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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1928

Page

5

Wesley Players to Present Neighbors at Vesper Service

A Wesley Players group from First Methodist plans Zona Gale’s Neighbors for a 6 30 Sunday Vesper in the Martzolff room with a full cast listed. Kilonia club hosts outdoor Vesper Thursday south of campus. Miss Rowland presides and plans include a senior break fast on Sunday morning June 3.

Wesley Players First Methodist Church Zona Gale Dianthy Abel Virginia Caldwell Grandma Hattie Campell Inez Edith Lang Peter Frederick Cranch Mis’ Trot Irne Park Mis’ Moran Leah Hunter Mis’ Ellsworth Thelma Wimbaugh Ezra Williams Liam Cline Martzolff Kilonia The Methodist Church Scyl Rowland Flsie Stockes

Senate filibuster rouses sleepy lawmakers at Cove Creek vote

The filibuster over the Cove Creek Muscle Shoals dam report kept the Senate in turmoil from yesterday night into dawn. Senator McKellar led the delay while colleagues aged over 60 slept on benches, and vice president Dawes prepared to cast a vote if needed.

Washington U.R David Barry All Sight Senate Vinsele Shoals Barry Cove Creek Tenn Fort Sumter Heflin Alabama Sheppard Democra Texas Dawes

Two Killed in Interurban Collision at Porstmouth Trestle

In Portsmouth on May 25 a taxi owner Cecil Marns aged 42 and Rose Smith Dixon aged 22 were killed when an interurban car struck them on a trestle just after midnight. Police said the victims were only about fifteen steps from a gate when the crash occurred. Dixon had been estranged from her husband.

Por'smouth U.P Cecil Mrns Rose Smith Dixon Ga’et Is. Dix

Baby Feeding Rules and Fletcher's Castoria Endorsement

The article promotes infant fluid intake guidelines and vintage remedies. It cites a six month rule of three ounces per pound daily and a later two ounces per pound. It advises weighing before and after feeds to estimate intake, then supplementing with water, and recommends Fletcher's Castoria for feverish spells and common ailments. It touts Castoria as a vegetable remedy used for decades and urges looking for Charles H. Fletcher's signature on the package.

Fletcher Chas. H. Fletcher

Daughters of Union Veterans Plan Memorial Service Parade

Daughters of Union Veterans urged to meet at the armory Sunday at 4 PM to join Civil War veterans for a memorial service at the Presbyterian church.

Daughters of Union Presbyterian Church

Mrs Mann Visits Watkins at 151 East State

Mrs John Mann formerly Trene Watkins of Decatur Illinois arrives for a month long visit with her parents Mr and Mrs A F Watkins at 151 East State Street in town.

John Mann Trene Watkins Decatur Inl A. F. Watkins East State Street

Mrs. Deusenberry and Mrs. Miller Return Home

Mrs. V. G. Deusenberry of Morgan Town West Virginia and Mrs. A. M. Miller of Knoxville Tennessee spent the first of the week with Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Carr at 21 Richland Avenue and returned to their prospective homes today.

V. G. Deusenberry Morgantown W. Va A. M. Miller Knoxville Tenn P. D. Carr Richland Avenue

Colonial bridge club hosts luncheon and top score trophy

Mrs. Ned J. Wolfe entertained the contract bridge club at the Colonial yesterday with a luncheon at 1. Mrs. Thurman L. Morgan received the top score trophy. Mrs. H. M. Bennett will entertain the Past Grand club at 7:30 this evening at 142 Lancaster Street.

Ned J. Wolfe Contract Bridge Club Colonial Thurman L. Morgan H. M. Bennett Lancaster Street

Pallas Club Set to Meet Saturday Afternoon

Pallas club will convene at 2 30 oclock Saturday afternoon with Mrs. W A Matheny on North Hill. Dr A Y Wilcox returns home Saturday noon from New York City on church business. Mr and Mrs A F Rowan of Zanesville visit relatives at 17 Stimson avenue with Mr and Mrs J H Rowan.

A. G. Freeman Aleness Apartments New Yor City Mr. Freeman McBee Binder Comany New York Pallas Club W. A. Matheny North Hill A. Y. Wilcox New York City A. F. Rowan Zanesville J. H. Rowan Stimson Avenue

Davis to Spend Weekend with Brown in Cincinnati

Mr. T. J. Davis of Cincinnati will arrive this evening to spend over Sunday with Mr. J. D. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis of 9 Oak Street hosted Dr. and Mrs. John Beerman and their daughter Jean of Toledo who left for Columbus and Marion to attend a Nelsonville high school class reunion.

