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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1927

Page

3

Former resident dies in Columbus Nelsonville man dies after cerebral hemorrhage

A. D. Farrow, 38, formerly of Nelsonville, died at Mt. Carmel hospital in Columbus from a cerebral hemorrhage. He had lived in Nelsonville many years, worked for the telephone company, ran the A. D. Farrow Motorcycle Co. in Columbus, and served in wartime coal operations. He was active in Masonic bodies and Knights Templar. Survived by widow Lilly Matheny, three children, three sisters, and four brothers. Body to be brought to Nelsonville for funeral in Athens commandery arrangements.

Nelsonville A. D. Farrow Mt. Carmel Hospital Farrow Columbus Athens Knights Templar Scioto Lilly Matheny Myrtle Hawk This City Ina Kays Akron Frank Bates Cambridge John Clarence’ Farrow Charles Logan Roy Palm Beach Florida

Bird Coloring Contest Winning Pictures Shown in Mechems Window

Nelsonville October 12 The winning pictures from last week's Messenger bird picture coloring contest are on display in Mechems store window Nelsonville for the rest of the week Parents and children will view the display It is noted that some entries depart from natural color for artistic effect The winning pictures and other merit selections will travel to a different town each week

Nelsonville Mechems

Bailey Run Man Fined for Intoxication

Lafe Gaskins of Bailey Run was arraigned in Nelsonville mayor's court on a charge of intoxication, pleaded guilty, and was fined $25 plus costs.

Bailey Run Nelsonville Lafe Gaskins

Henshaw Pleads Not Guilty in Local Assault Case

Marvin Henshaw pleaded not guilty to assault and battery charged by Jacob Smith at mayor's court. A hearing is scheduled for October 18.

Nelsonville Marvin Henshaw Jacob Smith

Local Student Gathers Cherry Blossoms for School Display

Ethel Hayden a student in Miss Pearce's room East building carried an unusual display to school this morning for the season. She picked a bunch of cherry blossoms from a tree in the Hayden yard.

Nelsonville Ethel Hayden

Patton daughter recovering after operation at Cherrington

Mable Patton daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Patton is recovering from surgery at Cherrington hospital Logan and has returned home to Nelsonville after the operation

Nelsonville Mable Albert Patton Cherrington Hospital Logan

Two Men Fined in Nelsonville for Junk Selling and Drunkenness

In Nelsonville on October 12 Emmett Vanferson of Buchtel was fined 200 dollars and costs for selling junk and failing to report as required by law after admitting he sold copper wire from a Buchtel dealer. Ernest Rutter of Buchtel faced intoxication charges dating to March 19 and was fined 100 dollars and costs after pleading guilty. Both men were sent to county jail until fines are paid and were taken to Athens by Chief Pearson.

Nelsonville Emmett Vanferson Buchtel L. J. Eberle Vanferson Ernest Rutter Jack Pearson Rutter Athens Pearson

Pedder Fined For Peddling Without License In City

Nelsonville report Joseph Krull of Columbus was fined 10 dollars and costs by Mayor L J Eberle after pleading guilty to peddling within city limits without a license. The case stems from a requirement to obtain a permit at the city office. Krull paid the fine and costs.

Nelsonville Joseph Krull Columbus L. J. Eberle Krull

Social Notes Group Meeting Planned at Presbyterian Church

Plans completed for a Thursday group meeting at the Presbyterian church with five officers and ministers from Union Furnace New Plymouth Logan Amesville Athens Hebbardsville and Carthage. Dr Dean of New York City will speak after a 6 o clock dinner and Miss Helen Chappie Glen Robbins will address women at 4 o clock about their work.

Presbyterian Church Union Furnace New Plymouth Logan Amesville Athens Hebbardsville Carthage Dean New York City Helen Chappie Glen Robbins Christian Social Service

Rainbow church bake sale at Chocolate Shop Saturday

The Rainbow class of the Christian church plans a bake sale in the Chocolate shop room public square this Saturday with special orders available for foods and candy. Meanwhile Nelsonville records mention Mr. and Mrs. Harry Williams visiting in Warren en route to Florida for the winter.

Rainbow Class The Christian Church Chocolate Shop Public Square Nelsonville Harry Williams Warren Co. E. Washburn

Anniversary marked by Eudora chapter East ern Star at Masonic temple

A large turnout celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of the Eudora chapter Order of the Eastern Star at the Masonic temple Tuesday evening. Guests from Athens and Warren attended. Past matrons led the meeting and ritual work was shown. A memorial for Mrs. Clara Henrich and M Shamansky honored local chapter losses. Mary Parry sang Perfect Day and Mrs. W. W. Whit latch Open the Gates of the Temple with Pauline on piano and Robert Reed on cornet.

Eudora Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Athens Warren Clara Henrich M. Shamansky Mary Parry W. W. Whitlatch Pauline Robert Reed

Esther class resumes weekly church dinner service

The Esther class resumes serving dinners each Thursday noon at the Christian church from 11 to 1 o'clock.

