Court House Doings and Civil Actions Noted
The Midland Chemical Company sues E. S. Finsterwald of Athens Dry Cleaner Company for 115.96 after dry cleaning services and appeals to Common Pleas Court. Mary Brown seeks partition of real estate from Charles Wheatley and others. Ruth Hall sues Rudolph Hall for divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty, noting their marriage on October 8, 1924.
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Midland Chemical Company
E. 8
Finsterwald
Athens
Mpany
Common Pleas Court
Mary Brown
Charles Wheatley
Ruth Hall
Rudolph Hall
Riots in Rangoon Leave 52 Dead and 746 Wounded
Widespread rioting in Rangoon Burma left 52 dead and hundreds injured as police clashed with dock strikers. The fighting began yesterday and continued today as reserves were called in to quell the unrest.
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Rangoon
Burma
Church Breakfast Set For Thursday Honors Local Graduates
The Methodist Episcopal Church in Nelsonville will host a 7:45 AM breakfast Thursday for church and Sunday School members among the high school graduates. A list of 22 graduates is named including Marion Campbell, William Davis, Edith Campbell, Lucille Keating, and Kathleen Shirley, with faculty members also invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Methodist Episcopal Church
Marion Campbell
William Davis
Oscar Wartley
Earl Hilleary
Jeanne Clifford Linton
Jack Fowell
Edith Campbell
Vivian Coakley
Evelyn Douglas
Thelma ‘Howard
Helen June
Lucille Keatfing
Maid Lee
Gladys McAfee
Qielen McKibben
Kathleen Shirley
Blanche Morehead
Kenneth Kinnear
George Shirley
Helen Linton
H. A. Sayre
Sayre
Leta Parks
Thomas Bush
Joe Davis
Mrs Welch Dies In Columbus After Residence Move
Mrs Sarah Welch 48 wife of Marion Welch died at home 2228 Minnesota Avenue Columbus on Monday Funeral services set for 10 a m Wednesday at the residence led by Rev G L Ashton of South Church of Christ Burial planned at Whitmore Cemetery Buchtel The Welch home had been in Carmondale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Sarah Welch
Marion Welch
Minnesota Avenue
Columbus
G. L. Ashton
South Church of Christ
Whitmore
Buchtel
Welch
Carbondale
Presbyterian youth group shifts meeting to Thursday
The Junior Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian Church will meet Thursday at 2 PM in the church basement instead of Wednesday. A patriotic film titled Under the Stars shows life in old Kentucky and Lincoln in the White House, with Benjamin Chapin portraying Lincoln. Mothers are invited with children.
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Nelsonville
The
Presbyterian Church
Under the Stars
Old Kentucky
Lincoln
White House
Benjamin Chapin
Are Wedded Here Ruth McSherry and Rob Matheny
Ruth McSherry and Rob Matheny were married Saturday evening at 6 30 oclock at the Presbyterian Manse in this city. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend Lloyd Evans pastor of the Presbyterian Church. They will make their home in Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ruth McSherry
Robit Matheny
Logan
Lloyd Evans
Presbyterian Church
Nelonville
Methodist Guild Meeting Reports Study Book of Acts
The Methodist Guild met Monday evening with 20 members present. Mrs Stacy Sharp hosted at Washington Street. Mrs Muriel Simpson and Miss Erma Wilson led chapters in The Study Book of Acts. A social hour featured a playlet by Mrs Leta Parks, Mrs Lillian Betts, and Miss Geneva Geers. Hostesses served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Guild
Monay
Stacy Sharp
Washington Street
Muriel Simonton
Erma Wilson
Leta Parks
Lillian Betts
Geneva Geers
Sharp
H. A. Sayre
Blanch Linton
Clayton Scheide
Business Girls
Christian Sunday School
Logan
H. C. Scheide
Delmar Allen
Violet Brehm
Frank Johnson
Beth Verity
Clayton Scheide Jr
Frank Betts
Scheide
Personal notices from Tioga and nearby towns
Local brief lists visitors and travel in Tioga W Va and surrounding areas. Names include Mrs D G Candy Mrs Marg eCart y Mr and Mrs Frank Burnelle Akron Mr and Mrs Charles Walker Corning Ohio Mrs Mary McCarty Floyd Duffy Joan Logan C A Stover John C Dick Neil House Public Relations meeting Columbus etc.
