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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1927

Page

5

Social notes include funeral in Coolville and weddings ahead

Mr and Mrs W W Coe and Mr and Mrs E C Snyder attended the funeral of Frank Monahan in Coolville with his grandson Frank Campbell. Sun day guest Mr W J Brandenburgh of Charleston was Uncle to Mrs Noland. Upstreamer class meetings featured a contest led by Alina Robinson and Dolores Phelps with solos and readings. A May 14 wedding is planned for Miss Helen Carusi and Emmanuel Lombard at Saint Matthews in Washington. Mr and Mrs George C Dyson hosted Mr and Mrs George D Henry of Cincinnati and Mr Henrys parents in Amesville. Dyson sisters are Mrs H M Menroy and Mrs Dyson.

W. W. Coe E. C. Snyder Coolville Frank Monahan California Ella Campbell Frank Campbell W. J. Brandenburgh Charleston W. Va Joe Noland Central Avenue Brandenburgh Noland The Christian Church Alina Robinson Dolores Phelps Mary Helen Lee Lasher Helen Carusi Charles Francis Carusi Emmanuel Lombard Saint Matthews Church Washington, D. C George C. Dyson Kurtz Avenue George D. Henry Cincinnati Mr. Henry H. H. Henry Amesville Dyson H. Lf. Menroy

Dean Irma Voigt to Speak in Toledo Schools

Dean Irma KE Voigt went to Toledo yesterday to address the schools and is expected to return by midweek.

Irma KE. Voigt Toledo

Local Notables Take Travel and Visits Across Regions

Mr. Thomas J. Cavanaugh Jr returns to Pittsburgh Virginia after a three day visit with parents in Canaan ville. Miss Delle Finsterwald heads to Marion for Ohio Federated Women's club convention. Mrs. C F Ogier and Mrs. Winters travel from Madeira to Vinton county visiting relatives. Mrs. Tasher and daughter Mary Elizabeth go to Washington DC to stay with Judge Siddons and family. F W Bush returns from New York City after attending the American Newspaper Publishers association convention with family visits to Scarsdale and Cambridge relatives.

Thomas J. Cavanaugh, Jr Pittsburgh, Va Thomas J. Cavanaugh Canaanville Delle Finsterwald Marion Business Women's Club Ohio Federated Women’s Club George Starr Tasher Mary Elizabeth Washington, D. C F. W. Bush New York City Bush

McKinstry Family Visits Athens Friends

Mr and Mrs Richard McKinstry and their daughter Don from Bexley Columbus spent Sunday with Athens relatives. They visited to see McKinstry's sister Mrs G C Slawkins who left for Washington DC the previous evening.

Richard McKinstry Don Bexley Columbus Athens Mr. McKinstry G. C. Slawkins Washington, D. C

Hayes Couple Return After Visit With Finsterwalds

Mr and Mrs J I Hayes of Hartwell Cincinnati have driven home after a several days visit with Mrs Finsterwald and Mr Finsterwald at 121 East State Street.

J. I. Hayes Nelle Finsterwald Hartwell Cincinnati John Finsterwald East State Street

Sunday visit by Reed hosts E J Person and family

Mr and Mrs E J Person and their children James and Miss Maude Skidmore were Sunday guests of the Rev Kenneth Reed in Home Roy.

E. J. Person James Maude Skidmore Kenneth Reed Lomeroy

Mrs C Lummis to Visit Coshocton Three Weeks

Mrs E E C Lummis will travel to Coshocton on Tuesday for a three week visit with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs D B Laughlin Elizabeth Lummis

8. C. Lummis Coshocton D. B. Laughlin Lizabeth Lummis

Best Tonight on WPG and Other Radio Picks

A saxophone quartet performs at station WPG tonight with further programs on WEAF, WJZ, and KDKA. Additional listings include WMCA, WLS, WWJ, WTAM, WOR, WLW, and WEAF schedules with varied concerts, stories, sports, theater, and history features across major markets.

WPG WEAF Ana WJZ Record Boys KDKA

New Grange Formed In Jerseyville With 38 Initiates

A new Grange organized in Jerseyville drew 38 farmers as patrons of husbandry last Friday night. Deputy Master L. H. mafaw guided about 74 Grangers from Trimble Home Athens and New Marshfield through mud and rain to complete ceremonies. Albany Grange conferred third and fourth degrees. charter remains open until May 12 for officer elections.

Jerseyville L. H. Ifaw Trimble Home Athens New Marshfield Albany

Unmarried status clarified by former Athens educator Cage

Miles T. Cage of the University of Chicago, previously an Athens County educator, corrects a Messenger typo that implied marriage. He states he is still unmarried and asks Athens county friends to note the error regarding his presence at a Chicago alumni meeting.

Miles T. Cage Athens County University of Chicago Messenger Chicago Walid Miles H. Cage

President Coolidge to address Pan American Conference program

President Coolidge will address the Pan American Commercial Conference and the United States Chamber of Commerce Tuesday night. NBC networks will broadcast the address from Washington shortly after 9 pm EST. Frequencies and local programs listed for WPG WLW WSATL WWYS WEAF WJZ KDKA WSM and other stations include musical features and comedy segments.

