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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1928

Page

3

Race With Death as Brothers Fly to Bedside Mother

In Omaha today twothers raced time to reach their dying mother in Long Beach California. Charles A Packarda a Cincinnati paint dealer left Chicago yesterday and his brother Dr J E Packard of Sioux City Ia joined him when the plane landed here.

Omaha Neb Twothers Long Beach Calif Charles A. Packarda Cincinnati Chicago J. E. Packard Sioux City

Two Die in Dunkirk Auto Crash Near Malin Street

In Dunkirk on February 3 two men died when a car was struck by a van on a Pennsylvania flyer near Malin Street. Police found papers listing W. Diford Route No 6 Springfield and are working with authorities to identify the victims.

Kenton Vania Malin Stres Dunkirk Ne Ets W. Diford Springfield

Miners Get Soup at Glouster Kitchen

The Sun Day Creek Miners Relief association under Pan Wallace Rabbitt Morris Jared Hooper and Gus Gaskalla has opened a soup kitchen in Glouster to feed about 200 miners daily with funds raised by private solicitation.

Glouster Sunday Creek Miners’ Relief Association Pan Wallace Rabbitt” Morris Jvred Hooper Gus Gaskalla

Baker Is Fined in Nelsonville Intoxication Case

Nelsonville February 3 William Baker of this city was fined 59 dollars and costs and jailed until payment after pleading guilty to intoxication in the courtroom of Mayor L J Eberle. He was later transported to Athens by Chief Jack Pearson.

Nelsonville William Baker L. J. Eberle Athens Jack Pearson

East Canton couple hosts January birthday dinner

Mrs William Grimm of East Canton formerly of Buchtel entertained with a chicken dinner January 7 celebrating her husband 47th birthday and the Bath Birthday of Mrs William Blackstone. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Blackstone and family Mr and Mrs Brady Calvert Mr and Mrs George Rife Mr and Mrs Chris McLichock Mr and Mrs Geraldy Shepherd George Shepherd Earl Blackstone Mr and Mrs Leo Corlin and son and Miss Bessie Grimm.

William Grimm East Canton Buchtel

Independent Holiness church Revival continues next week

Nelsonville on February 3 reports the Independent Holiness church will hold usual Sunday services with Rev. J W Steen the Methodist evangelist in charge. Revival meetings that are in progress will continue through the next week.

Nelsonville Independent Holiness Church J. W. Steen

Grange battles jazz and movie era praised

Prof. R A Felton of Cornell lauded the Ohio State Grange during Farmers week in Columbus for focusing on dramatics to counter the jazz and movie craze. He cited rural improvements, rural libraries with delivery, and unified action as evidence of the Grange’s constructive role.

Columbus Ohio State Grange R. A. Felton Cornell University Felton United States

Honeymoon Suspension for Reckless Driving in Chicago

George K. Rawlins had his license suspended for reckless driving while on his honeymoon. The incident occurred in Chicago, and authorities cited risky behavior during the trip.

Chicago George K. Rawiins

Sure Relief for Sore Throat

Advert explains Thoxine as fast acting sore throat relief without harmful drugs. One internal dose targets the cause in about 15 minutes. Safe for the whole family with a money back guarantee and available at druggists in 85c 60c and $1.00.

Uggists

Miners Rally in Floodwood Criticize Relief Plan

About 175 miners attended the Floodwood meeting with Harley Warden as chairman. W R Tompkins spoke on news paper work and the relief program while Doc Blair urged weekly meetings and a watchful policy, criticizing groups outside the miners’ organization for faulting Governor Donahey’s relief plan.

Nelsonville Floodwood Harley Warden W. R. Tompkins Doc Blair Chauncey Donahey

Miss Sylvia Matheny Undergoes Gallstone Operation

Nelsonville feb 3 Miss Sylvia Matheny chief operator for Ohio Bell Telephone company underwent a successful gallstone removal operation at the Radium hospital Columbus. Last reports list her condition as satisfactory.

