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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1928

Page

3

Salem High to Meet Nelsonville Greyhounds in Court Aquatic

Salem high school basketball heads to Nelsonville for a 9 p.m. game at the auditorium against the Greyhounds. Coached by Floyd Stone, Salem's squad last reached the state semifinals. next after this trip comes a January 5 bout with South High Columbus. Nelsonville beat Logan 30–24 on the road and hosts a girls game at 7:45 p.m. against Haydenville.

Nelsonville Salem High Nelsonville High School Greyhounds Salem Floyd Stone Nelsonville High School South High Columbus Greyhounds Logan Scarlet and Gray Lancaster Haydenville High School

Berean Bible Class Plans President's Day Program

Nelsonville December 28 The Berean Bible Class of the Christian Church designates Sunday December 30 as President's Day with a special program. Ralph Parks will sing solo and the Beagle sisters will entertain. 1929 officers will be welcomed as retiring president John Barrows urges large attendance. The class meets at 9 30 a m at the Christian Church auditorium. One hundred men are wanted.

Nelsonville Berean Bible Class Christian Church Ralph Parks Beagle Sisters John Barrows

Prisoners ill with flu showing improvement in Athens County jail

Sheriff William Williams reports the six flu patients at the Athens County jail are better this morning with Dr. Blaine Goldsberry noting no serious cases. Two new prisoners, Harry Hastings of Indiana and Lawrence Fitzgerald of Nelsonville, were brought to the jail. Fitzgerald, arrested in Nelsonville, was fined 100 dollars and costs for intoxication. Hastings paid 10 dollars and costs. Both could not pay and were transferred from Nelsonville city jail by Officer Peter Barrows.

Athens County William Williams Blaine Goldsberry Harry Hastings Indiana Lawrence Fitzgerald Nelsonville Fitzgerald L. J. Eberle Hastings Peter Barrows

Western Union Official Called In Liquor Case

A Western Union Company official in Columbus was summoned to testify before the Federal Grand Jury probing Cincinnati brewery activity. Governor-Elect Myers Y. Cooper testified, and the official’s testimony is linked to telegrams from Columbus. Prominent Cincinnati and Hamilton brewers appeared. more than 50 indictments were anticipated next week.

Columbus U.R Western Union Company Federal Grand Cincinnati Breweries Myers Y. Cooper Western Union Cincinnati Hamilton

Heldman charged with murder in Anton case

ANTON Dec 28 Wilbur O Heldman a Lorain furnace man was formally charged with murder today in the death of his wife Martha the phantom gun woman She was shot to death after she allegedly killed Vernard Pearn coal dealer

Anton Wilbur O. Heldman Lorain Furnace Marthe Vernard Pearn

Flu Epidemic Shrinks Valley Mine Workforce

In Nelsonville area flu has cut mine labor with 3,118 men at work today versus 4,017 before the outbreak. Numerous mines report sickness reducing orders and attendance, including Sunday Creek Nos 9 and 10 and plants of Ohio Collieries and Manhattan Coal. Western Fuel No 10X idle for a funeral.

Nelsonville Sunday Creek Ohio Collieries Company Manhattan Coal Company

Two Are Fined in Nelsonville Auto Case

Lawrence Fitzgerald of McArthur and Harry Hastings of McArthur appeared before Mayor L J Eberle arraigned on intoxicated driving charges. Fitzgerald faced a $100 fine plus costs and six months license suspension. Hastings paid $10 and costs. Both were jailed pending settlement after Fitzgerald drove into the Kimberly Bridge Wednesday afternoon.

Nelsonville Lawrence Fitzgerald McArthur L. J. Eberle Harry Hastings Fitzgerald Kimberly Bridge

Local residents leave for holidays and return home

Dr Rodda returns to Toledo after holidays here. Mrs Rodda and daughter stay with Mr and Mrs Dave Stewart. Columbus visitors include Mr and Mrs T B Bush and Mrs Harry Hall and Catherine. Many others visit Columbus or Athens for Christmas and return home.

Rodda Toledo Dave Stewart T. 8. Bush Columbus Harry Hall Catherine Mas George Largent William Morgan Wallace Glenn Frank Tedrow, Jr Nelsonville

President Coolidge Goes Quail Hunting on Sapelo Island

President Coolidge drew quail on Blackbeard’s Island near Sapelo Island Georgia. He left the Coffin Estate plantation on Sapelo shortly after 10 a m to hunt the marshy island famed for the pirate Blackbeard.

Sapelo Island U.P Blackbeard President Coolidge Coffin Estate

Lee Tipton 73 Dies at Home in Michigan

Lee Tipton 73 died Tuesday afternoon at his home in Jackson Michigan. The family formerly lived at Happy Hollow. The body was brought to Stouts Chapel for funeral services Saturday at 1 30 PM with burial at Greenlawn. He is survived by a daughter and two sons. One son Harry resides in The Plains.