Esther The Christian Church

Birthday honors for W C Tig ner in Deanville

A surprise party marked the 50th birthday of W C Tig ner near Deanville. The celebration occurred Monday October 10 and included a noon birthday dinner.

W. C. Tigner Deanville

Local Families Gather for Community Event in Nelsonville Area

A list of local residents from Bicknell Bailey Run Nelsonville and Bailey Run includes Mr and Mrs Ben Rizer Mrs C G Robinett Mr and Mrs Daniel Smith Mrs Clarence Tigner Mrs Ollie Sdie and several children, plus families of Messel West Perry Siddle and Wackenschwanz.

O'Clock Ben Rizer Wm. Messel Charles Messsel Virginia Mae Herman West Paul Bicknell Indiana C. G. Robinett Warren and Curtis Daniel Smith Dembery Clarence Tigner Betty Joe Ollie Rogers Margaret Frank Perry Jack Helen Ralph Bailey Run Ettle Siddie Fred Pritts Charles Evans Guss Wackenschwanz Nelsonville

Half Survive in First Elimination of Glee Club Tryouts

Results from the first elimination in the girls glee club show thirty-two of sixty contestants remaining. A final cut will follow after a month of practice. First rehearsal is set for Thursday at 4 30 in Music Hall.

Margaret Benedict Music Hall Benedict Helen Kittle Anna Mae Fenzel Vera Trimble Lucile Lacey Mary Virginia Kerr Martha Ransdell Katherine Foltz Thelma Rinkler Helen Shepler Helen Hook Dorothy Gove Marie Coupe Reba Dale Ralph Anne Sheilinger Margaret Givens Ruth Kimerline Bernice Candoo Lucile Row Mary Peters Martha Zellner Caroline Christy Eliza Plum Marjorie Dyer Edna Fiddler Ruth Jones Mary M. Parks Jamita Baker Katherine Robinson Mary Bellard Frances Kurtz Velma Young

Woman Electrocuted While Bathing in Cleveland

Mrs. Mary Lybarger, 28, died in Cleveland when an electric heater warmed bath water. A physician said death was caused by electrocution from a short circuit in the heater that charged the bathtub water.

Cleveland U.R Mary Lybarger

Green Goat Out Shuts Moisture At Ohio University Sale

The Green Goat humor magazine at Ohio University made its first appearance of the year this morning despite heavy rain that hindered sales. The 36 page issue is edited by R. C. Kircher with Carl F. Carsten as business manager and Marcia Scott as circulation manager. The cover by former student Charles Spring is praised as the best yet.

Ohio University R. C. Kircher Carl F. Carsten Marcia Scott Charles Spring

Wittenberg Symposion of Feeling and Emotion

A gathering of leading American and European psychologists will meet in Springfield October 19 20 21 and 22 for the Wittenberg Symposion of Feeling and Emotion. The event will include papers by European specialists and marks the dedication of the Chemistry Psychology building at Wittenberg College.

America Springfield Wittenberg Wittenberg College

Is He His or Hers A New Jersey Custody Controversy

A New Jersey court case centers on the parentage of a 10 year old boy pictured with William Kunstler. Mrs Mary Diniscia of East Orange says the boy is her long lost son John born out of wedlock to her and John Laudonia. Kunstler contends the boy is his son Henry. Diniscia seeks custody.

New Jersey William Kunstler New York Mary Diniscia East Orange John John Laudonia West End

Rats Invade U S Treasury Basement During Remodel

Treated as a security concern rats and cockroaches move through the Treasury basement after buildings are remodelled. Large rats search for food, while roaches ruin papers and damage books in the money vault area.

Washington United States Treasury Treasury

Athens County Automobile Club Boosts Dinner Drive

Members and directors praised the re organization of the Athens County Automobile Club during a Hotel Berry dinner. Plans for an intensive membership drive were discussed led by L B McCune. New secretary H M Burgett is backed by a bond and a board to handle arising problems.

Athens County Automobile Club Automobile Club Hotel Berry H. M. Burgett L. B. McCune Athens C. E. Welch Nelsonville Hi W. Bush Martin Ohlinger JL. B. McCune A. A. Campbell Guysville F. H. Danford Glouster H. H. Iler Bond M. Johnson J. E. Bailey W. E. Moler W. E. Coe C. A. Daugherty F. W. Cone

Heinkel C-1220 Flies With Secret Azores Hope

May continue to Warnemunde flight from Germany with a Heinkel C-1220. If conditions permit, officials say the aircraft could reach the Azores and possibly proceed to the North American coast.