Sylvia Matheny Nelsonville Ohio Bell Telephone Company Radium Hospital Columbus

Hyperion Club Social at Mrs Acomb’s West Columbus Home

Mrs. E. B. Acomb will entertain Hyperion club members at her West Columbus street residence Saturday afternoon. The informal gathering invites local members to a light, social afternoon hosted by Mrs. Acomb.

E. B. Acomb Hyperion Club West Columbus Street

Golden Rule Sunday School Class Entertained At Wilson Home

The Golden Rule Sunday school class of the M. E. church was entertained at the home of Mrs. Malvern Wilson on Wednesday evening. The time was spent sewing and refreshments were served to a list of attendees including Mrs. C. L. Stout and several Mrs. Reynolds, Reeves, Ogg, and Kreppel, among others.

Golden Rule M. E. Church Malvern Wilson C. L. Stout William Dixey Raymond Raine Howard Raine Roy Davis Florence Cook Helen Reeves Alice Caldwell Julia Burnell Leah Reynolds Genevieve Gears Corinne Kreppel Iva Murphy Cleo Ogg

Athens imposes night leash rule for dogs in township

Dog Warden Arthur Wilson and Deputy Porter Dicken announced a nighttime dog restraint order in Athens township. The ban includes all dogs, regardless of immunization, and follows questions raised about the ruling. Citizens are invited to contact Wilson or Dicken for explanations.

Athens Arthur Wilson Porter Dicken Athens Township Wilson Dicken

Fewer Visitors Prompt Bus Service Cut at Mansfield Reformatory

The Public Utilities Commission authorized Ohio Public Service to discontinue two 21 passenger buses operating between Mansfield and the state reformatory. The move reflects a drop in public visits to the facility and a shift away from inmate transport by the agency.

Columbus U.P Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield Public Utilities Commission Ohio Public Service Company Reformatory

Brakeman Louie Mosehart Dies After Illness

Louie Mosehart a respected Columbus brakeman on passenger trains 33 and 84 died in his Nelsonville home after a weeklong battle with pneumonia. Funeral services are set for Saturday. Multiple Columbus residents visited or were mentioned in connection with the death and local news.

Nelsonville Louie” Mosehart Columbus Hocking Valley Railroad

Nelsonville Ice Company Manager Weds Columbus Woman

Frank Patton, Nelsonville ice company manager and local figure, married Mary Howe of Columbus in Nelsonville. The couple returned to Nelsonville and host friends at the Patton home on East Columbus Street. Also reported, the Girls' Reserve club met at the high school discussing health and presented skits and music.

Frank Patton ICE WEDS Nelsonville Bache Company Mary Howe Columbus Howe Patton East Columbus Street WBileen _Campbell Athens ‘High School Gertrude Bliss Janice Mitchell Elizabeth Edington Adda Frances Butt Miss Bliss Elizabeth Shepherd

Mental contagion blamed for spread of crime in U S

Mrs Mabel Walker Willebrandt assistant attorney general and public defender of women argues crime stems from three sources: criminal contagion economic pressure and daredevilism. She says women are not more criminal today, but men show greater increases due to business opportunities. newspapers may also fan copycat crimes.

United Press Washington United States Mabel Walker Willebrandt Willebrandt

Leach Funeral to be Held at First Baptist Church

Elizabeth Leach funeral services set for 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church officiated by Rev. C. M. Paine. Burial in Gloucester cemetery.

Three Teachers Granted Leaves Until Next Fall

Three Athens city teachers receive leave of absence until September. Miss Bess Otis on, Miss Eunice Taylor, and Miss Esther Dunham will be away to pursue health rest or graduate studies at Columbia University. Replacements include Miss Gladys Williams Lulu McWilliams and Miss Pearl Wee. No other staff changes reported.

Ohio University College of Education Athens City John S. Patterson Athens City Hools Patterson Bess Ottison West Side School Eunice Taylor Rufus ‘Putnam Hall Esther Dunham Rufus Putnam Training School Der Teachers’ College Columbia University Gladys Williams Eastside School Lulu McWilliams Columbia Miss Pearlwee Chillicothe Fast Side Central

Payroll Bandits Capture After Philadelphia Gun Battle

Three payroll bandits were captured and a wounded fourth escaped after a noon gun battle spanning six miles in North Philadelphia. A payroll of $5,200 stolen from Frank Ross, messenger for the Colonial Trust, was recovered.

