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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1927

Page

3

Nelsonville Rotary Hears Piano Duets at Meeting

Nelsonville June 22 The Rotary club heard a program by the membership committee led by Orlie Rider Fred Johnson and Donald Shafer. Louise Rice Mary Louise Leyshon and Helen Jackson performed piano duets and solos. Two new members C L Stout and C E Bennett were welcomed.

Nelsonville Orlie Rider Fred Johnson Donald Shafer Rotary Club Louise Rice Mary Louise Leyshon Helen Jackson C. L. Stout C. E. Bennett Lloyd Evans Rotary Nelsonville Club Logan Athens

New Parking System Trials on West Washington Street

Central officials report favor able reception of a new two sided parking plan on West Washington street. Parallel parking replaces angle stalls and a better view of the thoroughfare is claimed with reduced traffic congestion. City wide street painting is also underway.

Nelsonville Washington Street

O S Newton Improves After Appendectomy

Local friends of O S Newton Columbus general superintendent of mines for Sunday Creek Coal company will be pleased to hear his condition after an appendicitis operation has improved enough for him to be released from Columbus hospital late this week.

Nelsonville O. S. Newton Columbus Sunday Creek Coal Company Columbus Hospital

Union Public Meeting at City Public Square

Independent Holiness church announces a union meeting on the public square this Saturday at 7 30 p m all city pastors invited to join with their congregations in the event

UNION Nelsonville The Independent Holiness Church

Pythian Sisters Visit Logan Lodge Initiation Night

Members of the local Pythian Sisters were guests of the Logan organization Tuesday evening. A class of candidates was initiated as part of the program. Nelsonville attendees departed by bus at 6 30. Listed locals include Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. Lancaster, Mrs. Hilte, Mrs. Barber, Mrs. Barber, Mrs. Wiens, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Hellyer, Mrs. Hannas, Mrs. Coope, Mrs. Bateman, Mrs. Sayers, Mrs. Coakley, Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Lowthers, Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Stout, Mrs. Raine, Mrs. Longley, Mrs. Green, Miss Pearce, Miss Clements, Oris Smith, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Hellyer, Columbus.

Logan Lodge Order of Pythian Sisters Logan Organization Nelsonville William Gibson Hubert Lancaster Gertrude Hilte Clifford Barber Albert Barber C. Wiens Dave Evans S. Hellyer Joe Hannas James Coope Carl Bateman Roy Sayers Carl Coakley James Lee Wm. Evans F. M. Lowthers Flossie Crawford Martha Davis C. L. Stout Perce Raine Sam Longley Julia Green Louise Pearce Phoebe Clements Oris Smith Harry Hall Elzie Hellyer Columbus

Social Notes From Mrs Hyde Bridge Club Evening

Mrs Hubert Hyde hosted a Tuesday bridge gathering at her East Columbus home with dinner at six and four tables of play. Guests included Miss Ruth Hyde Dorothy Vorhes Mary Sharp and Mrs E B Acomb. Benson Preston won high score with Mrs C H Ruble second. Acomb also had high score among guests.

Hubert Hyde Bridge Club East Columbus Street Ruth Hyde Dorothy Vorhes Mary Sharp E. B. Acomb Benson Preston Cc. H. Ruble

Congregational Dinner Planned at Presbyterian Church

A congregational dinner will be held in the Presbyterian church parlors Friday evening at 6 oclock. Dr Daniel Rittenhouse and Edward Johnson of Columbus will be the speakers. All members of the parish are invited to attend.

Presbyterian Church Daniel Rittenhouse Edward Johnson Columbus

Congregation Welcome Noted at Service Announcement

A brief notice invites the congregation to a welcoming service with details about participation and inclusion for attendees. The emphasis is on community belonging and forthcoming events for members.

Personal mentions from town society

Phil Kelch traveled to Columbus today to attend the funeral of his father-in-law John Dow to be held Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Davis spent Tuesday in Columbus. Miss Lillian Moore has returned home after a two week visit with relatives in Marion. Miss Agnes Raden left Tuesday for Cleveland to spend the rest of the summer.

