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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1927
Page
3
Nelsonville reports a church event with Dr. K. J. Osgood describing conditions in revolutionary China. The address followed an evangelistic campaign in Jackson and included remarks on medical and educational upheaval as homes and equipment are lost.
Oak Grove School primary department reports a perfect attendance record for March with pupils listed by name: Donald Wachenschwanz Violet Hactman Vernice Wolfe Ruth Jiartman Irma Cagy Otis Stover Reva Stover Edith Wolfe Edward Cage Norma Hartman Victor Stover Earl Wachenschwang El den Carpenter Wilbert Hartman Jessie Parsons Geraldine Stover Mdna Wolfe Paul Wachenschwanz Harold Hartman Nellie Stover.
Present Play Nelsonville shows the Junior O. U. Vol. A. M. and D. of A. lodges staging Yimmie Yohason's Yob in the Christian church auditorium. Ten actors gave a well arranged performance with lively scenery and strong audience reaction. A repeat performance is planned at another venue.
Park Glenn and Ed Collins were arraigned before Mayor J J Eberle and charged with stealing coal from a car at the Bone Hollow mine belonging to Frank Minner. Both pleaded guilty and were fined ten dollars plus costs.
Otis Triplett was fined $10 and costs after pleading guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor. Mayor L. J. Seberle ordered the penalty following his arrest by Patrolman George Bateman, with Triplett to work out the fine on the streets for having a half pint of whisky in possession.
Raymond Rogge pleaded guilty to intoxication at a Saturday evening arraignment before Mayor L. J. Eberle. He was fined ten dollars and costs.
The Rev. Father Eugene Owens at Church of St. Andrews Nel sonville argued Tyndale had no authority to print the first Bible in 1526. He said Tyndale sought help in Europe, shipped 2000 copies to England, and that the Bishop of London burned the work for errors.
The Nelsonville DAR chapter hosted a Saturday meeting featuring reports and descriptions from the Ohio State conference held March 15 to 18 at the Neil House in Columbus. Delegates from Elizabeth Zane Dew chapter attended while Mrs. Sherman Walker addressed national defense and Mrs. Henry Poston summarized key points.
Associate members entertained active members at a six oclock dinner hosted by Mrs John Love at her Columbus residence Saturday night. Hostesses included Mrs John Love Mrs J E Zeller Mrs B J Howe Mrs J W Johnson Mrs C S Stout Misses Nona Lane and Mertie Moor.
The Loyal Woman's Christian church class will hold its monthly meeting and a dollar social Tuesday evening on Fayette street. Mrs. Allie Dilcher and Mrs. Josie Baugh will host and a large turnout is requested.
Mrs Edith Stiers entertained her bridge club at Easterling's tea room Logan with a 1 pm luncheon and six bridge tables. Spring flowers and a yellow white color scheme enhanced the setting. Out of town guests included Mrs Floyd Duffy Mrs Fred Carpenter Mrs Fred Brown of Logan Mrs Emmett Preston Mrs Arthur Burgess of Lancaster. High guest score went to Mrs Fred Brown while Mrs Leonard Cooley held high club score and Mrs John Zeller Jr was second.
Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan entertained Friday night with four tables of bridge for the pleasure of Mr. and Mrs. Vance Morgan. Luncheon was served during the evening. Mrs. Frank Jackson held high score for the ladies and E. S. McCune for the men.
Ted Garrett traveled yesterday to Pomeroy for work. Miss Wanda Walters spent the end of the week in Columbus. Mrs Wayne Bronaugh and two Stockdale daughters visited Mr and Mrs Marion Lowthers. Dr GC W Cable was in Columbus today. Mrs Mary Kelly and Miss Nora Kelly of Athens and Miss Ruth Kelly of Jerseyville were guests of Mr and Mrs Sam Starkey at week’s end. Mrs Arthur Burgess of Lancaster spent the end of the week here with her parents.
Several aviator groups push Atlantic span plans as Commander Byrd unveils the American Trans Oceanic company forming and a plane named America is being built to attempt the nonstop New York to Paris flight.
Plainfield in New Jersey police issued circulars today asking the public for information on the whereabouts of Linda H. Bache wife of John W. Bache a New York steel and iron magnate who has been missing since St Patrick's Day a local report said.
Alfred Creamean of Carthage township faced arraignment before Magistrate S. Hedges after failing to send his boy to school. Creamean pleaded guilty, was fined five dollars plus costs, and released after arrangements were made for payment. He was arrested Friday night by Constable I. P. Tucker.
Rev. A Y Wilcox of Athens Presbyterian preached on giving yesterday morning. He said there is no sin in having but sin in using what one has selfishly. He argued generosity brings greater personal and national blessing and cited U S aid to Yokohama after the earthquake as an example of giving enriching a country.
Miners in Bridgeport report an early strike in the Jacksonville district as 1,502 machine operators, about one third of the coal cutters, halt work ahead of the wage scale expiration. The district accounts for 61 percent of Ohio's coal production per state industrial commission data.
Dr. Elliot I. Osgood, medical missionary to Chuchow, China, told Sunday morning that the hope of China rests with the Southern army and its political solidarity. On furlough, he travels the country for United Missionary Society, rebuking calls for missionaries to leave China and stressing Christian acts as essential to life and community.
