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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1928

Page

3

Dinner Honors Ex-Service Men At Nelsonville Legion Home

Women of the Unit to Glenford Dugan post hosted a dinner for ex service men at the American Legion home in Nelsonville. About 53 covered tables welcomed guests after a 6 o'clock meal followed by a program with Mayor Eberle, Mrs. Jackson, Captain Schuler, and Dr. Rhodes praising the Legion building and hospitality. Dancing and bridge ended the evening.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion J. D. Adamson L. J. Eberle Legion R. H. Jackson Paris Schuler National Guard W. 8. Rhodes

Gleaners class of M E Church elects officers at meeting

The Gleaners class of the M E church met at Miss Thelma Howard's home on Wednesday. Officers elected include Marguerite Stewart president Kathleen Shirley vice president Thelma Howard secretary Lucille Keating treasurer and Helen McKibben press correspondent. 12 members attended with refreshments served. The next meeting will be at Ruth Spencer's home.

M. E. Church Thelma Howard Marguerite Stewart Kathleen Shirley Lucille Keating Helen McKibben Ruth Spencer

Hyperions Plan Club Meeting at Fort Street Home

Mrs J M Hyde will entertain members of the Hyperion club Saturday afternoon at her Fort street home.

Hyperions J. M. Hyde Hyperion Club Fort Street

Bridge Club Notes at West Franklin Street

Mrs. A. B. Johnson hosted the Wednesday bridge club at her home on West Franklin Street with three tables in play. Substitutes included Mrs. Edington and Mrs. Donald Shafer. High score went to Mrs. Cecil Shafer followed by Mrs. John Edington and Mrs. Harry McGovern.

Bridge Club A. B. Johnson Wednesday West Franklin Street Edington Donald Shafer Cecil Shafer John Edington Harry McGovern

Oarsman 67 Finishes 1500 Mile Row From New York to Miami

Charles Seilitz, 67, of Edgemere L I, completed a roughly 1500 mile row from the Battery to Miami in 129 days. He faced marsh delays off North Carolina and in Florida, weather storms, and averaged just over 11 miles daily aboard the 14 foot New York To Miami, taking sandwiches from towns at each stop. This was the first known New York to Miami row by a boat. prior trips used canoes.

New York Charles Seilitz Edgemere L. I Battery Miami Fla Sellitz North Carolina Florida

Defense Opens Case In Murder Trial

The defense began its case in the trial of William Caldwell charged with first degree murder in the death of Homer Robison a storekeeper. Witnesses M E Grant and his son William farmers near Fremont testified Caldwell worked on their farm and did not leave the premises the night of the shooting.

Newark U.P William Caldwell Homer Robison Caldwell M. E. Grant William Fremont Robison

Rehearsals Underway for Hello Happiness at Ohio University

Rehearsals for Hello Happiness the musical comedy by Ohio University Men's Glee Club are held nightly as final arrangements are completed. Tickets for the Tuesday performance go on sale Saturday at 9 at the Majestic box office.

Ohio University Majestic

Banquet Highlights Fathers and Sons Event at Local Church

About 250 attended the annual father and son banquet at the Christian church with 30 guests from Glouster. John Barrows led the program, including talks by A G Mechem Ed A Wallace Homer Vian and entertainment by local performers. The event closed with Blest Be the Tie That Binds and benediction.

K. H. McCorkle

Plan Revival Opens Two Week Evangelistic Campaign

Nelsonville in South Nelsonville March 2 plans a two weeks evangelistic campaign at the Nelsonville Church of Christ with home forces and new minister K H McCorkle preaching. The effort tops the pre Easter campaign and a church census upgrades the member roll for the coming event.

Nelsonville

Mizpah Church Bake Sale Planned at Wilson Brothers

The Mizpah class of the Methodist church will hold a bake sale Saturday at Wilson Brothers Grocery. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.

Methodist Church Wilson Brothers Grocery

Berean Class Banquet Sparks Growth Push

Nelsonville report says John Barrows president of the Berean class notes the father and son banquet was a success and calls for member cooperation. A quartet will perform at the Sunday morning meeting at 9 30 o clock.

Nelsonville John Barrows Berean Christian Sunday School

Derby Champion Tud Kent Secures Permanent Trophy

Tud Kent of Big Springs Idaho wins the American Dog Derby at Ashton Idaho earning permanent possession of the trophy after his sixth victory. The trophy is won permanently after three triumphs, with two prior wins already engraved on the prize.

Ashton Idaho Tud Kent Big Springs Kent

Dinner brings Camp Fire girls with Boy Scouts at Presbyterian church

Fourteen Camp Fire girls with guardian Miss Verna Hand attended a Thursday dinner in the Presbyterian church dining room hosted by Boy Scout troops 1 and 2. Fifteen boys with scoutmaster Lewis Powell, Jack Powell with twelve boys from troop one, helped host and a program with patriotic songs followed. Reverend Lloyd Evang gave a short talk on Life's Investments. Mrs. Mary Brown of Nelsonville and Mrs. Will Lewis of Athens entertained Forest Rose Embroidery club members Wednesday evening at East State street. A dinner at 16 o'clock served guests including Mrs. Beulah Green and several others from Nelsonville and Athens.

Verna Hand Presbyterian Church Lewis Powell Jack Powell Lloyd Evang Mary Brown Nelsonville Will Lewis Athens Forest Rose Embroidery Club East State Street Beulah Green Nelle Dowler Bertha Evans Bee Raybould Mary Wallace Gertie Hill Margaret Clark Bessie Deer Lulu Parry Mia Don Davis Ella Wyskiver Haydenville

Standard Bearers Meet At Mrs Miles Howe Home

The Standard Bearers of the M. E. church will gather tonight with Mrs. Miles Howe at 288 Elizabeth street for meetings and activities.

