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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1927

Page

3

Hinman 66 Dies After Yearlong Illness

Nelsonville notices Harry B. Hinman 66 died at Bridgeport after a year with anemia. Former local business man, he moved east about 13 years ago. Survived by two wives Stella Woodard Ruth and Dick. son Harry Jr. of Athens. sister in law Mrs John H Saltz. Funeral plans not set. He belonged to Presbyterian church and Knights of Pythias.

Nelsonville Harry B. Hinman Bridgeport Ohio Hinman Lula Myers Harry Jr Athens Stella Woodard Ruth The Presbyterian Church Knights of Pythias John H. Saltz

Chief Pearson marks 15 years with Nelsonville force

Nelsonville reports Chief of Police Jack Pearson observing the fifteenth anniversary of starting his career with the city force. He began as patrolman for about 18 months before becoming chief, appointed by Mayor N Hill and serving through administrations including Washburn Wells Barrows Mecyne Tax and Eberle.

Nelsonville Jack Pearson Sorances N. Hill C. E. Washburn T. E. Wells Peter Barrows Meccyne G W. Tax L. J. Eberle

Father Owens Explains Bible History at St Andrew's

Nelsonville sermon outlines Bible as two main parts Old and New Testaments. He details the Old Testament’s 45 books and the New Testament’s 27, the Septuagint origin, Greek dominance, Latin translation by Jerome, and the Vulgate becoming the Catholic church text.

Nelsonville Father Owens St. Andrew's Church Moses Palestine Asia Egypt Christ Heaven Armenian Syria Africa Italy Britain Rome Peter Damasus Jerome Holy Land Bethlehem Church West Bede

Pearce Begins 28th Year as Sunday School Secretary

In Nelsonville on January 10 G W Pearce started his twenty eighth year as secretary of the Methodist Sunday school. The school honored him with a fine desk for his home. Also in Nelsonville two women traveled to Frost Ohio to visit their ill mother Mrs Ed Morris who suffered a broken arm and other injuries after a horse kicked her.

Nelsonville G. W. Pearce Methodist Sunday School Ed Mills William Anderson Frost Ohio Ed Morris Anderson

Fines for Intoxication Plea in Nelsonville Court

Lucius Fiske pleaded guilty to intoxication in Mayor Eberle's court and was fined $10 plus costs. James Shivers also pleaded guilty and received a $25 fine plus costs.

Nelsonville Lucius Fiske Eberle James Shivers

Railway official completes yard inspection tour

William Morgan, trainmaster of the Ideal yards for the Hocking Valley Railroad, returned to Nelsonville after a week assessing yard operations at Walbridge and Toledo Ohio and Russell Kentucky.

Nelsonville William Morgan Hocking Valley RR Ideal Yards Walbridge Toledo Ohio Russell

Masonic lecture set for Philadorian lodge Thursday

Nelsonville notes that the Rev. Gabriel Maguire a noted Masonic lecturer will deliver an address on pre historic Masonry at a special Philadorian lodge meeting in Nelsonville on Thursday evening January 13.

Nelsonville Gabriel Maguire Philadorian Lodge

Hyperion Club Meets Discusses Whittier and Lowell

Current events was the response to roll call Saturday afternoon when Hyperion club members met with Mrs. J. M. Hyde. Papers by Mrs. Stacy Sharp and Mrs. Hubert Hyde covered John Greenleaf Whittier and James Russell Lowell. Two new members joined and the next meeting is set for January 15 at Mrs. John Wood's home with elections and dues.

Hyperion Club J. M. Hyde John Greenleaf Whittier James Russell Lowell Stacy Sharp Hubert Hyde Julius Fischer Spain Scession John Wood

Junior Home Guards Entertained by Mary Jane Jewett

Twenty two members of the Junior Home Guards of the Methodist church answered roll call Friday afternoon at Mary Jane Jewett's Fort street home. Four new members were received and a social hour followed the program. Mrs C I Welch hosted a bridge club Saturday evening with four tables of play after a 6 o'clock dinner. Guests included Mrs Julius Fischer Mrs Harry McGovern Mrs Wallace Glenn and Mrs Glenn Oliver Columbus. Trophy for high score went to Miss Mable Poston and low to Mrs John Edington.

