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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1928

Page

5

Dr A J Learned Celebrates Eighty Fifth Birthday

Chauncey July 31 Dr A J Learned Civil War veteran physician and lifelong Millfield resident marked his eighty fifth birthday with a family dinner hosted by son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs George Wade at their Millfield home. Guests included E E Learned Mrs George Norris the Misses Fern Pauline Lola Gladys and Donald Norris of Columbus Mr and Mrs George Shaner and family Mrs Mabel Smith and sons and Mr and Mrs Wade and family.

Chauncey A. J. Learned Millfield Learned George Wade E. E. Learned George Norris Fern Pauline Lola Gladys Donald Norris Columbus George Shaner Mabel Smith Wade

Minister Family Celebrates Triple Birthday in Chauncey

In Chauncey on Monday Mr. Edward Minister and his wife hosted a family birthday gathering for three relatives. Edward Minister Jr and Charles F Minister, aged 57 27 and 17, shared the celebratory dinner prepared by Mrs. Minister.

Chauncey Edward Edward Minister Charles F

Mazon Council Holds All Day Meeting at Davis Home

Members of Mazon Council No. 93 with families and guests enjoyed an all-day lawn party and picnic at the home of Mr and Mrs John Davis of Taylor Ridge. Attendees included the Davises and many local families from Glouster and Toronto, Canada.

Chauncey Mazon Council No. 93 Degree of

All Day Meeting Planned by Chauncey Ladies Aid

Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church hosts an all day meeting and quilting session for the Ladies' Aid society on Thursday. Millfield personals note Mrs Minnie James Willmore of Chicago visits her mother Mrs Ruth James. Mr and Mrs Vaughn Earich and json from Columbus spend time with Frances Warich. Mrs Chester Sanders returns to Albany Millfield after visiting son L Don Sanders.

Chauncey Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church Millfield Minnie James Willmore Chicago Ill Ruth James Vaughn Earich JSON Columbus Frances Warich Chester Sanders Ison L. Don Sanders Albany

Social Visitors Bring News From Athens and Columbus

Mrs Alex Nelson and daughter Ena Nelson from Athens visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Sam Tippett. Miss Ruth La Hugh of Columbus is visiting her father H C La Hugh and Mrs Mozella Tanthorey. In Chauncey a Millfield Methodist Episcopal church service is set for 8 pm with Rev L E Donnally delivering the sermon.

Ena Nelson Athens This City Sam Tippett Ruth la Hugh Columbus 8. C. la Hugh Mozella Tanthorey Chauncey Millfield Methodist Episcopal Church L. E. Donnally Way Allen Artha and Leta of McArthur

Society and Personal Mention from Athens News

Athens friends report the wedding of Miss Edythe Marie Welch to Dr. John Davies Burt in New York City with plans for residence at Hotel Maurice after November. The column notes numerous visits, travel, births, illnesses, and social events among local families and guests from Coshocton, Connorsville, Columbus, Zaleski, and beyond.

Athens John J. Welch New York City Edythe Marie John Davies Burt Burt

Hamden Girl To Wed Man From Wellston

Miss Frances Wilbur daughter of Mr and Mrs E W Wilbur will wed Charles Francis Campbell son of Mr and Mrs Ira Campbell Wellston next Saturday in Akron. Frances is a telephone operator in Hamden and Campbell is a salesman for Brown Williamson Co in Winston Salem NC with Cleveland district charge. He and Frances plan to reside in Canton after the ceremony.

Jackson County Home Telephone Company Mr. Campbell Brown Williamson Company Winston Salem N. C Cleveland Canten

Woman Stabbed to Death in Cleveland Quarrel

An unknown woman was stabbed with an ice pick after a quarrel in a Cleveland house. The owner said she and an unidentified man rented a room Sunday. Police pursue the man who fled the scene.

Cleveland Judy U.R

Brickler Warns Country Drifting Toward Minority Rule

Columbus July 31 John W Brickler Republican candidate for attorney general warned in a radio speech that the nation is drifting toward minority government. He said minority rule leads to autocracy as elected representatives bow to organized minorities and blocs seek government favors.

Columbus U.R John W. Brickler

Have Guests at Chauncey Home Among Neighboring Visitors

Mrs. Ruth James and her daughter Mrs. Minnie Willmore entertained a group of guests in Chauncey including M E England of near Chauncey and Mr and Mrs Charles Hayes. Also present were Mr and Mrs William Berry of Columbus, L Dow Sanders of Albany, M J Gardner Karl I Gardner and son Glenn, Paul Porter Chauncey, Noval James Sand Ridge and Mrs Lucy Howard, Miss Caroline Welling and Mrs G Dean of Millfield. Mrs James is in her eighties and has been bedbound for years with paralysis.

Chauncey Ruth James Minnie Willmore Millfield M. E. England Near Charles Hayes William Berry Columbus L. Dow Sanders Albany M. J. Gardner Karl I Gardner Glenn Paul Porter Noval James

University Players Begin Rehearsals for Craig's Wife

Rehearsals started at the Ohio university dramatics department for Craig's Wife a 1st Pulitzer drama by George Kelly set in the Craigs home living room from 5 30 pm to 9 am. Laverne Matthew leads in the title role with Victor Miller as Walter Craig and a cast including Margaret Laverty Eloise Moreland Beatrice Metrick and Paul Kiefer among others.

