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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1928

Page

11

Rotarians Report Hamilton Meeting

Athens Rotary club members heard reports on the Hamilton conference from Harry Beckley C H Harris and J H Cline who attended with about 100 Rotary members from Southern Ohio. A further discussion is planned at a lunch meeting tonight at the Athens Country club.

Rotary International Athens Rotary Club Hotel Berry Harry Beckley C. H. Harris J. H. Cline Hamilton Rotary of Southern Ohio Athens Country Club

Teachers Institute Opens for Hocking County Helpers

About 125 teachers from Hocking county rural schools met at the court house auditorium for a three day institute. Lecturers included Prof H Newton Miller and Prof W D Werrmeyer with Dr Morton Bland on the program. Superintendent J W Coleman outlined Thursday’s closing program and next term plans.

J. F. Rutgers Frances Barclay Stone J. L. Clifton Ohio Department of Education Coleman

Bell’s Son Robert Bell Jr Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Sept 5 report from Murray City states Robert Bell Jr 20 son of Mr and Mrs Robert Bell of Bell's Son is being taken to a Columbus hospital for an appendicitis operation. He recently recovered from a tonsil removal operation in Athens two weeks earlier. His father is sub district president of the United Mine Workers and is uncle to Sheriff Lloyd.

Logan W. R. Lloyd Murray City Robert Bell, Jr Robert Bell Columbus Athens Bell United Mine Workers of America Lloyd

Brown and Shaffer Families Meet in Reunion

The Brown and Shaffer families held their annual reunion at the Athens county fair grounds on September 3 with 109 attendees. Officers elected include President Ernest Daft and vice president R. R. Barker, while the largest banner went to C. F. Oxley’s family and the Shaffers were noted as the second largest group.

Brown Shaffer Athens County Fair C. F. Oxley Maynard Oxley Ginley Jim Ginley Ernest Daft R. R. Barker Ralph Oxley J. C. Daft Ernest Mary Daft Baltimore Russell Fox Ira Fox Laurelville George Shaffer Ruth C. C. Shaffer H. B. Shaffer Jackson C. ¥. Oxley C. A. Shaffer Ralph New Marshfield Nellie Oxley Wooster Emmett Oxley A. E. Brown E. H. Brown Harold Brown Roy Lewis Arthur Brown Elizabeth Dent Edith Bernadine Brown All of Columbus Delaware J. P. Snyder Callie Snyder Mineral Maebelle Mingus Ernestine Gordon Mingus Millfield Albert Cannon Dow Cannon Beaumont Arthur Hunter Violet Hunter W. H. H. Brown Maria and Benidine Brown Athens

Kellogg Anti War Pact Is Topic at League Meeting

Mrs Anna K Price will discuss Kelloggs resolution on the Anti War treaty with European nations at a public League of Women Voters gathering in Mrs Price s room at Athen High School at 7 30 Thursday. Mrs H R McVay to preside and any other business will be addressed before the talk.

Kellog Anna K. Price League of Women Voters Price Athen High School H. R. McVay League

Two Men Admit Robbery of Filling Stations

Logan Sept 6 two men Harry Maugans 28 and James Valentine 19 Columbus admitted robbing the Fred Anthony filling station at Falls Mill early Monday. Arrested by Traffic Officer Joe Farbearn after pursuit they claimed to have robbed two stations and could not name the second. Police found gum pennies from a gum machine radio set motor oil and Ohio license plates in their car. Mangan said he faced Columbus court for theft and expected Columbus attorney and two brothers to arrive for defense.

Anthony Joe Farbearn Logan Enterprise Indiana Farbearn Ohio Mangan Columbus Shellenbarger Fairbeann

Albany Pilot Hurt In Plane Crash At Fort Steuben Dedication

Pilot Lowell H. Chase and passenger Delia Holland were injured when their plane fell about 300 feet into brush near the Fort Steuben bridge in Steubenville during dedication ceremonies. Holland died at the scene. Chase and Miss Holland were hospitalized with injuries.

Lowell H. Chase Albany L. A. Holland Delia Wierton W. Va New Fort Steuben Bridge Steubenville Holland Miss Holland Chase Ohio Valley Hospital Ohio Valley Hos

Fort Steuben airport commander pilots formation flight crash

Chase, commander of the Fort Steuben airport, was piloting one of three planes in a formation when a crash occurred during de dication program maneuvers. The pilot is recovering from a fractured leg, bruised arm, and concussion of the head.

