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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1927

Page

7

Funeral services set for Jerry Hartley in Trimble

In Glouster Ohio on October 25 funeral services for Jerry Hartley, killed by a train between Trimble and Jacksonville, will be held at the Trimble Church of Christ at 2 pm led by Rev. G B Courtney of Chauncey. Burial at Maplewood cemetery. His death prompts Loyal Aerie F O E to meet for funeral arrangements and local clubs announce events at the church.

Glouster Jerry Hartley Trimble Jacksonville

Glouster Parish Expands With Chauncey Church Additions

The Rev. W. O. Warren joins the Glouster parish, increasing affiliated ministers to five and churches to fifteen. Mrs. Valeria Somplatski returns from Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens to her mother Mrs. Lewis Clark’s home in Trimble after weeks of illness.

Glouster W. O. Warren Chauncey Valeria Somplatski Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Lewis Clark Trimble Mrs. Somplatski

Local residents visit Columbus and recoveries noted

Mrs. C. B. Dillon, ill in Columbus with Superintendent Dillon, has recovered enough to return home to Spring Street. Mrs. A. M. Rainey of Trimble visits Columbus for a week. Mrs. C. E. Duncan and son Bobbie just returned from Akron and Kenmore visit. The Beshara family visits Mt. Carmel Hospital patient Mrs. M. Beshara. Mrs. Dorothy Sykes and Luella Jenkins are guests of Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Crawford. Emmett Levering and son resume stay in Columbus after visiting Mrs. Levering’s parents near Ringgold.

C. B. Dillon Columbus Capital City Dillon State Director of Education Thomas Well Spring Street A. M. Rainey Trimble C. E. Duncan Bobbie Akron Kenmore J. Beshara M. Beshara Mt. Carmel Hospital Dorothy Sykes Luella Jenkins A. J. Crawford Emmett Levering Leveringa

Jacksonville Temple to Meet for Important Business

GLOUSTER Oct 25 members of Jacksonville Temple No 553 are asked to attend a 7 o'clock meeting Thursday with business of importance to be transacted. After the session a pot luck supper will be served. Pearl Whitlater and his brother Harry were recalled home last week by their mother Mrs Whitlatch due to their father’s illness after two strokes. he is somewhat better now.

Glouster Glouster Temple Pythian Sisters Jacksonville Temple Pearl Whitlater Harry Mrs. Whitlatch

Jackville PTA Plans Halloween Masquerade Carnival

The Jackville Parent-Teacher Association will hold its annual Halloween masquerade carnival at the Jackville schoolhouse Friday evening at 7 30. Mrs J B Fultz chairs the entertainment committee and promises good music, games and refreshments.

Jackville Parent-Teacher Association J. B. Fultz

Local Births and Visits Highlight Corning Notes

Corning reports a newborn son to Mr and Mrs George A Rogers on Saturday night. Mrs Joe Reese was taken to Grant hospital Columbus Sunday with gallstones, accompanied by family. Reverend Pearl Ludwick of the Allegheny conference to preach in the United Brethren church Tuesday and Wednesday with a special meeting for self-sore children after school. Community bedding and clothing drives aid destitute families across Cerning area. Mrs Raymond Jones of Chicago visiting relatives. Clara and Zenna Latta in Zanesville. Clara to Columbus for winter. Mrs Walter Keating and children of Nelsonville guests of Mrs Gaitten. Mrs Thomas Thomas in Zanesville. Bri A Rowland family and Mrs Elizabeth Bingum visit Crooksville. Mrs Sam Welling returned from Columbus. Doris and Florence Shirkey of Columbus visited relatives.

Corning Joe Reese Grant Hospital Columbus Ernest Rodgers Raymond Jones Chicago Clara Zenna Latta Zanesville Zenna Walter Keating Nelsonville John Gaitten Thomas Thomas Bri. A. Rowland Crooksville Sam Welling Doris Florence Shirkey

News items please call 106 Ri for Messenger

Corning residents are urged to phone 106 Ri to send news items to the Messenger from the city. Daily news tips are encouraged, making local updates timely and convenient for readers.

