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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1928

Page

7

Pillars Give Way Causing House Settlement in Glouster

Flood waters collapsed rotted wooden pillars, sending a two story frame residence on Front street about a foot onto its former solid foundation. Damage described as small. the house belonged to the late Fred Thornton and has been vacant since his death. J L Stahl, 87, returned from Grant Hospital after a bladder operation. further surgery possible. Rev Ralph Simister of Columbus will lead the M EF church evening service at 7 30 Sunday, noted as a top young minister in the conference.

Front Street Fred Thornton Glouster J. L. Stahl Grant Hospital Columbus Ralph Simister Central M. FE M. EF

Methodist Young People’s School to Be at Sabina

The Young People’s Summer school of the Ohio Conference of the Methodist Protestant church will be held at the Sabina camp grounds August 13 to 19. Two courses offered: a training course for under 18 and a leadership course for 18 and over. A library of 100 reference books is planned with several clergy as teachers. It is expected that several hundred youths will attend.

Young People’s Ohio O. E. Ford Zanesville C. H. Beck Martha Moler Fair

Browning Is Speaker for Kiwanis Group

Glouster Kiwanis meets Thursday evening but high water kept the out of town speaker away. Rev Browning filled in with a Kiwanian talk proposing community projects within reach of the club and supporting a smaller active membership. Attorney Rose urged boosting attendance in the four week contest and Norman Smith awarded the attendance prize to M. M. LeFavor.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Holter Browning Ther Attorney Rose Norman Smith M. M.lefavor

Mrs Underwood Returns From Montgomery for Sister

Mrs. Underwood traveled from Glouster to Montgomery West Virginia to be with her sister Mrs Nellie Brown who was taken to Coal Valley hospital for examination and possible operation awaiting medical verdict.

Glouster Underwood Montgomery W. Va Nellie Brown

Evangelists to Broadcast Sacred Concert From WSAZ

The Rev and Mrs Homer Vian evangelists in Athens county will air a sacred concert from WSAZ Huntington West Virginia at 6 30 PM Saturday. The program features vocal selections and a solo on Mr Vians $500 accordion. The Vians have previously given county concerts and their meetings highlight musical numbers.

Homer Vian Athens County WSAZ Huntington W. Va Vian

Man Not Dead in Akron Mystery Baffles Police

Parkersburg West Virginia June 22 Harry Dye a former officer and second hand store proprietor is thought to be a corpse found in Akron wearing Dye's tax tickets. Police across several cities are investigating the case dye later appeared at police headquarters here and denied the death finding The Christian Church convention announces dates for the next meetings Seattle August 8 to 14 1929 and Washington DC in October 1930 with exact date to be fixed later.

Parkersburg W. Va Harry Dye Marietta Akron Dye Convention of the Christian Churches Seattle Washington D. C

Children Day Observed by Church of God in Palmer School

Children’s day will be observed by the Church of God at the Palmer school building Sunday night at 7 30 in Glouster.

Church of God Glouster Palmer School

David Allen Improves Slower After Operation

David Allen, who recently had surgery at Grant hospital in Columbus, has left the hospital and is at the home of his son in law and daughter, Mr and Mrs J S Boyd. He reports to the hospital at frequent intervals for treatment.

Glouster David Allen Grant Hospital Columbus Allen J. S. Boyd

Andrews Divorce Granted in Columbus Decree

Mattie Andrews was granted a divorce from Ira Andrews in common pleas court in Columbus. Former Glouster residents, Mrs. Andrews had lived in Columbus while Mr. Andrews resided in Albany. Athens county court had previously refused the decree a year or more ago.

Glouster Mattie Andrews Ira Andrews Common Pleas Columbus Andrews Columbee Mr. Andrews Albany

Glouster Couple Reunite After Trip to Czecho Slovakia

Mrs George Shust Sr married Mr Shust abroad in Czecho Slovakia last year and arrived in New York City in June. She then traveled to Latrobe Pa where she met him. They plan to arrive in Glouster this week. Mr and Mrs Kirkbride and daughter Helen have returned to Glouster from Akron after several months there.

Glouster Czecho-Slovakia George Shust Mr. Shust New York City New York Latrobe Mrs. Kirkbride Helen Akron

Loy al Daughters Lead Church Service With Special Music

The Loy al Daughters Class will head Sunday evening services at the Church of Christ. A special music program of unusual merit is planned for the occasion.

Loyal Daughters Church of Christ

Brother and Sister Meet After Lifelong Separation

In Caldwell on June 22 a 60 year old man Samuel Ackley and his 58 year old sister Mrs. Alice Hubbard of Los Angeles met for the first time. Adopted as infants into different families, they began corresponding at age ten and only now have their first life reunion at a local brother's home.

Stuffed Green Peppers With Liver Rice Filling

A simple lunch or supper features green peppers hollowed and filled with chopped liver rice and onions. The dish offers a hearty, savory meal suitable for warm days.

Pattern for Tweed and Wool Dress with Size 38 Fit

The pattern pattern department offers a dress pattern in six sizes 34 to 44 inches bust. A 38 inch size requires 3% yards of 89 inch material plus a yard of contrasting material for facing on vestee and belt. The lower edge width with plaits extends to 2% yards. Pattern mailed to any address on receipt of stamps.

Important Changes Announced In Hocking Valley Schedule

Local agent B C Roades announced changes to the Hocking Valley railroad timetable effective Sunday June 24. North bound trains 838 and 87 will depart Athens and other stops with adjusted arrival times. South bound trains 30 32 and 82 will run on revised schedules, and other passenger train service is discontinued.

Hocking Valley Hockling Valley Railroad B. C. Roades Columbus Logan Nelsonville Athens

Frank Gross Heads Ohio Delegation Train to Convention

Frank Gross a Democratic national convention delegate from Howton Texas will travel from Athens by train at 1 14 Saturday afternoon to Cincinnati to join the Ohio Special delegation. The train will then proceed to St Louis Dallas and on to the convention city arriving Monday with the convention opening Tuesday.

Howton Texas Athens Cincinnati Ohio Cinnati Cleveland Akron Columbus St. Louis Dallas

Spotless Refrigerator Maintenance Note

Weekly cleaning guidance for a refrigerator advises emptying and washing it thoroughly and keeping contents covered to prevent spills and odors.

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MR. Stahl Methodist Young People’s School Sabina Kiwanis Group Ron Grace Viall Gray F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery CO Athens, O VAL Blatz Brewing CO Milwaukee, Wis W. State St Dinsmoor Meat Market Mill Street Meat Products U.S Ham the Stedman Company, Packers Messenger Pattern Department Tweed Jersey Toledo Detroit Frank Gross Bamby Bread Bamby Stoecklein Glouster, Ohio Krogers Cleveland Ave Sutter Country Club Creamery Country Club Kroger Vienna Callies Country Club
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