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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1927

Page

8

Corning Hosts Vacation Bible School and Birthday Notices

In Corning Iowa on June 18 the United Brethren church hosted a daily vacation Bible school with over 70 enrolled and diplomas awarded to nearly 75 students. A birthday celebration honors Mrs Elizabeth Schottlekarb with family attendance from Creston and Lima and visitors from Indianapolis and Toledo.

United Brethren Church Charles Graham Creston Lowa Columbus U. WM Marks Liza Murray L. G. Ludwick Apadoua Church OF the United Brethren IN Christ D. Lewis G. Ludwick Dunlap and Deavor Ralph Hardy Elizabeth Schottlekarb Timothy's Hardy Cresston Iowa Herman Schottlekart Linia Frank Schottlekiart Indianapolis George Schottlekarb This City Elizabeth Schottlekarb Ralph Hardy and Daughters Corning

Restaurant King John R. Thompson Dies in Florida Estate

Chicago June 6 A U P says John R. Thompson famed for popular five cent coffee and a chain of restaurants nationwide died at his Lake Forest estate after years of heart disease. He had retired and handed control to son John R. Thompson Jr.

Chicago U.P John R. Thompson Lake Foret Ale John R. Thompson, Jr

Hospital Notes From Sheltering Arms Hospital Albany

News of Sheltering Arms hospital in Albany notes Desmoid cyst operation on June 14 for patient Wades Haning who is improving. Edna McGrew 11 from Glouster had June 15 tonsil removal. James Watkins of Hanging Rock slightly improved after train wreck injuries. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs William Co Munds of Cleveland on June 18. William Lash of Race street had one finger amputated June 18. Convalescent list includes C P Clester Athens Frank Kolker Mansfield Harold McGrath Jackson Vern McDonald Glouster Mrs Leo Williams Jerseyville. Departures include Mrs Ella Riley Glouster and Miss Jeesie Lortz Amesville.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Wades Haning Albany Edna McGrew Glouster James Watkins Hanging Rock William Co. Munds Cleveland William Lash Race Street C. P. Clester Athens Frank Kolker Mansfield Harold McGrath Jackson James Hunsicker Athetas

Verdict Finds George Douglas Guilty of Assault in Common Pleas

A jury Friday found George Douglas guilty of assault and battery for maiming Floyd Hartley by cutting his right ear on March 22. The May grand jury indicted Douglas. A motion for new trials is set for June 27 in two related cases, John C Campbell vs Fred F Rot and Ruth Burdette vs Boring and Stanley.

George Douglas Common Pleas Douglas Floyd Hartley

Baltimore and Ohio seeks authority to issue stock

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission on June 18 for permission to issue 47 243 500 dollars of common stock. Proceeds would go to corporate purposes as indicated in the filing.

New Stock Washington The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission Spoom Cabernet

Woman Hurt From Bridge Fall At Lower Plains

June 18 report states Mrs Oryan suffered serious injuries to her body and legs after a fall from a bridge home at Lower Plains and will likely be confined to a home for several days. June 13 note reports the death of John Smith in Columbus after treatment. he was a Chauntonville resident who ran a restaurant before moving to Columbus. Funeral arrangements pending. body to be transported to Nye cemetery.

J. H. Boden Jim John John A. Ford Columbus Mrs. Ford Chauncey Oryan Lower Plains Hauncey John Smith Detom Smith Chaunnel Notenjville Mare Social Hourton Heb We Muds Nye

Chauncey Social Notices Include Wanderings and Family Ties

The Chauncey section lists Br Smith and relatives, including two daughters, brother, two sisters, a niece Mrs Floyd Sty, and neighbors on Mound Street. Warren Jones and Sliss Flatide Spray plan a three week New England Rhode Island Maine trip starting Monday, visiting New England states and returning to Chauncey.

Br. Smith Floyd Chauncey, Jones Warren Sliss Spray City New England Tsew Rhode Island Spragues Rho Island Maine Chauene

Social Notes from The Plains Churches Women Activities

Social notes report quilting events at Chaung Ladies Assocery at Meth odist Episcopal Church The Plains with attendees including Mrs Zellssuffington Mrs A Courtneairs and several others. Baptist Aid ladies met for weekly quilting and visited injured member Mrs William Bryan. Mr and Mrs Harry Moore and son Melvin traveled to Newark to visit relatives and were hosted by Mr and Mrs Farr Barick Frieda Phillips.

Baptist Aid Ladies’ Aid Society Zion Baptist Church Lower Plains William Bryan Elmer Coon G. Michela Harry Moore Charles Burns Melvin Newark Bob Wendel Moore Farr Barick Frieda Phillips

Akron anti narcotic drive tightens in Ohio with arrests

Agents from across Ohio converge on Akron for a major anti narcotic operation. Six people jailed and city drugstores reviewed. Physicians under investigation amid police detentions. Mr and Mrs Peter Pendergrass hosting today. Langan crushed to death in Kentucky while tending cows for new home.

