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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1928

Page

3

Nelsonville Couple Announce Wedding Solemnized

Miss Julia Hicks daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hicks and Watson Wolfe son of Mr and Mrs W D Wolfe both of Nelsonville announced their marriage solemnized December 26 in Carbon Hill The groom a Nelsonville High School 1925 graduate will make their home in Nelsonville where Wolfe works for Standard Plumbing company

Nelsonville Missjllian Hicks Arthur Hicks Watson Wolfe W. D. Wolfe Carbon’ Hil Wolfe Standard Plumbing Company

West Virginia Officer Seeks Jenry Smith on Non-Support Charge

West Virginia officers arrived in Nelsonville with requisition papers for Jenry Smith, said to be wanted in Hurricane, W. Va., to answer a non support charge. He reportedly has a divorced wife and three children and has remarried since moving to Olio.

Nelsonville West Virginia Jenry Smith Iurricane W. Va Smith Olio

Community Thanks For Christmas Charity Efforts

Nelsonville reduces thanks to Martin exalted ruler of the Nel sonville lodge and Harry Kelly chair of the charity committee for leading help to the Christmas drive. The Nelsonville Athens Railway for transport and Selber Biscuit Uno lumber for cakes are cited along with Stanley Lintker for potatoes McGovern Shoe Company for 159 pairs of shoes Camp Wire Girls for distributing toys. About 200 new shoes stockings were provided and mothers and children were fed with candy oranges and joy.

Nelsonville Martin Jorge of Elks Harry Kelly APTES Citinenss Whay Nelsonville-Athens

Meals for city schoolchildren announced at Lundh Hour

Through the effort of the Starent-Teauchers council it is decided to serve hot meals to about seven children in the city schools. The program starts today with meals prepared at the Junior High kitchen and served at the Junior High and East West Central grade buildings.

Mellonville Starent-Teauchers

Parkes to Serve on City Board of Education

Nk and organization meeting of the city board of education held last night elected Iralph W. Parks to membership after the resignation of Robert Huenefeld. Monks and Lowden were chosen president and vice president as terms of Lars and Hickman expired. The board set monthly meetings for the fourth Tuesday and authorized to hire additional teachers to relieve congestion in domestic science and language departments.

City Board of Education Iralph W. Parks Robert Huenefeld C. W. Monks Donald Lowden Jamis Lars Harry Hickman Monks Lowden C.J Wushturn We Formely W. Replices Huenefeld State Department Ueon Crawford

Glouster Couple's Son Marries Senator's Daughter

Senor Couzens's daughter Miss Margaret Cousens wed in Glouster attended by the mindrite family. John W. Yaw and Air.ait Mas served as groomsmen with Miss Cousens as bridesmaid.

Henry Ford Mindrite Sentor Couzens Paris Air Ait Mas John W. Yaw Glouster Spont Withington del Margaret Cousens

Nelsonville City Council Holds Organizational Session

The Nelsonville city council re elected for two year terms except first ward met to organize. Clarence Shockley seated as first ward representative. Asa Linton re elected clerk for thirteenth year. Rules adopted requiring four day prior notice of ordinances and resolutions. Stanley Stover elected president pro tem for two years. Committees were named by Mayor Beard and a December revenue report noted.

Nelsonville Lirst Clarence Shockeley Wild Phillips Asa Linton USA Do. A. Stover Second Ward Tecoming MH. GB Beard Finunem Dpearce Edington Cotton Judicial Stover Dear Edington Anderson Shocktey Edinston Pearce Pirks Shackle Eberle Finer Barney Cook Sal Ivana Nekomvaille Subir Culber

Highway strip between Burr Oak and Corning needs repair soon

Local residents report the new road segment between Burr Oak and Corning will become impassable without repair. Readers note flu cases rise in the area as the community tightens health measures and officials plan maintenance.

Souster Jan T——Noev Ier Vian Spring Street

Athens County Marriage Records Reflect 1927 Totals and Local Notices

In Athens County 1927 marriage licenses totaled 272, down from 295 in 1926, with monthly distributions listed. Reports note charges of adultery affecting licenses and a nearby division of custody petitions. The text mentions road work, local schooling staffing, and household moves tied to ongoing community updates.

Postponed Retrial Draws New Trial Date

A garbled briefing notes a postponement of a retrial involving multiple parties amid delays and unclear next steps. Proceedings shift to an unspecified future date with tensions and procedural questions mounting for all involved.

Arraignment Hints at Violent Fatality In Logan Case

Report outlines an arraignment connected to a violent incident near Logan. Details describe an assault with fatal injuries, with police indicating robbery not the primary motive. Witnesses point to a car ride and rough injuries as the cause of death.

GOES 10 JAIL, THEN ELECTED CHIEF IN NINETY DAYS

Newburyport Mass July 4. The warped tale of Bosey the mayor begins with a denied permit for a gasoline business and ends with a swift rise to city chief. Rumors, fights, and press attention swirl as Rosey seeks power and supporters amid a chaotic municipal scene.

Newburyport Mass Sherman Andrew J. “Linney Gillis Rob Erimayor Jaith Bosey Herhans

Private search funds raise for missing plane in New York

Funds for a private search for Mrs. Frances W. Grayson's missing airplane were raised today. M. A. Mosse and other navigation men said The Dawns afloat and the private expedition would begin the search as funds become available despite a slight chance of rescue.

New York Jan. T Frances W. Grayson M. A. Mosse Marine Masse Pri Wate

Bandit Shot During Looting at Akron Store

An unidentified bandit was shot and killed by H W Marquardt a clothing store proprietor in Akron. A second bandit escaped. Police were alerted and are investigating the looting incident.

