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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1928

Page

7

Character as Theme at Jacksonville Club Meeting

The Jacksonville Mothers' Club met Oct 13 at Mrs Ley's home with eight members. The program centered on character training, featuring papers by Mrs Williams, Mrs Altman, Mrs Mekhintey, and Mrs Mandrell, plus a poem and two solos. Prizes were awarded at the close. next meeting set for Nov 13 at Mrs Dunlevy's. The same issue reports a house fire damaging the Glouster structure, with $300 loss and full insurance coverage, discovered by Mrs Pedlcord.

GC. E White White Jack C. Eo Keller Columbus Leonardsburg Susan Chevalier Reedsville Ella Tilton R. C. Batley Torch San Bernado Calif W. A Glouster Jacksonville Williams Altman Mekhintey T “Dill Mandrell Shirley Dorothy Jervis Irma Jean Nicholas Lagic Trimble Smith Kalt Dunlevy

Letter Golf HELP AT HAND TO HARM

Train of garbled lines resembles a crossword style note. The text hints at wordplay with letters forming phrases like HELP and GOLF and mentions a four par and a misread last page clue suggesting a puzzle context and incomplete instruction.

Coolville Neighbors Host and Visit Diverse Guests

A列 summary of visits and guests in Coolville and nearby towns including Mr. and Mrs. Runion and A. C. Davis families, the Pierce household, and Belpre, Parkersburg, Akron, and Columbus travelers. Notable items include Helen Wharff’s recovery from typhoid fever, hospital discharge of Sarah Beam, and multiple day trips during Columbus Day holiday.

Lancaster Fair F. G. Runion A. C. Davis PD Sheets Jairy White and Sons Clyde E.G. Carleton E. M. Jr Jack Pierce Harpold Belpre Thursaay Edward Wharft Portsmouth Martha Evers Mra. Wharff Helen Sidney Lee Tilton Punchay Sarah Beam Newark WITS WANG C. L. White Clyde, Jr Columbus C. E. White Piqua A. O. Frame Vigilhous Auaien Parkersburg C. Lb. Stout Nelsonville Ward Frame Ports William Mitchell Davia L. M. Walden Julia Walden Hope Walden Cincinnati Kenmore Ohio H. R. Austin Frank Blackwellson James Clyde C. Green C. I. Findling Akron I. E. Green Nelson-Alfred Mr.ville E. M. Pierce L. Green A. J. Russell Belprevisof Reck Street Green A. C. Mills Elizabeth Ternoon. Richardson W. C. Stout Sem Ralph Cleveland A. B. Saunders

Urch Class Meeting At Church Of Christ

The regular monthly meeting of the MD It Class of the Church of Christ met at Mr and Mrs Lred Brown home Thursday night. After business the dues were paid and refreshments served. Attendees included Helen Dunnett Leona Houwid Elizabeth Waldech Dave Lantz Dora Livin Laura Heck and many others. The next class meeting will be hosted by Mrs Lalla Dunnett.

Glouster M. D Church of Christ Lred Brown Funes Heln Dunnett Uth Ann Kittle Leona Hou~wid Elizabeth Waldech Dave Lantz Dora Livin Laura Heck Bellis Lantz Frances Bailey Doores Clemens Mane Richards Moience Howard Naida Price Ida Mae Jewell Violet Matthews Ware Gimta Gaev Dolores Shay Catherne Leach Nedra Eddy Luelille Bover Lorence Sweeney Leona Brown Roberts Mrs. Sweeney Lalla Dunnett

Lady Astor Attends Virginia Groveners Ball in Richmond

Lady Astor, longtime Virginian figure, joins a grand procession led by Harry Flood Byrd at the Virginia Grovernes Ball in Richmond. She wears a gown described as costing roughly a half million dollars, marking a high society event.

Neaney Astor Tichmond Lady Astor Harry Flood Byrd Shi Brillant Lara

Sixth annual Civil War veterans convention held in Crooksville

Members of Mary Suett Tent and five Civil War veterans from this city attended the sixth annual District No. 7 Daudgers of Civil War Veterans convention in Croooksville Friday. The event included morning afternoon and evening sessions with twelve tents from Newark Zancoville Grantville Digaden Roseville Crookesile New Lexington Somerset Glouster Athens Pomeroy Nelsonville.

