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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1929

Page

3

Eberle Names Elk Committees For Nelsonville Lodge

L. J. Eberle, exalted ruler of Nelsonville Lodge 543 BPOE, announces committees for the present lodge year. Names include Visiting, Auditing, Board of Governors, Special Nights, Special Days, Flag Day Memorial Day and Christmas charity. observances set for June 14 and December 1.

Nelsonville L. J. Eberle Nelsonville Lodge O. T. McLaughlin C. A. Shockley Miles Howe Tom Matthewson Thos. J. Smith L. P. Rice Edward Rosser Leland Krieg L. R. Kelch A. Shockley Board of Governors House A. B. Johnsn Harry Rodda T. BE. MacFarland John McCormick Robert Huenefeld FE. J. Rosser T. E. McFarland Htarry Rodda John Rider T. J. Smith

Death of Two Year Old Thomas Dilcher Jr in Zanesville

Thomas Dilcher Jr two year old son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Dilcher of Zanesville died Wednesday afternoon at the family home in Zanesville Funeral services will be held at the residence this evening and the body will be brought to Nelsonville Saturday noon for burial at Greenlawn The Dilcher family previously lived in Nelsonville leaving two daughters in the city

Nelsonville Thomas Dilcher, Jr Thomas Pilcher Zanesville Greenlawn Dilcher

Athens social notes highlight visitors and family

Miss Louise Rowland and Miss Camilla Nickson of Athens visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bean and Mrs. Walter Quigley in Columbus. Mrs. Walter Quigley visits her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Riley. Mrs. W. H. Hyde spends time with her mother in Sharon.

Louise Rowland Camilla Nickson Athens Frank Bean Walter Quigley Columbus John Riley W. H. Hyde Sharon

Buchtel youths fined for gas theft in Nelsonville

Wil lard Dixon and Ed Sayre both of Buchtel pleaded guilty to petit larceny after attempting to siphon gasoline from cars in a Walnut Street garage. Each was fined 36 dollars and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail with suspension on payment. Allan Rutter and Clarence Rutter pleaded guilty to disturbing a religious meeting and were fined 10 dollars and costs. Dorr Run was fined 10 dollars and costs for owning an unlicensed dog.

Nelsonville Walnut Street Willard Dixon Ed Sayre Buchtel L. J. Eberle George Bateman C. P. Pridgen Alva Patton Patton Allan Rutter Clarence Rutter Robert Oasman Pentecostal Poplar Street Costa Harve Anders Dorr Run Anders Bateman Porter Dicksens

Maze gets job as permanent chief linesman

Roy Maze of Nelsonville has been appointed permanently to the position of chief linesman in the electric light department by Mayor L. J. Eberle after previously serving on a temporary basis following the resignation of Fd Mills.

Nelsonville Roy Maze Electric Light Department L. J. Eberle Fd Mills

Bridge Club Dinner At East Washington Street

Mrs J B Preston hosted her bridge club Thursday evening at her East Washington Street home. A six o clock dinner was served with spring flowers on the tables. Guests included Mrs Walter Quig ley of Columbus and Miss Mary Sharp. Three tables of bridge were played. High score winner was Mrs Stacey Sharp with first prize, second went to Mrs Leonard Cooley, and the guest prize was won by Miss Mary Sharp.

J. B. Preston East Washington Street Walter Quigley Columbus Mary Sharp Stacey Sharp Leonard Cooley

Mrs Warrington Hosts St. Agnes Guild Meeting

Mrs. J. Warrington entertained St. Agnes Guild at her Walnut Street home. After the business session the evening was spent in games and exchanging packages. Refreshments were served.

Entertains Guild J. Warrington St. Agnes Guild Walnut Street

Williams Dies at 40 in Columbus Pneumonia Death

Webster Williams aged 40 died this morning at 5 in his Columbus home from pneumonia. He was the son of Nathanial and Elizabeth Williams, formerly of Nelsonville. The funeral cortege will arrive at Greenlawn Cemetery Sunday at 12:30 for burial.

Nelsonville Webster Williams Columbus Nathanial Elizabeth Williams Greenlawn

Miss Irene McDowell Speaks on Social Welfare in Columbus

Nelsonville April 26 Miss Irene McDowell social service worker from Deanville delivered an address at the Central Presbyterian Church in Columbus in the interest of social service welfare work.

