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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1927

Page

3

Viola Romans to Speak at Nelsonville W C T U Convention

In Nelsonville on September 14 the annual county W C T U convention will be held at the Christian church with sessions morning and afternoon. Mrs. Viola D Romans of Columbus will address delegates and dinner will be served. The local ladies quartet and an Athens unit quartet will perform.

Viola Romans Christian Church Nelsonville Viola D. Romans Columbus B. E. LeFever Henry Lancaster W. W. Whitlatch Elmer Bay Athens

Officers Chosen by Chapter of Eastern Star at Nelsonville

Eudora Chapter O. E. S. met at the Masonic Temple for a past matrons and patrons night. Officers for the year were elected with Grace Kelch as Worthy Matron and C E Washburn as Worthy Patron, among others. memorial service planned. One member, M M Shamansky, died during the year.

Nelsonville Eudora Chapter O. FE. S Masonic Temple Grace Kelch C. E. Washburn Stella Roberts Lula Saltz Mable Washburn Alice Anderson Adah Flossie Crawford Ruth Stella Davis Esther Mary E. Bartlett Martha Stella Betts Electa Margaret Galvin Hattie Hickman Sentinel Ed C. Betts M. M. Shamansky

Golden Wedding Observed Here

Nelsonville reports Mr. and Mrs. John Loudner celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with family surprise. Both aged 73, married in Scioto county, longtime residents of Athens county. Loudner worked at a brick factory until last Christmas when a hip fracture occurred. They have three daughters and a son. one daughter, Mrs. Clarence Campbell, Wellston, could not attend due to illness.

Nelsonville John Loudner Patton Loudner Scioto County Athens County Clarence Campbell Wellston

Settlement in death claim against New York Central Railroad

Laura Stephens administrator of James A. Stephens estate reached a 500 settlement with the New York Central railroad over her husband’s death. Athens County Probate Court approved the settlement and distribution provides 166.66 to attorney Milton Forbes and 14.65 to the court costs, with 318.69 to Mrs. Stephens. The court confirmed the distribution.

New York Central Railroad James A. Stephens Laura Stephens Athens County Milton Forbes

Carpenter Charles Haag Dies After Ladder Fall

Illness left Charles Haag in frail health and unable to hold position on a ladder. He toppled from the top rungs and broke his neck, dying days after a period of illness in Columbus.

Columbus U.P Charles Haag Haag

Paralysis cases rise across several states

Infantile paralysis is spreading in parts of the United States with a noticeable rise in Ohio Massachusetts California and New Jersey. The U S public health service reports more than 450 new cases nationwide for the week ending September 3.

Washington United States U. S. Public Health Service Ohio Massachusetts California New Jersey

Pinelli Now Playing in the Pacific Coast League

Babe Pinelli, a former major league player, is listed as a member of the San Francisco team in the Pacific Coast League. The report notes his current league status and team affiliation.

West Babe Pinelli San Francisco

Bootlegger Knocked Out Three Federal Officers

A New York bootlegger fought back violently, knocking out three federal officers in a dramatic daylight confrontation. Authorities allege the suspect used a strong right to disrupt a raid, triggering a tense police response and ongoing investigations.

N. Y

Development of Gothic Architecture Talk Given by Charles Poston

Architecture notes from Nelsonville show Charles E. Poston presenting on Gothic architecture before the Rotary Club. Poston recently toured Europe and used charts to illustrate his subject. Club guests H. M. Whitcraft of Logan and C. D. Shafer of Athens attended.

Nelsonville Rotary Club Charles E. Poston

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Huenefeld With Friends

A group gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. Robert Huenefelds home for her birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Galatin, Lester and Mary Frances Brucker, Mrs. William Dixon, Carl and Morris Dixon, Eva Galatin, Miss Austina Chute, Mrs. Lynn Chapman and daughter Mary Ellen, Mrs. Newman, Lawrence and Leonard Newman, Mrs. Mable Figgins, and Miss Netta Keaton.

