Nelsonville Knife Attack Leads to Guilty Plea
William Short pleaded guilty to assault and battery for stabbing Isaac Shamansky before Mayor L. J. Eberle. Short was fined and costs and sentenced to six months in Athens county jail. The incident occurred during an altercation in Nelsonville with Sam Red Sharp also injured. Police report Sharp had seven cuts and Sharp was to be arraigned. Shamansky said the fight began after Sharp used abusive language while intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
William Short
Isaac ShaMansky
L. J. Eberle
Athens County
Sam
Red) Sharp
Olsonville
Sharp
W.S. Rhodes
Shamansky
George Bateman
L. J
Nelsonville Soprano Edna LeFever Praised in Birmingham
Mrs Edna LeFever a Nelsonville Ohio lyric soprano sang at First Methodist Episcopal Church Birmingham during a visit. She performed two solos to a large audience and broadcast three numbers from Loew's Temple theater. Birmingham churches courted her as a potential regular soloist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Edna LeFever
Birmingham Times
Birmingham
Ala
First Methodist Episcopal Church
R.S. Parker
O. W. Shaw
Bellview Heights
Ohio
Mary Shelton Injured in Lancaster Park Accident
Mary Shelton 13 daughter of Mr and Mrs Cabe Shelton of Nelsonville is recovering at home after a Labor Day accident at Rising Park Lancaster. At a family reunion she and others visited Mt Pleasant and she tripped on a root near the hill foot, breaking her left arm and left leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Mary Shelton
Cabe Shelton
Rising Park
Lancaster
Labor Day
Lancaster Park
Mt. Pleasant
Bridge Dinner Hosts Notable Local Bridge Club
Mrs. E. 8. McCune entertained embers of her bridge club Thursday evening. Guests included Mrs. Clayton Crafts Akron Miss Louise Jones Columbus Mrs. Arthur Bur Lancaster Mrs. Miller Wilson the Misses Mary Sharp Dorothy Vorhes and others. Mrs. Burgess held high guest score. Mrs. John Zeller Jr. was high club scorer with Mrs. C. H. Ruble second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. 8. McCune
Bridge Club
Thursay
Clayton Crafts
Akron
Louise Jones
Columbus
Arthur Bur- Lancaster
Miller Wilson
Mary Sharp
Dorothy Vorhes
Burgess
John Zeller, Jr
C. H. Ruble
Memorial Service for Pocahontas Members Held Sunday
The Degree of Pocahontas will hold its annual memorial service Sunday at 2 PM in the I O O F hall. Relatives and friends of deceased members are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Degree of Pocahontas
I. O. O. F. Hall
Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters Entertained at Logan
The Past Chiefs were entertained Wednesday night at Mrs Ida Greens Logan home. Members left the city at 7 oclock and a luncheon was served to Emma Gibson Belle Lancaster Clara Bateman Clara Hellyer Florence Coakley Stella Davis Louise Pearce Bertha Howard and Bess Fleck Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Pythian Sisters
Ida Green
Ostess
Emma _ Gibson
Belle Lancaster
Clara Bateman
Clara Hellyer
Florence Coakley
Stella Davis
Louise Pearce
Bertha Howard
Bess Fleck
Athens
Bridge Night Honors Ada Mills With Four Tables
Miss Mable Poston hosted a Tuesday bridge event with four tables honoring Ada Mills of England. High scorer was Mrs. N Hill, low was Mrs. Hubert Devol of Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mable Poston
Ada Mills
England
N. Hill
Hubert Devol
Baltimore
Bridge Club Meets at Fort Street Home
Mrs. R. L. Hamil entertained her bridge club and guests at her Fort street home Tuesday evening for Miss Martha Keister of Cleveland. Four tables of bridge followed a 6 o'clock dinner.
