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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1928
Page
6
Provisions valued at 60 dollars arrived in Glouster to be distributed by the Church of Christ. Frank Butts will help, with portions to be handed out this week and the rest the following week. The Zanesville Church of Christ designated the distribution locations.
GLOUSTER March 22 Loyal Daughters' class of Church of Christ Sunday school will gather Friday night at 7 30 at Mrs W A McDonald home Front street for a regular session.
Glouster notes Dr. A J Crawford traveled to Columbus for cataract removal from his left eye. He returned Tuesday night plans to return Friday for the operation and expects a hospital stay of at least two weeks.
Government statistics show fewer fatalities per ton of bituminous coal produced in the United States than in the United Kingdom or any European country. Harry L Gandy of the National Coal Association announced the figure at the Pennsylvania Safety Congress in Philadelphia.
The University of Chicago announced the entry list for the national interscholastic basketball tournament grew to 28 teams. New entrants include Winfield Kansas Iron Mountain Michigan Bristol Connecticut Stivers High Dayton Ohio Oregon Missouri Yankton South Dakota Ashland Kentucky Carr Creek Kentucky and Wheeling West Virginia.
A Glouster P T A gathering is set for 7 p m in the high school auditorium. The program features costumes presented by the first three grades and a large crowd is expected to attend the children's performance.
The Mozart Music club organized at Della Shirkey London’s home with John Johnston as president Helen Guinther secretary and Margaret Shirkey treasurer. Members planned monthly meetings featuring musical selections composer biographies theory notation ear training and social activities. Next meeting set for April 6 at Miss Helen Guinther’s home.
Mrs. W. R. Yaw of Detroit underwent an appendicitis operation at Ford Hospital last week. She is recovering well, according to a message to her in law Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Yaw of Glouster. Mrs. Yaw, formerly Miss Madaline Couzens, daughter of Senator and Mrs. Couzens, wed Mr. Yaw on January 2.
Revival services are underway at the Abbery Hill church led by Rev. Argenbright of Mountville. Attendance is exceptionally good and broad interest is shown in the ongoing events.
About 500 people attended the weekly miners meeting in Chauncey at the K of P hall. Speakers praised John L. Lewis and urged miners to stand back, with Rev F G Strickland George Milhoan John Wyckoff and Rev Guss Graham addressing the crowd. C C Frye chaired and introduced the speakers. Music from the Saints church choir accompanied the event.
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon states he has no intentions of resigning in reply to the Senate resolution raised by Senator Couzens of Michigan. He says he forgot the resolution was set for discussion and questions whether removal or resignation was desired.
Chicago reels after the ambush slaying of Italian politician Diamond Joe Esposito in front of his home. The death, linked to Chicago's political machine, shocks voters ahead of April 10 primaries where Esposito sought Republican committeeman role in Ward 25, a district once dubbed the bloody nineteenth.
Chesterhill Wool Grower reports the Ohio Wool Growers Association elected new officers at the meeting in Columbus on March 22. Presiding officer L. B. Palmer of Pataskala, vice president W. G. Vandenbark of Esville, secretary R. W. Hammond of Columbus, and treasurer George M. Wilber of Marysville. New directors include J. J. Walker Gambier J. M. Wilson Fredericton J.R..Ascham Pindlay A. Kivan Conesville A J Hew Chesterhill and A B Cantey Millersburg.
Rollie Figgins, 32 stitches, left hand laceration while cutting meat at Kroger store meat department in Chauncey Columbus. Injury reported March 22 with medical treatment sought locally.
Funeral services were held this afternoon for Frank Thompson who died Tuesday at his home in The Plains after a lingering illness. The Plains church was officiated by Rev. G. C. Johnson. He leaves a widow and several children.
Mrs Roy Pendergrass of Chauncey, employed in Columbus, spent last Sunday visiting friends in the city and renewing acquaintances with longtime neighbors.
The Chauncey-Dover high school Girls Glee Club of 20 members, directed by Mrs. Christine Courtney Brown, under Miss Hazel Harvey as pianist, plans a concert next month with date to be announced.
Chauncey residents including Mr. and Mrs. George Williamson and daughter Jo Ann with Charles 8 Bradfield Jr and Miss Lucille Bradfield spent Wednesday in Columbus. Nile Sanders, OSU medical student, visits his parents in Millfield. Ernest Galbreath and children Jasola Marie and Elden Eugene traveled to Pennsylvania where Galbreath works as a lineman on the Pennsylvania Power line.
President Coolidge reiterates his August pledge not to run for president in 1928. He informed Wyoming's Republican state central committee after their March 10 Cheyenne meeting that he would not consent to extend his leadership beyond a four year term. Everett Sanders, his secretary, sent the reply to L. C. Hinkle, Wyoming committee chairman.
