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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1928

Page

3

Former Ohio U star named Nelsonville high coach

George Eisenbrey Marshall, a three year Ohio University varsity player and former captain, was hired as coach and athletic director at Nelsonville High School. He formerly directed athletics at Winston Salem and is completing Ohio University work this summer. The board accepted several faculty resignations and approved new hires. School opens September 10 for the first semester.

Nelsonville George (Eisenbrey) Marshall Ohio University Nelsonville High School Board of Education Marshall University Winston Salem N.C Athens Ruby Lee Robert Reed Miss Lee Toronto Ohio Reed Belle Center Marceline Wallace Nellie Pickett Loise Caldwell Sebatunher

Ice cream sociable aids Daily Vacation Bible schools in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on July 25 an ice cream sociable will be held on the lawn of Central school to benefit the district’s Daily Vacation Bible schools. Also on July 25 Harve Bartlett of Deanville was fined 25 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to slapping his wife, per Mayor L J Eberle. The Past Noble Grand society plans to meet at Mrs. Mary Beagle’s home on Walnut street Thursday evening July 26. L H T club steak roast at Cox farm drew guests Mrs Wilma Jean Armstrong of Columbus and Miss Carrie Cox, with members present listed.

Nelsonville Marie Harve Bartlett Deanville L. J. Eberle Noble Grand Society Mary Beagle Walnut Street Ruth Cook Julia Burnell Mae Linton L. H. T. Club Cox Farm Wilma Jean Armstrong Columbus Carrie Cox Inez Williams Marzella Barrows Jucille Fiske Elsie Hodgeman Geneva Gears Leah Reynolds Wanda Walters Florence Cook

Woman's Community Club Holds Picnic and Annual Meeting

The Woman's Community club enjoyed a low and successful year with a picnic at Miss Bertha Nixon's country home. At 6 pm a luncheon for 20 was served on the lawn with garden flowers as decor. After dinner a business session reviewed last year's reports and set a program for the coming year before adjournment.

Ye Woman's Community Club Bertha Nixon

A Stylish Frock for Youthful Figures 1928 Fashion

Young ladies can order a 6 size dress pattern with bust measurements 34 to 44 inches. The 38 inch size shown requires yards of 35 inch material plus contrasting fabric, or 8 yards with no yoke facing if made without the facing. Full pattern book available by mail for silver or stamps.

Rotary Club Votes to Aid Boy Scouts in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Rotary Club votes to sponsor the reorganization of the Boy Scout movement as a major activity for the coming year. An appropriation is set aside for the boys' work committee. W. W. Whitlatch discusses the Scout movement and its civic value. Nelsonville has 14 registered Scouts. plans include recruiting several patrols under Commissioner Sanford, Marietta. Harold Mechem chairs the committee with Donald Shafer and Lloyd Evans.

Nelsonville Whitlatch Ohio Sanford Marietta Harold Mechem Donald Shafer Lloyd Evans

Death of Night Clerk at Dew Hotel in Nelsonville

William Collins, 50, a night clerk at the Dew hotel, was found dead in his room in Nelsonville. Doctors cite organic heart trouble as the cause. coroner notified. Collins, long known in town, was single with a brother and two sisters.

Nelsonville William Collins Dew Hotel Don Morgan Collins L. B Jones Athens John Collins Doanville Cy Yates Happy Hollow Josephine Thompson

Nelsonville Legion to Host Open House on July 26

Fight fans are invited as Glenford Dugan Post American Legion holds an open house Thursday night July 26 at the Legion building and will receive radio returns of the Tunney Heeney championship bout.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Legion

Budget Adopted by Nelsonville City Council

Nelsonville July 25. A called meeting adopted the annual budget for 1929 after finance committee recommendation. Estimated city expenditures total 86 786.70 across all departments including 14 260 for the sinking fund. The budget mirrors this year’s and will be referred to the county budget commission.

Nelsonville County Budget Commission

Dinner Meeting of the W B A at Hall Tonight

The W B A will hold its regular dinner meeting at its hall this evening at 7 39 o clock. The notice announces time and place for members to attend.

Weekend visitors and hometown travels noted

Mr. and Mrs Forest Sunkle of Granville spent the weekend with Mrs Sunkle’s grandparents Mr and Mrs J Warrington. Mrs Ollie Seibert and son Lawrence returned home after visiting relatives in Columbus. Mr and Mrs George Bundy of Sclo were guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Bean. Mr and Mrs F Bean Mrs Olive Seibert and two children attended a reunion at Stewart. Mrs Charles Gould and daughter May Belle left to visit relatives in Zanesville and Cambridge before returning home to Missouri Montana. They were guests of Mr and Mrs W W Gibson. Mrs John Hibbard of Cleveland ...

