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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1928
Page
7
Fragmentary report from Glouster notes a president not elected on Friday and mentions penalties for driving a car intoxicated or with a single headlight, implying fines tied to circuit collection.
The council adopts a 60 day deadline for presenting bills after obligations are incurred and requires timely execution of corporation orders. A new fire department purchasing rule and committee appointments are outlined, with nominations for council leadership and banquet planning. The meeting notes reveal organizational delays and pending votes on officials and city solicitor appointments.
Glouster officials report on street assessments and property matters as Jacksonville Temple Pythian Sisters prepare for a Thursday night event. Masonic and school groups outline plans while club meetings and PTA sessions set for the week.
Mrs Susanne Andrews underwent a left arm amputation at the shoulder on December 23 in Columbus due to cancer. She returned to her city Thursday by automobile and rode in the front seat with the driver. Accompanying her were her son Loren Andrews and daughter Mrs Henry Mc Laughlin of near Derthict.
Chauncey and Millfield locals feature a mixed notes column listing names and visits. Residents from Athens Ashtabula Cincinnati Jackson and Mansfield visit relatives, attend church, or host guests during holidays and weekends.
Chauncey Jan. 7 Ralph C Pritts resigns as Scoutmaster of Chauncey Boy Scouts Troop 1 after long service since its 1925 organization. A committee including Eduard Minister Karl Gardner and Sam Tippett has not named a new leader yet and plans to meet next week. The troop has 14 members and a well equipped home on Drake Street with library and camping tent. Local donors aided finances and support for the troop in Athens County.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Jillins Methodist Episcopal Church held its weekly meeting Wednesday at the church. Members present included Mrs. Warry Porter, Mrs. Dennev EnH, Mrs. George Cochran, Mrs. J. W. Hawk, Mrs. George Smith, Mrs. Theodore, Mrs. John Martin, Mrs. Thombs Cade, Mrs. Charles Keaton, Mrs. Bell Dulfingon and others.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church held a day long meeting at the Chauncey church. Mrs Louela Preston presided and thanked members for cushion donations shown at Christmas time. Other guests and members participated.
Miss Vernon Bush of Detroit returned Saturday after visiting relatives in Nelsonville. Mr and Mrs Harry Vanttorn of Columbus were guests of Mrs J L Wilson. Mr and Mrs Z E Murphy plan a week end in Zanesville. Mrs F X Stayeh of Athens spent Saturday with friends. Mrs Fred Kolycross of Plain City visiting relatives at the Dew Hotel. Mrs I Keplar returned from Columia zs where she spent a few days with relatives. Arithmetic class in Nelsonville will meet Monday at 7 00 pm at the Junior high school building.
The Methodist Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met at Mrs. Jamies Beard's home on Fayette Street with officers and visitors assisting. Meetings and reports covered first quarter finances, leadership changes, and a discussion on the Christian home, followed by prayers and social time. Also listed are Unit meetings of the W T U at Mrs. Barter's Monroe Street home and the Women's Christian Missionary Society gathering at Mrs. Fatry's Adams Street home with talk by Verna Lane Osgeod and refreshments for 40 members and guests. The Ruth Circle will meet Monday evening at 6 in the Presbyterian church social rooms with several named organizers.
Mrs Elizabeth H W Browne, 72, was killed when her car, traveling at 40 mph, struck a tree in Chatham. In Cardiff a young, unclothed woman was found wandering near Meredith woods, unable to identify herself.
A narrator recalls a man guiding a friend to view The Messenger and mentions an advertised "Homeward bound" line. The exchange hints at a travel or relocation theme and the speaker’s amused curiosity about an office visit. The tone is light and observational.
Athens County probate court dealt with permission to sell personal property of the late Dirace W Her ron, and to sell real estate of the late Pred Bobo to pay debts. Clyie Haskins, 44, Trimble township, was named guardian for Esta Haskins upon bond of 2000. A marriage license was issued to Herman Kloes and Helen Pooler. Numerous civil actions in Common Pleas and with receivers referenced, including Featherstone auto purchase dispute, Coppock Lauer case, and notes or judgments against various defendants. Pearl Reed granted divorce from Belle Red for three years’ absence. married in 1912.
Construction of a large bus terminal in Logan West Virginia is announced with a projected cost around 110000. Merl Atkinson of Athens is named as an incorporator along with Dr Nleo Steele and Dr W Srowth. The project aims to serve multiple bus companies and start once weather permits.
Mrs. Sophia Barker widow of Joseph Fred Barker and hostess of Pomerone hall at Ohio State University died from uraemic poisoning Sunday morning. Funeral at family residence Sunday with Rev E Randolph officiating. Burial Monday at Union Cemetery after motor cortege from Columbus. Mrs Barker, graduate of the University of Iowa, belonged to Pi Beta Phi. three children Joseph 8 Day 6 Josephine 10 and a sister in Towse.
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