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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1928

Page

3

Nelsonville High Honors Fourteen Football Men And Five Baseball Members

Fourteen football players and a manager plus five baseball players were awarded letters at Nelsonville High School. Captain Harper Woodson H Norman Howell West received baseball letters. Football letter recipients include Captain Howell captain elect Curran Stocklin Hall Harper West Lattimer Weltzheimer Washburn Mace Dewhurst Wright Linton and manager Clarence Huddy. Captain Howell praised the season’s success with five wins and two losses. Curran noted next season’s backfield losses but strong prospects. Glee clubs sang Daybreak and Principal Horton thanked the community for sportsmanship in the Athens game. Sophomores Janice Mitchell and Oliver Parsons were named student council representatives.

Nelsonville Harper Woodson H. Norman Howell West Curran Stocklin Hall Lattimer Weltzheimer Washburn Mace Dewhurst Wright Linton BE. Norman Clarence Huddy C. L. Horton Janice Mitchell Oliver Parsons

Y M C A Faces Grafton Team In Nelsonville Friday

Nelsonville hosts a Grafton West Virginia basketball squad at the high school gym Friday with the Y M C A team featuring former stars Rovers McClain Silcott Whyte Smith Crabtree and Anderson aiming to extend an undefeated season. Arthur Howearth of Nelsonville plays for Grafton, league leaders. A preliminary has the Y M C A girls facing Logan Independents with tipoff at 8 o'clock.

Nelsonville Grafton W. Va Rovers McClain Silcott Whyte Smith Crabtree Anderson Arthur Howearth Logan Independents

Zanesville Busines Men Volleyball Listed To Play Friday

The business men's volleyball team of Zanesville is slated to meet the Y team this Friday evening at the Y location if weather permits. The match will occur just before the high school basketball game at the same building.

Nelsonville Zanesville

Greyhounds Set for Two Game Trip

Nelsonville Greyhounds finish week practice for a two game trip to Ironton Friday and New Boston Saturday. Ten players depart Friday morning for the back to back tests with strong Ironton and dangerous New Boston squads. Coach Stone focuses on scrimmage work as the team bears travel fatigue after a 104 to 24 practice victory over Haydenville.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Ironton New Boston Greyhounds Glenford High Stone Haydenville

Mrs Herbert Newton Recovers After Tumor Operation

Mrs Herbert Newton of Nelsonville underwent tumor removal at St. Clair hospital Columbus. She rallied satisfactorily after the operation yesterday and doctors hope for full recovery. A blood transfusion was given before the operation and a second may be needed. Her husband Lawrence her sister Mrs Will Snowden and her son were present.

Nelsonville Herbert Newton St. Clair Hospital Columbus Lawrence Will Snowden

Examinations for Mine Foremen Conducted in Nelsonville

State mining department tests for mine foremen and fire bosses ran all week in Nelsonville with about 40 men taking exams daily and concluding today.

Nelsonville State Mining Department

King's Men to Meet Friday Evening in Church Study

The King's men will meet Friday evening January 27 at 7 o'clock in the Christian church study. All members are urged to attend as important business will be discussed.

Nelsonville King’s Men Christian Church

Mrs. Fred Hall Hosts St Agnes Guild Meeting

Mrs. Fred Hall entertained members of St Agnes Guild and a few friends at her Mill Street home. After the business session the evening was spent in needlework and lunch was served.

Fred Hall St. Agnes’ Guild Mill Street

American gang blamed for bold London store robberies

Scotland Yard investigates an epidemic of big store robberies in West and central London tied to an American gang, with about 120000 dollars in goods stolen. Thieves used acety lene blow pipes, clever acrobatics, and hose pipes to descend from hidden stations, leaving no clues.

