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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1928

Page

5

Coupe Stolen From In Front Of Richards Residence

A Ford coupe owned by Harry Richards was stolen from in front of his Spring street home in Glouster early Sunday. The vehicle bore Ohio license 89-058. A good quality overcoat found on the back porch of Richards' father’s home on Republic avenue is not believed linked to the theft.

Richards Spring Street Glouster Harry Richards Mr. Richards Ohio Republic Avenue

Funeral Services for Mrs Harvey Love in Greens Run

Funeral services for Mrs. Harvey Love of Greens Run will be held at Greens Run church Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev G B Courtney of Chauncey will conduct. Burial follows at Maplewood cemetery. She was 36 and died Sunday after a lingering illness.

Glouster Harvey Love Greens Run G. B. Courtney Chauncey Maplewood Love

Two Men Are Fined For Game Law Violations

GLOUSTER May 15 Game Protector B T LeFever reports two arrests near Coolville for game law violations. Ernest Harper pleaded guilty before Justice McBride and was fined 25 dollars and costs for keeping young foxes in captivity. Robert King faced the same outcome for spearing fish in Coolville.

Akron Woman Visits Relatives Across State Lines

Mrs. Harry Hann of Akron visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lunsford for two weeks with her daughters Thea and Enid, who study locally. Mrs. R G Webber traveled to Greenfield to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Wilson. Mrs. Arthur Coombs of Cleveland visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. D P Reese. Relatives Mr. Coombs J C Reese and Miss Ethel Reese accompanied Mrs. Coombs to the city and returned to Cleveland. George Jonas left for Dayton to seek employment. Miss Helen Crew and Francis McElhetten from Columbus stayed with Miss Crew’s parents Sol and Mrs. Crew. Mr. and Mrs. Irving Kasler of Columbus visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kasler near Trimble for the weekend.

Harry Hann Akron Robert Lunsford Thea Enid R. G.webber Greenfield Boyd Wilson Mrs. Arthur Coombs Cleveland Mrs D. P. Reese Mr. Coombs J. C. Reese Ethel Reese George Jonas Dayton Helen Crew Francis McElhetten Columbus Miss Crew Sol Crew Irving Kasler Mr. Kasler Roy Kasler Trimble Evelyn Sheldon Chris C. Sheldon The Fenzel Apartments Clyde Fisher

Athens hospital society notes and regional visits

Mr John E. Harper and Mrs Harper with Mr John B Yourgood and Mrs Youngblood visit Athens State Hospital. Dr Berry hosts at the O H E meeting in Gallipolis with Dr Kincon presenting on epilepsy. Several Athens residents travel for family visits and future operations accompany others returning home from North Dakota and Columbus.

John E. Harper Department of Public Welfare Harper John B. Yourgood Youngblood Columbus John H. Berry Athens State Hospital Athens Institution Doctor Hooper Dayton State Hospital Hooper Little Stephen F. Hooper North Lancaster Street Gallipolis

Letter Golf Puzzle Hints From The Times

The letter golf puzzle rules are explained with examples. Change one letter at a time while keeping letter order and forming valid words. Examples show converting COW to HEN in three steps and yesterday’s puzzle path from SOLO to DUET.

Two Students Seek Athens High Student Body Presidency

Only two petitions were filed by Athens high school students for the student body presidency. William Bob Cooper and Jack Swanson are the candidates. Campaigns open Friday at a special assembly with talks and platform outlines. election later this month. Foster Cornwell is the current president.

Athens High School William Bob” Cooper Jack Swanson Foster Cornwell

47 Dogs Impounded In Glouster As Dog Catcher Returns

The county dog catcher and assistant seized 47 unlicensed dogs in Glouster on Monday. More seizures are expected as the catcher plans another visit soon. Owners are urged to buy the 1928 model license to protect their pets.

Glouster

Local News Roundup From Glouster And Columbus

The Rev. D L Browning returned to Columbus to be with his wife after her appendicitis operation at White Cross hospital. Kathryn Dennison recovered well after a mastoid operation at Grant hospital in Columbus. Various residents visited and hosted weekend gatherings including W R Smittle, Orval Coons, Boyton Duffy, Louise Daniels, and families at the Cartwright and Daniels homes on Greens Run.

