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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1927

Page

3

Storage House Damaged by Fire in Nelsonville

A straw storage house of the Athena Glazed Brick company in Nelsonville burned Monday about noon, caused by spontaneous combustion. Estimated damage about 2100 dollars, with three car loads of baled straw inside. The building will be rebuilt. fire used new equipment for the first time amid low water pressure from a four inch line. The issue spurred talk of a new six inch line to city mains.

Nelsonville Athena Glazed Brick Company Chamber of Commerce

Summer round up to prepare children for school

Nelsonville announces a summer round up sponsored by the Parent Teacher associations and the public health department. Parents of children entering school will be visited and children will receive a complete physical, weight and height measurements, and a report sent to families and physicians to ensure health prior to the fall term.

Nelsonville Parent Public Health Department National Congress of Parents and Teachers United States John E. Monger State Department of Health Health Department

Rotary club youths attend intercity meet in Nelsonville

Sixteen members of the Nelsonville Rotary club joined a gathering of Athens Nelsonville and Logan clubs in Logan for the intercity meet. Edgar Fiske Allen Elyria Ohio addressed the group as founder of the Ohio Society for Crippled Children and Elyria Memorial Hospital and as president of the International Society for Crippled Children. Large delegations attended from each city.

Nelsonville Rotary Club Athens Logan Edgar Fiske Allen Elyria Ohio Ohio Society For Crippled Children Elyria Memorial Hospital Allen International Society For Crippled Children

Two Men Sentenced To Dayton Workhouse In Jail Break Attempt

Pearl Matthews of Glouster and Harley Chancy pleaded guilty to attempting to break jail in Mayor Eberle's court. Both were fined 100 dollars plus costs and sentenced to ninety days in the Dayton workhouse, and were taken to Dayton by Chief Jack Pearson.

Nelsonville Pearl Matthews Glouster Eberle Dayton Harley Chancy Matthews Chancy Jack Pearson

Pick Delegates Nominee Loretta Northrup Chosen

Nelsonville July 12 Miss Loretta Northrup of this city was elected delegate to the state auxiliary.

Nelsonville Loretta Northrup

Mrs Campbell Reported Slightly Improved After Stroke

Nelsonville July 12 The condition of Mrs C E Campbell who is seriously ill at her East Washington street home is reported to be slightly improved today. She suffered a stroke of paralysis last week. Her sister Mrs Dave Davis Durwent Ohio and brother Riley Lewis Illinois are here.

Nelsonville C. E. Campbell East Washington Street Dave Davis Durwent Ohio Riley Lewis Illinois

Past Chiefs to be entertained by Mrs Eddy

Nelsonville social note says the Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters will be entertained by Mrs. Robert Eddy Wednesday at 7 p.m. at her home.

The Pythian Sisters Robert Eddy

Entertaining Dinner Guests at Mrs Halletts Home

Mrs. J. C. Hallett entertained at dinner Sunday at her Elizabeth street home. Guests included her son Andrew and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nutter, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Nutter and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Nutter and daughter Marguerite, Mrs. Nelle Beckler, all of Columbus, and Mr. and Mrs. George Stephenson and son Oddest of Gore Ohio.

J. C. Hallett Elizabeth Street Andrew Henry Nutter Lewis Nutter John Nutter Marguerite Nelle Beckler Columbus George Stephenson Oddest Gore Ohio

Local social notes recount visits and travels across several cities

Mrs. Charles Coleman and Mary Louise of Athens visit Dr. and Mrs. Welch, en route to Athens. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moler return from Akron with grandson Charles Moler to spend vacation here. Ralph Gillilan of Reynoldsburg and Clarence Stage hosted. Margaret Crow of Athens visited Florence Wood. Elizabeth Davis and Ellen Davis in Columbus. Logan Mooney and family from Charleston, W V, stayed with relatives. Wilford Grose of Columbus visited Nelsonville. Gates Trout and two sons from Columbus with daughter Elda Crouse visiting. Gwendolyn Pidcock spending weeks at New Paris and Canton. Rosser group from Columbus attend funeral of Charles Anders. Elks sessions in Cincinnati draw many locals. Naomi Steenrod undergoes Mt. Carmel operation.

Charles Moler Akron Earl Moler Ralph Gillilan Reynoldsburg Clarence Stage Margaret Crow Athens Florence Wood Elizabeth Davis Ellen Davis Columbus Logan Mooney Charleston W. Va Wilford Grose Nelsonville Gates Trout FE. J. Rosser Charles Silcott Ed Healy James Bartoe J W. Wien Cincinnati Grand Lodge of Elks S&s. Steenrod Naomi Steenrod Mt. Carmel Hospital

Monument Proposed at Clover Field Becomes Civic Beacon

A 192 foot statue planned at Clover Field Santa Monica California will serve as a landmark for air travelers and commemorate the start of a round the world flight. The memorial statue's height and location mark a significant aviation tribute.

