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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1928
Page
3
Shetlers Tigers national guard team defeated the Athena team 8 to 8 last evening at the city playground with 16 hits for the Tigers and eight for Athena. Four home runs marked the game, Athena suffers first defeat of the season as Tigers issue a valley challenge.
C G Kreple of Nelsonville received notice that his brother Ernest Kreple died in Columbus after a yearlong illness. The family had recently moved from Chicago to Columbus. Ernest Kreple, born in Nelsonville, married Fanny Martin of Nelsonville. He leaves a widow, three brothers and five sisters.
Montgomery residents hosted family and friends including Mrs. E J Kessinger Mrs Bernice Johnson and son Mr and Mrs W H Cox and others spent weekends and Sundays in Columbus Athens Zanesville Syracuse Detroit and Detroit area while several members of clubs and post chapters held meetings and memorial services projected with routine visits and hospital stays.
The third 4 H Anti Cant club meeting at Mrs Ethel G Hayes home included new members Miss Beatrice Rhoades and Miss Mildred Brooks. Members demonstrated sewing patterns and cutting techniques while deciding to raise funds to attend camp.
Nelsonville notebook item notes Miss Teena Wells departed to Louisville Kentucky to attend the commencement exercises of her niece Miss Vivian Mae Grady promising a family gathering and ceremony.
In Eastern Ohio the Save Yourself movement within the United Mine Workers challenges the Save the Union line. Led by long-time members, they negotiate directly with Rail and River Coal officials for a wage scale, arguing many miners left unions for non union work and that Ohio operators should set wages. They claim the Jacksonville scale is unaffordable and that wages must ensure a respectable living.
West Union Street between Wayfally and Cemetery streets will be repaved and closed to travel starting Thursday morning, announced by Service Director G. M. Romine. A portion near the railroad crossing was recently rebuilt, with a flag base and special rolling. Traffic will detour via Moore Avenue through Cemetery and West State Streets.
Dr J Ailstock listed a five room rental in the Messenger Classifieds and secured a tenant within a day. If you have a vacant house call 70 or Nelsonville 412 W and ask for an ad taker.
In St Johns Newfoundland on June 12 Miss Mabel Bell and Amelia Earhart's Friend ship prepared for an eastward flight. A strong west to northwest wind and cloudless skies favored a possible Trans Atlantic air race. The winner would be the first woman to fly the Atlantic. Weather was ideal for an eastbound attempt and figures showed continued sunshine and favorable winds.
Auto campers touring California last year utilized all 18 national forests as camping grounds. Nearly 700000 campers visited the parks, reflecting strong demand for outdoor recreation and forest access across the state.
General William L. Sibert, builder of the Alabama state docks at Mobile, is the sole surviving Army engineer appointed by Roosevelt in 1907 for the Panama Canal work. He constructed Gatun Lock and other major features, a native of Gadsden, Alabama.
President Coolidge foresees further prosperity for the United States but urges state and local governments to cut expenses to keep the tide rising. He spoke at the semi annual government business meeting noting total government costs exceed 11 billion dollars annually and urged a nationwide push for wiser spending.
United Press notes twin brothers from California among attendees Judge Charles Crail and Joe Crail both delegates. North Dakota backs Lowdon as war drum inscription signals Sioux leadership. Osro Cobb of Arkansas, 24, is the youngest delegate and Arkansas legislator. Mellon Watson ticket endorsed. Will Rogers jokes about resigning if elected on a bankless ticket.
In Delaware on June 12 Phi Beta Kappa announced that Dwight Koppes and Margaret Ott of Elyria were elected members from the Ohio Wesleyan University senior class.
Glen D. Phillips son of Mr and Mrs W D Phillips of Columbus formerly of Trimble has earned the doctor of dental surgery degree at Ohio State University. A Glouster high school graduate he attended Ohio University before OSU. He plans to practice in Circleville and earlier worked as a Messenger carrier and handled Messenger duties in high school.
Citizens and Muskingum county officials will gather tomorrow night in Zanesville to form an organization aimed at flood prevention along the Muskingum and Licking river valleys.
Two hundred alumni and university officers attended the Lindley hall luncheon. Speakers included Dr. Hiram Roy Wilson toastmaster and Dr. L. R. Nice who urged energy savings in college teaching and junior college pathways. Dr. Atkinson spoke on growth and cooperation while Dr. Albert Leonard urged rapid completion of the Super scholarship fund. President Bryan announced a new dean of men and named Hout as associate professor to teach religion and ethics. The plan for a university pastor, adopted then discontinued, was criticized for meeting student needs through the university.
Mrs. Starry I. Cromley of 40 Smith Street is visiting with her nephews Russell and Quinlivan Hayes of Pomeroy.
The Hocking Valley Livestock club will meet at the Ball brothers home in Armitage on Thursday evening June 14 at 7 30. County Agent Thomas Johnson will be present to assist in judging dairy and beef cattle.
The article warns that thumb sucking in babies can become a bad habit in older children and may affect digestion and mouth development. Practical tips include mittens or cuffs to curb the habit, and addressing irregular bowel action with routine, Castoria as a gentle digestive aid, claiming a long history of use and a motherhood booklet with each package.
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