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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1927
Page
3
Production of soft coal for the week ending June 18 is placed at 8,283,000 net tons by the bureau of mines, down about 2 percent from the prior week. The report notes seasonal trends, a comparison with 1924 1925 and 1926, and totals for 1927 through June 18. A list of residents and names follows the figures.
Funeral services were held at 2 PM at the daughter’s home for Mrs Elizabeth Edgell 55 who died Saturday. Rev Lloyd Evans of the Presbyterian church conducted the service. Burial followed at Carbon Hill. She leaves two daughters.
ORGANIZE NELSONVILLE June 27 Mrs Del Packer Chard and Miss Marian Andrews national organizer and secretary of the Child's Conservation league spent a week in Nelsonville and Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Y M C A they will complete the organization of a circle here. They came to Nelsonville from Zanesville where it is said they organized four circles.
Mrs James Bland entertained members of the W B A social club Friday evening on Fort street. After routine business a social hour with refreshments followed.
Mrs. Robert Mosley and four others will entertain the Loyal Woman's class of the Christian Sunday school at the Mosley home on Poplar and Fourth streets Tuesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Harry Dilcher and children Mr and Mrs Harry Corwin and children Mr and Mrs Eugene Mellinger Mr and Mrs James Bland and daughter Margaret Mr and Mrs Carl Hull and family Mrs William Matheny and children and Verna McConaha enjoyed a Sunday picnic at the Cable farm.
Mrs. Elzie Hellyer hosted the Forest Rose Embroidery club Friday night at her mother Mrs. J W Wien’s home 355 Chestnut Street. A luncheon was served by Mrs Hellyer and her mother to members including Mrs Malcolm Raybould Mrs Walter Green Mrs Gerald Wallace Mrs Dave Evans Mrs R H Brown Mrs Nelson Dowler Mrs Gertie Hike Mrs Will Lewis and Athens guests the Misses Hazel Wallace Bessie Deer Margaret Clark Lulu Parry Louise Pearce and Mrs Harry Davis and Mrs Wien.
Mrs Ed Nelson hosted members of the Sunday school class Friday evening with Mrs Thomas Spencer as teacher. Alice Anderson led devotionals while Elizabeth Green and Spencer sang a duet. The group enjoyed Victrola selections and quilt sewing, with guests including Mrs Conrad Wein Ida Jewett Wilkes Green and Miss Philena Nelson. The class meets again for sewing at Ida Jewett's home on East Columbus Street.
Mr and Mrs Bliss McNamee hosted a Friday evening bridal shower for their daughter Mrs Dorothy Pontius. Miss Doris Wallace gave readings and many gifts were received by the bride as guests enjoyed late hour refreshments with attendees including Mrs Metta Horton and Mrs Emma.
A string of weekend visits and departures ties Nelsonville to Columbus Zanesville Athens and Mount Vernon. Families like the Bowers Patton McLain Cox and Briley travel between Nelsonville Athens and Columbus while others head to Dayton Lancaster Barberton and Mt Vernon for short visits or work.
Mr and Mrs J D Leiece and other couples visited the Shockleys in Zanesville Sunday. The W R C will meet at the LO O F hall this evening at 7 30 o clock.
Branch H. Patterson 24 a machinist of Athens son of Robert Patterson wed Zennith L. Allen 21 of Athens R D 4 daughter of James R Allen. Rev. C M Coulter to officiate.
Mrs Linda Beerman 78 sister of Mrs James W Robey of 171 West Washington street died at 6 last night at St Francis hospital Columbus Funeral services set for 2 pm Tuesday in Columbus.
United Press reports Chiang Kai-Shek signed a death warrant for Michael M. Borodin, the Hankow government's communist adviser. Chiang, in Shanghai, said Borodin will not return to Russia alive and claimed Moscow does not recognize him. Chiang outlined a future program for China’s government and treaty revisions.
Mrs. George P. Ziegler, 47, died Sunday at her Federal creek home after a years long illness. Survived by husband and seven children James E. Ziegler Mechanicsburg George W. Ziegler Columbus Mrs May Dunaney Harry Raymond Roy and Clarence Ziegler at home. Funeral arrangements had not been made this morning.
John Bee Sr., 83, longtime Congress Run resident, died Saturday night at his son’s home in Springfield, Illinois after a June 5 stroke. His body will be brought here Tuesday to the home of son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs FE L Jones on Madison Avenue. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev. F E Roberts of the Church of Christ officiating. He lived in Illinois with his children for eight years. his wife died 13 years ago. Surviving: John Jr and George of Springfield NL, Thomas of Illinois NL, Mrs Charles Koons of Springfield NL, Mrs James Vercoe of Athens, and Mrs E L Jones of this city.
L. R. Gooding of Trimble and Miss Eva Kalt of Jacksonville were married at Chauncey Saturday morning at 10 o'clock by Rev. G. B. Courtney.
The ceremony was officiated by the pastor of Trimble Church of Christ. The bride is the daughter of William Ealt of Jacksonville. The groom, a longtime Trimble resident, has worked as a driver on the Athens bus line. The newlyweds reside on Plum Street in Trimble and welcome friends.
Mrs Emma McCune of Zanesville visited Jacksonville guests Friday with Mr and Mrs T W Sanders en route home after visiting relatives in Somerset. Athens visitors Ward Bailey and Hawk stayed with the Sanders group. Helen Kaliher finished a Lima visit returning home with Miss Sarah Meredith who had spent the day in Columbus. Numerous local and regional acquaintances gathered for informal hospitality including the Gardners, Kisneys, Myers, and other families.