Robert Huenefeld George Galatin Lester Brucker Mary Frances’ Brucker William Dixon Carl and Morris Dixon Eva Galatin Austina Chute Logan Lynn Chapman Mary Ellen

Local Residents Return from Summer Visits and Travel

Miss Dorothy and Billy Fisher return to Columbus after a long stay with Mr. and Mrs. Morgan. Lester Roberts leaves for Tacoma Washington after visiting his mother. Ruth Kelch returns from Cleveland Geneva and Buffalo with college friends. Newton Smith ill at home. Converse Crawford visits Columbus relatives. Ruth Lee stays with sister Ruby Lee at Nelsonville. Mr and Mrs Welch and Mr Dunnick visit Morgan family. Netta Matheny returns from Columbus trip. Backus family heads two week motor trip to Joliet and Macomb. Martha Davis Flossie Crawford and Converse Crawford attend Mc Connelsville home coming. Nellie Long and daughter Betty of Norwood plan to spend winter with Henry Wend.

Dorothy Billy Fisher Columbus William Morgan Lester Roberts Tacoma Washington Ruth Kelch Cleveland Geneva Buffalo N. Y Newton Smith Converse Crawford Flossie Crawford Ruth Lee Ruby Lee Nelsonville High School J. S. Welch E. C. Dunnick Netta Matheny C. W. Backus Ison Roy Joliet Macomb Martha Davis McConnelsville Nellie Long Betty Norwood Henry Wend

Sunday Visits Report From Pratt's Fork and Nearby Towns

Pratt's Fork residents host relatives and neighbors over the weekend with guests from Columbus Athens Shade and Middleport. Several families including Dixon King Goldsberry Smith Ator and Morrison are noted visiting relatives and friends, with Burson hospital condition listed as serious.

Dixon Clint Dixon Columbus Gerald King Pratts Fork George Fulton Shade Kurtley Spencer Joe Smith Elmer Goldsberry Wilfred Athens Sarah Goldsberry S. J. Smith A. L. Beal Will Gilkey Nancy Harry Smith Racine Rudolph Burson Holzer Hospital Burson Hanby Ator Middleport Ira Ator Ray Morrison Dell Williams F. E. Goldsberry Jerry Grim Carl Williams Baby Charlie Williams

Car Belonging to Edwin Chubb Recovered in Gallipolis

Ed win Chubb’s automobile stolen early yesterday morning was found in Gallipolis parked in front of Gillingham drug store. A card with Mr Chubb’s name was inside the car and Mr Chubb went to Gallipolis this morning to claim it.

Edwin Chubb Gallipolis Mr. Chubb Gillingham Drug Store

Fliers Reach Kasumigaura After 650 Mile Flight

William S. Brock and Edward F. Schree landed their monoplane Pride of Detroit at Kasumigaura flying field near Tokio after a 650 mile leg from Omura in Kyushu. They took off at 5 30 a m and arrived 2 55 p m local time despite heavy rains and storms that previously held the craft in Omura.

Tokio U.P William S. Brock Edward F. Schree Kasumigaura Omura Kyushu Brock Schlee Detroit Detoil Shanghai

Drowned Boy in Quarry Pool North of Columbus

Horton Deine age 15 drowned in a quarry pool one mile north of Columbus after his companions failed to rescue him. Authorities reported the accident occurred last night and a search aided by nearby residents recovered the body.

Columbus

Lutheran churches from four states attend Joint Synod meeting

Dayton briefs report about about 150 representatives from Lutheran churches in Ohio Indiana Illinois and Kentucky converging for the Joint Synod meeting of the western district. Also Dayton notes forty one local girls ran away from home in August per police report. Troy pilot C W Meyer enters four events in national air derby.

Dayton Ohio Indiana Illinois Kentucky Policewomen’s Bureau Troy C. W. Meyer Advance Aircraft Company

Plane crash lands in trees near Urbana. no injuries

William Dobbins, pool room owner from North Lewisburg, and his son survived a crash when their airplane plunged 100 feet and became stuck in treetops near Urbana. The pilot and two passengers escaped unharmed.

