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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1928

Page

3

Two Sandusky Men Held on Liquor Charge in Capital

Paul Brown and Worley Walter Ward of 736 Curran Street Sandusky are held in Columbus awaiting arraignment on possessing intoxicating liquor. Police confiscated their car and 15 gallons of liquor after arrest last night. Authorities say this marks at least the third liquor run between Sandusky and Columbus.

Columbus U.P Paul Brown Worley Walter Ward Curran Street Sandusky

Child’s Finger Crushed in Car Door Accident

Elaine Hess, four year old daughter of Robe C Heas and wife, sustained a fractured finger when her hand was caught in a car door hinge as they arrived home from a drive. The injury occurred after an X ray confirmed the fracture and the family, including grandparents Frank J Beasley, awaited further care.

Elaine Hess Robe C. Heas Frank J. Beasley

Injured Miners Recover in Nelsonville Area

Clyde Tolliver and Emmett Van Pherson of Buchtel are recovering from recent Mine No 36 injuries and have used crutches to move around the village. Joseph Krotche of Buchtel is ill and not improving. Frank White, a Rendville No 9 mine motorman, broke a right leg when a cable slipped and threw him at work Saturday.

Nelsonville Clyde Tolliver Emmett van Pherson Buchtel Joseph Krotche Frank White Rendville White

Buchtel Old Timers Edge Murray City In Close Nineto Six Thriller

In Nelsonville on July 24 the Buchtel Old Timers edged Murray City 8 to 6 after a late five-run rally by Murray City erased an 8 to 1 deficit. Leuchtel had been held scoreless as the rally swung momentum. The two teams meet again next week. Glenford Dugan post, No. 22%, American Legion, will hold a regular meeting plus an executive and trustee session this evening.

Nelsonville Buchtel Murray City Murray Boys Leuchtel Glenford Dugan Post American Legion

Fire Destroys Home in Buchtel Monday

The home of Steve Pospiechel in Buchtel was destroyed by a fire about 2 p.m. Monday with damage estimated around 1800 dollars, partly insured. The blaze started in the kitchen during jelly making. the Nelsonville department aided after arriving within 15 minutes, and townspeople praised the quick response.

Buchtel Steve Pospiechel Nelsonville Fire Department James Tolliver

Birth in Nelsonville for Shafer’s son Lloyd Stuart

Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Shafer announce the birth of a son at their home in Nelsonville on Monday July 23. The baby has been named Lloyd Stuart.

Nelsonville Cecil Shafer Lloyd Stuart

Missionary Meeting For The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M E Church will meet Thursday afternoon in the church parlors to pack the missionary box. Members not yet solicited are asked to bring their gift. A pot luck supper will be served.

Woman's Foregin Missionary Society M. E. Church

Miners Open Picket Camp at Rendville No 9 Mine

A new picket camp was opened by striking miners at No 9 mine of the Sunday Creek company Rendville. This makes five camps in operation including one at 255 and two at 281 of the Ohio Collieries company and one at No 10 of the Sunday Creek. Fourteen new men reported for work at Rendville this morning.

Nelsonville Sunday Creek Company Rendville Ohio Collieries Company Sunday Creek

Missionary Society Event at the Manse Lawn

The Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will be entertained by Mrs. Lloyd Evans on the lawn at the manse Thursday evening at 7 30. A short program will be followed by a social meeting.

The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Lloyd Evans

Roegge Pleads Not Guilty to Loitering Charge

Nelsonville resident Raymond Roegge pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Mayor L J Eberle on a loitering charge. A hearing is scheduled for tonight after his arrest by Patrolman George Bateman.

Nelsonville Raymond Roegge L. J. Eberle George Bateman

Diamonds Bring No Bad Luck For Cullinan, Says Miner

Sir Thomas Cullinan, 66, famed for the Cullinan diamond, rejects luck myth as he visits the United States to study industry and pottery. He notes diamonds represent wealth but cost more to obtain, and he keeps only one diamond in his life, having given it to his wife 30 years ago. He emphasizes agriculture and industry as national wealth.

NEA Service New York Sir Thomas Cullinan Cullinan Sir Thomas United States South Africa Cullinan Loo Texas

Traffic Stalled As Bearing Burst Then Breakdown Delays Court Street Corner

Traffic was held up near the Spot restaurant after a bearing burst and a house on wheels owned by A. J. Orcutt of Jefferson City, Missouri, broke down on the street around 5 PM. The scene caused a temporary obstruction and congestion at Court and Union streets lasting minutes.

Trafe Court Union Streets House On Wheels A. J. Orcutt Jefferson City Missouri Spot

Guild to Meet at Mrs Hall Home Wednesday

St Agnes Guild of the Episcopal church will gather at the residence of Mrs John Hall Wednesday evening for a church group meeting.

