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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1927

Page

3

Vote Results and Officials Elected in Nelsonville Board Race

Nelsonville residents returned seven candidates with Co W Monks and Donald Lodden leading the board of education contest. Isaac Warner Ernest Curtis and Grover Lewis were chosen as constables. J W Wade re elected township clerk. Election officials remind candidates to file expense accounts within ten days.

Nelsonville City Board of Education Co. W. Monks Donald Lowden George P. Hall Clint Patton John Bennett J. W. Wade Nanna Levering Juniper Adda Maccombs Altman Lowery Farms Isaac Warner Ernest Curtis Grover Lewis Warner Curtis Lewis Charles Canter

Evangelist I N Grisso to Speak at Local Church

Grisso from Nelsonville will occupy the pulpit at the Christian church Sunday. Bible school starts at 9 30. At 10 30 Grisso preaches on Mountain Views. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 with evening worship at 7 on Before And After Pentecost.

Evangelist Christian Church Nelsonville I. N. Grisso

Funeral for George Hankei son set at Methodist church

Funeral services for George Hankei son will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist church in Nelsonville with the Rev Ed L Morrell officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn. A union prayer meeting for men is planned tonight at 7 p.m. at Charles Ray's home on Adams Street.

George Hankeison Methodist Church Nelsonville Ed L. Morrell Greenlawn Charles Ray Adams Street

Trustees Named in York Township Board Election

Nelsonville November 11 Irvin Nanna Charles Levering and C A Juniper were elected to membership on the York township board of trustees at the general election.

Nanna, Levering Juniper York Township Nelsonville Irvin Nanna Charles Levering C. A. Juniper

Speculation Rises On Vanderbilt Divorce Action

In Reno on November 11 speculation runs about Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr pressing his divorce suit against Rachel Vanderbilt or letting her counter action stand. Vanderbilt filed for divorce claiming lack of understanding in his efforts to succeed. Mrs Vanderbilt’s counsel quickly filed an answer and counter complaint for desertion. The couple wed in New York City on April 29 1920. Rachel Littleton Vanderbilt is a half sister of Martin Livington a noted New York attorney and was a former confidant of Vanderbilt's sister.

Reno U.R Vanderbilt Young Vanderbilt Rachel Littleton New York City Martin W. Jlivington New York

Not Guilty Plea in Contempt Case Led in Athens Court

In Common Pleas court Judge L G Worstell heard John H Blackford enter a not guilty plea to contempt of court for failure to pay child support. His case set for hearing Monday November 14. Multiple docket actions followed including cases against Nelsonville Coal and Land, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and others with various trial and hearing dates.

John H. Blackford L. G. Worstell Athens County Common Pleas Court Blackford Nelsonville Coal and Land Company T. R. Biddle Et al Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Athens Ice and Storage Company Stanley J. Dew Austin C. Kontner Russell-Miller Milling Company C. F. Mosure R. Beasley C. B. Wilson

Social Notes From Nelsonville Bridge Club and Tea

Mrs C J Bartels hosted a Wednesday bridge gathering with three tables. guest Mrs Wallace Glenn and top scores for Mrs Bartels and Mrs Rhodes. The Rev and Mrs Lloyd Evans hosted an Elizbeth Evans Circle tea at the Presbyterian manse with eleven members and three patronesses arranged at a long tea table.

C. J. Bartels Wallace Glenn W. S&s. Rhodes Bartels Gay Aumiller Lloyd Evans Elizabeth Evans Irene McDowell Mis E. B. Acomb Evans

Local Social Notes From Columbus and Surrounding Towns

Mrs. Carl Van Horn and two children visit Colum bus relatives, Mrs. Thomas Mulligan travels after news of a nephew's death, T. J. Smith group to attend funeral, Lillian Wolford finishes week in Columbus, Mrs. James McKee visits, Martin Murphy and Mrs. Mary McNally guest in Colum bus, Capper family visitors from Warren to Deanville, Grace Capper joins visit in Warren with Irene McDowell, William Jacobs returns home after Lancaster visit with family members.

