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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1928
Page
3
A 19 year old from Shiloh is jailed in Mansfield in the women’s division awaiting arraignment on grand larceny charges. Sheriff Schad says the suspect disguised as a grandmother to gain trust of farmer John Beck near Shiloh and fled with forty one dollars.
Henry Tubbs twenty of Mechanicsburg pleads not guilty in Justice of the Peace court, waives examination, and is held on one hundred dollar bond for appearance before the grand jury. The charge stems from a Wednesday night shooting at a Halloween escapade, as Mrs. Cora McLeod says her son Virgil sixteen was wounded. Tubbs says he aimed to frighten the boys who had been annoying him, not hit anyone.
In the evening the Woman's Missionary Society will host Miss Hortense Potts, returned missionary from China and now dean of women at Otterbein College, in the church auditorium.
In Nelsonville on Pleasantview Avenue a feed stable owned by Clarence Hampton burned early this morning about six o'clock. A ton of hay and several bushels of corn were lost. Horses were safe in an adjoining building. Investigators say incendiary origin is suspected.
The English Club of Ohio University will hold its first meeting of the school year Tuesday evening November 6 at the home of Dean and Mrs. E W Chubb. Members will read and discuss original writings by club members.
Miss Frances Jo Riley entertained about 20 school friends Thursday evening at her Fort Street home. Guests wore masquerade costumes and prizes were awarded. The Riley residence was decorated in Halloween style with thematic luncheon appointments.
The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Elizabeth Tedrow on Franklin Street. After an engaging program, the Ladies Aid Society met under Mrs. C. W. Backus. Mrs. L. R. Kelch reported the gate of Christmas cards. Fifteen members were served refreshments.
Nelsonville fire department rushed to the Adams Street residence of M. Pedigo after a child playing with matches started a curtain fire at 9 45 this morning. Damage described as slight.
The New York Chicago and Pacific Airways Company was announced with Chicago headquarters to run the first regular air passenger service between Chicago and New York. Tri motor planes will carry 14 passengers, eight hour schedule planned, with fare set at 100 dollars per passenger.
An attempted dynamite blast damaged timbers of a Buchtel railroad trestle serving Mine No. 36 Manhattan Coal Company around midnight. A stringer and a tie were harmed while repairs were under way. A prior arson attempt on May 19 used oil but failed to ignite.
Mr and Mrs Delbert Davis and son Paul and Mrs Grace Shepard attended a showing of King of Kings in Logan Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Charles Engles of Indianapolis were here for the funeral of Mrs Mary Hamm. Miss Hyla Harrold conducted business in Columbus earlier in the week. Mr and Mrs Loren North, Henry Verity and Don Bowers Jr were in Mason City West Virginia on Thursday. Mrs Frank Betts visits Walbridge. Vita Whitmore joined a Columbus Republican rally and Neil House dinner. Mrs Clarence Butts and her son visited Columbus Friday. Claude Hall of Columbus visits relatives here. Mabel Heffner Ethel Rosser and Ruth Carter visit Huntington West Virginia with Dave Gorsuch family. D W Hughes from Athens was a business visitor Thursday.
Mrs Dow Martin and son Dow Jr visit Columbus. William Hall leaves to visit his daughter in Bradner ending a visit with Mr and Mrs Hollis Shaner. Miss Grace Dowler spends the week with her sister in Logan.
Nelsonville October 26 A special program for the Berean Bible Class is set for 9 30 Sunday morning at the Christian Church Edith Beagle will sing The End of a Perfect Day with Genevieve Beagle at the piano Rev K H McCordle will teach the class The Bereans plan a banquet for Thursday evening November 1 Further announcements will follow
George M. Morris of the State Department of Education spoke at the local school after a brief talk and the screening of an educational film on the Life of the salmon. He offered helpful remarks following the presentation aimed at student learning.
Mrs Edna Raine entertained the Golden le Class of the M E Sunday Sch Wednesday evening with a Hallowe en party. Guests wore clever costumes and prizes were awarded to Mrs Paul Raine and Miss Helen Reeves. Fortunes were drawn from the witchs kettle and a three course luncheon was served. Class guests included Mrs Perce Raine Mrs Paul Raine and Miss Dorothy Ann Raine.
A mass meeting for girls was held Wednesday at 2 30 under Mrs Warner supervision. Ohio University Dean Voigt presented the Story of Life in an effective manner. After the address, the Freshman class performed a skit.
