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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1929

Page

3

Four Deaths Reported in Nelsonville Area

Alva Haybron 56 died at home in Logan and funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Mary J. Clary 88 died at her daughter’s home in Logan. funeral time to be announced. Lucinda Burley 78 died at her Fourth Street home. services at Pilgrim Church with burial in Greenlawn. Delbert Frederick three months old, son of Frank and Mrs Queen, died at the family home. services Friday at 2 PM with burial in Buchtel.

Nelsonville Alva Haybron Logan Oak Grove Cemetery Mary J. Clary W. T. Evans Clary Isabelle Keplar Lucinda Burley Fourth Street Pilgrim Church Chestnut Street C. P. Pridgen Greenlawn Delbert Frederick Frank Queen Buchtel

Baby Rita Keating Dies After Pneumonia

Rita Elizabeth Keating one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Keating formerly of Nelsonville died Tuesday evening in Columbus after pneumonia. Survived by parents and one sister. Funeral at 2 p.m. Friday at home of Orval Steenrod 839 Poplar Street burial Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Rita Elizabeth Keating Herbert Keating Columbus Keating Amos Steenrod Orval Steenrod Poplar Street Greenlawn

Cosmopolitan Club Meeting With Mrs Zeller Friday

The Cosmopolitan Club will meet with Mrs John Zeller of Franklin Street on Friday evening January 11 at seven o'clock for a local gathering and discussion.

Cosmopolitan Club John Zeller Franklin Street

W. B. A. Meeting At Mrs Weiss Home Friday

The W. B. A. will meet Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Earl Weiss. Members are advised to attend and discuss upcoming activities.

W. B. A. Club Earl Weiss

Meeting Postponed by Buchtel Parent Teacher Association

The meeting of the Buchtel Parent-Teacher Association has been postponed until Thursday, January 1.

Buchtel Parent-Teacher Association

Nelsonville church holds annual business meeting

First Church of Christ in Nelsonville held its annual meeting on January 9 with Rev. K. H. McCorkle unanimously called for 1929. Reports praised benevolence and ministry, noted 1 238 calls, 115 sermons, 53 funerals, 10 marriages and 39 additions. Plans included motion picture use, daylight screen, pipe organ and February evangelistic meeting led by McCorkle.

Nelsonville First Church of Christ K. H. McCorkle McCorkle

Pictures to be shown at Nelsonville Epworth League

Beginning next Sunday evening the first of a series of colored stereoptican pictures will be shown at the Epworth League meeting in the M E Church. Showings occur each Sunday at 6 pm with song service orchestra music stories and discussions. Enrollment nears 100 and meetings draw many youths not attending elsewhere.

Nelsonville Epworth League M. E. Church League

Funeral set for Mathew J. Whyte in Nelsonville

Funeral services for Mathew J. Whyte who died Tuesday night of influenza will be held Saturday at 1 PM at the Myers Street residence. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Mathew J. Whyte Myers Street Greenlawn

Berean Bible Class to Host Special Music Sunday Morning

Nelsonville residents will attend special music at 9 30 Sunday morning by the Berean Bible Class of the Christian Sunday School. The Rev and Mrs K H McCorkle will sing a duet titled Others.

Nelsonville Berean Bible Class The Christian Sunday School K. H. McCorkle

King's Men to Hold Friday Prayer Meeting

The group will meet Friday evening at the home of Asa Hammond on Chestnut Street for prayer.

Nelsonville King’s Men Asa Hammond Chestnut Street

P. T. A. Meeting In Nelsonville Shows Scout Signals

Nelsonville January 10 by high school auditorium the Junior Senior Parent-Teacher Association held its monthly meeting Troop No 2 Boy Scouts under Wilbur Mender assistant scoutmaster demonstrated first aid methods and signaling Tests were conducted for second class scouts Earl Zuber and Francis Kouri played Scout bugle calls, similar to Army calls Mrs H J Long led the routine business session

Nelsonville Wilbur ‘Mender Earl Zuber Francis Kouri H. J. Long

Mrs Clarke Wilson Moved From Hospital To Son’s Home

Former Nelsonville resident Mrs Clarke Wilson was discharged from University Hospital Columbus last evening and taken to the home of her son Eugene Wilson in this city. She is reported to be suffering from a complication of diseases due to her advanced age.

Nelsonville Clarke Wilson University Hospital Columbus Eugene Wilson

Daughters of America to Install Officers Friday

The Daughters of America will meet at their hall Friday evening January 11 for officer installation. All officers are requested to wear white.

Daughters of America

Doanville Church Resumes Services Under Irene McDowell

Doanville Church will resume services this evening under the direction of Miss Irene McDowell and the Sunday School Union.

