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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1928

Page

3

Delegate From Eastern Star to Attend Dinner in Athens

Mrs. Robert Huenefeld will attend the convention in Athens as a dinner delegate for the Eastern Star.

Eastern Star Robert Huenefeld Athens

Damage at Mine Targeted Before Opening at New Pittsburgh

At New Pittsburgh, Brush Fork Coal Co mine damage halted pre start work. A 16 ton electric locomotive was wrecked by dynamite, and a short-wall cutting machine plus a breast cutting machine were dynamited. Pumps and sand motors were ruined by tools. Superintendent Fred Wolf suspects blasts set off a week ago tonight.

Nelsonville Grace Kelch Martha Margaret Garvin Electa Mary Bartlett Warthe New Pittsburgh Ed Betts Brush Fork Coal Company Fred Wolf

Co-Ed Is Cook at Evansville College

A Miss Isabelle Schlensker, who worked through Evansville College last year as chef in a physician's home, is attending Purdue University. A Wurlitzer organette, a small electric musical instrument, was installed this week at the Majestic Theater, replacing the old organ. The device will defray expenses as she pursues her career in home economies, with teachers and home demonstrators noting its growing demand.

Kers Isabelle Schlensker Evansville College Evansville Ind Nelsonville Purdue University

National City Christian Church plans announced in Ohio

T R Bennett outlines Washington DC church project during Washington Church Victory Sunday drive in Athens County. Aimed at raising 590000 on October 21 to fund the 60000 square foot structure near Thomas Circle, the national project spans a three year Disciples program marking Pentecost 1930 with dedication at a World Convention.

Washington D. C Athens County Christian Churches of America T. R. Bennett Myers Cooper Martin Davey P H. Welshimer Miner Lee. Bates T. J. Cuhili George Knupper National City Christian Church Thomas Circle Massachusetts Avenue Fourteenth Street White House World Convention of Disciples

Four bad checks traced to local carpenter scheme

In Mellomville on September 29, employees at a bank detected four checks alleged to be written to Walter M Bale and signed by Dr W S Rhodes now a Columbus resident. The man claimed to have received the checks for carpentry work and offered a small merchandise advance, then paid the balance in cash at A and P Kroger McFarland's garage and East End Grocery. Merchants reported details aiding police and a description of the driver of a small truck.

Mellonville Walter M Bale W. 5. Rhodes Columbus A. and P Kroger McFarland George Badwell East End

Plains PTA Holds First Meeting At Grade School

The Plains September 29 The Plains Parent Teacher Association opened its first meeting at 7 30 PM in the local grade school. Officers and committees were named with Miss Lucy Evans Miss Alice Shannon Mrs Barrows on Program committee and Mrs Weatherby elected treasurer after Mrs Herman Humphrey resign. Kall named as PTA delegate to the convention in Athens.

Robert Huenefeld Athens Eck Trons Mary Lines C. E. Washburn Syd Betts Hattie Jackson Alice Anderson Mable Washburn Flossie Crawford John Saltz Mertha Evans Martha Alles Hattie Hickman Ada Stella Davis Stella Poabetts Esthert the Plains Plains Parent- Teacher Association Plains John Loper Lucy Evans Alice Shannon Barrows Ways and Means Sarah Bachelder Floyd Wins

Demand for five day 40 hour week in New York

Building trades workers in New York with a payroll of 124000 plan a five day 40 hour week and a 10 percent pay increase. The move was announced today reflecting pressure for shorter hours and higher wages.

New York

Social News Roundup From Columbus Area

Mrs Joc isrickis plans a week end in Columbus. Mrs John Selby and Mrs Gladys and Cleo Davis of Durwent visit Chas Campbell family. Miss Mable Campbell accompanies them home. Mr and Mrs M L Joyce of Corning were visitors Friday. Mr and Mrs Clif Hampton return to Columbus after visiting home. The Rev D P Quasley of Lancaster the Rev Newn of Logan and Rev Banahan of Wellston were guests of Rev Eugene Owens. Mrs Resina Whyte spent time with her parents before Hang for Bellevue and has a job in Bellevue Hospital. Mrs Chineswcott Mrs Cart Lawton Mrs William Wood and Mrs Oscar Bussey hosted the W B A Friday at the Seattle on Madison Street. Mrs Charne Wood of Lancaster attended. twenty two members present. The business meeting followed by a social hour and luncheon.

