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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1928

Page

3

Candle Service Marks Girl's Reserve Installation in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on May 10 the Girl's Reserve held a candle service at the Junior high auditorium to install new officers. Miss Margaret Kempher read scripture, Miss Marie Stowe spoke on the three fold life, and lights were passed to new officers including Elizabeth Edington as president.

Nelsonville Girl's Reserve Club Margaret Kempher Marie Stowe Kathleen Saltz Mary McDaniels Margaret Johnson Janice Mitchell Elizabeth Edington Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Mary Donley Ruth Butt

Bridge Club Meets With Mrs Stanley Dew

The Wednesday bridge group played yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Stanley Dew. Three tables competed as Mrs. L. P. Rice substituted for Mrs. Hickman. High scores went to Mrs. Harry McGovern, Mrs. Guy Aumiller, and Mrs. Rice.

Stanley Dew L. P. Rice Hickman Harry McGovern Guy Aumiller Rice

Cosmopolitan Club to Meet Friday Evening

The Cosmopolitan club will meet Friday evening with Mrs. John Herrold on the Nelsonville Logan road.

Cosmopolitan Club John Herrold Nelsonville-Logan Road

Seven nurses graduate from state hospital training class

Miss Vera Tinker of Athens joins six other nurses as part of the 1928 training class at State hospital Dayton. The class address was delivered by Hon. William G. Pickrel Dayton lieutenant governor. Dr. E. L. Hooper serves as superintendent.

Dayton Vera Tinker Athens State Hospital William G. Pickrel E. L. Hooper

Gas well completed on Elmer Searles farm in Lee township

The Logan Gas company completed a good gas well on the Elmer Searles farm in Lee township. F I Guenther of Marietta acted as contractor for the project.

Elmer Searles Lee Township Logan Gas Company F. I. Guenther Marietta

4 H Club Members Toast Wieners at Special Meeting

Lodi 4 H club members held a wiener roast and marshmallow toast at Mrs. Lewis Hawk’s home with Miss Berdena Hawk leading through music and games. Marie Grim elected club president alongside a forthcoming May 18 grange hall meeting to appoint other officers and plan a full summer program.

Lodi Lewis Hawk Berdena Hawk Mrs. Hawk J. H. Johnson Betty Athens Grace Blanche Ethel Harris John Shumway Adrian Doris Smith Frances Gould Grange Hall Hawk

Nelsonville Surgeon N. Hill Elected VP of Rail Line Group

Dr. N Hill of Nelsonville was chosen vice-president of the surgeons employed by the Hocking Valley Railroad at a meeting in Columbus. Dr. August Rhu of Marion is president, Dr. William Herzl as secretary, with talks by Drs Rhu Freeze Todd Overholt and others. Attending Nelsonville pair were Dr and Mrs N Hill and Dr and Mrs A L Pritchard.

Nelsonville N. Hill Hocking Valley Railroad Company Neil House Columbus August Rhu Marion William Herzel Rhu BE. M. Freeze George M. Todd Toledo Overholt Fostoria Connors E. R. Cott F. C. Amos A. L. Pritchard

Athens Roy Glos to Open City Baseball Season Saturday

Athens Roy Glos of Athens will play a picked Nelsonville team Saturday at 2:30 PM to open the city baseball league’s season. A large crowd is expected as both lineups include W Coope G Smith P Webb Dunkle Howell Dilcher Ed Stewart Elliott Chesser and Ray Glas Knox Wise McDaniel Bradfield Darnellis Whitlatch Tison among others.

Nelsonville Athens Roy Glos W. Coope G. Smith P. Webb Dunkle Howell Dilcher Ed Stewart Elliott Chesser P. Utility L. Adams B. Jenkins B. Hoover R. Harper E. Leidy Ray Glas Knox Wise McDaniel Bradfield Darnellis Kranik Bolin Whitlatch Tison

Italy's favorable stance on multilateral war renunciation pact

Italy signals support for the U S proposal toward outlawry of war. Premier Mussolini's May 5 note endorses the idea and offers cordial cooperation while not fully endorsing the Kellogg plan. Germany has already endorsed the American draft.

Washington U.R Italy State Department Mussolini Germany

Bremen Crew Leaves For Cleveland Today

The Bremen crew departed Philadelphia shortly after 9 a.m. for Cleveland, aiming to follow the air mail route to Bellefonte before continuing to Cleveland.

Bremen Cleveland Philadelphia U.P Belleafonte

Social visits and travel across Ohio towns

Mrs. Ed Sharp and others spent Thursday in Columbus while Mrs. Charles Spencer and Norma visited Pomeroy and Middleport. Several families, including the Burns and Aumillers, spent time in Wellston Columbus and Detroit for visits, illnesses, and conventions. Dr. Lorenzo Butt attended the osteopathic convention in Columbus. R. R. Stalter was in Columbus.

Ed Sharp Columbus Charles Spencer Norma Clara Caldwell Louise Evelyn Siddle Pomeroy Middleport Ed Morris Frost Leighton Aumiller Will Burnell Chad Joyce Mable Davis Lowe Butterworth Detroit Cora Joyce Cherrington Hospital Logan Lorenzo Butt Deshler Hotel Ella Wellston Gladys Holt Galloway High School Catherine Harrop Sherman Sprankle Arthur William New Straitsville Windsor Canada R. R. Stalter

Washington schools probe in utilities inquiry

The federal trade commission will thoroughly investigate charges that utilities interests circulated extensive propaganda in Washington state schools as part of its utilities inquiry.

