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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1928
Page
2
In West Columbia, May 9, more than 400 people watched Dr. Stone’s ashes scattered on the Ohio River from the bank. The cremated remains were sent from Cincinnati, with the box buried in the river, and John Stone requests a similar disposal for his body.
In Middleport on May 9 the American Legion auxiliary Post 128 met in a postponed session and elected delegates for the May 17 Jackson auxiliary convention. First delegate Mrs Cora Bennett and first alternate Mrs Ida Edwards. second delegate Mrs Kathryn Poin Dexter and second alternate Mrs Melissa Smith. Also planning to attend. Rutland notes that the Daily Vacation Bible School starts June 1 for one month with expanded plans. Mother's Day will be observed at the Presbyterian church next Sunday.
Middleport Meigs County hosts 105 for a road convention discussing State Highway No. 7. Director G F Schlesinger outlines projects, laws and scenic routes with maps and motorists guides. Local leaders and officials attend as plans for Route 7 improvement unfold.
Samuel G Singers, 69, long-time eastern county resident, died at his Portland road home near Racine after pneumonia began a week earlier. He leaves a wife, five daughters, two sons, and a brother-in-law in the area. burial will be beside his first wife at Lee Chapel.
Funeral services for Richard Douglas Welsh 12 son of Mr and Mrs John Welsh were held in Rutland this afternoon with burial in Wells cemetery. He died at home in Hillsboro Sunday night. his mother formerly Miss Eva McCormick of Middleport. The family once lived in Athens before moving to Hillsboro a year ago.
Glouster Mayor Gormley announces candidacy for state senator before the August Democratic primary. If nominated, he plans an active campaign against the Republican opponent in the November election.
The senior class play will be held Thursday night at the Glouster opera house replacing the high school auditorium. Indications point to a crowded house for the performance with the larger venue accommodating more attendees.
In Glouster on the American Legion grounds the Boys of the Church of Christ baseball team will play Thursday afternoon. A large crowd is expected as many locals have idle time.
May 9 report notes 15 dogs along the canine potters field trail as Dog Warden Seidenable uses a sedan in pursuits. He resumes duties after recovering from bites in a mining camp incident with a fierce dog.
River notes report all dams on the Ohio river at high level with falling water and strong river traffic. F S Harper of Coen company visits Pittsburgh to inspect pulverized coal testing for river service. A 1 000 mile river pageant led by the Government boat Mississipi with President Coolidge planned for October 1929 to celebrate Ohio river improvements and 560 dams ensuring 9 1 2 foot navigation year round Pittsburgh area social notes obituary of Mrs Elmer Day of Columbus and local residents’ visits.
Mr and Mrs Bert Palmer and Mr and Mrs Arthur Palmer relocate to the Lewis Easler farm near Murray City. Mr and Mrs George Herbst take over the Bert Palmer residence at Trimble.
Mrs. Ruth Tuckerman, visiting two weeks in the northern part of the state, travels to demonstrate Nu Bone company products while reportedly suffering a fever and a badly swollen knee.
Officials at Port Rowan seek to confirm the identities of two airmen who drowned when their plane crashed into a lake last Saturday. Wreckage was found near Port Rowan with the bodies still strapped in their seats. Preliminary inquiry suggests the aviators may be John Rowens of Milwaukee and Foment Lapey of Buffalo.
New Philadelphia May 9 State prosecutor Patrick said he would press for the death penalty for William Herron a former painter on trial for the murder of his sister in law Viola May The plan argues she was killed in Herrons car after an assault and the body dumped into the Tuscarawas river
An escort of city detectives was assigned to guard Paul Milyukov, former Russian foreign minister, after heckling interrupted his address to the American Peace Society. Fourteen were arrested, five to be arraigned before Municipal Judge Mary Grossman, as police removed hecklers amid applause.
The Florence Coal Company, operator of the Black Top mine in Guernsey county, filed for an injunction against 18 states and 18 UMW subdistrict officials plus 18 individuals including five women to prevent interference with nonunion workers. The case is set for Friday morning amid reports of firing at Train Run No 2 mine near Byesville with no injuries.
Cleveland financier and traction builder Edward W. Moore died yesterday at his home. Funeral services are scheduled for tomorrow in Cleveland.
In Wilmette, St Herber Brooks had his father arrested following four reported shooting incidents targeting him. Police say the alleged gunfire prompted charges and investigation into the family conflict.
Maith Hicks of Manchester England was sent to jail after admitting she caused more than twelve false fire alarms. The case highlights escalating prank calls by a juvenile suspect and prompted police and fire service concerns.
A long list of out of town mourners attended the funeral for Mrs. A J Crawford in Glouster on May 9 with relatives from Washington DC Uniontown Akron Cleveland and Marietta among those present. Mrs Lewis Clark of Trimble and her daughter Mrs Somplatsky were noted for traveling to Columbus for medical treatment. Douglas rich and family of Trimble also moved to Columbus for carpentry work and many former residents have made Columbus their home.
The county dog catcher visited Glouster on Tuesday and seized 11 dogs found roaming without 1928 tags. Earlier he had collected several unlicensed dogs on a prior trip, and they were taken away for proper tagging and disposal.
Concord cemetery trustees fixed May 19 for a community clean-up to restore the grounds. Volunteers are urged to meet at the cemetery early that morning to join the effort.
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