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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1928

Page

3

L. P. Mooney Addresses Nelsonville Rotary Club

L P Mooney Logan Hocking county representative in the Ohio legislature spoke at the Nelsonville Rotary club on Tuesday night. He argued that the belief a man owes nothing for his living fuels unrest and urged citizens to embrace a divinely guided nation. He urged duties of good citizenship and paid tribute to heroic dead. Guests included Arthur Burgess and Fred Mulligan.

Nelsonville L. P. Mooney Logan Hocking County Ohio Rotary Club Arthur Burgess Lancaster Group Fred Mulligan Glenford Dugan Post American Legion

Decoration Day Guests Reach from Columbus to Mt. Pleasant

Long list of visitors and guests studying family ties and friendships across Ohio and West Virginia. Among those noted are families from Columbus, Newark, Zanesville, Wooster, Warren, and Smithfield spending Decoration Day and nearby days with relatives and friends in Nelsonville and vicinity. Several travel to camps, weddings, and church events.

E. J. Kessinger Frank Paston Frank Jr Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Montgomery W. Va Mary Elizabeth Richmond Norfolk L. G. Matheny W. A. Pride Glouster Harry Matheny Warren Ohio Matheny Tom Black Fred Marsh Joe Kelch Columbus Charles E. Howe Westerville Sam Hanley John John McNerney John Hoodlett Will Burnell Akron Grace Morris L. D. Martin Raymond Shaner Detroit Tom Rodda Leighton Aumiller and Son Manson Martin Smithfield Hubert Tomlinson Steubenville Gladys Mercer Mt. Pleasant Alfred Scott Winfield Scott Nelsonville Harley Frazee Lynn Chapman Mary Ellen Raymond Hill Edward Figgins Delbert Mills Bremen Sam Robertson Fred Voigt Ohio River Pt. Pleasant Hyler Steenrod Nellie Spang Logan Henry Sayers John Donley Don Harmony Henry McCullough Edith Stiers Pomer Jesse van Horn John L. Wilson C. Collins Williamstown J. M. Hyde

Only Six Civil War Veterans Attend Nelsonville Decoration Day

Nelsonville observes Decoration day with six Civil War veterans taking part. Glenford Dugan post American Legion organized events with Boy Scouts assistance. Cemeteries Fort Street and Greenlawn were decorated. taps sounded. dead honored. Memorial address by Rev. K. H. McCorkle. Dinner for ex servicemen at Dew hotel attended by three Civil War veterans.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Fort Street Greenlawn K. H. McCorkle The Christian Church Dew Hotel

Three Hurt In Haydenville Auto Crash Near Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Tom Wallace and their son of Buchtel were injured when their sedan was struck by another car at a Haydenville filling station yesterday afternoon. The Wallace car turned on its side and all three were taken to Nelsonville for treatment. A Columbus man reportedly drove away from the station and collided with the Wallace vehicle causing extensive damage to the top and fenders.

Nelsonville Tom Wallace and Son Buchtel Haydenville Wallace Logan Columbus

Funeral services for infant Ervin Rutter

Nelsonville May 1 Funeral services for Ervin Rutter two months old son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Rutter will be held at the parents residence near Kimberly Friday morning at 10 o clock Burial will be at Greenlawn The family includes several other children.

Nelsonville

High School Play Delights Athens Audience

Eight Athens high school students directed by Mrs. Williams staged Kempy by Nugent at the high school auditorium Tuesday evening. The cast included Leavitt Gard as Kempy, Jack Swanson as Duke Merrill, Chester Border as Dad Bence, Virginia Coe Ruth Bence, June Kimball Jane Wade, Pauline Cone Katherine, and Virginia Larimer Ma Bence with Edward Rosser as Ben Wade. The comedy follows family antics as Katherine elopes with a plumber.

