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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1927

Page

8

Education Board Dismisses Woman Margaret Parker

Logan Jan 17. Charges of misconduct and neglect of duty were filed against Margaret Parker at the county board of education annual reorganization meeting. The board unanimously voted to dismiss Parker after findings allege she possessed state aid checks without knowledge and sent receipts to B L Perry, while also noting limited office presence since December 14, 1926. George L Wright was reelected president and J M Sanner became vice president.

Sanner Ben Bailey

Robert K. Smith Named Intern at Cincinnati General

Robert K. Smith son of Dr and Mrs A K Smith of Logan has been appointed as an interne at Cincinnati General hospital. A Mercersburg academy and Ohio University graduate he will receive his medical diploma from the University of Cincinnati in June according to word received by his parents.

Logan Robert K. Smith A. K. Smith Cincinnati General Hospital Mercersburg Academy Ohio University University of Cincinnati Jurie

Death of Susan Tippie Knox at Harmony home

The aged widow Susan Tippie Knox 86 died at home near this city early Sunday after a two week illness of heart trouble and pneumonia. Survived by eight siblings five children and her husband Joseph W. Knox who died seven years ago. Funeral at Clarks Chapel Tuesday at 2 pm burial in adjoining cemetery. Born in Coshoc ton county most of life in Athens county. Brothers and sisters named include J W Tippie 86 Hodkins Mo Mrs Phoeba Painter Alexandria Ind Mrs Barbara Misner Bucoda Wash Mrs Emma Farrow Wylan Ala Mrs Rebecca Haning Shade John Tippie Sugar Creek Marion F Tippie Athens and Mrs Hattie Carns 66 Chauncey.

Susan Tippie Knox Joseph W. Knox Harmony Athens County John Knox Los Angeles Calif Bessie Hartley Escanaba Mich Angeline Knox Sidney J. W. Knox Athens Thurman Knox J. W. Tippie Hodkins Phoeba Painter Alexandria Ind

Cleveland faces battle over $1.2 million disabled vets hospital

Cleveland officials and veterans leaders say a proposed $1.2 million hospital for disabled war veterans will trigger a bitter contest with Buffalo Toledo Sandusky and Canton. Earl D. Mart of the American Legion backs Cleveland as the logical choice after a hearing before a special committee.

Clareveland Cleveland Buffalo Toledo Sandusky Canton

Ladakh Women and Tribetan Side Highlight Core Privilege

Fragmentary text discusses the core privilege of having more influence and the roles of Ladakh women and the Tribetan side, reflecting regional debate. The readable portions reference cultural dynamics and social status without clear event details.

Ladakh

Baby Grace Rosalee Chute Born in Logan Area

Mr and Mrs Samuel Chute of near Logan announce the birth of an 11 pound daughter born Sunday at their home. The baby has been named Grace Rosalee with Mrs John Herrold of Detroit listed as the only grandparent.

Logan Jan Samuel Chute Near Logan Grace Rosalee John Herrold Detroit

Social notes meet Tuesday for West End circle

The Mother's circle of the West End school will meet at 2 30 PM Tuesday in the school building. The circle mirrors the PTA role for the city’s schools. Principal Miss Ella Rochester says the meeting program was not announced.

Mother's Circle West End Mother's Ella Rochester

Eastern Star school of instruction attendance noted

Mrs Willard Sprankel invited Worthy Matrons from twenty four district chapters to Logan for a school of instruction. Attendees included Mrs Mary Young Bremen Mrs Mary Smucker Oak Hill Mrs Susie Morgan Oak Hill Mrs Hazel Strayer Amanda Mrs Anna Giles McArthur Mrs Gail Wood Pieas santville Mrs Ruth Coleman Zaleski Mrs Daisy Bagley Mrs Maude Moecker Lithopolis Mrs Vaurneces Christman Wellston Mrs Nellie Martin Wellston and Mrs Florence Hansburger Milersport. Eva Hoysell represented the Logan chapter. Venus chapter officers served a dinner after the meeting.