Phil Kelch Columbus John Dow Jack Davis Lillian Moore Marion Agnes Raden Cleveland

Miss Marzella Webb Weds William Barrows in Athens

Miss Marzella Webb daughter of Babbit Webb and William Barrows well known Nelsonville residents were married in Athens at the Christian church sparsonage by Rev M E Chatley. They left for a wedding trip and will reside in Nelsonville where Barrows serves as vice president in charge of sales for the Athena Glazed Brick company and Webb has been a stenographer in that office.

Marzella Webb Babbit Webb William Barrows Nelsonville Athens Christian Church

Local WCTU Institute Set at Christian Church

The W C T U plans a local institute at the Christian church Thursday evening at 7 30 oclock. A program of vocal and instrumental music is arranged and the public is invited.

The Christian Church

Ohio State Fair to Run Nine Days This Year

State director Charles V. Truax announced the Ohio State fair will run nine days instead of the usual week. The fair opens Friday August 26 and continues through Labor Day September 5, with Sundays excluded, shifting dates from the advertised August 29 to September 3 window.

Ohio State Columbus U.P Charles V. Truax

Elks Lodge to Observe 22nd Anniversary Celebration

Elks Lodge plans a 22nd anniversary event tonight at its club rooms with delegations from Parkersburg Nelsonville and Logan. A banquet at 6 o clock will follow, and more than twenty five candidates will be initiated. Mayor Alex M Moore will serve as toastmaster and call on local speakers.

Elks’ Lodge Parkersburg Nelsonville Logan Alex M. Moore

Court grants letters of administration in Carsey estate

Probate court yesterday granted Emerson Carsey letters of administration for the estate of Charles Carsey with a $100 bond. J A Rodehaver and T C Riley signed as sureties. E R Walker A B Wells and R W Finsterwald named as property appraisers. Return of public sale for Susan O Neal estate confirmed. Sale of land in George H Chambers estate ordered after Jane Chambers waives dower.

Emerson Carsey Carsey Charles Carsey J. A. Rodehaver T. C. Riley E. R. Walker A. B. Wells R. W. Finsterwald Susan O'Neal George H. Chambers Jane Chambers

Two Nelsonville Couples Licensed in Probate Court

Two marriage licenses issued this morning in Probate court list William Barrows 34 of Nelsonville a salesman and Marzella Webb 25 of Nelsonville a stenographer with Rev. M C Chatley officiating Also Dana M Doan 21 of Coolville a clerk and Dora M Galbreath 21 of Coolville a telephone operator with Rev M E

William Barrows Nelsonville George Henry Barrows Marzella Webb B. C. Webb M. C. Chatley Dana M. Doan Coolville George M. Doan Dora M. Galbreath T. E. Galbreath M. E. Chatley

Husband seeks divorce after 1895 wife departure

Chicago June 22 Fred Hessler testified in court that his wife Barbara left him in 1895 after their 1889 marriage. He said he finally asked for divorce, explaining he never lost hope she might return.

Chicago U.P Fred Hessler Barbara

Quote Reflects Diminished Hopes Over Years

The speaker notes that his optimism has faded in recent years, saying that earlier hopes have dimmed despite past ambition. The remark conveys a restrained, reflective mood about long-term prospects.

School superintendent to reply to Marshall College letter

Charleston W Va June 22 George W Ford superintendent of schools will publish his reply to an open letter from Dr A White deposed head of the department of political science at Marshall College Huntington as soon as he has received White letter he indicated today

Charleston W. Va George W. Ford A. & White Marshall College Huntington White

Lindbergh Plans Nationwide Lecture Tour

Colonel Charles Lindbergh is nearing a two month lecture circuit to raise capital before launching a business. He aims to travel on a chautauqua circuit, promote aviation, and argue air travel is as safe or safer than cars or trains while reaching the public directly with his message.

