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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1927

Page

3

Education Board Member Resigns and Debates Successor

Huenefeld tendered his resignation as a city education board member at the latest meeting and it was accepted. The four remaining members could not agree on a successor, with two names offered and split votes. The selection was deferred to the next meeting. Huenefeld will remain clerk through year’s end. The board also moved to propose free textbooks funded by a levy not exceeding one mill at the November election. Funds shortages postponed actions on gym equipment, lockers, desks, a Victrola for the writing teacher, and a school directory. Signs to guard school zones were referred to the purchasing committee. Sept. 29. Rob...

Huenefeld City Board of Education Hickman Washburn Nelsonville Sevenere Lle

Medical Men Hold Meeting in Zanesville Ohio

The eighth district Ohio State Medical association met at Good Samaritan hospital in Zanesville with a morning tour of Good Samaritan and Bethesda hospitals. Dr. L L Bige dow of Columbus presided, joined by Dr. D A Mac gregor of Wheeling and Dr. C P Robbins of Columbus. Topics included pernicious anemia and infantile paralysis. Dr. A L Pritchard of Nelsonville was re elected district president with local doctors Pritchard Rhodes Hill and Hyde in attendance.

A. L. Pritchard Nelsonville Pritchard W.S. Rhodes N. Hill W. H. Hyde

Missionary meeting set for Logan Friday

Miss Adelaide Brown of India on furlough in Columbus will speak at the district meeting of missionary societies of the Presbyterian church at Logan. The event runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with luncheon at noon. presiding officers include Mrs. E. B. Townsend of Marietta and others. Societies from Logan Nelsonville Union Furnace and New Plymouth attend.

Nelsonville Adelaide Brown India Columbus Missionary Societies of the Presbyterian Church Logan E. B. Townsend Marietta Union Furnace New Plymouth

W. B. A. Juniors Meeting Friday Afternoon

The W. B. A. Juniors will meet Friday from 3 30 to 5 00 P M with Virginia Tennihill at 232 Kentner Street.

Virginia Tennihill Kentner Street

Hickory Stick Urged Over Victrola for Writing Class

Nelsonville board meeting last night sparked a sharp exchange as a writing teacher was recommended a Victrola to teach rhythm. A board member countered that a four foot long hickory stick would produce better music and more beneficial results for the students.

Nelsonville Board of Education

Funeral services for Joseph Powers held in Nelsonville

Funeral services for Joseph Powers conducted by Rev. Ed Morrell at the home of his daughter Mrs. William Keeton were well attended. Mrs. LeFeVer and Mrs. Morrell sang Perfect Day No Night There and Saved by Grace. Burial followed at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Joseph Powers William Keeton Ed. L. Morrell B.ick. LeFeVer E. L. Morrell Greenlawn

Union Meeting Held for Nelsonville Men

A men's union prayer gathering takes place at Luther Cheeseman's home on West Washington Street Friday September 30 at 7 pm. Organizers report steady attendance and broad participation across churches. all city men invited.

Nelsonville Luther Cheeseman West Washington Street

Recovery Slow Asberry McCombs' Condition Not Satisfactory

Nelsonville report on Asberry McCombs hurt at Black Diamond mine two weeks ago. X ray shows no broken hips but significant clotting. family says condition may require transfer to Columbus hospital. Visitors Miss Cora McCombs and D. W. Wood called Wednesday.

Nelsonville Asberry McCombs Black Diamond Columbus Cora McCombs Murray City D. W. Wood Glen Ebon

Eye Exam Call to Schedule Appointment

An examination of his eyes is urged if there is any doubt about his school record. Eye strain affects thinking and disposition and many other functions that can improve with proper care. Call for an appointment today.

Pleads Guilty in Intoxication Case in Nelsonville

James Skivers pleaded guilty before Mayor L J Eberle to intoxication and was fined 25 dollars and costs and ordered jailed until paid as a habitual offender. Amos Tigner denied supplying liquor but was later fined 190 dollars and costs and chose to work out the fine on the streets.

Nelsonville James Skivers L. J. Eberle Skivers Amos Tigner Tigner

Nelsonville Youth Recovers From Appendix Operation

Gerald Jacobs son of Mr and Mrs Wm Jacobs Nelsonville Route 3 is recovering satisfactorily after an appendectomy at St Anthony s Hospital Columbus, according to friends in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Gerald Jacobs Wm. Jacobs St. Anthony’s Hospital Columbus

McDonald Pleads Not Guilty to Menacing Threats Charge

In Nelsonville Carl McDonald of Floodwood waived jury trial after arraignment before Mayor I J Eberle on a charge of menacing threats. The affidavit by Porter Maccombs. A May hearing in mayor's court is set for October 4.

Nelsonville Carl McDonald Floodwood I. J. Eberle Porter Maccombs McDonald

Mrs William Morgan Hosts Ladies Bridge Gathering

Mrs William Morgan entertained a group of ladies Wednesday afternoon at bridge with four tables in play.

William Morgan Bridge

Tea and trophies mark village whist event evening

At five o'clock a tea was served at attractively set tables with yellow and white decorations. Trophies were awarded to Mrs. W. S. Rhodes for high score, Mrs. Cecil Shafer for second place, and Mrs. C. E. Bennett received the consolation prize.

W. S. Rhodes Cecil Shafer C. E. Bennett

Daughters of America Meeting Invites Degree Team

All degree team members are asked to attend Friday night’s Daughters of America meeting for an initiation ceremony and lunch.

The Daughters of America

Camp Fire Girls gathering hosted by Miss Margaret Scott

Miss Margaret Scott hosted a Camp Fire girls meeting at her home Tuesday evening with ten members including guardian Miss Verna Hand and five guests. A late hour lunch followed the gathering.

