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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1928

Page

3

Alonzo Stover Hurt Tuesday In Horse Drawn Wagon Accident

Nelsonville reports three others injured in separate incidents Tuesday. Alonzo Stover, 26, suffered a deep head wound, severe bruising and thumb amputation after horses ran away and threw him from a road wagon. Dr. N. Hill operated. Waldo Chute, 13, broke his left arm after a fall from a tree. Henry Isselstein, 12, broke his right arm when an auto back-fired while he cranked it.

Nelsonville Alonzo Stover Hamley Run Stover N. Hill Waldo Chute Logan-Kachelmacker Henry Isselstein Deanville

Mizpah class of Meth dist Sunday school hosts season finale

The Mizpah class entertained by Misses Bertha Howard and Besse Deer at Mrs. A L Barker's home. The event featured old fashioned country school acts, McGuffey readers pieces, and songs led by Miss Louise Pearce. Twenty members and four guests attended with refreshments. Officers for the new year were elected: President Mrs Charlie Green, Vice President Mrs D L Wallace, Secretary Miss Louise Pearce, Treasurer Miss Margaret Clark.

Methodist Sunday School Bertha Howard Besse Deer A. L. Barker McGuffey Louise Pearce Clara Caldwell William Siddle Ella Patton William Holmes McGuffey James Beard Luther Wyskiver Haydenville Stephen Nore Forsythe Montana Mary Louise Stephenson Middleport Ohio D. L. Wallace Charlies Green Margaret Clark

Local clubs schedule meetings and program notes

The Past Noble Grand society plans a meeting at Mrs. Flos sie Crawford’s home on Poplar street Friday June 29. The King's Men gather in the church study Friday evening at 7 30. The W C T U met at Mrs A G Mechem’s home Tuesday with Mrs H J Long as devotional leader and Mrs Spencer presiding. Sigrid Love led talks on Prohibition and Health and related topics with several members presenting, a solo by Mrs Glen Allen and Miss Sigrid Love at the piano. Seventeen bouquets were sent to the sick during social hour. hostesses assisted and Miss Jean Allen attended as a guest.

Noble Grand Society Flossie Crawford Poplar Street King's Men A. G. Mechem H. J. Long Spencer Sigrid Love Frank Johnson Adda James John Saltz

Dinner party hosted by Mrs. Gladys Warner

Mrs. Gladys Warner entertained guests at a Wednesday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown and their son. Also present were Logan, Miss Jane Warner of Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. William Lancaster and their son, and Wallace Warner of this city.

Gladys Warner Harry Brown Logan Jane Warner Philadelphia Penna William Lancaster Wallace Warner This City

Rainbow Class Hosts Gathering at Fayette Street Home

Mrs. Carl Stratton will entertain members of the Rainbow class of the Christian church Friday evening at her home on Fayette Street.

Rainbow Carl Stratton Rainbow Class The Christian Church Fayette Street

Dinner Honors Clint Davis at Fay ette Street Home

C D Shafer hosted a dinner at his Fayette street residence last evening honoring Clint Davis of Haydenville Kansas. Guests included W T Bean Elmer Dowler Ed Shafer Harve Shafer Donald Shafer and Cecil Shafer.

Bridge Club Luncheon Held at Easterling Logan

Mrs. Ray Barron hosted a 1 PM luncheon for her bridge club at the Easterling club in Logan on Wednesday afternoon. Three tables played bridge with high scores claimed by Mrs. Ed Sharp Mrs. W. H. Hyde and Mrs. Eugene Shafer.

Ray Barron Logan Ed Sharp W. H. Hyde Eugene Shafer

Shenker-Rubin wedding attended by families in Lancaster

Mr and Mrs Frank O Mara and daughter Beryl and Miss Virginia White attended the Shenker Rubin wedding in Lancaster Tuesday evening. Several relatives were called from Salem West Virginia and Stewart Ohio due to the illness of their uncle John Traugh.

Frank O'Mara Beryl Virginia White Lancaster A. D. Traugh Elizabeth Davis Gus Traugh Salem W. Va Rush Dean Stewart Ohio John Traugh Pete Shough A. G. Cotton Ralph Parks W. W. Whitlatch Albany Misses Fay Hazel Cline

Post Office Opens At 7 A M In Nelsonville

Post master F R Jackson announces parcel post general delivery and stamp windows will open each morning at 7 o clock. The change allows patrons to send mail on the morning train departing at 8 20.

