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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1927
Page
3
Mervin Kennard, six, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Kennard, died fifteen minutes after being struck in the stomach by a pitched ball during noon recess at Campbell school near Asbury. Two brothers also attend the school. Funeral set for Saturday 10:30 at Asbury church. school dismissed until after services.
In Nelsonville at the senior high chapel the program featured Jack Martin as acting senior class president, Francis Howe introducing new locomotive yells and appealing for more male cheerleaders, and Miss Stowe announcing Girl's Reserve and a Halloween party. The Rev. Lloyd Evans spoke on great men and urged students to dream, plan, and overcome obstacles to fulfill their dreams.
A large Nelsonville group traveled to Columbus for the Humboldt lodge Master’s degree in ancient and amplified form but learned they were one day early. They planned to attend again tonight while several members who stayed home will also view the degree.
George B. Rector of Zanesville begins a three week inspection of Nelsonville city departments including the auditor treasurer mayor and electric light and water divisions. Sidney Cook notes this marks the first full departmental check in three years. Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Francis set for Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church Buechtel with burial in Whitmore cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. William Walker will be held Friday afternoon at her late residence in Wellston. Friends may call beforehand as arrangements are announced by the family.
Mrs Ida Jewett hosted a Friday dinner at 6 o clock for Mrs Frances Loore and daughter Miss Betty and Mrs Edith Hough from Akron. Six place settings were used. Elizabeth Zane Dew chapter will meet October 22 at 2 30 p m in the American Legion building. Mrs O D Dailey, state preservation chairman, will speak replacing the year book program. music by Robert J Reed.
Mr and Mrs Paul B Rex hosted a dinner for Junior's fourth birthday with guests including Mr and Mrs J T Rex and son Howard Cumberland Ohio Miss Beulah Barr Mr and Mrs John McIntire and Helen Mrs J T Rex stayed for a visit Harry Jackson to return from Springfield after grand lodge sessions Mrs Joshua Spencer attends Ath ens luncheon Mrs Edith Stiers and Mrs J H McCullough visited Wellston Frances Loore and daughter
Akron guests Mr and Mrs Betty and Mrs Edith Hough return home after a multi day stay with Mr and Mrs H D Krieg. Several families from Congo Mineral Columbus Logan Cald well visit others including Mr and Mrs John Emish at Mineral and Dr and Mrs Walter Howe in Columbus. Garlands of trips and hospital news accompany the community rail of social ties and appendicitis surgery at St Anthony's Columbus.
A traveling salesman from Zanesville suffered a nervous breakdown on Corning streets Wednesday evening. Marshal David Morris aided him, then he rested in jail overnight before being taken back to his hotel by friends. Other notes include Friday Methodist church rally, all day bake sale at United Brethren church, and local sports practice.
Jennie Donaldson Beasley of Athens files in Common Pleas to reform her deed adding ten feet on the east side of Lot 1277 in Cable addition fronting Morris avenue. She says a 1921 contract with William Wyatt for Lot 1278 overlooked the required ten feet, while C W Gross and Emma Gross claim rights in Lot 1277 ahead of her.
The Rome trustees declare an amount of $500 exists in the general fund intended for the road fund and request the court to authorize the transfer.
The Athens County Automobile Club board reduced annual dues from $10 to $6 effective immediately. At a meeting at the club headquarters Captain H. N. Burgett, secretary, cited lower overhead costs and better tourists’ information and safety services as unchanged priorities.
Former pleas of not guilty by Mildred Hickman and Wilbur Drake were changed to guilty in Common Pleas court this morning. Judge L G Worstell has not yet imposed sentence. Hickman faced an adultery charge from the October Grand Jury and Drake was charged with fornication.
The Boys and Girls glee clubs performed selections at a school assembly led by Miss Velma Young. The boys announced songs for the Southeastern Teachers association and the East Side Parent-Teacher meeting. Don Rowland presided as the student council discussed new school rules to be voted on at the next assembly.
Trustees of Dover and Rome townships filed petitions in Common Pleas Court to move 800 and 500 dollars respectively from general funds into road funds. Dover notes shortfall to cover road building bills as of October 5.
Late advices from Pelotas report Dieudonne Costes and Lieutenant Joseph Le Brix preparing to take off today from Pelotas on the final leg of their Paris to Buenos Aires flight.
An ad touts Creomulsion as a two fold remedy using creosote to soothe inflamed membranes and halt germ growth. It claims protection against bronchial issues and respiratory diseases and offers a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved per directions.
Mil dred Richardson Hill, third wife of Walter J. Hill son of the late James J. Hill, filed suit at Butte Montana for separation. Before marriage last May she was a New York stage beauty noted for Ziegfelds Follies and called the perfect American beauty on the perfect stem.
Cincinnati October 20 William S Glazier Jr Newport Ky former Purdue University athletic star likely to stand trial in U S district court today for transporting stolen automobiles.
A vintage advertisement touts Midol as a non narcotic remedy to end menstrual cramps in five to seven minutes. The copy emphasizes natural menstruation and encourages pre emptive use, with tiny tablets in a aluminum case for fifty cents at drug stores.
Athens County Public Health council was formed to oversee tuberculus Christmas seal sales over the next two months. John H. Patterson, superintendent of Athens city schools, was elected chairman with Mrs. W. L. Gard as secretary treasurer, both donating time and services. Nine members from local organizations were named, with more to join. the group plans sale arrangements soon under Dr Blane Goldsberry.
Governor Donahey and five of his six sons will headline the Ohio party at the Ohio State Michigan football game in Ann Arbor as Michigan Stadium marks its dedication.
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