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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1928

Page

3

Revelers Pick Royal Costumes for Columbus Trip

Revelers in the forthcoming production The Queen's Husband traveled to Columbus to select costumes at Emilie Sullivan studios. Harold Evans notes bold color themes and regal velvets while Belford Nelson wears a blue and cream dress parade uniform and Elma Stout is cast as Queen Martha in red velvet and burnt orange gowns shipped from New York City.

Columbus Emilie Sullivan Ohio University Harold Evans Department of Harry Mahan Eric Belford Nelson New York City Elma Stout Martha

Election Talk Grips City Streets and Courthouse

Four year old cry about voting reflects a city wide political interest as residents debate candidates on Court Street and at the Courthouse. Voters argue returns and claim others are wrong, with crowds persisting tomorrow.

Court Street

Masons Elect New Officers

Walter Lennox was named master of Philodorian Lodge No. 157 F and A M at the annual meeting in Nelsonville. Other officers elected include R. B. Stuart as W M Rodney Reeves as J W R C Cook treasurer C G Pritchard secretary Roy Sayers S D Kenneth Kennear J D Mose Evans tyler H H Lier trustee. Installation followed by C L Stout past master.

Nelsonville Walter and Lennox Philodorian Lodge A. M Masonic Temple R. B. Stuart Rodney Reeves J. W R. C. Cook C. G. Pritchard Roy Sayers S. D Kenneth Kennear J. D Mose Evans Tyler H. H. Lier C. L. Stout

Man shoots himself in right foot in Ohio home

Martin Sorrell of Buchtel accidentally discharged a newly loaded repeating shotgun resting on his foot. The shot passed through the foot behind the second toe, shattered bone, and the patient was taken to Dr. A K Walker where the toe was amputated and bone fragments removed.

Nelsonville Martin Sorrell Buchtel Sorrell A. K. Walker

Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs. Rachel Davis

A surprise dinner was hosted for Mrs. Rachel Davis at 1110 Chestnut Street on Sunday to mark her 68th birthday. Attendees included out of town relatives Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Davis John Davis Margaret Levering Route No. 3 host couple Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wilson Columbus Miss L. Zaida Davis Columbus and Misses Nora Flo and Flossie Davis locally. Victrola music and piano solos by Miss Marie Spencer accompanied the afternoon.

Rachel Davis Chestnut Street Out of Town A. R. Davis John Davis Margaret Levering Route No. 3 Andrew Wilson Columbus L. Zaida Davis Nora Flo Flossie Davis Marie Spencer

Willing Workers Class to Meet at Mrs McConaha Home

The Willing Workers Sunday School Class of the Christian Church will hold a business meeting at the home of Mrs William McConaha on Poplar Street Thursday evening.

Willing Workers The Christian Church William ‘McConaha Poplar Street

Circle of Ruth Holds Christmas Meeting at Presbyterian Church

Monday evening the Circle of Ruth met in the Presbyterian Church parlors with 38 members present. Mrs. Donald Shafer led devotions after dinner. Papers on Liam and The Dorland Bell School were read by Mrs. Oril Griffin and Mrs. James Knight. Ed Jumper led the Year Book of Prayer. A $10 gift was voted to the Y M C A campaign. Good Housekeeping was sent for one year to Mrs. Maude Cook in China as a Christmas gift.

Ose W. H. Hyde E. 8. McCune E. B. Acomb L. I. Krieg Ruth Presbyterian Church Donald Shafer Liam Dorland Bell School Oril Griffin James Knight Ed Juniper Good Housekeeping Maude Cook China

County Nurse Reports Activity For October County Health Office

The County Health Office records show 2006 children examined by nty nurses in Athens City and Kens County with 1265 found with defects and 344 corrected. Notices were sent to 750 parents. 126 school visits, water and building checks, and sanitation recommendations occurred.

Nty Athens City Kens County County Health Office Athens Athens County Boards of Education Columbus Free Clinic Columbus Hospital Heaf and Dumb Columbus Mt. Carmel

Gas Rate Committee Seeks More Time in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on November 6, a special Council committee investigating a proposed gas rate increase asked for more time. The panel, formed with a Chamber of Commerce group, delayed due to the illness of President C. F. E. Bennett. An early report is expected and a special Council meeting may be called to finalize the proposal. Mayor L. J. Eberle’s October report was filed, noting $185.90 in October fines. One ordinance transferring funds between departments was approved at the meeting.

