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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1928

Page

5

Glouster Man George Shust Dies in New Mexico

George Shust 36 died in Albuquerque after a two month stay for health. His body returned to Glouster for burial at Buchtel cemetery. Survived by wife and three children. wife and two children were in Cleveland when he died. Funeral at Holy Cross church conducted by Rev Father Clark.

Glouster George Shust Albuquerque New Mexico New Street Holy Cross Church Father Clark Buchtel Mr. Shust

Democrats from Glouster and Athens Mobilize to Gallipolis

Eight residents of Glouster and seven from Athens plan to attend the Democratic district convention in Gallipolis Tuesday. They will travel by motor to the event.

Glouster Athens Gallipolis

Funeral for Walter F. Love in Oakdale

Walter F. Love, 45, died Sunday morning at his parents home in Oakdale. He leaves his parents Mr and Mrs James Love a sister Mrs Davis and three brothers Albert John and Francis all of Oakdale. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at the parental home conducted by Rev E F Roberts of the Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Glouster cemetery.

Glouster Walter F. Love James Love Oakdale Love Davis Albert John Francis EF. Roberts Church of Christ Glouster Cemetery

West Coast Glouster reports summer trip for two women

Miss Mildred Howard and Miss Pauline Myers left last week for Los Angeles California to spend the summer. They chose the southern route with a brief stop in New Orleans for a few days.

West Coast Glouster Mildred Howard Pauline Myers Los Angeles Calif New Orleans

Standard Bearers to Meet Tuesday Evening

The Standard Bearers will meet at the home of Mrs. R. B. Smith Tuesday evening at 7 30.

Glouster R. B. Smith

Lions elect Morgan Ohio district governor at convention

Thomas W. Morgan of Lorain was chosen as Ohio district governor of Lions International during the second day of the ninth annual convention in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati U.pr Thomas W. Morgan Lorain Ohio Lions International

Miners Local Holds Meeting Here Saturday

Chauncey June 4 Chauncey miners local held a largely attended meeting at the Ex of P hall with C G Fyfe presiding. Fourteen members were suspended from the union amid reports they had been working unfairly. Oral Daugherty attended and spoke.

Chauncey P. Hall C. G C. Fyfe Oral Daugherty

Ruth Ogg Undergoes Tonsil Operation in Chauncey

Miss Ruth Ogg daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Ogg of Chauncey underwent a tonsil removal operation in the office of Dr Warren V Sprague this morning.

Chauncey Ruth Ogg Charles Ogg Warren V. Sprague

Local Hosts Honor Guests for Sunday Gathering

The Rev and Mrs Oney Warren hosted guests on Sunday including Mr and Mrs Murray Martin of Roxbury and Mr and Mrs Joe Zumbro and Mr and Mrs Oscar Perry of Roseville Ohio.

Chauncey Oney Warren Murray Martin Roxbury Joe Zumbro Oscar Perry Roseville

Detroit Man Arrested for Intoxication in Chauncey Dance Hall

George McDonald of Detroit was arrested by Marshal Burke Witham and Officer Co. R. Howard in a Chauncey dance hall yesterday. He pleaded guilty in Mayor Hines court, was fined 10 dollars and costs, arranged to pay, and released. Memorial services were held in Hooper Ridge and Concord churches with graves decorated.

Chauncey George McDonald Detroit Mich Burke Witham Co. R. Howard William D. Hines Hooper Ridge Concord Churches of Christ

Quilting Group Meets at Chauncey Church

On June 4 the Chauncey Methodist Episcopal church hosted an all day quilting event with Mrs. William Cochran Mrs. Dora Trance Mrs. James Campbell Mrs. Fred Agan and Mrs. Oney Warren among the attendees The Ladies Aid plans a church business meeting this Thursday and all society members are urged to attend.

Chauncey Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church William Cochran Dora Trance James Campbell Fred Agan Oney Warren

Ida Burge Returns Home From Chauncey Visit

Mrs. Ida Burge returns to Beckett from Chauncey after visiting Mrs. Harvey Courtney Mrs. Sarah Burge and other relatives in the area.

