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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1927

Page

3

Awards at Nelsonville Honor Students for Attendance

Nelsonville senior high granted first and second honor certificates for attendance. First honors went to 25 students who were neither absent nor tardy. second honors honored those with at most three absences and three tardies, listing recipients in two groups.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Senior High School Kathleen Saltz Helen Stewart Stephen Ward Louise Bowers Charles Brown Deibert Hoskins Mildred Bryan Anna Mae Colbert Charles Elliot Ralph Ely Arthur Kennedy Evelyn Juinton Hildred Merz Helen Parry Leonard Powell Lillian Stover Thomas Curran Mary Evans Edna Hall Arthur Hall Marian Morris Margaret Penn Elizabeth Sheppard Edward Stocklin Tom Sheppard Eva Wallace Mac Bartlett Evelyn Cuckier Ella Dezso Daisy Sapp Lucile Smith Elizabeth V Pierce Maria Pomesky Louise Ray William McGovern Edgar H. Norman Henry Norman Raymond Ruscoe Charles Shafer Richard Vare Robert Walls Charles Betts Raymond Butt Margaret Butts Elsie Coakley Vern Coakley Bernice Cox Joseph Griffin Ruth Hilte Forest Lattimer Mary McDaniel Dorothy Hilton William Howe Rhodolph Isselstein Margaret Johnson Kathleen Barrows Howard Butt Carmeleta Cagg Mary DeVol Harold Frank Charles Glenn

Rebecca Perkins dies at Carbon Hill in Ohio obituary

Nelsonville May 27 Mrs Rebecca Jane Perkins 69 died Thursday at her Carbon Hill home. Her husband James Perkins predeceased her. She was twice married and leaves daughters Mrs Elmer Guess Loran Mrs Albert Evans Andrew Sallard of Carbon Hill sons J E Ballard Columbus C L Ballard Raymond and Tearl Perkins New Philadelphia Ohio.

Nelsonville Rebecca Jane Perkins Carbon Hill James Perkins Elmer Guess Loran Albert Evans Andrew Sallard J. E. Ballard Columbus C. L. Ballard Raymond and Tearl Perkins New Philadelphia Ohio

Memorial Service Planned at M E Church in Nelsonville

G A R post and Woman's Relief Corps members will attend the memorial sermon at the M E church on Sunday May 29. They will meet in the choir room before the service and transportation will be provided for old soldiers and W R C members. Special choir music and a memorial address by Rev Ed L Morrell are scheduled.

Nelsonville G. A. R. and Woman's Relief Corps M. E Ed. Ll. Morrell

Class of 1902 Holds Reunion at Nelsonville

Nelsonville May 27 The annual Alumni meeting features the class of 1902 reunion with 29 original members, a luncheon at McBride's, a program at Central School, and an alumni banquet. Dr L G Bean Athens principal attended. Athletic events later that day feature Athens Ray-Glas vs Twilight league pickers.

Nelsonville Lottie Brown Flo Lax Lula Black Welch Fredk Benson Milton Bayles Florence Coakley Graham Grace Cox James Collins Bertha Davis Sheppard Florence Hickman Inez Higgins Courtney Oril Howe Griffin Elizabeth Hall Tomlinson Steve Holland Rank Nelson Louise Pearce Anna Landis Beattie Forrest Marsh Mayme McNerney Fagley Grace Wilson Scott Roland ‘Tomlinson Bess Sisson Schaffer Beulah Scott ‘Tomlinson Emma Rodda Hill Harry Roger Engle Orley Nelson Bess Rider Rice Goldie Stillwell Norman Theiss Athens Ray-Glas Smith W. Coepe Warich Howell Cheser Ditcher Eliott Stewart J. Coepe Dunkle Jenkins Liedy Brown

Barbers Beat Dixeys in Twilight League Tilt

Eddie's Barbers defeated the Dixeys 9 to 0 in a Nelsonville Twilight League game last night.

Barbers Nelsonville Eddie's Barbers Dixeys

W R C Members to Meet for Decoration Day Wreaths

Members of the W R C are requested to meet at Stout's chapel Saturday afternoon to make wreaths for Decoration Day.

Nelsonville Stout's Chapel

Nelsonville to observe Decoration Day Monday

Nelsonville plans a legal holiday with all stores closed and the post office not open on May 30. The town will observe Decoration Day with business halt and postal services suspended.

Nelsonville

Scouts Gather At Y M C A For Decoration Day

Nelsonville May 27 Troops 1 and 2 of the Boy Scouts are asked to meet at the Y M C A Monday at 7 30 in full uniform to receive instructions and take part in Decoration Day activities.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts

Social Notes Mrs Barron Hosts Bridge Club Gathering

Mrs R I Barron entertained her bridge club on East Columbus Street with a pink and white color scheme and narcissus flowers. A 6 o'clock dinner preceded four bridge tables with guests Mrs Gilbert Love Mrs William McDonald of Columbus Mrs Otto Kaelin of Cleveland and Miss Dorothy Vorhes. Mrs Love won high score among guests while Mrs Hubert Hyde and Mrs Leonard Cooley led club scores.

