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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1927

Page

17

Richard McCrery Pleads Not Guilty in Drinking While Driving

Richard McCrery of Lancaster was arrested on New Straitsville road after a collision with J Howser of New Straitsville near the Winona bridge. Howser’s car overturned. a child was cut on the chin. McCrery denied the charge and posted $500 bond for a Wednesday hearing before Judge Ellinger.

Logan Richard McCrery Lancaster New Straitsville Farbearn J. Howser Winona Bridge Howser MccCrery McCrery Ellinger

Abandoned car recovered near Falls Mill

An abandoned automobile was found Saturday night north of the concrete bridge at the Falls Mill by Traffic Officer Joe Farbearn. The vehicle, identified by license tags, belonged to the Moore-Canfield garage in Lancaster. Lancaster officials were notified and the car was claimed Monday afternoon.

Logan Falls Mill Joe Farbearn Moore-Canfield Lancaster

Mrs Ida Johnston Dead After Illness at Columbus Hospital

The body of Mrs Ida Johnston age 62 wife of John W Johnston was brought home after dying at a Columbus hospital. She had suffered complications for weeks and is survived by her husband a son Clyde and a daughter Mrs Jennie Topp. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

Logan Ida Johnston John W. Johnston Pleasant Columbus Clyde Jennie Topp

Rally Day at Logan United Brethren Church

Logan United Brethren Church announces Rally Day on Sunday September 27 with a 9 am Sunday school start. The worship hour at 10 15 am features The Lost Key story and song service by the vested choir. Senior and intermediate Christian Endeavor societies meet at 6 pm.

Logan Logan United Brethren Church Christian Endeavor

Ring Stolen From Logan Home Value of Ring 359

Lawrence Hack reported a diamond ring valued at 359 stolen from his home on North Market street. Mrs Hack said she laid the ring on a kitchen window sill minutes before and returned to find it missing. Deputy sheriffs and probation officials ordered two suspects to report for questioning.

Logan Lawrence Hack North Market Street Farbearn

Married Logan Couple Wed At Chillicothe

Miss Kathry n Eastman daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Eastman Third street and Lavon Goodlive son of Mr and Mrs T H Goodlive Zanesville avenue were married Thursday afternoon at Chillicothe by Rev J W Blair former pastor of the Logan Methodist church. Following the ceremony they returned to Logan for a wedding dinner at the bride’s parents home on Sunday. Attending were Dorothy Ruble Lawrence Mohler and other local residents.

Logan Kathryn Eastman Fred Eastman Third Street Lavon Goodlive T. H. Goodlive Zanesville Avenue Chillicothe J. W. Blair Logan Methodist Church T. HW. Goodlve and Son Wayne F. I. Carpenter William Lowery Dorothy Ruble Lawrence Mohler Ben Evans, Jr Paul Edward Kline

Logan Man Guilty Of DUI After Traffic Wreck

Ottie Dean of Gloucester was arrested after a wreck on the Lancaster road west of Logan. Deputy L F Hammond pursued him for speeding and ignoring a stop warning. Dean was found guilty, fined $100, and had his driving rights suspended six months.

Logan Ottie Dean Glouster L. F. Hammond Lancaster Road Dean A. M. Ellinger Costa Drive

Camp Campbell ill with pleurisy and pneumonia at Logan

Bert Campbell of Washington township is ill at his son Frank Campbell’s home near Logan with pleurisy and pneumonia. He was reported slightly improved Monday after just recovering from a fractured hip nine weeks earlier from a fall. John Westenhaver hosts visit by Charles Guenther and wife from Louisville. Marion township farmer Taylor Welty reportedly suffered a stroke, serious in condition. Alva Welty is his Logan-based son. Frank G. Roberts, Logan native and son of A Y Roberts, has entered St. Xavier College Cincinnati after graduating Logan High School.