Akron H.W Marquardt

Enigmatic Rodent Attack Fatal in Kentucky

A bizarre incident in Lickded, Kentucky, featured a large rodent provoking a deadly chain of events. A rat allegedly attacked a group of reptiles, triggering bites and a fatal outcome before the rodent itself died.

Flood Waters Rise Halting English Suburbs and Transit

Flood waters threaten English residential districts near London with marooned residents and closed rail stations. The Walshs of Coventry House in Medron Mowbray evacuate as water intrudes into upper floors and streets flood, while ambulance crews move patients toward shelter as neighborhoods along Mekink avenue grapple with rising tides.

London Lonlen Mel. Row Walsh Coventry House Medron Mowbray Harvey Pernant

Wisconsin Pennsylvania Ohio New York test water rights case

The four states contest the action of Special Master Jinna Hughes on water rights. They seek to block suits over Great Lakes water through the Erie canal as part of a cross state dispute.

Buses Halted Amid Snow Storm Transit Delays Near Inauguration

Severe weather disrupts bus service and delays planned inauguration events as snow falls across the region. Temperatures stay frigid with forecasts of continued cold and wintry mix, while the Weather Bureau warns of lingering travel hazards. David L Evans and his two daughters and son share a birthday in a separate notice.

Donahey Announces Retirement After Current Term Ends

Governor Donahey says he will not seek re election or any other office after his term ends. He confirms only supporting the presidential nominee and urges cabinet heads to continue working through the year despite upcoming changes. Meetings will be held monthly to maintain administration momentum.

Columbus Bud Goverrnor Vic Donahey Tan Dona‘hey al Smith Atleet Pomerene

Two Burned to Death at Central Mloyster Plant

In Canton on January 3 two men Cas Schillings aged 43 and Domine Rosso aged 25 were burned to death when clothing ignited after their open crate caught fire at the Central Mloyster plant. Both attempted to escape by rolling on the ground to extinguish flames. In another note from January 2 in Khlain, Joseph Konamich, 48, shot and tied himself in his home, using a string attached to his toe to pull the trigger after reportedly poor health.

Canton Jan U.m—Twoen Central Mloyster Cas Schillings Domine Rosso Khl Rnlaine Joseph Konanich Runanich

Lengel Granted Change of Venue for New Trial

Seranna A Tenet former Canton police relief was granted a change of venue for his new trial on charges of first degree murder connected to the shooting of Don R Mellett Canton Daily News publisher July 16 1926 The trial will be in Columbiana County with Lisbon as county seat Sunderin W Dich granted the change after a two week delay Attorneys argued Lengel could not receive a fair trial in Stark County Lengel had secured a new trial by the Ohio Supreme Court which refused to review the Mahoning County Court of Appeals ruling.

Hocking Valley Iian Cupid Athens County Pelligny Sreat Athens Common Pleas Court Pride Wis Athena Leo Sally Westland School Kelly Rive Mieree Lindise Trimble Nellie Reber Welly Theresa Hines Wie Ridge Accord. i Canton U.P Seranna A. Tenet Canton Polie Relief Don R. Mellett Canton Daily News Columbiana Lisbon Sunderwin W. Dich Comeven Pp

That Baby You've Longed For Mey Burton Advice Women on Motherhood

Kansas City writer Mrs Margaret Burton offers free advice to married women on motherhood and companionship. She shares her happiness and invites letters to 1880 Massachusetts Avenue, in a plea for guidance and support from readers.

Burton Mu Ie Mre Pincearek Burton Kansas City New Lom

Plans for IK T Crassen post meeting at Legion home

Members of the IK T Crassen post of the American Legion of Athena county will meet at 7 30 tonight at the Legion home on Court street to plan the year. A final report on ticket sales for the moving picture America Under Fire shown under Legion auspices will be discussed.

IK. T. Crassen American Legion Athena County Legion Court Street Moving Picture America

Martins dies at 68 former Columbus resident in Charleston

Walter H. Martin 68, once a Columbus grocer and baker, died Sunday at his Charleston West Virginia home. He was father of Nell Martin, actor, now in Paris. Survived by brother John Martin Athens sister Mrs Isabelle Coe Chauncery and half brother Curtis Martin Westerville. Funeral services await his son’s arrival from wart. He was son of the late Peter Martin of The Plains.

Walter H. Martin Columbus Nell Martin Paris Sumlay Charleston W. Va Ile John Martin Athens Aister Isabelle Coe Chauncery Curtis Martin Westerville Punerak Warts Martin Peter Martin the Plains

Five Injured as Baltimore & Ohio Train Wrecks at Raven Hooks

Five people were hurt when two coaches and two Pullmans of a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train traveling from Pittsburgh to Charleston overturned near Raven Hooks due to a defective rail. No serious injuries reported. Separately, 350 pupils from St Peters School in Columbus evacuated safely after a furnace fire caused by overheating.

Martins Ferry Baltimore & Ohio Pittsburgh Charleston West Virginia Raven Hooks Lestimore & Ohio Columbus St. Peters Serioal

By The Way and Midnight Bridge Reflections

A man claiming Alabama origins asks directions via State Route 60 to Cincinnati and muses on skeeters and cold winds while a boat will move after buggy riders clear the road JT plans a summer northern visit. Standing on Herrold bridge at midnight, the roar of water and passing autos create a fleeting sense of movement and leave the speaker reluctant to remain in one spot.

Alabama Athens Cincinnati Herrold

Philips Milk of Magnesia Endures as Indigestion Remedy

The note extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a long standing remedy for excess stomach acid and indigestion. It claims quick relief from two hours after meals and highlights its safety, neutralizing acid with a single spoonful.

Phillips Philips Harmiess Taskcléss

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