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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1928

Page

8

Rebekah Anniversary Observed by Marcellite Lodge

A special meeting of Marcellite Rebekah Lodge in Glouster marks a re bekah anniversary with music speaking and an old fashioned school for members. A large attendance is expected and visiting members may attend. Standard Bearers Society also meets Friday night at 7 at Mrs. R B Smith's Madison Street home.

Glouster Rebekah Marcellite Rebekah Lodge R. B. Smith Madison Street

Miner Injured in Coal Mine Mine No 10

John Clouse of Circle Hill was trapped by a coal fall at Derthick Mine No 10. He is hospitalized in Logan with a serious spine injury and will likely stay for several weeks after an X ray confirmed the damage.

John Clouse Glouster Circle Hill Derthick Logan Clouse

Sub District 6 UMW endorses Frank Bender for district president

In Glouster on Sept 20 the Sub District No 6 executive committee endorsed Frank Bender secretary treasurer for district president to replace Lee Hall. The endorsement was signed by John Walker president Thomas Ferguson vice president and Isaac Johnson and William J Moulton. Bender, noted for speeches in the district last spring, attended. A chicken dinner at Mr and Mrs Mathew Heck of Jacksonville followed with attendees including several women and a music program.

Glouster United Mine Workers of America Frank Bender Lee Hall John Walker Thomas Ferguson Isaac Johnson William J. Moulton Bender Mathew Heck Jacksonville Josephine Witzel Mary Hatfield Cecila Exemkempter Sophie Hinton Vermontion Christine Johnson

Glouster Opens Grid Season Against Junction City

Glouster High School starts football season Friday at 3:30 p.m. against Junction City High in Glouster. Coach Bachman fields a young squad with only four players having prior experience, but hopes for a fast, hard-hitting line as new players show promise. Likely action includes Steadman full back, Cornwell quarterback, Kittle, Wallace, and Johnston at various backfield and line positions along with several ends and guards.

Glouster Glouster High School Junction City High Bachman L. Steadman Cornwell Kittle Wallace Steadman C. Johnston Blower Parker Yocum Hook Brunton Jones Eddy Boyer Carter Foraker Gibbs Gatchel Craft Beshara W. Johnson Hartman Hemsley

Miss Nell Richards to Teach Commercial Arts at Kent University

Miss Nell Richards leaves for Kent today to begin as commercial instructor at Kent University on Monday. She spent her summer vacation in this city with Mr and Mrs Phil Lloyd.

Kent Glouster Nell Richards Kent Kent University

Wesleyan President Urges Balanced College Interests

Dr Edward Soper newly elected president of Ohio Wesleyan University spoke at his first address to the faculty and students in Delaware He warned that colleges face student resistance to intellectual pursuits He urged that colleges should cultivate physical social and religious interests alongside academics

Delaware U.R Edward Soper Ohio Wesleyan University Soper

Local Residents Leave for Homes and Visits

Miss Agnes McAllister of Detroit spends a couple of weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Peter McAllister. Mrs A A Allen returns to Selma Alabama after a week with Mrs L R Andrews. Mr and Mrs Gerald King and son Ray return to their home near Johnstown from Trimble after visiting Mrs Ella Daugherty. Mr and Mrs William Carsner Route No 4 plan to move to a farm near Mt Vernon.

Agnes McAllister Detroit Peter McAllister A. A. Allen Selma Ala L. R. Andrews Gerald King Ray Johnstown Trimble Ella Daugherty William Carsner Mt. Vernon

End Indigestion Instantly With Bisulated Magnesia

Indigestion stems from excess stomach acid causing sourness and gas. A neutralizing alka line remedy calms the stomach and aids digestion. Bisulated tablets or powder fast, safe relief, sold by Clines Pharmacy and druggists everywhere with a guarantee.

Saad

Wives of Byrd Expedition Face Two Years Apart

Many wives of Byrd Antarctic explorers face two years of separation and uncertainty. Georgia, Irish, and Franco Russian women describe coping through faith, work, prayer, and radio links with their husbands aboard the ship City of New York.

Louise Garwood NEA New York Byrd Georgia Navy C. J. McGuinness Charles

Postoffice Clerk Carrier Exam Planned for Glouster

A clerk carrier examination to fill potential vacancies at the Glouster postoffice will be held soon. Applications are available at the postoffice and must be filed by October 5 with the test to occur within 15 days after that date.

Glouster

Fire Adds To Peril In Storm-Ravaged Porto Rico

Porto Rico, Sept 20. Fires spread among tinder dry fallen trees as the island endures a storm. National Guard takes charge of street clearing after commercial trucks are pressed into service. Over 700000 homeless, Porto Rico Railway Light and Power damaged at 3 million, two main plants destroyed. Red Cross aiding towns. 120 natives injured. Government buildings and homes damaged estimated at 500900.

National Guard Porto Rico Dominica Montserat Antigua St. Christopher and Nevis Colonial Office

Hurricane Kills 60 on British Islands

London dispatch reports a West Indian hurricane causing 60 deaths in the British Islands. Officials fear further outages as rescue efforts continue.

British Islands London O.R

Carrie Barnhouse Promises Full Experience With Serbol Quadruple

Mrs. Carrie Barnhouse offers to share her complete experience with Serbol Quadruple. She claims choking and smothering vanished in three days after using the product and invites inquiries at 42 West C. St. and via McKee Drug Company or Serbol Company in Mechanicsburg, Ohio.

Carrie Barnhouse Vento West C. St McKee Drug Company Serbol Company Mechanicsburg Ohio

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