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Bridge Club
R. L. Hamil
Fort Street
Martha Keister
Cleveland
Ralph Ply Leaves for Worcester Freshman Year
Ralph Ply departed today for Worcester Ohio to begin his freshman year in college. Mr. and Mrs. Levin McDowell accompany or accompanying him?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Ply
Wooster
Ohio
Levin McDowell
Christian Science Society Service and Reading Details
The Christian Science society at 65 South Court Street offers a Sunday service at 10:45 a.m. and a Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. with the Golden Text from I Corinthians 2:9. Midweek testimonial meetings are Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Reading room hours are Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays from 2 to 4 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Society
South Court Street
Seckel Child Drowns In Cisterna At Home
In Marion on September 9 Donald B Seckel, died after lifting a lid and falling into a two foot cistern at the Seckel residence. His twin sister Donna witnessed the tragedy and alerted their father, who arrived too late to save him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Donald &. Seckel
L. G. Seckel
Seckel
Donna
Springfield college restricts student auto use
Wit tenberg college announces automobile use limits for students. Each student owning a car must register with the dean, providing name description and license number. Enforcement details follow the official statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Wittenberg College
Conference to End Vermillion Clergy Meeting
A three day conference of clergymen in the Ohio Episcopal diocese was to end in Vermillion today. A laymen conference was planned to begin tonight. Plans were laid for a diocesan tour by Bishop Warren Lincoln Rodgers Archdeacon Gerald F Patterson and George C Benham of Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.R
Ohio Episcopal Diocese
Ohio
Warren Lincoln Rodgers
Gerald F. Patterson
George C. Benham
Cleveland
Ohio Governor Names Gratitude for Legionnaires in Paris
Governor Vic Donahey wired American Legion national commander Howard P. Savage regret at missing the Paris convention. He praised legionnaires, saying a just nation must revere its defenders for endurance and extended Ohio’s best wishes for peace and understanding through the delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.R
Vic Donahey
Howard P. Savage
American Legion
Paris
Donahey
Ohio
France
York missionary among three slain by Lama tribesmen
Victor G. Plymire of York Pennsylvania a missionary for the Assemblies of God is reported killed along with two other American missionaries by Lama tribesmen on the Tibetan border in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor G. Plymire
York
Assemblies of God
Thibetan
China
Saving Sweethearts From Their Follies
Dear Elsie counsels a reader on stepping back from a loved one’s life choices. Boots urges hands off after guiding attempts fail, stressing personal responsibility and the belief that God fine tunes outcomes.
Friends Mail War Over Plans For Marital Ties
In a domestic quarrel, a man argues about his fiancé’s letters with male friends and accuses her of losing friends due to marriage. He claims the letters are harmless, while she defends the friendship as acceptable. The dispute centers on propriety and freedom of correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boots
Elsie
Regond
Frank
America
Turkey
Canada
Dewey Barker Bound Over On Assault Charge
Dewey Barker was bound over to the grand jury after assault and battery charges were filed by Frances and J F Christman. Barker was arrested Sunday by Constable Harry Dalton, pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Magistrate Carl Porter, and posted $300 bond with Eva Hunter Christman as surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Barker
Athens
Barker
Harry Dalton
Frances Christman
J. F. Christman
Carl Porter
Common Pleas Court
Eva Hunter Christman
Hands Off Love and Control in Relationships
In a confession style note, a speaker urges restraint on controlling loved ones and warns against mistaking protection for enslavement. The letter names tension about privacy, consent, and emotional freedom within family, friendship, and engagement dynamics.
Woman Hangs Self After Prolonged Ill Health Near Graham's Chapel
Mrs. George Dailey, 23, near Graham's Chapel, ailing for years after an operation this spring, hanged herself at home this morning. Her 5-year-old son Raymond found the scene after being sent back by his father. she had prepared breakfast and lunch for Dewey before leaving for school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dailey
Graham's Chapel
Raymond
Dewey
Dailey Family Mourns Illness and Imminent Loss
Mrs. Dailey, daughter of Joe Norris of Athens, has been in ill health for five years and underwent a serious operation last spring. Her husband and three sons Raymond 5 Dewey 7 and Ralph 8 survive. Funeral plans have not yet been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
Dailey
Joe Norris
Athens
Raymond
Dewey
Ralph
Cyrus M Higgins Dies After Illness at Athens Hospital
Cyrus M Higgins 69 died at Sheltering Arms hospital from complications after years as an invalid. A lifelong farmer on his Ayrish Hicks estate near Athens he leaves a large family including seven siblings and two daughters, with funeral set for 2:30 PM Saturday at the Hebbardaville C P church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus M. Higgins
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mr. Higgins
Higgins
Athens
Joseph W
Daniel N
John M. Higgins
C. H. Higgins
Zanesville
Mayme Francis
Smithfield
Elizabeth McKinney
Cleveland
Annette Francis
Steubenville
Chauncey
Adda Young
Charleston
W. Va
Elmer Wood Higgins
Rocky Glenn
McConnelsville
Elizabeth Francis
Athens County
C. P
Hebbardaville
Gallipolis-Point Pleasant Bridge Nears Steel Start
Work on the Gallipolis to Point Pleasant vehicular bridge advances after 50 days of layoff due to high water. Substructure and piers near completion and steel superstructure set for early spring. The Silver Bridge is slated to open August 1, 1928 and will be aluminum painted.