Nelsonville Council Chamber of Commerce C. F E. Bennett L. J. Eberle

Education Week in City Schools in Nelsonville

Nelsonville schools will observe American Education Week on November 7 and 8 with Know Your Own School Day on Wednesday and Citizenship on Thursday. Parents are invited to visit each school. high school sessions for visiting parents run 7:15 to 8:00 and 8:00 to 8:45 p.m. Thursday. Principal H. E. Zuber urges all parents to attend.

Nelsonville Wnelsonville H. E. Zuber

Mash and stills found after drinking incident at Big Bailey Run

Athens County attendance officer Carl H Porter reported local children intoxicated after eating mash from Big Bailey Run. Two stills and three barrels of mash were seized by local officers. Sheriff William Williams led the search. stills were hidden in the woods with no clues on ownership.

Carl H. Porter Athens County Big Bailey Run Mr. Porter William Williams Bailey Run

Zuber Addresses Nelsonville PTA Meeting

Nelsonville reports an enthusiastic High School Parent-Teacher Association gathering at the High School Auditorium. Supt. H E Zuber announced Junior and Senior High classes will run Thursday evening during National Educational Week to show parents student work and objectives for healthier, happier citizens.

Nelsonville Mellinger Florence Wood Ruth Hyde H. E. Zuber Zuber H. B. Zuber Athens

Barber moves to Hyde Building in Nelsonville

Toby Travis relocated his barbershop equipment to the Hyde Building on Public Square in the former Dr. W S Rhodes office on West Columbus Street. The rooms were remodeled and redecorated for the new tenant.

Nelsonville Toby Travis Hyde Building Public Square Dr. W Rhodes Columbus Street

Local residents return from visits and winter plans

Miss Mable Dalton returned to her home Sunday after a week in Zanesville, guest of Mrs. Edith Patton. Mrs. Bess McNally of Cincinnati is visiting Mrs. L. P. Rice. Mrs. Eugene Shafer of Columbus was here Monday. Miss Filo Hutchins of Columbus spent the weekend with Nelsonville relatives. Mrs. Robert Veon (Louise Kennard) leaves to join Mr. Veon in Lorain for the winter.

Mable Dalton Zanesville Edith Patton Bess McNally Cincinnati L. P. Rice Eugene Shafer Columbus Filo Hutchins Nelsonville Robert Veon Louise Kennard Veon Lorain

Frank Topsails Pleads Guilty to Assault in Nelsonville

Nelsonville. Frank Topsails pleaded guilty to assaulting George Hughes Jr. when arraigned before Mayor L. J. Eberle. He was fined ten dollars and costs.

Nelsonville Frank Topsails George Hughes, Jr L. J. Eberle

Man Jumps to Death From Market Street Bridge

Steubenville reports that 41 year old mill worker Andy Solovich leaped into the Ohio River after a group discussion on today’s election. He waved to the onlookers before the fatal plunge.

Steubenville Andy Solovich Market Street Ohio River

Cooper ends his battle with advice for Davey

Myers Y. Cooper Republican candidate for governor says in a United Press statement he expects victory for himself and the GOP at large, lauds a clean campaign, thanks supporters, and criticizes his opponent for personal attacks while pledging a business administration with equal opportunity and a square deal.

Cincinnati U.P Myers Y. Cooper United Press Today Cooper Ohio

School Board Meets in Athens City Building

Athens School Board met last night and approved payment on outstanding bills. Routine business dominated the session in the City Building with no major policy changes reported.

Athens School Board

Poston Improving At Grant Hospital

Report from Grant Hospital Columbus says Charles E F Poston has recovered satisfactorily from eye trouble and will be dismissed Wednesday. He will return to Nelsonville to resume his music classes Thursday.

Nelsonville Grant Hospital Columbus Charles EF. Poston

Graft Dead Aged Nelsonville Man Dies at Home

Nelsonville report says E. G. Graft, 78, died at his Chestnut Street home after a long illness. He was a member of the I O O F Lodge. He leaves his widow and two daughters. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Nelsonville E. G. Graft Chestnut Street I. O. O. F. Lodge

Sixth Grade Essays on Halloween Observance at Central School

Central School sixth grade section one pupils wrote about celebrating Halloween with good deeds rather than pranks. Hazel Everett notes chalk marks on a house should be avoided and urges creating a happy holiday for neighbors.

Right and Wrong Ways to Celebrate Hallowe'en

Virginia Hooper argues for a sane celebration and contrasts the right way with the wrong way. Those who celebrate properly avoid damaging property while those who engage in vandalism gain less pleasure than those who do good deeds.

