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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1927

Page

3

Nelsonville flood relief fund tops $1600 from Elks and others

Cash donations for Murray City flood sufferers reach 1600 with the Grand Lodge grant of 5090 and local gifts from Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Association and Elk’s Lodge. Local individuals like Edward Johnson donate funds for relief through the Murray City committee.

Elsonville Nelsonville Murray City Retail Merchants Association Neesonville Lodge of Elks Elk’s C. H. Martin Philadelphia Grand Lodge Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church Edward Johnson Lorain Coal & Dock Company Columbus Johnson

Nelsonville Fines for Intoxication and Weapons

June 13 in Nelsonville, William Baker was fined 10 dollars plus costs for intoxication and 25 dollars plus costs for carrying concealed weapons after pleading guilty before Mayor L J Eberle. William Davis had sentence withheld on a guilty plea to intoxication. June 18 reports Ben Clouston selling his Chestnut street ice cream stand to Bertha Key who took possession last Wednesday.

Nelsonville Illiam Baker L. J. Eberle William Davis Ben Clouston Chestnut Street Bertha Key

Former Nelsonville Resident Dies in Dayton

John Smith, Spanish American War veteran and longtime Nelsonville resident, died at 6 p.m. Friday in Dayton where he had gone for treatment a month earlier. He was twice married, had many friends, and left several children including a daughter, Miss Elizabeth Smith. Funeral plans have not been set.

Nelsonville John Smith Dayton Smith Athens County Elizabeth Smith

Funeral services for aged Nelsonville resident today

Ed ward Lett, 50, a respected Nelsonville citizen, died Friday at his Campbell street home. He worked for C. S. Poston Coal and celebrated his 50th anniversary with his wife last year. A.M.E church, Masonic and Knights of Pythias member, he leaves a wife, four daughters, a step-daughter and a stepson. Funeral at 2 p.m. Sunday at the A.M.E. church with Greenlawn burial.

Nelsonville Edward Lett Campbell Street Lett C. S. Poston Coal Company A. M. . Church Masonic and K. of P Charles Chapman Welsonville A. M. E.church Greenlawn

Man Observes Building Details During Thursday Visit

A man who tours the building Thursday evening notes the numbers around and asks about that day’s program and how the building is used.

Chang Tso-Lin inaugurated as civil military dictator of the North

Marshal Chang Tso-Lin was proclaimed generalissimo and installed as ruler of the North with headquarters in Peking. He received John W. A. MacMurray, the U S minister, and other diplomats at the foreign office after the oath ceremony at the presidential place.

Peking Chang Tso-Lin China North Chang John WV. A. MacMurray United States Foreign Office

Drunken Driver Charged After Fatal Gallipolis Crash

Frank B. Vance 62, a prominent Gallipolis resident, allegedly drove drunk and rammed four parked cars then struck five women and children, killing Mrs. Otto Persinger and her daughter. Injured are Mrs. Oakley Morrow, Mrs. J. W. Bateman, and Nedra Cromley. Vance jailed on drunken driving charge. manslaughter charges planned. Mrs. Persinger and daughter died in hospital.

Gallipolis WPR Frank B. Vance Otto Persinger Margery Oakley Morrow J. W. Bateman Nedra Cromley Vance Vinton Walker

Clifton Succeeds Vernon M. Riegel As Ohio Director

Professor John L. Clifton of Ohio State University is named state director of education by Governor Donahey, succeeding Vernon M. Riegel who resigns effective July 15. Riegel will become executive representative in production and distribution.

Columbus R. John L. Clifton Ohio State University Donahey Vernon M. Riegel Riegel

Education Motion Pictures Leadership Change Cited

Riegel has served as director of education since 1920 and would have term end November 31 1928. Cliftton is appointed to a forty one term ending July 15 1931.

Education Motion Pictures Riegel Education Cliftton

Gas Price War Emerges in Columbus

In Columbus on June 18 a gasoline price war appeared possible as several firms cut to 19 cents a gallon while others held at 21 cents. Pure Oil and Refiners Oil led reductions effective statewide from Saturday, with coupon books cut by Standard Oil to 9.65 for 10 and 4.55 for 5. Officials noted no official reason for the cuts.

At & O'Clock Deanville Bible School Haydenville Toya Beaides Clint Lsbby Thebrary Theook Columbus Pure Oil Company

Gasoline Price Drop Promised By Mysterious Device

In a terse notice a device claimed to cut gasoline costs is touted as enabling motorists to save millions. The ad offers a free sample to car owners plus a $75 to $160 weekly earning for distributors, with contact for E Oliver of Milwaukee.

E. Oliver W. Winnebago St Milwaukee Wisc Ady

Lee Halt Term an murderer to death in Ohio prison

CALM TO LAST COLUMBUS June 18 Lee Halt terman murderer of two pled supreme penalty in the little grey death house in the Ohio state penitentiary with a prayer on. He was calm to the last. JUDGE REED DIES James H Reed dies at 71 a financier and industrial leader in the country. He was active in United States Steel Corporation. MARY PICKFORD SUED Hollywood suit filed in U S district court charging plagiarism in connection with Sparrows. KNEE PANTS FOR DAY Paris Knee breeches now worn for daytime social events and evening functions.

Columbus Lee Hal Little Grey Death House Ohio State Crentiary Judge Reed Lee Pittsburgh James H. Reed United States Steel Corporation Mary Hollywood Calif Mary Pickford Haa U. S District Chargidé United Press Paris Mona

Court Advice for Domestic Relations Problems

A terse note suggests seeking help from the Court of Domestic Relations in Ohio and Messenger Oklahoma advising the reader to pursue court assistance to resolve a troubling domestic issue. The message emphasizes that the court can help and guide the person toward a resolution.

Laurie Ohio Messenger

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