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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1927

Page

4

Four arraignments at Nelsonville court plead not guilty

In Nelsonville four of five arraigned before Mayor L J Eberle pleaded not guilty on charges including intoxication and careless driving. Barron and Thompson set hearings for June 7, Yates for June 10, Bail changed to guilty with $10 fine, Spencer’s automobile lights violation resulted in guilty with sentence withheld. Carbon Hill alumni banquet set for June 11 at M E church with dinner, dancing and officers listed.

Nelsonville L. J. Eberle Porter Barron Barron Robert Thompson Doanville Arthur Yates Samuel Bail Greendale Edward Spencer Carbon Hill High School M. E. Church Don Kammerling Marjorie Clark Louis Lowes Thelma Locke

More Paint Still Needed for Seats at City Playground

Nelsonville reports more paint is needed to finish seating at the city playground. Stacy Sharp donated two gallons and will apply it with his spray gun free of charge. The Southern Ohio Electric Company added two more gallons. From six to eight additional gallons are required. Al Dilcher of the YMCA asks volunteers to call.

Nelsonville Stacy Sharp Southern Ohio Electric Company al Dilcher

Nelsonville ready to unveil new Seagrave fire truck

The city of Nelsonville will receive its new Seagrave fire truck this week after a month of purchase. Fire Chief Dana Windon will travel to Columbus Friday morning to drive the vehicle back to the city and oversee a demonstration of the truck and hose under the national board of fire underwriters. Details and the exact date of the demonstration will be announced once set.

Nelsonville Seagrave Dana Windon Columbus National Board of Underwriters

Nelsonville Bay star Crabtree shines for Dubuque

Nelsonville’s Esté Crabtree, now with Dubuque in the Mississippi Valley League, is praised for a dramatic running catch that preserved a win over Moline. The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald lauds his leaping grab and defensive range in left field, while noting his .302 batting average.

Nelsonville Este Crabtree Dubuque Iowa Moline Crabtree

Pythians Elect Valley Lodge Officers in Semiannual Vote

Valley lodge No. 169 Knights of Pythias held elections at Castile hall. Carl Smith won the office of commander for the coming term with Earl Linscott as vice commander and James Coope as master of A and others named for prelate inner guard outer guard and over 60 officers will hold over including Gilbert Smith keeper of records and seals William Pierce master of finance W D Wolfe master of exchequer Ed Bateman master of work.

Nelsonville Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias Castile Hall Carl Smith V. C Earl Linscott James Coope M. of A Will Harburger Francis Sanders Ed Howard Gilbert Smith William Pierce W. D. Wolfe Ed Bateman

Radio reception improves with clear signals in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on June 2 radio reception last night was described as the best in months as fans who stayed with their sets heard all stations clearly with little static. The spring had seen poor reception, many fans abandoning radios for other entertainment, but the recent clear night stood out.

Nelsonville

Jackson Chosen Illustrious Master In Haybron Council

Jackson was elected thrice illustrious master of Haybron council No. 119 R and S M at the annual meeting in the Masonic temple Jackson will serve as leader with Donald B Lowden as deputy master H H Iler principal conductor of work James Sharp treasurer C G Pritchard recorder H H Harding captain of guard Harry Hickman conductor of council L G Devore steward Mose Evans sentinel and H H Iler past master installed the officers at meeting’s end

Nelsonville H. H. Jackson Haybron Masonic Temple Donald B. Lowden H. H. Iler James Sharp C. G. Pritchard H. H. Harding Harry Hickman

East Barbers Win Nelsonville Clash 11-0

Eddie's East Barbers dominated Centralites at the playgrounds last night winning 11 to 0. The decisive victory extended East Barbers' strong run while Centralites struggled to score in the shutout defeat.

East Barbers Nelsonville Eddie's Centralites

Retail Merchants Hold Monthly Dinner in Nelsonville

Members of the Retail Merchants Association held their monthly dinner at the YMCA in Nelsonville. Thirty were in attendance and routine business was transacted after the meal.

Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association

Pocahontas Council Honors Grace B Curtis at Kill Eagle No 57

Mrs Grace B Curtis of Bridgeport Ohio honored as Pocahontas of Ohio at Kill Eagle Council No 57 meeting. Local team exemplified degree work creditably with guests from New Straitsville and visitor Mrs Will King from Corning. Lunch followed session.

Grace B. Curtis Bridgeport Ohio Great Pocahontas Kill Eagle Council Pocahontas New Straitsville Will King Corning

Camp Fire Girls Bake Sale at Boot Shop Friday

The Camp Fire girls host a candy and bake sale Friday afternoon from 2 to 5 at the Boot Shop. Proceeds support their activities.

Standard Bearers Meet at Methodist Church

The Standard Bearers of the Methodist church met with Katharine and Marie Warehime on Wednesday evening for devotions music readings and discussion. They planned a future play and served luncheon to Sadie Thacker Garnet Wright Lillian Hellyer Helen Linton Edna Dishon Lucille Dishon Marie Spencer Ethel Walker and Marceline Wallace. Esther Farms Mildred Hutchins and Doris Wallace attended as guests.

Methodist Church Katherine Marie Warehime Sadie Thacker Garnet Wright Lillian Hellyer Helen Linton Edna Dishon Lucille Dishon Marie Spencer Ethel Walker Marceline Wallace Esther Farms Mildred Hutchins Doris Wallace

Residents and visitors thread through Columbus and area

Mrs. C. R. Wyman and two sons spend the day in Columbus while others travel to Toledo for work and return to Van Wert. Lancaster, Athens, Buckeye Lake, Middleport, Detroit and Dayton are among towns visitors and residents are noted in this gaggle of social movements and greetings.

C. R. Wyman Columbus John Evans Toledo Evans Mac Bartlett Bryan McCann Lancaster High School Ellen Nolte David Owens van Wert Ohio Owens Mary Owens C. A. Stover Esther Briley Murray City Gladys. Bowers Athens Horace Mender Texas T. S. Barron John Love Barron Buckeye Lake Henry Rariden Shelby John Hay Phoebe Clements Grace Dowler Wirth Clements H. PD. Krieg Babbit Webb Charles Myers C. C. Butt Halleck James Herrold Will Parry John Mooney Henry Lancaster Albert Barber Middleport Ed Johnson Roy Maze Billy Fisher William Morgan George Thorne Logan Leland Pierce Flint Mich Ed Mills L. H. Bannister Maude Juniper William Wallach Nelsonville Max Valkinburg Willard Elizabeth Valkinburg Henry Herrold Detroit Hyla Herrold Clark Spring Harriett F. R. Potter Dayton

Local Socials Include Visits Across Town and Colmbus

Margaret Potter returned with them for a visit. Mr and Mrs C A Shockley and others were guests Monday at Middleport. Miss Anna Lash visits aunt in Columbus for two weeks. Will Griffith from Cleveland spends the week here and attends the alumni banquet. Mrs Oliver Jewett and son Earl accompany them home for a visit. Elizabeth Lash departs for two weeks with aunt Mrs M B Copeland in Erte Pa.

Margaret Potter C. A. Shockley Ed Dewhurst Lenna Denny Middleport Anna Lash H. H. Moler Columbus Will Griffith Cleveland Oliver Jewett Earl Elizabeth Lash M. B. Copeland Erte, Pa

Christian Jacobs 74 dies. funeral at St. Andrew’s Church

Christian Jacobs 74 of Deanville died at St. Anthony's hospital Columbus Tuesday. His body lies at Stout's Chapel until tomorrow morning then funeral services will be held at St. Andrew's Catholic Church at 9. Father Eugene Owens will preside. Burial is in Green Lawn cemetery. His wife died earlier. two sons survive.

Nelsonville Christian Jacobs Deanville St. Anthony's Hospital Columbus Stout

Flew to Fame in 34 Hours

A historical profile traces how Charles A. Lindbergh developed self-reliance early in life. Born February 14, 1902 in Detroit, he moved with his family to Washington in 1907. He grew up near the White House, with aviation then a novelty, and his parents encouraged independent exploration.

