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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1928

Page

9

Quarantine Put In Effect In Floodwood Area

Fifty eight children in New Floodwood and nearby schools were placed under quarantine after a case of infantile paralysis diagnosed in a three year old boy from New Floodwood. Health officials visited schools, identified contacts, and issued instructions to prevent spread. Dr J M Higgins, health commissioner, said the danger seemed serious but hoped no further cases would appear.

New Floodwood Deanville Nelsonville High School County Health Department Ernest Lanning Clyde Lanning Nelson Athens Viola Fell Clara Cavanaugh J. M. Higgins Cavanauch Higgins

First Gift To Florida Fund From Athens County

The initial donation to the Red Cross hurricane fund for Florida and Puerto Rico was $2 from Mr and Mrs A E Algeo of Athens. No other contributions had been received by yesterday noon at three banks and two savings offices. Superintendent A F Hixson asked Athens teachers to promote donations to pupils, accepting only money for relief. The Athens County quota is $750, with reports due to National Headquarters on Tuesdays and Thursdays. contributor names will be published by the local committee.

Fiorida Porto Rico Athens County A. E. Algeo Athens Savings and Loan Thelma Grub The Red Cross A. F. Hixson Miss Grubb Misa Grubb

American Legion to Elect Officers at Wednesday Meeting

The K. T. Crossen Post of the American Legion will hold its annual officer election Wednesday night at 7 34 in the Legion home on South Court Street. Paul Shannon will retire as commander, with Fred Williams as next in line but likely unavailable. A report on funds from last week’s Legion refreshment stand at the Elk’s Fall Festival will be presented.

K. T. Crossen American Legion Legion South Court Street Paul Shannon Fred Williams Athens County

Legion Leaders to Speak at San Antonio Convention

Four men named to prominent roles in the forthcoming American Legion convention in San Antonio Texas include Scott Lucas judge advocate and Eben Putnam national historian. Bowman Eider national treasurer and Victor Miller executive chairman organize campus Republican support with Ralph Betts and others as officers and advisors.

American Legion San Antonio Tex Scott W. Iucas The Legion Center Rev Gill Hoover-Cooper Robb Wilson Eben Putnam National Ohio University Bowman Eider Hotel Berry Victor Miller Greenfield Ralph Betts Nelsonville Lewis Terven Athens Gilbert Beckley George Luce T. N. Hoover BE. C. Woodworth Republican Central Committee County T. Russell Marple Zanesville

President and Dean Meet Ohio University Seniors

Ohio University seniors attended a Thursday meeting where President E. B. Bryan and Dean J. R. Johnston spoke. Dr. Bryan announced a reception hosted by President and Mrs. Bryan and the faculty in the Men's Union on October 10 from 3 to 6 30 PM in honor of the senior men and women.

Ohio University E. B. Bryan J. R. Johnston

Veterans to meet in Glouster for Athens County session

Civil War veterans of Athens County will gather in Glouster next Wednesday morning for the annual session. Registration starts at 10. Rev. L G Matheny to lead a prayer and “America” to be sung. J and Barker will serve as secretary, succeeding W B Johnson who died in August. Sons and daughters of veterans to provide remaining program, with music and meals planned.

Athens County Glouster Civil War Veterans’ Association L. G. Matheny America J. &. Barker W. B. Johnson Johnson Sons and Daughters of Veter

One Will Be Next In The Race For MA Chief Executive

Brigadier General Charles Hi Cole tops the Democratic ticket for Massachusetts chief executive as he faces opposition from unnamed challengers in the crowded field.

Massachusetts Charles Hi. Cole

Loyal Women of the Church Meet in Chauncey

The Loyal Women of the Church of Christ held a semi monthly meeting at Mrs. Charles Oggs home on North Converse Street Chauncey with President Mrs Floyd Nye leading and Jed in the lesson. Deov tions were by Mrs Charles Fiske and Mrs Y Ahl rand. Readings were given by Mrs Charles Bradfield and Mrs T R Hamilton. The next gathering will be at Mrs Charles Sweeneys home in two weeks. Mrs Hamiltons mother Mrs T W Duffee attended as a guest.

