and several social visits noted among families in Athens Columbus Blackburn Heights and Alliance.
Mr and Mrs J M McDonald host Sun and Christmas tree at the Angel Ridge school Friday evening December 21. Charles Hilhoan of New England spent over Sunday with his family. A Christmas program by local youth at the church Monday night December 24. A box social at the Townhouse Saturday night December 29. Everyone invited.
Bishopville Mrs. Alden Wells and her daughter enjoyed Christmas shopping in Athens on Saturday. Rohte and Alwillie Henry from near Palos were dining guests of local residents during the holiday period.
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