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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1928

Page

3

Married Eva Minner Linked To Pat Gillick In Columbus

Nelsonville reports the marriage of Eva Minner daughter of Mr and Mrs Dyer Minner to Pat Gillick in Columbus on Monday morning March 21. The bride, a Nelsonville high school graduate and Garden theater organist, will reside in Columbus where the groom is organist at Keiths.

Nelsonville Ajies Eva Minner Pat Gillick Columbus Dyer Minner Nelsonville High School Garden Theater Keith’s

Plays by Esther class entertain Nelsonville crowd

The Esther class of the Christian Sunday school presented two plays “The Barbarian” and “Not a Man in the House” in the church auditorium on Monday evening. A large audience enjoyed readings solos duets and instrumental numbers interspersed throughout the program.

Nelsonville Esther Christian Sunday School Church Auditorium

Kimberly News Churchgoers Among Local Visitors

Mrs. John May of Michigan visits parents Mr and Mrs Boss Kinsey. Mrs Charles Holcomb Tolliver and daughter Majerite attend church in Nelsonville. Lawrence Conkey returns home after visit. Elliott son of Mr and Mrs Sonn Elliott improving slowly. Mrs Crystal Sharp visits brother Carl Laudack and family. Mrs Elmer Rizer family in Nelsonville. Sanborn of Athens returns home after visiting sister Mrs Arch Brooks. Vernis Davis and Ruth Beckler sing at church. Mr and Mrs Merle Love and Mrs Brooks attend church in Nelsonville. Mr and Mrs Max Skivers visit Mrs Skivers' parents William and Biffle. John McGuire of Old Floodwood visits Marion Davis.

Kimberly News John May Michigan Boss Kinsey Charles Holcomb Crystal Sharp Nelsone Carl Laudack Elmer Rizer Nelsonville Ess Sanborn Athens Arch Brooks Vernis Davis Ruth Beckler Merle Love Brooks Max Skivers Skivers William Biffle John McGuire Old Floodwood Marion Davis

Nelsonville Basketball Team Guests at Rotary Meeting

Nelsonville high school basketball squad led by Coach Floyd Stone spoke at the Rotary Club gathering. Speakers evaluated athletics value, urged balance with study, and noted local program growth from 1906 to present. Guests included Cecil Shafer of Nelsonville and C. D. Shafer of Athens.

Nelsonville Floyd Stone Rotary Club J. J. Hoodlett G. R. Robinson Pp. C. Morris Carson Horton Lloyd Evans Doctor Hoodlett West Washington Street Elks’ Lodge Nelsonville High School Charles Betts Edward Stocklin Wendell Howell Paul Weltzheimer Tom Sheppard Harry West Earl Washburn Earl Jewett Tom Curran Gilbert Dewhurst Carlos Linton Richard Vore Cecil Shafer Cecil Shafer, This City C. D. Shafer Athens Club

Esther class serves regular dinner at church noon Thursday

The Esther class of the Christian Sunday school will serve its regular dinner at the church on Thursday at noon.

Nelsonville Esther The Christian Sunday School

Robinson to Introduce Two New Infielders This Season

Manager Wilbert Robinson will present two new infielders this season, first baseman Del Bassonette and third baseman Harry Riconda. Both are described as hard hitters.

Wilbert Robinson del Bissonette Harry Riconda

Mary Welsch Undergoes Major Surgery at Mt. Carmel

GLOUSTER, March 21. Mrs. Mary Welsch of this city underwent a major surgical operation at Mt. Carmel hospital in Columbus Tuesday. She was accompanied to the hospital Monday by her mother Mrs. Mary Hedfelt and her brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. W T Hermey of Corning. Doctor Gibson witnessed the operation Tuesday morning.

French women earn livings in learned professions now

Paris reports women in professional roles expanding since World War I. There are 173 women lawyers at the Paris bar aiding trials, with 234 authorized to wear the toga since 1900. Since then 61 Portias resigned largely to marry, and four have held Bar association secretary posts.

Paris Bar Association

Club of Mothers Observes Second Anniversary in Jacksonville

The Mathers' club marked its second anniversary at Jacksonville M E Church with a formal program. Readers, solos, recitations, and a playlet featured members such as Mrs Ernest Shirkey and Miss Edith Tinker, with Rev Donnally praising the club’s town service. 75 attendees enjoyed refreshments.

Glouster Mathers Helen Guinther Frances Freda Jane Kempton Donnally

Rose in McConnellville for Morgan County case

Attorney George W. Rose visited McConnellsville on Tuesday to argue a case in Morgan County common pleas court.