Joc Isrickis Columbus John Selby Gladys Cleo Davis Durwent Chas Campbell Mable Campbell M. L. Joyce Corning Clif Hampton D. P. Quasley Lancaster Newn Logan Banahan Wellston Eugene Owens Resina Whyte Bellevue Bellevue Hospital Chineswcott Cart Lawton Wiliam Wood Oscar Bussey Madison Street Charne Wood

Reverend McCorkle Speaks at Nelsonville Chapel

The Rev K H McCorkle preached at Nelsonville High School chapel. Superintendent Zuber led Bible reading. Junior class opened with song. A violin solo by Margaret Scott. Season athletic tickets go on sale Monday. first home football game vs Rutland on Oct 6 at 2 30. Old Home Week set for Oct 13. Coach Marshall urged attendance. Ed Stockien named captain for Murray City game. Sophomore officers elected Edward Murphy president Jo Barnecut VP Paul Huddy secretary-treasurer.

K. H. McCorkie The Christian Church Nelsonville High School McCorkie H. E. Zuber Genevieve Beagle Mary Jo Bowers Tom West Charlie Majfel Lee Margaret Scott Helen Jackson Zuber Nelsonville Rutland George Marshall Edward Stockien Murray City Stockien Mace Edward Murphy Jo Barnecut Paul Huddy

Hocking Valley installs flash signals at two Nelsonville crossings

Hocking Valley Railroad Company has completed flash warning signals at the Myers and Kimberly Crossings near Nelsonville. Myers Crossing lies on State Route 31 and the Kimberly crossing has seen heavy traffic since the nearby mines reopened.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Railroad Company Myers and Kimberly Myers

Columbus Visit Notes and Local Moves

Personal items reveal Miss Wanda Walters enjoying a ten day stay in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Tom Evans return from a month long trip to Colorado and New Mexico. Mrs Otto Shirley and daughter Kathleen and Mrs John Brocklen visited Columbus on Saturday. Mr and Mrs William Pierce relocated from Madison Street to Poplar Street on Thursday.

Wanda Walters Columbus Tom Evans Colorado New Mexico Otto Shirley Kathleen John Brocklen William Pierce Madison Street Poplar Street

Old Timers defeat Carbon Hill group at Buchtel field

The Buchtel Old Timers won 4 to 3 over a Carbon Hill Longstreth and Mon day team at Buchtel field on Friday. After the game the Old Timers invited the visitors to return. Shawnee will face Buchtel there next Thursday as Mr and Mrs Willard Simington and daughter Kathleen visit Mt Vernon with Mr and Mrs Ai Barabtz for the weekend.

Nelsonville Buchtel Carbon Hill Longstrethh Buchtel Field Willard Simington Kathleen Mt. Vernon Ai. Barabtz

Nelsonville Meet Highlights Masons and Church Events

In Nelsonville on Sept 29 local Masonic representatives J G Snowden and C E Washburn travel to Columbus for Grand Chapter sessions. A Faithful Workers class meeting at the M E Church with Mrs Spencer in charge plans Old Home Week soup and baked goods sales. Members listed include Mrs Kennedy Cox Kreppel Murphy and many others with devotional readings and Victrola selections. A Sunday School rally reception is set for Oct 1 with Rev and Mrs C G Hoffman and a welcome for new members. CLUBS and gatherings feature S H T Club with officers Wilson and Lin ton.

Nelsonville J. G. Snowden C. E. Washburn Columbus Grand Chapter Grand Council of Ohio Mr. Snowden Haybrow Br. Washburn St. Bernard M. E. Bunday School Ed Dugan Kentner Street Neikirk Thomas Spencer Kreppel Building Elizabeth Green C. W. Hoffman W. H. Cox C. G. Kreppel Robertson Josephine Murphy Dugan Charles Kennedy Belle Smith Anna Will Burnell E. C. Bugan Spencer Mra C. W. Nelsonville Pia Gantay Reederate Athens Presby Mary Willis Jennie Me Orate Hesdassical iKinney Toledo Evelyn Craig Nopa Catherine Duffy Oring Cgc. W Nelson Dowler Nelle Logan Tere

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