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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1927

Page

3

Columbus Doctor Discusses Fracture of Thigh at Nelsonville Meeting

Athens County Medical Society held its September gathering in Nelsonville at Dr. A. L. Pritchard’s office. Dr. Luke Hartman of Columbus spoke on thigh fractures with X ray demonstrations and a subsequent discussion followed. Reverend Morrell recently completed a two year pastorate here.

Nelsonville Athens County Medical Society A. L. Pritchard Luke Hartman Columbus W. E. Howe C. W. Cable M. M. Fowler John R. Sprague S. E. G. Pedigo Charles S. McDougall Blaine Goldsberry W. A. Westervelt Athens H. E. Fever I. G. Danford Glouster L. Dpd Nelson the Plains J. L. Webb Carbon Hill A. K. Walker Buchtel C. P. Swett Logan Morrell

Two Rural Carriers Praised for Mail Box Improvements

Nelsonville report notes post office department compliments two Ohio rural carriers for improving mail box grouping. Raymond Q O Scott and Wilbur F Jonas, both of Nelsonville, cited for efficient service. Columbus Dispatch item from September 9 referenced in Ohio Activities in Washington by Louis Ludlow.

Nelsonville Post Office Department Ohio Raymond QO. Scott Wilbur F. Jonas Columbus Dispatch Department “Ohio Washington Louis Ludlow

Morrell Reassigned To Nelsonville Methodist Church

At the Ohio conference closing session in Delaware the Rev. Ed L Morrell was assigned to return to the Nelsonville church for another year.

Nelsonville Ohio

Ruth Elder Resumes Transatlantic Flight Plan From Ohio

Miss Ruth Elder, aiming for New York to Paris flight, was forced to land in Portsmouth due to fuel exhaustion. She plans to depart for Wheeling next morning to continue work on her Trans-Atlantic attempt despite backers’ concerns.

Portsmouth U.P Ruth Elder New York-Paris Wheeling Tampa Fla Edward Cornell H. M. Barry New York Herald Examiner Don Merriman J. J. Hollow Paris Miss Elder Charles A. Lindbergh

Largest Crowd Attends Bishopville Public Sale of Charles Bishop Goods

The sale drew the region’s largest crowd as antiques and other goods from Charles Bishop’s estate were auctioned in Bishopville on Saturday. Administrator Fred Kittle credited extensive advertising, including a two column ad in the Messenger, for much of the event’s success.

Charles Bishop Bishopville Fred Kittle Messenger

Buick coupe stolen from Chubb home

Edwin Chubb reports his 1923 Buick coupe was stolen from in front of the 115 South Court street residence between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m. The car, Ohio 89 928, had a broken windshield repaired with tape and contained a suit and other clothing.

Edwin Chubb E. W. Chubb Chubb South Court Street Ohio

Bank Closure Follows Eldorado President's Death

The Farmer's State Bank of Eldorado in Preble county closed today after the death by own action of Carl D. Miller, the bank's president. His body was found in the garage behind his home by his wife yesterday evening.

Greenville Farmer's State Bank of Eldorado Preble County Carl D. Miller

Past Noble Grand Wiener Roast at Mrs. Willis Home

The Past Noble Grand society hosts a wiener roast at Mrs. Bertha Willis on Ash ton avenue. The event is scheduled for Wednesday September 14 at 6 30 PM. Rebekah order members and all Past Noble Grands are invited.

Noble Grand Bertha Willis Ashton Avenue Rebekah Order

Circle of Ruth meets at Presbyterian church parlors

Mrs. Donald Shafer, Mrs. Roy Schnackenburg and Mrs. Tom Mathewson host the Circle of Ruth in the Presbyterian church parlors Monday evening. Guests included Mrs. W. R. Halleck of Ravenna and Mrs. Eugene Shafer of Columbus. Twenty six set for dinner at six. Miss Catherine Harrop led devotions. Papers read by Mrs. E. B. Acomb and Mrs. F. F. Halleck.

Donald Shafer Roy Schnackenburg Tom Mathewson Circle of Ruth Presbyterian Church W. R. Halleck Ravenna Eugene Shafer Columbus Catherine Harrop E. B. Acomb F. F. Halleck

Mrs Barber Hosts Dinner For Ada Mills Visitor From England

Mrs William Barber entertained Monday evening for her niece Miss Ada Mills visiting from England.

