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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1928

Page

5

Body of Carl McDonald Brought Here for Burial

The body of Carl McDonald twelve son of Mr and Mrs Herbert L McDonald was brought to The Plains for funeral services after drowning in the Ohio river near Racine two weeks earlier. The funeral was held Monday at 2 pm at The Plains church with Rev I P Day officiating. Burial followed in the Hocking cemetery. He leaves parents a sister Gay and three brothers William Walter and Emmett Lee.

Chauncey Carl McDonald Herbert L. McDonald Ohio River Racine Plains Church I P. Day M. O. Bryan Carrie Bryan Hocking Eral Miss Gay McDonald William, Walter Emmett Lee McDonald McDonald the Plains Farmer Panner Dorothy Sleeper Jack Oklahoma City

Brindo boy Shirley improves after scarlet fever

Mrs. Ethel Robinett Brindo of Mansfield visits the Lower Plains to tend her son Shirley Brindo at his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Robinett. The child has scarlet fever but his condition is greatly improved.

Ethel Robinett Brindo Mansfield Lower Plains Shirley Brindo T. R. Robinett

Mrs Lucy Surgeon Visits Orbiston Guests At Jones Home

Mrs Lucy Surgeon Mrs Thelma Linscott and Mrs Vera Whitlatch spent Sunday in Orbiston as guests in the home of Misses Elien and Grace Jones.

Lucy Surgeon Thelma Linscott Vera Whitlatch Orbiston Elien Grace Jones

Foot Injured Worker James Gabriel at Willoughby

James Gabriel of Lower Plains sustained a serious injury to his right foot while working in Willoughby. He was taken home to Lower Plains and uses crutches to move. Doctors expect several weeks before he can return to work. He is the son of Mr and Mrs George Gabriel Sr of Lower Plains. C A June 26. C E Sanders Ray Sanders and William Clarey of Millfield are on a fishing trip at Buckeye Lake this week.

Chauncey James Gabriel Lower Plains Willoughby George Gabriel C. E. Sanders Ray Sanders William Clarey Millfield Buckeye Lake

Women's Day At Country Club Observed

Women gather for a Wednesday luncheon at the Country Club followed by golf and cards with reservations requested for today or tomorrow morning. The open day replaces the former Thursday event closed for summer. Local society notes cover visitors and family events across Athens including Sleeper and Burson families in Oklahoma City and Columbus engagements.

Country Club

Ride Labor Train Today More Working

Glouster on June 24 reports 46 rode the labor train from that area with four from Trimble and 21 from Jacksonville. 13 additional men work at Mine No 10 Derthick and 51 at Mine No 72 Bailey Run. Two riders claimed as non employees but carried dinner buckets.

Glouster Trimble Jacksonville Derthick Bailey Run

Tremper Shines in Sally League for Brooklyn Club

Former Penn star Overton Tremper is lighting up the Sally League this season as part of the Brooklyn club, according to scout Robin Rucker.

Overton Tremper Penn Star Brooklyn Club

Klan Opens Quarters Near to Candidates

In Houston on June 26 the Ku Klux Klan opened quarters for the Milby Hotel opposite the Rice Hotel where presidential candidates have their headquarters. Imperial Wizard Hiram Evans was on the scene but not taking an active part, with aides saying the group was there as onlookers.

Houston Tex Ku Klux Klan Milby Hotel Rice Hotel Aids Hiram Evans Aid

54 Mile Death Race Won by Fast Driving

In Columbus a 54 mile drive in an hour won a race against death on Monday afternoon. Iris Register, 12, of Zanesville, swallowed a pin which lodged in her windpipe. doctors removed the pin in Columbus and she was sent home.

Columbus Zanesville Iris Register B. B. Register Pr. Charlies F. Bowen

Canton man escapes from Lima State Hospital

Jacob Schwartz, 50, of Canton, who was sentenced to Lima State Hospital for the Criminally Insane on an arson charge, escaped from the institution, authorities announced through the state bureau of identification.

Columbus U.P Jacob Schwartz Canton Lima State Hospital State Bureau of Identification

Road graded from Albany to Carpenter road

County road work between Albany and the Meigs county line at Carpenter has been completed with hard surfacing planned in three weeks. John Grosvenor, Athens county commissioner chair, reports two miles of gravel road in Lodi township finished and a mile in Carthage township nearly complete. Affected flood roads are being assessed with minor bridges washed out but repairable. The Glouster concrete bridge, damaged, will be reopened soon.

Albany Meigs County Carpenter John Grosvenor Board of Athens County Commissioners Lodi Carthage Township Glouster

Heeney Seen as Having Excellent Chance Against Tunney

Jack Dempsey stated Heeney has an excellent chance to knock out champion Tunney in their upcoming bout, expressing strong confidence in the match's outcome.

Jack Dempsey Heenay Tunney

Nomination and election of officers at Maz on Council No 93

Chauncey to be elected at the regular meeting of Maz on Council No 93 Degree of Pocahontas on Thursday evening. All members urged to attend and contribute to the pot luck supper during the social hour after the business session.