Akron Ohio Peter Pendergrass Chauncey Frank Pendergrass Pierre Stella Langan Tween

Pocahontas Leader Calls Regular Session in Jacksonville

June 7 report from Chauncey notes H Pegree of Pocahontas will hold a regular session at the Tr i hall in Jacksonville next evening. The captain of the degres staff asks all fancy ide staff members to attend practice here. A candy part is planned for the social hour after lodgr. Members are asked to contribute a half pound of candy for the event.

Chauncey Mazon “H. Pegree Pocahontas Tri. Hall Jacksonville Degres

Teacher Weds CPAuncey in Laurelville Nuptials

Miss Huth Wharton marries Truman Hedges of Laurelville in a formal ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wharton of Ames, formerly resided in the city and is a local high school graduate. The couple plans to reside in Halland.

Cpauncey Huth Wharton

Mrs Olson Named To Attend GSA Leaders Meeting

Athens selectee Mrs Olson will represent the Athens Girl Scouts council as a delegate to a national training conference from June 13 to July 3. Miss Rey Mitchell leads the event on a boat trip through the Kentucky river and Cumberland mountains with outdoor craft and cooking lessons taught.

Thor Olson Athens Girl iScouts’ Council Scout Jezdera Fani Rey Mitchell Kentucky Cumberland Mountains Olson Seouncil

Man Hangs Self After Building Coffin and Buying Clothes

In Huntington West Virginia a man known as Uncle Mike the shoemaker Michael C Len Jr was found hanging from a rafter in a chicken house. A note under the body stated he planned to meet death and that he was not crazy but tortured beyond human. He spent months in his shop building a coffin of fine wood satin covering and silver ornaments.

Muntington W. Va Dune UPI Iat Michael C. Len Mike F& Rue Leo

Jolly Workers 4-H Cloths Club Meeting at Barker Home

The Jolly Workers 4-H Cloths Club met at Mr P R Barker's New Marshfield Road home on Thursday for business and a social gathering. A picnic supper was planned at the near Teainers Wes with members including Jones Mee Welsh Orris Cave Carrol Hose Alice Aminta and Anna Mae Tits.

P R. Barker New Marshfield Road Taeiners Wes Jones

Children die after being trapped in hot ditch box

Three children trapped in a sealed box for thirty minutes were found by neighbors. The 7 year old daughter and 11 year old son of Mr and Mrs Stichard perished during the night. The 4 year old Reynold Mason died today.

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Public Bar Scene To Open After Drowning Incident

A June West public bar scene was closed to the public after a drowning incident at Alliance. Officials said a van would be around the pool area and CDs would be moved for proper use. On Monday June 18 a disbarment hearing for George H. Clark, former state supreme court justice and noted Republican politician, will resume before Federal Judge Westen.

Alliance George H. Clark Supreme Court IL CG. Westen Alt

Veterans of Foreign Wars Hold Annual Convention in Akron

Election of officers dominates the WS convention in Akron as veterans assemble for their annual gathering. A nearby misfortune draws attention to a violent crime in Vienna where an elderly woman was crucified at home in a bid to learn the location of her hidden money.

Akron Ve Diel Veterans of “Foreign Wars Vienna Guda- Pest Ting

Notable Woman Driver Aids Family Amid War Strife

Taximistress Philadelpiats, the only woman taxi driver, supports her two children after her British Army officer husband was killed in the war. She is the daughter of the late General Henry I. J. Mac Liver and aims to continue her studies.

Philadelpiats Winifred le Jwidew Wir Henry I. J. Macliver

Secretary Brown Celebrates Birth of Son in Blanchester

Columbus dispatch reports Secretary of State Clarente Brown of Blanchester welcomed a ten pound son today, his first son after two daughters, marking a family milestone.

Clarente Brown Blanchester

Lando Pleads Not Guilty in Bootleg War Murder Case

Antonio Lando age 29 indicted for the bootleg war murder of Salvatori Velto. he pleaded not guilty as four deputy sheriffs guarded him into the Cleveland court for arraignment.

Cleveland Antonio Lando Salvatori Velto Lando

Ohio bar association recodification plans discussed in advance

Columbus plans for presenting the recodification of all Ohio laws to the Ohio Bar Association for consideration at Cedar Point July 4 were discussed at a preliminary meeting of the association's committee. Sue Day led. Charleston reports John D. Pennington, administrator of the sixth Federal prohibition district, was named defendant in two libel suits seeking 2500 damages each in circuit court.

Columbus Ohio Ohlo Bar Associaation Cedar Point Ing Bar Association Charleston W. Va John D. Pennington Sixth Federal Prohibition District

Two State Troopers Convicted in Meaney Manslaughter Case

Lieut Daniel F Rogers and Trooper Alfred K Larsen of the New Jersey state police were found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Miss Beatrice Meaney in Flemington. Twelve troopers and two P C A agents were acquitted.

Flemington, KN jLieut Daniel F. Rogers Alfred K. Larsen New Jersey

Fourth Quarterly Methodist Conference Held in Corning

The June 18 meeting at the local MM E church featured Dr. H J Holcomb district superintendent delivering a devotional. A year in review followed with reports from church officers and a farewell hour. Luncheon was served.

Corning MM. E H. J. Holcomb

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