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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1928

Page

3

Children Plan Annual Service To Be Sunday

Nelsonville June 8 The Methodist Sunday school annual service is set for Sunday at 10 oclock The program includes songs prayers recitations and exercises by Juniors Beginners Primary and Junior classes with titles such as Come Ye Psalm 100 The Spirit of Love and A Message The service features numerous named participants including Ruth Bailess Alma Galvin Charles Parks Dorothy Lowden Mary C Miller Mary Jewett Marion Crawford Marjorie Simonton Vesper Warhime Elizabeth Pierce Dorothy Howe and others.

Nelsonville Methodist Sunday School Morrell Ruth Bailess Alma Galvin Alice Ann McCombs Betty Ludden Jennie Juniper Ruth Warhime Mary C. Miller Mary J. Jewett Marion Crawford Marjorie Simonton God Is Mary Grace Vesper Warhime Elizabeth Pierce Dorothy Howe

Sixth Arch reunion and degree rituals in Jackson

June 8 reports twenty Hayborn Council members attending the Sixth Arch reunion in Jackson with the Royal and Select Degree in the afternoon and Wellston Council presenting the Super-Excellent degree in the evening. Catherine Spencer hosted a bridge club gathering in Nelsonville with four tables and dinner, guests included Mrs Kaelin and Mrs Spencer, with high scores awarded to guests and club members.

Nelsonville Hayborn Council Jackson Wellston Council Catherine Spencer Clifton Spencer Kaelin Marie Walters Ralph White Stacy Sharp Frank Jackson

Charles O Grim Dies After Long Illness in Lodi

Charles O Grim 72 longtime Lodi township resident died at 2 45 Friday afternoon at his home after a five week illness from influenza and complications He was a farmer active in the community Survived by a widow two daughters Mrs S K Burson and Mrs E A Guthrie Athens two sons Atwood Grim and George Grim Shade ten grandchildren one great grandchild and a sister Mrs Jacob King of Pratts Fork Funeral services will be at his residence at 2 pm Saturday conducted by Rev M E Chatley pastor of the Christian church Athens Burial in Burson cemetery

Jerseyville Charles O. Grim Lodi Township Grim M. E. Chatley The Christian Church Athens Burson Cemetery 8S. K. Burson E. A. Guthrie Atwood Grim George Grim Shade Jacob King Pratts Fork

Barbers Aid Miners With Athens Relief Gift

Athens barbers union donated 25 to coal miners on strike in response to a AFL appeal. Bert Sanders, secretary, said this marked the third Athens barber donation for the relief fund.

Union of Barbers of Athens Bert Sanders Today American Federation of Labor Athens Barbers Sanders

Hole in One Harry Blackburn Cards at Athens Course

Harry Blackburn of Louisville Kentucky scored a hole in one on the 120 yard No 5 hole at Athens Country Club yesterday. He used a mashie niblick while traveling with a Columbus sporting goods company and was accompanied by Harold Wise Athens High School coach. The shot earns Blackburn admission to the Hole in One club with prizes from several sponsors.

Athens Country Club Harry Blackburn Louisville Columbus Sporting Goods Blackburn Harold Wise Athens

Award Certificates Honor Nelsonville Students

Nelsonville June 8 honor certificates issued for first and second honors in city schools. First Honors awarded for no absences or tardies last year. Second Honors for at most three absences or tardies. Part of the list published, with remainder later. Names include Arlene Betts Flora Lafollette Kathryn Lee Elwood McCreary and many others.

Nelsonville Nelsonville City Schools Arlene Betts Flora Lafollette Kathryn Lee Elwood McCreary Margaret Rettenmeyer Lucile H. Smith Helen Ogg Margaret Shater Hardee Woodson Billy Hall Alice Sanders Harriet Colbert Frances Hoover Hazel Sayers Erma Smith Ruth Brady Margaret French Lela Deer John Ward Margaret Pedigo Vera Linton Henry Norman Margaret Ward Stephen Ward Tom Williams Viola Woods Francis Sanders Lucille Kinsey Carlyle Mender Orville Parsons Jennie Sanders Lawrence Seibert Grace Sherman Dorothy Smith Marie Warehime Gertrude Wend Louise Hanning Elmo Higgins Vivian Linton Lillian Wend Goldie Woodson Tom Wolf Mae Bartlett John Scott Bishop Thelma Bruce Ruth Juniper Grace Linton Bessie Parry Clifford Scott Wilbur Wallace Marjorie Hickman Vivian Joy Naomi Lehman Mary Margaret Mechem Charles Roby

Hearst Endorses Hoover as GOP Nominee

William Randolph Hearst declares Herbert Hoover the strongest Republican candidate and endorses him for the presidential nomination in a Los Angeles statement. The publisher asserts Hoover leads the party and may be the best choice for president.

