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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1928

Page

3

Paradox In Vote Counts After Election Note

A strange presidential race ends with Herbert Hoover at 404 electoral votes, surpassing Harding, while Alfred E. Smith wins a record Democratic popular vote yet secures only 69 electoral votes with 46 in doubt. At 11 am Hoover leads in most states with Smith holding Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Rhode Island.

Herbert Hoover Warren G. Harding Alfred E. Smith Hoover Smith Alabama Georgia Louisiana Mississippi South Carolina South Rhode Island Massachusetts Montana North Carolina Texas Utah

Hoover Faces Great Problems in His Presidency

President-elect Hoover faces a crowded agenda including choosing a cabinet led by likely secretary of the treasury Andrew Mellon. Possible picks for secretary of state include Dwight W. Morrow or Senator Borah with farm relief dominating immediate priorities. He plans rest and study in Palo Alto before returning to Washington around December 15, with extra sessions and a broad legislative program to follow.

Hoover Andrew Mellon Treasury Borah and Morrow State Washington East Congress

Animals Bathing Guide from Wa Soapsuds Care Sheet

Instructs on washing animals with Wa soapsuds and thorough rinsing. Drying steps include towel drying and brushing until fur is completely dry. Emphasizes gentle handling and complete dryness to prevent dampness.

Surprise Birthday Surprise Party in Nelsonville Home

A triple surprise party was held Tuesday evening at Mrs. Joh Horton’s Nelsonville home. Planned as a farewell for Mrs. Madison Price and Mrs. Leoline Seiberts, the gathering also celebrated Mrs. Horton’s birthday. Masks on guests. Gifts given to the three honorees. Attendees from Haydenville and local families included many named women.

Nelsonville Joh Horton Horton Madison Price Leoline Seiberts Mrs Horton Price Seibert Park Huddy A. G. Woolery Brandenburg Sarah Seibert Frank Bean Thomas Huddy Olive Seibert Doras Frank Frank John Stocklin Clara Potts Oto Shirley N. L. Horton Ralph Horton Silscott James McKee Bess Higgins Emily McManaway Doral McManaway Martin Ohlinger Velma Evans Cora Davis Hazel Ellinger Lilly Warrington Mary Dille Henretta Sayers Hattie Gilbert Fanny Williams Charlotte Barber A Walter Wolfe M. Ev Thomas Evans Evans Gladys Hughes A. J. Shivers Nora All Haydenville

St Andrews to Host Euchre Party in Parish Hall

Nelsonville residents will attend a euchre party hosted by the ladies of St Andrews Church at Parish Hall on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock with refreshments served.

Nelsonville

Columbus Day Business and Social Visits Report

Miss Hyla Harrold spent the day in Columbus on business. L L Davis attended a funeral in Granville. Mrs. J C Dean spent a few days in Columbus. Julius Fischer visited Columbus for business. Ed Tucker returned to Walbridge after visiting home folks. Mrs. Dave Burnell spent today and tomorrow in Columbus. Charles Seidenfeldt of Murray City transacted business in Columbus. Arlie Campbell and Dorothy, and Mrs. Harvey Wend and Jennie Campbell of Haydenville were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark.

Hyla Harrold Columbus Ll. A. Davis Granville J. C. Dean Julius Fischer Ed Tucker Walbridge Dave Burnell Charles Seidenfeldt Murray City Arlie Campbell Dorothy Harvey Wend Jennie Campbell Haydenvilla Robert Clark

Loyal Woman's Class Meeting Notices Annual Dinner

The Loyal Woman's Class of the Cuistian Church met at Mrs. Mary Ray's home on West Washington Street. President Mrs. Sam Starkey led the session with devotions by Mrs. Ben James and a Silver offering collected. The next meeting plans the December 7 annual dinner at Mrs. Starkey's home with 40 members and guests served lunch.

Slsonville Loyal Woman's Class Cuistian Church Mary Ray West Washington Street Sam Starkey Ben James Starkey Ray

East P T A to Meet in East School Friday

The East Parent Teacher Association will meet Friday at 3 PM at East School. Fifth grade pupils under Miss Lillian Young will present a program and mothers of the association will also perform. Plans will be made for the annual bazaar on December 14.

Pp. T. A Nelsonville East Parent Teacher Association East Lillian Young

Republicans Lead In Nelsonville Vote Record Expected

Unofficial Nelsonville returns show about 2,200 votes cast with Republicans winning most precincts. Hoover leads across all 12 precincts with 1,463 to 595 for Smith, while Cooper nails 1,222 to Davey’s 948. Sheriff loser Williams carries some precincts. Poston and Jenkins split Congress votes, with Jenkins winning 1,241 to Poston 769.

