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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1927

Page

3

Automobile Wreck Near Addison Crossing Claims Few Injuries

C. C. Ferrell a 21 year old salesman for the American Speed Company Cincinnati escaped serious injury when his auto was struck by a train near Addison and pitched into a ditch. He crawled out with minor injuries and his body will be taken to Chester for burial. Mrs Anna Dunn widow of a Civil War soldier 87 fell at Sugar Run and was badly hurt. The Rev W C Jones and family have gone to Loddington Michigan for a visit through August. Mrs Frederick Reed accepts a clerical post at the Farmers bank for the summer.

Mindleport C. C. Ferrell Gallipolis American Speed Company Cincinnati New York Centrals Addison Ferrell Chester Anna Dunn Sugar Run W. C. Jones Presbyterian Church Loddington Michigan Jones Frederick Reed Farmers’ Bank

Missionary Benjamin Holroyd to Speak in Pomeroy

Benjamin Holroyd a longtime China missionary will speak at Dexter Christian church Saturday night at seven and at Pomeroy Church of Christ Sunday morning at 10 30 and Hemlock Grove church Sunday evening He will be accompanied by W D Ward Cincinnati state missionary and Miss Dee Yoho Also formerly of Steubenville Holroyd was in Nanking when Dr Williams was killed

Steubenville Nanking Dr. Williams

Templar Meet At Gallipolis Draws Many From Meigs County

A large turnout from Meigs county attended the Templar field meet and picnic held at Gallipolis yesterday afternoon. Seven commanderies participated: Athens Portsmouth Ironton Jackson Marietta Pomeroy and Gallipolis.

Middleport Meigs County Gallipolis Athens Portsmouth Ironton Jackson Marietta Pomeroy

Red Flags Signal Oil and Gas Well Shooting in Meigs County

Red flags seen on Meigs county highways indicate extensive oil and gas well shooting. Trucks carrying nitroglycerine and red flags to keep motorists at a safe distance populate the area near Minersville as the practice continues through the week.

Minersville Meigs County

Four-H Club Meeting Draws One Hundred Meigs Members

Four-H clubs from Meigs County gathered in the old court yesterday with about 100 members attending. Two instructors led games while county agent Mr. Kreitler and Portland resident Adam Slaughter, a veteran farmer, spoke to groups. A picnic followed.

Pomeroy Meigs County Old Court Kreitler Adam Slaughter Portland

Coal Company Officials Visit Meigs County to Settle Tax Assessment

W D Morse of Columbus and J L Glenn of Pittsburgh arrived to confer with the Meigs county board of revision over the assessment of New Pittsburgh Coal company's holdings. The firm owns 1109 acres of coal lands and surface properties, making it a major taxpayer in the county. Officials left after the adjustments were completed.

Pomeroy W. D. Morse Columbus Pittsburgh Coal Comany J. L. Glenn Pittsburgh Orney Meigs County Board of Revision

Pomeroy Deputy Plans Weekend Trip Involving Local Residents

Deputy Morris will travel to Columbus on Saturday to pick up Helen, a young woman linked to liquor raids but cleared of drinking. He will also return Clair Ashton to his Columbus home after a brief visit. The Ashton family is connected to Rev. George Ashton, a former local minister. The couple will accompany him back home after visiting their daughter recovering in Columbus.

Pomeroy RE. H. Morris Cowmbus Helenem Morris Clair Ashton George Ashton Columbus Antion

Sal Township Farmer Buys Tractor For New Run

Dora Smith, a leading Sal township farmer, returned from Parkersburg with a farm tractor for use on a new run and in the neighborhood. He recently sold his fine farm at a fancy price and has bought.

Pomeroy Briefs on Local Visit and Drowning Case

Frank Shain of the Royal Union Insurance Company visited here with Mrs and daughter Mrs J W A audct and their family. They were with Martin family and returned to Clinton Indiana Thursday with Will Martin. U S marshals recently summoned witnesses in the Ridgeway drowning case at Mason involving Mrs Ridge and four others.

White to Lead Central Building Principal in Meigs

W. S. White of Syracuse has been appointed principal of the Central building in Meigs county. White, who has taught in Meigs schools 28 years, previously spent sixteen years in Pomeroy schools and served as recorder of Meigs county for several terms.