T. J. Davis Cincinnati J. D. Brown James Lewis Oak Street John Beerman Jean Toledo Columbus Marion Doctor Berman Nelsonville High School

Rubber insulated extension cord offers longer wear and flat design

A rubber insulated extension cord designed flat rather than round provides longer wear and improved appearance and reduces wear on rugs or carpets.

Hoover delegate pledge shapes New York result

William H. Hill, manager of the Hoover campaign in New York, states 50 of New York's 90 Republican delegates will back Herbert Hoover. The Senate campaign investigation committee plans trips to Indiana and Ohio to audit primary expenditures there.

William H. Hill Senate Campaign Investigation Committee Indiana Ohio

Texas to Back Jesse H. Jones for Democratic Nomination

W. N. Dean as chairman of the Texas Democratic convention said the state would send a delegation to the Houston convention to push for Jesse H. Jones of Houston as the Democratic presidential nominee.

W. N. Dean Texas Houston Jesse H. Jones

Fine for Killing Robin Is Heavy

An 8 year old Nelsonville boy quotes a robin shot on May 22 and asks what can be done about songbird shootings. The Bird Man learns from Athens county prosecutor the fine for killing a songbird ranges from 25 to 200 dollars plus prosecution costs, with jail if unable to pay.

Paul Wright Nelsonville Audubon Societie R. P D. Williams Athens County

Lighter Service Station Popular in Paris Shops

A new lighter-service station in Paris tobacco shops allows customers to insert a coin and receive a measured quantity of liquid through a spout, filling a cigar lighter. The system has grown rapidly in popularity among local patrons.

Paris

Jersey Cow Owners Sought for Athens Messenger Feature

The Athens Messenger invites Jersey cattle owners in Athens Hocking Meigs and Vinton counties to share details about their herds. Provide owner name and address herd size test regime bull age records breeding tenure farm facilities and land acreage to help the story.

Jersey The Athens Messenger Athens Hocking Meigs Vinton

Pentecost Services at Wesleyan Mission Athens May 27

An all day meeting at the Wesleyan Mission on Tratt Street Athens will mark Pentecost with three services starting at 6:00 AM and includes breaking of bread and Sacrament. Rev Stucky of Nelsonville preaches at 2:30 PM and Mrs M D Kimmey at 7:30 PM. music by the Shingler sisters of Mineral.

Wesleyan Mission Tratt Street Athens Stucky Nelsonville M. d. Kimmey Shingler Sisters of Mineral

Jeweler Forbes Killed by Train in Ohio County

Frank W. Forbes, 73, a prominent jeweler and longtime resident of this area, was killed when his automobile was struck by a New York Central passenger train on the Youngstown to Ashtabula line late yesterday.

Kinsman Frank W. Forbes Trumbull County New York Central Youngstown Ashtabula

Skylight chain and cog-wheel lock eases operation

A skylight can be raised or lowered by a chain and cog-wheel system that is simple to install and securely locks, preventing further opening from the outside.

Murderer Arthur Batelle Sentenced for Wife's Death

Arthur Batelle, 49, Grove City blacksmith, confessed to beating his wife to death with a hammer on March 22. He received a prison term of four to twenty years after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter. he had earlier pled not guilty to second degree murder. He asked for a minimum sentence of one year to return to his eight children and make amends.

Columbus U.R Arthur Batelle Grove City

Chinese Claim Japan Violates World Rights

In Preying May 25 the northern government charges Japan violated international law and the Washington treaty by intervening to prevent the Chinese civil war from spreading to Manchuria. The Chinese reply urged Japan to refrain from further violations of international law. Chang Tso-Lin, long allied with Japan, is noted as influential in the northern government.

Preking U.P Japan Manchuria China Chang Tso-Lin

Vehicle of Elyria murder suspect found abandoned in Columbus

An automobile owned by O. C. Grant of Oberlin, sought on a double murder charge in Elyria, was found abandoned in Columbus and held by police today.

Columbus O. C. Grant Oberlin Elyria

State scholastic carnival opens with four sports events

Columbus May 25 High school athletes from across Ohio gathered for the annual state interscholastic carnival sponsored by Ohio State University. They compete in basketball track baseball and golf as the four sport championships begin.

Columbus Ohio State University

Brilliant concert by Ohio University Orchestra delights audience

The Ohio University Symphony Orchestra under DeForest Ingerman closed the program with Wagner and Elgar, plus Tchaikowsky and Greig. Highlights included Valse des Fleurs and Caucasian Sketches. The audience appreciated the varied selections, though attendance could be higher.

Wagner Ohio University Symphony Orchestra DeForest Ws Ingerman Elgar Tschaikowsky Greig Ippolitow-Iwanoff

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