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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1927

Page

3

Doanville Woman Dies on Monday in Nelsonville

Doanville resident Mrs. Judd R. Koon, 72, died Monday at home after a long residence in Doanville. Born June 29 1845 at Trotton, she married Malinda Jane Delong in August 1870 and was mother of 14 children. Eight survive along with 32 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. funeral plans not yet listed.

Nelsonville Judd R. Koon Doanville Ms. Koon Trotton Malinda Jane Delong Richard Kittle Ray Hoon Deanville John Galley Corning A. J. Nixon Columbus Thomas Cairns Charleton W. Va Thomas Porter Buckingham Ohio John Jaceme Berry Hickman Jelsonville

Twilight league schedule with key games listed

In Nelsonville on July 19 three fast games are set this week. The Athena factory team will face Central in a Wednesday night game, a postponed contest. In the Suburban league the Eletrics travel to Carbon Hill for a league clash.

Nelsonville Twiligh Nimt Athena Factory Central Fridge Eletrics Carbon Hill

Nelsonville Wins in Extra Innings Over Haydenville

Nelsonville defeated Haydenville 7 to 6 in an extra inning Suburban league game played in Nelsonville. All Suburban league captains are asked to attend a called meeting Wednesday evening at 8 o clock.

Nelsonville Haydenville

Humphrey Funeral For Millie Lee Held in Shawnee

Funeral services for Millie Lee Humphrey daughter of Mr and Mrs John Humphrey will be held Wednesday at 2 p m in Shawnee Ohio Betty Juniper listed as informant months old infant obituary item notes single child perished in Humphrey family event indicates local ceremony in Ohio city Shawnee community records Funeral date July 19 1940s era style line from sanitized OCR suggests small town notices

Shawnee Nelsonville Millie Lee John Humphrey Betty Juniper Ohio

Funeral Held for C. R. Wyman at St Andrew's Church

Funeral services were held at 9 o'clock this morning at St Andrew’s Catholic Church for C. R. Wyman in Nelsonville with a large turnout of friends. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville St. Andrewa Catholic Church C. R. Wyman Greenlawn

Kinney Promoted to Cashier at Hocking Valley Office

Nelsonville July 19 Robert Kinney a clerk at the Hocking Valley freight office has been advanced to cashier vacancy created by the death of C R Wyman who had held the post ten years Lawrence Sines a bill clerk at the yaal office will replace Kinney at the freight depot.

Nelsonville Robert Kinney Hocking Valley C. R. Wyman Lawrence Sines Yaal Kinney

Ladies Hold Faithful Martha Class Meeting at Hallett Home

Mrs J C Hallett hosted and Mrs Wesley Hawk Mrs Stella Jewett and Mrs Henry Lancaster entertained Faithful Martha class members of the Methodist church at the Hallett home on Elizabeth street Twenty members answered roll call Miss Bertha Nixon led devotions A social session followed with hosts serving refreshments at the end of the business meeting

J. C. Hallett Wesley Hawk Stella Jewett Henry Lancaster Martha Methodist Church Hallett Elizabeth Street Bertha Nixon Jostesses

Perfor ms Well Nelsonville Star Estel Crabtree Shines

Nelsonville’s Estel Crabtree continues to perform well with the Dubuque team in the Mississippi Valley league. He won two games with strong stick work driving in three runs including a two bagger and a home run that sealed a contest. Local friends follow his career with keen interest and a bright future is predicted.

Nelsonville Dubuque Iowa Estel Crabtree Crabtree Hocking Valley

Social visits span Columbus and nearby towns

Mrs. Fred Wilson and Mrs. Will Evans visited Columbus today while the Kelley families hosted W. W. Kelley Sr and Jr. In Columbus Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kelley and Mrs. Anna Kelley joined, with Anna remaining longer to visit W. W. Kelley Sr. Others like William Lynn, Ella Six, Mary Jane Jewett, and Mrs. Aaron Head were noted visiting or hosting across Indianapolis, McArthur, Pomeroy, and Cleveland area trips.

