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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1927
Page
8
Mrs. Sarah C. Williams 74 widow of Jesse Williams died Sunday at 4 PM at her North Mulberry Street home from complications after several weeks of illness. She was a member of the First Methodist church and Eastern Star and leaves a daughter Mrs. Mayme Schick of Lima. Funeral plans had not been arranged Monday morning.
Logan report shows 700 children weighed in May by city health nurse Mrs Prudence Thompson. She logged 13 school visits and 29 home visits with time split between office, schools, and homes. Two German measles cases were reported.
Mary and Minette McCray entertained sixteen Logan elementary teachers association members at their Buckeye Lake cottage last week. Activities included games contests rowing and other amusements with a picnic dinner and supper. Guests listed include Minnie McBroom Harriet Sater Ella Rochester Irene Sater Emma Westenhaver Ruth Armstrong Emma Downey Anna Keller Estella Strentz Annie White Elsie Martins Winifred Lehman Ruth Brooke Minnie Moore and Emma Floyd.
Mrs. William Robey of Carbon Hill is recovering slowly from a serious operation performed at Cherrington hospital Thursday. Sherman Tannahl, injured in an automobile accident near Nelsonville last week, shows little change in condition after fracturing the base of his skull.
Logan June 6 An Hocking Valley Products employee donated 75 to Mississippi flood relief, narrowing the county quota to seven dollars short. Wilber Fiske led a company canvass to raise the remaining funds in the neighborhood.
Officials of the local Red Cross chapter announce that Hocking county has met both fundraising quotas totaling 2350 dollars. Donations were voluntary with most donors visiting the Red Cross office to give.
Judge Harley M. Whitcraft returns to Logan after two weeks in Columbiana County where he assisted with a heavy docket. He will hold court here for several weeks starting June 14 as the local docket clears. The petit jury will be called soon.
Ruth Carson, formerly on Ohio University’s physical education faculty, receives the first PhD from Ohio State University for work in classical languages. She earned a Wooster bachelor's and an Ohio State master’s, taught at Ohio University 1919–24, and has since pursued Latin and Greek studies at OSU, holding a university fellowship this year. Sixteen words.
The Anthra Cite Brewery Co Scranton Pa and 18 Scranton citizens are among 133 indicted persons to be arraigned before Judge Paul Jones in federal court Monday on the beer conspiracy charges spanning Ohio and Pennsylvania.
In England Alfred Canning, enjoined from speaking to his wife, spoke to her on the street and was heavily fined for contempt of court. The incident follows a court order restricting contact.
Answers list bible verses and figures: Cain and Abel sacrifices, first animal whale, Jacob burial in Canaan, Gideon Baal altar, Solomon king, Shadrach Meshach Abednego rulers in Babylon, Pilate Barabbas during trial, Paul in Rome two years, parable of two eagles and a vine Ezekiel, Jesse father of David.
The speaker argues economic forces center in individuals with wealth, calling money a kingly power. He cites James Hill and leaders shaping public opinion, warns of centralized finance, and asks whether democracy can wear a rainbow over power. He urges responsible, unselfish use of public influence and social good.
The speaker urges rulers and scientists toward selfless pursuit of truth. He lauds two government scientists for inventing the earth inductor aiding Lindbergh’s flight, noting their names may stay unknown. He argues a benevolent universe power may be unprovable yet warrants a faith that sustains inquiry and high ideals.
Garnet Blackford sues John H. Blackford in common pleas court on willful absence and neglect. Married July 27 1920 in Athens. they have two children. Plaintiff seeks temporary and permanent alimony custody of the children and child support.
Athens county physicians attended a noon talk by Dr Wayne Brehm of Columbus at the Athens County Medical Society meeting held in the American Legion building Nelsonville. Several Athens physicians participated in the session.
A marriage license was issued Saturday by the Probate court to Raymond Danmer a 23 year old sho e repairer from Gallipolis and Mabel Cooley a 21 year old Albany nurse trainer. The Rev. M E Chatley was designated as officiating minister.
Authorities identified 45 year old John Campion of Kenmore as the victim found in a gasoline sodden body in a lane near Akron. The case stems from a bootleg feud and is under active investigation.
The body of George Frederick Ad shed, 22, Antioch College student, missing since May 27, was recovered from the Little Miami River by three fishermen and held at an undertaker's establishment in Yellow Springs on June 6.
Delavan Wisconsin Johnny Mostil Star outfielder for the Chicago White Sox who attempted death by own action earlier this spring expects to rejoin the team when they return from their eastern trip. He said he is feeling much improved.
Corning volunteers from the people’s department led by Clyde Dunlap and Mrs Schnippe organized the evening session. Supper was served by the Congo church ladies. The session opened at 7 30 in the evening.
The Congo Methodist church hosted the Sunday school convention for two townships on Sunday afternoon at 2. The event featured solo by Miss Marjorie Foraker of Corning and performances by Hester Latta and Charline Wahl. Several pastors and district officials participated, with a nominating committee listed for leadership roles including Ray Coffman president and Edith Bragg secretary.
The thirty fourth annual convention of the Perry county council of religious education will meet at the United Brethren church in Corning on Tuesday. Delegates from churches schools and Bible classes will attend. Theme Building Together a Christian Character. Registration starts 9 a m with dinner and supper in the church basement and an evening session at 7 30 p m.
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