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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1929

Page

5

Death of Mrs Elizabeth Andrews in Dayton

Mrs Elizabeth Andrews widow of Mason Andrews of Glouster died Saturday morning at 19 o clock at Dayton. The body will be brought to Glouster and taken to the home of her daughter in law on Main Street. Short funeral services will be held Tuesday at o oclock conducted by Reverend Dr Browning. Burial will be in Stebbardsville Cemetery near Hebardsville after a Presbyterian service in Kentucky. She leaves three sons Will Andrews Athens Ira Andrews Albany and J C Andrews Dayton.

Glouster Elizabeth Andrews Mason Andrews Hebardgvilie Ky. Warnes Sayre W. L. Gard North Hill

Only Two Civil War Vets Attend Memorial Service

In Glouster on May 2 only two Civil War veterans joined the annual memorial at First Baptist Church. Rev W D Christman of Oakdale and John Moody of Bishopville attended, with World War veterans and two patriotic groups also represented. A drum corps participated as the program featured readings, songs, and a memorial address by Rev F E Roberts of the Church of Christ.

First Baptist Church America F. E. Roberts Church of Christ

Phi Mu Senior Farewell Breakfast and Garden Dance

The Delta Delta chapter Phi Mu held a senior farewell breakfast at Hillcrest Inn with twenty six actives and pledges. Mary Harnock led as toastmistress while Georgianna Guthrie spoke and Helen Watson replied. seniors named include Watson Brelsford McIntosh and Phillips. A spring garden dance at the sorority house featured Bobby Gardner's orchestra and lantern decorations. out of town guests and alumnae attended.

Phi Mu Sorority Delta Delta Chapter Phi Mu Hillcrest Inn Mary Harnock Georgianna Guthrie Helen Watson Ruth Brelsford Virginia McIntosh Betty Phillips Bobby Gardner Catherine Wiseman Ruth McClelland Upsilon Ohio State University Peggy Wick Jackson Rosalind Powell Parkersburg W. Va

Sigma Sigma honors active and pledge chapters at Hillcrest breakfast

A Saturday morning breakfast at the Hillcrest Inn honored the active and pledge chapters of Gamma Sigma Alpha. Mrs. W. E. Moler hosted as sprite flowers decorated the tables for the event.

Gma Sigma Sigma Hillcrest Inn W. E. Moler

Sacco Vanzetti Libel Guilty Verdict In Boston Case

Harry J. Cantor of East Boston was found guilty of criminal libel against former Massachusetts governor Alvan T. Fuller. The perjury-style verdict was announced in Superior Court after Cantor was arrested last November for displaying a sign at the State House calling Fuller a murderer of Sacco and Vanzetti.

Boston PRM Harry J. Canter Alvan T. Fuller Massachusetts Cantor State House Fuller Sacco Vanzetti Nicola

Three Ohio districts to merge under state order

In Athens County the State Department of Education orders the consolidation of Waterloo New Marshfield and Mineral districts into one board of education. An addition to New Marshfield High is recommended. Mineral grade school remains. Other townships wait for bus service as road conditions improve.

Athens County State Department of Education Waterloo New Marshfield Mineral Boards of Education Gillilan Board of Education

Polo Player Rurt Newark Aces Cincinati Team

Jesse White 26 captain of Cincinnati College Hill polo team was near death after his mount collided with another horse during a match with Somerset. White was pinned beneath his mouth and badly hurt as Cincinnati won 11 to 4.

Newark U.P Jesse White Cincinnati College Hill White Cincinnati Somerset

Baccalaureate at Glouster High Ends Ceremony

The Rev F E Roberts of the Church of Christ preached to the 1929 graduating class at Glouster High School Sunday night using Luke 8 22 The voyage of life as the text He urged planning a destination and steadfast resolve to reach it noting storms will come and success comes through faith hard work and perseverance Musical numbers included a mixed choir and a violin solo The invocation and benediction were given by the Rev ID F Drowning

Glouster High School F. E. Roberta Church of Christ Gord Roberts Peithe Dtasn Mott TeFavor Sybilla Strohel Athens

New Loyal Order Officers Installed at Glouster

At a May 27 regular meeting of the Loyal Order of Moose in Glouster, officers for the year were installed and refreshments served. Named are Past At Larg Emmett Farich, dictate Chester Post, vice dictator Wie sein Matthewa, prelate Civd Savior, sergeant-at-arms John McClelland, inner guard Theo HWeftkin, outer guard Mores Wo wmaon, treasurer Wii, Witlctart ner, trustee Eusties Lace aster gate, alternate Emmett Earich.

Glouster Loyal Order of Monse Emmett Farich Chester Post Wiesein Matthewa Civd John McClelland Gnard Theo Hweftkin Mores Wowmaon Wii Witlctartner

Treaties Signed Between Italy and Vatican Faces Ratification

Rome May 27 reports the latest accord reconciling Italy and the Vatican was signed by the king. The agreements have been approved by the Chamber and Senate and will take effect on publication in the gazette.

Rome Italy Vatican Chamber Senate

Mistake on Sundays in Messenger Admission Notice

An error appeared in the Sunday Messenger stating that Mere Charles Shuler of 12 Morr Avenue was admitted to the hospital for an operation. The correction clarifies the mistaken report regarding his hospital admission.