Middleport White Syracuse Meigs County Pomeroy

Arrival of New Christian Church Minister Draws Attention

The Rev William McCorkle arrives to lead services with morning and evening sermons this Sunday. William Milhoan, father of Mrs Earlywine, is seriously ill with little hope of recovery. Several named teachers appear for Columbus schools including Miss Helen Beeson and Miss Christine Grant both former Middleport girls. Roanna Willock Athens wed Clarence Huff Haning March 10 in Parkersburg. they are Athens high class of 1927 graduates and relatives to Willock and Sheriff J A Willock. Mr and Mrs L E B Saunders Columbus visit Middleport this week with Ruth Saunders and William Juhling.

William McCorkle Christian Church William Milhoan Earlywine Columbus Helen Beeson Christine Grant Middleport Roanna Willock Athens Parkersburg Clarence Huff Haning

Storms Delay Byrd Paris Flight Start

Mid Atlantic storms between Newfoundland and Ireland push Byrd’s nonstop New York to Europe flight back at least until Sunday or Monday. Commander Richard E. Byrd awaits weather clearance in his tri motor Fokker plane as 5,000 people gather at Roosevelt Field amid rumors of the departure.

New York U PR mid-Atlantic Europe Newfoundland Ireland Richard E. Byrd Atlantic Roosevelt Field Byrd

Revival Opens Next Week at Glouster After Red Town

The Rev. Mrs. M. L. Kimmey wraps a nine week revival at Red Town and will begin a two week series in Glouster starting Monday night June 20 under Mrs. Kimmey's ministry.

Glouster M. L. Kimmey Red Town

FireKiller Brooder Blaze Claims Family In Port Huron

A chicken brooder lamp explosion in a Port Huron home in June caused a fire that killed Mrs. Stephen Malinske and her three children Stephen 11 Mary 7 and Margaret 3. The father tried to reach help while the mother reentered the flames to rescue others.

Port Huron Mich Stephen Malinske Stephen Mary Margaret

Father burned to death saving cattle at barn fire

Findlay June 17 A S Reu ben Flick 47 a farmer burned to death while trying to save cattle from a barn fire. His daughter Gladys of Bowling Green College graduating class and her mother were attending the commencement when they found the smouldering ruins and the charred body.

Naomi Bible class elects officers in The Plains meeting

June 17 report says Naomi Bible class at Mrs. Robert Graves home elected officers including President Marie Michaels and Vice President Thelma Linscott. The group plans semi monthly meetings at members homes with programs and refreshments and a picnic at the next session.

Chauncey Robert Graves the Plains Graves Ethel Wright Augusta Whitlatch Lela Hardy Thelma Linscott Vera Whitlatch Ruth Cade Ruth Grace Pauline Howard Virgine Porter Grace Savage Helen Michaels Marie Michaels

Two Chauncey Girls Graduate From Miami Jacobs College

Miss Jennie Graham and Miss Mary Syx will graduate in stenography on June 20 at Miami Jacobs college in Dayton Ohio. Both are Chauncey Dover high school graduates and daughters of Mr and Mrs J E Syx and the Rev and Mrs Gus Graham.

Chauncey Jennie Graham Mary Syx Miami Jacobs College Dayton Ohio Chauncey Dover High School J. E. Syx Gus Graham City

Christian Services Chauncey Sunday at First Christian Church

In Chauncey on Sunday the First Christian church hosts Bible school at 9:30 a.m. and the annual Children's Day program directed by Mrs. Floyd Nye, Mrs. Ira Myers, Mrs. Howard Brown and Mrs. Guy Brookins. Rev. Vian will preach at 7:39 p.m. Christian Endeavor begins at 6:30 p.m. Chorus choir directed by Mrs. Christine Courtney Brown will sing at the services.

Christian Services Chauncey First Christian Church This City Floyd É Nye Ira Myers Howard Brown Guy Brookins Vian Christian Endeavor Chorus Christine Courtney Brown

Birthday party at Pleasant View Temple observed

Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters in this city held its monthly birthday meeting last Tuesday evening. Honored guests included Mrs. Pearl Schoonover Mrs. Mary Burge and Miss Catherine Cline. Ice cream and cake were served. There were thirty seven in attendance.

Chauncey Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters Pearl Schoonover Mary Burge Catherine Cline

Goldman Band Concert Broadcast Across WEAF Saturday

A Goldman band concert will be aired on the WEAF network at 7:30 p m eastern time Saturday June 18. Other listings include WNYC at 6 p m eastern featuring a police double quartet WABQ at 8 39 p m eastern St Martin's mete quartet WGN at 4 30 p m central time International program France and WIZ at 9 p m eastern time Keystone due KFI at 9 p m Pacific time An song.

