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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1928

Page

5

Beasley Family Reunion Highlights Grandview Gathering

Society notes report a large Beasley family reunion at Grandview Heights hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Beasley. The eight children, their spouses, and twenty-two grandchildren attended, with relatives visiting from Cincinnati Dallas Huntington Columbus and Athens. Several members were guests at a Lafayette hotel dinner in Gallipolis.

Frank J. Beasley Grandview Heights Beasley Lafayette Hotel Gallipolis C. L. Strecker Cincinnati Joe

Weds Indiana Physician Howell Bride of Harrold McKnight

Doctor Edna Vesta Howell daughter of Mr and Mrs A V Howell of Pomeroy became the bride of Doctor Harrold McKnight of Bedford Indiana on Saturday June 30 They honeymoon on a motor trip to the Pacific northwest and will reside in Bedford after September 1 The bride earned a BA from Ohio University in 1923 MA at Clark University in 1924 and PhD at Indiana University in 1926 She studied clinical psychology with fellowships at Clark and Indiana universities and served 1927-28 as psychology supervisor in Indianapolis schools.

Clark University Indiana University Howell Clark Indiana Indianapolis

Arraigned couple faces kidnaping charges in Parkersburg case

Mr and Mrs Lockhart pleaded not guilty to kidnapping before Justice Carl Porter and were bound over to the grand jury on 500 bond each. Everett Ashcraft of Guysville claims the 3 year old Harley was forcibly taken from his parents. The child was later returned to Guysville after warrants were issued. The couple said they believed they had a right to keep the boy and did not realize they were breaking the law.

Justice of the Peace Carl H. Porter P. W. Lockhart Ollie Lockhart Parkersburg Grand Everett Ashcraft Guysville Joseph Ashcraft

Bank teller sentenced for embezzling 65800 dollars

George W. Anderson former teller at Calumet National Bank was sentenced to four years in the U S industrial reformatory at Chillicothe Ohio for the embezzlement of 65800 dollars from the bank funds.

Chicago U.P George W. Anderson Calumet National Bank U. S. Industrial Reformatory Chillicothe

Cleveland Patrolmen Discharged Over Girl’s Allegations

Four Cleveland city patrolmen implicated in charges by an 18 year old girl were discharged today by Adjutant Director Elliott H Whitlock.

Cleveland U.P Adogately Elliott H. Whitock

Revival Opens In Tent Here Led By Pastor

Athens hosts the Southeastern Ohio Baptist Bible conference closing its three day program. Officials voted to build a $100,000 Baptist church in Athens and to endow a 142 bed hospital here when finances allow. Rev E D Billieson spoke at 10 AM and Rev Hayes M Braker led a Sunday School conference on Building Up the Sunday School. Dr B T Kimbrough directed an evangelism and song program last evening.

Athens Southeastern Ohio Baptist Bible Conference E. D. Billieson Hayes M. Braker B. T. Kimbrough

Social News From Athens and Surroundings

Dr and Mrs C M Shepard of Columbus visit Athens with Mrs Grosvenor. Birth announced for Robert Ellsworth Hysell on Sunday. Mrs Milton Ashworth to undergo surgery in Parkersburg. Mr and Mrs Harry Foster take daughter to Camp Anne Bailey in Kanawha. Ruth Bain and Dorothy Holcombe extend camp stay. W D Brown of Cleveland visits Athens and travels to Amenville and Parkersburg. C F Martin and daughters Eleanor and Ruth visit Burnett family. Isaac Young and others visit Miss Blanche Green. Scott Wolfe and wife visit Athens as two week guests. Eagles auxiliary to meet with initiation planned.

Louis I. Brown University Terrace E. C. Chaney Canal Winchester J. A. Tarrier Anna Turner Columbus Warren Francis Isabelle Mary Harry Foster Grace Ellen Caldwell W. Va Martha Anne Bailey Ruth Bain Dorothy Ruth Holcombe Isaac Young Esta Tedrow John Hoffman Orland Chillicothe Blanche Green McKinley Avenue Miss .Green Tedrow Mr. Young

Caravan Exhibits Nash Cars at Athens Agency

A caravan of four Nash models arrived in Athens Monday night and were shown in the new local agency showrooms until yesterday noon. The caravan was led by Sh. H. Ginn, who has toured the cars across the state and will continue to Pomeroy Middleport and Gallipolis. The closed pleasure models drew enthusiastic response, says Oscar Fulton.

Athens Oscar Fulton Sh. H. Ginn Pomeroy Middleport Gallipolis Fulton

Educational Program At Athens Rotary Club Luncheon

The Athens Rotary Club held a noon educational program at Hotel Berry. Guest Dr. C. F. Strecker of Cincinnati, former Athens pastor, attended with his family relation to local residents. John Woolley chaired the committee as Sam M. Haffey and Rev. C. E. Coulter joined in leading the program.

Hotel Berry Athens Rotary Club C. F. Strecker Cincinnati Athens Frank Beasley John Woolley Athens Club Sam M. Haffey C. E. Coulter

Vision Care Call for Early Attention to Suspect Impairment

The text urges vigilance for impaired vision noting cases where errors are known to the patient and those not recognized. It stresses that correction depends on the patient and that neglect of the eyes may excuse some errors. Any hint of vision impairment should receive prompt attention.

Civil Case Heard In Porter's Court

Clara Webb of Athens sued Herb Seevers for forcible detention of property. A jury in Justice Carl H. Porter found Seevers guilty and ordered him to vacate the house after the lease expired July 1. Also, Nannie Kirkendall pleaded not guilty to threatening in a separate case before Porter. trial set for next Monday.

Herb Seevers Clara Webb Athens Court of Justice of the Peace Carl H. Porter Seevers Webb Nannie Kirkendall Harry Dalton Clifford Martin

277 Ohioans Killed In Auto Accidents

Columbus report notes 277 automobile fatalities in the first three months of 1928, up one from the same period last year, per I C Plum mer, staff registrar of vital statistics.

Columbus O.R I. C. Plummer Registrar of Vital Statistics

Divorce Case Heard Today in Athens County Court

Katherine Calkins Rousey sues for divorce in Athens County Common Pleas after a venue change from Meigs, seeking custody and support for three children, temporary alimony, and a restraining order. Dr. Schuyler C. Rousey counters with cruelty accusations and a cross petition for custody and funds control.

Jcruelty Katherine Calkins Rousey Schuyler C. Rousey Meigs J Athens County Common Pleas Court Dr. Rousey Meigs County Court Rousey Meigs Meigs County Common Pleas

Obregon's Latest Here: New Photo of President-elect Arrives

A new photograph of President-elect Alvaro Obregon has arrived in the country. Obregon, elected unopposed, will assume office in December, succeeding President Calles.

Alvarobregon Obregon Calles

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