Urbana William Dobbins North Lewisburg Here

Local Visits and Social Calls in Athens Area

Shade Miss Sylvia Ziggafoose spends a few days as guest of Will Reading and family in Athens. Mrs Anna Colburn of Athens visits Mr and Mrs Fred Biehl and family. Browning and Westcott families visit Rutland and New Lexington. Social calls continue among Mrs Kate Turner, Mr and Mrs Browning, S J Smith and sons, Joe Smith, Addison Creamer, Perry Smith, Vienna Kelley and Clifford Kelley during the week.

Sylvia Ziggafoose Will Reading and Family Athens Anna Colburn Mm. Fred Biehl Browning Rutland Charles Westcott New Lexington Shade Kate Turner J. Smith Walter and Carl Jake Hoskins Joe Smith Addison Creamer Perry Smith Vienna Kelley Fred Biehl Clifford Kelley

Hill Defends Self Using Income From Mother's Estate

The $50,000 estate of Mrs. Elizabeth A. Hill may fund Harry H. Hill’s defense against murder charges. Principal is in a trust until he turns 26, with probate documents filed by State Senator Thurlow G. Essington who is co-executor. Essington has no known connection to the case.

Ottawa Ill U.R Elizabeth A. Hill Harry H. Hill Thurlow G. Essington Streator Essington Paris

Past Chiefs Meet in Chauncey at Arthur Smith Home

The Pocahontas lodge Nelsonville Past Chiefs gathered Monday evening in Chauncey at Mrs. Arthur Smith’s Main street home for a business session and social hour with games and music. Hazel Wallace sang two solos. a light supper followed hosted by Mrs. Smith with assistants.

Chauncey Pocahontas Lodge Nelsonville Arthur Smith Main Street Hazel Wallace

Driving intoxicated triggers license suspension for Harry Jackson

Harry Jackson of Big Run had his license suspended for six months and fined $100 plus costs after arraignment in Justice Carl Porter court. Deputy Clyde O Gibson arrested him. he paid the fine and was released.

Harry Jackson Big Run Carl Porter Jackson Clyde O. Gibson

Two Chauncey Residents Observe Birthday Anniversaries

Chauncey residents Henry Osborne aged 71 and William Beckler aged 67 celebrated their birthdays on Tuesday September 13. Both men are noted as prominent in the Chauncey community.

Chauncey Henry Osborne William Beckler

Miss Esther Fiske Undergoes Appendix Surgery

Miss Esther Fiske of Chauncey underwent an appendix operation Monday at Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens. Her condition is described as improving. She is a Chauncey-Dover high school senior and daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Fiske of nearby Chauncey.

Chauncey Esther Fiske Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Miss Fiske Chauncey-Dover High School Charles Fiske

No Result After Roe General Store Theft Probe

Sheriff William Williams and Deputy Clyde Gibson reported no trace of stolen goods from Roe general store at Canaan villa after searches in Parkersburg. They checked several stores but found nothing.

William Williams Clyde Gibson Roe General Canaanvilla Parkersburg

Mazon Council Pocahontas Set Meeting Thursday

Chauncey residents are told the Mazon Council Degree of Pocahontas will meet Thursday evening in the Jacksonville hall. All members of the degree staff are urged to attend.

Chauncey Mazon Council Pocahontas Jacksonville

Vincl Promises Appetite and Strength Boost for Children

Mrs. W. Joosten reports her 10 year old daughter gained appetite and strength within the first week of Vincl. The iron and cod liver product has been used for over 25 years for run-down individuals and children. It contains no oil and is easy to take from Mo Kee Drug Co.

W. Joosten Mo- Kee Drug Co

Eye Health Call for Eye Exam Appointment

For an examination of his eyes a appointment is suggested to check school record related eye strain. Eye strain affects thinking disposition and many other things that can be improved by proper eye care. Call for an appointment today.

No regular service scheduled as revival moves to Plains Church

Chauncey churchgoers receive word that no regular preaching service will be held Thursday evening at the Church of God. Revival services are ongoing at The Plains Church of God with Rev. Johnson likely to attend The Plains Church.

Chauncey Church of God Plains Church

Social notes of local hosts entertain guests at Main Street

Mr. and Mrs. C. Frye hosted Sunday guests at their Main Street home. Named attendees include Lewis De Long Olive De Long of Buchtel, Jesse Holt and Edna Holt of Weston, Gustava and Gertrude Bowen Jane Lew, Hollie Butcher Weston, Virt Simpson Cannonsburg, and Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Tenney Helen Tenney Canal Winchester.

