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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1927
Page
3
The Nelsonville YMCA funds drive will run October 18 to 21 with a goal of about 3000 dollars, about 4000 dollars less than last year when 7000 dollars were pledged.
In Nelsonville on September 15 the school office announced enrollment increased about five percent in the last week. Twenty more students joined the grades and high school enrollment grew by fifteen students.
High school athletic boosters met at Sept. O. O. Crawford’s office and organized the year’s athletic association. They will aid direction of activities, sponsor season tickets, and maintain prior price and privilege levels. O. O. Crawford elected president. Carson L. Horton vice president. Lloyd Evans secretary. Marian Morris treasurer.
Chapel exercises resumed at the high school auditorium with students from both senior and junior high attending. Principal Carson IL Horton presided and introduced new faculty members to the student body. Routine business followed.
Nelsonville is set for an eight o clock Friday afternoon session of the Central Parent Teacher association at the Central building. Routine business will be handled and the year s program discussed.
Dr Samuel Palmer of Broad Street Presbyterian Columbus will speak at the men s brotherhood meeting in Nelsonville Friday evening Sept 23 Edward Johnson Columbus will accompany him to the city
The American Legion unit at Glenford Dugan Post hosts a benefit bridge Friday evening at the Legion home. Mrs. E. McCune is in charge and guests are asked to communicate with her to attend.
A bridge luncheon was held in honor of Mrs Hobart Duvatl, the house guest, at a Balti home. Guests enjoyed afternoon refreshments and social games amid a cordial, lighthearted gathering.
A business man recalls confronting a dealer who offered a cheap imitation instead of Orange Crush. He admits losing temper and swinging at the dealer. The ad emphasizes Orange Crush is real orange juice with authentic ingredients and urges customers to ask for it by name in the Krinkly Bottle.
Mrs J L Murphy entertained Thursday evening with four tables of bridge at the Murphy home in More, Maryland. Garden flowers adorned the rooms and luncheon followed the games. High score trophy went to Miss Mable Poston, second to Mrs Alva Johnson, and third to Mrs Herbert Leyshon.
Mrs. T. J. Davis, Mrs. Rose Cook and Mrs. Frank Allen will host Friday evening at the Davis home on W. Washington street for members of the Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church.
All members of the D. of A. degree team are requested to attend a practice meeting at the hall Friday evening September 16.
Former Tatting club members gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. Cecil Shafer’s East Franklin Street home. Luncheon was served to Mrs. Frank Jackson, Mrs. Eugene Pritchard, Mrs. C. G. Pritchard, Mrs. James Knight, Mrs. E. E. Rosser, Mrs. L. I. Krieg, Mrs. Leonard Cooley, Mrs. Edith Stiers, and Mrs. Shafer. Also present was former member Mrs. Eugene Shafer of Columbus.
Mrs Warner Green entertained Wednesday afternoon for her son Terry who turned seven. The event ran from 8 30 to 5 00 with games contests and balls as favors and thirty guests attended.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Lowden left Wednesday for a ten days motor trip in the East. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Davis spent Wednesday in Athens as guests of their son Don Davis and family. Merle Nelson is spending a few days with relatives.
Residents guesting with relatives include days in Chillicothe with Mrs. George Bonner. Dayton visitors Mrs. Susan H. Wurst and Mrs. Sara L. Miller stay with Mrs. C. H. Bartlett. Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Hyde return from an eastern and northern trip. Mrs. Will Burnell and Mrs. Jennie McKinney visit their sister at The Plains. Mrs. C. L. Martzolff and others from Athens and Whitesville spend the week with Mrs. C. J. Dorst and family.
Columbus reports W J Dusenbery an undercover agent for the state prohibition department was dropped from the service today. State Prohibition Director B F McDonald denied the discharge was tied to Dusenbery’s recent graft money charge involving liquor interests in Lorain.
Queenstown reports destroyers Trea cle and Borie departing to meet the Leviathan and escort the liner and its American Legionnaires to Cherbourg.
In Cincinnati on Sept 15 Mrs Elizabeth Robinson 22 said she was kidnapped and attacked after her car stalled. Police report she was found severely injured and sketched the alleged crime scene.
R. L. Hoyt aged 63, assistant librarian of the Ohio Supreme Court, died last night after a brief illness. He had served in the court library for many years and was known for his scholarly work and dedication.
In London authorities reveal a gang abroad forged notes totaling 200000 in the African Gold Coast Colony and importers used the fakes to disrupt local commerce and undermine currency confidence.
Gena Granick, a Russian communist, was convicted of distilling and selling liquor illegally. The case details describe her activities as a bootlegger operating in London during a period of prohibition era enforcement.
Deputy master L H Efaw of Ohio State Grange calls a Grange meeting at Canaanville High School Friday at 8 o clock to complete organization. Charter members and all local members are urged to attend.
Leave was given Merritt A Bates and Wesley C Bates to file an answer and cross petition in the case brought in Athens County Common Pleas court by P R Devore against Clem W Thurman et al. The answers and cross petitions must be filed by September 24. Final discharge of Luther C Bradford as administrator of the estate of Elwood L Rogers was given yesterday in Athens County Probate court following presentation of Mr Bradford s final accounts.
The department of health disclosed 19 new cases of mild infantile paralysis in Columbus on Sept. 15, bringing September’s total to 180 cases. Deaths for the month now stand at 11.
Gallipolis prepares for a September 29 trial of Eddie Peppers charged with first degree murder in the assault and strangulation of Mrs. Florence Buck postmistress of Grimm's Landing West Virginia. Peppers confessed after his arrest, but fears of race riots prompted deployment of detectives and West Virginia troopers to guard the Gallia county court house.
Several hundred people attend Poultry Day at the state experimental farm in Carpenter. Demonstrations show latest methods to increase profits, with visits to poultry houses and flocks, a plenic lunch, and talks in the afternoon.
Rev. John A. Smith of South Charleston was killed in an automobile accident on Rabel Mountain while en route to preach a funeral sermon. The date cited is yesterday and the report originates from Charleston, West Virginia.
Michael Colloran interrupted a wake in Queenstown during the presumed corpse scene and objected to the noise. The incident occurred as mourners gathered, with Colloran challenging the disturbance around the vigil.
Ohio brief notes that Warren voters defeated the charter amendment proposing a city manager form of government in Warren. The outcome ends the bid to shift the city’s governance structure.
Judge Jo and Thomas of the Scioto County Common Pleas court preside over the manslaughter case against Frank R. Vance stemming from an automobile accident. Vance had objected to trial under Judge J. R. White claiming prejudice.
Alvin Hughes borrowed a shotgun, wrote to his wife, phoned his son, and killed himself in an apparent family tragedy. The incident leaves a stark imprint on the Middletown community as authorities investigate the events leading to the death.
Five men in a large green sedan opened fire on an unidentified pedestrian on a downtown Toledo street. Investigators seek motive and surveillance footage as officers cordon off the area.
Mrs. William Romine and E. F. Richards were fined ten dollars each in Carl Porter’s justice court yesterday for harboring a dog without a license. Both pleaded guilty. Romine paid, Richards to arrange payment. Arrested by Constable Harry Dalton on a complaint filed by dog warden A. J. Wilson.
Robert L. Hoyt assistant librarian for the state supreme court died at his Columbus home after a short illness from a heart malady. A native of Athens he came seven years ago from St. Maur. He is survived by two sisters Miss Katherine Hoyt and Mrs. Thomas Jones wife of State Supreme Justice Jones.
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