Chauncey Mazon Council No. 93 Pocahontas Order

Local Visits Spread Through Area Residents

Ralph McCathran of Columbus visits the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Burchfield. Doris Coon of Athens stays with her grandparents, Elmer and Mrs. Coon. Mrs. Jessie Shaner of Millfield visits her relatives the Burchfields. The Sanderson family from Lancaster spends Sunday with the McHarg family. Mrs. Harry Moore and sons travel home from Nelsonville. Opal Barnes of Mansfield visits her parents, Ira and Mrs. Barnes.

Ralph McCathran Columbus Arthur Burchfield Doris Coon Athens Elmer Coon William Sanderson Betty Lancaster Russell McHarg Jessie Shaner Millfield Harry Moore Wendell Melvin Charlie Moler Nelsonville Opal Barnes Mansfield Mrs Ira Barnes

Dry Agent Sentenced On Bribery Charges

Elray J. McElroy former Hardin county man and federal prohibition agent was sentenced to one year and one day in the Leavenworth Kansas penitentiary after pleading guilty in Chicago to accepting bribes.

Kenton Elray J. McElroy Hardin County U. S Leavenworth Kans Chicago

Constable 79 Years Old Married Thrice in Kenton

In Kenton a 79 year old retired farmer Constable Z T Haines of Raymond married 63 year old Emma V Dunbar formerly of Columbus after obtaining a license in Marysville The couple will reside in Raymond It is noted as the bride s second marriage and the groom s third

Marysville Z. T. Haines Raymond Emma V. Dunbar Columbus Kenton

Stars Say for Wednesday June 27 by Genevieve Kemble

According to the moon and important planets this day offers opportunities for advancement in business employment and artistic and social activities. Prospects include success and pleasant developments if rash speech and extravagant speculation are avoided. A birthday on this day brings continued opportunity with self control and thrift emphasized.

Paris Temps

Lorain Coal begins Blaine mine cleanup near St Clairsville

In Belmont County near St Clairsville the Lorain Coal and Dock company began cleaning the Blaine mine pending operations at the request of several workers who wish to return. Wages follow the 1917 five dollar per day scale. Three other Belmont mines plan to reopen soon on a non union basis.

ST. Clairsville Lorain Coal & Dock Company Blaine Belmont District

Messenger Pattern Department Dress Pattern Offer

A pattern combines figured silk and Georgette with moire additions and Georgette or chiffon options. It is cut in seven bust sizes from 34 to 46 inches and requires 2.5 yards of 35 inch material for size 38 plus facing contrast. Mailed pattern costs 15 cents.

Going Over The Top With Women’s Aid

Herbert lands a better paid job and returns home with Myrtle and their three daughters. Myrtle, who had taken up work in another city, helped her family advance while Herbert felt sidelined. He earns a top job and asks Myrtle to quit hers and join him, as they resume life in the old town with new status.

Myrtle Herbert Newspaper Feature Service, Inc

Buttercup Yellow Chiffon Sets Evening Fashion Trend

Seen on 5th Ave Miss Shopper notes the new buttercup yellow chiffon as a cool airy color for evening wear. Hats with veils are advised cautiously and jackets with small colorful prints pair with sleeveless tennis frocks in crepe de Chine for a fresh, affordable look.

Petition Filed for Divorce in Chillicothe

James Crabtree of Chillicothe filed a divorce petition on Saturday against his wife Alma Crabtree alleging irreconcilable differences and seeking relief through the local courts. The action was filed in the Chillicothe jurisdiction and marks the start of the divorce proceedings.

James Crabtree Chillicothe Alma Crabtree

New York Delegation Arrives for Democratic Convention Parade

The first contingent of the New York delegation arrived in Houston today for the Democratic convention, led by numerous camp followers and paraded through downtown. More delegates are expected to arrive later.

Houston Tex U.P New York

Couple Celebrates Silver Wedding in Logan

A Logan couple, married in December 1924, marked their silver wedding anniversary. They have no children.

Logan

Letter Golf Rules and Practice Puzzle

This note explains letter golf, where you change one word to another in a given number of strokes to reach a solution. It requires valid common words at each step, allows changing one letter at a time, and keeps a fixed par with the final solution printed on the last page.

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Ohio Guy Moore Cleveland W. H. Slain Grosvenor Street Arthur McPherson North Lancaster Street Jolly Sewers Club J. &. Jewell Charleston, W. Va A. J. Laverty Franklin Avenue Ella Edgar Helen Edgar Royer White Cross Hospital Alexander Howard Phyllis Ann Warren Border East Union Street Edward Howard Guysville Loeffler Aoly Eliason W. H. Collins Robert Wood West Washington Street Contract Bridge Club Jesse Sweeney Toledo Catherine Bishop of Tom Rosser R. E. King Bobby Mary Ellen Akron Maurice Gross East State Street Robby Klan Logans Heeney Lodge Constable Genevieve Kemble Chas Millikan Optometrist Masonic Building Floor Queen Meritol Harmony Bay Harmony THE J Pharmagy Belmont County Messenger Pattern Department Slingluff’s Collegienne Shop Women’s Aid Winifred Black Erbert Miss Shopper Santini 8 & 8 Book Store Inc Court House du Pont Duco du Poni Duca Lucky Tiger Barbers Haney- Goodrich Co So. Court St OHLQ
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