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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1928
Page
7
Chauncey February 4 event saw the Naomi Bible class of young married women from The Plains Methodist Episcopal Church meet at Mrs. Virgenes Porter’s home. Mrs. Bernice Humphrey led, Edith Barrows chaired the lesson, readings by Mrs. Lilsh Hardy and Audrey Kale, with songs by Augusta Whitlatch, Ethel Wright, and Thelma Linscott. Refreshments followed.
League of Women Voters chairmen from district units and Athens unit met with national chairwoman Mrs. H. T. Baldwin to review Congress’ recent moves on cost of living issues. They heard about proposed legislation affecting market facilities electric rates and other topics and planned a public presentation.
Mrs Julia Dew 72 wife of Rea son Dew and mother of Nile Dew of Chauncey died at her Corning home after months of heart asthma. Funeral held Saturday at 1 pm from Dew cemetery. Survived by husband and several children, siblings and grandchildren. Funeral services were followed by burial near Chauncey. A dinner in Beaumont honored visiting Ryans and local Pythian Sisters held that evening.
A Messenger Pattern Dept. offers the Sater Blouse pattern in four sizes ages 2 4 and 5 years. Materials include Corduroy elveteen flannel linen or Indian Head. The design features a shield with two neck finishes, neckband or low cut, with yardage guidance and pattern mailing details.
A $25 check from South Church of Christ members in Chauncey was sent to Chatnety Church relief for milk and food for hungry Columbus children. Ada Ada Wilson, Sarah Wilson, Lena Wilson, Edith Wilson, and Dorothy Wilson visited Columbus Thursday. Mary Connell’s Bailey Run party celebrated her birthday with a pot luck and games. Trance Armand Vettin has survived years with a broken neck despite doctors predicting a week.
The Wellston Telegram reports an Ohio investigation led by Assistant Attorney General Earl Shively into 35 diplomas granted by Allensville and Zaleski schools to individuals who did not attend those institutions. Records show several graduates had attended other schools, with diplomas awarded from 1925 onward. County Superintendent MS Cox defends the diplomas as regular, earned from sufficient credits and state-backed testing, aligned with education department guidance.
Columbus reports that the weight slip method for truck license plates may raise Ohio truck revenue by 15 to 20 percent in 1928, with potential state gains near 1.5 million dollars. Officials caution rural counties might see lower increases while industrial safety trends show fewer fatalities in 1927.
Washington February 4 Representative Thomas A Jenkins of Ohio is leading in tightening immigration laws. As a member of the committee on immigration he helped move older members to other assignments, signaling a strong push on policy reform.
President Cosgrave of the Irish Free State completes a strenuous two week tour of the United States and Canada and sails home aboard the White Star liner Olympic.
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