Local clubs organize and host busy society events
Mrs. Louis I. Brown hosted the first meeting of a new club at University Terrace with a luncheon and a biweekly Tuesday schedule. Delphian Athena chapter planned a Valentine dinner at 6 pm, while Eagles and various church and mission groups held meetings, programs, and social hours with guests, readings, and reports across Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis I. Brown
University Terrace
John H. Preston
W. S. Shepherd
Cleveland
D. R. Zenner
Athena Chapter
Delphians
Colonial
L. G. Bean
Poke
Rosa Bonhuer
Carol
Delle Finsterald
Ori Carpener
C. M. Ferguson
Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Frank E. Goldsberry
E. B. Smith
F. E. Goldsberry
A. B. Sias
W. L. Gard
A. Y. Wilcox
C. M. Gill
Presbyterian Church
Athens
W. E. Peters
Parents urged to attend Wounders' day lecture in Athens
Officials of the central council of the Athens parent teacher associations seek full parent turnout at the Wounders' day meeting in the Athens high school auditorium Thursday night. Dr Garry Cleveland Myers of the Cleveland School of Education will lecture on the fears of children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Council of the
Athens
Wounders
Athens High School
Garry Cleveland Myers
Cleveland School of Education
Myers
Western Reserve University
Ben
W. A. Matheny
Central Council of
Parent-Teacher Associations
Embezzling Charge Faces Toledo Man
George W. Skelding former city commissioner of harbors and bridges charged with embezzling 500 dollars of city materials and padding the payroll on eight occasions in affidavits sworn by Service Director Schroeder. Warrants issued by Municipal Court Clerk William H. Matthias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
George W. Skelding
Harbors and Bridges
William H. Schroeder
Skelding
William H. Matthias
The Only Way to End Indigestion
Digestive troubles stem from fermentation and excess acid. Pape's Diapepsin is promoted as the quickest safest relief to stop fermentation neutralize acid soothe the stomach and restore normal digestion. Millions endorse this after eating or when pain occurs.
Ohio Woman Attorney Helps Case Over Ownership Dispute
Mary G. McMahon the first Ohio woman attorney to practice in Washington county courts appeared for defendants in a case about ownership of less than $11 000 tied to the death of Elizabeth A. O Connor an eccentric resident whose home yielded about $12 000 in gold and paper money. Trial was before Judge Thomas. First reading of a five year gas rate ordinance for Chillicothe was given by city council and laid on the table for further study. The Logan Gas Company may be consulted prior to final passage. The ordinance mirrors Elyria with a five year term and sets tiered rates with discounts for early payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Mary G. McMahon
Columbus
Ohio
Washington County
David 8. Nichols
Esther J. Williams
Lass
Thomas
Elizabeth A. O'Connor
O'Connor
Patrick O'Connor
Vincent
Chillicothe
Logan Gag Company
Raymond Cross
Elyria
Fewer Births and Deaths Reported in Athens County January
January statistics from Dr. J. M. Higgins show 54 births and 45 deaths in Athens County, with eight deaths at the Athens State hospital among inmates. Births favored boys (85) over girls (19) across the county. 24 of 45 deaths were among males. Details by township list several with zero or minimal activity and a total 50 communicable-disease cases. The births section records multiple local families welcoming new babies in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
J. M. Higgins
Dover Township
Athens Township
Athens State Hospital
Alexander
Ames
Athens
Bern
Canaan
Arthage
Dover
Lee
Lodi
Rome Township
Trimble Township
Troy Township
Waterloo Township
York Township
Births and Deaths Reported in Athens County Ledger
The county records births list numerous newborns from Athens and townships such as Athens, Covert, Canaan, and Athens township with names and birth dates including Bobby Lee, Robert Earl, William Metcalf, Marilyn Estelle, Clyde Herman, Betty Sharlene, Robert Harold, Betty Kathleen, Lucy, Jack Lee. Deaths cover many residents including William Hayes, Olive Riggin, Cora Lowrey, Henry Leasure, John Robbins, Jane Totman, Byron Lamborn, Catherine Cree, Sarah Jane Bowman, Michael Sheridan, Rush Jones, Flossie Simpson, Stephen Hooper, Earl Jenkins, Floyd French, Adelaide with causes ranging from gas asphyxiation to arteriosclerosis and pneumonia. The list reflects a snapshot of births and fatalities in early January and February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Township
Bobby Lee
Pearl A. Langston
Robert Earl
Earl Beckley
Athens
William Metcalf
Benjamin Marlette Covert
Marilyn Estelle
Robert Walker
Clyde Herman
Keath Zimmerman
Betty Sharlene
Floyd Crabtree
Robert Harold
Alfred Cooley
Betty Kathlene
Clarence Hannig
Charles Barnhart
Lucy
Emmett Darnell
Canaan Township
Edward Smith
Renzen Young
Jack Lee
William Hayes
Olive Riggin
Cora Lowrey
Henry Leasure
John Robbins
Jane Totman
Canaan
Byron Lamborn
Catherine Cree
Sarah Jane Bowman
Michael Sheridan
Rush Jones
Flossie Simpson
Stephen Hooper
Earl Jenkins
Floyd French
Adelaide
Simple Lonite Powder Method Removes Blackheads Fast
A simple home remedy claims to remove blackheads in minutes. Use two ounces lonite powder sprinkled on a wet cloth, rub briskly over affected areas, and the blackheads dissolve away entirely within two minutes.
