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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1928

Page

8

Burial for Mary McCune Held at Church of Christ

Relatives and friends gathered Friday afternoon at Church of Christ in Chauncey to honor Mrs. Mary Williams McCune who died after a stroke two weeks earlier at her son-in-law and daughter Edward and Mrs. Fouty’s home. Rev. G B Courtney led services with hymns including Nearer Still Nearer. The Naomi Bible class staged short plays and humorous acts at The Plains school. Attendees included her husband and children, grandchildren, and many friends. Roy Patterson recovering from heart attack at home in Millfield is noted.

Chauncey Sline Church of Christ Mary Williams McCunne Edward Fouty G. B. Courtney Church of Christ Paradise Charles Bradfield Hazel Lahugh Ars Daisy Ray Michaels Floyd Linscott Ernest Whitlatch Ralph Porter Herman Humphrey Herman Howard Frank Wright Curtis Grace Floyd Whitlatch Luke Hardy Patterson March Roy Patterson Millfield

Harr family burial and birth report in Jelty notes

Burial occurred at Green lawn cemetery with pallbearers and flower bearers named including Mrs Charles Downsiear Mrs C Frye and Mrs Wesley Six among others. The Stalder Jelty family announced the birth of a son at MU street home with the mother formerly Miss Porothsel and the article ends with uncertain stray text.

Greenlawn Charles Downsiear C. Frye Wesley Six A. L. Preston BF Goodson William Smith Harry Webb Andrew Jackson Floyd Stanier Cn Smith Thomas Huffmann Charles Sweeney Chauncey Hollas Stalder Jelty MU Street Poroth Sel Stratparen Mes G Yo Mer

Dews to Open Hotel in Amesville Names Mr and Mrs

March 8 report from Operate Hotel Chauncey notes Mr and Mrs Nile Dew of this city heading to Amesville to run a hotel. Their daughters Misses Alice and Louise Dew will stay in Chauncey to finish school. Coach Mes J Shaw will occupy the finished home of the bens on Jacobsatchue.

Chauncey Nile Dew Amesville Alice Louise Dew Coach Mes J. 2 Shaw Bens Jacobs Atchue

When A Man Is A Miner shown at Globe theater

About 900 people viewed the vocational mining class film When A Man Is A Miner at the Globe theater in Nine Hundred Chaunclly on Friday night. The United States Bureau of Mines education loaned the film, shown free of charge. Pearl Patterson returned to Columbus after visiting Millfield parents Mr and Mrs Roy Stratturson.

Chauncey Theater Chauncly Globe Theater United States Bureau of

Birthday surprise for Henry Locke 54 in Chauncey

In Chauncey on March 3 a surprise party honored Henry Locke who turns 54 on February 29. At his son-in-law and daughter’s home on Matin and Converse, a two course luncheon was served, music by Luster Dowler, Raymond Savage and George Nicholson Jr, and dancing followed. Attendees included Henry and Mrs. Locke, Nola Locke, Clem Kovelski and family, Lester Locke and family, Lewis Canter and others from the city. A separate Chauncey-Dover high school try-out selected contestants for a county field meet.

Chauncet Henry Locke Ernest Johnson Matin Converse Luster Dowler Raymond Savage George Nicholson, Jr Lewis Canter Nola Locke Clem Koveleski Edward Clemie Lester Locke Dorothy Emogene Roscoe Ralph Hildreth Elinore ‘Behultz Top Cline Joseph Georgie Lester Dovrier Homer Leffler Garnet Dowler Geraldins Harry James Henry Walter Ler Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Taley Nye Plain Sadie Mae Lands Coe Charles Minister Giorna Carter USA Yuleman Athens Wag

Leap Year Birthday Observed by Cruise Family in Logan

Mrs Jola H Cruise of West Trent Street celebrates a Leap Year birthday with her anniversary observed at a family dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Paul Cruise. Mr and Mrs Walter Cruise and other relatives attended in Logan with many postal cards received.

Jola H. Cruise West Trent Street Dar. Logan John H. Cruiin West Fron Street Dirs Paul Cruise Tir Mra Walter Cruise Zanessilk Cruise

Girls Reserve Group Formed At Logan High School

Logan March 3. A girls reserve group is being formed at the high school to promote morals scholastic standing and conduct. Ten new members will join soon with initiation slated. Charter members and names of the initial recruits are listed along with hospital notices and local reports.