Pital Chase Fort Steuben

Judge dissolves injunction in Salt Creek school case

Logan Sept 5 Judge Harley M Whitcraft dissolved the temporary restraining order in favor of Salt Creek township board of education against Laurelville and Hocking county boards. The court sustained the defendants on most points noting proper notice and remonstrance validity. Karshner school transfers to Laurelville board effective immediately. students to begin at Laurelville next Monday.

Logan Harley M. Whitcraft Salt Creek Township Karshner Salt Creek Laurelville

Miskel Sues for Divorce from L A Miskel

Ben Marie Miskel files in common pleas court for divorce from L A Miskel of Fairfield county on abandonment grounds. They wed June 3 1914 and have no children. Plaintiff seeks temporary and permanent alimony.

Logan Common Pleas Court Ben Marie Miskel L. A. Miskel Fairfield County Edwin D. Ricketts

Homecoming Planned at Mt Zion Church Starr Township

Announcement says a Mt Zion church homecoming will be held next Sunday in Starr township with all day events and a noon basket dinner. Judge A M Ellinger and family Wilbur Blum and the G H Millers and families of this city attended the Martzolf reunion in Newark Labor Day. Columus visitors and local families joined in weekend gatherings. M G Harbaugh visited Columbus Sunday. Miss Mabel Wood Chillicothe visits for teachers institute and will be principal at Tlesboro school this winter.

Mt. Zion Starr Township A. M. Ellinger Wilbur Blum G. H. Miller Newark Labor Day Martzolf Carl Miller Ernest Miller Columbus J. P. Miller M. G. Harbaugh Mabel Wood Chillicothe Teachers Institute Tlesboro

Finsterwalds Hold Annual Reunion at Guysville Country Home

The Finsterwald family reunion gathered 64 relatives Sunday at George Y Tedrow’s country home in Guysville. One member, Mrs. Harper of Indianapolis, was absent. Officers elected for next year were Henry Finsterwald president Art Finsterwald vice president and Blanche Finsterwald secretary treasurer. The next meeting will be at Fritz Phillips home in Amesville. Relatives came from Toledo Pomeroy and other towns.

Finsterwald George Y. Tedrow Guysville Harper Dr. Harper Indianapolis Henry Finsterwald Art Finsterwald Blanche Finsterwald Fritz Phillips Amesville Fordyce Warren Toledo Ruel Finsterwald Pomeroy Bea Finsterwald

City to Extend Weed Cutting 10 More Days This Year

Athens city council announced at last night’s meeting that weed cutting will be enforced for at least ten more days this year. Health officer Dr. Higgins urged timely cutting now to prevent trouble next year. He noted city property has been cut, and many private owners kept lots trimmed, while vacant lots owned by nonresidents caused enforcement difficulties.

Athens Higgins

Family Friends Attend Gathering in Darbyville and Athens

Attendees included James Finsterwald of New York and Mrs. Secoy with Mr. and Mrs. Hill of Darbyville. Also present were Mrs. J. R. Hayes of Cincinnati and friends from Athens and Alexander, Indiana including Mr. and Mrs Holdren and Mrs. H. D. Henry.

James Finsterwald New York Secoy Hill Darbyville J. R. Hayes Cincinnati Holdren Athens H. D. Henry George Jordan Ida Hall Alexander Indiana

All Day Meeting at White Chapel in Coolville Area

An all day meeting will be held at the White Chapel church three miles south of Coolville on Sunday September 9. Rev Charles Hill of Hillsboro will speak. Attendees should come via Hockingport. A basket dinner will be served.

White Chapel Coolville W. H. Rollins Charles Hill Hillsboro Hockingport

Glenn Family Reunion at Factory Church The Plains

The Glenn family reunion gathered at the Factory church on Plains road Sunday with a noon dinner and an afternoon concert. James Glenn of Columbus gave the day’s address. Plans set for a September 1929 reunion at the same church in honor of uncle Jacob Glenn. he recalled Civil War service and the Lee surrender at Appomattox.

Glenn Factory Plains Road James Glenn Columbus Jacob Glenn O. W. IL Lee Appomattox

Puzzle Answer Reveals Let Her Golf Wordplay

The note provides the solution to the Let her Golf puzzle with the sequence Hill Hall Tall Tale Itape Taps Tops, presenting a themed wordplay lineup.

Cuticura Heals Itchy Pimples on Face and Body

A 1928 testimonial from Miss Elnora M. Davis reports severe eruptions on the face legs and ankles, painful burning and sleep disruption. She used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, saw improvement in days, and was entirely healed within about two weeks. The ad promotes Cuticura Soap Ointment and related products for clear skin.

Elnora M. Davis Rt. 1 Parshall N. D

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