Athens High School Clark Williams Elliot Nugent Kempy Bence Katherine Bence Kempy James Leavitt Gard Jack Swanson Duke Merrill Katherine Chester Border Dad Bence J. C. Nugent Virginia Coe Ruth Bence June Kimball Jane Wade Pauline Cone Virginia Larimer Ma Bence Edward Rosser Ben Wade

Picnic for Presbyterian youth group moved to next week

The Intermediate Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian Church will not hold the planned picnic on Sunday afternoon June 1. The event has been postponed and will be held next week.

Intermediate Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church

Fitzer Family Reunion Held on Grotto Grounds Near Haydenville

The annual Fitzer family reunion was held all day yesterday on the Grotto grounds near Haydenville with thirty in attendance.

Fitzer Haydenville

Bridge Farewell Party for Mrs John Lowden

Mrs Don Lowden and Mrs Frank Mellinger hosted three-table bridge on Tuesday evening at the Lowden home as a farewell for Mrs John Lowden who left for Lancaster. Lavender and gold decor complemented the event. High score went to Miss Oril Smith. The hostesses gave a gift to Mrs Lowden.

Don Lowden Frank Mellinger Bridge Lowden John Lowden Lancaster Oril Smith

Play lighting team credited for staging design

Paul Saylor, George Rose, and Kenneth Fulton were responsible for lighting and staging of the play. The decor featured a comfortable assortment of furniture, ornate pieces, and bright lamps arranged around an overstuffed davenport.

Bences Paul Saylor George Rose Kenneth Fulton

Glouster Woman Dies After Long Illness

Glouster May 31 Mrs Rob ert Lunsford 66 died at 10 o clock Wednesday morning after a long illness. She leaves a husband two children a son C G Lunsford Glouster a daughter Mrs Harry Hann Akron two grandchildren Thea and Enid Hann four brothers William Grubb Bishopville Benjamin Thomas and Clark Grubb near Chesterhill two sisters Mrs James Stobart and Mrs Anna Porter Sharpsburg Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon at the residence conducted by Rev Roberts Burial will be in Maplewood cemetery

Glouster Robert Lunsford C. G. Lunsford Harry Hann Akron Thea Enid Hann William Grubb Bishopville Benjamin Thomas and Clark Grubb Chesterhill James Stobart Anna Porter Sharpsburg Roberts Maplewood

Hoover vows no large sums to aid delegates

Secretary of Commerce Hoover told the senate campaign investigating committee that he would not countenance large expenditures by his friends to obtain presidential delegates for him in early this year correspondence.

Washington Secretary of Commerce Hoover Senate Campaign Investigating Committee

Kenton Man Seeks Democratic Nomination for Secretary of State

Smith of Kenton announces candidacy for Democratic nomination for Secretary of State in Columbus on May 31.

Columbus U.P Carl W. Smith Kenton

West Virginia primaries tight between Goff Hoover and Smith Reed

Early results show Senator Guy D. Goff leading Hoover by about 7 000 votes for the Republican endorsement while Governor Alfred L. Smith leads Senator James A. Reed by just over 6 000 in the Democratic race. Precinct counts show Goff 95 817 Hoover 93 973 and Smith 50 674 Reed 45 215 with binding delegates at Kansas City and Houston to come.

Charleston W. Va West Virginia Guy D. Goff Alfred L. Smith Goff Herbert Hoover Smith James A. Reed Hoover Reed

Legion's Yore lauds Lowden as presidential candidate

Major General Milton J. Yore praises Frank Lowden in a letter to ex service men. Senator Guy D. Goff leads Hoover by about 7 000 votes for Republican endorsement in West Virginia. Governor Alfred E. Smith tops James A. Reed by roughly 56 000 votes for Democratic endorsement.

Milton J. Yoreman American Legion Frank ©. Lowden

Heflin predicts Smith nomination loss by about 100 votes

Senator Heflin of Alabama, speaking in Philadelphia, forecast Governor Smith would miss the Democratic presidential nomination by roughly 100 votes. The remark hints at splits within the party and growing opposition to Smith's candidacy.

Heflin Alabama Philadelphia Smith

Dewey Led Lobby Probes Policies of Six Presidential Hopefuls

The peoples lobby chaired by Professor John Dewey of Columbia University sent letters to six leading presidential contenders asking for details on their foreign policy stands.

