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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1928

Page

3

United Mine Workers Schedule Meetings This Week

United Mine Workers officials will continue mass meetings in Nelsonville area this week. Secretary-treasurer Conrad Wein announced stops at Buchtel Tuesday 6 30 pm, Coonville Wednesday 2 pm, The Plains Wednesday 7 30 pm, Glouster Thursday 7 pm, with The Plains and Glouster indoors.

Nelsonville United Mine Worker Conrad Wein Buchtel Coonville the Plains Glouster Wein

Local visitors and travels across Ohio towns

Mrs J R Thompson returns to Columbus after a visit with her daughter Mrs Stanley Dew. Mr and Mrs George Badwell visit friends at Fostoria. Louis Seidenfeld of Murray City and others travel through Columbus this week. Several families spend Sundays at Buckeye Lake Liberty Chapel Laurelville and Charleston W Va guests of C W Newton.

J. R. Thompson Columbus Stanley Dew George Badwell Fostoria Louis Seidenfeld Murray City George Beagle Walbridge C. E. Welch White Sulphur Springs Frank Bean J. Warrington Olive Seibert Buckeye Lake Fred Ellinger Liberty Chapel Laurelville Frank Poston Frank Charleston W. Va C. W. Newton Alex Musser Akron

Two Men Fined for Intoxication and Traffic Violation

Charges of intoxication against William Shuff and William Herren by Police Captain Charles Maple in Mayor Alex M. Moore’s court resulted in $10 fines for each man. They were arrested Sunday and jailed. Clinton Bartlett faced a $5 fine for failing to stop at a red light at Court and Union Streets and was ordered to report to Mayor Moore.

William Shuff William Herren Charles Maple Alex M. Moore Court Union Clinton Bartlett Mayor Moore Maple

Nelsonville Adds Three Teachers to Schools

Nelsonville city schools report total enrollment at 1,413 with estimates to reach 1,450 by Christmas. High school enrollment stands at 575, 34 under last year, while Central Building has 355 students, West 160, East 281, and 52 in the Opportunity School. Three new teachers join the Central Building to handle overflow.

Nelsonville H. E. Zu[ber Central Ing West School East Opportunity School Ruth Kelch Ohio University Harriett Rulon New Vienna Wilmington Violet Collins Athens

Married Nelsonville couple and university notes

An announcement reports the marriage yesterday morning at St Andrews Rectory of Miss Ann Rosser and Durward North of Nelsonville, with Rev. Eugene Owens officiating. The groom works for Southern Ohio Electric. both graduates of Nelsonville High School class of 1922. An Ohio University dean of men plans student interviews and a reception is set for tomorrow night. Dean Johnston will teach Hispanic American History and comes from the University of Pittsburgh.

Nelsonville St. Andrews Ann Rosser Women’s League Lewis Terven Men

New Dean of Men to Interview Each New Student Here

John R. Johnson, named dean of men at Ohio University, says the office will serve all men and women students who wish to discuss any life questions. He views the position as a new venture with an undefined program and aims to orient himself before shaping plans.

Ohio University John R. Johnson University Johnson

Officers Reporting At Labor Meeting

Columbus observers report that the Ohio State Federation of Labor will discuss officers and resolutions at today's convention session. A resolution urging the Workmen's Compensation Department to accept compensation committee recommendations was passed after Governor Donahue criticized the agency as a stackhouse of trouble and called for a larger appropriation to reorganize it.

Columbus Ohio State Federation of Labor Workmen's Compensation Department Federation Donahey

Three Men Arrested in Home Robbery Near Wolfe Creek

William Spears Jake Kuhn and Ed Spears were arrested Monday by Marshal Williams at McConnelsville officers request for robbing the home of J. J. Gray near Wolfe Creek Church on July 29. Morgan County deputies accompanied Mr Gray and the suspects were arraigned before the mayor in McConnelsville.

