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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1928

Page

3

Daughters Born and City Hearings Mark Nelsonville Report

In Nelsonville 281 cases were heard in 1927 by Mayor L. J. Eberle with 171 city and 110 statutory. Fines totaled 2972.45. January fines were 102.60. A 3000 bond for the mayor was approved and R. B. Stuart named five year health board member. A fire truck dispute with F R Beasley reached a satisfactory settlement. A sidewalk repair was authorized.

Nelsonville L. J. Eberle Eberle R. B. Stuart Ber City Board of Health Alfred Richardson F. R. Beasley Beasley Taylor Hocking Street Shockley Railroad Crossing West Franklin Street

Major Thomas moved to Eastern Ohio riot crisis area

Major A. R. Thomas of the Ohio National Guard, long stationed in the Hocking district for mine strike relief, was transferred today to the Eastern Ohio riot zone. He received notice last night of his immediate departure to St. Clairsville as conditions there were reported to be approaching a crisis.

Nelsonville Rep A. R. Thomas Ohio National Guard Hocking Ohio Thomas St. Clairsville

Patent LeatherGirls Attend Visit From Dolliver Family

In Nelsonville on Monday guests included Betty Harriett and Patricia May Druse and Mrs Anne Dolliver of Milton Mass. Mrs Dolliver is sister in law of Mrs Clifford Ford Pendleton Virginia formerly May Adamson Nelsonville. The Patent Leather girls perform at a Logan theater this week.

Nelsonville Hubert Lancaster Patent Leather Girls Druse Betty Harriett Patricia May Anne Dolliver Milton Mass Dolliver Clifford Ford Pendleton Virginia May Adamson Logan

Eightieth Birthday Dinner for I P Lowrey

A Sunday dinner honored the Eightieth birthday of I P Lowrey at his Deanville home. Attendees included I P Lowrey and wife, Dunkle couples, Gallaway family of Floodwood, Duffy family including Glenn and Catherine, Wendell Duffy with Jack, W P D Hoskins and children from Murray City, Jonas family, Mrs Retta Jonas, Mrs Effie Jonas, Mrs Dave Roberts, Lennox family of Murray City, Mrs Charles McCombs and Vivian.

I. P. Lowrey Deanville I. P. Lowery Dave Dunkle Clarence Gallaway Floodwood John Duffy Glenn Catherine Wendell Duffy Jack Nelsonville Rob Wanda Bertha Doris Irs Retta Jonas Effie Jonas Dave Roberts Murray City Walter Lennox Leonid Charles McCombs Vivian Maple Hill

Homecraft Sewing Club Meets With Alma Ruscoe

The Homecraft Sewing club gathered Friday evening with Mrs. Alma Ruscoe hosting. Luncheon followed for attendees including Miss Mary Tinton Miss Muriel Traugh Mrs. Florence Lash Mrs. Blanche Virooks Mrs. Blanche Stanley Mrs. Yelonia Tignor Mrs. Margaret Bowers and Mrs. Dilanche Hard grove. The next meeting is set for February 17 at Miss Muriel Traugh's home.

Homecraft Sewing Club Alma Ruscoe Mary Tinton Muriel Traugh Florence Lash Blanche Virooks Blanche Stanley Yelonia Tignor Margaret Bowers Dilanche Hardgrove

Student Visitors From Ohio University Stay in Town

Miss Elizabeth Carr from Ohio University Athens visited here with Mrs. H F Lancaster. Raymond Smith and his two sons Clarence and Joe came to see Raymonds mother Mrs. Jake Smith who is seriously ill with bronchitis. Mrs Ray Barron was in Columbus Monday. Mr and Mrs W W Poston spent a few days in Columbus. Miss Sally Wilson of Cambridge, a student at Ohio University, was a guest of Miss Lillian Stover at week end.

