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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1928

Page

3

Medical group plans meeting at Rocky Glen sanatorium

Dr. A L Pritchard announces the eighth district meeting of the State Medical Association at Rocky Glen sanatorium McConnelsville on Thursday June 28 with noon dinner. Notable speakers include H A Phillips J H J Upham Louis Mark and Robert Drury on heart failure bronchoscopic exams tuberculosis and regional anesthesia. Attendance expected from Nelsonville doctors.

Nelsonville A. L. Pritchard The State Medical Association Rocky Glen McConnelsville Pritchard H. A. Phillips Dc. W. Stone Ohio State Medical Association John Anderson Cleveland Clinic J. H. J. Upham Ohio State University Hugh Beatty Columbus Louis Mark Robert Drury

Hyde Hosts Bridge Club in Nelsonville Dinner

Mrs W H Hyde entertained her bridge club in Nelsonville on Tuesday evening. Three tables played after a 6 o clock dinner. Guests included Mrs Walter Floto of Steubenville Miss Catherine Morgan of Logan and the Misses Ruth Hyde and Mary Sharp. Mary Sharp won the high guest score while Mrs Stacy Sharp and Mrs C H Ruble led the club scoring.

Nelsonville W. H. Hyde Bridge Club Walter Floto Steubenville Catherine Morgan Logan Ruth Hyde Mary Sharp Stacy Sharp C. H. Ruble

Democrats to Denounce Intervention in Latin America

Washington dispatch says the Democratic platform to be adopted in Houston next week will denounce intervention in Latin American countries and redefine the Monroe Doctrine. It promises a revived doctrine asserting non–encroachment in South American sovereignty while keeping U S territory and interests clearly safeguarded.

Washington U.P League of Nations Houston United Press Monroe United States South America

Value of Commerce Chamber To Be Told

Nelsonville chamber of commerce holds June meeting at the Y on Thursday at 6 15 p m. The program asks Is the Chamber of Commerce an asset or liability Why and Cultivating Public Opinion with speakers Dr W S Rhodes Walter Wolfe L J Eberle E E Rosser and Rev K H McCorkle. President Bennett urges full attendance and business will be discussed.

Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce W. 8. Rhodes Walter Wolfe L. J. Eberle E. E. Rosser K. H. McCorkle Bennett

Woman Wins 85000 Alienation Suit In Cincinnati

Mary Pennock Calerdine was awarded 85000 damages by a jury in common pleas court. The defendant is her mother in law Mrs. Mary Calerdine and brother in law William T. Calerdine. The plaintiff, estranged wife of John Ralph Calerdine of Windsor Ontario, sought 307000 in the suit.

Cincinnati U.R Mary Pennock Calerdine Common Pleas Court Mary Calerdine William T. Calerdine Calerdine John Ralph Calerdine Windsor Ont

Guess is Fined For Liquor Charges In Mayor Court

Noah Guess of Carbondale was fined 100 dollars plus costs for possessing intoxicating liquor and 10 dollars plus costs for being intoxicated in Mayor Eberle's court. He was committed to county jail today. Personal notices list several locals visiting in Columbus Lancaster and Detroit with multiple family and social references.

Nelsonville Noah Guess Carbondale Eberle

Bank cashier Edward Mede takes own life at home

Officials of the Citizens' National Bank offered no motive for the suicide of Edward F. Mede assistant cashier who shot himself at his residence. Mede's accounts were reported in good condition.

Sidney U.R Citizens’ National Bank Edward F. Mede Mede

Explosion at bath house leaves twenty four dead

A massive blast in a crowded public bath house in Mexico City last night killed 24 people and left 2 missing while 30 others were gravely injured including Kenneth Ferguson an American. The incident sent rescue teams and investigators to the scene as authorities coordinated relief efforts and began casualty checks.