Philadelphia Frank Ross Colonial Trust Company

Skull Broken a Year After Death in Northampton

Andrew Weare died suddenly in Northampton and it was revealed he had lived for a year with a fractured skull, details of the case prompting questions about medical oversight and the cause of death.

Northampton Eng Andrew Weare

Athens Area Data for A A A Use Collected in 1928

Athens Chamber of Commerce and Athens County Automobile Club compiled descriptive data on Athens and its surroundings for the American Automobile Association. The material, forwarded to Washington, includes histories by W. E. B. Peters and a Ohio University description by President E. B. Bryan. It covers railroad information and local records.

Athens Athens Chamber of Commerce Athens County Automobile Club Washington American Automobile Association H. N. Burgett Auto Club W. E B. Peters Ohio University E. B. Bryan

Formal Steps To Free Remus From State Hospital

In Lima on February 8 a habeas corpus petition seeks Remus release from the State Hospital for the Criminally Insane. A second writ asks five alienists be appointed to judge insanity. The hearing may set a date for both petitions. Remus stays at the hospital.

Lima U.P George Remus Cincinnati State Hospital Appelate Remus Imogene

Two Suspects Held in Steelton Bank Holdup Case

Two suspects, Richard Darling aged 18 and Curtis McCutchen aged 22, were arrested in connection with the Steelton Citizens Trust & Savings bank holdup. Police say they confessed to implicating two other men and a woman. About $4,000 was taken by four armed bandits using sawed-off shotguns.

Columbus U.P Steelton Citizens Trust & Savings Bank Richard Darling Curtis McCutchen Atlas Darling Chattanooga Tenn Akron

Slaying of Cab Driver in Wayne Restaurant Holdup

Police investigate the death of Homer Waterhouse a cab driver shot during a Wayne restaurant holdup. Railroad detective Thomas H. Case fired on the bandits as they fled, shooting through the cab door as it pulled away.

Cie Prece Actet Homer Waterhouse Wayne Thomas H. Case

Athens State Hospital Description for Touring Guides

Mr Burgett described the Athens State Hospital for inclusion in touring and route books camping pamphlets and AAA guides issued in 1928. The description covers facilities and site context intended for travelers and map readers.

Athens State Hospital Burgett

Inquiry into Bar Tests Fraud Charges by Ralph Miller

State Supreme Court in Columbus opens formal inquiry into Ralph W. Miller charged with soliciting money from law students to assist them by fraudulent means to pass the bar examination. A three member committee will investigate and report findings to the court. Chief Justice Marshall ordered a journal entry of the matter.

Columbus State Supreme Court Ralph W. Miller C. T. Marshall Frank M. Raymond John F. Wilson Janmres M. Hentat Ralph Miller

State to open bids on $2.34 million highway work

Columbus Feb 3 The state highway department will open bids late today on highway work totaling 2 343 518 75 dollars. Awards to the low bidders will not be made before next week. Nine counties will benefit Hardin Jefferson Tuscarawas Wyandot Cuyahoga Belmont Pike Mahoning Fayette.

Columbus State Highway Department Hardin, Jefferson Tuscarawas Wyandot Cuyahoga Belmont Pike, Mahoning Fayette

Train strike kills Mr and Mrs Rublet in Lucas

In Mansfield on February 3 a collision near Lucas Station killed Leslie Rublet and his wife of Lucas while they were traveling after visiting their son. The incident occurred last night as their vehicle was struck by a train.

Mansfield Mra Leslie Rublet Lucas Lucas Station

Red Pepper Rub Promises Quick Relief for Sore Spots

An ad touts Rowles Red Pepper Rub as the fastest relief for sore spots. It claims immediate heat and rapid comfort, urging readers to ask druggists for the genuine Rowles product.

Sora Rowles

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