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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1928

Page

3

Foods Class Plans And Serves Dinner At Athens High

The advanced foods class at Athens High School prepared planned and served a dinner in the school cafeteria under Miss Ruth Giesen head of home economics. Sixteen attended including invited teachers Miss Ann Pickering Mrs Clark Williams and Miss Mary Connett. The dinner supported the class project on the study of dinners. The Junior Home Economics club hosted a Valentine party Tuesday night with games and refreshments by the girls Kathleen Murphey Mae Wolfe on the refreshment committee and Louise Seiple in charge of entertainments.

Advanced Foods Athens High School Ruth Giesen Ann Pickering Clark Williams Mary Connett Kathleen Murphey Mae Wolfe Louise Seiple

Dean Voigt Hosts Winter Fireside Discussions at Ohio University

Dean Irma E Voigt dean of women at Ohio University opens her home Sundays during winter for fireside discussions inviting all women students. The sessions run 7 18 to 8 30 reading selections include Gianta In the Earth by O E Rolvang. An accompanying Sunday night religion study group meets 9 to 10 30 with topics Hinduism Buddhism next week.

Irma E. Voigt Ohio University Dean Voigt Detroit

Son Succumbs in New Pittburg Home

Nelsonville reports the death of six month old Forrest Iver Withem at his parents home in New Pittburg. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 pm at the residence with burial in Buchtel. Survived by parents Pearl and another family member and grandparents.

Forrest Iver Withem New Pitsburg Nelsonville Pearl Withem New Pittburg Buchtel

Misner Dies After Auto Crash In Columbus

Orion Misner 70 died at St. Francis hospital Columbus after an auto accident. The body will lie in state at the family home in Kimberly with funeral Friday at 1 PM. Burial is at Greenlawn. He is survived by his widow and one daughter.

Nelsonville Orion Misner St. Francis Hospital Columbus Kimberly Greenlawn

Social notes on Wednesday Bridge Club and W B A Juniors

Three tables were used as P. W. Hickman entered the Wednesday bridge club yesterday. Mrs. Alsace Glenn and Mrs. John Edington attended as guests. Mrs. John Edington, Mrs. Cecil Shafer, and Mrs. W. S. Rhodes had high scores. The W B A Juniors meet Friday afternoon with Verna Menaha at 24 12 Fulton Street from 4 to 6 30.

Wednesday Bridge Club P. W. Hickman Alsace Glenn John Edton John Edington Cecil Shafer Jrs Rhodes Verna Menaha Fulton Street

Elizabeth Zane Dew DAR to Hold Regular Meeting

The Elizabeth Zane Dew chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Saturday at the American Legion home. A full turnout is requested as delegates to the state and national conventions will be chosen.

Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution American Legion

Local Social Notes Mention Barberton Akron and Columbus Visits

Mrs. Mary Evans stays several days in Barberton and Akron. Mrs. Nelson Dowler visits Logan with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. George Dille spend the day in Columbus with their daughter. Mrs. Emily White and son return to Barberton after the death of her father John Rutherford. Miss Fern Parry spends days in Columbus.

Mary Evans Barberton Akron Nelson Dowler Logan George Dille Columbus Emily White John Rutherford Fern Parry

Valentine dance draws two hundred guests at K of P hall

In Nelsonville on February 16 about 200 guests attended a Valentine dance hosted Tuesday by the Kings Men at the Knights of Pythias hall. A separate notice invites 30 men to a prayer meeting Friday at 7 PM at Walter Breese’s home in 1043 Poplar street.

K. of P. Hall Nelsonville Kings Men's Walter Breese Poplar Street

Scientific Piles Treatment Promises Quick Pain Relief

Thousands praise a new internal tablet combination that ends internal and external pain from piles. The ad cites dramatic improvements with patients describing rapid recovery and a Kansas City woman’s tale of moving from bed to daily tasks after relief, offering a free trial without payment.

Mra M. L. Buckner Kansas City aMo Kage

Trial Package Offer for Pile Treatment by Page Company

A reader requests a free trial of Page Internal Tablet Treatment for pile relief. The note asks for name and address written plainly in pencil and requests plain wrap shipping without cost or obligation.

Couron K. BR Page CO Marshall, Mich

Nelsonville basketball team must forfeit most games

Nelsonville High School faces forfeiture of all but one Southeastern Ohio league contest after officials confirm an ineligible player, Dewhurst, appeared in multiple games including a prior football season. Principal Horton and Superintendent Crawford accept responsibility. team will still play the schedule and enter the Ohio University tournament in March.

Nelsonville H. R. Townsend Columbus Carson J. Horton Board of Education Athens Portsmouth Townsend Horton Floyd Stone Dewhurst Lancaster O. O. Crawford Ohio University

Senate drunk on inquiries asserts Bruce

Senator Bruce of Maryland heckled the Walsh power inquiry resolution in the Senate declaring the body drunk on investigations. He urged self investigation and noted Walsh opposed prohibition inquiry by the judiciary committee years ago, arguing investigations should work both ways.

Washington U.R Senate Bruce Democrat Maryland Bruce Walsh Mont Senate Judiciary Committee

Slater Appeals Guardian Case in Columbus Court

Joseph Slater a 77 year old former Nelsonville mine operator appealed to common pleas court to dismiss his son Clarence C. Slater Rail Light Co. president as guardian. He argues he is not incompetent and has recovered since the probate ruling that refused to terminate the guardianship of his person and property.