Mary Suett Daudgers Crooksellia Distiict Newark Zancoville Grant Ville Digaden Rosevill Crookesile New Lexington Somerset Glouster Athens Pomeroy Nelsonville Onnlesille

Tennis Racquets and Bubbles on Rainy Day Fun

A fragmented note describes children playing with soap bubbles and improvised coloring on tennis racquets. It mentions storing tennis gear for winter and attempts at varnish coloring, with unclear references to bubble toys and elastic strings.

Aif Alrohol

Probate Court Approves Bond and Public Sale of Real Estate

In Athens County Probate Court the case of Hal H. Rowland as administrator of Rup ert M Patterson estate against Alice Hooper et al approved the bond and ordered a public auction of the real estate, free from dower interests, for not less than two thirds of the appraised value. The court also appraised Edward Tubbs estate with debts totaling 1,088.10 and a gross value of 2,486.10, taxes and exemptions noted. Mary Carman executrix sought tax exemption. gross value 1,000 with debts 51.50 leaving 948.50 to widow, tax exempt. In Common Pleas Court Mamie Gribkles filed for divorce from Joseph Brickles on grounds of cruelty and neglect, married October 12 1927 with no children, seeking divorce permanent alimony and restoration of maiden name Mamie Gettle.

Hal H. Rowland Rupert M Patterson Alice Hooper Athens County Mable T. Patterson Edward Tubbs Sarah German L. H. Blach Mary Carman Thomas Carman Inn Common Pleas Court Athens County Common Pleas Court Mamie Gribkles Joseph Brickles Mamle Gettle

Home and area social notes from Middleport and nearby towns

Community members visit, host, and meet in Middleport and surrounding areas. Names include Ray Smith, Mrs Lant, E M Daugherty, F B Tidd, Hoobler, Barth, Aira J E Hooper, Ruth and Jane Hooper, E M Pierce, Strad Noland, Mattie Reed, Susan Grimes, Emerson Stout, Herbert Hitchcock, William Hitchcock, Cathrine Booth, Lizzie Frost, Arlo Root, and a motorist on Shepherd Bridge. An injury is noted for Stout. Also San Antonio reports an aerial pageant closing the National American Legion convention.

Ray Smith Middleport Lant Aira J. E. Hooper Ruth Jane Portsmouth E. M. Pierce Strad Noland Mattie Reed Susan Grimes Emerson Stout Rock Street Herbert Hitchcock William Xenia Cathrine Booth Lizzie Frost Arlo Root Parkersburg Shepherd Bridge Rockland Mr. Root

Laying Sidewalks Along New Street

Sidewalks on North Lancaster Street are being rebuilt after repaving. Retaining walls are being constructed before paving is completed. The five foot walks will be finished in a week or ten days with much wall cutting. Half the wall work done and sidewalks sold from the Catholic Cemetery to the Canal. New walks replace ruined concrete ones at no cost to property owners.

Lancaster Street Bui

Murder charges to be placed again in Ohio man case

Cleveland police say murder charges will be filed again against Anto Wiscoff, 61, after the death of his wife Anna Wiscoff, 64, following an argument over her seeking work outside the home. Officers allege he shot her during the dispute.

Cleveland Muurder Anto Wiscoff Anna Wiskoff Wickatt

Cured His Rupture Without Operation Claim

A reader claims a non surgical cure for a long standing rupture using a product. He reports relief after years of suffering and invites others to write for full information and care. He provides his name and address in Manasquan New Jersey and urges readers to copy the notice.

Pullen Carpenter Lavy Avenue Manasquan N. J

Also Mentioned on This Page

G. Club of Davis Smith Home Coolville Wellington Barnhart Farm Flro Fireen C. M. Morrison William Lee Stewart Della Frame Little Jane Loy Frame Mrs. Samandly Taannioai Palmer Shreveport Daj Charles Palmer Tin Garth Thurston Junior Inidorade Ark CletMen W. Va Didorado Mr. and Wee Pred Brown Tam Moo. BR Daughters of Veterans IVENG Detroit Century Sixseight Algeo Motor Sales Carpenter and Grosvenor Sts Athens, O BAC Court House DH. C. Me Sime Ath Sb Legion San Antonio Tex National American Legion TSS Hore James Imes Jew York City Orks Stn Stas Ane New Plymouth Omparison Plymouth Dolce Chrysler Seymouth C. R. Featherston O. Bell Auto Sales Co Victory J. D Dodge Brothers Denis C. A. Daugherty McArthur Gc Logan
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