Junior Home Guards The Methodist Church Mary Jane Jewett Fort Street C. Li. Welch Bridge Club Julius Fischer Harry McGovern Wallace Glenn Glenn Oliver Columbus Mable Poston John Edington

First Snowfall Covers Ground After Overnight Passage

The season's first snow began to fall last night at 10 o'clock and left just over an inch by noon. Children plan to sled despite weak ice near shore. Over 250 people skated on asylum lakes yesterday afternoon with no accidents. A few citizens reported blue birds and a robin sighting last week.

Santa Asylum Lakes

Local Social Notes Highlight Columbus and Pittsburgh Visitors

Mrs. Ben Shaffstall spent Sunday in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Wallace visited Columbus with Mr. Wallace's parents. J L Murphy visited Pittsburgh on business. Will Huddy of Cleveland stayed with local family. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Roudebush and son Dick from Zanesville spent the weekend with the Schanckenburgs. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anderson entertained guests from Columbus Detroit Mich and Logan Mrs. Amy Easterling and others.

Ben Shaffstall Columbus Glenn Wallace Wallace J L. Murphy Pittsburgh Will Huddy Cleveland C. H. Roudebush Zanesville Roy Schanckenburg Frank Anderson

Order Vesper Canned Vegetables by the Case

A grocery shopper is advised to purchase Vesper brand canned vegetables by the case from their local grocer. This note outlines available case quantities and confirms the ordering process through store delivery or pickup.

Baseball notables attend Landis hearing in Chicago

At the hearing present and former White Sox figures Swede Risberg Kid Gleason and Howard Ehmke, then with the Detroit Tigers, were photographed awaiting resumption of the inquiry in Judge Landis' Chicago office.

Risberg White Sox Kid” Gleason Howard Ehmke Detroit Tigers Judge

Health exam for Athens eating place workers planned

About 150 employees across restaurants hotels and confectionaries in Athens will undergo infectious disease screening after a recent order by the Athens Health Commission. Last year the effort eliminated several workers unable to pass tests. hotel staff and anyone handling food will receive thorough examinations, with new hires needing clearance before employment.

Athens Athens Health’ Commission J. M. Higgins Higgins Health Commission

Examinations Dates Pending Health Office Schedule

The exact examination dates are not announced yet but will be set once other health office business is finished. Local office reports favorable comments regarding the examinations.

Community Chest Workers Meet at Church Tonight

Athens welfare fundraiser workers gather at Presbyterian church for instructions and materials ahead of the two day drive starting tomorrow. A Mary Lewis concert prompts a 6 45 pm meeting for concert attendees while others follow the original 7 80 pm time. Teams include four men and four women to canvass business houses and homes.

Athens Community Chest Presbyterian Church Mary Lewis Athens

Rheumatism Relief Promised by 8 8 8 in Ad Testimony

A vintage ad touts 8 8 8 as a long standing remedy for rheumatism. It quotes Carl C. Campbell of Johnson City Tennessee praising its effects after a Hot Springs trial and notes the product is vegetable based and sold in two sizes at drug stores.

S&s. S Carl C. Campbell West Main Street Johnson City Tenn

Bank Loans and Securities Details From Ledger Page

Financial ledger listing total loans at 922 462.73 and secured circulations of US bonds at 6 600.00. It covers government securities, vault assets, checks and drafts, miscellaneous cash items, and federal reserve interactions. Also notes deposits, capital stock, profits, and various bank liabilities and assets including notes, bills, and certificates.

United Wful Reserve Federal Reserve Bank Gee Federal ‘Reserve Bank U. 8 U. Ss. Srece Sears Cnane Enida United States United States Deposits Other Than Postal Savings), Sear Benas Sven Wrouee Benwksreseesjees Coca Jrign Aol Ted Token Reserve Federal Reserve Bank State Bank Bankera, and Trust Arupaniee Sesea Lees Momngy Dottowod Cocci Cceccccias Phene Ee Eranes MOY ii Desansiine Cert! P Ohio Iganad

Coal in National Life Prompts Church Talk on War Risk

Samuel Wyer, Columbus consulting engineer, warned the Ohio coal problem could threaten national life and fuel security. He noted coal accounts for 68 percent of US energy, holds 62 percent of unmined coal worldwide, and urged cooperation between miners and operators with a market price code to prevent labor-capital tyranny.

Columbus Church Ohio Samuel Wyer First Community Church United States Canada Wyer

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