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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1927
Page
3
Nelsonville reports a spring student enumeration of 1,483 for ages 5 to 18, down from 1,697 last year. Superintendent O. O. Crawford notes total year enrollment at 1,608, with 927 in first six grades, 437 in junior high, 244 in senior high, and an average daily attendance of 1,423.
Robert Huenefeld, clerk of the city board of education, files a detailed financial statement with the county auditor. For Aug 31 1926 to Jun 6 1927 total receipts were 113068.27 with expenditures 110488.91 and balances in general 1860.48 bond 1000 retirement 440.07. Teacher hiring to fill resignations awaits verified enumeration data.
Miners formerly employed at properties on Brush Fork near Murray City met to address relief issues. The group noted limited local union funds and voted to divide available monies equally among the men.
Relatives and friends attended the Wednesday 10:30 a.m. funeral at the Methodist church in Nelsonville for William Shafer. The I O O F lodge of Carbonhill attended in a body. Mrs B F Lekever and Miss Elda Crouse sang Lead Gently Home and What a Friend We Have in Jesus.
A party from Nelsonville heads Wednesday for a tour of Europe. Attending are Mr. and Mrs. Julius Fischer, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Poston, Rev. Eugene Owens, Charles Poston, Miss Catherine Spencer, George Adamson, Miss Olive Murphy of Newark who joined in Columbus. They will sail from Montreal.
Nelsonville report states local teachers planning to attend the state teacher's convention at Cedar Point in June 2022 may obtain identification certificates at the office of Superintendent O. O. Crawford.
Mrs. Harry Davis hosted a Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters gathering on Mill street. After the business session a social evening followed with prizes awarded to Mrs. Sadie Linton and Miss Louise Pearce and a two course luncheon for members including Myrtle Eddy Clara Bateman Belle Lancaster Bess Fleck Clara Hellyer Florence Coakley Louise Pearce and Bertha Howard.
The Misses Julia Burnell Lucille Fiske and Florence Cook entertained S H Club with an afternoon gathering featuring conversation music and refreshments in their home.
Hostesses for the S H T club's Wednesday night gathering at the Fiske residence on West Columbus street organized a Bingo session. Miss Velma Young won the prize, and a luncheon was served for members Velma Young Mary Parry Fern Parry Ruth Cook Ruth Wolfe Elsie Hodgman Mrs Malvern Wilson Mrs Donald Betts.
Mr and Mrs L I Krieg entertained Wednesday evening at the Easterling club in Logan. Six tables were used. Out-of-town guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Carpenter and Mr and Mrs Floyd Duffy of Logan. High scores for ladies went to Mrs FE S McCune and Mrs Leonard Cooley while Dr E B Acomb and E S McCune led the men.
John 8S Mooney visited Gallipolis on Wednesday. Several residents including Mrs Ed Healy and Mrs C H Bartlett spent time in Delaware and Pomeroy for parties and visits. Families from Richmond, Columbus, Athens, and Elizabethtown are mentioned with trips, gatherings, hospital news, and guest stays.
City of Athens will prepare its budget for taxing use as blanks arrive from state authorities. It will be open to public inspection ten days before handover to the county auditor. City auditor Griff Evans spoke at the Chamber of Commerce meeting about tax reduction goals through district budget investigations. Tests show brick for East State street exceeds state abrasion limits, with 21.6 and 21 percent versus 27 percent allowed. George W. Sulley of National Cash Register will address merchants and business men at Hotel Berry on Wednesday noon, sharing selling methods and cooperation ideas for store service and management.
Luzern Armstrong aged 1 died last night from paralysis in Chauncey. Funeral services are set for 2 pm Friday at Union Church conducted by the Salvation Army. Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery. He leaves two daughters Mrs Roy Dailey of Athens and Mrs William Sheiman of Beebe, one son Herbert Armstrong of Gloucester, and one sister the Rev D D Marston of Sea Breeze, Va.
The state fire marshal seeks to condemn sheds on Carl Norris property at 30 East Carpenter Street. Mayor Alex Moore will hear the case at 1 PM on June 15 after a continuation from June 10. Norris contends he has not had a chance to answer the charges.
Kenton June 9. Masters of illusion gather for a three day session of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Harry Blackstone wowed the banquet hall with a vanished live-bird cage and a feat with five hat boxes producing five girls as part of a staged trick.
Columbus June 9 brief announces the public utilities commission fixed July 22 for a further hearing on the Hocking Valley railway companys request to discontinue two daily passenger trains between Columbus and Athens on the Hocking division and two trains daily between Logan and Pomeroy on the river division.