Corning

Ruth Elder and Captain to Arrive in Lisbon for Welcome

Lisbon decorates for Ruth Elder and Captain George Hakman arrival from the steamship Lima at 5 p.m. Civil, military, and naval groups join the welcome. Horst Merz in a Heinkel plane may test takeoff today, while Oberlin College marks Dean McCracken's representation at Dr Ernest Hatch Wilkins's inauguration as Oberlin's seventh president, a non theologian at age 48.

Lisbon T. C. McCracken Ohio University George Haldeman U.P Ruth Elder George Hakman Lima Horst Merz Merz Azores Thomas C. McCracken Ernest Hatch Wilkins Oberlin College Wilkins Oberlin

Ruth Elder Plans Trans Atlantic Flight From Sea

Ruth Elder, aboard the tramship Lima, studies charts with Capt. George Haldeman and Capt. Pinto planning her next season’s Trans Atlantic flight. She questions weather conditions at sea and retires to her cabin to digest the details.

Lima United Press Ruth Elder George Haldeman Pinto

Reward for capture of three Chillicothe reformatory escapees

A $100 reward is offered for the capture of Erastus King, William Hanlin, and James Christie Butler who escaped last night from the Federal Industrial Reformatory at Chillicothe. All three were serving two to three year terms for transporting stolen autos.

Cincinnaty U.R Chillicothe Erastus King William Hanlin James Christie Butler

Kidney cleansing salts claim to aid kidney function

An authority promotes drinking soft water and Jad Salts to flush clogged kidneys. The remedy combines grape and lemon acid with lithia to stimulate kidneys, neutralize system acids, and prevent bladder disorders and blood impurities. Regular use before breakfast is advised for a few days.

Marriage License Halted Over Age Discrepancy

In Marietta Ohio Judge Fleming halted the marriage of James C. Parrish of Columbus and Miss Carol Lois Linton of Barlow after she allegedly swore she was 21, while neighbors later claimed she is 16. Prosecution for perjury and contributing to the delinquency of a minor may follow.

Barlow Marietta Frank F. Fleming James C. Parrish Columbus Carol Lois Linton

Man in hospital after deputy shoots gas thief on bridge job

Richard Newman of Lite Hocking is wounded by deputy sheriffs while allegedly stealing gasoline from a power shovel on a Dunfee's Tin bridge project near Little Hocking. He is hospitalized in Parkersburg with gunshot injuries to his body head neck and legs. Local fundraisers plan pies and ice cream sales.

Dunfee Tiun Little Hocking

Munn Ridge Social Set at Schoolhouse Thursday

A social event is announced to be held at the Murn Ridge schoolhouse on Thursday. Further details are not provided in the fragments.

Murn Ridge

French Senegalese Troops Lead Rescue at Beni Meilal

Casablanca reports a battalion of French Senegalese troops departed to free six Europeans held captive by hostile Moors at Beni Meilal. The action marks a bold rescue mission with potential firefight risk and international repercussions.

Casablanca Morocco Beni Meilal

Dog dies after poisoning by cousin’s tainted IV

A dog died after consuming an intravenous solution laced with poison, allegedly sent by a cousin who had been disinherited in the dog owner’s favor. Authorities are reviewing the case for possible charges and further action.

Dog

Rexall Hair and grooming items listed in odd ad

A cluttered sale listing shows Ye Lemon Cocoa Butter Lotion Olive Shampoo Hair Fix Rexall Tooth Paste Antiseptic Tooth Pond Hair Stimulator Rexall Shaving Lotion Tiny Tot Talcum priced mostly in cents. The ad presents a mix of personal care products with low prices.

Rexall

One Cent Sale Push by United Drug Co Illustrates Deal

The advertisement explains a one cent sale where you buy an item at regular price and get a second of the same kind for one cent. The United Drug Co promotes this plan as a cost effective way to showcase high quality merchandise, offering full size products for just 1 cent.

United Drug Co

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