Washington U.P State of Washington Federal Trade Commission

Revival drives future Jewish philanthropy in education

Cincinnati May 10 An education and religious revival will motivate Jewish philanthropy of the future rather than relief for dependents and delinquents, shaping charitable priorities and programs.

Cincinnati U.R

Ex-Sheriff Walker Held for Crossville Sheriff Slaying

May 10 Crossville Tennessee former sheriff George B Walker was detained here on charges tied to the killing of Sheriff Thomas Brown of Crossville the man who succeeded him in office authorities said.

Barberton U.R George B. Walker Crossville Tenn Tennessee Thomas Brown

Greyhounds to Meet Athens in Friday Tournament Game

Nelsonville high faces Athens high in the Southeastern Ohio baseball tournament first round at Athens Friday afternoon. Athens has the edge after a 32 to 0 win over Gallipolis, while Nelsonville beat Gallipolis 11 to 4 and 20 to 5 in prior games. Harper, Sheppard and Howell homered in the seventh for Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Athens High Athens Greyhounds Gallipolis Howell Harper Sheppard

Plans for Eastern Star inspection in Nelsonville

At the Eudora chapter meeting final plans were set for the annual inspection to be held Tuesday evening May 15 at 7 30 in the Masonic temple. A dinner will precede at 6. Mrs Winfred Schweickhart from Ironton will serve as inspecting officer.

Nelsonville Eudora Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Winfred Schweickhart Ironton

King's Men Meeting Postponed One Week

Nelsonville news reports the King's men Friday gathering moved to next week due to widespread illness among the community. The change affects schedule, with organizers urging members to watch notices for updates.

Nelsonville King’s Men

Tennis Club Meeting at YMCA Tonight

An important meeting of the tennis club is set for tonight at the YMCA at seven o'clock. Election of officers will be observed.

Nelsonville

Dirt slide kills girl in Covington Kentucky

Death of Alma Sweenu from a dirt slide at Covington Kentucky late yesterday in which four other children were injured was due to concussion and asphyxiation Coroner D W Stephens said today

Alma Sweenu Covington D. W. Stephens

Truce appeal by Chang Tso Lin sparks war‑rift theories

London May 10 Chang Tso Lin's plea for a truce in the Chinese civil war drew varied readings. Some see it as a bid to halt fighting and curb Japanese forces in Shantung, while others think it signals a broader peace bid possibly backed by Japan to ease a tense international stance.

London Chang Tso- Lin Shantung Province Japan Chang

Coast Guard Board To Probe Sunday Shooting

A U S Coast Guard board of inquiry was convened to investigate the Sunday shooting of Jacob D Hanson of Niagara Falls. The panel headed by Commander Charles B Root will decide whether to press case against Glenn Jennings and Christian Dew now held at Fort Niagara.

Buffalo U.P United States Coast Guard Board of Jacob D. Hanson Niagara Falls Coast Charles 8. Root Washington Staff Glenn Jennings Christian Dew Fort Niagara

Student dies from accidental shooting in Youngstown

May 10. William Bayer aged 16 of Girard died today from a bullet wound after Robert Boyd misfired his revolver. Boyd believed he had emptied the cartridge and pulled the trigger again.

Youngstown William Bayer Girard Robert Boyd Bayer

Japanese Adventurer Wins in World Race

Toichiro Araka completed his around the world tour in 86 days and won the $1,500 first prize from the Tokio Jiji Shimpo. He defeated rival Ryukichi Matsui, who was delayed by a docking hold up after leaving England for the United States.

Tokio Toichiro Araka Tokio Jiji Shimpo Araka Ryukichi Matsui California Matsui England United States New York Araga

Woman Buried Alive in Turnbull Canyon Attack

Mrs Marie Billings, 38, described a brutal assault in her home, then says she was wrapped in a blanket, placed in a car, buried alive in a roadside grave at Turnbull canyon near Whittier. She regained consciousness, crawled to safety and aided police with a description of her attacker.

Los Angeles Cal U.P Marie Billings California

Man Refuses Details as Police Probe Gunfire Incident

Police say a struggle preceded the gunfire with the suspect grabbing the weapon and firing. The man offered no further explanation of his account as investigators gather evidence and interview witnesses.

Murder Charge Eyed in Woman's Slaying at Mansfield

In Mansfield on May 10 a first degree murder charge was expected against John Karshner of Mt. Vernon for the killing of 34 year old Mrs Veda Wolford at her home. Karshner had roomed there until February when he moved away. Mrs Wolford's husband, a worker at Empire Steel, could offer no motive for the shooting after Karshner surrendered to police.

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Girl’s Reserve Club Wednesday Bridge Club Tinker The C. D. Shaver Co Surgeons Select Hill Vice-President Drew Arch Drew Arch RE the Mutual Home and Savings Association Majestic Theatre Bldg Victor INS OHLO Greyhound Order of Eastern Star Coast Guard Board Royal Arch Masons J. A. Palmer Vernon C. Vickers H. P Ohio Melvin Dunfee Stewart, Ohio Lowe Brothers Wallseon Joseph L. Muzzio Cowboy Hill Delta Hill State Penitentiary Delta Institution Elmer G. Beddison Whitmans McKee Drug Co Security Bank Coca-Cola Bottling Works Nelsonville Dry Goods
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