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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1927

Page

3

Factory and East Barbers Tie For First In League

Nelsonville Sept 2 The Factory team defeated Central 10 to 0 at the city playgrounds to tie East Barbers for first in the league’s last half. Howarth pitched for Central and walked three in a row. Coepe lined a left field single and two runs scored. Hurley stole second and scored on a bad throw. The game ended after five innings due to darkness. The report includes club officers, nominations, and acknowledgments from the local society meeting at Athens district convention in Coolville with Mrs. Barker and Mrs. Shirley honored.

Nelsonville Thena Factory Rom Central Factory Howearth Central J. Coepe Coepe Hurley Sharp Coope Warren Keating Barbers Jenkins Chesher Oliver Standard Beavers Shirley Flora Ledlie Wesley Hawk O. R. Shirley Thomas Spencer John Murphy Frank O'Mara Retta Howe Bertha Barker John Herrold Charles, Monks Mary Robertson Elizabeth Green Willard H. Bartoe Alex Dailey John Williams W. H. Coe Pearl Williams Athens Coolville Barker Howe

Wanders Away Nick Beerman Picked Up Near New Straitsville

Nick Beerman aged and feeble wandered from his son’s home near New Straitsville. A passing motorist found him on the road, brought him to Nelsonville where he met Jack Pearson, a friend, for supper and bed. The son learned of his father’s location and planned to come tonight.

Nelsonville New Straitsville Nick Beerman Beerman Jack Pearson Jack Nick

Nelsonville Citizen Suffers Stroke

Marion Coakley, a well known Nelsonville resident, suffered a stroke at the Athena Glazed Brick plant yesterday morning. Both legs were affected. he was moved to his West Washington street home and is reported improved this morning.

Nelsonville Marion Coakley Athena ‘Glazed Brick Company Coakley West Washington Street

Child Dies of Illness in Murray City Family

Agnes Sabo, one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Sabo of Murray City, died after a week long stomach illness at home in Nelsonville. Funeral plans pending. burial to take place in Buchtel.

Frank Sabo Murray City Nelsonville Agnes Buchtel

Tour is ended as European trip returns to Nelsonville

Charles E. Poston and Mrs. W. C. Poston and Miss Catherine Spencer return home from a June European tour arranged by Poston. Mr. Julius Fischer and Mrs. Fischer stay in Germany, the Rev. Eugene Owens extends his stay in Ireland, and George Adamson remains in England. An enjoyable tour was reported.

Nelsonville Charles E. Poston W. C. Poston Catherine Spencer Julius Fischer Germany Fischer Eugene Owens Ireland George Adamson England Charles Poston

Arm Breaks For Martin Hall Cranking Auto

Nelsonville Sept 2 Martin Hall son of Mr and Mrs George Hall sustained a broken arm yesterday morning while attempting to crank an automobile. He works at the East End store.

Martin Hall Nelsonville George’. Hall East End

King's Men from Nelsonville Attend Reunion at Connett Church

Members of the King's Men of Nelsonville will attend a reunion and homecoming at Connett church Sunday. The local group will participate in the program.

Nelsonville King’s Men Connett Church

Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Cox Home

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M E church met at Mrs. W H Cox's home on West Columbus street with seventeen members present. Mrs Otto Shirley led devotional service. Mrs A L Barker presided as president and read the annual report in the treasurer's absence.

Dinner Party Attended by Joy Family Friends

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Joy entertained guests at a Friday dinner. Attendees included Mrs. Edward Joy with son Jack and daughter Josephine, Mrs. Joe Lehman with daughter, and Mrs. Marie Passwater with son Bobby, along with Mrs. Laura Passwater of Zanesville, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Joy of Lancaster, and Mrs. E. Burchfield with daughter from this city.

