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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1928

Page

3

Miss Mary Grace Hoagland Dies After Operation

Miss Mary Grace Hoagland 15 died at Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus after an operation. A funeral will be held at her Columbus home this afternoon and a second service at Middleport Presbyterian Church Saturday afternoon. Nelsonville attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Lama and several locals.

Nelsonville Mary Grace Hoagland Mt. Carmel Columbus B. R. Lama Bryden Road Middleport

Many Births and Visits Recorded in Local Notices

Notices list births at multiple homes with parents Dewey Ruscoe and James Coope and October 10 birth of a daughter. Numerous visits and house guests are noted across Zanesville Lancaster Columbus Athens Cheswick and Gordon with family connections to Steenrod, Morgan, Henry, Verity, North and others.

James Coope Adams Street Louise Steenrod Jesse Shafer Naomi Steenrod Spencer Steenrod Zanesville Steenrod Hyler Steenrod Bethesda Hospital J. L. Wilson R. D. Gruver G. C. Teegarden Earl Lowden Jesse van Horn Columbus Amy Easterling Logan William Morgan John Owens Bob Butler Lancaster John Lowden Bonnie J. M. Hyde G. I. Putnam Athens Alexander Lamb Cheswick C. D. Henry Harry Henry Amesville Ralph Henry Charles Lee Don Bowers Jr William Walker Wellston Joe Verity C. M. Gibson W. W. Gibson N. J. Collins Gay Ruth Hyla Harrold

Entertains Friends At Home On Monday Evening

Miss Vivian Dowler of High Street hosted a group of friends Monday evening. Her guests included Misses Mary Louise Pritchard Ethel Walker Mildred Bryan Ethel Barry Nellie Hamer Mabel Campbell Helen Largent Mildred Hutchins Tessie Gay and Nell Ervin.

Vivian Dowler High Street Mary Louise Pritchard Ethel Walker Mildred Bryan Ethel Barry Nellie Hamer Mabel Campbell Helen Largent Mildred Hutchins Tessie, Gay Nell Ervin

Republicans Rally Draws Crowds in Nelsonville Old Home Week

Nelsonville held Republican Day during Old Home Week with hundreds attending to hear leaders like Myers Y. Cooper and Theodore E. Burton. Speakers urged tax reform, road improvements by bidding, and focus on human welfare in Ohio government.

Nelsonville Ohio Myers Y. Cooper Theodore E. Burton Cleveland Cooper Burton Union Newal Buckeye Lake E. F. Franks Owensboro Vocational Bureau Washington, D. C William J. Davis New Straitsville E. C. Woodworth Joseph T. Tracy John H. Grosvenor John T. Brown 8. K. Mardis Thomas Jenkins T. L. Morgan BE. E. LeFever Blosser Chillicothe Court of Appeals Geiger State Supreme Court American Legion

Surprise Birthday Party for Wilma Stevens

Wilma Stevens celebrated her eighth birthday with a surprise party on Wednesday October 10 at Buchtel. Refreshments for 34 guests followed games and gift giving, with hosts including Mrs Mae Stevens Lucille Sayre Flora Sayre Vera Stevens and Whiford Sayre.

Wilma Stevens Buchtel Miss Stevens Harroge Corovine Montrose Corwin Kathleen Tolliver Freddie Murphy Eugene Murphy Gerald Robson Robert Robson Enid Robson Eileen van Duren Leroy van Duren Jack Bruce Freddie Sayre Pauline Sayre Elizabeth Newman Earl

Justamere Club Organizes at Miss Eva Galentin Home

Justamere Club formed on Tuesday evening at Miss Eva Galentin’s Longstretch residence. Officers named Esther Brooker president and Vera Harold secretary, with Waveline Grove as vice president and Eva Galentin as treasurer. Members include Wilma Gears, Waveline Grove, Avanelle Williams, Eileen Dane, Lenore McManaway, Violet Guess, Vera Harold, Eva Galentin, and Elizabeth Ayers. Next meeting set with Miss Wilma Gears.

Justamere Club Eva Galentin Longstretch Esther Brooker Waveline Grove Vera Harold Wilma Gears Waveline ‘Grove Avanelle Williams Eileen Dane Lenore McManaway Violet Guess Elizabeth Ayers

Mining Pay Day Report in Hocking Sub-District

In Nelsonville dated October 12 a total of 2,503 men are reported working across mines in the Hocking Sub-District. All properties except York Clay resumed operations. This week saw the largest pay day since mines reopened.

Nelsonville Nelsonvile Hocking York Clay

Horseshoe Champions Demonstrate In Nelsonville

Nelsonville during Old Home Week hosts Jackson brothers from Chicago who perform a horseshoe pitching exhibition on West Columbus Street. They ring center pegs with ease and stage eye catching tricks including lassoing around nails and matches lit against the peg. In Cleveland, Ohio State Association of Dyers and Cleaners moves to probe alleged racketeering in the local industry.

Nelsonville Jackson Brothers Chicago West Columbus Street Cleveland Ohio State Association of Dyers and Cleaners

Clarence Chamberlin Starts Paris Flight From Leviathan

Cherbourg France October 12 Clarence Chamberlin the trans Atlantic flyer began a flight from the side of the liner Leviathan toward Paris.

Cherbourg France Clarence Chamberlin Levijathan Paris

State Auto Groups to Discuss Laws at Columbus Meet

Directors of the Ohio State Automobile Association will discuss proposed laws at Columbus on October 24 and 25 26 in a meeting announced by H N Burgett secretary of the South East Ohio Motor Club The topics include license fee reductions driver license tests compulsory insurance and revocation pending court judgments Other items cover thumbers whipping posts ambulance chasing speed limit removal and auto owners passenger responsibility Expression of motorists in Southeastern Ohio is sought before the meetings

Ohio State Automobile Association Columbus Automobile Clubs H. N. Burgett South East Ohio Motor Club Athens Michigan Ohio Burgett

Groundhog Proves To Be More Man

Akron police report A J Miller of Akron was wounded when hunters mistook him for a groundhog. Miller sat behind a stump with only the top of his head visible as gunfire erupted. He suffered bullet wounds and may lose sight in one eye.

Akron A. J. Miller

Keen Shaving Kreem Promises Superior Comfort

An ad touts Keen Shaving Kreem as a new, soap free cream that yields a thick cool lather, softens tough beards, and lets blades glide for faster shaves. It claims smoother skin and invites readers to request samples or buy through Glessner Co. in Findlay Ohio.

Glessner Co Findy Ohio Desk

Predict Largest Vote in History

Columbus observers say the largest vote in state history will be cast in the November 6 general election based on statewide registration figures.

Columbus

Juniors Hold Elections Nominations at Ohio University

Juniors nominate officers for the junior class with rival Toupees and Whigs contenders. For president candidates include Louis Snyder Samuel Tracy Philip Wootenworth and Robert Jackson. Vice president nominees are Donald S. Berrett Bindy Lydell Zeta Smith Hugh. Secretary candidates are Theora Jatholomew Carolyn Christy Brenetta Harper. Treasurer contenders are Harry Haller Jane Elliott Lawrence Colbert James Papitian. Election set for next Wednesday morning in Ewing Auditorium after convocation.

Ohio University Toupees Louis Sny

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