Sidney J. Williams United Press London U.P Scotland Yard West Ind Sexport United States Europe Bond ‘Street Scotland

Few Students Pay Fees at University

Figures released by Ohio University treasurer George Parks and registrar Frank Dilley show 704 of 1,254 pre advised students paid tuition for the second semester yesterday. A second payment date is set for February 6 with penalties after. There are 2,000 students enrolled, 58 withdrawn since September. February graduates will not have commencement exercises.

George Parks Ohio University Frank B. Dilley Dilley

Birthday Party Honors Arthur Koon in New Floodwood

A birthday celebration was hosted by Mr and Mrs Clifford Koon in New Floodwood on January 26 to honor their son Arthur. The party featured games and music followed by refreshments, with guests including Viola Lanning Alice Delong Edna Vansickle Fay McDonald Helen Burge Neva Cail Almeda Lanning Garnet Lanning Dolly Delong Emma Delong Ethel O N ail Helen Lanning Carroll Simmons Averial Lanning Gladys Koon Helen Harvey Cleopatra Miller Oulda Simmons Gerald Call Bob Coon John Delong Kenneth Thomas Kenneth Hoskins Robert Hoskins Berry Beal Edward Sowerds Delcher Call Eddie Call Walter Lanning Bobby Wicks Melvin Lanning Henry Harvey Bill Warren Zadok Aleshire Sylvester Winchell Harry Simmons Fred O Nail.

Helen Lanning Carrol Simmons Averial Lanning Gladys Koon Helen Harvey Cleopatra ‘Miller Oulda Simmons Gerald ‘Call Bob Coon John Cable John Delong Kenneth Thomas Kenneth Hoskins Robert Hoskins Berry Beal Edward Sowerds Delcher Call Eddie ,Call Walter Lanning Bobby Wicks Melvin Lanning Henry Harvey Bill Warren Zadok Aleshire Sylvester Winchell Harry Simmons Fred O'Nail

Local Wedding Guests Listed in Worland Event

The notice lists Mrs. John Warrington Mrs. Joe Hannas Mrs. Nelson Dowler Mrs. I E Hellyer Miss Mable Poston Mrs. Maria Powell Mrs. William Barber Mrs. James McKee Mrs. Tom Evans Mrs. Joe Brickles Mrs. Harry Davis Mrs. John Hall Mrs. Gene Inbeden Mrs. Charles Hellyer Mrs. Clifford Kerr Lillian McKee Nelle Straucker Dowler Harriett Davis Jack and Margaret Jean Kerr Audrey Frances and Marie Hall.

John Warrington Joe Hannas Nelson Dowler I. E. Hellyer Mable Poston Maria Powell William Barber James McKee Tom Evans Joe Brickles Harry Davis John Hall Gene Inbeden Charles Hellyer Clifford Kerr Lillian McKee Nelle Straucker Dowler Harriett Davis Jack Margaret Jean Kerr Audrey Frances Marie Hall

Mrs Elizabeth Cooley Returns From Grant Hospital

Mrs Elizabeth Cooley has returned from Grant hospital following a period of convalescence. Her relatives report she is in good spirits and plans to resume daily activities soon.

Elizabeth Cooley Grant Hospital

Bricker Announces Candidacy for Ohio Attorney General

John W. Bricker of Columbus, a lawyer and former attorney general official, announces his bid for the Republican nomination for attorney general. The letter to Sherman Deaton of Urbana outlines the candidacy as district leaders in the seventh district endorse Bricker.

Columbus John W. Bricker Sherman Deaton Urbana Bricker

Man Arrested in Cleveland for Demanding $5,000

A 26-year-old man was arrested by Cleveland police as he arrived to collect a $5,000 ransom in a letter to John Petti. Petti had received a threat to "wipe out his family" if payment was not made. The meeting was arranged after Petti notified authorities.

Cleveland O.R John Petti Petti

Poisons Five for Revenge in Dresden

Anna Galschen, a cook, poisoned five members of her employer's family after she was given notice.