Willard Sprankel Twenty-Fourth Logan Mary Young Mary Smucker Bremen Susie Morgan Oak Hill Hazel Strayer Amanda Anna Giles McArthur Gail Wood Pieassantville Ruth’* Coleman Zaleski Daisy Bagley Maude Moecker Lithopolis Vaurneces Christman Wellston Neliie Martin Lorence Hansburger Milersport Eva Hoysell Venus Chapter

Plan for Athens County teachers institute and officers

The Athens County board of education met with Superintendent H. R. McVay and voted to hold a two day teachers institute on September 1 and 2 before the 1927 school year. Three additional institute days will be set by the superintendent. Teachers receiving $2 for attendance. Co D Henry re-elected president and Howard Cline re-elected vice president.

Country Board of Education H. R. McVay Board of ‘Education Co. D. Henry Burn Township Howard Cline Albany Township

Hospital Notes From Sheltering Arms Admits Several

Admitted last week to Sheltering Arms hospital include Dorothy Phillips for tonsil operation C D Knight from Albany for medical treatment Elmer Poling a miner from Millfield with a fractured shoulder Mrs B T Grover with newborn son born Sunday January 16 Luster Fought from Athens for medical treatment and convalescents Henry West 141 Morris avenue Mrs Adam Tom New Marshfield Mrs Isabel Coe Nelsonville Mrs Sarah Merrifield and Mrs C P Clester Athens Dismissals include Mrs George Shamel and infant son 51 Franklin Avenue and George Ford 12 Walker Street.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Dorothy Phillips C. D. Knight Albany Elmer Poling Miner Millfield B. T. Grover Luster Athens George Shamel Franklin Avenue George Ford Walker Street Henry West Morris Avenue Adam Tom New Marshfield Isabel Coe Nelsonville Sarah Merrifield C. P. Clester

Tragic record hits Monter family in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on January 17 the home of George H Monter is marked by three deaths in two weeks. He died suddenly of a cerebral hemorrhage while arranging his sister Anna B Monter's funeral at the cemetery. His wife Anna N Monter died New Year's Day.

Cincinnati George H. Monter Monter Anna B. Monter Anna N. Monter

Prohibition Sermon Argues Lawlessness Prevailed Before Era

Reverend C M Coulter of the First Methodist Church defends federal prohibition. He cites liquor interests as origins of lawlessness and urges respect for the majority vote while condemning those who obstruct after a decision. He traces prohibition to reduce social degradation from liquor.

C. M.coulter First Methodist Church United States Administration Coulter

Bank seeks $230 in promissory note suit

The Citizen Bank of Albany files action in common pleas court against W Bolton Rosa Bolton and H Bolton for $230 plus 6 percent interest and costs on a promissory note dated November 30 1925.

Bank of Albany W. E.bolton Rosa Bolton H. G. Bolton Com Pleas Court

Two Athens County Couples Pick Up Marriage Licenses

In the Athens county probate court on Saturday two marriage licenses were issued. James R. Nutter, 22, miner of Glouster, and Lulu R. McClure, 21, of Buchtel daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank McClure, were authorized with Pearl W. Helwig as officiating officer. Otis Budd Bennett, 26, miller of Centerbury, and Beatrice Celista Butcher, 21, Fairplay daughter of Mr and Mrs Jaspar Butcher, were also licensed with Rev. M. Etley as officiating minister.

Athens County James R. Nutter Miner, Glouster Lulu R. McClure Buchtel Frank McClure Pearl W. Helwig Otis Budd Bennett Miller Centerbury Beatrice Celista Butcher Fairplay Jaspar Butcher M. E Tley

Two Plead Guilty On Disturbing the Peace Charges

George Milliron and Carlos Reeves pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and intoxication in Police court before Mayor Alex Moore and were fined ten dollars plus costs. Harry Milliron was found not guilty and released. Everett McCall faced similar charges but, being under 18, his case was sent to the rebate court.

George Milliron Carlos Reeves Alex Moore Harry Milliron Everett McCall

Crane's Quinine and Tar for Colds

An advertisement urges choosing Crane's Quinine and Tar for coughs and colds. It claims the remedy checks colds stops coughs heals the mucous membrane and contains no opiates. It warns against inferior substitutes and notes safety for children and adults with wide dealer availability.

