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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1928

Page

7

Mrs Mahlon Bradshaw Critical in Plains Hospital

Chauncey July 14 The condition of Mrs Mahlon Bradshaw The Plains remains about the same Reports say she was taken to White days ago for treatment prior to a planned surgical operation Ill for several months and critical the last few weeks Entertains Chauncet July 14 Mrs Harry Moore at her Lower Plains home entertained guests Thursday including Mr and Mrs Charles Moler and son Gilbert Nelsonville Kathryn Ilies Richandson Columbus Charles Moler Jr Akron and Mr and Mrs Arthur Surchfield and son Kenneth Also Mrs Sam Tippett and son Carol Tippett were in Columbus Thursday for sandwiches pickles ice cream and cake

Chauncey Mahlon Bradshaw Plains Chauncet Harry Moore Lower Plains Charles Moler Gilbert Nelsonville Kathryn Ilies Richandson Columbus Akron Arthur Surchfield Kenneth Moore Julia Day Athens Miselinge Frost Mant Nooney Hannibal Shreveport Ashby Burdette Newport Russell Garrett Parkersburg Mary Holdren Little Hocking Besaie Taylor Henry Malone Hulda Smith Oma Ganton Carthage Chessie Chapman F. W. Chapman Land Leona and Maiel Near Lottridge C. Wi Orland E. F. Peck Anderson Indiana Kentucky West Virginia Ohio Marietta Charles Ballard Coolville Frame John Leech Charles Elihart Leech J. A. Duffield Charleston W. Va Flora Duffield Duffield Russell Franklin Fairsmont Esther Rose Roberta Humphrey A. C. Mills John Wigal Frank Wigal Arthur Findling Kokomo Ind

Sunday School Class Picnics Set for Athens

An Athens Sunday School class plans picnics for members husbands and families on Sunday July 15 at the fairgrounds following the regular meeting. The Plains Bible class held a business meeting and program with Bernice Humphrey presiding and Thelma Linscott leading the program.

Athens Fairgrounds Chauncet Neomt Plains Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Bernice Humphrey

Thirteen Celebrated as Alice Henderson Marks Birthday

Chauncey reports Alice Henderson observed Friday July 13 as a lucky day for her thirteenth birthday. Thirteen girls surprised her with a party featuring a cake with thirteen candles, thirteen handkerchiefs and twenty eight gifts. Refreshments games and music followed.

Chauncey Alice Henderson Miss Henderson

Subpoenas issued as grand jury probes loom in Athens

About 220 subpoenas were served by Sheriff William and deputies to potential witnesses for a grand jury in Athens next week. Many subpoenas covered the Sunday Creek valley as residents prepare to testify about disturbances near the Modacanines and along road to mine No. 109 at Derthick. A new star route will start Monday linking Glouster to Athens with mail only for letters and papers carried by Johnson's bus line, stopping at Chauncey Millfield Jacksonville Trimble and Glouster each morning except Sundays and holidays.

Glouster Sherlf William Grand Jury Athens Hocking Alley Sunday Creek Modacanines Roa Ta Derthick The Johnson's

Mine No 10 Sees Three-Day Run Above 300

Glouster July 14 report notes no new workers at mine No 10 Derthick Saturday morning. The mine reached 366 temp Friday, marking a three day stretch above the 300 level as labor activity continued on the railroad line from Glouster this morning and into Friday.

Glouster Derthick

Condition Remains Sane in Columbus Hospital

Doctors report no change in the condition of Ralph Davidson, son of Mr and Mrs Bart Davidson of North Congress Street, who is hospitalized at Mercy Hospital Columbus with back injuries and temporary paralysis from a motor vehicle accident near Buckeye Lake last Monday. He has been listed in serious condition since the accident.

Ralph Davidon Bart Davidson Congress Street Columbus Davidson Buckeye Lake

Shelton Group Holds Meeting In Trimble Missionary Session

Glouster July 14 The Shelton Missionary Society at Trimble held their July meeting at the home of newly elected president Mrs. Mra. 8 M. Kasler. Seven members and four visitors attended as Mrs. Eddy led the program on The Love of Christ Constraineth Us. Mrs. Herrold gave prayer, read from 12 Corinthians 6 1 15, and songs accompanied the service. Miss Mary Kesler sang In the Garden. August meeting planned at the church.

Glouster Shelton Missionary Society Trimble Mra M. Kasler Menbera Herrold Eddy Christ

Arrests in Glouster For Threatening Family Near Taylor Ridge

Fred McConahey and his son were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Fred Heck and Marshall Henry Williams on July 14 in Glouster on charges of threatening the Stires family. They were to be arraigned today in Justice of the Peace Jones court after being taken to the Glouster jail. A separate note reports the W. C. T. U. monthly meeting on Tuesday will be a potluck at the Church of Christ with each member bringing a dish.

