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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1928

Page

3

Local Court Fines Man For Assault In Nelsonville

Carl Lauderback of Kimberly pleaded guilty to assault and battery in Mayor L J Eberle's court. He was fined 26 dollars plus costs. Arch Brooks filed the complaint. John Murphy charged with drunken driving waived prelim and was sent to the grand jury. A birth announced for February 12 a son to Mr and Mrs Edward Boling Bobby Dale. Nelsonville basketball team dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs A B Johnson with players and coach Floyd Stone present.

Nelsonville Carl Lauderback Kimberly L. J. Eberle Arch Brooks John Murphy Edward Boling Monabelle Smith Bobby Dale A. B. Johnson West Franklin Street Wendell Howell Barry West Earl Washburn Edward Stocklin Carlos Linton Gilbert Dewhurst Tommy Curran Paul Weltzheimer Floyd Stone

Missions and Modern Industry Talk at Presbyterian Church

Prof Homer V Che of Ohio University speaks on Christian missions and industry this evening at 7 at the Presbyterian church. Mrs Frank B Dilley presides as the second in a service series based on the study book New Paths for Our Purposes. Attendees are urged to join the discussion.

Homer V. Che Department of Econ Ohio University Wal Presbyterian Church Frank B. Dilley

Willard Memorial Service Held By Local WCTU Group

Service conducted at Mrs. Mary Gessinger home in Nelsonville on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. A G Mechem leading devotionals and Miss Willard quotations guiding roll call. Guests listed include Mrs. Brown LeFever Mrs. Stiers and Mrs. Cox. Twenty seven members attended and a Valentine greeting was sent to Mrs. C. C. Sharp who was ill.

Nelsonville Francis Willard Mary Gessinger A. G. Mechem Prohibition Miss Willard A. N. Barker Edna LeFeryer Edith, Stiers Ada Lama Mary Hitchcock K. H. MecKerkle Sigrid Love Glen Allen

PLAN SHOWS Plains P T A To Give Skit Shows To Raise Money

The Plains Parent-Teacher Association held its regular meeting at the Plains awo Auditorium. The group planned several skit shows by school rooms to raise funds for the milk fund. Representatives were appointed to attend an Athens lecture by Dr. Garry L. Bronk.

Chauncey Plains Parent-Teacher Association Awo Plains John Loper Herman Humphrey Edith Bar- Tows Athens Garry L. Bronk

Funeral held for Mrs Tes sie Jones Anderson at Orbiston home

Chauncey February 15 Mrs Tes sie Jones Anderson 48 died Sunday at her Orbiston home burial was Tuesday at Greenlawn Cemetery conducted by Rev Gilbert Courtney pastor of the Church of Christ music included Beautiful Dreamer One Sweetly Solemn Thought and Shall We Meet Again Mrs Anderson a member of the Orbiston Church of Christ leaves Homer Anderson husband daughter Anna Bell 11 and several Jones relatives Funeral attendance reflected high esteem in the community

Chauncey Tessie Jones Anderson Orbiston Greenlawn Gilbert B. Courtney theChurch of Christ Hazel Lahnghama Daisy Six Charles Gwen Colburn Ontgomery W. Va Jacob Jones Anderson

Valentine party for Miss Lauretta Field ers class at Church

Members of the Junior Loyal Girls of the Church of Christ held a Valentine party in the social room from 7 to 8 30. Ruth Leiber won a contest prize as the group shared heart shaped cookies and ice cream. Ill Edith Brown was remembered with refreshments sent to her. Also announced is the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Grant Michaels in Chauncey Beene The Plains and grandparents Mr and Mrs Edward of The Plains.

Lauretta Fielders Church of Christ Ruth Leiber Mary Ogg Margaret Tippett Va Ferrel Helen Ferrel Edith Ith Eleanor Schultz Frances Martin Chrysantha Keasey Clarice Whited Sarah Nye Ruth Leffler Uth Leiber Martha Nye Miss Fielder Edith Brown Ldss Chauncey Grant Michaels the Plains Michaels Riley Edward

Nelsonville Greyhounds Vs Pomeroy Saturday Night

The Nelsonville Greyhounds host Pomeroy high school at the local gymnasium Saturday night in a high scoring matchup. Pomeroy recently poured in 49 against Wellston, so Nelsonville faces a tough test needing tight defense or fast-paced offense. The Greyhounds beat Buchtel 116 to 32 Tuesday in a regular time game. The preliminary starts at 7 30 with tickets on sale Friday for season ticket holders and Saturday for the public.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Pomeroy High School Pomeroy Wellston Greyhounds Buchtel High School Greyhound

Rotary talk links happiness to action not wealth

The Rev. Lloyd Evans said happiness is a perfume we share with others and it cannot be poured on others without touching ourselves. He noted that wealth power and freedom alone do not yield happiness. Frank Bean Sam Starkey Henry Northup John Ross and John Coe attended a Logan section foreman's conference today.

