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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1928

Page

3

Birthday Dinner Honors Omas Garlinger at Home

Mrs. Ruby Garlinger of Buchtel hosted a dinner Saturday evening for her son Omas to mark his seventh birthday. Mrs. Garlinger was aided by Miss Laverne Smathers as autumn leaves and chrysanthemum bouquets adorned the party with a guest list including Genevieve Kilgore Percy Kilgore Malachy Byron Eileen Garlinger Curtis Daugherty Walter Smathers Bert Tolliver Edgar Rife Thomas Garlinger Glen Garlinger Paul Garlinger Mrs. Lottie Smathers and Mrs. Roy Garlinger.

Ruby Garlinger Buchtel Omas

Rotary Club Honors Scouts at Nelsonville Meeting

The Nelsonville Rotary Club reviewed Boy Scout activities as five boys earned Tenderfoot badges after a Scout examination led by W. W. Whitlatch. New member Harry E. Zuber joined as superintendent of schools, and guests from Elyria and Athens attended.

H. M. Whitcraft Logan Rotary Club Harry E. Zuber Warren Badger John H. Saltz Earl Jenkins Elyria C. D. Shafer Athens Zuber Nelsonville

All Stars take two of three from North Enders

In Nelsonville on October 31 the All Stars won two games of a three game series against the North Enders. Final scores include a 148 to 130 win and a 130 to 148 loss with individual performances noted for Newton and Dr. Butts.

Nelsonville

Berean Banquet and Meeting At Church

The Berean Class of the Church Christ hosts a 7 o'clock Thursday banquet and business meeting with a special musical program and speakers from outside.

The Church Christ

York Grange to Hold Meeting and Community Institute

York Grange No. 2436 meets at Oak Grove Schoolhouse Friday with work in first and second degrees. Community institute at Connett Church on December 5 and 6 features speakers Chester Strong and Mrs. Thomas P. White. Committees oversee poster, farm and home product exhibits, school displays, refreshments, and program planning with Earl White as president and Adda Maccombs as secretary.

York Grange No. 2436 Oak Grove Connett Church Chester Strong McConnelsville Thomas P. White Hooker Mildred Wend Edith Kinneer John Mourn A. N. Ward Homer Warelime Vernon Cagg Blanche Malone Clara Cox Cora Katzen- Wach Cleo Mabel Sampson Kenneth Inneer Isie Warehime Estella Cage al Carter Elizabeth Cagg Clararry Mary Beckler George Brady Walter Mccombs Institute Earl White Adda Maccombs Iva Ward

Baby dies in Deanville sorrow after illness

Kenneth Robert Warren, 15 month old son of Mr and Mrs Orville Warren, died yesterday at the parents home in Deanville. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 with burial at Greenlawn. the couple has one other child.

Nelsonville Kenneth Robert Warren Orville Warren Deanville Greenlawn

Central Parent-Teacher Association to Sell Old Newspapers

Nelsonville Oct 31 to raise funds the Central Parent-Teacher Association plans a sale of old newspapers and magazines. Pupils will collect papers and bring them to the school November 5. Officers urge public cooperation and ask that all newspapers and magazines be saved.

Nelsonville Central Parent-Teacher Association

Euchre Party At St Patricks Parish Hall

Fourteen teen tables were used in the euchre party at St Patrick's Parish Hall in Buchtel. Visitors joined from Nelsonville and Murray City. Mary Margaret Colbert of Buchtel and Pearl Wend of Nelsonville had high scores, Dora Wagner won the booby prize, and Mrs John Kemp received the door prize.

Nelsonville St. Patrick’s Buchtel Murray City Mary Margaret Colbert Pearl Wend Dora Wagner John Kemp

Bennett Couple Returns After Taxi Crash Injury

Mr and Mrs C B Bennett arrived home from Cleveland where Bennett suffered a broken jaw and other injuries after a taxi accident two weeks ago. He had been in a Cleveland hospital since the incident.

Nelsonville C. BE. Bennett Cleveland

Cooking School Attracting Many

More than 60 persons attended the first session of the cooking school held this week in the Armory from 2 to 4 pm. The Eriez Stove Company of Erie, Pa directs the event with Grace Preston and assistants Flora Dowler and Mary Catherine Behymer guiding demonstrations and sharing recipes.

