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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1929

Page

5

Calendine Fined for Parking on School Grounds

H. C. Calendine of Stockport was arrested Sunday night by Constable Harry Dalton after parking on Rock Riffle school grounds. Magistrate Carl H. Porter suspended a $10 fine pending payment of costs, which Calendine paid, resulting in his release. County officers warn against parking in public school grounds with arrests and fines for future violations.

Rock Riffle H. C. Calendine Stockport Calendine Harry Dalton Carl H. Porter

Doctor Sends New Truss on Trial

Kansas City readers are invited to test a rupture appliance by Dr. Andrew Kaiser. The Hernia specialist offers a 30 day trial with no upfront payment or cash on delivery. Hundreds with long standing ruptures report quick relief and freedom from prior truss wear. If not satisfied after the trial, return it at no cost.

Kansas City Andrew Kaiser Koch Building Main Street

Funeral Held For Thelma Mullins 13 In Chauncey

Funeral services were held in Chauncey at the Independent Holiness Church for Thelma Audrey Mullins age 13 daughter of Mr and Mrs James Mullins. Rev Hiram Mingus officiated with songs by Miss Jones Patton and Miss Smith. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery. The death was due to heart trouble after illness since Christmas with surviving parents several sisters and brothers. Pupils served as lower bearers and pall bearers.

Chauncey Independent Holiness Church Thelma Audrey Mullins James Mullins Hiram Mingus Miss Jones Miss Patton Miss Smith Stout Greenlawn

Local residents visit churches and family in Chauncey Athens Millfield

The Rev. and Mrs. W Ahtbrand of Chauncey attended services at the M E church in Athens on Sunday. Miss Elsie Rankin and Miss Alice Dew of Chauncey visited Miss Ernestine Mingus in Millfield Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Darrell Witham and son of Athens visited the Burkes Witham in Chauncey Sunday.

W. Ahtbrand Chauncey Athens M. BE Elsie Rankin Alice Dew Millfield Ernestine Mingus Darrell Witham Marshal Burke Witham

Drake Street Improvement Completed in Chauncey

Chauncey on Drake Street from Ellis Avenue to the high school road received upgraded paving with broken tile blocks and lifter cirders. The improvement, finished last week, is praised as a notable street enhancement. Loyal Woman's Division of the Church of Christ will meet Wednesday at Mrs Harvey Pus on High Street. all churchwomen invited.

Chauncey Drake Street Ellis Avenue Loyal Women Loyal Woman's Division The Church of Christ, Chauncey Harvey’ Pus High Street Church

Funeral for Bobby Wallace Held in Millfield

Funeral services for Bobby Wallace five year old son of Mr and Mrs Mack Wallace were conducted Sunday afternoon at Millfield Methodist Church by Rev G B Courtney of Chauncey Church of Christ. The burial occurred at Greenlawn Cemetery with Undertaker Stout in charge. The child was ill only a few hours. Surviving are his parents a brother and sisters and grandparents.

Chauncey Bobby Mack Wallace Millfield Millfield Methodist Church G. B. Courtney Church of Christ Ruth Howard Greenlawn Stout

Initiation Banquet Honors Ohio Pi Beta Phi Members

Nineteen initiates of Ohio Alpha of Pi Beta Phi were honored at a Saturday banquet by the active chapter at the Colonial Hotel. Initiation ceremonies began at 9 o'clock Saturday with attendees from Athens Logan McKeesport Pa Portsmouth Akron Orrville and State College Pa among others.

Ninteen Ohio Kathleen Conaway New Lexington Ellen Davis Marian Morris Nelsonville Mable Lee Clarksburg Wa. Va Suzanne Porterfield State College Louise Sargeant Middleport Alene Wills Jackson

Coulter Explores True Christianity At Sunday Service

The Rev C M Coulter preached on what constitutes a true Christian at the Methodist Church. He urged that tolerance must mean defending core beliefs with vigor and cited Jesus words about salt losing savor to warn against diluted faith.

Coulter C. M. Coulter Methodist Church Jesus Church of Christ Church

Evening of Games and Gifts for Lewis Tracy

The event honored Lewis Tracy with games and magic, followed by refreshments for 25 guests. Attendees included Dorothy Gillespie Carolyn Guerra Lola Devore Merle Brown Hazel Willis Clara Misner Marjorie Stahl Maxine Hardy Marietta Chadwell Pauline Tracy Dennis McDaniel Joseph Guerra Ernest Howard John Rankin Paul Daugherty Ralph Dean Pearl Misner Gerald McDaniel Homer Pyles Clarence Tracy Robert Border Richard Howard Oris Chadwell Elsworth Tracy and Mr and Mrs Homer Tracy.