Logan Bert Campbell Washington Township Frank Campbell Campbell Charles Guenther Louisville John Westenhaver Guenther Taylor Welty Marion Township Alva Welty Frank G. Roberts A. Y. Roberts St. Xavier College Cincinnati Logan High School

Hollister Road Re-Routing Underway in Glouster

Work on the county road through Hollister is advancing and grading is to be finished this week. A top dressing of crushed limestone will follow, eliminating two sharp curves and straightening the approach to Hollister from Glouster near the Sweeney residence.

Glouster Hollister Sweeney

Camp Fire girls hold first ceremonial meeting in Glouster

The Camp Fire girls of Glouster held their inaugural ceremonial gathering with opening song and a reader by Pauline Higgins. Attendees included Kathryn Leach, Marcella Jonas, Eda Binderbasin, Nellie Belle Williams, Eileen Palmer, Delores Hatfield, Faye and Belle Lants, Laura Heck, and guardian Miss Louise Richards. The next meeting will be at Miss Faith Lants residence with time to be announced.

Glouster Camp Fire Pauline Higgins Kathryn Leach Marcella Jonas Eda Binderbasin Nellie Belle Williams Eileen Palmer Delores Hatfield Faye Belle Lants Laura Heck The Guardian Louise Richards Faith Lants

Beaumont Man Jess Ryan Marries Irene McCartor of Corning

Jess Ryan of Beaumont and Miss Irene McCartor of Corning wed at the Methodist parsonage in New Lexington. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Dunlop of Corning, has longer served as chief telephone operator. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Ryan of Beaumont, works as a railroad brakeman. They plan residence in Corning.

Chauncey Jess Ryan Beaumont Irene McCartor Corning Methodist Parsonage New Lexington Dunlop Emmett Ryan

List of Misses Named in Circle Hill Mill Field

Sunday program lists Miss Lauritta Fielder Miss Eleanor Minister Chauncey Miss Marjorie Thomas Circle Hill Miss Bernice Hirscher and Miss Elizabeth Kaszonifi of Mill field as part of the local beauty pageant roster.

Lauritta Fielder Eleanor Minister Chauncey Marjorie Thomas Circle Hill Bernice Hirscher Elizabeth Kaszonifi Millfield

Baptismal Services Set in Glouster Churches

Baptism will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the baptising of the Christian church in Glouster for converts from the First Christian church of Chauncey and the Glouster church, as announced.

Chauncey Glouster

Millington and Brookins Attend Glouster Church Services

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Millington and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Brookins of this city visited relatives and attended services at the Christian church in Glouster Sunday evening.

New Marshfield Frank Millington Guy Brookins Christian Church Glouster

Surprise Shower For Mrs Denver Bricker In Millfield

Mrs Emmett Olbers hosted a social note surprise shower for Mrs Denver Bricker Charlotte Omen in Millfield on Friday. Guests included Mrs Delia Simpson Mrs Bill Thiesen Laurena Mae Mrs James Omen Mrs Charles Robinette Mrs Clarence Morris Myron Morris Edna Simpson Ruth Howard Kathryn Gillespie Eleby Gladys Males Mary Cox Denver Bricker Billy and others.

Emmett Olbers M. E. Church Denver Bricker Charlotte Omen Millfield Delia Simpson Bill Thiesen Laurena Mae James Omen Charles Robinette Clarence Morris Myron Eleby Gladys Males Ruth Howard Kathryn Gillespie Edna Simpson Mary Cox Emmett Albers Billy

Wilsons attend Jewish New Year services in Columbus

Chauncey residents Abe Wilson Max Wilson and Saul Wilson traveled to Columbus yesterday to observe the Jewish New Year services.

Chauncey Max, Abe Saul Wilson Columbus

Mrs John McCreanor Undergoes Major Surgery

Mrs John McCreanor of Glouster underwent a severe operation at St Francis Hospital in Columbus on Saturday. Relatives report she passed the procedure well. Mr McCreanor remained with her at the hospital and returned home Monday afternoon noting she was improving as expected.

