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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1928

Page

3

Athens Contests: Nelsonville Faces Athens Bull Dogs Hard Test

Nelsonville Greyhounds train for Friday clash with Athens Bull Dogs in a pivotal game. Athens sails in as a strong unit led by Wolf with Cross Hughes and Wetzell in support, seeking revenge for last year’s losses and a seven year jinx on the Greyhounds.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Athens Bulldogs Athens Sprague Cross Hughes Wetzell Marietta Athena Greyhounds

Willing Workers Club Meets at Poplar Street Home

The Willing Workers class met Thursday evening at Mrs. Frank Murphy's Poplar street home. After a business session, lunch was served to 29 members and five guests, including Rev. and Mrs. K. H. McCorkle and daughter, Mrs. Mona Smith, Mrs. Hazel Patton, and Mrs. Amy Howe. The hostess was helped by Miss Maybelle Dalton and Mrs. Sylvia Lama.

Frank Murphy Poplar Street K. H. McCorkle Mona Smith Hazel Patton Amy Howe Maybelle Dalton Sylvia Lama

Society to Meet of M E Church Women

The Woman's Home Missionary society of the M. E. church will meet at the home of Mrs. L. J. Eberle Thursday afternoon at 2 Stock.

Esther Class Dinner At Fort Street Church

The Esther class of the Christian Sunday school will host a public dinner at the Fort Street church. Serving starts at 11 o clock with the regular dinner or short orders available Thursday noon.

Esther The Christian Sunday School Fort Street

Hyperion Club Dinner Time Change

The Hyperion club dinner at the American Legion home is moved to 6 30 Friday evening because of the basketball game. Members unable to attend should call Mrs Ek B Acomb by Wednesday evening.

Hyperion Club American Legion Ek. B. Acomb

Social Round of Carding Families and Travelers

Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Gilbert and daughters Royal and Ruth spend Sunday in Columbus with the Seiberts. Mrs. Leoline Seibert of Athens visits Columbus with the Seiberts and Raleigh Edgar. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Prentice of Columbus stay with the Graces. Miss Fay Trout of Bremen visits Mrs. Berry Pritchard. Springfield residents O. G. McCain and family visit Mrs. T. R. Potts. James Nissley of Ambus visits T. R. Potts family. Ira Ruscoe and Lon Coakley visit. Mabel and Ruth Hitte attend Elizabeth Hite’s funeral in Columbus. Mrs. L. B. Davis and Paulette Davis return from Detroit with Hoyt Davis.

E. M. Gilbert Royal Ruth City Leoline Seibert Athens Columbus Jake Seibert Raleigh Edgar Carl Prentice John Grace Fay Trout Bremen Berry Pritchard O. G. McCain Springfield T. R. Potts James Nissley Ambus Ira Ruscoe Lon Coakley Mabel Ruth Hitte Elizabeth Hite L. B. Davis Paulette Davis Hoyt Davis Detroit Mich

Werean Bible Class Aims for 100 Men Next Sunday

In Nelsonville on January 17 sixty eight men attended the Werean Bible class at the Christian church. The men plan a goal of one hundred for next Sunday with a special vocal music program. Ed A Wallace, the regular teacher, will lead the class next Sunday.

Nelsonville Randay Ed “A. Wallace

Entertain Faithful Martha Class at Miles Howe Home

The Faithful Martha class of the M E Sunday school was entertained Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Miles Howe with hostessing by Mrs. Howe and four others. An out of town guest, Mrs. Van Meter of Lancaster, attended as officers were elected for the year with Robert Williams as president and James Sharp as vice president. The meeting concluded with a social hour and luncheon.

Martha M. EF Miles Howe Howe C. A. Stover Charles Scott W. W. Whitlatch van Meter Lancaster Robert Williams James Sharp Clarence Butt Paul Rex T. J. Davis Stellawett Min Try Davis

Alta Nicholson At Steubenville Tried Poison At W C A

Alta Nicholson twenty two from Steubenville, staying at the YWCA in Columbus since Saturday, was treated for poisoning today. Police believe she attempted death by her own action. Hospital officials had not determined if she had taken poison and she will recovery.

