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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1928

Page

3

Nelsonville to stage A Flapper Grandmother for fundraiser

Nelsonville citizens and school students will perform A Flapper Grandmother at the Nelsonville Senior High auditorium on December 7 and 8. The Wayne B Sears Company of Atlanta directs the musical to raise funds for band instruments and a band instructor salary. About 75 people will be in the cast with chorus lines by the Jolly Beans Doorknobs Rag Dolls and Flapper Debutantes.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Senior High School Wayne B. Sewell Atlanta The Jolly Beans the Doorknobs Rag Dolls

Cosmopolitan Club Meeting At Mrs Ohlinger Home

The Cosmopolitan Club will meet at the home of Mrs M P Ohlinger at 467 Chestnut Street on Friday evening.

Cosmopolitan Club M. P. Ohlinger Chestnut Street

Funeral services for Mrs Goldie Aleshire in Floodwood

Funeral services for Mrs Goldie Aleshire wife of Ernest Aleshire will be held Saturday at 1 PM at Floodwood Church. Burial will be at Greenlawn. She died Tuesday night at her Floodwood home in the town of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Goldie Aleshire Ernest Aleshire Floodwood Greenlawn

Queen's Husband hailed at Athens opening night

The Queen's Husband drew universal acclaim from an Athens audience for its stunning setting lighting and sound. Belford Nelson as the king won cheers and sympathy while Elma Stout and Iris Young impressed as the queen and princess with strong dramatic presence.

Virgfas Ball Athens Eric VIII Phipps Belford Nelson Martha Elma Stout Anne Father King Iris Young Alan Maguire Granton Maguire

Majestic Radio Added to Moving Northwestern Trains

Chicago and North Western Railway installs Majestic electric radio sets on principal trains to provide up to the minute election returns. Passengers crowd lounges to hear national results as Majestic receivers deliver evening updates.

Chicago & Northwestern Railway Majestic Northwestern Majestics C. A. Cairns Athens G. W. Looking

Floodwood Home Destroyed by Fire Near Power Plant

Nelsonville fire crews battled a blaze that destroyed the two story frame dwelling owned by Southern Ohio Electric near Floodwood power station. C F Bailey and family were away at the time. Loss placed at 2000 for the building 700 for contents with insurance on the structure. Fire Chief Dana Winden led efforts aided by cisterns and the plant booster pump.

Nelsonville Southern Ohio Electric Company Floodwood C. F. Bailey Bailey W. H. Badger

Arraignment in Nelsonville for Careless Driving

Leon ard Phillips of near Hebron was arraigned by Mayor L J Eberle on careless driving. He pleaded not guilty and a December 6 hearing was set after Mrs Allie Carter suffered three broken ribs when her car went into a ditch near Pritts filling Station. Charles Tolliver pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, fined $100, costs, and suspension of driver’s license for six months.

Nelsonville Leonard Phillips Hebron L. J. Eberle Phillips Allie Carter Pritts Carter Charles Tolliver

Local Social Notes From New Marshfield and Nearby

Personal mentions list guests and visits in multiple communities. Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Collins hosted in New Marshfield. Mrs. Alva Johnson and Mrs. Calamore visited Columbus. Walter Saunders attended Don Dugan's funeral in Albany. Mae Harris returned to Athens after visiting Mrs. John Wood. Stacy Sharp visited and attended the Dugan funeral. Mrs. Julius Smith visited Athens. A G Mechem returned from Kentucky. Loren North, R M Henry, and Beth Verity visited Mrs. Zney Court ney and Blanche Verity at The Plains. Melvin Sheppard was in Logan on business.

N. J. Collins New Marshfield Henry Verity Alva Johnson JL. A.calamore Columbus Walter Saunders Albany Don Dugan Mae Harris Athens John Wood Stacy Sharp Dugan Julius Smith A. G. Mechem Kentucky Loren North R. M. Henry Beth Verity Z. A. Courtney Blanche Verity the Plains Melvin Sheppard Logan

Music and stage talent shine in university dramatic

Music before and between acts featured Dave Todd on piano Robert Richards on violin and William Stout on cello. Harold Evans director and head of the University Department of Dramatics earned high praise for the production and the university players performance.

Dave Todd Robert Richards William Stout Harold Evans University Department of Dramatics Dramatics

Value of Games and Rhythms Highlight PTA Meeting

Rufus Putnam Parent-Teacher Association held three minute talks on the benefits of games and rhythms for youth. A kindergarten rhythm demonstration and sixth grade games showcased the activity with teacher Miss Helen Mason noting children express personal ideas through movement and sound.

Rufus Putnam Parent-Teacher Association Helen Mason

Dugan Funeral Held Thursday in Nelsonville

Military funeral services were held for Robert Don Dugan, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Dugan, who died in an automobile wreck near Russellsville, Arkansas. The service at Glenford Dugan Post of the American Legion was led by Rev. K. H. Mc Corkle and Austin Kentner. Burial followed at Greenlawn. Attendees included ex servicemen and numerous out of town relatives and friends.

