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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1927

Page

3

Nelsonville Deaths and Local Social Notes

Two Nelsonville residents die John Shaw 65 dies after stroke at brother’s home Funeral for Shaw Tuesday at Murray City Methodist church He leaves a brother and sister Martha Pancake 77 dies near Deanville funeral at home Wednesday burial Greenlawn beside husband Phillip Pancake also survived by children A list of visiting guests and locals from Columbus and nearby towns accompanies the obituary items including households of Ervin, Murphy, and Mechem and hospital nurse Helena Stechem from St Anne’s Columbus The Navy band concert is announced with soloists and musicians and the series aims to attract thousands to Athens There are notes of visitors relating to President Harding and regional events with the U S Navy band touring details

Nelsonville John Shaw Thome James “Hamer Jackson Street Hamer Murray City Lizzie Fisher Martha J. Pancake Deanville Charles Ervin Chester Edgar Martha Edgar Columbus Leoline Seibert Clayton Murphy W. C. Hall Mechem Robert Huenefeld Robert, Jr Co. C. Barker Raceland Harding White House Washington Hocking Valley The Elks Athens Navy Band U. S. Navy Holly Stanley Jean Manganaro Louis J. Goucher George Unsinn

Pastor McCorkle Named Pastor of Nelsonville Church

The Rev. McCorkle of Middleport, a Milligan College graduate, accepted a call to lead the First Christian Church in Nelsonville, due to assume duties around December 4. He is 32, married with a 3 year old, and the church has been without a pastor since July.

Nelsonville McCorkle Middleport First Christian Church Milligant College Tennessee South Ohio O. J. Howearth

Nelsonville Graduate Tassie Walker Joins Nurse Class

Annual commencement at White Cross hospital Columbus Friday evening in Broad Street Methodist church. Rev Ralph Emerson Davis delivered the address. Among fifteen graduates is Tassie Walker from Nelsonville.

Nelsonville White Cross Hospital Columbus Broad Street Methodist Church Ralph Emerson Davis Tassie Walker F. M. Walker Clude Ethel City Health Nelva Tassie Walker Misa Ethel Walker Virginia Wolfe Annabelle Morrell Abert Barber BE. L. Morrell

Four Detainees Fined In Nelsonville City Court

Nelsonville reports multiple fines after drunkenness pleas. Bill Landis paid 10 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication. Joseph Dresher and Windle also pled guilty to intoxication with 25 dollar fines and costs. Cleve Hallett and Tom Cottagantous faced charges for interfering with an officer. Hallett pleaded not guilty and posted 500 dollar bond while Cottagantous pled guilty and paid 100 dollars and costs.

Nelsonville Bill Landis L. J. Eberle Landis Jim Woods Cleve Hallett Tom Cottagantous Hallett Cottagantous Eberle Joe Dresher Cure Windle

Halloween Parties Spotlight Pol lyanna Class Social

Mrs. Claude Cramner and Mise Edith Dilcher hosted the Pollyanna class Halloween party at Edith Dilcher's home with Lillian Hellyer Margaret June Kathleen Barrows Mary Cramner Doris Adams Garnet Wright Pearl Barrows Fern Silcott Matt Newman and Jimmy Bowers in attendance. Mrs. Ernest Wright held a Friday night party for her daughter Elaine with games contests and refreshments for Jennie Tennihill Audrey Hall Arlene Betts Dorothy Datiley Flora Latollette Kathryn Lee Evelyn Skinner Freeda Cordell Rosemary Smith Ruth Warner Audrey Beane Helen Washburn Margaret Conner Florence Easterling Grace Linton Eleanor Heselden Margaret Murphy Elizabeth Evans Agnes Hillen Ruth Keating. Personal mention Paul Hudson Mike Elyatu.

Claude Cramner Mise Edith Dilcher Christian Sunday School Hallowe'en Lillian Hellyer Margaret June Kathleen Barrows Mary Cramner Doris Adams Garnet Wright Pearl Barrows Fern Silcott Matt Newman Jimmy Bowers Ernest Wright Elaine Jennie Tennihill Audrey Hall Arlene Betts Dorothy Datiley Flora Latollette Kathryn Lee Evelyn Skinner Freeda Cordell Rosemary Smith Ruth Warner Audrey Beane Helen Washburn Margaret Conner Florence Easterling Grace Linton Eleanor Heselden Margaret Murphy Elizabeth Evans Agnes Hillen Ruth Keating

Courthouse Kings Distribution Ordered After Probate Sale

Final distribution of funds from the sale of the William Morris estate in Athens County Common Pleas court assigned $456.05 to Ella Morris as administratrix for rates, $44.06 each to June Morgan Luella Carter Glen Morris and Lillis Morris, and $634.04 to Frank Morris, $634.05 to Ella Morris, $644.98 to Fred Morris, and $644.97 to Cora Melvin after $3,535 sale proceeds and $342.63 taxes. The sheriff was ordered to distribute remaining funds.

William Morris Athens County Common Pleas Court Ella Morris June Morgan Luella Carter Glen Lillis Morris Frank Morris Fred Morris Cora Melvin

Vacated Settings Reset Dates in Two Civil Cases

The former setting was vacated in Clyde Marie Wheaton v. Robert Wheaton with trial reset for November 21. A separate vacated setting in Ellen M. Bryan v. Millard O. Bryan has trial reset for December 3.

