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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1927

Page

3

Rise of Idealism in Business and Professional Life

Professor W. B Gamertsfelder of Ohio University addressed the Rotary club in Nelsonville on the rise of idealism in business and professional life. He cited group consciousness, stricter school standards, ethics codes, and the emphasis on service as signs of moral progress. He urged that personal work remains the lifelong portrait of a person.

Nelsonville Rotary Club W. 8. Gamertsfelder Department of Philosophy Ohio University Athens Gamertsfelder Vance Morgan Columbus Key Mechem

Ill with Pneumonia and Wrist Fracture Reported in Nelsonville

Nelsonville dispatch notes Sheppard’s pneumonia showing slight improvement at his parents’ home on East Washington street. Mrs Ferree of near Logan fractures her wrist after a barn fall. her husband, former Nelsonville schools superintendent, is well known locally.

Nelsonville Sheppard C. G.sheppard East Washington Street D. A. Ferree Logan Ferrée Ferree

Nelsonville Man Fined for Intoxication Guilty Plea

J C Hallett of Nelsonville was fined 50 dollars and costs by Mayor L J Eberle after pleading guilty to intoxication. He was arrested Monday evening.

Nelsonville J. C. Hallett L. J. Eberle

Leaders to Play Barbers Versus Athenas in Twilight League

The twilight league game tonight features leaders Barbers and Athenas at the playgrounds at 5 45 p m. A large crowd is expected to attend the matchup.

Barbers Vs Athenas

Wiener Roast Planned by Phi Sigma Chi at Crystal Spring

Nelsonville reports Phi Sigma Chi will host a wiener roast at Crystal Spring this evening at 7 30 featuring fellowship and outdoor gathering for members and guests.

Nelsonville Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity Crystal Spring

Loyal Woman's class holds monthly church meeting

The Loyal Woman's class of the Christian church met Tuesday at the homes of Mrs. Josie Baugh and Mrs. Allie Dulcher on Fayette Street with Mrs. Viola Keplar as de Sees leader and Mrs. Sam Starkey as president presiding. Attendance reached one hundred percent and guests included Mrs. Helen Starr and Mr. Sterling. Ice cream and cake were served for twenty five members. The next gathering will be a picnic at Mrs. Starkey's Ashton Avenue home.

The Christian Church Josie Baugh Allie Dulcher Fayette Street Viola Keplar Sam Starkey Jass Helen Starr Sterling Starkey Ashton Avenue

Local social notes from Columbus and surrounding areas

Mr and Mrs Gates Trout and two sons of Columbus visited relatives in Columbus with Miss Elda Crouse accompanying them home. The Garl family of Toledo spent the end of the week with Mrs Joshua Spencer as did Mrs Jane Kentner. Elizabeth Davis and Miss Ellen Davis were in Columbus yesterday and today. Lucille Dishont returned to Columbus after visiting her parents. Mrs Joshua Spencer visited her daughter Mrs Ralph White in Athens. Lewis Courtney and two children visited relatives in Columbus. Carl Fisher and two children of Huntington West Virginia visited Mrs Fisher and her parents. FE Bennett spent time in Cedar Point at an ice cream and dairy convention. Joseph Meade spent a few days in Columbus. Louise Kennard visited relatives in Columbus. Lawrence Beeman and family came to Nelsonville to take home their daughters Mary Jane and Margery from a two week stay with Mrs Neal Caldwell.

Gates Trout Columbus Ed Crouse Elda Crouse KE. J. Garl Toledo Joshua Spencer Jane Kentner Elizabeth Davis Ellen Davis Lucille Dishont Ralph White Athens Lewis Courtney Carl Fisher Huntington W. Va Louise Kennard Lawrence Beeman Nelsonville Mary Jane Margery Neal Caldwell

Record Flight Fails to Beat World Altitude Mark

Washington July 27 Lieutenant C C Champion's dramatic seven mile drop while fighting flames ended with a lower altitude than expected. His barograph showed 38559 feet, short of the 40810 foot world record set by Callissso of France.

