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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1928
Page
3
A fire at the Willys-Overland company plant in Toledo caused the destruction of valuable equipment and thousands of gallons of material. An explosion followed, sweeping the enameling room after the blaze broke out in the plant's new enameling tank.
Judge H M Whitcraft spoke to Nelsonville High students about cooperation between students and staff at chapel. He noted education spending and quality teachers, urging boys and girls to develop body mind and spirit for citizenship. Principal Horton announced the senior operetta Pickles for April 11, and Passion Play photos would be shown Friday. Thelma Mills played piano solos. The Who's Who contest preceded the chapel. Senior day was set for next Wednesday.
All Nelsonville children fed at the kitchen saw the musical comedy That's That at the high school auditorium free of charge courtesy of the American Legion. Children formed a line and marched to the school under Sgt. George Wilson's supervision.
Nelsonville reports the Deanville school garden project moving forward. Instructors led by Miss Edith Keplar have secured three bushels of onion sets and seed for radish lettuce pea and beans. Some ground has been prepared for planting.
The annual congregational session of the Presbyterian church elected officers for three year terms: Elders C. C. Sharp L. R. Kelch and J. R. Howe. Deacons H. D. Krieg and Ben Raybould. Trustees Staird Stuart P. C. Morris Benson Preston Edward Sharp Leland Krieg W D Wolfe. Leland Krieg named church treasurer. Reports show benevolence 730.53 cur rent expense 4641.47 balance 18.25. building fund 316.50 added to 375.06. total receipts 7567.47. church deemed financially healthy.
The Nelsonville board of education discussed grounds beautification for city schools. West building fence to be removed for a hedge, Central building lawn extended toward the K of P Building, and lawns fertilized with new seed where needed. Parent-Teacher associations may plant flower beds. Ninth grade graduation will precede the high school commencement.
ASSIGNED HERE NELSONVILLE March 29 Lt Colonel Thomas E Andrews is placed in charge of the relief program in the Hocking district assisting Lt Colonel John B Shetler Relief measures have begun in the Eastern Ohio district with Colonel Shetler dividing his time between the two areas Andrews will be stationed here until relief is discontinued as said
Nelsonville reports Captain H E Sandusky supply officer tied to the state relief program broke his right arm Tuesday evening. He tripped on a wire while crossing the street during the Pastime theater fire and fell. Captain Whitaker, medical officer, reduced the fracture.
A five reel Passion Play picture will be shown at the Nelsonville High School auditorium Friday evening. The first screening begins at 7 o clock with a second showing at 8 30.
The Rainbow Sunday school class of the Christian church will meet at 7 o'clock Friday evening at the church study to attend evangelistic services in a group. After church the class will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Spencer Steenrod.
Mrs. Gay Aumiller hosted the Wednesday bridge club at her West Columbus street residence. Three tables competed with substitute players Mrs. Minnie Leper Columbus Mrs. L. P. Rice and Mrs. Wallace Glen. High scores went to Mrs. W. B. Rhodes Mrs. P. W. Hickman and Mrs. C. J. Bartels.
Mrs John Zeller Jr entertained Wednesday with three tables of bridge for Mrs Fred Johnson who is moving to Zanesville. A luncheon followed the game and a silver gravy boat plus a high score prize were presented to Mrs Johnson by the club members.
Miss Nona Lane spends a few days in Columbus with friends. Mr and Mrs Harold Mechem Blake Mechem Joe and Elizabeth Stechem and Misses Monica Acker and Julia Nichols were in Columbus Wednesday evening to view George White s Scandals. Mrs James Guy leaves for Marion Illinois to visit her sister Mrs George Wallace. She travels with Mrs William Guy and Paul Kempher en route to Little Rock Arkansas to visit relatives.
Fire swept the Brown, Eager & Hull warehouse in Toledo last night causing estimated losses of 25000 dollars. Explosions from stored fireworks imperiled firemen as flames consumed the building.
Chauncey pupils will stage two operettas on Friday at 7 pm in the high school auditorium as part of the lyceum series. First graders perform Mother Goose's Garden and upper grades present The Shut Up Posy under music supervisor Mrs. Christine C. Brown with teachers assisting in coaching.
Mr and Mrs James E Love and Mrs Mabel Smith of Millfield joined Rev and Mrs N O Warren and Mrs Clarence Mullins of this city in Chester Hill on Tuesday evening for a Rebekah lodge meeting and social event.
