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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1928

Page

5

Annual Society Event At Christian Church Sees Program and Picnic

Members of the Woman's Missionary Society held their annual meeting and picnic in the church social rooms. The program featured devotions, musical numbers, readings, a one act play by Ohio University students, a pantomime, and a cafeteria supper.

Christian Church Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church W. W. Lee Monadel Sanders Thelma Bingman Paul Saylor Harold Danford Iris Fierce Lillian Kittle Louise Beck Dorothy Osborne

Long distance rates cut during evening hours prompt student calls

Long distance operators report a surge of calls in the evening when rates are reduced for two hours. Students take advantage of the cheaper rates, filling switchboards and challenging operators who note the trend.

Favorite Selections Are To Be Offered

Musical selections in which members of the church have shown an interest will be given at the services Sunday morning at the Athens Presbyterian church. Prof. W. H. Longstreet, organist, will play Prelude in Unison, Chopin Apres un Reve Faure and Postlude Harris. Miss Margaret Merwin will play Ave Marie Bach-Gounod as violin solo and Mrs. Robert P. Tompkins will sing He Was Despised from Handel's Messiah. Another Life Taken In Bootlegger Feud.

Athens Presbyterian Church W. H. Longstreet Chopin

Liberty Loan Bonds Due September 15 1928

Third Liberty Loan bonds will mature and stop bearing interest on September 15 1928. Treasury offers holders a privilege to exchange for a new issue. consult banks for details. Postmaster Harry Mc Kinstry received notice from Postmaster General Harry E New.

Harry McKinstry Harry E. New Secretary of the Treasury U. S

Mexican Lindy Pioneers 27-Hour Flight Home

Captain Emilio Carranza known as Mexico's Lindbergh aims to fly 27 hours from Roosevelt Field to Mexico City and hopes to land after dark, continuing the famed Lindbergh trail.

New York U.P Emilio Carranza Mexico Lindbergh Roosevelt Field N. S

Man Ordered Away and Fined After Intoxication Arrest

Denver Knox of Mariella was ordered to leave Athens after being arraigned on an intoxication charge. He was arrested at the railroad station Wednesday night by Police Captain Charles Maple. Lester Robinett, also arrested Wednesday by Maple, was fined $100 and had his license suspended 90 days for driving while intoxicated.

Denver Knox Mariella Athens Charles Maple Lester Robinett Maple

Disastrous Blaze Destroys Winchester Firms

A three hour fire in Winchester destroyed the Winchester Produce company building the T. R. Morgan general store the residence of R. E. Copperton the coal office of W. E. Sexton and the Winchester Broom factory. Loss was put at 75000 dollars. The blaze started in the Winchester Produce company building and firefighters from Seaman Georgetown West Union and Hillsboro responded.

Winchester U.P Winchester Produce Company T. R. Morgan General Store R. E. Copperton W. E. Sexton Seaman Georgetown West Union Hillsboro

Do You Play With Telephone Dials Do You Always Ask Time Please

Mary Cunningham, chief operator, recalls courtesy as the first rule for Athens Home Telephone operators. Patrons ask questions and seek time, with central always providing correct answers when possible. Hoax calls, misdials, and dial movement causing static are noted as everyday challenges in the busy switchboard.

Athens Home Telephone Company Mary Cunningham Athens Central

Ralph Davidson Transferred to Mercy Hospital Columbus

Ralph Davidson son of Mr and Mrs Bart Davidson of North Congress street is in serious condition from injuries after an automobile crash near Buckeye Lake. He was moved to Mercy hospital Columbus for osteopathic treatment after Newark Citizens hospital doctors gave up. He is under Dr Murray Dyer Beatty in cooperation with Dr Price. X rays on the back were inconclusive and his condition improved slowly.

Ralph Davidson Bart Davidson North Congress Street Buckeye Lake Mercy Hospital Columbus Citizen's Hospital Newark Davidson Murray Dyer Beatty Price Fanny Daugherty

Probate Court appoints guardian for Billie Jean Graham

In Athens County Probate Court yesterday Charles B. Graham was named guardian of one year old Billie Jean Graham. Graham accepted the appointment and posted a bond of 800 dollars.

Charles B. Graham Billie Jean Graham Athens County Graham

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