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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1929

Page

6

Death CLAIMS M rs Mary Barnes in Oakdale

Mrs Mary J Barnes aged 79 died Thursday morning at her Oakdale home. She is survived by two sons Barnes of Oakdale and Warren Barnes. husband George Barnes preceded her in death five years ago. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 PM conducted by Rev Joe Donald of Bishopville. burial in Glouster Cemetery. Calvary Baptist Church in Glouster to hold services Sunday night with Rev Bay delivering sermon.

Glouster Mary J. Barnes Dale Barnes Oakdale Warren Barnes 2 Rock Joe Donald Bishopville Calvary Baptist Erend Bay Zanesville

Song Drill Feature At Kiwanis Meeting

Glouster April 5 The Kiwanis Club meeting focused on Song Leader LeFavor drilling members on Kiwanis songs. Committee on education sets next Tuesday as editorials deadline on how Kiwanis can serve the community. Three judges will pick the best editorial for submission to Kiwanis International. Attendance prize from M Beshara awarded to the Reverend Browning.

Glouster Kiwanis Club LeFavor Kiwanis Bryson Committee On Education Kiwanis International M. Beshara Browning

Forestation Exhibitions Planned by Ohio Expert

NEW LEXINGTON April 5 F W Dean of the Ohio Experimental Station will conduct forestry planting demonstrations on April 16 at 9 a m at the F M Randolph farm and at 10 a m at the Stanley Adcock farm near Junction City The body of Homer V Wilson 38 formerly of Perry County who died at the Veterans Hospital Ft Bayard New Mexico will be brought home Saturday for burial.

New Lexington F. W. Dean Ohio F. M. Randolph Stanley Adcock Junction City Homer V. Wilson Perry County Veteran’s Hospital Ft. Bayard New Mexico

John Foreman Former Auditor Dies at McArthur

John T. Foreman 82 retired businessman and former Vinton County auditor died at his McArthur home yesterday. He is survived by two sons Clifford Foreman Zanesville and John L. Foreman Columbus and a daughter Mrs William Zenner Nelsonville.

McArthur John T. Foreman Vinton County Clifford Foreman Zanesville John L. Foreman Columbus William Zenner Nelsonville

Regular City Council Meeting in Glouster Tonight

The council will meet at the City Building in Glouster tonight. Department heads must submit reports during the session.

Glouster

Potatoes Remain Cheap In New Lexington Area

In New Lexington on April 5 potatoes are the cheapest in years with home grown spuds selling for 75 to 85 cents per bushel delivered by farmers.

New Lexington

Corning High Class Presents a Comedy

The Corning High Junior Class staged A Family Disturbance a three act comedy before a large Wednesday audience. Directed by Doris Herron the cast included Richard Mason Virginia Gray Louise Schlingerman Hester Roof Albert Churry Mildred Atkinson William Hardy Carence Rodgers Harold Mason and Jack Lamb.

Corning Corning High School Doris Herron Ohio University Richard Mason Virginia Gray Louise Schlingerman Hester Roof Albert Churry Mildred Atkinson William Hardy Carence Rodgers Harold Mason Jack Lamb

Tourville Sets Sail From Brest Returning To Paris

The French cruiser Tourville departed Brest today on a voyage to Paris carrying back to the homeland the late Ambassador Myron T. Herrick who served under four presidents.

Brest France U.P Tourville Wey Myron T. Herrick Amerian Paris

Rainstorm Delays Air Mail and Rail Traffic in Cleveland

A violent rain and electrical storm hit Cleveland early today causing air mail service disruptions and significant rail delays across the area. No injuries reported as crews work to restore normal operations and clear lines blocked by flooding and debris.

Cleveland U.R

Jack Coffey Dies at Marion Home

News of the death of Jack Coffey at the family home in Marion is reported by Paul Shannon, a brother in law. The body will be moved to the Shannon home at 28 South Cemetery Street for burial in Athens Catholic Cemetery. Plans for burial will be announced later. Coffey, long employed by the Erie Railroad Company, resided in Marion.

Jack Coffey Marion Paul Shannon Shannon South Cemetery Street Athens Catholic Coffey Erie Railroad Company

Skinner To Speak at Corning High School Commencement

Corning High School schedules a series of events through May with Commencement on May 7 featuring B. O. Skinner of Wilmington College as speaker. Other events include an operetta on April 10 and senior activities through May 5.

Skinner Corning High School Corning B. O. Skinner Wilmington College Athens High School

Chiang Heads Nationalist Governors Enter Hankow

Gen Chiang Kai-shek and Nationalist governors entered Hankow amid Wuhan rebel tensions. Report notes uncertainty and fatigue among officials as the capital watchers assess the situation.

Chiang Kat-s Hankow Wuhan

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