Glouster John McCreanor St. Francis Hospital Columbus McCreanor

Pythian Sisters Represent Glouster and Jacksonville at Newark Grand Lodge

Delegates from both Pythian Sisters lodges in Glouster and Jacksonville travel to Newark for the Grand Lodge meeting. White Rose Temple sends Mrs. G A Cornwell, Glouster Temple is represented by Mrs. Henry Williams, Jacksonville by Mrs. Fred Savage, with additional attendees including Mrs. William James and others from Glouster New Marshfield Green's Run and Jacksonville.

Glouster Jacksonville Newark G. A. Cornwell White Rose Temple Henry Williams Glouster Temple Fred Savage Grand Lodge William James Phil Lloyd John Clark William Miller William Ellis J. A. Richards Owen Meredith I. N. McHarg New Marshfield Pike Horton Tinkham Green's Run Albert Edwards William Kalt

Work Delayed in Glouster Street Improvements

Sept 27. Material shipment delays cost Barthlow several days on the city street improvement contract. Prompt deliveries remain an issue as work continues on Urbancrest streets. Cross Street south portion will be last due to material hauling needs.

Glouster Barthlow Cross Street

Storts Family Reunion Noted Near Roseville

Mr and Mrs M M LeFavor attended a reunion of the Storts family at Melich Park in Roseville on Sunday. Mrs Sara Wallace and Mrs Virginia Henderson drove to Middleport to visit relatives at the end of the week.

M. M. LeFavor Storts Melich Park Roseville Sara Wallace Virginia Henderson Middleport

Simple Calonite Powder Method Fades Blackheads

An old tip suggests buying two ounces of Calonite powder from a drug store. Rub a hot wet cloth with the powder over blackheads and the method claims to dissolve them within minutes.

LET TER GOLF PUZZLE SOLUTION ON PAGE FIVE

The item announces the solution to a word puzzle titled LET TER GOLF found on page five. It identifies the method used to derive the solution and notes the puzzle’s playful wordplay.

Officers elected by Holiness Tent Meeting group

The Athens County Interdenominational Holiness Tent Meeting association elected officers at 2 30 Sunday afternoon at the fairgrounds. Last year’s officers were re elected president Eldon C Kinney vice president The Rev Curtis Knight business manager The Rev N Reed secretary The Rev Mrs Kinney treasurer The Rev Pruden A move to buy land in Athens county for a permanent camp meeting and to build facilities was approved Also Rev Fletcher McPeek of Mt Vernon spoke Sunday morning and evening Evangelist Clyde B Winland spoke at Pilgrim Holiness church after the session Services will run nightly at 7 30 at the fairgrounds with three services next Sunday to end the season.

Athens County Fairgrounds Persident Eldon C. Kinney Curtis Knight N. Reed Mrs. Kinney Pruden Fletcher McPeek Mt. Vernon Ohio Clyde B. Winland Pilgrim Holiness Church

Big Potatoes Raised In Chauncey Garden

CHAUNCEY, Sept. 27. B. F. Conant reports digging sweet potatoes from his garden with one topping two pounds and another measuring 24 inches long. Miss Mary Stanley displays an Irish potato in the Stanley restaurant that grew through a harness buckle, the buckle lodged at the potato’s middle.

Chauncey B. F. Conant Mary Stanley Stanley

Local social notes from Chauncey and nearby towns

A string of visits and travels across Chauncey Zanesville Athens and Columbus highlights a weekend. Families including the Finstermockers Sweeney Dennison Oggs and Englands visit kin in Chauncey Zanesville and Athens. The Shields death prompts out-of-town relatives to travel to the city.

Ladies' Aid Meeting Set at Millfield Church Home

The Millfield Christian church Ladies' Aid unit will hold its regular gathering Friday evening October 7 at Mrs. Viola Howard's home in Millfield. The program features readings, conundrums, jokes, a history of the group, recitation, a favorite poem, and the origin of Halloween presented by listed members.

of Millfield Christian Church Howard Home Chauncey Ladies’ Aid Society Millfield Christian Church Viola Howard Millfield Celia Boudinot Olive Brookins Mabel Mingus Bessie Pettit Our Ladies’ Aid Eva Wade Edith McDaniel Ida Hill Nellie Russell

Entreats Guests Chauncey Home Event

Miss Ernestine Mingus of Millfield entertained guests at her home on September 27. The gathering featured informal socializing and light refreshments hosted by the hostess for friends and neighbors.

