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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1928
Page
3
Nelsonville recorded the season's heaviest rain with widespread cellar flooding. Water covered streets including Columbus Mayette and Myers as the Hocking river stayed bank full and continued rising this morning.
Nelsonville report says Cliffston Hampton, a carpenter, fell 35 feet from a building three months ago. He was seriously injured, treated at a hospital, then moved home to Columbus, and visited his parents last Sunday before complications worsened his condition.
York Grange No 2436 plans Go to Church Day on Sunday June 24 meeting at Oak Grove school house at 2 and walking to Connett church for Rev Eaton New Marshfield’s 2 30 sermon. Endora Chapter O E S memorial services for Sunday June 24 postponed with date to be announced later. Rotary Club picnic moved indoors at Grotto Grounds at 6 15 with three Logan guests including Rev Lloyd Evans and Fred Johnson Zanesville.
Chauncey Ohio June 21 The body of Mrs Mary E Thomas 79 a former Morgan county resident and Glouster died Monday at a Columbus residence of a son was brought to the home of another son Charles Thomas by John Jagers of Athens Funeral services were led by Rev G B Courtney of the Church of Christ with the Chauncey quartet singing One Sweetly Solemn Thought The Home of the Soul and Beautiful Isle of Somewhere Burial followed at Maplewood cemetery near Glouster She was mother of five and leaves many grandchildren and friends.
Pierce Fuller and Gail Penn left for Pontiac after several days in Chauncey with Charles Minister who will visit his sister Theron Goodson and family. Mrs. Phillip's party returned to Columbus after visiting Mintie Stalder and Mrs. Nancy Bowden. Mrs. Pendergrass and Mrs. Wyatt attended the funeral of Mrs. Delilah Biddison in Trimble. Minnie Koons travels to Napoleon to see daughter Mrs. Edward Patton and another daughter Mrs. Clifford White in Toledo. Vernal Korns and son Gerald visited Biscoe’s home in Oregon Ridge. Herbsal Biscoe, employed in Canton, spent Sunday with family here. Harvey Nye and relatives visited New Marshfield for Samuel McNeal funeral.
June 21 report notes a large turnout for the Plains church Children’s Day program last Sunday evening. Recitations dialogues and choir songs entertained with Mrs Marie Michaels Thelma Linscott Crepe and Nagle in charge.
In Nelsonville on June 21 reports say National Guard officers may take drastic action against those tossing large tacks on roads around Buchtel Greens Run Bailey Run and Chauncey. Officers’ cars were punctured and complaints rose as 75 residents gathered at Mine No 281 despite guards. The note cites increased job seeking at Mines 9 281 10 and 36 amid district mining activity.
The Kings Men hold a prayer meeting at the home of Rev. K. H. McCorkle on Fort Street this Friday evening at 7 30.
Cupid scores as Harry Stuhlsdreher, famed Notre Dame backfield star and Vallanova College coach, marries Miss Mary McEnery in Germantown, Pennsylvania. The formal garb contrasts with his familiar football fame as fans know him well.
In Nelsonville on June 21 Mrs Ed Morris of Frost suffered a cramp while in her front yard that caused a fall and a fracture six inches above the knee. She will be moved to Nelsonville in ten days for care by her daughters Mrs Will Anderson Mrs Ed Mills and Mrs Morey Pedigo.
Miss Irene and Miss Helen Mc Dowell along with Ruby Lee and Katherine Harrop hosted the Iyokeehie Campfire group at the McDowell residence in Deanville Tuesday evening. The event featured music and games with guardian Miss Verna Hand and members Margaret Scott Mary Jo Bowers Louise Caldwell Ruth Call Janice Mitchell Elizabeth Kelch Kathleen Shirley Ruth Butt Genevieve Beable Catherine Wolf Helena Kouri and the hostesses in attendance.
Mrs. Walter Schall and her son of Kittaning Pennsylvania visited Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Tompkins. George Dille spent the day with Miss Grace Howard in Lancaster, the latter a recent guest of her parents here. Miss Mable Katzenbach left today for her home in Richmond Indiana after visiting her parents.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh will not sail for Europe with a St. Louis Chamber of Commerce delegation. Railroad officials had claimed he rode a special train to study European airline service for Trans-Continental Air Transport Inc. His associates say he is not part of the party and has no near term trip planned.
Millfield welcomed a son to Mr. and Mrs. James Mackey and a daughter named June Eloise born June 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vincent. Mr and Mrs Peter Pendergrass hosted a gathering with guests including Mr and Mrs Edward Patton Mrs Dr Wyatt Ben Border Violet Kenedy Mrs Ray Swinehart and Mrs Clyde Battin.
County dog wardens plan a farm search near Warrensville Heights for three wolves believed at large. Reports say livestock and chickens are being killed. Chief Dog Warden H. K. Ferry says the wolves escaped from a circus wintering at Thistledown Race track.
Washington June 21 The Hoover Curtis campaign began with twenty four Republican leaders ratifying Hoover’s national committee chairmanship choice. Interior Secretary Herbert Work is tipped as chair, with Dan Pemroy as vice chairman and Franklin Fort as secretary. Curtis campaigned in parallel as Hoover mounts a mass organization strategy. The Veterans of 60 years held a parade and named delegates to the Denver encampment.
The sixty second annual encampment of the Ohio department Grand Army of the Republic will close late today in Lancaster after a day of final sessions and ceremonies.
Mrs Harry Kelly entertained the Mbproare lagen club at her residence. Guests included Mable Poston and Elizabeth Hillouster. High scores were earned by Gay Aumiller Stanley Dew and William Morgan.
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