Armory Eriez Stove Company Erie Grace Preston Flora Dowler Mary Catherine Behymer Home Service Girls of Columbus

Sky-Toucher Chrysler Building to become world’s tallest

An architect’s drawing from early 1980 shows plans for a $14,000,000 office tower in New York that would be the world’s tallest structure at 808 feet to a dome with three subterranean floors. Excavation has begun.

Chrysler New York

Both nominees trade charges in tight Ohio governor race

Myers Y. Cooper Republican and Martin L. Davey Democrat clashed in Columbus on the eve of the election. Cooper accused the state highway department of political contributions to the Democratic campaign fund. Davey attacked Cleveland election fraud, singled out Maurice H. Maschke as a corrupt political boss, and vowed to strip him of power.

Columbus Myers Y. Cooper Martin L. Davey Cooper State Highway Department Davey Cleveland Maurice H. Maschke Republican National Cuyahoga County Hirstius Board of Elections Maschke Election Board

Summit Grange Masquerade Attracts County Visitors

Summit Grange held a Halloween masquerade at its New Marshfield hall with about 200 attendees including visitors from county granges. Jeff Tewksberry won best costumed man and Leta McLaughlin Stewart best dressed woman in Spanish attire. The room featured spooky decorations and a menu of oyster soup pumpkin pie and coffee. After refreshments the County Pomona Degree team practiced its degree work for Sunday night conferral on candidates at Stewart.

Summit Grange New Marshfield Jeff Tewksberry Leta McLaughlin Stewart Pomona

Social Guests Visit Columbus Area Figures

Mrs. Frank Betts visited Columbus today. Mrs. George Masters of Bowers Town hosted by her daughter Mrs. J B Preston. Mrs. S. S. Lane and others including Mr. and Mrs. Earl Baker, Rayble Columbus, William Fitch War­yville, Mr. and Mrs. Glen and daughter Jean Nelsonville, Mrs. Madison Price Cleveland, and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Powell Detroit returned home after a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Eden Patton.

Frank Betts Columbus George Masters Bowerstown J. B. Preston Lane Earl Baker Rayble William Fitch Warysville Glen Jean Nelsonville Madison Price Cleveland Herbert Powell Troit Eden Patton

Commission to reduce taxes on farm land in Ohio

Ohio farmers in Butler County may see a sweeping tax cut on farm land within a week or two as the State Tax Commission plans to act after applications and evidence are submitted by November 9. Other counties are filing similar appeals as sheriff sales reflect property depreciation.

Columbus Ohio State Tax Commission Butler County Tter Athens County

Christian Woman's Missionary Society Meeting Planned

The group will meet Thursday evenings November 1 at 7 o'clock at Mrs. Hubert Lancaster's home. Miss Esther Verity is named program leader.

Nelsonville Christian Woman's Missionary Society Hubert Lancaster Esther Verity

Mrs Lowden Hosts Bridge Club Dinner Evening

Mrs Donald Lowden entertained her bridge club Monday evening using three tables. Luncheon was served and Miss Ori Smith won high score with Mrs Donald Shafer second high.

Donald Lowden Ori Smith Donald Shafer

Chevrolet Coach Stolen From East Liverpool YMCA

A 1925 Chevrolet coach was stolen from in front of the YMCA in East Liverpool last week. The South East Ohio Motor Club reports the case to H. N. Burgett secretary with license A1947 and engine 1679438 factory 12K18911.

East Liverpool South East Ohio Motor Club H. N. Burgett

Miss Catherine Spencer Visited Crooksville With Mother

Miss Catherine Spencer of Crooksville spent the end of the week in town with her mother, enjoying local social visits and time with relatives.

Catherine Spencer Crooksville

Halloween Party For Sunday School Class At Mrs Ray’s

Miss Eleanor Ray hosted the Golden Star class of the Christian Church at her West Washington Street home Monday evening. Fourteen attendees joined teacher Miss Ethel Johnson for games and refreshments.

Eleanor Ray Golden Star of the Christian Church Hallowe’en West Washington Street Ethel Johnson

Akron Couple Escape Injury After Train Collision at Floodwood

Mr and Mrs Austin P Stillwell of Akron escaped with minor injuries when a train pushing flats up to Mine No 26 struck their Chevrolet coupe. Stillwell failed to notice the train in time. his wife was thrown out and he was unconscious for about thirty minutes. The car was demolished. The couple returned to Akron on Monday.

Floodwood Austin P. Stillwell Akron Stillwell Mr. Stillwell John Stillwell

Rotary intercity meeting set for November 16 at Wellston

An intercity meeting of the Rotary clubs of Athens Welliston Mc Arthur and Jackson is announced for Friday night November 16 at Wellston. Prizes for attendance will be awarded and a program will be presented by members of all clubs attending.

