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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1929

Page

5

Akron society notes and club meetings lineup

Mrs. John M Williams and infant Mary Ellen returned to Akron after visiting her sister Mrs. C H Harris at 122 East State Street. Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Club meets at 5 30 Wednesday at 59 Elmwood Place. Jolly Sewers Club hosts sophomores at 2 Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Luella Wise is convalescent from influenza. T N T Sewing Club meets at 2 Wednesday at 55 North Cemetery Street. Bayre Study Circle meets 2 Tuesday at 73 West State Street. Mrs Charles A Cornwell hosts bridge tonight at 36 South Congress Street. Mr and Mrs Aumiller and relatives visit at 8 North Lancaster Street due to Mr Aumiller illness. back injury from four weeks ago at McBee Bindery. Postponed Queen Esther Standard Bearers meet 5 30 Tuesday at 25 North College Street. Girl Scout Council meets 7 tonight at the Little House on Mill Street. Dr and Mrs Blaine R Goldsberry host the Tuesday Club at the Colonial Tuesday evening with dinner at 7. Dr H T Houf speaks on Changed Conditions For Young People. Mrs E B Foraker and Dixie Fair visit Nell F Robinson at 143 Grosvenor Street. Mr Foraker returns home after joining them Saturday.

John M. Williams Mary Fulton Mary Ellen Akron C. H. Harris East State Street Mr. Williams Alpha Gamma Delta Robert P. Tompkins Elmwood Place E. B. Bartlett Pawtucket R. I A. 8. Aumiller Washington D. H E. E. Aumiller North Lancaster Street Aumiller McBee Bindery E. B. Foraker Dixie Fair South Charleston Nell F. Robinson Grosvenor Street Mr. Foraker

Red Cross Roll Call Kicks Off in Athens

The annual Red Cross canvass began Sunday with male and female solicitors visiting residents. Final reports due next Sunday to R. W. Finsterwald and Miss Thelma Grubb. Local branch budget set at 3500 with hope to exceed it. Announcement made by local church pastors.

Red Cross Athens R. W. Finsterwald Thelma Grubb Vinsterwald Miss Grubb

Miller Re-elected Leader Of Local Literary Society

The Community Literary Society of Strouds Run re elected W W Miller as president for the new year. Glen Poston Inez Smith Raleigh Robinson Hazel Smith named officers as the group plans a January 26 supper to raise funds.

Community Literary Society Strouds Run Athens Canaanville Mush Run Weiss Peach Ridge South Canaan Sand Ridge W. W. Miller H. R. McVay Teacher’s Institute Board of Education Glen Poston Ohio University Inez Smith Raleigh Robinson Hazel Smith

Planes Forced Down and Boy Dies in Temples Snow Storms

In Temple Texas a dramatic air race ended with planes forced to land as heavy snowstorms hit Missouri and Ohio. Rescue instruments were sent by train but arrived after the death of Preston A. Childers, grandson of prominent surgeon Dr. A C Scott.

Temple Tex U.R Preston A. Childers Missouri Ohio A. C. Scott

Local Woman Dies by Strangling In Columbus

Mrs. Fannie O Mossman of Columbus committed death by her own action today by strangling herself with a seven foot cloth belt. The incident occurred in Columbus on January 14. Authorities reported the death as suicide.

Columbus Fannie O Mossman

Look to the Future Day Sermon At Evening Service

The Rev. I. P. Day urged a future focus in a Central Avenue Methodist sermon. He warned that self-centered living and the pursuit of wealth lead to ruin and stressed training for an end with Christ in God.

Mrs David Sisson Dead at Carpenter

Mrs David Miles Sisson aged 72 died at her home near Carpenter Sunday morning at 7 oclock after ill health for two years and a fall six weeks ago. Funeral Tuesday at 1 pm at the School Lot with burial in the nearby cemetery. She leaves husband two children Mrs Guy Gorby and Jesse Sisson and a son Eldon Sisson who died eight years ago.

Carpenter David Miles Sisson Here Sisson Jesse Sisson Eldon Sisson

Death of Babe Ruth’s Wife in Fire Declared Accidental

Watertown Massachusetts authorities ruled the death of Mrs Babe Ruth in a fire at Dr Edward Kinder home accidental while her brother alleged possible foul play. Autopsy found suffocation with no evidence of foul play. Police sought Kinder for questioning amid claims of a secret romance and marriage disputes involving Ruth and Kinder.

