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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1928

Page

7

Glouster Council Reports February Finances and Street Plan

The Glouster council reported $68 in fines and costs collected for February and noted fund balances from $28,035 in the safety fund to $3,215.79 in water and light. A $3,596,864 certificate of indebtedness renewal was authorized with First National Bank to finance late summer street improvements. Bonds totaling $15,579.80 are needed to cover the project, with $4,004.04 city share and $14,475.76 from unpaid property evaders. Sinking fund bonds will bear interest at 6 percent. A safety upgrade at Fairlawn avenue and Broad street was referred to the street committee, including removing a tree and curb work. In S,cripked Head Glouster, Wyhe Nevard near Trimble suffered acute indigestion in Eddy Hardware store. He received treatment and was later conveyed home by Dr. Elias.

Glouster Gormaney First National Bank Rose Fairlawn Avenue Broad Street Leighty Sfruicken Maren O Wyhe Nevard Trimble Eddy Hardware Dr. Elias Howard Elias Tts

Kiwanis Club of Glouster Holds Weekly Meeting in Corning

Corning March 3 Kiwanis Club of Glouster meets at the Methodist church with songs led by Wade Attendence grows to a large number. Clarence Garrison RD Walkin chairs a men’s program. Ted Fedgers heads the committee as Ernest Toraker and others sing. Several community leaders and speakers address the group. A dinner for guests follows.

Corning Kiwanis Club Glouster Methodist Ws Corning Pram Rachel Moore Fite Jimmon Wilson Weber Russ Genevae Hopkins Ted Green Spence Sisters W. J. Tiyan HL W Cox Misa Gwindoin Sastor Helen Murphy Tiemarks Nev Browning Closter Fal Vady Georg Rose Grouser 1. W. Cos Florenc Andrews M. F. Corning Church

Glouster Kiwanis Meet in Corning

About 54 Kiwanis members and guests attended the Corning meeting at the Methodist church, one of the largest in the local club’s history. President Holter led the program, with talks by local ministers and city figures, a musical program, and two attendance prizes awarded to Corning residents.

Louster Corning Glouster Kiwanis Club Corning Methodist Church Holter Eisenis Ted Rogers Moore Brown Ing Fitzpatrick Harry Wilson I. C. Ryan New York Central George W. These Ry G. Webber W. A. Cady Ernest Foraker Delmar Dunlap Gwendolyn Saylor Fiorene Dea Spence

Serious injuries in Mansfield crash involve Cary youth

George Turner Glousior aged 12 of Jacksonville dies at home after heart trouble. Richard Cary son of DL and Mrs Cary of Trimble suffers multiple injuries including a broken arm and leg and head and chest injuries in a separate Mansfield crash involving a milk truck and a towed car. Myron Sayre also injured but less severely. Funeral arrangements set for Jacksonville United Brethren Church with burial at Greco Lawn Cemetery.

Glousior Mareh Tuichard Wary Irs G. Cary Trmbk Mansfield L. G. Cary Richard Jmilk Condern Cleveland Myron Sayre W. A. Sayre Trimbie 2 Mansheld Niche Cary Glouster George Turner Jacksonville Lumer Turner Turner Detroit Wallace Undertaking Wig. Turner Joeseph West Gary Stephenson Detrow Dimir Turner Cashactan Pearl Turn Pomecsey

Doughnut Sale Promised by U B Church Ladies

Large crowds attend meetings and discuss resolutions with many decorations at evening sessions. The Ladies AID Society of the U B Church will hold a doughnut sale in the church basement Wednesday afternoon in Corning.

Laimes' Aid March S United Deethren Ladies’ Aid Society Ling Sunda U. B

Faded Certificate Of Teacher Shown In Old Document

A torn certificate dated 1845 and extended in 1894 shows Isaac Radford certified as a common school teacher. The old Spencerian script attests to his moral character and qualifications for teaching reading writing arithmetic English grammar and geography. The document mentions Mrs A P Reeves of Athens and lists Radford family ties to Albany Oregon.

Isaac Hadford A. BP. Reeves Peart Atreet Athens Isaac Radford Jas Comdon Tomeros S. Halliday Enxras Midgs County Midgs County, Mvagice That Tis Be Estendéed UN. Ul Sept. dl, 1894." Mr. Radford I Mia. Reeves N. We Radford S&s Radford Cher O Radford Albany Oregon

Logan Gas rate ordinance approved by Chillicothe officials

The Logan Gas Company gets approval for a five year gas rate schedule covering a two year base period with a new structure. Rates begin at 119 per thousand cubic feet for the first 2000 feet and adjust to 1000 and 60 cents per thousand thereafter in later years. Chillicothe officials approved the settlement terms as fair and equitable. Forty seven towns are served by the company with similar rates.

Uuumbus Logan Gas Company Allimis Rte Ordinanes Jane Logan Chillicothe

John Atkinson 17 Dies of Pneumonia at Great Lakes Naval Station

John Andrew Atkinson aged 17 son of Prof Senry A Atkinson and Mrs Atkinson of Homer died at the Great Lakes naval training station after a two week illness with pneumonia. He had recently moved to Chicago and Madison for funeral services. He graduated from Athens High School in 1927 and attended Ohio University before enlisting in the Navy in 1928. He was a member of the Athens High School band and received a graduation pin. He is survived by his parents, brother Harmon, two sisters Miss Margaret Atkinson Cleveland and Miss Mary Atkinson Wheel ing, and other relatives.

