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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1928

Page

5

Millfield Social notes and local visits

Mr and Mrs Fred Shelby and Mr and Mrs Harry Shelby of Buffalo Ohio were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Ira Cunningham. Miss Wilma Kranyik returns home from Lancaster. Postmaster Clarence Fe and Mrs McCafferty visit Columbus until Tuesday with Mrs Lamberson. Theron Goodson returns to Pontiac after visiting home folks. Richard Keasey of Columbus visits Chauncey with grandmother Mrs Mary Keasey. William Matson, Pomeroy worker, spends Sunday with family. James Smith and Everett Anderson, Columbus workers, visit Chauncey. John Merry of Chauncey ill but improving.

Fred Shelby Harry Shelby Buffalo Ohio Ira Cunningham Clarence FE McCafferty Columbus L. D. Lamberson Theron Goodson Pontiac Richard Keasey Chauncey Mary Keasey James Smith Everett Anderson John Merry

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. William Donaldson in Kimberly

Mrs. William Donaldson celebrated her forty eighth birthday at home in Kimberly Chauncey on Sunday A dinner was served Miss Susan Donaldson of Chauncey baked the birthday cake Attending were Mr and Mrs Fred James and Mrs Donaldson of Ames township Mr and Mrs Ray Tucker and family and Miss Susan Donaldson Chauncey and Mr and Mrs William Donaldson and family

Chauncey William Donaldson Kimberly

Society and Personal Mention in Jackson Area

Community notes detail visits and travels among Jackson area residents. Mr. and Mrs. Harold H. Higgins and children Beulah and Ruth host Hiram Russell family. James Woodard of Columbus travels to Cleveland with relatives. various departures and trips to Columbus Athens Chicago Gary Ind. plus picnics and family arrivals.

Harold H. Higgins Beulah and Ruth Jackson Hiram Russell Mr. Higgins Russel

Athens County Court Disposes 228 Cases in Year to June 30

The Athens County Common Pleas Court disposed of 228 civil and criminal cases in the year ending June 30, with 212 cases pending. Of 457 filed, 17 went to the Court of Appeals, 70 divorce suits were filed with 46 heard and granted, and alimony and custody details are listed. The report includes fines, costs, money judgments, jury fees, and several homicide and other criminal outcomes. Two men were naturalized, one Armenian and one Italian.

T. L. Morgan Court of Appeals Athens County Ohio Lima State Hospital

Josten Brothers Named Executors in Athens Probate

James Josten and Fred Josten were granted testimentary letters in the Athens county Probate court Saturday as executors of Conrad Josten's estate. M. Gill E. R. Walker and W. H. McKee named appraisers. Evans Rees reported and the Chestnut Hill Coal Company sale was approved. Rees to deliver property to purchaser Frank Patton. George W. Rose authorized to sell estate property at private sale for 100 dollars. John E. Rose and Mary Elizabeth Hughes obtained a marriage license in Athens with parental consent.

James Josten Fred Josten Athens County Conrad Josten M. Gill E. R. Walker W. H. McKee Evans Rees Chestnut Hill Coal Company Rees Frank Patton George W. Rose John E. Rose Athens Florist Mary Elizabeth Hughes

Former Judge David J Nye Dies at 85 in Elyria

Former Judge David J. Nye, 85, died at his home in Elyria after a months long illness. Nye served as president of the Ohio State Bar Association and led the Elyria Chamber of Commerce.

Elyria U.P lFormer David, J. Nye Nye Ohio State Bar Association

McCoy's Tablets Promise Weight Gain Guarantee

An ad touts McCoy's Tablets as a reliable method to add flesh and vitality for underweight men and women. It promises a full refund after four 60-cent boxes or two $1 boxes if the user fails to gain at least five pounds and feel better, with purchase price returned by the druggist.

McCoy McCee Cline Pharmacy Co America

Sharpsburg Church Holds All Day Homecoming Reunion

The Sharpsburg church annual homecoming and reunion occurred all day Sunday with music singing and speeches by former members and ministers. Mr and Mrs Charles Ogg and family from this city attended the afternoon services.

Chauncey Sharpsburg Charles Ogg

Warren Party Attends Sharpsburg Homecoming Service

The Rev. and Mrs. WN Warren and Mrs. Ruth Smith joined the Sharpsburg village homecoming. Rev Browning preached and the Chesterhill orchestra provided music in the afternoon.

N. C. Warren Smith Sharpsburg Chauncey WN. O. Warren

Frye Resigns Chauncey Local Presidency

Chauncey local president FRYE resigns announced at last week’s regular meeting. Frye had served as president for some time and was just reelected to the post. No new president was chosen at the meeting.

Chauncey C. C. Frye Frye

Social Guests Visit Local Families This Weekend

Miss Jennie Finney and Fannie Maffin of Athens were guests Sunday at the Har rison Davies home. Thelma Noble, formerly of The Plains, joined Mr. and Mrs. McNabb there. Eugene Backus and daughter with Vivian Erb from Columbus visited the Darnell home, The Plains. Sevilla Johnson, visiting relatives here, returned to Huntington W Va.

