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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1928
Page
3
Beginning Sunday at 7 25 PM the Presbyterian church will open with a ten minute organ program. Miss Louise Rice directs with Miss Marion Morris and Miss Thelma Mills assisting on alternate Sundays. They study under Charles Poston and will perform before the regular service.
Grant Phillips aged 46 years died at his Scott street home after a lingering illness. He was a well known resident. Funeral services are set for Monday at 1 30 at the Christian church. Burial will be at Lopes. His widow and one daughter survive.
Dozens of children sent colorings to the Bird Man contest last week. The Brown Thrasher will be the Monday printed bird and entrants were urged to keep practicing despite prize rules.
Northampton Massachusetts January 21 A systematic search for Miss Frances St John Smith a Smith College student in the wooded area within a 20 mile radius of Northampton began today. Forty two state troopers and eighteen horses from Boston were deployed under Brigadier General Alfred I Foote Massachusetts commissioner of public safety with the search scene centered near Northampton.
The Hyperion club held its annual social at the legion home in Nelsonville with a 5:30 dinner for 26. Officers selected for the coming year include Mrs. W. H. Parks as president and Mrs. Joe B. Davis as first vice president. Musical features plus a Paris trip talk and a playlette closed an enjoyable evening.
In Zanesville on January 21 attorneys for George K. Browning 67 former Muskingum county prosecutor filed a motion for new trial Browning was found guilty last night by a jury of embezzling 14234 from Standard Securities where he served as manager He is free on 500 bond Browning was indicted February 4 after his company drew scrutiny from the state securities division blue sky unit.
Benoina C. Hill, 84, died Friday at Athens State Hospital after eight years of treatment following a paralytic stroke. He served four years in the Union Army, including Sherman’s march to the sea and Shenandoah campaigns. Funeral Monday at 1 PM at Church of God with burial in West Union Street Cemetery. He was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, and lived in Athens for over twenty years. He leaves a daughter Mrs. Dan Coulson. six children and his wife preceded him in death. he was the last of seven siblings.
The Central P T A met Friday afternoon with 20 members and conducted routine business. They voted to present a picture show soon and formed a donation party to collect food for noon day lunches for needy children.
Motivational note on persistence from a business figure notes Messenger classified ads succeed by starting with a goal and ignoring hurdles. It cites Dr. H. Ross of Williams town West Virginia using a Messenger ad to recover a lost wrist watch in three days. Call phone 70 to place an ad.
The record lists admissions in January for procedures including adenoids and tonsils removal, minor operations, major operations, and general treatment. Names include Mary Ogg Lathrop Ethel Bragdon Park Place G F Dixon Bartlett H W Linke Grosvenor Street Ethel Wiseman Middleport and others with convalescents and discharges noted.
A drunken man fired a shot that severed a main light cable, plunging Sofia into darkness for seven hours. No injuries are reported, and authorities investigate the incident as an act of reckless endangerment.
Elsonville January 21. The Glenford Dugan Post unit sent its largest hospital quota to Dayton Sandusky and Chillicothe. Boxes valued at 56 dollars held winter clothing sweaters pajamas slippers and shoes. Donations welcome via committee members and at Majestic theater lobby next week.
Miss Virginia Green entertained the W. B. A. Juniors Friday afternoon. Lunch was served to sixteen members. Margaret Bladd will host the next meeting at her Fort Street home on February 17.
Mrs. Walter Mechem entertained members of the Wednesday Bridge Club in a social afternoon. Guests included club volunteers and regular players enjoying a quiet chess of cards and conversation.
Athens grange met to plan a three day Farmers Institute to be held February 7 8 9 at the Factory church with community betterment as the theme. Prizes saved as education funds will be awarded and programs feature 4 H displays declamation contests and county fair prize awards. Five visitors including county officers attended the York grange meeting at Old Grove schoolhouse and membership applications will be voted on at Canaan grange Tuesday night.
High scores were led by Mrs A B Johnson Mrs Harry Kelly and Mrs William Mills as three tables of players competed in a home bridge session this week.
At the D A regular meeting in Nelsonville officers were installed including J P C Gertie Merz and Grace Dowler. The talk focused on the Y project and its potential service for young men in the Hocking Valley. A personal check was sent to support the Nelsonville Y and subscription payments are being pursued. Membership is higher than last year with a prospect of new additions.
W L H reports from H T Waller once Akron Y M C A secretary now with the International association. He spent an evening here and since then has visited 48 associations and conferred with 182 secretaries. He notes being stunned by the situation and hopes for a help-filled resolution.
George Holdren, superintendent of the Athens county children's home, is slated to speak about how the institution is run. He will discuss policies, oversight, and care standards at the event.
Mrs Lou Carter aged 74 mother of Common Pleas Judge E B Carter of Upper Sandusky died in Columbus after a long illness.
Col. Chas. A. Lindbergh received a life membership in the Mexico City Y M C A during a visit to witness a YMCA display. Prof. Saenz stated the honor recognizes his example of high ideals and noble manhood for the youth of the world.
A broad campaign engaging 243 railroad associations culminated in a notable outcome. The effort mobilized industry groups to push for policy changes and cooperative action across the rail network. Further details on the exact measures remain forthcoming.
The report shows a total of 145 008 memberships with Pennsylvania leading at 81.7 percent and New York Central second with more than 12 000 members indicating a strong regional distribution among key unions or groups.
York Grange No 2436 met Friday night with county agent Tom J deputy master L H Efaw Phil Briley Harry Jacoby and W Johnson in attendance. After the regular session lunch was served and an agreeable special time followed.
Johan and Morgan, president of the Southern Ohio Eisteddfod association, heads a Jackson committee with A. L. Enoch, Thomas, B. E. B. Matthew, and Frank Morrow of Wellston. They will coordinate with civic groups to create a permanent venue for annual song festivals.
A veering gunfire incident in Dartmouth leaves a wounded aboard ship still alive after being struck by 30 bullets. Rescue crews report the patient conscious and stable as authorities investigate the attack.
Mrs. Florence May Warner mother of Fred W. Warner chairman of the Republican state committee died in Marion after a night illness. Funeral services will be held here Monday. Cause of death listed as hardening of the art and heart trouble.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Beckley at Sheltering Arms hospital. The couple reside at 257 East State Street. The birth date is January 14. Mrs. Ethel Cone of 125 Morris Ave is noted in the report.
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