Rotary Clubs of Athens Welliston McArthur and Jackson Wellston

Individuals Visit In Ohio Families

Harry Conley and children from Akron spent the last week with his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Conley. Charles Burgess from Dayton visited his father George Burgess on Sunday. Mrs Thomas Davis from Buchtel Mrs Mable Moore from New Lexington and Mrs K P Hickman from Murray City were in Gore Sunday to see their aunt Cynthia Geiger. Mr and Mrs Karl Worthington of Dayton spent Sunday with his mother Mrs Becky Worthington. Ruth Rose and daughter Patricia returned home after a week in Logan. Laura Smith and her Logan children spent the end of the week here with Thomas and Laura Davis.

Harry Conley Akron Charles Conley Charles Burgess Dayton George Burgess Thomas Davis Buchtel Mable Moore New Lexington K. P. Hickman Murray City Gore Cynthia Geiger Karl Worthington Becky Worthington Ruth Rose Patricia Logan Laura Smith

Halloween Party For Class No 19 M E Sunday School

Mrs James Evans Mrs Frank Grose and Mrs Cora Tigner hosted a Halloween party for Class No 19 of the M E Sunday School on Tuesday evening. Fifteen members and ten guests attended in masks. Dinner at 9 o clock was served at a single long table with seasonal decorations and menu.

James Evans Frank Grose Cora Tigner M. E

Ritualistic Service To Be Held Sunday At Ohio University

Irma E Voigt dean of women announced a candle-lighting ritualistic service at Ewing Auditorium Sunday at 4 p.m. New members will be recognized. Donald Dowd sang two solos Gloria and A Token with David Todd accompanying. Freshman class elections followed convocation.

Y. W.C Ewing Auditorium Irma E. Voigt Ohio University Dean Voigt Donald Dowd School of Music Gloria Buzzi-Peccia C. C. Robinson David Todd

Ballots Available Until Saturday Noon for Absent Voters

Dave Johnson, clerk of the county Board of Elections, announced ballots for absent voters are obtainable until noon Saturday. Applications had reached 604 by morning and keep arriving daily. Office hours are 8 to 4 on Thursday and Friday, and until noon Saturday.

Dave Johnson County Board of Elections Office of the Board of Elections Johnson

Pie Social at Hocking Garden

A pie supper will be held at Hickory School on Saturday evening November 3. The event features dialogues recitations and music organized by teacher Alma Goldsbary.

Hocking Garden Hickory School Alma Goldsberry

Glouster Escapes Damaging Hallowe'en Pranks

Glouster on Oct 31 reports minimal damage from pre Hallowe'en celebrations. Soaped windows appeared in places but High Street largely spared, a rare outcome as revelers usually target business districts. Many parties sponsored by Sunday schools and fraternal groups continued through the week with more planned tonight.

Glouster

Well Attended Glouster Institute at Pisgah Church

The Morgan County community institute drew large crowds at Pisgah Church with sessions over Wednesday and Thursday. Rev. L. A. Donnally supervised as speakers included Mrs. Neal Wyatt Kyle of Somerset Prof. E. R. Wallace of Ohio University Dr. H. J. Holcomb of Athens and Rev. D. L. Browning of Glouster. Music from Mountville and Ringgold high schools and Rev. and Mrs. F. E. Roberts complemented the program.

Mountville and Ringgold High Schools F. FE. Roberts

Fair Store to Open Athens Branch November 9

The Fair Store at Athens will open a new branch in this city on November 9. It has rented the Moose Building space next to Burns Barber Shop, installing a modern front and new interior shelving. The Athens store will operate under The Fair Store name.

Athens Fair Glouster the Fair Athens Moose Burns B Fair

Twenty three Glouster singers in sectional choir event

Twenty three from Glouster sang in the sectional high school mixed chorus at the Southeastern Conference in Portsmouth. The event was at Second Presbyterian Church with piano and pipe organ. about three hundred visitors attended. Chaperones were Mrs. E. M. Blower and Mrs. H. F. Kittle.

Glouster Portsmouth Second Presbyterian Church Browning Roberts E. M. Blower H. F. Kittle Ruth Ann Kittle Joe Ley Maxine Burns Wahneta Zimmer

Central Lines Fuel Inspector Visits Local Mines

J. C. Daugherty chief fuel inspector for the New York Central Lines, and T. A. Noon local fuel inspector, toured the area’s coal mines this week as part of examining sources of coal supplies.

