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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1928

Page

3

Auto Collision In Nelsonville Involves Two Cars And Street Car

In Nelsonville on East Columbus Street yesterday afternoon a street car and two automobiles collided at Monroe and East Columbus. Edna Laughlin and Bernice Henshaw drove the cars, the Henshaw vehicle was struck by the street car and then hit the Laughlin Chevrolet coach which was badly wrecked. No injuries were reported.

Nelsonville East Columbus Street Edna Laughlin Bernice Henshaw Monroe East Columbus Jefferson Street Henshaw Laughlin

James Wright Dies at 23 After Pneumonia Illness

Nelsonville mourns James Wright 23 son of Mr and Mrs Albert Wright who died at his Murray City home after a short pneumonia illness. He leaves his parents and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services set for day afternoon at 2 at Murray City with burial at Greenlawn cemetery.

Nelsonville James Wright Albert Wright Murray City Greenlawn

Parish Hall euchre party raises spirits at St. Andrew's

Eight tables were used in the euchre party at Parish Hall hosted by the ladies of St. Andrew's Church in Nelsonville. Refreshments were served as Mrs Earl Baker and Ti Rosser posted high scores. Charles Murphy of Murray City won the door prize. The ladies plan another event on November 20.

Nelsonville Parish Hall St. Andrew's Church Earl Baker Ti Rosser Charles Murphy Murray City

Personal mentions from Columbus and surrounding towns

Mrs. Lis McLaughlin and Mrs. James McKee visited Columbus today with Miss Lillian. Mrs. B L Lamborn left for Magnetic Springs and Columbiana County. Mrs. William Siddle and Miss Evelyn visited Columbus. D W Lawson spending today and tomorrow in Columbus. Mr. Wilbur Evans and daughter returned to Columbus after visiting his parents. Mrs. T S Bush was a Columbus visitor. Mr and Mrs Warren Badger and Miss Mable Poston spent Wednesday in Columbus. Mrs. E J Kessinger, Mrs. John Litz and Mrs. Frank Poston were Lancaster visitors. Mrs. Joan Sells, Milwaukee, left for Lancaster after visiting here. Charles Poston in Columbus hospital for eye trouble, unable to leave but expected to Rome tomorrow.

Lis McLaughlin Columbus James McKee Lillian Alumbus B. L. Lamborn Magnetic Springs Columbiana County William Siddle Evelyn D. W. Lawson Wilbur Evans Colums Guy Evans T.S. Bush Warren Badger Mable Poston E. J. Kessinger John Litz Frank Poston Lancaster Joan Sells Milwaukee Wis Charles Poston Rome

Nelsonville Declares American Legion Week For 1929 Drive

Mayor L J Eberle issues a proclamation calling November 11 to 17 American Legion Week. The plan aims for 100 percent 1929 membership, with 1928 members urged to renew. The effort mobilizes Legion and Legion Auxiliary volunteers to enroll eligible veterans and auxiliary members citywide.

Nelsonville American Legion Legion L. J. Eberle A. C. Kentner Glenford Dugan Post Legion Auxiliary America Auxil Iary Legion and Legion Auxiliary I. L. J. Eberle Ohio

Funeral services for Hezekiah Graham

Nelsonville reports funeral services for Hezekiah Graham who died yesterday at his home on Meeker Run. The Salem Church service is set for Saturday at 2 PM with burial to follow at Salem.

Nelsonville Hezekiah Graham Meeker Run Salem Church Salem

North End Sweeps Two Of Three From Mechem In City Bowling

North End won two of three games against Mechem in the City Bowling League at Nelsonville on November 9. Scores followed.

North End Nelsonville Mechem

Mrs Bay Illness Calls Scott Family to Columbus

Mr and Mrs Robert Scott and daughter Detroit and Mrs Charles Scott and daughter Lucille Nelsonville were called to Columbus today by the illness of Mrs Robert Scott s mother Mrs Charles Bay Lancaster who was removed recently to Mercy Hospital Mrs Bay formerly lived in this city

Nelsonville Robert Scott Detroit Charles Scott Lucille Columbus Charles Bay Lancaster Mercy Hospital Bay

Nelsonville churches seek loyalty pledges for three months

In Nelsonville the Christian, Methodist and Presbyterian societies launch a united effort to sign pledges asking members to attend at least one worship service each Sunday for three months. Cards go out next Sunday, with a full membership survey planned by November 18 to gauge church preference. A home visitation evangelistic campaign is planned for January.

Nelsonville Guy H. Black Greencastle Ind

Miss Dorothy Vorhes Guest Of Sister In Steubenville

Miss Dorothy Vorhes is the guest of her sister Mrs Walter Floto at Steubenville.

