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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1928
Page
5
Five persons were baptized at the Taylor Ridge Church of Christ after a weeklong revival led by Rev. G. B. Courtney. The service drew a large audience at Trimble Church of Christ with choirs from Glouster. Services continue nightly this week.
About 135 Republicans attended a Hotel Berry banquet in Athens to honor Senator Frank B. Willis as a presidential candidate. J. P. Wood of Athens County chaired the Willis-For-President club and introduced Willis who gave a brief reply. Charles Darlington of Xenia spoke at the courthouse earlier.
East Millfield School publishes newsy issue with Ruth Wade as editor and Dennis McDaniel as cartoonist. Assistants include Isabel Brown Pauline Tracy Mia Blackford and Dorothy Killespie. Chauncey Dover high junior basketball team meets alumni in the Chauncey gym at 7 PM for a benefit game funding the Junior Senior banquet.
Milton Brookins of Millfield celebrated his eightieth birthday last week. A shooting match in the afternoon between Mr Brookins and his sons ended with Brookins 80 winning by shooting center at 80 yards, not 80 feet as previously reported.
C J Mc Carty editor of the Tronton Tribune W C Paul superintendent of Ironton schools and H M Edwards of Columbus assist Senator Willis in his state campaign.
Three cases heard by Magister Porter over the weekend resulted in fines. Charles Kennard and John Pedigo of Nelsonville were fined six dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication. Contabie Hapro Dalton arrested Pedigo and Short William Williams arrested Kennard. Raymond Davie paid five dollars and costs for trespassing after pleading guilty for parking on Rock Rifle School grounds. he was arrested by Constable Dalton.
Mr. and Mrs. G. B. McDaniel plan to move near High street. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thomas and two sons Bryan and Charles of Lancaster. Miss Nevalene Goff and Forest Guthrie visited Miss Goff’s brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. James McCollum. Additional visits from Earl Johnston of Columbus and Carl Conrad of Shawnee, plus other locals and relatives. Ralph Brown in Columbus spent Sunday in Chauncey. Miss Ruti Lahugh worked in Columbus visited relatives in the city. Curtis Locke of Columbus spent Sunday with his Chauncey parents.
The Loyal Woman's circle of the Church of Christ in Chauncey will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Watt Ferrel on High street with Mrs. Floyd Nye in charge and Mrs. Ben Ferrel as program leader. Also Chauncey high negative team to attend county debate in Buchtel Friday evening with Miss Lauretia Fielder as captain. Forest Rose Rebekah lodge calls a meeting Wednesday evening for important business. all members urged to attend.
A car driven onto the sidewalk smashed through the large plate glass window of the Stephen Thomas shoe repair shop building early this morning. The vehicle had fled the scene and authorities led by Chief Herb Parker say there is no crew identified. Tire tread marks remain visible.
A Plains resident lent his automobile to three men Saturday night. By Sunday the car had not been returned, so the owner asked Constable Harry Dalton to search. Dalton found the car and occupants en route to The Plains. The driver and companions were arrested. the owner withdrew charges, noting the matter seemed resolved. They paid costs and left the theft in pennies.
In Athens County Common Pleas Court Mable E. George formerly Bookman sues Heber W. George for divorce two custody of their seven month old son Robert and restoration of her maiden name. The filing cites neglect and absence. marriage dated June 8, 1926.
Pi Delta Theta held a breakfast yesterday at Hotel Berry after initiation rites. New initiates include Dorothy Burns Chesterville Elizabeth Phillips Lisbon Dorothy Rees Chagrin Falls Dorothy Thomas Warner Goldie Hutchinson Williamsburg. Athens dentists attended a Redwinkel dental society meeting in Chillicothe with Dr. L. G. Bean on the program.
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Antle and son Dwight from Zanesville were weekend guests of Mrs. A William Pierce and her sister Mrs. C A Matheny. Mr. and Mrs. Elroy McDonald visited friends in Columbus on Sunday.
Serious attacks of gas bladder trouble and appendicitis Saturday and yesterday sent Mrs. SteVa Pierce Parker to Mt. Carmel hospital this morning. She was moved by Walburn ambulance from her mother’s home at 15 Poplar avenue where she has lived since renting her Maplewood and Shannon avenue residence. She will be joined in Columbus by her brother Emory Pierce of Carroll and sisters Mrs. E. A. Moore and Mrs. Fred C. Wolverton of Newark.
The Women's Missionary Society meets at 209 East State Street Tuesday at 2 30 with Mrs C M Gill hosting and Mrs A Wilcox in charge. Ohio University professor Einar A Hansen speaks on Christian missions Wednesday at 7 pm. The Rev Lewis B Wissinger installation highlights Thursday services with a sermon on The Mission of the Modern Prophet. The Friendly Society holds annual officer elections Friday at 2 pm.
Advert says constipation drains energy and earning power and promotes a healthier look. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, a vegetable compound, are touted to cleanse the system, tone up vigor, and aid daily performance replacing calomel with gentle action. Thousands use them regularly to stay fit for daily grind and success.
Members of the Athens high school manual arts department are building birdhouses and miniature airplanes for an upcoming contest to be announced later. Seventh graders craft birdhouses while eighth and ninth graders join in making model airplanes modeled after real machines like The Spirit of St Louis and The American Girl. Airplanes will be judged on appearance and flight distance.
Miss Frances Hatch daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Hatch teaches in Graceland college music dept at Lamon Town broadcast over KOIL Cornell Bluffs Ia yesterday morning at 10 and 11 o clock. The station is too far from Athens to be heard in daytime. Miss Hatch tours with Capella soutiny a 20 voice trained choir.
Six seniors from Athens High School will speak at the June commencement. Doris Giesecke and Lillian Kittle earned the highest four year averages, with Yester Cornwell, Jack Walley, Elizabeth Fugtyes, and Stanley Cooley selected for their speaking ability. Each student will address "The American" in topics such as ideals, builders, governance, finance, production, and heroism.
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