Doanville Doanville Church Irene McDowell Sunday School Union

Attendance improves as Nelsonville schools report low absences

Nelsonville on January 10 noted rising attendance in city schools. Absentees fell from 160 on Monday to 130 on Tuesday and 100 yesterday, out of 1,500 enrolled, about 7 percent absent. The Central Building reported 37 absent yesterday. East School 11. Junior-Senior High 35. West 17, with East Building at 4 percent absent.

Nelsonville

Lodge Officers Installed at Valley Lodge No 169

Valley Lodge No 169 Knights of Pythias installed six officers for the ensuing six months. New roles include William Harburger as chancellor commander Francis Sanders as vice commander Ed Howard as prelate Ed Bateman as master of work Thurman Bishop as master of arms Pete Shough as inner guard W Clements as outer guard Gilbert Smith as keeper of records and seals William Pearce as master of finance W D Wolfe as master of exchequer Co W Monks as trustee and W D Wolfe as deputy grand chancellor installing officer.

Co. W. Monks W. D. Wolfe

Relatives and visitors pass through regional towns

Mrs. Anthony Stedem returned to Little Rock after weeks with relatives. Dick Rogers of Corning visited business here Wednesday. Mrs. Donald Shafer came home from Akron after her father Isaac Artis died. John Whyte of Gallipolis and Nick Whyte of Parkersburg were here for Mathew J. Whyte’s death. William Whyte, a son from Detroit, is due today. Mrs. Frank Poston and Mrs. Ellen Edington visit Charleston relatives. Don Bowers Jr. spends the week with his wife and daughter in Columbus. H F Mechem returns from Chicago after attending the national convention of retail shoe dealers.

Anthony Stedem Little Rock Arkansas Dick Rogers Corning Donald Shafer Akron Isaac Artis John Whyte Gallipolis Nick Whyte Parkersburg W. Va Mathew J. Whyte William Whyte Detroit

Glouster News Items Phone Your Want Ads

Glouster readers are urged to phone the want ads for the Biessenger at 314. The notice invites local residents to place advertisements via the telephone channel provided by the newspaper.

Banquet Honors New Lexington-Glouster Employes

L E Richardson hosted a Park Hotel banquet for 26 employees and wives in New Lexington to honor service with his bakeries and Glouster furniture store. Cleveland yeast official Albert Plus spoke on business and education, with local pastors and hotel owner Harry Cheadle also presenting.

New Lexington L. BE. Richardson New Lexington-Glouster Bakeries Richardson Furniture Company Glouster Park Hotel Richardson Seese Glouser Albert Pius Cleveland Fleischman Yeast Company Plus Dallis Browning Harry Cheadle Glenn Koonts Harley Wemmer Charles Long James Brahe Herbert Cotterman Donald Smith W. A. Bogart Edwin Gordon

Glouster Tops Lodi In Close Gym Victory

Glouster High defeated Lodi High 30 to 24 on Wednesday night in Glouster. The game stayed tied 3-3 after the first quarter, with Glouster leading at the ends of the next three periods. Lodi swept the girls game 34 to 10 in the same school event.

Glouster Glouster High Lodi High Lodi Girls Glouster Girls

Murphy Takes Half Interest in Beasley Business at Glouster

Martin M. Murphy acquires a 50 percent stake in the F. R. Beasley enterprise at Glouster, including the Ford dealership and Beasley filling station. The Murphy Motor Company and Murphy Filling Station will operate under new names with no changes to the current staff.

Beasley Murphy Glouster Martin M. Murphy F. R. Beasley Ford Nelsonville Murphy Motor Company Murphy Filling Station

Babson Article to Feature Magazine in Ohio Social Science Journal

The Ohio Social Science Journal will publish its first issue this month featuring Can Success Be Taught by Roger W. Babson of the Babson Statistical Organization. It includes works by Max W. Mason and others from Ohio University and Rockefeller Foundation circles.

Roger W. Babson Babson Statistical Organization Ohio Social Science Journal Max W. Maison University of Chicago Rockefeller Foundation Walter S. Gamertsfelder Philosophy Edwin B. Smith Olin D. Morrison Sstores Anna M. Cook Edward 8. Dowell Remiscefhces A. B. Walker Athens Thomas N. Hoover Ite Ohio University Ohio

Burglar Shot Dead During Akron Break-In

An unidentified burglar was shot to death today by Anton Humbach the occupant of a house he was attempting to rob in Akron. The shooting occurred as the intruder entered the residence and Humbach fired in defense.

Akron U.R Anton Humbach

Beauty Hints Are Given to Coeds at Ohio Univ

Members of the W A A of Ohio University staged What Price Beauty in a skit show at Ewing Auditorium. The program had four parts including a posture revue recreation first aids to beauty and camp life. The recreation segment contrasted old and new forms of exercise.

