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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1928

Page

5

Funeral services held for John Dolan 18

Glouster reports funeral services for John Dolan 18 who died Sunday morning at St Francis hospital Columbus. Services were at Mountville church and burial followed in Mountville cemetery. He was survived by his parents Samuel and Mrs Dolan and six siblings Mary Cecla James Eileen Pat Tim.

Glouster John Dolan St. Francia Hospital Columbus Mountville Church Mountville Samuel Dolan Mary Cecla James Eileen Pat Tim

Gathels Move to Painesville After School Ends

Mr and Mrs Clarence Gatchel and two children departed Glouster today for Painesville where they will establish a home. Mr Gatchel has been employed there for several weeks but waited to move until school ended here.

Gathels Glouster Clarence Gatchel Painesville Mr. Gatchel

Mrs Ralph Nida Leaves for Elwood City Pa

Mrs Ralph Nida travels to Elwood City Pennsylvania to join her husband Mr Nida who has been based there for weeks and they plan to settle permanently in Pennsylvania.

Glouster Ralph Nida Elwood City Nida Pennsylvania

Ohio Knights of Columbus convene 29th annual session

Marion May 21 delegates gathered for the twenth-ninth annual Ohio council Knights of Columbus convention opening in the city.

Marion Ohio Council Knights of Columbus

Resident and visitor changeover noted in city and Detroit move

Akron residents Rudolph Holzschuh Emerson Jonas Dan Carter and John Roberts joined visits with local families over Sunday while Naomi Blower and Mrs D W Forrest spent time with relatives. Charles Bruno arrived from Detroit to pack and move his family to Detroit after months of mine uncertainty.

Rudolph Holzschuh Akron H. A. Holzschuh Detroit Charles Bruno Bruno

William Golding Heads for Philo to Seek Electrician Work

William Golding, an electrician from Glouster, left this morning for Philo in hopes of finding a new position. No further details provided.

Glouster William Golding Philo Mr. Golding

Township Updates New Road Grader Intrimble Township

Glouster May 21 A new road grader recently purchased by the Trimble township trustees arrived the last of the week and has been put into service on township road work.

Glouster Trimble

Funeral Held for William Williams at Chauncey Church

The Chauncey I. C. O. Fr. Lodge conducted funeral services for William Williams 69 who drowned Friday in Sunday Creek north of Chauncey. Rev N O Warren delivered the sermon as The Church of Christ quartet sang three hymns. Burial followed at Asbury church cemetery. Williams had worked as a section foreman at Chauncey railroad yards for about 20 years before illness and despondency.

Hauncey William Williams Sunday Creek Chauncey I. C. O Lodge N. O. Warren Church of Christ Asbury Church Williams Chauncey

Pensioned Chauncey Williams Dies by Suicide

Chauncey Williams, pensioned by the railroad, took his own life amid illness and worry. His wife died about 18 years ago. He leaves a son Clarence Williams of Chauncey, daughters Mrs. Bessie Gillispie Mrs. Grace Clark and Mrs. Ethel Marks of this city, plus a brother and sisters. Fellow foremen who once worked under him acted as pallbearers.

Ing Clarence Williams Chauncey Bessie Gillispie Grace Clark Ethel Marks Williams

Scram Leader Invites Women Of Church To Event

A church notice calls on the leader and all women to attend a forthcoming gathering. It emphasizes inclusive participation and community involvement within the congregation.

Scram

Gardner and Oggs Visit Family in Chauncey

The Plains residents Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Gardner and Harold Ogg from Columbus spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ogg. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pendergrass of Columbus visited Chauncey at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pendergrass.

M. J. Gardner Harold Ogg Columbus Charles Ogg Roy Pendergrass Chauncey Peter Pendergrass

Loyal Woman's Division to Meet May 21

Chauncey May 21 The Loyal Woman's Division of the Church of Christ will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Floyd J. Nye on High street for their semi monthly business and social session. Mrs Edward Minister is pro-

Chauncey Loyal Woman's Division Church of Christ Floyd J. Nye High Street Edward

Betrothal of Neil Warren and Marion Cory Reported in Chauncey

The Rev. N. Dille Warren of Chauncey announces the betrothal of his son Neil Dille Warren to Miss Marion Elizabeth Cory of Los Gatos California. The wedding date has not been announced. Warren serves as principal of the Montezuma school for boys near Los Gatos.

Chauncey Rev. N. ©. Warren Neil Dille Warren Marion Elizzabeth Cory Los Gatos California Warren Montezuma School For Boys

Chauncey Personal Notes From Local Area

Miss Ruth Ogg is improving after serious illness at her parents home Mr and Mrs Charles Ogg in Chauncey. Charles Sweeney John Blackford and Eddie Blackford are in Pontiac Michigan employed. Mr and Mrs Harley Mitchell and Fidward Wallace of Nelsonville were guests in Chauncey Sunday.