Clover Field Santa Monica Calif

Postman Finishes 225000 Miles of Travel on Route

Hastings Neb July 12 Frank Wheeler 63 has logged 225000 miles along rural free delivery route No 25 since April 1902. He began in Hastings and plans to end July 1 in the same city after twenty five years of daily rounds. Wheeler recalls meals with farmers and weddings as he shared news. He says he is glad to retire and notes mail volume rose from 3500 pieces a month to 10000 last month. He never lost a letter and only once missed nightfall during a blizzard.

Hastings Neb Frank Wheeler Frank Lindbergh New York Paris

Lesson to Egotist Contained in Chautauqua Play

Athens chautauqua features Richard Ganthony’s A Message from Mars with Horace Parker transformed by a dream messenger. Cast includes Francis Compton Zaidee De Becker Reginald Carrington and others. Lectures by Mrs McIntyre on health follow a morning and afternoon program. Filipino collegians performed with native instruments while Arthur Walwyn Evans lectured on What America Means to Me.

Richard Ganthony Mars Horace Parker Francis Compton Reginald Carrington Minnie Templar Zaidee de Becker Bobby Albert Sindlinger Ohio University Elwyn Harvey Martha Parker Harry Green Arthur Dicey Horace Pollock Edward Clarence Parkers Miss de Becker Polly Arthur Walwyn Evans America Evans Great Britain

Honor for Helen Bowles, Rio Grande College music supervisor

Helen Chalfan Bowles of Dexter, daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Bowles, was honored as supervisor of music at Rio Grande College. The annual publication recognizes her service and dedication to college music programs.

Helen Chalfan Bowles J. F. Bowles Dexter Rio Grande College

Grandson of 1927 Dedicated to Helen Bowles

A dedication phrase honors Helen Chalfan Bowles for patience loyalty optimism and service to Rio Grande College. Five portraits of Miss Bowles and her Glee club appear in the Grandson as a tribute to her work and to the high standard of the music department.

Tion Rio Grande College Helen Chalfan Bowles Miss Bowles Glee Club

Surprise party honors Mrs Niggemeyer on 86th birthday

In Surprised Guysville July 12 a large group gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Niggemeyer to honor Mrs. Niggemeyer on her 86th birthday. About 101 friends joined a lawn table, cake, and cafeteria style dinner followed by games with many local relatives listed among attendees.

Guysville Lawrence Niggemeyer Ernest Howard J. B. Niggemeyer Paul Coke Swanson Joe Shuler Edna Hellena Lewis Niggemeyer Mary Margaret Walter Griener Harold Gee Niggemeyer A. A. Brown Edythe Verl Golda Mary Joe Niggemeyer Don Campbell Bob Perry Been Wilson Everett Bosworth Ray Wayne Anna Koker Thomas Bessie Ross Ackley Lawrence Thomas Phillips Henry Gueisendorfer Bill Rice Harold Flanders Joe Chappel Branch Beatty Miss Junod Sam Jeffers Kermit Swartz Gerald Howard Bernice Randolph Richard Phillips Violet Antony Kate Charles Lena Niggemeyer Roy Pierce Catherine Ambrose Kinnen

Second charge against Corbin in Ohio liquor raid case

The state of Ohio pursues a second count of resisting Joe Jonas against Chris Corbin in Common Pleas Court with Judge H M Whitcraft presiding. Evidence on the prior charge possession of intoxicating liquor was presented yesterday and the court has not yet ruled. Five charges against Chris Corbin and his wife Garnet Corbin await trial this week following a liquor raid alleged attack on Judge Phillips and Jos.

Chris Corbin Joe Jonas Corbin Garnet Corbin R. D. Williams H. T. Phillips Jos

Geclanns Gas Tablets Promising Permanent Gas Relief

An old advertisement claims Geclanns Gas Tablets prevent gas in stomach and bowels and alleviate related symptoms. It promises relief from airiness, heart palpitations, drowsiness after meals, and cold limbs, touting a yellow package and a $1 price through Cline Pharmacy.

Baalmann Cline Pharmacy

Fragmented numerical record with scattered figures

A string of scattered monetary figures and codes appears, including amounts such as 342,712.14 and 19,000.00 alongside regional markers like SA and 170.33. The text resembles a corrupted financial ledger snippet with no clear narrative or identifiable entities.

Go to America urged by British Labour MP to Lady Astor

London July 12 Jack Jones a leading Labour member of Parliament told United Press he objected to Lady Astor's policies not her personality. He criticized her stance on miners' relief and told her to go to America after a heated exchange in the House. The remark was reportedly omitted from Hansard.

Eceererenes Seccoes O Mate “Eecaes Osbebees Eerereeeerer Ees Fede United States Federal Reserve Bank U. 8 Seteeneener America London Lady Astor Jack Jones United Press Jones Commons Gladstone Great Britain England Congress

Marriage License Issued to Barker Garber Couple

A marriage license was issued by the Probate Court to Howard S. Barker 20 a barber and Esther Garber 21 a machine operator, daughter of Frank B. and Esther Garber.

Howard

Gas Price War Grips Troy As Club Sells At 15 Cents

A fierce price war unfolds in Troy as the local automobile club trims gasoline to 15 cents a gallon while competing firms resist. The scene centers on Troy with ongoing efforts to push back or sustain lower prices amid the controversy.

Troy, N Troy Automobile Club

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