Dr J E Williams of Shawnee Ohio was killed in Nanking during the disorders. Chinese soldiers shot him in cold blood on a street near Nanking University where he served as vice president. His wife remained with him and their children Faith and Richard arrived in Shanghai after evacuation. A witness said Williams stood outside his home as Cantonese looting occurred and was shot after bidding farewell.
Men at mine No. 24 south of Jacksonville walk out over drivers working overtime and denied extra pay. With three days before general suspension, the grievance seems unlikely to be resolved. Scence in Walnut Hill addition notes Mrs. Sallie Swartz taking possession May 1. Roberts to live in Jacksonville with son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs John Exenhamper.
Glouster March 28. Work on North Madison Street will be delayed because the Spring Street improvement pay ing resolution is held up by the clerk. The plan to let contracts for both streets together hinges on the Spring Street action since North Madison intersects it.
Preparations to abandon the Santoy coal field were under headway this morning. The last cutting was done in the mine Saturday and today and tomorrow will be spent in cleaning up the mine after which work will cease. Goods in the company store at Santoy will be moved to Corning this week and placed in the store there owned by the Sunday Creek Coal company. George C. Duncan, formerly of this city, has been managing the store at Santoy and is also post master at that village.
GLOUSTER March 28 A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Chester Thompson in Trimble Friday.
Daughters of Civil War Veterans plan degree work at the Red Men hall in Glouster tonight at 7 30 o clock. The meeting scheduled for March 28 aims to advance their ceremonial duties and program.
A small group gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Simington for a 6 o clock dinner on Saturday. The event brought friends together for an informal evening social.
Basil Roberts has disposed of his estate in Walnut Hill Addition, Glouster. This action expands local property transfers as part of the recent real estate settlement.
The Howard Wells residence at North Madison and Spring streets Glouster will be sold at sheriff's sale Saturday at 1 PM. Sheriff William Williams will conduct the sale from the front door of the Glouster State Bank. Appraised value 2700 dollars. minimum bid 1800 dollars.
Manila reports that the band of fanatics on Mindanao, led by a named chief, including 19 others, were killed in a clash with a detachment of the Philippine constabulary. Colonel Luther Stevens filed the report from headquarters today.
An old advisory promotes Jad Salts as a simple kidney cleanse. It urges heavy water intake and a daily tablespoon of Jad Salts before breakfast to flush kidneys, neutralize acids, ease backache, and relieve bladder weakness.
Columbus officials consider a plan to allow sisters Scott to remain in their home as a park project looms. Councilman H. W. Worley will again seek a resolution granting the sisters the right to live on the property until death, despite four years of pressure to vacate.
The twenty first convention and mid season market of the Ohio Valley Retail Furniture association opened in Columbus on Monday.
An advertisement touts Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as hospital tested and physician endorsed for coughs and colds. It claims rapid relief, safety for children, and availability at druggists with special sizes and prices. The copy emphasizes penetrative action and blood absorption for chest and lung symptoms.
The 3 day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Handley of Sugar Creek died yesterday at home. Funeral services were held at 10 this morning with burial in Athens Catholic cemetery. Mrs Handley formerly Miss Mary Ann Clark a Sugar Creek school teacher.
Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Goodson announce the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Hershal Goodson in New Hall California. The baby Mary Lou weighed seven pounds. Mrs. Goodson was formerly Miss Pearl Phelps.
Raymond Goodson and Theodore Goodson returned from Wellsville Ohio. Mrs B F Goodson stays in Wellsville for two weeks due to the illness of sister and daughter Mrs Barney Hale, who is in serious condition though slightly improved Sunday. Mrs Hale was formerly Ruth Goodson of this city.
Chauncey March 28 Mrs Joseph Davis of this city is reported to be improving at St Francis hospital Columbus. Mrs Davis underwent a surgical operation there last Thursday morning after several fainting spells and on the advice of the attending physician was admitted to the hospital
Chauncey March 28. A Beaumont residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fiske was destroyed by fire. Firefighters learned of $350 hidden in an upstairs room and insurance papers. the money and papers were rescued by Mark Fiske, the couple’s son, who entered the flames to save them.
Selah Glass, 14, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Glass of Chauncey, has returned from Columbus Unidren's hospital where she spent weeks after undergoing an operation on her right forearm to remove a bone fragment infected by a bruise.
The Rev. Homer Vian was unable to attend Sunday services at the First Christian church in Chauncey due to illness. Influenza kept him at home for several days, with Bible school and Senior Christian Endeavor the only activities at the church yesterday.
A surprise miscellaneous shower for Mr. and Mrs. Morrison Hisenaugle (Doris Smith) was hosted by Mrs. Luther Cruikshank and Mrs. Arthur Smith on West Main Street. Thirty one guests attended with contests won by Mrs. Lillian Karns and a tie between Mrs. Lena Cunningham and Mrs. Blanche Dunn. Ice cream and cake were served.
Mr and Mrs Morrison Eisenaugie Chauncey entertained Sunday at their Main Street home with as guests the former's sisters Misses Lillie and Carrie Eisenaugie of Trimble in a family gathering reflecting a social ceremony of the period.
Mr and Mrs George fa and daughter Jo Ann visited Mrs B Tinklepaugh and Mrs Thaugh in Chester Hill with Virgil Ogg returning to Akron. Dorothy Ann Bradfield spent Sunday with Charles Bradfield Sr. Leis Bradfield family and Charles Sweehep shared a Chauncey visit. Ella Tedrick reported to hospital. Wimtara Dart and children Betty and Jack visited Chauncey residents.
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