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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1928

Page

3

Berean Bible class plans special service Sunday

Berean Bible class at Nersonville invites all men of the Eagles to attend a Sunday morning service at 9 39 at the Christian church. Mrs Glen Allen será solo. Mrs Lore North and Miss Beth Verity will sing a duet. Rev H K Mc Corkle and Ed Wallace will speak.

Nersonville Berean Bible Order of Eagles The Christian Church Glen Allen Lore’ North Beth Verity H. K. McCorkle Ed Wallace

Cove rs Laid For 60 Scouts At Dinner

Nelsonville Feb 10 60 covers were laid for a Boy Scout dinner at the Christian church served by Camp Fire girls. The event marked the eighteenth anniversary observance with a Glouster patrol as guests. Troop No 2 sponsored entertainment. Toastmaster W W Whitlatch presided as Mrs Whitlatch and daughter Pauline provided songs. Informal talks by scout masters and members covered Boy Scout Work and Oath History of Boy Scouts and other topics.

Nelsonville The Christian Church Glouster W. W. Whitlatch

Cleveland Firm Wins Contract to Remove Crossing

The Stevens Construction Co. of Cleveland won the contract for removing the White House grade crossing at Garfield Heights near Cleveland. State Highway Director George F. Schlesinger said the $485,614 project will eliminate the greatest hazard on Ohio highways, with many fatalities occurring there in recent years.

Columbus Stevens Construction Co Cleveland White House Garfield Heights George F. Schiesinger Stevens Schlesinger Ohio

Opposition to Walsh Resolution Gains in Senate

Opposition to the Walsh resolution for a senatorial investigation of the public utilities industry appears to be strengthening in the Senate. Supporters of an amendment by Senator George of Georgia would have the investigation handled by the Federal Trade Commission rather than a Senate committee. Washington February 10 U.P. report.

George Democrat Federal Trade Commission Senate Washington U.P

Miami Prexy Installed Oxford Fourteenth President

Dr. Alfred H. Upham was officially installed as the fourteenth president of Miami University in Oxford. The ceremony in the university chapel was attended by the student body, faculty and the board of trustees.

Oxford Alfred H. Upham Miami University Board For Trustees

Oil price change announced at local office

In Marietta on February 10 officials announced an oil price update at the Seep Pucchess Agency in the Savings Bank building. The Cumberland pipeline quotes a new price of 84 dollars, a change from the last adjustment in December.

Marietta Eph Seep Pucchess Agency Dik Savings Bank Babel Somerset Cumberland

Charles Beard Named Colonel of Cadets at Ohio State

Beard, senior at Ohio State University in Columbus, and son of Mr. and Mrs. James Beard of Nelsonville, has been appointed colonel of cadets for the present semester. He previously served as lieutenant colonel and majors in industrial engineering.

Nelsonville Charles Beard Ohio State University Columbus James Beard Charles

Mrs A Barber Hosts St Agnes Guild Evening

Mrs A Barber with her daughters Lillian and Mildred entertained St Agnes Guild members Thursday at their St Johns street home. Guests included Rev Pielow Logan Mia John Hall and many listed ladies. Luncheon followed a sewing session for the group.

Miners Hear Speakers at Floodwood Meeting

About 150 miners attended the meeting at Floodwood last night. O. P. Nixon and Sam Newman spoke, with Harley Warden serving as chairman.

Nelsonville Floodwood O. P. Nixon Sam Newman Harley Warden

Two Charged With Carrying Hidden Weapons

Nelsonville Feb 10 Ernest Aleshire filed affidavits in Justice Wright court at Buchtel charging Bob Kennedy and Phil Delong with carrying concealed weapons and menacing threats. Warrants served by Constable Ernest Curtis. arraigned they pleaded not guilty and held to the grand jury under $1,000 bond each.

Nelsonville Ernest Aleshire Court of Justice

Benefit Euchre Party at St Andrews Parish Hall

Thirteen tables of players enjoyed the benefit euchre party at St Andrews parish hall Thursday evening. Frank Murphy of Murray City held high score for the men, Miss Anna Murphy was high scorer for the women, and Miss Fanny Mulligan received the door prize. John Monks, who was seriously held while serving, was notified his youngest son had recovered and died, but he declined to ask for relief.

St. Andrews Frank Murphy Murray City Anna Murphy Fanny Mulligan Cardiff Wales D. G. Shep- John Monks

Mother of Two Dies in Nelsonville Residence

Mrs Theora Roller daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles North of Nelsonville died yesterday at her Lan caster home She leaves her husband and two children Funeral services will be Saturday at 1 PM at the Christian church conducted by the Rev K H McCorkle Also noted are visits by Mrs J C Brickles to Pomeroy and Mr and Mrs Charles Crooks with son Charles returning to Raceland Ky after visiting the Huenefelds in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Theora Roller Charles North Lancaster Christian Church K. H. McCorkle J. C. Brickles Pomeroy Charles Crooks Charles Brickles W. A. Pride, Glouster L. G. Matheny C. C. Barker James Downing Raceland Robert Huenefeld

Father Dies. John Rutherford of Murray City Dies in Detroit

Clarence Kelly reports the death of her father John Rutherford in Detroit Michigan on Wednesday. former Murray City resident. The body will be transported to Nelsonville for burial.

Nelsonville Clarence Kelly John Rutherford Detroit Mich Murray City

London Pigeons Trapped and Killed Under City Rules

Under municipal orders, 2000 London pigeons have been trapped and killed in a citywide action following official directive. Public health and sanitation authorities cited disease control and population management as the rationale for the effort.

London

Morgan and Bennett Couples Head to Mardi Gras and Cuba

Mr and Mrs William Morgan and Mr and Mrs C E Bennett left for New Orleans to attend Mardi Gras They plan to visit Cuba before returning home and expect to be away about a month.

William Morgan C. E. Bennett New Orleans Cuba

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