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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1928

Page

5

Thea Chapter O. E. S. Inspection Tuesday Night

Glouster reporters note Thea Chapter O. E. S. will hold its annual inspection at the regular meeting Tuesday night. Deputy grand matron Mrs. Winnifred Schweickart of Ironton will conduct the inspection. Refreshments and a social time follow. several out of town visitors are expected. Teachers head to New Concord for summer school as sessions run through August 17.

Glouster Thea Winnifred Schweickart Ironton New Concord

Largest crowd rides labor train at Glouster depot

A quiet orderly crowd gathered in Glouster for the labor train with twelve men aboard, the largest turnout since service began. Four new workers reported for Mine No. 10 at Derthick, while Jacksonville sent ten riders and Trimble one, all noting calm conditions at the depots and mines.

Glouster Trimble Jacksonville Derthick

Torch convocation banquet held at Varsity Inn

Active members and alumnae of Cresset and guests attended the tenth annual Torch convocation banquet at the Varsity Inn. Dean Irma Voigt toasted the group with remarks honoring charter members and the 1913 founding.

Cresset Colonial Irma E. Voigt Varsity Inn

Missionary and Wife Visit Relatives in City

Mr and Mrs Morris Bernard of Sao Paulo Brazil spent several days last week with Mr and Mrs C K Sellars in Glouster The Bernard couple are missionaries with the Evangelical Union of South America in Brazil

South America

Glouster White Sox to Face Newark YMCA in Outing

Glouster White Sox plan an out of town game in Newark on Thursday against the Newark YMCA. The trip marks the team's first away game this season as local fan reads of visitors and relatives visiting Athens area for graduations and family visits.

Glouster Glouster White Sox Newark Newark Y. M. C. A

Prominent Priest Dies in Columbus After Illness

The Rev. Thomas J. O'Reilly aged 7 died in Columbus after a seven week illness. Father O'Reilly was a prominent figure in Southern and Central Ohio religious circles and founded St. Dominic's Church in Columbus in 1889.

Columbus U.P Thomas J. O'Reilly Mather J O’reilly Ohio St. Dominic's ‘Church

Clarke Sesquicentennial panel picks three for Vincennes memorial

President Coolidge appointed Ewing R. Emison of Indiana Mrs. Alvin T Hert of Kentucky and Luther Ely Smith of Missouri to the George Rogers Clarke Sesquicentennial commission. The panel will oversee the election of the Vincennes Indiana memorial to Clarke.

Washington U.P Coolidge Ewing R. Emison Indiana Alvin T. Hert Kentucky Luther Ely Smith Missouri George Rogers Clarke

Plan Conference on Child Welfare for Five Counties

A district conference on child welfare for five counties near Athens was called by the state department of welfare for Wednesday June 13 at Logan courthouse. Miss Bell Grove opens the meeting with remarks on the conference purpose. The morning session at 9 30 includes a discussion on The Juvenile Court as a Preventive Agency in Child Welfare.

Athens State Department of Welfare Court House Logan Bell Grove State Superintendent of Charities S. M. Johnson Juvenile Court George Holdren Athens County Children’s Home Ethel Barger Youngstown Fairfield Pickaway Hocking Verry Carl Porter Athens County

Speeding Costs Set for Tom Newman in JP Court

Tom Newman faced arraignment before Justice of the Peace Carl Porter after arrest by Constable Harry Dalton. Deputy Sheriff Fred Heck had fled the affidavit as Newman incurred a $106 fine plus costs for speeding.

Tom Newman Court of Justice of the Peace Carl Porter Newman Harry Dalton Fred Heck

McCoys Tablets Promise 5 Pound Gain or Money Back

Underweight readers urged to try McCoy's Tablets with a 4 sixty cent box or 2 one dollar box plan. If they do not gain at least 5 pounds and feel improved, the druggist will refund the purchase price.

McCoy America

Marriage Licenses Issued in Athens County Probate Court

Arch ie J Wright 23 painter Canaanville and Bernice Mildred Robinson 24 at home Canaan ville to be married by Carl Porter justice of the peace George O Luce 25 student Athens and Sarah Webber Davies 21 teacher Athens to be married by Rev. M hk Chatley all as listed in court records

Athens County Archie J. Wright Canaanville Bernice Mildred Robinson Carl Porter George O. Luce Athens Sarah Webber Davies M Hk. Chatley

Ohio university student injured in Huntington auto crash

Jim mie Blankenship, an Ohio University student, remains hospitalised in Huntington after a Saturday crash that sent his car over an embankment. Reed Jacoby and Lou Burnell were hurt but less seriously. Blankenship had starred in Hello Happiness, with Vincent Jukes set to lead tonight.

Mr. Blankenship Ohio University Huntington Reed Jacoby Lou Burnell Vincent Jukes Cleveland

Publisher O K Shimansky Dies in Cleveland

Funeral services will be held in Sandusky for O K Shimansky former president of the Cleveland Times Publishing Company who died Sunday at his home after a three month illness Death was due to influenza following a serious cold

Cleveland Sandusky O. K. Shimansky Cleveland Times Publishing Company

Cambridge mine guard in accidental shooting dies

Everett Bond a 48 year old mine guard at the Cambridge Collieries Caldwell mine died after a sawed off shotgun discharged while he prepared for night duty. The blast struck his face as a high power rifle slipped and fired the shotgun. County officials ruled the death an accident. Bond of Coolville, Athens county, leaves a widow and three children.

Caldwell Everett Bond Cambridge Bond Cambridge Collieries Company Ia Hospital Coolville Athens County T Tree

Indians Release Aaron Ward From Roster

Cleveland announces the unconditional release of Aaron Ward the veterans infielder who joined from the Chicago White Sox at the waiver price last March. Ward was obtained by the Indians in a waiver deal earlier this season.

Cleveland U.R Aaron Ward Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians

Whitestone Tire Slashes Tire Prices

The Whitestone Tire and Rubber Company announced today price cuts across tire lines including third line tires 14 percent, first line tires 17 percent, low pressure cords 12 1/2 to 15 percent, and solid tires 10 percent.

New York U.P Whitestone Tire and Rubber Company

Convention Fever Rises as Nominating Bets Stir Kansas City

Western Republican congressman bets New York Hoover supporter a hat that Hoover cannot carry New York against Governor Smith if nominated. Will Rogers plans a public meeting as fevered pre con vention politics reach peak with New York delegates arriving and 90 Empire State votes in play. A newsboy’s gun battle shout drew delegates’ attention in downtown Kansas City.

Kansas City New York Hoover Smith Empire State

Four-Year 4-H Member Demonstrates at Leaders Training

Ralph Jash of Amesville, an Amesville High School graduate, will lead a Friday demonstration at the Federal Valley Livestock club leaders and officers training conference in the Athens High School auditorium. He has four years in 4-H focusing on poultry, keeping detailed records on egg production and profits from his 65 Rhode Island Red pullets, three and a half months old.

Ralph Jash Amesville Federal Valley ‘Livestock Club Athens High School Amesville High School Rhode Island

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