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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1927

Page

4

Nelsonville to hold two races in August primary

Nelsonville will hold two Republican primary races August 9 for mayor with Charles Levering and W. H. Bartoe. For city auditor Sidney Cook and J. Walter Keating seek the nomination. Existing officials and ward candidates compete for council and at large posts with filing rules and deadlines noted.

Nelsonville Charles Levering W. H. Bartoe Sidney Cook J. Walter Keating Levering Bartoe Lucius Keplar John Barrows C. A. Stover Byron Phillips Frank Anderson E. B. Beard Raymond Cook John Edington A. G. Cotton G. W. Pearce Board of Education County Board of Deputy Supervisors of Elections Board

St John’s Day Observance Planned by P M Lodge in Nelsonville

St John’s day observance in Nelsonville includes a 10 30 a m service at the First Presbyterian church with Phila dorian lodge 157 F and A M attending in a body. Rev Lloyd Evans preaches the morning sermon and the choir offers an anthem with Mrs E S McCune singing. An evening 7 30 sermon by Evans focuses on Francis Thompson’s The Hound of Heaven with Jack Raybould singing.

Nelsonville St. John’s First Presbyterian Philadorian Lodge No. 157 Lloyd Evans E.S. McCune Evans Francis Thompson Jack Raybould

Five Tonsil Removals At Nelsonville Clinic

Five children underwent tonsil removal at a YMCA clinic in Nelsonville with Dr W H Hyde and Dr A L Pritchard administering anesthesia. Patients Lowell Henry Chester Wendle Teddy Bond Betty Jane Betts and Louise Collins are reported in satisfactory condition. A second clinic will be held next Wednesday at the YMCA.

Nelsonville W. H. Hyde A. L. Pritchard Lowell Henry Chester Wendle Teddy Bond Betty Jane Betts Louise Collins Ethel Walker

Son Born to Mr and Mrs Kenneth June in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Kenneth June announce the birth of a ten and one half pound son at their Nelsonville home this morning.

Wnelsonville Kenneth June

Shaw Is Fined In Nelsonville Reckless Driving Case

Joe Shaw of Logan paid a $10 fine and costs after pleading guilty to reckless driving. He was arraigned before Mayor L. J. Eberle yesterday in Nelsonville.

Ellen King Weds John Traubert in Bucktel Ohio

Miss Ellen King daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh King married John Francis Traubert of Wellsburg West Virginia at St Patrick s church Bucktel. Nuptial high mass at 9 am officiated by Rev Father Julian Schaefer with twin sister Mary as bridesmaid. The couple will reside at 13th and Charles streets Wellsburg and return from a East coast motor trip in two weeks. Attending out of town guests included Mrs Wendolin Traubert and several Traubert relatives and friends from Wellsburg Wheeling Wellston and other towns.

St. Patrick's Church Bucktel Ohio Ellen King Hugh King John Francis Traubert Wellsburg West Virginia Julian Schaefer Father Touey Miss King Mary King Arthur Traubert 13Th and Charles Streets W. Va Wendolin Traubert Anna Bernetta Traubert Anna Shafer Wheeling Margaret Duffy William King Wellston

Called meeting of the Standard Bearers at church

A called meeting of the Standard Bearers is set for 7 o'clock this evening at the Methodist church. The gathering invites members to attend the church event.

Methodist Church

Pythians Call to Logan Trip Arrangements Due

All Pythians who wish to go to Logan on Tuesday evening should phone 5609-1 to make arrangements no later than Saturday.

Pythians Logan 5609-1

Benson Preston hosts dinner bridge at East Washington home

Mr and Mrs Benson Preston entertained Thursday evening with a dinner bridge party at 40 East Washington street. Six tables were used after the meal. Yellow and white decor featured baskets of yellow blossoms. Mrs Robert Hamil held high score among ladies, with Mrs C H Ruble second. Dr Hamil led men scoring, Ed Sharp second.