Benjamin Bolin died at his Tuppers Plains home from a heart attack. Funeral services were held at Clarks Chapel near Athens with Rev. V Ahibrand of Chauncey presiding. Burial followed in the church cemetery. He was a bridegroom of three months and is survived by his widow and his parents Mr and Mrs Edward Bolin.
Chauncey residents report visits in Crooksville Murray City and Middleport as families travel to see kin. Mrs S P Tinklepaugh and Mrs Leonard Koenig are among those noted while Mrs Harry Schoonover remains seriously ill with rheumatism. Mr and Mrs A H England enjoyed a Lower Plains visit with relatives George Gabriel Sr. and family. The Carter family member Mrs RB W W Carter shows improvement after rheumatism.
Golden wedding anniversary honored last Sunday at the home of their son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs W R Sayre in Middleport A large heart shaped golden cake was presented by Mrs Knopp and guests sent $98 in gold The Powell's were hosted by Mrs Henry Osborne and others from Chauncey The Plains Athens and Chauncey area attended with about 60 guests present.
Mrs. Lemira Goodhue, mother of Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, shows continued improvement after the first lady visited the hospital. Doctors report her condition as best in a week, with rest and comfort through the night following Mrs. Coolidge's arrival from Washington and hospital visits.
Lee Lyon age 64 of Maple Grove road was killed when he was struck by an automobile while running to catch a streetcar in Cleveland on March 29.
Newark reports 8 year old Carl Swern son of a city fireman and two other youths tried to board a Baltimore & Ohio freight train at the city edge. Swern was struck and his legs were cut off in the accident last evening.
An all day meeting of the 4-H club leaders of Athens county will be held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms Saturday April 14 at 10 oclock. A luncheon is to be held in Hotel Berry at noon Co C Lang district club agent will be present to lead the discussion of training problems and solutions.
Albany high school claimed the Athens county debate cup for the third straight year after defeating The Plains high school by 16 points on their home floor and edging them by 1% at The Plains. The finals debated the question abolishing the direct primary system for nominating public office. John Bolin served as judge at The Plains and Rev M E B Chatley presided in Albany.
Last rehearsals for A Midsummer's Day by Central school children were held today. All costumes are ready for two performances, a Friday matinee and a 7 PM show for the public.
Following Chauncey I O F lodge's regular meeting on Wednesday evening, a social hour was held and refreshments were served to members and guests. The event concluded with friendly mingling and periodic announcements.
Sulphur with menthol is claimed to cleanse the skin and heal sore tissue. The twofold action is advertised to treat pimples blackheads acne and fiery eczema. Rowles Mentho Sulphur is inexpensive and sold by all druggists in ready to use jars. Be sure it’s Rowles.
A grandmother recalls mustard plasters for chest ailments but notes skin blistering. Musterole is presented as a clean white ointment with oil of mustard that rubs in to relieve sore throat bronchitis colds and a range of aches without blistering.
In Monroe on March 29 Austin Smith a bank cashier grabbed a revolver from a robber with his left hand while handing money with his right and shot the thief twice through the heart, ending the attempted robbery.
More than 3,000 residents of Athens County attended the illustrated lecture Washington, The Most Interesting City in America, in county schools free of charge. A final Chauncey presentation was expected to draw several hundred more after Wednesday night drew the largest crowd, with over 600 in Buchtel who crowded the venue.
Wilbur Dean was arraigned in the court of Carl Porter and fined $3 plus costs for train riding. W. E. West, charged with disposing of mortgaged property, was dismissed after arranging to settle mortgaged furniture. West was arrested in Westerville by Constable Harry Dalton and Carl Porter.
Mrs L Amrol credits Adlerika for rapid relief from stomach trouble after dizzy spells. She now runs four restaurants and bakes forty pies daily. Adlerika claims to cleanse stomach and bowels within ten minutes, removing old waste matter. Gibson's Pharmacy Athens Coolville Taylor's Drug Nelsonville Hickman's Pharmacy distribute ads.
Mrs. Ray mond Rhoades of 20 Camp 8 Ashtabula Ohio reports severe nervous trouble including rashes backache and extreme fatigue. After using Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription her nerves quieted improved and she no longer suffers rashes she recommends obtaining the remedy from a druggist or sending 100 for a trial package to Dr Pierce s in Buffalo New York.
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