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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1927

Page

3

Salary Increase Bill Advanced by Four to Three

Nelsonville council on October discussed boosting city service and safety director pay from 56 to 150 dollars monthly, with four votes for and three against. An emergency traffic ordinance allowing right of way for police and fire vehicles was adopted. drivers must pull to the curb and stop.

Nelsonville Sct Cotton Pierce Edington Phillips Stover Anderson Barrows Fire Department George Lowery Lancaster Avenue McLain

East Clayton pupils with perfect September attendance

PERFECT RECORD NELSONVILLE Oct 4 The following pupils of the East Clayton school were neither absent nor tardy during the month of September Floyd McCollister Samuel Skiver June Johnson Sylvia Kisor Waveline Mace Oscar Simonton Khimer Speelman Mabel Simonton John Speelman Joseph Conner Frederic Kiser Stella Simonton George Simonton Freddie Vanbibber Foster Conner Harvey Slater and Stuart Speelman

Nelsonville East Clayton School Floyd McCollister Samuel Skiver June Johnson Sylvia Kisor Waveline Mace Oscar Simonton kKhimer Speelman Mabel Simonton John Speelman Joseph Conner Frederic Kiser Stella Simonton George Simonton Freddie Vanbibber Foster Conner Harvey Slater Stuart Speelman

Communion Service Set For 59th Fall Observance

Communion Sunday at Presbyterian church in Nelsonville includes the Lord's Supper and baptism. A midweek service at 7 30 p m precedes elders meeting at 8 15 p m for new members. Group leaders plan to visit homes urging full attendance and inviting others to join. The Rev Evans continues his fall social visitation.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Evans

Davis announce birth of son in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Roy Davis announce the birth of their eleven and one quarter pound son at their home in Nelsonville on Monday October 3. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Wes Davis and Mr and Mrs Joe Dewhurst.

Nelsonville Roy Davis Wes Davis Joe Dewhurst

Dickens brothers plead guilty in Nelsonville charges

Harry Dickens of Union Furnace and Vern Dickens of Coonville pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor L. J. Eberle. Each was fined 10 plus costs. John Pedigo admitted reckless driving and paid 10 plus costs. William Orndorf of Glouster pleaded guilty to profane language and paid 10 plus costs.

Nelsonville Harry Dickens Union Furnace Vern Dickens Coonville Brothers L. J. Eberle John Pedigo William Orndorf Glouster

Nelsonville Circle of Ruth Hosts Regular Meeting

The Circle of Ruth held its regular meeting Monday night in the Presbyterian church social rooms with 25 in attendance. Mrs. Ed J. Juniper led devotionals, Edith Stiers presented the year book of prayer, and papers on India and Alaska were read by Mrs. C. C. Butt and Mrs. Leonard Cooley.

McCune Hubert Hyde C. H. Ruble Circle of Ruth Presbyterian Church Ed J. Juniper Bates Edith Stiers India Alaska C. c. Butt Leonard Cooley

Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters to be entertained

Miss Louise Pearce will host the Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters at her Poplar Street home on Wednesday night at 7 o'clock for an evening program and refreshments.

The Pythian Sisters Louise Pearce Poplar Street

Foreign Missionary Society Meeting Notice

The Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Herrold with Mrs. John.

Foreign Missionary Society Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church John Herrold John

Daughters of America Give Farewell Party for Mrs Pennell

Twenty members of the Daughters of America surprised Mrs. William Pennell Saturday night at her Railroad street home with a farewell party. A pot luck dinner was served and she received a pocketbook as a gift before moving to Columbus to join her husband.

The Daughters of America William Pennell Railroad Street Pennell

Local residents visit Columbus and nearby towns

Mt is h BOS Ow Krieg Mrs E J Rosser and Mrs Lloyd Evans travel to Columbus. Charles L Baird leaves for Hot Springs Arkansas for several weeks. The Rev Lloyd Evans and C F E Weltzheimer attend Athens Presbytery meeting. Patton family and others visit Lancaster. Woolery family spend Sunday at Rock House. Dr A N Hamil from Chillicothe visits Nelsonville. Gorsuch family from Huntington WV guests with Nelsonville friends. Hobart Middleport and Ridenours from Columbus visit Nelsonville.