Washington U.R C. C. Champion Bureau of Standards National Aeronautic Association Navy Callisso France

Woman Released in Harrison Narcotic Act Probe

Mrs. John Goodman was released to federal authorities by Sheriff Raymond Witte for investigation of alleged Harrison narcotic act violations. She had been tied to an attempted jail break that would have freed her husband and ten other prisoners. Officials accuse her of smuggling laws into the jail.

Bowling Green W.P John Goodman Raymond Witte

Marionette river search for dam collapse victims continues

Marionette Wisconsin officials and many construction workers dragged the swollen Menominee river to find the bodies of four or five men drowned yesterday while working on a dam.

Marionette, Wis Marionette County Menominee River

Devereux Players Stage Poetic Drama The Romance of Youth

Gordon Morrow reviews Devereux Players fusion of poetry and drama with The Romance of Youth a three act poetic drama in which two actors Aurea daughter of nobles and Berto Cellini son of an innkeeper perform a life spanning tale set in Spain. The production uses soliloquies to hold attention and explores youth aging mind over matter and the poetry of the soul.

Gordon Morrow Ewing Auditorium Devereux Serafin Joaquin Alvarez-Quintero Aurea la Fontan Cellini Miraluz

Chesterhill reminiscence recalls mail carrier years

C. C. Cray spoke in Chesterhill last week recalling his four years delivering mail on horseback, four years riding, missing only two trips. He notes about the same number of homes but better upkeep, with improved streets and sidewalks. He cites the wagon and harness trade as a once thriving, now vanished business.

C. C. Cray Chesterhill

Navy Lieutenant Champions in Near-Record Flight Crash

Lieut C C Champion of the U S Navy air force soared above Bolling Field Washington in an attempt to top the altitude record when the engine exploded. He steered the powerless craft to a safe landing and escaped unharmed.

C. C. Champion U. S. Navy Air Force Champion Bolling Field Washington

Local road work and Jersey dairy noted in county items

The Plains road receives lime dressing and will become one of the county’s best with packing. Kenneth W. Hays runs a Jersey dairy near Guysville with a modern barn for sixteen milkers, maternity stalls, a bull run, and a cooling room. visitors are urged to see the herd daily.

Plains Kenneth W. Hays Jersey Guysville Kenneth

Athens Woman Dies in Chicago Mrs Helen Hoyt Ross

Mrs Helen Hoyt Ross about 50 wife of W L Ross and descendant of Athens pioneers died in Chicago Illinois after a long illness Her body will be brought to Athens for burial Thursday Funeral cortege will arrive on the 11 08 a m Hocking Valley railroad and go to West Union street cemetery She leaves her husband two daughters Helen and Katharine a sister Mrs C G McCray of Columbus and was daughter of Jesse N Hoyt of Delaware

Helen Hoyt Ross W.L. Ross Athens Chicago Hocking Valley Railroad West Union Street Hoyt Ross Jesse N. Hoyt Delaware

Jumps Track Wreck Blocks Hocking Valley Train No 135

Passenger train No 135 jumped the track near Starr yesterday noon, breaking 400 feet of ties and dismantling ties across the bridge. Engine and coaches remained on rails as officials investigate cause of the wreck reported by railroad officials.

Starr Hocking Valley

Ohio Dairy Association Meet at Cedar Point

J Hal liday Cline president of the ice cream makers association will preside at a Cedar Point Lake Erie meeting. The program focuses on entertainment with a business session scheduled from 1 30 to 3 30 p m on Thursday. Attending are Mrs Cline Mary Louise Hartnell Beverly Ohio and Mr and Mrs P E Bennett Nelsonville.