Dresden Anna Galschen

Walter Warner Dies Wednesday in Pennsylvania

Nelsonville, Jan 26. Walter Warner 55 a Nelsonville man died Wednesday afternoon in a hospital near Philadelphia after an operation on January 28 and lingering illness. He was born and raised here lived in the vicinity most of his life. He married Gladys Hickman and was a member of the Christian church. He leaves his wife four children and his mother Mrs Lavina Warner. Funeral party arrives in Nelsonville Friday.

Nelsonville Walter Warner Philadelphia Pennsylvania Warner Gladys Hickman Christian Church Earl Walters William Lancaster Wallace Loren Warner Lavina Warner Columbus Isaac Warner Grace Wright Martha Cooley Logan Adaline Bradbury New Philadelphia Mary Jones Mable Snedden Murray City

Notable local movements among Columbus residents

Mrs. William Morgan accompanied Billy Fisher to his Columbus home after his weeks here. Rev. Lloyd Evans attends a ministers conference in Columbus. Miss Emma Johnson visits Akron for campus events with her cousin John R. Sweeney a graduate at Akron High School. Mrs. T. J. Davis visits Athens with Don Davis family. Mrs. Lewis Dresher returns from Fostoria after weeks with her daughter. Miss Mary Eckies returns from Columbus visit with friends.

Lumbus Fort Street William Morgan Billy Fisher Columbus Lloyd Evans Emma Johnson Akron Akron High School John R. Sweeney T. J. Davis Athens Don Davis

Senate issues subpoenas in Teapot Dome probe

Washington January 26 subpoenas were issued for a dozen new witnesses in the Senate public lands committee renewal of the Teapot Dome oil scandal investigation. David Barry, sergeant at arms of the Senate, announced the action.

Washington Senate Public Lands Committee David Barry Senate

Recluse Sarah Murphy Found Dead in Perry County Shack

Mrs. Sarah Murphy, 76, a reclusive resident, was found dead in her shack near Junction City Perry county today. Her sole relative is a son living in Ontario Canada.

New Lexington U.P Sarah Murphy Junction City Perry County Ontario Canada

Shooting injuries in Big Run case near St Clairsville

Harry Clause, 21, was jailed at St Clairsville in a shooting incident at the home of Beulah Baker, 16. The girl, who was wounded, said she shot herself after a quarrel. doctors held little hope for her recovery.

Bellaire Harry Clause St. Clairsville Beulah Baker Big Run

State Education Chief to Review Dempsey Tunney Films

Columbus Jan 26 State Director of Education John L Clifton will complete a review and censorship of the Dempsey Tunney fight films. He began the review after the State Supreme Court ruled he could not condemn the films without viewing them first.

Columbus John L. Clifton State Supreme Court Clifton

Newman Fined After Possession Charge

James Newman arraigned before Justice Carl H Porter on possessing intoxicating liquor and theft of a coat and laprobe. He pleaded guilty, fined 500 dollars plus costs, and jailed on default. Seven pints whisky and three pints wine were found at Mrs L E Coleman’s home where Newman roomed.

Justice of the Peace Carl H. Porter James Newman Columbus Herb Parker Harry Dalton Newman L. E. Coleman West State Street A. D. Townsend Common Pleas Court

Missing Smith College Student Supposed Suicide

Northampton Massachusetts January 26. State police believe Frances St John Smith died by her own action leaping into the Connecticut River. River drag sweeps planned near Smith College as rumors of sightings across the east proved unfounded. Atlanta report described a woman matching Smith seeking a passport to France.

Northampton Mass Frances St. John Smith Connecticut Smith College Atlanta Chicago Miss Smith France

Copeland Funeral Arrives After Tampa Death

The body of David Copeland who died last Saturday in Tampa arrived in Athens early this morning and was taken to Sand Rock where brief funeral services and burial were held.

Copeland David Copeland Tampa Pia Athens Sand Rock

Acid in Stomach Sours Food and Remedies Cited

An authority claims most stomach trouble comes from excess acidity rather than lack of digestive juices. He warns of hydrochloric acid causing fermentation and souring meals, with symptoms like belching heartburn and nausea. The remedy suggested is four ounces of Jad Salts in water before breakfast for a week to neutralize acid, reduce gas, and aid digestion.