Ruth Ogg Charles Ogg Charles Sweeney John Blackford Eddie Blackford Pontiac Mich Harley Mitchell Fidward Wallace Nelsonville Chauncey

Engagement Announced At Ohio University

Faye Farmer of the Ohio University faculty in physical education will wed Mr. Join Chubb son of Dr Ed W Chubb dean of liberal arts at Ohio University. The wedding is planned for early fall with out of town guests noted and a campus announcement made at a faculty women’s club event.

Faye Farmer Ohio University Join Chubb Ed W. Chubb College of Liberal Arts Chubb Etta H. Farmer Minneapolis Minn East Wing Sarah Hatcher Dorothy Reise Ann Smith Harriet Rogers Physical Education Helen Barr French Department Clarence C. Robinson Miss Farmer Etta H. Farmer M. Downer Monongahela Edwin W. Chubb

Tuesday club ends season with Gard home gathering

The last meeting before fall for the Tuesday club will be at the North Hill home of Dr. and Mrs. W J Gard on Tuesday evening. A picnic supper is planned at 5 30 and Dean Irma Fe Voigt will present a program featuring a group of students in a play.

North Hill Irma FE. Voigt

Elkins Visitors Notes From Local Families

Mrs Merrill Wilson of Elkins West Virginia arrived Saturday to visit her mother Mrs F Wolfe and sister Mrs H A Atkinson on North Lancaster street. Mr and Mrs Phil Robinson and Mrs Nell F Robinson returned last night from South Charleston after visiting Mr and Mrs E B Foraker and their daughter Dixie Pair. Mrs her was formerly Miss Rick K Robinson. Mr and Mrs Clifford E Collina returned last night from Dayton where they were business visitors at week’s end.

Merrill Wilson Elkins W. Vn F. &. Wolfe H. AL. Atkinson North Lancaster Street Phil Robinson Nell F. Robinson South Charleston Mra E. B. Foraker Dixie Rick K Robinson Clifford E. Collina Dayton James A. Stillman New York Grande Anse Quebec Bud North Wood

Daggett and Lazarus Co. Official Visit End Week

Dick Daggett assistant research director for the TF and RR Lazarus Company Columbus spent the end of the week with his mother Mre WV Daggett and family 35 North Wigh street.

Dick Daggett Lazarus Company Columbus Mre WV. V. Daggett and Family North Wigh Street

Hixson Family Hosts Weekend Visitors in Federal

Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hixson of Federal entertained their daughter Jildred Hixson plus guests Stanley Zedekar Sutan Manning George Lichtwine Ivia Martindale and Harold Rose Jief Columbus over Saturday and Sunday totaling a small family gathering with friends.

J. G. Hixson Federal Jildred Hixson Stanley Zedekar Sutan Manning George Lichtwine Ivia Martindale Harold Rose Jief Columbus

Miss Wilma Cowan Convalesces After Appendix Operation

Miss Wilma Cowan recuperates at her aunt Mrs. Guy Smiths home 10 Elliott Street after an appendectomy at Sheltering Arms hospital.

Wilma Cowan Sheltering Arms Hospital Guy Smith Elliott Street

Somerset Marks 50th High School Commencement

Mr H R McVay county superintendent attended the fiftieth anniversary high school commencement in Somerset. The event drew 249 attendees. McVay began his tenure as superintendent in Somerset thirty years ago.

H. R. McVay Somerset McVay

Brewer sisters set for five day Athens trip to Washington

The Misses Florence and Alice Brewer depart tonight for a five day tour with Athens county teachers to Washington D C. They will visit educational sites and meet officials along the itinerary.

Florence Alice Brewer Athens Washington, D. C

Formal initiation of Kappa Delta Pi held May 22

Initiation for new Kappa Delta Pi members begins at 6 30 Tuesday night May 22 in Dean Irma Voigts Law rence block. A banquet at the Colonial follows with an after dinner program led by president elect Mrs Eleanor McBurney Hughes. Speakers include Elizabeth Montaigue Monroe Vermillion Dean T C Mc Cracken and Dr KE Bryan. Initiates listed: Ruth Shepherd Elizabeth Montaigue Glen Smith Ralph Orr Florence Coates Irma Jones Mrs Helen Beidel Esther Forler and Mrs Ada K McCoombs.

Kappa Delta Pi Dean Irma Voigt Lawrence Block Colonial Eleanor McBurney Hughes Elizabeth Montaigue Monroe Vermillion Dean T. C

Foster Visits Ath ens Home Folks From Court of Claims

Mr. I. M. Foster of the United States Court of Claims in Washington is visiting his hometown of Athens to reconnect with family and friends.