M. E. Church Miles Howe Elizabeth Street

Stricken John McMillen In Nelsonville

Nelsonville March 2 John McMillen Columbus coal operator and former resident of the valley fell ill suddenly in his room at the Y M C A Wednesday night He was taken to his home by ambulance this morning and his condition is regarded as serious.

Nelsonville John McMillen Columbus

Farewell Party for Miss Frances Kinney Before Newark Move

A group of Miss Frances Kinney friends gathered at Mrs. Earl Baker’s home in Athens for a farewell party on Wednesday evening before Kinney’s move to Newark. Cards were played and refreshments served late. Guest Mrs. F. Westervelt of Coolville joined the gathering.

Frances Kinney Athens Earl Baker Newark F. Westervelt Coolville

Bridge Club Hosts Dinner and Card Games

Mrs. J. B. Preston entertained her bridge club Wednesday evening with a 6 o'clock dinner followed by three tables of play. Guests included Miss Ann Morgan Logan and Mrs. R. L. Hamil. High scores went to Mrs. John Zeller Jr., Mrs. R. S. Barron, and Mrs. R. L. Hamil.

J. B. Preston Bridge Club Ann Morgan, Logan R. L. Hamil John Zeller, Jr R. S. Barron

Mrs. Kontner Hosts M. F. Club Sewing Evening

Mrs. Austin Kontner entertained M. F. club members at her home on Wednesday evening. Lunch was served to Mrs. Margaret Schenz, Mrs. Hazel Katzenbach, Mrs. Nelle Warner, Mrs. Hazel Dunkle, Mrs. Rose Vaughn, and Misses Helen Largent, Verna Hand, Anna Popozy, Clara Key.

Austin Kontner M. F. Club Margaret Schenz Hazel Katzenbach Nelle Warner Hazel Dunkle Rose Vaughn Helen Largent Verna Hand Anna Popozy Clara Key

Local Social Notes From Columbus and Nearby towns

Alfred Richardson departed today for Buffalo New York to visit an ill son who had an appendectomy. Mrs A B Johnson was in Columbus yesterday and today. Mrs Wheeler Dew and her two sons Frank Jr and Dan of Athens were guests Thursday of Mr and Mrs Stanley Dew. Miss Fanny Mulligan and Fred Mulligan were in Columbus today for an aunt’s funeral. Miss Grace Poston of Columbus is visiting Miss Mary Elizabeth Kessinger.

Alfred Richardson Buffalo N. Y A. B. Johnson Columbus Wheeler Dew Frank Jr Dan Athens Stanley Dew Fanny Mulligan Fred Mulligan Grace Poston Mary Elizabeth Kessinger

Hopwood joins Sigma Delta Chi in Columbus

Avery C. Hopwood editor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer became a member of Sigma Delta Chi the national journalistic fraternity at a meet ing and banquet in Columbus last night. An estate valued at more than 9 000 000 left by James W Corrigan president of Corrigan McKinney Steel filed for probate at Painesville. Hearings on eliminating dangerous grade crossings will be held this month statewide led by State Highway Director George F Schlesinger.

Painesville James W. Corrigan Corrigan McKinney Steel Company Columbus George F. Schlesinger

Oberlin Professor Recounts Life of Palestine Peasant

Professor Florence Fitch of Oberlin spoke to the Athens AAUW chapter and Ohio University seniors, recounting the life of a Palestine peasant girl named Sitta. The narrative covered childhood, marriage customs, women’s roles, dress, footwear, home life, and food practices in a traditional Arab village.

Oberlin Palestine Professor Fitch Sitta

Athens AAUW Meeting Honors Fitch and Senior Women

The Athens branch of the AAUW held a public meeting last night, founded in November. Afterward a reception was hosted by AAUM members in the Faculty women’s clubrooms to honor Professor Fitch and the senior women.

Athens Fitch

Piano Recital Tonight at Ewing Hall by George Nichols

A piano recital by Ohio Wesleyan University music faculty member George Nichols will be held at 8 o'clock this evening in Ewing hall auditorium. The event is part of a cross school exchange among Ohio Wesleyan Denison and Ohio universities, extending a program of diverse pieces including Prelude, Fugue et Variation.

Ewing Hall George Nichols Ohio Wesleyan School of Music Nichols Schools of Music Ohio Wesleyan Denison Ohio Universities Ohio University Robinson Wesleyan Denis

Unclear Musical Names and Works Fragment

Fragments list Cesar Franck Papilions and Opus Schumann Rhapsody in B Brahms Chapel William Lisst Ragamuffin John Rosemary Frank Bridge Dew Patry Frank Bridge Little White Donkey Robert Spinning Maidens at antec Rhene Baton.

Cesar Franck Schumann B.brahms William Lisst John Rosemary Frank Bridge Dew Patry Jobert antec—Rhene Baton

Officers Find Mash and Homes During Case Search

Deputy Sheriff Wayne Winger and Officer Fred Heck with Pete Barrows found 60 gallons of mash and several homes during a search at Nick DeLong’s residence near Deanville. No arraignments have been set and hearing dates are not yet announced.

Wayne Winger Fred Heck Pete Barrows Nick DeLong Deanville

Probate court records update on multiple estate filings

In Probate Court the order of a private sale of personal property for the estate of Bard Brown was filed and approved. An extension request to complete an account by John McKee for the William McKee estate was filed. Inventory and appraisal for the Hill estate were filed by administrator Perley B. Lawrence.

Bard Brown John McKee William McKee Hill Perley B. Lawrence

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