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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1927

Page

3

Nelsonville Teachers Salary Schedule Approved

The Nelsonville board of education approved and established a revised teachers salary schedule with slight increases over last year. Miss Marceline Wallace was hired as office stenographer replacing Miss Gwendolyn Pidcock, and Miss Fern Williamson from Columbus became supervisor of music succeeding Velma Young. Plans to add instrumental music as a separate department are underway with Ohio University’s Dean McCracken attending.

Nelsonville Board of Education Marceline Wallace O. O. Crawford Gwendolyn Pidcock Fern Williamson Columbus Velma Young State Department Dean McCracken Ohio University

Mayor Eberle Urges Memorial Day Honor to U S Soldier

Nelsonville June 1 Mayor L J Eberle paid tribute to American soldiers in a Rotary Club memorial program organized by G R Robinson and Leonard Cooley He urged continuity of Memorial Day to honor brave loyal veterans Mentioned Deporation Day Civil War veterans represented by James Haughee for the G A R and Isaac Vaughn for the American Legion

Nelsonville L. J. Eberle Rotary Club G. R. Robinson Leonard Cooley Eberle America South James Haughee American Legion Isaac Vaughn

Young Men Deface Graves at Greenlawn Cemetery

In Nelsonville four young men from near Deanville are under investigation for disorderly conduct and grave desecration at Greenlawn Cemetery on Monday. Chief Jack Pearson was alerted by the caretaker. the group reportedly dispersed before his arrival. A bottle of moonshine was emptied and broken against a monument. flower baskets were kicked from a grave and other acts alleged.

Nelsonville Greenlawn Cemetery Deanville Jack Pearson Pearson

Memorial service for former Scout at Greenlawn Cemetery

Nelsonville June 1. Boy Scouts held a memorial at the grave of Wilbur McKee in Greenlawn cemetery Monday. Lloyd Evans led the ceremony. Scouts plan a meeting at the Y M C A Thursday at 6 o clock.

Wilbur McKee Nelsonville Greenlawn Riley Lloyd Evans

Priest Assigned To St Andrew's Nelsonville Parish

Rev Father Touey takes charge of St Andrew's Catholic church in Nelsonville during Rev Father Owens absence. Touey, previously in charge at Buchtel church, is well known to local members and will assume duties next week during Owens trip abroad.

Nelsonville Father Touey St. Andrew's Catholic Church Father Owens Touey Buchtel Church

Woman Burned by Gas Explosion in Nelsonville

Mrs. William Burnell of W. Washington street was badly burned on the face neck and right arm when escaping gas in the kitchen oven ignited as she tried to light a fire on Tuesday afternoon.

William Burnell Nelsonville Washington Street

Boy struck by truck in Nelsonville bruise minor

Donald Springer grandson of Mrs Beulah Green of W Washington street was badly bruised when hit by a passing truck near his home in Nelsonville Tuesday afternoon. He started to cross the street and ran into the truck, no bones were broken.

Nelsonville Donald Springer Beulah Green Washington Street

Funeral services for James Stephenson set Thursday

Nelsonville report states funeral for James Stephenson will be Thursday at 1 PM at his Deanville residence. Burial is planned at New Straitsville.

James Stephenson Nelsonville Deanville New Straitsville

Child Cleared After Tonsil Adenoid Operation

Elizabeth Monks, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Monks, had tonsils and adenoids removed at a Athens hospital on Monday. She recovered satisfactorily and will return home today.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Monks Clarence Monks Athens

Reynolds Pleads Guilty to Intoxication in Nelsonville

Virgil Reynolds of Deanville pleaded guilty to intoxication at arraignment before Mayor L. J. Eberle. The court held sentence. His companion Arthur Yates pleaded not guilty and was released on $500 bond for later hearing.

Nelsonville Virgil Reynolds Deanville L. J. Eberle Arthur Yates

Woman's Missionary Society to Elect Officers at Meeting

The regular meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian church will be held Thursday evening at 7 30 in the church parlors. Miss Lulu Parry will lead the program.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church Lulu Parry

W B A Juniors Meet with Zelma Weiss

The W B A Juniors gathered Saturday from 2 to 4 PM with Zelma Weiss on West Columbus Street. Seven members attended and a social hour followed with refreshments served by the hostess's mother. The next meeting will be with the Bussey girls on Madison Street.

W. B. A. Juntors Zelma Weiss West Columbus Street Bussey Madison Street

Loyal Woman's Christian Class Holds Regular Meeting

The Loyal Woman's class met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Sam Starkey's Ashton avenue home. Mrs. Viola Keplar led devotions and Mrs. Starkey, the president, presided. An interesting program followed and officers served as hostesses. Strawberry shortcake was served to twenty five members during social hour.

Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Church Sam Starkey Ashton Avenue Viola Keplar Starkey

Miss Geneva Figgins Weds Alvin Lamb in Marietta

Miss Geneva Figgins daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Figgins and Alvin Lamb son of Mr and Mrs Ray Lamb both of this city married in Marietta Friday. The couple will reside in Columbus where the groom is employed as a bookkeeper.

Geneva Figgins Joe Figgins Alvin Lamb Ray Lamb Marietta Columbus

Presbyterian church hosts choir dinner for Poston before trip

The ladies of the Presbyterian church invite the choir and director Charles E Poston to a 6 o clock dinner Thursday in the church dining room. Poston departs next week for a trip abroad and the regular choir practice will follow the dinner.

the Presbyterian Church Charles E. Poston Mr. Poston

Local residents visit relatives across Ohio and beyond

Col ubus residents and families from Columbus Lancaster Pomeroy Willard Athens Warren and Vance S Morgan host and guest over weekends and weekdays. Traveling guests include Mr and Mrs Arthur Vorhes Mr and Mrs Slater and son John from Columbus and many others visiting relatives in Ashland Chillicothe Zaleski Columbus and Akron with activities ranging from visits to returning from trips and joining an orchestra at Silver Beach Virginia.

Arthur Vorhes Charles Slater John Columbus Co. E. Welch C. G. Sheppard Vance S. Morgan Mr. Morgan William Morgan

Kiwanis Meeting Hears Playground Idea At Glouster

Glouster club members gather at Trimble Church of Christ social rooms with church ladies serving dinner. Rev D A Browning urges public playground as a community benefit. Earl Faires’ team loses, dinner to winning team at M E church next Tuesday. New Holland edges Glouster in ninth, plans to bring New Holland here for a game.

Glouster Trimble Church of Christ D. A. Browning Earl Faires M. E. Church E. E. Munden William Williams Frank Bryson Trimble Courtney Chauncey New Holland

Hines Leaves Glouster for NYC Wage Rule Talks

A. P. Hines, second trick operator at the N Y C C depot, departed Tuesday for New York City to join an O R T committee with officials of the New York line to negotiate wage and rule revisions. Session duration is undetermined.

Mother Dies in Adamsville After Visit to Detroit

Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Yaw of Glouster learned of Mrs Mary Stewart death while visiting their son W R Yaw in Detroit. Funeral was held Thursday in Adamsville with burial in Adamsville cemetery. Mrs Stewart aged 82 leaves three children Mrs Yaw Mrs Atta Ridgeway and Dr Earl Stewart.

Glouster W. R. Yaw Detroit J. V. Yaw Atta Ridgeway Ada Earl Stewart Imperial

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Guest Night

The Methodist church group will host guest night Friday at the Murphy home on West Franklin Street. Mrs John Murphy and Miss Margaret Clark will entertain in Moslem costume. A review of Moslem practice and a talk on the Chinese situation by Rev Ed L Morrell will follow.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church John Murphy Margaret Clark Murphy West Franklin Street L L. Morrell

Married in Columbus Nellie Parthner and Fred Seibert wed

Mrs. Nellie Parthner and Fred Seibert, both of Columbus, were married Sunday evening May 29 at East Broad Street Church of Christ Columbus with Rev John Adkins officiating using the ring ceremony. They will live in Columbus and Seibert is known in Nelsonville, his former home.

Columbus Nellie Parthner Fred Seibert East Broad Street Church of Christ, Columbus John Adkins Seibert Nelsonville

Local families host visits and departures over weekend

Col umbus residents Carl Klein and family visited Mrs. Klein’s parents with Carol Jean while Evelyn Linton headed to Bucyrus for relatives and commencement. Ohio State student Blanche Linton joined her parents here for the weekend as did many others from Zanesville and surrounding towns visiting Barrows family and relatives at different stops including Lancaster and Columbus.

Carl Klein Carol Jean Columbus Klein Evelyn Linton Bucyrus Blanche Linton Ohio State University James Barrows Betty Jane Zanesville Lucille Caldwell George Beagle Grace Howard Frank Betts Jean Walbridge Mary Beagle Paul Shay Pomeroy Nelsonville Buckeye Lake Walter Gadbury Logan Mooney Charleston W. Va

Seniors Help in Community Vacation Bible School Plan

June 1 report that all available senior high pupils will assist in a Community Vacation Bible School during June. The effort aims to provide wholesome daytime activity for a sizable group of students and supervise activities throughout the month.

