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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1927

Page

3

Injured Rail Worker Moved to Athens County Infirmary

James Watkins, 21, injured in last week's New York Central freight wreck south of Grosvenor, was moved from Sheltering Arms hospital to the Athens County infirmary this afternoon by Jagers' ambulance. He will be sent to Ironton infirmary later, as he has no means to care for himself and will be placed under county charity.

James Watkins New York Central Grosvenor Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens County Infirmary Jagers Ironton Infirmary

Youth Burned in Mine Explosion Near Nelsonville

Dwight Walters, 20, from Chance Walters, suffered severe burns to face arms and chest in a powder explosion while loading a coal car in the Wil son Evans Coal country Fairview addition. Authorities suspect a spark caused the blast as Walters stepped on or near powder. In local court Eberle fined Floyd Conkey of Logan ten dollars and costs for disturbing the peace, while J W Vance pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined ten dollars and costs.

Nelsonville Dwight Walters Chance Walters Wilson-Evans Fairview Addition Nelsonville Brick Coany Eberle Floyd Conkey Logan J. W. Vance

Daughter born to Mr and Mrs Emery Ichfield

Nelsonville announces the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Emery Ichfield with the child named Barbara Joy Birchfield. The brief notice confirms the birth in the local community.

Nelsonville No 23 Emery Ichfield Isabelle Joy la’ Barbara

Tonsil Clinic Held At YMCA For Six Young Patients

The second tonsil clinic was held at the YMCA with six young patients treated under generation care. Dr. Hyde is sued by Dr. Pritchard over the clinic while Miss Etel Walker and Miss Cavanaugh assist. Patients listed include Marphy Ely Mary Jo Keating Marie Hilahoma Bond Lawrence Murph and Mary Juni per. All returned home in satisfactory condition.

Toby Travis To Open Men’s Barber Shop In Hyde Building

Nelsonville reports Toby Travis will open a barber shop tomorrow for men and boys in the basement room of the Hyde building on the public square. The new shop features modern sanitary equipment and facilities formerly used by Frank Mellinger.

Nelsonville Toby” Travis Hyde Building Public Square Frank Mellinger

Birthday party honors Anna Huddy on seventy eighth

Neighbors gathered at Mrs. Anna Huddy's Poplar street home Friday to mark her eighty seventh birthday with a surprise party. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments after presenting a bridge lamp, along with a list of attendees including Mrs. Silcott Minnie Patton Goldie Silcott Mrs. George Evans Mrs. Vaughn Glouster Ollie Seibert Dora Moler Mrs. Earl Moler Akron Allie Hall Retta Bagley Bess Higgins Mrs. Roy Sayers Ella Johnson Emma McKee Mrs. Walter Wolf Stocklin Mrs. Gene Wolf Mrs. Martin Ohlinger Mrs. Brandenburg Mrs. Ball Clara Potts Rodda Cora Davis Jennie Edgell Leoline Seibert Hattie Gilbert Mrs. Charles Klein Mrs. Dowler Deva Duncan Agnes Woodard Logan Mrs. Park Huddy Mrs. Charles Huddy Fannie Williams Leatha Hartley Emma Johnson Emma Brandenburg Mrs. Huddy Bill Huddy Charles Huddy Mrs. Woodard.

Anna Huddy Poplar Street

Social roundup notes many Ohio visits and homecomings

A broad list details Mrs. Edward Joy visiting Columbus for a relative’s graduation, several high school students returning home from New Boston, multiple families hosting relatives in Zanesville and Columbus, and assorted excursions to Athens Caldwell Rochester Newark Canton and Glouster. A birthday gathering for Mrs. Grace Covert features many local families and a two course lunch.

Edward Joy Columbus Elise Hurst Josephine Joy New Boston C. B. Shockley Zanesville C. A. Shockley Mac Bartlett Beverly Ben Shaffstall Lillian Howe Nelson Dowler Irvin Pritchard Athens B. B. Acomb Caldwell Leonard Cooley Martha Frank Gibbs Grace Covert

Berlin Mail Case Details Child’s Body Discovery

A pac sent by mail to a Berlin recipient contained the body of a child, with authorities attributing the delivery to Frau Elizabeth Keldioh as the sender. The incident is being investigated as a violent death and a potential homicide involving the mailed pac.

Berlin Frau Elizabeth Keldioh

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