R. I. Barron East Columbus Street Gilbert Love William McDonald Columbus Otto Kaelin Cleveland Dorothy Vorhes

Missionary Society Meeting At Fayette Street Home

Mrs H D Krieg hosted the Presbyterian church Missionary society on Thursday afternoon at Fayette street. Miss Irene Mc Dowell led devotions. Mrs C C Weltzheimer presented the year book of prayer and Miss Leone Stufflebean led the query corner. Mrs Lloyd Evans spoke on Mexico. Refreshments followed.

H. D. Krieg Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Fayette Street Irene McDowell Cc. E. Weltzheimer Leone Stufflebean Lloyd Evans Mexico

Eastern Star members attend Glouster inspection

Eight members of Eudora chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, attended the annual inspection of Glouster chapter on Thursday. Mrs. Gilbert Love and Mrs. William McDonald have returned to Columbus after visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Love. Mrs. Fanny Brooks of Columbus is a guest of her sister Mrs. John Hoodlet and niece Mrs. B. M. Coakley. Miles Brandenburg of Grand Rapids Michigan is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Brandenburg.

Eudora Order of the Eastern Star Glouster Gilbert Love William McDonald Columbus John Love Fanny Brooks John Hoodlet B. M.coakley Miles Brandenburg Grand Rapids Mich M. T. Brandenburg

CAL COSS DIES AT HOME AT 59

James Calvin Coss 59 died at 10 30 this morning at his home 131 Mill Street from hardening of the arteries. Funeral arrangements await word from a daughter in Chicago. Friends may call at the residence Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4. He leaves a widow one son and three daughters. Coss was well known in Athens County and long involved in horses and teaming.

James Calvin Coss Mill Street Chicago Coss Athens County

Officials Confer On New Evidence In Mellett Case

Canton reports new evidence in the murder of Don R. Mellett publisher of the Canton Daily News prompts Stark County prosecutor Henry W. Harter Jr to travel to Columbus for a conference with Ora Slater. The visit aims to interview Ben Rudner Pat McDermott and Floyd E Streitenberger who have been convicted in the case.

Canton U.P Don R. Mellett Canton Daily News Henry W. Harter, Jr Columbus Ora Slater Cincinnati Stark County Mellett Ben Rudner Pat McDermott Floyd E. Streitenberger Rudner McDermott Streitenberger

Rodeo opens with clash of American and Canadian riders

The Alberta stampede in Canada opens today featuring famous American cowboys and Canadian contestants. Riders draw for bucking horses including Midnight and Grave Digger as they compete to ride the wild mounts, with riders facing real danger in the bronco business.

Columbus U.P Canada Alberta Hugh Strickland Buff Brady Norman Mason Bob Jaskins Pete Knight Frank Woods Frank Sharpe Mount Midnight Tumbleweed Grave Digger Bassano Bay Dynamite Gold Dust Twins

Rabies Cases Prompt Tie-Up Policy Defense

Two new rabid dog cases were reported in Athens and Ames townships last week. Health Commissioner J M Higgins says extending the sixty day dog retention period was justified to prevent further outbreak, as tied dogs were killed after symptoms appeared. The reappearance shows rabies can reemerge after a month without evidence and underscores enforcement of the June 22 rule.

J. M. Higgins Athens Athens Township Ames

Woman Driver Dies After Auto Struck by Freight Train

May 27. Mrs. Ruth Schneider, 40, of Marysville, died in Delaware from injuries after the automobile she drove was struck by a Hocking Valley freight train.

Delaware Ruth Schneider Marysville Hocking Valley

Presbyterian Assembly Aims to Avert Ideological Split

In San Francisco on May 27 liberals within the Presbyterian church voiced eagerness to avoid a fundamentalist liberalist clash at the 139th assembly. Leaders said there are no modernists, and optimism rose after Dr. Robert B. Speer was elected moderator.

Presbyterian Assembly San Francisco U.P Presbyterian Church Robert B. Speer

Yearbook Athena 1926 27 Circulated Today With Secrets

The Athena will be circulated among Ohio University students today for the first time this year. Officials emphasize secrecy about special features and contents beyond standard pictures and articles used annually.

Athena Ohio University

Revival planned at New Marshfield Church of Christ

Plans for a revival begin Sunday morning June 12 at the New Marshfield Church of Christ. Literature will be available free to all within five miles as evangelists aim to visit every home in the radius.

New Marshfield Church

Final Green and White Issue Comes Tonight at Ohio U

The semi weekly campus newspaper the Green and White will publish its final issue this evening from the paper office. It has circulated to all students twice weekly this year featuring news features editorials and college exchanges. William F Smiley was editor this year Edward Martin was elected editor for next year.

Ohio University Green and White Willian F. Smiley Edward Martin

Trial begins in Hockingport man charged with stabbing

Henry Wires of Hockingport faces trial in Common Pleas for cutting and stabbing Everett White. A jury of Emory L. Chapman Edward Chase Earl White Daniel Coulson Floyd Fouts Lafayette Andrews Frank Biddle Harley Burton Frank J. Caldwell John Q. Bobo Austin Chappelear and John M. Beatty was sworn. White was indicted on four counts including cutting and stabbing with intent to kill and wound for an offense alleged on April 22.

