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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1928

Page

5

R P Kasler Dies At Residence Of Son In Trimble

R P Kasler 83 a pioneer resident of Trimble died Wednesday at 10 30 am at the home of his son Roy Kasler on Fierce Ridge near Trimble He leaves two sons Ray and Ray G Kasler a brother W W Kasler and sister Mrs Georgia Linscott Funeral services will be at Hooper Ridge Church Friday at 10 am conducted by Rev L A Donnally Burial in Hooper Ridge Cemetery

R. G. Kasler Jacksonville Hooper Ridge Cemetery

Negro Charged With Stabbing In Athens District

Luther Smiley, colored, was scheduled for jail awaiting grand jury action on charges of stabbing Joe Heywood, colored, Christmas night in front of Heywood’s home. Heywood was fined $5 and costs for disturbing the peace after an earlier incident. Bond for Smiley set at $500. if not posted, he faces Athens jail. Additional arrest: Tom Mavin fined $5 plus costs for Christmas night drunk. Mayor Gormley presided.

Glouster Luther Smiley Athens Luther Joe Heywood Heywood No. 6 Smiley Tom Mavin Gormley George Love

Society and Personal Mention Notices

The Philathea Sunday School class postponed its meeting at the Christian Church. Mrs. C Goodrich died after illness at Wellston. funeral Friday at 2. Rebekah Club Past Grands meet Friday at 7 with Mrs J H Rice. Lt Horace A Palmer returned to Washington DC after a 45 day Athens vacation. A E McClead and Leah Hunter traveled home to Mansfield after Christmas with relatives in Strouds Run and Carpenter Street. Mrs Jennie Holsington and Leon Hoisington of Columbus spent Christmas with Fred Ellis in Factory and with Mrs Fred White in North Lancaster. Mrs George A Miller and Dorothy Ann McVay left for Cleveland after Wilbert E Miller wed Mary Elizabeth McVay. Ruth Jones joins them in Cleveland for holidays. Christmas Day dinner at Floyd George home 202 West Washington with gifts and tree. guests included Mr and Mrs J H Kerr of Columbus and Mrs Ella Jackson of Delaware.

A. E. McClead Leah Hunter Mansfield John McClead Strouds Run Arthur Hunter Carpenter Street Jennie Holsington Leon Hoisington Doris White Columbus Fred Ellis Factory Fred White Lancaster Street George A. Miller Dorothy Ann McVay Cleveland Wilbert E. Miller Mary Elizabeth McVay Ruth Jones Floyd George West Washington Street J. H. Kerr Ella Jackson Delaware

Christmas Visits Across Ohio and West Virginia

Mrs 8 B Thompson and daughter Margaret spent Christmas in Parkersburg West Virginia with Mrs L D Sanderson. Mr and Mrs Ernest Moore of Cleveland left for home after visiting Mr Moore's mother Mrs Frank Moore at 185 Lancaster Street. Mrs Roland I Philhower formerly Alice Phillips returned to Akron after Christmas with her parents and Mrs W R Phillips of 16 College Street.

8. B. Thompson Margaret Parkersburg, W. Va L. D. Sanderson Ernest Moore Cleveland Mr. Moore Frank Moore Lancaster Street Roland I. Philhower Alice Phillips Akron W. R. Phillips College Street

Radio Channel Allocations Expand Public Communications Plan

The Federal Radio Commission assigned 551 of 639 channels for 1 500 to 6 000 kilocycles to applicants. United Press Wireless and ten press groups received 20 channels for news. Allocations included 73 to marine, 64 to aviation, 134 to amateurs, 100 to visual broadcasters, and 70 to commercial point-to-point services.

Washington Federal Radio Commission United Press Wireless, Inc Marine Services United States North American Universal Wireless Corporation Radio Corporation of America Mackay Radio and Telegraph Company

Fire destroys acid plant at Firestone Tire, Akron

Akron December 27 An Akron fire severely damages the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company acid plant with flames spreading to a large stockpile of old fires. Dense smoke filled the air as thousands gathered, causing traffic jams while investigators seek the blaze’s cause. Plans for reconstruction are under discussion.

Akron U.P Firestone Tire and Rubber Company

Pomeroy Briefs Highlight Visiting Locals

Miss Genevieve Reinhart a Detroit school teacher visits her parents Mr and Mrs Peter Reinhart Barkey Lane. Mr and Mrs John Shore spend a few days with Logan relatives. Mr and Mrs Carl Arnold of Atlanta Ga are visitors here. Herbert Eiselstein of Charleston is guest of his parents. Miss Louise Condee of Columbus visits her mother Mrs Elizabeth Condee Main Street.