Nelsonville Herbert Hoover Smith Myers Y. Cooper Martin L. Davey Davey Herb J. Parker William Williams Parker Williams Walter L. Lines Dike” Wilson Dust Charles E. Poston Jenkins Poston

Obituary: Monroe Spencer Dies at 65 in Colgate

Monroe Spencer, 65, died Tuesday at his Colgate home. Surviving are his wife, one daughter, and three sons. Funeral will be Friday at 1 PM with burial at New Straitsville Cemetery.

Nelsonville Monroe Spencer Colgate New Straitsville

Funeral attracts numerous out-of-town mourners

Out-of-town attendees at the Ada Wardson funeral include Daisy Lockhark and Wilbur Williams from Springfield Illinois P A Barbar and George Wilson from Toledo Ohio and many others from Wheeling West Virginia Mt. Pleasant Zanesville Columbus Rochester Lancaster and Renaville among.

Nelsonville Ada Wardson Daisy Lockhark Wilbur Williams Springfield P. A. Barbar George Wilson Toledo Steward Chapman Dickerson Wheeling W. Va George Chapman John Chapman Mt. Pleasant Bessie Richard William Clair William Hammond Mace D. A. Woodson Columbus W. H. Woodson Rochester N. Y Anna Harding Lancaster Lillian Benford

Supreme Court Overrules Berger Contempt Appeal

In Columbus on November 7 the Supreme Court overruled John Berger's appeal. He was sentenced to 10 days in jail and a $250 fine by Judge Shook of Cincinnati for contempt linked to the murder trial of George Remus.

Columbus Supreme Court John Berger Shook Cincinnati George Remus

Hoover landslide sweeps Republican ticket in Delaware

Returns from Delaware's 219 districts show the entire Republican slate elected as Hoover wins nationally. The count appears practically complete with Republicans carrying state offices.

Wilmington Del Delaware

Seven men arraigned for dynamiting at Mine No 10 Derthick

August 21 incident at Derthick led to seven men Henry Kempton Homer Mecum Evan Humphrey Leonard McGee Lewis Minus Wilfred Moody and Mack McClutcheon being arraigned before Mayor A E Johnson. They pleaded not guilty and were bonded at 5000 each later reduced to 3000 by Judge Worstell. James Campbell faced an assault with intent to kill charge with bond set at 5000 and later lowered to 1500. he posted bond and was released.

Mine No. 10 Derthick A. E. Johnson Trimble Henry Kempton Homer Mecum Evan Humphrey Leonard McGee Lewis Minus Wilfred Moody Mack McClutcheon Athens L. J. Worstell Athens County Common Pleas Court Worstell Campbell Ampbell

Nominating Committee Appointed At Esther Class Meeting

Esther Class of the Christian Church held a Monday evening meeting at Mrs Grace Sheppard's Monroe Street home. Mrs Anna Wolfe opened with devotions and president Mrs Frank Betts led business. A nominating committee was named to select officers for the coming year. Treasurer reports $133 on hand. An annual business meeting and officer elections will precede an exchange party in the social rooms. A 6 o'clock dinner will start the meeting. A covered dish supper served to 22 members and guests. W B A will hold a birthday party tonight. all officers and guards are asked to attend.

Nelsonville Esther The Christian Church Grace Sheppard Monroe Street Anna Wolfe Frank Betts

Athens High School Fall Festival This Friday

The fourth annual fall festival at Athens High School will be held Friday in the gym and auditorium. Activities include a one act comedy The Lunatics, various booths with games and treats, dancing at 8 pm, with student council oversight and drama club coordination led by Miss Anne Pickering.

Athens High School Dramatic Club Anne Pickering the Lunatics Anne Evans Rex Smedley Allan Nellis William Cooper Jack Swanson Mildred Murphy John Fait Faye Tom Vernon Trout John Boden Paul Nichols Helen Drake Margaret Johnson Rex Koons Russell Hall Rachel Syx Dolores Phelps Harry Hope Marian Danford Sam Harshman Mildred Landis Joe Bardin Dick Atkins Lewis Speiser Ruth Haydrn Ruth Chandler John Pickens Jean Barlow Marjory Beasley

Hoover Victory Not Displeasing the Vatican

The Holy See learned of Herbert Hoover’s election with no surprise or regret. A Vatican note said a Catholic candidate would be satisfying, but Hoover’s success is not displeasing as his attitude toward the church has always been respectful.

Rome U.R Holy See Herbert Hoover Vatican

Prizes Awarded at Farmers Institute in the Plains

The Plains High School hosted the closing session of the Farmers Institute where Garden Club members received $1 prizes and a certificate from Thomas Johnson. The Campfire Girls also earned certificates and $1 per member. Roger Humphrey won top poster prize. Officers Nora Graves John Lopez and Vina Wharton were re elected. Maxine Channell chaired. Grace Renee Miller spoke on What is Fonomy and E A Flemming on Choosing Varieties Planting Orchards.

