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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1928

Page

5

Glouster Car Crash Injures Mrs Tutor in Sunday Wreck

In Glouster near Jackson town on Sunday several Glouster Negroes were involved in a car collision. Mrs John Tutor was thrown from the vehicle and sustained minor injuries while the other car was badly wrecked. The owner of the other car traveled to Glouster to discuss damages. Also reported, Glouster Lodge No 336 Knights of Pythias will install officers at a regular meeting tonight.

Glouster Jacksontown John Tutor Angeleine John Hale Glouster Lodge Knights of Pythias

Subpoenas Pull Labor Train Riders From Glouster Riot Scene

In Glouster on July 16, 29 men rode the labor train, 21 fewer than Saturday, as many riders received subpoenas to testify before the Athens grand jury about riots near the Modoc mines. Mine No 10 at Derthick added nine new workers, while Mine No 9 near Corning reported five new hires.

Glouster Athens Modoc Derthick Corning

Child is Born Glouster

Mr and Mrs Thomas Williams Jr announce the birth of a daughter born Sunday The Williamses recently moved to this city from Cleveland

Glouster Thomas Williams, Jr Williams Cleveland

Local Visit Notes From Glouster Area

W P O'Donnell of Akron former Glouster resident spent the first of the week in this city. John Roberts from Kenmore visited his grandparents Mr and Mrs M Penman over Sunday. Harold Biddison of Mansfield spent over Sunday with Glouster friends.

W. P. O'Donnell Akron Glouster John Roberts Kenmore M. Penman Harold Biddison Mansfield

Mrs. Stiff Returns From Magnetic Springs Visit

Mrs. John B. Stiff came back Sunday from Magnetic Springs near Delaware after a week away. Mr. Stiff serves as store manager for the Sunday Creek Coal company.

Glouster John B. Stiff Magnetic Springs Delaware Stiff Sunday Creek Coal Company

Junior League Outing and Local Baseball Result

Chauncey July 16 The Millfield Junior League held a Wiener roast with games stories and songs around a camp fire attended by Isabel Brown Pauline Tracy Merle Brown Dorothy Gillespie Esther Brown Mary Howard Ruth Devore Harriet Snyder Kathryn Gillespie Mary Etta Chadwell John Rankin Denne McDaniel Billie Smith Cris Chadwell Lewis Tracy Ernest Howard Pearley Devore and Richard Howard. The Millfield Independent baseball team beat The Plains 8 to 7 at The Plains ground Sunday afternoon.

Chauncey Junior League of Millfield Isabel Brown Pauline Tracy Merle Brown Dorothy Gillespie Esther Brown Mary Howard Ruth Devore Harriet Snyder Kathryn Gillespie Mary Etta Chadwell John Rankin Dennie McDaniel Billie Smith Cris Chadwell Lewis Tracy Ernest Howard Pearley Devore Richard Howard

Mrs Alice Stoneking Visits Brown Family Then Columbus

Mrs. Alice Stoneking of Middleport visits her parents Mr and Mrs A P Brown in Millfield and will travel to Columbus before returning home.

Alice Stoneking Middleport Millfield A. P. Brown Columbus

Rita Altman Celebrates Fourth Birthday at Home

Chauncey July 16 Rita Altman celebrated her fourth birthday Friday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Max Altman Main Street. A yellow and white color scheme featured streamers from coves chandeliers and electric torches to seats and plates. Favors included flower dolls and candy baskets with cut flowers on tables and throughout the rooms. Attendants listed: Dorothy Jane McCafferty Jeane Brewer Waivaline Fouty Minnie Franz Marguerite Fouty Ethel Henry Rita Altman Phyllis Rae Davis Nelsonville.

Chauncey Rita Altman Max Altman Main Street Dorothy Jane McCafferty Jeane Brewer Waivaline Fouty Minnie Franz Marguerite Fouty Ethel Henry Phyllis Rae Davis Nelsonville

Prize Winners Now May Paint Pictures by Bird Man

The Bird Man loosens the four week no color rule for prize winners. This week’s color contest honors go to Eldon Ball of The Plains School and Leslie Levering of East End School for Class I and II. Other winners include Waneva Pack of Nelsonville and Ida Lee Waugh of Nelsonville with second prize.

Eldon Ball Athens Miss Hooper the Plains School Leslie Levering Grosvenor Street Nelsonville Lane East End Waneva Pack R. D Alice Caldwell Ida Lee Waugh Louise Pierce John Wesley Johnson Charles Welling Lucille Warren Charles Jacksonville Aaron Harper Bessie Mell William Swindell Cleary Helen Moore Garnet Lash Mary Miller Mary Mulligan Rosemary Voorsbach Genevieve Nixon Pauline Brown Theresa Heck Maxine Heck Louise Poling Margaret Conner Eileen Sherman Dorothy Howard Mary Etta McKib

Court seeks transcript in mandamus case over Riley ruling

Ohio officials, on relation of Jodie Rickey, file petition in Athens County Common Pleas asking a peremptory writ to compel Justice of the Peace F C Riley to give a transcript of proceedings from Rickey’s June 9 disturbance of the peace case. Rickey was found guilty and fined one dollar plus costs and jailed until the fine is paid, and Riley allegedly refused the transcript request.

Justice of the Peace F. C. Riley State of Ohio Jodie Rickey Athens County Common Pleas Court Rickey Riley

Marriage License Issued in Probate Court

A marriage license was issued Saturday in probate court to Robert A. Hendershot 23 of Parkersburg West Virginia and M Kathyrn Smith 22 of Coolville at home with Reverend A Y Wilcox named to officiate.

