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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1928
Page
3
The Y M C A board invites the public to a Tuesday election returns night at the Y station with a special Western Union wire and radio service for complete results.
Regular meeting of Philidorian Lodge Fo and A. M. will be held at the Masonic Temple at 7 o'clock. The annual election and installation of officers will take place.
The Rev and Mrs Lloyd Evans along with several couples and Misses Mildred and Grace Rob attended the Hebbardsville homecoming. Rev Evans delivered the sermon and Jack Raybould sang a solo during the event.
The Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Sunday School will hold a regular meeting Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock at the home of Mrs Mary Ray in W Washington Steel. Hostesses include Mrs Allen Ruscoe Mrs Grace Ruscoe Mrs Sadie Steenrod Mrs Myrtle tte Mrs Almira Barron and Mrs Smith.
Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution announce arrival of histories. They may be obtained from Miss Lu Lane or Mrs. Grace Shepard, the organization’s officers said today.
Mrs. M. H. Lutz hosted the Hyperion Club Saturday afternoon. Members responded to roll call with China. Frances Scott Mrs. C. J. Bartels and Mrs. Lloyd Evans prepared papers on China. Evans' paper was read by Mrs. James Knight. Mrs. R. H. Jackson gave the first two chapters of Rainbow Countries of Central America.
The Daughters of Union Veterans announce a meeting tonight at 7 o clock in the Junior Order Hall. Officers request strong attendance from members and affiliates.
Nelsonville is set for a Tuesday election with about 2,000 voters expected to cast ballots. City Auditor Sidney Cook said 11 of 12 polling sites remain unchanged since August. only the Second Precinct Fourth Ward moved from Third Street to the Flossie Crawford store room at Fourth and Poplar Streets.
Nelsonville observes National Education Week with a school program at the chamber of commerce regular meeting. Superintendent H. E. Zuber will deliver the principal address. A well planned program includes a noon dinner served promptly at 12 o clock.
All parents are invited to a 7:30 p m program in the Senior High School auditorium. Mellinger's orchestra opens with music. The Doll Shop is presented by seventh graders with 25 costumed pupils and dances. Coached by Miss Florence Wood and Miss Ruth Hyde. Superintendent H E Zuber speaks on what parents can do for the schools. Business session to close.
The Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters will gather at Mrs. Emma Gibson’s home on Wednesday evening at seven o’clock. The meeting is planned as a social and organizational gathering for the group.
A long list of personal visits spans Columbus and nearby towns. Miss Mary Seenes and Miss Lucille Powell shared time in Columbus while Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tedrow hosted relatives here. Other guests included J R Howe at Sugar Grove with his daughter and Mrs. Carrie Fiske visiting Detroit relatives.
The United States Weather Bureau announced generally fair weather across the United States for election day promising favorable conditions for voters and turnout.
The total number of men employed in open shop mines of the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys is 3121. Two mines, Lick Run and Brush Fork, employing 105 men, are idle today, leaving 3016 actually at work.
Class No. 7 of the M. E. Sunday held a Hallowe'en party at Myrtle Ellinger's home last Monday evening. Games and contests delighted attendees. Refreshments served to Miss Marie Warehime and listed members Anna Mae Voigt Vesper Warehime Fae Shelton Doris Cook Doris Frank Frances Hawk Alice Devol. Guests included Ruth Warehime Helen McKibben Ruth Seibert Royal and Ruth Gilbert Evelyn and Eileen Hages and Tommy Hardy.
Mrs Blanche Stanley entertained the Homecraft Sewing Club on Sunday evening for a Hallowe en party. The nine members present enjoyed contests games and a two course luncheon. Attendees included Mrs Margaret Bowers Mrs Alma Ruscoe Miss Mary Linton Miss Muriel Traugh Mrs Florence Lash Mrs Cora Tignor Mrs Elma Porter Mrs Telonia Tignor and the hostess.
Radio dominates campaign mechanics as parties spend thousands on air time and speakers supplement candidates. Radio forces new tactics since each speech is heard nationwide, changing how Hoover and Smith perform and shaping campaign messaging.
Ye Old Time Club of Millfield held a Halloween masquerade at the home of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Kerns. Newton Russell won best complete disguise and Bernice Kittle best costume. The party featured dancing and Halloween refreshments as the club plans its first anniversary oyster supper on November 10 at the Woods home.