Nelsonville F. R. Jackson

Hocking Valley Railroad Demonstrates Safety First in Nelsonville

Employees at Nelsonville witnessed a safety first demonstration by the C. and O. safety division at the local yards. A special car remained from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. with lectures and motion pictures as the program.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Railroad

Funeral Plan for Martin Falkenstein at Murray City

Funeral services for Martin Falkenstein at Murray City will be held Friday at 9 AM at the Catholic church in Murray. Burial will follow in Buchtel.

Martin Falkenstein Nelsonville Blocky Murray City Murray Buchtel

Demonstration Held For Senator Reed

A demonstration at Convention Hall Houston began at 11 15 as Missouri offered a nominating speech for Senator James Reed. The Missouri delegation rose, waving tin flags and displaying a large photograph of the Missourian who pushed his name at the convention despite fading support for the presidential race.

Missouri

Athens Wins 1929 Ohio SAW Convention Site Over Uhrichsville Denison

Athens southeastern Ohio defeated several rivals to host the 1929 Spanish American War Veterans convention in Chillicothe. Delegates from Athens Camp 1 backed by 25 members and 10 voters argued Athens would leverage the new Memorial Auditorium and rising convention-city status. Final vote favored Athens by 14. Delegates voting included E. M. Walcott and Co. O.

Athens Spanish American War Veterans’ Association Ohio Department Chillicothe J. C. Edmundson A. Dalton Ohio Uhrichsville Denison R. A. Dalton Memorial Alex Moore E. M. Walcott Cc. O

Past commanders named among Pickering delegates

Pickering delegates include A. O. Sloane R. A. Dalton E. C. Woodworth F. S. Slaughter and other former leaders Harry Morrison J. C. Edmundson C. E. Cameron and Harry Kelley as part of the list of past commanders.

Belief the Democratic Convention to Adjourn Tonight

George R. Van Namee, Smith campaign manager, expressed belief at the morning session that the Democratic national convention can finish its platform by 4 o'clock and adjourn that night. He expected Governor Smith’s nomination to follow immediately and the vice presidential pick to be announced in a night session.

Houston Tex George R. van Namee Smith van Namee

Teeth care claims by Edna Wallace Hopper in 1900s ad

A self description by Edna Wallace Hopper asserts her teeth are natural and well maintained. She promotes a toothpaste named Quindent Quincent with milk of magnesia as a mouthwash component and a mild pleasant taste, priced at 30 cents per large tube.

Creditors Meet in Columbus for Athena Glazed Brick Plan

In Nelsonville on June 28 a meeting of creditors is held in Columbus to consider a re organization plan for Athena Glazed Brick now under receivership. The plan aims to reorganize and stabilize the property and operations.

Nelsonville Athena Glazed Brick Company Columbus

Hardwood floor care guidance before summer season

The note emphasizes inspecting and refinishing hardwood floors now to prevent summer sand and grit from causing scratches if wax and polishing are neglected. It urges thorough attention to cleaning and protective treatment to preserve surface quality.

Grosvenor Seeks Republican Nomination For County Commissioner

John H. Grosvenor seeks renomination as a county commissioner on the Republican ticket at the August primaries. A former Athens county farmer, he was born in 1859 in Canaan township and educated in local schools. He served as board chairman during his first term and is married to Etta Dodge Grosvenor with two sons, Charles E. and John.

John H. Grosvenor

Police seek ring leaders in Chicago murder case

Chicago officers, led by Deputy Police Commissioner Connor, announce the murder of labor leader Ren and the racketeers who dominate Chicago's cleaning and dyeing industry is connected to a plan by ten leaders. Big Tim Murphy was killed last Tuesday as authorities say two suspects Frank Noonan and James Forsyth will be charged with murder once located.

Chicago Tim Murphy O’connor Ren Connor Big Tim Ten Frank Noonan James Forsyth John Hand

Cranberry Ice Complements Duck and Wild Fowl

A colorful dessert uses can berry ice and stewed cranberries as a fruit substitute. It pairs well with duck or any wild fowl, offering a bright finish to game dishes.

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