WEAF WNYC Police WABQ St. Martin’s WGN France WIZ Keystone Due KFI

Radio Listings Across Cities Highlight Evening Concerts

Multiple stations in Atlantic City Buffalo Cincinnati Detroit and New York announce 6:00 to 9:30 evening concerts and dance music programs. Featured acts include Goldman Band Jersey City Zoo Band Concert String Quartet and Atwater Kent Hour with varied orchestras and devotional programs.

Atlantic City WEAF New Goldman Band BAF New York Althouse Arum

Union College Orchestra Broadcast Schedule

Readable fragments indicate Union College Orchestra will broadcast via KFAB at 0 m central time Sunday with benefits and soloist. Elks program on WBZ at 6:35 p m eastern. WOR 7:15 p m eastern features a choral or instrumental performance. KFI Bible program listed at 0 time.

Union College Orchestra KFAB Union College Commento Wits O. m T. Are Elks Eas WBZ Elks Seavet Derek KFI

Birthday Dinner for Miss Anna Frantz in Chauncey

Miss Anna Frantz celebrated her twenty first birthday yesterday in Chauncey. Her mother Mrs Bartel Frantz hosted a formal dinner at Main street home with a prominent white cake lit by 21 candles presented by Mrs Kelch.

Anna Franz Bartel Frantz Main Street

Ladies Aid Quilting and Meeting At Chauncey Church

The Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Ladies Aid held an all day quilting and business meeting Thursday in the north building. Present were Mrs. Dora France Mrs. George Shafer Mrs. Lizzie Harvey Mrs. Annie Shields and Mrs. Nellie McConaha.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church Chauncey Dora France George Shafer Lizzie Harvey Annie Shields Nellie McConaha

Loyal Woman's Circle Hostess in Chauncey Meeting

Mrs. B. F. Ferrer hosted the Loyal Woman's Circle of the First Christian Church in Chauncey on High Street. The semi monthly gathering opened with song and prayer, with Mrs. Charles Fiske presiding and talks and readings by circle members. A two course luncheon followed, with numerous members listed as present.

B. F. Ferrer High Street First Christian Church Chauntcey Charles Fiske Neal Helser J. A. Long V. Rhibrand Floyd Nye Ira Myers Guy Brookins John Shafer Harvey Nye John ‘Shafer T. R. Hamilton Charles Sweeney Howard Brown Charlies Bradfield Elizabeth Fiske John Brewer Sam Tippett Guy Smith V. Chilbrand Guy Gardner B. F. Ferrel

The Plains Personal News Roundup

Mrs James Hardy at The Plains is reported to be improving after a serious illness. Mr and Mrs Eber Linscott of Myers Crossing were guests of Mr and Mrs Floyd Linscott at The Plains on Wednesday evening. Mrs Laura Graceman has returned to her home in Waverly Ohio after visiting her sister Mrs Nichols here.

the Plains James Hardy Eber Linscott Myers Crossing Floyd Linscott Laura Graceman Waverly Nichols

Chauncey Visitors Mentioned In Local Personal Notices

Mrs James Bradbury and Alberta Bradbury of Akron formerly Murray City and Betty Kathryn Bradbury of Wyoming C were guests yesterday at Mr and Mrs Charles Bradfield in Chauncey They traveled to Middletport to visit Mrs John Longstaff and family Mrs Earl Gilmore formerly Freda Whetstone of Muskegon Michigan now visiting her sisters in Chauncey

Chauncey James Bradbury Alberta Bradbury Akron Murray City Betty Kathryn Bradbury Wyoming Charles Bradfield Middleport John Longstaff Earl Gilmore Freda Whetstone Muskegon Mich

Rowboat Marathon Start Promises International Field

Start of the 30 mile Long Beach to Catalina Island race draws oar men from 17 nations. Former Australian sculling champ Frank Hagnhey wins with a dash of hours forty minutes, seen in the inset receiving his prize.

Long Beach Calif Catalina Island Frank Hagnhey

Local residents visit relatives and relocate

A. B. Lester of Mill Street and Mrs. Earl Hashman of Lexington Avenue visit their father John Whetstone in Athens on Monday. Riley Coulson returns from Dayton Ohio after seeking work. Mrs. Frank Pendergrass and family visit Chauncey before moving to Jenkins Kentucky. Lena A. Wilson of Chauncey travels to Troy Ohio and Cincinnati to visit relatives.

A. B. Lester Mill Street Earl Hashman Lexington Avenue Athens John Whetstone Riley Coulson Dayton Frank Pendergrass Chauncey Peter Pendergrass Jenkins Lena A. Wilson Troy Cincinnati

Coolidge Uses Schoolroom As Executive Office

President Coolidge began the day in a two story high school building in Rapid City serving as his temporary White House office. He rode from the lodge in the official car and settled at a mahogany desk to handle national business before returning to the summer White House.