Social Weekend Visits Across Ohio Towns

Miss Edith Wilson of Chauncey visits Cincinnati friends. Mr and Mrs Dille of Millfield spend a week with relatives in Zanesville. Mrs Ila Tedrick of this city stays a week at her brother Stacey Sayers home in Federal.

Edith Wilson Chauncey Cincinnati Lla Tedrick Stacey Sayers Federal

Local social notices list Corning and Ypsilanti visitors

Mr and Mrs Phillip Goodman and grandson of Corning and Mr and Mrs Homer Willet and son of Ypsilanti Michigan were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs George Smith. The Naomi class will not meet at Mrs Curtis Grace home at The Plains as announced. Mr and Mrs Robert Graves entertained Sunday guests Mr and Mrs L M Griswold Clarksburg WV Mrs Clara Dewar Parkersburg WV and Mrs Mansfield and Mr and Mrs W A Matheny of Athens. Mr Matheny is brother of Mrs Graves.

Phillip Goodman Corning Homer Willet Ypsilanti Mich George Smith Naomi Curtis Grace the Plains Robert Graves L. M. Griswold Clarksburg W. Va Clara Dewar Parkersburg Mansfield W. A. Matheny Athens Matheny Graves

Trimble Woman Dies After Long Illness in Glouster

Mrs. August Leadinghaus aged 69 longtime Trimble resident died at her home following several months illness. Survived by husband and six children R W Oxley Athens Gus at home C Trimble Lewis Alamogordo N M Will Chicago Albert Albany. Funeral arrangements pending a message from son Lewis Alamogordo.

Glouster August Leadinghaus Trimble R. W. Oxley Athens Gus Lewis Alamogordo N. M Will Chicago Albert Albany Leadinghaus Chickamauga Degree of Pocahontas

Special meeting of Chicamauga Council Tonight

Chicamauga Council No 62 of the Degree of Pocahontas will meet at the Red Men hall at 7 PM to arrange attendance at the funeral of Mrs August Leadinghaus.

Chicamauga Council No. 62 Degree of Pocahontas Red Men Hall August Leadinghaus

Constitution of U S a subject of talk in Glouster

Atty. C. F. Rowland of Athens spoke to the Glouster Kiwanis club on the Constitution of the United States. He called it the greatest document ever penned and argued it grants liberties unmatched by other nations, stressing the broad rights enjoyed by Americans.

Rowland L. W. Roberts Athens Kiwanis Club Atty. Rowland Dillon Webber Trimble Grange Farmers’ Institute Cletus Stoecklein F. A. Danford K. M. Blower Henry Ley KE. H. Taylor Glouster Atty. C. F. Rowland Athens

Reunion Brings Hamilton Family To Bishopville Grove

A Hamilton family reunion was held in the Bishopville grove last Sunday in Glouster. Attendees included John McLean of Richmond California Meshick Hamilton and family Dorothy Lang Harvey Luther G Cavey John Clark Howard Guinther Florence Clark Clark Jr. and family Helen Dunnett Mrs Charles Guinther and children.

Florence John Clark, Jr Helen Dunnett, Glouster Charles Guinther Jacksonville

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Earl Wolfe Charles McCray Fred Loudner Chapter OF Eastern Star Street Carpenter Architecture Hill Lodge Mrs. Smith Zella Hawk Retta Bagley Cora Katzenback Clara Wallace Bird Evans Elizabeth Pidcock Elizabeth Scott Gertrude Dalton Mary Brown Mabel Dalton Margaret Clark Anna Linton Mattie Goodson Elizabeth Collins Ruth Smith This City Vincl Phoenix Hose Nmechem Burlington Bardens Prints Fabrica Emer Jewelers & Optometrists Kaelin's J. E. Zeller Angel Usvi Melia Hh - En-Ar-Co Auto Tire & Gasco The National Refining Company Casolin the “ Refining CO Fryes U. S Bishopville
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