H Bos Krieg E. J. Rosser Lloyd Evans Columbus Charles L. Baird Hot Springs Arkansas C. FE. Weltzheimer Athens Athens Presbytery Eden Patton Alva Ralph Howard Raine Dorothy Ann Nelsonville Middleport B. Ridenour Guy D. Ridenour

Medical men meet at Colonial Hotel in Athens county

The Athens county medical association held a regular session at the Colonial Hotel at noon. About thirty physicians attended. Professor Harry LeFever, son of Senator Ek LeFever and OSU medical professor, was unable to attend to deliver the planned address. Dr J L Henry presented a proposition for member consideration.

Athens County Medical Association Colonial Hotel Harry LeFever Ek. LeFever Ohio State University J. L. Henry Athens Club

Impressions of Dempsey Tunney Fight Shared by Kiwanis Club

William E. Moler Athens automobile dealer spoke to Kiwanis members about the Dempsey Tunney bout in Chicago. His engaging talk covered technical aspects while revealing unique observations. The club raised funds to build a stand for the Athens Parent Teacher association at the high school stadium and aims to complete it for the next game under B. M. Covert and sponsors.

Chicago Kiwanis J Club William FE Moler Athens Athens Parent-Teacher’ Association B. M. Covert Enterprise

Will of Samuel F. Tucker Put Forward for Probate

In Athens township a will purporting to be Samuel F. Tucker's was presented in open court. It leaves all real estate to Henry Tucker, nephew, on condition he care for his uncle for life and serves as executor without bond. Dated August 7, 1926, witnesses M D. Hughes and Pearl W. Helwig, with Samuel Tucker signing by mark. Filing ordered and hearing set for October 7.

Samuel F. Tucker Athens Township Henry Tucker M. D. Hughes Pearl W. Helwig Samuel Tucker

Application for trust administrator of Lewis D Shields estate

The Bank of Athens filed for administrator of the estate of Lewis D Shields of Dover township. An affidavit stated no known will and a general inventory of the estate. No bond was required. Bert Wolfe Stacey Sayre and Harvey Nye named appraisers. The administrator to bear proceedings costs amounting to 5.50 dollars.

Lewis D. Shields Dover Township Bank of Athens F. D. Forsythe Bert Wolfe Stacey Sayre Harvey Nye

Partition Suit Seeks Real Estate Divide in Glouster

Mary Dean filed yesterday in Athens County Common Pleas a suit against minor Rhea Dean seeking partition of real estate in Glouster. Dean owns an undivided half and holds a dower interest in the other half, while Rhea Dean, granddaughter of William Dean, holds the remaining share. The widow of William Dean asks for partition or sale by law if fair partition cannot be reached.

Glouster Mary Dean Athens County

Kiwanis Convention Opens in Cincinnati With Debate

About 1200 Ohio Kiwanis members gather in Cincinnati for a two day convention. Speakers praise and criticize aims ideals and principles in a broad discussion reflecting the group’s community service philosophy.

Cincinnati

Cuban President Signs Sugar Output Restriction Law

President Machado of Cuba signed and made law a bill restricting sugar production, effective in Havana. The measure tightens control on Cuban sugar output, with officials announcing the new policy in daily government briefings.

Havana Cuba Machado

Policy of Street Economy Adopted By School Board

Athens Board of Education met to set a strict economy policy for the rest of 1927 to balance funds after 6200 dollars in delinquent taxes reduced income and 4397 dollars spent on repairs with expected expenses 156000 to 157000. The board also accepted W M Thompson’s resignation as high school drafting instructor and appointed Allen Nellis to the post. Gladys Warner received a leave of absence and Leah Keatherston was appointed to her English position.

Athens Board of Education John Patterson W. M. Thompson Allen Nellis Thompson Gladys Warner Ohio University Leah Keatherston

15-Year-Old Boy Sentenced to Life in Iowa Prison

In Cedar Rapids a 15-year-old boy, Lyle Messner, was sentenced to life for murder after pleading guilty to killing Kathleen Forrest. Judge John T. Moffitt imposed the penalty after hearing 15 witnesses, with Prof. Thomas Brennan noting a mental age of 10. The mother fainted. the father called the verdict unjust.

Cedar Rapids U.P St. Madison State Prison Lyle Messner Kathleen Forrest John T. Moffitt Lyle Thomas Brennan State Brennan William C. Messner State Reformatory

Two Escape From City Jail Force Lock

Two prisoners escaped the city jail yesterday by forcing the door lock between 9 and 11 am. William Barker formerly of Zanesville and Nick Rodgers from Zanesville, who were jailed for burglary in the Roe store case at Canaanville, were moved from county to city jail for separation. Rodgers was sent to the penitentiary. officials later attempted to return him to the Ohio Penitentiary.

