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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1927

Page

13

Births Exceed Deaths in Athens County in April 1927

The Athens county health report shows 78 births and 45 deaths for April 1927, with 76 births in the county and 13 deaths due to contagious diseases. Deaths include ages 70 to 94. several deaths list causes such as arteriosclerosis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis.

Athens County Athens County Health Department Basil Alonzo Mineral Jr Basil Mineral Athens Andrey May Lonas Dorothy Lurene Dinsmoore Floyd T. S&s Juanita Kiffen- Jane Bason W. Union Hotel Kney Murray Don Hoskinson Floyd Hoskinson F. D. Farmer Edeth Mahaffey Karacas Nicholas Miniskas Alexander R. Marq Nancy D.farris Beverly Ohio Edward G. Poston Armstrong Laird Woodward — Street Daniel Uhlman Sr Lower Salem Ohio Irene Male Cutler Ohio Mary Curtis Middleport Extra Ann Blair Ocardi Henry Kepple Julia Ann Timmey Richdavid Avenue Sarah Tf. Alseo West State Joseph Warren Border James H. Pugh Bealis Ollie Mac Lins- Tooth Charles jSwerer

Cort House Doings Marriage License Issue

A marriage license was issued by the Probate court to Knapp of Sugar Grove and Stephens of Chauncey for Green P. Stephens. Helwig was waiting officer.

Knapp Sugar Grove I Aon Lannie Knapp Stephens Chauncey Green P. Stephens Helwig

Beethoven Centenary Program At Ohio University

A concert May 6 at 7:50 pm marks the 100th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven with selections from his works. Prof C C Robinson opens with a brief address. performers include William Bennett Shimp, Miss Alice Holmson, and Bliss Irene Witt under Prof DeForest Inham.

Ludwig van Bessethoven Afaer Ohio University School of Music Ufe Beethoven C. C. Robinson School of Music William Bennett Shimp Alice Holmsen Spoco Willam Bennett Shimp Fredolf Liddell Alice Holmen Barbara Kantzer Bliss Irene Witt Ity Orchestra Prof. DeForest Inham

Morning Service At Athens Presbyterian Church

The Tev Wilcox family and congregation prepare a morning service at Athens Presbyterian Church featuring an interpretation of three notable hymns and organist performance. This event honors Henry with home and care themes as part of the day’s observances.

Tev. Wilcox Athens Presbyterian Churea Tcoir Henry No Wilfiled Thomas Maubter

Work Begins on New Hall at Ohio University

At 1 15, 46 minutes after the contract for the erection of the Ohio university Alumni Memorial auditorium was let to Chappelear Gardner, Portsmouth contractors started work. State officials Briggs and Turner signed the contract Saturday afternoon. Fourteen trees must be removed before excavation, with a five man crew under A E Coon handling tree removal. Stripping of sod has started and equipment including a steam shovel and tractor is on site. Two office buildings for engineers and foremen are already erected.

Ohio University Chappelear-Gardner Company Portsmouth Board of Trustees University Herbert B. Briggs Edward Turner A E. Coon Car-Pentry Coon WUE Teun Oune Leo House

May Merry Maker at Ghie University Campus

Music, group games, and stunts marked the annual May Merry Maker on Ghie university’s campus. The Inter-church Students' Council organized the event with performances by Prof. C. D. Giauque Darren Sams and Mrs. Clarice Ludwig plus student acts and a mock convocation service.

Ghie University Inter-church Students’ Council C. D. Giauque Department of Physical Education Darren Sams Clarice Ludwig Boyd

Injured in Laurelville Auto Crash Two Victims

Laurelville reports Mrs Harley Armstrong and her daughter Violet Armstrong injured in an auto accident Friday night. Mrs Armstrong said to be most seriously hurt with possible skull fracture while Mr Armstrong escaped injuries. Vehicle said side swiped by another car. Mr Armstrong serves on the Hocking County Board of Deputy Supervisors of Elections.

Logan Laurelville Harley Armstrong Violet Armstrong Armstrong

Logan Area Schools Announce Staff Assignments and Fire Incident

Logan teachers Fran les Barclay Stone Perry Chil cotewill teach in the primary department while Mrs Kate Frances moves to McBroom school. William Barton to lead South Bloomingville high with Mrs Barton and Dorothy Longshore in high school. Clarence Stone Nellie Kuhn hired for grades. Logan fire crew responds to overheated furnace at F Blasius store with no damage. Sixty delegates attend American Legion SE Ohio district conference in Pomeroy. Logan unit claims largest delegation. Margaret E Lewis will leaves estate to three grandchildren Violet Beal Dreida Devol and Robert Palmer Jr executor Charles W Casto. Boy from South Bloomingville undergoes appendectomy at Cherrington hospital in serious condition.