Clyde Marie Wheaton Robert Wheaton Ellen M. Bryan Millard O. Bryan

Court extends deadline for answers in Bolton suit

Leave was granted to the defendants in the Neva Bolton administrator suit against Jacob N. Cady and others to file answers on or before November 7. The exception applies to Columbia Casualty Company and Ohio Casualty Insurance Company.

Neva Bolton Jacob N. Cady Columbia Casualty Company Ohio Casualty Insurance Company

Hearing reset dates in Bentz White Crawford cases

A motion for a new trial in Anderson Bentz vs A B White et al was vacated and reset for November 14. The trial date for Flossie D Crawford action is reset for December 2.

Anderson Bentz A. B. White Flossie D. Crawford

Hearing Set on Demurrer in Pierce vs Feather Case

A court scheduled a hearing on a demurrer in the suit filed by Frank Pierce a minor against Clyde E Featherston for November 2.

Frank Pierce Clyde E. Featherston

City of Athens Plea Extended in Bardin Brothers Case

Leave was granted the City of Athens to plead on or before November 10 in the Bardin Brothers company action. The prior setting was vacated and the trial reset for November 30.

Athens Bardin Brothers Company

Legal Dates Set in Stage v. Johnson and Koons Cases

Leave was given the defendant to plead on or before October 31 in the case brought by Clarence Stage against R. R. Johnson, as treasurer of Athens county, et al, and the trial was reset for November 14. Trial of the case of L. A. Koons as administrator against Jessie Schoonover et al was set for November 25.

Clarence R. R. Johnson Athens County Et al L. A. Koons Jessie Schoonover

Martin Case Against Oxley Continues in Court

The case brought by William T. Martin against Mahlon E. Oxley and others was continued, extending court proceedings and delaying resolution.

William T. Martin Mahlon E. Oxley Et al

Navy Band to Play in Athens Charity Concerts

The Athens lodge of Elks announces two Navy Band concerts on Saturday December 3 at the Ohio University Men's Gymnasium. The band, official to the Mayflower, often accompanies the president on trips and will help raise funds for Christmas baskets and city relief.

Athens Lodge of Elks United States Navy Band Athens Bryan Ohio University Navy Band Alaska

Ohio to Let 1927 Highway Improvements Contracts

About thirty five miles of proposed road work were awarded to contractors led by Director G F Schlesinger for projects totaling nearly one million dollars. Major stretches include Delphos to Upper Sandusky, Columbus to Lancaster, Tiffin to Bellevue, and Steubenville to Cambridge. Construction to begin promptly with completion aimed for early 1928.

Columbus Department of Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown Chalmers R. Wilson Cleveland Cincinnati Youngstown Mahoning County Washington Lincoln Ohio Wyoming Alabama Hawaii

Arguments For And Against Chiropractic Bill Debate

Official pamphlet from the secretary of state outlines arguments for and against a chiropractic bill. It discusses a proposed board of chiropractic examiners and a vote by initiative and supplementary petitions. Opposition warns against treating infectious diseases. proponents call for a fair deal.

Chiropractic Examiners Secretary of State

Dave's Men ta Pepsin Elixir Promises Stomach Relief

An advertisement urges readers with digestion trouble to try Dave's Men ta Pepsin. Sold at Cline's Pharmacy and all druggists with a money back guarantee if it does not help. The copy claims the medicine strengthens upset stomachs and aids natural digestion.

Dave Cline

Embroidered Net and Lace Pattern for 5 Sizes

Design uses embroidery net printed chiffon or lace. The pattern fits sizes 34 36 38 40 and 42 inches. A 38 inch size needs 3 1 2 yards of 40 inch material and facing cuffs with contrasting fabric requires 18 yards of 27 inch wide material. Pattern mailed for 15 cents in silver or stamps.

Ohio chiropractors seek support for the bill

A locals committee urges voters to back a new chiropractic law in November, arguing it will protect rights and standardize education while co operating with health boards. Opponents warn against granting chiropractors full doctor rights and reject treating serious infectious diseases.

Boards of Health Ohio State Medical Board Tandard Chiropractic College Co. L. Brown Paul H. Strand Joan H. Strobe Mary Jane Gas

Papes Diapepsin Promises Relief From Indigestion

Digestive troubles stem from excess stomach acid. Pape's Diapepsin neutralizes acid to relieve symptoms, restore digestion, and soothe the stomach lining. A 60 cent package is sold by druggists today.

Pape

Health groups oppose fair play bill in Ohio House vote

The Ohio legislature defeated a public health measure described as a misleading plea for fair play, with only 31 of 136 House members voting yes on March 15. Aimed at public health protections, the proposal drew opposition from local health officials and nursing associations urging a no vote.

Rivilege House of Representatives

Drowning Fatality Leaves 21 Children Fatherless in East Berlin

Harrisburg report states Mil ton Deitz of East Berlin drowned today leaving twenty one children fatherless. Police and rescuers confirm the incident occurred in the river near the town, with no cause yet determined.

Harrisburg Milton Deitz East Berlin

Potato Substitute for Hash from Sour Apples

A home tip suggests dicing one cup sour apples as a substitute for potatoes in corned beef hash for families avoiding starches, offering a fruit based alternative to traditional hash components.

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