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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1929

Page

3

Wire theft suspect faces housebreaking charge in Nelsonville

Roy Cullison of Glenven is to be arraigned next week in Nelsonville on a housebreaking charge connected to copper wire theft and a pistol found during a search. Officers also questioned Sam McDonald and held others in Logan related to the Spencer Hollow Mine theft. Local social notes list visits and events around Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Roy Cullison Glenven L. J. Eberle George Bateman Cullison Hocking County Logan Joe Farbearn Bateman Farbearn Glendon Sam McDonald Spencer Hollow

Doctor LeFever to Speak on OSU Radio Program

Dr. Harry E. LeFever of the Ohio State University College of Medicine will discuss a phase of medicine on Station WEAO tonight at 7:30. The exact topic was not announced. He is the son of Dr. LeFever of Glouster and a former Ohio University student who graduated from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia.

Harry E. LeFever Medical College Ohio State University WEAO Dr. LeFever LeFever Glouster Ohio General Assembly Ohio University Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia

Local Elks Minstrels Draw Big Crowds in Nelsonville

The Elks Charity Minstrels drew large matinee and evening crowds at the Nelsonville high school auditorium. Staged by the John B. Rogers Company under Fran Steele, the show featured a two part program with musical numbers, skits, and comedy. Proceeds go to the local charity fund.

Nelsonville The Elks’ Charity Minstrels High School Elks Have Coures John B. Rogers Company Fran Steele George Marshall John Call Robert Kinney Raymond Raine Curt Daugherty Tate Cooley Charley Strum Marie Bill Hilleary Mississippi

Estel Crabtree to Join Reds in Columbus Series

Estel Crabtree of the Cincinnati Reds will wear a uniform Saturday and Sunday as the Reds meet the Columbus Senators in a three game set at Columbus Park. Local fans plan to attend the weekend games as the team travels from Nelsonville. An unrelated Detroit blast injures three and destroys three buildings with one death and a missing man.

Nelsonville Estel Crabtree Cincinnati Reds Columbus Senators Reds Columbus Park Detroit U.R

Burial of James Kelly Taken to Nelsonville for Burial

The body of James Kelly, 60, who died Tuesday at the Franklin County Home after neuritis, was brought to Nelsonville today and taken to Greenlawn for burial. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Mary Muncie of Canal Winchester.

Nelsonville James Kelly Franklin County Greenlawn Mary Muncie Canal Winchester

Mulligan Fined Five Dollars for Drunk Charge

Leo Mulligan age 55 of Athens was arrested Tuesday night on intoxication charges. He appeared before Mayor E C Woodworth Thursday night at City Building and was fined five dollars and confined in the City Jail until able to leave.

Leo Mulligan Athens E. C. Woodworth Mulligan

Hang-Over Campus Scandal Paper Hits Ohio University

Anonymous campus scandal sheet The Hang-over appeared at Ohio University this morning selling rapidly with most students owning a copy. It claims to name murderers abductors and disturbers of the public peace, promising no sugar coating in its intimate exposé.

Ohio University

Lovsey Dynamite Case Dismissed by Athens Court

The jury in the Lovsey dynamite case failed to reach a verdict after 21 hours and was dismissed in the Athens County Common Pleas Court. The case is continued to the May term, with Lovsey charged in connection with the dynamiting of Fred Lowry's automobile in Deanville as part of regional mine trouble.

Oscar Lovsey Chauncey Athens County William Williams Lovesey Hocking Valley

Small Chimney Fire At Curran Drive House

A small blaze at the home of Fred Hooper on Curran Drive caused by burning soot in the chimney was extinguished with little effort. No injuries or significant damage were reported, and the fire department responded promptly under Chief E R Laughlin.

Fred Hooper Curran Drive E. RR Pud" Laughlin Laughlin

Trash collections to end Saturday in Athens

Athens service director G M Romine said clean-up by the Athens Service Department should finish Friday night or by noon Saturday with a second truck added to offset weather delays. The east side has been completed and crews will move to the west. Debris is dumped at Herrold's Mill. Residents cooperated, aiding the campaign's success.

Athens Service Department G. M. Romine Romine Mr. Romine Herrold's Mill Athens

Amesville Teen Eva Ewing Reported Missing

Eva Ewing, 17, of Amesville, was reported missing from her home Friday morning. Police Chief Finsterwald said her father believes she ran away. She was last seen at home wearing a black velvet coat and hat, blue satin dress with lace collar, dark hose, and has dark hair.

Lost aviators seen on mud flats near Port George Australia

The crew of the Southern Cross was sighted today on mud flats south of Port George Australia nearly two weeks after an emergency landing during a Sydney to Wyndham flight. Captain Holden reported the four airmen are safe and well, and he dropped food to them while circling for several minutes during a lookout over Prince Regent River region northwest of Wyndham.

Sidney U.P Southern Cross Port George Australia Sydney Wyndham Western Australia Holdren Holden Prince Regent River

Revival Opens Tonight in Zaleski Town Hall

A ten day revival starts tonight at 7 30 in Zaleski Town Hall. Mrs M L Kimmey of Athens will lead with special music. Sermon subjects are not yet announced.

Town Hall Zaleski Mra. M. L. Kimmey Athens

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