Glouster J. C. Daugherty New York Central Lines T. A. Noon New York Central

Willing Workers Class Meets Friday Evening

Glouster notice says the Willing Workers Class of the M E Church will gather at the Hotel Gordon Friday at 7 30 p m with members advised to attend and bring any needed materials for the meeting

Glouster M. EB. Church I Gordon

Cousin in Galion Drops Dead, Mrs George Cook

GLOUSTER Ohio Oct 31 Mrs Thomas Gamwell of this city received a message Tuesday saying her cousin Mrs George Cook of Galion had dropped dead Tuesday morning. No further particulars were given in the message.

Glouster Thomas Gamwell George Cook Galion

First US to Australia telegram on Graf Zeppelin news

From a farmhouse north of Schenectady a bush cry carried the first US to Australia telegram. Tom W. Gerber of United Press dictated the bulletin to E. G. Knox of the Sydney Evening News revealing Graf Zeppelin’s position southeast of England.

Schnectady N. Y URP Schenectady Sydney United States Australia Tom W. Gerber United Press E. G. Knox Sydney Evening News England

Weather Delays Rome Flight Start for Columbia

At Roosevelt Field on Long Island Roger Williams said unfavorable Azores weather reports likely prevent the Colombia airplane from starting for Rome today. Williams will pilot Charles A. Levine’s plane and indicated the launch may be postponed.

Roosevelt Field L. I U.P Columbia Rome Azores Roger Q. Williams Charles A. Levine

Senator Robinson Travels After Flood Control Remark

Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas, Democratic vice presidential nominee, spoke in East St. Louis then headed to Evansville, Indiana, saying Herbert Hoover shifted on federal responsibility in flood control expenses.

East ST. Louis Jospeh T. Robinson Arkansas Evansville Ind Herbert Hoover

Work on Courtney Hill Is Underway

Shovel work has started on Courtney Hill this week under Fred Beckler, constructor, with piling to foundation for repaving to be finished by week’s end. Jer seyville sidewalk work begins, Carbondale bridge already completed by Bart Davidson.

Courtney Hill Fred Beckler John W. Dowler Dowler Carbondale Bridge Barty Davidson Jerseyville Mr. Dowler

Hughes Labels Smith Prohibition Campaign a Sham

Former secretary of state Charles Evans Hughes blasted Gov. Alfred E. Smith in Worcester Massachusetts last night calling Smiths prohibition modification drive a sham battle and charging that Smith is a free spender unable to ensure economical administration.

Worcester Mass U.P Charles Evans Hughes Alfred E. Smith Smith

Secretary Brown seeks 15000 for Ohio election security

Columbus October 31. Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown asked the State Emergency Board for a 15000 appropriation to be used in safeguarding the coming election in Cuyahoga County.

Columbus U.R Cuyahoga County Clarence J. Brown

Appeal Filed in Toledo Murder Case

Columbus Oct 31 An appeal for review of Charles Hoppe’s death sentence for the murder of 7 year old Dorothy Sczelagowski was filed with the Supreme Court today by Eldon H Young counsel for Hoppe.

Columbus Charles Hoppe Toledo Dorothy Sczelagowski Supreme Court Eldon H. Young Hoppe

Aged Resident of Rome Passes On

Mrs. Eliza Johnson Minear 85 died at 3 oclock this morning at her home near Beebe Rome Township. She was the daughter of Wyatt Johnson from a long established county family. She leaves a son Wyatt Minear and three grandchildren of Beebe. Funeral services set for 1 oclock Friday afternoon from the residence.

Eliza Johnson Minear Beebe Rome Township Wyatt Johnson

Water Rent Due in Athens

Water rents are due in Athens starting tomorrow and continue until November 15 at the waterworks office in the City Building. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. except on the 15th when open until 8 p.m. A 10 percent penalty applies to delinquent accounts after November 15.

Athens

Wallace to Speak at Grange Meeting Athens Grange to elect officers and hear Prof E R Wallace of Ohio University speak at 7 30 Thursday at Jackville Schoolhouse

Athens Grange No 1689 schedules a business session at 7 30 pm Thursday at the Jackville Schoolhouse with Prof E R Wallace of Ohio University delivering the main talk. A Grange song follows and Caro Hope will perform a piano solo as the closing number.

E. R. Wallace Ohio University Athens Grange Jackville The Grange Caro Hope

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