Hockingport Henry Wires Everett White Common Pleas Court Emory L. Chapman Edward Chase Earl White Daniel Coulson Floyd Fouts Lafayette Andrews Frank Biddle Harley Burton Frank J. Caldwell John Q. Bobo Austin Chappelear John M. Beatty White

Parsons Pleads Guilty in Receiving Stolen Goods Case

Joseph Parsons pleaded guilty in Common Pleas court to receiving stolen goods valued at $5.77 from the Black Diamond company storehouse on February 25. Judge L G Worstell suspended imposition of sentence and set monthly cost payments of ten dollars until all costs are paid. Parsons must report monthly starting July 1 to deputy sheriff Clyde O Gibson, the court’s appointed probation officer.

Joseph Parsons L. G. Worstell Common Pleas Court Parsons May Grand Jury Black Diamond Company Clyde O. Gibson Gibson

Temperance Punch Spoofs Drinkers at London Event

In London a temperance punch hosted by prohibition advocate Mrs C A Barton was tampered with by a joker, leaving about thirty guests tipsy and revealing the night's playful mischief.

London C. A. Barton

Dairymen urged to form Athens county cow testing group

Ohio State dairy extension specialist Ivan McKillip urges a cow-testing association to profit from a yearly milk and feed record. Athens county officials say enough farmers exist to form two groups, with Meigs county possible in partnership. Each 26 member unit would have a college trained adviser to test milk and weigh feed monthly. Legumes like alfalfa soybeans and sweet clover are promoted to boost dairy output.

Ivan McKillip Ohio State University Athens County MecKillip Ohio Johnson Jmien Meigs County Athens McKillip

Beethoven Centenary Concert By Ohio University Ensemble

The Ohio University Symphony Orchestra and student and faculty musicians performed a two hour program in Ewing Hall Auditorium honoring Ludwig van Beethoven on the centenary of his death. A brief prelude included remarks and acknowledgments before the concert commenced.

Beethoven Ewing Hall Ohio University Symphony Orchestra Ludwig van Beethoven

Beethoven life facts shared by music director at concert

Professor C C Robinson of the university school of music spoke to the audience about Beethoven life and the significance of his works. Deforest Inger ham directed the university orchestra as associate violin professor. The concert drew a well attended crowd.

Fessor C. C. Robinson University School of Music Beethoven Deforest Ingerham

Milwaukee man commits suicide after note of Chicago girl death

Investigations continued into the death of a Milwaukee man believed to be W. C. Martin treasurer of the Hamburg American Shipping Company who killed himself after writing a note confessing the slaying of a girl in Chicago.

Milwaukee Wis W. C. Martin Hamburg-American Shipping Company Chicago

Memorial Services at Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville

Memorial services for veterans of all wars will be held at Alexander Presbyterian Church in Hebbardsville Sunday starting 11 am after Sunday school. Solos by Charlies Fagan and Lucy Stanley. A picnic lunch follows on the church lawn. In Albany the Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges hold services at 1:30 pm with Albany band and church choir. The Rev. H E Warner delivers the afternoon address on The Three Links of Life. Lodge members report to the lodge room at 12:30 pm.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Charlies Fagan Lucy Stanley Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges Albany Albany Band H. E. Warner Odd Fellows Rebekahs

Birth of a son for Mr and Mrs Robert Lowry

Mr and Mrs Robert Lowry of Wunderlich avenue ton Ohio announce the birth of a 9 12 pound son born May 18. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Car bondale and Mr and Mrs P J Stanley Gloucester.

Robert Lowry Wunderlich Avenue Ton, O Lowry Carbondale P. J. Stanley, Glouster

Marriage Licenses Granted in Probate Court

Two marriage licenses were issued in the Probate Court yesterday. The first was for Dille, 55, of Nelsonville, merchant, and Mary L. Sommers, 54, of Nelsonville, seamstress, with Rev. Queat Stuckey officiating. The second license went to Wilbur Parsons, 23, of Matern, West Virginia, and Kathryn Johnson, 24, daughter of C. R. Johnson, with Rev. Col. Coulter officiating.

Dille Nelsonville Mary L. Sommers Queat Stuckey Wilbur Parsons Matern W. Va L. B. Parsons Kathryn Johnson C. R. Johnson Col. Coulter

Not guilty verdict in juvenile case for Floyd Rosser

The juvenile court jury found Floyd Rosser of New Marshfield not guilty on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a sixteen year old girl after two hours of deliberation.

Floyd Rosser New Marshfield

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Rebecca Perkins M. E. Church G. A. R. and Woman's Relief Coips Cal Coss Harter Slater U. S Aliechem’s Store OF Quality & Service Messenger Pattern Dept Hebbardsville Church Dt Scholls Kimball Pianos T. C. Green Kimball W. W. Kimball CO Hocking and Fayette Sts Nelson Ille
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