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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1928
Page
8
Glouster vote results show Democrat Martin Davey carried the city by a narrow margin, but Republicans win presiding judges in four of six precincts. Cooper takes precincts 1 2 3 and 6 while Davey wins 4 and 5. The two mill road levy passes 552 to 343.
William Winefordner announces the district school of the Improved Order of Red Men No. 44 to meet in the Red Men Hall Nelsonville on November 24 with day and night sessions. Candidates will be initiated in all three degrees conferred by teams from Athens Nelsonville and Marietta. Great chiefs including J. W. Downing of the Great Council of Ohio will attend and conduct important business.
Andrew Alien and Lester Zimmer of the Carpenter Hardware Company will attend a meeting of employees at the Athens store this evening at 7 o'clock.
Oscar De Priest leads Harry Baker in Illinois' wealthiest Chicago district as precincts report. De Priest, a former alderman, has history of indictments but is poised to become the first Black congressman from the area. He previously faced graft charges, a 1918 indictment, and current probes into election disorders.
W E F Conrad of Ohio University told the Women's Commercial Club in the Chamber of Commerce rooms that a store needs personality atmosphere and good displays. He linked advertising to current events and stressed window displays, stock turnover, and intimate stock knowledge. The aim is a happy customer and a merchant satisfied with a good sale.
Carbondale reports a city-wide reception for Rev. and Mrs. L. O. Dabritz to celebrate his return as pastor for another year. The event drew prominent townspeople, clergy from multiple congregations, and local business leaders. Dabritz is a Carbondale native, son of Oscar and Mrs. Dabritz, and alumnus of Ohio University.
Secretaries will perform a comedy sketch after the Magic City Lodge, B. O. F., meeting in Glouster on Friday night. The following Friday hosts the annual Father and Son gathering with a special program and oysters served after the event.
Ed Greathouse and George Coburn of Glouster were bound over to the grand jury on assault and battery charges. Bond set at 500 dollars each. The fight began after a wages dispute near Coburn's Cherry Street home, leaving Greathouse with a deep head wound needing eight stitches.
Glouster High invites Roseville High to the local grounds Friday afternoon for a key football clash to balance the season. A Glouster victory would even the season for both teams.
Advertising of Ohio University in cooperation with university authorities was discussed by Alpha Delta Sigma at the Men's Union. A committee of Homer Pritchard Max Blue and James Householder was named to arrange the year's program. Householder will visit C M Gill Athens Chamber of Commerce secretary to discuss advertising. Reports on the fraternity national convention in Champaign Illinois were given by Ralph Kircher and Harold King.
The Gross Frebault Oil and Gas Company of Athens reports a new gasser on a Fisher Field lease south of Athens. The well yields about 1.5 million cubic feet daily with strong rock pressure, per Frank Gross. The strike comes from a five acre Bartlett farm once part of the Hibbard property, now owned by L. W. Bartlett who resides in West Virginia.
In Cincinnati two men murdered and shot to death were found in a box car from Louisville. One body was identified as Dewey E. Day of Hartshorn Oklahoma amid police inquiry into the double killing.
Will Quizz Blackmer was ordered to appear Saturday before the procureur of the Republic in Paris to establish identity and submit to questioning as the United States seeks his extradition.
Fielding H. Yost of Michigan and Dr. Jack Wilce of Ohio State grew up in Milwaukee and played high school football in the same town. The note highlights their shared early football roots and regional link.
The Office of A F Hixson superintendent of Athens city schools has moved from the Junior High to the Senior High building. The new quarters include a converted classroom as an office an anteroom and a supply room. The former superintendent’s office is now Mary Williams Central School principal office.
Miss Thelma Grubb urged standardization of high school sociology tests at an Alpha Kappa Delta meeting in the Windsor Tea Room. The group discussed a possible formal guest dance at Varsity Inn and planned activities with high school sociology students. The next meeting is the first Wednesday in December.
In Mexico City on November 8, jurors near a verdict in the Toral trial. Jose De Leon Toral faces possible death by firing squad for the assassination of President Elect Alvaro Obregon. Mother Superior Concepcion is charged as the intellectual author. Arguments proceed before the jury with a verdict anticipated today.
Edward Smiley a chemistry student at Ohio State University College of Pharmacy drank poison after despondency over a low chemistry grade. Police described the act as an attempted suicide and he was reported recovering today.
Ohio State and Iowa, both undefeated, prepare for a clash that could decide the Big Ten crown. The Buckeyes rely on end runs and the forward pass while the Haw keyes excel at line smashing.
The orly Third Annual National Horse Show opened in Madison Square Garden with top horses on display. Military forces from the United States Canada Germany Holland Poland and Belgium will vie for honors across all classes. Civilian entries from Canada and the United States are present. Horses valued at more than 5,000,000 dollars will participate in the tournament.
In Columbus an 18 month old, Robert L. Herren, fell into a water can while trying to retrieve an apple and drowned last night. The incident was reported by U P.
John Lindley clerk of elections in Albany was arrested Tuesday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Wayne Spuntt on a charge of intoxication. He was jailed in Athens County Jail and released Wednesday morning in an improved condition. Arraignment scheduled today.
Jack Delaney of Bridgeport Conn will face Jimmy Slattery of Buffalo in a 10-round match at Madison Square Garden on November 30. They clash for the third time with Delaney claiming two prior 6-round decisions.
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