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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1928
Page
8
Central Ohio Transit appeals to the state supreme court from a utilities commission order to return to seven passenger buses. The Lancaster to Athens line already faced a similar directive and appeal last week.
Seven Glouster residents depart by motor for Star Lake Wisconsin about 315 miles northwest of Chicago. The group includes Rev F E Roberts E J Eddy E R Eddy Howard Young James Steadman Ralph Gatche l and Wayne Faires. The trip will last about two weeks for fishing and recreation.
The Southeastern Ohio Oil and Gas Producers Association held its semi annual meeting at Masonic Hall Cambridge with 100 members and visitors attending a six o clock dinner. George White of Marietta spoke on crude oil production and cooperation stressing a healthier crude market and tariff ideas. C D McPheron was elected chairman of the tax committee and a September picnic in Marietta was planned for members and families.
Mrs. Gerald Lanning hosted a social evening at her parents home on Hill street providing a miscellaneous shower for the bride Mrs. Hershel Woodruff. Ruth Armstrong read fortunes from a crystal cube and guests received a miniature corsage bouquet. A two course lunch was served with gifts presented to the honoree and many local ladies attended.
The annual Jones family picnic and reunion took place Sunday at Meigs county fairgrounds. Attendees included LeRoy Jones, many relatives from Athens, Pomeroy, New Marshfield, and Pratts Fork, with numerous children and spouses listed.
Logan officials report the local Knights of Pythias lodge installed John Bownes as chancellor commander for six months assisted by Walter Leonard as vice chancellor Clarence Struble prelate Marcus Lohr master at work Joe Harden master at arms Harry Nill inner guard and Noah Robey outer guard Bownes succeeds Judge Harley M Whitcraft and plans now focus on bringing the grand lodge meeting to Logan in 1929 after Cleveland was favored for 1928.
Logan Sunday school orchestra led by Dallas Kinser and Melvin Har barger played two concerts at the Lancaster camp grounds near Logan. The programs drew appreciative audiences with complimentary comments. L. P. Mooney directed congregational singing at services atop the grounds.
Logan July 31. D W Coleman county superintendent received a diploma from the Teacher's Professional college of Washington D C showing completion of the required course for a master's degree in education. He has led Hocking county rural schools while pursuing the degree over the last two years.
Theodore Huston of Sams Creek was arraigned after arrest by Traffic Officer Joe Farbearn and Deputy Sheriff L F Hammond. He pled guilty to possessing a small amount of liquor and was fined 150 dollars by Judge Harley M Whitcraft.
Gifford Huls of Logan has accepted a new job in Columbus, prompting his move. He has worked as a cabinet maker for Lumber and Supply and led the Logan American Legion post as commander for two years. Ewald Schmitter will take charge for the remainder of the year, with Huls remaining a delegate to the state convention.
Herbert Bobbitt and James McClenagan, both in their30s, were arrested Saturday night by Traffic Officer Joe Farbearn after New Straitsville officers requested their apprehension. They were released to New Straitsville officers for arraignment and facing charges of intoxication and driving while intoxicated. They reportedly violated a traffic ordinance by running a traffic light zone.
Funeral services for Federal Judge D. C. Westenhaver who died Sunday night in Cleveland will be held tomorrow in Martinsburg West Virginia.
Glouster July 31 Mrs Ben Morrison 34 died at home Monday at 3 45 p m following the birth of a stillborn child Friday. She leaves husband and six children Francis 16 Margaret 13 Ottrel ma 11 Pauline 8 Elizabeth 6 and Dorothy 4. Funeral plans not set. services likely Thursday. The Morrison family moved from Redtown to their present home in April 1927.
Mrs. Alex Brinkley 50 died at her Jacksonville home after a lingering illness. Survived by husband Otto and daughters Mrs. Ralph Maynard Greens Run and Faye Brinkley Columbus. A longtime Jacksonville resident and Rebekah lodge member. Funeral arrangements pending.