Peoples Lobby John Dewey Columbia University

New York Meeting Endorses Governor Smith for President

The southern women's national Democratic organization met in New York and adopted a resolution endorsing Governor Smith as the presidential candidate.

Southern Women's National Democratic Organization New York Smith

Wall Street Odds on Republican and Democratic Noms

J. S. Fried and Co. on Wall Street posted odds for the 1932 nominations with Herbert Hoover at 7-5, Frank O. Lowden at 4-1, and Alfred E. Smith at 8-1.

J. S. Fried and Co Wall Street Herbert Hoover Frank O. Lowden Alfred E. Smith

Political trick taints bid for 100000 farmers rally

Former Nebraska Governor Sam McKelvie dismisses the Kansas City Republican convention effort drawing 100000 farmers and a call for economic freedom as a political trick.

Kansas City Sam McKelvie Nebraska

Meisner Arraigned On Two Charges

Raymond Meisner pleaded guilty to two charges in magistrate Carl Porter’s court. Police arrest was by Harry Dalton. He was fined 25 dollars and costs for assault and battery and 10 dollars with costs for harboring an unlicensed dog, the latter fine suspended.

Raymond Meisner Carl Porter Meisner Harry Dalton

Creamery Proprietor Showed Heavy Cream from Blackwood Farm

The proprietor displayed a can of cream near a creamery that seemed as heavy as butter. It came from Harry Jacoby on the Blackwood farm on the New Marshfield road. Jacoby milks seven Jersey cows and earns a steady cream check each month. He says it is more pleasant to care for a good cow than a poor one. His cows are proven good.

Harry Jacoby Blackwood Farm New Marshfield Road Jacoby Jersey

Wise ads boost sales and tenants in Messenger Classifieds

L. W. Connett and Sons sold all their rose plants within three days after advertising in the Messenger. For rental ads, call 70 to reach an ad-taker and secure tenants quickly.

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Revelers 10 Close Year With Belinda Here Monday Night

Ohio university closes its season with Belinda by the Revelers at the Majestic theater on Monday night June 4. Cast includes Pauline Swanson as Belinda Virgene Brill as Delia George Caswell Harold Baxter Al Weed Claude Devenist Harry Mahon Jack Tremayne and Louise Ickis Betty. Harold Evans praises the students and predicts an even stronger performance following Outward Bound.

Ohio University Majestic A. A. Milne America Milne Belinda Harold Evans Pauline Swanson Virgene Brill Delia Paris George Caswell Harold Baxter al Weed Claude Devenist Harry Mahon Jack Tremayne Louise Ickis Betty Evans Outward Bound al Reed

Majestic to Open Modernistic Garden Play Monday

Evans announces curtain rises at the Majestic with a two act modernistic set. Ethel Stofer designed scenes under Miss Edna Way supervision. A four man technical staff builds the scenery. Ticket sales start Saturday at 9 AM at the Majestic box office.

Evans Feelas Ethel Stofer Edna Way Asslate Ant Bud Smith Vincent Jukes Page Meade Harold Brazie Evans Majestic Theater

Heflin to tell Senate committee on Catholic political influence

U S Senator Heflin of Alabama will testify before the Senate campaign expenditures committee on charges that a Roman Catholic political machine is spending vast sums to nominate Governor Smith of New York for president. He returns from Philadelphia where he spoke against Smith and Catholic influence.

Washington U.S Heflin Alabama Smith New York Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee Philadelphia

McCall Arrested for Unpaid Fine Then Released to Work

Everett McCall a 24 year old laborer was arrested by Captain Charles Maple for failing to pay a fine. He was arraigned before Mayor Alex Moore and released to work off the debt.

Everett McCall Charles Maple Alex Moore

Four Lorain Boys Arrested in Riot of Robberies

Four youths from Lorain who have served terms in Mansfield and Lancaster reformatories were arrested in Cleveland amid investigations into at least forty robberies. The suspects, aged teens, are linked to crimes across the area.

Cleveland Mansfield and Lancaster

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