This week two educational reels showcased a history of printing and a historical profile of Rome. The programs offer concise overviews aimed at readers seeking quick cultural and technological context.
Mr. Featherstone presented the Life Story of the Zeppelin at chapel this week. Assistant County Superintendent D. O. Chappel spoke briefly to the assembly about his recent trip to Washington, D. C.
Eighth Grade boys in the Manual Training Department craft a bulletin board under the direction of Mr Featherston. The project highlights classroom makerspace activity and student effort in practical shop skills.
Gunfire erupted in Cleveland as police chased suspects. One alleged racketeer was hospitalized, another gunman jailed, and a second suspect remained at large as officers pursued leads.
The Hocking coal region shows signs of recovery as miners return to work and wages improve. Ohio National Guard observers praised the relief effort, noting thousands of children fed and medical aid given while maintaining peace during the field’s upheaval.
Marysville reports the death of County Clerk Amos Conkright aged 60 after a lengthy illness. He had been serving his second term.
Dayton reports Jack Thompson of Orchard Beach Club Cleveland won the state open by one stroke. He finished 72 holes with 301, narrowly beating Julian Blanton of Toledo who totaled 302. Blanton is a former Athens pro.
Charles G. Appenzel er, 54, was fatally injured when struck by an automobile in Findlay. The driver was not held responsible for the death.
Logan on Oct 26 reports a Rally Day service next Sunday inviting all who attended the United Brethren Sunday School in the past decade. Harley M. Whitcraft leads teachers, with James W. Hutchinson directing the school orchestra and Belle Loomis guiding the Girls Vested Choir. Rev. K E Dailey will deliver The King of Kings. The rally extends into the public worship hour with high attendance hoped for.
The Marion County Livestock Improvement Association has been organized with sponsorship from the department of agriculture.
Clarence Barton, 61, of Philo, stands trial for the July shooting death of George Briggs 33, foreman for the Foundation Company of New York, at the Barton home.
E. K. Uhler 66 vice president of the Incorporated Stores died after a long illness. He had been in the dry goods business for more than 40 years, with services scheduled in Marion tomorrow.
Columbus reports Samuel J. Black, 45, formerly of Upper Sandusky and three year Wyandot County representative, leaped from a Pittsburgh bridge into the Allegheny River yesterday. The death was by his own action, according to incoming word.
Deputy Sheriff L F Hammond investigated a Tuesday night near South Perry after spotting a man approach a machine by a church. The motorist fled after discarding a jug of sweet elder and a dirty shirt, leaving a second man present but unhelpful. The deputy recovered the jug and pursued but did not overtake the fleeing car.
Logan, Oct 26. Don Roerick of Coonville will face an assault and battery charge at arraignment before Magistrate Bright after trouble Tuesday night. Traffic Officer Joe Farbearn made the arrest in the village.
Amos L Heyde pastor. Sunday School at. Morning worship at 10. Luther League at 6 and evening service at 7. Congregational meeting postponed to next Sunday after morning service. Religious instruction for seventh and eighth grades Saturday morning at 9 and 10.
The notice lists H. B. Bowden as pastor of First Methodist Episcopal Church with Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. and a sermon at 10:30 a.m. Epworth League and class meet at 6:00 p.m. followed by an evening service at 7:00 p.m. The text references "The Church's Inter" as part of a title or topic.
Elmer Bliss pastor leads 9:00 Sunday School and Bible Class 10:30 Divine service with Holy Communion in Fairfield County and a 7:00 p m Divine service in Logan.
E H Dailey presents Rally Day in Sunday School at 9:00. Morning worship at 10:15 features King of Kings an aftermath. Christian Endeavor Rally at 6:00 and Woman's Day service at 7:00. Miss Hortense Potts, returned missionary from China, is the special speaker.
Sunday School at 9 30 and 10 30 morning worship at 10 30. Evening services at 7 45. Senior and Junior C E at 7 30. Prayer meetings Thursday 7 30 and Wednesday 7 30. Enterprise class at 10 30. Gibisonville Sunday School at 9 30. Christian Endeavor Society 7 30.
E L Woodworth pastor schedules Sunday services at 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 30 a m sermon Torch bearers 7 p m Loyal Workers 7 30 p m sermon Vipers Wednesday 7 p m Prayer meeting all at Rockbridge Advent Christian Church
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