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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1927
Page
8
A typographical error in Sunday’s Logan newspaper wrongly stated that Joe Shaw was drinking when his car with Ralph Larimer crashed near Lancaster Thursday night. The correction confirms Shaw was driving at the time of the accident.
Logan October 31 By Sheriff W R Lloyd Grey son Blosser was delivered to the Mansfield reform school warden bringing the inmate count to 2600 the highest ever. Blosser will serve one year after pleading guilty to auto stealing in a case judged by Harley M Whitcraft.
Logan Ohio November 4 will inaugurate Church Night at the Presbyterian Church with a supper from 6 to 6 45 followed by a 36 minute devotional, group study led by designated leaders and a recreation period. The plan aims to boost attendance and includes women’s group cooperation. In a separate note Z Samuel Arbaugh of South Bloomingville was hospitalized for an emergency appendectomy after a ruptured appendix.
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A well known township figure landmarks highlight local history in this city narrative. The piece recalls the individual's influence on civic life and the community’s evolution.
Mrs. Robert Work entertained the Tourist club Thursday afternoon at the Easterling clubhouse with a 1 o'clock luncheon. Mrs. Carlton Bright presented a paper on Moses as a revolutionist. Music included a Gavotte by Leibling played by Mrs. H. D. Atha and a Russian piece by Mrs. Neade Bowen. Guests included Mrs. William Strentz and others from Logan and Clintonville Indiana.
Mrs. Bert Bell welcomed the Justamere club to her Fort Mulberry street home. Mrs. A. T. Spears led as president in charge and readings were given by Mrs. Spears. Guests included Mrs. Rose Krischbaum and Miss Ruth Krischbaum. A two course dinner followed with Kathryn Bell assisting. The group will meet in two weeks at Mrs. A. C. Tipton's home.
Esther and Evelyn Strain hosted a Halloween masquerade in a rear barn with guests in colorful costumes. Dancing games and lunch followed. Attendees included Florence Eberst Evelyn Green Bernice Spurrier Constance Fitzgerald Claudia Hansel Kate Henderson Edward and Mary Thomas Charles Riges Phil Henderson John Fisher Bud Stroupe Jack McQuade Chide Orndorf Herman Davis and Logan from New Straitsville.
Mr and Mrs Ned W Work of New York are visiting relatives in town. Dr Work a noted Presbyterian minister and author. Mr and Mrs John W McBroom and Mr and Mrs Seth Sloan attended the Ohio State Chicago football game in Columbus. Mrs Willard Sprankel and others returned from Toledo after Eastern Star meetings. Mr and Mrs Phil Tschappat and family spent over Sunday in Utica with his parents.
Joseph Billings, 13, jailed on a manslaughter charge after police say he lassoed 5 year old Raymond Reardon during a cowboy game, causing strangulation and death two days later after an autopsy. The suspect had just returned home from two months wandering to see his mother before arrest.
Rev. C. M. Coulter told First Methodist Church that worship is real when believers practice denial through church attendance and gifts. He described sacrifice in time and money as essential to genuine devotion, noting public opinion no longer forces affiliation and that heartfelt offerings matter most to God.
A man killed his wife Maude, wounded two of their sons, and then shot himself in the temple. The community faces a fatal household tragedy with a family torn by violence.
More than 100 couples attended the first social function of the Athens aerie auxiliary at the Eagles Home on Court and Carpenter streets. The masked dance featured dancers in unique costumes as reported by the event committee.
Contract for the new Marietta to Cutler mail line has been awarded to Ernest Mosser of Archers Fork. Service starts November 14 with daily departures from Marietta at 7:00 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. except Sunday, connecting to Bartlett Star route at Cutler and delivering to Amesville and Sharpsburg.
Water users in Athens must pay water rent starting tomorrow through the 15th at the city water works office. Office hours are 8 am to 4 pm, with extended hours to 8 pm on the 12th and 15th. A 10 percent penalty applies after the 15th and service may be disconnected after the 20th. $1 renewal fee. G. M. Romine, service director.
The Ladies' Aid of the M. E. church will host a Hallowe'en social at the high school auditorium tonight. Doughnuts pumpkin pie sandwiches and coffee will be served.
Mrs Helen Kincade Root with the help of parents and friends hosted a Halloween party at the Newbury district school on Thursday evening. About 75 pupils and guests attended in masks and costumes. Ginger bread pumpkin pies and sweet cider were served. The school grades also celebrated Halloween in the auditorium Thursday afternoon with mothers as guests.
