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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1927

Page

8

Courage Is Needed in Coal Problem Declared Morgan

Chicago dispatch discusses Morgan urging courage in economic coal issues, criticizing pessimism and urging community action. He cites high school funding, cooperation, and trade-at-home campaigns, urging Athens to form a Chamber of Commerce and unite for progress.

Morgan Una Dimes Iejwant Jpas Christian Church Orial Tall University Cam-Ir State Street Columbus Athens

MYSTERIOUS ARMY PLANE TO MAKE RACE APPEARANCE

A mysterious army aircraft capable of traveling about 600 miles per hour was to be shown today from a hangar as part of a free for all race among Navy Army and Marine pursuit planes. News from Sheltering Arms Hospital reports several surgeries and patient statuses including Mrs Hoyt McAfee Mrs S S Saunders and William Drugzans. Charles Levine and Captain Walter Hinchffe planned a Venice flight in the Bellance monoplane Columbia to attend the Schneider Cup air race tomorrow.

Falts Spokane Wash Suri Navy Army Sheltering Arms Hospital Hoyt McAfee North Congress Street Saunders Columbus William Drugzans Glouster Dick White Second Street Sanford Moore the Plains Frank Vernon Asther Fiske Chauncey Verne Donald Glousier C. P Cleeter Athens Valera Somplage Trimble Vienna Charlesa Levine Walter Hincliffe Venice Bellance Columbia

Amputation for Gangrene in Floodwood Man

Chauncey reports 71 year old Hezt Ckiah Rizer of Floodwood underwent a surgical operation in this city for amputation of his left foot and leg between the knee and ankle. Doctors Sprague and Nelson performed the procedure. Rizer’s ulcer and toe ulcer spread to gangrene, threatening his life. he is returned home to Floodwood to recover.

Hauncey Hezt- Ckiah Rizer Floodwood Warren V. & Sprague Sprague L. D. Nelson Plains

Injury to Concord farmer in Mullfield incident

Chauncey Sept 2 Charles McDaniel a Concord farmer sustained a serious injury to his right hand while gopen for Frank Sayers at Mullfield. He attempted to place rocks on a wagon when horses moved, causing a bad laceration to the back of the hand. He received immediate treatment from Dr Warren V P Sprague.

Chauncey Charles McDaniel Concord Frank Sayers Charles Sayers

Social notes reveal picnic dinner in Athens and radio party

The Naomi Bible class of The Plains held an all day meeting and picnic dinner at Professor Matheny's Athens home with Mrs Nora Graves teaching. Guests included Mrs Floyd Linscott Luke Wardy Mrs Ernest Whitlather Mrs Herman Howard Mrs Ralph Porter Mrs Ray Michaels Mrs Frank Wright and visitor Mrs Mary Courtright of Washington Pa. Elsie Spearry hosted a radio party and luncheon for Ottis Adkins Georgy Adkins Martha Graham Dannie Mae Adkins Mrs Cech Verr y Lucile Spears John Tatterson Everett Spearry and Mrs Charles Spearry plus Mr and Mrs Lee Mar Qn of Commins.

Naomi Bible Class the Plains Nora Graves Herman, Howard Ralph Porter Ray Michaels Frank Wright Mary Courtright Washington Elsie Spearry Charles Spearry Ottis Adkins Georry Qkins Martha Graham Dannie Mae Adking Cech Verry Lucile Spears John Tatterson Everett Lee Mar Qn Commins

Homes of Needy Investigated in Hocking Area

Several families in destitute conditions near Hocking were visited by investigators. Conditions found prompted appeals to county officials and the public for food clothing and medical aid. Parents lack employment and some fathers or mothers are unable to work, with babies suffering from neglect in several homes.

Charles Wahl Corning Hocking

Pearl Roberts Dies Friday at Corning Home

Pearl Benton Sollis of Corning dies Friday evening at 420 o'clock at home after six months of illness with heart trouble and complications. He leaves a wife Elizabeth and five children Jeanette Lehr Louise Horn Beatrice and Earl, plus a Civil War veteran father Hiram Roberts. Funeral services will be at 2 o'clock Monday at the United Brethren Church with Rev Leving G Luawekt officiating. Burial at New Lexington.

Birt Sam Boals Columbus Pearl Roberts Toals Ruth Jones Matt Space Aspen Everett Tharp Grant Hee Mtal Tharp Irances Goodman Ypsilanti Mich MGS Homer Willet Detroit Willett Guy Martin Florida Martin Joss Latta Guy Dawson H. B. Latta New Lesington Levi Barston Gudel Dorothy Moore William Moore Richard Spence George A Rodgers Bert John Rodgers Mary Brown Alice Russel Brown Beatrice Earl Roberts Corning Roberts Hiram Roberte United Brethren Church Levigs G Luawekt New Lexington

Anniversary Observance at Rebekah Lodge in Corning

In Corning on September 24 the Rebekah lodge marked its anniversary with a Friday evening program. Refreshments followed as a large gathering of members and guests enjoyed songs prayers solos readings duets recitations poems and a concert reading. Reverend Ludwick delivered the address.

Aunt Moliie Robinson Hal Hater Sale Alice Wilson Florence and Gaston Cecilian Betty Rodgers Lewda G. Ludwick

Kiwanis Club to Meet and Convention Plans

The Athens Kiwanis club will meet at Hotel Berry Monday night at 5 30. Professor C C Bird will discuss a Porto Rico trip and teaching experiences there. Plans for the State Kiwanis convention October 3 4 5 at the Gibson Hotel Cincinnati will be discussed. Ladies Aid Social in Corning details follow. Sheriff Forrest Hager 67 of Alden Union county killed by Erie Passenger train.

Athens Kiwanis Club Hotel Berry C. C. Bird Department of Physical Education Porto Rico Gibson Hotel Cincinnati ERAL Sheriffsville My- Ladies Aid Corning Forrest & Hager Ald Union County Krinney’s Crossing Richwood Erie

Woman acquitted in second trial for alleged husband murder

In Mt Vernon Illinois on September 24 a jury acquitted Mrs Elsie Sweetin charged with poisoning her husband Wilfred Sweetin. She had earlier been convicted and sentenced to 35 years before a second trial was granted by the state supreme court on due process grounds.

MT. Vernon, HL U.P Elsie Swellin Wilfred MT. Vernon Ill Elsie Sweetin Jugie R. E. Pearce R. E. Smith Joe Srank Allen Smith

Police Seek Man Owed Bettors 150000 on Fight

Chicago police chase Charles B Chrysler, linked to a betting ring that took about 180000 from Tunney Dempsey fight bettors. He allegedly ran offices in a downtown hotel and paid out bets after a bank deposit of 5500, with instructions to remit wagers to named bettors.

Chicago U.rl Charles B. Chrysler Chrysler Hom Rmit

Telegraph directs calls to bank for Chrysler bettors

A telegraph message instructed directing anyone seeking Chrysler to the bank. The $5,500 payout was soon made. Reported as a scheme, disappointed bettors filed complaints to police.

Chrysler Pollce

Chiang Kai Shek sails for the United States en route to Japan

General Chiang Kai Shek arrives in Enroute to U S Shanghai with his son and 20 bodyguards. He tells U P he plans to sail for Japan soon then the United States and has decided not to return to military leadership.

Shanghai U.S Chiang Kai Shek United States

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