L. E. Carpenter Fred Slaughter Myrtle Mitchell Kate Spitzer Caroline McKinstry Embree Park McConnelsville Phil Robinson Nell I. Robinson E. B. Foraker Dixie Fair South Charleston Caldwell J. R. Keenan Ralph Mason William Mason Pittsburgh Margaret Hearn Chicago J. W. Donnelly Jennie Finney Fannie Maffin Athens Harrison Davies McNabb Thelma Noble the Plains Samuel Darnell Eugene Backus Vivian Erb Columbus Peter Erb Sevilla Johnson Huntington W. Va

Farm Crop Display At 1928 Athens County Fair

The Athens County Fair in Athens runs August 21 to 24 with the largest ever farm crop display. Secretary Frank Biddle urges growers to enter quality produce and notes strong fruit, vegetable, flower, and corn shows with liberal prizes. Supervisors S F Beverage and F I Caldwell report rising interest in fruits and vegetables. Entries close August 21.

Athens County Athens Frank Biddle S. F. Beverage F. I. Caldwell Fruits Department

Unusual printed dress pattern for afternoon wear

Pattern department presents a two piece outfit with printed chiffon over a flesh slip. Waist bloused over a fitted yoke and a slant skirt matching a bolero option. Sized 34 to 42 inches bust. Yardage listed for 32 inch lining and 35 inch fabric. Pattern mailed for 15 cents.

Father and Son Die in Greenville Creek Tragedy

In Greenville two men died in a line of events linked by tragedy. Ralph Logan, 58, a Greenville bricklayer, fell onto a high tension wire while searching for his son Bernard Logan, 21, who had been drowned earlier in Greenville creek. Bernard’s body was recovered near the spot where his father was electrocuted, with head injuries suggesting the same cause.

Greenville U.P Ralph Logan Bernard Logan Greenville Creek Logan

Hafey Hits Second Home Run of Day in Doubleheader

Philadelphia report notes Chick Hafey belted his 16th homer of the season in the fourth inning of the second game of a doubleheader, a two homer day, off pitcher Willoughby.

Philadelphia AUA Chick Hafey Willoughby

British Boxer Ted Kid Lewis Returns for Rosenbloom Bout

Ted Kid Lewis of England, former world welterweight champion, returns to the ring Tuesday night at Queensboro Stadium to fight Maxie Rosenbloom. Lewis rose to fame from his many battles with Jack Britton as the title changed hands four times between them.

New York Ted Kid Lewis England Maxie Rosenbloom Queensboro Stadium Lewis Jack Britton

Polo Stars Stumble in Sands Point Exhibition

American polo team underwhelmed at Sands Point Country Club Port Washington with only Thomas Hitchcock Jr showing true form. Team prepares to face Argentina in September.

New York America Sands Point Country Club Port Washington Thomas Hitchcock, Jr

Crusader Favored Saratoga Handicap and a Horsemen Payout

Crusader the son of Man O War is the favorite for the Saratoga handicap at one mile and a quarter in Saratoga Springs New York. With the Saratoga racing season ending soon nearly 450000 dollars will be distributed to horsemen before September 1 and the 60000 dollar Hopeful Stakes is on the calendar.

Saratoga Springs N. Y Crusader

Cochet Edges Tilden In Davis Cup Opening Set

At Roland Garros Paris on July 30 Henri Cochet of France defeated William Tilden 9 7 in the first set of the opening singles. France led United States two matches to one as the final day began with one more win needed to retain the cup.

Paris Henri Cochet France William T. Tilden United States Tilden Cochet

Estate worth $1 million left by Avery Hopwood

Cleveland writer Avery Hopwood who drowned off the French Riviera left an estate valued at $1,000,000, according to his will filed for probate in Cleveland.

Cleveland Avery Hopwood Juan-de-Lis French Riveria

Contestants Stage Originality Rages Surprises Result

A lively school contest cites five more weeks of cones and art as boys and girls vie for prizes. Winners include Mary Mulligan first in Class I and Verna Franecca Sayre in Class II. other names listed for prizes and honorable mentions.

Eldon Ball Marguerite Morrison Dorothy Mae Howand Thomas Auflick Mary Mulligan Anabelle Bussey Billy North Clea Conway Bosale Swindell Eloise Davis Tae Sheéleton Gene Kesterson Otis Johnson Herbert Lowther Irene Davis Eleanor Davis Agnes Hartley Dorothy Howard Fannie Glenn Tda Lee Waugh Gath Lightfoot Elizabeth Brady Laura Jane Willis Elberta Bussey Roland Forbes Almarine Johnson Helen White

Death of U S Federal Judge D C Westenhaver in Cleveland

Federal Judge D C Westenhaver died at his home in Cleveland after a long illness. He was one of the nation’s best known jurists.

Cleveland U.R D. C. Westenhaver Westenhaver

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