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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1927

Page

8

Glouster Bridge Unsafe Sparks Council Action

Glouster July 16 The City Council met Friday night and considered the unsafe condition of the bridge near the old light plant. A motion was passed to notify the county engineer at once. A Walnut Hill delegation requested gravel for street work. Local residents raise funds and labor for street improvements but lack of funds hampers progress. The council approved 20 joints of six inch tiling for the street project and will inspect a property damage claim before acting. Withehm Walters wedding announced in Covington Ky.

Louster Counciman Penman Hayes Male Helavers

Corning Junior CBE Picnic At Oakwood Park

Corning July 16 Junior Christian Endeavor of United Brethren church held a picnic at Oakwood Park. Twenty three members attended with an 11 39 o clock dinner. Afternoon ball game, return home at 4 p m. They aim to raise a 35 pledge for the new church. Officers listed include Zelma Roberts president and Robert Horn vice president. Local visitors include James EB Rodgers and Mr and Mrs John Hughs of Reading Penna.

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Former Corning Resident Dies at 89

Former East Branch resident William Weaver, 89, died at his Legan area home Thursday from complications. He was buried Saturday with the funeral at Legan. Surviving daughters include Mrs. George Parsons, Mrs. Will Dawson of Corning, Mrs. Rose Nixon of Logan and Sarah Anne Weaver. Four sons, Dave, Edward, Henry and Ezra Weaver, live in Gloucester. Palph Fitzer of Columbus, visiting the Barnett family, returned home accompanied by…

Corning William Weaver East Branch Legan George Parsons Will Dawson Rose Nixon Logan Sarah Anne Weaver Dave Edward Henry Ezra Weaver Glouster

Child Fights Head Injuries After Fall From Window

Chauncey July 16 A report from Chauncey states Richard FR Deai eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles FR Deai Charleston W Va lay in Charleston hospital with a fractured skull after falling from a second story window of a new building near his home a week ago He has not regained consciousness His parents Mr and Mrs Dent formerly lived in Chauncey and Mrs Dent was Miss Mabel Hall The baby grandson of Mr and Mrs Frank Rivers of Sand Ridge near the city is mentioned

Chauncey Mr. Dent Dent Mabel Hall

Birth Announced for Chauncey Minister’s Son

CHAUNCEY July 16 Harald Minister son of Mr and Mrs Edward Minister of this city. He was seriously injured three weeks ago in Xenia Ohio while traveling home from visiting relatives in Kenya. He is reported to be improving and may return home soon. His brother Edward Minister Jo Chauncey and cousin Donald Weaver were nearby during the accident carried about 150 yards before falling by the roadside. The fire at the home of Mrs Rivers delayed news and led to crutches being used during recovery.

Chauncey Harald Edward Xenia Ohio Kenya Viatt Frank Weaver Donald Weaver Kenia And Floyd Rivers Rivers Jon Crutches Thooas Fennell Minteter

Foreign aces up in the air over Yank hops

French aviator Maurice Drouhin extends his Paris to New York flight plan. Behind him the Farman biplane shows ambition to fly to America. Beside him British pilots Colonel F. Binchin and Captain R. H. McIntosh also back a transatlantic bid.

Drouhin Farman Tured Binchin R. H. McIntosh

Social Notes and Party News From The Plains

Social notes from Chauncey describe a The Plains Methodist class meeting with Marie Michael in charge and readings by Myrtie Olson plus a vocal duet by Augusta Whitlatch and Pauline Howard. A surprise party for Ruth Groce featured games, music, gifts, and a refreshments course with a notable guest list. Also reports a local return from a Ohio motor trip and Chauncey personals including regional visits and employment in Columbus.

Chauncey Naomi Young Married Women's Organization Plains Methodist Episconal Porter's Grove the Plains Marie Michael Graves Pauline Howard Imader Selah Hardy Myrtie Olson Augusta Whitlatch Grace Olson Ruth Grace Myrtle Olson Virgene Porter Robert Graves Ruth Groce Wiliam van Meter Luhrig Ernest Mc' Neal Athens Harry Tipton Harrison Davies William Harmer Ray Michael Ralph Porter Ernest Waltlatch Luke Hardy

Camp Meeting Opens Tomorrow in Coolville

The forty sixth annual Coolville camp meeting begins tomorrow at 11 a.m. with public worship at the old camp grounds. The weeklong program features sermons by local pastors, memorial services, basket dinners, and special music from various churches, culminating Sunday with a parkersburg area and Athens district lineup of services and speakers through July 24.