I. M. Foster United States Court of Claims Washington, D. C Athens

Pollyanna Class Mothers Party at Christian Church

Pollyanna class of the Christian church Sunday school will entertain with a mother’s party at 7 30 o clock Tuesday evening in the social rooms of the church.

Christian Church

Memorial Services Planned at Alexander Presbyterian

The pastor Rev How ard Warner announced services will be held at Alexander Presbyterian Church next Sunday. A Messenger story noted the service was held that day.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Howard Warner

Memorial Services Planned at M F E Church

Jerseyville announces memorial services at the M F E church on Sunday May 27 at 2 PM. The Reverend Rice will deliver the sermon and friends are asked to bring flowers.

Jerseyville M. FE Rice

Man Drowns Directing Barque Repairs On Ohio River

Charles W. Grier 63 of Brookside died after tripping and falling while directing repair work on a barge at Martins Ferry Ohio, according to local reports.

Bridgeport Charles W. Grier Brookside Ohio River Martins Ferry

Miners Plan Meeting at The Plains High School

A miners meeting is scheduled for 7 30 this evening at The Plains high school building. The event is sponsored by the Miners Education class of The Plains.

Chauncey Plains High School the Plains

W. C. T. U. County Convention Set in Amiesville

Chauncey May 21. The county convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held in Amiesville Thursday. The principal speaker will be Mrs. T. D. Brown of Haydenville.

Chauncey Woman's Christian Temperance Union Amiesville T. D. Brown Haydenville

Teachers elected for coming year by Canaan board

Canaan township board of education named C. H. Copeland as high school principal and added Miss Hilda Archer Miss Florence Walton Miss Mattie James Miss Velma Young Herman Williams Lulu Chapman and T O Kincade as teachers and staff for the year Copeland previously served eight years in Albany schools after a 26 year career including Hamden high school principal and Vinton county superintendent

Canaan Township C. H. Copeland Hilda Archer T. O. Kincade Canaanville Florence Walton Mattie James Herman Williams Strouds Run Lulu Chapman Willow Creek Velma Young Copeland Albany Hamden High School Vinton County School

Youth Hangs Self at Pickerington High School

Maurice Kinley a 15 year old freshman at Pickerington high school near Brice hanged himself in his father’s barn yesterday after a dinner table incident. Authorities say motive is unknown.

Brice Maurice Kinley Pickerington High School Here

State apportions convention certificates and health tips issued

Secretary of State Brown allocates fifty one Republican and fifty two Democratic certificates for national conventions in Kansas City and Houston. He also reports a complete vote summary from the Yate presidential primary. Health officials advise hygiene to combat a mild influenza outbreak and note most smallpox cases in Ohio are in the western third. State Highway Director Schlesinger will award 26 miles of improved highways totaling over two million dollars with bids opened and tabulation nearing completion.

Columbus Clarence J. Brown Hag Kansas City Houston Texas Brown Yate Geo. M. Neffner John KE. Monger State Department of Health G. F. Schlesinger Ashtabula Holmes Greene Counties

Teachers urged to stage Know Ohio programs statewide

Forty two thousand public school teachers across Ohio were urged by state education officials to hold Know Ohio programs in their classrooms this week. J L Clifton, Ohio director, announced in Columbus. The program is a collaboration with the Know Ohio league.

Columbus State Educational Department Know Ohio J. L. Clifton Ohio Know Ohio League Wag

See Ohio First Campaign Highlights Statewide Assets

The effort promotes Ohio through 700 motion picture theaters and 15 radio stations with nightly ten minute programs. It touts 550 historical and beauty spots, 5 000 miles of roadways with 35 000 improved, and Ohio’s position as a top industrial producer with 5 330 000 000 in annual products. The Commonwealth lists 255 695 farms, 82 389 978 in state institutions, and famed shrines and monuments across its history.

Ohio America

Bird Man Colorings Contest Draws Nelsonville Students

School out prompts a bird coloring contest with prizes for top entries. Winners include Josephine Ullom and Ruby Mildred Lones, both Nelsonville pupils, while several students receive honorable mention for notable colorings and entries.

Bird Man Josephine Ullom St. John Street Nelsonville Ori Griffin Charles Welling Jacksonville Norma Noon Ruby Mildred Lones Poplar Street Lillian Young Ross Reed Fulton Street Gladys Bowers Dorothy Howard Margaret Keplar Ruth Hanning

Bird Man thanks teachers for bird contest cooperation

The Bird Man expresses gratitude to teachers across Nelsonville Jacksonville Trimble Mechanicsburg Luhrig Buchett and others for cooperative help and 190 percent colorings in the year long Bird Contest. Many teachers report bird pictures sparked interest and aided the program.

