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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1928

Page

3

Opening of Ohio Republican campaign draws large crowds

The Ohio Republican kickoff in Columbus drew delegations from Cincinnati, Dayton, Cleveland and Toledo. Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown led the event with Harriet Taylor Upton presiding. speakers included James J. Davis Simeon Fess Myers Cooper and Theodore Burton.

Columbus Clarence J. Brown Cincinnati Dayton Cleveland Toledo Harriet Taylor Upton Warren State Campaign Committee Brown Memorial Hall Labor James J. Davis President Coolidge United States Simeon D. Fess Myers Y. Cooper Theodore E. Burton

Why Students Choose to Attend Ohio University

Freshmen explain their goals for college in admission blanks at Ohio University. Reasons include to gain knowledge from higher learning, to become reporters, to pursue knowledge to its farthest limits, to further education, to earn A B and B A degrees, to equip for life's battles, to choose to attend, or simply to learn.

Ohio University Calvin Coolidge

Woman Breaks Jug Of Liquor In Raid

Officers raided the Wade home on Richland Avenue and found one jug of liquor after a tip. Mrs Dave Wade is charged with intoxication and possession and is jailed awaiting arraignment.

Wilson Ator Dave Wade Richland Avenue Wade Sheriff's Office Harry Dalton Wayne Wingett Ator

Funeral for Martha Ellen Misner Held in Nelsonville

Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Pearly Keiffer for Martha Ellen Misner 75 who died Saturday. Rev. C W Hoffman of the M E Church officiated and burial followed at Greenlawn. Her husband died last February and she is survived by her daughter with whom she lived.

Nelsonville Pearly Keiffer Dorr Run Martha Ellen Misner C. W. Hoffman M. FE Greenlawn

Glenford Dugan Post Legion Special Meeting

A special meeting of Glenford Dugan Post American Legion is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 7 30 o clock.

Glenford Dugan American Legion

Heydler Names Two Umpires for Series

National League president John Heydler announced Charles Rigler and Charles Pittman will officiate as NL umpires for the World Series. They join Brick Owen and W A McGowan for AL games.

New York U.R John Heydler Charles Rigler Charles Pittman Brick Owen W. A. McGowan

Democratic Rally Day Planned in Nelsonville During Old Home Week

Nelsonville schedules a Democratic Rally Day for October 9 with music by the Logan Knights of Pythias band. Speakers from state and national levels include Mrs. Mary McGovern, J W Collier, Martin L Davey, Graham P Hunt, Carl W Smith, Dennis F Dunlavey and T J Duffy. Local committee members are R H Brown, Chris Brown, W C Poston, E A Mills, John Barrows and Robert Huenefeld.

Nelsonville Logan Knights of Pythias Democratic State Committee Mary McGovern New York City J. W. Collier Mississippi Martin L. Davey Ohio Graham P. Hunt U. S Carl W. Smith Dennis F. Dunlavey Ashtabula Supreme Court T. J. Duffy R. H. Brown Chris Brown W. C. Poston E. A. Mills John Barrows Robert Huenefeld

PTA to Elect Officers and Delegate in Athens

Nelsonville officials announce a Junior-Senior High School PTA meeting at the Senior High auditorium on Tuesday evening October 2 at 7 30. Former officers are asked to cooperate for strong attendance and to elect officers and a delegate to the state association meeting in Athens. Parents and others interested are invited.

Nelsonville H. E. Zuber Athens

Old Wound Causes Death of Veteran

WILMINGTON October 1 A R Joshua Ellis 81 Civil War veteran died at his home near here from effects of a wound received in battle. The wound in his side became infected and age prevented an operation. He belonged to Company F 60th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Surviving members include Bailey Davis Harveysburg and Frank Smith Cleveland. T Ellwood Moon 80 youngest Civil War veteran in Clinton County also died today at his home here.

Wilmington A.R— Joshua Ellis Here 60Th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Bailey Davis Harveysburg Frank Smith Cleveland T. Ellwood Moon Clinton County

England test flight breaks 300 mph speed mark

Flight Lieutenant D Arcy Greig of the royal air force soared to more than 300 miles an hour in a Gloster Napier seaplane at Calshot England. He seeks to bring the world speed record to Britain and his machine is derived from the 1927 Schneider cup racers with over 900 horsepower and streamlined design.

Calshot England UPR D'Arcy Greig Royal Air Force Greig

Names of Athens County jurors summoned for October

Jurors for the Athens County October session have been summoned for grand and petit juries. Grand jury reports October 8 with at least five days of sessions. petit jury reports October 15. A total of 338 witnesses have been subpoenaed and about 252 cases will be heard. Names listed include James Elliott and Elmer Bay for the grand jury and E. S. Byron and George B. Love for the petit jury.