Margaret Scott the Guardian Verna Hand

Local Social News From Baltimore to Columbus

Mrs Hobart Duvall left Wednesday for Fort Wayne to visit her niece after a stay with Mrs J L Murphy and Mr and Mrs Charles Newton of Charleston. Mrs C C Sharp returned from Columbus after tonsil removal. Mrs Dave Evans of Columbus spent the weekend here, with Miss Tude Blake joining her homeward. Mrs Elizabeth Hesse returned to Glouster after a visit with sister Mrs Harry Kelly. Mrs Frank Betts was in Columbus today. Mrs William Jacobs, ill last week in Columbus, remains under care while visiting her son.

Hobart Duvall Baltimore Ft. Wayne Ind J. L. Murphy Charles Newton Charleston W. Va C. C. Sharp Columbus Dave Evans Tude Blake Elizabeth Hesse Glouster Harry Kelly Frank Betts William Jacobs

Local residents noted visiting across cities

Anthony's hospital has released her to return home. Clarence Scott, Dr C C Butt, L R Kelch and H H Halleck are in Columbus today. Mr and Mrs John Williams visited cousins in Dayton Sunday and Monday. Mrs Jennie Sweeny and her son John of Akron spent time with sister Mrs T R Potts this week. Peter Shough toured Detroit earlier this week. Mr and Mrs George Bethel of Adrian Michigan are guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Poston. Mrs Clayton Murphy of Columbus visited relatives in Nelsonville. Mr and Mrs Ralph Parks spent several days at Lakeside. Mr and Mrs W W Whitlatch returned home after a visit to Ravenswood West Virginia.

Peter Shough Detroit George Bethel Adrian Michigan Henry Poston Clayton Murphy Columbus Nelsonville Ralph Parks Lakeside W. W. Whitlatch Ravenswood W. Va

Burial Here for Frances Gould in Athens

Ashes of Frances Mary Gould longtime social worker in Hawaii were brought from East Orange New Jersey to Athens and buried in the Gould family plot on West Union Street. Rev. Dr. A Y Wilcox led the service. Grace Gould of Kokomo Indiana accompanied the ashes. Miss Gould died September 16 at her sister’s home.

Frances Mary Gould Athens East Orange N. J Gould West Union Street A. Y. Wilcox E. George Peley Grace Gould Kokomo Ind Miss Gould Hawaii John W

Obituary: Katharine B. Gould of East Orange Dies

Macartney Katharine B. Gould of East Orange New Jersey died after five weeks of illness from heart trouble. She had spent three years touring the world on mission work and previously ran a Honolulu home for children. She held honorary Daughters of Ohio and D AR ties and belonged to the College club of Honolulu. The Gould family were Athens Ohio figures with ties to Ohio University and Celina salt works and the Hocking Valley railroad.

Macartney Katharine B. Gould East Orange N. J Honolulu Miss Gould New York Daughters of Ohio College Club of Daughters of the American Revolution Gould Athens South Congress Street Ohio University George T. Gould M. M. Green Celina Hocking Valley Green Hocking Valley Railroad

Slippery steps cited in Cincinnati death of Henry Reinmuth

In Cincinnati Henry Reinmuth a 69 year old machinist died after slipping on wet stairs yesterday he fell fracturing his skull.

Cincinnati Henry Reinmuth Reinmuth

Free Dance Planned on Glouster Cement Street

Con tractor Barthlow hosts a free dance and general good time on Front street in Glouster Saturday night. The new cement street is open but no vehicle traffic will be allowed. An orchestra will provide music and many residents are expected to attend.

Glouster Barthlow Front Street

Grace Dunnett Receives Nursing Diploma in Columbus

Miss Grace Dunnett of Glouster received her graduate nurse diploma from Grant Hospital training school in Columbus. The commencement was held Tuesday night at Broad Street Methodist Church with her mother Mrs Lal taking part in the ceremony.

Grace Dunnett Columbus Glouster Grant Hospital Miss Dunnett Broad Street Methodist Church Lal

Reception Planned for Pastor Browning at Local Church

GLOUSTER Sept 29 A reception will be held at the church Friday night at 7 30 for the pastor Rev D L Browning. Members and friends of the church are invited to attend.

Glouster D. L. Browning

Glouster P T A to Skip State Meeting

Glouster Ohio September 29. Due to current local working conditions the Glouster Parent Teacher association will not send a delegate to the state meeting at Warren next week.

Glouster Warren

Blower Fined for Out of Season Squirrel Killing

Harold Blower pleaded guilty to killing a squirrel out of season in Glouster. Mayor Park fined him $25 and costs after the arrest by Game Protector B. T. LeFever.

Glouster Harold Blower Mayor Park B. T. LeFever

Homer Grange Meeting Set at Mountville Saturday

Glouster September 29 A meeting of Homer Grange will be held at Mountville Saturday afternoon at 1 o clock Deputy Massie of Morgan county is expected to be present and a good attendance is desired.

Glouster Homer Grange Mountville Massie Morgan County

Thompson Couple Guests of Crawford Family

Mr and Mrs Wilber Thompson of Topeka Kansas are guests of Dr and Mrs A J Crawford. Mrs Thompson is a Topeka banker with farming interests and is the cousin of Mrs Crawford.

Wilber Thompson Topeka Kansas A. J. Crawford Mm Thompson Crawford

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Education Board Robert W Huenefeld Zanesville Missionary Societies Daughter Cheeseman Home Eberle Jacobs Bridge Tea D. OF A. Meeting Athens Cemetery Queen Anne Anchor Stove & Renge Co New Albany Jewelers & Optometrists Kaelin’s Store Uster Blower Hiri Molovurtille Jersey Society Brand Clothes Society Brand Chicago Atlas Store Glouster, Ohio Cordingly Mater
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