William Barber Miss Ada Mills England

Athens Presbytery Sessions Travel and Local Moves

Mrs. C C Sharp Mrs N Hill Mrs Charles Tedrow and Mrs EF J Kessinger attended the Athens Presbytery sessions in Pom eroy Monday afternoon. Various residents traveled to Columbus Cincinnati Nashville and Marietta for visits studies and family gatherings. Ed Love in Cincinnati and Ruth Eberle with Aileen Ranch depart for Ward Belmont School in Nashville.

C. C. Sharp N. Hill Charles Tedrow EF. J. Kessinger Athens Pomeroy van Pettit Columbus Margaret Allman W. J. McConaha Fulton Street C. A. Stover Lillian Ed Love Cincinnati Ruth Eberle Aileen Ranch Nashville Tenn Ward-Belmont School Charles Lust Anna Tennihill Clarence Scott Margaret Wilma Will Evans Hannah Evans Nelsonville Clyde Dunlap Ruth Edna Louise Congo John Theiss Marietta

Plains Revival At The Plains Church Of God

Reports say the revival meeting led by Rev. H A Sherwood at The Plains Church Of God is progressing well with strong attendance. Key feature is Rachel Lord of Anderson Indiana as song director and soloist. The night theme was God First and emphasizes placing God first in homes, business, and hearts. Evening meetings continue at 730 with an all day service next Sunday and a basket dinner at noon.

H. A. Sherwood Plains Church of God Rachel Lord Anderson Ind God

Motorists Meeting Postponed for Board Action

The Athens motorists and Athens Automobile Club postpones its Thursday night meeting to next week as the board of directors delays major business. H N Burgett of the state automobile association leads the local office and continues operations daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. A new supply of road maps has been received.

Athens Athens Automobile Club H. N. Burgett State Automobile Association Burgett Ohio State Association

Memory lapse hits East Liverpool man

Claude Nease a wealthy East Liverpool resident, suffered a brain clot causing amnesia near Pomeroy. He failed to recognize his family and claimed a false name Newland, became violent, and was placed in Meigs county jail for safety. He was to be moved to a Pittsburgh sanatorium for treatment with hopes the condition is temporary.

Pomeroy Claude Nease East Liverpool Meigs County Pittsburgh Nease Athens

Methodist church assigns ministers in Athens Lancaster districts

The Ohio conference completed assignments with Rev H J Holcombe named superintendent of the Athens district. Revs C M Coulter Ira P Day return to Athens city churches. Logan and surrounding areas receive several transfers including J R Fields and others to Gibisonville Haydenville Logan circuit Hellock and more.

Delaware H. J. Holcombe Athens Methodist Episcopal Church Ohio C. M. Coulter Ira P. Day Athens City Lancaster J. R. Fields Logan C. W. Johnson Gibisonville L. C. McCandlish Haydenville Kreider R. P. Walker Hellock W. E. Shaffer New Straitsville Otto Geisen Shawnee Albany J. W. Barnes Amesville-Bartlett G. W. Timberlake Central I. P. Day First Co. M. Coulter Barlow C. L. Pfaltzgraff Belpre H. L. Sheldon Bidwell L. E. Butler Chauncey N. O. Warren Cheshire Yost Chester Jasper Strickland Chesterhill E. B. Dean Coolville Thompson

Picnic Dinner Briley and Kelley Families Visit Dickens

A large group from Union Street and nearby towns gathered for a weekend picnic at the fair grounds then went to Dickens' house. Guests included Oren Kelley from Elkins and Carl Kelley with three children from Tulsa and Oakhurst, and many Briley families from Athens, Carbon Hill, Nelsonville R F C, Columbus, Murray City, and Pomeroy. Carl and Marvin Kelley performed piano and saxophone with the children and Mrs. Lanning’s daughter among the attendees.

