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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1927

Page

9

Alumni Memorial Auditorium Fund hearings proceed in county court

George Parks filed eight cases to collect subscriptions for the Ohio University Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Dr R L Borner's $125 case was continued. Mrs Eugene E Woodworth, John Gleason, and others received default judgments ranging from $20 to $104. Cora E Bailey settled and withdrew.

George ©. Parks Ohio University Alumni Memorial Common Pleas Court John Gleason Paul R. Guiler Clyde Morris Harriet Sprague Kreiger Carmen Church L. V. Brown Cora E. Bailey Miss Bailey

Smugglers Seized Off Cleveland Shore

Four men arrested while attempting to smuggle 275 quarts of Canadian liquor ashore at Stop 3 near Lake Erie were held in Rocky River jail. A lighted match off Hahn's grave attracted police Sergeants Heider and Blanchard, leading to the discovery of a contraband whisky load in a small sedan.

Cleveland U.P Rocky River Lake Ere Hahn A! Heider Art Blanchard

Busy Bee Food Club Reorganized in May Meeting

The Busy Bee Food club reorganized May 19, 1927, at Mrs. A. P. Linscott’s Canaanville home. Officers elected include Ina Faye Gaul president, Tholma Bean vice president, Ruth Hanning secretary, Mildred Bretz treasurer, Helen Kolenich cheer leader, Phillis Channel recreation chair, Helen Hanning news reporter. Next meeting set for June 3 at 2 PM at Mrs. Linscott’s home.

Busy Bee Food Club A. P.linscott Canaanville Burnetart Ina Faye Gaul Tholma Bean Ruth Hanning Mildred Bretz Helen Kolenich Phillis Channel Helen Hanning Merle Norris Burnett Smart Linscott

Flagpole Breaks Again in City Traffic Incident

Chief of Police Herb Parker reported another flagpole was broken yesterday raising the ten day total to three. The pole toppled after Charles Chadwick of Sugar Creek struck it while turning from West State Street onto Court Street. Chadwick was fined $2.50 for the damaged pole.

Herb Parker Charles Chadwick Sugar Creek West State Street Court Street Chadwick

Partition Suit Seeks Division Of Lodi Township Property

Loanna Brehm filed a suit in Common Pleas seeking partition of Lodi township property inherited through Emily Laughlin. She claims a one fifth interest and asks Emma Laughlin's interest be clarified and set aside, with division of the property or a sale if division is impossible.

Lodi Township Common Pleas Court Loanna Brehm Samuel E. Laughlin Elizabeth Snyder Barbara E. Jewell Mattie Burchfield Emma Laughlin Emily Laughlin

Student is Fined for Reckless Driving in Ellsworth Case

Ellsworth Gee an Ohio university student aged 20 paid a fine of $5 and costs after arrest by Chief Herb J. Parker on Saturday. Gee was released after payment of the fine.

Ellsworth Gee Ohio University Herb J. Parker Gee

Entertain Rotarians By Three Young Musicians

Three high school boys John Powers glyphonoist Jim Boden violinist and Paul Saylor pianist entertained the Athens Rotary club at noon with a short set of popular numbers. The program drew warm applause and guest Elmer Smeltz of Bryan Ohio attended.

Rotarians John Powers Jim Boden Paul Saylor Athens Rotary Club Elmer Smeltz Bryan Ohio

Rotary Members Honor Memorial Day Aboard S S Coronia

The 470 Rotary club members aboard the Coronia en route to Europe celebrated Memorial Day by casting thousands of flowers into the sea as the ship headed toward the convention abroad.

Europe U. P Rotary Club

Busy Days in Youngstown Traffic Toll Rises

Two people killed and more than twenty injured in a string of traffic mishaps over the weekend in Youngstown. Police report multiple crashes on city streets with several collisions across the area.

Youngstown

Veterans to share Civil War reminiscences at Kiwanis meeting

Athens Kiwanis club plans a 5:30 pm Tuesday program for Civil War veterans. Officers will host a song service with classic marches and hymns and each veteran may name his company and briefly recount war experiences. No outside speaker is planned.

Athens Kiwanis Club Georgia

Emergency Brake Failure Triggers Car Flip in Huntington

Charles Grayson of Huntington West Virginia stopped to inspect a tire on a Decoration Day outing. The car rolled down a hill, turned on its side, injuring his 7 year old daughter Barbara Lee and lightly harming his wife and 2 year old. Barbara is treated at Sheltering Arms hospital.