Farmer's Institute the Plains High School Garden Club Thomas Johnson Roger Humphrey Farmer’s Institute The Plains Institute

Etna Lava Flows Through Sicilian Villages

A wide path of ruin from Munziata to Mascali shows Etna erupting lava flowing from the crater through the Pietrafucila Vallonazzo Valley, carving a new advance across the landscape near Catania.

Catania Sicily U.P Munziata Puntalazzo Mascali Mount Etna Pietrafucila-Vallonazzo

Four precincts not reported in Athens County results

The Athens County Board of Elections reported full returns except for four precincts Sugar Creek New Marshfield and two in Trimble Township one in Athens and one at Goose Run. Two runners were sent out at 6 am to fetch the missing data but the vehicle failed near Athens.

Glouster Navy Athens County Board of Elections Trimble Township Goose Run Athens Sugar Creek New Marshfield Election Board

Evangelist Vian to Lead Corning Church Dedication Address

Evangelist Homer H. Vian will give a dedication memorial address at the Corning United Brethren Church on Thursday night. Similar services will be held each night for two weeks with various speakers assisting in an effort to wipe out remaining indebtedness on the church.

Glouster Homer H. Vian Corning United Brethren Church Corning

Glouster to Hold Special Council Meeting Thursday

Mayor Goggley announced a special council meeting for Thursday night at 7 o'clock to transact any business that may arise.

Glouster Goggley

Angle and Searls wed in Zanesville at M E parsonage

Robert Angle of Johnstown son of Mr and Mrs B R Angle and Kathleen Searls of Zanesville a former Glouster resident were married at Zanesville M E parsonage Rev Shimer officiating Both graduates of Glouster High School Angle class of 1926 and Searls class of 1927 The couple will reside in Johnstown where Angle is employed

Glouster Robert Angle Johnstown B. R. Angle Kathleen Searls Zanesville M. E. Parsonage Shimer Glouster High School Bert Searls Angle

Revival Services Start At Wesley Methodist Church

Revival services open tonight at Wesley Methodist Church in Glouster led by Rev. Mrs. Kimmey of Athens. Special music accompanies the sermons and all are welcome to attend.

Wesley Methodist Church Glouster Kimmey Athens

Past Noble Grands Club Meeting Noted

Glouster residents are informed that the Past Noble Grands Club will convene Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Mae Dunnett’s Madison Street home. All members are urged to attend.

Ministers Attend County Council of Churches Meeting

The Rev. F. E. Roberts and the Rev. D. L. Browning attended a County Council of Churches meeting Monday at Central Avenue M. E. Church in Athens. The next gathering is set for December 3 at the Methodist Church in this city.

Glouster F. E. Roberts D. L. Browning County Council of Churches Central Avenue M. E Athens Methodist

Zimmer to Join Glouster Hardware After Bell Departure

Lester Zimmer has accepted a position in the Glouster store of the Carpenter Hardware company, succeeding Jack Bell. The move signals leadership change as the local business adjusts staffing.

Glouster Lester Zimmer Carpenter Hardwareompany Jack Bell

Seven Women to Help Make Laws in Congress

New York November 7 seven women candidates appear to have won House seats. The group includes incumbents Mrs Rogers Massachusetts Mrs Norton New Jersey Mrs Kahn California and Mrs Langley Kentucky plus new entries Mrs Ruth Bryan Owen Florida Mrs Ruth Pratt New York and Mrs Ruth Hanna McCormick Illinois, forming the largest feminine contingent in Congress.

New York House of Representatives Rogers Massachusetts Norton New Jersey Kahn California Langley Kentucky Ruth Bryan Owen Florida Ruth Pratt Ruth Hanna McCormick Illinois Congress

Massachusetts Returns Show Smith Leading Across State

Governor Smith has carried Massachusetts with early returns from 692 of 748 precincts in the state’s cities outside Boston and all but two Boston precincts. Smith totals 800,164 to Hoover 769,901 as results come in.

Boston Smith Massachusetts Hoover

The Case for Cascara: Nature’s Best Laxative

A medical tone extols cascara bark as the superior natural laxative. The piece argues many drugs fail to cleanse the system and notes cascara was used by Indians for longevity. It highlights cascara as gentle on the bowels and beneficial for blood with no habit formation.

Messenger Pattern Department distinctive dress pattern ad

This pattern showcases a dress in figured and plain silk Canton crepe or crepe satin with facings. It features a cami sole underbody, bloused waist, narrow front panel skirt, fitted yoke, shaped revers, gathered sleeve with narrow cuff, in sizes 34 to 44. Mailing option available for 15 cents.

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