Watertown Mass U.P Kinder Roth Pretty Helen Woodford Meredith, N. H Boston Baltimore

Government Civil Service Exam Announced For Several Posts

The Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for positions in Washington DC and at federal agencies. Posts include junior and senior clerks, printing pressman, junior bacteriologist, senior microanalyst, toxicologist and associate toxicologist with salaries from 1 260 to 4 600 annually. Full details from J L C Kelley secretary Civil Service Board of Examiners at Athens Post Office.

The Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C Government Printing Office Bureau of Engraving and _ Printing Washington, D.C United States Public Health Service Washington D. C Maryland Virginia Vermont Delaware District of Columbia Washington, D D. C J. L. C. Kelley United States Civil Service Board of Examiners Athens Post Office

How To Be Married And Happy Sermon Topic At Columbus

Rev. T. L. Lowe preached on How To Stay Married and Happy dedicating his Columbus evening service to the 1,000 couples he married since January 10, 1909. The 20th anniversary sermon followed his morning talk What I Have Learned Preaching Twenty Years to One Congregation. He has officiated at 600 funerals and his Fourth Avenue Church of Christ has 3,049 new members and three buildings since 1927.

Columbus T. L. Lowe Athens Fourth Avenue Lowe Rutland Union City Ind Lincolnshire England United States Hiram College Chicago University

Marriage License Issued in Athens County

A marriage license was issued in Athens County Probate Court to Archie Williams 23 with Kingsville roots and Charlotte Fern Staten 16 of Glouster. Justice of the Peace S E Hedges was named to perform the ceremony.

Athens County Archie Williams Miner Kingsville Charlotte Fern Staten Glouster S. E. Hedges

Three inmates electrocuted at Rockview Penitentiary

Bellefonte Pa Jan 14 The State of Pennsylvania carried out three executions at Rockview Penitentiary all via electric chair. Each condemned man had been convicted of murder and died in the prison.

Bellefonte

French Play Show Tonight at Ohio Auditorium

The UL Alliance Caise French Club presents Le Jeu de L Amour et du Haga at 8 o clock in the Ohio Auditorium. The production is directed by Nossa, a professor of French.

Ohio Ul’ Alliance Caise Nossa

Doctors End Cold Quick in War on Pneumonia Weather

Doctors urge prompt treatment of colds during pneumonia season and endorse home use of a pleasant hospital method. Miss Mildred Kearne recovered rapidly after double doses of a tincture-like remedy, relieving congestion and feverish symptoms within hours. Other cases cited by physicians show similar relief with early use of the product.

Athens Mildred Kearne Ayer

Registration Week At Ohio University

Students planning to enroll next semester are advised and registered during the week. Registrar Milley asks them to present record books and deposit registration cards after advising. Fees may be paid January 23 and 24 at the treasurer. Freshmen register MondayTuesday, sophomores Wednesday, juniors Thursday, seniors and special students Friday.

Ohio University Rb, Milley

Woman 21 Died in Columbus Car Collision

Frances Eagleston of Marysville aged 21 died in Columbus when two cars collided. George B. Stillings aged 67, who rode with her, was held for questioning after police said a traffic law violation contributed to the crash.

Columbus Frances Eagleston Marysville George BP. Stillings Miss Eagleston

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. M. Thompson Morris Avenue Jolly Sewers’ Club Luella Wise Race Street T. N. T. Sewing Club Don Young North Cemetery Street Bayre Study Circle W. H. Jewett West State Street Charles A. Cornwell South Congress Street C. M. Coulter North College Street Girl Scout Council Mill Street Blaine R. Goldsberry H. T. Houf Literary Year of Anton I. P. Day Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church God Christ David Sisson Babe Ruth F. J. Beasley the Security Savings Bank Ralph Wood Detroit Grace Wood Cecil Holt Wood William de Liste Kaylor Pierce Creft William Thompson Ast GE Devoe Rev. T. L. Lowe A . Ayer Aue Slingluffs Collegienne Shop A. J. Price O. W. L. Simonton Nelsonville O. Kleinsmith Cam J. 2 Schemall Co Ghteteigest Q. Union Harpsburg O. Bell, Logan, O
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