Athens County Grand Jury Petit Jury Grand Jury Athens County Common Pleas Court James Elliott Lee L. H. Lightfritz Waterloo Elmer Bay York Harrison Six Tippet Dover W. C. Bean Edwin E. Dunfee Troy Alfred Turner Benjamin Dias Athens Perry G. Coe John Shuler Charles Ray C. A. Hines Ames Grover C. Sutton Canaan B. E. Armstrong Bern

Pair of Delaware County Men Executed in Rockview Chair

Bellefonte Pennsylvania October 1 two murderers from Delaware County William R Phillips thirty two and Jesse G Parker twenty one were executed in the electric chair at Rockview penitentiary.

Bellefonte

Gilbert Kin Visits Brother in Columbus

Mrs ER M Gilbert traveled to Columbus to visit her ill brother Jake Seibert at University Hospital. Seibert’s condition is improved and he is expected to return home soon. Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters plan to meet at Mrs I Hellyer’s home Wednesday at 7 30 PM.

Mrs. Gilbert Jake Seibert Nelsonville ER. M. Gilbert Columbus University Hospital Pythian Sisters I. &. Hellyer

Regular Nelsonville Elks Lodge Meeting Set for Oct 2

A regular meeting of Nelsonville Lodge B P O Elks is scheduled for Tuesday evening October 2 at 7 30 oclock.

Nelsonville Lodge B. P. O. Elks

Local Couple Hosts Friday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Glen Allen entertained Friday evening at a six o'clock dinner. Their guests included William Fletcher of St Clairsville Roy Wilson of Wheeling Roy Noble of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Earl Baker of this city.

Glen Allen William Fletcher St. Clairsville Roy Wilson Wheeling Roy Noble Columbus Earl Baker This City

Daughters of Union Veterans to Meet at J.O.U.M Hall

The Daughters of Union Veterans will gather this evening at 7 o'clock at the Jr. O. U. A. M. Hall for a lodge meeting.

LODGE Daughters of Union Veterans

Six O Clock Dinner Hosts Dinner at Home

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Huenefeld entertained Saturday evening at six o clock dinner at their home. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Chapman and daughters Ruth and Mary Ellen and Miss Esther Ervin of Columbus, and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Ervin of this city.

Robert Huenefeld Lynn Chapman Ruth Mary Ellen Esther Ervin Columbus C. C. Ervin Bradfields Chauncey Charles Bradfield Bess V. Mutchmore Wit. Nam Amy Mutchmore Logan Leonard Koenig Robert A. Surtees Charles Robinson Murray City Leslie Bradfield Dorothy Ann Athens George Williamson Jo Ann G. B.courtney

Legion Flags Will Be Out This Week In Athens

All American flags owned by the American Legion will be displayed during the Ohio Branch Congress of Parents and Teachers convention in Athens on Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Legion officers urge flag holders be placed Wednesday to aid the decoration scheme. Stores banks and hotels along Court and West Union Streets display National Emblems and the Congress colors.

American Legion Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers Athens Legion Court West Union Streets

Sunday Movies Now Showable at Martins Ferry

Blue Law opponents celebrate a victory as Sunday movies played without police interference for the first time. Matinees and post church shows were held, ending a year long conflict after Belmont County grand jury ignored 72 Blue Law related cases and proprietors secured a court injunction against jail without bond.

Belmont County Grand Jury

Florida Storm Reaches Brooksville. Mild Damage Noted

An exchange from Oct 1 reports Mrs. Mary Worstell of Brooksville Florida describing a recent storm that passed east of Brooksville with little damage in town. The hardest impact was in southern Florida and Worstell, a former Zanesville resident, has lived in Florida for years.

Chauncey Eben Gillespie Millfield Mary Worstell Brooksville Fla Worstell Florida Zanesville

Price Hurts None In Millfield Car Flip

Chauncey Oct 1 A J Price of Glouster escaped serious injury when his coupe left the road near Millfield and overturned landing in the Fitzer yard. He suffered only bruises though the car was badly wrecked. Other items note visitors and relocations among Chauncey residents.

Chauncey A. J. Price Glouster Millfield Fitzer

Rally Day Observed At Millfield Methodist School

Rally Day was observed across Millfield Methodist Episcopal Sunday School classes with good attendance but short of expectations. Rev. L A Donnally led the morning service after Sunday School. Notables visiting Chauncey included Mrs. Charles Tippie and Georgia Tippie from Chauncey visiting Parkersburg and Wade Ohio. Dr. Francis Keck of Columbus stayed with his parents on Ellis Avenue. Elizabeth Rose Dunn accompanied Mrs. Dunn from Columbus to Chauncey. Mildred Thimmes of Toledo visited Chauncey with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Syx.