Henry Joy Edward Joy Jack Josephine Joe Lehman Marie Passwater Bobby Laura Passwater Zanesville Frank Joy Lancaster E. Burchfield This City

First family reunion since 1895 set for Monday at Rising Park

The Smart, Joy, Harvey, Stephenson, Poling, Green and Achauer descendants meet at Rising Park in Lancaster on Monday, inviting all titled lineage members to attend for the reunion marking a long hiatus since 1895.

Smart Joy Harvey Stephenson Poling Green Achauer Rising Park Lancaster

Esther class hosts wiener and corn roast in Ashton

Mrs Walter Warner on Ashton lavenue entertained the Esther class of the Christian church Friday with a wiener and corn roast. A program and games followed indoors after the outdoor roast. Mrs Clara Rudolph of Chicago attended as a guest. Twenty five members were present.

Walter Warner Ashton Lavenue Esther The Christian Church Clara Rudolph Chicago

Personal Mention Of Miss Saxon And Miss Bryan Visit

Miss Margaret Saxon of this city and Miss Cora Bryan of Buffalo New York have been visiting here, details noted in social column.

Margaret Saxon Cora Bryan Buffalo N. Y

Park and social notes from Columbus region

The column lists residents visiting Columbus and surrounding towns, including Miss Mildred cry Detroit guest of Miss Margaret Saxon, and many others such as Miss Esther Verity, Miss Doris Mayer, Miss Rowena Shafer, and Mrs. S. Blackburn. Trips mentioned include a motor tour to Cleveland Akron Barberton and Columbus, with several families hosting relatives in Columbus, Nelsonville, Rockbridge and Raceland Kentucky.

Columbus Mildred Cry Detroit Mich Margaret Saxon Wesley Hawk Mable Poston Charles Poston R. I. Swope American Railway Express Ross Thomas Anna Circle Hill Nelsonville Lillian Ruth Marie Spencer Rowena Shafer Chauncey Esther Verity Doris Mayer Lou Mable Shafer Minnie Laughlin Emma Connor Freda Anna Frost Fanny Tasterling Fred Brown Logan Joe Verity D. F. Shafer Marion Coakley Loren North Fay Shelton Margaret Harkins Rockbridge Ohio Robert Huenefeld Robert Jr Raceland C. C. Barker James Downing

Home with Babies Fills The Picture

Dear Elsie column recounts a mother of three reflecting on life choices versus a childless friend. The grown woman recalls hard but happy days keeping house for her family and warns Alice that status and luxury feel hollow without someone to care for. Martha adds contrast with independence and longing for earlier duties.

Lice Alice Martha Elsie

Propitious astro omen hints at upheaval and public contact

The reading foresees a benignant Jupiter Luna alignment bringing success and possible radical change or public interaction. It warns of abrupt events for those with birthdays, predicting limelight with caution for duplicity and health.

Jupiter Luna Sigat

Lonely Rose Seeks Fun Despite Night Shift Blues

In a letters page exchange, Rose laments daytime monotony caused by her husband’s night work. A reader shares a similar past and advises finding activities at home, with her own family example of managing leisure by coordinating with a spouse’s schedule and enjoying time with a child.

B and O May Seek Troops Over Ohio Coal Field Killings

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad may ask Governor Donahey to send troops to protect workers and property in Eastern Ohio after fireman A J McGee was shot near Flushing Ohio. Suspect Italian miner John Argento is under arrest.

Wheeling W. Va Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company Vic Donahey Eastern Ohio C. G. Gorsuch A. J. McGee Flushing John Argento

Striking Pillar Damages Hotel Berry Entrance

An Ohio Transit bus failed to stop at the curb and knocked a pillar from the portico at Hotel Berry yesterday afternoon. The bus continued onto the sidewalk after tearing the pillar loose, with no injuries reported.

Hotel Berry Ohio Transit

Welfare Worker Dies During Visit In Meigs County

Mrs. Mary G Winters a longtime welfare worker from Ironton died at her brother David Geyers home in Pomeroy during a visit to attend her brothers eighty second birthday. She was born May 16 1843 in Pomeroy taught at Thomas Fork Cheshire and Syracuse before moving to Ironton in 1870. Her obituary notes she served as department chaplain of the Woman's Relief Corps and was active in missionary work. Howard Winters a state school official in Columbus is a son. Services are planned at the Geyer residence and then in Ironton at Spencer M E church.