Mrs. J. M. Sams Dies at 61 at Coolville Ridge

Mrs. J. M. Sams, 61, died at home on Coolville Ridge of Brights disease after a yearlong illness. Funeral at Clarks Chapel Friday at 2 pm. burial beside the church. Survived by husband Ira Sams, son Ira Sams, grandchildren Delmer Sams and Ross Sams, brother Charles Kelley, and sisters Mrs Harriet Wood and Mrs William Roberts.

J. M. Sams Coolville Ridge Brights Clarks Chapel Ira Sams Delmer Sams Ross Sams Athens Charles Kelley Long Run Harriet Wood Buchtel William Roberts

Miner Frank Thompson Dies at Plains in Home Death

Frank Thompson aged 46, a miner, died last evening at his Plains home from complications of diseases. He leaves a widow and five children Earl Melvin Lawrence Dorothy and Charles all at home. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 PM at the M E Church with Rev. G C Johnson of Athens presiding.

the Plains the Plains Frank Thompson Earl Melvin Lawrence Dorothy Charles M. E G. C. Johnson Athens

Taken to Hospital After Sudden Illness in Columbus

Mrs. Edward Carleton of Coolville was taken to White Cross hospital Columbus last evening in Jagers ambulance with Dr. J. A. Malone. She fell ill at the Park hotel home of her sister Mrs. Anna R. Posey and underwent an abdominal operation on arrival. Her condition today is as favorable as could be expected.

Edward Carleton Coolville White Cross Hospital Columbus Jagers J. A. Malone Park Hotel Anna R. Posey Columbus Hospital

William Lively Held On Non Support Charge

Nelsonville reports William Lively, wanted on non support charges, is in custody at Steubenville. Sheriff W T Allison says a telegram confirms arrest, with Chief Jack Pearson traveling to secure the prisoner. Lively had worked as a guard at Lick Run mine and reportedly departed from his family about a month ago.

William Lively Steubenville Nelsonville W. T. Allison Jack Pearson Lively Lick Run

Nelsonville Y Team Visits Corning Park Friday

Corning Park Drugs hosts the Nelsonville Y basketball team at the high school gym Friday March 28. Preliminary game starts 7 30 p m with the main attraction at 8 30 p m. Nelsonville features Red Longley Wockle Howell Tick Dewhurst Jimmy Bowers Debbie Silcott and Swede White in the lineup.

Nelsonville Corning Park Marietta

Columbus Visits Highlight Local Social Notes

Mrs FE J Rosser and Mrs L I Krieg were in Columbus today. Dr and Mrs Clyde Vanatter guests of Mrs Vanatter's parents Mr and Mrs S S Lane. Mr and Mrs Joe Verity and Miss Lucille Verity in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Tom Schenz spent Sunday in Columbus. Jank Gibbs of Alma Michigan visiting relatives. Donald Betts in Columbus today. Mrs Eulalia Hoch returned to Columbus after ten days at home. Rev N O Stucky spent start of week at Ansonia Ohio. Mr and Mrs William Dixey in Columbus Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs James Shafer with Mrs Shafer to Radium hospital for treatment. William Wright spending a few days in Columbus.

FE. J. Rosser L. I. Krieg Columbus Clyde Vanatter Vanatter S. S. Lane Joe Verity Lucille Verity Tom Schenz Jank Gibbs Alma Michigan Donald Betts Eulalia Hoch William Dixey James Shafer William Shafer Radium Hospital

Roadster Found abandoned near Rockhold service station

Marsh al Williams of Glouster takes charge of an abandoned roadster found near Rockhold service station on South High Street Saturday night. License P C 17-465 was issued to R A Seales of Beverly Ohio. The car remains in a local garage at the owner’s disposal upon payment of accruing charges.

Glouster Marshal Williams Rockhold South High Street P. C R. A Seales Beverly

Glouster Lodge to Confer Master Mason Degree Tonight

Glouster Lodge No. 607 F and A M holds a stated communication tonight to confer the Master Mason degree. Members are urged to attend in good numbers for the ceremony and related ceremonies.

Glouster Glouster Lodge

Harold Rose Visiting City With Columbus Parents

Harold Rose of Columbus is spending the week in the city with his parents Attorney and Mrs. George W. Rose for a family visit.

Harold Rose Columbus George W. Rose

Relatives Host Shirkeys and Robinetts in Jacksonville

Mr and Mrs Ralph Shirkey along with Ron Shirkey and Will Robinett of Columbus were guests of relatives in Jacksonville at the start of the week.

Ralph Shirkey Byron Shirkey Will Robinett Columbus Jacksonville

Straw ballot on presidency held at Ohio University

A straw ballot was conducted among Ohio University students to gauge collegiate presidential preference. Ballots listing probable candidates were distributed in 11 o'clock classes as The Independent solicits university papers nationwide to cooperate and prepare biographical material for publication before the election.

