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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1928

Page

7

Birthday Party Honor for Rhoda Waymer in Chauncey

Mrs. Anna Waymer hosted a Sugar Creek gathering for daughter Rhoda Waymer on her birthday. Guests enjoyed games and music before luncheon. Attendees included Emory Hammond and family of Union, Wilfred Hammond of Athens, Arthur Birchfield and son Kenneth, Harry Moore and son Melvin of Lower Plains, Sam Waymer and daughter Pauline of Beaumont, J. H. Shaner of Millfield, Guy Yates and two children, Rosea Waymer, and Flossie and Effie Waymer.

Chauncey Anna Waymer Sugar Creek Rhoda Waymer Emory Hammond Union Wilfred Hammond Athens Arthur Birchfield Kenneth Harry Moore

Edward Russell Maintains Perfect School Record

CHAUNCEY May 3 Edward Russell an 8 year old pupil of Mrs Florence Howard at Millfield school has held a perfect attendance and punctuality record for two years never absent or tardy in both terms He is the son of Mr and Mrs Fred Russell of Millfield.

Chauncey Edward Russell Florence Howard Millfield Edward Fred Russell

First Hagenback-Wallace Circus Arrives in Athens

The Hagenback-Wallace circus reached Athens this morning after delays from Charleston W Va and yesterday's stand. Rain hindered shows in Logan W Va and narrow streets slowed wagon hauling. Tents set up on the fair grounds and 75 wards of Athens County Children's Home were guests of the circus this afternoon before it moves to Parkersburg tomorrow.

Hagenback-Wallace Athens Charleston W. Va Logan Parkersburg Athens County Children's Home

Japanese Chinese Clash at Taiwan Reported

The Japanese war office said Japanese and Chinese forces clashed at Taiwan after Chinese troops conducted a looting campaign in the city.

Torio Japanese War Office Taiwan

Alumni Banquet Held At Chauncey-Dover High School

Chauncey May 3 Eighty persons attended the Chauncey Dover high school alumni banquet in the high school hall. Pink roses adorned the tables and Christine and Kathryn McDaniel served the dinner. Dr Lorenzo Butts acted as toastmaster and several class representatives offered toasts. Radio music delighted attendees and participation reached back to the class of 1907.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Christine Kathryn McDaniel Lorenzo Butts D. QO. Chappel Addie McCombs Jessie Cherrington

Birthday Celebration for Mrs Henry Osborne in City

Mrs Henry Osborne celebrated her birthday anniversary at home on High Street. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Osborne and two children of Athens Mrs Dane Osborne and children Richard and Florence Ann of Chauncey Mr and Mrs Harry Noble and two children Billie and Frances Pearl Miller and three children of The Plains Guy E Osborne Miss Millie Osborne and Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne.

Henry Osborne High Street Fred Osborne Athens Dane Osborne Richard Florence Ann Chauncey Harry Noble Billie Frances Pearl Miller the Plains Guy E. Osborne Millie Osborne

Huron Telephone Company Enjoined from Future Business

Official notice to the Huron Telephone company of Huron in Erie county warns it to stop future business and to answer within two weeks. The injunction, granted by a Franklin county court on the attorney general’s request, also demands payment of delinquent excise fees and penalties totaling 750.62 dollars to the state.

Cial Huron Telephone Company Huron Erie County Franklin County

Record Flight Try Surpasses 653 Hours At Roosevelt Field

Lieut. Royal V. Thomas continued his endurance flight over Long Island to establish a new world record exceeding 653 hours 36 minutes 30 seconds.

Roosevelt Field L. I Long Island Lieut Royal V. Thomas

Spanish aviators plan dawn non stop flight to Havana

Seville Spain May 3 The Spanish army aviators Jiminez and Iglesias probably will leave at dawn Sunday May 6 on an attempted nonstop flight to Havana Cuba it was learned here today.

Seville Spain Jiminez Iglesias Havana Cuba

Mrs. Henry Osborne Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. Henry Osborne returns to her home in this city after a few days visiting her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs E L Bingman and family near Coolville. Floyd Myers and son Lewis Ira Myers and son Pearl of this city spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Edward Pidcock at New Marsh field.

Henry Osborne E. L. Bingman Coolville Floyd Myers Lewis Ira Myers Pearl City Edward Pidcock New Marshfield

Local Court Awards Four Money Judgments in Athens County

Judge L. G. Worstell presided over four money judgments in Athens county common pleas court. Brunswick-Balke Collender Co. awarded $85 against Namon Joseph. Mishawaka Rubber and Woolen Manufacturing Co. gets $189.80 against Charles Burt et al. Cincinnati Coffin Co. awarded $347.48 against Jesse L. Maxwell. Van Zandt-Leftwich Auto Supply Co. wins $533 against C. C. Mars. Bond set at $300 for William Lonas on assault, battery, and making menacing threats.

L. G. Worstell Common Pleas Athens County Brunswick-Balke Collender Company Namon Joseph Mishawaka Rubber and Woolen Manufacturing Company Charles Burt iCincinnati Coffin Company Jesse L. Maxwell

Hart Loops Solo Mission To Break Endurance Record

Joe Hart, former army flier, piloted the Ryan mono plane The Chickasha alone over the southwest to attempt a new world endurance record. His solo flight began today as part of the ongoing test of the craft and pilot’s stamina.

