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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1928

Page

3

Mine accident injury report at Nelsonville area

Nelsonville dated Nov. 15 reports two miners hurt at nearby workings. Frank Miller of Grosvenor Street suffered a broken left leg after slate fell at Mine No. 72 Chauncey Coal Bailey Run and was taken home. Andrew Brooker of Carbon Hill received a broken right ankle at Lick Run mine after being trapped by a fall and was treated and returned home.

Nelsonville Frank Miller Grosvenor Street Chauncey Coal Company Bailey Run Andrew Brooker Carbon Hill Lick Run

Buchtel PTA Holds Regular Meeting With Bazaar Plans

The Buchtel Parent Teacher Association met at the High School Building with Mrs. Mary Covert and others directing a program of songs recitations and solos. Committees for membership social and other tasks were named, and Superintendent Fred Linscott urged support for the music class. Plans were announced for a bazaar in December at the Opera House and High School Auditorium.

Buchtel Buchtel Parent‘Teacher Association Mary Covert Olive Dixon Kenneth Kineer Parent‘Teacher Association Olive Ixon Jack Cupit Wyne Northcutt Don Seahirley Mary Andrews Eldiva Harris Bernice Mohney Henry Clay Stephenson Elizabeth Schwartz George Newman Kathleen Tolliver Margaret Locke Winifred Shirley Dixon Jack Lupit Althea Whitmore Mary Colbert Elizabeth Shesky John Mason Bess Conrad Anna Gray John Sabo Myrtle Mohney Myrtle Sweazy Susie Newman Flo Sohn

Bazaar To Be Held By St Patrick’s Buchtel Ladies

The ladies of St Patrick's parish in Buchtel announce a bazaar at the Parish Hall on Thanksgiving eve November 28. The public is invited for plenty of eats and a good time, organized by those in charge.

St. Patrick's Buchtel

Nelsonville Forms High School Band Amid Student Interest

In Nelsonville on November 15 a meeting drew 121 students and many parents to discuss forming a high school band. Superintendent H. E. Zuber praised the strong student interest as 600 enrollments remain across the senior and junior schools. G. E. Stephenson will instruct the group, with rehearsals on Tuesday and Thursday nights, and tonight's meeting at 7. The band plans to use 19 existing instruments and rent or buy up to 18 more. A December 7 and 8 showing of The Flapper Grandmother with 60 characters is announced to benefit the band.

Nelsonville H. E. Zuber G. E. Stephenson Athens Stephenson

Scarlet and Gray boys prep for Wellston clash in hectic practice

Nelsonville reports a frenzied drill as Coach George Marshall works the Scarlet and Gray through formations to counter Wellston aerials. Players Huffman Shafer Fisher Hartley Davis Collamore shine with tackles and runs while Jewett Stocklen anchor the defense ahead of Friday’s anticipated game.

Nelsonville Wellston George Marshall Huffman Shafer Fisher Hartley Davis Collamore Jewett Stocklen Ray Sheppard Oliver Nye Hickman Kuhn

Elia Taylor Announces Marriage of Robert Taylor

Mrs Elia Taylor announces the marriage of her son Robert Taylor to Miss Menlo Brady both of this city They will be at home at 120 West Columbus Street in Nelsonville on the date of the announcement and afterward.

Nelsonville Elia Taylor Robert Menlo Brady Columbus Street

Hulme Couple Welcome Kenneth Franklin Jr

Nelsonville couple Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hulme announce the birth of a son, Kenneth Franklin Jr., at their home on Wednesday. Margaret Inman is noted as a relative.

Nelsonville Kenneth Hulme Margaret Inman Kenneth Franklin, Jr

King's Men Hold Prayer Meeting at Roy Barron's Home

Nelsonville reports the weekly King’s Men prayer meeting set for Friday at 7 PM at Roy Barron’s residence on Pleasantview Avenue.

Nelsonville The King’s Men Roy Barron Pleasantview Avenue

Spin Clean-Up report heads to New York committee

The Woman's Community Club will forward its Spin Clean-Up report to the national committee in New York. Local residents are urged to send items or clippings to Mrs. J. M. Hyde. Members credit spring cooperation with city officials and other clubs for much achieved.

Woman's Community Club National Committee New York J. M. Hyde

Lambs Return To Columbus After Visit

Mr and Mrs Alvin Lamb and daughter have returned to their home in Columbus after visiting hometown friends. the trip was brief and the family stayed with relatives here.

Alvin Lamb Columbus

DAR Chapter to Hold Meeting at American Legion Home

The Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at the American Legion home on Saturday November 17 after a luncheon at 1 o'clock. Annual dues are payable at this meeting.

Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution American Legion

Past Councillors to Gather for Evening Meeting

The Past Councillors of the D. of A. plan a 7 o'clock meeting at their hall this evening. Members are asked to bring a dish for the picnic supper.

D. of A

Columbus Visits and Hospitalization Noted in Athens Event

Mr and Mrs Carl Coakley and daughter with Mrs Rachel Dresher hosted Mr and Mrs Wilbur Radford in Athens. Miss Margaret Mosier, living with Mrs Thomas Murphy, was taken to White Cross Hospital Columbus for treatment. Several Athens residents, including Mrs Sam Robertson and Mrs Walter Dresher, traveled to Columbus for winter stays and events.

Carl Coakley Rachel Dresher Wilbur Radford Athens Margaret Mosier Thomas Murphy White Cross Hospital Columbus Sam Robertson

Two Men Die In Railroad Crossing Crash At Steubenville

November 15 report from Steubenville says two men were killed at a railroad crossing, with one of the victims unnamed.