Glouster William Spears Jake Kuhn Ed Spears Marshal Williams McConnelsville J. J. Gray Wolfe Creek Mr. Gray Henry Morgan County Jason Drury

Lyons Family Columbus Reunion Draws 99 Descendants

A Lyons family reunion at the State Fair Grounds in Columbus drew 99 descendants and five visitors. Mrs. Mary Lyons Grogan, 91, was the oldest attendee, while the youngest was the 10 week old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Grogan. Attendees came from Portsmouth Cleveland Chillicothe Buchtel Murray City Glouster and Nelsonville. A noon picnic was held in the Mechanics Building.

Gan Columbus Joe Grogan Attedance Portsmouth Cleveland Chillicothe Buchtel Murray City Glouster Nelsonsville Mechanics Building John Clark, Jr Florence Bobbie Mary Elizabeth Ray White Sara Meredith Freda Blower Lawrence Clarence Rollin Colbert

Mrs Will Simington Elected Delegate to State Convention

Nelsonville report Mrs Will Simington elected delegate to the state convention to be held in Athens during the first week of October by the West Parent Teachers Association. The group also voted to purchase swings for the West School playground.

Nelsonville West Parent-Teachers’ Association West Will Simington Athens

Lamb and Boyles to Face Hearings in Mayor Court

Nelsonville residents Ray Lamb and Hubert Boyles will be heard in mayor's court on September 28 on charges of quarreling and fighting. Both pleaded not guilty at arraignment.

Nelsonville Ray Lamb Hubert Boyles

Delegates Chosen for State Meeting of School Leaders

Local PTA selects six delegates for the state convention in Athens October 3 4 and 5 at the High School auditorium. Delegates are Mrs Ralph Golden Mrs Earl Marquis Mrs F C Tribe Mrs Ray Lash O L Wood and Walter Porter.

Parent- Teacher Association Athens Ralph Golden Earl Marquis F. C. Tribe Ray Lash O. L. Wood Walter Porter F. L. Harshman A. P. Hixon Harshman W. A. Matheny

Woman Missing With Twin Daughters In Cleveland Case

Police asked to search for Mrs. Mary Ottowski 33 and her seven year old twin daughters who vanished since Saturday. The husband said she left for Garretsville to collect 700 dollars and has not returned.

Cleveland Mary Ottowski Garretsville

Flower Show Opens at Athens High for Public View

A fall color display is on view today and tomorrow in the Athens High School auditorium. Sponsored by science students under Walter Porter, any student may enter, with many entries possible. The show features cut flowers including marigolds asters dahlias roses zinnias cosmos goldenrod nasturtium petunia phlox and more.

Athens High School Walter Porter

Kiwanis to Assist in Arrangements for PTA Convention

Athens Kiwanis Club reports favorable progress in cooperation with the local Parent‑Teacher Association to host the Ohio PTA Convention in Athens October 3 4 5. Bob Hess chair notes transportation shelving displays and sign posting as key hospitality efforts. T. N. Hoover Ohio University professor gives Constitution Day talk with a summary of the Constitution and amendments.

Athens Kiwanis Club Parent-Teacher Association Ohio P. T. A Athens Kiwanis Club Bob Hess T. N. Hoover Ohio University United States Hoover

Mor rison Hurt In Plant Accident At Dayton

Guy Morrison seventeen son of Crate and Mrs Morrison of Jacksonville was injured at the Thompson Printing Company plant in Dayton. He was knocked against a press by fellow worker William Long, breaking two fingers and tearing ligaments in his left hand. He will miss several weeks of work. Also Homer H. Vian, evangelist, is resting from the field and will preach in local churches on Sunday before taking a new line of work to stay closer to home.

Louster Guy Morrison Crate Morrison Jacksonville Thompson Printing Company Dayton Guy Ellow William Long Glouster Homer H. Vian Oser

Doctor Crawford Returns After Cataract Treatment

Dr A J Crawford returned from Columbus after eye treatment and glasses fitting. He recently had cataract removal surgery on one eye.