Frank Bean Sam Starkey Henry Northup John Ross John Coe Logan

Democratic executive committee to meet in Nelsonville

Athens County Democrats will hold a meeting in Nelsonville Friday at 7 p.m. Delegates and alternates to the upcoming Democratic state convention are the principal business item.

Nelsonville Athens County Democratic Executive Committee

Mrs J A Stedem Recovers After Operation

Many friends of Mrs J A Stedem will be pleased to learn she is recovering satisfactorily after an operation at Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus on Monday.

Nelsonville J. A. Stedem Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus

Psychologist Dr Garry C Myers to Talk to Nelsonville Educators

Dr Garry Cleveland Myers head of the department of parental education at Cleveland College Western Reserve University will address teachers parents and others at 3 pm Thursday at the junior school auditorium in Nelsonville. Admission is free Founders' Day of the Parent Teacher Association is observed Thursday in Nelsonville rather than Friday.

Nelsonville Garry Cleveland Myers Department of Parental Education Cleveland College Western Reserve University Cleveland Ohio Parent-Teacher Association

Esther Church to Serve Its Usual Thursday Dinner

The Esther class of the Christian church will serve its usual dinner Thursday in the church parlors.

Esther The Christian Church

Man Burns Arm In Garage Fire Ignite Cigarette

Nelsonville February 15 Leroy Elliott of Madison street suffered severe burns to his left arm and hand while cleaning his automobile engine. Gasoline on his coat sleeve ignited when he attempted to light a cigarette after work.

Nelsonville Leroy Elliott Madison Street Elliott

Miners Meet Draws 400 in Chauncey Hall

About 400 people attended the miners meeting in Chauncey at the Knights of Pythias hall hosted by New York Coal Chauncey mine No. 25. Local president C. Frye opened the session and introduced speakers Reverend Warren and Reverend Graham who spoke on the United Mine Workers Union and relief efforts.

Chauncey K. of P. Hall Chauncey Mine No. 25 New York Coal Company Graham United ‘Mine Workers’ Union

Mingus Brother in Nowatta After Stroke

Alexander Mingus, 75, is in critical condition at his son Leslie Mingus home in Nowatta Oklahoma after a paralysis stroke several days ago. He is a former resident of Chauncey and well known to many local residents.

Chauncey Dan T. Johnson Alexander Mingus Leslie Mingus Nowatta Oklahoma Mingus

Broadway Sets New Hair Vogue

A Brooklyn secretary Miss Dorothy Connor praises Danderine for its hair benefits. She says it keeps her hair silky gleaming and reduces shampoo frequency. The ad claims Danderine cleanses scalp, removes oil, reduces dandruff, and enhances color with an 85 cent bottle in drugstores.

Dorothy Connor Bergen Street Brooklyn New York City

Resident of Sturges Michigan Stricken While Visiting Oklahoma

He had lived in Sturges for many years and went to Oklahoma to spend the winter with his son Leslie when he was stricken there last Saturday.

Sturges Michigan Leslie Oklahoma

Mandrake Pills Ad Claims Quick Health Relief

An old style medicated ad promotes Schenck's Mandrake Pills as a potent remedy for constipation biliousness and headaches. It touts a 28c per box price and the product as a standard venerable vegetable remedy with both uncoated and sugar coated forms.

Schenck

P T A Plans Fathers Day Program in Millfield

The Millfield Parent Teacher Association holds its regular meeting Friday at 1 PM at West Side School. Miss Florence Brewer oversees the program commemorating Fathers Day with a social hour and refreshments after the business session.

Chauncey Millfield Parent- Teacher Association West Side Florence Brewer

Greens Run to host Hollister basketball clash Friday

Greens Run high school teams host Hollister squads at Greens Run gym Friday at seven in a local matchup highlighting prep action and community sports.

Chauncey Greens Run HollIster

Notable Moves and Visits Across Ohio Towns

Charles Canter was in Columbus Tuesday. Ben Clouston spends a few days in Zanesville. T. C. Hulbert and Miss Ruth of Painesville were guests in Nelsonville. Lane Ely of Columbus visits with his family. Mrs. Sam Neace was in Columbus Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Besch and two children stay in Buffalo New York. Conrad Deering spends a few days in Sandusky. Mrs. Frank Bean spent Tuesday in Columbus. Eugen Hohenadel attends shoe dealers convention in Columbus. Mrs. Ollie Seibert visits friends in Columbus.

