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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1928

Page

5

Local Union Meeting Set for 1:30 P.M. at Red Men's Hall

A meeting of local union No. 296, formerly at Mine No. 10 Derthick, will be held in Red Men's hall Wednesday at 1 30 p m. Notices signed by William Withem and Isaac Jones promise business of importance. David Allen remains under care at Grant hospital Columbus after facial operation last Wednesday.

Derthick Glouster Red Men's Hall William Withem Isaac Jones David Allen Grant Hospital Columbus

Four Athens men plead guilty to hunting without license

In Glouster four Athens men Raymond Brooks Arthur Brooks Lester Brown and Merrill Morrison were fined 25 plus costs after pleading guilty in Justice Wells court at Lathrop for hunting without a license on William Balderson’s farm near Wrightstown Game Protector LeFever and J W Lewis led to the arrest The article also notes three Meigs county men Harvey Moulden Finley Moulden and Aaron Bobo pled guilty to killing non game birds in Pomeroy with a 25 fine and costs.

Glouster Athens Raymond Brooks Arthur Brooks Lester Brown Merrill Morrison Court of Justice Wells Lathrop William Balderson Wrightstown LeFever J. W. Lewis Balderson Meigs County Elty Clark Pomeroy Harvey Moulden Finley Moulden Aaron Bobo

President's Reception Highlights Ohio University Commencement

The yesterday afternoon reception at the Men's Union drew about 300 guests for the Ohio University commencement. Attendees included President E B Bryan and Mrs Bryan with Clark Williams alumni secretary, Dean Irma Voigt leading the social plan, and guests Grosvenor McKee and Sam Shafer from Canton for the exercises. Shafer’s brother Joseph Shafer graduates in 1927.

Ohio University E. B. Bryan Clark Williams Irma E. Voigt Grosvenor McKee Sam Shafer Canton Shafer Serena Shafer A. A. Shafer

Pythian Sisters Glouster Meeting Called

All members of White Rose Temple Pythian Sisters are requested to attend a Wednesday night meeting. Important business will be discussed.

Pythian Sisters Glouster White Rose Temple

Dr Crawford Returns From Cataract Operation

Dr A J Crawford returned Monday evening from Grant hospital in Columbus where he recently underwent a cataract removal operation. The operation was successful.

Editor Addresses Graduates on Newspaper Professions

The speaker notes dramatic changes in newspapers since 1913, citing growth in national advertising and earnings. He attributes consolidation to economic factors, not politics, and cites fewer morning papers in several Ohio cities as evidence of chain ownership and centralized operations.

Bryan Ohio Columbus Dayton Lima Portsmouth Sandusky Springfield Zanesville

Newspapers offer secure careers and growth in youth

The speaker urged students to view the newspaper industry as a stable, profitable field with strong future prospects. He said those entering sales, administration, or broader service find deep personal reward through meaningful work and robust opportunities beyond mere wealth.

Venice beauty winner repeats title Edward Burggman

George Burggman won the annual male beauty parade in Venice California for the second year running. The event drew spectators and marked Burggman as a repeat winner in a playful local pageant.

George Burggman Venice Calif

Death of Conrad Josten Follows Yearlong Illness

Conrad Josten, 78, died Monday night at his East State street home after a yearlong stomach trouble. Burial is set for Thursday at St. Pauls Catholic church at 9 am, with Rev. Father James Banahan officiating. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, he moved to Athens county at eight, learned blacksmithing in Gallipolis, then ran a shop on East State street. In 1895 he opened the Josten restaurant and cigar and news stand on Court street, a business he ran for 35 years. He is survived by James Fred and Martin Josten of Athens, Walter of Cincinnati, and Mrs. John Overmeyer of Parkersburg.

Conrad Josten East State Street St. Paul's Catholic Church James Banahan Wellston Josten Wheeling W. Va Athens County Lodi Township Gallipolis Athens Court Street James Fred Martin Josten Walter Cincinnati John Overmeyer Parkersburg

Athens man dies after long illness veteran blacksmith

Conrad Josten 78 died at his home in Athens Monday night after a long illness. An early Lodi township resident, he was a Court street businessman for nearly four decades and active in Elk circles.

Conrad Josten Athens Mr. Josten Lodi Township Court Street

Remembered Athens man with many friends dies after seven years

Mrs Josten died seven years ago and Mr Josten long served in the Athens Elks lodge. He was a man with many friends and acquaintances and his death today drew many expressions of regret.

Josten Dide Josten Athens Elks Lodge

Athens Salesman Wins National Paint Contest Prize

F. H. King of 302 East State Street, representative for the Phillip Carey company, is named one of the five first prize winners in the national paint division sales contest. He leads his district and has a three year record with the COOP RT F company, earning a $75 watch as prize.

F. H. King East State Street Phillip Carey Company King United States Mr. King COOP RT TF

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