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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1928

Page

10

Christmas Care at Wester House Helps Sybil Heal

Sybil, a troubled woman linked to a secret marriage, helps at a settlement, consoles a worried friend, and buys gifts for children at a Christmas drive. She confronts her sorrow by aiding others, then secretly welcomes a personal, life changing gesture as Christmas nears. The tale follows community aid, hidden truths, and small acts of generosity.

Ymeon Havana Mabel Richard Symet Grink Sybi Ana Somebil Mely Craig Sybil Chard Eustis Marielle Santa Claus Mab Daddy Wester House Sid T. B Betty Nona Joan Val Winter Street Normandy

Radio Schedule Snippet From Station Listings

Radio listings show a mix of NBC CBS and local affiliates with programs spanning music minstrel shows recitals and sports events. Notable items include references to World Series game broadcasts and various orchestra performances across cities including New York Chicago Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.

State Kiwanis End Convention Session

Cleveland October 4. With the election of a District Governor and selection of a 1929 meeting place, the eleventh annual State Kiwanis Convention was to end today. Nomination of officers was the first business of the day. Nine lieutenant governors were to be named and balloting for next year’s convention city promised a spirited contest with Youngstown Marietta and Canton leading aspirants.

Cleveland U.P Youngstown Marietta Canton

Arm Injury Leads to Undertaker Clendon Bender's Death

Clendon Bender a 28 year old Crestline undertaker died at Starling Loving Hospital after a truck collided with his auto along the Scioto River Road near the Girls Industrial School in Delaware County. The impact crushed his left arm causing a compound fracture and severe mangling.

Columbus U.P Clendon Bender Crestline Starling Loving Hospital Ohio State University Bender Scioto River Girls’ Industrial School Delaware County

Emma Wilder Weds Ralph Bean at Utica Home

Announcement details the September wedding of Miss Emma Wilder to Ralph Orlan Bean at Ye Old Mill near Utica with Rev. W F McWilliams officiating. Attendees include W E Wilder Akron and Whit Bean Guysville, with Ed Cook and others. The couple will reside in Akron and begin married life in a furnished home.

Emma Wilder Ralph Orlan Bean Burt Dick Old Mill Utica W. F. McWilliams W. E. Wilder Akron Whit Bean Guysville Ed Cook Gus. Ashby Carol Scott Wiggs Debra Doran Erwin Doran O. C. Winters Sam Winters Cecil Hodges Dorothy Hayman Reynolds Orville Bean Paul R. McLaughlin Paul William Rodehaver

Grange Meeting and Local News From Stewart

Grange meeting at Stewart Wednesday evening September 26 featured degree work and a fine lunch. Mrs Fannie Niggemeyer Leta V McLaughlin Isadore Mantle and M M Merrick were committee members. Hall decorations honored Halloween with flowers on tables. Injuries included Lahmar Hunter with a foot injury and Mattie McWhorter who broke a hip and was moved to Sheltering Arms Hospital. John Light visited Athens relatives. Unysville business caller No 4. Dr W R Dwyer of New Mouth arrived to aid Dr McLaughlin whose party will tour the East for several weeks. Eva Norris from South Canaan visited home. Kenneth Christy Stewart Eber Chris and daughter Louise from Athens visited relatives. Charles Pierce spent time with family. Mrs Lawrence Niggemer and son Raymond Mrs Agnes Shuler and daughter Hellena and Leta V McLaughlin attended Pomona Grange at Cansonville Friday. Whit Bean and wife plan a kitchen shower for Ralph and bride of Akron Friday evening. invitation extended.

Lahmar Hunter Mattie McWhorter Sheltering Arms Hospital John Light Athens John Marshall Lb No Unysville W. R. Dwyer New [’Mouth McLaughlin Eva Norris South Canaan Kenneth Christy Stewart Eber Chris Louise Co. C. Christy Charles Pierce Lawrence Niggem Raymond Agnes Shuler Hellena Leta V. McLaughlin Pomona Grange Cansonville Whit Bean Ralph Bride Akron

Mother's Friend advertised for expectant mothers

An old advertisement describes Mother's Friend as a comfort for prenatal discomforts when applied externally. It urges use at night and mentions a free booklet Things to Know Before Baby Comes mailed in a plain envelope. Lyndfield Regulator Co. Desk 27 Atlanta markets the product through drug stores.

Lyndfield Regulator Co Atlanta

Orchardists Tour State Farm for Inspection

Between 30 and 40 orchardists and home producers attended the demonstration and inspected the Southeastern Ohio Test Farm orchards in Carpenter on Tuesday afternoon. Athens County delegate leader was T. H. Johnson with F. H. Ballou of the Ohio Department of Agriculture discussing apple growing problems and spraying and dusting results. Varieties of several apples were brought by the county agent for display at the Nelsonville Home-Coming exhibits.