Nelsonville

Christmas Party of Gleaners Class Held by M. E. Sunday School

Miss Alice Caldwell hosted the Gleaners Class Christmas party on Monday evening with a gift exchange. Lunch followed for attendees Elmo Higgins Marie Galvin Esther Pyle Agnes Dailey Helen June Thelma Weiss Margaret Pedigo Gretchen Pidcock Thelma Howard Kathleen Shirley Marie Warehime Imogene Brown Helen McKibben Louise Skinner and guest Louise Caldwell.

Alice Caldwell Gleaners M. E Elmo Higgins Marie Galvin Esther Pyle Agnes Dailey Helen June Thelma Weiss Margaret Pedigo Gretchen Pidcock Thelma Howard Kathleen Shirley Marie Warehime Imogene Brown Helen McKibben Louise Skinner Louise Caldwell

Nelsonville to Enforce 1929 Auto Tag Law

Mayor L J Eberle announced strict enforcement of the 1929 auto license tag requirement starting Tuesday morning January 1. Vehicle owners were given December to obtain new plates with December 21 permission to use 1928 tags. Driving with 1928 tags after January 1 will be illegal and violators may be arrested and fined.

Nelsonville L. J. Eberle Last Nig

Christmas Eve Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Wilson

Mr and Mrs Fred Wilson entertained guests at a 6 o'clock Christmas Eve dinner. The invited included Mr and Mrs L H Bannister of Toledo Mr and Mrs J H Strauch of Columbus Miss Rachel Wilson of Delaware and Mr and Mrs W B Evans of Nelsonville.

Fred Wilson L. H. Bannister Toledo J. H. Strauch Columbus Rachel Wilson Delaware W. B. Evans Nelsonville

Minner Family Celebrate Christmas Dinner

Mr and Mrs Frank Minner hosted a Christmas turkey dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs A B Johnson and daughter Louise and Mr and Mrs Preston Minner and their children.

Frank Minner A. B. Johnson Louise Preston Minner

Dilcher's Tramps to Meet the Y Team in Nelsonville Show

A basketball game set for Monday at the High School Auditorium features Dilcher's Tramps facing the Y team. Howell, Hudson and Ely will play with the Y squad, with a preliminary game scheduled for 7 30. The community orchestra will perform.

Nelsonville Dilcher Tramps Howell, Hudson and Ely

Night school for minors in Nelsonville halted till January 4

Nelsonville announces the night school for minors will be discontinued due to illness of instructor Al Seabright. Classes will resume January 4.

Nelsonville al Seabright

Mrs Coolidge Prepares For Hunting Party

Mrs. Coolidge readied for her first hunting expedition at Sapelo Island Georgia reporting she will join President for an extended quail hunt. A small calibre gun from the Coffin estate arsenal was chosen for her use on the island noted for wild fowl. The President reportedly bagged three golden pheasants and two turkeys yesterday.

Sapelo Island

Pittsburgh Concern Will Erect Hangar

The American Bridge Company of Pittsburgh was awarded the contract to build a vast steel frame for the Goodyear Zeppelin Company Dirigible Hangar in Akron. The hangar will be 1200 feet long and house two 6,590,000 cubic foot airships for the Navy. Erection is expected to start in two months.

Akron Dec U.P American Bridge Company of Pittsburgh Goodyear Zeppelin Company Navy

Examiners Report on Harrison Village Finances

State examiners list recovery of 5108.37 with 61.16 unpaid in Harrison village accounts. Report covers January 3 to June 25, 1928, filed today in the Bureau of Inspection.

Columbus U.P Harrison

Services Held for Mrs. Bert Williams in Canton

Funeral services for Mrs. Bert Williams of Canton, sister-in-law of County Sheriff William Williams, were held at 9:30 this morning at the Williams home on West Washington Street. Rev. M. E. Chatley officiated. music by Mrs. Evertt Person and Mrs. P. G. Drake. Interment followed in West Union Street cemetery, where four of Mrs. Williams's children are buried. Mrs. Williams died at 2:30 Christmas morning of pneumonia. Her body was brought to Athens Thursday night. Out of town relatives included Mrs. Ruth Miller of Ashville North Carolina, Mrs. Maggie Otterbein of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams of Columbus, Mrs. Katherine Williams of St. Louis, Chester Brandenberg, Vern Brandenberg, Richard Brandenberg, Rance Sparndenberg Jr, Rance Brandenberg Jr, Martin Grimm and Forrest Brandenberg of Canton, William Chaflin of Port Clinton.

