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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1927

Page

3

Nelsonville Fans Satisfied After Athens Elimination

Nelsonville crowd cheers as the Scarlet and Gray oust Athens from the county tournament in a decisive win. The town crowd shrinks for semi final and final games while schedule for next season is announced by the Southern Ohio Athletic Association with numerous road trips and home dates.

Kericccren Athens Nelsonville Scarlet and Gray Big Red Southern Ohio Athletic Association Gallipolis Wellston Portsmouth Fronton N. H.S New E Boston Logan Pomeroy Dayton Silver H.S Scheduyge Ohio University Gymnasium Xons

Rebecca Smith Dies Saturday at Carbon Hill Nelsonville

Rebecca Smith, 71, died Saturday evening at Carbon Hill. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 41 near Christa in Carbon Hill, under the direction of Mr Donnally. Burial will be at Wardon Hill. She leaves four stepchildren and one brother.

Nelsonville

Boy Killed After Roller Skating Accident

A report says Leon Vile a widower and son of Mr Maid lived on Veode Street fell while roller skating with a group of youngsters. He became unconscious after a fall and remained in a coma for a few hours before being reported this morning as deceased.

Leon Vile Comien

Extra Gun Offering At Evening School Event

March 14 notice announces a fundraising program at a high school featuring Delong's Orchestra for a night of melodies and classical selections. Proceeds support the senior class as members plan a large attendance drive.

Xtra Guniy Onvilly High Pal Delong Ac Ordeon Vis

Daughters Born In Dnvville Careful Rearing

Mrs. J. W. Stanley announces the birth of a daughter at their home in Dnvville on March 14 named Beulah. Personal mentions include visits from W. F. Powell and guests, Ohio University ties, and a six week honeymoon trip ending in California.

Dnville TW. Stanley Fairview W. F. Powell Smut Trawell Jeanorernat Ohio University Nelson Fowler Coloinys Rornia Donald W. Poréll Ohio Univer Mechem Hotings Arkanand Gene Bickles Uly Pomeroy Sun Ruesta Sekburn

Prisoner Leads To Brak In Jail Love Tale

In Chicago authorities probe a jailbreak from Will County jail as Bernardo and two accomplices attempt escape. Notes from a high‑profile prisoner tied to a romance with a young woman named Juanita C. are center stage, while rumors and arrests unfold across two counties.

Senora Brak Chiggo Uri Senora Land Will Bernardo Son Fries Roa Juanita C Bernardo

Boys Buy Steers for Call Club Contest

Five boys bought Angus steers for the coming year announced by County Agent I H Johnson. Names include George Ki Amesville Timerson Walk Chiis Ball and Everett Bab of Athens. Steers will be entered in county fair contests this summer and next fall.

Fatally harmed in theft case across three districts

A man was fatally injured in a theft linked to safecrackers operating in three districts. The Midland Steel Products division offices were disrupted and a value of $12,000 was cited as stolen.

Cleveland Parish & Bingham Midland Steel Products En Ping Sarceracke

Blameless Life at 104 Reveals Forgiveness and Family

A 104th birthday portrait of Mrs. June Childers notes a long life of forgiveness after past misdeeds. The event, photographed by Murcard Johnson, shows daughters Lena Luther and others in attendance at her home, with family encouragement to live righteously.

June Childers Heinqua Ain Childers fTohnson Payton Drewa

Ford’s Jews Libel Suit On Verge Of Trial In Detroit

Henry Ford seven years of anti Jewish remarks become central to a $2 million libel case in Detroit. Pre trial arguments open as Ford may face testimony and press to prove his charges, while Schapiro plan seeks to keep Jewish issues in the case amid farm cooperative networks and a vast marketing structure.

