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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1928
Page
3
In Wapakoneta on March 16, 48 year old farmer William Kuntz hanged himself in a shed at his residence after leaving a note to his wife saying he was tired of life and asking her not to cry.
Berean Bible class of the Christian church in Nelsonville invites a large turnout for a Sunday morning program. The Junior orchestra of the Sunday school debuts, and a duet by Rev. and Mrs. K H McCorkle titled Drifting will be performed.
Mrs Lafe Hawkins Mrs Ed Crouse and Mrs T J Davis hosted the Woman's Home Missionary society of the M E church Thursday afternoon at the Hawkins home on Jefferson street. Mrs Julius Fischer led devotionals Mrs Oliver Jewett had charge of the program. Jewett and Crouse spoke on the society s schools and homes across the United States. Refreshments were served to 16 members and two guests during the social hour.
The M. E. church Sunday school class hosted by Mrs. Charles Monks met at Eugene Imboden’s Kentner Street home on Thursday evening. The program included opening singing, scripture by Mrs. Margaret Woolery, prayers by Mrs. Anna Lowden, and readings by several members.
Mrs. C E Washburn and Mrs Richard Gibson held a three course chicken dinner for the high school varsity basketball team at the Washburn home on Chestnut street. Scarlet and gray decorations and a red lily centerpiece highlighted the event. A loving cup from Nelsonville fans honored the team for finishing the season undefeated in league play. Guests included Wendell Howell Edward Stocklin Harry West Carlos Linton Earl Washburn Paul Weltzheimer Tommy Curran Earl Jewett Tom Sheppard Dick Vare Gilbert Dewhurst Coach Floyd Stone Manager Betts C E Washburn Richard Gibson and Roy Washburn. Dc A Stover and William Morgan attended a freight claim prevention meeting in Logan Thursday.
Harry Sapp entered a not guilty plea to intoxication in Mayor L J Eberle court but the case was dismissed. Chief Jack Pearson served an execution for 76 14 due on a December fine and the defendant was jailed pending payment. Charles Sayers pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid a ten dollar fine plus costs. Amos Hayborn not guilty and to have a hearing on March 22.
Mrs. T. R. Potts hosted a quilting party at her Poplar Street home on Wednesday. Dinner at noon was served to guests including Mrs. Minnie Shaner Mrs. Ledie Evans Mrs. Lizzie Parry Mrs. Vir Wie Hickman Mrs. Rebecca Nutter Mr. Esther Young Mrs. Lizzie Jaliett and the hostess.
Miss Julia Burnell entertained the Golden Rule Sunday school class of the M E church with a sewing party on Wednesday evening. Refreshments were served to Mrs William Dixey Mrs Howard Raine Mrs Raymond Raine Mrs Frank Earich and the Misses Florence Cook Helen Reeves and Florence Burnell Miss Carrie Cox was a guest of the class.
The Gleaners' class of the M. E. church gathered Thursday night at Ruth Spencer's Chestnut street home. Assisting hostesses included Elmo Higgins and Helen.
Perl Groe Drake aged 46 died suddenly Thursday evening at 5 at the home of Dr. W. B. Bentley on Morris Avenue. He was a longtime Athens contractor in decorating and served as secretary of the Eagles lodge. Funeral services are Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Christian church with burial in West Union Street Cemetery. the Athens aerie of Eagles will conduct the rites. He leaves a widow and four daughters Dorothy Elizabeth Helen and Ruth, and one brother Wilson Drake of Frankfort.
June and Leah Dewhurst and Thelma Weiss attended a club meeting led by Miss Rudy Lee. Ruth Spencer performed a piano solo and Gertrude Wend read an original story by Gladys McAfee. Louise Skinner read "Never Again." The group, including 14 members and three guests, enjoyed music and games and refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Henry Sayers of Madison Street observed their fourth wedding anniversary on March 15 with a 6 o clock dinner. Mrs Sayers has been critically ill for several weeks. Attending were her mother Mrs William Burt Clyde McGraw and daughter Phlena Mr Clair W Va Fred Burt Columbus Fred Chevalier Athens Mrs Herman Tress Lancaster James Van Bibber East Clayton Mr and Mrs Jeff Van Bibber and son Ralph Haydenville Miss Mary Morris Nelsonville.
Dr Frank Kingdon spoke to the junior and senior departments during an assembly in the Athens High School auditorium. He was introduced by Foster Cornwell, president of the student body.
A notice explains that foul breath stems from a sour or acidic stomach and that brushing cannot fix it. It recommends Bisurated Magnesia as an easy remedy to cleanse the stomach and sweeten the breath, cautioning readers not to confuse it with lime or citrate preparations.
William Morgan 70 died Thursday at his home in Murray City. Survived by his widow and several children. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at the Catholic church in Murray City, conducted by Rev. Father Angelo Gallerini. Burial will be in Logan.
Nelsonville news reports the city electric light plant will suspend service for about two hours Sunday morning from 11 to 1. Repairs and alterations to the steam line on the boiler will be performed during the outage, per Service Director R BE McLain.
The Athens grange held a Thursday night gathering in Jackville with a piano solo by Anna Jacoby and a reading by Mrs Ina Mc Harg. D O Chappel and Vernon Shaw presented a skit The Perfect Husband and a playlet The Evening News featured six prospective members read by Phil Briley. Carl Porter spoke on truancy improving and praised the grange and Parent Teacher associations for community spirit.
Mrs. G. N. Beemer returned to Mason City Iowa after an extended visit with her daughter Mrs. Byron Houser. Bob Kinney was in Columbus Wednesday. Mrs. Martin Northrup and daughter Miss Loretta spent Wednesday and Thursday at Lancaster. Mrs. Nelson Dowler spent Thursday with her parents in Logan.
Opening of steamer passenger service between Cleveland and Detroit for next Wednesday was announced by E.H. McCracken general passenger agent of the Detroit & Cleveland Navigation company. The mild winter enabled the earliest opening in several years. In Champaign Illinois Ernest Dorn forward was elected captain of the 1928 1929 University of Illinois basketball team.
Coshocton report states Mrs. Earl Mallett aged 34 killed herself at home last night by drinking poison after relatives said she had been despondent.
The Ohio Attorney General says Marietta city council lacks authority to compromise unfair special assessments. The ruling, sent to city officials by State Examiner Rector, notes the proper remedy for property owners is the court of common pleas.
President Coolidge says federal legislation should permit operators to form distribution agreements after coal is mined. He argues such coal marketing pacts would aid price stability and reduce unfair practices, suggesting central cooperative agencies and consolidation of operators under government approval. Senate committee heard similar views from H Robbins of the Coal Operators' Association.
A glamorous new curl fluid named BEAUTY WAVE claims to transform straight or bobbed hair into a glossy permanent wave in minutes. It promises not to be sticky or greasy, costs about ten cents per application, and is available from druggists for long lasting waves lasting six to eight days.
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