Charles A. Lindbergh New York Paris Lindbergh Little Falls Minn Detroit Mich Congress Washington Lindberghs White House Young Charlie Quentin Roosevelt Wrights Curtiss

Lindbergh youth described as quiet yet driven

The narrative portrays a young Charlie Lindbergh as modest and reserved in school yet showing strong courage and determination. He excelled in sciences and mathematics, with a teacher noting his distinctive individual character and classmates recalling his nickname Cheese Lindbergh.

Elizabeth E. Marshall Washington Charlie Lindbergh Lindbergh

Stout to Face Trial on Larceny Embezzlement Charges

June 2 report states Charles Stout will be tried in common pleas court on June 29 for larceny and embezzlement as cashier of College Corner Banking in College Corner. State examiners found a $155,000 shortage.

Hamilton Charles Stout Cmmon Pleas Court College Corner Banking Company College Corner

Byrd Tests Fokker Monoplane America Flight

Commander Richard E. Byrd piloted the tri motored Fokker monoplane America from Roosevelt Field on a load test. The test precedes a planned New York to Paris commercial flight, contrasting with Lindbergh's recent triumph.

Byrd America Roosevelt Field L. I U.P Richard E. Byrd North Pole Flier New York Paris Charles Lindbergh

Motor truck train crosses U S after war

The first motor truck train since World War I ends passes along the National highway toward the Atlantic coast, traversing Wheeling West Virginia on its journey today.

Wheeling W. Va United States

Lindbergh Halted by Fog on Channel Flight Attempt

Captain Charles A Lindbergh, famed for crossing the Atlantic solo, was stopped by fog today at Kenley Airdrome England and postponed his plan to fly across the English Channel to reach France.

Kenley Airdrome Eng Charles A. Lindbergh North Atlantic Ocean English Channel France

Lease House Plans For Ohio University Sorority

Zeta Tau Alpha members finalize a one year lease with Miss Mina D Frye for a furnished house at 7012 University Terrace to house at least fifteen girls. A house mother is not yet chosen. other sororities plan similar houses next year.

Ohio University Zeta Tau Alpha Mina D. Frye University Terrace Sigma Sigma Sigma Theta Phi Alpha Lambda Omega Pi Beta Phi

Bolin Broadcasts From Akron Radio Station

Charlies G Bolin formerly of Athens R D now resides at 339 Fountain street Akron will broadcast on station W A D under the name Dad Haskins and his Hicktown Band Bolin plays banjo with Davy West on violin The program runs from 8 to 9 oclock every Friday night

Charlies G. Bolin Athens R. D Albany High School Fountain Street Akron Dad” Haskins Hicktown Bolin Davy West

Athens Junior High to Hold Ninth Grade Commencement

One hundred and twenty eight ninth grade students will receive certificates of promotion at Athens High School tonight. The ceremony in the high school auditorium lists graduates including Athh Adkins Wilhelmina Arbogast Edith Atkins William Atkins Harmon Atkinson and many others.

Athens Junior High School Athens High School Audi Athh Adkins Wilhelmina Arbogast Edith Atkins William Atkins Harmon Atkinson Clara Belle Bailey Ruth Bain Fern Balleger Helen Barker Everett Barnhart Louise Barnhart Bruce Baughman Alice Beasley Robin Beckley Charles Beckley Leah Beverage Tom Biddie Arthur Brooks Mary Buckley Morrison Burns Marie Burris Doris Burson Flossie Burson Ralph Burton Paul Cable Olive Clarke Carpenter Maude Cassels Ellis Chaney

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Nelsonville Bay Pythians Jackson Masons Bake Sale Chapter Stolt Reading & Sells N. Court St Cray & Reading Kath Minameyer Beatrice Moore Helen Moriart Laura Morris Raphael Morris Perry Munn Mildred Murphy Neutyrling Frances Nichols Noland Chamion Person Mary Porter Eugene Power Frede Preston Margaret Radford Reading George Ricketts Saunders Alice Schuler Searles Maxine Shafer Shamel Robert Hepard RFR Shumway Ait Everett Scout Percale Stevens Hope Gingham House Buster Brown Ladies’ Union Nelsonville Dry Goods Co Oxfords Boston STOFE
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