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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1929

Page

3

Mabel Joyce Dies Saturday in Columbus

Mrs. Kie Joyce 23 wife of Thomas Joyce of Nashville died at Mercy Hospital Columbus Saturday about noon from peritonitis. She resided on Harpers Street worked at French Dry Cleaning. Survived by husband, one daughter aged three, mother Mrs. May Inman, brother Earl Inman of Chillicothe, sister Mrs. Kenneth Hulmes of Nelsonville. Funeral at London Derry near Chillicothe at 2 pm.

Nashville Kie Joyce Thomas Mercy Hospital Columbus Joyce Harpers Street May Inman

Value of Church Membership Cited by Rev Evans

The Rev. Lloyd Evans spoke at the Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville on the value of church membership. He described the church as a place of common beliefs interests and hopes binding people together and guiding others. Mrs Edith Stiers sang The Prayer Perfect with harp accompaniment.

Nelsonville Lloyd Evans The Presbyterian Church Evans Edith Stiers Riley

Troop 45 Holds Meeting at the Y With Elections and Plans

Scout leaders state the boys enjoy Chaplain Friday talks. Donald Harper elected captain of the Troop baseball team with Charles Patton as assistant captain and Francis Kouri as manager. The Board for Supervision of Baseball will arrange games. Troop council met with a special investigation to be reported next week. Scoutmaster Powell presided and a signalling corps meeting is set for 6 15 at the Y.

Nelsonville Scout Bear Patrol Karl Haas Igari Haas William Raybould Harot Metray Gerald Thomas Russ Cope Kenneth Cope Bart Kilcher Darrel Keplar Joe Vpedigeo Aoe Vatrol Charles Hellyer Doys John Steenrod Mark Herrold Robert Riley Gilbert Wiess George Lash Roland Pierce Richard Acomb Eagle Patrol Bennie Sterling James Barrows Chester McManamay Byron Phillips Robert Figley John Huddy Robert Patton Donald Shafer Fox Patrol Donald Harper Paul Huddy Bob Tucker Harry Evans Charles Patton Joe Stanley William Lawson Board of Injury Powell Troop 45

Berean Bible Class Draws Eighty at Nelsonville Meeting

Eighty men attended the Berean Bible Class session at the Christian Sunday School in Nelsonville on Sunday morning. Troop 45 Boy Scouts joined, Camp Fire Girls presented a program, and Ralph Parks sang a solo as part of the musical program.

Nelsonville Berean Christian Sunday School Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls Ralph Parks

Local visits and family gatherings around Columbus

Miss Harriett Bowers and relatives from Columbus visited sisters Gladys and Elizabeth Bowers over the weekend. Mrs. Charles Wiley and children from Cambridge joined her parents G W Figgins in Columbus. Others called or visited include Mrs. C A Malone Akron and Mrs Arden Allyn Columbus after a death in the Verity family. Mr and Mrs Kelch were noted in Columbus with illness of a family member.

Harriett Bowers Jeff Jimmy Bowers Columbus Gladys Elizabeth Bowers G. W. Figgins Charles Wiley and Children Cambridge C. A. Malone Akron Arden Allyn Henry Verity Phil Kelch Joe Kelch Kelch Nelsonville Hugh Calamore Louise Johnson

Jacksonville home destroyed by fire in early morning blaze

A Jacksonville residence occupied by the McMenamy family burned out, with the Kinder home partly scorched. Fire started in the McMenamy kitchen likely from faulty wiring and the extinguished fire alarm came about 5 o clock. Neighbors used a bucket brigade and wells supplied water to save nearby structures while residents were away visiting relatives. Insurance covered the damaged building, owned by Thomas McMenamy, amid calls for better village fire-fighting equipment.

Jacksonville Thomas McMenamy Lea McMenamy

Woman Taken to Hospital for Appendicitis Near Mountville

Mrs. C. A. Gardner of Mountville vicinity was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville by E. PF. Carpenter ambulance Sunday for an appendicitis operation. She was accompanied to the hospital by

Glouster C. A. Gardner Mountville Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville E. PF. Carpenter

Glouster Awards Water Softener Plant Contract

At a Saturday meeting the Board of Public Affairs awarded the water softener and filtration plant contract to International Filter Company of Chicago. The installed plant bid under 10000 dollars and preliminary work will start within two weeks with completion expected by early July.

Chicago Glouster Board of Public Affairs City Water Works International Filter Company Department

Checks Won’t Clear Underwood Bound Over

In Glouster on April 15 Lee Underwood pleaded to issuing two insufficient funds checks totaling 14.85 and 14.65 to Hocking Candy Supply Co. He was bound over to the grand jury with $500 bond, unable to post security and sent to Athens County Jail. case postponed for two to three days after a prior business venture on High Street.