Port Dicken Union Street Oren Kelley Elkins W. Va Carl Kelley Lulu van Huss Tulsa Oakhurst Oklo Charlies Briley Eather Murray City Elmer Guseman Pomeroy Bell Lanning Nelsonville R. F. C Wayne Johnson Columbus Will Briley Lester Briley Carbon Hill Phil Briley Alice Athens R. D. 9 Joe Hutchins Brileys Fair Grounds Dickens’ House Carl Marvin Kelley Oklahoma

Dances Mention Mrs Kelley and Former Athens Resident

The notice notes Mrs. Kelley was Miss Eva Anguish, a former Athens resident, and that Mr. Kelley attended Ohio University, indicating a social event or profiles associated with their names.

Kelley Eva Anguish Athens Ohio University

Coulter Reappointed Pastor at Athens First Methodist

The Rev. C. M. Coulter was returned to the First Methodist Episcopal church in Athens as pastor, with appointments announced yesterday by the Ohio conference of the Methodist church. This marks a second year for Coulter in this pastorate.

C. M. Coulter First Methodist Episcopal Church Athens Ohio

Grasselli Divorce Ends Long Association With Cleveland Elite

Mrs Helen Long Grasselli was granted a divorce from Edward Grasselli a 40 year old millionaire by Common Pleas Judge Alvin J Pearson. The former telephone girl now holds property valued at over 100000 and receives a 24000 yearly allowance.

Cleveland U.P Helen Long Grasselli Common Pleas Alvin J. Pearson Edward Grasselli

Ohio Briefs from Cincinnati Deaths and Accidents

Cincinnati noted three brief tragedies. Alex Stephens, 57, died from injuries in an auto accident late yesterday. Donald Patrick, 2, died after falling from a third story window at his home early yesterday. Coroner F C Swing investigated the death by own action of Lena Weber, 43, who took poison at her home.

Cincinnati Alex Stephens Donald Patrick F. ¢C. Swing Lena Weber

Urbana to Open Coed Swedenborgen College Tomorrow

Urbana university announces the only coed Swedenborgen college in North America will open for the fall term tomorrow. The new campus aims to expand access to higher education and attract students regionally.

URBANA — Urbana _ university Swedenborgen College North America

Jackson residents tour northern Ohio on agricultural trip

Twenty residents of Jackson county travel through northern Ohio to study methods of agriculture and horticulture in the region.

Jackson Jackson County Ohio

Corn borer detected in Muskingum county townships

Federal experts report corn borer in three Muskingum county townships and announce quarantine next year affecting the county plans.

Zanesville Muskingum County

Secretary Davis to Attend Moose Home Dedication

Jackson reports J. J. Davis secretary of labor has been invited to participate in the dedication of the new Moose home on October 6 in the city.

Jackson J. J. Davis Secretary of Labor

All Glouster Barbers Unionized with Journeymen Union No 468

Glouster barbers now operate on a union basis affiliating with Journeymen Barbers Union No 468 of Athens. Nine shops signed the agreement, hours are 8 am to 7 pm, 10 pm Saturdays, with Thursday afternoons as a half day. Bert Sanders of Athens signed as secretary treasurer. Moose Lodge attended a Columbus frolic. Mr Doughty was the only member present.

Glouster Glouster Barbers Journeymen Barbers’ Union No Athens Bert Sanders Order of Moose Columbus Doughty

Athens man attends Moose Frolic in Glouster

John Doughty of Athens, a member of Glouster Lodge No. 1197 Loyal, attends a Moose Frolic in Glouster on September 13.

John Doughty Athens Glouster Lodge

Local hosts welcomed Ralph and Culver McCarty in Columbus

Sunday guests Ralph and Culver McCarty visited Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Duncan on Main street in Columbus. The visit followed Frank Binderbasin Jr. and wife of Jacksonville returning home after a few days in Middleport with Mr. and Mrs. Guy Russell.

Ralph and Culver McCarty Columbus W. H. Duncan Main Street Frank Binderbasin, Jr Jacksonville Middleport Guy Russell Katherine Kellener

Buckeye Producing Drills Two Wells on Ralston Farm

Buckeye Producing company locates two new wells on the Ralston farm in Green township after a million and a quarter foot gas strike. One drill will target the deep sand as planned, the other will probe the Berea sand in hopes of a second gas strike.