Carl van Horn Carl, Jr Don Columbus C. H. Ruble Thomas Mulligan T. J. Smith Fanny Mulligan Lillian Wolford James McKee Martin Murphy Glouster Ralph Howe Mary McNally Harry McGovern Cc. C. Capper Margery Warren Irene McDowell Deanville Grace Capper Miss McDowell William Jacobs William Floyd Westenbarger Lancaster

Court calendar shows multiple demurrers and hearings set

A docket lists several cases with actions such as amended petitions demurrers and trials. Dates span November 15 through December 21 with defendants including Martin Cahill Beany Karns and Shaffstall and parties like First Christian Church Nelsonville Lick Run Coal and Clay Company and various individuals.

I. J. Beasley Milling and Grocery Company East End Grocery Company Charles Barnhart Mary E. Cahill Laurie L. Beaney Edward Beany Catherine Mulligan Martin J. Panella Verna Karns Floyd Karns First Christian Church of Nelsonville Mayiie Shaffstall Ben Shaffstall Paul Gordon Lick Run Coa! and Clay Company Jennie Smith Bertha Stephenson Graham Foster Howearth George Hall Mabel Norris Claire Norris

Begg Announces Candidacy for Ohio Governor

Friends of Sandusky Congressman James T. Begg announced his candidacy for Ohio governor in Toledo. Begg did not deny plans to seek the state’s top office and addressed questions about Attorney General Turner’s Toledo campaign.

Friends of Sandusky Toledo U.P James T. Begg the Sanduskian Ohio Turner

Five Rabbits Per Hunter Under New Rabbit Season Law

Under a law enacted by the last general assembly hunters opening rabbit season next Tuesday may not bag more than five rabbits or hares in a day and may not possess more than five at any time. Killing or pursuing rabbits is restricted to daylight hours from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.

General Assembly

Athens Teen Builds One of World’s Smallest Planes

Arthur Boyles an 18 year old Athens High School student built a compact home craft named Mercury in seven weeks this fall. The 16 foot long biplane with 20 foot wingspan uses a Harley Davidson two cylinder engine and plans from the Lincoln sport plane. It has a top speed near 90 mph a cruising speed around 75 mph and a stall near 35 mph. Material costs run about 490 with the aircraft weighing 250 pounds and a payload capacity of 600 pounds.

Athens Arthur Boyles Boyles

Patriotism urged at Athens High School festival

Armistice day assembly at Athens High School was followed by a pep rally for today’s game. Rev C M Coulter led devotions and Edward Dowell spoke on patriotism, urging mindful reflection on national holidays. The Ohio Sinfonians then performed a varied program. Chester Border presided in Foster Cornwell’s absence.

Athens High School C. M. Coulter Edward 8. Dowell America Dowell Athens Chester Border Foster Cornwell

Third Annual Fall Festival Profits For High School Fund

The third annual Fall Festival netted 314 dollars and 90 cents for the general high school fund. The PTA candy booth raised 16.10. Other earnings included dance 42.85 play 39.61 police 3.10 fortune telling 2.50 photo gallery 2 restaurant 0.99 senior girls ice cream 26.15 eighth grade boys Hamburger stand 17.09 sophomore boys cider and doughnut 14.35 freshman girls popcorn 13.85 eighth grade girls bake sale 13.55 freshman boys African dodger 12.05 junior boys game 11.95 sophomore girls novelty store 9.13 junior girls booth 9.50 seventh grade girls 7.50 seventh grade boys Fish Pond 6 senior booth waffles 1.75 with expenses 13.35.

Parent-Teacher Association Hamburg

Girl Reserve HIV party postponed due to illness of chairman

The Girl Reserve HIV party scheduled for Thursday evening was indefinitely postponed because committee chairman Foster Cromwell is ill.