Forest Sunkle Granville J. Warrington Ollie Seibert Lawrence Columbus George Bundy Sclo Frank Bean F. Bean Oliver Seibert Stewart

Members to Visit Columbus by Married People's Class

Members of the Married People's class of the Christian church Sunday school will visit a similar class in Columbus. They will meet at Fourth Avenue or Indianola Christian church at 6:00 am Sunday and travel by automobile. A picnic lunch will follow the service as part of a planned visitation series.

Christian Church Columbus Fourth Avenue Athens

First Reunion Held In Wellston Sunday

HAMDEN July 25 The first reunion of the Suthers and Hoag land families was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hoagland in Wellston. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Charley Suthers, Mr. and Mrs. Hap Richards, Mr. and Mrs. Quince Young and children Fay and Dale, Will Suthers of Maaden, Floyd Hoagland and Chester Hoagland, Mrs. George Hoagland and children Etta Edna Cornelia George and John, and Miss Evelyna Saddler of Wellston.

George Hoagland Etta Edna Cornelia George John Evelyna Saddler Wellston

Drake Released From County Jail After Bond Set

Wilbur Drake was freed yesterday in Common Pleas court after Judge L G Worstell set bond at 300 dollars on a concealed weapons charge and 100 dollars on intoxication. The defendant had been in county jail on two charges until release.

Wilbur Drake L. G. Worstell Common Pleas

Social Guests Visit Across Towns and Cities

Mrs. Marquise McCann and son Bryan Beverly were guests Tuesday of Mrs. C. H. Bartlett. Miss Irma Sickles of Portsmouth is the guest of Mrs. Blanche Delph. Mrs. Ray Ashby visits her daughter in Columbus. Mrs. James Fick and daughter stay with the former's parents in Richwood. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morgan Jr. of Columbus were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan. Miss Leah Reynolds spent the day in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Gibson and Mrs. Margaret Gibson of Columbus were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gibson. Miss Elizabeth Smith returned home after a visit in Cleveland with Mrs. Charles Price.

Marquise McCann Bryan Beverly C. H. Bartlett Irma Sickles Portsmouth Blanche Delph Ray Ashby Columbus James Fick Richwood Thomas Morgan William Morgan Leah Reynolds C. M. Gibson Margaret Gibson W. W. Gibson Elizabeth Smith Cleveland Charles Price

Campaign Log: Progressives meed in Omaha and national plans unfold

Seven delegates attended the Progressive party session in Omaha Nebraska. Eastern Republican leaders plan a campaign to mobilize the entire family vote and will share plans at a Chicago meeting. Senator Pat Harrison vows militant effort in the South to prevent Republican split. Herbert Hoover outlines homecoming and northern California tour. Governor Smith sets August 22 as his Democratic nomination acceptance date and drafts the speech.

Progressive Party Omaha Neb Republican National San Francisco California Smith

Senior Class Names Officers for Year at Ohio University

Officers of the summer graduating class in Ohio University were elected with Herbert B. Inboden of Logan as president, Mark Baker of Fredericktown as vice president, and Irene White of Vincent as secretary. All are pursuing bachelor of science degrees in education. The class has 157 members, 56 will receive degrees at summer session end.

Ohio University Herbert B. Inboden Logan Mark Baker Fredericktown Irene White Vincent

No More Gas In Stomach and Bowels

Advertises Sealncas gas remedies claiming relief from stomach ache, bloating, nervousness, and heart palpitations. Describes drowsiness and cold limbs then asserts pills prevent gas from affecting circulation. Mentions yellow package and price, with CLINE PHARMACY as supplier.

Sealncas Baalmann Gee

Circle of Ruth hosts garden party at Edith Stiers home

Circle of Ruth members held a Tuesday garden party at Mrs. Edith Stiers home with lanterns enhancing the setting. A two course dinner was served at ten small tables for 40 attendees, a silver offering collected, and out of town guest Mrs. Wendell Nelson attended. Reverend Lloyd Vans showed local scene motion pictures by Byron Houser, featuring children’s day activities and last Armistice Day programs. Contests and games closed the event.

Circle of Ruth Edith Stiers Wendell Nelson Lloyd Vans Byron Houser

Candidates’ 1926 GOP vote strength studied for 1928 primaries

Cleveland July 25 The 1926 vote figures compiled by Secretary of State Clarence J Brown show the Republican strength in state and congressional races two years ago. The data lists Brown Willis Buckley Cooper Turner Mills and Marshall with vote totals and notes that 1926 governor candidates drew fewer votes than typical, with Begg a former congress candidate from Sandusky earning 36,444 votes in the Thirteenth district against Steineman.