Logan Chris Lozan Hi Boss Sentora Jeanettel Geddes Louise Strentz Delphine Hichel Elieabeth Schrader Kathrine Campue Helen Angie Ann Bond Olne Taio Cheabeth Hewel Adelaide Stochester Aianon Po Florence Powers Mate Xieex Virginia Harper Foddesis Basen Sara Thagers

Unclear OCR Summary of Local Basketball Scores

Fragmentary notes list players Logan Marat Ab huis and J Columber with scores and frames. Mentions of teams Atlant and Sparnou, plus Connors and Weir Becond, but details are garbled and cannot yield a coherent final score or event.

Sloon J. Columber Weite

Social Notes Highlight Local Club Gatherings

Mrs Eo Lo Nimon hosted Araeca ci social at Gillaguer Place with many attendees. Honors awarded to several guests. A two course dinner followed an evening of toasts, songs, and remarks. LOGAN and others attended from Union Space and nearby towns. GLI AMICT CLUB hosted a Thursday program on South Market Street with readings and vocal interludes. The Descriptive Club met for a semi monthly session featuring a lecture on The Silvers Cord and readings from Darmous Characters of the Stage.

Eo Lo Gillaguer Ann Shriner de Sala Rei Strache Gu Livshon Petie Ar. M. IL Gherrington 8.Terk Nuth Brooke Sofia Gertrude Herott Tipton Deon John Krieg Goulding Forest George Uiengst I. Dieckeerer Col. Man We. Woodard Gabriel Thusseil - Midane B. Vielde Wollaas Teridgewater

Tax on Horse and Cattle in Era of Lower Rates

A damaged notice describes a past tax on a horse two cattle and land with a receipt issued to Tom Wright in October 1428 by a treasurer in Las Morena. It notes the property, residents Gehtte and Lenae, and mentions a yearly average tax payment of about 3.2 units. Tingy Hansel visited Nelsonville on Thursday.

Ton T sTavuaer

Aerials Removed and Workers Disrupt Local Poles

Thursday workers from a local utility removed aerials and disconnected several strains attached to poles across rural parts. Authorities warn that improper handling endangers the public and discourage such practice. Local officials urge safety and proper procedures.

Flag Presented to School at Smith's Chapel

Logan county patrons gathered Thursday afternoon as Corps No 526 presented a United States flag to the school. Mrs Cora Morgan, corny president, directed the patriotic program with America sung and prayer led by Mrs C Wright. Superintendent Coleman spoke. Mrs Ima Wiley of Columbus Corps No 118% made the presentation to the school.

Refused Logan Gas rate filing in pending case decision

Columbus March 38 The state public utilities commission dismissed Logan Gas Company for applying to file a new rate schedule while the existing rate case, pending since 1923, was not settled. The ruling follows April 1926 Supreme Court precedent that new rate schedules cannot be filed until titration in a pending rate case is resolved.

Columbus Logan Gas Company Bonu State Pubilic Utilities Commission Ghio Grant Mouser Marion James Huffman Tn 1 Supreme Court Logan c T Company He Sas Company J. W. Muller Kane

Local Social and Health Notes From Logan

Miss Florence Tallman of the state health department visited Logan on Thursday to confer with Ca. 4. R. Hiatt and Miss Catherine Mars han from the health department. Mrs Ply Techapnert hosted two bridge games at her home on Nairn Moulberry Street Friday evening. Several residents recovered from recent hospital operations and visitors called on relatives in Logan.

Florence Tallman State Department of Health Logan R. Hiatt Catherine Marshan T Health Nairn Moulberry Street Prijay Bir Colum Iastor Karl Kuna Aia J. DB. McLain B. Trowbridge Mary Martha West Miami Ita Jamies Tectar Cournibus

Opens New Store On Mill Street In Athens

McClannahan opens a new grocery on Mill Street with his son Claudia Melanuat to operate under the family firm. The Metannahan family moves from Lancaster Street to the adjoining Mill Street property after decades on Lancaster.

Mill Street McClannahan Lancaster Sheris Siner Athens Walt Claudia Melanuat Glue University Ite Metannahan Lancaster Street Mult Street

Motion Upheld Logan March 3 Rehearing Set

Welding that he erred in charging the weight on the effect of contributors next agency Judge Harley M Water craft sustained a motion for a new trial in the case of Inev Stone against Harvey Wilke for damages. The judge found in favor of the defendant. The case involved a quarrel over personal injuries brought by Mrs Sto of Columbu hus following a wreck on July 1 15 on the Nelsonville Pike near the Grahiral farm. The date was set for the rehearing.

