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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1928

Page

5

Ye Olde Tyme Club Meets at Millfield Home

Glouster route No 3 hosts Ye Olde Tyme Club gathering with about 40 guests. Mr and Mrs Jesse Wemmer oversee old time dancing and a late pot luck supper assisted by several local ladies. Names of attending couples listed with residents of Millfield area.

Glouster Jesse Wemmer Millfield Cole Tracy Misner Batton William Antle A. L. Brown Homer Tracy William Cole Grover Patton R. H. Wemmer Floya Wemmer Vera and Aldene Orville Boudinot Wyliss Otis Clark Pauline L. E. Wood Myrle Helen Antle Helen Parker Messrs Bryan Walton Lloyd Victor Sayre Orris Boudinot Woodrow Patton

Soup Kitchens Maintained At Glouster

In Glouster on May 8 the soup kitchen, located beside the Bon-Ton Millinery, will continue under Elmer Wemmer and others including William Russell Frank Wemmer Harold Wemmer George Wemmer John Wemmer Raymond Antle and several Wemmer family members. The decision follows four instructions from Robert Bell Sub-district president given during a recent visit to sub-district headquarters in Nelsonville. A planning meeting convened Tuesday and will wrap up Friday.

Glouster Elmer William Russell Frank Harold George John Wemmer Raymond Antle Alpha Wemmer Leona Boudinot Elsie Misner Jesse Wemmer Verna Imogene Robert Bell Nelsonville

Fuel Inspector T. A. Noon Heads to Chicago Meeting

Glouster reports T. A. Noon, a fuel inspector for the New York Central, traveling from May 8 to Chicago to attend an international fuel meeting at the Hotel Sherman.

Browning to Undergo Appendicitis Operation in Columbus

Glouster news notes Mrs. D L Browning will have an appendicitis operation at White Cross hospital in Columbus this week. She was admitted last Friday with Mr. Browning accompanying her. The procedure was postponed after a medical examination.

Glouster D. L. Browning White Cross Hospital Columbus

Carrier Named Glouster Mail Carrier No. 3

Harold Dew of Burr Oak is appointed mail carrier on route No. 3 from Glouster office effective July 2 after a recommendation by Congressman Jenkins. David James’s temporary service ends June 30. Wilma Emrick, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Emrick, returned from University Hospital Columbus after tonsil removal.

Harold Dew Burr Oak Glouster Dew Congressman Jenkins David James

Mother's Day Services Held for County Home Inmates

Chauncey May 8 Impressive Mother's day services were held Sunday afternoon in the chapel of the county home with Rev and Mrs V Ahlbrand in charge. Mrs Ahlbrand read a poem and spoke while Rev Ahlbrand delivered a message on Mothers. Dix Pickering and Hazel LaHugh with Mozelle Tanbhorey sang. In a separate note Chauncey reported Enoch Dickerson suffered a paralysis stroke Saturday night at his home. third in ill health and considered critical.

Chauncey V. Ahlbrand Enoch Dickerson

Chauncey-Dover High School Wins Medals in District Meet

Chauncey Dover high school finished third in the Ohio district track meet in Wellston. Ralph Shorty Smith earned two medals in the 440 and 100 yards, Everett Andrews took silver in the mile, Charles Shields won the high jump, Bennie Ferrer placed third in the half mile, and the team finished with a mile relay bronze. Contingent competitors included Everett Andrews Bennie Ferrer Buck Southerton and Clifford Omen.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover High School Wellston Ohio Chauncey Boys Ralph “Shorty” Smith Everett Andrews Charles Shields Bennie Ferrer Buck” Southerton Clifford Omen

The Plains Bible Class Postponed For Naomi Group

The Naomi Bible class at The Plains Methodist Church postponed its regular meeting to next week. Members of Naomi class and Class No. 10 are asked to meet at the church Wednesday afternoon to plan the Mother's Day program for next Sunday. Eunice Lowery of Columbus visits The Plains. Mrs. John Leonard travels to Kinsman Ohio for her brother Jesse Keaton illness.

Chauncey, May Plains Methodist Episcopal Church Lela Hardy the Plains Eunice Lowery Columbus John Leonard Kinsman Ohio Jesse Keaton

Special Meetings At The Plains Church

The Rev. L A Donnally of The Plains Methodist Episcopal church leads a week of services at the Plains church all evenings at 7 30. The public is invited.