Pomeroy Genevieve Reinhart Detroit Peter Reinhart Barkey Lane John Shore Logan Carl Arnold Atlanta, Ga Herbert Eiselstein Charleston T. P. Eiselstein Louise Condee Columbus Elizabeth Condee Main Street

Teacher Resigns. Fultz to Move to Bexley High

Lyston Fultz science teacher at Middleport High resigns to assume duties at Bexley High School in Columbus on January 7. Mrs. H L Ward, experienced substitute, will fill the position for the rest of the school year. The Fultz family is in Columbus with Mrs. Garnet Hamilton.

Lyston Fultz Bexley High School Columbus Middleport Middleport High School Fultz H. L. Ward Garnet Hamilton

Doctors Busy in Busy Middleport Sunday

A Middleport physician reports making 37 professional calls last Sunday along paved streets while other doctors say they are too busy to eat or sleep. Officials note more sickness in the town than ever before.

Middleport

Women Fined After Drunk Charges in County Court

Margaret Hostetter of Nelsonville and Bessie Thompson of Deanville were found guilty of intoxication before Justice of the Peace Carl H. Porter. Each was fined 25 dollars plus costs totaling 44.45 dollars after arrest in Jacksonville for breaking into a home.

Court of Justice of the Peace Carl H. Porter Margaret Hostetter Nelsonville Bessie Thompson Deanville Athens County Jacksonville Frank Rogney

Train wreck injures passengers near Hesperia California

An eastbound Santa Fe passenger train derailed at Hesperia, California, about 75 miles north of San Bernardino. An undetermined number of passengers were injured as seven cars left the rails and three cars, including two sleepers, plunged down a 12 foot embankment.

San Bernardino Calif U.P Santa Fe Hesperia Here

Injunction Sought Against W. M. Bean

Harve Smith petitions the Athens County Common Pleas Court for a temporary injunction to halt Walter M. Bean from proceeding with a levy and sale of property. The filing seeks a final injunction and other proper relief to prevent further actions including threats to advertise and sell personal property.

Walter M. Bean Athens County Common Pleas Court Harve Smith Smith Bean Felix Riley

Woman Blamed in Attempted Murder of Mayor

Cicero police hunted a woman in a case involving 12 sticks of dynamite placed on Mayor Elenda and his family's front porch. The fuse burned close to detonation when Kienha found the bomb. A man named the suspect in a call to the mayor, and investigators pursued the lead.

Chicago U.P Cicero Elenda Kienha

Musterole Promises Quick Relief for Cold Aches

An old fashioned mustard plaster substitute Musterole is advertised to ease influenza grippe and pneumonia symptoms that begin with a cold. The ad claims warmth then cooling relief as it penetrates pores and relieves congestion. A milder baby version is offered for children.

Bishopville Lodge to Install Officers Saturday Night

GLOUSTER Dec 27 Officers will be installed at a special meeting of Bishopville Lodge No. 470 F and A M at Bishopville Saturday night Visiting Masons will receive a cordial welcome it was announced.

Glouster Bishopville Lodge Bishopville

Pocahontas Council to Host Gift Exchange Meeting

Chickamauga Council No. 62 Degree of Pocahontas invites members to bring a small gift for exchange at Friday night’s meeting in Glouster. Lunch will follow the gathering and a social hour will be enjoyed.

Glouster Chickamauga Council Degree of Pocahontas

Mercer Appointed Guardian for Man in Ohio Probate

L L Mercer filed to be guardian of Isaac Mackelhaney in Athens County Probate Court. The court granted guardianship and Mercer posted a $1,000 bond. He sought authority to borrow money and mortgage ward’s real estate. hearing set for 9 a.m. December 31. Also a marriage license issued in Probate Court to Joseph Holmes Seever and Linda Wise of Coolville.

Isaac Mackelhaney Troy Township Atheny County L. L. Mercer Mercer Joseph Holmes Seever Coolville Linda Wise

Old Floodwood School Keeps 100 Percent Attendance

The Old Floodwood School in York Township reports a perfect December attendance, with no influenza cases among its students in Athens County. Pupils arrive diligently to maintain the record, says teacher Miss Nettie Keeton.

Floodwood York Township Athens County Nettie Keeton

Bandit Leader Killed After First Robbery

Chicago dispatch says Frank Orlando head of a Newark and Philadelphia gang was killed in a pistol battle inside a crowded furniture store while fleeing with 500 dollars after robbing a restaurant. Sergeant Joseph Starshak and Policeman David Griffin were involved with three other gunmen escaping. The slain leader was identified by police descriptions warning of the gang heading toward Chicago.

Chicago U.P Frank Orlando Newark N. J Philadelphia Orlando Sergts Joseph Starshak David Griffin

Yale Football Player Killed by Horse Kick

Henry Stoddard Sherman Jr. 20 of South Euclid died from a fractured skull after a saddle horse kicked him while dismounting during a Christmas ride. A Yale junior, he earlier led University School activities as class president and editor of the school newspaper.