Charles Canter Columbus Ben Clouston Zanesville T. C. Hulbert Ruth Painesville Ohio Nelsonville Lane Ely Sam Neace Thomas Besch Buffalo N. Y Conrad Deering Sandusky Frank Bean Eugen Hohenadel Colummbus Ollie Seibert

Two Shot Wounded in Cleveland Gun Battle

War Detective Howard Luzius and 32 year old James Lennon were hospitalized in Cleveland with injuries from a gunfight last night. Lennon is described as an alleged bandit and Luzius is a law officer involved in the incident.

Cleveland Howard Luzius James Lennon

Pediatric Pen Part Ingested By Swallowing Child

In Hamilton on February 15 physicians prepared to operate on Davis Hammons a five year old who swallowed the top of a metal pencil three weeks ago. The fragment lodged in the boy's hee's trnes.

Hamilton Davis Hammons

Jury Views Scene Of Mellett Killing In Lengel Case

Canton case jury tours Lisbon crime scene of Don R. Mellett murder. Lengel previously convicted, verdict overturned, second trial underway with jurors accompanied by state and defense counsel. First witnesses subpoenaed in Lisbon.

Lengel Mellett Canton U.A A. Lengel Don R. Mellett Canton Daily News Lisbon Meliett

Officers Pursue West Virginia Larceny Suspect Archie McCune

Constable Harry Dalton and Chief Herb Parker went to Middlebourne West Virginia to arrest Archie McCune charged with larceny. The claim alleges he took a watch and other items from Mrs Lavinia Jane Cassels of Shade about three weeks ago. Deputy Wayne Wingett was called but McCune fled. he will be tried in Carl Porter’s magistrate court.

Archie McCune Harry Dalton Herb Parker Middlebourne W. Va McCune Lavinia Jane Cassels Shade Wayne Wingett Carl Porter Justice of the Peace

Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Charges in Modoc Case

Winnie Love of Modoc pleads not guilty to keeping a house of ill repute and possessing whisky. Bond on the first charge set at 400 dollars. she is bound over to common pleas court. A hearing on the possession charge is scheduled Friday at 7. Arrest by Constable Harry Dalton and Deputy Wayne Wingett.

Winnie Love Modoc Carl Porter Common Pleas Court Harry Dalton Wayne Wingett

Plans Outlined By Girl Reserves Of Athens High School

Plans for the year were discussed by the Girl Reserve organization of Athens high school at the business session after a pot luck dinner in the apartment of Miss Aileen Campbell and Miss Alda Smith, with Miss Mary Connett reporting on the Ohio Girl Reserve Adult Guidance council meeting held in Columbus last Friday to Sunday.

Girl Reserve Organization of Athens High School Aileen Campbell Alda Smith Mary Connett Girl Reserve Ohio Girl Reserve Adult Guidance Council Columbus

Two Deputies Killed Then Captured in Ohio Rampage

Deputies were killed and two youths escaped after swapping a blood spattered roadster for a car in Rexley suburb. In Rexley a chase ended with two youths captured at St Clairsville Ohio after wounding one deputy in the leg. The youths wore handcuffs on a wrist wound and were found with pistols and a map showing an Indiana escape route.

St Clairsville Hardesty Rexiey Indiana Decatur

Court House Doings In Probate Court

A satisfactory report on the estate of Emma Grim was made by Charles Grim administrator and he was discharged. An inventory and appraisal of Delmer Simms estate was filed by Ruth Simms in probate court yesterday.

Emma .Grim Charles Grim Delmer Simms Ruth Simms

Local Play Review Teases Romantic Studio Performance

Fragmentary notes describe an original play centered on love with actors including Camila, Paul Halbevel, and Clinton N. The scene hints at an intricate stage arrangement with a string orchestra and a featured singer.

Jas Oe de Aker Camila Ae Raker Paul Halbevel Mae Easting Es Clinton Cena Butch G Munda

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary Kessinger Charles S.bradfield, Jr G. B. Courtney Evans Lloyd Evans Rotary Education Committee Garry Myers City of God Choir Callie Ted Fred Grandstaff Ella Cunningham Royal Matson William Beckler J. M. Tippie Dan Johnson Brother Broadway Ake Arase Rae MANDRAKL_PILI P.T. A Millfield Group Greens North America J. E. Zeller En-Ar CO Motor Auto Tire & Gas CO. Cor, Chestnut and Harper Sts Rose Casoling West Virginia Court House Santal Rew . A Pny
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