Ohio University Ewing Auditorium

Civil Service Exam Set For Glouster Post Office

The U.S. Civil Service Commission will hold a February exam to hire a substitute city mail carrier for the Glouster Post Office. Applications must be on file by February 1, with blanks available at the Glouster Post Office and mailed to the Cincinnati Civil Service Commission. Further details available at Glouster Post Office.

U. S. Civil Service Commission Glouster Glouster Post Office Civil Service Commission Cincinnati

Church of Christ to share 1928 financial report

Glouster officers prepare detailed receipts and expenditures report for 1928 to distribute among Church of Christ members. The document aims to inform members about the church finances and how expenditures are met.

Glouster Church of Christ

New Year Baby Born to McCune Family in Pittsburgh

A seven pound son was born on New Year's Day to Mr and Mrs Edward McCune of Pittsburgh. Mrs McCune is a former Glouster girl and daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Robinson of Glouster.

Glouster Edward McCune Pittsburgh McCune Elizabeth Robinson

Jacksonville Temple Pythian Sisters meeting tonight

Members of Jacksonville Temple No. 553 Pythian Sisters are requested to attend the meeting at 7 o'clock this evening in Glouster.

Glouster Jacksonville Temple

Over 1 000 000 Flu Cases Reported In U S

An old time medicine advertisement touts Bronchuline Emulsion as a remedy for lingering coughs and flu symptoms. It claims the creosote formula soothes membranes and inhibits germs, urging readers to buy at druggists and take as directed for quick relief.

U.S Sion

Mardis Heads Schools Committee In Ohio General Assembly

Athens representative S K Mardis was chosen by Speaker O C Gray to lead the House Committee on Schools in the Eighty eighth General Assembly. He was also named to the Taxation Mines and Mining and Codes Committees and introduced the first two House bills reducing coal transportation rates and publishing Land Titles in Ohio.

Columbus U.R S. K. Mardis Athens O. C. Gray House of Representatives House Mardis General Assembly Ohio

Heldman May Be Indicted On Murder Charge

Canton reports Wilbur Heldman a Lorain furnace salesman faces possible grand jury indictment for moral murder in the death of his wife Margaret the phantom gun girl. A dozen witnesses from Dubois Pennsylvania testified as hearings followed her December death after confessing she killed Vernard Fearn a Waco coal dealer. The state cites Heldmans heartless attitude as triggering her suicide.

Canton U.P Wilbur Heldman Lorain Margaret Dubois Heldman Vernard Fearn Waco

Cyrus Dickson Dies Near Albany

Cyrus Dickson, 77, died at his home near Albany after a several day illness of pneumonia. His wife predeceased him by three years and he had no children. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 pm at Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery.

Albany Cyrus Dickson Here Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church

Dress pattern for a smart crepe and velvet gown

Printed and plain crepe dress with an uneven hemline and slenderizing front panels. Close fitting sleeve, low waist belt, and fullness at the hem. suggests velvet or moire fabrics. pattern fits sizes 38 to 52 and requires 3 1 2 yards of fabric for size 44. Mail pattern for 15 cents in silver or stamps.

Flu Claims Life of Aged New Marshfield Woman

NEW MARSHFIELD, Jan 10 Mrs Anderson Ross 73 died at her home after a week with influenza She leaves a husband two sons Warren Ross of Athens Lumber Company Athens Lawrence Ross Albany a brother John McVey Denver Colo a sister Mrs Martha Robbins Mineral three sons Leonard Earl and Melvin and a daughter Mabel She was a long time member of the M P Church Burial will be in New Marshfield Cemetery

New Marshfield Anderson Ross Warren Ross Athens Lumber Company Athens Lawrence Ross Albany John McVey Denver Colo Martha Robbins Mineral Leonard Earl Melvin Mabel M. P New Marshfield Cemetery

Dirigible Los Angeles Battles Gale Over Florida Coast

The Navy airship Los Angeles reported being five miles southwest of Tallahassee Florida as persistent southerly winds slowed progress. Officials said no danger and that she hoped to moor at Patoka in St. Joseph's Bay before 2 am.

Washington U.P Navy Los Angeles Navy Department Tallahassee Fila Patoka St. Joseph’s Bay Florida

Dempsey to Decide Plans for Future

New York January 10 Jack Dempsey faced a pivotal career choice after the death of his counselor Tex Rickard. The boxing star, grieving and unsettled, vowed to reveal his future plans today and whether he would fight again.

Dempsey New York Tex Rickard Jack Dempsey

Griswold Named Welfare Director

Columbus January 10 Hal H Griswold of Cleveland named state welfare director by Governor-elect Myers Y Cooper Griswold former Ohio House speaker and ex assistant attorney general succeeds Democrat John E Harper of Jackson County who held the post Griswold was a 1926 GOP attorney general candidate and former House speaker

Columbus U.P Hal H. Griswold Cleveland Myers Y. Cooper Griswold Ohio House of Representatives John E. Harper Jackson County

Wiseman Dies in Springfield Pneumonia from Traffic Injuries

Henry C. Wiseman 74, president of the Springfield Hardware Company and a key figure in Ohio hardware circles, died of pneumonia linked to injuries from an automobile accident. Born in Lancaster, he helped found the Ohio Retail Hardware Dealers Association and the Ohio Hardware Insurance Company.