Sunday Messenger Charles Shuler Morr Avenue Hoc. al

Pioneer resident suffers stroke at home

Mrs. Pettitte, in her eighties and a veteran resident of Trimive, suffered a stroke at her home Saturday at midnight. She has been confined to a chair for about three years and her husband cares for her. no change in her condition was reported. Her sister Miss Hertha Stanley and others note she will spend the summer with relatives in Davton.

Cmaunckey C. Ff. Pritt Bart Pettit Sam Sizabeeth Stanley Chaun“fistent Misa Hertha Mes Rabinett Calumbus Davtan Paseh

State Officials Report Higher Fee Revenue in Early Fiscal Year

Clarence J. Brown notes a rise in department fees for the first five months of the fiscal year exceeding last year’s take. If trends continue, the state treasury would gain about one and a quarter million dollars. Governor Cooper and staff will attend a circus in the Capital City on May 29 with newsreel pictures planned.

May Sr Clarence J. Brown Brown Myers Y. Cooper Mio

Mayor Chauncey Bans Air Guns in City

May 27. Mayor W. D. Hinen of Chauncey posted notices stating that sheeting air guns in the corporation will not be tolerated. Complaints have been made about the use of air guns and sling shots and the practice must be discontinued by officials.

Chauncey W. D. Hinen

Late Librarian George McCormick Promotes State Library Role

The article honors librarian George Elliott McCormick for his zeal in recording department history and arousing interest in Kett Hinohke science, industry, agriculture, and the arts. It notes demand for noncirculating books, the state's role in supplying them, and Ohio readers frequenting the State Library.

George Elliott McCormick Sonreca State Library Ohio

Fishing nets regulation by eighty-eighth General Assembly enacted

Legislation places net placement supervision in Lake Erie district under the Director of Agriculture. It sets sizes for various fins and imposes a 48 inch minimum for sturgeon after March 15, 1420 with no open season until March 15, 1934, contingent on Ontario and Michigan adoption. Ontario caviar markets may be affected briefly. Apply to Secretary of State Clarence A. Brown for acting regulars.

Eighty-Eighth General Assembly Lake Erie Province of Ontario Dominion of Canada State of Michi Clarence A

Revival Advices Begin at Taylor Ridge Church of Christ

The Taylor Ridge Church of Christ opened revival services Sunday evening with Pastor Rev G B Courtney delivering the sermon. Rev K H McCorkie of Nelsonville will conduct services tonight and each night thereafter at 8 o clock, with the public invited.

Chauncey Taylor Ridge Church of Christ G. B. Courtney K. H. McCorkie Nelsonville

Baby Weasel Fight Ends with Captured Pest on Water Street

NEW LEXINGTON May 37 A New York Central worker Milford Tucker famous for eccentric pets captures a baby weasel. After wriggling under his shirt the animal claws Tucker and battles two cats in a cage before being contained at his home.

New Lexington Milford Tucker New York Central Water Street South Water Street Clay Bank Tucker Dan Savage

Baccalaureate Sermon at The Plains High School

The Plains CHAUNCEY May 27 The baccalaureate services for The Plains High School Senior Class were held Sunday evening in the Grade School auditorium. The Rev T B Day preached the sermon with invocation and benedictions by Rev Donnally. Music was by the high school chorus. Commencement exercises follow this evening. 18 graduates are in the class.

Chauncey the Plains High School T. BP. Day Donnally

Local Dayton Residents Visit Chauncey Relatives

John Kranyik and Hugh Mee Hare from Dayton spent Sunday with relatives in Chauncey while Neil Tippett who had been in Columbus returned home to Chauncey. Mr and Mrs William Katsene bach and a family of Dayton formerly of Chauncey were seen here with Mrs Katzene bachs mother and aunt, Mrs Mintie Stalder and Mrs Nancy Rowden.

John Kranyik Hugh Mee Hare Dayton Chauncey Neil Tippett Columbus William Katsenebuch Dayto Mra Katzenebach Mintie Stalder Nancy Rowden

Loyal Women's Division to Meet in Chauncey Home

The Loyal Women's Division of the Church of Christ Chauncey will hold a Wednesday afternoon session at Mrs J O Ferrer on High Street. President Mrs Fiord Nye will lead the business meeting with Mrs Charles Ogg as program leader. Officials urge strong attendance and note a good program.

Chauncey Loyal Women's Division Church of Christ J. O. Ferrer High Street Fiord Nye Charles Ogg

Scouts monitoring Sington as Alabama star eyes pro move

Major league scouts show interest in Fred Sington an Alabama sophomore outfielder amid rumors of a potential professional signing. The center fielder is noted for athletic versatility and a strong defensive arm.

Sconots Fred Sington Alabama Oute Fielder

Itching Skin Banished By Antiseptic Zemo

Zemo soothes itching from bites stings and poison ivy with cooling relief. For two years it has cleared up skin irritations, rash and pimples, drawing out infection and restoring skin. Sold for 1 dollar with a boil over vanity notice.

Zemo

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