Ers Franles Barclay Stone Perry Chilcote Kate Frances West Logan School McBroom William Barton South Bloomingville Barton Dorothy Longshore Clarence Stone Nellie Kuhn Logan Asslary American Legion Pomeroy Oho G. D. Dagan Cambridge Lucy Paulske Wag Lewis

Wedded in Athens Framed by Sunshine Social Notes

Miss Annabelle Russell of Greens Run became the bride yesterday afternoon at 4 30. The Rev Cratley read the service in the home of Mr and Mrs Sherman Russell. The Phi Sigma Chi fraternity held a sport dance honoring initiates at Grotto Club with committee members Frank Wat Clair John Roberts and others coordinating.

Athens Annabelle Russell Greens Run Frances Lehman Hayaca- Kaiser D. Burleigh Cratley Burleigh Christen Paisoma Sherman Russell Genns Ions J. Tanning Lorin Knidegreen Lim Grotto Club Phi Sigma Cli Mittee Frank Wat Pri Robresmuslinson Philp Woodworth Clair John Roberts Logan H.R. Spencer Nelsonville Harold Morgan William Ivanity Carts Clifford Moriarity Ath

Lightnin Play To Be Presented By College Club

Twenty one Ohio University students directed by Prof Scooper will stage Lightnin at Evingsall auditorium Tuesday May 74 at 8 oclock. Tom Slater, a freshman, will play Lightnin Bill Jones with a mix of humor and pathos. Other cast members include Rose Jewett Tom Battin Dorothy Lemell Paul Bures Victor Miller Nicholas Willard Oscar Schneider Clifford Gilbert Koight H E Arianna Bing Louise Ivk Sexton Pauline Swanson Ruby Mercer Theora Bartholomew Ruth Mellvaine and Jones.

Lightnin Frank Bacon New York City Ohio Luniversity W. H. Scooper Eving Inall Auditorium Bill Jones Tom Slater Fry Lingklnin Hhe Ne~ivada Californ Rose Jewett Tom Battin Dorothy Rnell Paul Bures Victor Miller H. Nicholas Willard Oscar Schneider Clifford Gilbert Koight H. E.arianna Bing Louise Ivk- Sexton Jrs Pauline Swanson Ruby Gladys Mercer Theora Bartholomew Ruth Mellvaine Jones

Funeral by Phone Connects Jackson Father to Daughter

Carl Summers of Jackson listened to the funeral service for his daughter Amy held at the family home. The sermon and hymns were broadcast via long distance phone for the one hour service. Amy and Summers were injured in an auto accident last Saturday. Summers is expected to recover.

Jackson Portsmouth Hospital Carl Summers Amy Summers Daugh

Civil War Veteran Recalls Morgan Raid Tale

Louis C. Johnson of Coolville station recalls Morgan's raid and harsh punishment after he ran home during Civil War. A 17 year old recruit weighing 109 pounds, he endured pebble packs for 15 days, faced near-constant fighting, and survived a near-fatal wound at Lynchburg. Now 39 years in Coalville area, he is among Troy township’s few remaining veterans.

Morgan Tome Louis C. Johnson Coolville Athens Johnson Wth West Virginia Infantry Hartford West Virginia Ohio River Syracuse Ohio Mr. Johnson Tableh Lynchburg Virginia Troy Township Coalville

OHTO . M. C. A. elects Columbus president

C Riadefer of Bellaire was chosen president of the Young Men's Christian Associations of Ohio at the closing session of the state convention in Columbus.

Columbus C. Riadefer Bellaire Ches Young Me's Christian Associations of Ohio Ithe Association

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Rosa Ferguson Viola McHarg Cort House Special Song Service Alumni Auditorium MAY Merry Maker Election Board Jack Run Perry Township A. M. Ellinger Clifford Peters Curly Polo William R Robert Lutz Pearl Lance Peters Cleveland Dayton Lutz Count Ly Lance I Carlier Logan Firs Department F. Blasius and Son West Main Street Cvon Logan Pearl Rose South Bloommingville Cherrington Hospital Lather A.W. O.L Ohto ¥. M.C. A New York Paris Lindbergh Franklin Motor Car Company Franklin Captain Char Les Lindbergh Flr Kat U. S Our Ryan Aeroplane Air Franklin Walter Nixon Logan, Ohio
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