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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1928

Page

3

Mrs Brown dies at home in Nelsonville

Mrs Allie I Brown 48 died at the family home on Walnut Street after several days illness from a stroke of paralysis. She leaves husband Frank Brown, three daughters, six sons and one grandchild. Funeral services Friday at 1 30 p m at the residence under D of A auspices and with Rev K H McCorkle officiating

Nelsonville Allie I. Brown Walnut Street Daughters of America Frank Brown D. of A K.H. McCorkle The Christian Church

Funeral for Mrs. Bessie Six Largely Attended at Kimberly

The funeral service for Mrs. Bessie Six was held Tuesday at her brother William Davis's home in Kimberly, conducted by Rev. Charles Hashman of Nelsonville. Burial followed at Greenlawn. Numerous area residents attended including Mr. and Mrs. George Davis Albany, Mrs. Frank Dowler Hamley Run, Hattie Six Corning, Mr. and Mrs. Searles Glouster, and others from Nelsonville Carbondale Haydenville and New Marshfield.

Bessie Six William Davis Kimberly Charles Hashman Nelsonville Greenlawn Pearl Ely New Marshfield Charles Hartman Dana Marks Carbondale Fred Scott Rosie Grove Young Dowler Ridge Leslie Dowler Haydenville

Reveal Attempt To Hang Three Persons

St Clairsville reports the arrest of John Eberhardt, 40, on a riotous conspiracy indictment. The case details a September 16 alleged night attack by a masked group of 20 men on a man and two women. a lynching was thwarted when the leader’s face was exposed and he ceased the proceedings.

ST. Clairsville John Eberhardt

Hoover Told of Conditions in Storm Area

E. T. Stotesbury and J. Leonard Replogle told Herbert Hoover on his Florida trip that hundreds of hurricane victims were being burned to curb disease. They said the death toll would exceed 220 and that the Red Cross has the situation under control.

Washington U.R Florida Herbert Hoover E. T. Stotesbury Philadelphia J. Leonard Replogle New York Stotesbury Replogle Hoover Red Cross

Man rescues family from blaze at Toledo home

Douglas Hook 25 carried his wife and 18 month old son to safety through flames and smoke when a Toledo residence sustained about 2000 dollars in damage early today.

Toledo Douglas Hook

W C T U Annual Convention Planned at Athens First M E Church

Nelsonville announces the county W C T U convention at the First M E Church in Athens. The 10 a m executive session leads to a 10 30 a m opening meeting with former state president Mrs Lillian Burt as speaker. An Athens group will sing and Mrs Jennie Tritipo and Mrs Laura Spencer give welcome and response. Afternoon session at 1 30 p m includes Burt’s address and officer elections.

Nelsonville M. E Athens Lillian Burt G. O

East PTA Plans Early Meeting for Athens Delegate

The East Parent-Teacher Association will meet Friday at 3 PM in the East Building to elect a delegate to the state convention in Athens on October 3 and 4. This first meeting of the school year urges strong attendance.

Parent-Teacher Association Athens Nelsonville East Parent-Teacher Association East Association

Radio Corporation Plans to Compete With Wire Service

RCA unveils a plan to extend its international radio service to 32 interior U S cities and offer a domestic radio telegraph service fully competitive with wire lines. Col Manton Davis says rate reductions will result from the added competition benefiting communities now lacking radio service. Messages would be sent from four cities instead of New York to San Francisco under the plan.

Washington U.P United States Radio Corporation of America Federal Radio Commission Col. Manton Davis Radio Corporation New York San Francisco

Count Zeppelin Begins Third Test Flight From Berlin

The German dirigible Count Zeppelin commenced its third test flight at 2 47 p m departing Berlin for a cruise over Lake Constance aboard the trans Atlantic airship as reported by United Press.

Berlin U.P Count Zeppelin Lake Constance

Faithful Workers Class to Meet at Dugan Home

The Faithful Workers Class will meet at Mrs. Ed Dugan s Kentner Street Thursday evening for the monthly gathering. Assisting hostesses are Mrs. Laura Gandee, Mrs. John Riley and Mrs. Will Burnell.

Ed Dugan Kentner Street Laura Gandee John Riley Will Burnell

Seventieth Birthday Dinner Honored Mrs Sowers at Home

Mrs. William Sowers was guest of honor at a birthday dinner at her Poplar Street home on Sunday for her seventieth year. Attendees included William Sowers Henry Sowers Roger Sowers and their daughters Ruth Dorothy and Darlene. Also present were extended family and friends from Athens Wells ton Columbus and nearby areas.