Ohio University The Independent Ithe Independent

Rand Dustman Discharge Claims Denied by Turner

March 21 Rand J Dustman of Westville claims he was not discharged as publicity representative for Attorney General Edward C Turner. Turner's office branded the anti saloon league publication as a lie in response to the allegation raised after an attack on Turner.

Columbus Rand J. Dustman Westjerville Edward C. Turner Anti-Saloon League Freeman L. Dustman Turner

Eislers Entertain Mr and Mrs John Eisler at Home

Mr and Mrs John G. Eisler hosted a Monday evening gathering at 15 East Washington Street in honor of Mrs C W Lopez. Guests enjoyed music and games with attendees including Mr and Mrs Joe Bobo and several local residents.

John G. Eisher East Washington Street C. W. Lopez Joe Bobo Clyde Beasley Dean Vore Harry Baughman Wilson Ator Wilbur Risley Philip Sehbloss Charles Mapes Esther John G. Elster Swaim Beatrice Preston Vernice Taylor Anna Mae Carter Ethel Boling Mamie Mace

Funeral services for John Call held at home

Funeral services for John Call who died Sunday evening at his Mary street home will be conducted at 10 o'clock Thursday morning at the residence by Rev. L. R. Roberts. Burial follows at West State street cemetery.

John Call Mary Street L. R. Roberts West State Street

Loyal Daughters Clothing Club Bazaar in Athens

The Girls of the Loyal Daughters Clothing club of Clarks Chapel prepare articles and baked goods for a bazaar at Baker's cafeteria in Athens. The event runs Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 o clock and marks the first club in the county to start earning funds for the club camp.

Loyal Daughters Clothing Club Clarks Chapel Baker's Cafeteria Athens

Varsity Male Four to Leave on Trip to Coast

Ohio University plans its largest tour for the Varsity Male quartet with a two week Pacific coast visit, guest of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railway. Don Dowd, Joe Dando, Willis Ermund, and Ted Cowan, with Prof. C C Robinson and Dave Todd, depart March 29 for Chicago, Decatur, then Los Angeles, performing at nine stops en route. Proceeds from Decatur concert fund the trip.

Ohio University School of Music Athens Pacific Coast Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe C C. C. Robinson Ohio Mississippi Professor Robinson Don Dowd Joe Dando Willis Ermund Ted Cowan Dave Todd Chicago Decatur Illinois WLS Los Angeles Wwich Chillicothe Marceline Shepton, Town Newton

Kelly Takes Pipp Job with Reds in Spring Clash

In spring training George Kelly outplays Wally Pipp and could win the Reds first base job. His superior performance this camp signals a possible early roster shakeup.

Kelly Pipp George Kelly Wally Pipp Reds

Fined for Selling Liquor to Minors

Nash was found guilty before the Probate court and fined $100 plus costs. He received 60 days in jail until the fine is paid after pleading not guilty. The charges, brought by Chief of Police Herb Parker, allege contributing to the delinquency of a minor through selling intoxicating drinks.

Nash Costes Herb Parker

Lodi Township 4-H Club Plans Easter Party

Plans are underway by Lodi Township 4-H clubs for an Easter party to be held Saturday April 7. Miss Berden Hawt, leader, cooperates with T. M. Johnson, county extension agent, as arrangements are finalized. Hawk is a sophomore at Ohio University and resides on Route 7, Athens.

Lodi Township Miss Berden Hawt T. M. Johnson Tend Hawk Ohio Uversity Atens

Poole to Play with Atlanta in Southern League

Jim Poole, after two seasons seeking a satisfactory first base role for Connie Mack's Athletics, will play with Atlanta in the Southern League this year.

Jim Poole Connie Mack Atlanta

Cuticura Heals Severe Facial Sores Says Emma Hardy

Emma Hardy of Deer Grove Illinois reports relief from a ten to twelve day facial eruption after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She describes severe itching burning and scratching leading to eruptions and credits two cakes of Cuticura Soap and a box of Ointment with healing. The advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment Talcum and related products as daily skin care.

Sean Emma Hardy Deer Grove

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Eva Minner Rotarians G. R Robinson P. C. Morris Mary Welsch Mt. Carmel Hospital Club OF Mothers George Householder Helen McAtee Alice Shirkey Della Landon Goldie Magus Leo Oskey Verna Rasp Ernestine Shirkey Ernest Shirkey Anna Mingus the Rosary Marina Deal Isaac Wilson Chauncey Corning Park Drugs Nelsonvile “Y” Team N. O. Stucky Pilgrim Holiness Church Ansonia William Wright FURNI Ture Exchange Boston Navy Yard Provincetown Mass Navy Board of Investigation American Legion Glenford Dugan Peptona At Pharmacy CO J. E. Zeller SILK Crepes and Georgettes 4-H Hehe En-Ar-Co En-Ar-Co Auto Tire & Gas Coibutors Distri National Refining Company Chestnut & Harper Sts
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