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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1928

Page

3

Teachers Present Membership to Nelsonville Leader O O Crawford

Nelsonville teachers honored Superintendent O O Crawford with a life membership certificate in the National Education Association at an informal gathering. The event followed a short music program and social hour.

Nelsonville O. O. Crawford National Education Association C. L. Horton Crawford Nelgonville North Central Association of Universities, Colleges and Secondary Schools National Honorary Society

Ex Service Men To Honor Famous Singer

Ex service men led by M. P. Shannon of the Athens American Legion urge telegrams to Madam Ernestine Schumann Heink on Mother's Day. The famed singer owes a quarter million dollar California estate for disabled veterans and will greeting war veterans during a farewell U S tour. She will be at the Mourck Hotel in Aberdeen Washington on Mother's Day.

M. P. Shannon Athens American Legion Post Ernestine Schumann Heink United States California Maki Unitedates Mourck Hotel Aberdeen Washington

Elks Plan Services For Mother's Day

The Athens Elks lodge will hold Mother's Day services next Sunday at 2 PM in the Cline Building. Members and families are urged to attend for a ritualistic program lasting under 45 minutes led by Exalted Ruler Major M Johnson.

Athens Elk Lodge Cline M. Johnson Athens Lodge

24 High Schools Enter Central District Track Meet

Entries for the annual central district track and field meet at Ohio Wesleyan University show 24 high schools participating. The field includes seven Class A teams and 17 Class B teams, with the event scheduled for Saturday.

Delaware U.P Ohio Wesleyan University

Officers Elected by Nelsonville Rotary Club

Nelsonville Rotary Club elected Warren H. Badger president for the year starting July 1. C. E. Bennett became vice president Ralph Parks secretary Stanley Mechem treasurer and Leonard Cooley sergeant at arms. Mayor L J Eberle joined as a member with horticulture classification.

Nelsonville Badger

Alumni Banquet Tickets Put On Sale In Nelsonville

Tickets for the alumni banquet are now on sale at the Colonial and Dilchers to allow proper reservations. Esther class meets at Miss Beth Verity’s home with devotions led by Mrs. Harley Mitchell and a pot luck dinner for 30 members and guests. Guests include Ida Robbins War ren Day from Lincoln and the Hick family from Columbus.

Nelsonville Colonial Dilchers Esther Beth Verity Ether The Christian Church Harley Mitchell Ida Robbins Warren Day Lincoln Nebraska Julia L. Baird Mark Hick Fanny Shields Mary Catherine Columbus Willliam Hick

Past Chiefs of Pocahontas Elect Officers at Meeting

The Past Chiefs association of the Degree of Pocahontas met at Mrs. Charles Bagley's home. Officers elected: Elizabeth Scott president, Anna Linton vice president, Hazel Wallace secretary-treasurer. Members and guests attended. lunch was served. Next meeting at Miss Hazel Wallace's home on Monday evening, June 4, with assistants Gertie Dalton, Bessie Weaver, Lilly Wallace, and Elizabeth Scott.

Chiefs Association of Degree of Pocahontas Charles Bagley Elizabeth Scott Anna Linton Hazel Wallace Elizabeth Widcock Mary Brown Mable Dalton Maggie Bagley Margaret Clark Bird Evans Ella Latton Sadie Linton Bessie Weaver Gertie Dalton

Federal Livestock Club Forms Team and Plans Demo

The Federal Valley Livestock 4-H club held its second meeting in Amesville on May 5 at C. C. Curtis home. A baseball team was organized and clubs seeking games with Amesville should contact manager John Easter. A state championship demonstration team is planned for this year and the next meeting is set for May 19 at Curtis home.

Amesville Federal Valley Livestock 4-H C. C. Curtis John Easter C. Cc Curtis

Court House Doings: Marriage Licenses and Probate Actions

Marriage licenses issued in probate court include Frank Tedrow Jr and Helen Sharpe with Rev Morrell to officiate. Arleigh Brubb and Alice Bass also listed. Ralph Boyd found guilty of non support with weekly payments and costs set. Olivian B Sloane estate valued at 27197.23 gross, debts 1882.69, net 33314.54. daughter pays tax 346.29. will of Charles Frost filed with Martha Frost named administratrix.

Frank Tedrow, Jr Columbus Helen Sharpe Nelsonville Morrell Arleigh Brubb Coolville Alice Bass Ralph Boyd Olivian B. Sloane Charles Frost Martha Frost

Reed for President fundraising totals released

The Reed-for-President group reported receipts of 35 414 dollars and expenditures of 31 196 15 dollars. Treasurer Ed B Moore told the senate campaign expenditures committee on the matter today.

Reed Washington Villmoore Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee

Shoes Hide Four Hundred Hidden by Husband's Secret

Chicago report says Mrs. Kate Dunn sold a pair of old shoes containing four hundred dollars hidden by her husband.