Hugh Gormley rents a business room in Somerset and plans to move in by mid July to run a dry cleaning and pressing business and take orders for men’s clothing.
The Eastern Star chapter Thea Chapter O E S will hold a regular meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m. The session is scheduled for eastern time and venue details are not specified.
B F Achauer of this city is spending the week at his cottage at Lakeside Park and is entertaining as guests his brother John Achauer and his nephew Walter Achauer and family of Zanesville.
Athens county probate court records show 21 condemnation actions by G F Schlesinger to acquire a 1.97 acre right-of-way for Richland avenue over inter-county highway No 159 section B. Total offers amount to 1182 dollars with individual property owners listed and checks on file for acceptance or appeal to a jury trial.
Mrs Larietta Henderson 77 widow of James E Henderson died at 8 15 pm after a week long pneumonia illness at her son Samuel Henderson’s home 4 Van Vorhes street Athens She was born in Jefferson county lived in Ohio most of life and ten years in Athens Nine of twelve children survive with six named in Ohio California and Illinois Funeral at 10 am Wednesday at Samuel Henderson’s home with burial in Jerseyville cemetery
Wayne Evans and Denver Miller hiked toward Missouri reaching Clay Center Kansas after 315 miles in one day. Evans wrote home that they expected to reach Denver Colorado by Saturday night and that each had spent 3 on the trip.
Twenty one Athens county youths depart for Citizens Military Training Camps at Fort Thomas or Camp Knox Kentucky for thirty days of training discipline and recreation. Although county quota not filled the state quota is met. eight from Nelsonville and four from Athens. Dr W W Lee accompanies them. list of named youths follows.
Congressman James T. Begg of Sandusky said he would welcome Republican support if he runs for Ohio governor and would deliver a direct Republican speech if scheduled, while addressing the Republican Women’s club in Cincinnati.
In Steubenville, a fog bound collision at the Unionport crossing of the Pennsylvania railroad killed two men, W. C. Burdick, 48, and his son Paul, 19, both building contractors. A passenger train was involved as details emerged.
Thea Rasch, Germanys leading woman aviator, announced in a United Press interview that Charles A Levine plans to build a three motor airplane for a trans Atlantic flight next spring. She will meet Levine and Clarence D Chamberlin in Paris on July 5 then fly to London to sail from Southampton to New York.
Ora B. Randolph filed an application in probate court to appoint an administrator for Nora E. Johnson's estate. The hearing is set for July 1.
Cleveland police Lt Hiram Oldman foiled a bank or store holdup when he, as a customer, opened fire on three bandits who entered a confectionery with drawn guns. The incident occurred June 27 with Oldman confronting the robbers at the scene.
Buckhorn creek between Newcomerstown and Wolf is being dragged to locate the body of four year old John Ray Norris son of Seth A Norris a B and O brakeman. The child was knocked from a plank across Route 1 by a dog and swept into the creek Friday night as the water rushed past his home.
Chauncey June 27 The Loyal Sunbeam class of Millfield Christian church Sunday school met Saturday at teacher Miss Mary Wade's home. The afternoon featured games and refreshments with members Bert Smith Bob McCutcheon Betty Heffkin Helen Russell Jack Border Eddie Russell Willard Border Dorothy Russell Vern Border and Donald Russell in attendance. Mrs Karl Gardner and Mrs Cia Fiske will lead teaching.
At the First Christian church Sunday school in Chauncey an attendance of 190 was reported. The 26 voice choir opened with Onward Christian Soldiers and, under Mrs. Christine Courtney Brown, sang At the End of the Road as a special number. The evening Christian Endeavor meeting drew a large crowd and featured a discussion on Missionary Work In Africa and India.
June 27 report announces the regular semi monthly gathering of the Loyal Woman's Circle to be held Thursday afternoon at the home of a member, details unclear in fragment.
Washington reports Ohio had eight individuals with annual incomes exceeding one million dollars in 1925. Across the United States, 207 people earned over a million, up from 75 in 1924. New York led with 96. Ohio included one at 3 to 4 million, one between 2 to 3 million, four between 1.5 to 2 million, and two between 1 and 1.5 million.
Fifteen of the aviation industry's finest airplanes started from Ford airport in Detroit for a 4000 mile flight to acquaint the public with the latest developments in flying machines.
San Francisco report says veteran-American stage star John Drew was very low today after a rapid decline yesterday. The four week battle with arthritis leaves him critically ill as doctors monitor his condition.
Mr and Mrs M Bars of Chauncey entertained ten guests Sunday at their Converse street home Their son and daughter Mr and Mea rence Reeves and son Bobbie of Nelsonville and P D Kokernear Athens were also present Mrs Reeves and her son remain for a longer visit in this city
Juneus R. Gooding of Trimble and Eva Kalt of Jacksonville were buried in Chauncey at 10430 on Saturday morning. The service was conducted by the officiating minister G. B. Courtney of the Trimble Christian church.
Chauncey residents report visitors and travels including Mrs Floyd Stanley and Miss Mary Stanley in Pomeroy and Nelsonville. Miss Catharine Cline and others return home after Washington D C and Lorain trips. Clyde Lett and Clyde Fewell visit Chauncey home families while seeking work.
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