Cleveland Dec U.R Henry Stoddard Sherman, Jr South Euclid Yale Young Sherman University School University School News Yale Daily News Chi Psi Fraternity

Wife's plan one of best submitted in Durant's contest

New York December 27 The Durant prize for best plan to enforce the Eighteenth Amendment and Volstead Act drew praise and criticism. Mrs Mills nearly won the $25 000 top prize with a plan advocating community education cooperation with federal officials stricter the selection of agents larger bonds for alcohol handlers and treaties to curb international liquor flow. Mills praised his wife's proposal while enforcement officials called his plan old fashioned.

New York U.R Chester P. Mills Mills W. C. Durant Durant Prohibition Washington James M. Doran Scott McBride Anti-Saloon League

Hoover Worship Center Established for First Family

In Washington a small brick church chosen as the Hoover's place of worship after March 1 will host Sabbath services led by Dr. Augustus T. Murray, a former Greek professor at Stanford University whom the Hoovers know well from their Palo Alto days.

Washington Hoover Augustus T. Murray Leland Stanford University Palo Alto Calif Hoover's

War Days Set At Fort Hayes And Southwest Ohio

Fort Hayes and southwestern Ohio will host a four day war game on January 7 15 21 and 28 Major General Dennis E Nolan announced Regular Army Reserves and Ohio National Guardsmen will participate The exercise will precede air corps ground maneuvers planned for May at Wright Field and Norton Field Columbus with combined ground and air operations under actual combat conditions.

Fort Hayes Columbus Ohio Dennis E. Nolan Ohio National Guardsmen Nolan Air Corps Wright Field Norton Field Columus

Firebugs Suspected as Perry County Fires Rage Through Hamlet

Bloodhounds tracked suspects in a village blaze spree in Heme lock near herend, hitting the mayor's office jail Mo mine office and a village bonfire. Two men and Christmas revelers were under suspicion as fires burned the office and jail, and the mine office.

New Lexington Perry County Hemelock Herend

Falls From Chairs Are Most Serious

Chicago coroner statistics show football caused one death in 1928 while seven deaths occurred from falls from chairs during the game period. The data from Cook County record indicates chair-related accidents as a greater danger than football.

Chicago Bundesen Cook County Illinois

Wilson Funeral Services Set for Friday in Albany

Funeral services for 77 year old Andrew Wilson who died Wednesday morning at his Albany home from heart trouble will be held Friday at 10 o'clock at the residence. Burial follows in Hebbardsville Cemetery. He is survived by his widow a son a daughter and several grandchildren another daughter died 16 years ago.

Andrew Wilson Albany Hebbardsville Mr. Wilson

Athletic Directors Open 23rd NCAA Convention in New Orleans

More than 500 athletic directors and faculty advisors gather in New Orleans for the 23rd annual NCAA convention. The opening session is closed to the public with morning and afternoon sessions planned for tomorrow. Tulane University president A B Dinwiddie will speak at tonight's banquet for visiting delegates.

New Orleans U.P National Collegiate Athletic Association A. B. Dinwiddie Tulane University

Two Killed On First Trip Over New Road

El Paso report says the first train over the Chihuahua City Ojinaga line of the Kansas City Mexico and Orient Railroad crashed on the return trip to Chihuahua City. An engineer and fireman were killed and 11 injured, including Governor Marcello Caraveo, in the incident.

EL Paso Texas U.P Chihuahua City Ojinaga Kansas City Mexico and Orient Mexico City el Continental New Road Marcello Caraveo

Dartmouth Defeats McGill 5-1 at Madison Square Garden

Dartmouth beat McGill University of Montreal 5 to 1 in Madison Square Garden, their third loss to an American hockey team in a week. The Dec 27 game showcased Dartmouth's offense against McGill in New York.

Dartmouth New York A.R McGill University of Montreal Madison Square Garden

Fifteen Tech Football Players to Graduate in 1929 Loss

Fifteen members of the Georgia Tech football team will graduate this year, leaving the squad short for the 1929 season and prompting concern among followers and officials about next year’s lineup.

Georgia Tech

Father of four fighting Downeys dies in Columbus

John N. Downey father of boxers Bryan Joseph Anthony and John Downey died at home after long illness. Funeral services are set for Holy Family Church tomorrow.

Columbus Dec John N. Downey

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. P. Kasler Trimble Philathea The Christian Church Charles Goodrich Wellston Mr. Goodrich Mrs. C. Goodrich Mrs. Goodrich Rebekah Club O’cock J. H. Rice Grosvenor Street Horace A. Palmer United States Marine Air Service Washington, D. C Radio Commission Tire Company K. of P W. M. Bean Jara & Tubes Man Old Floodwood School Tiny ARMY Hemlock Summer’s Store Mary of Big Daylight
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