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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1928

Page

3

Past Masters Lodge Third Degree and Nelsonville Wedding Report

At Philadorian Lodge No. 157 F. and A. M. in Nelsonville two candidates received the third degree under Past Masters night. A May 8 wedding at 10:30 a.m. united Miss Helen Sharp and Frank Tedrow Jr. at the bride’s home with Rev. Morrell officiating.

Masonic Lodge Nelsonville Philadorian Lodge No. 157 Masonic Temple Glouster Helen Sharp Frank Tedrow, Jr James Sharp Fort Street E. L. Morrell First Methodist Church Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Columbus Business College Frank Tedrow Nelsonville High School Ohio University Athens Ohio State University Columbus Sigma Phi Fraternity Markets Clothing North High Street Neit Avenue

Dinner honors Don Bowers on birthday anniversary

Mr and Mrs Glenn Allen hosted a Monday dinner honoring Don Bowers. Covers were set for immediate family members.

Glenn Allen Don Bowers

Social visits populate Columbus with friends and relatives

Mrs Gay Aumiller spends a few days in Columbus. Mrs John Wood and Mrs Betty Harris return after a Columbus visit. Mrs L Poston and daughter Lulu of Athens visit friends. R R Stalter and Charles Vorhes visit their daughter Mrs Robert Kinney in Columbus. C G Krepple guests of brother Ernest in Columbus. Mrs Stanley Edwards granddaughter Barbara Curran and Jack Peters visit Miss Stella Edwards in Columbus. Elsie Powell supervisor of nurses White Cross hospital Columbus visits Mrs John Wood. Mr and Mrs B M Coakley and Clarence spend Sunday in Columbus with Mr and Mrs D F Shafer. Mr and Mrs Harry Jackson and daughter Bernadine spend end of week in Columbus.

Gay Aumiller Columbus John Wood Betty Harris 8. L. Poston Lulu Athens R. R. Stalter Charles Vorhes Robert Kinney C. G. Krepple Ernest Krepple Stanley Edwards Barbara Curran Jack Peters Stella Edwards Elsie Powell White Cross Hospital B. M. Coakley Clarence D. F. Shafer Harry Jackson Bernadine

Dave Johnson Re-elected Clerk Amid Coin Toss

Dave Johnson, Republican, was re elected clerk of the Athens county board of elections for a fifth year after a coin toss decided the race against W. J. Wright. The board split nominees by party, with the coin flip prevailing for the Republican slate.

Dave Johnson Athens County Athens Huenefeld Bougher Kelly

Nelsonville council refuses mayoral appointee to ward seat

Nelsonville council disallowed Mayor L J Eberle's choice W T Hillary to fill the Third ward vacancy caused by Byron Phillips absence. A new vote elected Willard Bartoe four to two, though seated status remains pending Phillips removal ruling. John Curry proposes gas rate hike to 1 for 500 cf and 0.50 per 1000 cf thereafter with about 1,500 affected.

Willard Bartoe Third Ward Nelsonville L. J. Eberle W. T. Hillary Byron Phillips E. B. Beard Frank Anderson C. A. Shockley A. G. Cotton and Anderson Bartoe Hileary Fred S. Scott Phillips Eberle J. ¥. Curry Columbus Ohio Fuel Gas Company Public Utilities Commission Curry

Facial Youth Cleanser Promises Youthful Skin

An advertising pitch touts a liquid cleanser named Facial Youth that removes dust and grime, claiming it preserves smooth, youthful skin. It emphasizes gentleness, a pleasant odor, and suggests buying at toilet counters for 75 cents with a money back guarantee.

Community notes from Nelsonville and area

Mrs. Albert Brown and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Jack Hutchings in Nelsonville. Amos Mallon of Pomeroy is visiting his mother, Mrs. Mallon. Mrs. Arch Brooks and Mrs. William Davis attended the funeral of.

Isaak Oak Grove Charlies Holcomb Ralph Hardy John Ossman George Ossman Sugar Creek James Lauderback Nelsonville Henry Litteral Pennsylvania William Davis Rebecca Mallon Edgar McClain Floyd Brown Arch Brooks Kimberly Albert Brown Jack Hutchings Amos Mallon Pomeroy Mallon

4-H Leaders Convene Today for Training

The annual 4-H clothing club leader training was held in the county extension office led by Mrs. Paul Benning from Ohio State. The day covered bulletins year requirements and basic principles with afternoon sessions on practical clothing help. Over 200 girls belong to Athens County clothing clubs with 12 leaders guiding the district.

T. H. Johnson Paul Benning Ohio State University Extension Department Benning Athens County James Bell Charles Mansfield Will Heston Berdena Hawk G. O. Shanks KR. RK. Barker Harry Jacoby Ethel Hayes Jennie Bryan B. K. Armstrong Harvey Whitlatch

Rooms to Let For Men Students Summer Term

Clark Williams alumni secretary announced that persons with rooms to let to men students for the summer term should notify the alumni office at once. Include room details and desired price in the information. Immediate notice is important.

Clark Williams Williams

Court House Doings in Common Pleas Court

In Athens County Common Pleas court a confessed judgment of 1200 by the defendant in a double action by Ora B. Randolph against Clarence E. Humphrey as administrator of Nora E. Johnson’s estate was refused and the sum deposited with the clerk awaiting final determination. The Penrod v Federal Valley Railroad case was submitted on demurrer and the fourth amended petition. demurrer sustained. Partition of Mary Dean v Rhea Dean valued at 900 led to a dower of 105.01 and use income of 30. distributions totaled 380.55 to the plaintiff and 305.64 to the defendant. A public auction sale of the 2100 appraised premises was ordered in the partition action.

Ora B. Randolph Clarence E. Humphrey Nora E. Johnson Athens County Common Pleas Court Clarence Penrod Federal Valley Railroad Company Mary Dean Rhea Dean

Andrews Case Judgments Faced In Court Rulings

Ira E. Andrews loses to Matio BE in a court with judgment of 843.33 awarded to William Shepard after H. A. Chapman failed to appear. A separate judgment of 162.42 declared against Syracuse Washing Machine Corporation from Andrew J. Price.

William Shepard H. A. Chapman Syracuse Washing Machines Corporation Andrew J. Price

One Cent a Day Insurance Ad from Kansas City

A National Protective Insurance Association offer markets a life policy at one cent daily with $100 monthly benefits for 12 months and $1,200 to $1,800 death, no medical exam, open to men women and children over ten. Premium $3.65 yearly. mail details to Kansas City address for free inspection.

Kansas City National Protective Insurance Association Searritt Bldg

Dog confinement proposed in garden season ordinance

City Solicitor Hughes to draft an ordinance requiring all dogs to be confined during the gardening season. The draft will be presented at the next council meeting, with the measure described as tentative and to be legally formed.

Curry Southern Ohio Electric Company Council Hughes

Firemen killed as wall collapses in Bloomington May Day

Two firemen were killed and three others seriously injured when a wall collapsed during a fire in Bloomingtons business district today. Fire crews battled the blaze as rescuers worked through rubble and debris to reach the injured.

Bloomington

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