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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1927

Page

12

Harder Surface Favored for Village Streets Plan

Council favors concrete for spring street improvements after a Front street report by Engineer Dust. Concrete costs compare with macadam, with concrete cited for lower upkeep. Other streets await estimates. February finances show $146.50 in fines, $5 license fee, public affairs credit of $623.76, expenditures $1,603.87, receipts $2,234.63. Next meeting March 47 at Mrs. Mars Johnosten’s Town street home.

Onen A. B. Henry Zanesville Poortland Cement Association Tarh Treasury Board of Public Affairs R. March

Dismissal of Antle vs Fleming Case in Colinton Pleas Court

Judge L G Worstell ruled Friday to split half the costs between Arthur A Antle and Theodere M Fleming after dismissing the injunction suit. Antle sought to stop Fleming from blocking a road through Fleming's land. The court found only one of several disputes substantiated and dismissed the case after testimony.

Arthur A Antle Theodere M. Fleming Uth Bern Township L. G. Worstell Colinton Pleas Court Antle Fleming Worstell Hollister Qnani Shancit Ued Anile Phim Biture Court Worst Pepur Radt Pon

Miners Okay LeFever Work and Air Broadcast Next Tuesday

Local Union 296 at mine 10 praises Senator LeFever for labor bills favoring coal miners in Ohio. A Glee Club concert with the Girls and Glee Club of Ohio University will be aired from station WAIU at Deshler Hotel Columbus Tuesday night from 12 to 11 o'clock. Alumni invited to attend the hotel event. Conducted by Mrs. Margaret A Benedict, the program runs about one hour with Irene Witham on piano.

Glouster Mine 10 Senator LeFever Ohio Logehr Girls Glee Club Gmo Unnersy WAIU Deshler Columbus Hass Jheanm Margaret A Benedict Irene Witham Wil Tate Lin Roon Cortese Ball T Irene Wilh

Hollister Woman Dies at Home After Illness

Maren Gi zella Katona, 48, of Hollister, died Friday of heart trouble at her home. She leaves eight children, six sons and two daughters. Funeral services will be at Hollister church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, under the direction of Rev. Roberts. Burial in Hollister cemetery.

Glouster Maren Gizella Katona Hollister Teavest Mnoon Res. J Roberts Holligster

Social Notes from Glouster Trimble Standard Meeting

The Trimble Standard beards met at the Methodist church Thursday night with twenty one members present and refreshments served after an interesting program. The next meeting will be held April 5. John Sabo, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Sabo, is recovering at home from surgery removing tonsils and adenoids.

Methodist Church John Joseph Sabo Iis Drydeck Green Run

Cheer Up musical revue by Kiwanis aids underprivileged children

Rehearsals underway for Cheer Up a Kiwanis benefit musical at Glolater featuring Edna Miller directing a large Chicago cast. The show opens with a kiddie minstrel and promises lively music dance and comedy as Kiwanis members and nonmembers participate. Two performances March 14 and 15 aiming to raise funds for local children.

Glolater Giouster Kiwanis Club Edna Miller iLyrectorative Rock Chicago Noch Kiwantans Hiwantans Kiwants Club

Wallace Speaks to Glouster P T A on Beautification

Professor E Th Wallace of Ohio University spoke at the Frimble Parent-Teacher association meeting in Glouster with Principal M M Bryson in charge. Outside Beautification was the topic. The group plans an old fashioned spelling bee on March 14 with a skit show by lower grades and other numbers. A small admission fee was noted.

Glouster E Th. Wallace Ohio University Parent-Teacher Association M. M. Bryson Prof. Wallace

Preston Divorce Case Charges Cruelty Infidelity

Leiha Bentrice Preston announces a divorce suit against Charles Udward Preston now living in Belmont county. The couple married March 11 1901 from Parkersburg and have two children. The plaintiff says the pair separated January 3 1925 and he has failed to provide for the children.

Leiha Bentrice Preston Charles Udward Belmont Parkersburg Pirston Sweer

Attempt on life of Ohio informer after hearing

NILES March 5 A blast of retaliation against a confessed bootlegger who turned informer was aimed at Peter Scarnecchia a Warren grocer and principal witness against three Niles policemen dismissed on bribe charges. A sawed off shotgun was found and two gunmen were described by youths near Scarnecchia’s home.

Niles Peter Scarnecchia Scarnecchia Warren Scranecchia

Five officers arrested in National Guard payroll padding case

Cleveland March 6 Chief of the medical corps 145th Infantry Mal Neville H McNerney aged 35 was held on 3600 bond after warrants charging forgery and defending the government He is the fifth officer arrested in the payroll padding investigation detailing the case and charges.

Cleveland Mal Neville H. McNerney 145Th Infantry Liberty McNerney National Guard

CAL APPOINTS TWO WASHINGTON OFFICIALS TO RADIO COMMISSION

President Coolidge issues recess appointments to Orestes Hudwell of New York and Henry A. Bullows of Minnesota to the Federal Radio Commission. The moves were pending Senate action. In Ohio, Governor Vise Donahey faces complaints about lax enforcement following gas asphyxiation deaths in Mansfield. The total deaths reach thirteen as authorities seek to improve safety.

Washington President Coolidge Orestes Hudwell New Yok Henry A. Bullows Minnesota Federal Radio Commission Senate Columbus Dona‘hey Mansfield Cincl

Thief Beats Three Democrats Not To Bother With Wet And Dry Issues

In Alexandria Virginia a six year old Loretta Ridge was killed in a home robbery yesterday. Her mother Mrs George Ridgeway and sister are in critical condition. Louis Boersig, 43, is held in jail outside the city.

THIEF Alexandria Loretta Ridgeway George Ridgeway Loratte Louis Boersig

Golfers win Sabbath play rights in South Carolina

A South Carolina jury ruled that seventeenth century blue laws failed to foresee golf and thus golfers may play on the Sabbath. Three golfers arrested last Sunday during an enforcement attempt were dismissed without punishment, allowing golf on Sundays under the ruling.

Aiken S.C UPRA South

Democrats Decide Prohibition Not a Party Issue

Washington March 5 Senate Democrats in conference ruled prohibition cannot be a party issue. A letter received by Dimore J. Fretling, president, cited by Senator Robinson, followed his reelection and threats regarding his son. The conferees also said the Reed elections committee has power and should proceed with a recount of questioned ballots in Pennsylvania and related investigations.

Washington U.R— Senate Cincinnati Dimore J. Fretcling Robinson Jess Pittman Nevada Pro Ton Reed Elections Investigating Committee Pennsylvania

Lost plane found near Cape Juby in West Africa

A telegram from the Trench government reports the Uruguayan trans Atlantic flight plane missing days ago en route from Casablanca to the Canary Islands has been found about 100 kilometers northeast of Cape Juby West Africa.

Paris Gadir Iriea Casablanca Canary Islands Cape Juby West Africa

Shoes Repaired For Five More Months Of Use

Repair shop urges customers to bring old shoes for conditioning to extend wear by five months. Emphasizes thrift and value in renewing footwear rather than discarding.

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Rebellion erupts in Rif near Tangier Morocco

Open rebellion against Spain resumes in the Rif region near Tangier supported by dispatches from London. Reports describe renewed uprisings in the area and indicate continuing hostilities and instability in the Moroccan frontier zone.

London Spain Tangier Morocco

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