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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1928

Page

3

Joseph Barber Dies at Home in Nelsonville

Nelsonville March 3 Joseph Barber 69 father of thirteen children eleven living died at his home 287 Ashto Avenue at 1 PM funeral at 2 PM Tuesday at the residence conducted by Rev Pielow Episcopal rector burial in Greentin cemetery He was longtime superintendent for Sun k Coal and a well known figure in local coal mining He had resided in Nelsonville for about twenty years after coming from Al Trom where he worked in mines for years left a large family including five daughters and six sons with two children deceased

Nelsonville Joseph Barber Ashtoo Avenue Pielow Greentiun Durber Sunk Coal Company Thas al Trom Enstand Barber Alsonville

Tickets Sell Nelsonville Benefit Show at Majestic

Tickets are reported selling rapidly for a Central Parent-Teacher Association benefit show at the Majestic theater in Nelsonville to be held Monday and Tuesday. The program includes a feature film, a news reel, and a comedy picture The Poor Nut by Elliott Nugent centered on Ohio State University.

Nelsonvilla Central Parent-Teacher Association Majestic Theater Elliott Nugent Ohio State University

Curtis Favors the Law Enforcement Outlines Needs

Curtis Favors the Law Enforcement outlines a national platform focusing on safeguarding legitimate business enforcing law supporting farmers and a strong federal role. The piece highlights his legislative record and long service, notes a shift toward prohibition issues, and describes his background from Indian descent to early career as prosecutor and jockey.

Professor Nichols of Wesleyan Gives Splendid Concert

Professor George Nichols of Ohio Wesleyan University presented a recital in Elving Hall featuring modern and Romantic works. The program opened with Franck Prelude Fugues et Variations and included Schumann Papillons Op 2 and Liszt Chanel of William Tell.

Elving Hall George Nichols Olio Wesleyan School of Music Ohio Wesleyan Denison Ohio Cesar Franck Franck Shumann Germany Plas Liszt Chanel William Tell Ohio University Nichols Ohio Wesleyan University

Masons Organize Thirteenth District Officers Association

Nelsonville Masons joined a New Lexington meeting on Thursday to organize the Thirteenth district Chapter Officers Association. Seven chapters were represented with T. C. Laube of Logan elected president. Nelsonville attendees included C. E. Washburn H. H. Jackson L. G. Devore R. C. Cook C. G. Fitchard and H. M. Mitchell.

Nelsonville Masonic New Lexington Thirteenth District T. C. Laube Logan C. E. Washburn H. H. Jackson L. G. Devore R. C. Cook C. G. Fritchard H. M. Mitchell

Social Sciences Progress Slower, Ludwig Says at Ohio Univ

Rev W Walter Ludwig, student pastor at Ohio University, told a YWCA meeting that social sciences progress slowly compared with physical sciences. He urged real life case studies over book learning, criticized curriculum for life preparation bias, and urged education to free minds from prejudice and empower social understanding.

W. Walter Ludwig Ohio University Cutler Mel’ Ludwig Jis i

Husband kills wife and shoots self in Gilboa tragedy

Ottawa dispatch reports Joseph Shinavare, 38, shot and killed his wife Hattie Shinavare, 88, at their Gilboa home last night and then killed himself. Neighbors forced entry to find Mrs. Shinavare dead and her husband dying. authorities say Shinavare also slashed his throat.

Ottawa Joseph Shinavare Hattie Gilboa

Attendance at P T A Meeting Draws Many

Large audience attended a Westling area P T A meeting. The second grade received a traveling pennant while the fifth grade pupils performed. A note of thanks was sent for a gift from the Nelsonian club of Columbus and a letter of appreciation will be mailed. An invited talk on Venice by Miss Helensing and a saxophone solo by Nils Bessle Stephen highlighted the program as the group prepares for the Southeast P T A convention on April 6.

Nils Bessle Stephen Nelsonian Club of Columbus Elsonville March Acmajcu Westling West Build Linsing Helensing Venice

Claims Paid to Ohio World War Boys

Ohio officials report 280071 World War I compensation claims processed, 218979 allowed and paid, totaling $28,036,?56.00 with an average payment around $150. The piece also notes cleaning needs at the State Capitol, a proposed new building, and updates on penitentiary population trends, inmate publications, and upcoming highway projects estimated at $2.5 million with plans for a long Ohio River route improvement.

