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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1927

Page

5

Society and Personal Mention Highlights Local Events

Nabby Lee Ames chapter hosts 1 PM luncheon Saturday November 19 at the Colonial honoring Mrs. Herbert Bacus of Columbus and Mrs. Rathburn of Middleport. Later the chapter meets in the Faculty Women's club rooms on campus with Mrs. Bacus speaking. Various society notices follow, including P T A meetings, study circles, and local visits.

Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution Herbert Bacus Columbus Rathburn Middleport Faculty Women’s Club West Wing Bacus

Athens Visit By Officials Tied To Bartels Death

Mr W B Bartels assistant district attorney and Mr William Walker head of federal prohibition in Columbus visited Athens yesterday. Bartels former Athens resident came due to the death of Mrs Frances Marshall Bartels wife of his brother Weck Bartels. Miss Clara Bowser is an overnight visitor in Columbus. Mrs W I Smiley of Pittsburgh is spending the week with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles O

F. F. Kittle S. R. Kittle Trimble Athens Lafayette Ind Stace Kittle Kittle Woodstock Ill Dean Kittle The Todd School For Boys W. B. Bartels William Walker Federal Prohibition Organization Columbus Bartels Frances’ Marshall Bartels Weck Bartels Clara Bowser W. I. Smiley Pittsburgh, Pa Mrs Charles

From Shake to Hands in Fewer Than Eight Strokes

The letter puzzle notes that a handshake reveals character and that solving puzzles shows a person’s nature. It urges readers to go from SHAKE to HANDS in under eight strokes and mentions the solution is on the last page today.

Letter Golf Rules and Sample Proof From Page

The article explains letter golf as changing one letter at a time to form new words. It requires a complete common word at each step and preserves letter order. An example shows COW to HEN through HOW and HEW, with three strokes. A solution appears on the last page.

Outbuildings and Barn Destroyed in Albany Fire

Albany reports a fire shortly after 7 last night destroyed the barn and several outbuildings of John Blake, about a half mile east of Albany. The loss, with only 1000 in insurance, was far greater in hay, tools, and a Ford car in the garage. Blake was away hunting. origin unknown. The home was saved by prompt firemen.

Albany John Blake Blake

Grand jury to decide indictments in all Sinclair trial case

Washington on November 16 reports that the grand jury will finish its records and determine whether Harry F. Sinclair and others will face indictments or no true bills. If indictments are returned, serious felonies are possible and a contempt probe may pursue the dramatic Teapot Dome and Fall-Sinclair proceedings.

Washington Grand Jury Harry F. Sinclair F. L. Siddons

Delegates from 28 States Attend National Farmers Grange Meet

Cleveland hosts the sixty first annual National Farmers Grange convention with 15 000 to 20 000 farmers expected to register over two gatherings through November 25. Resolutions urge penalties for roadside courting crime and advocate tighter hunting laws and new inferior courts.

National Farmers’ Grange Cleveland U.P Ohio Logan County Cuyahoga County New York Pennsylvania

Family returns from burial trip after loss

Mrs I Biederman and children returned from St Louis with Mr Biederman’s body for burial. Mr and Mrs J F Stevens returned from Marion where they were called by the death of relative A E Falloon who accompanied them but stayed in Marion.

J. F. Stevens Marion A. E. Falloon

Social Literary Club Hosts Program on Children’s Books

Mrs. E. B. Smith welcomed the Social Literary Club at 15 Elmwood yesterday afternoon. The program featured a talk on Smoky, the Newberry medal book for children by Mrs. B. M. Covert. Mrs. Clarence Roach discussed book week operations and displayed books, while Mrs. Allen R. Kresge reported on the recent City Federation meeting.

E. B. Smith Elmwood, Place B. M. Covert Clarence Roach Allen R. Kresge City Federation

Cinq Heures Bridge Club Opens With Dinner

A congenial group of Athenians formed the Cinq Heures bridge club and held an opening dinner last evening at 21 Elliott street hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Baumline. Roy Carey won the men’s high score and Mrs Neil Thomas the women’s top trophy. Armstrongs announce birth of a daughter on Wednesday November 16. Columbus visitors today include Mrs Herb Parker Mrs Everett Parker and Miss Margaret Hearn.

Cinq Heures Charles Baumline Elliott Street Roy Carey Baumline Neil Thomas B. M. Gibson Marion Morrison John Dowler M. M. Thompson Arthur Cline Carey

Youth Stricken in Guysville Dies of Pneumonia

Wade Copeland aged 18 died Monday night at home near New England from pneumonia after a two week illness. His funeral will be Thursday at 1 PM in New England. He was son of Emmett and Fern Copeland and a star on the Amesville high school basketball team.

Guysville Wade Copeland New England Emmett Fern Copeland Amesville

Local family grieves after protected incident leaves child orphaned

A highly regarded figure in his hometown is mourned as a tragedy leaves a daughter without one or both parents. The community supports the family while authorities review the circumstances of the event.

