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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1928

Page

3

Marriage of John Hillis and Alice Landis in Nelsonville

John Hillis and Miss Alice Landis were married Monday evening at 6 30 oclock at the bridegroom home on High street in Nelsonville The Rev K H McCorkle performed the ring ceremony Only immediate family attended and a dinner followed The couple will live in Nelsonville after a wedding trip Also notes: Don James returns to Indianapolis to manage Nisleys shoe store W S Rhodes moves to Columbus and will travel to Nelsonville weekly Ruth Angela Patterson is born to Ruth Wallace Patterson in Onset Massachusetts

Nelsonville John Hillis Alice Landis High Street K. H. McCorkle Star of the Christian Church Don James Scranton Indianapolis Nisley William Patterson Ruth Wallace Onset Massachusetts Ruth Angela

Grange aims to bring state convention to Athens in 1929

Ohio State Grange Monthly praises Athens County efforts to host the 1929 state grange convention. A campaign committee led by Thomas Johnson and W B Johnson plans to use Ohio university’s new auditorium and other venues to accommodate a crowd and spur regional grange activity. Athens is currently leading the bid with other cities as potential contenders.

Ohio State Grange Monthly Athens County State Grange Ohio Athens Lomona Feusty

Machines Collide Along Canaan Road

One woman injured when an automobile driven by William Lees of Parkersburg skidded on gravel along Canaanville road about three miles east of Athens and hit the car of Mrs. C M Gill. Miss Helen Lees received eight stitches for facial and arm cuts. Gill’s car was undamaged. Lees and his niece were taken to Parkersburg by Darrell Moore.

William Lees Parkersburg Canaanville Road Athens C. M. Gill Helen Lees J. L. Henry

Buchtel Old Timers Rally for Another Victory

In Nelsonville on July 18 the Buchtel Old Timers defeated Murray City 16 to 4. The Murray team plans new recruits and a rematch next Wednesday, while the Diamond plant team from Haydenville and others may join Thursday to challenge the veterans.

Murray City Nelsonville Dr. Walker Buchtel Ohio Diamond Haydenville

Class No 21 MEK Sun Day School Hosts Pot Luck

Class No 21 of the MEK Sun day school taught by Mrs Carl Coakley enjoyed a pot luck dinner in the church parlors Tuesday evening. Twelve members responded to roll call and three guests attended. A business meeting followed the dinner.

MEK Carl Coakley

Local Bridge Party Honors Rhodes to Columbus Move

Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan and Mr. and Mrs. William Harry Kelly hosted a bridge evening at E Franklin Street in honor of Dr and Mrs Williams Rhodes who are moving to Columbus. Two tables played with high scores by William Morgan and Mrs Rhodes. guests included Mr and Mrs CC E Bennett.

William Morgan William Harry Kelly Bridge Williams. Rhodes Columbus E. Franklin Street CC. E. Bennett Rhodes

Man and His Father Taken by Kidnapers

EAST LIVERPOOL July 18 Two bandits kidnapped Charles Risinger 60 and his son Harold 25 from in front of the First Methodist church while they waited for the elder Risinger’s wife. They were robbed of $1.20 and their automobile. no trace had been found today.

East Liverpool U.P Charles Risinger Harold Risingers First ‘Methodist Church Risinger

Pastor Is Jailed Over Tabernacle Safety Violation

Dallas Baptist pastor Rev. Earl Anderson was jailed for violating an injunction against his new tabernacle not meeting fire and safety standards. Women church members failed to complete the structure as Judge Towne Young ordered work halted under arrest risk. The city building inspector condemned the tabernacle as unsafe.

Earl Anderson Dallas Tex

Woman's Home Missionary Society Meets at Miss Nix's Home

The Methodist church group will hold a regular meeting Friday at 6 PM at Miss Bertha Nix's country home with a picnic dinner. Members will ride the 6 o'clock traction car from Nelsonville and bring a dish. W B A Juniors Meet at Mildred Bussey's Home Friday 2 to 4 PM.

Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Mildred Bussey Madison Street

Athens to Form Dairy Calf Club for Boys and Girls

A dairy calf club for boys and girls in Athens County will be organized at the county farm office tonight under supervision of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad farm club. Sixteen youths plan to join, with the railroad financing support and P. O. Hurley assisting. The club requires at least 10 members with pure bred calves owned by the youths and carried through three years. Two pure bred heifer calves were purchased from H. Coulter of Vinton for 4-H projects, via Everett Ball and T. H. Johnson.

Athens County Baltimore and Ohio Railroad T. H. Johnson Railroad P. O. Hurley Baltimore and Ohio Athens H. Coulter Vinton Ohio Everett Ball Armitage Ivan McCullough Johnson

Refusal Denied In Writ Against Justice Riley

Justice of the Peace Felix Riley denies a mandamus writ against him over a transcript dispute in Athens. Attorney Emmet Keenan petitions. Riley says Rickey did not sign the bond over which he was bound to the grand jury. Transcripts were later delivered to the Clerk of the Common Pleas. Ralph Guthrie of Athens pleads guilty to driving with a license belonging to another car. fined $25 and costs, with the fine suspended.