Logan Ralston Green Townsip Buckeye Producing Berea

Chauncey Couple Celebrates 45th Wedding Anniversary

The Henry Osborne couple of Chauncey marked their forty fifth wedding anniversary and Mr Osborne’s seventy first birthday with a Sunday dinner at their High street home. A chicken feast featured four large cakes including one baked by their granddaughter. Several relatives and friends attended from Bradbury Tuppers Plains Coolville Athens and The Vianns.

Chauncey Henry Osborne Mr. Osborne High Street Harry B. Noble Billie Frances The Viains Millie Osborne Guy B. Osborne

Love couple announce event at Chauncey home

Mr and Mrs James Love host a gathering at their Chauncey residence on September 12, inviting neighbors and friends to celebrate a forthcoming occasion.

Chauncey Mrs. James Love

Millfield Hosts Weber and Jackson Families Sunday

Millfield welcomed guests Sunday as Mr and Mrs Paul Weber and children of Stockport Ohio and Mr and Mrs Andrew Jackson and daughter Margaret of Chauncey visited the town for a social gathering.

Millfield Paul Weber Stockport Andrew Jackson Margaret Chauncey

George Wetzel’s Daughter Dies of Tuberculosis

Chauncey confirms George Wetzel formerly of Chauncey now in Jasonville Indiana reports his daughter Mrs. D. W. Johnson died September 7 at her home in St Genatius Montana. Funeral and burial were held there. She was the eldest child and died of tuberculosis. She leaves her husband and four children.

Chauncey George Wetzel Jasonville Indiana D. W. Johnson St. Genatius Montana Johnson

Conflicts and Confessions at a Dinner Table

In a tense scene from a 1927 Ina feature, Mary fears revealing her deceit to Noel Veritzen until dinner with the family. The narrator weighs the timing as Uncle Dicky pressures a meeting with Veritzen, while Mary begs for an early talk to confess and ease her mind.

Mr. Veritzen Noel Mary Dicky

Funeral Services for Mrs Bernice Hillyer Held in Akron

Chauncey Sept 13 Funeral services for Bernice Jones Hillyer 30 wife of Howard Hillyer formerly of this city were held in Akron with burial there She died in City Hospital Akron after a surgical operation last Wednesday She leaves her husband and five children and relatives including Robert Hillyer Abner Phillips and Mrs Edna Henderson Davis The Plains attended the funeral.

Chauncey Bernice Jones Hillyer Howard Hillyer Akron

Son Born to Mitchel Family in Chillicothe

Mr and Mrs Dyer Mitchel announce the birth of a son in Chillicothe Ohio on September 8 weighing eight pounds named David Harry former Chauncey residents now reside in Chillicothe confirming the family’s new arrival and hometown.

Dyer Mitchel Chillicothe Chauncey Ohio David Harry Mitchel

Birth announced for son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Scott

Mrs Jesse Scott announces the birth of a son in the household of Mr and Mrs Jesse Scott. The announcement notes the new arrival and family joy.

Birth of a Son for Mrs Scott in City

A son was born Sunday morning to Mrs. Scott. Before marriage she was Miss Ethel Oliver. The baby is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Oliver of this city.

Mrs Jesse Scott Scott Ethel Oliver Thomas Oliver

Aviators Stall In Japan After Weather Delays Around World Flight

Fliers William S. Brock and Edward F. Schlee more than half way around the world encounter a storm blanketing Kyushu province. The Pride of Detroit remains grounded at Omura air field 610 miles from Tokyo due to violent weather.

Tokio Williams, Brock Edward F. Schlee Japan Omura Air Field Detroit Kyoshu

Also Mentioned on This Page

E. L. Morrell Plains Athens Auto Club H. M. Burgett Holcombe Methodist Mrs. Port Dicken Cc. M. Coulter United Press Buckeye Producing Company Brussels Axminster Velvet Wilton Furniture Company Adele Garrison Eleanor Lincoln George Jackson Miss Lincoln Noel Veritzen Ricken Bernice Johnas Hillyer American Beauty Electric Iron Southern Ohio Electric Isaac Wilson Chauncey, Ohio Outfitters For All Peoples Store Glen Baye Bayer Mac Goodyear John Parm Mo Tire and Accessory West Union St
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