Foster Cromwell

Eighth Grade Girls Stage Past and Present Play

The eighth grade presented special music and a play The Past and the Present at assembly. Performers included Helen Nichols Mary Carolyn Rusten Laura Henderson Genevieve Merchant Jane Gill and Loraine Rodehaver. Betty Gullum impressed as the grandmother. The minuet featured Eileen Pendergrass Maurine Cornwell Carolyn Clutter Jean Morton Mary Morton Louise Kempton Mary Carolyn Ruston Beatrice Perkins Virginia Hoover Elizabeth Briggs Lucile Mansfield Genevieve Merchant and Mary Leviss.

Helen Nichols Mary Carolyn Rusten Laura Henderson Genevieve Merchant Jane Gill Loraine Rodehaver Ruth Chandler Betty Gullum Eileen Pendergrass Maurine Cornwell Carolyn Clutter Jean Morton Mary Morton Louise Kempton Mary Carolyn Ruston Beatrice Perkins Virginia Hoover Elizabeth Briggs Lucile Mansfield Mary Leviss

Officers Named for Two New Home Economics Clubs

Miss Ruth G. Giesen, supervisor, announced the officers for the two newly organized home economics clubs. In the junior department club, Louise Seipel is president, Madonna Klinger secretary, and Grace Story treasurer, with the senior club also named.

Ruth G. Giesen Louise Seipel Madonna Klinger Grace Story

A Association Pep Meeting Held At High School

A proposed pep meeting for the A association was scheduled for the monthly assembly Monday evening at 10 o clock. The event was to be held in the high school assembly room but attendance and outcome were not clearly reported.

Students Back Pep Meeting With Assembly

By a student body vote, organizers decided to hold the pep meeting in connection with yesterday's assembly afternoon.

Sim Barick Leads Warren High Football Team

Sim Barick, former Athens High School and Ohio University student, becomes Warren High School football coach after earlier successful tenure at Struthers where he built strong teams and earned local renown.

Sim” Barick Athens High School Ohio University Warren Struthers

Hi Y Club Installs New Members At City High

The Hi Y club at the high school welcomed new members on Tuesday evening. Principal F E Harshman explained the creed to the pledging boys, who include Everett Barnhart Ellis Chaney Delbert Howett Dick Kelley Rex Koons Roscoe McKibben Ted Preston David Reading Fred Rice Robert Worthman and Eldridge Whipple.

F. Ee, Harshman Everett Barnhart Ellis Chaney Delbert Howett Dick Kelley Rex Koons Roscoe McKibben Ted Preston David Reading Fred Rice Robert Worthman Eldridge Whipple

Southeast Ohio high schools select debate subject and teams

The debate topic chosen is Re solved: That the present system of trial by jury should be abolished. Athens high school announced the subject and the debate squad members after tryouts: Negative team Josephine Kircher Jack Wadley Mary Ellen Wood and Pauline Cone as alternate. Affirmative team Robert Worthman Esther Harris Elmer Jacobs and Virginia Larimer as alternate.

Southeastern Ohio Anna K. Price Athens High School Josephine Kircher Jack Wadley Mary Ellen Wood Pauline Cone Robert Worthman Esther Harris Elmer Jacobs Virginia Larimer

Physics Dept Opens Novel Sound Experiments With Musical Aids

Under John F. Newcomb, the physics department launches an interesting project next week using new instruments. Experiments will employ novelties and tools rather than traditional tuning forks with bans and mandolins to explore sound.

Department of Physics John F. Newcomb

Haddox Named Bulldogs Baseball Pilot for Next Season

Maurice Haddox has been elected to lead the Athens Bulldogs on the coming season as captain and first baseman. He notes nine lettermen return but several new infielders will be needed to fill vacancies after graduation.

Maurice Haddox Bulldogs Haddox Athens

Joyce Transfers Store to Masonic Building in Corning

M. E. Joyce moves his grocery business to the Masonic building next to the post office in Corning and plans to open the new store late this week. Tonight marks Armistice observances in town.