Glouster Community Ily Vacation Bible School

Rainey and Zimmer Return to Columbus After Trimble Visit

Tullis Rainey and John Zimmer came back to Columbus after spending the weekend and Decoration day at their Trimble home. Mrs. W G Robinson and daughter Mrs. Clifford Cook and three Columbus children joined Rainey relatives for a reunion at the John Zimmer home in Trimble. Mrs. Cook will stay through the week and attend the golden wedding of her grandparents J W Robinson next Sunday.

Tullis Rainey John Zimmer Columbus Trimble W. G. Robinson Clifford Cook J. M. Rainey Rainey Cook J. W. Robinson

Sunday School Class Goes 100 Miles for Game

Frank Clark led his Sunday school class of boys on a 100 mile trip to New Holland for a game, traveling from Glou ster. The outing showcased the group’s effort to support a local event and foster community involvement.

Glouster Frank Clark New Holland

Christian Workers Meet Shifted to Thursday at Church of Christ

Glouster reports the Christian Workers will gather Thursday evening at the Church of Christ instead of Friday. Coring talent will present the program.

Glouster Church of Christ Coring

Rainey Hosts Bring Branch of Kin and Friends

Mrs. A M Rainey entertained relatives and friends at her Trimble home over the weekend. Guests included sons John and Jonathan Rainey of Barbertown, son-in-law Ernest Thomas and Olive Rainey of Columbus, CC M James and family near Albany, Arthur Coombs and S Cecil with daughter Eileen, and Mrs Reese. Also Mrs Frank Williams and daughter Margaret departed for Youngstown to join husband and Mr and Mrs P E James plus children of New Lexington who visited Douglas Smith earlier in the week.

A. M. Rainey Trimble John Jonathan Rainey Barberton Ernest Thomas Olive Rainey Columbus CC. M. James Alvern John Norval Albany Arthur Coombs Cecil Eileen Cleveland

Dinner honors Mr and Mrs George Love Sr

Sunday dinner was hosted by Mr and Mrs George Love Sr with guests including Mr and Mrs George Love Jr and Enid Faye, Mr and Mrs Gus Gaskalla, Mr and Mrs Thomas Williams and Harper of Glouster, Mr and Mrs John Gail and Treva Lantz, Mrs Oddell Love, Mrs Minnie Patch and Dorothy. Out of town guests Isaac Lyons and son Raymond, Charles Guzzie of Cleveland enjoyed Vic trola, piano and saxophone music before departing for Cleveland Monday.

George Love Enid Faye Gus Gaskalla Thomas Williams Harper Glouster John Gail Treva Lantz Oddell Love Minnie Patch Dorothy Isaac Lyons Raymond Charles Guzzie Cleveland Victrola

Latta Fined for Intoxication in County Court

Former Perry county deputy Latta was arrested Sunday afternoon after pursuit from Athens into Perry counties. He pleaded guilty before Justice Carl Porter and was fined $25 with costs totaling $50.30 after being arraigned in Athens County.

Latta Perry County Charles Darling Trimble Township A. H. Fouts Athens County Fouts Athens Justice of the Peace Carl Porter Porter

Frances Wilson 9 Breaks Arm Playing Monday Night

Frances Bell Wilson nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Wilson of Corning fell while playing Monday evening and broke her left arm. Dr R D Book set the bone and an X ray was taken after transfer to Grant hospital Columbus. A radio gram from Europe reports a pleasant voyage by Dr and Mrs James Miller touring Europe for three months with daughters Jane and Lulu.

Graduates Named From Athens County High Schools

Two hundred twenty pupils completed work at fourteen Athens county high schools this year per Superintendent H R McVay. One hundred three graduates came from first grade high schools with a county total of about six hundred anticipated from grade schools. Schools and counts listed include Albany 30 Amesville 14 Buchtel 14 Canaan 8 Chauncey-Dover 18 Hollister 14 Lodi 14 New Marshfield 16 The Plains 18 Rome 17 Troy 18 Trimble 22 Carbondale 9 and Green's Run 8.

Athens County H. R. McVay Eudsemmene McVay Albany Amesville Buchtel Canaan Chauncey-Dover Hollister Lodi New Marshfield the Plains Rome Troy Trimble Carbondale Green's Run

Married Today in Corning

Miss Rose Lussetti 19 and James Matthews 24 were married at St Bernard's parsonage by Rev Father Robben. The couple, who will live in Drakes after a camping trip, are the daughter and son of local families, with Josephine Korting maid of honor and Raymond Clifford best man.

