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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1927

Page

8

Commencement Exercises Set For Glouster High School

Glouster March 24 1927 the Glouster high school will hold commencement events with a class play May 13 in the school auditorium followed by a baccalaureate sermon on Sunday and commencement on Thursday evening May 19. A class of 27 will receive diplomas listing graduates Thelma Alien Mabel Barnes Aloysius Beshara Cecelia Brunno Ralph Dugan Minnie Dust Lowell Lantz Doris Kellner Margaret Hmsiey Darrell Gatchel Mary Love Chester Lowry Ethel Mavin Ada Leake Lee Sellars Bernard Nagie Eleanor Morris Mary Miller Joe McCullough Irene Heiser Cathryn Sorrell Frances Thomas Isabel Waldeck Alice White James Williams Lester Zimmer and Bernadine Maxwell.

Glouster Glouster High School Thelma Alien Mabel Barnes Aloysius Beshara Cecelia Brunno Ralph Dugan Minnie Dust Lowell Lantz Doris Kellner Margaret H@msiey Darrell Gatchel Mary Love Chester Lowry Ethel Mavin Ada Leake Lee Sellars Bernard Nagie Eleanor Morris Mary Miller Joe McCullough Irene Heiser Cathryn Sorrell Frances Thomas Isabel Waldeck Alice White James Williams Lester Zimmer Bermadine Maxwell

Change in Time of Trains May Be Made Soon

Glouster March 24 a change of time in passenger trains on the New York Central effective April 3 is scheduled. Rumor says northbound train No 1 may run 30 minutes to two hours later in the morning while southbound train No 6 could depart two hours earlier in the afternoon. If both shift as indicated, the schedule changes could affect local riders.

Glouster New York Central

Brown to Speak at Kiwanis Meeting

Kiwanis club in Glouster hosts speaker Bill Brown superintendent of Ohio Collieries mines at the Church of Christ social rooms this evening. Earl Johnson Trimble presents the attendance prize.

Glouster Bill Brown Ohio Collieries Mines Kiwanis Club Church of Christ Earl Johnson Trimble

Teachers May Not Obtain Pay Until Summer

Glouster schools will close for the summer with no pay for teachers since January 1 due to tax delays and missing state aid funds. Funds likely available only after school ends for the term.

Glouster

Son Born to Mr and Mrs Robert Gamwell

Glouster residents Mr and Mrs Robert Gamwell announce the birth of a son on Wednesday night. The couple is reported to be happy with the new arrival.

Robert Gamwell Glouster

Chorus of 50 Singers Trains for Services

A chorus of 50 voices is being trained at the Church of Christ in Glouster to provide added interest during upcoming services.

Church of Christ Glouster

Nurse Agnes Grubbs Returns From Columbus Visit

Miss Agnes Grubbs of the nurses staff at the Children's hospital Columbus has returned to the capital city after spending a few days with her mother Mrs Lulu Grubb near Maplewood.

Agnes Grubbs Children’s Hospital, Columbus Lulu Grubb Maplewood

Plains PTA delegates to Gallipolis convention

Mrs Graves president of the national PTA and Plains teachers Miss Laverty and Miss Me along with Mrs John Shafer and Mrs Ervin Finney will represent The Plains PTA at the Gallipolis convention. The Plains PTA with 125 members recently ran a membership drive and plans to motor to the meeting Friday.

Graves The Nation Alex Root Plains Miss Me Miss Laverty Pols John Shafer Ervin Finney Plains Parent-Teacher Association Gallipolis

Miner Injured While Soliciting Funds at Mine No 25

March 24 report from Uncey states Carl Hass of this city, employed at New Coal company mine No 25, sustained a three inch head wound when his head struck a timber while traveling the mine to solicit funds for a fellow worker. He bled freely and sought medical attention from a physician.

UNCEY Carl Cey New Coal Company Hass Glass

Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed by Ohio Man

Harry R. Simon of Ashtabula Ohio touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as restoring his weak thinning blood and boosting his health. He praises the tonic as a strong remedy and claims it made him feel like a man again.

Ashtabula Ohio

Woman Stricken. Mrs Davis Rushed to Columbus Hospital

Mrs. Joseph Davis of Chauncey was taken to St. Francis hospital in Columbus for possible surgery after several days of illness and fainting spells. She was accompanied by her husband and Mrs. Thomas Oliver and remained in critical condition under the care of the attending physician.

Chauncey Joseph Davis St. Francis Hospital Columbus

Foreman Williams Quits Chauncey Yard Post

William Williams of Chauncey, longtime section foreman in the railroad yards, has been released from duty due to ill health after a recent medical exam in Corning. Williams served twenty one years as foreman of the local section gang before retirement announcement.

Chauncey William Williams

Hurt in fall injures Mrs Blackford in city home

Thomas J. Blackford of Mound street reported serious injuries after a fall at her residence. Her left side bruised and one rib fractured. She is confined to bed as her husband suffers stomach and heart trouble, once thought critically ill.

Chauncey Thomas J. Blackford Mound Street

Funeral Attendees From This City In Buchtel For Mrs Wright

Luther Cruickshank and Mrs Jenny Courtney and Mrs Leander Martin and Mrs Nancy Martin attended the funeral and burial of Mrs Daniel Wright in Buchtel yesterday following her services in this city.

