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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1927
Page
7
Walter Barnes of this city suffered a fractured bone in his right ankle during a fall at a mine operated by Voris Coal company near Haydenville. He climbed a chute to start coal down the incline when he slipped and rolled several feet.
Warrants were issued for Pearl Smith and George Malloy after an alleged fight on Main Street Sunday. Smith was fined $10 and costs after appearing before Mayor Rochester on charges of fighting and dist urd erly conduct. Malloy is reported to be out of the city.
Ernie Wade was taken to Columbus on Wednesday morning to answer a charge of stealing an automobile. He was arrested in town after a Sugar Grove merchant complained he had stolen ten gallons of gasoline. Wade claimed this was his first theft and said he had been in Columbus for four weeks, denying another machine theft.
Mrs Charles Brown of Nelsonville underwent an operation at Cherrington hospital on Wednesday morning for complications. Her condition is reported as favorable.
A crowd of about two hundred attended a reception Tuesday at Hunter Street Lutheran Church welcoming Rev. Amos L Heyde and family to the local pastorate. Evelyn Bowen played organ, and pastors T C Harper and James R Fields spoke. Church women served refreshments. Nar cotics hearing set for July 1 in Youngstown after raids.
Auction in Carthage Township Athens County Ohio on July 2 1927 offers personal property including radio victrola beds furniture and tools plus a 42 acre farm. Items and terms to be announced day of sale. Auctioneers Gus Mooney and agents F Rowland and M Hughes represent Jerome and Alura Hawk.
David Williams of Thurman was elected president of the Athens district Epworth League at the convention in Marietta. Paul Sheldon and Naomi Brickwede of Marietta named as two of four vice presidents. More than 160 delegates from 22 organizations attended the sessions at First Methodist church. Glouster Epworth League won the visiting delegates cup for the second time with 27 guests. events included sermons and a symposium led by Rev D L Browning.
The Daily Vacation Bible School held its commencement at the M. E. church at 10 30 this morning with a four week work demonstration. A union picnic for the valley VBS groups will be Friday at Bish opville grove starting at 10 30 a m. Transportation by motor and friends are invited to join the day.
Cincinnati June 29 Judge Robert A. Buchwalter who had served since 1921 on the court of appeals for the first district died at his home today. The longtime jurist leaves a legacy in Ohio appellate law and public service.
Mrs. Warren McDaniel aged 70 died at her daughter Mrs. Clinton Brown’s home on Morris avenue at 6:30 this morning. Widow of July 27 1926, she had been in poor health. Four weeks ago she moved to Athens to live with her daughter. A lifelong resident of Ames township she was active in Hooper Ridge Christian church. Funeral arrangements were not yet made. Family includes Mrs. Harvey Wolfe Amesville Mrs. Louis Morris Amesville Mrs. Spicer Keirns Millfield Mrs. Clinton Brown Athens J. W. McDaniel Amesville and E. P. McDaniel North Liberty Indiana.
The Grayson Ray-Glos meet the Carbon Hill nine in the Nelsonville Industrial Twilight league at Athens playgrounds tonight at 6. Christy will pitch for the Ray-Glos as a fast Nelsonville club is expected to provide stiff opposition.
Gov Alvan T Fuller granted Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti a 30 day respite as he conducts a personal investigation into their case. The move comes from Boston on June 29.
Margaret Marie Roach, age three, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Roach, of Athens now Steubenville, won three first prizes in six weeks for dancing the Black Bottom at Steubenville. She captured the Rose Marie Midget show $20 gold prize among thirty four entrants, hailed as Steubenville's baby dancing star. Mrs Roach, once an Athens dancing instructor for seven and a half years, moved to Steubenville six months ago.
Jury to decide fate of Helen Schaeffer Glazer as trial concludes in Cleveland. Proceedings focused on the key questions and testimony shaping the verdict.
The Adair farm in Alexander township hosts the county’s first 1927 wheat shock as C L Stewart starts harvesting on Tuesday June 28 with four other machines seen operating in the township. Beekeepers note a strong honey year with plentiful supplies and long storage life for consumers despite risk of mis-sold shipments.
Mr Beeman promotes affordable white Clover honey urging consumers to buy now and meet their needs with steady profits and value driven pricing in a brisk market note.
The summer communion service is planned at First Presbyterian Church in Athens with Rev. A. Wilcox delivering a brief service. The congregation will join the community service at the Athletic Field Sunday night at 6 30 with Dr. James P. Porter of Ohio University giving the address.
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