A New York Stock Exchange membership transfer was arranged at 220000 dollars, establishing a new record.
J Clyde Edmundson county auditor with the state tax commission works to finalize personal tax return lists for Athens County. A mailed letter warns delinquent taxpayers that May 1 1927 returns due and penalties of 50 percent apply unless filed promptly.
The Gense Agricolarum boys club will host an ice cream social at the Factory M. E. Church on Friday night June 10. The event invites members and neighbors to join the community gathering for treats and fellowship.
Doris Dore a 21 year old actress from New York City was found in her Hollywood apartment with seven scarlet K marks carved with a razor. Police seek a gorilla like intruder who broke in and held her in a powerful grip before slashing the marks. She was hospitalized as investigators pursue the suspect.
Weather officials predict fair conditions for Charles Lindberghs homecoming in Lindy Washington this Saturday, ahead of the arrival. The outlook comes from the U S Weather Bureau as the event nears.
The Radio Commission considers protests over station reassignments with a June 15 deadline for changes. Broadcasts listed include WPG Atlantic City WBAL Baltimore WSATI Cincinnati WLW Cincinnati WTAM Cleveland WWJ Detroit WCX-WJIR Detroit WEAF New York WIZ New York KDKA Pittsburgh and others with varied programming from dinner music to orchestras and news.
The body of Merrit McKalvey, 28, arrived in Corning from Pittsburgh. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Grant McKalvey and survived by two brothers Grant and Carl, a sister Virginia Haskins in West Virginia. Funeral planned from the M E church, then Gallipolis to visit their father at Holzer hospital. Mrs. Ralph Fitzer to Columbus. Flora Mae Morris and Glouster visits noted.
In Corning on June 9 Mrs Hester Latta is reported to have a dislocated hip. She is bedfast and listed in serious condition according to a local report.
Gail Dean, son of Mr and Mrs Mark Dean of Corning, was in a motorcycle crash in Los Angeles recently. He suffered deep cuts to his arms and legs and cannot move about.
Miss Claudine Kelly of Glouster visits cousin Mrs. Carl Swartz this week while Mrs. Jane Ramsey of Athens visits Mrs. Harry Morgan. The Rev. L G Ludwick leaves for Lancaster with Mrs. Ludwick after attending a U B church convention. Mrs. Tena Hensel heads to Chicago to spend a week with daughter Miss Treida Hensel. Will and Howard Morgan move.
An advertisement claims mixing lemon juice with Orchard White will make hands and arms soft smooth and white. It alleges even stained worn hands become clear and youthful with daily massage. All dealers carry Orchard White.
Miner leaders push for a wage high enough to sustain life and purchase power, oppose $2.10 daily rate, and vow to keep the union alive until operators agree to talks. They criticize relief rumors and discuss an injunction in the Lick Run mine dispute, with a court hearing aimed for June 11.
Advertised remedy Moone's Emerald Oil guarantees relief from aching feet swelling and soreness within 24 hours with money back if not satisfied. The ad touts rapid pain disappearance after a few applications and claims reduction of swelling and elimination of odor, attributing the effect to a blend of essential oils camphor and antiseptics.
In St. Joseph Michigan on June 9 state witnesses remained to be heard as the hearing to dissolve the House of David colony adjourned for the week. Hazel Wuerth, once the Shiloh girl and alleged victim of Ben Purnell, provided sensational testimony.
Coroner Frank Chambliss of Xenia orders an inquest after admitting the body of George Adshead 22 Antioch college student was found in the Little Miami river near Yellow Springs and he suspects possible murder.
Mrs L D McGinley of Hamilton visits her sisters at 56 East State Street with her son L D McGinley Jr on a Consul service trip in Cantania Sicily before sailing from New York. The Jolly Sewers Club elected officers for the year and planned a family picnic at Nice tourist camp on the Pomeroy road. Prof Clarence Robinson and Mrs Robinson drove to Cincinnati for a short stay yesterday.
Hazel Wuerth testifies that two young Shiloh girls died violently after being sent to the House of David lumber camp at High Island during a raid on the religious colony. The deaths are linked to the alleged victims of King Benjamin Purnell and are part of ongoing court testimony.
In Chillicothe on June 8 Judge Peter J. Blosser denied a new trial and a stay of execution for John Hickman Senior who is to die in the electric chair June 10 for the murder of Policeman Dan Garrett.
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