Chauncey L. A. Donnally Plains Methodist Episcopal Church

Local Movements Highlight Millfield Area Life

Sidney Mayles and family move from Millfield to Zanesville. Mrs Abe Rankin and her son John of Portsmouth spend several days at their Millfield home. Rankin has worked in Portsmouth for several months.

Sidney Mayles Millfield Zanesville Abe Rankin John Portsmouth Mr. Rankin

Society notes from City Federation Guest Day event

A capacity crowd attended the City Federation Guest Day in the Chamber of Commerce rooms with Mrs. John Finsterwald presiding. The program included a federation hymn, reports from state and local federations, a Woman's Music Club program, and refreshments. Additional items mention out of town guests, births in Columbus, and travel updates of local residents and alumni.

City Federation Chamber of Commerce John Finsterwald H. L. Jones W. L. Gard Federation Russell W. Finssterwald Elias Buxton C. M. Copeland Alex’ Nelson A. 8. Bethel Bertha Bridgman Delle Finsterwald J. R. Harvey H. D. Henry Clarence Roach Women's Federated Clubs Lima D. B. Hartinger Middleport New Southeast District State Federation J. M Charles Smith el Hyde Bertha Nixon Kift Street Nelsonville Woman's Music Club Harry G. Stalder Robert P. Tompkins W. R. Phillips Valse Bluette Drigo Margarite Hadley C. C. Robinson Alice Holman Carew Cox Frank X. Rauch Stalder Co. C. Robinson Miss Holman MacDowell Minnetonka Lieurance 8S. M. Haffey

two officers fatally shot by suspect in Middletown

George McCuller, 25, a black man, shot two officers at a gravel pit near Middletown and later died from wounds after multiple escape attempts. Patrolman William Rutteniz killed him during a hospital escape attempt. McCuller had earlier been moved from Hamilton to avert mob violence. The incident also notes prior shooting of Harold Noth and Ebert Crout. In Washington, the Detroit Toledo & Ironton railroad sought ICC approval to build a new yard at Lima.

Middletown U.R George McCuller Here McCuller Ade Iird William Rutteuize Hamilton Negro P Harold Noth Ebert Crout

Cincinnati Man to Announce Candidacy This Week

Myers Y. Cooper of Cincinnati plans to formally announce his candidacy for the Republican gubernatorial nomination within the week. Coroner A L Bell sought to identify a 42 year old man found dead in the Ohio River, about six feet four inches tall.

Cincinnati U.R Myers Y. Cooper Cooper A. L. Bell Ohio River

Cleveland youth dies from shooting wound received night

Cleveland May 8 Charles Kramer seventeen died from wounds after being shot by a Kroger watchman Clark Bakestraw was exonerated by police.

Cleveland U.P Charles Kramer Kroger Clark Bakestraw

Youth Fatally Injured in Indiana Auto Crash

The body of 16 year old Hubert Merle Meddles, son of Mr and Mrs Charles H Meddles, returned to Columbus for funeral services after he was killed in an automobile crash near Fort Wayne Indiana yesterday.

Columbus U.P Hubert Merle Meddles Charles H. Meddles Fort Wayne Ind

Ohio Elks Set August Reunion at Cedar Point

The 30th annual Ohio Elks association reunion will take place at Cedar Point August 27 to 31. State President James R. Cooper of Newark announced a bathing beauty pageant on Monday to Wednesday evenings, a Thursday parade, a boxing tournament Tuesday evening, and ritual contests with grand lodge officers. He will report on the scholarship foundation fund as attendance is expected to be the largest in state Elk history.

Columbus Ohio Elks’ Association Cedar Point James R. Cooper Newark Cooper Ohio Elkdom

Woman Dies in West Virginia Fire Near Hartford

Mrs Vesta McMillan of Gallipolis dies from burns suffered when a fire destroyed her Hartford area home. Her husband Elmer McMillan and granddaughter Leona aged 8 also perished in the blaze.

Gallipolis U.P Vesta McMillan Burns Hartford W. Va Elmer McMillan Leona

Answers Call, Is Killed Cleveland

Ernest Stutsman a four year old boy was killed near his home when he went to answer his father's call to come inside. The accident occurred late Monday in Cleveland.

