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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1927

Page

3

Man charged with manslaughter after Nelsonville wreck

O G Osburn of Marietta was arraigned in Nelsonville on a manslaughter charge and held to the grand jury with a $1000 bond after a Columbus arrest. Victim Wilford Pickett of Haydenville died from injuries from the wreck that occurred ten days earlier. Se schoon Forest Rose Embroidery Club met at Jackson Street home with Lulu Parry hosting the next meeting.

Nelsonville G. Osburn Marietta L. J. Eberle Osborn Columbus Jack Pearson Wilford Pickett Haydenville Logan Hospital Forest Rose Embroidery Club Jackson Street Lulu Parry Gertie Hilt Dave Evans Richard Brown Gerald Wallace Malcolm Raybout Bessie Deer Hazel Wallace Margaret Clark Louise Pearce

East School Pupils Present Autumn Gold Play Tonight

Pupils at East school perform a playette Autumn Gold tonight at 7:31 at the Senior High School gym. Teachers direct the production after weeks of hard work. Campfire girls collect toys at the Y for Christmas baskets to aid families in need.

East School Nelsonville The

Nelsonville schools close for Thanksgiving holiday early

Nelsonville public schools will close at 11 30 on Wednesday for the Thanksgiving holiday and resume Monday morning November 28. Many high school faculty members plan to spend Thanksgiving at their homes.

Nelsonville

Joint Thanksgiving Service in Nelsonville Churches

The Christian and Presbyterian churches of Nelsonville host a joint Thanksgiving service at the Christian church Thursday at 7 PM. Rev. Lloyd Evans of the Presbyterian church will deliver the sermon.

Nelsonville Christian and Presbyterian Churches Christian Church Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church

No Service Thursday At St Andrews Church

Rev Walher Eugene Owens announces there will be no morning service at St Andrews church Thursday due to an engagement.

Nelsonville Walher Eugene Owens St. Andrews Church

Logan officials hold suspect in Ohio larceny case

Chief of Police Jack Pearson received a Logan West Virginia telegram stating William Badwell is held in the Logan jail on larceny charges tied to an affidavit filed by William R. Sharpe. Keplar pleaded not guilty and was held for the grand jury. Requisition papers are expected to be requested from Governor Donahey.

Nelsonville Jack Pearson Logan W. Va William Badwell Ohio Badneil John Keplar L. J. Mberle William R. Sharpe Sharpe Keplar Badwell Pearson Donahey

Funeral Held For Wayne Warrington In Nelsonville

Funeral services for Wayne Warrington were conducted at his late residence in Nelsonville with Rev. Wielow officiating. Mrs. B. St. Lebever and Miss Mable Poston sang Safe in the Arms of Jesus and Abide with Me. Burial followed at Teemn lawn. Attendees included several out of town visitors: Mr. and Mrs. Ben Coakley and children, Mr. and Mrs. Forest Ankle of Newark, Mrs. Ethel McCullough of Toledo, and George Stone of Chaffee Missouri.

Nelsonville Wayne Warrington Wielow B. St. Lebever Mable Poston Jesus Teenlawn Ben Coakley Forest Ankle Newark Ethel McCullough Toledo George Stone Chaffee

Faithful Martha Class Hosts Christmas Plans

Mrs Shafer the Methodist church Faithful Martha class met at 116 Fayette street. Mrs Cotton led devotions and each member read a scripture verse. The group planned a December Christmas party to be hosted by Mrs James Sharp. Refreshments were served to 26 members and three guests.

PD. Shafer Paul Rex George McKee The Methodist Church Shafer Fayette Street A. G. Cotton James Sharp Hossies

Thanksgiving Program Planned by Danville Schools

Nelsonville November 22 The Danville schools will present their Thanksgiving program this evening at 7 o'clock in the school building.

Nelsonville Danville

Valkinburg Family Mourning Spreads From Ohio To Detroit

Family members including Mr and Mrs Roy Valkinburg Mr and Mrs Gilbert Valkinburg Mrs and Mrs Max Valkinburg of Detroit Mich and Willard Ohio travel to attend the funeral of their niece Miss Catherine Valkinburg. Local acquaintances in Columbus Akron and Lancaster visit relatives during the day.

Roy Valkinburg Gilbert Valkinburg Detroit Mich Max Valkinburg Willard Ohio Catherine Valkinburg Lloyd Evans Columbus Howard Bobo Lancaster Donald Shafer Akron Donald Betts L. S. McLaughlin Glen Allen Jen Gaur Sin Dow Bowers Escer Verity Doris Maver John Monks Charles Monks

Haldeman-Julius Roselle to Marry in Companionate Marriage

In Girard Kansas Josephine Haldeman-Julius 18 and Aubrey Roselle 20 plan a late today wedding. The couple seeks a companionate marriage emphasizing sexual and social companionship with mutual consent as the sole termination condition. The ceremony aims to avoid photographers and press interest.

Girard Kans Haldeman-Julius- Roselle Josephine Haldeman-Julius Aubrey Roselle University of Kansas Haldeman-Julius

Prisoner Escape At Troy Said To Be Deep Mystery

Troy authorities disclosed for the first time that prisoner Harry Derr aged 27 escaped last week in a case described as one of the county’s most mysterious. Derr, held on investigations into a policeman shooting at Piqua, was not found until Sunday and sheriff Frank Matthews investigates. Deputies later admitted the escape may have occurred by Derr hiding in a barrel of waste paper removed from the jail.

Troy U.P Harry Derr Piqua Frank Matthews Lotte Derr Urbana Derr

Grim tragedy strikes Shawnee Jones family with multiple deaths

Grim tragedy seems to have stalked the family of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jones of Shawnee. In the family of 11, six members met accidental deaths. Last week the sixth son, James, was killed while hunting. Two months ago Richard was killed crossing the street. Four other brothers died in mine disasters. Only one member survives.

New Lexington Navy Thomas Jones Shawnee James Richard

Schoolboys uncover Kenfig near Port Talbot

Cardiff readers report that schoolboys in their spare time are discovering the ancient city of Kenfig near Port Talbot, uncovering relics and local history while exploring the dunes and ruins.

Cardiff Wales Kenfig Port Talbot

Blandiford Parents Refuse School Transport

In Blandiford Eng parents decline to have their children attend a school two miles away, prompting questions over local schooling policy and district transportation arrangements.

Blandiford Eng

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