Ida Burge Beckett Chauncey Harvey Courtney Sarah Burge

Banquet Honors Glee Club at Colonial

The Irls Glee Club banquet was held Thursday at the Colonial for thirty nine guests. Donald Dowd assists as soloist in the cantata for Friday’s baccalaureate. Marianna Bing Dorothy Drake and Mrs Benedict spoke. Officers elected: President Helen Sweeney, business manager Helen Kittle, secretary Mary Elizabeth Clark. Group singing closed the program.

Colonial Irls Glee Club C. C. Johinson Donald Dowd Marianna Bing Dorothy Drake Benedict Helen

Mrs. Funkhouser Tours East. Visits Swaims in Baltimore

Mrs. Mary Funkhouser completed a ten day tour of the East visiting Washington D C Baltimore Philadelphia and New York City. In Baltimore she stayed with Dr. and Mrs. J C Swaim who practice as Swaim and Swaim in their medical firm.

Mary Funkhouser East Washington, D. C Baltimore

Bride, Grover Lemley, Weds Miss Virginia Beachout

At the risian church parsonage this morning Miss Virginia Beachout of Athens Rhode Island became the bride of Grover Cleveland Lemley of Vienna West Virginia. Rev M F Chatley officiated with the ring service. The couple will reside in Columbus. Dr David A Skidmore of Akron and Lauretta Suntheimer of Massillon visited Mrs Ollie Skidmore in Columbus for the John Hancock alumni dinner at Miss Mary Connell s home.

Risian Church Lred Virginia Beachout Athens R. I Grover Cleveland Lemley Vienna W. Va M. FE. Chatley David A. Skidmore Akron Lauretta Suntheimer Massillon Ollie Skidmore South Collent Street Doctor Skidmore John Hancock Mary Connett

Local visitors and community notices in town social list

Mrs. Ralph Schmidt and son Philip of Cincinnati visit his grandparents on South Congress street. White Shrine meets Tuesday at 7 39 in the K of P hall. Carrie Herdman hosts guests from Gallipolis and Jap pa for a baccalaureate sermon. Miss Ruth Herdman student in 1928 class. Martha Whipple returns from teaching in Niles to summer with Whipple family. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McAfee to move to Parkersburg with son Charles. McAfee joins a lumber firm there. W C T U Flower Mission memorial service set for Tuesday at 2 in Presbyterian parlors. women urged to bring flowers.

Ralph Schmidt Philip Cincinnati George Earhart South Congress Street Harry Hurn Gallipolis J. M. Ruth Jappa Carrie Herdman West State Street Ruth Herdman Bliss Martha Whipple Niles George Whipple North Congress Street Ralph McAfee Charles Parkersburg W. Va McAfee Athens Lumber Company Flower Mission Presbyterian Church

Dr L G Bean Heads to Cleveland Meeting

Dr. L G Bean departed last evening for Cleveland to attend the Northern Ohio Dental Association gathering. He is scheduled to return Thursday evening.

L. G. Bean Cleveland Northern Ohio Dental Association

Aldrichs announce birth of daughter Marilynne Gay

Mr and Mrs Frank Aldrich announce the birth of a daughter Marilynne Gay on June 2 in Eugene Oregon Mrs Aldrich is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Guthrie of this city Mrs Guthrie is visiting there

Frank Aldrich Sarah Guthrie Marilynne Gay Eugene Oregon

Cleveland weekend visitors include Day and Staneart couples

Mr and Mrs James Day and Mr and Mrs Glen O Staneart were end of the week visitors in Cleveland.

James Day Glen O. Staneart Cleveland

Temple Visit With Parents In Columbus

Mrs M M Temple and her young son Richard visited over the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Hamilton at 34 Central Avenue in Columbus.

M. M. Temple Richard Columbus Frank Hamilton Central Avenue

Dorothy Jones Visits Parents in Chardon

Miss Dorothy Jones a home economics teacher in Chardon attended the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs W O Jones at their home 31 Central Avenue.

Dorothy Jones Chardon W. O. Jones Central Avenue

Arthur Sayre Returns to Cleveland After Visit with Mother

Mr. Arthur Sayre arrived in Cleveland today after spending the weekend with his mother, Mrs. KK. D. Sayre.