Pomeroy Mary G. Winters Ironton David Geyer Thomas Fork Cheshire Syracuse Thomas Winters Woman's Relief Corps Howard Winters Columbus Geyer F. O. Weed Simpson M. E Spencer M. E

Los Angeles Aviator Announces Global Flight Plan

David Feltz backs Los Angeles aviator Bob MacDougall to pilot a nonstop Los Angeles to Tokyo leg as the first step in a four stop round the world flight. The announcement signals planned long distance flight with multiple legs.

Los Angeles Tokio David Feltz Bob MacDougall

Mrs Dodge Weds Lt. Manning In Honolulu Ceremony

Honolulu reports Mrs Horace Dodge Jr. now Mrs Benjamin F. Manning after a late summer wedding. The divorcee of the Dodge family, she married the army lieutenant in a simple ceremony marking a new union in Hawaii.

Honolulu U.R Horace Dodge, Jr Benjamin F. Manning

Ohio State Fair attendance expected to soar

A large crowd was anticipated at the Ohio State fair in Columbus on September 2 as favorable weather and heightened excitement were expected to boost attendance.

Columbus

Eighteen Deputy Sheriffs Denied Pay by County Audit

Eighteen deputy sheriffs appointed to guard the Lick Run and Luhrig mines were told by Auditor Clyde Edmundson that the county treasury has no funds to pay their $5 daily wages. They presented sheriff orders but the auditor could not honor them with warrants due to lack of county funding. The guards have consulted a Logan attorney who advised suing if the county withholds pay. deputies are bonded at $5,000 for about four months. The issue will be discussed at the county commissioners meeting Monday.

William Williams Lick Run Luhrig Clyde Edmundson Logan Williams

Corning Schools Announce Early Fall Opening

Corning officials say Corning high school will open Monday September 5 for registration with regular sessions to begin Tuesday. St Bernards school will also open Tuesday with announcements made by A F Darby superintendent.

Corning A. F. Darby Corning High School St. Bernards School

Mrs Richard Curbson Hosts Card Party in Corning

Mrs Richard Curbson entertained a card party in Corning with guests Mrs Allen Laird Mrs Ben Orris Mrs Sam Frasure Mrs Fred Quinn Mrs William Bennett Miss Morris Miss Jo Bennett and the hostess. Luncheon was served.

Deer in Hocking valley hunting licenses drop this year

The industrial slump in the Hocking valley and restrictions on squirrel hunting reduced hunting licenses. Merk of Common Pleas Court Thurman L. Morgan reports only 856 licenses issued this year versus 1,133 by this time last year.

Hocking Valley Merk of Common Pleas Court Thurman L. Morgan Mr. Morgan

Right of Teachers To Be Normal Is Urged at Meeting

The second day of the Athens County Teachers institute opened at Ewing auditorium with talks on educational and moral issues. F E Reynolds of the state teachers association urged unity and rights for teachers. Dr. H Porter discussed temperance Day. Superintendent Charles S Meek criticized public expectations of the “school-marm” and urged teachers to live normal social lives. The program closed with meetings for grade and high school staff, plus a piano solo by Helen Laverty and a solo by Lois Cecil.

Athens County ‘Teachers’ Institute Ewing Auditorium Alex Root F. E. Reynolds Ohio State Teachers’ Association Reyneeds Ohio Reynolds Dc. H. Porter Athens Law and Order League Profes Meek Helen Laverty Lois Cecil

New Face Powder Promises Long Wear and Purity

A new MELLO-GLO youth shade advertises exclusive appeal. It touts longer wear, pore effects, a new process, and absolute purity. Sold for one dollar by The D. Zenner Co.

D. Zenner Co

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