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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1928
Page
10
Dozens attended a session with many Athens Parent-Teacher Association members. Four representatives came from Greens Ruh, two from Mills field, and one each from Glouster Vinton county and Haydenville.
Funeral services were conducted at the county home for Margaret Huston 90 who died Monday after a brief illness. She was the last of ten children in her family. Burial followed at Mt. Tabor cemetery in Marion township.
News of the December 31 marriage reaches Logan with Carrie Ellen Bowlby of 1563 Southwest Second Street, formerly of Logan, marrying James Scott Harrill of Indian River City, Florida. The ceremony was at the White Temple with Rev. Richard N. Merrill officiating. The couple will honeymoon in Miami and Palm Beach.
The Les Amies Sunday school class met in the Methodist dining room with Lester Waltz presiding. Mrs. Joe Case led the business session after songs and prayer, followed by readings by Mrs. Harry Thomas and Miss Bima Gail Mooney and a spline contest. A two course inner was served by a committee of several ladies.
Mrs Edward Kemper hosted the Sister Susie club at her South Market Street home Tuesday evening. Mrs Frank Land and Miss Pauline Judy won club awards while Mrs Harry Bell and Mrs Edward Jones received guest honors. A social hour preceded a two course luncheon.
The Monday bridge club gathered at Warner Avenue, with three tables in play. Substitutes included Mrs Harden, Mrs Buellaby, Mrs Harry Wright, Mrs William Lehman, and Mrs George Leyshon.
Damages totaling 25 560 are asked by Arthur Pickett as administrator of Wol ford Pickett deceased in a suit against Central Ohio Transit Co and Orange G Ausburn for injuries from a November 13 1927 collision. The suit benefits widow Lota Pickett with 25 000 for death and 560 for medical hospital and funeral costs. Forest Weinrich represents the plaintiff.
Funeral services were held at United Brethren church for 42 year old Arthur Riggs who died at home from heart trouble. The Rev T C Harper preached the sermon. He leaves a widow and four children. Burial followed at Oak Grove cemetery.
Logan January meeting of the Child Conservation League at Mrs. Seth Sloan's home featured papers on the topic by Mrs. Paul Cruise Mrs. Willard Sprankel Mrs. Barton Hall and Mrs. Clinton Webb followed by a round table discussion. Mrs. Joe White joined the league and a sunshine box was prepared for ill Marjorie Franks.
Logan January 19 confirmation of an agreement in Traffic Officer Joe Farbeann versus Logan Manufacturing for personal injuries. Settlement set at $600 out of $5,000, after jury selection begun. Plaintiff represented by Edwin D. Ricketts and Phil A. Henderson. defendants by Forest Weinrich. Judge Whitcraft ordered verdict for plaintiff for the settled amount.
The case concerns a truck owned by the defendants that crossed the officer on an eastward Front Street motorcycle. the officer remained off duty for over two months due to injuries. Jury members listed include George McVey, Mrs Clara O Hara, Mrs Cora Morgan, Mrs Helen Dougherty, John Mauk, John Ohlinger, Vernon Kitchen, Enid Campbell, Andrew Mullencamp, W T Brashares, Mrs Anna Arnold and W H Hansel.
Logan jan 19 A three act comedy The Tight Wad by Robert Keith will be staged Thursday evening in the Logan high school auditorium by the dramatic club The lively American family comedy explores the pursuit of riches Cast includes Fred Oberle Lucy Bowen Betty Rochester Sam Bright Martha Miller Lowell Cupp Joe McLin Earl Cole and Elizabeth Hansel
Mr. and Mrs. L F Hammond were summoned to Columbus on Tuesday by the death of their aunt Mrs Lucinda Lenhart 68. They will travel again Thursday to attend the funeral. The Rev Fred Brown Adelphi traveled to Logan Wednesday to officiate at the funeral of Margaret Huston at the county home. William Harbaugh New Straits-
Ville and his brother M. G. Harbaugh are mentioned with Emma Shaw of Enterprise diagnosed with scarlet fever. Dr. E. R. Hiatt reports the illness while Paul Shaw recently recovered. Mrs. C. E. Oberle travels to Columbus to be with her adopted son John Phillip after an appendicitis operation.
A second meeting of the Spanish club at Ohio University was held in Ellis Hall where only Spanish was spoken. Members debated after reports on foreign language events and concluded with singing in Spanish before a March performance presented by the Spanish club. The French and German clubs will present plays the same evening.
A striking remark imagines the moment a formidable boxer named Jess Willard gains a sudden insight from accounts of rival battles. The vivid line hints at the transformative effect of reading about combat on a champion.
Mrs. De E Kendel state president spoke to Athens P T A groups at the Presbyterian church on cooperation between home and school and the purpose of the state convention to be held in Athens next fall. Delegates were named to Columbus for contract signing January 28 and housing and funding committees were formed.
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