Ohio Penitentiary William Barker Zanesville Nick Rodgers Clyde O. Gibson William Williams Roe Canaanville Rodgers Gibson State Rodger Athens

Jury Continues At Athens County Common Pleas

The October grand jury session resumes after yesterday afternoon and morning deliberations. Seventy eight witnesses were examined across nineteen cases. Hearings may extend through Thursday and possibly Friday.

Athens County Common Pleas Court

Enrollment Reaches Record 2057 At University

Registration for the first semester closed at 2,057 students, the highest tally on record. The current student body reflects a gain of 55 students from last September’s total, with a few late entrants still possible.

Ohio University

Fee Splitting Practitioners Accused Of Patient Endangerment

Judge Harold M. Stephens denounces fee splitting among doctors as dangerous and widespread in the Middle West and East. He claims practitioners pass patients to specialists or other generalists for commissions, a conspiratorial practice worse than quackery.

Detroit Mich U.P Harold M. Stephens Salt Lake City Stephens American College of Surgeons United Press Middlewest East Ife

Freshman Convocation at Ohio University

A convocation and song rally for freshmen was held at Ewing Auditorium at 11 this morning. Prof. C. C. Robinson headed the program and led the group in singing Ohio University songs.

Ohio University Ewing Auditorium C. C. Robinson

School cafeteria to open for inspection after 8 p m

Miss Ruth Giesen announces the central school cafeteria will be open for inspection after 8 p m Wednesday. The first lunch will be served Thursday at noon and the cost will not exceed 30 cents.

Ruth Giesen Home Economics

Sorority Bids Sent by Ohio University Dean’s Office

Official bids were issued through the Ohio University dean of women. With rushing closed Sunday night, sorority members held a day of silence to let rushees think over their choices without influence. Pledging ceremonies are set for this evening.

Dean of Women of Ohio University

Miss Elizabeth Horn Infected Knee In Grave Condition

Miss Elizabeth Horn remains gravely ill in a New York City hospital after another knee infection operation. A second blood transfusion was planned following a wire to her family as Mr and Mrs C H Hornstay by their daughter’s side.

Elizabeth Horn New York City C. H. Horn

Man given life for slaying in Cutler area

Elias Newman began a life term at the Ohio penitentiary after being convicted of second degree murder in the death of Manley Singer, a Black resident of the Cutler community. The two day trial concluded with the mandatory life sentence, and Newman was escorted to prison by Sheriff Way.

Marietta Ohio Penitentiary Elias Newman Manley Singer Cutler Newman

Macdonald suicide after brother cleared in robbery case

In Edinburgh, David Macdonald killed himself after declaring his brother innocent of aiding a robbery, but the brother was later convicted. The report notes the sequence of declarations and convictions surrounding the case.

Edinburgh David Macdonald

New road opens after 18 months detour between Junction City and Bremen

Ohio briefs report the new improved road between Junction City in Perry county and Bremen in Fairfield county opening to traffic after an 18 month detour. In Springfield a mystery surrounds the disappearance of Mrs. Trava Morningstar, a bride of a month, last seen leaving home to visit her mother. her car was found yesterday by her husband.

New Lexington Junction City Perry County Bremen Fairfield County Springfield Trava Morningstar

Corn cutters from Kentucky and Ohio arrive in Marysville

Corn cutters from Kentucky and southern Ohio begin work in Marysville as farmers report a late season. Due to the late harvest, fewer corn shocks are expected this fall.

Marysville Kentucky Ohio

Three Die at Athens State Hospital Sent for Burial

Bodies of Miss Elsie Lewis 58 died October 2 of tuberculosis and Mrs Lucy Sayres 71 died this morning from endocarditis were shipped to Wilmington for burial. Vernon M Kaufman 37 died yesterday of paralysis and was shipped to Jackson for burial.

Athens State Hospital Elsie Lewis Wilmington Lucy Sayres Vernon M. Kaufman Jackson

Auto disposal charges filed against William Evans

An affidavit charges William Evans of Redtown with disposing of chattel property. Evans allegedly gave a mortgage on an automobile, then took the car to Dayton and sold it. He is held on a $500 bond and promised to guarantee the bond.

