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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1927

Page

7

Elias Boudinot Led Washington Inauguration Convention

Chauncey Ohio reports that Elias Boudinot served as chairman of the convention when George Washington was inaugurated. The article covers the Boudinot family reunion in Chauncey with 100 attendees, lists officers, and notes births, marriages, and a future reunion date. It also mentions a large night blooming cereus plant and a four foot eight inch horse radish root.

Chauncey Tha E Elias Boudinot George Washington United States Boudinot Coral Boudinot New York City Margaret Grubb Mount Vernon F. E. Boudinot Millfield H. E. Linscott Trimble Walter Grub Virgene Boudinot Newark Jacob Ebenfritz Indiana Leona Boudinot O. B. Boudi Athens T. M. Kierns Gilbert Boudinot Margaret Kierns Charles Simons Donald Green G. E. Wyatt Amesville Ralph McKibben Clifford Boudinot Sidney Boudinot Sunbury Charles Robinson Westerville Marcellus Walters Frederickstown Willis Wolfe Nelsonville H. A. Wolfe Ada Mae McDaniel Mildred Ryan George Wemmer Ada Leake Green's Run Virgil Wierbaugh Co. H. Boudinot Golda Allen Boudinot Madeline Potter Albany Arthur Mingus Howard Brown Clinton Brown John O'Neal Orris Boudinot

Ladies' Aid Society Meeting at Plains Methodist Church

The Ladies' Aid society of The Plains Methodist Episcopal church gathered for a regular session. Members in attendance included Mrs. J. W. Hawk, Mrs. Robest McAllister, Mrs. Zell Buffington, Mrs. George Smith, Mrs. Harry Porter, Mrs. Thomas Cade, Mrs. William Hamer, Mrs. Zine Courtney, Mrs. Charley Keaton, and Mrs. George Cochran. Visitors listed were Mrs. Isaac Wallace, Wilma Wallace Beulah Hawk, Dorothy Cade, Evelyn Aleshire, and Liatha Smith.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Plains Methodist Episcopal Church J. W. Hawk Robest McAllister Zell Buffington George Smith Harry Porter Thomas Cade William Hamer Zine Courtney Charley Keaton George Cochran Mrs. Isaac Wallace Wilma Wallace Beulah Hawk Dorothy Cade Evelyn Aleshire Liatha Smith

Millfield and Greens Run residents attend state fair

C. C. Howard and Stanley Howard of Millfield were in Athens yesterday. Arvis Boudinot of Millfield and Virgil Fierbaugh of Greens Run are in Columbus attending the state fair.

C. C. Howard Stanley Howard Millfield Athens Arvis Boudinot Virgil Fierbaugh Greens Run Columbus

Local Families Visit Across Towns This Sunday

Mrs Pletcher Hawk and Neva visited in Nelsonville with the Hicks family while William Barnes stayed with the McDonalds in Wellston. Sam Scott from New Marshfield joined the Nichols at Sun Day. Jennie Bryan leaves for Wheelersburg to teach.

Pletcher Hawk Neva Hester Scott Tom Scott Ne!sonville Richard Hicks William Barnes Wellston William McDonald Sam Scott New Marshfield Delbert Jones W. C. Nichols Jennie Bryan Wheelersburg Elmer Stanley Jo Ann Athens Harry Moore George Gabriel, Jr George Campbell Donald Arthur William Montgomery Youngstown John Ruger Logan Albert Jackson Chauncey M. O. Bryan

Rev Sherwood to preach at The Plains Church

The Rev. Sherwood of Anderson Indiana will preach at the Church of God in The Plains at 7 30 o clock Friday night setting a small community religious event in Chauncey.

Chauncey Sherwood of Anderson Ind Church of God At

Bina West Built an Insurance Empire From 150 Dollars

Port Huron Michigan September 1 1925 Bina M West turned a $150 borrowed start into a thriving fraternal benefit society for women with assets over $22 million. A former teacher from Capac she led a pioneer movement in women’s insurance and became the first woman president of the National Fraternal Congress in 1925.

Port Huron Mich Bina M. West Miss West Capac Michigan Michiegan Nathan §. Boynton The Maccabees Woman's 7Efit Association Universe of National Republican

Prince of Wales to Rough It on Canadian Ranch

Ottawa reports the Prince of Wales will visit a 4000 acre Alberta ranch near High River to work like a farmer. He will tend stock, meet neighbors such as Guy Weadick, exhibit poultry at Ottawa, and enjoy privacy with no ceremonial duties. He aims to forget royal training and act as a ranch boss.

Ottawa Can Prince of Wales High River Alberta Guy Weadick Premier Lady Baldwin Nada Prince England Canadian Rockies

Funeral services for Ellen Rasmussen in St Leo's Church

Ellen Rasmussen 76 widow of Martin Rasmussen of 95 East Gates Street died Tuesday at home. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Leo's Church with burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Mrs Rasmussen and her husband raised a large family in Athens.