Benson Preston East Washington Street Robert Hamil C. H. Ruble Dr. Hamil Ed Sharp

Martha Cooley’s Fourth Birthday Party

Mrs. Leonard Cooley hosted a Wednesday afternoon party for her daughter Martha in honor of her fourth birthday. The event ran from 2 to 5 o'clock with games for fifteen guests and a luncheon at 4:30.

Leonard Cooley Martha

Sunday School Picnic At Cable Farm

The Sunday school classes of Mrs. John Saltz and Mrs. Eugene Hohenadel of the Presbyterian church enjoyed a Thursday picnic at the Cable farm above the city. The group traveled by truck to the grounds and spent the afternoon in games before supper at 6 oclock.

John Saltz Eugene Hohenadel The Presbyterian Church Cable Farm

Herrold Family Guests and Thanksgiving Travel

Mrs. J. H. Herrold Mrs. J. E. Herrold and son Jack and Dr. Rose Herrold of Detroit are guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Herrold. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Weltzheimer and daughter Margaret spent Thursday in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Will Devol entertained Rev. and Mrs. O. J. Howearth and family. Mrs. F. B. McCreary and sons Elwood and Donald left Thursday for Bedford Pennsylvania their former home for a two week visit.

J. H. Herrold J. E. Herrold Jack Rose Herrold Detroit John Herrold C. E. Weltzheimer Margaret Columbus Will Devol O. J. Howearth F. B. McCreary Elwood and Donald Bedford

Local residents host summer arrivals from Ohio colleges

Mrs D F Shafer of Columbus visited with her parents Mr and Mrs Marion Coakley on Thursday. Miss Margaret Johnson a Dayton teacher will return home tomorrow to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs George E Johnson. Mr and Mrs James T Sheppard of Columbus were guests Wednesday of Mr and Mrs Harry Edington. The Misses Rachel Wilson Helen Sharp Ruth Hyde and Charie Weltzheimer from Ohio Wesleyan at Delaware arrived home for summer vacation. John Hanley of Columbus was a guest of relatives in Nelsonville on Thursday.

D. F. Shafer Columbus Marion Coakley Margaret Johnson Dayton Ohio George E. Johnson James T. Sheppard Harry Edington Rachel Wilson Helen Sharp Ruth Hyde Charie- Weltzheimer Ohio Wesleyan Delaware John Hanley Nelsonville

Dynamite Blast Kills Worker at Puritan Quarry

Hamden reports Scott Barnhouse a 25 year old married father of one was killed at Puritan two miles east of town during a dynamite blast for limestone extraction. A 32 stick charge misfired. Barnhouse ran toward the explosion and was fatally crushed by flying rock near the McArthur Brick plant. He resided at Lincoln Furnace six miles away.

Hamden Scott Barnhouse Puritan Here Barnhouse Lincoln Furnace McArthur Brick Company

Child Wilma Secton Drowns After River Fall

The body of eight year old Wilma May Secton was recovered an hour after she slipped from the riverbank into the Miami River yesterday evening. Her mother and sister were nearby during the accident.

Middletown Wilma May Secton Miami

Saphronia's Wedding comedy by Pollyanna class

The Pollyanna class of the Christian Sunday school presents Saphronia's Wedding next Tuesday at 8 pm in the social rooms. A three act comedy set in Tattle town features Frances Saunders Pauline Fierce Thelma Bingman Lillian Landis Hannah Heightland Dorothy Osborne Ann Saunders Mabel Clendenin Elinore White Florence White Bernice Atkins Louise Beck Neta Stauffer Henrietta Watkins Iris Fierce and Mary Helen Lee.