Southeastern Ohio Carpenter Athens County T. H. Johnson F. H. Ballou Ohio Department of Agriculture Athens Nelsonville

Murder trial set for Almeron Churchill in Conneaut case

Almeron Churchill, 41, of Conneaut faces a murder trial for the July 19 shooting death of Roy Dean, a Monroe Center cattle buyer. Churchill pleaded not guilty at arraignment. trial scheduled for October 22 near Conneaut following an alleged drinking party incident on a local farm.

Conneaut Almeron Churchill Roy Dean Monroe Center Churchill Dean

Red Cross hurricane fund grows with local donations

Athens and surrounding areas contribute to Florida hurricane relief with a total of 147.74 sent to national headquarters. County contributions reach 172.79 including a donor listed as Wilfred Mauck. School groups and local banks provide funds through Athens National Bank and Bank of Athens, with detailed lists of contributors and schools.

Red Cross Florida Dade County Athens Thelma Grubb Washington, D. C Athens County Washington Wilfred Mauck Athens National Bank Bank of Athens John Campbell W. N. Alderman N. J. Wolfe J. D. Brown F. D. Forsyth R. H. Acley P. B. Sidders East Side Putnam Hall School Ira Archer Paul Beasley Franklin Blackford Billy Brown Vance Cross Bobby Dorst Arthur Larch John Lowry Opel Stevens Louise Sams Adelaid Johnson Mary Aslanides Max Baughman Louise Blackford Junior Chism Jimmy Cox Richard Gardner Marcella Gibson Dan Gladding Betty Jean Kelley Billy Lewis Clyde, Mansfield Martha Mansfield Lillian Turner Ruth Turner Carl Tribe Harriet Lee Simmons Betty Wakefield Mabel Olson Nelle Pinkerton James Fry Natalie Slaughter Virginia Sams Ruth Shepard John Myers Lorene Norris Betty Baker Evelyn Fishbaugh Kathryn Reynolds Paul Lewis Joseph Higgins Mary Elizabeth Littler Willam Cook Roberta Chism Esther Durham Lavinia Kile Mary Margaret Johnson Elizabeth Gibson Frederick Rosser Katherine Finsterwald Robert Wilkens Wilber Swank Helen Aslamdas Dick Phillips William Knox Marie Acord Clyde Little

Ohio University Fraternities Announce 200 Pledges After Rush

After two weeks of strenuous rushing the 14 fraternities at Ohio University report 200 pledges for the coming year. The article lists pledges by chapter across towns including Athens Gallipolis Caldwell McConnelsville New Lexington Logan Millfield Marietta Albany Hamden Glouster Buchtel Jackson Nelsonville Middleport and Pt Pleasant with names and Greek letters attached. The sororities initiated a recruitment drive that runs until October 7.

Ohio University Athens William P. Jack Wadley Beta Theta Pi Ralph Clark Ross Sams Richard Brooks Frank Cunningham Phi Delta, Theta Levitt Gard Edward Rosser Fred Radford Sigma Vi Earl Wilson Rodney Powers Phi Kappa Tau Russell Dean Theta Chi Ralph Berry Fred Everette Alpha Delta Beta Harmon Chappell Omega Beta Pi Lawrence Hayes Tau Sigma Delta Gallipolis John H. Wolfe Caldwell Warren Gray Ralph Jones Sigma Pi McConnelsville Harold Kennard New Lexington Allen Koontz Wellston Robert Price Logan Charles Phynness Sigma Albany Donald McPherson Hamden William Martindale Delta Tau Delta Glouster Harold Lefavor Carroll Lefavor Lee Sellers Buchtel Lawrence Colbert Delta Tau Delta Jackson Louis Davis Phi Delta Theta Nelsonville Jack Martin Delta Theta Middleport Dale Warner Charles Shumaker Lambdi Pleasant Charles Harpter

Local School Staff and Students Listed for Messenger Update

A partial roster of teachers and students across several schools is provided. Names include Delores Davis Paul Grant Cecelia Joseph and Geraldine Chigm among others. The Messenger notes remaining lists for other schools will appear in Thursday edition.

Jean Pickens Garet Burt Louise Coffey Larch Stella Benton John van Dyke Katherine Stevers Hélens Jones Messenger

Marriage License for George Stickler and Leota Spangler

George Stickler 21 a glass worker of Lancaster and Leota Spangler 21 a Logan housekeeper daughter of Mr and Mrs Nelson Spangler obtained a marriage license. The Rev William Eck of Lancaster officiated.

George Stickler Lancaster Leota Spangler Logan Nelson Spangler William Eck

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