Springfield Jan Henry C. Wiseman Springfield Hardware Company Wiseman Lancaster Ohio Retail Hardware Dealers’ Association Ohio Hardware Insurance Company

Salvation Army to Ask Bramwell Booth to Retire as Head

The High Council of the Salvation Army decided to ask Gen Bramwell Booth to retire from the position of supreme commander. Booth will keep the title of general, the official announcement stated.

Will Booth S. A. Head Sunbury-On-Thames England U.P High Council of the Salvation Army Bramwell Booth

Mrs Cooper Becomes First Lady of Ohio at State Mansion

Mrs Myers Y Cooper arrived in Columbus at noon and moved into the governor’s mansion with her daughter Mrs Mills Judy. Governor-elect will visit the home in the evening after eleventh hour inauguration duties. The Cooper family was led by longtime chauffeur George who has served 24 years.

Columbus U.P Ohio Myers Y. Cooper Cincinnati George Coopers’ Service

Dirigible Arrives Safe After Storm Over St Joe Bay

The Los Angeles airship reached St Joseph's Bay near Port St. Joe Florida shortly before noon. Winds had delayed its crossing from Lakehurst New Jersey to Miami Florida overnight. It prepared to tie up to the Patoka tender to take on fuel and supplies before continuing to Miami.

Port ST. Joe Fla Navy Los Angeles St. Joseph's Bay North Florida Lakehurst N. J Miami Fila Bay

New College Play Set for Alumni Memorial Auditorium

Revelers of Ohio University will stage Seventh Heaven by Austin Strong on February 15 in the new Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Harold Evans, director of dramatics, announced the cast headed by Helen Rupp as Diane and William Martinek as Chico, with student actors including Pauline Swanson, Alan Maguire, Victor Miller, and Dorothy Crawford in key roles.

Alumni Memorial Auditorium Seventh Heaven Austin Strong Ohio University Harold Evans John Golden Booth Theater New York Diane Chico Helen Rupp William Martinek

Singers Seek Fast Relief From Colds

An ad notes singers battle colds and promote a pleasant tasting remedy promising quick relief in hours. It highlights ease of use and effectiveness for performers and readers seeking rapid symptom control.

The Danger of Pneumonia and Father John’s Medicine Claim

An advertisement warns that neglecting a cold can lead to pneumonia and promotes Father John’s Medicine as a safe, alcohol free remedy. It claims seventy years of use and emphasizes soothing the breathing passages and building energy.

Father John

St Jacob's Oil Reassures Rheumatic Pain Sufferers

Testimony claims first use relief from rheumatic pains in arms and legs with damp weather. The ad touts St Jacob's Oil as soothing and penetrating with no skin burning, urging readers to obtain a trial bottle from the druggist to ease pains, sprains, or swelling.

Orrville child theft case shocks Elias Null Arnold family

Prosecutor Mongey and Detective Slater indict the Elias Null Arnold family over a missing 4 year old Melvin Horst. A night search uncovered 84 girls in Orrville and led to questioning, revealing conflicting statements between the women involved and the young detainees.

Slater

Question Mark To Fly to Washington

Los Angeles dispatch reports the Army monoplane Question Mark and crew holding the world flight record will depart January 3 from Rockwell Field San Diego after refueling No 1. Major Cary Spatz leads the crew with Lieutenant Oleg Moon in command of the escort plane.

Los Angeles Calif U.P Cary Spatz Aotan Rockwell Field San Diego Oleg Moon

Los Angeles Reports Position Near Apalachicola

Los Angeles radioed the Navy Department at 8 o clock this morning she was 34 miles east of Apalachicola Florida no report on weather conditions was available.

Los Angeles Washington Navy Department Apaleachicola Fla

Gamble will bequest funds to Presbyterian missions

The will of Mrs. Mary Huggins Gamble widow of David B. Gamble filed for probate in Cincinnati provides $50,000 to the board of foreign missions and $50,000 to the women’s and board of foreign missions of the Presbyterian Church for its mission work.

Cincinnati Mary Huggins Gamble David B. Gamble Board of Foreign Missions The Presbyterian Church

Rowles Mentho Sulphur promises swift skin relief

An old layoff advertisement touts Rowles Mentho Sulphur powder as a twofold remedy for hard to clear skin. It claims menthol soothes and sulphur clears with just a few applications, offering relief from itching and soreness in days.

Rowles

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