WIBO KOA WBZ WEBH WEAF Calvin Coolidge Washington U. P Coolidge Pan-American Commercial Conference United States Chamber of Commerce National Broadcasting Company Voice Eastern Standard New York Waldorf United Press Baseball Orrin Dunlap Ekins von Hollberg Eveready Hour Meriam Cooper Washington, D. C Janssen

Seven Fraternities Compete In Torch Sing Tonight At College

Seven fraternities enter the Torch sing as part of the first Music week program in front of Lindsey hall at dusk. Beta Theta Pi won the cup last year with Hack fraternity performing three songs. Judges include Professors Giauque Mackinnon and Ingerham.

Lindsey Hall Beta Theta Pi Hack Fraternity C. D. Giauque Clinton N. Mackinnon D. W. Ingerham Mariana Ding Phi Mu Alpha Liszt Kathryn Merriman Julius Caesar Handel Donald Maurer Dowd Londonderry Schubert Christine Brown Shimp Ohio University Ewing Hall National Federation of Music Clubs

Boy 11 Shoots Self After Accidental Wounding

In Columbus on May 1 Gerald George 11 shot himself hours after a rifle discharge wounded Robert Summers in the George home. Summers received a bullet to the hand. Gerald then, in best clothes, killed himself.

Columbus Gerald George Robert Summers George Gerald Summers

Richardson Jr. Dies Suddenly at Grayling Summer Home

Prominent Toledo glass manufacturer and noted yachtman Richardson Jr. died suddenly yesterday at his summer home near Grayling Michigan. He was a well known figure in local business and yachting circles.

Toledo Richardson, Jr Grayling Mich

Campaign Por Tonesty Cardiffs Local Magistrates Demand Sermons

Local magistrates urge ministers to preach honesty as townspeople show rising dishonesty. Jane Sunday named as symbol amid calls for moral reform.

Cardiff Jane

McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Quick Weight Gain

Advertises McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a solution for underweight men and women. Claims users gain pounds quickly, with a testimonial of a woman who gained 15 pounds in five weeks and a sick child who added 12 pounds in seven months. Promotes sugar coated tablets and money back guarantee if no gain in 30 days.

MetCoy Ben McCoy's

Nelsonville Men Named Supervisors Of Elections Here

Harry Kelly a Republican and Robert Hu enfeld a Democrat both of Nelsonville were appointed deputy state supervisors of elections for Athens county by Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown effective May 1 for two years following recommendations from county party committees. Board member pay depends on the number of voting precincts.

Columbus Harry Kelly Robert Huenfeld Nelsonville Athens County Clarence J. Brown

Unions prepared to fight government trade unions bill

Labor leaders in Parliament today prepared to oppose the government plan restricting unions. The bill, up for second reading in the House of Commons, would prohibit general strikes and ban arbitrary dues collection from union members.

London U.P England House of Commons

Fatal Shooting In Youngstown Involving Ex Baseball Player

Joseph Kramer former baseball player was shot to death at Robert Elam s home after Kramer allegedly demanded money. Elam held by police says he fired when Kramer pursued him and his 4 year old daughter was touched as he fled upstairs.

Youngstown U.P Joseph Kramer Robert Elam Elam Kramer

Underwood Demands Probe into Dougherty Killing

Congressman M G Underwood calls for a thorough investigation of the death of H J Dougherty an aviator from Somerset killed in Southern California by immigration officers who suspected him of belonging to a smuggling ring.

New Lexington M. G. Underwood H. J. Dougherty Somerset California Dougherty

Standings and results from major leagues and associations

The document lists American League and National League standings with wins losses and percentages for clubs such as Philadelphia Chicago Washington and New York. It also shows American Association leaders Milwaukee Minneapolis and Cincinnati plus league results from recent games with teams like Cleveland Detroit Chicago St Louis and Pittsburgh.

A. LL. W. Pet Ccc Venckhan Philadelphia Chicaro Cecnes Sacvckt Caeeetha Aes Washington EGU -Ccccaesscce Chovvsione ci Kieses Oon Ok Eveland Tonia G Americ Detroit Chicago Boston New York St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn American Associatic Toledo Kansas City Indianapolis St. Paul Louisville Minneapolis Milwaukee Columbus

Attempted burglary at A and P store on High Street

Glouster police report holes bored in the A and P store in the William James building during Saturday night. The intent was to bore holes large enough to admit a hand to work the lock.

Glouster A. and P William James High Street

Two Thirds Apple Crop Expected In Stoecklein Orchards

GLOUSTER May 2 According to J W Stoecklein he will have at least two thirds of an apple crop in his orchards east of the city Some varieties suffer frost damage but Rome beauty should yield nearly a full crop Other varieties average about two thirds Peaches in the orchards should be similar to apples About half a crop of sweet cherries and sour cherries largely undamaged.

