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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1927

Page

3

Nelsonville High School athletic report for football season

Nelsonville High School Athletic association announced the completed report for the past football season as of December 7. Income includes balance in treasury 5.00, sale season tickets 602.50, gate receipts 666 615.27, advertising 6.04, away games 141.00, with total receipts 1808.77 and expenses noted.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Athletic Association Treasury Everceceees

Funeral services for Silas Simmers in Murray City

Funeral services held at 2 30 PM at the Holiness church Murray City for Silas Simmers age 69 who died Tuesday. Burial at Greenlawn. Nelsonville notes announce initiation at the regular Daughters of America meeting Friday night with all degree team members asked to attend.

Nelsonville Silas Simmers Holiness Church Murray City Simmers Greenlawn Daughters of America St. Bernard Masonic Temple Royal Arch

Dan X Bateman Funeral Gathered in Nelsonville

All members are requested to meet at Castle Hall Friday at 1 15 P M to attend the funeral in a body in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Castle Hall Dan X. Bateman

Remus Awaits Probate Judge Decision on Sanity

In Cincinnati George Remus, once wealthy rum runner, awaits Probate Judge William H. Lueders decision on his sanity after a jury acquitted him of murder on grounds of insanity. The judge indicated a ruling next week while Remus remains jailed.

Cincinnati U.R George Remus State Hospital Remus William H. Lueders Lueders Marie Remus Sane Remus Ealls

Ohio Teachers vote to continue Cedar Point meetings

The Ohio State Teachers association voted to continue its annual summer meetings at Cedar Point, rejected a recommendation to abandon them by 112 to 206. The session, seen as the most important, convened its representative assembly to act on the educational council's five year program and studies.

Columbus U.P Ohio State Teachers’ Association Cedar Point Representative Assembly Educational Council

Mellon Says He Is Not Candidate For Republican Nomination

Secretary of the Treasury Mellon stated he is not a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination and knows nothing about a boom reportedly started for him.

Washington U.R Secretary of Treasury Mellon

Grange Installation at Jackville School House

Athens Grange No. 1689 schedules a public installation Monday night January 2 at the Jackville School House. A pot luck supper will follow with Grange members serving oysters and each attendee bringing a bowl and spoon.

Athens Jackville Grange

Four Fires In Year At Starky Home In Nelsonville

Nelsonville records its fourth house fire in just over a year at Enos Starky on Fairview Street. Fire started in the dining room and damaged most of the first floor. one room saved. Starky insurance will nearly cover losses. second floor water damage heavy.

Nelsonville Enos Starky Fairview Street Starky l

Hear Radio Party In Carbon Hill Home

Nelsonville Ohio December 29 Roscoe Evans and wife hosted a radio party Monday evening at their Carbon Hill home. Guests included Theodore Kammerling and sons Louie Henry Donald from Columbus, Fred Hawky from Lima, Max Bartoe Jr and wife, Arthur Hicks and daughters Lillian Betty, Tral son Wolfe from Nelsonville, Love Kammerling and Margaret, and W K Evans of Carbon Hill. Corinne Kreppel hosted her bridge club Tuesday evening with two tables and dinner Miss Anne Rosser top score.

Nelsonville Roscoe Evans Carbon Hill Theodore Kammerling Louie Henry Donald Columbus Fred Hawky Lima Max Bartoe Jr Arthur Hicks Lillian Betty Tralson Wolfe Love Kammerling Margaret W. KE. Evans Corinne Kreppel Anne Rosser

Kings Men elect officers and adopt motto in Nelsonville

At the annual meeting in Nelsonville the Kings Men elected Geo. Beagle as president Roy Barren as vice president John Barrows as secretary treasurer and Rev. K C McCorkle as spiritual advisor The group adopted the motto No Book but the Bible No Creed but Christ No Name but Divine No Aim but to Serve and aims to deepen spiritual life and inspire greater zeal among Christians to follow Jesus Christ

Nelsonville The Kings Men Geo. Beagle Roy Barren John Barrows K. C. McCorkle Jesus Christ

Bogey Man Suspect Arrested in Columbus Burglary

Four year old Juanita Burkes testified a bold bogey man forced her to hide under her bed covers while a thief ransacked the Burkes home stealing about 150 dollars in clothing and household goods. Burt Jackson, 26, identified as a negro, has been arrested and detained for investigation.

Columbus U.P Juanita Burkes Burkes Burt Jackson

Senator-Elect Frank L. Smith Delays Committee Appearance

Senator-Elect Frank L. Smith of Illinois has not acknowledged an invitation to testify before the Reed committee investigating his election. A January 7 appearance date was set before recess, and if he does not attend the committee may proceed with witnesses in his absence and report to the Senate. Smith was refused the oath of office pending further investigation.

Washington U.P Frank L. Smith Illinois Senate Smith Reed Committee

Funeral services for Mrs Fliza Cross

Funeral services for Mrs Fliza Cross, who died yesterday in Mt. Carmel hospital Columbus, will be held at 2 PM Friday at the First M E church. Burial follows at Hebbardsville cemetery. Friends may call Everett Cross at 112 University terrace until noon Friday.

Fliza Cross Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus M. E. Church Hebbardsville Everett Cross University Terrace

Acknowledgement and Restoration Figures In Meeting Notes

The article notes a local assembly discussing religious creeds and the restoration of New Testament practices. It lists officers elected at a WLB A meeting in Nelsonville and mentions initiation and a birthday dinner for members. The names include Lula Williams Ada Neikirk Minnie Scott Tisha Dilcher Mable Dewhurst Mae Shockly Jennie Fisher Myrtle Tennihill Ella Linton Bessie Tucker Carmelia Shaw Nellie Creen Gladys Duckler. George Beagle of Walnut Street is also listed as a host for a Friday event.