Los Angeles Calif U.P Herbert Hoover William Randolph Hearst

Pythian Sisters Past Chiefs Honor Mrs Bateman

Mrs. Myrtle Eddy hosted the Past Chiefs association on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Clara Bateman won the high prize with Mrs. Harry Davis taking the consolation prize. Readings were given by Mrs. Belle Lancaster and Mrs. Stella Davis. Luncheon followed for nine members including Mrs. Clara Hellyer and Miss Louise Pearce.

Myrtle Eddy Past Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters Clara Bateman Harry Davis Belle Lancaster Stella Davis Clara Hellyer Emma Gibson Clara Batesman Florence Coakley Bess Fleck Bertha Howard Louise Pearce

Junior Home Guards urged to send mite box dues

In Nelsonville on June 8 the Junior Home Guards of the Methodist church are urged to remit mite box dues or other donations to Mrs. Berry Hickman by June 11.

Nelsonville Methodist Church Berry Hickman

Quote on Presidential Value Sparks Party Debate

A fragment suggests a party official calls for a leader who would be useful to the party and valuable to the nation over the next four years. The remark hints at strategic considerations shaping party support and national goals.

Mothers Club Meeting Planned Wednesday Evening

Jacksonville May 10 The Mothers club will meet Wednesday at 7 PM at Mrs Garnet Seckinger home. Mrs Seckinger will be assisted by Mrs Hoisington Mrs Householder and Mrs McMeanmy. All mothers or interested persons may attend bring two or more cut flowers. Special business to come before the club.

Jacksonville Mother's Club Garnet Seckinger Seckinger Hoisington Householder McMeanmy

Toboggan Wins Oaks at Epsom Downs in Classic Stakes

Toboggan today won the 149th renewal of the Oaks Stakes over about one and a half miles at Epsom Downs. The three year old filly captured the $50,000 Classic in England.

Epsom Downs England Lord Derby

Knights of Pythias Plan Memorial Service in Nelsonville

Knights of Pythias will attend a memorial service at Nelsonville Church of Christ Sunday with a reserved section. The Rev. K. H. McCorkle will deliver the memorial address. Mrs. Isaac Vaughn hosted the M. F. club gathering with a two course luncheon for members and guests at her home.

Knights of Pythias Nelsonville Church of Christ K. H. McCorkle Isaac Vaughn M. F. Club Hazel Dunkle Anna Kontner Nelle Warner Hazel Katzenbach Margaret Schentz Marie Walker Clara Key Ann Poposy Helen Larrgent Verna Hand Ruth Barber

Adkinses Announce Birth of Daughter Velma Ruth

Nelsonville report notes Mr and Mrs Matt Adkins announce the birth of a daughter on June 5. The infant has been named Velma Ruth.

Nelsonville Matt Adkins Velma Ruth

Dilcher Undergoes Appendicitis Operation in Columbus

Nelsonville June 8 Harry Dilcher was moved to Radium hospital Columbus after an appendicitis attack. He had an operation at 4 o clock and is resting comfortably this morning. Mrs. Dilcher and Al Dilcher went with him.

Nelsonville Harry Dilcher Radium Hospital Columbus

Snake Bites Boy in Laurelrun Strawberry Patch

The four year old son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Vanbibber of Laurelrun was bitten on the foot Thursday by a snake while in a strawberry patch. He was brought to Dr Hubert Hyde for treatment.

Nelsonville Jesse Vanbibber Laurelrun Strawberry Patch Hubert Hyde

Local residents visit friends and family across states

Mrs Frank Morris of Columbus is guest of friends here. Miss Winona Newland of Marshfield visits Miss Verna Hand. Miss Stella Linton from Cleveland schools is vacationing with the Lintons. Mrs Floyd Rosser of Detroit visits her parents. E L Morrell and daughter Mary Lee return from Columbus. Minnie Kincade goes home to Jackson after a month here. Mr and Mrs Dave Wilkins of Columbus stay with Betts and Edgell families. Ralph Ely and Paul Hudson return after first Wooster year. Gene Shafer and son Joe visit from Columbus. Mrs Berry Hickman and son return from Charleston West Virginia, Gertrude Riddle and Pattie Ann accompany them. Mrs Clarence Duskey and children of Wyandotte Michigan visit relatives. Mr and Mrs D W Lawson return from Fairmont West Virginia. their son William stays longer. Mrs J C Rath leaves for Los Angeles California after time with her parents. Mrs J P Herold visits Columbus. Karl Newsuem Campbell spends Thursday in Jackson.

Stella Linton Cleveland Charles Linton Floyd Rosser Detroit Martin Ohlinger E. L. Morrell Mary Lee Columbus Minnie Kincade Jackson Mich Dave Wilkins E. C. Betts Charles Edgell Ralph Ely Paul Hudson Wooster Gene Shafer Joe Berry Hickman Charleston W. Va Gertrude Riddle Pattie Ann Clarence Duskey Wyandotte D. W. Lawson Fairmont William J. C. Rath Los Angeles Cal

Daisy Perkins to face trial for subornation of perjury

Columbus reports that Daisy D. Perkins a colored woman attorney will go on trial next Wednesday in criminal court on a charge of subornation of perjury according to County Prosecutor Chester announced Thursday.