Ohio University Dramatics Department Theatre Magazine George Kelley Craig Harold Evans Laverne Matthew Victor Miller Walter Craig Margaret Laverty Miss Austen Eloise Moreland Harold Gertrude Swinehart Mazie Melba Woodworth Ethel Landreth Beatrice Metrick Jazier Willard Bragley Billy Birkmire Paul Kiefer Eugene Fredericks

Abandonment Granted for Athens to Sharpsburg Truck Lines

A.R E H Clifton and son of Malta received authorization to abandon the Athens Bartlett truck lines on certificate 92. The state utilities commission also amended certificate 2712 to allow Clifton to operate over the territory of the old certificate, notably between Athens and Sharpsburg.

Columbus A.r—E. H. Clifton and Son of Malta Athens-Bartilett Clifton Athens Sharpsburg

Editor Withdraws Gambling and Prostitution Charges

William Allen White, the Republican editor of Emporia Kansas, withdraws his charges against Governor Alfred E. Smith’s legislative record on gambling and prostitution while preserving criticism of his saloon position. White cites Mr. Walter Lippmann’s views and says he aims to fair treatment and will not question motives. The exchange centers on reform bills and Tammany influence, with the saloon issue left as a separate matter.

New York William Allen White Emporia Kas Alfred E. Smith Kansas Walter Lippmann Smith Assembly Jany

Four Neat Frock for School or Play 6207

Describes a children’s dress pattern 4 sizes 4 6 8 10 years with yoke breaks, front and back plaits, white organdy collar and cuff facing, options in blue red print or green lavender linen, requires 2 1/2 yards of 27 inch fabric for a 6 year size and 4 yards contrast for cuffs collar and belt, pattern mailed on receipt of postage.

Statement on Governor Smith and gambling votes

The speaker says they cannot press the issue in good conscience, praising Governor Smith and noting he questions the purity of motives in political controversy. They reference ten or twelve votes on gambling and prostitution and urge newspapers to give their statement the same consideration as yesterday's.

Smith

Campground plans for coming week announced today

The Lancaster camp hosts two programs the week of August 5. The Summer School of Foreign Missions led by Mrs. Thomas Bosse with assistants includes Mrs. J M Dolbey Cincinnati Branch president and national VP Mrs O N Townsend among others. Camp Wesleyan welcomes Standard Bearers with Miss Blanche Wall guiding lectures on girl motivation and home life in cottages with missionaries.

Remus to Stay in This Country

Washington reports say the labor department will not deport George Remus, the Cincinnati husband slayer and former bootleg king. Remus had been released from Lima state hospital after being acquitted of murdering his wife.

Washington Department of Labor George Remus Cincinnati Remus State Hospital Lima

Boy Samuel Cooper Dies After Auto Collision

Samuel Cooper five year old son of Mrs. Harry Cooper of Bucyrus died from injuries after being struck by an automobile in Bucyrus.

Bucyrus Samuel Cooper Harry Cooper

Psychology studies and teaching posts expand at universities

Dr Harvey Lehman receives funds from the University of Kansas to pursue vocational and occupational psychology research while teaching at Ohio University and later Kentucky. Stark Hathaway and Miss Mae Warfield advance toward master’s degrees with theses on emotions testing apparatus and religious influence in schools.

Haven Ohio University Harvey C. Lehman University of Kansas Lehman Stark KR. Hathaway China United States Tennessee Indiana Illinois Iowa Montana Chicago Pittsburgh Mae Warfield Miss Warfield

Rev Chatley Addresses Union Service On The Glory Of Christ

The Rev M E Chatley of the Christian church preached on The Glory That Christ Is during union services at First Methodist church. His sermon highlighted four principles: the glory of a great purpose Christianizing the world, a great faith, a great love, and a consistent Christian life. Special music was by the First Methodist choir quartet and opening services were by Rev C M Coulter. Union services are slated again at the same church next Sunday night.

C. M. Coulter First Methodist Church

Charley Ruffing Nails One-Hit Contest in 1927

In the 1927 season no American League pitcher threw a no hitter. Charley Ruffing delivered a one hit game highlighting the era’s competitive mound action.

Charley Ruffing

Beasley Displays His First Ford Car From 1913

Fred R Beasley of Ben gley Ford displays the first Ford sold by him in 1913 in the Ford garage window on Carpenter Street. The original $640 check dated June 5 1913 signed by C H Wyatt Amesville is framed on the car. Beasley notes the 1913 model costs about 30 less than a 1928 Ford sedan. The old car features a brass radiator high wheelbase straight fenders and a horn mounted outside like a radio loudspeaker.

Ford Fred R. Beasley Bengaley Ford Company Beasley

Democratic rally set for Lancaster fairgrounds speakers announced

July 31 event lists Joseph Ferguson of Lancaster seeking state auditor, William Pickerel of Dayton for governor, Thomas Wright of U S senator, Carl Smith of Canton for secretary of state, Pete Witt of Cleveland for governor, and Judge J L Mason of Ashland for court of appeals.

Lancaster Joseph Ferguson Wiliam Pickerel Dayton Thomas

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