Sedaeve Columbus U.R Alta Nicholson Steubenville Reever

Four Die Near Here in Last 48 Hours

Four individuals died within the past two days in the area. Charles Scholl 80 died Monday at his son’s Riverside home. Catherine Bethel 92 died Monday at her daughter’s Nelsonville home. Joseph Jackson 64 died Monday at his daughter’s Goose Run home. Jerry Simpson 77 died last night at his Murray City home. Funeral services and burials are announced for all, with multiple children listed as survivors.

Charles Scholl Bryan Scholl Riverside Zaleski Catherine Bethel Frank Wolfe High Street Nelsonville Joseph Jackson Mary Bullock Goose Run Bethel Ridge Jerry Simpson Murray City Nihiser Buchtel

Friendship and Faith: Minister Explores True Friendship

Nelsonville pastor Rev. Lloyd Evans spoke at the Presbyterian church on friendship. He cited Luke and Theophilus, Phythias and Damon, and David and Jonathan to illustrate friendship inspiring action. He urged families to work, serve, and worship, with Christ as the essential example guiding friendships.

Nelsonville Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church Luke Theophilus Cpythias Damon David Jonathan Christ Evans

Reed's Committee Seeks Senate Vacancy Over Smith

The Reed investigation reports Frank L. Smith not entitled to a U S Senate seat. It recommends declaring a vacancy in Illinois representation and denounces Smith for large campaign sums used in the 1926 primary. A resolution by Senator James Reed is expected to be adopted.

Washington U.pr Frank L. Smith United States Senate Reed Senate Smith James Reed Missouri Smiths Ilinois U. S. Senate

Buckes Announce Birth of Daughter in Guysville

Mr and Mrs Waldo Buck announce the birth of a daughter on Saturday January 14. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Wesley Buck of Guysville and Mr and Mrs Delano Burleigh of Athens.

Guysville Waldo Buck Wesley Buck This Place Delano Burleigh Athens

Exponents of City Manager Plan in Cleveland unite opposition

Opponents of the Davis anti city manager amendment organize a second campaign to defeat the charter measure. Two groups, the proportional Representation league of Greater Cleveland and a citizens committee led by Carl D. Friebelin, plan to oppose the revised amendment that would retain the city manager until 1929 with a mayor to be chosen that year.

Cleveland U.R Proportional Representation League of Greater Committee of Citizens Carl D. Friebelin Harry L. Davis Maurice Maschke Davis

Albany man recovers after major operation in Columbus

Edward Saylor of Albany, under a specialist's care in a Columbus hospital for two weeks, underwent a major operation last Friday. His condition is improved. His daughter Miss Erma Saylor, a nurse at Sheltering Arms hospital, was with him during the procedure.

Edward Saylor Albany Columbus Erma Saylor Sheltering Arms Hospital

Immunity Sought for Boy Driver in Washington Accident

British ambassador Sir Esme Howard seeks diplomatic immunity for his 14 year old son Henry after a car collision injures Beatrice Deforest 12, daughter of a weather bureau employee in Washington. Police note the boy is under DC driving age and state department action will decide.

Esme Howard United States Henry Howard Beatrice Deforest Weather Bureau Washington District of Columbia State Department

Death by own action beside wife's ashes in Weymouth

H. C. Castleman killed himself beside an urn that held his wife’s ashes in Weymouth England. Police report the incident occurred at their home and investigators say no foul play is suspected.

Weymouth Eng H. C. Castleman

Weather Report Shows Temperature Drop Throughout Day

The temperature fell 18 degrees from midnight to noon, reaching 40 degrees by midday. Charted readings show Tuesday morning around 58 down to 40, with Monday afternoon values near 60.