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Gallipolis
U.P
Point Pleasant
Train Collision Claims Two in Emporium Area
Mrs. Joseph Holcomb aged 70 and a young daughter of the Rev. G A Wood of Emporium were killed when a Buffalo Flier train struck their automobile near Emporium Pennsylvania today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Marys
Joseph Holcomb
G. A. Wood
Emporium
Buffalo Flier
Pastor Honored by Members of Local Church
In Corning on September 9 the United Brethren church hosted a reception for Rev. Ludwick as he begins his fifth year at the parish. The event drew a large crowd and featured remarks on past progress and plans for the coming year, with church groups and junior members contributing songs readings and a piano solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludwick
Mildred Marshall
Violet Wright
Charline Wahl
Rheta Weaver
Charles Wahl
Air
Caine
Mary Elizabeth Wahl Breaks Arm After Scooter Fall
Mary Elizabeth Wahl, 11, fell from a scooter in front of her Corning home Thursday evening and fractured her arm. She was taken to Dr. James Miller's office where the arm was set. she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Wahl.
Mrs Evertt Thorpe Undergoes Surgical Operation
Sept 9 report from Corning says Mrs Evertt Thorpe is recovering well after a surgical operation at Grant hospital. Mr Thorp and Mrs Matt Spence, her sister in law, are at the hospital with Mrs Thorp as Mr Thorp plans to return home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Thorpe
Grant Hospital
Thorp
Matt Spence
Meet Tonight in Corning Christian Endeavor Event
A Septic 9 A senior Christian Endeavor meeting will be held tonight at the United Brethren Church. All members and anyone active in Christian Endeavor work are invited to attend.
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Corning
Christian Endeavor
United Brethren Church
I- Christian Endeavor
Circle Meets Corning Ladies Sewing Circle
Circle meets in Corning on September 9 with the Ladies' Sewing Circle gathering at the U B church for a social and textile craft session.
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Corning
Ladies’ Sewing Circle
U. B
Mrs Sam Frazure Hosts Progressive Party on Birthday
In Corning on Wednesday Mrs Sam Frazure entertained guests for a progressive party marking her birthday. Attendees included Mrs Fred Quinn Mrs Richard Curtiss Mrs Ben Oris Mrs Allen Laird Mrs Willeam Bennett and Miss Morris. Mrs Ben Oris won first prize and Miss Morris the consolation prize.
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Corning
Sam Frazure
Fred Quinn
Richard Curtiss
Ben Oris
Allen Laird
Willeam Bennett
Miss Morris
Local Social Notes From Zanesville To Nelsonville
Mr and Mrs Elmer Weaver visited Mrs Leo Potts at Good Samaritan hospital in Zanesville. Mrs Potts will move to her parents home soon and remains not improving. Miss Ruth Lee of Columbus visits the Bert Roberte family. Flora Mae Morris of Nelsonville visits her parents Mr and Mrs David Morris. Mable Campbell of Nelsonville visits Mrs Faye Charleton. Irene McCarter to spend vacation in Kalamazoo Michigan. Sara Gaitten and Cathleen depart Sunday for Columbus. Harry Goodman of Buckingham visits Corning on business Thursday. Mrs John Gaitten, Mrs Van Fossen, and Mrs C L Green visit Nelsonville Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Weaver
Zanesville
Leo Potts
Good Samaritan Hospital
Potts
Ruth Lee
Columbus
Bert Roberte
Flora Mae Morris
Nelsonville
David Morris
Mable Campbell
Faye Charleton
Irene McCarter
Kalamazoo
Mich
Sara Gaitten
Cathleen
Harry Goodman
Buckingham
Corning
John Gaitten
van Fossen
C. L. Green
Surgeon A R Schuffell Plans Return With Mercy Hospital
Dr A R Schuffell a leading Ohio surgeon finalized arrangements to fly home to Canton for a children s hospital project led by the Sisters of St Augustine at Mercy Hospital. The plan aims to establish a modern pediatric facility in the city officials say.
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Ohio
Canton
HA. M. Schuffell
Sisters of ‘of St. Augustine
Mercy Hospital
Gas in the Stomach Causes Pain and Distress
Gas in the stomach is described as dangerous and linked to pain bloating and fullness after meals. Excess hydrochloric acid, fermentation, and distension may affect the heart. A suggested remedy involves magnets or a small treatment after each meal for relief.
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Jennie McKinney
Toledo
Will Burnell
Clark Spring
Harriett
Ruth Call
Dayton
Elizabeth Inman
Mannington
James Burnell
Barton
Elsie Hodgeman
William Mills
Chicago
David Quick
Caldwell
E. B. Acomb
W. J. Saunders
Wolfpit Ky
Roland Evans
Deshler
Lloyd Evans
O. J. Howearth
Howearth
Pennsylvania
Robert Eddy
Louise
W. S. Jones
E. J. Cable
E. Dean
Charles Howe
Westerville
Charles Knouff
Leonard Cooley
Ann Rosser
St. Mary's City
Maryland
Alabama
Bridge Party
Bath
Andrew Kehoe
Thelma Ewing
Elsie Marlowe
Severo puevyIs WA
Honey
Athens Hospital
New Gallipolis
Uv. B
Kuppenheimer and
Adler Collegian
Burnett-Smith Co
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