Nelsonville Pike Grahiral Farm Harvey Wilieke

Ratcliffe found guilty in paternity case

Marrie Everett Ratcliffe was found guilty on a paternity charge brought by Clara Smith in common pleas court after one hour's deliberation. The twelve jurors listed include Vernen Kitchen Velitring W. H. Hansel Anni Arnokt Konor Hash Andrew Mullescamp and others.

Ratclievd Pound Logan Marrie Everett Ratcliffe Clara Smith Common Pleas Fur Vernen Kitchen Velitring W. H. Hansel Anni Arnokt Konor Hash Andrew Mullescamp Mrai Lugenn Weieht Cora Moraga Aflen Dougherty John Ohlmpger W. J T. Brasharee John Mauk

Whisky for Workers In Athens Is Seized

Cecil Perry, a man from Chauncey, planned to deliver whisky to workmen in Athens on Saturday afternoon. Officer Fred Heck arrested Perry on a charge of transporting liquor. He pleaded guilty before Justice Carl Porter and paid a $200 fine plus costs.

Cecil Perry Chauncey Athens Fred Heck Courtney Hill Perry Hanor Carl Porter

Woman Dies 34 Days After Husband in Ohio Town

Mrs. Elizabeth Beckle, 72, died after a lingering bronchial illness at 11:45 a.m. Saturday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Williams, 14 West Washington Street. She had been gravely ill when her husband died January 9, and friends thought her condition serious. Born February 1, 1855, in Pomeroy to Peter and Susan Schlaegel, she lived much of her life there before moving to Athens County. Five children survived, including Mrs. C. Crosson, Mrs. William Williams, Mrs. Thomas Willing, and Mrs. J. Duncan, with one grandson Gene Williams. The family asked friends to extend sympathy and aid during the bereavement.

Elizabeth Beckle William Willams West Washington Street Willams Ted Mrs. Beekle Pomeroy Php Susan Schlaegel Hormeroy George Tackle Duns Mero Athens County Beebe Beckle Genege Williams

Music Club Plans Community Work in Athens County

At a Thursday meeting held at 33 Park Place, Athens County Music Club announced a program featuring Mrs. Guy Hale on Coleridge Taylor and performances by Elizabeth Lynch and Art Hants. The club aims to advance black musical ability and study lives of great musicians, planning next for Burleigh. Officers include Carl C Cooper president and Mildred Reynolds vice president.

Athens County Music Club Garl Cooper Park Place Guy Hale Coleridge Taylor Guy Stale Coleridge Yaylor Mmiss Elizabeth Lynch Art Hants National Negro Antiem Megroes YY. Burleigh

Oxley Home Damaged By Fire Saturday

Fire damaged an Oxley residence on Saturday morning with estimated losses of 15 dollars. Sparked shingles and nearby debris caught fire aboard the roof and deck, with neighbors and passersby assisting as flames spread from the structure to surrounding areas.

Oxley A. H. Ossey West State Street Sparks Gore Howsieck Cverling Dhiaca Dumas Santa Mr. Aisfach

Hospital Notes From Aries Hospital Streamline Brief

Fragmented OCR report from Aries Hospital logs mentions patients, wards, and care routines. Jumbled details reference staff roles, treatments, and transfers, with several illegible names and dates.

Kroger CEO marries Cincinnati official amid market talk

Kroger chief executive marries a Cincinnati official as market observers note strategic ties while the wedding unfolds in late March. The event underscores high level ties within the retailer and local governance as investors watch for potential policy implications.

Rat Killers Visit Plant In Athens City

Final demonstration for the rat killing campaign in Athens county was held at the Athens Ice and Storage company plant Friday afternoon. A large crowd attended as M J Jones led the effort with insufficient material to cover the dump site. He plans a return the first of April to target the dump and kill rats there. Many dead rats were exposed, but the total killed could not be determined. The contest runs through March with teams in communities collecting evidence of dead rats, hawks, and crows.

Athens County Athens Ice and Storage Company M. J. Jones

Beebe Pleads Guilty To Intoxicant Charge In Police Court

Curt Beebe, 30, admitted guilt to an intoxicant charge during arraignment in police court. Officer Herb Parker led the arrest. Captain Charles Maple also arrested EW. Warner on Friday night on Court Street.

Chvink Theho Curt Beebe Chic Herb Parker EW. Warner Charles Maple Dannkenness Court Street Howa

Cured His Rupture No Operation Needed Says Carpenter

An elderly carpenter Eugene Pullen from Manasquan N J claims a non surgical cure for rupture. He says after trying various methods his approach cured him quickly with no lost time or trouble. He offers full information to interested readers postpaid.

Cam Eugene Pullen Marcelun Manasquan N. d. Wetter

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