Nelsonville Irene McDowell Deanville Columbus Central Presbyterian Church

Nelsonville High Baseball to Travel for First Away Game

Nelsonville High School baseball travels to Wellstone this afternoon for the season's first away game, weather permitting. The team won their season opener two weeks ago against Jackson.

Nelsonville Wellstone Jackson

Personal tax returns due in Nelsonville area May 1

April 26 notice states personal tax returns must be filed in the County Auditor's office by May 1. Deputy Auditor C. H. Martin will be at the York Township trustees' office in Nelsonville each evening for the remainder of the month to help residents complete returns. The service is free.

York Township Trustees Nelsonville C. H. Martin York Township

First Presbyterian Women Welcome Spring Meeting Reports

The Women’s Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church held its first meeting of the year with Mrs N Hill on Thursday April 25. Reports from members who attended the Presbytery in Gallipolia noted the Nelsonville group among the four best in excellence. A Color Project in Black was presented. The Ladies’ Aid April meeting followed with president Mrs Charles Myers presiding and a nominating report adopted naming officers for the coming year.

Women's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church N. Hill Lawrence Kelch John Salts Gallipolia Nelsonville Group Society Charles Myers Clarence Back Mra Martin Ohlinger Frank Tedrow Lawrence Reich Charles Meltsheimer

Local Society Notes Track Busy Year Ahead

The re elected president Mrs Myera plans a busy year for the society. Hostess served refreshments. Mrs L A Collamore returns from Akron after visiting sister Mrs Clarence Grimm. Mr and Mrs Leland Devore Miss Vern Parry and Miss Frances Parry spent Friday in Columbus. Mrs Agnes Dowler spent the end of the week with relatives in Columbus. Mrs Frank Bean and Mrs John Warrington were Columbus visitors Friday. Mrs Thomas Bush returned from Cleveland after visiting daughter Miss Vernon Bush. Mrs G McLaughlin visiting relatives in Columbus. Mrs Harry Kourt and daughter Joan spending the end of the week in Columbus with former parents Mr and Mrs W G Bennett. R M Figtey of Athens guests Thursday and Friday of Mr and Mrs C C Pigley. Mrs Earl Baker visiting friends in Corning Tuesday. Mrs Carl Pettit spent Thursday with friends in Athens.

L. A. Collamore Akron Clarence Grimm Leland Devore Vern Parry Frances Parry Columbus Agnes Dowler Frank Bean John Warrington Thomas Bush Cleveland Vernon Bush G. McLaughlin Harry Ko

Jury To Get Case Of Girl Late Today

Thelma Bonifant, 24, faces murder charges for the death of Walbrown at Ravenswood West Virginia. The state closes its arguments as the defense prepares its case. Bonifant testified naming Chuck OConnor, a Wheeling mine guard, as the actual slayer. Walbrown was shot during a September party at Charles White's home near Zanesville.

Zanesville Thelma Bonifant W. & Walbrown Ravenswood W. Va Walbrown Charles White Chuck O'Connor

Greens Run High to Open Commencement Season

Greens Run High School begins commencement events with a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Gilbert Courtney at the Christian Church on Sunday evening. The senior class plans to present the play The Dear Roy Graduates next Tuesday evening.

Greens Run High School The Christian Church Gilbert Courtney Roy

New York Governor's Son Engaged to Betsy Cushing

The engagement of the New York governor's son to Miss Betsy Cushing of Croaktine is announced. Betsy Cushing is the daughter of Dr. Harvey Cushing, a renowned brain surgeon. The couple is pictured after the engagement news. Betsy is a Wentover School graduate with a social debut in 1927.

New York Harvard Law School Belive Betsy Cushing Croaktine Miss Cushing Harvey Cushing Wentover School

Mutual Home and Association Win Suit Over Debt

In Athena County Common Court Judge L. Forejetell orders debts paid by Harry and Minnie Lycke to Mutual Home and Association. A $2 debt tied to a May origin, linked to a $3,100 loan on property, with missed installments and mortgage breaches cited. Separately Judge Ly Worstell grants County Bank judgment against C. C. Anderson and Minnie Anderson for $3,139.27 plus interest on unpaid purchase money tied to Waterloo Township property.

Mutual Harry Minnie Lycke Athena County Common Court Sycka L. ‘Ore Jetell Tual Home Gavi Fendenta C. C. Anderson Minnie Anderson Ly Worstell Athens

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