Prohibition Enforcement Dept to Undergo Reorganization

Unofficial reports from Columbus say the Ohio Indiana prohibition enforcement department will reorganize. The plan reportedly includes the transfer of William H. Walker as regional administrator.

Columbus Ohio-Indiana Prohibition Enforcement Department William H. Walker

New Pile Treatment Promises Relief and Free Trial

A new inexpensive internal and external treatment for piles claims to aid severe cases. Testimonies from John Hall in Victoria and W T I Armstrong in Hutchinson praise the method. Readers are urged to mail a coupon for a free trial treatment right away.

John Hall Battery St Victoria B.C Mr. A. Armstrong Ene Streety Hutchinson Kan W .Ti Suffe

Free Package Coupon Offer From Rehall Michigan

A fragmented plea seeks a free package coupon with no obligation. The requester asks for plain wrap mail and requests the page address and form details to be sent to a named individual with pencil writing.

Fires Force Evacuation In Cleveland Apartment Building

A dozen or more residents were forced to flee to the street after two basement fires tore through a three story Cleveland apartment building early today. Fire crews battled the blazes, no injuries were immediately reported.

Cleveland U.P

Sunny Slopes Farm Dairy Latched to Jersey Line

By-The-Way K W Hayes of Rome town ships farms a diversified operation with dairying as a specialty. His new dairy barn emphasizes convenience and comfort at Sunny Slopes Farm across the river from Guysville on RFD No 4, Athens. Visitors are invited to see a valuable herd of Jerseys.

K. W. Hayes Rome Townships Sunny Slopes Guysville Athens

Farmer Dale Chris tlan Dies in Wind Limb Crush

Dale Chris tlan a 34 year old farmer living three miles east of here was killed when a large limb weakened by high winds broke from a tree and fell, crushing him.

Fallang Bryan Dale Chris'tlan Lving Here

Record Shifts in Exhibition Races at St Moritz

At St Moritz in exhibition contests O Neil Farrell of Chicago posted a rapid quarter mile in 36 2-20 seconds while Valentine Blalin of Placid was close at 36 1-5. Irving Jaffee of New York and Eddie Murphy of Chicago clocked 36 3-10. Charley Gorman of Ada holds the world quarter mile record at 86 3-5.

Mpic Racea St. Morits Theland Municipal Rink O'Neil Farrell Chicago Mills Valentine Blalin On Placid Irving Jaffee New York Eddie Murphy Charley Gorman Ada

Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Skin Cure

Advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a powerful antiseptic skin remedy for eczema and other skin diseases. It claims rapid relief after one or two applications, no staining or greasy residue, and safety for everyday use, urging readers to ask their druggist for a two ounce bottle.

America Moone

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C. H. Bartlett Columbus Hospital Clifford Koon New Floodwood Janet William Poxl Charles Farrell THE Hocking and Sunday Creek Hocking Sunday Greet Crooksville Perry Hocking Mutual Mining Association Ohio Mutual Association Long Hill Coal Company Briar Hill Coal Company Johnson-Vorhis Coal Company Green's Run Coal Company White Ash Coal Company North Hocking Coal Camp Baird Coal Company Duncan Coal Company Victory Coal Company Twin Coal Company Brooker & Company Dumore Coal Company Willow Creek Coad Company Thorn Hill Coal Company Long Hollow Coal Company York Clay & Mining Company Woodland Coal Company New Lexington Coal Company Nelsonville & Murray Coal Company Chauncey Coal Company Sunday Creek Coal Company Carbondale Coal Company Ohio Collieries Company Ohio Mining Company Hocking Valley Mining Company Lost Run Coal Company A. M. Coal Company Western Fuel Company Poston Consolidated Coal Company Manhattan Coal Company
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