Cleveland U.R Ernest Stutsman

Stolen Car Found Belongs to Akron Firm, Not Pierce

A recovered automobile in Marietta is identified as the Pearl Coffee company vehicle of Akron, not Floyd Pierce of Athens. Ralph Hively of Williamstown had stored the car. a court jury had previously awarded it to Pierce. An insurance company rep and sheriff later confirmed ownership and Pierce was reimbursed.

Marietta Floyd Pierce Athens Pearl Coffee Company Akron Pierce Ralph Hively Williamstown W. Va Squire Combs Waterford Akron Company Orlie Richards

Athens High School students prepare for student body election

Athens High announces a student body president election to occur late May. A convocation on May 18 will host nominating speeches. petitions must include at least 75 names and be filed by May 14.

Athens’ High School F. E. Harshman Clark Williams John Fricke Newcombe Cora Bailey Foster Cornwell

First Woman Nominated to U S Customs Court

A Senate judiciary sub committee was appointed to consider the nomination of Genevieve Cline of Cleveland Ohio for the United States customs court. She would be the first woman nominated for the customs bench. Sub committee members include Senators Walsh Montana Gillett Massachusetts and King Utah.

Washington Senate Genevieve Cline Cleveland Ohio United States Customs Court Customs Bench Walsh Montana Gillett King Utah

Four Held for Disturbing Peace at Peace Society Meeting

Four men were released after signing waiver bonds following a disturbance at an American Peace Society meeting in Public Hall Cleveland. Names given were Hyman Gordon 22 Duwayne Wil Name 28 William Smith and Samu Holzman 86. Police said they distributed pamphlets signed by the Workers Communist party and carried placards with antiwar and pro-worker messages.

Cleveland American Peace Society Hyman Gordon Duwayne Wil- Name William Smith Samu Holzman Worker's Communist Party Nicaragua

Prince Carol to Be Asked to Leave England

London officials moved to order Prince Carol of Romania to depart the country after plans to return home and proclaim himself king. The Foreign Office and Home Office gave the decision, with the Daily Express noting Scotland may be involved.

Prince Carol England Foreign Office Home Office Carol Daily Express Today Scotland

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promoted for Indigestion

An advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as the best remedy for excess stomach acid and indigestion. It claims rapid relief within five minutes and urges readers to obtain the genuine product prescribed by physicians for 50 years. The USP cites the US Registered Trade Mark since 1875 and prices of 25c and 50c.

Charlies H. Phillips Chemicall Company Charles H Phillips

Carol plans manifesto flight to Romania amid throne dispute

Yards officer had served Carol with a deportation order. He has visited England for a week. Officials disclosed he intended to fly from Croydon on Saturday to Romania to distribute manifestos declaring his claim to the throne now held by his young son, King Michael.

Carol England Croydon Romania King Michael

Two Arrested on Intoxication Charges in Police Court

Harvey Brammer, 35, a laborer, is charged with intoxication and arrested by Captain Charles Maple. He will be arraigned tonight before Mayor Alex Moore. Charles Black was also arrested by Captain Maple on the same charge. his hearing time before Mayor Moore has not been set.

Harvey Brammer Charles Maple Brammer Charles Black Captain Maple Alex Moore

That Baby You've Longed For by Mrs Burton

Mrs Margaret Burton of Kansas City Missouri recounts her years of hardship and triumphant motherhood with a new daughter. She offers to share her happiness and advice to married women without charge and without selling anything.

Mra. Burton Margaret Burton Kan

Also Mentioned on This Page

YE Olde Tyme Club Mrs Bell Chicago County Home Charles S.bradfield, Jr Chauncey-Dover High School O. G. Jordan Frank Finsterwald Blanche Finsterwald Ralph Dalton H. T. Wise Wise Review QC. L. Miller Hazel Linscott Piqua D. H. Linscott Izura Creamer Fred E. Brown Stewart Street The Christian Church Sunday School Martin 8. McVay General Electric Company Herbert R. McVay Schenectady N. Y Dallas Texas McVay Ohio University Princeton Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission Llina Ohio Elks Caelongs Akron Concern Chime C. D. Sh ‘Er Co Black Oxfords Selz Athens High School COUN Disturbing Peace Society Workers’ Communist Party Fatherland London Carol of Iad Chas. C. Millikan Optometrist MACY New York City True Story Magazine Ara Flapper Devil's Wes I Reed W WOR Columbia Slingluff Collegienne Shop
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