Columbus Daisy D. Perkins Chester

Comedians to stage Hello Happiness at Majestic Monday

Ohio University Comedians rehearse for the gay satire Hello Happiness to be presented Monday evening at the Majestic. Cast includes Dunkle King Edmund Bid Jimmie Blankenship Harry Mahan Joe Collins Lee Sellers with daily rehearsals at Ewing auditorium and dress rehearsal Sunday afternoon. Public tickets go on sale Monday at 7 30.

Ohio University Downstate Broadway Backstage Life Dunkle King Bid Edmund Jimmie Blankenship Harry Mahan Belinda Joe Collins Chez Louis Sheriff Collins Lee Sellers Ewing Auditorium Majestic Theater Majestic

Dawes in State to Deliver Speech at Marietta College

Vice President Charles G Dawes and party pass through en route from Chicago to Marietta to deliver the commencement address at Marietta College. Dawes joined by his brother Rufus during the trip.

Charles G.,dawes Chicago Marietta Marietta College Dawes Rufus

Dawes Heads to Malta After Chicago Goodbye

Vice President Dawes revisits Malta the scene of his youth where he paused during a brief talk. He and his brother Rufus, who flew from Chicago to Marietta, planned a reunion in Malta today after yesterday’s farewell in Chicago.

Dawes Malta Marietta Rufus Chicago

Mrs Lon Carsey Dies in Hebbardsville

Mrs Lon Carsey aged 67 died at 8 this morning at her home in Hebbardsville after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at 2 PM Sunday at the M E church in Albany conducted by Rev J W Barnes. Burial followed in Hebbardsville cemetery. She is survived by her husband and four daughters Mrs Hoyt McAfee Athens Mrs Dorothy Cook Springfield Mrs Marie Fielder Jackson Mich and Mrs Win Hudnell Hebbardsville.

Hebbardsville Lon Carsey J. W. Barnes M. E. Church Albany Hoyt McAfee Athens Dorothy Cook Springfield

Whitney elected president of Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen

A. F. Whitney, formerly of Chicago, elected to succeed W. G. Lee as president. Lee served as leader for 19 years. Whitney previously held the posts of general secretary and treasurer.

A. F. Whitney Chicago W. G. Lee The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Lee Brotherhood Whitney

McGuffey Pageant At Ath en High School Saturday Evening

A cast of 100 will perform an original McGuffey pageant at 8 15 pm in Ath ens high school auditorium. The production features student created music lines dances and costumes with parts for young children and a log rolling scene with old time fiddlers and country dances. Tickets are on sale at Cline s.

McGuffey Athens Athens High School Constance McLeod Jane Finsterwald Joe Ann Tompkins Florence Wallace Buddy Connett Dickie Phillips Jane Kk. Atwood Phillis Logan Earl Hooper Jim Bain Rob Hess Janet McKinnon Margaret Burt Jean Pickens Martha Richeson Emmett Parker John van Dyke Jesse Larch Ann Beasley Tohill James Pierre Pauline Reynolds Peyton Reed Bob Atkins Bob Bird Lorene Norris Evelyn Fishbaugh Homer C. Brooks Albany Carsey Wallace Johnson George Hastings Cecil Glass Charles Naus Bob Kinney Ben Sweazy Ralph Brown John Russ Mary Stalders Mariana Bing Ruth J Evelyn Koker Helen Swe Harriett Edwards Mary Fra Goldsberry Verna Danford Faye Farmers H. R. McVay Irma Voigt Edith Wray Ohio Miami University Ohio University Cline's

Dedication Planned for New Farm Bureau Building

Columbus invites public dedication of the Farm Bureau building at 620 East Broad Street on Tuesday. Mayor Thomas and Ohio State University agriculture Dean Alfred Vivian head the speaker lineup, with farm leaders from the state and nation attending. Building inspection will run 9 a.m. to noon. George L. Cooler will present the first Ohio Farm Bureau Federation board, with O Bradfute and M D Lincoln also speaking.

Columbus Farm Bureau Fast Broad Street Thomas Alfred Vivian Ohio State University College of Agriculture Ohio Jha In Bureau Federation George L. Cooler O. Bradfute M. D. Lincoln

May Offer Reward For Boy's Slayer

Massillon authorities plan to ask Stark county commissioners to contribute to a reward fund for catching Lester Boyd, 17, who was shot after leaving Ellen Fichter's home following a church social. More than 250 dollars had been raised by friends and could grow. police still have no clue about the gunman’s identity.

Stark County Lester Boyd Boyd Ellen Fichter

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