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D. G. Candy
Tioga
W. Va
Marg eCarty
Frank Burnelle
Akron
Co. H. McCarty
Washington, D. C
Charles Walker J
Corning
Ohio
Mary McCarty
Floyd Duffy
Joan
William Morgan
Earl Lama
Middleport
H. A. Wooley
Athens
Presbyterians Urge Self Dedication at Evangelism Conference
Presbyterians across the country were urged to observe a year of self dedication to service as the annual evangelism conference of the Presbyterian General Assembly opened in Cincinnati on May 27, ahead of the 42nd assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
U.R
Couny
Toy
Presbyterian General Assembly
Legion to Conduct Memorial Program in Nelsonville
Nelsonville Legion Post led Memorial Day observances with a 9 am gathering at the Legion Building and a parade to Fort Street Cemetery followed by services at Greenlawn. Rev Lloyd Evans offered prayer, Mayor J W Hickman spoke, and Rev H A Sayre gave the address. Taps sounded and a noon dinner at the Colonial honored G A R veterans. The local G A R post now lists only five members, with two remaining Nelsonville veterans L G Matheny and Eber Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Kearney
Grand Army of the Republic
Nelsonville
L. G. Matheny
Eber Jones
63Rd Regiment
G. A. R. Post
Edward Cordell
Columbus
Allen Devol
Carbon Hill
Thomas Koon
Doanville
Plan to Erect Grange Building at Circlehill Store
At a special York Grange meeting in Oak Grove Schoolhouse in Nelsonville rough plans were made to wreck move erect and finish the Circlehill Store Building as a Grange home. Members subscribed generously and several paid two year dues in advance to cover costs. The week’s play and box social were postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
York Grange
Oak Grove
Circlehill
Surprise Party Honors W. A. Waugh on Sixty-Fifth Birthday
A Sunday gathering in Nelsonville celebrated W. A. Waugh’s sixty-fifth birthday with dinner for family and neighbors. Attendees included Ida Waugh, Miss Fannie Waugh of Logan, Jess Baugher and family, Fred McManaway and children, Brady Waugh, Homer Waugh and Max Eldon, Fred Waugh and children, and many others from Haydenville and Nelsonville. Waugh received numerous practical gifts.
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W. A. Waugh
Nelsonville
Ida
Fannie Waugh
Logan
Jesse Baugher
Betty Lou
Norma Jean
Fred McManaway
Alice Helen
Billy
Lester
Anna
Brady Waugh
Haydenville
Homer Waugh
Max Eldon
Fred Waugh
Erma
Avis
Mary Lou
Helen
Charles
Waugh
Morgan's Raiders Raid Shocks Reedsville Boyhood Tale
James Randolph recalls July 1863 when Morgan's raiders passed through Buffington Island. Lewis Spencer and the town hid in a sugar maple as marauders looted stores and crossed the river. Lewis vanished then returned alive, later recounting the raid's movements and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Spencer
James H. Randolph
Lewis
James
Buffington Island
Morgan
Sonny
the Inquirer
Reedsville
Flatwoods
Ohio
James Randolph
Graf Zeppelin to Leave Pernambuco for United States
Graf Zeppelin ends Brazilian visit after five days in Pernambuco. The dirigible moored to refuel and store provisions following its return from a flight to Rio de Janeiro. It will lift off again tomorrow toward the United States for the third time.
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Pernambuco
Brazil
U.R
South America
Rio de Janeiro
Dunfee pleads not guilty to charge of failing to provide for minor
Sam Dunfee pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Magistrate Carl H. Porter on a charge of failure to provide for minor children, filed by Athens County humane officer Wilson Ator. He was bound over to the grand jury and released on bond of $800.
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Sam Dunfee
Carl H. Porter
Wilson Ator
Athens County
Dunfee
You May Rent East State Home For Summer
Classified ad notes on East State Street Athens offering a furnished house for summer rental. Also advertises a 1926 Eisex coach in fine condition for 125 dollars and a slightly used set of work harness for 25 dollars. A lost box containing two silk lamp shades is reported.