Chauncey Luther Cruickshank Jenny Courtney Leander Martin Nancy Martin Buchtel Daniel Wright

Loyal Woman's Circle Social Notes Chauncey

Mrs Charles Bradfield hosted the Loyal Woman's Circle of the First Christian church Chauncey for a Wednesday meeting led by president Mrs Charles Fiske. Devotions by Mrs Ezra Karns, readings by Mrs John Shafer and Mrs Swart, a contest during the social hour, prize wins by Mrs Neal Hessel and Mrs John Shafer, and a collation served by the hostess and her daughter Mrs George Williamson.

Loyal Woman's Circle Charles Bradfield East Converse Street First Christian Church Chauncey Charles Fiske Ezra Karns Charles Sweeney Arthur Swart John Shafer Swart T. R. Hamilton Ira Myers Neal Hessel George Williamson Char

Notable Ladies Named in Local Society List

A long reader’s column lists numerous local women by married names including les Fiske Mrs John Shafer Mrs Tra Myers Mrs T R Hamilton Mrs Howard Brown Mrs Guy Brookins Mrs Arthur Swart Mrs John Brewer Mrs B F Ferrer Mrs Ezra Karns Mrs Guy Gardner Mrs Harvey Nye Mrs Karl Gardner Mrs Neal Helsel Mrs Charles Bradfield and Mrs George Williamson in a contemporary social roster.

Les Fiske John Shafer Tra Myers T. R. Hamilton Howard Brown Guy Brookins Arthur Swart John Brewer B. F. Ferrer Ezra Karns Guy Gardner Harvey Nye Karl Gardner Neal Helsel Charles Bradfield George Williamson

J K Brown Reported Slightly Improved at Athens Hospital

J. K. Brown of The Plains is reported to be slightly improved while receiving treatment at Shelter ing Arms hospital in Athens. His wife Mrs. Brown spent Wednesday with him at the hospital following a stroke several weeks earlier.

J. K. Brown The Plains Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Mrs. Brown Mr. Brown

Government Bulletins Available at Messenger Office

The Messenger distributes a series of federal bulletins on topics from poultry farming to spring garden planting. Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins donated copies, and the display is in the vestibule for public pickup without disturbing staff.

The Messenger Thomas A. Jenkins Congress

Ohio university women vote on next year’s officers

Nominating committees from the YWCA Women’s League and Women’s Athletic Association will name candidates for next year’s executive offices. A clearing house committee will prune duplications across the three tickets before announcements next week. Ballots will be printed for the April election per the Women’s League executive committee.

Ohio University Women's League Women’s Athletic Association

Lawsuit Filed Over 1238 Dollar Amount in Fort Wayne

Suit filed in Common Pleas by 8 P Coppock and Son Lumber against James McBride Flooring. Attachment sought on defendant property at Hewitt and Boden Athens. $692.43 tied to a check drawn by defendant on Bronx County Trust New York. Remaining $546 for materials furnished per defendant’s instruction.

8. P. Coppock and Son, Lumber Company Fort Wayne Indiana James McBride Flooring Company, Inc Fir Common Pleas Court Hewitt and Boden Company Athens Bronx County Trust Company New York

P. T. A. Delegates Represent Athens at South-East Convention

Athens county will be well represented at the South East district convention of Parent-Teacher associations in Gallipolis Friday. Twenty five associations report a total membership of 1249. Thirty two delegates from the county seek luncheon reservations. Prof. S. H. Bing will preside. Miss Bridgeman discusses Health Education. local delegates include Mrs. Pearley Clark and others.

Athens County Gallipolis Bertha Bridgeman S. H. Bing Frank Gullum Frank Cone Ralph Dalton A. ©. Wagner

Athens man dies in Columbus at 68

Wesley T. Smith of Athens died early today in Columbus at his daughter Mrs. Harris Daugherty s home after paralysis. He had been ill weeks and is buried in Rio Grande after funeral Saturday. He worked at Silvus shoe store and was an Odd Fellows member. He leaves a Chicago based son.

Wesley, T. Smith Athens Columbus Harris Daugherty Rio Grande Smith Silvus Odd Fellows Lodge Daugherty Chicago

Talks set on Mondays at Ohio University campus

A series of talks by Ohio University faculty and city ministers will be held at fraternity houses each Monday starting March 28. Student representatives with W. W. Ludwig will select topics, followed by open forums. A mass meeting for all nonfraternity men will be held March 28 in Fine Arts building.

Ohio University W. W. Ludwig E. B. Bryan Fine Arts W. O. Barker Carl Wolf Don Graffin Monroe Vermillion Punkle King

Adlerika claimed to cleanse stomach and bowels

Ardenia Howard says Adlerika relieves indigestion and bloating by cleansing both upper and lower bowels. The ad touts one spoonful relieving gas and fatigue, bringing out hidden poisons and improving sleep, with Gibson's Pharmacy as a source.

Adlerika Ardenia Howard Gibson’s Pharmacy

Dairy cattle and swine studied by vets in Columbus

Veterinarians at Ohio State University conduct a second annual conference in Columbus to study dairy cattle and swine today.

Columbus Ohio State University

Farmer Fights Timber Wolf Near Mexico Missouri

John B. Fennewald of Mexico Missouri used a hammer to defend himself in a confrontation with a large timber wolf and emerged victorious.

Mexico John B. Fennewald

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