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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1928

Page

5

Society and Personal Mention Luncheon And Shower

Mrs Edwin A Jones bride to be was honored at her Jackson home with a surprise kitchen shower hosted by Athens women and a luncheon at Hotel Rogan Wellston before a Jackson departure A motoring party included numerous Athens residents and Mr and Mrs J H Gross hosted guests in Athens. Others noted: Mrs W E Moler entertained a pink and green bridge club at 6 o clock with six tables and trophies awarded to Mrs George W Hopkins and Mrs Scott Haney.

Edwin A. Jones Katherine McKee Jackson Athens W. H. McKee Hotel Rogan Wellston L. V. Brown T. R. Biddle Alonzo Palmer Harry Beckiey Fr. M. Hutchinson W. H. Logan F. Rauch McKee Moler W. E. Moler North College Street J. E. Williams Columbus George W. Hopkins Scott Haney

Kappa Sigma Pi Initiates Nine Officers at Presbyterian Church

The local Kappa Sigma Pi chapter initiated nine officers into the first degree last Saturday at the Presbyterian Church with Prof. W. 8. mertsfelder Dr. A. Y. Wilcox and Uncle Dave Jemison presiding. New officers include Chaplain C D Giauque Junior Chaplain Edward Sharpe Chancellor Richard Cox Vice Chancellor Harmon Atkinson Scribe Leavitt Gard Purser Delbert Howett Constable Everett Barnhart Sentinel Elmer Jacobs Tentmaker Foster Cornwell Gamaliel Ellis Chaney Stephen Robert Guilum Chief Musician William Cooper. The group meets Thursday at 7 and plans an indoor track meet after adopting the constitution. A Thi Beta Pi sister sorority may form with a potential chaplain selection.

Kappa Sigma Pi Presbyterian Church W. 8. Mertsfelder A. Y. Wilcox David H. Jemison Uncle Dave C .D. Giauque Edward Sharpe Richard Cox Harmon Atkinson Leavitt Gard Delbert Howett Constable Everett Barnhart Sentinel Elmer Jacobs Foster Cornwell Gamaliel Ellis

Marine Guard Will Stay at Postoffice

Steubenville situation follows a Sunday night robbery of 100000 dollars in Federal Reserve money. Marine guards and a Postoffice inspector from Washington will be placed on regular duty at the Steubenville Post Office. After interrogations of employes, a personnel shake up in the local office was reported as imminent.

Steubenville U.P Washington Federal Reserve

Court House Doings In Probate Court

Marriage licenses issued in Athens County Probate Court go to Charles Barnett and Celestia McKibben of New Marshfield and Edward Robinson with Emma Murphy of Trimble. Bertha Warehime, executrix, filed for court approval to distribute two $500 postal savings certificates and two $500 postal savings bonds to the widow. petition approved and order issued.

Athens County Charles B. Barnett New Marshfield Celestia M. McKibben Edward Robinson Miner Glouster Emma Murphy Trimble Lewis M. Warehime Bertha F. Warehime

Letters of administration for Clarence Moody estate

James Foutch granted letters of administration for the Clarence Moody estate in Rome Township. Personal property valued under $500 so no appraisers were appointed.

James Foutch Clarence Moody Rome Township

U. C. O. D. Club Meeting Noted for Thursday Afternoon

Mrs. L W Russell hosts the U D Club meeting at 2 pm Thursday at 60 East Mill Miss Ray Mitchell Acworth Ga regional director of Girl Scout work injured in the Hotel Berry fire moved from Sheltering Arms Hospital to Congress Apartments Mothers arrival from Acworth on Wednesday Mitchell suffered a broken ankle and other injuries three weeks ago after leaping to safety she remains in bed but shows improvement

Ray Mitchell Acworth Hotel Berry Sheltering Arms Hospital Congress Apartments Miss Mitchell

Pape's Diapep sin for Quick Digestive Relief

This old time ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast remedy for stomach pain and difficult digestion. It claims immediate relief after meals and during digestive troubles, pricing at 60 cents a package and widely recommended by millions.

Pape

Prisoner slain in jail by sleeping cellmate at Cleveland

Don Prentiss a 41 year old former Detroit GM sales manager died after being struck in his sleep in the county jail. J T Nevins a 39 year old ferryman serving a federal sentence was held as his attacker for murder. Nevins admitted slugging Prentiss with an iron conduit fashioned club and hiding pipe fragments. Prentiss had been jailed since September 20 on Mann Act charges.

Cleveland U.P Don Prentiss Detroit General Motors Lakeside Hospital J. T. Nevins Lake Sailor Federal Atlanta Marine Hospital Prentiss Nevins Nevin Central Police

Boats Hit by Blow on Lake Erie At Cleveland

Two boats were blown aground by fierce winds on Lake Erie near Cleveland. The storm tore through the area yesterday while other vessels endured the pounding seas as crews awaited calmer weather before entering port.

Cleveland Lake Erie

Body Found Hanging near Grave Plant Site in Columbus

Police found an unidentified man about 45 hanging from a sluice box near a grave plant in Columbus. Powdered poison was scattered on the sluice steps, details unknown.

Columbus Theman

Social workers accused of swindling Columbus man

Frank Buriaqua of Columbus reported to police that two men posing as social workers fleeced him of 1000 dollars. He said they sought his help to supervise money distribution to Italian families, asked him to show financial stability, and after withdrawing 1000 dollars from his bank, discovered his wallet was stolen.

Qua Columbus Buriaqua Sta

Miner William Green killed in slate fall at Liberty Township mine

A miner named William Green was killed and another worker injured in a slate fall at a coal mine in Liberty Township yesterday. The incident occurred amid continued mining operations with investigators expected to inspect the site.

Jackson William Green Liberty Township Yestrreiday

Crisco Sparks Surprising Discovery in Test Kitchen

A home cook recounts a surprising use for Crisco in baking and cooking. The narrator describes discovering an unexpected texture and flavor improvement that changed how they approach recipes.

Mary A. Bliss

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J. H. Sharp J. J. Stuckey Edward de Lancey Louise Lancaster J. H. Gross Morris Avenue G. D. Gorham Bal Cox Mr. Cox Grant Hospital John M. Williams Kenmore C. H. Harris East State Street Williams Harris Charles Williams Jacksonville Alpha Gamma Delta Clark Williams West State Street Alva Haning Rocky Mountains Augusta Montana Charles Leighty Richland Avenue Marine Guard Court House U. Co. D. Club L. W. Russell East Mill Street Mrs. Northcross the Cooking Jas Paul Jones Dandruff Eriez Logan Gas Company Athens, Ohio Rob Columbus Frank Euria Ible Summer’s Store Miss Bliss Crisco el Beg Ae Frances Northcross
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