Drakes

Boy Scouts Hike to Sunday Creek with Scout Master

In Corning on June 1 the Boy Scouts of the U B church, led by Scout Master Sherman Leisure, accompanied an excursion to Sunday Creek Tuesday afternoon.

Gabriel Estate Valued At 1140 In Probate Court

The probate court ruled the gross value of the Adelia M. Gabriel estate at 1140 dollars with the net value unchanged. The estate is net subject to inheritance tax and passes to widower William L. Gabriel.

Complete Plans Of Commencement Activities Here

Announcements for Ohio university commencement were issued by Clark Williams alumni secretary. Tickets for the play Lightnin must be reserved by Friday and exchanged for seats Monday at Cline's pharmacy. The university picnic under the McGuffey elms is Monday 5 30 to 7. Clyde F Beery will speak at the Gordy memorial unveiling. Beery is from the class of 98 and part of Otis Beery and Sheppard Akron law firm with Carl D Sheppard a trustee.

Ohio University Clark Williams East Wing Cline’s Uniersity McGuffey Elms Williams University John P. Gordy Clyde F. Beery Beery Otis. Beery and Sheppard Akron Carl D. Sheppard

Five Marriage Licenses Issued in Probate Court

Five marriage licenses were issued in Probate Court yesterday. The couples include James Julian, 24, of Lancaster, coal miner, and Mary McBride, 18, of Athens, teacher, daughter of Jank McBride. Pearl Austin Hartley, 33, of Athens, mechanic, son of Austin Hartley, and Mae Pierce, 27, of Athens, teacher, daughter of Ellsworth Pierce. George Golding, 39, of Glouster, miner, and Jessie LeFever, 28, of Glouster, teacher, daughter of B. T. LeFever. Victor C. Hallam, 27, of Jacksonville, and Eulalia Marie Burdiss, 24, of Jacksonville, teacher, daughter of George Burdiss. Officiating ministers named for each couple.

James Julian Lancaster Eli Julian Mary McBride Athens Jank McBride Pearl Austin Hartley Austin Hartley Mae Pierce Ellsworth Pierce M. E. Chatley Karl M. Gilbert Nelsonville Hattie Eulalia Marie Burdiss Jacksonville George Burdiss Father Clark

Appeal Filed to Reconsider Tracy Love Judgment

William H. Tracy appealed to Common Pleas for reversal of a judgment by M. E. Christman Trimble township justice of the peace. The May 11 verdict awarded $14 to George Love for labor claimed to have been performed for Tracy, prompting the appeal yesterday.

Common Pleas Court M. E. Christman Trimble Township William H. Tracy George Love Tracy Love

Kansas cigarette law repealed ends 29 year rule

Crowds smoked in display windows at Kansas smoke shops as the famous cigarette law, in force for 29 years, was repealed at midnight following the legislature's last session.

Peka Kas Kansas

Ohio university students fined for traffic violations

Two Ohio university students were fined five dollars each in police court yesterday. S. W. Cox drove through a red light at Court and Washington streets and was arrested by Chief of Police Herb Parker. Roy Zeig parked in a safety zone at Union and Court streets and appeared before Mayor Moore.

Ohio University Moore S. W. Cox Court and Washington Streets Herb Parker Roy Zeig Union Court Streets Charles Maple

Mayor Moore’s Final Sighting and Guilty Plea

The article notes the last sighting of Mayor Moore, who then pleaded guilty to the charges and was each fined six dollars.

Fore Moore

Anti-Cant Club Meeting Adds Four New Members

The Anti-Cant Clothing Club of Zaleski met at leader Ethel G. Hayes home on May 26. Four new members Ruth Tripp Othello Jay John Edna Rhoades and Elizabeth Rhoades joined. Next meeting June 2 will discuss fundraising to attend club camp.

Anti-Can't Clothing Club Zaleski Ethel G. Hayes Ruth Tripp Othello Jay John Edna Rhoades Elizabeth Rhoades

Four Walls Make a Home Says Health Aids Women

A vintage testimonial promotes Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for homemakers health. Mrs Frank Diy pore of Lancaster Ohio credits relief from fatigue and enables daily chores after using the remedy. Mrs Ebwangp sing of Sturgis Michigan swears by the medicine during pregnancy and postnatal recovery.

Utica Michigan Lydia B. Pinkham Les Frank Lancaster Ohio Sturgis Lydia Bham Forbes Ebwangp Sing Sturgis Ave Michizan

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