Underwood Dulaney High Street

Weekend Guests and Church Meet In Local Notices

Mr and Mrs John Monks hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Manus Shafer and son Charles from Columbus Mrs R D Romine and two daughters from Mason City W Va and Mr and Mrs William Carsey of Cincinnati Misses Janet and Margaret Pugh from Columbus visited Miss William Stover At Athens Mrs Leoline Seibert and Mr and Mrs Jake Seibert of Columpus spent Saturday with E M Gilbert The Wings Heralds met at Mary Kathrine Millers home with 13 members present Bible lesson read Kings Herald song piano solo by Betty Jane Tignor readings by Mary Adaline Wilson and Mary Margaret Betts choir songs and prayers followed by refreshments Next meeting with Marjorie Simonton Columbus Street

John Monks Manus Shafer Charles Columbus R. D. Romine Mason City W. Va William Carsey Cincinnati Janet Margaret Pugh William Stover Leoline Seibert Athens Jake Seibert Columpus E. M. Gilbert Wings Heralds Mary Kathrine Miller Elsie Freer Kings Herald Betty Jane Tignor Mary Adaline Wilson Mary Margaret Betts Jesus Marjorie Simonton Columbus Street

Card Party for St Phillip's Church at Parish Hall

The Ladies of St Phillip's Newi Church in Murrau City host a card party at the Parish Hall Tuesday evening. The public is invited to attend.

St. Phillip’s Newi Church Murrau City

Couple Wed in Nelsonville as Bride Hazel Adams Marries

Nelsonville April 15. Mr and Mrs Donald McManus announce their marriage in Athens on April 13. Rev M E Chatley officiated at the wedding. The bride Hazel Adams daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Adams is a Nelsonville High School graduate class of 1926 and has worked for Kroger. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Wesley McManus and works for the traction company. They will reside in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Donald McManus Athens M. E. Chatley Hazel Adams Harry Adams Nelsonville High School Kroger Company MccManus Wesley McManus McManus The Traction Company

Mrs. Helen Sweazy Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Helen Sweazy wife of Walter Sweazy of Myers Crossing died Sunday morning at her sister Mrs. Roy Blanchard’s home in Murray City after a long illness. Funeral at Murray City M E Church Wednesday at 1 pm conducted by Rev H G Householder. Burial in Greenlawn. She leaves her husband a son a daughter and her parents.

Nelsonville Helen Sweazy Walter Sweazy Myers Crossing Roy Blanchard Murray City M. E. Church H. G Greenlawn

Nelsonville men fined for intoxication and store robbery

Harley Triplett pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 25 dollars and costs before Mayor I J Eberle and was re arrested for alleged ties to the Landis hold up. Oscar Hartley also pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid 10 dollars plus costs. A night robbery at the Bon Ton Store on Poplar Street was reported with a forced rear window and minor cash loss while merchandise was checked.

Nelsonville Harley Triplett I. J. Eberle Triplett Landis Oscar Hartley Bon Ton Poplar Street George Bateman Lewis Duga

Machine Gun Fire Probe Planned At Fort Lauderdale

Investigation into machine gun fire that swept the Miami riverfront was set for today at Fort Lauderdale, announced Commander R L Jack of the coast guard base. The incident began Sunday when two boats sped upriver and the pursuer fired on the fleeing leader, ending a mile from the start with two men later found aboard the vessel.

Miami Fila U.R Fort Lauderdale R. L. Jack Coast Guard Harry Contre Vand Lauor

Child dies in Nelsonville area death notice

Betty Jane Eyre aged two died Saturday at her mother's home near Lancaster. Funeral services led by Rev K H McCorkle of the Nelsonville Christian Church were held at the residence this morning at 10 30. Burial followed at Connett Cemetery.

Ty Jane Eyre Lancaster K. H. McCorkle Nelsonville Christian Church Connett

Twilight Baseball League Meeting Set at Y M C A Tonight

Nelsonville citizens plan a Twilight Baseball League for the upcoming season with a meeting at the Y M C A this evening at 7 30 o'clock. A large attendance is expected.

Nelsonville

Today is Ours But Tomorrow Is Gods Sermon

Rev. M. E. Chatley preached at the Christian Church on Sunday morning that today is the time to act not tomorrow. He warned that postponement excuses sin and erodes faith, urging decisive religion and noting hope as life’s mainspring.

Chatley M. E. Chatley Christian Church Mr. Chaniey

Dale Shepard Jailed on Child Support Charge

Dale Shepard of Glouster is jailed in Athens County on a non support charge for his young daughter Monalee Shepard. Deputy Sheriff Fred Heck arrested him Sunday and the charge was filed by Mrs Freda Smith. Shepard awaits arraignment at the Athens County Jail.

Monalee Shepard Dale Shepard Glouster Fred Heck Shepard Freda Smith Athens County

Probate Court Update Delayed Assignment Expected

Probate court reports a late assignment today with Judge M. J indicating a possible delay. The brief note cites pending matters and a stated late arrival by the court official.

M. J

Rich Suitor Held For Death Of Rival

In New York on April 15 a tangled feud between two wealthy men over a disputed home purchase after a fashionable party surfaced as a possible motive in the death of Arthur My Smith. Samuel E. Bell of Cleveland is held without bail on a charge of homicide, with Mrs. Robert L. Brown of Lexington, Kentucky, also implicated.

New York Arthur “My Smith Cleveland Samuel E. Bell Robert L. Brown Lexington

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