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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1928

Page

5

Society and Personal Mention Card Party at Country Club

Calendar card party at the country club last evening saw Mrs. John Sprague win the women’s high score and Mr. E. L. Miller take the men’s top award. Mrs. J. D. Haskins was second among women and Dr. W. W. Lee second among men. Prof. Clarence C. Robinson travels to Cincinnati to inspect two pipe organs for a Music Hall Ohio University installation contract. Elmer Schofield, Ohio University graduate class of 1926, visits Athens en route home to Amherst from Louisville, as guest of Sigma Pi brothers at the Park Place fraternity home. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Sanders host guests Mr. and Mrs. Carson Sanders and daughter Jo of Barberton. they plan to return Sunday. Carson Sanders is son of GC J. Sanders. King's Heralds and Little Light Hearers will meet at 2 pm Saturday at the First Methodist Church.

Country Club John Sprague E. L. Miller J. D. Haskins W. W. Lee Clarence C. Robinson Cincinnati Music Hall Ohio University Elmer Schofield Athens Amherst Louisville Brothers Sigma Pi Park Place C. J. Sanders Garfield Avenue Carson Sanders Barberton Mr. Carson Sanders GC. J. Sanders

University board to act on Alumni Memorial auditorium bids

Ohio University opened 22 bids May 2 for equipment including seats for the Alumni Memorial auditorium. The American Seating Company's bid was the lowest. State architect Herbert Briggs and others reviewed bids and will forward recommendations to the state division for trustees to consider within a week.

Alumni Memorial Ohio University George Parks American Herbert Briggs J. T Higham K. T. Wisda State Department State Division Park Cod University

Ohio Camp At Perry to Get $73,000 Upgrades

Ohio National Guard camp at Perry will gain new training facilities and additions costing 73000 dollars. Adjutant General Frank D. Henderson says federal funds finance most improvements, with completion mostly before the field training period opens. The upgrades enhance the camp as a training site for Ohio troops and national rifle matches participants.

Columbus Camperry Ohio National Guard Frank D. Henderson Henderson Ohio Perry

Miller Recaptured After Perry County Jail Escape

Zanesville reports Clifford Miller 21 of McCuneville, one of four men who fled Perry county jail at New Lexington two weeks earlier, was arrested and returned to Perry County by Sheriff Harley McNabb of New Lexington.

Zanesville Clifford Miller McCuneville Perry County New Lexington Miller Harley McNabb

Luncheon Honors School Friends at Madge McAdoo Home

Miss Madge McAdoo hosted former school friends for a luncheon yesterday at 8 South High Street. Attendees included Mrs. Bertha Isling of Toledo, Mrs. Bertha Larimer, Mrs. Arthur Brooks, Mrs. Sallie Thomas of Athens, Mrs. C. V. Hester, Mrs. Myrtle Emish and son Charles of Mineral, and Mrs. Donald Hibbard with son Billy visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Townsend at 22 Maplewood Drive.

Madge McAdoo South High Street Bertha Isling Toledo Bertha Larimer Arthur Brooks Sallie Thomas Athens C. V. Hester Myrtle Emish Charles Mineral Donald Hibbard Billy Youngstown Harry H. Townsend Maplewood Drive

Mrs Hutchinson and Mrs Parker Visit Miss Munn in Middletown

Mrs I M Hutchinson and Mrs Liverett Parker traveled to Middletown as end of week guests of Miss Ann Munn, former supervising nurse of Athens county.

I. M. Hutchinson

Thompson family visits Baltimore for daughter's Johns Hopkins treatment

Mrs Thompson and daughter Margaret Ann left for Baltimore to visit Mr and Mrs D A Riley. Margaret Ann will receive medical treatment for a fractured arm at Johns Hopkins hospital.

D. Thompson Margaret Ann Baltimore D. A. Riley Johns Hopkins Hospital

Mrs. Ford Returns After Visit With Dana in Columbus

Mrs. Herbert Ford returned yesterday to her Columbus home after a three day visit with her sister, Mrs. John P. Dana, in University Terrace.