William Sowers Poplar Street Henry Sowers Roger Sowers Ruth Dorothy Darlene Jobs George Sowers Edith Ambrose Catherine Virginia Clarence Sowers Bob Andrew West Maxine Clarence Wayne John Nutter Marguerite Franklin Smith Columbus Tom Henry Marcella Lowell Waneeda Athens D. F Gibson Wellston

St Andrews Church Hosts Thursday Euchre Party

The ladies of St Andrews Church will entertain with a euchre party at the parish hall starting at eight o'clock Thursday evening. The event promises social fun and a chance to support church activities.

St. Andrews Church

Social Notes On Local Residents Travel And Visits

Mr and Mrs Thomas Spencer return from Ironton after attending the death of the latters aunt Mrs W I Hannahs Miss Louise Johnson leaves for Ohio State University Mrs A B Johnson to Columbus for several days Mrs Dave Burner visits Columbus Elizabeth Wilds returns home to Akron after weeks here Mrs George Evans accompanies her home for a visit Mrs Harry Edington guests of sister Mrs Orrin Thacker Sr in Columbus Dr and Mrs R L Hamil Mr and Mrs Robert Eddy spend weekend in Cleveland for Keester Green wedding

Thomas Spencer Ironton W. I. Hannahs Louise Johnson Ohio State University A. B. Johnson Columbus Dave Burner Elizabeth Wilds Akron George Evans Harry Edington Orrin Thacker, Sr R. L. Hamil Robert Eddy Cleveland Keester- Green

Scout Meeting Set at Y M C A for Troop 45

A special 20 minute business meeting of Troop No 45 Boy Scouts will be held at the Y M C A in Nelsonville on Wednesday at 7 30 PM W D Mender assistant scout master will preside Attending officers listed include Francis Kouri Clifford Scott Guy Barrows James Barrows Lawrence Seibert Donald Shafer Thurman O Harrow John O Harrow Earl Hillary Ted Voigt and Gilbert Moler

Nelsonville Boy Scouts Francis Kouri Clifford Scott Guy Barrows James Barrows Lawrence Seibert Donald Shafer Thurman O'Harrow John O'Harrow Earl Hillary Ted Voigt Gilbert Moler W. D. Mender

Pastor speaks on Rotary ideals at Nelsonville club

Rev. C. W. Hoffman pastor of the M. E. Church addressed the Rotary Club meeting last night. He expressed appreciation for the reception by Nelsonville residents. Fellow guests included Dr. Bland Logan and C. D. Shafer of the Athens club.

Nelsonville C. W. Hoffman M. E. Church Rotary Club Rotary

Nelsonville High elects Junior Class officers

Catherine Wolf was elected president Adda F Butt is vice president and Helena Kouri secretary treasurer at Nelsonville High School class meeting. The Junior Class will lead the Friday chapel program and the Sophomore officers will be elected Friday noon. Joe Galvin Sr. underwent tonsil and nasal bone removal surgery by Dr. L E Butt.

Nelsonville Catherine Wolf Nelsonville High School Adda F. Butt Helena Kouri Joe Galvin, Sr Br.l, E, Butt

City Council to Meet October 1 at 7 PM

Nelsonville officials announce a regular City Council meeting at the City Building on Monday October 1 starting at 7 PM instead of 7 30 PM. The session agenda includes standard municipal business and public concerns.

Nelsonville

First Freeze Hits Nelsonville With 28 Degree Reading

Nelsonville thermometers hit 28 degrees marking the season's first freeze and the second heavy frost of the season. Local readings noted statewide cold snaps as crops brace for chilly mornings.

Nelsonville

Rev Slutz Appointed Superintendent of Cambridge District

The Rev Earl R Slutz was named superintendent of the Cambridge District of Methodist Churches by the Northeast Ohio Methodist Conference at Lorain. He is the youngest son of the late Rev W L Stutz of Athens and former pastor of the Athens Methodist Church. He is brother of R M Stutz of Ohio University.

Earl R. Slutz Cambridge Lorain Slutz W. L. Stutz Athens R. M. Stutz Ohio University

Delays in Athens Brick and Concrete Road Project

Concrete has been poured on North Lancaster Street from the Catholic Cemetery to Freemont Street and may extend to Carpenter Street if weather holds. Bricks will follow once concrete dries to reopen the Second Street Central Avenue West State Street detour for the Ohio PTA Convention traffic.

