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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1928
Page
3
Bandits robbed Mr and Mrs Johnson at their summer home on fest night. They surrounded the couple and fled after shooting Mrs Johnson. Their son was robbed of 40 dollars as the men escaped, the Johnsons had planned to return to Toledo last night.
In Nelsonville on March 1 the Billy and Nanny Goat divisions saw Nelsonville O K M N X club defeat Haydenville 13 to 12 after two overtimes in the girls game. The Nelsonville boys then won 35 to 33 with Raybould scoring 25 points and Newton delivering two long shots to seal the win.
The fourth annual Atheny high School Frolic opens tonight at 7 30 in the auditorium with one act plays and skits by senior junior and sophomore students under the student council. Hollis Shafer captions the show with an all student program and a complete change of program is planned for tomorrow night.
Thomas Eberly, 51, of Lancaster, was sentenced by Judge Miller in municipal court to six months in jail and a $200 fine on a non support charge.
In Nelsonville area a new relief kitchen was opened by National Guard officers at Mudsock near Nelsonville feeding seventeen children. 82 kitchens operate statewide with 147 869 meals served January 25 to February 29. Clothing and shoe distribution totals reach 46 000 dollars in value.
Nelsonville Greyhounds finish regular season with a road test at Logan Friday. They previously beat Logan 28 23 at home and must exploit every break on the tough Logan court. Irregular practice and weak shooting have hampered them this week, though their best form came against Glouster High. The doubleheader begins with Logan girls at 7 30 and the boys game at 8 30.
Nelsonville residents report that Mrs Sarah E Jones who often visited her sister Mrs Thomas Mulligan in the town has died in Columbus. The sister and Mrs T J Smith were summoned today to Columbus due to the death.
Nelsonville reports a fire call to the Scott Johnson property on West Washington street at about 10 30 p m Wednesday night. A shanty used by the Bishop boy was almost destroyed with no other damage reported.
An advert extols Kruschen Salts as a six mineral remedy for renewed energy and health. It claims daily two tablets in coffee boosts blood purification, liver and kidney function, improving mood and zest for work over a 30 day period.
Nelsonville public nurse Miss Ethel Walker filed February activity totals: office 35 hours, field 130, school 28. She logged 29 school visits, 16 health builders classes with 400 attendances, and 13 physician visits for patients. Social service 22, prenatal 7, maternity 4, infant welfare 12, child welfare 3, tuberculosis 19 with 38 contacts over 6 years and 19 under 6, 3 communicable disease, and 20 general cases.
Discussed the charm of being well dressed at a Girl Reserve meeting held March 1 at the high school. A student fashion show contrasted proper and improper attire, directed by Mary Elizabeth Kessinger and Margaret Morris, with focus on shoes hosiery gloves hats and jewelry. Kathleen Saltz presided.
Nelsonville March 1 Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock the West Parent-Teacher association will meet at the West school. The program includes a fifth grade song saxophone solo by Miss Bessie Stephenson a talk by Helen Jackson and other short items.
In Lansing on March 1 a petition in county circuit court details a childless wife who hid a baby in her home and persuaded her husband the child was theirs for three years. The suit seeks to strike the infant from birth records as the son of Myron Libby Boyer and Laura A. M. Boyer, Detroit social figures. The wife’s alleged deception included feigned pregnancy and presenting the smuggled infant as their child in a brief window.
Ale Dill alleges a child was bought from a woman in a hotel and held for an alleged scheme. Mrs. Boyer is said to have legally adopted the child under Canadian law. The baby, son of Haworth with an unknown father, could not benefit from Joseph Boyer's trust if the record is expunged. Boyer’s fortune is described as a "good many millions."
The Heart tag day event announces attractive prizes donated by merchants and theater managers. Top fundraisers win a silver vanity case, fountain pen, stationery box, chocolates, and a silver Eversharp pencil. Nonwinners earning at least $3 receive two theater passes.
Columbus march 1 first anniversary of C E Ruthenberg death to be marked at a memorial and miners relief meeting Thursday at 8 p m at the Old Masonic Temple 186 South Third street I Amster Cleveland district organizer of the Workers Communist party will speak.
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh arrived at Boston airport at 10 58 am today to attend the National Educational convention honoring his mother. He drew cheers from the crowd as he stepped off the plane and proceeded to the convention site.
In a dramatic wrap up, Winter seizes the last round against Spring, with strong showing and the crowd applauding Winter's renewed reign. Spring meets a harsh blow as Winter adorns the country in a lace of cold beauty and ermined throne.
A fragment from a Desplaines report notes a nine year old girl named Eislerman allegedly snatched by a man then killed after she struck him. The text suggests a prior alleged assault and a fatal retaliatory act, with limited context available.
The advertisement claims Father John's Medicine is regularly used in 184 hospitals across the United States and Canada. It highlights alcohol and narcotic free formulation, cod liver oil basis, and claims of body-building and cold treatment. Endorsements from institutions and individuals are said to be on file in Lowell, Massachusetts.
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