Court of Common Pleas Emmet Keenan Justice of the Peace Felix Riley Riley Jodie Rickey Justice Riley Rické Grand Jury Common’ Pleas Court Ralph Guthrie Athens Kenneth Allstock

Physician Dr von Scheele Sails Abroad for Ethonia Duty

Dr C von Scheele of Jacksonville sails from New York to Bremen and on to Reval in the Gulf of Finland at Ethonia government expense to attend his sister Mrs William Buchert who is ill. The trip, to include rail travel from Bremen, runs until about September 1 with Dr Crawford covering his Jacksonville practice abroad.

Mine Districts Quiet As Work Continues

Glouster reports calm at local mines as work proceeds. Mine No 10 at Derthick shows three new men on duty and 319 tons produced Tuesday, with about 70 workers near the No 10 camp where five National Guard officers and Deputy Sheriff McKinley stood by. Fireboss James Lane was reportedly assaulted but later seen at work, and 30 to 40 labor train riders noted new arrivals at Modoc mines. Nearby Mine No 9 at Rendville remained quiet amid a planned march that did not materialize. Sheriff McNabb and deputies were at the scene with guards present.

Glouster Derthick National Guard McKinley Lalse James Lane Lane Modoc Rendville New Lexington McNabb Perry County National

Local residents visit relatives across several Ohio towns

Mrs. C. H. Horn and family vacationed in Athens, Col umbus guests include Frank Neikirk and Lawrence Fluke, and numerous others spent time with relatives in Warren Don Lancaster left for Put-in-Bay, while Miss Geneva Chapman and Geneva family members moved home. The Crews also note travel between Pomeroy Ostrander and Logon with extended visits in Columbus and Middleport.

C. H. Horn Elizabeth Clinton Athens E. J. Kessinger Frank Neikirk Lawrence Fluke Columbus Frank Anderson Thomas Spencer Pomeroy Fred Courtney M. M. McBride Ostrander Gertrude Bartlett Ada Bartlett Warren C. H. Bartlett Don Lancaster Herrold Tiffin Henry Lancaster Put-in-Bay Wendell Nelson Indian River City Florida Nelsonville Ruhl and Boyd Ruscoe Wilford Grose Malvern Pennell John Ruscoe John Mooney Alva Brown Logan Edward Johnson Thomas Murphy Joe Figgins Frank Alvin Lamb Charles Chapman Walbridge Geneva Chapman Morton Flannery Helen Verity Bert Daft Stella’ Edwards Isabelle Cox Elizabth Logsdon Charles Wilkinson Stella Edwards Charleston W. Va Cox Mable Walker K. H. McCorkle Oliven Beth Helen Verity Middleport Thomas Longstaff

Secretary of Labor predicts favorable autumn conditions

Secretary of Labor Davis issued a statement predicting a distinctly favorable outlook for both employers and employes this summer and fall. He noted June factory payrolls surpassed May for the first time in six years, signaling confidence and prosperity through steady employment.

Washington Secretary of Labor Davis M&ty

Women Rebels Form Battalions in Mexican Conflicts

In Barraquilla Colombia July 1918 a women battalion backed by Sandino’s rebels has been formed and is active. Adriana Florez was among the first leaders and killed in action. Margarita Arcaz and Rivas’s wife now command the unit.

Barraquilla Colombia U.R Augustino Sandino Nicaragua Jose Cesar Rivas Sanacion Senora Adriana Florez Margarita Arcaz Sandino Rivas

Goldberg Taken Glouster Hospitalized After Illness

Goldberg Ben Goldberg of Glouster was taken to Grant Hospital Columbus Tuesday night in the Wallace ambulance. Doctors decided no operation is needed and he will stay for treatment. He was accompanied by his brother Adolph Goldberg and Louis Trasin. Trasin returned to Glouster shortly before six o’clock.

Glouster Ben Goldsberg

Surprise birthday gathering for Kasler couple in Trimble

A party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Harmond M Kasler on R F D No 1 Trimble Saturday evening to honor their birthdays. Mr Kasler was forty nine that day and Mrs Kasler forty seven the next day. They received several gifts as a reminder of the occasion.

Dogsled Driver Recalls Arctic Ordeal Before Rescue

A dog sled driver from Spitzbergen recounts surviving starvation and drowning danger during a polar trek to find survivors of a dirigible disaster. He details killing a dog for food, brutal weather, and a perilous late rescue by a Swedish air crew at Kings Bay.

V. Nilsson Royal Air Force United Press Sora Seif van Dongen van Dongen Spitzbergen

Diary of failed Italia rescue recounts grim voyage

United Press reports the Italia expedition diary detailing a perilous Arctic trek from North Cape toward the Italia group. Captain Sora and Ludvig Varming accompany nine dogs while Warming is blinded by snow and later killed animals for food during dwindling supplies.