A. m

Ministers Stress Relief Need in Ohio Mining Districts

A Columbus committee from the Methodist Ministers' association reports urgent relief for starving residents in Ohio mining areas. The inquiry backs Governor Donahey's National Guard findings and notes current aid is inadequate. The association may organize relief units and appeals to citizens for support.

Columbus U.P Ohio Columbus Methodist Ministers’ Association Donahey National Guard Association FE. R. Stafford Worthington

Indictments Charge Murder in Kentucky Child Death

Indictments charging wilful murder were returned against Robert H. Pitts and his housekeeper Marie Frazier in Greenup Kentucky over the December 29 death of Pitts daughter Mary Magdalen. Pitts, jailed at Somerset with Frazier, admitted responsibility but would not exonerate her. prosecutors indicate a torture pact may have existed between them.

Greenup U.P Robert H. Pitts Marie Frazier Pitts Mary Magdalen Somerset

Newport man of Dorothy Schneider case linked to Mt Morris

Leslie Schneider father of Dorothy Schneider whose mutilated body was found at Mt Morris near Flint Michigan was a former resident of Newport Kentucky. The disclosure ties the suspect to the Newport area as investigators pursue details in the case.

Newport Cincinnati U.P Leslie Schneider Dorothy Schneider Mt. Morris Flint Mich

Covert Couple Announce Birth of Daughter Marilyn Estelle

Mr and Mrs B M Covert of 116 North Congress street announce the birth of a daughter Marilyn Estelle on Tuesday January 17.

Prohibition Here to Stay Says Doran in Washington

Prohibition Commissioner Doran said Americans are acclimating to nonalcoholic beverages as Prohibition endures. He spoke in Washington on January 16 about the lasting impact of the constitutional ban.

Washington Doran

W. C. T. U. meeting erupts over Royden defense

In Cleveland a Cuyahoga county W. C. T. U. session turned tense when a visiting Irish born woman defended English evangelist Agnes Maude Royden. The disturbance followed alleged derogatory remarks by county president Anna A. Mendenhall.

Cleveland U.R Cuyahoga County Agnes Maude Royden Anna A. Mendenhall

Ohio university glee club plans musical comedy show

Prof C C Robinson announces a spring musical comedy planned by the Ohio University men's glee club. Harold Evans will help with staging while Robinson coaches the music. A mixed cast may include members with feminine makeup. Committee travels to Columbus to view the Scarlet Mask show. Proceeds fund a possible summer trip abroad.

Ohio University Men's Glee Club C. C. Robinson School of Music Ohio Cain Robinson Harold Evans Professor Robinson Glee Club Wallace Johnson Charles Gressle Vincent Jukes Robert Downine Tom Slater Charles Dulin Roy Cox Mr. Evang Columbus Ohio State

Treasury official says repeal not sought for Prohibition

Seymour Lowman assistant secretary of the Treasury in charge of prohibition enforcement says he does not seek repeal of the eighteenth amendment. He warns alcohol and booze harms workers and that intoxicated operatives cannot compete in modern industry.

Columbus U.P Seymour Lowman United States Treasury

Reward Offered For Slayers Of Samuel J McMichael

A $2,000 reward was posted today for the capture and conviction of the killers of Samuel J. McMichael who was found murdered Saturday. The city council added $200, and the county commissioners offered $1,000.

Findlay Samuel J. McMichael

Man Over Century Dies in Toledo Pensioner

Jan 17. Toledo report states Pepperthal a man who claimed to be between 103 and 105 years old died today in his room. Police noted no unusual circumstances.