Mexico City U.R Kenneth Ferguson

Restaurant Broken Into on Main Street Chauncey

The restaurant and general store of B. F. Goodson on Main Street Chauncey was entered after midnight Monday. A punch board with jewelry and fountain pens, a boiled ham, several cans of meat and groceries were stolen, valued at 150 dollars. Entry was gained by breaking a front door glass. officers were notified with no arrests yet.

Chauncey B. F. Goodson Main Street

Love's Awakening and a Dicky Dilemma in the Country

Adele Garrison narrates a tense phone call with Mrs. Ticer about staffing concerns and a threatened stay in the country. Edith Fairfax exerts calming yet disruptive influence, steering the narrator toward winter in the country while debates about Junior and work with Philip Veritzen swirl around. The scene ends with the narrator deciding to return to city work though unrest about personal loyalties lingers.

Philp Veritzen Philip Veritzen Alfred Durkee Alf Junior Dickybird Mrs. Ticer Ede Edith Fairfax Harry Underwood Madge Dicky Katherine

Snakes Six Feet Long Reported Killed Near Chauncey

Chauncey residents Luther Spitzer and Homer Kirkendall report multiple snake kills in the area. Spitzer says four snakes were found in trees near his home with two at six feet and two at four feet, while Kirkendall states two black snakes exceeded four feet. Also noted, Mr and Mrs Leonard Simpson and son Junior plan to move to Columbus where Mr Simpson will work for Kroger.

Chauncey Luther Spitzer Homer Kirkendall Leonard Simpson Millfield Columbus Simpson Kroger Company

Local Social News Highlights From Greendale and Nearby Towns

Mrs Sylvia Dye of Greendale visited her parents over the weekend. Herb Lowery returned to Columbus after a visit here. Mr and Mrs Clark and sons Willard and William from Racine visited W M Goodmews and family. Miss Katie Clarey employed in Nelsonville. Miss Helen Burton visited Margaret Lowery Sunday. Henry Shepherd Jr visited relatives. Mr and Mrs Sam Krider and son from Nelsonville. Mr and Mrs Grant Patton of Haydenville visited Mrs Etta Roeggie and daughter Mary of Nelsonville. An all day meeting will be held Sunday at the Holiness church.

C. L. Pensyle Ben James H. D. Krieg Daughters of Veterans Lancaster Dyer Minner Columbus L. McLaughlin Pomeroy Henry Courtney Jasper Saxon Charles Maffin Oto Kaelin Cleveland Theodore Chapman Detroit George Beagle H. C. Bobo Athens Byron Phillips Mary Riggs Charles Lowden Amos Ailes Jennie Cheadle Barberton Nan Saxon John Carpenter Jack Wheeling W. Va Sylvia Dye Greendale Herb Lowery Katie Clarey Nelsonville Helen Burton Margarette Lowery Henry Shepherd, Jr Sam Krider Grant Patton Haydenville Etta Roeggie Mary Pearl Lowery Holiness Church Rolland Dayton Chauncey Verna Martin Dave Schwartz Jacksonville Floyd Myers Lewis Darrel Witham Marshal Burke Witham Edytha Smart William Smart Floyd Stanley Jess Scott Billie Morgan

Houses Blown Down By Second Tornado

Wilmington reports a second tornado injuring one person seriously and shocking several others. Over twenty houses were blown or damaged as a severe wind and lightning storm lashed Central Ohio four miles wide. Continuous rain and lightning hindered rescue and cleanup efforts.

Wilmington U.R Ohio

Youth prisoner released after police arrest

An 18 year old youth named William Taylor was arrested last night on suspicion and released by Chief of Police Herb Parker.

Herb Parker William Taylor

All Day Chauncey Meeting Planned at Independent Holiness Church

An all day gathering will be held Sunday June 24 at the Independent Holiness church north of Chauncey with a basket dinner at noon. The Young Mens Prayer Band of the Columbus Christian Union church will lead services and invite local participation.

Chauncey Independent Holiness Church Young Mens Christian Union Church Columbus

Hoover May Join Grant Taylor in First-Time Run for Presidency

Long article traces presidents who won without prior campaign experience, compares Hoover with Taylor and Grant, and lists multiple estates and probate details for local figures. It notes 11 first-ballot nominations by both major parties through 1928 and includes assorted estate appraisals.