Lewis Dorothy Gillespie Carolyn Guerra Lola Devore Merle Brown Hazel Willis Clara Misner Marjorie Stahl Maxine Hardy Marietta Chadwell Pauline Tracy Dennis McDaniel Joseph Guerra Ernest Howard John Rankin Paul Daugherty Ralph Dean Pearl Misner Gerald McDaniel Homer Pyles Clarence Tracy Robert Border Richard Howard Oris Chadwell Elsworth Tracy Lewis Tracy Mrs Homer Tracy

Funeral Procession Follows Tragic Death Near Columbus

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Charles Bradfeld and Mrs George Williamson with Jo Ann and Lucile Bradfield attended the funeral of Miss Eleanor Porter, who died tragically near Columbus last Wednesday, after traveling to Athens on Friday.

Chauncey Charles Bradfeld George Williamson Jo Ann Lucile Bradfield Athens Eleanor Porter Columbus

Three Autoists Arrested Here by County Men

Two men were arrested on charges of reckless driving and a third for operating with only one headlight by county officers Saturday night and Sunday. David Finsterwald of Athens was arrested on Richland Avenue for reckless driving and will be arraigned at 7 p.m. Arthur Shannon of Nelsonville faces reckless driving on the Athens Nelsonville Road and will be arraigned at 7 p.m. Floyd Pierce was arrested on the Rock Biffie Road for driving with a single headlight and will be arraigned at 6 p.m.

David Finsterwald Athens Wilson A Richland Avenue Carl Porter Arthur Shannon Nelsonville William Williams Shannon Porter Floyd Pierce Pierce Wilson Ator Rock Biffie

Carsey and Graham Arrested On Intoxication Charges

Edward Carsey of Athens was arrested on intoxication charges Sunday at 11 on North Court Street by Police Chief E. B. Finsterwald. Walter Graham, also of Athens, was arrested on intoxication charges Saturday evening by Chief Finsterwald and Special Patrolman Tom Johnson.

Edward Carsey Athens North Court Street E. 8. Finsterwald Walter Graham Finsterwald Tom Johnosn

Ohio legislature ends session signals final adjournment

The Ohio legislature adjourns after a productive session with plans to reconvene Tuesday for signing of bills. Governor will sign measures before they become law. New civil service appointees named. A forthcoming state office building and centralized offices are discussed. Final term ends December 31, 1930.

Columbus Eighty-Eighth General Assembly Clarence J. Brown General Assembly A. P. Sandles Ottawa Putnam County Democrat Civil Service Commission Rollin Swisher Sandles Ralph W. Emmons New Rochester Columbiana County Cooper

Day of Reveille or Change in Christian Message

Mr. Coulter laments lack of alert against life prey and argues for clear issues. He urges preaching to convince, not offend, while insisting Jesus remain unchanged and Christians transformed into his likeness. The core aim is establishing a life philosophy, not mere imitation.

Mr. Coulter

Eighth Grade Examinations Set for Athens County Pupils

Eighth grade pupils in Athens County will take state examinations next Monday in all county high schools. County Superintendent H R McVay notes students entering Athens City High School will test in Mechanicsburg, those aiming for Nelsonville High School in Kemberly, and others at their chosen high school.

Athens County H. R. McVay Athens Township Athens City Mechanicsburg Nelsonville High School Kemberly

Mrs. Hobart Seeks DAR President General Post

Mrs. Lowell F. Hobart, of Cincinnati, is a candidate for president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The new leader will be chosen at the annual convention in Washington from April 13 to 20. Hobart is noted for Red Cross work during the war.

Lowell F. Hobart the Daughters of the American Revolution Washington Cincinnati Red Cross

Two Athens Girls Named Phi Beta Kappa Members

Pauline Swanson and Amy Morgan Cowen of Athens are listed among 13 Ohio University students to be initiated into Phi Beta Kappa on April 26 when a new chapter is installed. Swanson, a senior in Liberal Arts, and Cowen, graduate with a BA, are active in campus groups and sororities.

Athens Ohio University Phi Beta Kappa Pauline Db Swanson Amy Morgan Cowen Pi Beta Phi Miss Swanson College of Liberal Arts Cowen Cresset Sigma Rho Playshop Green and White John B. Swanson Ta Sigma Phi Classical Club Athena E. W. Chubb Thurman L. Morgan

Coffey Body To Be Brought to Athens

The body of Jack Coffey who died in Marion last Thursday will be brought to Athens on the Hocking Valley train from Columbus at 9 15 tonight. Funeral services were held earlier in Marion at 9 o'clock in St Marys Church and burial will follow Tuesday at 9 in the Shannon home on South Cemetery Street. Father W F Connally of St Pauls Catholic Church will conduct services. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery.

Jack Coffey Marion Athens Hocking Valley Columbus St. Mary's Church Shannon Home South Cemetery Street W. F. Connally St. Paul's Catholic Church Catholic ‘Cemetery

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