Ohio Dairy Products Association Cedar Point Lake Erie J. Halliday Cline

Rates Cut on Lake Cargo Coal by Norfolk & Western

Roanoke Va July 27 Norfolk and Western announces a 20 cent per net ton rate reduction on lake cargo coal effective August 28. The decrease matches the Pittsburgh district move ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission on May 9 to take effect next month.

Roanoke Norfolk & Western Railway Pittsburgh Interstate Commerce Commission

Dempsey Offered 300000 for Sharkey Bout

Boston July 27 U R Jack Dempsey has been offered 300000 or 40 percent of gate receipts for a rematch with Jack Sharkey. The offer was wired by promoter Tom Goodwin to Dempsey and Leon Flynn. The bout would be set for September 22 at Braves Field Boston or the Polo Grounds New York.

Boston U.R Jack Dempsey Jack Sharkey New York Tom Goodwin Suffolk A. A Dempsey Leon Flynn Braves Field Polo Grounds

Men Dress Better, Say Ohio Tailors at Cedar Point

At Cedar Point on July 27 merchants and tailors of Ohio conclude that men now dress better than in previous years. The annual Ohio Merchant Tailors' association meeting discusses fashion improvements and tailoring standards observed locally.

Cedar Point Ohio Merchant Tailors’ Association

House Expenditure Ordered for Hewitt and Boden Receiver

An order directs C. M. Gill, receiver for the Hewitt and Boden company in Athens, to spend 1031.52 for insurance and compensation to American Surety on the receiver’s bond, issued in Common Pleas court this morning upon the receiver’s application.

C. M. Gill Hewitt and Boden Company Athens American Surety Company Common Pleas Court

Tedrow Divorce Sought After 30 Years of Marriage

Sadie Tedrow files for divorce from Lindley Tedrow in Common Pleas court after nearly 30 years of marriage and three grown children. Grounds cited as infidelity and cruelty. A temporary restraining order blocks removal of $800 from Athens National Bank, issued by Judge L G Worstell. Mrs Tedrow seeks temporary and permanent alimony and divorce.

Sadie Tedrow Lindley Tedrow Common Pleas Court Mrs. Tedrow Tedrow Athens National Bank L. G. Worstell

Ohio suits Harle Millican for paternity

The state of Ohio filed a paternity suit in Common Pleas court yesterday, on behalf of Opal Wilson, against Harley Millican seeking paternity determination and related support.

State of Ohio Opal Wilson Harley Millican Common Pleas Court

Corning crowds attend camp meetings at Moxahala

Ray Johnson, 20, a Methodist evangelist from Texas, conducts a series of camp meetings at Moxahala. The large tent is filled to capacity each night with hundreds inside and hundreds standing outside.

Foura couple welcome son Bobby in Corning

Mr and Mrs William Foura are proud parents of a newborn son named Bobby born early Tuesday in Corning. The baby joins two older brothers and three sisters. Also in Corning Miss Carrie Dew will lead her Sunday school class on a picnic Friday afternoon on the town outskirts. the class has nine girls.

Local households greet visitors and updates from kin

Arnold Snowden returns home as family hosts include Mrs. William Hill with guest Miss Hazelton of Columbus. Herman and Hugh Rowland with Mrs. E. Rowland traveled from Bucyrus after a week with relatives. Harry Morgan showed slight improvement Tuesday. Columbus guests F Weaver and C F Weaver visited with Mr and Mrs Kirby Dew.

Arnold Snowden Nan Dayton William Hill Miss Hazelton Columbus Herman Hugh Rowland BE. A. Rowland Bucyrus Harry Morgan Cintoe Cc. F. Weaver Henry Weaver Mra Kirby Dew

Canton Man to Speak on Law Breaking Versus Law Enforcement

C R Cline of Canton will speak at the Athens Fair Grounds on Thursday July 23 at 2 p m about Law Breaking Versus Law Enforcement. Those interested are invited to bring basket dinners earlier in the afternoon.

C. R. Cline Canton Athens Fair Grounds At & Dsm Cline i Ohio

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