George Richardson of Millfield, a former deputy sheriff who guarded Mine No. 255, was arrested Monday evening by Deputy Sheriff Heck on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon. A search revealed a pistol after Richardson denied ownership. He was ordered to report for a hearing in Magistrate Porter’s court at Athens and left temporarily to tend to a damaged car.
A touted remedy claims to cure malaria and quickly relieve biliousness headaches and dizziness from temporary constipation. It is said to aid toxin elimination and produce copious watery evacuations with high esteem among users.
Governor Vic Donahey may purchase a Columbus residence for post term living after January 14, 1929. The Donaheys currently own a home occupied by their daughter and son-in-law James W. Huffman, and the governor says it may be sold to the Huffmans if space is insufficient.
The Trimble reunion is set for the first Sunday in September, with all former residents urged to invite old friends. The social event aims for a large gathering and features a nostalgic slogan inviting alumni to meet their old school mates on September 2 1928.
Go to Camp Glouster report: Twelve local Boy Scouts and one from Corning were taken to Lake Chute camp on the Muskingum Sunday by Scout Master C A Bingman to spend a week. Several men in charge of the camp are looking after the Scouts this week and it was expected Sunday.
The article notes that at least 80 boys are expected this week and Scout Master Bingman will visit the camp Thursday to learn how the boys are getting along.
The subject formerly ran a general store on Taylor Ridge before selling the business and turning to real estate, where he has found notable success. Attending the day’s gathering was Mrs. Taylors father F M Fierbaugh, now past eighty.
The Trimble 4 H club presents a play Prisoners in Millersville Friday evening August 3 at the Methodist church to help fund club members county camp. Mr and Mrs John Jewett Jr and daughter Bernarda of Dayton visit Mr and Mrs Joe Chaney of Gloucester and Mr and Mrs N J Brown of Trimble this week.
Glouster reports that forty nine workers left the city aboard the labor train to the Modoc mines this morning, the same turnout as on Monday.
The Kincade family reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs E H Kincade 21 Sunnyside Drive. A picnic dinner was enjoyed and plans were made to hold the reunion next year at Old Man s Cave near Logan. Those present were Mr and Mrs.
A large sedan owned by A. H. Chapman of Glouster was sold at sheriff's sale in Athens to satisfy a court judgment for William Shepard. Errett Shepard made the sole bid of 400 dollars for the vehicle.
Two prisoners were moved to the Mansfield reformatory today by Sheriff Williams of Athens and Deputy Fred Heck of Glouster. The officers brought the inmates to the city early this morning and planned to return this evening.
Mrs. Henry Williams and her son Max visited Zanesville as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Webb. Mrs. Grace Webb and daughter Charlene and Miss Goldye Holt, also from Zanesville, spent over Sunday with the Williamses.
An elaborate dinner was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs A M Taylor to celebrate his sixty seventh birthday. Ill health has confined him to his room for three months. Taylor was a lifelong Trimble township resident and long active as a local owner.
An advertising item extols Zemo Healing Liquid to banish pimples blotches rashes and eczema on skin and scalp. It markets antiseptic relief and promises clear skin with prices of 35c 60c and 1.00.
Mrs. C. E. Kincade of Guysville hosts guests including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nichols with son Walter and granddaughter Dorothy, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sprague with daughter Nina and sons Harold Clarence and Don, in Trimble. Also present were Mrs. Joe Ann Richard of Chauncey and Mrs. Cur Lips with daughter Mary Ann, plus Mrs. Margaret Kincade and family. Guests included Miss Edna Lantz of Trimble and Misses Frances Mary and Winnifred Norris of Guysville.
Puzzle answer listed as a sequence of rhyming word pairs and final word coins. The remark labels it as the solution to the Letter Golf puzzle for today.
Mrs Margaret Burton of Kansas City describes her journey from years without motherhood to a happy mother and partner. She offers free confidential advice to married women seeking happiness and writes that letters should be sent to 1360 Massachusetts Avenue in Kansas City Missouri.
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