Chauncey Church of Christ Charles Ogg Converse Street Floyd Nye Jed Charles Fiske Y. Ahlrand Charles Bradfield T. R. Hamilton Charles Sweeney

Meeting to organize mixed young people's class planned

A Friday meeting at the Church of Christ organized a new mixed young people's class to be held at Mandle School. Officers will be elected and committees appointed at the next gathering. Mrs. Pearl Wharton Henry will teach the class.

Chauncey Church of Christ Mandle School Pearl Wharton Henry

Mexican Theater Crowd Protest Fires And Overstayed Seats

El Paso Texas September 29 Mexicans refuse to leave movies as theater managers try faster turnover. Fire Commissioner Sullivan cited patrons in aisles warning removal to meet fire rules. Managers say seated customers stay to watch repeatedly blocking new entrants. Radios and batteries advised for autumn checks and proper tube and ground connections.

EL Paso Téx U.P Sullvan Énter- Ting

Surprise planned for division of Temple No 135 sisters

Pleasant View Temple No 135 Pythian Sisters plan a surprise for the Red division at their regular meeting next Tuesday evening. Installation of officers is also planned and good attendance is anticipated. Chauncey, Sept 29.

Bers Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters Chauncey

School Pupils Organize Club With Elections

Charles Nelson is elected president as school pupils organize a new club and hold their first meeting outlining goals and activities.

Charles Nelson

New Electric Sign Erected at Chauncey Store

Chauncey observes a new electric sign being installed at the Luckoff store by Herman Lueckoff. The Busy Bees Club, built by Noah S. Harvey, elects officers with Charles Nelson as president and Merril Barrows as president in a separate note. A baseball game by fifth and sixth graders occurred at The Plains School with a 7 to 3 score in favor of the fifth grade.

Chauncey Herman Lueckoff Edith Hamers Luckoff Busy Bees Club Noah S. Harvey Charles Nelson Merril Barrows Alfred Gabriel Jimmie Bean Fouffth Organslains Chaunceyx

Air Spud Chauncey Man Shows Plane Shaped Potato

Andrew Kranyik 51 of Chauncey unveils a garden grown potato shaped like an airplane weighing one and a half pounds. The exhibit is on display at the N. 5 Barvey Barber shop in Chauncey.

Chauncey Andrew Kranyik N. 5 Barvey

Allen Named Bay State Republican Nominee for Governor

Lieutenant Governor Frank G. Allen, currently serving Bay State leadership, has been nominated by the Republican Party for the governorship. The selection positions Allen as the party standard bearer aiming to lead the state government.

Frank G. Allen Republicans Allen Bay State

Funeral services for Thomas J. Blackford set for Sunday

Thomas J. Blackford, who died Tuesday at his daughter's home in Chauncey, will receive funeral services Sunday at 10 a.m. from his residence with Chauncey I. C. C. I. Lodge in charge. Burial follows at Coalton. Local notes list Millfield and The Plains visitations as relatives and friends travel between Chauncey and surrounding towns.

Chauncey Thomas J. Blackford Clarence Mullins Ellis Avenue Chauncey I. C. C. I. Lodge Coalton

Fraternity Smoker Draws 150 Freshmen at Men’s Union

More than 150 freshmen pledges attended the fraternity smoker sponsored by the Men’s Union Friday evening in the Union Building after the base meeting in Ewing Auditorium. The social committee organized entertainment with talks by Dean John R. Johnston and others, piano numbers, songs, dances, and whistling specialties.

Lewis Terven Men's ‘Union Sigmund Rosenbloom Eber Price Tony” Agnostinelli Louise Kempton James Entin Men's Union

Cured His Rupture Advertisement Claim

A reader reports a non surgical cure for rupture after years of discomfort. The notice promises complete information by mail and urges sharing with others. It names Eugene ML Pu, a carpenter in Marcellus Avenue Mattison, New Jersey, and mentions a supposed step to avoid operation.

Carpenter Eugene ML Pu Marcellus Avene Matttsquan N. J. Reiter

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