M. E. Joyce Masonic Building

Junior High Students Exhibit Manual Training Craftwork

In Corning on display at Van Fossen's confectionery and drug store are towel racks book ends match boxes and broom holders made by junior high students under teacher Wendell Love. The display will continue through the school term with much comment on the students handiwork.

Corning van Fossen Wendell Love

Preacher Rev E B White Delivers Sermon in Lancaster Church

In Corning Nov 11 Rev E B White of Mills Memorial Church Lancaster preached at United Brethren Church. One member joined the church that evening as anniversary week continues with a new program and speaker each night.

Mills Memorial Church A. B. Church

VINCO Bed Time Physic Promises Gentle Constipation Help

An old time ad promotes VINCO a herbal bedtime laxative for obstinate constipation. It claims to gently empty bowels without gripe, suited for bilious or sour stomachs and low energy mornings. A 25 cent box from your druggist is advertised with a tablet tonight for a full day’s work tomorrow.

Vinco

Convention of Sunday School Workers at Oakfield

Sunday school workers from Monroe Pleasant township will convene at Oakfield Baptist church in Oakfield at 2 o clock Sunday afternoon.

Papes Diapepsin Offers Quick Relief for Stomach Pain

Sudden stomach pains signal excess gastric acid and possible gastritis. Taking Pape's Diapepsin after meals or when pain appears neutralizes acid, soothes inflammation, and aids digestion for fast relief. Millions have trusted this remedy for indigestion and related stomach troubles. Get a 60 cent package from any druggist.

Pape

Circle Hill Girl Struck by Auto

Arvella Phillips eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Phillips Circle Hill formerly of this city was struck by a machine yesterday afternoon near the Circle Hill school. She had both legs broken above the knees and was badly bruised though not thought internally injured. The driver a Nelsonville man took her to Dr Warren V Sprague office in this city then to Sheltering Arms hospital Athens. The pupil of Miss Shirley Ruth of Millfield teaches lower grades at Circle Hill school. The baby is a grandson of Mr and Mrs William Locke Chauncey.

Chauncey Arvella Edward Phillips Circle Hill Nelsonville Warren V. Sprague Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Shirley Ruth Millfield Circle Hill School

Plains P. T. A. Hears Talk on Buying of Milk

The Plains P T A held its regular meeting in the grade school auditorium with president Ray Michaels presiding. Miss Bench, the grades principal, spoke on milk purchases for underweight children and Alex Root, superintendent of schools, attended and spoke.

Chauncey Plains Parent- Teacheree Ray Michaels Miss Bench Alex Root

K. O. P. to Meet Chauncey November 11 Ceremony

Philadelphia Lodge No. 709 Knights of this city will hold a business session and a special interest meeting Monday evening. District Deputy Lancaster of Nelsonville and visiting brothers from that city will attend. Oysters and lunch will be served during the social session.

Chauncey Philipine Lodge No Knights of Lancaster Nelsonville

Local residents visit and social outings in Nelsonville area

Lower Plains notes listing Mrs J W South and son Harry South with James Miller of Willoughby visiting Mr and Mrs Roy Gabriel this week. Gay McDonald and Wilma Powell of Athens spent Sunday with Hazel McDonald and Elizabeth Barber in Nelsonville. Mrs George Gabriel Jr and Mrs F M McHarg hosted guests Thursday. Mr and Mrs Harry Moore and son Melvin visited Charles Moler in Nelsonville on Sunday.

Lower Plains J. W. South Harry South James Miller Willoughby Roy Gabriel Gay McDonald Wilma Powell Athens Hazel McDonald Elizabeth Barber Nelsonville George Gabriel, Jr F. M. McHarg Harry Moore Melvin Charles Moler

Quilting Meeting At Zion Baptist Lower Plains

The Ladies Aid of Zion Baptist church met at the Lower Plains church on Wednesday for a quilting session. Attendees included Myrtle Nichols Katie Coon Flora McHarg Callie Potts Maggie Smith Hattie Barnes Bessie Moore and Iva Dell Barnes. A 4 year old entertained with songs and recitations.