Glouster A. J. Crawford Columbus

Masons to Meet Glouster Lodge Wednesday Night

Sept 18 report of a stated communication of Glouster Lodge F and A M with Master Mason degree work. A local Mason will speak and refreshments will be served. visiting Masons receive cordial welcome.

Glouster Glouster Lodge

Arrest of Joe Lane Glouster on DWI Charge

Deputies Barney Sanders and Tod Howard of Millfield arrested Joe Lane on Hollister Road Monday evening for driving while intoxicated. Lane was jailed in this city and had not been arraigned by early this morning.

Glouster Spet Barney Sanders Tod Howard Millfield Joe Lane Hollister Road Lane

Auto Wreck: Glaring Lights Cause Two Car Collision

Blinded by headlights Nelle Star Key of Guysville drove Floyd Star Key’s touring car into KE R Laughlin’s sedan one mile east of Athens around 11 pm. No injuries were reported. Laughlin’s car was driven back to Athens and the touring car was towed in this morning by a South East Ohio Motor Club truck.

Nelle Starkey Guysville Floyd KE. R Pud" Laughlin Athens ‘Home Telephone Company Athens Laughlin South East Ohio Motor Club

Emmett Keenan Elected President of Smith Club

A Smith-For-President Club formed in Athens to support Gov. Alfred E. Smith. Emmett Keenan was elected president with F. P. Frebault as secretary. Weekly meetings planned at Democratic headquarters Court Street near the county courthouse. 143 members signed the club roll as of Monday night. F. R. Gross left for Columbus to attend a county officers’ joint meeting at the Neil House.

Alfred E. Smith United States Athens Emmett Keenan F. P. Frebault Athens County Smith F. R. Gross Democratic Central Committee Columbus Neil House

Kidnapped 15 year old forced to entertain in cabarets

Detectives investigated a report by a 15 year old girl who said she was abducted by a Black man and a white woman and forced to perform as an entertainer in cabarets in Toledo on September 18.

Toledo U.P

Jenkins Predicts Big Republican Majority in Tenth District

Columbus report quotes Rep Thomas A Jenkins of Ironton saying Republicans in the Tenth District show strong cooperation and Hoover’s appeal grows. He predicts a 1928 Republican vote across six counties equal to 1924, with Myers Cooper likely to win Lawrence County and Gov. candidate Begg honored.

Columbus Tenth Thomas A. Jenkins Ironton Herbert Hoover Lawrence County James T. Begg Cooper Begg Jenkins Lawrence Vinton Jackson Meigs Galia Athens

Strouds Run Picnic Set For Sunday

Strouds Run Literary Society schedules a picnic at the caves on the C. We Miller place Sunday September 28. Members are urged to attend with dinner and stay for a day of activities. Speaking begins at 10 a.m.

Strouds Run Literary Society C. We Miller Place

Biology teachers meeting at Ohio University

All biology teachers are asked to attend an extension class at 10 o'clock in the morning in the Department of Biology and Botany at Ohio University. Professor A W Boetticher will lead the session.

Ohio University A. W. Boetticher

Couple Injured Ascar Dives Over Embankment Near Luke Farm

Mr and Mrs Alexander Asmusten of Steubenville were bruised when their automobile left the state road near the Boy Scout farm at Luke and plunged down an embankment Sunday at 6 PM. The car was completely damaged in the incident.

Marietta Alexander Asmusten Steubenville Luke

Letter Golf Lets Go Fishin Par Six On Last Page

A playful letter golf puzzle explains changing one word at a time to reach a target. It describes a water hazard themed hole with a six par and notes that the solution requires valid common words, preserving letter order, with one-letter changes per stroke. An example shows COW to BEN through HOW HEW HEN.

Ben

Moone's Emerald Ointment for Varicose Veins and Ulcers

An old advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Ointment as a penetrating antiseptic remedy to ease misery and pain, reduce swelling, and strengthen legs for ulcers and varicose veins, claiming powerful healing effects. It promotes use for tired legs and leg ulcers with emphasis on medicinal value from a drugstore source.

Moone

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