Steubenville

Veterans To Map State Spanish War Veterans Program

A conference to outline the Athens conversion program for United Spanish War Veterans will be held in Nelsonville Tuesday at 7 pm. Camp No 78 members and Athens representatives will attend. the plan will be submitted to state officers for approval.

Athens Camp No. 78 Nelsonville D.L. Burnell George D. Hall P. W. Hickman W. Harry Delley L. R. Kelch Logan Claude Lyons C. Bright PD. A. Rannels Gallipolis H. W. Sowards Charles Bilker W. D Kelton Coolville W. A. Westervelt A. O. Sloane E. C. Woodworth J. Clyde Edmundson Guy H. Brown R. A. Dalton

Government Wins to Question Oil Magnate at Teapot Dome Trial

The government secured permission to place before the Robert W. Stewart perjury trial jury the testimony of Standard Oil magnate from April 24 before the Senate Teapot Dome committee. He admitted receiving 759000 in Continental Trading Company Liberty Bonds.

Washington Robert W. Stewart Standard Oil Senate Teapot Dome Committee Continental Liberty Bonds

Two New Boy Scout Troops Planned Here

At First Methodist Church Athens plans two new Boy Scout troops with a church clubroom for boys organizations. Roy Dupler will form the troops with Walter Porter Arthur Cameron and Holter Van Aller assisting. A Kappa Sigma Pi chapter may be started for the church. Boys meet Friday night at the church.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Athens Kappa Sigma Pi Methodist Church Roy Dupler Athens County Walter P. Porter Arthur Cameron Holter van Aller C. M. Coulter M. P. Totman John Preston Carl Beasley John Bolin John Woolley Walter Porter Holter van Alier First Methodist

Book Week program features fifth graders play The Fairyland of Books

East Side School hosted a Book Week assembly with Miss Shannon's fifth graders presenting a play The Fairyland of Books. Students portrayed characters such as Dorothy Morrison and Alice in Wonderland while fourth and sixth grades showcased posters on book care and reading value. Essays by fifth graders highlighted their favorite titles including Alice in Wonderland Heidi Robin Hood and Black Beauty.

Miss Shannon East Side Dorothy Morrison Martha Hoisington Alice In Wonderland Martha Sams Peregrine William Love Little Women Mary Jinks Hiawatha Delmar Kempton Louise Bailey Heidi Florence Smith Bobby Davis Harold Young

Fowler Baby Dies at Athens Hospital Burial at West Union

Murray Nathan Fowler Jr the stillborn son of Dr and Mrs Nathan Fowler of the Athens State Hospital was buried this afternoon in the West Union Street Cemetery. The child was born Wednesday November 14 at the Sheltering Anns Hospital.

Murray Nathan Fowler, Jr Nathan Fowler Athens State Hospital West Union Street Anns Hosiital

Librarian Janette Woolsey to Speak at West Side PTA

Miss Janette Woolsey librarian will explain National Book Week and the children's department of the Carnegie Library at the West Side PTA meeting Friday night. Athens city schools superintendent A F Hixson and Ohio University teachers' training director Dr Frank Salisbury will attend as guests. Parents and friends urged to attend.

Carnegie Library Janette Woolsey West Side Athens City A. F. Hixson Frank Salisbury Ohio University

Burgett Named to State Auto Theft Committee

H N Burgett secretary of the South East Ohio Motor Club is appointed to the Auto Theft Committee of the Ohio State Automobile Association. President Crawford named him. the Board of Directors confirmed the standing five member one year panel. The committee aims to protect auto owners, locate stolen vehicles, deter theft, and assist in prosecuting thieves.

H. N. Burgett Ohio Motor Club Ohio State Automobile Association Crawford

Mrs Bradley Dies at Nephew's Home

Hannah Bradley aged 77 died at 12 14 this morning from stomach cancer at her nephew George Burley 17 Hanlin Avenue She was brought there three weeks ago from Deanville widow of Samuel Bradley who died last March 8 Funeral services will be held at the Burley residence Grimley home at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery near Nelsonville

Hannah Bradley George Burley Hanlin Avenue Deanville Bradley Samuel Bradley Grimley Greenlawn Nelsonville

Books Donated to East Side School Library by Parents

Parents at East Side School donate several books to the library to encourage reading during leisure time. Titles include The Wizard of Oz by Mrs. F. D. Forsyth, The Road to Oz by Mrs. Roger Jones, The Lost Princess of Oz by Mrs. George Ruthosple, The Giant Horse of Oz by Mrs. Simuller, and The Lonesome Doll by Mrs. Fred Mansfield.

East Side F. D. Forsyth Roger Jones George Ruthosple Simuller Fred Mans‘field

Surprise Dinner Celebrates Mr Beverage's 38th Birthday

A noon chicken dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beverage in Carbondale Sundday for Mr. Beverage's thirty-eighth birthday. Attendees included D. H. Six and spouse, Gush Six and spouse, Ralph Six, Clarence McNeal with daughter Helen Louise of New Marshfield, Alva Tom and daughter Thelma Faye of Athens, Viola and Grave Steve son of Carbondale, and the Beverage family including Gerald, Howard, Paul, Clyde, Helen, Dorlé and Ethel Ileone.

Fred Beverage Carbondale Sundday Mr. Beverage D. H Gush Ralph Clarence McNeal Helen Louise New Marshfieal Alva Tom Thelma Faye Athens Viola Grave Steve Mrs Beverage Gerald, Howard Paul Clyde Helen, Dorlé Ethel Ileone

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