Elizabeth Carr Ohio University Athens H. F. Lancaster Raymond Smith Clarence Joe Jake Smith Ray Barron Columbus W. W. Poston Sally Wilson Cambridge Lillian Stover

National Guard to Feed Needy Children in Nelisonville

Nelsonville, Feb 7 The National Guard takes over feeding needy children in Nelsonville city schools from the PTA and school officials. Colonel John S. Shetler and Captain Willard Havlin lead efforts to provide hot dinners seven days a week in a suitable room. About 89 children have been served by the PTA plan and 50 preschoolers will be added under state care. A second PTA meeting at the senior high school Wednesday at 3 pm will discuss further steps, inviting all city women to attend regardless of PTA affiliation.

Nelsonville John S. Shetler Willard Havlin National Guard P. T. A. Council Shetler Havlin

Davis Father of Nelsonville News Publisher Passes

J. A. Davis rushed to Sunbury as D. H. Davis 63 died at his home. He spent a year in Nelsonville when his son published the Nelsonville News.

Ll. A. Davis Sunbury Nelsonville J. A. Davis D. H. Davis

Fifty Four Band Members Attend Gallipolis Concert

Fifty four members of the Athens high school band traveled to Gallipolis last night for a concert. Director G. E. Stephenson and Principal F. E. Harshman accompanied the group. The program featured marches waltzes and light opera selections.

Athens Gallipolis G. E. Stephenson F. E. Harshman

Dinner Party Attended by Notables in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. Lon Coakley hosted a dinner Sunday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Chris Achauer and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Achauer. Also present were Mrs. Willard Cline, Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Jones, and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Ruscoe and their son Forrest from the city.

Lon Coakley Chris Achauer Walter Achauer Willard Cline Orlando Jones Columbus Ira Ruscoe Forrest

Buchtel Girls Triumph In Home Win Over New Marshfield

The Buchtel basketball girls defeated New Marshfield on their home floor last Friday. Schenz and Sweazy led scoring as Buchtel moved to seven wins in ten games. The lineup featured E Schenz and A Sweazy among others with substitutes Kirkendall and Tay or.

Buchtel New Marshfield Girls Schenz Sweazy E. Schenz R. F D. McQuad L. F A. Sweazy V. Barstow L. G Mr. Schenz R. G F. Locke Kirkendall and Tayor

Circle of Ruth Elects Officers at Presbyterian Meeting

At the Circle of Ruth monthly gathering in the Presbyterian church parlors 24 covers were laid. Miss Dorothy Vorkes led the year book of prayer, with Mrs. James Knight and Miss Catherine Harrop presenting papers. New officers for the coming year include President Mrs. L. ST. Krieg and vice presidents Mrs. C. J. Bartels and Mrs. C. C. Butt.

Circle of Ruth Presbyterian Church Valentine Dorothy Vorkes James Knight Catherine Harrop L. ST. Krieg C. J. Bartels C. C. Butt Freda Smith Mable Shafer Donald Shafer Thomas Mathewjson Lloyd Evans

Illinois Captain Kicked Off Team for Exam Failure

Everett Olsen, captain of the Illinois basketball squad, was barred from play early in February after failing to pass an examination. George Uhle of Cleveland notes his rare movie-going due to eye concerns. Angelo Ranaldi was ordered deported to Italy for street begging in Bridgend, Wales.

Everett Olsen Illinois George Uhle Cleveland Ranaldi Italy

Former Iowa star Ray Dauber coaching at Mississippi A. and M.

Former Iowa football and track standout Ray G. Dauber now coaches at Mississippi A. and M. He previously played on Iowa's basketball squad a few years ago.

Ray G. Dauber Mississippi A. and Iowa

Roth well club meets Thursday at Mrs. Hawk home

Glouster news notes Roth well club plans a Thursday afternoon gathering at the Spring street residence of Mrs. B. W. Hawk.

Glouster Rothwell Club B. W. Hawk Spring Street

Touring Car Hits Truck in Glouster Collision

A touring car driven by Will Mount of Oakdale collided with a southbound truck on High street near the ice plant. Mount turned suddenly to pass and the car buckled, overturning near Dr. W. A. Pride’s residence. The top windshield and fenders were damaged but Mount escaped injury.