John Andrew Atkinson Senry A. Atkinson Homer Atkinson Columbia Avenue Great Lake Naval Training Station Atekinson Chicago Madison Mra. Atkinson Harmon Athens High School Young Atkinson Ohio University Navy Cleveland Margaret Atkinson Misa Mary Atkinson Schodly Wheeling

Store Robbery Cleared Up Three Held

Three men were arrested in Derthick on Friday as Morgan county officers closed the robbery of the W. E. Wright store at Rosseau. Goods valued at 125 to 150 dollars were taken, and most were found in an attic at Dallas Sanborn’s residence. Nott and Dallas Sanborn were jailed in McConnelsville after confessions tied them to the heist. Wesley Sanborn and Everett Nott are single. Carlius Sanborn is married. The case led to custody of the suspects by Morgan county authorities. Past Chief to West Glouster report.

Herthick Nott Dallas Sanborn Sanborn McConnelsville Morgan County Wesley Sanborn Everett Nott Carlius Sanborn Harry Johnson Omar 'Derthick Marshal Williams T

Man Confesses to Hammer Killing After Nagging Claim

Bradford Pa March 3 Burnett admitted he killed his wife by hammering her head after saying she nagged him. He surrendered to county police in Watertown and reportedly gave a full confession. He is 38 and his wife 46. The suspect texted his mother expressing regret over the trouble. Police recall a past attack on a woman at Little Valley jail term.

Pradford Maren Burnett Mary Little Valley

Spring Vrohe of Athens High School Opens Night of Talent

The Athens High School Spring Frolig features a student council event with acts titled Who's Cra Now and How A Woman Keeps A Secret. Judges included Miss Bertha Brdesomaa and Darel Sams. performances ranged from The Lamp Went Out to Not To Phe Seift, with costumes by Williamane and Carmichael.

Athens Foster Cornwell Pounel Bers Thing Plaey EF Lesam Bertha Brdesomaa Darel Sams Helford Nelson Marzurla Lobards Vera Young Ber Taymiond Carmichael Kavehn Gil Althoweh Cydovon Geaudienes Urceel Carmichael Telarn Bangs Ami Sterios Louise Nevland

Frolic Skits Sparked Two Night Show With Jazz Singers

Unusual contest absence and many awkward moments marked the Frolic as Hollis Shafer, master of ceremonies, guided audiences through skits with Sambo as the standout. The event featured dance numbers, accordion and harmonic performances, and a lively mix of songs and dialogue, with Clark Williams directing the skit show and several teachers assisting.

Hollis Shafer Sambo Harmonien A. A. Nol Louise Kempton Warden Nita Kelley Dorothy Roe Ruth Chandler Dorothy Starnea

Renef for Thase Sh Belmont Aunty Not Needed Now

Fragmented OCR text describes a petition in Bemont county about whether help will be granted now. It cites Adjutant General Frank LeWendurson and Lieut Col Caldwell reports on conditions in Vehront county about feeding stations and clothing for children. It notes distribution plans, a push to open kitchens and meal provisions, and local citizen support phrases.

Thase SH Belmont Coll Ambeys Rehat Bemont County Frank le Wendurson Priday Don L. Calds Caldwell Tueddig Marson Imussly Bhitchens Cuauty Tridis Wien Sohuteheaa

Ohio Debating Team to Meet Cincy "Cingy" Next Friday

The Ohio University debating team opens their season Friday night March 9 in Ewing Auditorium facing the University of Cincinnati negative team after Ghigo's affirmative. The motion: Resolved that African private investments abroad should not be protected by the U.S. government. Negative team includes Kenneth Coulter Eubert Hated and Glen Cole. affirmative features Vic Lea Quen Heerett Shemp and Slamund Josenblun.

Ohio University University of Cincinati Cincinnati Ewing Auditorium United States Kenneth Coulter Eubert Hated Glen Cole Vic Lea James Rortin Surrey United America Will

Whales coordinates rat hunt and tails mystery at ice plank

A.A. EbWhales hosts a rat hunt at the ice plank burn and learns raga tails were moved to Lett. Whaley pledges to observe rat signs and report to the squad, confident extermination will follow. York Grange impresses new members with speeches as Nayor Ebert notes many beautiful women and rural affairs interest grows. Pedter Hill and Dr Ben celebrate Lethens county commissioners’ engagement.

Lett Whaley Letti York Iiliules Nayor Ebert Pedter Hill Doctor Ben Lethens Cl. Steut

Goitre Not a Disease Says Milwaukee Specialist

Dr. A. A. Rock of Milwaukee promotes a home treatment method for goitre, claiming it is not a disease and opposes unnecessary surgery. He publishes a book detailing simple home care and offers free copies to interested readers, with the method already used nationwide and yielding notable success.

Milwaukee Wie A. A. Rock Mok Tai Wis Philase Gottee Truck Goute Wall Wille Tim Todas

By-The-Way and the Rate Petition Proceeds

An old report notes expert guidance on opening the rate campel and the prophesy of a patient committee. Ath na county faces a staggered submission date, with a deadline near March undetermined. Stakeholders such as Trimble and Waterloo are mentioned in township notices urging timely responses and rational settlements.

Liv York Trimble Leo Davin Waterloo Athur Anim Ath Na Rome

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