Notable Athens Deaths in January Obituaries Listed
A list of Athens area residents with causes of death and January dates. Included are Richards 6, Elizabeth Altic 53, Menerva Rob ey 71, Benoni Hill 84, Delmer Simma 49, George Berkle 72, Emma Davis 67 and Ellen Braley 74, detailing organs and conditions such as myocarditis, pernicious anaemia, cancer, chronic media, angina, cerebral hemorrhage, and cardiac dilatation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Emma Davis
Athens Township
Ellen Braley
Hickman Attorneys Seek Supreme Court Appeal on Insanity Plea Law
William Edward Hickman defense lawyers planned a state Supreme Court appeal to challenge California's new insanity plea statute after Hickman was sentenced to death for the Marian Parker murder. Attorneys Jerome Walsh and Richard Cantillon said the appeal would be ready soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeles
California
William Edward Hickman
Supreme Court
Little Marian Parker
Jerome Walsh
Richard Cantillon
Hickman
Welby Hunt
Ivy Thomas
Hill Murder Trial Nears End in Ottawa
One of Illinois' longest murder trials nears its close as a jury debates the fate of Harry Hill charged with the murder of his mother in Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Illinois
Harry Hill
MEL GLO Face Powder Ad Promises Pure, Non clogging Shine
An old advertisement touts MEL GLO face powder as a blessing to complexions. It claims the French process keeps skin from drying, avoids clogged pores, reduces perspiration, and remains pure and fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Zenner Company
Two Thirds of Ohio Nights Cloudy in 1927
Delaware February report from Perkins Observatory at Ohio Wesleyan University states two thirds of nights in Central Ohio were cloudy in 1927. 106 nights were clear, 94 partly cloudy, 165 unusable for telescope work, with Delaware weather deemed as good for astronomical observation as any in the Mississippi Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Ohio
Perkins Observatory
Ohio Wesleyan University
Mississippi Valley
C. C. Crump
Observatory records show 1927 visits and telescope use
The fragment notes that 1927 had clear and partly cloudy nights in the region. It mentions Perkins observatory and a record kept by Ohio officials showing 16 visits to the observatory to view the world's third ei telescope during 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mentittg
Aponthie
Perkins Obs
Ohio
New Motor Club Work Is Pledi
The Southeast Ohio motor club announces new work with a planned slate of activities. Secretary H. Buengett says new member letters and signs are being prepared and will be ready in a week. Catherine Mulligan is slated as club secretary after serving at Lancaster’s Boys’ Inn school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pledi
Ohio
Buengett
Ing
Bath
Catherine Mulligan
Bi Miss Mulligan
Boys’ Inn School
Lancaster
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Delphian Society
Ladies’ of Eagles
Eagles Hall
D. W. Slawter
Eleanor Marie
Alice Kline
East State Street
Mr. Slawter
The
Christian Church
Maude Skidmore
South College Street
Edith Pierre
W. B. A. Will
K. of
P. Hall
Lincoln
Child Conservation League
James Jones
H. T. Phillips
Don Davis
Ho‘mer Willsie Morrow
Helen Willson
Maecenas Literary Club
Met
Frank Dean
Second Street
J. G. Porter
J. W. Hudson
McSwinger
Mary Fryburger
E. D. Cooley
Charles Evans
Home, Missionary Society
Henry ‘Lancaster
Nelsonville
Diston County
Athens General Health District
Andrew Lee
Jack
John Farley
Francis Frebault
William Lenhart
Roger Fetch
John Townsend
Evert Ganston
Bettie Jeanette
al Pestel
Patricia Ann
Homer Bartlett
Leonard Six
Renos Gib
B. M. Covert
Optometrist
Hickman Attorneys
New Law
FURNI
Ture Exchange
W.B. Drake
Arress
Macy CO
Jacobs
Waterman
Ingersoll Stationery and Supplies
Berry Building
You
Lucy - Pop
Bill Gerrick
Henry
W. B. Lawrence
Pres
W. N. Alderman
V. Pres. Co
G. O'Bleness
Cshr
F. B. Kiltan
Asst
W. B. Golden
L. G. Worstell
J. H. Cline
M. E. Twiss
F. D. Forsyth
Ohio Wesleyan
DeWitte
Gibson’s Pharmacy
Prescription Store
Isaac Wilson Chauncey
Obio
By Taylom
Hell
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