Fred Wilson Will Evans Columbus Ed Kelley Anna Kelley Barberton W. W. Kelley William Lynn Ella Six Mary Jane Jewett Aaron Head Indianapolis Ind A. E. Sharp McArthur D. N. Gorsuch Gene Brickles Pomeroy Blackburn Fred Voigt Hannah Parry Lulu Parry Charles Parry Cleveland Akron Massilion al Lairson

Family heads to Jackson for new home in Michigan

Family departed Monday for Jackson Michigan to establish their future residence. Mr and Mrs William Scothorn of Ashville visited Sunday with Prof and Mrs O O Crawford. Their daughter Betty who spent the past week with them. Mrs FE H Marquardt of Bloomington Ill visited Ed Mills and family. Mrs W S Rhodes spending the week in Columbus.

Jackson Michigan William Scothorn Ashville O. O. Crawford Betty FE. H. Marquardt Bloomington Lll Ed Mills W. S. Rhodes Columbus

Mrs Dell Dies after illness in Minneapolis

Funeral services for Mrs. F. P. Dell will be held Thursday morning at Union Street Cemetery. She died Monday at her daughter’s home in Minneapolis after several weeks’ illness. The couple lived in Athens and later Columbus where Mr. Dell worked for the Hocking Valley railroad. Her husband and son Frank preceded her in death. Mrs. Dell’s maiden name was Jennie Royston.

F. P. Dell Union Street

Picnic in honor of Elson Bowles birthday

Miss Mable Bowles hosted a gathering at her Route 5 home for her brother Elson Bowles birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bowles Mr. and Mrs. Co. N. Darst Mrs. Mart Seipel and other friends.

Mable Bowles Route 5 Elson J. E. Bowles Co. N. Darst Mart Seipel

Local Social Names Listed at Lancaster Gathering

A social notice lists families and individuals attending the Lancaster event including Mrs Clarence C Uldrich Mr Dwight C Bowles Miss Virginia Brannon Mable Bowles Loretta Brannon Mary Elizabeth Blackburn Louise Black burn Lucyle Dalton Mildred Leighty Helen Seipel Elsie Eastman Mable Ramah Carol Durst Catherine Tedrick Edward Knowlton Si Allen Charles Seipel Howard Ferry Carl Clifford and Si Elson Bowles.

Clarence C. Uldrich Dwight C. Bowles Virginia Brannon Mable Bowles Loretta Brannon Mary Elizabeth Blackburn Louise Blackburn Lucyle Dalton Mildred Leighty Helen Seipel Elsie Eastman Mable Ramah Carol Durst Catherine Tedrick Lancaster Edward Knowlton Si Allen Charles Seipel Howard Ferry Carl Clifford Elson Bowles

Driver C A Osey Fined for DWI in Logan Court

C A Osey pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in Logan. Judge A M Ellinger fined him 80 dollars plus costs after his Sunday night arrest by Traffic Officer Farbearn.

Co. A. Osey LOGAN C. A. Osey A. M. Ellinger Farbearn

Leprosy Case Reported in Martins Ferry Ohio

The Ohio State Department of Health reports a mild leprosy case in Katine Probatis of Martins Ferry diagnosed with U S Public Health Service confirmation. The case began three years ago with hand blisters and involves feet now. Outside activities are restricted with little transmission risk.

Columbus O.R Ohio State Department of Health Katine Probatis Martins Ferry United States Public Health Service

Christian Endeavor social planned in Glouster

Members of the Christian Endeavor society of the First Christian church, Chauncey, will hold their monthly social Friday evening at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Vian. Mr. Vian and Miss Jeanette Palmer plan games and music. Transportation leaves the church at 7 o clock.

Chauncey Christian Endeavor Society First Christian Church Glouster

Camp meeting at Edward West farm near Alderman

A holiness church camp meeting is ongoing on the Edward West farm at Alderman south of Chauncey. This week Rev. Mrs. L. W. Roberts of Athens leads services, followed next week by Rev. Hiram Mingus of Chauncey. Mingus has also conducted a Sand Ridge meeting likely to end this week with large attendance at both events.

Chauncey Edward West Alderman L. W. Roberts Athens Hiram Mingus Sand Ridge

Major Water Main Break Floods Streets in Youngstown

About thirty tons of earth from the broken 56 inch water main near the city water works washed into streets. Three repair crews worked today to fix the main and determine the cause of the failure.