Chickasha Okla U.P Joe Hart United States Army Southwest Hart

Millfield Visitors Report Social Round in Town

Mrs. Fred Russell of Millfield spent weekend in Pomeroy visiting her father and sister. Athens visitors Mrs. W E Helrich and daughters and several Millfield residents were guests at the Russell McHarg home. Shaner sisters from Millfield called on the Burchfields. Clell Thorne of Reedsville stayed with the Gabriel family. Benton Potts and son visited relatives in Puritan. Lois Stage and son visited Charles Bobo’s family in Jerseyville. James Burchfield of Canaanville spent Sunday with his brother Arthur Burchfield. Floyd Barker of Athens joined the Gabriel family for Sunday.

Millfield Fred Russell Pomeroy John Parfitt Charles Rayburn W. E. Helrich Parnie and Marie Athens Russell McHarg George Shaner John Shaner Arthur Burchfield Clell Thorne Reedsville George Gabriel Benton Potts Clifford Potts Puritan Lois Stage

Ohio Wheat Crops Seen Sharp Acreage Reduction

Ohio wheat acreage is projected to fall about 67 percent. Charles V. Truax, director of agriculture, said 1927 fall sowings totaled 2,324,000 acres with 1,657,000 to be abandoned, leaving 767,000 acres for the 1928 harvest.

Columbus Ohio Charles V. Truax

Woman Run Down by Truck Dies After Injuries

Mrs. Mary Schaible aged 72 of 508 Conklin Avenue was struck by a truck within a block of her destination. She died two hours later at White Cross hospital from injuries sustained Wednesday night.

Columbus Mary Schaible Conklin Avenue White Cross Hospital

Adlerika Promises Relief From Longstanding Gas

An 18 year struggle with stomach trouble and gas ends after taking Adlerika. Early doses reportedly relieve gas and remove old waste, improving meals and sleep. Available at Gibson's Pharmacy Athens Coolville Taylor's Nelsonville Hickman's Pharmacy.

Mel A. Champion Gibson's Athens Coolville Taylor's Drug Store Nelsonville Hickman’s Pharmacy

Bremen crew begins tour from Washington to New York

The Bremen trio Baron Gunther Von Huenefeld Captain Hermann Koehl and Major James Fitzmaurice left Bolling field for New York at 8 28 a m E S T after 37 hours in Washington as honored guests of the nation The Junkers monoplane F 18 was piloted by Koehl with Fred Melchoir and Richard Blythe aboard Blythe said the West would be skipped to keep the trip within time limits and avoid a coast to coast loop

Washington U.R Bremen Bolling Field New York Baron Gunther von Huenefeld Hermann Koehl James Fitzmaurice Junkers Fred Melchoir Koehl Bollingfield Melchoir Richard Blythe Blythe Far West Thia Try San Francisco Seattle Los Angeles Portland

Pope Opposes Girls Gymnastic Contests in Rome

Pope Pius condemns female gymnastic competitions held in Rome calling them unseemly in an open letter to Cardinal Pompili the Rome diocese vicar. The events were set to begin Friday prompting the criticism from the papal office.

Rome Pius Pompili

Rate War Seen In Railroad Circles Over Coal Hauling

Cincinnati May 3 Northern and southern coal carrying railroads face a potential rate war as chiefs of both sides meet to negotiate a compromise on lake coal traffic. Northern roads seek withdrawal of southern 20 cent rate cut in exchange for a 10 cent cut, creating a 35 cent differential for Ohio Pennsylvania fields. Southern roads had earlier cut 20 cents per ton, narrowing the prior 45 to 48 cent gap. Ohio Coal Operators president H Robbins fears failure to agree.

Cincinnati Northern Southern Ohio River Southern Roads H. Robbins Ohio Coal Operators Association

Fire destroys Kilgore Plant near Uhrichsville

An explosion of pistol caps on a workbench started a fire that destroyed Kilgore Manufacturing Company’s plant west of Uhrichsville yesterday, causing an estimated loss of 35000 dollars.

Uhrichsville Kilgore Manufacturing Company Here

Commissioners May Widen Road Is Ruling

Attorney General Turner ruled that when county commissioners apply for state aid for an inter county highway and the state highway director approves, the commissioners may widen the road and acquire required land. The ruling was issued to prosecutor Seth Paulin of Painesville.

Columbus U.R Turner Seth Paulin Painesville

Commercial Airport Nears June Startup Outside Columbus

Ross Harris, president of the Commercial Airway Transit Corp of Ohio, announced that a 100 acre airport at the Sullivant avenue and Georgesville pike intersection west of Columbus will be ready for operation about June 1. The facility is leased for commercial use to begin air service.

Columbus Sullivant Avenue Georgesville Pike Ross Harris Kohr Place Commercial Airway Transit Corporation of Ohio

Hangar Construction Underway At Local Facility

The project notes indicate ongoing erude ing and a 60 by 80 feet hangar is under construction at the site.

Powder Means Much to Me

Edna Wallace B outlines how powder enhances natural beauty and sells a cosmetic powder line for affordable prices. The piece notes the powder smooths skin texture and preserves a youthful look offstage, urging readers to buy from water counters.

Edna Wallace H

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