M. D. Tracy United Press Detroit Mich WLPI Henry Ford Icism Ford Aaron Sanito Charmiers Pacific Coast Maida Northwest

Miners Meet in Bellaire Ohs Discuss Coal Strike

Eastern Ohio miners at a biennial convention in Bellaire debated a possible strike starting April 1 if wage agreements with operators are not replaced by March 31. Delegates urged abandonment of the dollar a day penalty clause and criticized the Interstate Commerce Commission as discriminatory, threatening state rights. Northern delegates represented 263 miners from 150 locals, with concerns over contract enforcement and redress.

Bellaire Eastemont Jacksonville Interstate Commerce Commission

Aged Widow Susan Johnson O Neal Dies at 85

Mrs Susan Johnson O Neal 85 widow of David W O Neal died at her McDougal home of infirmities of age. Born in Ostownashin she lived most of her life there and died in the town where she was born. Funeral services at McDougal Church led by Rev Samuel F F will be held. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. She leaves three sons John T O Neal Caro B O Neal and Athens W D O Neal. Four brothers Caleb Johnson Wyomins George Johnson Aston Ben Johnson Columbus A I Johnson Athens. Husband died three years ago and she was predeceased by a daughter Maury and two sons David E and Much II with a third infant son.

Susan Johnson O'Neal David W. O'Neal McDougal O'Neal Ostownashin Mtev Samuel FF Chelevi David E Much II Threepit

Reconciliation Plan Reported for Tinmania Royal Family

March 14 in Reconcile Duceast reports former Crown Prince Caral and Queen Marie agreeing on a plan to reconcile with the Romanian royal family. The details come from unofficial political sources.

Toledo Liquor Case Hearings Set After Supreme Court Ruling

In Toledo two men fined by justices of the peace on liquor charges face hearings before Judge Charles Milroy in the common pleas court on Habeas Corpus writs. The hearings follow a recent U S Supreme Court decision affecting justice courts authority in liquor cases.

Toledo Justices of the Peace Charles. M. Milroy Vis Common Pleas Court United States Supreme Court Tha

Road survey ends for Richland Avenue upgrade

State highway engineer John Towler announced surveying for a new road from the state hospital gates to Albany Pomeroy road has ended. The plan calls a 24 foot wide concrete or brick street with raised curb and five foot sidewalks on both sides, partly straightening a curve near the hospital and saving trees. A 700 to 800 foot double pavement will be laid along hospital grounds, and a retaining wall about 100 feet long will be built along Margaret Creek road to the country club.

Richland Avenue State Hospital Albany-Pomeroy Road John Towler Dowler Margaret Creek Country Club

Miracle Man Alla Rageh answers reader questions

The Messenger publishes questions asked of Alla Rageh the Miracle Man at the Majestic theater in Attens. He answers on love, finances, divorce, and personal fate, with several readers seeking guidance and a few bets on December outcomes.

Alla Rageh Messenger Rageh Majestic Theater Audienes Studebaker Attens Te Majestic Moler Seles Company The Majestic Jadids

Laxative tablets touted as quick weight gain remedy

An old newspaper item discusses a supposed quick weight gain method using cod liver oil tablets and laxatives. It mentions Shanghai March 14, the Empress of Canada freighter incident, and a claim that 60 tablets cost 60 cents with a 39 day money back guarantee.

Wangpoo Shanghai Empress of Canada Civie

Millfield Child Struck by Auto in Chauncey

A three year old boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Fulton, was hit by a car in front of their millfield home yesterday afternoon. He suffered bruises to head and body, was thought fatally injured at first, but no bones were broken. Dr Byron Dan ford of Athens attended him and reported slight improvement this morning. The boy’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Fulton and relatives England and Mrs. Robert Hixson of Chauncey.

Chauncey Daniel Fulton Milfeld Byron Danford Athens

Funeral of Howard McDonald a Large Plains Event

Howard McDonald 21 son of Mr and Mrs William McDonald of Lower Plains funeral held Sunday afternoon at The Plains in Chauncy. Rev Ira P Day conducted service with memorial by Mrs Arthur Burchfield. Floral tributes were numerous as half the crowd could not enter. Burial at Hocking Cemetery. He was to wed Hannah Hunter this spring. he leaves parents one sister Hazel and three brothers Charles Hubert and Clarence.

