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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1927

Page

3

Young Woman Dies at Logan Hospital in Nelsonville

Mrs Flossie Parry Standall 22 wife of James Standall died early today at Cherrington hospital Logan where she had been treated. Body brought to her mother Minnie Parry 483 Poplar street for funeral Monday at 2 30 burial Greenlawn. She leaves husband mother and two sisters Rhoda and Marguerite Varry.

Nelsonville Flossie Parry Standall James Standall Cherrington ‘Hospital Logan Minnie Parry Poplar Street Greenlawn Rhoda Marguerite Varry

Woman Dies in Columbus at White Cross Hospital

Emma Woodrum wife of Lewis Woodrum of Columbus died Wednesday night after surgery at White Cross hospital. The body goes to Stout’s chapel Nelsonville for funeral Saturday at 2 PM at the Independent Holiness church Watkins and Poplar streets burial Greenlawn. The family formerly lived at Hamiley Run.

Nelsonville Emma Woodrum Lewis Woodrum Columbus White Cross Hospital Stout's

Death of John W. Hughes in Floodwood

Nelsonville brief reports the death of John W. Hughes 75 at his Floodwood home with survivors wife and several children. Also notes a New Year’s dance in Deanville on January 2 and the birth of a daughter Mildred Lorraine to Mr and Mrs Albert Bowers at their home on Wednesday.

Floodwood Nelsonville John W. Hughes Deanville Albert Bowers Mildred Lorraine

Missionary Society Meets at Presbyterian Church

Twelve members answered roll call as the Woman's Missionary society met at Mrs. John Saltz's home. Devotional leader was Mrs. Lloyd Evans and Mrs. Charles Tedrow led the study. A mission study class under Mrs. Evans will open next Wednesday evening following a Ladies Aid meeting.

Missionary Society Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church John Saltz Lloyd Evans Charles Tedrow L. R. Kelech Ladies Aid Society

Bridge Club Dines Then Plays Four Tables

Mrs Ray Barron entertained the bridge club on Wednesday evening with a 6 o'clock dinner followed by four tables of bridge. Guests included Mrs Eugene Shafer Mrs Charles Ludden Columbus Mrs Otto Kaelin Cleveland Miss Mary Sharp and Miss Audrey Ailes. Mrs C Hi Ruble led the club in high score with Mrs L J Krieg second. Mrs Kaelin had the high score among the guests.

Ray Barron Eugene Shafer Charles Lowden Columbus Otto Kaelin Cleveland Mary Sharp Audrey Ailes C. Hi. Ruble L. J. Krieg Kaelin

Local Families Share Holiday Visits and Travel

Personal notices show Mr. and Mrs. Earl Moler and son from Akron visiting Charles Moler for Christmas. Everett Dowler spent holidays with George Dowler. Elizabeth Cooley plans a Columbus trip. John McSherry’s death brings relatives west. Mrs. William Lloyd of Logan visited Columbus friends. Dr. Lorenzo Butts attended an osteopathic meeting in Columbus.

Earl Moler Akron Charles Moler Everett Dowler George Dowler Elizabeth Cooley Columbus DDN Gorsuch Huntington West Virginia John McSherry William Lloyd Logan Wesley Hawk Eugene Shafer Joe Nelsonville Lorenzo Butts State Osteopathic Association Edith Hartgrove Corinne Haydenville Naomi Setsy Hamden

Central High Defeats Nelsonville In 31 to 22 Victory

Columbus Central tops Nelsonville Greyhounds 31 to 22 on the local court. Waters and Woodard score 12 and 9 as Central builds a 19 to 6 halftime lead before Nelsonville rattles back in the third. Howell and Dewhurst spark the Greyhounds, but Central answers with a late surge to seal the win.

Columbus Central Nelsonville Greyhounds Nelsonville Central High Greyhounds Central Columbus Giants Waters Woodard Dewhurst Howell Haydenville FT. Waters B.B Weathers R.F. W.esseesee Law PAH F Patil Ars White L.G Sanders McConnell

Columbus Holiday Visitors List From Local Families

The article lists numerous guests and visitors over Christmas and vacation periods. Names include Mrs. Frank O Mara Mrs. Lorenzo Butts Mrs. Clarence Butts and others from Columbus Athens Terre Haute Chillicothe Newark Bellefontaine Kimberly Syracuse Toledo Gallipolis and Syracuse region. Many families entertained relatives and friends visiting during Christmas and vacation periods.

Frank O'Mara Lorenzo Butts Clarence Butts Columbus Hyler Steenrod Terre Haute Indiana George Bonner Chillicothe Alex Nelson Billy Athens Charles Gandee Earl Schardart Wherling W. Va Bessie Weaner Esta Warner Garrett McKee Kimberly Walls Thelma Glover C. F. Bowman James Weaver Bellefontaine Leroy Weaver Ed Fiske Ike Lowery Allen Hattie Bowling Frank Allen Nelsonville Margaret Coon Floyd Raven Bill Coon Evalyn Stephenson Russell Williams Joe Biddle Newark Isselstein Carl Isselstein Toledo Marie Gallipolis Katherine Joe Isselstein Albert Nixon Thomas Williams Lawrence Tenneyhill Syracuse Lucille Powell

Glasgow Cleric Earns Doctorate as Children Win MA Degrees

Reverend James Scott received the Doctor of Philosophy at Glasgow University. His son and daughter were awarded Master of Arts degrees, marking a notable academic achievement for the family.

Glasgow James Scott Glasgow University

France Aims to Foster World Peace in 1928 Year

Paris December report quotes Foreign Minister Aristide Briand outlining France aims to promote world peace in 1928. He expects ratification of the Franco American pact to outlaw war between France and the United States and anticipates broader peacemaker developments in global organization.