Amy Jo Dewhurst Jennie Juniper Agnes Hartley Marty Etta MckKibben Kathleen Ethel Hayden Otis Johnson Katherine Talbert Edna Davis Helen Guinther Edward Oskey Leo Oskey Robert Stratton Mary Bristheff Lillian Huddy Doris Keplar Billy Evans Billy Lee Bateman Clarence Kerr Harold Juniper Robert Kern Susie Gillilan Ruth Johnson Jennie Gillilan Mary Grace Lulu Wolfe Mary E. Francis Pauline Broun Bird Man Oril Griffin Elizabeth Linton Florence Cook Estelle Reynolds Gladys Bowers Lillian Young Louise Vieree Josephine Baugh Nellie Hamer Alice Caldwell Josephine Porter Nelsonville Faye Reed Mary McCann Nellie McCann Jacksonville Maze Raber Maxine Sands Trimble Village Villa Tippie Fauna Linscott Mechanicsburg Ellen Murphey Luhrig Elizabeth Murphey Buchett

Mash, Still, Liquor Found in Cannan

Sheriff Williams Deputy Wingett and Constable Dalton found two barrels of rye mash a still a lead coil and two gallons of whiskey in Frank Gladden’s Canaanville home. Gladden faces intoxication and possessing intoxicating liquor charges and will be arraigned before Magistrate Carl Porter this evening. Ernest Linton was arrested Saturday night for intoxication and drunken driving and will be arraigned this afternoon.

William Williams Wayne Wingett Harry Dalton Frank Gladden Canaanville Gladden Carl Porter Ernest Linton Porter

Woman Kills Large Blacksnake Near Albany

Mrs. Jane Showalter killed a large blacksnake at her home near Albany Friday. The reptile measured four feet ten inches long.

Albany Jane Showalter

Canal Zone Delegates Split Over National Convention Seats

Two delegate slates will go to the Democratic national convention from the Canal Zone. One slate is uninstructed while the other is instructed for Governor Smith, both seeking to be seated.

Canal Zone Smith

Senate panel probes NC campaign for Governor Smith

The senate investigating committee traveled to North Carolina to probe charges about the Smith gubernatorial campaign. Josephus Daniels, ex secretary of the navy, told United Press that the majority of the state Democratic committee favored Smith.

Senate North Carolina Smith Josephus Daniels Navy The United Press Democratic

Maryland Democratic Convention Backing Governor Ritchie

The Maryland Democratic convention meets Tuesday and the organization is expected to support Governor Ritchie as a presidential candidate and grant him control of the delegation.

Maryland Democratic Comeention Ritchie

Mrs Boole Links Prohibition Vote to Hoover Candidacy

Mrs Ella A. Boole, president of the W. T. U., in New York tied the rise of the 18th amendment to broad support for Herbert Hoover as president, calling it a landslide of votes backing his candidacy.

Ella A. Boole The New York Herbert Hoover

Waterloo Resident Charged by Wife

C. O Young of Waterloo township was charged with assault and battery after his wife Anna Young filed the affidavit. He pled not guilty and waived examination in Magistrate Carl Porter’s court and was bound over to the grand jury on $200 bond. Arresting officers were Harry Dalton and Wayne Wingett.

Carl Porter C. O Young Waterloo Township Young Harry Dalton Wayne Wingett Anna Young

Local Man Taken For Treatments

Theodore Rickey a 25 year old Athens resident with tuberculosis was driven to Rocky Glen sanitarium McGonnesville yesterday by Captain Benton of the Salvation Army. City council was alerted and councilmen Bert Russell and Carl Keasley were chosen to oversee care with county cooperation to aid the afflicted man in distressing surroundings.

Theodore Rickey Jodey Rickey Athens Rocky Glen McGonnelsville Benton Salvation Army Rickey West Athens Bert Russell Carl Keasley

Patient Frank Netyes Found Dead In City Hospital Ward

In Cleveland on May 21, 45 year old Frank Netyes, a patient in the psychiatric ward at City Hospital, was found dead after hanging himself from a bar in his cell. Police reported no immediate suspects.

Cleveland Frank Netyes City Hospital

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Lody Priday Nea State C. Merting Emerson Jonas Dan Carter G. W. Carter John Roberts Naomi Blower D. W. Forrest Little Son Mrs. Forrest Millfield J. O. O. F. Lodge Theta Phi Alpha Men’s Union Evelyn Brink Theta Phi Alpha of Cincinnati Mary Ann Coates Virginia Henning Steubenville Regina Laird St. Mary Katherine Mulligan Margaret McMeany Jonquil Albany Road Brink Delta Chapter Mary Antoinette Varsity Inn Miss Brink Irene Devlin Uesday Club ATV Gard Dean Voigt.s MA Stillman Canaan Board Frank Henderson Belmont County St. Clairsville National Guard Cannan Waterloo Athens, O
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