Bert Williams Canton William Williams Williams West Washington Street M. E. Chatley Christian Church Evertt Person P. G. Drake West Union Street

W C T U Meeting Postponed to January 8

The W C T U meeting scheduled for Tuesday night January 1 at Ee G Campbell home on Carpenter Street is postponed for one week due to illness. The meeting will be held January 8 at the same time and place as previously announced.

Ee. G. Campbell Carpenter Street

Automobiles ranked third in 1927 railroad shipments

Automobiles, trucks and parts ranked third in railroad shipments for 1927, according to the South East Ohio Motor Club.

South East Ohio Motor Club

No News This Morning From Messenger Office

The article notes a flu outbreak slowing business and keeping workers home. With physicians excepted, professionals and staff were recovering from the Christmas period and many business houses reported no news as workers stayed ill.

Messenger

Federal Grand Jury Considers Steubenville Liquor Case

The Federal Grand Jury in Columbus is considering indictments against 23 men arrested in Steubenville raids. Federal District Attorney Bartels said the jury would report next week. Loot from a post office robbery was said to be found in night clubs run by several of the detainees.

Columbus U.P Steubenville Bartels Department of Justice Prohibition Cincinnati

Fiance Ends Life Before Buffalo Society Wedding

Everett L. Mugler, 28, a Buffalo manufacturer, killed himself at his home in the city’s upscale district on the eve of his planned marriage to Elizabeth Abbott. The couple appeared very happy at a party held in their honor the night before his death.

Elizabet Abbott Buffalo N. Y Everett L. Mugler Mugler

New Glasses Harden With Boiling Water Method

To prevent cracking when using new beverage glasses, first place them in cold water then bring to a boil for a few minutes and cool in the same water to harden them.

May Appoint New Head Of Organization In Salvation Army

London reports a new head of the Salvation Army may be chosen as General Bramwell Booth lies seriously ill. The high council in London may strip Booth of autocratic powers and create a new authority to carry on duties he cannot perform.

Southampton U.P Booth Salvations United States Olympic Enro General Council London Bramwell ‘Booth High Council General Booth

Hugh Gibson Named Head Delegate for Disarmament Talks

Washington December 28 United Press reports Ambassador Hugh Gibson of Brussels is likely to head the American delegation at the renewed disarmament conference in Geneva slated to begin April 15. Admiral Hilary Jones and Andrew Long are expected to be other U S delegates.

Washington U.R— U Hugh Gibson Brussels United Preas Geneva Hilary Jones Andrew Long

Kellogg Confident of Peace Agreement

Secretary of State Kellogg expressed confidence that parts of the disputed Bolivian tangle would not derail an international peace accord. He noted Fort Guardia, claimed by neighbors to be Bolivian held, lies in a remote area with no sign of conflict or casualties in the latest development.

Kellogg Bolivia Fort Vagguardia

Young May Be at Coring Conference

Reports that Owen Young of New York was approached by Allied representatives to join the American delegation in the reparations conference circulated in official circles. It remained unclear if the proposal was formal or informal or if it had been made at all, but the move aimed to secure his services for the talks.

Washington Owen —. Young New York Germany

Pennsylvania random bus route protest across Northern Ohio

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company and Wheeling Traction Company protested to the Public Utilities Commission against Af and Pacific States Inc. extending a bus line through Northern Ohio. The planned route would pass Toledo Norwalk Elyria Cleveland Akron and Youngstown.

Columbus Pennsylvania Railroad Company Wheeling Traction Company Public Utilities Com A F and Pacific Stages, Inc Ohio Toledo Norwalk Elyria Cleveland Akron Youngstown

Popcorn Salads Sprinkled Over Fruit Salad Novelty

A quirky trend features crushed popcorn sprinkled on fruit salad in place of nuts. The idea adds a crunchy texture and popcorn flavor to a classic dish.

Stringing Beads for Pears: A Simple Beading Guide

When restringing pears with graduated beads, lay them out in the correct order on a table and thread them in sequence. The task becomes easy with organized placement and careful threading.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville Greyhounds The Goldsberry Wilbur Heldman Elizabeth Cummins Saginaw Michigan Frank Groves Mary Frances Athens A. A. Atkinson L. T. Rhoads Bert Reeves Walter Lines Charles Ervin Lynn Chapman Mary Ellen Chapman Mark Hick Rogers Clinton Hick Lillian William Hick Jewel of Davis’ Famil Secretary of Labor James J. Davis Jewel Davis Lee Tipton Jackson United States Marines Gene Tunney Tunney L. 8. T. Halliday British Royal Marines Royal Barracks Portsmouth England Gene Luella Fahrney Newark St. Petersburg Fla Havana Cuba Florida Pittsburgh Concern W.C.T.U Boston San Evangeline Booth Young Coring Conference
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