The Fierbaugh descendants gathered at P H Willeke’s Taylor Ridge home for a Chauncey area family reunion and the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Elza and Chalfant. A purse of silver and gifts were given to the couple. The event featured food baskets and cafeteria style dinner with a program of singing and instrumental music by local youths. The reunion will become an annual event with next year’s gathering planned in Lancaster at L D Hanlin’s home. Attendees included multiple Hanlin families, Collins of Logan, McMillen and Willeke families of Lancaster and Columbus.
Colorado coal strike widens to Fremont county as miners in Waldenburg and Aguilar prepare to vote on IWW leader’s recommendation to halt picketing. Governor Adams urged cessation of violations of the anti picketing law after a request for order. Children’s Night at United Brethren Church features a program and Pearl Ludwick preaching.
A Palm Company appeal offers Palmo Globules to men with bladder and prostate symptoms, promising relief and a free trial treatment to first time users, with no obligation. The notice invites readers to write to Dept. M-519 Battle Creek, Michigan.
The frame two story home of George Pardon burned Saturday night about 9 30. Furniture from the first floor was saved. Origin unknown. The family and neighbors were at a dance in New Straitaville. Insurance will only partially cover the loss. Pardon is a miner out of work since April. They have three children.
Frederick Samborn 49 shot his wife then killed himself in South Orange New Jersey after a family quarrel. Police say the killings occurred in the home and the investigation continued.
Mrs. W. H. Fierbaugh and family of Green's Run Virgil Doris and Thelma are listed alongside Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Elza Chal fant and children Claire Clifton Hilma and Faye Lois of Trimble Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Vierbaugh Vera Kempton and P. H. Willeke with daughters Inez and Phillis and sons Alfred and Rex of Taylor Ridge are named in the notice.
Chauncy October 31 Mr and Mrs Christopher Keifer announce the birth of a son at their Corning home. The infant is a grandson of Mr and Mrs Daniel Smart of Chauncy.
The Plains Methodist Episcopal Ladies' Aid held weekly quilting at the church with members Mrs. Robert Mc Allister Mrs. Zell Buffington Mrs. Edward Buffington Mrs. Theodore Nagle Mrs. William Hamer Mrs. Smith and Mrs. George Bean present.
Five chickens were reported stolen from B. I. Goodson's coop in Chauncey on Saturday night. The birds were decapitated in the yard and their heads were found by the chopping block the next morning, with an ax said to have been used in the act.
The Loyal Woman's circle of the First Christian Church will hold its semi monthly meeting at the Nye home in this city on Wednesday. Members plan to discuss church activities and community outreach during the session.
A church social session is planned at Mrs. Floyd J. Nye on High Street this afternoon led by Mrs. Charles Fiske and featuring a program directed by Mrs. Guy Smith. Attendees are expected to include many women from the church.
Chauncey Independents defeated Glouster Independents 14 to 7 at Chauncey ballpark on Sunday afternoon. Lineup details list players at C Tackle G Tackle etc and substitutes Bert Vargo and Lorenzo Butts. Next Sunday they face New Straitsville.
A Zion Baptist church Ladies' Aid gathering at the Lower Plains was held last week. Attending members include Mrs. S. G. Nichols, Mrs. Elmer Coon, Mrs. Sylvester Smith, Mrs. Jennie McHarg, Mrs. George Gabriel Sr., Mrs. Benton Potts, and Mrs. George Gabriel Jr.
Chauncey personal notices list Floyd Myers and son Lewis visiting relatives in New Marshfield. William Shields and Cleo Mae of Athens visited the Bradfields. Harold Ogg, Columbus worker, spent Sunday with Charles Ogg family. Mrs J D Shields left for Akron to live with daughter Blanche Dennison. Arthur Swartz and four sons from Philo Ohio visited Chauncey. Grace Myers of Glouster visited her parents in Chauncey.
M. J. Gardner of Chauncey and Mrs. Ezra Karna with Floyd Karns and Mrs. George Wilson of this city traveled to Rosesville Ohio last week to visit Rev. and Mrs. L. W. Bayd formerly of this city. Virgil Thompson of Columbus spent the weekend with his parents in The Plains. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brown of Chauncey visited in Middleport Sunday afternoon.
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