Robert L. Woodworth William Evans Redtown Evans Dayton

Yale moving pictures and talks mark Athens County teachers meeting

The Athens County Teachers Institute program on Saturday October 8 features a Yale moving pictures display of the Declaration of Independence and an address by W S Coy secretary of the Ohio State Teachers Association The day includes concerts solos lectures and a business session with delegate elections at Ewing Hall auditorium and Majestic theater as the morning venue.

Yale University Moving Pictures W. S. Coy Ohio State Teachers’ Association Athens County Teachers’ Institute Majestic Theater Ewing Hall Alex Root Fauna Linscott Ricketts George Cavanaugh N. KE. A H. N. Burgett Athens County Automobile Club Ewing Hall Auditorium Julia Stanley Albany H. R. McVay S. Coy Ohio State Teachers Reading Circle Lois Cecil Amesville Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association

Ohio P T A Convention Opens in Warren With 600 Delegates

The 22nd annual convention of the Ohio Branch of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers opens in Warren tomorrow. More than 600 delegates are expected. Two pageants precede an informal reception for the state board of managers, and the first session will be at First Methodist Church with a Warren P T A council hosted banquet for delegates.

Warren U.P Ohio National Congress of Parents and Teachers State Board of Managers First Methodist Church Warren Parent-Teacher Council

TO COMPLETE ROAD Inspiring sermon at home-coming week

The Rev. D. L. Browning preached God Almighty in Love at Glouster Methodist church in a Central Avenue M. E. service drawing good attendance. Week roster lists Tuesday Adelphi Rev Fred Brown. Wednesday Athens Rev L F Miller. Thursday McArthur Rev L L Cherrington. Friday Junction City Rev J S Bishop with youth services and church choirs.

God D. L. Browning Glouster Methodist Church Central Avenue M. E Fred Brown Adelphi L. F. Miller Athens L. L. Cherrington McArthur J. Bishop Junction City First Church

Good Attendance on State Highway Near Mechanicsburg

State highway through Mechanicsburg from the state hospital gates to Pomeroy and Albany roads will be completed this evening. John W. Dowler, highway engineer, announced. Work has been ongoing since early September.

Mechanicsburg State Hospital Pomeroy Albany John W. Dowler

Farmer Paul Weber Sustains Broken Leg in Roxbury

Paul Weber a Roxbury farmer fractured his leg below the knee while working on the farm Saturday. His wife Mrs. Weber found him after he did not return for breakfast with Rhombus of the injury and he is the son in law of Mr and Mrs James Love of Millfield who traveled to Roxbury to assist at the home.

Chauncey Paul Weber Roxbury

Stalk of Corn Reaches 15 Feet at Chauncey Farm

A corn stalk from the Coe and Daugherty farm near Chauncey, cultivated by Harvey Courtney, stands 15 feet tall. An ear six feet up is six inches around and 15 inches long, Reed's yellow dent variety. Mrs. Courtney also grows a 9 foot dahlia with 15 large cerise blooms.

Chauncey Coe and Daugherty Harvey Courtney Reed

Reverend Roberts speaks on western travels in Chauncey

The Rev KK Ek Roberts of the Gloucester Christian church will visit Chauncey for a Friday 7 30 p m talk at the First Christian church. He plans to share experiences from travels in the west this summer and will display pictures and collected objects. A good attendance is anticipated.

Chauncey KK. Ek. Roberts Glouster Christian Church Roberts

Ladies' Aid Reorganizes at Mound Street Meeting

The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal church reconvenes after a several months hiatus. A reorganizational meeting is set for Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. N. Preston on Mound Street.

Chauncey Ladies’ Aid Society The Methodist Episcopal Church A. N. Preston Mound Street

Illness strikes Selah Glass in Chauncey

Selah Glass 14 daughter of Mr and Mrs William Glass of Chauncey is ill at home with influenza and arm infection. She previously injured her arm, spent weeks in a hospital, and will be sent back to the Columbus Children's Hospital for further treatment when able.

Chauncey Selah Glass William Glass Main Street Children’s Hospital Columbus

Ode Jackson to Undergo Surgery in Athens Hospital

Chauncey residents report Mrs. Ode Jackson of this city was taken to Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens for a surgical operation on the morning of October 4. The procedure set for 9 o clock aims to treat a tumor.

Chauncey Ode Jackson Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

Wolfe family annual reunion draws attendees from several towns

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Guy M Brookins and their relatives Milton Brookins Miss Olive Brookins Miss Helen Howard and Mrs Elizabeth Knode from Oregon Ridge Dr and Mrs J M Howard of Amesville and John Fornwllall of Altoona Penn attended the Wolfe family reunion held Sunday in the area.