Chauncey Ernestine Mingus Millfield

Local families visit relatives in Millfield and Haydenville

William Sisson and Charles Rob inett of Columbus spent Sunday visiting their families in Millfield. Vern Robinett and daughter Carol Joyce of Haydenville visited the former parents, Charles Robinett. Mrs F L Stoneking and children Lillian Jimmy and George Brown of Middleport visited relatives. Mrs James Omen was called to Zanesville for her brother Arthur Savage's illness.

Floyd Stanley John Athens William Sisson Charles Robinett Columbus Millfield Vern Robinett Carol Joyce Haydenville F. L. Stoneking Lillian Jimmy George Brown Middleport James Omen Zanesville Arthur Savage

Women Invited to AAUW Meet by Ohio Univ Dean

All Athens area women eligible for membership in the American Association for University Women are asked to meet at the Fine Arts building at 8 15 o clock Wednesday night by Irma E Voigt Dean of Women Ohio University.

Athens American Association For University Women Women of Ohio University Irma E. Voigt Fine Arts

Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Foot Relief

A vintage ad urges readers to try Moone's Emerald Oil for foot trouble. It claims immediate relief after the first application and full comfort after short use, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The oil is described as a clean penetrating antiseptic that does not stain or leave a greasy residue.

Moone

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promotes Stomach Comfort

For fifty years genuine Phillips Milk of Magnesia has been prescribed by physicians because it overcomes three times as much acid in the stomach as a saturated solution of bicarbonate of soda. It leaves the stomach sweet and free from all gases and helps neutralize excess acidity.

Magnesia

Local Branch Opens Membership to University Degree Women

Dean Voigt announced an upcoming history presentation and scope of local branches. Women with university degrees, as listed in the Athens Messenger, are eligible to join the local branch.

Voigt Athens Messenger

Ohio university music department moves to new quarters

The Ohio university school of music now occupies the former training school at Park Place and University Terrace. Most instructors have studios there except piano teachers Miss Irene Witham and William Longstreet who remain at 36 President Street. Painters finish the new rooms this week while violin cello instruction is added by Miss Martha Culp from Wittenberg to join the faculty and the string quartet lineup with Deforest Inger.

Ohio University School of Music Park Place University Terrace Irene Witham William Longstreet Music Hall President Street Martha Culp Wittenberg Culp Deforest Inger

Music students prepare exchange concerts with Denison and OWU

Names listed include William Shimp first violin Alice Holmen second violin and Miss Culp cello with arrangements pending with Denison and Ohio Wesleyan music faculties for exchange concerts during the coming season.

Patrolman McAllister Free on Manslaughter Charge

In Columbus a patrolman, Daniel McAllister, posted bond after a charge of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Cornelius D Mahoney, who was mistaken for a bandit. McAllister testified he misidentified the deceased as the target and fired when ordered to halt. Mahoney died from a back shot. The father of the slain youth swore out the charges.

Daniel McAllister Chary Cornelius D. Mahoney McAllister Mahoney Columbus Sept Stor

Davis Cup Arrives in Havre as French Victory Stirs National Pride

The Davis Cup trophy, long sought by French tennis fans, landed in Havre on Friday after a bumpy path through Paris. Officials conveyed the cup to Havre where the journey faced an unforeseen halt amid celebrations of France's triumph.

Paris Havre

S S S Health Tonic Promises Vitality and Energy

In this era of fast competition the text urges robust health to stay ahead and regain progress. It extols a hearty appetite to restore energy and describes S S S as time tested and reliable, made from roots of herbs, promoting red blood cell production and nourishment. Sold in two sizes at drug stores.

S.S.S

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