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East State Street
Athens
Class 11 to Meet in Methodist Sunday School
Class 11 of the Methodist Sunday School will meet Tuesday evening May 27 led by Mrs. Charles Monks with Mrs Newton Smith on Chestnut Street.
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Methodist Sunday School
Charles Monks
Newton Smith
Chestnut Street
Card Party Benefiting Murray City Fire Department
A benefit card party is scheduled at the K. of P. Hall in Murray City on Wednesday evening, May 28. Proceeds go to the Murray City fire department and the public is invited.
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K. of P. Hall
Murray City
Rev Arlie Krussell to preach at First Methodist Church
Wesley Foundation pastor at Ohio University Rev Arlie Krussell will speak at First Methodist Episcopal Church next Sunday at 10 30 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Arlie Krussell
Wesley Foundation
Ohio University
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Markers sought for graves of war soldiers in Nelsonville
Residents of Nelsonville wishing to permanently identify graves of soldiers from any war are asked to contact W. L. Cooley commander of Glenford Dugan Post American Legion, who can supply markers.
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Nelsonville
W. L. Cooley
Glenford Dugan Post
American Legion
Dinner with a Dapper Detainee Ends in Escape
Leonard Lancaster a man with many aliases was dining in Cleveland while being transported to Jamestown for second degree grand larceny. Detectives Fox and Lee planned to dine with him but he left his hat and coat and vanished, prompting a police search.
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Cleveland
U.P
Leonard Lancaster
Jamestown
N. Y
Lancaster
Lan
Lenz
George Parrish
Cincinnati
Franklin Fox
Elmer Lee
Fox
Grace Boyd
Lee
Auto
Okeh
Clevela
New York
May Stop Probe On Life Insurance Gambling Racket
Cleveland authorities indicated the investigation into a life insurance gambling racket operated by West Side residents will likely be abandoned. The death of Philip May a 58 year old West Side apartment house caretaker was ruled natural by Coroner A J Pease and pathologist Dr A R Moritz at Lakeside Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
West
Two Men Ride Per Car In Indy 500 Redefines Race
Indianapolis May 27 report that new specs for the International 500 mile race require two men per car in the May 30 event. This marks the first two man car trend since 1922, ending seven years of single occupant machines as drivers seek lighter riding companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Speedway
Europe
Professor Fired at Missouri Over Criticism
Dr. Max Meyer was relieved of all administrative duties at the University of Missouri after a speech in Nashville criticizing the administration over his suspension during the sex questionnaire controversy. The University Board of Curators announced the decision, reflecting a long association of more than twenty five years.
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Columbia, Mo
U.P
Max Meyer
University of Missouri
University Board of Curators
Nashville, Tenn
Breining Case Appealed From Ohio Highway Embezzlement
David A. Breining the 41 year old former Scioto County highways superintendent from Waverly had a sentence of three to ten years for embezzling eight thousand dollars in highway funds. The appeal was filed with the state court of appeals in Portsmouth.
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Portsmouth
David A. Breining
Waverly
Scioto County
Court of Appeals
Wonderful for Indigestion Bisulat Ed Magnesia Ad
When stomach troubles strike the product promises fast relief by neutralizing acids causing gas sourness and nausea. The ad claims immediate comfort and a money back guarantee from druggists everywhere.
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Druggista
Adv
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Ines J. Evans
Court House
Columbus Home
Legion TO Conduct
Glenford Dugan
Legion Building
Fort Street
High School Bank
Foman’s Relief Corps
Woman's Auxiliary
Boy Scouts
Buffington’s
Southland
Graf
Zeppelin
United States
E. State
By the Messenger
Bill Hickman
Art Wilson
Howard Cuckler
Malahay Byron
Grover Lewis
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Missionary Society
Irene McDowell
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Will
Breining
Majestic
the Perfect Sound Theatre
Western Electric
Richard Arlen Pa O
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Buddy) Rogers
Young Eagles
Buick CO
Cor. Court & Carpenter Sts
Ilic
UNION
Oxfords
Jackoffc
Diane and
Best Stores
Eira
Ea In
Gea
Dapaniale Nercharatn Toast Pras
Chauncey
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