Pollyanna Christian Sunday School Saphronia Tattletown Frances Saunders Pauline Fierce Thelma Bingman Lillian Landis Hannah Heightland Dorothy Osborne Ann Saunders Mabel Clendenin Elinore White Florence White Bernice Atkins Louise Beck Neta Stauffer Henrietta Watkins Iris Fierce Mary Helen Lee

Vacation Bible schools enroll nearly 600 children

Nearly 600 children are enrolled in the Daily Vacation Bible schools in Jacksonville Trimble Mountville and Green's Run. The Jacksonville Trimble and Mountville schools will close today with plans to make each a full term school next summer.

Jacksonville Trimble Glouster Mountville Green’s Run

Ringgold preacher to speak at church services

The Rev. L. A. Donnally of Jacksonville will preach at the Ringgold church on Saturday at 7 30 p m He will hold services at Pisgah Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock.

Ringgold Glouster L. A. Donnally Jacksonville Pisgah

City Council Sets Regular Session in Glouster

Council to meet tonight at 7 with no major business expected. Officials may adjourn to consider summer street improvement work. Bid deadline is noon Saturday.

Glouster

Church of Christ fund nears goal with strong Sunday class giving

GLOUSTER June 17 Nearly $100 is added to the Church of Christ building fund this month with most gifts coming from Sunday school classes. The congregation continues to push to reach the amount needed for a new church building.

Glouster Church of Christ

Low net score prize at Athens Country Club

In the 18 hole novelty tournament yesterday, John Swanson won with a low net score of 87 aided by an 18 handicap, while T. W. Craig posted 94 with a 25 handicap. Five players tied for most birdies including Swanson and Craig, with others earning multiple threes and fives. forty six members participated.

Athens John Swanson T. W. Craig Craig Swanson Don Peden O. P. Bingman John Preston M. Johnson Charles Woodworth Charles O'Bleness E. L. Miller George Whipple R. Finsterwald H. J. Ong

Henry Burns Civil War Vet to Celebrate 85th Birthday

Henry Burns of Bern township, the last Civil War veteran, prepares to mark his 85th birthday. He drove to Athens for errands in a Ford, recalling four years of service in Company C, 63rd O. V. V. L. His war record remains a point of pride as he stays active and young in spirit.

Henry Burns Bern Township Athens

Beebe Store Robbed Overnight. $300 Stolen

Root and McAfee general store at Beebe lost $300 in dry goods and auto supplies when a window entry allowed access to a back room. Tracks of balloon tires indicated a truck or car used to haul away goods. No insurance. crew seen fleeing toward Athens. no arrests yet.

Root and McAfee Beebe William Williams Ray E. Root Root Mr. Root Stewart Athens

Will Rogers to Undergo Gall Stone Operation

Will Rogers wandering humorist and Beverly Hills mayor faces a gall stone operation at California Lutheran hospital in Los Angeles on June 17. The noted humorist has a long public career and demands for his health care are expected to rise after the procedure.

Los Angeles Will Rogers Beverly Hills California Lutheran Hospital

Not So Well Ralph Jennings Is Not Improving

Ralph Jennings of the Athens Messenger advertising staff underwent a serious operation in Columbus last Saturday morning. Attending physicians report inflammation setting in and say his condition is not as satisfactory as hoped.

Ralph Jennings Athens Messenger Columbus

Printing Contract Awarded to Columbus Blank Book Co

The Athens county board of elections awarded the printing contract for poll books for the August primary and November election to the Columbus Blank Book Company, Columbus, by the Athens county board of elections.

Columbus Blank Book Company Columbus Athens County Board of Elections

Printing contract awarded for August primary ballots

The Athens Printing company won the contract for printing August primary ballots with a bid of 836 dollars, 83 less than Dayton firm Johnson and Watson at 918. The local bidder charged 16 dollars per thousand for primary ballots and the contract covers books for both elections. Walter Be, a candidate for auditor in Nelsonville, was mislisted in recent publications. Charles Levering of . ville should have been listed as mayor instead of auditor.

Athens Printing Company Columbus Concern Johnson and Watson Company Dayton Walter Be Nelsonville Charles Levering Ville

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