Columbus Glouster D. L. Browning Columbus Glouster Kathryn Dennison Grant Hospital Orval Coons Muncie Ind Boyton Duffy Louise Chillicothe Ohio Elizabeth Daniels Ralph Maynard Grover Koons Dayton Trimble Daniels Greens Run Garnette Daniels Freda Daniels William Cartwright Edward Cartwright

Local residents visiting over weekend from multiple towns

Ernest, Wilbur and William, Mack McCutcheon and the hostess all of Greens Run. Frank Smith Sr of Baltimore visited his family here over the end of the week.

Ernest Wilbur William Mack McCutcheon Frank Smith, Sr Baltimore

Five Pay Fines for Overtime Parking

Five people were fined one dollar each for parking overtime on Court Street after arraignment in police court before Mayor Alex Moore last night. Those who paid were Richard Timms N. D. Thomas C. C. Bean T. L. Bradford and A. E. Tilton. James Lewis, special officer, made the arrest.

Court Street Alex Moore Richard Timms N. D. Thomas C. C. Bean T. L. Bradford A. E. Tilton James Lewis

Memorial Day Address By Dean Chubb Planned In Athens

Dean Edwin W. Chubb of the college of liberal arts will deliver the annual Memorial Day address at West Union Street Cemetery. American Legion members meet at the post home at 8:30 AM and march to the cemeteries with the Athens high school band leading at 9. The parade includes groups joining at the Armory, followed by Company L Ohio National Guard under Captain Therle Shaffer and the G A R riding in autos behind the National Guard.

Edwin W. Chubb College of Liberal Arts West Union Street American Legion Post South Court Street Court Street Athens High School Armory Ohio National Guard Therle Shaffer National Guard

Parade Route for Woman’s Relief Corps Memorial Day

The parade proceeds south on Court to State then west to State Street Cemetery where flowers are laid and a salute fired. Flowers proceed to Catholic Cemetery and then west to Cemetery and West Union Street cemeteries for additional floral tributes and the day’s address.

Court Street State Street State Street Cemetery Cemetery Street West Union Street

Columbus business tour heads north for four day goodwill trip

More than 100 men representing 111 Columbus firms departed at 6 30 a m on a four day goodwill tour of Northern Ohio aboard the Manufacturers and Wholesalers association good will special of the Chamber of Commerce.

Columbus U.P Manufacturers’ and Wholesalers’ Association

Athens Council Rejects Seasonal Dog Tethering Ordinance

The Athens City Council did not pass a proposed ordinance requiring dogs to be confined from April 1 to October 1. F H King urged the measure citing damage from dogs while others supported his view that tied dogs lose their friendly nature.

Athens F. H. King Franklin Avenue

Planes and trains to gross country in new system

A proposed national transport plan would link airplanes and fast passenger trains to place San Francisco within 48 to 52 hours of New York. Col Lindbergh was asked to lead but declined. The system would send travelers from New York by air to Chicago, then fast train overnight, then air again next morning with synchronized schedules.

New York U.P San Francisco Charles A. Lindbergh Asenger Chicago

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Coolville Doctor Berry Mary FE. Sams Towner North Dakota Clara Cass Anderson R. H. Miller Percy Earnshaw Fletcher Ballenger Belfast Catherine Hooper F. M. Hutchinson Park Place Julia MacMorris Portsmouth J. A. Pratt Parkersburg W. Va Fe, J. Pratt Hebbardsville Anna Cornell Pratts Pratt Thelma Mae Beal Chester F. Wdgar Marion William_D. Powell Frances Cooksey Homer Cooksey Edward R. Harris C. F. Peoples Fred Crouch Kenmore Jacob Feth Fred Walker West Adaline Dye W. E. Metcalf Congress Street L. J. Cooper Morris Avenue Fletcher Metcalf W.ick. Metcalf Frances Louise T. C. Robinson Butte, Mont Joe Hutchins Plains Seth Robinson Logan Alice Jordan Strouds Run Waldo Baird May Avenue Chas. C. Millikan Optometrist Masonic Building Floor Slingluff Collegienne Shop W. R. Smittle Carl Cartwright Iroer B & B Book Store Inc Court House the Cline Ice Cream Co Edwin Chubb Woman's Relief “Corps, Daughters of Good Will Council Orn eTicas
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