Toledo U.R Sem Pepperthal

Kiwanis Club Names Committees For Year At Hotel Berry

O C Bird president outlined the Kiwanis year and named committees at the weekly meeting. The list includes program and entertainment Hoover Sisler and Chas Woodworth. membership and classification Studer Finsterwald and Burnett. flag and decoration Cornell Jones and Quider. finance Cevert and R L Woodworth. inter-cities Kerr McKay and Hoover. house Miller Grover and Simpson. good will and grievance Dr W Hughes George Whipple and Hoffington. laws and regulations McCune Preston and Good. public affairs Hess Neff and Collins. attendance White Pierce and Rutherford. under privileged children S M Johnson Beasley Whaley and Reverend Wilcox. publicity and reception F C Woodworth Gibson Davis and Maurer. education Roberts Bethel and Heaton. transportation F Moler W W Coe and Tritipp. music Williams Harshman and Wheaton. vocational guidance and placement Dircher Connett and Gross. agriculture Tom Johnson Householder and Brooks.

O. C. Bird Kiwanis Club Hotel Berry Mr. Bird Hoover Sisler Chas Woodworth Studer Finsterwald Burnett Cornell Jones Quider Cevert R. L. Woodworth Kerr, McKay House Committee Miller Grover Simpson Dr. W. Hughes George Whipple Hoffington McCune Preston Good Hess Neff Collins White Pierce Rutherford S. M. Johnson Beasley Whaley Wilcox F. C. Woodworth Gibson Davis Maurer Roberts Bethel Heaton F.moler W. W. Coe Tritipp Williams Harshman Wheaton Dircher Connett Gross Tom Johnson Householder Brooks

Girl Threatened Prompted Police Guard at Canton Home

Police guarded the home of H. K. Rosenberg after a telephone threat to six year old June Ann Rosenberg. The note cited Marian Parker in Los Angeles and Dorothy Schneider in Flint as examples of the fate feared.

Canton U.R H. K. Rosenberg

800 Foot Fall in Swansea Mine Kills Three

Three miners died in an 800 foot fall down a mine shaft in Swansea Wales. Rescue workers recovered the bodies and launched an investigation into the accident.

Swansea Wales

Ohio University invites early registration for second semester

Registrar F B Dilley urges students to mail record books in stamped envelopes and drop them in the registrar box. Early registration begins Tuesday February at the university with three days for freshmen and sophomores and two for upperclassmen. Fees are due January 25 or February 6, with fines for late registration after that.

F. B. Dilley Ohio University Dilley

Stolen Flower Queen Operetta In Works At East Side School

East Side school children begin work on an operetta The Stolen Flower Queen planned for February. The show adapts A Midsummer Night's Dream for younger performers with libretto by Douglas Whitehead and music by G A Grant Schaefer. Lead roles go to sixth graders including Joe Gill Ann Beasley Leslie Fultz Marjorie Beasley Juanita Taylor Dwight Duffcan Darrel Tom Charles Sias Ralph Dalton and Boris Wooley.

East Side Douglas Whitehead G. A. Grant-Schaefer

Week of Prayer opens at First Presbyterian Church

The first in a series of prayer services begins at 7 tonight at First Presbyterian. Dr A Y Wilcox speaks on The Universal Church. Music by the church quartet and soloists with Professor W R Longstreet at the organ.

Presbyterian, Church First Presbyterian Church A. Y. Wilcox the Universal Church Church Alice Holman Robert C. Tompkins C. D. Giauque Clark Williams W. R. Longstreet

Five Paris nurses discharged for wrong ink in meals

Five nurses at a Paris hospital were discharged after giving several patients ink instead of beef tea by mistake. The incident prompted hospital officials to review kitchen protocols and ensure patient safety.

Paris

Pineex Syrup Claim and Preparation Instructions

An advertisement-style note touts a home made pine extract syrup said to ease throat infections bronchitis hoarseness and chest colds within 24 hours. It explains mixing 2 1 2 ounces of Pinex with sugar or honey to make a pint bottle and promises better results than store bought syrups.

May Attend Funeral as Federal Trial Proceeds

Columbus reports that Penn Vernon will be allowed to attend his wife's funeral while on trial by federal officials for robbing a Howard. The wife died Sunday and the trial, initially set for Monday, was moved to Thursday by Federal Judge Hough. Penn Vernon faced three related indictments on the same charge.

Columbus Pant Penn Vernon Howard Hough Penn Mt. Vernon

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