Arthur Sayre Cleveland KK. D. Sayre

Mantz natal day dinner at Jonquil tea room

A group of friends celebrated Mr. O. O. Mantz birthday with a dinner Saturday evening at the Jonquil tea room on Albany road. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Peters, Mrs. A Bethel, Prof. and Mrs. George McLaughlin, Prof. and Mrs. G. M. Copeland, the Misses Riggs and the honored guests.

O. O. Mantz

Merriwether Limits Smith Nomination Hopes

Lee Merriwether of the Senate said Governor Alfred E. Smith has only 483 delegates and cannot secure the nomination. Smith supporters challenged Merriwether's assessment in multiple states.

Lee Merriwether Senate Alfred FE. Smith Smith Merriwether

Will Meet Chauncey Loyal Woman's Division Meeting

The Loyal Woman's Division of the Church of Christ will hold a regular meeting Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Floyd Nye. Mrs. Harvey Nye will assist as hostess and lead the lesson discussion. all church women are invited.

Floyd Nye Harvey Nye Chauncey Loyal Woman's Division Church of Christ

Families and visits noted in Columbus area

Curtis Lock, employed in Columbus, spent the end of the week in this city at his parents home, Mr and Mrs James Lock. James Williamson SJ spent Sunday at his home in Columbus. Mrs Mary Davis has returned to Columbus after visiting Chauncey at the home of Mrs Charles Tippiec.

Eldon Sapp Columbus Carter Glenna Carter Arthur Brewer Athens John Brewer Clyde Johnson Sugar Creek Mr. Johnson Ernest Johnson Curtis Lock James Lock James Williamson S.J Mary Davis Chauncey Charles Tippiec

Water shutoff postponed in university terrace area

Heavy rainfall prevented the University terrace and Race street corner from being repaired as planned. Water will be turned off Tuesday afternoon in the announced area between 12 noon and 2 30 pm to complete the shutdown.

City Service Department University Terrace Race Street

Chauncey High to Offer Commerce Courses Next Fall

Chauncey high school will introduce commercial courses next fall for the first time. Earl A. Miller, recently teaching in Canaanville, will head the new commerce department. Bookkeeping stenography and typing will be taught.

Chauncey High School Earl A. Miller Canaanville

County Grangers To Meet Thursday

The Athens county grange will meet Thursday June 7 at Canaanville. Refreshments include ice cream and cake with Canaanville grange providing the cakes and the county grange supplying the ice cream. The meeting date was moved from Friday to Thursday.

Athens County Grange Canaanville Canaanville Grange County Grange

Busy Week Ahead for Athens Public Schools

A busy week unfolds in Athens public schools with a Wednesday closing and several events. Ninth grade commencement is set for Thursday night, the high school seniors graduate Friday night, a class day reception occurs Thursday afternoon, and a recognition assembly Friday afternoon will present honors awards to high school students.

Athens Athens High School

Beech Charged With Speeding In Ohio Court

Clarence Beech an Ohio university student was fined 10 with court costs after appearing before Magistrate Carl Porter on a speeding charge. The affidavit was filed by Deputy Sheriff Fred Heck.

Clarence Beech Ohio University Carl Porter Beech Fred Heck

Letter Golf Puts Duke on Path to Kingship With Four Steps

Readers are guided through a word puzzle where changing one letter at a time yields new valid words. The goal is to transform COW into HEN in three strokes per the rules, with every intermediate being a common word. The article notes a solution appears on the last page.

Curtis Campaign Predicts GOP Nomination on Early Ballots

Matthew O Glasper and Joseph Steinberg managers of the Curtis campaign predict Kansas Senator will clinch the Republican presidential nomination on the eighth or ninth ballot.

Matthew O. Glasper Joseph Steinberg Curtis Campaign Kansas

Anti-Saloon League Leader Warns Dems on Wet Candidate

I Scott McBride the general superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League warned in Washington that nominating a wet candidate would bring defeat and the deposition of party leaders. The remark highlights tensions within the Democratic Party over Prohibition policy and leadership.