Paris Aristide Briand United Press France Briand

Coast Guard Cutter Rush Sinks After Collision

Twenty eight crewmen of the coast guard cutter Rush were rescued by the tanker J A Moffett Jr after a collision off Sandy Hook in light fog. The Rush sank in about twenty minutes, leaving the tanker bound for Santego Oregon.

New York Coast Guard Rush

Garnak Divorce Granted After Niece Eloped With Husband

Mrs Genevieve Garnak was granted a divorce because her niece eloped with her husband in Chicago.

Chicago Genevieve Garnak

Republicans Gain Nominal Control Of Senate Today

Senate Republicans breathe easier as Bronson Cutting is appointed to New Mexico to replace the late Democrat Jones. The chamber stands 47 Republicans, 46 Democrats, and 1 Farmer Labor, with Cutting allied as an independent. The shift follows three weeks of reorganizations and oath disputes.

Paul R. Mallon United Press Washington Senate Bronson Cutting New Mexico Congress Farmer Labor Cutting Jones Smith Ware Republican Party

Remus Found Insane in Murder Trial Verdict

George Remus the former bootleg king who was freed by a jury on insanity grounds in the murder of his wife Imogene was declared insane and ordered confined at Lima hospital by Probate Judge William H. Lueders. Alienists found him a dangerous psychopath likely to remain at large.

Cincinnati U.P George Remus Imogene Lima Hospital William H. Lueders Lueders Remus Probate Court Vinton R. Perin Lima

Season for Hunting Closes Saturday Rabbits Plenteous

Tomorrow ends the rabbit season with many hunters reporting full limits of five rabbits per person. The bobtail season will close an hour before sunset, ending for the year and allowing weapons to be stored. Ducks geese coot gallinule plover yellow legs and jacksnipe also close tomorrow while fox opossum raccoon and skunk hunting continues until February 1.

Ohio

Death claim in beating case against Grace Watkins

Algie Montague of St Marys sues Grace Watkins for 10000 dollars over the death of his eight year old daughter Helen Montague. Watkins admits correcting the child but denies brutal whipping. The alleged beating occurred last April and a jury trial was expected late today. The canton post of the American Legion started a movement for clemency.

Wapakoneta U.R Algie Montague St. Marys Grace Watkins Helen Montague Montague Miss Watkins Columbus Edgar M. Halyburton Stark County E. l. McDonald Halyburton Huron County J. M. Bechtel Prohibition W. D. Jones McDonald Donahey Luneville Canton Post

Transfusions Used In Attempt To Save Life Of Man

Blood transfusions were used today in Cleveland to aid Fred Teusch 41 after four bandits raided a local rooming house and shot him as he protected his wife. Teusch armed with a butcher knife but fell before he could strike.

Cleveland U.R Fred Teusch Hia Iick Teuschs Teusch

Doctor Dies of Smallpox After Patient Exposure

London report says Dr. W. R. Loddell contracted smallpox from a patient and died. Also in London a 25 year old turtle named Bill exhibited at the Robbery Show was sold to caterers to be made into soup.

London W. R. Loddell Bill

False Registration By Toledo Women Causes of Arrest

Five women were arrested in Toledo on charges of fraudulent registration, part of 72 indictments by the Lucas county grand jury. Two defendants, Peggy Wilson and Sadie Sherman, pleaded not guilty and posted bonds, while three others remain in custody or unnamed.

Toledo U.P Lucas County Grand Jury Liberty Charles M. Milroy Peggy Wilson Sadie Sherman

Air Mail Extension Bill Aims for Foreign Nations

Washington December 30 U P report says the house post office committee will study a bill by Rep Clyde Kelly to extend air mail to foreign countries and U S islands as congress reconvenes. Kelly credits Lindberghs Mexico Central America flight with opening the path for new routes.

United States Washington U.P Congress House Post Office Committee Clyde Kelly Pennsylvania Lindbergh Mexico Central America Kelly

Boy Shot in Eye During Sham Battle on Athens Grounds

Nine year old Billy Ross was struck in the right eye by a B B shot from a Christmas air gun during a play war on Mill Street playgrounds. The iris was pierced. he lost most vision, treated locally, then taken to Columbus by parents Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Ross. He is confined to bed two weeks at his grandmother’s home.

Billy Ross Mill Street Columbus Emmett Ross Grant Hospital J. C. Coss Toss Chicago Athens

Bramshaw Golf Course Closes Over Foot‑and‑Mouth Outbreak

Lyndhurst England Bramshaw golf course shut due to foot and mouth disease outbreak in the district.

Lyndhurst, Eng Bramshaw

Duel Ends In Double Fatality In Stratford

In Stratford England Jacob Gornin and George Mather dueled over a woman in a dark room, both fatally stabbed with razors. Police reported the fatal fighting occurred after a quarrel over the same girl.

Stratford Eng Jacob Gornin George Mather

Defender Henry Torres rises in Paris law circles

Maitre Henry Torres, grandson of a Salonica Jewish peanut dealer, gains fame at the Paris bar for defending revolutionaries in notable trials. He won acquittals for Germaine Berton and Samuel Schwarzbard, boasts a strong courtroom presence, and blends legal drama with a love of horse racing passion.

Paris U.P Maitre Henry Torres Salonica Germaine Berton Red Virgin L’action Francaise Samuel Schwarzbard Petlura Ukraine M. Torres France Charles Humbert Torres M. Moro-Giafferl Humbert

Blackburn Minister Dies After Auto Crash Shock

Rev. Herbert E. Butler died in Blackburn England after his car struck a woman, who later was found practically unhurt. The accident occurred as Butler faced the impact but he passed before learning the woman escaped serious injury.

Blackburn, Eng Herbert E. Butler

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