Chicago Kate Dunn

Visitors Day at Camp Caldwell Draws 2500 in Nelsonville

On Sunday about 2,500 people visited Camp Caldwell in St Clairsville. A baseball game between officers and enlisted men of Camp Caldwell and the Nelsonville detachment ended 7 to 6 in favor of Caldwell. Battery for Camp Caldwell were Bird and Jones. for visitors Havlin and Warden. Fourteen officers and 60 enlisted men are stationed in the Eastern Ohio district with ten soldiers at Nelsonville under Captain Warden and four officers under Colonel Andrews monitoring Governor Donahey.

Nelsonville Camp Caldwell St. Clairsville Caldwell Bird Jones Havlin Camp

Scout Troop 2 to Meet Guard Team in Saturday Baseball

In Nelsonville on May 9 the Boy Scouts Troop No. 2 will play a baseball game against a team from the Ohio National Guard detachment. The game is scheduled for Saturday at 1 30 oclock at the city playgrounds.

Nelsonville Ohio National Guard

Nel sonville woman cleans alley with neighborhood helpers

A well known Nel sonville resident asked local boys to clean an unsightly alley. They worked all day, and by night the alley was clean. In appreciation she treated the workers to homemade cake and ice cream, leaving everyone happy.

Nelsonville

Son Returns With Stricken Pearl From Columbus

Nelsonville report says Frank Shivers traveled to Columbus to bring home his son Pearl who has been seriously ill with brain fever but is now showing signs of recovery.

Nelsonville Frank Shivers Columbus Pearl

Lodge Session Urged for W. B. A. Members Tonight

All members of the W. B. A. are urged to attend the lodge session this evening. A surprise is promised, and lunch will be served after the meeting.

Former Athens man tied to Mississippi lobbying case

Jackson Mississippi May nine. The Hinds county grand jury is expected to review charges against R J Dustman and W P Nihart both formerly of Athens Ohio now with the American Book company. They and three other company reps face lobbying without registration. Nihart also faces attempted bribery. All are held on $500 bonds. Dustman spearheaded publicity for the firm and all nine are accused of opposing a state printing plant.

Jackson Miss Hinds County Mississippi R. J. Dustman W. P. Nihart Columbus Athens Ohio American Book Company Book Company Senate Dustman Rand J. Dustman Syndicate Nihart H. W. Louis Jackson, Tenn John W. McCulloth Charleston Mass W. O. Brumfield, Jr Jackson, Mass Bilbo Branch of the Assembly Peace Justice McGowan

Civil War Veteran Francis 8 Dies at Home in Pomeroy

Civil War veteran Francis 8, formerly of Pomeroy, died Tuesday evening at 6 o clock at his home 119 East Union street. The body will be moved to the J Frecker home in Meigs county Thursday at 10 a m. Friends may call at the home. Funeral will be at Mt Herman church Friday afternoon about 2 o'clock with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Francis Vox Pomeroy East Union Street J. Frecker Meigs County Mt. Herman Church

Six Fined In One Hour Parking Violations

Mayor Alex Moore presided in police court last night fining six individuals one dollar each for violating the new one hour parking rule. The group included Captain H. N. Burgett Bertha Robbins Thelma Grubb James Wilson James Klingenberg and E F Chesser.

Alex Moore H. N. Burgett Automobile Club Bertha Robbins Thelma Grubb Red Cross James Wilson James Klingenberg E. F. Chesser James Lewis Charles Block Moore Block Charles Maple Bert Wilson Kenneth Ailstock Carl Porter

Candidates Must Not Be Heckled At Republican Club

Cincinnati dispatch reports four Republican gubernatorial hopefuls Myers Y. Cooper James T. Begg Edward C. Turner and Charles H. Lewis will speak at the club forum next Tuesday and will be protected from heckling as assured by club president Gilbert Bettman.

Lican Republican Club Gilbert Bettman Myers Y. Cooper James T. Begg Edward C. Turner Charles H. Lewis

Mansfield youth escapes state reformatory in truck

John Mady, 17, of Cleveland, who fled the Ohio reformatory Mansfield in a state truck, was identified by the state bureau of criminal identification. Mady was serving one to 15 years for assault to rob.

Columbus U.P John Mady Cleveland Ohio Mansfield State Bureau of Criminal Identification Mady

Guards Held For Shooting In New York

Niagara Falls officials seek writ of habeas corpus for custody of two coast guardsmen who shot Jacob D Hanson seriously wounding him. U S District Attorney Richard Templeton refused surrender to state officials citing no federal bail possibility. The guardsmen Jennings and Dew remain at Fort Niagara and face federal prosecution.

Buffalo N Raymond A. Knowsles Niagara County Coast Templeton Sargent

Underwood Improves in Washington Hospital Stay

May 9 report from Washington says Representative Mell G. Underwood of New Lexington is much improved and doctors at Naval Hospital expect he can leave soon.

Insurance offer promises safety with strong coverage

Sloganeering text pledges serious protection by a reliable insurer. It touts fire and accident coverage and suggests a helpful, protective relationship with the company.

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