Prominent Darke County Lawyer Martin Trainor Dies

Greenville report says Com mon Pleas Judge Martin Bryant Trainor, a wealthy longtime Darke County resident and 41 year member of the bar, died today after a brief illness that followed a day of apparent good health.

Greenville Common Pleas Martin Bryant Trainor Darke County

Funeral for William Harry Held With Legion Honor

William Harry of Oakdale dies in a Zanesville hospital. Military funeral in charge of Frank McCann Post American Legion will be at the Church of Christ Thursday at 2 PM. He and his twin brother Wilbur served together.

Glouster Frank McCann Post American Legion Church of Christ William Harry Oakdale Zanesville Harry Wilbur

Kiwanis Club Plans Full Ticket For Election

GLOUSTER Nov 16 Arrangements were made for a complete Kiwanis election ticket to be presented at the meeting next Tuesday night. The nominations committee will report by Sunday and ballots with all candidate names distributed before the meeting. C K Rockhold's brother E D Rockhold was a guest.

C. K. Rockhold

Evangelistic Services Begin at Reese Hall Next Monday

Evangelistic services will be conducted starting Monday at 7:30 PM in Reese hall opposite the depot. Mrs. M L Kimmey from Athens will lead the services.

Glouster Reese M. L. Kimmey Athens

Musterole Introduces Cold Tablets For Head Colds

New Musterole Cold Tablets promise quick relief at first warning signs of head colds. Mildly laxative and fast acting, they are prepared by the Musterole Company of Cleveland Ohio. Available at all druggists.

Musterole Company Cleveland

Woman seeks navy blue vest misplaced in charity box

GLOUSTER November 16. Secretary B W Wallace of the Sunday Creek relief committee seeks a navy blue vest placed in a clothing box sent from Troy Ohio. A woman says it belongs to her husband’s best suit and wants its return. The vest was distributed to eighteen local union officials. Wallace hopes for its recovery. Also Glouster PTA meets Thursday at 3 pm at the high school with a special Thanksgiving program.

Glouster B. W Wallace Relief Committee of Sunday Creek Troy Ohio Wallace

Section crew reduced to three workers in city

GLOUSTER, Nov. 16. The Z. & W. section crew in this city has been reduced to three men and Delbert Bodkin, foreman, has been transferred to Fultonham, his former territory.

Foreman Fultonham Glouster Delbert Bodkin

Local foreman Robinett Elevated to Charge Again

lL. I. Robinett of this city, a longtime foreman of the local crew, has again been placed in charge. He is an expert track man and during his many years of service has received several letters of commendation from company officials.

Ll. I. Robinett

Lodge to Meet Glouster Tonight

Glouster Lodge No. 607 FF. and A. M. will hold a stated communication tonight. The meeting is announced for November 16 with members urged to attend.

Glouster Glouster Lodge A. M

Rothwell Club Meeting Relocated to Henshaw Home

The Rothwell club meeting originally set for Thursday afternoon at Mrs. W E Sheeran's home has been moved. It will now take place at the home of Mrs. J H Henshaw.

Rothwell Club W. E. Sheeran J. H. Henshaw

Bryson Family Visit and Colum bus Guest

Mrs W W Bryson spends the week with relatives in Columbus. Harry Hoffman was in Columbus Tuesday visiting his daughter Miss Eurith.

W. W. Bryson Columbus Harry Hoffman Miss Eurith

Mello Glo French Process Face Powder Ad

A D. Zenner Co advertisement touts Mello Glo as a shade yielding youth color. It claims perspiration resistance and non drying, with long wear and non comedogenic formula for the skin.

D. Zenner Co

Will Write Book by Jacksonville Youth

Jacksonville November 16. Guy Morrison 15 son of Mr and Mrs Crate Morrison will attempt to write a book. The work will be partly drawn from the Bible.

Jacksonville Guy Morrison Crate Morrison

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West Side P. T. A West Side Parent-Teacher Association West Side Hobson Study Circle Genevieve Apgar Delle Finsterwald Franklin Avenue C. L. Jordan Early Marquis Circleville H. 8. Vorkes Patty Anne Lancaster J. M. McCormick North Congress Street Pickering East Carpenter Street Harry Kelley Dave Blackburn Louise and Mary Elizabeth Blackburn Heights J. B. Bell Stewart Bell Sayre Study Circle R. J. Studer Grosvenor Street A. W. Boetticher Kipping Earth Teddy FE. G. Campbell Woman's Relief Corps Red Men's Hall Alexander Howard Warren Border East Union Street Howard Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity North Congress Street Central Parent-Teacher Association Eagles Martzolff M. E. Church Hiainidis Summit County Marion County John W. Armstrong Armstrong E. G. Silvas Everett Parker Herb Parker Margaret Hearn Optometrist Jacobs Hairstay Gibson’s Pharmacy Prescription Store Kiwanis Club Evangelistic Services Old New England Seth Thomas Sharon Arikes Cornwell’s Jewelry and Gift Athens Jewelers Evay Warner Warner Reg U. S Big Daylight Lodge W.B. Drake Court House Real Money Coles High FURNI Ture Exchange Littler Littler’s Bakery Pop Amy By Taylor Kane
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