Herbert Ford Columbus John I’. Dana University Terrace

New Organization of Health Control Outlined at Meet

Columbus June 1. A M. In annual Ohio Public Health Association meeting a new basis of organization was outlined to extend tuberculosis gains to cancer control child health social hygiene mental hygiene and heart disease. Dr Robert H Bishop Jr Cleveland president spoke as representatives from health groups joined the discussion including Dr J E Monger Ohio Department of Health Dr Leroy A Wilkes American Child Health Association Dr George K Pratt National Committee for Mental Hygiene and others.

Columbus Ohio Public Health Association Robert H. Bishop, Jr Cleveland J. E. Monger Ohio Department of Health Leroy A. Wilkes New York City Division of Medical Service American Child Health Association George K. Pratt National Committee For Mental Hygiene C. L. Brownell State Department of Education J. W. Wilce Ohio Social Hygiene Council J. R. Mannix Elyria Ohio Hospital Association Gillette Hayden Ohio State Dental Society Alfred Friedlander Cincinnati Ohio Heart Committee Charles L. Lamonte Kennon Dunham Chester B. Bliss Sandusky A. F. Myers Athens

McGraw sues Cook for 350 dollars in Athens court

In Athens County Common Pleas Court yesterday A. McGraw filed suit seeking judgment against L. I. Cook for 350 dollars with 7 percent interest on 500 from February 1927 to August 1927 and on 350 from August 1927 onward. The petition states money due on a promissory note for 5900 dollars with an endorsement of 150 dollars.

Athens County

Athens Welcome for Fout Family After Sardis Return

Mr and Mrs John Fout return to Athens from Sardis where they lived with daughters Edith Bell and Lucille Long both Monroe county high school teachers. They stay with sister Pearley Gaskill until college ends and Park Place home is rented. Miss Dorothy Putnam returns home after teaching in Buckhannon West Virginia schools.

John Fout Sardis Edith Bell Lucille Long Monroe County Athens Fout Pearley Gaskill Park Place Dorothy Putnam Buckhannon W. Va

Finsterwalds Return After Decoration Day Visit

Mr and Mrs Fred Finsterwald of Dayton return home after spending Decoration day with Mrs Thomas Watkins and family and other home folks.

Fred Finsterwald Dayton Thomas Watkins

Terhune Family Return After Memorial Day Funeral

Mr and Mrs John Terhune of Klint Michigan returned home after visiting with Mr and Mrs Chester Laghtfritz on West Union street for the funeral of their grandson Billy Boyd Armstrong.

John Terhune Klint Mich Chester Laghtfritz West Union Street Billy Boyd Armstrong

Miss Ruth Strahl Visits Athens From Cincinnati

Miss Ruth Strahl traveling for the American Book Company, Cincinnati, is in Athens, her former home, in the interest of her business.

Ruth Strahl American Book Company Cincinnati Athens

Setzers Return After Visit in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Howard Setzer have returned to their Columbus home after visiting Mrs H O Atkins sister and Mrs Joseph Sherlock mother at 224 and 226 West Union Street respectively.

Howard Setzer Columbus H. O. Atkins West Union Street Joseph Sherlock

Ruth McCormick to Attend Ohio University Wedding

Miss Ruth McCormick leaves this evening for Columbus to be present at the marriage Saturday of her sister Miss Dorothy McCormick and Mr. A. M. Rulofson of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Both couples are former students at Ohio University.

Ruth McCormick Columbus Dorothy McCormick A. M. Rulofson Pittsburgh Ohio University

Barn Fire At Marietta Children’s Home Suspects Juvenile Firestarter

Fire at the Marietta Children’s Home destroyed a large barn and three ponies. Raymond Stevens, 12, is held by sheriff after being suspected of starting the blaze. It marks the second incident at the facility in recent weeks with other Duff boys linked to prior dormitory fire.