Dorothy Vorhes Walter Floto Steubenville

Poincare Asked to Form New French Cabinet

Paris November 9 President Gaston Doumergue summoned Raymond Poincare at eight p m to form a cabinet replacing the one that resigned Monday They discussed reconstituting the cabinet of the national union amid radical socialist opposition Poincare promised to answer tonight

Paris Gaston Doumergue Raymond Poincare Poincare National Union

All-Ohio Newspaper Conference Opens in Columbus

The All-Ohio Newspaper Conference begins with a directors meeting in Columbus. General sessions at Ohio State University feature talks by Dr. Thomas H. Kibler Merle Crowell and J. T. Shaw on industry topics. The eight inductees to the first Ohio Journalism Hall of Fame will be announced at a banquet with toastmaster Prof. J. S. Myers.

Ohio Journalism Hall of Fame Thomas H. Kibler Merle Crowell American Magazine J. T. Shaw New York Press Association J.S. Myers Ohio State School of Journalism O. C. Hooper Hall of Fame

Bedford teachers volunteer to work unpaid to save schools

Bedford November 9 75 teachers in the Bedford schools agreed to work without pay for two months to keep schools open until new tax money arrives Supt A B Moody said. Delinquent tax payments have caused a 40000 shortage in the school funds for this year Moody added.

Bedford A. BE. Moody Moody

Houghton Plans England Visit After Senate Loss

After a lengthy White House conference Alanson B. Houghton of New York announced he would sail for England Wednesday at the invitation of President Coolidge. Houghton, who resigned as ambassador to England to run for the Senate, declined to say whether he had withdrawn his resignation.

Washington U.P White House Alanson B. Houghton New York England Coolidge Houghton Senate

Dean Voigt Reports European Trip With Women's Seminar

Irma E. Voigt dean of women at Ohio University spoke at a campus mass meeting detailing a ten week European tour with Sherwood Eddy's Women's Seminar. She described Paris scenes at the signing of the World's Peace Pact and London entertainment by Lady Astor and other British notables during visits to England France Holland Czecho Slovakia Austria Switzerland and Germany.

Europe Sherwood Eddy Irma E. Voigt Ohio University Ewing Auditorium England France Holland Czecho-Slovakia Austria Switzerland Germany Paris London Lady Astor

Burial of Harriett Donanla Wyckoff

Donanla Wyckoff born November 6 at Sheltering Arms Hospital to Mr and Mrs Clarence G Wyckoff 51 Maplewood Drive died the same day and was interred at West Union Street Cemetery.

Harriett. Donanla Wyckoff Sheltering Arms Hospital Clarence G. Wyckoff Maplewood Drive West Union Street

College Courses by Radio Is Predicted

Cleveland reports on November 9 vision of college courses by radio offered by Dr Charles F Thwing president emeritus of Western Reserve University as he marks his seventy fifth birthday He says his birthday will be spent working and his wife will handle any observances Great and outstanding minds

Cleveland U.P Charles F. Thwing Western Reserve University Thwing

Opening of New Service Station in Nelsonville West End

Announcement of a spacious new service station in the West End of Nelsonville offering Motor Oils, Red Crown Gasoline, Polarine Oils and Greases.

More Marines To Be Brought From China

Additional U S Marines will be withdrawn from China soon, officials at the State Department said. State and Navy Department officials are discussing the number to be withdrawn and the Chinese stations to be affected.

China Washington U.P U. S State Department State Navy Department

Small GM Stock Split Could Lower Price for Investors

General Motors proposes a two for one stock split at its board meeting, reducing the price from about 220 to 88 dollars per share. The move would boost accessibility for small buyers but increase outstanding shares to 43.5 million and likely slow trading activity on the exchange.

General Motors New York U.R General Motors Corporation

Intelligence Rise Over Fifty Year Span Cited

Doctor Thwing notes that while horizons have receded, the overall intelligence average has increased over the last fifty years.

Thwing

Rural Service Men's Conference Opens At Columbus

Rural men meet at Ohio State University for the first annual Rural Service Men's conference to discuss farm electrification. Speeches by farm electrification leaders and open discussions are planned. Athens attendees include Frank Biddle John Lax Thomas H Johnson J T Hope Jr and J E Bowles.

Ohio State University Athens Frank Biddle Athens County Agricultural Association John Lax Thomas H. Johnson J. T. Hope, Jr J. E. Bowles

Wharton Treated as Wealthy After Found Funds

In Zanesville on November date, police chief Peter and coroner Trout found Liberty Bonds and bank certificates totaling $20,000 in the quarters of A. W. Wharton a recluse who recently died in a local hotel lobby. The find challenges the belief that Wharton was penniless.

Zanesville U.P Peter Trout A. W. Wharton Tocal Wharton

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