Washington Herbert Hoover Zachary Taylor Ulysses S. Grant Taylor Grant United States Continental Congress Lincoln Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Coolidge Northampton Maas Massachusetts Senate Hoover

Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentence in Akron Killing

The Supreme Court on June 20 affirmed the Summit County judgment sentencing John Sabo of Akron to death for the May 26 1926 killing of Barton C Painter in Akron.

Columbus U.P Supreme Court Today Summit County John Sabo Akron Barton C. Painter

Strouds Run Event Mentioned in June Notice

June entry notes Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Brown hosting a gathering at Strouds Run. Details are sparse but indicate a social event with local residents.

Strouds Run Leslie Brown

Visitors From Parkersburg and Athens Stay Overnight

Their guests Friday were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Porter and Mrs. Cevilla Founds of Parkersburg West Virginia and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Whitmore plus two sons from Athens for a short visit.

Roy Porter Cevilla Founds Parkersburg W. Va Carl Whitmore Athens

Daughter Luella Jane Born to Mr and Mrs Carl Coe

Mrs Carl Coe and her husband announce the birth of a daughter named Luella Jane on June 15. The baby is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs I Leslie Brown of this place.

Strouds Run Carl Coe Luella Jane I Leslie Brown

Court House Doings: Adoption Mixed With Name Change

In Athens County Probate court an adoption petition for 17yearold Goldie Fulton by Mr and Mrs Emery Lantz was filed seeking to change her name to Lantz. Probation officer N K Alder man was appointed the girl s next friend by Judge M Johnson. The court also ordered the arrest of George Conkle on non support and recorded inheritance tax decisions for estates including K N Maniskas.

Goldie Fulton Emery Lantz Athens County Miss Fulton Lantz N. K. Alderman 8. M. Johnson George Conkle K. N. Maniskas

Marriage Licenses Issued By Probate Court This Morning

Licenses to wed were issued from the Probate court this morning to Kenneth J. Reed 27 minister of Sandusky and Maude Skidmore 29 Athens daughter of Ollie M. Skidmore Emmett Stevens 25 Racine soldier son of Charles Stevens and Glenna Yocum 2 daughter of Frank Yocum.

Kenneth J. Reed B. Reed Sandusky Maude Skidmore Ollie M. Skidmore Athens Emmett Stevens Racine Charles , Stevens Glenna Yocum Frank Yocum Ter

Divorce Suit Filed by Majestic Organist

Mrs. Dorothy Sarber a Majestic theater organist sues Bertram Sarber in County Common Pleas court alleging adultery as the grounds for divorce.

Dorothy Sarber Majestic Theater Bertram Sarber County Common Pleas Court

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. H. Bartlett M’connellville Rocky Glen Sanatorium Mrs. W. H. Hyde Commerce Chamber Washington, D. C Herbert Hoover, Jr Secretary of Commerce GUESS Carbondale Man Charles S.bradfield, Jr Love's Awakening Adele Garrison Capy Abs, Wean Nature Service Ino Morristown News City Zeller Syrarc National House of Representatives Grover Cleveland Buffalo New York William McKinley Supreme Office Roosevelt William Howard Taft Superior Court of Martha L. Maniskas Adeministratrix Elizabeth W. Nida C. R. Shafer Della B. Sayers Henry Sayers Theodore M. Heads J. P. Sedgwick Clyde Sedgwick Adaline James W. Ford Charles O. Grimy Atwood H. Grimy W. B Ray Bobo F. D. Forsythe U. S. Grant Salmon P. Chase Coolidges Pine Island Court House Ciei Woodworth’s Superior Shoe Repair Shop Majestio Athens, Ohio Isaac Wilson Auto Tire & Gas CO Chestnut and Harper Sts White Rose Wnatioc Refining CO Cleveland, OF
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