St. Agnes Guild of the Episcopal Church John Hall

Social visit notes and travels across towns

Mr and Mrs Leo Hans of Akron spent the end of the week with Mr and Mrs John Hoodlett. Their daughter Rhea accompanied them home after a month here. Glen Weymueller of New York City visited with Mr and Mrs C A Stover and heads to the Pacific coast. His mother Mrs Belle Weymueller will visit Nelsonville and Logan in his absence. Helen and Lucille Verity stayed with Mr and Mrs E S Monce in Forest. Pauline Donley to spend two weeks in Columbus. Karl Deeds and children Gaynelle and Calvin from Detroit stay with sister Mrs Gus Pidcock. Esther Verity spent yesterday and today in Columbus. Mrs Wallace Glen visited Columbus. Mr and Mrs Edgar Crouse of Cleveland stay with his parents on East Columbus street. Margaret Newman returned Sunday from Wheeling W Va where she visited Mr and Mrs R V Wallar. Miss Mary Waller joined for a few weeks. Mrs Amy Hawes of Ironton came Sunday to take home her two sons who have spent a month with grandmother Mrs Mary Willis. they returned home today.

Leo Hans Akron John Hoodlett Rhea Glen Weymueller New York City C. A. Stover Pacific Coast Belle Weymueller Nelsonville Logan Helen Lucille Verity Mrs. E Monce Forest Pauline Donley Columbus Esther Verity Wallace Glen Edgar Crouse Cleveland Ed Crouse East Columbus Street Margaret Newman Wheeling W. Va R. V. Wallar Mary. Wallar Amy Hawes Ironton Mary Willis

Campaign Log predicts Hoover support and Smith challenge

United Press reports the Progressive party convention in Omaha and a wide GOP push in districts favorable to Governor Smith. Hoover plans a quiet campaign. Hiram Johnson backs him. Democratic leaders seek small donations as Pittman forecasts Smith wins in western states. White doubts southern shift but sees possible Democratic gains. Republican committee women in Washington plan campaign aid for Hoover-Curtis.

New York Smith California Herbert Hoover Coolidge Hiram Johnson Hoover Key Pittman Nevada Eastern Republican Washington Alvin T. Hert Hoover-Curtis

Rodeo Troupe Sees Four Per performances Athens Crowd

A larger than expected crowd packed the Athens county fair grounds for Colonel Jack King's rodeo closing. The event, under Ellis lodge auspices for charity, ran four nights last week with weather forcing one show to be rescheduled. Billy Young appeared in jumping-horse acts, with new Manila silk lariats used in rope throwing and trick roping.

Jack King Athens County Fair Athens Lodge Ellis Wellston Billy Young New Manila Colonel King John Carruthers Clarence Curwell West Philadelphia Colonel Kings

Raskob Quits Post With Auto Concern

New York July 24 Alfred P Slogan Jr announced the GM board accepted the resignation of John M Raskob as chairman of the finance committee The move is described as temporary with Raskob to resume after Governor Alfred F Smiths presidential campaign Raskobs withdrawal stems from his campaign duties during the race

New York U.P Alfred P. Slogan, Jr General Motors Corporation John M. Raskob Sloan Raskob Alfred F. Smith

Tourists Stay At Camp After Car Breaks Down

A burned out bearing delayed a car to an on site garage and two days may be needed for repairs. Traffic on the corner was guided by Police Captain Charles Maple while the house on wheels was moved. Mr. Orcutt and family plus other travelers registered at the camp from 25 states including Greensville North Carolina Milwaukee Wisconsin Jefferson City Missouri Xenia and Minnesota.

Charles Maple Orcutt Robert E. Guthrie H. H. Procter Greensville North Carolina G. C. Vettler Milwaukee Wisconsin A. F. Orcutt Jefferson City Missouri Robert Shelton Xenia W. T. Cerry G. C.martin Minnesota

Kiwanis Convention Reports Shown in Seattle

Dwight Rutherford Athens delegate presented lectures and souvenirs from the International Kiwanis convention held in Seattle at the local club meeting. The noon gathering at Hotel Berry was well attended to hear the full report of sessions.

The Kiwanis Club Seattle Washington Dwight Rutherford Athens Hotel Berry Rutherford

Belle Center Office Closure Sparks U S Complaint

Residents of Belle Center complain to the State Utilities Commission that Western Union Telegraph Company plans to telephone telegraphic messages from the Kenton office and want the Belle Center office re established.

Columbus Belle Center State Utilities Commission Western Union Telegraph Company Kenton

John E. Silbaugh Seeks State Senate Nomination

Lancaster Ohio attorney John E. Silbaugh runs in the Republican primary for the 9th to 14th State Senate District. An Ohio University alumnus from Athens who studied at Ohio Northern University Ada earned his law degree and is admitted to state and federal courts. He is a veteran and part of the Silbaugh and Silbaugh firm and Fairfield Post No 11 American Legion.

John E. Silbaugh Silbaugh Lancaster Ohio Ohio University Anee Athens Ohio Northern University Ada Ohio Northern Silbanugh and Silbaugh Fairfield Post No. 11 The American Legion

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