Virginia Hooper

A Saner Hallowe'en Idea from Gertrude Reed

A reader laments mischief by children on Hallowe'en and suggests a constructive celebration. She proposes hunting for and replacing misplaced furniture as a wholesome activity, hoping to transform the holiday into happiness rather than sorrow.

Hallowe'en Gertrude Mae Reed

Street Car Strikes Hamilton Man in Columbus

Julius Baker, 56, of Hamilton, died in Columbus from injuries after being struck by a street car yesterday. Witnesses said the street car failed to stop after the collision.

Columbus U.P Julius Baker Hamilton

Kenton Bank Closed For Investigation In Ohio

The Kenton Savings Bank & Trust Company in Kenton has closed its doors and the State Department of Banking began an investigation into the bank’s condition. Officials led by Superintendent Blair and attorney Charles G. Saffin Jr. traveled to Kenton to assess the situation at a bank with capital of 150000 dollars, surplus 100000 dollars, resources 1750000 dollars, and deposits 1250000 dollars. W A Norton serves as president and C L Merriman as cashier.

Columbus U.2 State Department of Banking Today Kenton Savings Bank & Trust Company Keniton Blair Charles G. Saffin, Jr C. W. Miller Kenton W. A. Norton C. L. Merriman

Small Matter Who Wins Thomas Says

Norman E. Thomas socialist candidate for president closed his campaign with a radio address on WJZ predicting the winner would be “chastened by the size of the Socialist vote.” He added that which party wins matters little beyond the Yale Harvard football result.

New York U.P Norman E. Thomas WJZ Thomas

Philadelphia Voting Said To Be Corrupt

Philadelphia election fraud charges prompt district attorney notices before noon. Warrants were sworn by Democratic voters. Windon Bryant arrested for alleged interference with election officials in the twenty eighth ward. Oscar Heinesman and Raymond Kennedy ordered arrested in the twenty ninth ward.

Philadelphia U.P Windon Bryant Twenty Oscar Heinesman Raymond Kennedy Twenty-Ninth

Nine Election Law Trials Set for Monday

Cleveland, Nov. 6. Trials of nine persons accused of violating election laws at the August 14 primaries will be held Monday.

Cleveland U.P

Winning Candidate To Speak in Night

In New York on election night the next president will address constituents by radio. The National Broadcasting Company arranged a national hook up with 62 stations so Hoover or Smith could deliver a greeting once results are clear. Both candidates agreed to participate.

New York U.R United States National Broadcasting Company Herbert Hoover Governor Smith

1 250 000 Votes Cast In Ohio By Noon

More than 1.25 million voters had cast ballots in the general election by noon across Ohio. In Cincinnati voting congestion forced ballots to be laid on chairs and tables as officials could not empty boxes quickly enough.

Columbus U.P Clarence J. Brown Cincinnati

English Club Meeting at Ohio University Tonight

The English Club will meet at 7 o clock this evening in the home of Dean and Mrs. E. W. Chubb. It is the first meeting of the club this school year and members will read original writings and discuss them.

Ohio University E. W. Chubb

Cleveland Votes Count Every Ballot In Historic Election

Cleveland's new board of elections announced all ballots will be counted as cast as they handle the county's largest election to date. Judge Maurice Bernon said the laws would be followed to the letter, with only three days to prepare.

Cleveland U.R Board of Elections Maurice Bernon

Secretary Brown will not act on Fairfield pamphlet issue

Columbus November 6. Secretary of State Clarence J Brown will take no action in the Fairfield County pamphlet dispute. The unsigned pink paper pamphlets from the Fairfield County Protestant Association endorsed some candidates and labeled others as unsatisfactory or bad record.

Columbus U.P Clarence J. Brown Fairfield County Fairfield County Protestant Association

First New York election day fatality in Jamaica

Charles Leutersack, 44, of Queens Village, died in a voting booth in Jamaica after suffering a heart attack within minutes of the start of voting. A physician could not reach him in time.

Jamaica N. Y New York State Charles Leutersack Queens Village

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OC. H. Bartlett Allen-A Hosiery Kenosha Wis Arthur Glof James Bennett Masons Fuer W. Lennox C. E. Bennett Davey Central School Hazel Everett Bebe Daniels Notey Johnson Dick Winslow Johnson Jack Holt Kenneth Seessel Ann Clara Cullen Buttercup Emil Jannings Carmencita Jannings Camilla Clara Bow Kenton Bank 8&8 Book Stores Inc Clines Gary Cooper Miss Mabel Robinson Jeannine Fairfield Booth Logan Gas Company Rollins Summer’s Store
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