Coolville W. W. McClure Marietta William T. Blume D.D H. J. Holcomb D. D Athens Andrews MM. E. Church Parkersburg John Stewart M. E Ohio Howard B. Pilchard Belpre Otto M.E G. I. Wilson Herman A. Saura M. EB. Sunday School

Ohio Politics Begin 10 Boss Ohio Politics Begin 10 Boss

Columbus July 16 The high temperature of summer does not slow the activity of Ohio political friends as 1928 nears. Gov Donahue may retire or seek a fourth term. observers debate whether he vies for vice president, Senate seat, or governor again. Republican prospects center on Simeon Fess and a field including Begg Turner Thompson and Cooper. others float H Cline and Harry Carpenter. Ice cream makers anticipate a large turnout for Cedar Point meetings July 28-29.

Columbus Friends Ohio Donahkey United States Senate Martin Davey Kent Goveernor United States Simeon D. Fess James T. Begg Sandusky Edward C. Turner Carmi A. Thompson Cleveland Myers ¥. Cooper Cincinnati Senate Tee Cedar F Control Republic Point Govl Willjenior Gene Mroberts Youngstown Horney Turner United The Association Hugh K. Mtar American Legion

Secretary Brown and Buckley Likely to Seek Re election

Secretary of State Clarence Brown and State Treasurer Bert Buckley are expected to run again, with strong odds of reelection. Both are also mentioned as possible candidates for the governorship, though no final decisions are stated.

Clarence +. Brown Tresaurer Bert B. Buckley

Hospital Notes From Shelterin Arms Hospital

News of the sheltering Arms Hospital Misa Thelma McNutt Aaens was operated upon for the removal of the appendix Monday. She is improving. Mrs. David Tubbs Pratts Fork had a surgical operation performed Thursday. She is doing well. Mrs. Dean Morton was operated upon for the removal of tonsils and adenoids Friday. She left the hospital Saturday. Convalescent patients are Mrs. Elsie Worchester and baby Athens Mis Fred Moore Guysville Mrs C P Clester Miss Irma Saylor Athens. Those who left the hospital are Mrs. Alice Shott Cleveland Mrs Elsie Simpson Athens.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Misa Thelma McNutt Aaens David Tubbs Pratts Fork Dean Morton Elsie Worchester Baby Athens Fred Moore Guysville C. P. Clester Irma Saylor Hospital Alice Shott Cleveland Elsie Simpson

Team Chosen To Demonstrate Livestock At County Fair

The Hocking Valley Livestock club chose a demonstration team from its members to travel to the county fair. John son county extension agent announced at Friday night’s meeting at Everett Ball’s home that Armitage Emerson and Claire Ball will form the team. The group, last year’s second place state finisher, will be trained by Everett Ball who was on the prior team. The club will also display four Angus baby beef at the fair and at the Fat Stock show in Cleveland on November 6 7 8.

Hocking Valley Cleveland

Governor Urges Farm Relief Measures

Governor W. J. Bulow, a leading South Dakota Democrat, urged farmers from three states at the federal experimental farm to back farm relief measures modeled on the McNery-Haugen bill. He argued price fixing should be barred in all industries, not just farming, as President Coolidge attended the farmers’ picnic nearby.

Ardmore W. J. Bulow South Dalffota President Coolidge Wag & Guest Bulow Mr. Coolidge

Cornerstone Laying at Canton Daily News Building

Former United States Senator Atlee Pomerens presided at the cornerstone laying for the Canton Daily News new building. The 1927 Joseph Pulitzer Prize winning paper marks its first anniversary of publisher Don R Medlatt's assassination, with the project honoring the late leader.

Canton United States Atlee Pomerens Canton Daily News Don R. Medlatt Tt Wen

Flier Confesses Hiring to Bomb Birger House Near Marion

Elmer Kane, 21, told Waterloo police he was hired to bomb Charlie Birger's road house near Marion, Illinois, with a signed statement alleging induction by officials of West City and Carland. Bernie Shelton’s rival gang planned the air raid, paying $1,000 and providing a car. bombs were prepared at Gus Adams’ West Bay home. An unnamed Shelton gang member allegedly dropped the bombs from a plane piloted by Kane. Also noted are local visits by Edwin A. Lynch and others from Chicago.

Waterloo Charlie Birger Marion Ill Elmer Kane Kane Joe Adams Weat City Carland Bernie Shelton Gus Adams West Bay Shelton

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