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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1928

Page

5

Society and Personal Mention Luncheon Guests

Miss Mary Noss hosts a Wednesday luncheon at the faculty dining room 35 South Court Street for Prof. and Mrs. Eber Johnson of Oberlin. Johnson will headline a concert at Ewing Auditorium, eight place settings prepared for Mr. and Mrs. De Forest W. Ingerham and others. A Valentine party decor themed with hearts featured Miss Hulda Murphy and Miss Gladys Brooks as first prize winners, with many attendees noted.

Mary Noss Theuilty Dining Room South Col‘street Eber Johnson Oberlin Professor Johnson Oberlin College Ewing Auditorium de Forest W. Ingerham Victor ‘Lekburg William Bennett Shimp Ness Mr. Johnson Chautauqua, N. Y New York Symphony Business Woman's Club Banco Hulda Murphy Gladys Brooks Alice Brewer Pins May Herron F. R. Foster Emma Price Hulda Mary Golda Cross Florence Cross Thelma Lehew Florence West Tom Blackford Grace Cochran Royal Bertine Hixson A. P. Hixson North Lancaster Street Kathleen Carpenter Beety Hoyt McCoy Margaret Anne Thompson Virginia McVay Anna Kyle Valentine A. D. Townsend Dr. Thompson Margaret Alice Guthrie Betty Hoyt McCoy Hazel Everett Martha McVay Anna Skyle Helen Hooper Virginia Hooper

Plains boys and girls to form garden and canning club

The Plains plans for a garden and canning club with 64 youths already signed up. Prof Wallace reports early work underway and vows rich social and educational benefits, healthful food, and possible surplus sales. Parents’ cooperation urged as staff oversight pledged. Names of initial members listed.

KE. J. Walla Wallace Board of Education the Plains the Garden and Canning Club Enera McGee Tayfer Matson Burene Coons Lester Lemaster Vern Wallace Eva Savely Opal Gould

Six Taken To Lima State Hospital

Milo G. Six, 19, was sentenced by Probate Judge S. M. Johnson and taken to Lima State Hospital for the criminally insane this morning following the October 20 shooting of Eifort Prater in Carbondale. Sheriff William Williams escorted him to the facility. The indefinite commitment was ordered by the court last Friday.

Lima Lima State Hospital Eifort Prater Carbondale Milo G. Six William Williams S. M. Johnson

Hi Y Program at Athens High School Arranged

Hi Y boys at Athens High School will discuss Do I Owe Christianity with Foster Cornwell and advisor supervision. The year long program, announced by Principal F E Harshman, lists monthly discussion topics and student leaders.

Hi-Y Boys Athens High School Foster Cornwell F. E. Harshman Raymond Carmichael William Cooper Edward Rosser Ohio Jack Wadley Paul Saylor Eldridge Whipple Fred Rice

Prominent Democrats to Testify on Campaign Funds

Senate Teapot Dome committee will summon leading Democrats to explain how the 1920 presidential campaign deficit was reduced by 400000 by 1924. Chairman Nye said there is no public record of the source, noting Sinclair testified he contributed to both parties in 1922 and suggesting Bond profits may tie to a 1921 Continental trading company deal.

Democratic Party Senate Teapot Dome Committee Nye Harry F. Sinclair Sinclair

Pan American Projects Remain Unsolved At Havana Conference

Less than a week before closing, the sixth Pan American conference sits in gloom as key issues linger. The public international law committee stalls on intervention with Argentine leader Dr Honorito Wueyrredon at the center, opposing trade barriers without a constitutional clause.

Havana Committee On Public International Law Honorito Wueyrredon

Valentine's Day Delights Distract Athens Students

Children at Athens schools could not study as valentines flooded classrooms and mailboxes. Teachers opened boxes of homemade and store bought cards while clerks at the post office reported busy days. The tradition, rooted in England and Scotland, brings sweet exchanges and promises.

Athens Miss Shuster Central School

Bandit Ends Flight With Self-inflicted Death in NYC Holdup

A bandit shot a pool hall proprietor for $40 on Seventh Avenue, wounding Bello De Elbe, a building owner. A patrolman ordered him to halt. the bandit fired at the officer and then killed himself with a shot to the temple, ending the arrest attempt. The bystander was wounded in the incident.

New York U.P Seventh Avenue Bello de Elbe de Elbe

Senate panel postpones coal investigation meeting

Washington February 14 The Senate Interstate Commerce committee postponed its meeting to today and will report favorably on the Johnston resolution for investigation of bituminous coal mining conditions. Chairman Watson said the report probably will be made tomorrow.

Washington U.R Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Watson

Jerseyville Schools to Present Operetta

Jerseyville schools stage an operetta Wednesday and Thursday under Miss Julia Stanley. Students from Jerseyville Albany and Athens township will perform in the Grange Hall formerly the Christian church in Jerseyville.

Jerseyville Julia Stanley Albany Athens Township Grange Hall Old Christian Church

Sound Sleep Nerve Vitalixer Ad Promises Quick Relief

An advertorial claims a single dose of WHIEEL ER'S NERVE VITALIXER eases nervous spells and extreme exhaustion by promoting sleep and recuperation. It offers a sample bottle for 10 cents via J W. Brant Co. Dept 69 Albion Michigan and notes a regular bottle for $1.10 at most drug stores.

Whieeler J W. Brant Co Albion Mich

Cleveland Missing Girl Alert

Detective inspector Cody was asked by Loudenville police to search for Dorothy Rogers a 14 year old schoolgirl who disappeared from Loudenville on Monday. She was last seen on a highway toward Cleveland according to Loudenville police.

Cleveland O.R Cornelius W. Cody Loudenville Dorothy Rogers

University Men Begin Practice for Musical Comedy

Thirty five Ohio university men started chorus rehearsals for Hello Happiness the upcoming musical comedy to be presented by the Ohio university Comedians on March 6 and 7. Directors are Professor C. Robinson and Harold Evans with Paul Rogers Bill Martinee supervising the choruses and specialty acts. The roster lists Powder Puff Pets and Hello Happiness groups with members including Bob Downing Don Berrett Bob Oakes Harold Brasie Francis Cardot Whyne Matthews Dan Krapp Vincent Jukes J. Charles Dulin and others.

Ohio University Bob Oakes Harold Brasie Francis Cardot Whyne Matthews Dan Krapp Vincent Jukes Paul Rogers Jack Entin Bob Downing Don Berrett Francie Cardot Wayne Matthews Evan Jones J. Charles Dulin Dave Yoder Ted Cowen Willis Brown Edgar Zick Don MacPherson John Alden Roy Cox

Body Found in Ruins of Wickliffe House

The body of Herman Stoever aged 56 was found among the ruins of the Stoever house in Wickliffe after a fire that reduced the structure to ashes. Local investigators reported no immediate identification details available at discovery.

Youngstown Herman Stoever Stoever Wickliffe

Athens Merchants Bid for Bi Monthly Keen Booths

The bi monthly Athens Keen competition set up booths for displaying goods as town merchants, led by Gus White of Kiwanis. All floor booths have been sold, White reported, reflecting strong local business interest.

Déiscus Athens Tion Gus White White

Northwestern Loses Top Weight Thrower To Exam Failure

Northwestern cuts ties with Arnold Karsten once a top Big track weight thrower after he fails mid year examinations. The incident ends Karsten's season and impacts the team’s Big track prospects.

Northwestern Arnold Karsten

That Baby You've Longed For That Baby You've Longed For

Mrs. Burton of Kanane advises on motherhood sharing years of nervousness and stiffness, describing happiness as a true companion with her husband. She invites letters to her Kansas correspondence address for guidance.

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