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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1927

Page

3

Nelsonville High Coach Resigns. New Coach Appointed

The Nelsonville board of education accepted the resignation of E. Dudley Harris, last year’s coach, who will pursue a master’s in physical education at Ohio State University. Logan, a recent Ohio University graduate, was elected athletic coach for the coming term starting in September, while Ruth Wolfe’s resignation as second-grade teacher was accepted. Florence Wood was elected to teach at the junior high, and an opportunity school will be established at the junior high next term.

Nelsonville E. Dudley Harris Nelsonville High School Board of Education Harris Ohio State University Floyd Stone Logan Ohio University Athens Stone Ruth Wolfe Florence Wood John V. Wood

Faye Receives Master’s Degree and College Teaching Post

Paul J. Faye earned a master’s degree at Columbia University this spring and has been elected instructor of history and philosophy of education at Ohio State University in Columbus. He previously taught chemistry and physics at Nelsonville High School three years ago.

Nelsonville Paul J. Faye Columbia University Ohio State University Columbus Faye Nelsonville High School

Nelsonville Urges Parents to View Welfare Round-Up Film

Nelsonville health officials urge parents to attend a motion picture on child welfare at the high school auditorium tonight at 8 o'clock. Admission is free and there will be no collection.

Nelsonville

Saltz Family Gathered in Nelsonville on Summer Visit

In Nelsonville on July 20 Mr. and Mrs. John H. Saltz hosted their daughter Kathleen and niece Miss Bernad Saltz, joined by Mrs. Mable Heffner and her daughter Mary Jo for a family gathering.

Nelsonville John H. Saltz Kathleen Bernad Saltz Mable Heffner Mary Jo

Autos for road celebration depart at noon

Autos carrying Athens citizens to the joint celebration of Athens Washington and Morgan counties for the opening of the Athens Marietta road will leave for Mt. Hermon church at 12 30 tomorrow afternoon. The church hosts the event located a mile and a half west of Bartlett near the county line. The program is headed by James W. Scott with R J Summers and H E Smith as toastmaster. Speakers include F W Bush W E Matson O W Merrill Carl Patterson and W A Alsdorf. Marietta and Athens high school bands will join the delegations.

Athens Washington Morgan Athens-Marietta Mt. Hermon Bartlett Marietta Marietta Chamber of Commerce Washington County Automobile Association James W. Scott R. J. Summers H. E. Smith F. W. Bush W. E. Matson McConnelsville O. W. Merrill State Highway Department Carl Patterson Chesterhill W. A. Alsdorf Columbus Ohio Good Roads Federation

Trip plans for Ethel Rosser and Ruth Carter

Ethel Rosser and Ruth Carter began an eastern motor tour today traveling via Charleston West Virginia to Natural Bridge. They will explore Shenandoah valley caverns and historic sites then visit Washington D C Annapolis Baltimore Atlantic City Philadelphia and Gettysburg camping along the way.

Ethel Rosser Ruth Carter Charleston W. Va Natural Bridge Shenandoah Valley Washington, D. C Annapolis Baltimore Atlantic City Philadelphia Gettysburg

Funeral set for Mrs Judd Koon at Doanville residence

In Nelsonville on July 20 funeral services for Mrs Judd Koon are planned Thursday at 2 PM at the family home in Doanville.

Nelsonville Judd Koon Doanville

Mrs Lama Hosts Esther Class Social at Kontner Street

Mrs P E Lama will entertain one of the chain parties of the Esther class of the Christian church Thursday evening at her home on Kontner street.

Bertha Willis Noble Grand Society Ashton Avenue P. E. Lama Esther The Christian Church Kontner Street

Social Notes From Columbus and Nearby Areas

Mrs. John Murphy is visiting her son Clayton Murphy and family in Columbus. Mrs. Rose Lebow and three children Miss Lucille Seidenfeld Murray City left for a summer in Petoskey Michigan. Mr and Mrs Eugene James of Columbus are guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Lowry. James Collins spends the day at New Plymouth Ohio. Mrs Lena Whyte leaves for Cleveland to visit daughter Mrs Charles Price. John Hillis and mother plan a trip to Omaha Nebraska and Denver Colorado. Co C Sharp attended Rev William Houston funeral at Indianola Presbyterian in Columbus. Mr and Mrs W Scott host Rev Louis Green J Sheldon Scott and Prof J B Francis McDowell from Steubenville and Columbus visiting Rock House. Supt and Mrs O O Crawford spend the day in Columbus. Frank Yenpok visits Chicago for business.

John Murphy Clayton Murphy Columbus Rose Lebow Lucille Seidenfeld Murray City Petoskey Michigan Eugene James Frank Lowry James Collins New Plymouth Ohio Lena Whyte Cleveland Charles Price John Hillis Omaha Neb Denver Colo. _ Co C. Sharp William Houston Ohio State University Indianola Presbyterian Church W. Scott Louis Green J. Sheldon Scott Steubenville J. B

St Marys Delegation to Join Basket Dinners and Baseball Outing

A community outing will include basket dinners and a baseball game. A delegation from St. Marys, West Virginia, is expected to participate in the celebration.

St. Marys W. Va

Ice Cream Festival Planned by Bates Church

For the church there will be an ice cream festival at Bates church on Saturday evening July 23 1927 to benefit the church.

Bates Church

Marines Pursue Sandino Leader Through Difficult Terrain

In Nicaragua near Estelli Major Oliver Floyd leads 250 marines and constabulary marching toward Ocotal to seize General Sandino, aiming to drive him from the country. The rugged mountains and almost impassable roads, worsened by heavy rains, complicate the mission.