Chauncey the Plains Howard McDonald Willam McDonald Lower Plains Ira P. Day Athens Arthur Burchfield Chauncy Hazel La‘hugh Wesley Six Charles Bradfield Cowan Lucille Bradfield Hannah Hunter Hazel Charles Hubert Clarence McDonald

Revival Ends Twenty Five Conversions At First Christian

The two week revival at First Christian church in Chauncey closed Sunday night with five more converts, total twenty five. Rev. F. Roberts assisted by the Hey. Vian led the campaign delivering discourses and music that attracted many friends. Junior night drew about fifty junior boys and girls who offered scripture quotations and songs.

Chauncey First Christian Church F. Roberts Hey. Vian

Maggie Bell Dies at 43 in Amanda

Maggie Preston Bell 43 died Saturday at her Amanda home from complications. The body was brought to Chauncey for burial in Nye cemetery after funeral services at 10 Tuesday afternoon at the M E church. She was the daughter of the Stalder family and sister of F Stalder and C T Stalder. She leaves stepson Homer Bell and nieces Mra A H along with other relatives.

Chauncey Maggie Preston Bell Amanda M., EB Nye Bell Faust Stalder F. Stalder CT. Stalder Homer Bell M. Stalder Mra. A. H

Musterole Cold Tablets Nip Head Cols In The Bud

Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets promise quick relief from nasal congestion throat ache and fatigue. The ad touts Musterole as a safe laxative remedy used for muscular pains and chest colds and lists the Cleveland Ohio maker.

Musterole Co Cleveland

Winter Returns to Columbus After Showers

Winter comes back in Columbus with a biting wind after showers. Forecast calls for fair and colder weather today. Glenna Collett plans a spring voyage to England to contest the British golf crown. Ohio State University invites over 600 teams to the fourth annual Ohio Relays in Columbus on April 23.

Columbus Glenna Collett England Ohio State ‘University

WanderLing boy returns from Florida wiser and homeward bound

In a note from R. 38 P the wanderer is said to be back from Florida after a misadventure, none the worse for the journey, yet a wiser boy. Investment worries loom as a lesson for the reader and a hint that following a wife’s advice could have prevented loss. Search begins for Harry Pierce in Columbus after an auto accident injuries report.

Florida Ans Columbus Harry Pierce Charleston W. Va Pierce

Funeral for William Whetstone Held at Chauncey

Funeral services were held for William Whetstone in Chauncey with burial at Greenlawn cemetery. He died Friday at Grant hospital from a complication while an operation was being prepared. He lived in Chauncey and worked in local mines. He leaves a widow, his father, and several siblings. Mrs Hashman and Mrs A B Leslier are among local residents.

Chauncey William Whetstone Greenlawn Whetstone Grant Hospital Jana Hashman A. B. Leslier

Still In Doubt The Laying Record For Flocks In This Valley

Mrs. G. O. Shanks of Coolville Route 4 reports a flock of 81 single comb white leghorns laying 3083 eggs in January and February. January 1478 eggs, February 1575 eggs. Two month average 37.66 eggs per hen. The Messenger would like reports of any better records.

Shanks Coolville

Rural high schools overusing play spirit sparks debate

Editor Messenger discusses an Athens county high school staging a play at three home venues and planning another two sites. The piece notes concerns about overlong theatrical runs harming schoolwork and calls for balance between drama and essential studies.

Special fluid rupture appliance offered for quick relief

An advertisement by Dr. Andrew Kaiser in Kansas City promotes a rupture appliance offered for days trial with no cash upfront. It claims improvements for many with long standing rupture and invites interested patients to write or print their request for more details.

Kansas City Andrew Kaiser Koch Main Street Karisafs. City

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