Warnemuende Germany Azores North American

Winners Heard in Song by Students At Convocation

The duet The Lord is My Shepherd won the Jackson Elstedfodd contest and was performed at Ohio University convocation by Mrs Mildred Fowler and Miss Helen Hook. Catherine Dando and Donald Dowd will entertain next week in chapel hour. Rain postpones tonight campfire. YWCA Geneva night planned for Friday. Freshmen choir rehearsal tonight under Mrs Mary Peters. Public School Music club meets tonight at Music Hall. Freshmen pictures for Athena must be taken this week at Lamborn's. Freshmen convocation next Tuesday at 1 pm in Ewing auditorium. Debating class with Prof W H Cooper replaced by Prof A C GubitZ.

Lord Irma Voigt Ewing Auditorium Geneva Mary Peters Dean Voigt Bryan Public School Music Club Music Hall Athena Lamborn's Fine Arts Hall Ben Doctor Bryan Dean E. W. Chubbs W. H. Cooper A. C. Gubitz

Ocean City Fire Destroys Eight-Block District

A massive blaze in Ocean City New Jersey razed thirty buildings across eight blocks causing about four million dollars in damage. Three large frame hotels, shops, business houses, four garages, two movie theatres, and the boardwalk concessionaires suffered total losses along with the famous Hippodrome Pier.

Ocean City N. J Boardwalk

Vinci Iron and Cod Liver Compound Promises Strength

A testimonial claims Vinci vitamin iron and cod liver oil compound revived Mrs. E. C. Horn from despair. The ad touts increased strength, appetite, and sleep within a week and notes Vinci has aided run-down people for 25 years. Available at McKee Drug Co. in Athens and Gem Pharmacy in Nelsonville.

Vinci E. C. Horn McKee Drug Co Athens Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy

Modern Japanese Flappers Challenge Tokyo Police

The piece spotlights Vellee Short Tokio police grappling with the so called vellee short skirt trend worn by young women in Ginza Tokyo. Officials fear social changes as conservatives react to the short skirts and socks becoming street fashion.

Tokio

Miss Charlotte Blackburn Dead After Yearlong Illness

Miss Charlotte Blackburn of Columbus died early today after a year of illness. Funeral at her Columbus residence Thursday at eight. body to Athens Friday at eleven and burial in West Union street cemetery. She lived much of her life on the Albany road farm in Athens, now the Maxwell home, and had been away twenty years. Survived by sister Elizabeth of Columbus and brothers William, David of Athens and Joseph C. of Toledo.

Charlotte Blackburn Columbus Athens West Union Street Miss Blackburn Albany Road Maxwell Home Elizabeth Blackburn William Blackburn David Blackburn Athena Joseph C. Blackburn Toledo

MELLO-GLO Face Powder Promises Pure Shine Control

An advertisement for MELLO-GLO face powder from D. Zenner Co touts a new French process. It claims the powder keeps shine away longer, spreads smoothly, does not clog pores, and remains pure and fine.

D. Zenner Co

Ford to Start Assembly of New Model Amid Record Orders

Detroit officials announced Ford will begin assembling its new model within days as plants finish major parts. About 125,000 advance orders with deposits have been placed with Ford dealers in the United States, with roughly 250,000 more awaiting cash payments. Production capacity has been expanded since suspending the Model T to make way for the new car.

Detroit Ford Motor Company Ford United States

Bank losses trigger grand jury indictments in Madison county

London reports that the October Madison county grand jury returned indictments against Ashton A. Gregg cashier and his uncle Thomas C. Gregg president following the failures of the Commercial bank of West Jefferson.

London U.R Commercial Bank of West Jefferson Madison County Grand Jury Ashton A. Gregg Thomas C. Gregg

Doubt over London swimmer claim near Cape Gris Nez

Fishermen and the lighthouse keeper at Cape Gris Nez doubt Dr. Dorothy Logan of London swam the English Channel in 13 hours 10 minutes beating Gertrude Ederle’s record. No witness saw her enter the water or her boat, though the start was reported between 5 and 6 p m Monday during daylight.

Dorothy Logan London English Channel Gertrude Ederle

Young graduate enters mayoral race in Concord race

Helen Gwendolyn Jones, a 24 year old state university graduate and former telephone operator, wins second in a four candidate primary in Concord New Hampshire and challenges two older male rivals for mayor. The piece notes a potential postponement of the big league football season due to unclear rules.

Concord N. H Helen Gwendolyn Jones State University New Hampshire

Thoxine Promises Quick Relief From Night Coughs

A physician recommended Thoxine as a safe cough remedy for adults and children, claiming it stops night coughing within 15 minutes. The preparation contains no chlorform nor harmful drugs, is pleasant tasting, and priced at 85c 60c and 1.00, available at all druggists.

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CA. D. Farrow Mechem Pedler Chiefs’ Association of the Degree of Pocahontas Clara Wallace the Plains Jeight Ida Green Elizabeth Pidkcock Bird Evans Gertie Dalton Lodge Glee Club McCormick’s Jewelers & Optometrists En-Ar-Co Motor Oil Auto Tire & Gas CO National Refining Company Whits Natic Clevelane Soe Aiensy the Ming CO J. E. Zeller Belsonville Enger Will Greggs Cape Gris Nez F. W. White Messenger
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