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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1928
Page
8
Irene Briares a young author writes from Paris that she seeks a prince charming from Mars not earthly men. She sent a coded love message to Mars amid hopes of encounter, skeptical of Dr Hugh Mansfield Robinson’s Mars radio attempts and Earthly handsome men.
R L Sgreen and C A Lane of Lane Organ Co Alliance signed a contract with trustees of the First German Church to electrify and renew the organ and install a new echo section. The $4750 deal covers a new three manual console cathedral chimes harp and Voix Celeste with a planned completion by March 1 and Easter Sunday dedication.
Nelsonville note reports Cliff and Claude Nixon pleaded guilty to petit larceny in a Monday night arraignment before Mayor L. J. Eberle. Fines of 25 dollars each plus costs were imposed, with 30 days in county jail, suspended on good behavior. Also, Mrs. Lindley Johnson was moved to Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus for treatment and possible operation.
Nelsonville reports a Central Parent-Teachers Association meeting this Friday at 3 PM in the Central building. A Christmas program will be presented in each room before the meeting.
King George showed continued improvement in health after a Sunday uptick, with daily briefings noting steadier signs in London. Officials reported no setback and kept plans for further updates on his recovery.
W L Hutchins 76 longtime Nelsonville resident and carpenter died at his Jackson Street home after several weeks of illness. He was active in community affairs and twice a mayoral candidate. Survived by wife two sons Floyd and Wilbur both of Nelsonville and daughters Mrs Hildred Morris Mildred Hutchins and Flo Hutchins a Columbus teacher. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at the residence with burial at Greenlawn.
Mrs. Willard Hall and daughter of Dayton are guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Eberle. Mr. Hall will return for Christmas. Byron Eby, Ohio State football star, was a weekend guest of Bob Ohlinger. Mrs. George Pickett visited Columbus today.
A special train of C and O and Hocking Valley Railroads arrived in Nelsonville about 9:30 AM for an inspection of local properties. The party stayed in Athens Tuesday night. Nelsonville trainmaster William Morgan joined the group. Hocking Valley officials included M. S. Connors general manager R. N. Bergen vice president and W. W. Houston superintendent.
The Past Noble Grands of the Rebekahs will meet at 436 Poplar Street the evening of December 20 for their annual Christmas party. An exchange of gifts will feature the event. Continuous note: continued on page nine.
The Athens Chapter of the Izaak Walton League postponed films due to late arrival. Tonight at 7:30 in the City Building the public can view a modern city disposal plant and scenes of fishing on the Flathead River in Colorado, directed by Char.
Kansas Aggies finalize their 1929 football slate by booking Purdue for October 5 at Lafayette. Also on the schedule are Texas A&M, Kansas University, Oklahoma University, Missouri, Iowa State College, Nebraska, and Marquette.
In Columbus tonight Ira Dern of Utah and Joe Stangel of Omaha clash in a two-fall mat match for the junior heavyweight title. Semi final features Ralph Hammonds of Texas vs Abe Coleman of Newark New Jersey. Both bouts list 175 pounders.
The Ohio State Supreme Court dismissed a petition in error filed by Harry Zillick’s attorneys related to a Galion bank robbery conviction. The court ruled no debatable constitutional question was presented.
Telegram from Termez dated December 17 reports Afghan rebels on the Afghanistan border demanding King Amanullah’s abdication and the repeal of his westernization reforms.
Influenza forced Bellefontaine High School to close until January 9, with Zanesfield high and grade schools also shut. Iron City School in Aubory closed until January 2. About 50 teachers and 160 pupils affected as cases rise.
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