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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1928
Page
5
London May 7 AP reports twelve crewmen of the Greek steamer Ioannis Fafalios perished after collision with the naval supply ship Bacchus in the English Channel. The chief officer of the vessel was among the dead.
Steubenville report says 25 year old William White was arrested on a shooting charge after an incident involving Pred McCloud 48 who surrendered following the shooting. McCloud claimed he was unarmed and had threatened with a gun during the event.
An Everett Pennsylvania article cited by Ezra J. Karns notes deer are plentiful across Bedford and surrounding counties. William C. Kelly reported seeing 387 deer on a 27 mile walk near Huntley Cameron County, with open mountain slopes resembling deer ranches and snow driving deer to exposed areas.
Chauncey reports an influenza outbreak over several weeks with many cases and several families struck. Schools closed last week and many children were reported absent due to illness.
Chauncey residents report visitors from Columbus Ath ens Union Marberton and Chauncey. The Loyal Women of the Church of Christ plan a semi monthly business and social meeting at Mrs Edward Minister on Ellis avenue with Mrs Lloyd Nye leading the business and Mrs T R Hamilton heading the program. All women of the church are invited.
Athens plans a new Sons and Grandsons of Union Veterans camp begun by Mrs. Mary A. Fryburger who heads a six of seven initial volunteers. Names include Frank C. Dean P. G. Dowler Edward Walker Mrs. W. L. Southerton Alex M. Moore and FE. C. Woodworth with June aim for Department Encampment in Lancaster.
The Messenger faces a heavy load as 388 colored Red-winged Blackbird pictures await judging. About 350 children expect results this week while substitute judges sort 100 percent rooms and honorable mentions. Attendance varied, with Miss Elizabeth Linton reporting full attendance in Nelsonville.
RETURNS TO HOME CHAUNCEY May 7 Ralph Hartman back from Cleveland hospital to The Plains after a broken arm from a recent auto accident Mrs Hartman also home The Plains Cart Conrad and children Shawnee visited Ben Fielder home Bartlett McConnelsville Sunday Charlies Ogg and children Mary Laura May and Lucille Bradfield toured Bartlett McConnelsville Misses Gertrude Foster Mewell left for Columbus Grandparents James Lock visiting Chauncey Milton Brookins Millfield visited family Goiter surgery for Mr Smith in Columbus Ralph Brown employed in Columbus spent Sunday here M B Tucker and son Ray with grandsons Raymond and Preston visited Cincinnati Saturday.
Junior prize goes to Lois May Smith 7 Nelsonville Central. second to Joe Adams 8 Nelsonville route 3. Seniors prize to Willard Brunston 13 Central School. Lilie Paling 11 East End wins junior honor. many honorable mentions and numerous audience letters brighten the Bird Man's desk.
Violet Wolfe, Joe North, Roger Scott, Eleanor Davis, Laura Butts, Miss Hazel Raber, Frank Crawford, Elizabeth Gethers, Margaret Shirkey, Irene Davis, Eloise Davis, Ruth Hunter, and Hilda McBride are named in a community roll call of residents.
Dr. H J Holcombe district superintendent preached at the first Methodist church, stating the free man truly follows Jesus, embraces truth, loves others, and views immortality without fear. He noted baptism for infant Margaret Celeste Coulter and announced an all day district missionary conference Tuesday.
Hamden board of education met Saturday night and re employed for another year Mrs Bess Thompson Mrs Autey Baker Miss Mary Reed Miss Mae Herking and Miss Elizabeth Camink Eighteen racing pigeons were sent from Marietta Sunday with instructions to release at seven o clock Pigeons have been shipped here at different times from that point and re
Use tepid water and soap flakes to wash blankets. Wring lightly and dry over a line. Brush the nap up when dry and fold over cardboard to prevent wrinkles for summer storage.
Describes a printed voile or georgette dress pattern for girls ages 14 to 20. Specifies fabric options 89 inch width and amounts 3% yards for the dress size 18, plus 4 yards for yoke facings and puffs and 1 yard for underbody. Pattern mailed on 15 cents.
Residents make short trips and swap roles as winter routines shift. Joe Knopp returns from Florida while William Russell joins family in Cincinnati for a day. F C Segale visits relatives in Cincinnati and Loveland. E Doles substitutes as third trick operator due to illness. Daniel Robinson plans a Los Angeles trip to be with a sister. James Womeldorft travels to Springfield for road tractor purchase, and Miss Emily Donaldson visits Columbus. Mayor Arnett swears in Womeldorf as marshal amid absence of Emmett Scott, with Livingston acting marshal during Springfield trip.
Police investigate a collision between a street car and an automobile in Bridgeport. Two people died: A. S. Hubbard, 45, and Mrs. J. E. B. Hays, 39, wife of the automobile driver, who died later at Martins Ferry Hospital.
A promotional note for MELLO-GLO cleansing cream by ZENNER company. It claims the cream becomes liquid on contact, nourishes and cleanses pores, with Cocoa Butter for dry skin, and markets MELLO-GLO as a companion to MELLO-GLA Face Powder.
An Athos county auctioneer notes a sale initially readvertized after a small turnout. After three Messenger insertions a large bidder turnout secured a successful sale with cattle at 37.50 to 51 dollars and sheep prices around 11 dollars for ewes and 10.05 for wethers. The piece argues newspaper advertising proves effective.
The government dredge Navisink was rammed and sunk off Stapleton Staten Island as the Cunard liner Caronia entered port from Boston. Forty seven men were aboard. nineteen were rescued by the Caronia and remaining crew believed saved by other ships.
Coast Guards aided a dredge that ran aground in Rocky River harbor after a line snapped. Four men aboard escaped unharmed, and responders worked through the night to refloat the vessel.
In Cincinnati, at week’s end, Pearl Bradley 28 a restaurant owner was killed crossing in front of a Baltimore and Ohio train, and Charles Roettinger 73 of New Richmond died in a collision between two machines. Local reports note both accidents occurred within the city limits.
A P Terrill Barnett, 65, was killed when he stepped in front of an auto in Akron on Sunday. The crash occurred as Barnett moved into the roadway, prompting authorities to investigate the sudden death. Old conditions and driver statements are being reviewed.
An advertising notice urges underweight men and women to claim a weight gain with McCoy's Cod Liver Tablets. It promises an ironclad guarantee, offering a full refund if a person does not gain at least a specified amount and feel improved health after using four sixty cent boxes or two one dollar boxes.
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