Fragmented Quiz Answers from Page Five Clipped List

A jumbled set of quiz answers includes Leatrice Joy Shakespeare and figures such as D D W Griffith. Mentions Kansas Springfield lake Ontario New York City Vermont appear as scattered items.

Shakespeare W. Griffith Kansas Springfield Lake Ontario New York City Vermont

Rebels Lose Tepatitlan in First Major Engagement

Mexico City report from General Ferriera says seventy-nine men were killed as federal troops captured the Tepatitlan town in Jalisco. Sixty-seven rebels and twelve federal troops died in the assault that began Friday and extended through Saturday, driving rebels from their positions.

Mexico City U.R Tepatitlan Jalisco Ferriera

Drink Water for Kidney Pain and Sluggish Toxins

A health piece explains backache and dull kidney pain arise from acidic foods. It recommends Jad Salts, made from grape and lemon acids with lithia, to cleanse sluggish kidneys and neutralize system acids. Drink plenty of soft water and consult a physician if symptoms persist.

Athens High Plans Second Semester Schedules

Principal F. E. Harshman and assistants Nellie Pickering and O. L. Wood refine plans for the second semester starting February at Athens high school and junior high. Small shifts in home economics and physical education timetables align with university schedules.

Athens High School F. E. Harshman Nellie Pickering O. L. Wood

Moore Named Professor of Accounting at Rensselaer

Darrell Moore of Athens is named professor of accounting and business statistics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy New York. He will start next September and organize the new department. Moore holds AB from Ohio University 1916 MBA from Harvard 1923 and has taught at Northeastern University.

Darrell Moore Athens Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy N. Y Moore Rensselaer Ohio University Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration Northeastern University Boston Harvard Business School Bureau of Business Research Harvard

Goodrich Burial Held at Byer Christian Church

The funeral of 8 M Goodrich of Athens was held yesterday at the Byer Christian church. Rev M E Chatley officiated. Burial followed in Byer cemetery with attendees from Athens including Mrs L D Haning Mr and Mrs P H Huffman Mr and Mrs William Moler and son William Jr and Mr and Mrs Charles Good.

Creomulsion Advertises Cure for Persistent Coughs and Colds

An advertisement promotes Creomulsion, a creosote emulsion claimed to soothe infected membranes, inhibit germ growth, and relieve persistent coughs and colds. It promises stomach absorption to tackle the root cause and offers a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved with directions followed.

Goodrich Families Highlight Ohio Vignette

Rich Athens residents and several Ohio couples including Mr. and Mrs. Cleon Goodrich of Wellston and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Goodrich of Cincinnati, with Arthur Goodrich also noted in Wellston.

Cadets at Royal Military Academy Stricken by Paralysis

Three cadets at the Royal Military Academy in Woolwich England have contracted infantile paralysis.

Woolwich Eng Royal Military Academy

Pacifists Choose Ohio as Center of Fight on Training

Paul V. McNutt announced that pacifist groups seeking to end military training in state schools have made Ohio the seat of operations. He spoke to more than 500 Legion post commanders and adjutants in Columbus urging support for the National Defense Act of 1920. Over 100 pacifist organizations are active nationwide in the disarmament drive.

Ohio American Legion America McNutt Ohio Legionnaires Columbus U.R Paul V. McNutt Indiana

Sheriff arrests predecessor on old murder charge

Williamson county Illinois Sheriff Oren Coleman makes his first official move by arresting former sheriff George Galligan on an aged murder case accusation.

Oren Coleman Williamson County, IL George Galligan

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Education Board Margaret Parker Robert Smith Cincinnati Hospital S Walker Britten Eee K. Burgess Seee Knights of Pythias Featheroff Dollison Eawee Ismith Achater Baby Sam Chute Plan. Institute For Teachers Board of Education Rev. C. M. Coulter Leatrice Joy Ersee Kondon Minneapolis Minn Troy Institute Goodrich Byer Hill Cross Bros W. Union Majestic Theatre Chem West HIT &S Tor Otto Lek THE C. D. Shafer CO Nepal TORM Winoer - Mozart Vesper - Wilton Windrr Canning CO Circleville Monypeny-Hammond CO W.3 W & Son, Circlevitt McKehque Hielstand Grocery Co Hillsboro Barber & Company Mt. Vernon Sprague Grocery Co Newark
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