Washington U.R Charles Lindbergh United Press New York

Hickman Will Probate Reveals Life Insurance Bequests

John Hickman, electrocuted at the state penitentiary for killing a Chillicothe policeman, left $1400 life insurance to his mother Mrs Annie Palmer and sisters Mrs Jennie Sohn of Omega and Mrs Mary M Hawk of Columbus. The will dated January 20 and probated by Judge Bostwick.

Columbus John Hickman State Penitentiary Chillicothe Bostwick Annie Palmer Jennie Sohn Omega Mary M. Hawk

Troopers Search Woods For Attack After Boys Report

Fifty New Jersey state troopers combed woods north and west of Pomona in response to a report that two men stabbed a third boy. They found bloodstained grass with a boy’s imprint and scattered newspaper and clothing at the sight.

Pomona N. J O.R New Jersey Here

Supreme Court Admits Appeal in Sandusky Bay Fishing Case

The Supreme Court today granted a hearing for the East Bay Sporting Club after a lower court ruling allowed A. F. Miller and Charles Schwank to fish in a part of Sandusky Bay claimed as public waters.

Columbus Supreme Court Today East Bay Sporting Club A. F. Miller Charles Schwank Sandusky Bay

Supreme Court refuses to issue licenses to two Ohio insurers

Columbus June 22 Supreme court today refused to issue a writ of mandamus compelling the state superintendent of insurance to issue licenses to the National Mutual Insurance Company and the Celina Mutual Casualty Company of Celina to do business in Ohio.

Columbus Supreme Court State Superintendent of Insurance National Mutual Insurance Company Celina Mutual Casualty Company Celina Ohio

Running From Duty Talk Planned By Wooster Leader

June 22 Wooster Ohio Charles F Wishart president of Wooster college opened a series of discussions before the Presbyterian Synod of Ohio on Jonah based subjects and was to speak today on running away from duty.

Wooster Charles F. Wishart Wooster College Presbyterian Synod of Ohio

Heavy Rainfall After Noon With Townwide Power Interruption

Heavy rainfall this afternoon followed a period of early warmth. A total of 0.39 inch fell in less than 24 hours with 0.20 inch this afternoon and 0.19 inch last night. Lightning struck a line at the Athens substation causing a brief power outage and a three minute delay for motor users. The high reached 82 degrees and the low 68. More rain is forecast tonight and tomorrow.

Athens

Seattle Woman Wins Prohibition Contest Prize

Ruth Sutton Kirker of Seattle exposes her $950 first prize check at a national prohibition contest staged in Washington by the Methodist Episcopal Church.

John Barleycorn Ruth Sutton Kirker Seattle Sutton Kirker Washington The Methodist Episcopal Church

Summer Session Registration Near 1200 at Ohio University

Ohio University reports 1,195 students have paid fees and registered for the summer term. Officials note that enough students intend to register to push totals above 1,200, with delayed closures of city schools affecting the start.

Ohio University

Fire wakes Park Central hotel guests in Gallipolis

A guest on the Park Central Hotel second floor discovered a fire early today in Gallipolis causing guests to be awakened and evacuated. The blaze prompted emergency response and investigation into the source of the fire. Local authorities and hotel staff coordinated orderly evacuations as smoke entered corridors.

Gallipolis U.P Park Central Hotel

Registrar Sets Final Week for Student Registrations

F B Dilley university registrar announces the final week for student registration with details on counts of men and women and class state distribution to be posted next week.

Nuyber F. B. Dilley

Ohio establishes state board of real estate examiners

Two years after law authorizing its creation Ohio today has a state board of real estate examiners with authority to license real estate dealers and agents. Members named by the governor include J. E. Smith of Cleveland a former vice president of the Ohio association of Real Estate and an officer of the Real Estate board John Georgetown banker and real estate dealer and J. W. Jacoby son former president of Association of Real Estate Boards.

Columbus U.pr Ohio J. E. Smith Cleveland Ohio Association of Real Estate Real Estate Board John Georgetown J. W. Jacoby Association of Real Estate Boards

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