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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1927
Page
3
Nelsonville Rotary members met Tuesday evening to discuss advertising with Rev. Lloyd Evans presenting the theme Honest Advertising. C. S. Matheny led the meeting in the president's absence as discussions followed.
Past Chiefs association of the Degree of Pocahontas met in Nelsonville with Mrs. Ida Green hosting at Logan. After business, a program and luncheon were served by Mrs. Green and assistants. Guests and members listed include Margaret Clark, Retta Bagley, Hazel Wallace, Ruth Smith, Ada McCombs, and others. Next gathering set for December 5 with Mrs. Robert Bagley as hostess.
W H Gearhart disposes of his interests in the Gearhart Patton grocery company on West Columbus street to partner J B Patton. He has gone to Athens where he has interests.
In Nelsonville on November 16 Ohio University President FE Bryan of Athens will address the men’s brotherhood at the Presbyterian church. The 6 15 pm dinner meeting includes a music program by the men and the address. Visitors welcome and members urged to bring a friend.
In Nelsonville the Christian church hosts pre Pentecost evangelistic services led by centenary evangelist I N Grisso. The community discusses the nineteenth centenary of Pentecost with sermons titled Finding God The Basis of Unity The Peace of God and If Not Christ What Then as the week extends into next Sunday.
Nelsonville report shows Bill Perkins charged with intoxication in Mayor Eberle's court. He received a $25 fine plus costs. this marks his second offense.
The Altar society of St Andrews church invites attendance at a eu chre party Thursday evening at the parish house. The play will start at 8 o'clock.
The Methodist church Ladies Aid met Monday evening in the church parlors to discuss fall and winter plans. The society has been formed recently with Mrs C D Shafer as chairman and Mrs Carl Coakley and Mrs Sam Frank as vice chairmen.
The Esther class meets for a Thursday chicken dinner in the social rooms of the Christian church, providing a community gathering with fellowship and dining.
Miss Lucile Frank will host the Past Noble Grands society at her Walnut street residence Thursday evening November 17. The gathering in Nelsonville brings together local ladies in a community social.
Notices were served to a long list of local residents and their family members including Mrs. Frank Lowry and daughter Betty Jene Mrs. Matt Branden burg Mrs. Adda Groves Mrs. Frank Groves and daughter Mary Francis Mrs. Rena Ogg and daughters Cleo and Helen Mrs. Edna Reynold and son John Mrs. Belle Smith Mrs. Dora Smith Mrs. Gene Campbell Mrs. Ollie Wilson Mrs. Else Fiske Mrs. Fanne Herrold Mrs. Nora Reeves Mrs. Arabelle Miss Mildred Patton Mrs. Phil Miller Mrs. Pinnick Mrs. Jesse Lawison Mrs. John Carpenter and Mrs. Frank Lowry.
Mr and Mrs Edward Howard hosted a noon dinner at their country home near this city on Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs David Sadler Mr and Mrs Irvin Howard Mr and Mrs Martin Howard and grandson Charles Wesley Howard daughter Bertha and son Irvin Mrs Emily Mc Manaway and daughter Doris and son Chester The Rev Harvey Howard and four children attended the hostess and hostesses.
Mrs. Donald Lowden hosted the Methodist Sunday school class No 21 Tuesday evening. Mrs. Carl Coakly opened with devotions. Officers were installed and the 28 calendar planned. The hostess served luncheon to fourteen members.
Miss Margaret Andrews and Francis Andrews of Columbus were guests of their parents at week’s end. Mrs. William Morgan and Mrs. Wallace Glenn spent Tuesday in Logan. Earl Scott of To ledo visits his sisters Frances and Grace Scott. C. A. Stover spent the day in Columbus. J. G. Snowden returned to Columbus after days here. Leslie Howearth of Grafton is visiting friends. Mrs. Mulligan and daughter Kanny spent the day in Columbus. Mr and Mrs. Clayton Murphy host Miss Iva Murphy in Columbus. William Morgan spent the day in Columbus on business. Irene McDowell will spend the end of the week in Steubenville attending a conference.
Highlands New Jersey November 16 Two wives fought today for the body of Herbert O Meisterknecht inventor and man of mystery murdered as he neared wealth He lived with his second wife Sophie in Highlands where he was refining an oil tank gauge reputed to be worth 530 000 His first wife Susan lived with their two children in Yonkers She claimed Meisterknecht drove her out to make way for the second wife and that he did not divorce but sent weekly support Authorities waited for them to settle the burial before proceeding
A young woman was killed and her male companion possibly fatally wounded in a mysterious shooting inside a parked car on Waltham Mass main street. The incident occurred on November 16. Police reported no immediate motives or suspects.
Funeral services for Henry Phillips who died Monday will be held at 10 30 Thursday morning at the church conducted by Rev I P Day. Burial follows in the cemetery adjoining the church.
Mrs. Jesse Lawson was surprised Monday evening by friends and neighbors for her birthday. The gathering included gifts, games, and social chat as the night wore on.
In Cincinnati on November 16 the Remus murder trial proceeded despite the tentative juror Matthew Normile’s daughter’s wedding. Normile, a butter and egg dealer, rushed to jury seat eleven five minutes before court opening, leaving his newly wed bride at 8 am. The judge and court officer ensured the proceeding continued.
Earl J. Fisher filed a damage suit against Dan C. Hartinger seeking 450 dollars for losses from a November 11 automobile collision on the Athens Sharpsburg road. Fisher alleges Hartinger recklessly drove a sport sedan into his six cylinder car at an intersection, reducing Fisher’s car value from 500 to 50 dollars.
A brush fire on the George Ragan farm behind the coal mining area burned about 20 acres over two days. Hunters are suspected. A log house on the Ragan place burned, saved only by plowing furrows near the Kate Gritfin home. The blaze is now controlled and rain is expected to end further spread, with the Pilcher heirs' farm remaining the main area affected.
Camden New Jersey November 16 The U S S Saratoga America’s first born from the Washington disarmament conference today attained its maturity and succeeded to the title of Uncle Sam’s largest warship The 33 000 ton ship was originally laid down as a battle cruiser under the 1916 naval program and was redesigned and converted to an airplane carrier as a result of the arms limitation conference in 1921
Fremont Nov 16 private detectives renewed the investigation into the murder of Robert Wilson 17 son of Clyde merchant Frank Wilson. The probe reopened after county commissioners approved a 500 dollar appropriation. Wilson was killed March 31 and found the next day beside the Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad tracks near his home.
George Chrest, bound over to the grand jury by Mayor P J Groh, announces that starting next Sunday Blue Laws will close all businesses except drug stores with prescriptions and restaurants serving meals only.
A calendar records the date as November 14 after a tank explosion at the Vernon B and B Price Vinegar plant. A metal fragment pierced the office window and lodged on the wall calendar, marking the fatal incident.
Judging of prize steers highlighted the second session of the third annual Cleveland Livestock show held today in Cleveland.
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