Robert A. Hendershot Parkersburg W. Va

Seekers of Noblest Class Meet at Miss Isabel Brown Home

The Millfield Methodist Episcopal Sunday school group Seekers of Noblest held a Friday evening meeting at Isabel Brown's home. The program featured songs recitations and piano and vocal numbers with Pauline Tracy May Howard Kathryn Gillespie Esther Brown Ruth Devoe Dorothy Gillespie Merle Brown and Harriett Snyder in attendance.

Chauncey Millfield Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Isabel Brown Pauline Tracy May Howard Kathryn Gillespie Esther Brown Ruth Devoe Dorothy Gillespie Merle Brown Harriett Snyder

Miss Ruth and Miss May Howard Host Millfield Party

Ruth and May Howard entertained friends at their Millfield home on Saturday night. A marshmallow toast followed by lawn games music and dancing featured the evening. Attendees included Georgeanna Parker Naomi Surgart Helen Shaw Pearl Davis Helen Hunsaker Nellie McDaniel and Gladys Watkins, Ohio University students in Athens.

Chauncey Ruth May Howard Millfield Georgeanna Parker Naomi Surgart Helen Shaw Pearl Davis Helen Hunsaker Nellie McDaniel Gladys Watkins The Ohio University Athens

Toledo Killer Hoppe Condemned to Die in October

Charles Hoppe, a Toledo chauffeur, was condemned by Lucas County Common Pleas Court to die for kidnapping and killing 7 year old Dorothy Szelagowski. The court set October 26 for execution and Hoppe admitted to killing Lily Dale Croy and attacking four other women.

Toledo U.P Charles Hoppe Dorothy Szelagowski Lucas County Hoppe Lily Dale Croy Washington School

Girl Dies in Corning After Illness

Filora Morris 19, daughter of Mr and Mrs David Morris former Chauncey residents, died Friday at her Corning home. Funeral services were held at the Corning church and burial followed in Greenlawn cemetery.

Chauncey

Mellett death remembered in penitentiary

Floyd Streitenberger Canton detective and former leader within Canton's underworld is confined in solitary each July 16 anniversary of Don R. Mellett editor of the Canton Daily News murdered two years earlier. The case led to convictions including Streitenberger, cementing a harsh recall of the crime and its motives.

Ohio State Penitentiary Columbus U.P Floyd Streitenberger Canton Don R. Mellett Canton Daily News Streitenberger Mellett

Three Die in Cincinnati Auto Crashes

Automobile accidents claimed three lives in Cincinnati and vicinity over the end of the week.

Cincinnati U.2

Woman Dies from Taxicab Rundown in TIFFIN

TIFFIN July 16 Aged 68 Mrs Russell Adelsperger died from injuries after being struck by a taxicab. Driver Robert Smith was released by police.

Tiffin U.P Russell Adelsperger Robert Smith

Ballots Are Sent To Distant Places

Absent voter's ballots may be obtained from the county board of elections office in the county courthouse. Clerk Dave Johnson announced the office will be open 8 am to 4 pm and until noon Saturdays. Ballots are being sent to Germany, South America, the Canal Zone, and distant states.

County Board of Elections Dave Johnson Johnson Germany South America Canal Zone

Athens County Court Set to Hear 300 Witnesses This Week

The May session of the Athens County Common Pleas court convened with 300 witnesses scheduled to appear regarding rioting and assault charges from a mine dispute. Seventy witnesses were to be heard today and hearings will continue after Thursday as the grand jury convenes.

Athens County Common Pleas Court T. L. Morgan

Woman Charged With Assault Bound Over to Grand Jury

Florence Dishong of Old Floodwood pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Justice Carl H Porter and was bound over to the grand jury under $100 bond. Constable Harry Dalton made the arrest on an affidavit by Harry Dishong alleging Florence struck his child.

Florence Dishong Old Floodwood Justice of Peace Carl H. Porter Harry Dalton Harry Dishong

Buckley Seeks Reform After State Budget Critique

Ohio State Treasurer Bert B. Buckley released his annual report to Governor Vic Donahey accusing multiple departments of economic laxity. He condemned the state board of accountancy, called for remedial action, and proposed financing a new Columbus office building from interest on state deposits to avoid a tax levy. He criticized the school district law allowing one official to control a six million dollar fund.

Columbus Bert B. Buckley Vic Donahey Buckley State Board of Accountancy

Social round of former Athenians with dinner hosts

A series of dinner parties Saturday night brought together former Athenians and guests including Mr. and Mrs. George De Camp of Cleveland and Dr. and Mrs. T. R. Biddle. Other attendees included members of the P. Co. B. club, Mrs. R. P. Coats of San Diego, and local residents visiting relatives in Athens. Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae will meet Tuesday evening at 5 30 at the North Hill home of Mrs. W. F. Copeland.

W. H. McKee George de- Camp Cleveland T. R. Biddle F. W. Bush P. Co. B Athens High School R. P. Coats San Diego Calif Florence Clayton Yocum Washington, D. C Thurman L. Morgan Pansy Herrold Grace Stickney Athens Coats Mazie Earhart George Earhart City N. R. England Washburn, Mo Eleanor Lucile England Ohio Kentucky A. H. England Chauncey Elmer Finsterwald Hocking Street Earl Bridgewater Don and Junior Alpha Gamma Delta North Hill W. FF. Copeland

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