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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1927

Page

3

Nelsonville Chamber discusses school costs and city finances

At a Chamber of Commerce meeting Mayor L J Eberle and Superintendent O O Crawford discuss Nelsonville schools spending 70 per pupil including teaching operations and maintenance. They note tax and state funds cover the rest and praise booster efforts while outlining a plan for city fiscal improvements and forthcoming projects.

Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce L. J. Eberle O. O. Crawford Crawford

Church meeting to feature national missions speaker

Nelsonville scene set for October 13 with a Presbyterian church gathering. Doctor Dean of New York City will address congregations from Union Furnace and nearby towns after a 6 o'clock dinner. Miss Chappie from Steubenville will lead a children’s hour during the adults program.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Board of National Missions Union Furnace New Plymouth Logan Athens Amesville Hebbardsville Carthage Dean New York City Chappie Christian Social Service Steubenville

Miss Tessie Ervin Recovers From Columbus Operation

Miss Tessie Ervin has recovered after a recent operation and is leaving Grant hospital in Columbus. She will stay a week to ten days at Doc tor Estell’s home in New Albany before returning to her home in Nelsonville.

Tessie Ervin Columbus Nelsonville Grant Hospital

Nelsonville Greyhounds Preview Murray City Clash

Nelsonville high school coach Floyd Stone leads the Greyhounds against Murray City at the city playgrounds. Tick Dewhurst, ineligible this Saturday, is replaced by Hartley at quarterback. Stone praises his team's scholastic effort and previews line-up changes and upcoming schedule.

Stone Stonecrushers Murray City Nelsonville High School Murray Bremen Chauncey Glouster Tick Dewhurst Hartley Linton Hall Nelsonville Pomeroy Gallipolis Opes Wellston Athens Logan

West school fall festival and sale event

Pupils bring pets vegetables and flowers for the West school exhibit while mothers run a bake sale to raise funds for school equipment. EF Pedicord will preach at the Christian church in Nelsonville with a Sunday afternoon and evening service expected to draw a wide audience.

West School Pedicord Nelsonville EF. E. Pedicord The Christian Church Indiana

Locals Visit Guests and Colleagues in Columbus

Mrs. Frank Adair of Massillon is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moore this week. Miss Elizabeth Smith spent Wednesday and Thursday in Columbus for meetings and events.

Frank Adair Massillon Frank Moore Elizabeth Smith Columbus

Cleveland trio on trial for liquor raid abuses

In Cleveland three dry raiders and three former enforcement officers faced prosecution over liquor raid handling. Ralph Wilcox, 27, son of state dry agent Louis Wilcox, was indicted by the grand jury for blackmail in Rocky River.

Cleveland Ralph Wilcox Louis Wilcox John Rutledge Rocky River

Dr Gilber B. Robbins Dies After Illness in Chillicothe

Chillicothe health commissioner Dr Gilber B. Robbins aged 65 died here today from heart trouble after a three week illness. He was brother of the late James Robbins of Athens contractor.

Chillicothe Gilber BE. Robbins Ross County James Robbins Athens

Ten Infantile Paralysis Cases Reported in State

Columbus reports ten cases of infantile paralysis to the state department of health as of today. The announcement notes the spread within the region and outlines health department monitoring and response efforts.

Columbus State Department of Health

Coroner Wins Point in Canton Mummy Mystery

Stark county coroner T C McQuate says the mummy found in John Getting’s shack is a cadaver used for experimental medical study and rules out murder. Dr W S Carnes recalls selling the cadaver over a decade ago, supporting the coroner’s conclusion.

Canton T. C. McQuate Stark County Ed Gibson John Getting McQuate Sheriff Gibson W.S. Carnes

Bisulated Magnesia Test for Quick Stomach Relief

A simple after meal test using Bisulated Magnesia promises rapid relief from gas and stomach distress. Available from druggists in powder or tablet form, it neutralizes acids and freshens the stomach in minutes.

Fall Festival at Nelsonville Draws Expectation

Nelsonville anticipation grows for a large turnout at the fall festival event on October 7. Local organizers invite residents and visitors to enjoy games, food, and entertainment as the town marks the seasonal celebration.

Kerker Remedy Sold by Local Drug Stores

The Kerker Remedy is sold and recommended by McKee Drug Co Athens Fountain Pharmacy Nelson ville and by good druggists every where.

McKee Drug Co Athens Fountain Pharmacy Nelsonville

P. T. A. Ohio Group Opens Closing Session For Officers

Warren hosts the 22nd annual convention of the Ohio Branch of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers. Officers will be elected and installed at Ronald Auditorium with a final meeting. Delegates will visit the William McKinley memorial in Niles. Dr. Clinton Wunder of Rochester N Y spoke on The Convention of the Movie praising cinema as an education tool.

The Baptist Temple Rochester, N. Y

Labor to honor Cleveland union leader Charles B. Smith

Plans form for a large tribute by organized labor when Charles B. Smith body returns to Cleveland next week from Marietta Hot Springs California where he died yesterday.

Organized Labor Charles B. Smith Cleveland Union Labor Marietta Hot Springs Calif

Labour party defeats bid to reopen talks with Red Internationale

The British Labour Party conference rejected the Independent Labour Party motion to resume negotiations with the Red Internationale. The vote was 1 831 000 against to 1 071 000 for after a speech by T Cramp for the Labour Party executive committee, who cited the Internationale's continued extremist stance.

