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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1928
Page
5
The annual freshman-sophomore sack rush will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday on the Athletic Field. Thirty men per side, chosen by the Junior Senior Governing Board, will race with three dust-filled sacks in a 60 yard lane to place two sacks nearest the opponents’ goal within 15 minutes.
Robert Hughes, governor of the Twenty second District Rotary International, spoke at the Athens Rotary Club noon meeting at Hotel Berry on the organization’s policies for the coming year. Nelsonville Rotarian William Mills attended as a guest as Hughes outlined Rotary expansion worldwide, noting it reaches nearly every major nation except Russia. The district governor cited rising attendance as evidence of growing interest in club ideals.
Relatives and friends gathered at Mrs Mary Richardson’s Stewart Ohio home for a day of visiting and reminiscing. Lunch and baskets were shared as a relaxed group recalled old times with Mrs Richardson surrounded by family including Hiram Thomas family Randall Worrell Thomas Randall Carl Randall and others.
Belva Mae Parry six dies at home in Lexington Avenue Chauncey after two weeks of scarlet fever followed by spinal meningitis. She attended Chauncey Schools and the Church of Christ Sunday School. Survived by parents Raymond Parry and Mrs Lena Ferrel Parry and two sisters Geraldine Fay and Marilan Rae. grandparents Mr and Mrs Parry Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs B F Ferrel Chauncey.
Ye Old Time Club of Millfield met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Tracy for a business session and dancing party. The event celebrated the birthday anniversaries of Mr. Tracy and son Tom. Mrs. G. C. Patton presided. The next gathering is set for October 27 at the Werner home.
Society and Personal Mention reports Sayre Study Circle at Mrs. James William’s 717 West State Street with 16 members and Edgar Guest quotations. Guests visit Athens as area clubs prepare for Homecoming events and upcoming drives.
Clark Williams requests residents and students delay visiting the Alumni Memorial Auditorium on Home Coming Day to avoid hampering interior work. He notes many alumni will have one chance to see it and urges waiting until the dedication exercises are held. Workers are busy finishing the interior ahead of a planned Christmas vacation completion.
Clesson Miracle a Belpre High School censor and 17 year old son of Mr and Mrs G B Miracle died at Parkersburg hospital from injuries he sustained when he fell from a steep cliff behind Belpre during a Monday evening wiener roast with classmates. He suffered a concussion at the brain base.
Mrs Edward Carlton of AaPwerte Florida praises Dr Jacksons Digestive and Liver Powder for stomach trouble. The ad claims rapid relief from indigestion gas bloating and stomach cramps. It promotes better digestion and clearer complexion and offers free samples from The Jackson Medicine Co Dept B. rengilis a.
The army dirigible RS-1 returned safely to Scott Field Illinois after a damaging Tennessee rain storm. Officers feared danger as the craft hung over Memphis yesterday while en route from San Antonio to Scott Field for American Legion maneuvers.
Attendees listed include Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Boudinot, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Patton, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Woods, Newton Russel, William Cole, R. H. Wemer, Floyd Wemer, Phillip Powell, Clarence Misner, Bernice Kittle, Mabel Kittle, Blanche Russell, Pauline Tracy, Orris Boudinot, Elsworth Tracy, William Russell, Frank Werner, Harold Wemer, Reuben Kittle, Woodrow Patton. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sayer and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tracy. Columbus and William Lafollett Sugar Creek.
The Lend-a-Hand Girls Class of the Church of Christ met for a business and social session led by Mrs. Ahlbrand. Officers elected: President Lenora Schultz, Vice President Edith Smith, Secretary Margaret Tippett, Assistant Secretary Smuth Laffler, Treasurer Eva Ferrer. a pot luck supper followed.
Mr and Mrs Herman Theisen Sr of Millfield visit Troy to see son and his wife in Troy and plan a Delaware stop to see William Theisen. Millfield’s L L Howard and Chester Howard attend the Lancaster Fair while Doris Theisen and her son Junior visit Athens friends Clarence Brown in Millfield.
Purporting to cleanse blood bowels and liver Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claim to substitute calomel with gentler effects. Advertisers say the tablets smooth pimples dark breath and constipation and improve mood with a vegetable formula priced 15c 30c and 60c.
Citizens of Amesy Bern and Amenville to vote on a 65000 bond issue this November to build a new high school serving the three areas. The plan includes an auditorium and complete facilities for agriculture, home economics, sciences, business, and vocational rooms. Assessments: two mills Bern, 2.3 Ames, 2.88 Amenville.
The fifth annual Women s Athletic Association carnival at Ohio University will be held Friday in the Men's Gymnasium as part of Dad s Day and Alumni Home Coming. Dancing fills the main floor while each sorority hosts a booth with novelties. Prizes reward booth artistry and earnings. Social chair Margaret Schick directs the event with committee heads listed.
Supporters of the project push for an additional levy of 0 cents 80 cents and 1.38 dollars per thousand in three districts. Backers work diligently and express confidence the measure will pass in the upcoming election.
General Secretary Arthur T. Arnold of The Ohio Council of Religious Education arranged filming for the twelfth annual Ohio Young People conference. The event will be shown at the state convention’s seventieth anniversary in Ashland in June 1929. The Mansfield weekend gathering will include 1200 youths and leaders from across Ohio, ages 16 to 23, for instruction from national youth leaders.
Mrs. Ida Anderson of Kenosha Wisconsin sues the Milwaukee baseball club for three thousand dollars in damages after a ball hit her as it was driven out of the park.
Edna Wallace Hopper promotes a non greasy hair preparation called Footlight Sheen promising a radiant healthful shine. The advertisement claims the product controls unmanageable hair and delivers a near perfect wave. It urges readers to buy a bottle for seven cents at counters.
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