Chauncey Guy M. Brookins This City Milton Brookins Olive Brookins Millfield Helen Howard Elizabeth Knode Oregon Ridge J. M. Howard Amesville John Fornwall Altoona Penn Wolfe

Chauncey Personal News Highlights Columbus Visits

William Donaldson and Ray Tucker spent Saturday in Columbus. Mrs. William Donaldson of Hamley Run visited her daughter Mrs. Ray Tucker in Chauncey on Monday. Thomas Lowery of Columbus visited Chauncey with calls on Mrs. William Cunningham Mrs. Wesley Six and Mrs. B. C. Carter. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beebe and family of Columbus were in Chauncey Sunday visiting Mrs. Margaret Beebe and H. A. Beebe and family.

William Donaldson Ray Tucker Columbus Hamley Run Chauncey Thomas Lowery William Cunningham Wesley Six B. Bk. Carter Charles Beebe Margaret Beebe H. A. Beebe

Simple Calonite Method Claims Quick Blackhead Removal

Advertisement states two ounces of Calonite powder on a hot wet cloth rubbed over the skin dissolves every blackhead in about two minutes. Claims should be used with caution as it presents a cosmetic remedy.

Local social notes from Parkersburg and Athens area

Clell Thorne returns to Parkersburg after visiting George Gabriel family. Columbus guests Mr. and Mrs. Orville Shellman visit F. E. Cook home. Melvin Moore visits Elmer Stanley in Athens. Lowell Stage visits Carl and Clyde Gabriel. Marion and Athens residents Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Hammond join Arthur Burchfield event.

Clell Thorne Parkersburg W. Va George Gabriel Orville Shellman Columbus F. E. Cook Harry Moore Melvin Elmer Stanley Athens Lowell Stage Carl Clyde Gabriel Jank Burchfield William Semple Marion

Millfield Visitors and Church Ladies Gather in Millfield

Mrs Ford Totman and daughter Kathryn of Baltimore visited Mr and Mrs Herbert Mingus in Millfield. Clarence and Ray Sanders of Millfield enjoy a Muskingum fishing trip. Mr and Mrs William Clary of Millfield visited daughter Listher in Mount Vernon Ohio. The Ladies Aid of Millfield Christian church will meet Friday at Mrs Viola Howards home in Millfield.

Ford Totman Kathryn Baltimore Herbert Mingus Millfield Clarence Sanders Ray Sanders Muskingum William Clary Mount Vernon Ohio Listher Ladies’ Aid Society Millfield Christian Church Viola Howard

Entertaining Guests at Dallas Goodin Country Home

Mrs. Phena Greenup of Long Beach California joined Mr and Mrs Dallas Goodin for dinner Sunday at their country home Also present were L Young and daughter Helen of Chester West Virginia Mr and Mrs Matt Throckmorton of Albany and Mr and Mrs C H Slaughter Miss Evaline Young and Miss Clara Perry

Dallas Goodin Phena Greenup Long Beach California L. Young Helen Chester W. Va Matt Throckmorton Albany H. Slaughter Evaline Young Clara Perry

Reenactment Aims to Prove Murder Claim at Lilliendahl Case

Mrs. William Lilliendahl plans to re enact today every detail of how she says her husband Dr. William Lilliendahl was shot and killed by two Negroes on a secluded road near Hammonton New Jersey on September 15 in a test of her story.

Hammonton N. J William Lilliendah Here

California Fig Syrup Promises Easy Health for Children

A home remedy pitch touts California Fig Syrup as a safe, plant based aid for growing children and infants. It claims to improve appetite and weight gain with a daily spoonful and notes the product costs about sixty cents a bottle.

California

Sugar Creek School lists pupils with perfect September records

Poston Oct 4 Sugar Creek school announces that pupils from multiple grades achieved no tardies or absences in September. Names span first through eighth grades, including Inabel Augustine, Helen Chickie, Raymond Augustine, Bertha Hunter, Mary Bobo, George Augustine, Dorothea Boyd, Lena Gould, and many others across all grades.

Brueh Elected President of Ohio Daily Newspapers Group

Louis H. Brueh was elected president of the Select List of Ohio Daily Newspapers at a Columbus meeting. Harry Taylor of Portsmouth was chosen vice-president, reflecting leadership changes within the association.

Columbus Louis H. Brueh Ohio Harry Taylor Portsmouth

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