Glouster J. W. Stoecklein Rome Stoecklein Mr. Stoecklein

Alumni Banquet Tickets On Sale Friday In Glouster

Glouster May 2 The Alumni Banquet committee decided to place banquet tickets on sale Friday evening for the May 20 event. No tickets will be sold after May 19. The alumni dance follows the banquet. Tickets from committee members or at Drury Drug store and the Toggery.

Former Glouster Woman Dies in Columbus Home

Mrs. Francis Noon, wife of a former Glouster resident, died in Columbus after a two week illness. She leaves her husband six children, the youngest two weeks old. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Williams of Hemlock and sister of Walter Williams. Funeral services will be in Chauncey Tuesday at 2 o clock with Nye Cemetery burial in Chauncey.

Memorials Offered for Loved Ones This Holiday Season

In the festive season readers are urged to honor departed relatives by placing a memorial in the family plot. Selection can be made at convenience from finished monuments currently on hand.

Mrs C A Young Faces Critical Pneumonia Battle

Sligh hopes are held for Mrs. C A Young who is critically ill with pneumonia at her Urbancrest home. She was unconscious all day Sunday and remained so in the morning, though her pulse grew slightly stronger. A Columbus specialist was summoned during the night.

Glouster C. A. Young Urbancrest Columbus

Senior Pictures Planned for Athens High School Yearbook

Senior portraits are being taken this week for Athens High School as the yearbook will feature mainly pictures and a class prophecy due to publication costs. Principal I J Harshman says a student committee and the journalism class are aiding, with Mary Elizabeth Hughes chairing.

Athens High School I’. J. Harshman Mary Elizabeth Hughes

Marines Arrive in China aboard Henderson

The U S transport Henderson carrying 1500 United States marines arrived in Shanghai today May 2 as tensions rise in the region.

China Shanghai U. S Henderson

Water rent due in Athens by the 16th

Beginning today water rent is due in Athens through the 16th at the city building office. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours on the 14th. Unpaid accounts after the 16th incur a 10 percent penalty. G. M. Romine, Service Director.

G. M. Romine

Names and names match the clues in today's quiz

This page presents a word puzzle linking figures to their domains such as Adolph Ochs to journalism and Fritz Kreisler to violin. It asks for associations, magazine questions, Hudson's death, Cubs manager, microcosm, Steinmetz, Einstein theory, and the capital of Delaware.

Adolph Ochs R. A. Millikan Fritz Kreisler William Howard Taft Joseph Schildkraut Richard E. Byrd Gov al Smith Henry Hudson Chicago Cubs Charlies P. Steinmetz Einstein Delaware

Public sale notice overbid then canceled hog sale

Delph Parker of Route 7 posted a Messenger classified ad to warn Athens residents of a public sale and to offer four stock hogs for sale. Soon after the ad ran he reported the hogs were sold and the ad would be canceled.

Delph Parker Route 7 Athens

Judge to Convene Grand Jury on Farm Killings

May 2 report from Woodsfield says Judge W D Ritter will call a special grand jury session early this week. Edward Rowe, 22, is charged with murdering Dent Wehr and his wife as they milked cows on their farm. Rowe claims Wehr began drawing a gun first.

Woodsfield U.R W. D. Ritter Common Pleas Court Dent Wehr Edward Rowe Wehr

Hamden and surrounding visit notices and county graduation

Hamden residents visit relatives in Columbus and Cincinnati while the Vinton county eighth grade commencement in MacArthur on April 30 honors 198 graduates. Hamden school reports twenty two graduates, the largest count among county schools.

R. B. Kruger Columbus Addie Livingston W. FF. Stanton Paul Cook Cincinnati Vinton County MacArthur Hamden School

Hamden Graduates Share Day Program And Local Movements

The county schools' graduates received a daytime program as the Hamden orchestra including Paul Foose Mary Jon and Kathaleen Jolly performed. Local staff presented lomos to teachers who then directed them to their classes. After a few days in Columes bus Principal R L Davies returned to Hamden. Donald Rice visited Mlini Mich with his parents. Stephen Kolb directed a class play in Miamisburg Ohio and James Mitchell, UC student, spent the weekend with his parents. W E Stanton attended a Mutual Life Insurance district meeting in Cincinnati. Mrs C W McCoppin and son Liverett shopped in Cincinnati. I Donaldson resumed dispatch duty in Chillicothe after illness. W C Teagle of Standard Oil passed through in a private car. A special B and O inspection train from Cincinnati due in Hamden Tuesday. Dora Ray of Wellston visited relatives here. Raymond and Elmo Lewis from near Columbus are visiting. B&O plans a May 2 timetable change affecting eastbound and westbound trains. express St. Louis to New York will shift three hours later, westbound earlier. Portagemouth accommodation to connect with Cincinnati No. 4.

Hamden Paul Foose Mary Jon Kathaleen Jolly Rodney Id Miamisburg Ohio James Mitchell University of Cincinnati George Mitchell W. E. Stanton Mutual Life Insurance Company New York Cincinnati C. W. McCoppin Liverett Donaldson Chillicothe W. C. Teagle Standard Oil Company Cincinenati Ohio and Toes Ledo Dora Ray Wellston Raymond and Elmo Lewis Columbus B. & O Railroad St. Louis New York Portgemouth

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