Washington County Duff

New postal rates offer material reduction in many classes

Congress enacted a new postal rate law praised by Senator S. D. J ess and the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. The changes cut second class rates by about 2.7 million dollars and include one cent postcards, lower ad rates, bulk and minimum piece charges, special handling, and acceptance of business reply mail without prepayment.

Columbus Congress United States S. D. J’ess Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Faris Named City Editor of Lima Daily News

Seaman J. Faris, a year graduate of Ohio university and recent Lima Daily News sports editor, is promoted to city editor. Faris, from Highland county, is nephew of Lillie Faris a longtime training school teacher and church member. He was a Theta Chi member and earlier sports editor for the Messenger.

Seaman J. Faris Ohio University Lima Daily News Mr. Faris Lillie Faris Christian Church Highland County Faris Theta Chi The Messenger

Tragic Leap From Bridge Takes City Clerk's life

Cleveland officials mourn Richard E. Collins, 45, former city clerk, who died by leaping 125 feet from the High Level bridge. Authorities cite grief over his mother’s recent death as a probable motive.

Cleveland Richard E. Collins

Theodore Rickey Funeral Saturday Observed

Funeral services for Theodore Rickey 25 who died Wednesday of tuberculosis at MecConnelsville sanitarium will be held at 10:30 Saturday morning at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs George Rickey Curran drive Burial in West Union Street Cemetery The body was brought from MecConnelsville yesterday to Jagers funeral parlors and then to the family home He is survived by his parents three brothers and one sister

Theodore Rickey McConnelsville George Rickey Curran Drive West Union Street MecConnelsville Jagers

Two Men Die After Explosion At Arlington Plant

A digester machine exploded at Dupont Munitions Arlington plant in Kearny New Jersey killing two workers and seriously injuring four others. The blast damaged a small administration building and the facility was evacuated as workers looked on.

Kearny N. J Arlington Dupont Munitions Company

Ohio University Alumni Picnic and Campus Events Schedule

A campus sequence lists a Lindley Halls luncheon and an intercollegiate tennis meet at Ohio field, art exhibits in Ellis Hall, a president's reception, and a commencement picnic under the elms with free supper for seniors alumni and faculty. Tickets limited per graduate class, box office opens Monday at Majestic Theater, and reservations are due Friday afternoon at the alumni office.

Lindley Halls Ohio Field Ellis Hall Fine Arts Men's Union Hello Happiness Majestic Theater Clark Williams East Wing Ohio University Williams Delta Tau Delta Beta Theta Pi Pi Beta Phi Phi Mu Fast Wing

Quiet Reigns in Belgrade after Anti Fascist Disturbances

Belgrade reports a period of calm following ten days of anti fascist disturbances. Dozens were injured and official notes exchanged between Yugoslavia and another government as tensions mounted.

Belgrade Jugo- Slavia

County Physicians To Meet Monday

The Ath ens County Medical Society will hold its monthly meeting at Dr. T A Copeland's Office next Monday night June 3 at 7 30 PM. Professor Emmett Rowles of Ohio University will discuss the physiology of the heart and Dr J J Coons of Columbus will speak on blood pressure.

Athens County Medical Society T. A. Copeland Emmett Rowles Ohio University J. J. Coons Columbus

Declare Man Forced To Sign Confession

In Columbus on June 1, Roy Freeman of Dayton was claimed to have been ordered to sign a murder confession under pressure. Freeman’s attorneys Gilbert Waiters and J. D. Jetton challenged the sufficiency of evidence and argued trial error denied a fair trial, with Assistant Prosecutor Charles Breneman defending the state.

Columbus Seeforts Roy Freeman Dayton Freeman

Athens High Band Concert Thrills Albany Audience

An enthusiastic crowd in Albany last night heard the Athens high school band in concert. G. E. Stephenson led the fifty piece ensemble. The program featured Victor Herbert selections and a medley of Moonlit Garden Shadowland.

Athens Albany G. E. Stephenson Victor Herbert Garden

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