Ohio State Chauncey Floride Sprague This City Lenore Stack Millfield Columbus Ohio State University Warren V. Sprague Millfield Methodist Episcopal Sunday School L. A. Donnally Charles Tippie Georgia Tippie Parkersburg W. Va Wade, Ohio Francis Keck George Keck Ellis Avenue James Dunn Elizabeth Rose Mildred Thimmes Toledo Charles Syx

Funeral for Thomas J. Blackford Held in Chauncey

Funeral services for former Chauncey councilman and Board of Education member Thomas J. Blackford were held at his Fourth Street residence with Rev. Warren and Rev. Graham officiating. Music provided by Saints Church singers. burial planned in Coalton. Survived by wife, sons John Clarence Edward Robby Robert, daughters Ella Naomi Leota Jenevee, grandchildren, and siblings. Helena Keck returns to Cincinnati General Hospital for treatment.

Chauncey Thomas J. Blackford Fourth Street N. O. Warren Guss Graham Board of Education I, 0 F. Lodge John Clarence Edward Robby Robert Blackford Ella Omen Naomi Mullins Leota Blackford Jenevee Blackford

Mrs W W Lee Hosts Current Events Club Meeting

Mrs W W Lee of 46 Grosvenor Street will host the Current Events Club at 7 30 Friday evening in a club gathering. She will welcome members and discuss upcoming topics and local affairs.

W. W. Lee Grosvenor Street

Seeley expert to demonstrate Spermatic Shield in Athens

F H Seeley Co expert from Chicago and Philadelphia will be at the Berry Hotel in Athens Friday October 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. He promotes the Spermatic Shield claims to rapidly contract ruptures without surgery with England and Spain awards. Demonstrations offered at no charge. caution issued against elastic trusses causing strangulation.

F. H. Seeley Co Chicago Philadelphia Berry Hotel Athens Seeley England Spain Edward Shi U. S. Navy N. B F. H. Seeley Cautlon Home Co N. Dearborn Til

Dean Voigt Relocates Office On Ohio University Campus

Irma E. Voigt dean of women at Ohio University moved her office from Cutler Hall east end to the West Wing Building formerly Sorority Hall. Three rooms will host Voigt and her secretary with two offices and a storeroom.

Irma E. Voigt Ohio University Cutler Hall West Wing Sorority Hall Dean Voigt Margaret Lax T. C. McCracken The College of Education Lillian Barbour Bureau of Appointments Dean McCracken John R. Johnston

No Decisions In Court Cases Reported In County Court

Three of seven cases were submitted to the District Court of Appeals in session here last week. No decision was returned in any of the three. The remaining four cases will be heard by the court when possible, according to T. L. Morgan, clerk of the Athens County Common Pleas Court.

District Court of Appeals Possibve T. L. Morgan Athens County Common Pleas Court

Albert Love to Face Hearing for Intoxication Charge

Albert Love, arrested Saturday night by Night Officer James Lewis on intoxication charges, will be arraigned tonight in Mayor Alex Moore’s court. He was previously arrested September 21 by Chief Charlies Maple for driving an automobile while intoxicated and released on good behavior.

Albert Love Alex Moore James Lewis Love Charlies Maple

Hoover and Smith Not Alone in Field

Six tickets are included in the presidential ballots for the coming election with nominees listed as Democrat Smith, Republican Hoover, Socialist Norman Thomas, Socialist Labor Verne L. Reynolds, Prohibition William F. Warner, and Workers' Communist William Z. Foster. Seven tickets on the county ballots and six on the state ballots. the county ticket is largely blank except for sheriff, surveyor, and county commissioner on the Democratic ticket and one office on an independent ticket.

Smith Hoover Norman ‘Thomas Verne L. Reynolds William F. Warner William Z. Foster

Throat Garden Tenuta Remedy Promoted for Sore Throats

An old advertisement touts Sore Stop Sore 7 Take no ne aaoete as a throat garden Tenuta remedy for ph phic y bie. Marketed as successful for over 0 years with druggists selling at 35¢ 60 and hospital size $1.00.

Smith Beats Hoover In Straw Vote At Athens Fair

Governor Alfred E. Smith won the straw vote conducted by the K. T. Crossen Post for the American Legion during the Elks Fall Festival at the Athens County Fair Grounds. Smith dated 293 votes to Hoover’s 287 as attendance lagged due to cold weather. Charity fundraising totals will be announced at the next lodge meeting.

Alfred E. Smith K. T. Crossen Post American Legion Elks Athens County Fair Grounds United States Herbert Hoover

Old-fashioned view on women’s health fades with new periods

A dated line from a 20th century column notes that painful monthly periods have become a thing of the past for thousands of women thanks to modern approaches. The piece highlights ongoing shifts in attitudes toward women’s health.

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