Rapid City Coe White House Mr. Coolidge

Trans Atlantic Dirigible Lines Anticipated By Bankers

A U P report from Washington says prominent bankers and business leaders plan a move toward trans Atlantic dirigible lines following Lindbergh and Chamberlin flights. Owen D Young of General Electric is noted as involved. Plans may materialize in months with possible Navy experiments using a 6,000 600 cubic foot capacity dirigible. Secretary Hoover may advise if consulted.

Washington U.P Los Angeles Owen D. Young General Electric Company Navy Secretary of Commerce Hoover

Marriage License Issued to Walter Yount and Marie Smith

A marriage license was issued yesterday to Walter R. Yount, 22, a miner from Hollister, Ohio, and Marie T. Smith, 19, of Glouster, Ohio. Yount is the son of George Yount and Smith is the daughter of Leo Smith.

Walter R. Yount Miner Hollister Ohio Marie T. Smith Glouster Mr. Yount George Yount Miss Smith Leo Smith

Mello-Glo Face Powder Promises Long Wear

The D. Zenner Co introduces four new MELLO-GLO powders with four youth shade colors. Perspiration resistant and non drying, it sticks well and won’t clog pores. Enjoy the French process formula and its beautifying qualities.

D. Zenner Co

Baptismal Service Set Near Snowville by Weatherby

Converts from Snowville and Darlington churches will be baptized Sunday at 2 pm near Snowville by Reverend Selah Weatherby.

Snowville Darlington Selah Weatherby

Man in Critical Condition After Gunshot Surgery

Corning June 17 Francis Verfer, who had surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville for bullet removal, remains in critical condition. Doctors say the bullet, initially thought to have penetrated the liver, had entered the lung and no trace remains.

Relatives Learn Dr Miller Family Touring Europe

Corning residents received word that Dr James Miller and his family are touring Europe and are currently visiting Scotland.

Ladies Aid gathering at Corning M E church

The Ladies Aid society met at Mrs. Vern Dunlap's home in Corning on Tuesday evening. Miss Lydia Dew presided over the business session with Rev. William Moore and several guests in attendance during the social hour and luncheon.

Clark to defend self in disbarment case in Canton

George H. Clark, prominent Canton attorney and ex Ohio Supreme Court justice, plans to testify today in federal court defending himself against disbarment charges over alleged irregularities in his conduct as attorney for Don Krug, receiver of the defunct American Cycle Co. His defense argues merchandise later found in his son's hardware store was properly purchased.

Cleveland George H. Clark Don Krug American Cycle Company of Canton Clark Ohio Supreme Court

Daughters from Congo Mentioned Among Local Names

Names listed include Mrs. George Allen Mrs. John Wright Jr. Mrs. Sue Rodgers Mrs. Lola Yeanger Mrs. Hugh Peddigrew Mrs. Thomas Thomas Mrs. Gait ten Mrs. Edna Dunlap and daughter Betty Jane plus Mrs. Faye Charl ton.

Congo George Allen John Wright Jr Sue Rodgers Lola Yeanger Hugh Peddigrew Thomas Thomas Gaitten Edna Dunlap Betty Jane Faye Charlton

Latta Family News Visits Columbus and Sonora

Mr and Mrs M L Latta spent the day in Columbus visiting relatives. Mrs Charles Luke and children William and Helen left Thursday for Sonora to visit relatives and friends. Mrs Jess Latta and Mrs Thomas Thomas were in Columbus Thursday. William Verfer is in Zanesville staying with his son Frances at the Good Samaritan hospital.

M. L. Latta Columbus Charles Luke William Helen Sonora Jess Latta Thomas Thomas William Verfer Zanesville Frances Good Samaritan Hospital

Corning Methodist Church Sunday Services and Events

Corning Methodist Church schedule with W M A Moore pastor announces 9 a m Sunday sermon and Sunday school 7 30 p m Children’s Day concert and 7 30 p m Thursday church night through the week.

Wm. A. Moore

Pere Marquette Seeks 20 Percent Stock Dividend

The Pere Marquette railway asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to issue 90,092 shares of common stock to shareholders as a 20 percent stock dividend.

Washington Pere Marquette Railway Interstate Commerce Commission

Thief smothers baby in Dundee

In Dundee Scotland a burglar smothered a two year old named Robert Dorgan with a pillow. Police investigation underway as the infant dies from suffocation.

Dundee Scotland Robert Dorgan

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