Cleveland Clarence J. Rown James T. Begg Myers Y. Cooper Edward C. Turner T. Marshall United States Clarence J. Brown Rank B. Willis Bert B. Buckley James ©. Mills C. T. Marshall Ohio Harry L. Davis Carmi A. Thompson Congress Sandusky Begg G. C. Steineman

Donations for Ohio Baptists Hospital near the Armory in Athens

Athens donors contribute to a Southeastern Ohio Baptist hospital fund aiming to raise 300000 dollars to build a tabernacle and hospital. Dr W N Alderman and B M Covert pledged gifts to endow beds and support construction on North Fall Street near the Armory. Dr B T Kimbrough notes the hospital will be nonsectarian and staff will include local physicians with a specialists panel. A wooden tabernacle will replace the current tent, with Welsh singers set for a special meeting tonight.

W. N. Alderman Southeastern Ohio Baptist Hospital Fund B. M. Covert Athens B. T. Kimbrough Alderman Kimbrough Church Association Morris Avenue Southeastern Baptist Tabernacle New Straitsville

Plays for benefit of college actors in Ewing auditorium

A trio of one act plays and music to aid Jimmie Stankenship will be shown in Ewing auditorium tomorrow evening by Ohio University players under Harold Evans. The program includes The Sponge The Best of All Ways and The Flattering Word with vocal solos by Frances Hatch and Esther Fitton.

Jimmie Stankenship Ewing Auditorium Ohio University Players Harold Evans University Dramatics Jimmie Blankenship Jimmie Huntington West Virginia New Straitsaville Frances Hatch Esther Fitton C. C. Robinson Ireland the Sponge Nina Aristo Laverne Matthew Katherine Gertrude Swinehart Ralph Forrester Paul Kiefer Alfred Frascati Harold Danford Bettina Carrie Dellihay Mr. Evans Lena Brown Tim Joyce Victor Miller Aileen Sheridan Katharine Robinson Betty Sheridan Melba Woodworth Terrance Delane Mark Baker

Play directed by Beatrice Mellick and Esther Fitton

Cast and creative team for a stage production include Esther Fitton leading The Flattering Word with Reverend Rigley Harold Evans Mrs Rigley Pauline Swanson Mrs Zooker Frances Hatch Eugene Tech Victor Miller Lena and Patty MacKinnon. Beatrice Mellick directs the production.

Esther Fitton Reverend Rigley Harold Evans Rigley Pauline Swanson

Supreme Court clears sale of malt extracts in Michigan

Lansing July 24 The state supreme court reversed Carl Christenson of Montcalm County and declared legal the sale of malt extracts after previously convicting him of violating prohibition laws by selling the extract.

Preme Court Carl Christenson Montcalm County

Internal Revenue Stamp Order Out Authorized for Cities Over 25,000

Postmaster Harry McKinstry said the sale of internal revenue stamps is reauthorized by the national government for cities over 25 000 in habitants. Stamps will be distributed by postmasters and kept on sale in specific Ohio post offices including Akron Canton Cincinnati Columbus Cleveland Dayton Hamilton Lima Lorain Mansfield Marion Newark Portsmouth Springfield Steubenville Toledo Warren Youngstown and Zanesville.

Harry McKinstry United States McKinstry Pomeroy Ohio Akron Canton Cincinnati Columbus Cleveland Dayton Hamilton Lima Lorain Mansfield Marion Newark Portsmouth Springfield Steubenville Toledo Warren Youngstown Zanesville

O. A. Graduate Dies After Auto Wreck

WARREN July 25 John Kosma age 24 died in St Josephs Riverside hospital after injuries from an automobile crash at Pricetown Saturday night. Born in Roumania, he came to the U.S. 16 years ago with his parents. A Leavittsburg high and Ohio University 1927 graduate in accounting, he worked as an East Ohio Gas Co. accountant in Cleveland and belonged to the Roumanian church.

East Ohio Gas Co Cleveland Vine Street

Mail Pouch Clothes On Fire at Depot

Hamden July 25 A United States mail pouch and nearby sacks caught fire at the B and O depot when Miss Ernestine Miles saw the blaze while waiting for a westbound train. She alerted Station Agent F C Segale and firefighters stopped the fire, but the pouch bound for South Webster was damaged. Reflection from sun on a tin bucket was blamed.

Hamden United States Ernestine Miles B. and O

Akron Heavyweight Christner Slowed by Gorman in New York Bout

UPR-K reports Christner of Akron, once tipped as a comer, slowed to a colorless walk as Bad Gorman of New York pounded him to a points victory last night. The bout, dated uly 24, showcased Gorman’s heavy hands and control, edging Christner on the scorecards.

Akron Uly Christner Bad Gorman New York

Yachts Finish at Santander and Sydney Finishes

YACHT Mohawk crossed the finish line at Cape Mayor in Santander Spain at 11 55 50 a m. Today in Sydney Australia the smaller yachts arrived after the Mohawk. Snow disrupted railways and caused inland flooding across New York.

YACH Santander Spain UPR Mohawk Sydney Australia Cape Mayor U.R New South Wales Atlantic

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