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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1928

Page

5

Miss Clarys A Smith Weds Lewis Shaw Ross in Columbus

The announcement details the March 24 Columbus wedding of Miss Clarys Annette Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard H. Smith of 110 Morris Avenue, to Mr. Lewis Shaw Ross, son of Dr. L. L. Ross of Fort Thomas Kentucky. Attendants included Mrs. Faye Peavy Smith and Miss Elizabeth Bailey Athens, with the couple planning a brief stay at Hotel Gibson before moving to Ft. Thomas.

Clarys Annette Smith Leonard Harvey Smith Morris Avenue Lewis Shaw Ross L. L. Ross Thomas Deshler-Warlick Columbus John Hancock High School Ohio University Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Ross Highland High School Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Hiland Brick Company Fort Thomas Faye Peavy Smith Elizabeth Bailey Athens J. H. Winder Philadelphia Linton Weber Ft. Thomas Mrs. Ross Hote: Gibson

Hammer Killer Held by Police At Columbus

Police report in Columbus state Battelle killed Battele and hid her in a closet. Albert Stoneburner testimony links Battelle to the crime scene and a confession letter outlining motive and aim to end the marriage. Minnie Battelle and others are named in the inquiry as involved or affected by the case.

Columbus Mll Linttiine Minnie Mulder Hammer Ranelia Albert Stoneburner Battele Beng Battelle MT Vadelie Desree Jodied

Prohibition Enforcement Stronger as 1927-28 Irregulars Rise

Washington report cites a 50 percent rise in enforcement with 47,762 arrests from July 1, 1927 to January 7, 1928 and 25,514 convictions. Court outcomes include fines totaling 5 611,696 and jail sentences aggregating 2,540 years for liquor law violators. Commissioner Derat credits staff upgrading to investigators over police.

Washington U.8 O Federal Avori Derat Prohibition Doran Salir

Social Calendar for the Week Events and meetings listed

Open meeting for KofFM families week at 7 30 Monday at the K o of Poona Illustrated lecture on Washington De and a musical program Women s Music club meets Friday March 3 at Greham Mrs FN Rauch South Court Street Mrs Allon B iKeesys in charge of the program White Shrine meeting Thursday into the KK of TP hall includes a picnic supper and ceremony There are ten candidates Mrs Thomas E Gibson May av much will be hesters at 7 o clock Tuesday to the Child Coalition league H Crow 127 Neith Can street entertaining the Pris Needle club Tuesday afternoon Mes Mary Fryburger 15 West Union Street hostess to the Macconas Literary club Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock

K. of FM Washington Greham FN. Rauch South Court Street Mras Allon BiKeesys Thomas E. Gibson Child Couation League H. Crow Neith Cans Street Pris- Needle Mary Fryburger West Union Street Macconas Deborah Christian Church W. L. Hottel North Congress Street W. D. Robinson Mure BL. Church Ll. G. Maynard Vred Kiltan Walvary Thelma Bingman E. D. Cooley Ifrat Honers Flossie Kiltan Guy Wi Ofl Fred Stauffer Basier W. L. Motte Church E. D. Coole Jey Atvs L. A. Koons Minnie Pierce J. ¥. Robinson

Miss Clara Coke to Wed Before Easter in Athens

Engagement announced for Miss Clara Coke daughter of Mrs. Catherine Coke and graduate of Ohio University to Mr. Guy Spangler of Akron. The wedding set for Saturday before Easter, April 7, with Miss Coke niece of Mrs. Charles E. Elder of 95 Morris Avenue.

Clara Coke Athens High School Ohio University Guy Spangler Akron Miss Coke Charles E. Elder Morris Avenue Theta Phi Alpha Sorority Catherine Coke J.B. Alten South Congress Street KE. J. Morgan Youngstown Harry Hess Hammer Toledo Catherine Hamm Alien Morgan Hamm C. B. Ruth Dublin J.A. Ruth Shade Athens

Forty-Five Stills and Two Hundred Eight Barrels Seized

Forty five stills and 208 barrels of mash were seized in a raid by prohibition enforcement officers in Trev and Reed townships near Kresavertown. The operation, finished Thursday evening with mopping up continuing, involved agents including A Stues, C es, and Al proki of Nelsonville.

Marletea

Chillicothe Hospital May Receive 300000

House veterans committee backs 15,004,000 for construction and improvement of veterans hospitals. Chillicothe, Ohio, is listed among the beneficiaries with a 300,000 grant as part of the approved package.

Chillicothe Hospital Washington House Veterans Hines Veterans Bureau Pam Chillicothe Cio

Authorities plan to destroy hidden mash barrels with dynamite

Nelsonville officers and deputies planned to return to Gearertown to destroy buried mash barrels. The cache was said to be several feet beneath the surface, with at least a few barrels reportedly hidden in a sledge atop rocks near the town. The mash was dipped out on Thursday and will be detonated to render it unusable.

Nelsonville Gearertown

Volstead issue to be argued by committee

Washington March 24 The wet and dry issue is to be awakened from committee pigeonholes by hearings before the House judiciary committee. Acting Chairman Dyer a wet will seek hearings on a constitutional amendment for a national referendum on prohibition. He will also push other measures including illegalising light wines and beer. The path was opened by a brief hearing on Sabath's proposed amendment to establish Canadian system of government naval control.

Washington House Dyer Sabath

Fats Bellamy Named Editor of Plain Dealer

Announcement from Plain Dealer Publishing directors names Paul Bellamy as head of the Editorial department. He has served as managing editor since 1920. The move places Bellamy in charge of editorial direction for the Cleveland newspaper.

Fats Bellamy Cleveland Plain Dealer Publishing Company Paul Bellamy The Plaindealer

Predict Showers for Tonight and Monday Forecast

Weather outlook from Washington predicts showers tonight and again Monday with variable conditions in the Chic valley and Tenniessen area. Temperatures run above normal most of the week, turning cooler Monday and again Friday and Saturday. In the Great Lakes region expect one or no precipitation periods with frequent temperature changes. Chicago reports a four story apartment building collapse with injuries to firemen.

Washington Chic Valley Tenniessen The Great Laken

Faculty Men Prepare Food And Serve Elaborate Dinner

Athens high school faculty men hosted a dinner for their wives and the women of the faculty. Omission of details: evening featured in-house kitchen service and dining, with bridge and games. annual event planned.

F. E. Harshman Athens High School Edward S. Dowell John Newcomb Allen Nellis Alva G. Hatch Carl Roberts

Optometric advances praised by Dr Covert

Dr. B M Covert reports from the Postgraduate Clinic in advanced Optometry that rapid strides in diagnosing and correcting defective eyes have greatly expanded treatment possibilities. The five year program trains selected men to spread this new knowledge for widespread public benefit.

BM. Covert A. M. Skeffington Covert

Auto collision injures four in Upper Sandusky

A March 74 report from Upper Sandusky notes a motorists wreck near town injuring four people, with two believed seriously hurt. Police cordoned the scene as investigators gathered details and identified drivers and vehicles.

Upper Sandusky

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