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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1928

Page

6

Chauncey Baseball Hosts Plains Rotary Sunday

The Rev. N. C. Warren's Chauncey team will host the Plains Rotary on the Plains ground Sunday at 2:50 PM. Lineup includes Campbell catcher Tippie pitcher Smith first base Hillyer second base Proters short Richerson Right field Viance left field Schoonover center Phillips. Substitutes Senigar for Richerson and Blackford for Schoonover.

Chauncey Rev. N. C. Warren Plains Rotary Plains Ground Campbell Tippie Smith Hillyer Proters Richerson Viance Schoonover Phillips Senigar Blackford

Kempton to Lead Gospel Services at Taylor Ridge

Donald Kempton president of the Ohio Northern University YMCA and Ada Gospel team captain will preach at Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Sunday at 7 30 pm. A former Trimble boy he invites old friends and the public to attend and renew acquaintances.

Chauncey Donald Kempton Ohio Northern University Y. M. C. A Ada Ohio Taylor Ridge Church

Learned family visit to Millfield and Columbus relatives

George Learned and family from Columbus spent last Sunday visiting his father and sister Dr A J Learned and Miss Mabel Smith in Millfield. Billie and Bert Smith, sons of Mrs. Mabel Smith, accompanied them back to Columbus for a visit in that city.

George Learned Columbus Mr. Learned A. J. Learned Mabel Smith Millfield Billie Bert .Smith

Union Communion Service Planned by Three Churches

The Churches of Christ in Trimble Greens Run and Taylors Ridge plan a union communion at Trimble church at 2 30 pm Invitations go to new members from recent evangelistic meetings Special music includes vocal and piano solos The pastor will speak on the Pentecost Crusade spanning three years leading to a 1930 national observance The movement began in Memphis over a year ago Regular services will be held in all three churches except Taylors Ridge.

Chauncey Churches of Christ In Trimble Greens Run Taylor's Ridge Churches of Christ Memphis Taylor’s Ridge

Local Family Visits and Health Updates

Mrs Cathryn Johnston visits Chauncey for an indefinite stay at the home of her sons Earl and Burg Johnston. Miss V Paulina Keck travels to Cincinnati for a short visit with her sister Miss Helena Keck of Good Samaritan hospital. Cap Smith, recently operated on for goiter in a Columbus hospital, is reported improved at his Lexington avenue home.

Chauncey Earl and Burg Johnston Mrs Frank Frost Frost Paulina Keck Cincinnati Helena Keck Good Samaritan Hospital Cap Smith Lexington Avenue Goiter Columbus

Hemlock Visit With Bray Family Spotted

Mr. and Mrs. V. Rhibrand of this city traveled to Hemlock on Thursday to visit their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Bray, and family.

Chauncey V. Rhibrand Hemlock Noah Bray

Surprise party at Forest Rose Rebekah lodge meeting

Chauncey residents report a surprise party planned for this evening in conjunction with Forest Rose Rebekah lodge’s regular meeting. All Rebekahs are urged to attend.

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge

Man Pleads Guilty in Pomeroy Court. Fine Set

George Justice pleaded guilty in magistrate French's court to intoxicated in public. He was fined five dollars plus costs totaling sixteen dollars. The pheasant killing case against Dog Warden Seidenabie was dismissed by direction of Prosecuting Attorney Peoples. Game Warden Clark had started the case, records show.

Pomeroy George Justice French Peoples Seidenabie Clark

Foxx Compared to Ruth as Hitter by Baseball Experts

Jimmy Foxx hailed as one of the hardest hitters in baseball with many experts saying his power rivals Babe Ruth. Connie Mack’s valuable young catcher is noted for his strong drives and potential star status.

Jimmy Foxx Connie Mack Babe Ruth

Mother Held In Kidnapping And Death Case

Mrs Lorene Ford was held in Shawnee Oklahoma after telling police her two year old daughter Betty Jean was kidnapped and drowned by four men. The child died from a blow to the head before the body was thrown into a nearby river. Ford also accused her ex husband Douglas Ford and Frank Knight, her alleged sweetheart, as suspects and they were held.

Lorene Ford Betty Jean Shawnee Okla Douglas Ford Frank Knight

Police suspect business dispute behind Inn owner murder

Cleveland investigators say a feud over a business deal may have triggered the murder of Henry Pontelione, owner of the East End Inn, with police noting the possibility as they pursue leads.

Cleveland U.R Henry Pontelione East End Inn

Don’t Pet Bees First Nice Day Says Specialist

Virgil N. Argo of Ohio State University warns beekeepers not to disturb hives on warm days as early spring manipulations can trigger early insect activity and risk later cold spells. He advises checking stores, feeding thick sugar syrup at night if light, and using a friction-top feeder with proper hive setup to ensure bees cluster evenly.

Virgil N. Argo Ohio State University Argo

Honey board fills space to prevent bee heat loss

A description notes the space under a honey board being filled with material to block heat from escaping from the bees below. The aim is to insulate the hive and keep internal warmth from escaping through the unoccupied area.

Pictures Wanted Of State Scenery For Ohio Volume

Columbus May 25 An appeal to wanderlust camera hunters of Ohio to send photos of beauty or historic spots to Columbus for a state educational department book was issued by Know Ohio league officers. Four hundred photos have been assembled and full credit will be given. Include location and photographer on the back. Send to B A Aughinbaugh supervisor of visual instruction Ohio department.

Columbus Ohio State Educational Department Know Ohio League Know Ohio League B. A. Aughinbaugh

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