Columbus Joseph Slater Nelsonville Common Pleas Court Clarence C. Slater Rail-Light Co Homer Z. Bostwick Slater

Plane crash in Biscayne Bay blamed on engine maintenance

Miami report says the Cuban-American airliner E. G. Sewell crashed into Biscayne Bay with 19 aboard due to improper engine maintenance. One passenger was injured badly. Ray Jackson leaped from the seaplane and was struck by the propeller, losing a hand and sustaining severe lacerations. Recovery outlook uncertain.

Miami Fila U.R G. Sewell Biscayne Bay Ray Jackson

Jackson Trial Focuses On Bribery Allegations In Indiana

Indianapolis report says the state planned to rest its case against Governor Ed Jackson on February 16 in the bribery case tied to former Governor Warren T McCray. The proceedings center on alleged attempts to influence McCray.

Indianapolis Ed Jackson Warren T. McCray

Pup in Boots Steals the Show in Washington Streets

Ted Clark personal secretary to the President leads a stylish canine, Peter Pan, a wire-haired terrier, in new waterproof doggy footwear. The fashion-forward pup trots through rain soaked sidewalks showcasing the latest pet couture.

Peter Pan Ted Clark Washington Peter Fom Lerrier

Cities Ready To Continue Gas Fight In Three Months

Grant E. Mouser of Marion and M. D. Hughes Athens city solicitor told the public utilities commission that cities opposing Logan Gas rate hikes will be prepared to resume the case in not less than three months. Upon resumption the only witness for the cities will be H. R. Allensworth, engineer, whose testimony is not expected to exceed two days.

Columbus U.R Grant E. Mouser Marion M. D. Hughes Athens Public Utilities Commission Logan Gas Company H. R. Allensworth Allensworth

Hill Jury Deadlocked in Murder Trial

Ottawa Wisconsin February 16 Jurors remained hopelessly deadlocked after nearly 40 hours of deliberation on the murder case of Harry Hill charged with killing his mother. The jury was to report to court today for further instructions or verdict.

Ottawa Uri Harrys Hill

Newark Priest Dies Suddenly in City Home Visit

The Rev. Father C. H. A. Watterson, 60, pastor of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Newark and nephew of the late Bishop Ambrose Watterson, died suddenly last night while visiting a parishioner’s home.

Newark C. H. A. Watterson Church of the Blessed Sacrament Ambrose Watterson Columbus

Sage and Sulphur Compound Brightens Dark Hair

An old remedy Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound darkens gray hair evenly. The mixture, available for 75 cents, is applied with a sponge to restore natural color and shine, making gray strands disappear after one or two uses.

Wyeth

Infant Rose Murphy Dies After Two Weeks Illness

Rose Ellen Murphy two weeks ill with bowel trouble died at home on Oak Street in Nelsonville. She was the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Murphy. Funeral services will be Friday at 4 PM at St. Andrew's Catholic Church conducted by Rev. Father Owen. The couple has five other children.

Nelsonville Rose Ellen Thomas Murphy Oak Street St. Andrew's Catholic Church Father Owen

Movies Shown Nelsonville Chapel Notices Heal Pinched Finger

Nelsonville reports during Wednesday chapel in the senior high auditorium eight reels of agriculture pictures were shown and several announcements were made. Mrs Raymond Scott suffered a mashed ring finger when a car door closed on her hand Wednesday evening. Ed Love left for Cincinnati to enter a hospital for treatment with Miss Sigrid Love accompanying him.

Nelsonville Raymond Scott Love Cincinnati Sigrid Love

Eight Are Reported Dead on Steamship Cleveland

Port physicians and emergency stations prepared to receive passengers of the steamship Cleveland after an epidemic of smallpox and pneumonia killed eight people, mainly steerage passengers. The ship carried more than 500 passengers and surgeon Dr. George Belden had worked for four days and nights.

Honolulu T. H U.P Cleveland George Belden

Eddie Foy Found Dead in Kansas City Hotel

Eddie Foy the veteran vaudeville headliner died in Kansas City at the Hotel Baltimore. The cause of death was not determined as he performed at the Orpheum theater the previous night and was found in bed by hotel staff this morning.

Kansas City Uri Eddie Foy Baltimore Foy Orpheum Theater

Athens High senior skit show plans discussed by council

The ancient council met this afternoon to discuss the annual skit show by the home rooms of the senior department at Athens High School. Jer Cornwell, president, presided over the meeting.

Athens High School Ancient Council Jer Cornwell

Mastery of Violin Technique Shown by Reber Johnson

Reber Johnson, former New York Symphony assistant concert master and Oberlin faculty, displayed ease and assurance in a recital at Ewing hall with Miss Mary T. Noss on piano. The program featured twelve works in four groups including Saint-Saens Havanaise and Faure Apres un Reve. an encore was declined as the audience, small and acoustics poor, demanded more.

Ewing Hall Reber Johnson New York Symphony Orchestra Oberlin Conservatory of Music Mary T. Noss Saint-Saens Faure Pugnani-Kreisser Johnson

Life saving grafts for 11 year old burns victim

A communication from Mary’s Hospital reports 11 year old Lelie E lost most of his life to burns. Dr W Bedford plans skin grafts to save him, aiming to graft around 4,000 pieces.

Lelie E W. Bedford T. Mary's Hospital

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