Chauncey Ladies’ Aid Society of the Zion Baptist Church Lower Plains Myrtle Nichols Katie Coon Flora McHarg Callie Potts Maggie Smith Hattie Barnes Bessie Moore Iva Dell Barnes

Armistice Day Program To Be Held Tonight

The Armistice Day program sponsored by the city and schools will start at 7 o'clock in Chauncey High School auditorium. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Brown are in charge of the entertainment.

Chauncey Chauncey High School

Young Married People Form Club At Theisen Home

A group of young married residents gathered at Mr and Mrs Herman Theisen Jr home to organize a young married peoples club. Officers elected include President Myrtle Olbers and Vice President Ed.

Herman Theisen, Jr Young Married Peoples’ Club Myrtle Olbers

Son Born to Roy Capehart Family in Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Roy Capehart announce the birth of a son at their New Haven West Virginia home. The infant weighed nine pounds and is named James Harold.

Roy Capehart Chauncey New Haven W. Va James Harold

Drink Water to Aid Failing Kidneys Says Authority

A cited authority urges daily quart water intake and occasional salts to flush kidneys and neutralize acidic build up from rich foods. Symptoms described include back pain dizziness cloudy urine and nocturnal urination. four ounces of Rad Salts are suggested to cleanse and stimulate sluggish kidneys and soothe bladder irritation.

Social Evening Notes From Local Club Meeting

Ward Wade and Ben Theisen served as secretary treasurer and assistant secretary treasurer while Lewis Sande led the gathering. The evening featured card games radio music and refreshments including popcorn balls and home made candy for a list of local couples.

Ward Wade Ben Theisen Se Tary Lewis Sande Emmett Olbers Edward Wade Lewis Sanders Chester Howard Herman North William Theisen William Sisson

Hartleys Entertain Mazon Council Members and Guests

Hartley and Mrs William Hartley hosted a Wednesday evening with Mazon Council No 93 members and spouses. Quilting and sewing rag gifts earned prizes for Homer Tracy Herman Thiesen Sr and William Thiesen. Food included sausage sandwiches pie cake and coffee. An out of town guest was Bernice Sheehan of Cleveland. The next meeting will be at Clarence Misners. Friday November 18 Gladys Brooks traveled to Columbus with her parents for a family operation at eye clinic. J H Snyder and Mrs Breinig attended John Wolfe funeral in Zaleski.

Clarence Misner Herman Thiesen Homer Tracy Mra William Thiesen Mae Boudirot Jenny Cole Ruby Simpson Elizabeth Withem Myrtie Olbers Louise Guerra Isabell Brown Maxine Hartley William Dwight Winfield Hartley William Hartley Bernice Sheehan Cleveland

Healthier Stronger Girl Tries Vegetable Compound

Julia Schmidt, a bottling worker in Silverton Oregon, suffered years of weakness while operating a sealing machine. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports being healthier and stronger and recommends it to others.

Tim Julia Schmidt Lydia E. Pinkham Miss Schmidt Willow St Silverton Oregon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Board OF Education C. W. Monks Cornelius, Jr IN Common Pleas Court Bridge Club Begg General General Assembly H. C. Peterson Department Club Beatrice Weller Louise Barnhart Margaret Landis Ohio Sinfonians Sinfonians Mariana Bing Barbara Kantzer Willis Edmund Donald Dowd David Todd Wilson Betram Fox Dett Victor Herbert Offenbach Logan Association Meepts Try “Vinco Oakfield Arvella Phillips Capehart William Locke Ladies’ Aid of Bisu Magne Gladys Brooks W. H. Brooks Brooks J. H. Snyder Charles Breinig Zaleski John Wolfe Goodrich
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