Glouster Fred McConahey Taylor Ridge Fred Heck Marshall Henry Williams Henry Stires Court of Justice of the Peace Jones John Williams Stires McConahey Vicinc Glouster Church of Christ

Past Noble Grands club meets in Jacksonville home

The Past Noble Grands' club of Jacksonville met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Cora Householder's home with Mrs. Hal len presiding. Readings were given by Maude Davis, Rambo, Watkins, Dunlevy, John Davig, Hallen, and Ida B. Davis. Guests included Mrs. Dunlevy and Mrs. Swartz. Mrs. William Kalt will host August meeting.

Noble Grands’ Club Jacksonville Cora House Holder Hallen Maude Davis Rambo Watkins Dunlevy John Davig Ida B. da Vis Swartz Wiliam Kalt

Mothers Meet Glouster 14 The Quarreling Theme

The Mother Club of Jacksonville met Wednesday evening at Mrs. Guinther s home. Theme was Quarreling. Opening with America the Beautiful, scripture by Mrs. Williams, prayer by Mrs. Altman. Led by president Mrs. Shirkey, roll call on children s fighting. Papers by Mrs. Ley Dunlevy von Scheele Mandell White. Closed with Till We Meet Again. Meetings shortened for hot weather. Also Mrs 0 C Biddison Calvert Boston visiting Trimble with her parents J G Biddison.

Dunlevy von Scheele

Speedometer Repairs Keeps Cars Accurate

A brief note emphasizes keeping speedometers functional to track miles per gallon and overall vehicle life. It highlights the instrument as essential for monitoring speed and avoiding speeding, urging readers to maintain it.

Budget for 1929 Ratified by Adjourned Council Session

The 1929 annual budget was approved Friday night at an adjourned council meeting. All members attended except Councilman Cheney. In Mayor Gormley’s absence, Council President Gus Gaskalla presided. A regular session is set for next Friday night.

State Auditor's Inspector Arrives in Glouster

George Rector of the state auditors department arrived in Glouster to inspect city books and records. He began work Friday and will likely stay about a month. This marks the first inspector to visit since 1424, covering all transactions from the last audit to the present time. During July and August, Grand Lodge Jacksonville Temple and Pythian Sisters groups in Glouster suspend meetings and resume in September.

Glouster George Rector State Auditors Department Grand, Lodge Jacksonville Pythian Sisters of White Rose Temple Pythian Sisters

Local families gather for a large neighborhood reunion

Leaders of Democracy Try a Little Monkey Business and many relatives visited Hemlock Grove and Joppa during a wide family gathering. Dozens of children and grandchildren joined Mrs. Julia Day and others for days of social visiting in Coolville and nearby towns.

Leaders of Democracy

Grange to Meet Colville In July Meeting at Troy

In Troy Grange notes for July 14 a 1:30 p.m. program includes music readings and talks on table setting and fair goals. demonstrations by Mrs Nellie Conk and Mrs Laughlin praised for a recent program with promises to return visits.

Troy Grange Rame Grange Maple Vinn Farm 324 Carleton Mes. L. Posey Athjens Mike McGovern Betty Lou Columbus Bobby Bran‘ton Glouster Ara Ray Chevalliar

Carnegie Library Children’s Room Adds Notable Features

The Carnegie Library’s basement children’s room opened February 15 under Miss Janette Woolsey. It hosts a Saturday story hour and houses encyclopedias, dictionaries, and periodicals for all ages. Furnished to suit young readers, it attracts about 40 children daily with posters, ship models, and prints from Cizek exhibition inspiring young artists.

Carnegie Library Pe Dhe Attrac Ben Dan Nate Janette Woolsey Santa Maria Clzek Vienna Aus Tria Inthaientocepe Cizek Athena

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Travel Plans

Tuesday events include Estella Holter of Racine hosting guests while Dale Rose and children from Columbus join. a Pittsburgh trip on the Senator Cordill with Ira Conley P D Sheets and BE M Daugherty party. Arch ie Dunfee of Athens visits. Bane named Gallipolis schools’ new teacher. Stout of Nelsonville hosts sister-in-law for dinner. Begg meeting draws voters in Athens. Eugene Dixon family visits Rugsett family. former Rapids residents call on friends. Wharff family vacation hosts at Portsmouth. Emerson Stout and family continue entertaining.

Estella Holter Racine Ald Dale Rose Columbus Ira Conley P. D. Sheets BE. M. Daugherty Haroll Ruth McBride Pittsburgh Senator Cordill Archie Dunfee Athens

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