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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1929
Page
5
Mary G. Connor now leads the U S prosecution of 39 alleged members of Chicago's candy racket. Once a Portland stenographer she rose through the ranks after joining the Department of Justice during the war and becoming the government's anti trust expert.
A. A. Booker, colored of Glouster, is jailed in Athens County for possessing intoxicating liquor, his third offense. Bond set at 1200, he was bound over to the grand jury. Virgil Lanning remains jailed on separate perjury charges connected to a Ray McLaughlin trial.
In Athens County Probate Court Cora Varner, widow of Jacob J Varner, sought a higher yearly allowance from her husband s estate. The court increased the allowance to 556 dollars and ordered the estate to cover court costs. Administrators Detbert M Reaworth and Mi mond tt Reaworth posted 4700 bond with American Surety Company New York. Letters granted and appraisers named. further actions continued.
Fragmentary text mentions Harris playing hockey in Detroit and names Mile Hilly Southworth at Mt. Louis with unclear context and irregular phrasing.
Evan Morgan Jr returned to his Avome in The Plains from Lanecaster after weeks at his sister Mrs Edward Gerken’s home following a leg operation. He uses crutches and his eyes required specialist care in Lanecaster.
Taylor Ridge Church of Christ hosts a combined Bible school event Friday at 7 as Greens Run and Trimble Churches of Christ join Taylor Ridge youth for vocal and instrumental music stunts and games. Refreshments provided by the local Young People's Council.
The Sayre Study Circle met at Mrs. F F Kitle's home for a year end program and picnic May 28 at Mrs. Gordon's home. Members shared favorite verses and discussed Life of Catherine Lee Bates and Whither Mankind. Various church groups and members attended events and travels noted.
Sam Warren files a petition against William Watkins John Carleton George Carleton Mary Hogue Mabel Huber and Edna Beall seeking partition of Cyrus W Watkins estate and set off his one third undivided interest as son and heir of Mary M Warren. The property lies in the Mill Street Addition in Athens.
The American Cydor Cup team is hailed as the best dressed group of golfers in the world and greeted warmly in England. They will face British professionals in Leeds next week.
Former Florida wartime Democratic governor and minister Sidney J. Catts is indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of aiding an alleged counterfeiters plot. He allegedly conspired with a Tampa lawyer to receive 25 000 counterfeit notes in exchange for a 5000 investment.
The Sunday School at Zion Church Lower Plains reorganized on Sunday. Elected officers include Superintendent G Nichols, Assistant Superintendent Worth Dieken, Secretary Gretve McHarg, Treasurer Elmer Stage, Organist Mrs Harry Moore. Teachers chosen include G Nichols Worth Dieken Mrs George Gabriel Sr and Mrs Pred Gabriel.
Mrs Eva Smith of Carbon Hill visits her daughter Mrs Worth Dicken. Mr and Mrs Benton Potts spend Sunday with relatives in New Straitsville. Mrs Linzie Barber and son Harry Barber of Nelsonville visit George Gabriel Jr. Mrs Annie Waymer visits Joe Noland in Sugar Creek. Chartle Moler and family visit Harry Moore in Nelsonville. James Terrell travels to Akron to visit Ambrose Terrell. Sella Martin spends the week with aunt Mrs Moore.
Mrs James Terrell Sr returns home from Akron after visiting Ambrose Terrell. Mr Terrell Sr goes to Akron this week. Joe Kennedy and family return to Huntington W Va from visit with James Terrell Sr and family in The Plains. Lavella Burson and Effie McGuire visit Straitsville and Chauncey. Alfred Morgan family back to Martonib after time with Evan Morgan Sr in The Plains. Marietta Bishop of Athens visits friends in The Plains. August Olson home newly painted. Harley Boring and Charles Boring move into The Plains property of Charles Boring. Harley and Charles Boring visit F C Boring in Columbus.
Gav Myer Cooper will give the commencement address at Coolville High School on May 7, announced by County Superintendent H. R. McVay. The Civic Association plans a benefit motion picture show for the graduating class on April 29 featuring Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come.
Punahow Academy of Hoonolulu will travel the greatest distance to reach the relay Carnival, entering a team in the upcoming Penn relays.
Coon and family transfer to Oxley property in The Plains. Wendell and Mrs Grandstaff settle into Whetstone home as Whetstones depart for Columbus after the school year ends. Clifford and Virgil Whetstone visit friends in Dexter to close the week.
Lexington Kentucky April 17 The Warm Stable of Lexington reportedly paid 150000 dollars to Larry Payne Whitney for Victorian a four year old son of Whisk Broom I PR Prudery the sale noted as a top price in the equine market.
The readable portion describes stomach pain and breathlessness with tremor and nervousness. It mentions a goat? and a vent from later irritation and a yellow face at stores with a price noted 61.
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