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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1928

Page

5

Society Notes Highlight Pledges And Local Visits

Pledges announced for Carol Ruston Eileen Pende grass Alice Keen Virginia Hoover Kathaleen Keen Louise Kempton and Kathryn Farrar at Alice Beasley home on Morris Avenue Friday September 14 A party for pledges followed at Mona McKinley home on North High Street Church circle events and visits across Athens include Miss Betty Williams pledge at Chi Omega and Mrs H J Brown visiting Athens before relocation. several local residents travel for trips and college activities.

San Soucie Carol Ruston Eileen Pendegrass Alice Keen Virginia Hoover Kathaleen Keen Louise Kempton Kathryn Farrar Alice Beasley Morris Avenue Mona McKinley North High Street

Leading Citizen Is Indicted at Erie

Erie Pa Sept 21 Guy W Brown former state senator banker and church treasurer of Fayette City Pa indicted by the federal grand jury on 33 counts across three bills alleging embezzlement of funds and bonds totaling 137596 28 His brother Jesse Brown a banker of Fayette City is indicted on four counts in one bill

Erie U.P Guy W. Brown Fayette City Jesse Brown

Relief Greatly Needed Where Hurricane Hit

Washington Sept 21 The West Indian hurricane that struck Porto Rico and Florida has created a large relief task for the Red Cross, second only to the Mississippi Valley floods. John Barton Payne said the extent is still uncertain. Thousands are in distress in Porto Rico and St Croix and 15000 in one Florida county are homeless and destitute.

Washington U.P Porto Rico Florida Red Cross John Barton Payne Payne St. Croix

Mrs. J. M. Howard Taken To Mt Carmel Hospital

Mrs. J. M. Howard wife of Doctor Howard was rushed to Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus this morning. She had been in failing health for some time and sudden worsening last night caused internal hemorrhages.

J. M. Howard Amesville Howard Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus

Still Checking on Loss From Storm on Wrecked Island

San Juan Puerto Rico September 21 Officials say death toll from the tropical hurricane will not reach one thousand though property damage will run into millions and about 700000 persons are homeless. Governor Horace M Towner reports 106 dead 30 injured and 23 missing based on 30 of 77 municipalities.

San Juan Porto Rico Horace M. Towner

Bennett Family Safe in Florida After Storm

Mrs. D. P. Bennett receives word from her son Edward in Palm Beach Florida that he and his family are safe despite the storm. They live seven miles from Palm Beach and all are well.

Amesville D. P. Bennett Edward Palm Beach Fla

Two Suspects In Flathead Gang Held After Gunfight

Cleveland police say two men tied to the Flathead Gang led by Paul Jaworski were captured after a gun battle with officers. One suspect lay near death at City Hospital as they were held at nearby Wirt on West Virginia authorities.

Cleveland U.R Paul Jaworski City Hospital Wierton W. Va

Plans to Offer Ten Bible Classes for Ohio University

The Bible School of Athens Presbyterian Church announces ten classes for Ohio University students directed by Prof. W B Gamertsfelder and Miss Genevieve Chase. Classes cover sophomores to seniors with freshmen led by Miss Chase. First meetings at 9 15 Sunday in new rooms. Home Hours at 4 30 Sundays. parents welcome. The group attends Union Vesper Service at 6 15 at the Methodist Church where Dr E B Bryan speaks.

Ohio University Athens Presbyterian Church Gamertsfelder Genevieve Chase Doctor Gamertsfelder Miss Chase E. B. Bryan Inter-Church Council

Woodworth Shop Set to Open Saturday After Remodel

Woodworth's candy soda and gift shop next to Hotel Berry on South Court Street reopens at 9 am Saturday. The two sales and stock rooms were combined into a larger display area with a new stock room and office behind the main room. New brown walnut fixtures, green and black drapes, black velvet fittings, and a silk Japanese panel complete the refreshed storefront.

Woodworth Hotel Berry South Court Street Maude Woodworth Automobile Club

Bombs wreck home of vending machine distributor

Two bombs exploded early today on the south side of the home of Nathan Weisenberg a vending machine distributor in Cleveland prompting police to investigate.

Cleveland U.R Nathan Weisenberg

Floods Force Abandonment in Panuco River Region

Tampico dispatches report floods in the Panuco River region causing the abandonment of homes ranches and oil wells. The damage is described as the heaviest in years with wide area impact in Mexico City dated Sept 21.

Mexico City U.R Tampico Dispatches Panuco River

Lenna Calvert Dies After Illness Near Guysville

Miss Lenna Calvert aged 60 of near Guysville dies after a two week illness of bowel trouble. She passes away Wednesday evening about 8:80 o clock. Funeral services set for Sunday at 1:30 PM at the Guysville Methodist Church.

Lenna Calvert Guysville

Two Slickers Stolen from Coupe Parked on President

Police report two mens slickers stolen from a car parked on President Street. The incident occurred overnight with witnesses noting a single suspect seen fleeing the scene. No injuries reported. Investigators seek leads.

Missing coats spark city police probe near Science Hall

Street in front of Science Hall roved in the rear of a house nearby. Police reported this morning that two coats a green slicker and a woman's tan coat are still missing. Investigating officers are pursuing possible clues and expect arrests.

Science Hall

Reprimands Issued To Violators On South Court Street

More warnings were issued to motorists who parked on the west side of South Court Street yesterday. Violators appeared in court and were released after being warned that further violations would carry fines.

South Court Street

Competitive examination for 06% Associate Civil Engineer

The United States Civil Service Commission announced a competitive examination for the 06% Associate Civil Engineer Missines ipp River Control Work. Vacancies exist in the United States Engineer Service with headquarters in Cincinnati or Louisville Kentucky. Applications must be on file in Cincinnati by September 29 1928. Complete information available at the Ath fs Post Office.

United States Civil Service Commission United States Engineer Serice Cinefine Nati Louisville Kentucky Athfs

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Woman's Bible Woman's Bible Class The Presbyterian Church Anna K. Price Elmwood Place Charles H. Wyatt George S. Putnam Robert P. Tompkins Robert Bingman J. W. Hudson John Cross Ohio River Middleport Cincinnati Clay Milar Anna May Fenzel James Kilpatrick Toledo John Hanna Joe Galvin Helen Nelsonville John Kilpatrick East Mulberry Street Christian Church Missionary Circle the Christian Church M. E. Chatley Doris Giesecke Thelma Bingman Stuart M. Stoke Barbara Janet Boston Mass John Stone Sharon F. M. Hutchinson Jackson Walter Brown Child Conservation League Athens Fair Grounds Virginia Harvey Tampa North Congress Street C. J. Sanders Barther Ray Sanders Akron Barberton Mr. Carson Sanders Chi Omega Betty Williams Park Place Miss Williams Lake Erie College J. Handel Williams Fostoria Athens Williams Delta Tau Delta Fraternity H. J. Brown Maude Fenzel West Washington Street Lafferty Ohio Boomer Brown Wheeling-Lake Erie Coal Company Roland I. Philhower Alice Phillips W. R. Phillips Clifford Moriarty New York City Curtis Publishing Company Moriarity Agnes Moriarty West Union Street Cornwell and Company the Hatch Library Berry Building Miss Brown Bennett Chas, C. Millikan Optometrist Masonic Building Floor Court St. Athens Prof Woodworths S. Court St Kolster Brunswick and Victor Parker Bros Bank of Athens Bldg Logans Gitte Etre F . 22Nd Slingluffs College Seton - Vanae -Cie Slinglaffs College Slingluffs Collegienne” Shop Court Street Leacing Clothiers
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