Charles Grayson Huntington W. Va

Friends Reune Mineral Old Friends Picnic

A Sunday reunion at the schoolhouse grove featured a dinner and reminiscences. Attendees included families and individuals from Barberton Toledo Detroit Nelsonville Albany and Athens, sharing conversations and memories.

Mineral Schoolhouse Grove Mineral Schoolhouse Grove Nettie Ely Penrod George W. Clark Kathleen F. E. Clark Thomas Clark Barberton Bertha Cox Eshing Toledo Joseph G. Ely Evelyn Detroit Michigan Michael Ely Nelsonville T. W. Bryan Mildred M. Lester S. R. Crossan Kendell Albany Madge McAdoo H. B. Lorimer Virginia Lorimer A. H. Brooks Madene McLeod Ivan McLeod Bernard Stanley Athens

First Match Ties In Two Ball Golf At Athens Club

In the Athens Country Club two ball foursomes, Robert Wood and Eddie Schloss tied with R P Jennings and Charles O Mieness for first honors with net 66 after combining handicaps. Russell Finsterwald and Brandon Grover posted the best medal score and Art Smith posted 63. About forty members plan to participate in the inter club match set for Thursday June 2 at Marietta.

Athens Country Club Robert Wood Eddie Schioss R. P. Jennings Charles O'Bleness Wood Schloss Jennings O'Mieness Russell Finsterwald Brandon “Butch” Grover Art Smith Athens Club Marietta

Legion To Meet At Post Home On June First

The K. T. Crossen Post American Legion will hold its monthly meeting at the Post home on Wednesday June 1 at 7 30 p m The minstrel show committee aims to report Delegates to the 9th annual convention of the American Legion of Ohio will be chosen There are thirty days left to reinstate and convert war risk insurance An effort is underway to get veterans to take up the insurance again Doctor A E McConkey offered free medical exams to reinstate the coverage.

K. T. Crossen Post of the American Legion Minstrel Show American Legion of Ohio A. E. McConkey Vilak Elise Havana Orient Porto Verde Pasquale Branza Detto Cicerone Rio de Janeiro Nanny New York Robert Riggs Joao Vilek Nunnally Tony Barbetta Potts Shim Sharon Gaylord Prentiss Prentise Prentiss Brazil

Teachers for Bern Township Names Named for Schools

Township board of education met Saturday to hire teachers for Bern Township. The list includes Herman, Jenny Loeffler of Plantsville, Gladys Lee of Sharpsburg, T. E. Dixon of Townhouse, Esther Whitlock of Utley, Audrey G. Miller of Broadwell, A. B. Christman for grades 5 to 8, and Mrs Merl Vernon for grades 1 to 4.

Bern Township Township Board of Education Herman Jenny Loeffler Plantsville Gladys Lee Sharpsburg T. E. Dixon Townhouse Esther Whitlock Utley Audrey G. Miller Broadwell A. B. Christman Merl Vermon

Porto Verde Mystery Draws Criminologist Baron Into Jungle

Elderly American Lincoln Nunnally arrives in Porto Verde Brazil where strange deaths and threats haunt Elise Marberry’s coffee fazenda. Barber detective Vilak, American-Oriental mix, guides Nunnally as a murder in the mining town unfolds and a famed English foreman Potts is tied to the case amid jungle frontier rumors.

Porto Verde Brasil Dar Lincoln Nunnally Nunnally Gous Porto Verde Development Company Vilak Porto Verde Company Elise Marberry Hasting-Marberrys New York

Woman Finds Relief After Using Vegetable Compound

In a small Middle West town a discouraged woman reports relief after taking the Vegetable Compound. She says after using the product her condition improved, credits the remedy for ending her discomfort, and offers to answer letters from other women seeking help. Ep. Davemerty, 1308 Orchard Ave., Muscatine, Iowa.

Yale Pinkhamsmane Davemerty Orchard Ave Muscatine Iowa

Instant Death Roach Ant Bed Bug Insect Control

A patent remedy promises instant death to roaches ants and bed bugs. It claims fast elimination with no rot or stain suitable for hotels and railways. The ad urges purchase at drugstores and delivery to hard to reach places with a double strength formula.

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Common Pleas Eddie Schloss Legion Athens Post Bern NEA Ben Lucien Burt Chapter Iz Jono Providence R. I South America Miss Marberry Kimberly Congo Limey Potts, Bar Bette Vila Pedros Senorita Marberry Paul Croesen Buckeye Buckeye State Building and Loan West Gay ST Columbus Athens Implement Co
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