Columbs Department of Workd War State Camching Fund Brown,Miorney & CG Turner Jeseph L. Pracy Department A. L D. Evans Ostata Clarenci J Grown Euseblaz Brown Chabbers R. Wilson Bichway Georg Inger Ohio River Washington County

Medical Association To Hold Clinic In Athens

The Athens County Medical association will hold its March meeting in Athens with a dinner at the Colonial Hotel. Members will gather at 1 o clock in the Athens County Common Pleas court room where Dr Charles E Shepard of Columbus will present a clinic and talk on The More Common Skin Diseases. Public attendance is invited per secretary Dr P L A Copeland.

Athens County Medical Association Athens Colonial Hotel Athens County Common Pleas Charles E. Shepard Columbus Plal Copelant

Local Clubs Share Dinner and Practice Notes

Ten members of the Hlclub joined Haydenville peers for a joint meeting on Tuesday evening. The Haydenville women provided a dinner and the visiting team earned initiatory work. The Y team faced transportation limits to the southeastern district tourney but reports a solid showing. A bulletin board in the lobby displays matchups to protect papers from early tearing.

Haydenville

United States seeks junior examiners in Washington DC

Washington March 3 The United States commission invites applications for junior examiners with a deadline of March 10. The commission notes the need for qualified personnel to assist in examinations and related duties at the federal level.

Washington, D.C United States al Washington Chil Coma Sion Cout

Mrs Dorothy Frank dies at 76 in Carbondale

Mrs Dorothy Frank, 76, of Carbondale, died at her home. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Carbondale church, with burial in Asbury cemetery. She is survived by her husband George Frank and several children.

Nilsonville Dorothy Frank Carbondale Asbury Cemetery George Frank

Social Notes at Mrs Lillian Trowe’s Home

Standard verse readings were delivered by Miss Lucile Dishan and Miss Maysy Spencer at the home of Mrs Lillian Trowe on Elizabeth Street Friday evening. A review of Dorothea A was discussed and attendance was noted as good.

Ndard Bearles Misa Lillian Trowe Elizabeth Street Lucile Dishan Maysy Spencer Dorothea

Grange Meets Class Of 33 In York Township

York grange held a meeting Friday evening initiating a class of about thirty five into the order. The event took place at the home of Mrs Alatule Weekley in York township. An additional special meeting is planned for March to confer further degrees in the Okhaberly storeroom.

Elsonvillg York Grange Chefs’ Association Alatule Weekley Mills York Township Okhaberly

Women of Community Plan Election in Nelsonville

The Woman's Community club holds its annual officer election at Mrs J M Hyde's home in Nelsonville on Monday evening at six. Members are asked to bring a favorite dish and a cafeteria luncheon will precede the business session. Annual dues will be collected. all members and friends are welcome.

Nelsonville Woman’s Community Club J. M. Hyde Annua Duces

Missionary Society Meets at Colerain Home

The Wo man’s Christian Missionary Society met Thursday evening at Mrs. Janes Colerain’s Pope Far Street home. Members answered roll with Bible verses, heard reports on apportionments, and discussed Allens conference. Miss Lulu Parry moderated devotional readings on understanding missionary problems and readings from Mrs Johnston Living Link missionary in Africa.

Uns Brown Lane Lulu Parry Lulu Eva Gillani Gertrude Long Caine Beth Verly Loren North Loreeta Hobert Ifienefed Johnston Aftics Mareclife Wallace

White Succumbs at Buchtel in Nelsonville

John White aged 68 died Saturday at his home in Buchtel. Funeral plans wait for a son from Detroit and a daughter in Columbus. He leaves a widow. Mail carrier Jerry Adams injured in Nelsonville on Faydie Street, confined with a broken ankle after a fall on Tuesday.

Nelsonville John White Ala Buchtel Detroit Columbus Jerry Adams Fay~die Street Adams

Walsh Choice San Francisco Primary May First

Thomas J. Walsh of Man. am. will be the choice of the McAdoo faction in California for the Democratic delegates at the May 1 primary. William Hicks McAdoo, a candidate for the presidential nomination in 1920 and 1924, will head the Walsh slate.

Walsh San Francisco Marth Thomas J. Walsh Man .Am McAdoo Mity i California William Hicks McAdoo Licket of Walsh

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