Glouster Will Mount Oakdale High Street Telédo Street Mount W. A. Pride Young Mount

Freight office at Modoc to close February 15

Notices posted at Modoc announce the freight office will close February 15. The depot serves local residents but mining shutdowns have reduced business, prompting the railroad to discontinue the office unless protests are filed before the deadline.

Modoc Glouster

Degree staff meeting at Glouster Pythian Sisters

All old degree staff members of Glouster Triple No 560 Pythian Sisters are urged to attend a meeting on Thursday night. Those wishing to join the degree staff should also be present.

Glouster

Columbus Visit Highlights Local Figures and Guests

Mayor Gormley visited Columbus on Monday and Tuesday. Evelyn Harper returned to Columbus after a brief stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Harper. Mrs. Leo Smith spent a few days in Columbus with Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schmidt. G M Doulas came back to Columbus after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hooper.

Mayor Gormley Columbus Evelyn Harper Clyde Harper Leo Smith Otto Schmidt G. M. Doulas Ben Hooper

Old Home Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief

A vintage advertises a homemade cough remedy using Pinex and sugar or honey to treat severe coughs, chest colds, and throat irritation. It claims rapid relief, easing phlegm and throat membranes, with a strong emphasis on taste and low cost.

Weortidenn Bushatio Isney Pinex Co Ind

Ardor for Women Rights Curbed by Officer at Buckingham Palace

Miss Coutts-Trotter daughter of the Madras high court chief justice attempted to deliver a suffrage letter to King George at Buckingham Palace. A policeman seized her around the waist and escorted her into the crowd as she protested. She had aimed to influence Parliament's session opening on votes for women. She was with three other society girls who had earlier handed a letter to Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin.

London Miss Coutts-Trotter High Court Madras India Buckingham Palace George Houses of Parliament Stanley Baldwin

County Must Pay Premium for Surety

Erie report holds two topics. A Ohio county is required to pay the premium of a licensed surety on the probate judge bond. An earlier practice of paying from personal funds may be recouped only by cancelling the old bond and replacing it with a county funded one.

Columbus Turner R. D. Williams Athens Publc

Jad Salts Kidney Health Ad Claim

An advertisement urges Americans to prevent kidney trouble by drinking lots of soft water and taking four ounces of Jad Salts before breakfast. It explains kidneys filter acids from rich foods, claims the salts flush and stimulate clogged kidneys, neutralize acids, relieve bladder disorders, and offer a safe, inexpensive tonic for home use.

Southeast Motor Club Plans Wednesday Night Election

Southeast Ohio Motor Club will elect a new board and officers at a dinner in Hotel Berry tomorrow evening. Secretary-manager H N Burgett reported the Athens office has received Canada maps and touring guides from the federal bureau of natural resources for members, plus information on hunting fishing canoeing and camping in Canada.

Southeast Ohio Motor Club Athens County Automobile Club Berry H. N. Burgett Burgett Middleport Southeast Outo Club Canada Athens District Motor Club Department of the Interior Bureau of Natural Resource and Intelligence Service Bureau

Birth Announcements From Athens Area Parents Friday Sunday

Announcement made of two births here reports Mr and Mrs Ralph Pratt of Athens announce a girl born Sunday afternoon and Mr and Mrs Leo have a son born at the start of the week.

Ralph Pratt Athens Ht. D Leo

School Board approves short term notes and violin program

The Athens city Board of Education passed legislation to issue short term notes to cover bond payments due March due to tax collection shortfalls. William E. was appointed instructor of group violin lessons. funds had been cut then restored. The clerk’s salary was raised to 600 dollars, and leave was granted for Superintendent Patterson to attend the national conference in Massachusetts.

William.ee Athend Public Rufus Putnam Central Shimp Board of Education

Treaty Studied in Britain King Announces Arbitration Pact

King George in a throne speech said Britain studies a draft British American arbitration treaty. President Coolidge sent the draft to the foreign office for consideration. The king noted the new parts would replace the Root proposals and involve dominions in the decision.

London Coolidge Foreign Office King George Dominions

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