Lancaster Street Catholic Cemetery Freemont Street Carpenter Street G. M. Romine Athens Central Avenue West State Street Ohio P. T. A Romine State Highway Department Courtney Hill

Dowd and Tom Enter Seventh Southern Ohio Eisteddfod

Two local contestants enter the seventh annual Southern Ohio Eisteddfod in Jackson with Don Dowd a previous bari and Fred Lee Tom a tenor. Both will be accompanied by pianist Katherine Dando during the three day event Thursday through Saturday.

Southern Ohio

Visit to Carlsbad Caverns Noted by Dr Sprague

Dr Sprague and family recently toured the Southern United States and visited Carlsbad Caverns in Southern New Mexico. He described the caverns as the most wonderful sight in the United States, noting vast passages from 85 to 250 feet wide and a descent to 765 feet below the surface with several miles of passages explored.

Wiley T. Sprague United States Gerald T. Sprague Santiago California Willey Sprague Levi Sprague West Washington Street Athens Carlsbad Caverns New Mexico Dr. Sprague Yellowstone Yosemite National Parks Grand Canyon Niagara Falls Sprague

Freshman Enid Parrett Hospitalized After Appendicitis

Miss Enid Parrett, a Roseville newcomer at Ohio University, was rushed to a Zanesville hospital yesterday afternoon by Jagers ambulance for an appendectomy. The operation was successful, and her condition was reported to Mrs Maude Skidmore this morning at the College Street Cottage. Her father O K Parrett, a Roseville lawyer, and the family physician accompanied her.

Enid Parrett Roseville Zanesville Jager

Dr Bryan To Speak Tomorrow Evening At Local A A U W

The local branch of the A A U W will host its first meeting tomorrow night at 7 30 in Fine Arts Hall. President E B Bryan will give the feature talk on The Marks of an Educated Person. All current and prospective members are invited.

Fine Arts Hall E. B. Bryan

Floods Cause Six Rail Derailments Across Mexico

Severe floods across Mexico cause six railroad derailments, with two Englishmen killed in one incident. Some regions, including Oaxaca, suffer disrupted communications and transportation.

Mexico City U.R Oaxaca

Mrs Lawrence Robinson Taken To Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mrs Lawrence Robinson of Spring Street was rushed to Sheltering Arms Hospital last evening for medical treatment.

Lawrence Robinson Spring Street Sheltering Arms Hospital

Water Shortage Hampers Fire at Summerfield Block

Volunteer departments from Woodsfield and Caldwell fought a three story frame business block fire at Summerfield near the Monroe County line in Noble County. Water shortage hindered arrival. pumps were hooked to the village well and two private wells, with each department driving over 12 miles to the blaze.

Caldwell Woodsfield Summerfield Monroe County Nobile County

Girls Glee Club Rehearsal Scheduled at University

The University Girls' Glee Club sets its first rehearsal for 4 p m Thursday in Ewing Hall auditorium. New members will be posted on the Ewing Hall bulletin board. All students with choral work must meet at 4 p m next Monday in Music Hall auditorium or withdraw from the course.

University Girls’ Glee Club Ewing Hall C. C. Robinson Music Hall

Bankers and Farm Bureau to Meet in Athens County

A joint meeting of the Athens County Bankers Association and Farm Bureau representatives will be held at Hotel Berry Thursday evening. The dinner at 6 o clock will precede business talks on forming a local branch of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. Officers of the Bankers Association and attending bank reps from Athens County are listed with meeting details.

Athens County Bankers’s Association Farm Bureau Organization Hotel Berry Fred Sands Sands Farm Bureau Ohloe Farm Bureau Federation Athens County Bankers's Associatation C. B E. Duncan Giouster State Bank W. N. Alderman Athens National Bank F. H. Sands Bank of Athens N. B L. M. Walden First National Bank Coolville

Only 13 Civil War vets attend reunion in Columbus

In Columbus the annual Army of the Cumberland reunion drew only thirteen silver haired veterans who fought side by side in the Civil War. Once hundreds gathered, most have passed away or are too old to attend as the event closes tonight.

Columbus Army of the Berland

Campus Committee To Meet Thursday

The Campus Affairs Committee will hold its first meeting of the year Thursday afternoon. The committee includes Dean of Women Miss Voigt, Head of Men John R Johnson, Men's Union President Lewis Teruen, Green and White editor Robert Marriott, Women's League President Florence Coates, W A A President Virginia MacIntosh, two women faculty Harriet Rogers and Louise Eckel, two men faculty William Fenzel and A B Sins, with two student members to be elected at large at the meeting.

Irma Voias Miss Voigt John R. Johnson Men’s Union Lewis Teruen Green and White Robert Marriott Women's League Florence Coates Virginia MacIntosh Harriett Rogers Louise Eckel William Fenzel A. B. Sins

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