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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1928
Page
9
Nelsonville Rotary Club heard Lloyd Evans discuss the meaning of Christmas. The Fellowship Committee gave a Rotary pin to C. H. Bartlett, past president. Next meeting moved to Friday December 28 due to holiday. Local residents and visitors were noted, including guests and family travels.
The Circle of Ruth will meet Thursday at 8 PM in the Presbyterian Church parlors. Members will bring toys to donate for Miss Irene McDowell to use in her work at Doanville.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M E Church will hold a regular meeting and Christmas party at Mrs. Peter Shough's home this Thursday evening at 7 o'clock.
Mrs. Donald Shafer hosted a Tuesday bridge gathering for her club with three tables in play. Guest Edith Stiers joined as a visitor, and high scores were earned by Mrs. Miller Wilson and Mrs. Lee Pritchard.
Nelsonville December 19 Mr and Mrs Sam Steadman will mark their golden wedding Saturday December 22 at their home on R F D No 4 Nelsonville Uncle Sam a longtime miner was among the first four to strike coal at Sand Run The couple have spent all but one year in Nelsonville with five children living and 33 grandchildren.
Dr. Horace T. Hout of Ohio University will discuss the ministerial trials at the Independent Farmer's Institute opening in Coolville High School Auditorium. Mrs. Neal Kyle speaks on They Conquer Who Think They Can with other sessions on Pure Seeds and farm organization history.
Mrs. Wilson Elmus L Wilson was brought home from Grant Hospital Columbus after a surgical operation. She was accompanied by her sister Miss Sadie Cooper a graduate nurse from Grant Hospital who traveled from Brooklyn New York to be with her in Columbus.
In Minneapolis, December 19, the Minnesota University Ketball team rallied in the second half to defeat Carlton College of Northfield 28 to 21 last night.
Christmas joy arrives for Athens children at the annual Kiddies Party tonight from 7 to 9 at Ohio University Women’s Gymnasium. Sponsored by local Y W C A members with help from the City Federation of Women’s Clubs, the event features holiday decorations a handsome tree and a Santa appearance from the land of ice and snow.
In South Bend, Notre Dame lost a tight 14 to 18 basketball decision to Northwestern as Evanston players hit two late long shots to break a 14-14 deadlock.
Chicago Bruins of the America Pro Basketball League beat Patterson New Jersey five 31 to 26. Nat Hickey top scorer in the league debuted for the Bruins with five points and led floor play for the locals.
John Perry of Youngstown and president of Valley Mould and Iron Company spoke to the Commerce Club of Ohio University in Ewing Hall. He traced steel history from early pits to magnates like Schwab and Farrell and explained the steel making process.
Residents from miles around will come to Athens for Santa’s visit at the Armory on Thursday night. Santa is expected at 7 o’clock and will give treats to about 2 000 children under fourteen who march in a Court Street parade to the American Legion Home. Older youths should watch from the sidewalks as the parade proceeds and the treats are distributed. The Athens Retail Merchants Association reports Santa’s representative has arranged preparations after visits to the Messenger office.
London informs the League of Nations that justiciable disputes should be handled by two powers rather than broad all encompassing mediation pacts. The U S and France cannot conclude universal arbitration and public interest in such treaties remains weak.
Fred Jacobs Smith, son of Carrie Jacobs Bond, the composer, shot himself near a phonograph with his mother’s famous song record nearby in Lake Arrowhead California. He left letters to his family citing health worries.
The University of Iowa basketball team defeated Washington University 22 to 18 in a fast rough game played in Iowa City last night.
Night raids on farms in Ashland County prompt a sheriff led probe to catch the produce bandits. Thieves allegedly truck livestock and produce from farmers then sell at Cleveland and Akron markets. A farmer reported 500 dollars in sheep losses and over 200 chickens stolen recently.
The De partment of Dramatics invites the public to an arts class production of Why the Chimes Rang at Ewing Auditorium Thursday night at 8. The set features a cottage scene opening to a cathedral altar with three large stained glass windows. John Hulbert designed and will light the production. Justine Ruff adapted Charte windows. Cast includes Lucille Walker Elizabeth Hughes Helen McLaughlin Margaret Vanden bark Mary Ellen Wood Louise Sargent Eleanor Dunn and others.
Early tabulated market notes show Sutter quiet in New York with receipts totaling 11 434 and creamery extras at 50s per piece. Firmer firings list 14 299, with nearby white fancy at 30s to 40s and aoare mixed whites at 30 to 40 cents. Western whites range 32 to 46 cents, Pacific coast 4 to 50 cents, nearby drowns at 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 cents.
In East Buffalo market figures, hogs traded around 1,600 head with varied weights noted from 250 to 350 pounds. Beef and cattle values showed steady to lower trends with beef steers at 14.25 to 11.50 and cutter cows around 7.00 to 7.50 while sheep and lamb figures were modest.
Chicago pro event ends in a tight finish as riders battle for top honors. Strong performances by riders from local teams and sponsors mark a dramatic conclusion.
Defiance College shut its campus today due to a rise in influenza cases. The action comes as health authorities monitor student illness and implement containment measures.
Canton December report says U PR O Ra Slater, Cincinnati detective, probes Vernard Fearn murder and Margaret Heldman death. Akron women tied to Heldman life are sought. held man may be questioned later. witnesses include Fearn widow and Heldman relatives. details hinge on a missing Akron woman.
President Bryan extends holiday greetings to Ohio University community at a convocation in Ewing Auditorium. He jokes about belief in Santa Claus as students and faculty share in seasonal cheer. Dean Irma E. Voigt invites Athens residents and students to a kiddies party at the Women's Gymnasium and to sing carols during Christmas Eve celebrations.
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