New Athens Well No 11 drilled by Athens State Oil and Gas on hospital lands yields about 16 barrels daily according to Frank R Gross field manager The company leaseholds the hospital lands The well 400 feet west of No 10 near hog barns hit pay sand at 1157 feet drilling ended at 1114 feet It was shot and cleaned No 12 is planned about 500 feet south after No 11 is pumped up
Gene Tunney notified the New York State Athletic Commission that he has signed to defend his heavyweight title against the best opponent available. The message went to secretary Bert Stand of the NYSAC from Miami Beach on March 2.
A possible event will be held as soon as Rick ard can arrange his selection and stage the contest, per available remarks. The plan hinges on finalizing the organizer’s choice and securing a suitable setup.
Two enlisted seamen were killed and five others seriously injured in a gasoline explosion aboard the Destroyer Tender Whitney at Guantanamo Bay Cuba yesterday. Vice Admiral Ashley Robinson reported to the Navy Department today.
A West Side school report from Millfield says 350 meals were served to needy children last week. The feeding program at the building is led by Mrs. James Love and Mrs. Arthur Tripplet.
Janet Bing led a discussion at the Athens high school Girl Reserves meeting on Wednesday about how life views differ through experiences. Doris Giesecke, vice president, supervised the business portion as Flossie Burson sang a solo and the group sang together.
In a Senate coal investigation Don Rose attorney for the coal company denounced the paper purporting to be an order to mine superintendents to “clean up unsightly conditions” and to keep coal and iron police in the background during senators' visit as a forgery.
A telegram from Herman L. Ekern, campaign manager for Senator George W. Norris, urged Senator William E. Borah to return every dollar he has collected to reimburse Harry F. Sinclair’s gift to the Republican party. The message was sent from Madison, Wisconsin, on March 22.
Nolan Richardson, a rookie third baseman from the Texas League, has made an immense hit with Manager Moriarty of the Detroit Tigers this spring and is likely to stick with that club.
Athens council of the Parent Teacher association discussed raising 500 dollars in Athens to cover part of the Ohio state convention expenses to be held in Athens next October. The group aims to boost attendance and organize doughnut sales and Saturday morning film showings for children.
A prisoner fled Cleveland county jail to visit his newborn child. A dummy lay in Edward Bower’s bed and investigators found his wife had given birth Tuesday. Police monitor his home as a manhunt continues.
Physicians warn thousands misread gall bladder signals as stomach pains or indigestion. Symptoms include constipation and alternating diarrhea, right rib pain, dizziness, and headaches. A new remedy named Klax claims to improve bile flow and gall bladder emptying, with a 60 day guarantee and refund if unsatisfied.
William C. Sproul, 58, former Pennsylvania governor and longtime public figure nicknamed the father of good roads, died at his Chester home after months of illness. A 22 year state legislator, he led in the 1920 Republican convention with 86 votes before withdrawing to back Warren G. Harding. It was reported he declined the vice presidency offer.
Cleveland police believe a Buffalo gang murdered Dig Ben Nadel and Morris L. Goldman near Willoughby Tuesday night. Goldman's wife Marion identified his body, confirming his secret departure from Buffalo three weeks earlier. Nadel, already serving time for harboring Pat McDermott, had clashed with the gang amid the Buffalo Cleveland liquor traffic feud.
Canada is a self governing dominion within the British Empire not equal to the United States in status. At the 1926 Imperial Conference Canada and other dominions were defined as autonomous communities united by the Crown and Commonwealth ties. The Department of Commerce notes about 80 air mail station stops nationwide with around 250 intermediate fields used only in emergencies.
Cline's Pharmacy offers Dare's Mentha Pepsin with money back guarantee if it does not help. The elixir is touted to relieve acute indigestion and, with regular use, overcome chronic stomach trouble. Thousands in the region reportedly rely on it, and druggists report high demand.
Ohio farmers in Columbus report intentions to plant about the same crop acreage as last year. The statement notes the figures are not a forecast but a snapshot of plans impacted by planting weather, labor, and other factors. Wheat winter kill could reduce barley oats and corn acreage, offsetting wheat abandonment.
Readers learn ideal weights for women by height as a general guide then face an ironclad guarantee for McCoy Tablets promising at least five pounds gained after four boxes or two dollars back if not satisfied. The ad urges avoiding excessive thinness and promotes cod liver oil tablets by McCoy.
An old age health pitch promotes Kruschen Salts as a daily tonic. The ad claims two tablets each morning detoxify kidneys and liver, purify blood, and restore energy, offering 60 tablets for 60 cents and urging regular use.
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