Managua Nicaragua Oliver Floyd U. S Estelli Sandino Ocotal

Shoot First or Get Shot Trial Opens in Bellefontaine

Joseph Mudd, 29, faces second degree murder charges in Bellefontaine for the July killing of 45 year old Dayton steamfitter Asa Ferris. Mudd’s attorneys claim he acted in self defense with the phrase shoot first or get shot cited in opening remarks.

Bellefontaine Joseph Mudd Asa Ferris Dayton

Farmers report $12.08 billion farm income for year ended June 30

The agriculture department said farmers had a gross income of 12.08 billion dollars for the crop year ending June 30, down 5 percent from the previous year. The drop is blamed on lower cotton prices and reduced returns on feed grains apples and potatoes.

Washington U.R Agriculture Department

Proclamation Calls Special Election in Ohio District

July 20 A proclamation by Governor Vic Donahey orders a special election in Ohio's second congressional district to select a successor to late Republican congressman A F E B Stephens of Cincinnati. The action directs ballots and registration rules for the interim contest.

Columbus Ohio A. F E. B. Stephens Cincinnati Vic Donahey

Isabel West Towles Visits Athens After Twenty Three Years

Mrs Isabel West Towles arrives from Washington D C with her son and wife to stay with her aunt Mrs Haravey Welch at 252 North Congress Street. The Athens native last visited her birthplace twenty three years ago and plans to spend time in the old home town.

Isabel West Towles Washington D. C Haravey Welch North Congress Street

Relatives Visit From Jackson Michigan

Mr and Mrs Elza Burchfield of Athens R D 2 hosted relatives including Mrs Lewis Young and family from Jackson Michigan. Mrs Young is Mrs Burchfield’s sister and this marks her first Ohio visit in twenty years.

Elza Burchfield Athens R. D Lewis Young Ted Hines Ruth Marie Raymond Jackson, Mich Young Burchfield Ohio

Work's Washing Machine Soap Promises Gentle Clean

An advert praises Work's Washing Machine Soap as perfect for delicate undergarments washed by hand. It claims golden grains dissolve instantly, cleanse thoroughly, and be gentle on tender hands.

Right to pursue happiness called sacred in convocation

O T Corson declares the right to pursue happiness sacred and links education, service, and honest duties to true happiness. He notes monuments honor service, not wealth, and urges teachers to embody kindness and courtesy. He emphasizes that genuine service often goes unrecognized and that appreciation matters in teaching.

O. T. Corson Carson

Quiet words on honest effort and daily kindness

Mr Corson urged appreciation of the worthy efforts of men before their death. He said true service lies in small, everyday deeds and a helping hand along the way to make the world a better place to live.

Mr. Corson

Surprise Birthday Dinner Honors Elmer Beal and Mother

A surprise party at Elmer Beal's Pratts Fork home on Sunday June 17 celebrated his mother's eighty second birthday along with Elmer's. A noon pot luck dinner featured a central angel food cake with eighty two candles, decorated by granddaughter Mrs Floyd Dinsmore. Attendees included Mary Beal, Mrs Elmer Beal, Mrs E King and Katherine, Pearl Beal and Thelma Mae, Elza Sapp and family, Charles Sapp, W M Beal and daughters, Earl Sapp and children, and Alex Sapp and son George, all of Athens or nearby Pratts Fork.

Elmer Beal Pratts Fork Floyd Dinsmore Mary Beal Lea, Fay Freda Alex Sapp George

All Day Meeting and Picnic at Ed West Grove Alderman

An all day meeting and picnic craftsman will be held Sunday in the Ed West grove at Alderman where camp meeting has been in progress all week conducted by Mrs. L. R. Roberts. Rev. Hiram Mingus is expected to take charge Sunday and conduct the services for the following week.

Ed West Grove Alderman L. R. Roberts Hiram Mingus

Geological Talk at Kiwanis Club Meeting

C K Rockhold spoke on Ohio geology and why gold is unlikely here at the Glouster Kiwanis meeting. He described gold mining processes and compared them with other metals while noting Ohio’s rock formation. Attendance was high. visitor W R Balderton of Newark attended. William James Jr won the attendance prize, an ash tray and match holder.

Glouster Ohio C. K. Rockhold Kiwanis Club W. R. R Balderton Newark L. E. Richardson William James, Jr

Lodge to Attend Glouster Meeting

July 20 members of Glouster Lodge No. 336 Knights of Pythias will meet at the K of P hall for a lodge session.

Glouster Glouster Lodge K. of P K. of P. Hail

Funeral service for John Seller announced

Thursday afternoon at 18 30 a funeral will be held for John Seller in the church at Hollister followed by burial in the cemetery at the place.

John Seller Hollister Place

Local Families Welcome Visitors for Weekend

Mr and Mrs Frank Agan and two children with Mrs Ridgeway return home. Mr and Mrs J accompany Miss Helen Kittle. Miss Frances Clutts visits from Athens. Mrs Virgil Yaw and baby stay in Mich with Mr Yaw on a work assignment.

Frank Agan C. C. Ridgeway Helen Kittle Frances Clutts Athens Virgil Yaw Baby Mich Yaw

Maude Ryan Brinkman Dies at Corning Home

Maude Ryan Brinkman of Burr Oak, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ryan, died at her Corning home on Monday. She is survived by her husband eight children two sisters Mrs. Sylvia Bing and Miss Gertrude Ryan and one brother Wilfred Ryan of Hatfield.

Glouster Moose Chapter Postpones Picnic After Member’s Death

Glouster chapter No 280 Women of Moose postpones its picnic to a later date following the death of a member, announcing the change to members and the community.

Glouster Women of Moose Heart

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