Jesus Christ George Beagle Walnut Street Nelsonville W. LB. A Lula Williams Ada Neikirk Minnie Scott Tisha Dilcher Mable Dewhurst Mae Shockly Jennie Fisher Myrtle Tennihill Ella Linton Bessie Tucker

Holiday guests fill Spring home with relatives

Mr. and Mrs. F J Potter of Day ton joined by relatives from Moxahala New Lexington Nelsonville and Scio spent the holidays at the Spring home. Mrs Olive Sibert and two children were also visiting at Scio with Mrs George Bundy while Miss Ilsie Hodgeman was noted as a guest.

F. J. Potter Dayton Clark Spring Ed Wiggins Alice Moxahala Hugh Welker New Lexington Ruth Call Marion Nelsonville Spring Olive Sibert Scio George Bundy Ilsie Hodgeman

Marriage License Issued in Athens County

A marriage license was issued yesterday afternoon in the Athens County Probate court to Donald Seckman 20 a farmer of Coolville and Vanieta Justine Epling 17 of Hockingport. Parents gave consent and the Rev. Elias Wilson was named to officiate.

Athens County Donald Seckman Coolville Vanieta Justine Epling Hockingport L. E. Seckman T. L. Epling Elias Wilson

Hick Dinner Hosts Holiday Guests in Nelsonville

Nelsonville on December 29 reports Mr and Mrs William Hick entertained with a Christmas turkey dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Grant, Mr and Mrs Clinton Hick, Mark Hick, Mrs Fanny Shields, Walter Shields and daughter Mary Catherine, and Mr and Mrs Shipley with daughter Eva Jane, all from Columbus.

Nelsonville William Hick James Grant Clinton Hick Mark Hick Fanny Shields Walter Shields Mary Catherine Shipley Eva Jane Columbus

Estate of Martha A. Stout Valued in Athens County Probate Court

The Athens County Probate Court has determined the value of Martha A. Stout's estate at 7459.02 dollars gross with details continuing. The ruling documents the estate's total value and distribution status under probate supervision.

Martha Stout Martha A. Stout Athens County

Estate Tax Figures Show Court Ruling on Stout Heirs

Debts total 3114.05 and administration costs. Net taxable estate 4344.97. Heirs and shares include Juanita Walker 100, Grace R Quillen 100, Jerome J Stout 1411.25, Horace E Stout 911.25, John E Stout 911.25, Fanny Stout 150.80, Cyrenus Stout 1380.80, Oliver Stout 130.80, Kenneth Stout 130.80, Mary Doris Johnson 130.80, Bertha FE Meek 130.80, Isabella Carpenter 130.80. None exempt per court ruling.

Juanita Walker Grace R. Quillen Jerome J. Stout Horace E. Stout John E. Stout Fanny Stout Cyrenus Stout Oliver Stout Kenneth Stout Mary Doris Johnson Bertha FE. Meek Isabella Carpenter

Holidays Sharpen Curtis Standing in 1928 Race

Political jockeying during the Christmas holidays improves the position of Senator Charles E Curtis of Kansas, one of the two declared candidates for the 1928 Republican presidential nomination, as developments favor his bid.

Cal Charles E Curtis Kansas

Senator Curtis Gains Favor With Independent Group

The article notes the independent faction shifting support from Senator Norris to Curtis. Norris, in poor health, may be unable to campaign broadly outside Nebraska. Supporters praise Curtis for backing the MacNary-Haugen bill and other Independent measures despite his Senate Republican leadership.

George Norris Nebraska Norris Curtis Senate New York Nye North Dakota

Shipping Board Plans Conference To Discuss Marine Shipping

The VA. and shipping board, after converting some steamship lines to private operation, aims to build a stronger merchant marine. It schedules a January 10 conference in Washington for shipping reps to offer suggestions on marine bills before Congress.

Shipping Board VA. & Shipping Board Ment Pacific Coast Lines

Hickman Father Calls for Hangings Over Son Guilty Charge

William Thomas Hickman of El Paso says if his son Edward Hickman is guilty he should be hanged. The father, divorced from Marian Parker’s mother in 1917, has seen his son only twice since.

William Thomas Hickman el Paso Tex Edward Hickman Marian Parker Hickman Edward

Conference announcement accompanies board easing of restrictions

The announcement of the conference coincides with the board’s decision to ease the restrictions it imposes on the governor’s office. Officials say the move aims to streamline operations and accelerate policy implementation.

Ohio Briefs Highlight Sales and Appointments

The Ohio Packing company sells its Lockbourne road plant to Kroger for 250000 dollars. Dr. W. G. Corne is named Newark postmaster for four years, after five years in the role. Kinsey Payne, father in law of Chillicothe mayor, dies. he headed the local Ohio State Insurance office. A Kent fire causes seven thousand dollars in damage to a central business block.

Columbus The Ohio Packing Company Lockbourne Road Kroger Grocery and Baking Company Newark W. G. Corne Chillicothe Kinsey Payne J. R. Gunning Payne Ohio State Insurance Company

Child suffocated while sliding on sand pile in Chicago

Six year old Herbert Rhodes slid down a sand pile and was buried beneath the surface, authorities report. The少年 was found unresponsive in the pile and died at the scene.

Chicago Herbert Rhodes

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