Bird Man Reveals Who Colors Best Winners

Prize winners for coloring the red eyed vireo are listed with prize amounts and student names. Robert Hardy, 7, of Nelsonville, wins first prize in Class I under Miss Josephine Baugh, with Helen Pritchard and Billy North also noted as prize recipients. Multiple students receive honorable mentions and engraving recognitions across Nelsonville pupil groups under several teachers.

Bird Man Robert Hardy Walnut Street Nelsonville Robert Josephine Baugh Helen Pritchard West Washington Street Estelle Reynolds Billy North Madison Street Wing Billy Gladys Bowers Betty Louise Figgins Miss Bowers Amy Jo Dewhurst Helen Stratton Harriet Davis Ori Griffin Pauline Flowers Catherine Mills Mae Ruth McShary Otis Johnson Ruth Johnson Margaret Shirkey Ethel Kathleen Hayden Fay Bennett Paul Wright Dorothy M. Howard Mary Jo Keating Esther Dorst John Forkes Charles Welling Eloise Davis Mary IF. Groves Helen Pauline Kesterson Herbert Lowther Pauline Lawson Janges Cettle Wilma A. Patton Ahreodes Keeton Bernard Barron Rosemary Forsbach Bessie Swindell Mary Catherine Mills Frances Hall Mary Grones

Three Are Killed By Speeding Train Near Cook Station

A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train struck an automobile at Cook Station near Washington on Sunday killing three people: Ray Helstand 34 and two boys, Ray Helstand senior injured along with Percy Kennel father of the boys. The victims were Bloomingburg residents. The elder Kennel drove onto the tracks causing the crash.

Washington D. H UPA Cook Station Here Baltimore & Ohio Ray Helstand Robert Kennel Dean Kennel G. H. T. Helstand Ray Percy Kennel Kennel Bloomingeburg

Killer Trio Gets Warm Welcome

In Cleveland on June 4 a night attempt to shake down Save Vassileff 40 ended with one killer dead another near death and a third under arrest. Vassileff fired when the intruders entered his home after he answered a knock with a pistol. He killed one assailant wounded another, the third fled.

Cleveland Vassileff Vassilef

Man arraigned in manslaughter case over teen death

Cleveland report states George Singer aged 36 was to be arraigned in Lakewood police court on a manslaughter charge for the death of 15 year old George Popyk who was struck by an auto driven by Singer.

Cleveland George Singer Lakewood George Popyk Singer

Quarrel Over Woman Ends in Injuries Near Death

Cleveland police report 34 year old U R Joseph Mocnek gravely injured after a quarrel with a woman who struck him with a heavy soup bowl. The woman was arrested as the investigation continues.

Cleveland U.R Joseph Mocnek Mognek

Chevrolet sets May production record at 140700 units

Detroit June 4 UP New all time monthly production record for Chevrolet was achieved in May with 140700 cars and trucks built. President W S Knudsen announced the figure, up from 115600 in May 1927. Through May, new model Chevrolets totaled 51000 compared with 523000 in 1927 for the same period.

Chevrolet Motor Company W. 8. Knudsen

Hapgood Nominated by Socialists for Governor

Mrs Mar Donovan Hapgood of Boston wife of Powers Hapgood was nominated by the Socialist party at the convention yesterday as candidate for governor.

Boston Mar Donovan Hapgood Powers Hapgood Socialist Party

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Eorge Shust Walter Love Millfield Miners’ Local Ourteen W. ©. Jones M. Ek William Wolfe D.L. Jones Jones George Gilham Fred Hooper Charles Rardin White Shrine K. of i. Halk United Press County Grangers Collegienne Shop J Saving & Loan CO Lostrc Athens, Ohio J. C. McClanahan J. L. Henry P. E. Hixson Co. L. Stout Roy Osene Davis BF. EB. Ge M. P. Ohlinger Carl G. Neff G. H. Williams John J. Woolley Atty, Co H. Copeland Ry, Sec’y Remington and Corona Killer Trio Chevrolet Company Buckeye Buckeye State Building and Loan Gay ST Columbus,o the Security Savings Bank Athens Lee & Storage Co
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