Women of Greens Run Church of Christ will host a dinner on election day a long standing community custom.
November 5 report that the Friendship Bible Class of the Church of Christ led by Mrs Pearl Henry will hold a monthly business meeting at Mrs Clell Cunningham's home on Mound Street. The gathering includes a social hour and a pot-luck supper following the program.
Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Woolf of Akron were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd J. Nye in Hauncey late this week. The Woolfs are traveling to Fort Lauderdale Florida where they spend the winter months each year.
Chauncey residents mourn Martha Banfield 84 who died at her son George Banfield’s Portsmouth home after a stroke. She was an invalid, widow of William Banfield, and a Wesleyan Methodist Church member. Funeral held in Portsmouth with burial there. Survived by six children including Anna Maggie George Banfield Mamie Hutchinson Henry Banfield and James Banfield plus many grandchildren.
Don Cannon, employed in Detroit since last May, visits Greens Run with his family. Mrs. Kimberly Donaldson stays with daughter Mrs. Ray Tucker in Chauncey. Clarence Sanders, senior medical student at Ohio State, visits Millfield with his parents. Harold Ogg, Columbus employee, spends weekend with his Chauncey parents on Converse Street.
The Loyal Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ will meet Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Guy M. Brookins home. Mrs. Floyd Nye, the class president, will lead, and Mrs. John Shaffer will be the program leader.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester A. Weekley announce the birth of a son at their home in Ocala Florida on October 30 The baby is named Milton Alonzo He is a grandson of Mrs Weekley of Sand Ridge near this city
Chauncey reports the Naomi Bible Class of The Plains Methodist Church will hold its regular semi monthly gathering Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Grant Michaels in The Plains.
Greens Run Parent Teacher Association will meet next Thursday at 7 PM with president Mrs. W. H. Fierbaugh in charge. Gracia Worden, a local teacher, has prepared the program. The discussion centers on the subject Health.
Be Free From Colds Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets offer quick relief when cold first appear. They claim to ease griping and head ringing, with a mild but sure effect. Chocolate coated and easy to take, keep handy and buy at druggists or by direct postpaid from Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.
Harry Dusz, a Democratic candidate for County Surveyor, cites eleven years of civil engineering experience and technical education. He thanks voters and pledges to serve efficiently and to the best of his ability if elected.
The readable fragments show a timetable style with multiple times 12 30 PM West Virgin PM 2 45 M 4 30 6 15 5 15 6 00 and mentions of connections. No coherent event or names are identifiable from the fragment.
After a long tour the analyst assigns Hoover 250 electoral votes, Smith 159, with 122 doubtfully split among Arizona Kentucky Maryland Massachusetts Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Jersey New Mexico Rhode Island Tennessee Wisconsin and others. The piece notes Smith faces handicaps from Prohibition religion and Tammany Hall taint.
Howard Brooks, injured in an automobile crash weeks ago, shows improvement at Cherington Hospital. He has fractures in both legs below the knees and developed a leg infection that worsened his condition before the latest progress.
The Athens pastor argues the next president must advance moral welfare, curb liquor and enforce temperance, warning against a backward step after the Eighteenth Amendment. He says Smith or Hoover would influence the nation’s stance on Vatican influence and constitutional enforcement, while endorsing state discretion on intoxicants.
A mother cites improved sleep after giving Castoria following nursing. Baby specialists endorse Fletcher's Castoria as a vegetable preparation aiding infants with colic, constipation, colds, and diarrhea. The wrapper bears the Fletcher signature to verify genuineness.
Ten people were injured in a street car collision on the High Level Bridge in Cleveland. A west bound car unloading passengers was hit from behind by a Madison Avenue car rolling down from Superior Avenue. Police investigate fault and responsibility.
In Sedalia Missouri Dr J I Cannaday the noted skin specialist reports passing the 500000 mark in treating eczema tetter salt rheum pruritus milk crust water poison and weeping skin He offers a liberal free package and a 30 day trial along with a copy of his book on Kezema free Write Box 1001 Sedalia Mo today for trial supply and booklet
The advertisement touts Midol as a non narcotic remedy that directly targets menstruation organs and relieves pain within five to seven minutes. It promises a pain free time if taken beforehand and emphasizes availability in drugstores in a 50 cent aluminum case.
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