Blackpool Eng U.P British Labor Party Independent Labor Party T. Cramp Labor Party

Toledo Faces Worst Hospital Conditions in Ohio

Lucas county hospital conditions are worse than in any similar county institution in Ohio, said S. C. Griffin, social investigator for the Ohio department of public welfare, to Toledo social agency representatives.

Toledo Lucas County Ohio C. Griffin Department of Public Welfare

Trimble Sunday School Sets Rally Day Goals

GLOUSTER Oct 7 All Christian Sunday school classes at Trimble target a school goal of 125 for next Sunday. A souvenir and a banner will be awarded to the class surpassing its goal. A youth program led by Mrs Karl Johnson Miss Hazel Raber and Miss Nellie Reher precedes communion and a sermon by the pastor. Evening services begin at 7.

Glouster Christian Sunday School Trimble Karl Johnson Hazel Raber Nellie Reher

Trimble Institute Set for November Events

In Glouster on October 7 the Trimble Farmers Institute is scheduled for Friday and Saturday November 1 and 2 under Trimble Grange with help from the Glouster Kiwanis club. Also in Glouster the first council meeting since September 16 will occur tonight at 7 at the city building following a schedule of meetings on the first and third Fridays.

Eberle Myers Street Jackson Street J. W. Wood C. J. Bartels J. H. Be Een Co. H. Bartlett H. H. Iler Donald Shafer Glouster Trimble

Appreciation Expressed To Middleport Residents

The Middleport appealing committee thanks residents of the river town for their liberal response to needy families in the Sunday Creek Valley mining district after a trip to gather aid.

Middleport Glouster Sunday Creek Valley

Social visits noted in Columbus and surrounding towns

Misa Helen Souders returned to Columbus Thursday ending a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Farnk Saunders. Mr and Mrs Charles Cook are parents of a daughter born Sunday Hugh Gormley was in Columbus Thursday. Mrs George Bowes and her son ended a visit with Mrs Bowes mother Mrs Anna Rice and went to New Lexington for a day with Mr and Mrs Fred Mooney before returning to Lancaster. Mrs A R Porterfield and Miss Mildred Cunningham were guests of Mrs Jerry Goodwell in Corning Thursday afternoon.

Misa Helen Souders Columbus Farnk Saunders Charles Cook Hugh Gormley George Bowes Mildred Cunningham Jerry Goodwell Corning

Lewis Jr. Injured In Grapevine Swing Break

Glouster report says 12 year old Lewis Gatchel Jr son of Mr and Mrs Gatchel Sr sustained a shoulder injury when a grapevine swing broke last Sunday He was taken to Grant hospital Wednesday evening for examination No report from the exam received by morning

Glouster Lewis, Jr Lewis Gatchel Grant Hospital

Corning Couple Wed in New Lexington Ceremony

Miss Gertrude Eickel age eighteen and Arthur Reese twenty one both of Corning were married at New Lexington on Thursday morning. The ceremony was witnessed by Mrs John Eickel of Toledo sister in law. The couple celebrated at their Pike s Peak home with friends and relatives. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Eickel and the groom is son of Mr and Mrs Joe Reese.

Corning Gertrude Eickel Arthur Reese New Lexington John Eickel Toledo Pike's Peak Henry Eickel Joe Reese

Funeral Held for Edna Marie Roberts

Edna Marie Roberts aged 7 was laid to rest in Corning after a funeral held October 7. The child, who died after an illness, was mourned by family and friends with services at the local church.

Millertown church hosts Bible class fish fry

A local United Brethren church in Millertown held a Tuesday evening fish fry for its men's Bible class in the church basement. The report notes a pupil Bana who died hours after an inward rupture suffered during a fall at Millertown church this week.

Millertown Bana Corning United Brethren Church

United Brethren Church Picnic Set for Saturday

The annual Sunday school picnic of the United Brethren church in Corning will be held all day Saturday at the Millertown grove.

Corning United Brethren Church Millertown Grove

Junior Christian Endeavor Plans Evening Meeting

Corning reports a special Junior Christian Endeavor meeting at the U. B. church this evening from 6 to 7 o'clock.

Student officers named in campus nomination

Politics dominated campus life as senior class members nominated officers in Fine Arts hall Thursday afternoon. Election is set for next week. Nominations included Miss Marianna Bing and Joseph Pitts for president, Miss Helem Burson for vice president, Elmer Dudley and Paul Bures for secretary, and Rudley Foster and Carl Carston for treasurer.

University Fine Arts Hall Marianna Bing Joseph Pitts Helem Burson Elmer Dudley Paul Bures Rudley Foster Carl Carston Fort

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Eberte Robert Vore Nelsonville High Floyd Stone Mr. Stone Ohio University Scrubs N. H DR. Robbins Kerker P. T. A. Ohio Brux .and Lowney Bettie Shop Fox Watts Millet Nicolet Corot Logans Trimble Farmers’ Institute Council Messenger Ottumwa John Ely Rosemar Florence Athens Furniture Exchange Oakfield Young People’s Rally Methodist Church the Cline Ice Cream Co the Security Savings Bank Mith Smith
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