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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1928
Page
7
D I Carr traveled to Columbus after learning of his brother Nelson Carrs sudden death. Nelson fell ill Wednesday night while visiting Lawrence Carr in Coshoc ton and died Friday. The body was moved to Columbus for funeral services and burial.
Corning voters approved a $72,000 bond issue to fund a municipal water works in a Tuesday election. Construction will begin early next spring after the measure carried 348 to 256. Jacksonville Mothers Club meets Wednesday at 8 o'clock. Local football fans plan to attend the Ohio State game in Columbus. Austin McCune, 28, died at his Trimble home from an enlarged heart. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ in Glouster. BH. Davis, 70, former Trimble resident, died after a stroke at Magnetic Springs. Merrill Norris, grandson of the Norrises, broke his left arm playing.
The P M G Club gathered at Mrs. Mae Dunnett’s Madison Street home Thursday afternoon in Glouster. Led by acting president Ora Jones, eleven members recalled and three visitors attended. Readings covered Fundamentals of Life, a Guest poem, and other pieces by Ora Jones Angie and Mrs Dunnett. Games and refreshments followed with plans for a December meeting at Odd Fellow Hall featuring a potluck dinner.
The Business and Professional Women’s Club elected officers for the year. Ramona Hughes was named president, Mabel Ballentyne vice president, Hilda Murphy secretary, and Hazel Beckman treasurer.
Charles A. Lindbergh and Alexander McNab flew from Terrenates to central Mexico, weathering a rugged route said to rival his U S flight. They landed at Valbuena field after eight hours and twenty minutes, then Lindbergh met American Ambassador Dwight Morrow amid public welcome and a ceremonial setup.
Ottawa county officials hold a preliminary stage in the death of Mary Remmier, 19, whose body was found in the Blanchard River near Gilboa on September 12. After Sylvia Conner, 29, posted bond on a first degree murder charge, judges refused to comment on steps for the Monday hearing.
Chicago dispatch reports the Farmer-Labor party plans to unite in Sioux Falls South Dakota to map a strong progressive third party for 1932. Charles C. Shirley Illinois delegation head says the party will reorganize and begin work in Texas, amid Democratic party collapse perception after Tuesday’s election.
Rome November 10 premier Mussolini prohibited public collection of funds for Mt Etna eruption victims. He indicated the cabinet would likely approve adequate relief measures at a meeting Monday.
Arkansas voters approved a referendum banning the teaching of evolution in state schools by a substantial margin. The measure carried 63,893 to 42,876 with returns largely complete. The action aligns Arkansas with Tennessee and Mississippi in restricting theory teaching in public education.
A marriage license was issued yesterday in the Athens County Probate Court to Will Shumway, 929, factory worker, Lansing, and Hazel Welling, 21, at home, Jacksonville. An inventory and appraisement for the estate of William Hooper was filed by executor Frank J. Hopper. A petition by William Shields against Homer Shields et al seeks partition of Lewis D. Shields heirs and assignment of a one fifth undivided real estate share, with dower for Lucinda Shields to be determined and set off in severalty.
Cleveland reports detail the investigation into the murder of Betty Reagan a waitress on May 14 at an East Side apartment A six member church committee led by Mrs Mary Ley hopes to obtain more knowledge of the crime The suspect a 22 year old Kentucky native has been grilled for over 16 hours and admits being in Cleveland at the time and recalling the brutal act but denies seeing the victim Meanwhile state officials announce Wilbur Stout named as State Geologist succeeding the late Dr John A Bownecker in Columbus
GLOUSTER November 10 The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met at the M E Church after an opening hymn. President Mrs W W Leadbetter led devotionals. A letter from Mrs R J Thompson of Los Angeles was read by Mrs R B Smith. Mrs M Bryson presented the study Jit of Ownership and most attendees joined in the mystery box questions. A refreshment committee included Mrs James, Mrs Strohmeyer, Mrs Lewis and Mrs Norris.
Oscar Bennett, 70, father of A. M. Bennett of this city, died Friday noon at his home near Jackson from pneumonia. The son was notified around 11 PM Thursday and left by car for Jackson, arriving before his father’s death. Funeral arrangements were not set this morning.
At Friday morning assembly a representative from each Rufus Putnam grade outlined aims for the school’s betterment. First grade Samuel Coffee urged calm behavior, second grade Vance Cross urged tidiness, third grade Phyllis Logan reported yard and playground repairs, fourth grade Betty Fink promoted front lawn care, fifth grade Ammett Parker structured building entry times, sixth grade Robert Bird called for auditorium care. Honor pupils were recognized, Alonzo Walters spoke on ocean waves rules, two third grade songs were performed, and the school chorus sang Rufus Putnam Will Shine.
In Common Pleas Court a committee asks for a accounting from Rev Kelley after claims he spent church funds without explanation Mrs Tomason says a meeting will be held to expel the opposing members including committee members SCORES PUNCH BOARD ruling: a money operated device offering gum and candy prizes is gambling, Attorney General Turner declares for Woodsfield prosecutors in Columbus.
Athens County official returns show thirteen precincts that previously voted Democratic switching to the Republican ticket in this election. Overall county turnout reached 16,681 with Athens City at 4,160, while President Hoover led with 11,101 votes to Smith 4,546. Contested county offices included Clerk of Courts, Sheriff, County Commissioners, Treasurer, Prosecuting Attorney, and Coroner with mixed outcomes.
President elect Herbert Hoover wired thanks to National Committeeman Maurice Maschke for the campaign that kept Onion on the Republican side. He praised the message and the command and ability with which the effort was conducted leading to a great cause’s success.
The Interstate Commerce Commission set a final valuation of 11.91 million dollars for the Minneapolis St Paul and Sault Ste Marie Railway. The decision was announced today and affects the railroad’s operating properties and assets.
Mac Bartlett, descendant of Josiah Bartlett, the second signer of the Declaration, played the third singer Friday in the second scene of Citizenship at Nelsonville High School chapel. The performance was presented under the supervision of Ailis Mildred Roberts and Lucille Long.
Nelsonville Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met in the church parlors for the monthly session. Mrs. John Herrold led the business. plans for a December bazaar were withdrawn and nickel cards with captains assigned were adopted for fundraising. Miss Helen Jackson, a guest, spoke on Standard Bearer reorganization. 17 members attended with one guest.
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