Youngstown City

Hatfield Edges Winkler in Ten Round Philadelphia Fight

Joey Hatfield 135 of Conshocken Pa won a ten round decision over Al Winkler 132 of Philadelphia in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Joey Hatfield Conshocken, Pa al Winkler

Plans For Large Wedding Are Changed Due To Illness

In Glouster on July 9 the quiet wedding of Ruth C Sellars and Robert V Wade occurred at St Clairesville after a serious operation on the groom. Wade, Cleveland architect and Ohio State graduate, planned a June Columbus ceremony. The couple will reside in Lakewood and visit Cleveland soon.

Ohio State University Columbus Wade Colerain Cleveland Lakewood

Cunningham couple visits Columbus for eye and nose surgery

Mr and Mrs Zern Cunningham traveled to Columbus last week for Mrs Cunningham to undergo an eye and nose operation at Grant Hospital.

Glouster Zern Cunningham Columbus

Pioneer Resident John Seiler Dies at 79

John Seiler 79 a pioneer resident of the Hollister area died Monday night at the home of his son Frank Seiler. He leaves four children Frank Mrs Jacob Hinton Mrs Ralph Deem and Will Seiler. Funeral services will be held at Hollister church with burial in Hollister cemetery.

Glouster John Seiler Frank Seiler Mr. Seiler Frank Jacob Hinton Ralph Deem Hunterdon Will Seiler Hollister Roberts K. of P.lodge Seiler Buchtel Lodge

Scouts to Meet Tonight in Chauncey

Troop 1 Chauncey Boy Scouts hold a meeting tonight at the Scout building.

Chauncey Troop 1 Chauncey Boy Scouts Scout Building

Local families visit Millfield area for weekend

Mrs Mabel Smith and two sons of Millfield travel with Mr and Mrs Harry D Swart and two young sons to Perry Guernsey and Morgan counties Sunday. George Norris and daughter Gladys and Mr Esmound of Columbus were guests of Dr A J Learned in Millfield Sunday. Co PD Sanders and son C J Sanders of Athens were in Millfield Sunday. Nile Sanders visiting Coshocton employees over Sunday at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Sanders here.

Robert Brunton Oo. E. Chevalier C. L. Browning Indian Lake Dean Sellars Columbus North Carolina C. B. Sellars C. B. Dillon Ohio Cedar Point F. M. Koons Lea W. Koons W. H. Duncan Clarence Marker E. H. Taylor Mabel Smith Millfield Harry D. Swart Chauncey Perry Guernsey Morgan Counties George Norris Gladys Esmound A.J. Learned Sanders C. J. Sanders Athens Nile Sanders Coshocton Clarence Sanders

Florence Hallenbeck Sues for Divorce in Common Pleas Court

Florence Hallenbeck files for divorce from Harry Hallenbeck on grounds of neglect and willful absence in a common pleas court petition.

Florence Hallenbeck Harry Hallenbeck Common Pleas

Sale of He witt and Boden property at public auction

The He witt and Boden company property was sold at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon with Oakwood Lumber Company bidding under the mortgage. The sale remains subject to confirmation by the common pleas court.

Hewitt and Boden Company Oakwood Lumber Company Common Pleas Court

Social Notes See Osborne Family Visit Near Coolville

Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne and their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harry Noble and children Billy and Frances of The Plains were entertained Sunday at the home of the latter's son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Everett Bingman near Coolville. A chicken dinner was served and in the afternoon homemade ice cream and cake were served.

Henry Osborne Harry Noble Billy Frances the Plains Everett Bingman Coolville

Entertains Children At Chauncey Home

Mrs Rye Cunningham hosted a home gathering for her daughter Eileen and son John with games and refreshments. Assisted by Miss Mary Stalder and Evelyn Hoffman, attendees included Iris Cunningham Marjorie Courtney Cecil Jack Dickey Jo McCafferty Letha Collins Gilbert Carl Joe Stalder Helen Dowler Anna Pearl Marion Lois John William Barth Betty Jane Jack Dickerson Eileen John Cleo Marie Cunningham all of Chauncey along with Virginia Bert McQuade and Thomas Omen of Millfield.