Columbus Ellen Rasmussen Martin Rasmussen East Gates Street St. Leo's Church St. Joseph's Cemetery Rasmussen Athens

Gun battle erupts in downtown Toledo again

In Toledo on September 1 a gang shooting occurred on downtown streets for the third time in a week. Police reported no injuries as officers investigated the clash and searched for suspects.

Toledo

Fire sparks violence after child left alone in home

In Fremont on September 1, a fire started by a 12 year old girl who was alone to care for six younger siblings led to a patrolman and the girl's father being wounded. Patrolman Fred Strohl, 34, was struck by a bullet in the neck while Florian Nothelis, 40, suffered two bullets to the abdomen as the incident unfolded in the business district.

Fremont Dorothy Fred Strohl Florian Nothelis Strohl Nothets

British steamer Tynebridge sightings Redfern monoplane

The Tynebridge reports its master saw Paul Redfern’s Port of Brunswick monoplane pass 350 miles east of the Bahamas last Thursday at 6 p.m. while en route from Brunswick, Georgia toward Rio de Janeiro, in Redfern’s non stop flight attempt.

Christobal Panama Norfolk Tynebridge Paul Redfern Brunswick Bahamas Miami Florida Watlings Island Redfern Rio de Janeiro

Hurricane Hits Poland District Causing Deaths and Damage

Reports from Warsaw say a terrific hurricane struck the Markowce district causing loss of life and large property damage. A dispatch from Lemberg to the Telegraph Union reports 150 people drowned in Galicia.

Poland Berlin Warsaw Markowce Lemberg Telegraph Union Today Galicia

Ohio teacher address inspires local educators

A. P. Sandles of Ottawa Ohio urged Athens County teachers to see their sacred trust and inspire students through music history and strong academics. He noted better pay today versus past low wages and pressed loyalty to district and superintendent while fostering self reliance and pride in Ohio. Miss Dorothy Dailey sang solo with sister Christine Dailey accompanying.

A. P. Sandles Ottawa Ohio Sandles Dorothy Dailey Christine Dailey

Vanderbilt to wed Mrs. Warburton in Paris ceremony

William K. Vanderbilt plans a Paris wedding to Rose Lan caster Warburton after a divorce case. A photo shows Mrs Warburton with Vanderbilt and the couple will marry in Paris, following long‑standing forecasts.

William K. Vanderbilt Paris Rose Lancaster Warburton

Woman Drowns as Auto Plunges From Ferry Flat

Mrs. Logan A. Cunningham of Lawrenceburg Tennessee, 45, drowned when her car rolled off the St Marys ferry flat into the Ohio River at 10 am. Her husband, also in the vehicle, was rescued. The brakes failed to hold, the car sank in about 20 feet of water, and the body was recovered after 15 minutes with Cunningham still gripping the steering wheel.

Marietta Logan A. Cunningham Lawrenceburg Tenn Ohio River St. Marys St. Marya Ferry Cunningham Mrs. Cunningham Tennessee

Excavation Begins on Logan-McArthur Road Upgrade

Excavations for bridges and culverts on the Logan McArthur road project started Wednesday under Edward N. Turner the sole bidder for the contract in Columbus. Equipment arrives next week and full headway is expected, completing a hard surface roadway from Logan to McArthur and closing the last unimproved gap in Hocking county inter county highway system.

Logan-McArthur Logan Edward N. Turner Columbus McArthur Hocking County

Adlerika promised to ease long standing gas troubles

L A Champion reports 18 years of gas trouble relieved after Adlerika. One spoonful relieves gas and may remove old waste matter, improving meals and sleep. Available at Gibson's Pharmacy Athens Coolville Taylor's Drug Nelsonville Hickman's Pharmacy.

L. A. Champion Gibson's Pharmacy Athens Coolville Taylor's Drug Store Nelsonville Hickman’s Pharmacy

Plan Conference For Ohio Society In Jackson

A conference of the Ohio Society for Crippled Dren was held in Jackson with officers from Jackson and Wellston clubs. Walter Forer, secretary from Elyria, attended to discuss a district conference to be held Friday. Ten counties including Jackson Gallia Pike and Athens will be represented.

Ohio Society For Jackson Mcarthur Ene Jacksons Wellston Ro Eer Walter Ohio Society Elyria Gallia Pike Athens Meigs Ross Vinton Hockeing Lawrence

Commanded Destroyer by McArthur Area Son

McArthur native Barteon rises to command destroyer 42 of the U S scouting fleet hoisting his flag aboard. He is a son of Barteoan, a plotter editor printer in McArthur.

Mcarthur Sept Comemander John Barteon U. 8 Barteoan McArthy

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