Nelsonville Robert Don Dugan E. C. Dugan Russellsville Arkansas Glenford Dugan American Legion K. H. McCorkle Austin Kentner EF. S. McCune Robert Kinney Oey Edith Stiers Greenlawn L. N. Rowland Eva Ruth Sam Bowland Wes Bowland Lancaster Roslin Bowland Jack New Straitsville Robert Bowland Jean Murray City Jake Spangler Ira Claire Millersport Mattie Caldwell Mae Griffith New Lexington J. M. Sopher Nina Nelson Cecil Sopher Glenna Williams Forest Dennis Sam Conn Blanche Hemlock Clifford Sanders Donald Spray Lew Boston Creta Priest Flo Bish Iona Kleisner Joe Cox Columbus

Children Learn Through Play In Grade Six Views

Teachers emphasize games as essential for growth and learning. Miss Esther Dunham and others note play boosts mental activity, coordination, and cooperation while building stamina, leadership, and character values through outdoor activity and gym class.

Esther Dunham C. D. Giauque Greece F. W. Reed V. C. Vickers Pia

Community card party to fund club quarters in Athens

The Athens Chamber of Commerce rooms on the fifth floor of the Security Savings Bank Building will host a community card party at 7 30 tonight. The event supports repaying funds spent to furnish the rooms for men’s and women’s clubs and will aid the Federation’s Christmas charity work. Women hosts expect a large turnout.

Chamber of Commerce Security Savings Bank Athens Athens County City Federation of Women's Clubs Federation of Clubs

Playgrounds Boost Youth Skills and Police Recover Stolen Auto

Mrs. P Nichols argues play trains life skills, teaching honesty and perseverance essential for future success. In Dayton on November 23, three bandits robbed the City Trust and Savings Company of 29091 dollars. police recovered the manager D A Blair’s auto stolen in the heist in an alley.

P. ©. Nichols Dayton D. A. Blair East Fifth Street City Trust and Savings Company

Athens High to Start Later After Thanksgiving Recess

Athens high schools will begin 25 minutes later after Thanksgiving, with doors at 8:15, tardy bell 8:30, first period 8:48. Classes run 67 minutes, lunch 11:40 to 12:45, and the day ends at 4:05. Change aligns high school with grade-school schedule.

Athens High School A. F. Hixson

Gale ripples four vessels in Atlantic and Pacific

A severe gale stranded three ships and hindered lifeboats. Herrinwijk near Ireland, Estonia near the Philippines, and Transylvania stood by as Sakamaru ran aground. Six crew were rescued from Estonia while the Memphis and Grasham cooperated to assist the distressed and tow the Eastern toward Delaware Breakwater.

New York Wa.r Herrinwijk Ireland Estonia Apchor Transylvania Philippines U. S Memphis Coast Guard Grasham Delaware Eastern

Tragedy at Sea as Yero Sent SOS Near Ireland

A trawler named Yero sent an SOS yesterday while taking on water. The vessel, with a stakehold filled, reportedly aimed to reach Queenstown in Ireland for safety.

Queenstown Ireland

Morning class shortened to extend assembly time

The schedule shifts Friday with each morning class cut by ten minutes to 47 minutes. The assembly period will begin at 11 05 and run for 35 minutes, reallocating time accordingly.

Short Talks on The Care of Woodworking Tools

George Schroeder John Kuzma and Lewis Gottings spoke on tool care at the Industrial Arts Club of Ohio University in Science Hall during the bi weekly meeting. About 15 members attended.

George Schroeder John Kuzma Lewis Gottings Industrial Arts Club of Ohio University Science Hall

Stock Exchange to Close Tomorrow for Catching Up

New York governors voted to close the Stock Exchange tomorrow to allow brokers to complete bookkeeping. Brokerage offices will stay open as usual.

New York Stock Exchange

Radio Helps Wedding in Manchester Mass

In Manchester Massachusetts on November 24 a wedding linked distant music as E Schelling played in Switzerland and W C Paulton with Annie Dennett were united, with the ceremony relayed wirelessly from London.

Manchester Mass W. C. Paulton Annie Dennett Mr. E. Schelling Switzerland Wireless London

Lesson to motorists as drunk driver loses license

A London court fined a man $125 for drunken driving and banned him from ever operating an automobile again, sending a stern warning to motorists.

London England

Kellogg's All-Bran Promises Constipation Relief

Testimonial from Mr. Skiles praising Kellogg's All-Bran for relieving severe constipation after other drugs failed. He endorses the product, claims doctors recommend it, and notes serving suggestions and availability from grocers. Kellogg in Battle Creek manufactures the cereal.

Skiles Kellacy Kelley Sparty Chicago Kellogg Battle Creek

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