Rye Cunningham Eileen John Cunningham Mary Stalder Evelyn Hoffman Iris Cunningham Marjorie Courtney Cecil Jack Dickey Jo McCafferty Letha Collins Gilbert Carl Joe Stalder Helen Dowler Anna Pearl Marion Lois John William Barth Betty Jane Jack Dickerson Cleo Marie Cunningham Chauncey Virginia Bert McQuade Thomas Omen Millfield

Scooter Carnival Sets 25 Events for Athens Children

Athens children will compete in a scooter carnival on Lorene Avenue starting 6 p m Thursday. Rusty scooters are being oiled and bikes tuned as dozens of riders prepare for races in pushmobile, tricycle, scooter and bicycle events for various age groups plus roller skating.

Athens Lorene Avenue Ch’ N

Trans Atlantic flight heroes return to New York

On July 19 the fliers Commander Richard E. Byrd and crew of the America and Clarence D. Chamberlin of the Columbus neared New York after their trans Atlantic flights.

New York Richard E. Byrd America Clarence D. Chamberlin

Revival Meeting at Free Methodist Church in Athens

The quarterly revival will be held at the Free Methodist church in Athens from Friday July 22 to Sunday July 24 with services each evening led by Rev. H. J. Gaumer of Cambridge Ohio.

Free Methodist Church Athens H. J. Gaumer Cambridge Ohio

Tomorrow's Horoscope for Wednesday July 20

The article warns of adverse and turbulent conditions from baleful lunar aspects. It advises postponing new ventures and concentrating on planning, with a cautious year ahead for those born today and possible aggression from a child. Temperance and calmness are encouraged.

Dryden

Roberts Family Plans Westward Motor Tour

Rev. F. E. Roberts of the Church of Christ with Mrs. Roberts and their four children will begin a motor trip to the west next Monday. The family will visit Rev. Roberts' mother in Portland, Oregon whom he has not seen in six years. Yellowstone National Park and other places of interest are on the itinerary.

Glouster F. E. Roberts Church of Christ Fie Elsie S . Covericht

Mrs Wilfred Brunton and baby return to Columbus

Mrs Wilfred Brunton and her infant have left for Columbus, ending a stay in the city with Mr and Mrs. Brunton and their hosts.

Wilfred Brunton Baby Columbus Mr. and

Love's Embers in City Departures and Promised Return

In the hotel after a mountain visit, Philip Veritzen plans a brief stay and a possible motor ride home while Lillian arranges doors and duties. The narrator irons out travel logistics, facing fashion scrutiny and the tension of returning to the city for a shopping trip and a son's needs.

Hilip Veritzen Lillian Mountain Inn

Fly-Tox Advised To Fight Mosquito Infestations

Health authorities urge use of Fly-Tox insecticide from Mellon Institute research by Rex Fellowship. The product claims safety stainless fragrance and easy bottle instructions for killing all household insects.

Mellon Institute of Industrial Research Rex Fellowship

Pattern for Plaid Woolen Skirt and Silk Crepe Blouse

The pattern offers a plaid woolen skirt and silk crepe blouse in five sizes from 34 to 42 inches bust. A 38 inch blouse requires 1 7 8 yards of 40 inch material. the skirt needs 2 yards of 40 inch fabric and 1 yard of 32 inch lining. The lower skirt width with plaits is 21 8 yards. Pattern mailed for 15 cents.

Peking Closed as Censorship Rages in Mukden Era

Travellers arriving in Tokyo report nearly impassable communications from Peking amid severe censorship by the Mukden government. Bill Murphy, a sensational pitcher from Hollywood and the Coast League, is rumored to be headed for the New York Yankees.

Tokio Peking Bill Murphy Hollywood Coast League New York Yankees

Lessons for Girls from Sparrowland

A paper column blends animal fables with early 20th century guidance, pairing the tale of Samuel Sparrow leaving the nest with a Dear Elsie advice piece on a young woman facing conflict with a stepfather and parental expectations. It champions independence, self-reliance, and pursuing adulthood.

Samuel Sparrow Samuel Sammy Inez Mama Elsie

Odd Facts From a Scattered Local Column

A fragmented excerpt mentions that the word nag has Indian snake god associations for natives and notes brewing tea for six minutes. It references Britain's northern towns Bradford Bolton Halifax and implies declines since 1911. It also briefly touches on London drivers and small cars.

Britain Bradford Bolton Halifax Addale

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