Kings Bay Spitzbergen U.P North Cape Sora Ludvig Varming Cape Verda Cape Platen Warming Sara Outgerrits Island Cape Brunn

A Jaunty Suit Pattern for a Small Boy

Pattern describes a cool short sleeve suit with options for figured or plain fabric. Sizes 2, 4, 8 years with yardage estimates for two colorways and a mail order pattern offered for 15 cents.

Family and guest list for party with refreshments

The occasion featured refreshments served to a long list of guests including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Keifer, Mr. and Mrs. Don Kasler and children Richard Doris Delbert Don Jr. Dean Francis Margy, and many Kasler and Wolfe family members along with El si e Bailey and Harmond Easler children Caryl Eleanor Billie.

Harry Keifer Don Kasler Richard Doris Delbert Don, Jr Cyril Woolley Dean Francis Margy Kenneth Kasler Clara Harve Kasler William Antle Helen Lois Ann Orville Boudinot Wyless Leonard Taylor Harry and Howard Bart Kasler Elden Kasler Edward Linscott Harmond Easler Caryl Eleanor Billie

Postmaster New appoints Huddle acting in Lancaster

Washington July 18 acting postmaster Jesse W Huddle appointed by Postmaster General New to serve immediately in Lancaster.

Washington U.R New Today Jesse W. Huddle Lancaster

Way Found to Banished Mosquitoes Fly-Tox Insecticide Ad

Science developed Fly-Tox giving humanity an effective weapon against mosquitoes. The spray from Mellon Institute of Industrial Research by Rex Research Fellowship kills insects quickly and cleanly. It is harmless to people and animals, leaves a pleasant odor, does not stain, and is guaranteed genuine.

Mellon Institute of Industrial Research Rex Research Fellowship

Court House Doings In Ath ens County Probate Court

Nola Dean appeared yesterday and accepted guardianship of Rhea Dean with bond of 670. Blanche Holmes and Rupert Embrey were named as sureties. Flora Ferneau was ruled incompetent and Estella F. Rockhold was ordered to file a verified statement of estate value. Anna E. Jones’s will was admitted to probate for Cora Nanna.

Nola Dean Athens County Rhea Dean Blanche Holmes Rupert Embrey Flora Ferneau Estella F. Rockhold Anna E. Jones Cora Nanna

Welcome Visit For Darnell Family At Guysville

Twenty five neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Coen near Guysville Monday night to greet Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Darnell and their son Olaf from Marion. Mr. Darnell returned home Tuesday, and Mrs. Darnell and Olaf planned to stay for a few days visiting local friends.

Guysville Archie Coen Pearl Darnell Olaf Marion Darnell

Judge Benner Jones Seeks Fourth District Court of Appeals Seat

Jackson lawyer Benner Jones announces candidacy for the Court of Appeals in the Fourth Judicial district embracing Adams to Washington counties. He served six years on the Jackson County common pleas bench and is endorsed by the Jackson County Bar and local Republican organizations.

Benner Jones Jackson Court of Appeals Fourth Judicial Adams Athens Brown Gallia Highland Hocking Lawrence Meigs Pickaway Pike, Rosa Scioto Vinton Washington Common Pleas Jackson County Jones

Mardis to Address York Grange on Taxation

Representative 8 K Mardis will speak on taxation at the York Grange meeting at Oak Grove schoolhouse Friday at 730 PM. Members from other granges are invited to attend and a business session precedes the lecture hour. Pomona Grange of Athens County will meet in Athens at 730 PM for practice and fifth degree work if candidates qualify.

8. K. Mardis York Grange Oak Grove Pomona Grange Athens County Chamber of Commerce Athens

Friends to Seek Carnegie Medal for Bravery

New Lexington July 18 Friends of T J Tracey 21 lineman for Ohio Power petition for a Carnegie medal for bravery after he saved fellow linesman Bert Dittoe from electrocution by throwing a rope noose and pulling him clear Dittoe survived though he was shocked by 4000 volts and a brother Frank Dittoe had died at the same spot a year earlier

New Lexington T. J. Tracey Ohio Power Company Carnegie Bert Dittoe Shawnee Dittoe Tracey Frank Dittoe

Pies or Milk Tied to Boston Food Poisoning Outbreak

Boston health officials report a preliminary finding that impure chocolate cream pies or milk likely caused a food poisoning outbreak in greater Boston. The illness has sent at least 200 people to hospitals and doctors. Major health agencies investigate the source and monitor for further cases.

Boston U.A State Health Department

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W. S. Rhodes E. Main Street Grange Athens Group Pomona Organization Canaan Road Man Missionary Meeting Dr. C. von Scheele Ethonia Goldberg Grant Atlantic Santander Spain Azara Zodiac Ambrose New York Harbor Elena Guinevere Arctic Brock Island Foyn Island Krassin By Sjef van Dongen Messenger Pattern Department Huddle The C. D. Shafer Co Ira Court House Mardis York Grangers W.B. Drake Arch Sandre Woodworth’s En-Ar-Co Boss the Auto Tire & Gas CO Sts, Nelsonville Cor Chestnut & Harper Sta
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