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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1929

Page

2

Sunday Day at Pomeroy Church of Christ Highlights Growth

Dated April 30 in Pomeroy and Middleport reports a large Loyal Women and Loyal Men's Classes growth at the Pomoy Church of Christ. Seven additions and a baptismal service are announced by Pastor D Watkins for Wednesday. The sermon series centers on Isaiah 63 and Revelation 20 with a Pentecost drive to win souls. A new building program and board meeting are planned.

Pomeroy Church of Christ Pomeroy Pomoy Church of Christ D. Watkins Watkins

One Trial Case Remains This Week in Pomeroy

In Pomeroy on April 30 Judge Worstell was expected to sit all week but most cases have settled out of court. Only the Federal Railway Company vs Ebersbach Construction Company remains for Friday, with delays possible due to judge absence. The grand jury meets Monday with many cases to review.

Pomeroy J. G. Worstell Athens Edgar Morris J. A Smith Conrad Farmer H. J. Simpson H. C. Johnston Holzer Hospital Iliners Creel Brothers G. KE. Griffin A. Dd Russell, Dysarde & Miller Peoples & Peoples Federal Railway Company Ebersbach Construction Company Jude Miller Wb. Curtis Reed Ebersbachs Miller

Rock Springs fair prep under county guidance

Meigs County Fair moves up to early August with county aid on air grounds. Race track work and grounds improvements underway as officials paint buildings to boost appearance. At Masonic Temple in Middleport the musical Page the Prince features chorus numbers and a cabaret scene with listed cast and guests.

Page the Prince Rock Springs Nnock Springs Middleport Prince Masonic Temple Lucille Dutton Irene Mills Virginia Grega Dorothy Roush Katheryn Jubling Mayme Covers Ruth Nutting William Stansbury Chappelle Talbott Joe Michi Alfred Roush Max Lambert Fugene Grate Pauline Tuckerman Ruth Hawkins Dorothy Fultz Hilda Kelley Wilfla Maud Edwards Hortense Wessa Mary Wilmetta Farmer

Sheriffs battle to save Botzel and local alcohol cases

In Botzelville area Sheriff and deputies fought to save Jacob Botzel whose life was endangered by alcoholism and who remains in serious condition in the county jail. Rutland man Roy Mohler paid a $100 fine on a liquor charge after failing to pay costs, facing jail time if funds aren’t raised. Syracuse resident George Summers, bonded on an intoxication charge, awaits Justice Webster’s review this evening. In Pomeroy a high school band fears vacation instruction funding and Kiwanis Club agrees to help after magazine fund attempts fell short.

Pomeroy Jacob Botzel Roy Mohler Pratt Rutland George Summers Syracuse Webster Kiwanis Club

Multiple local families travel and visit across Ohio

The report lists J H Russell and four boys driving to Toledo on Monday, Mrs D H Daniels and Miss Marjorie Harris visiting Columbus, and several other couples traveling between Columbus, Charleston, Athens, and Lancaster. People from the area visit relatives, attend sororities, and check on ill residents, including KE L Grimes and Dr A V C Skinner.

J. H. Russell Toledo Mr. Russell D. H. Daniels Columbus Marjorie Harris J. W. Galbroner Galbroner Will Drury H. J. Russell M. ©. Hobart Nora McCoy F. M. Sisson Charleston Mr. Sisson J. M. Stevens William James Joe Hecox Paul McClure Goodrich Akron Frank Flowers Bernard Souder Corning Miss Sargeant Miss Russell Richard Chambers Lawrence Frye George Tillie. Hysell Athens Hysell Mabel Herbert Fink W. W. Brown KE. L. Grimes A. V. C. Skinner Presbyterian Church Indianapolis Mra Hawin Hurd Gus Kabb Elizabeth Russell Lancaster J. A. Patterson

Walsh accuses Mellon of active involvement in Aluminum merger

Sen Thomas J Walsh outlines evidence in a civil suit against the Aluminum Company of America that he says ties Secretary Mellon to the 1925 merger. He cites Mellon signing a contract, hosting a dinner with interested parties, and a Saguenay River power-site trip, challenging the stock ownership prohibition on treasury secretaries.

United Press Washington Thomas J. Walsh Aluminum Company of America Senate Judiciary Committee Secretary of Treasury Mellon Walsh Canada Saguanay River Congress

Jury to hear two damage cases in Athens County

Twenty residents of Hocking County were summoned to Athens County Common Pleas Court this Thursday to select 12 jurors for the damage suit of Dewey and Harry Garrison against the Athens County Board of Commissioners. The suit seeks six thousand dollars for injuries alleged from a July incident at Greens Run Picket Camp Trimble Township. Joining details list numerous called jurors from Logan New Straitsville and nearby towns.

Hocking County Athens County Dewey Harry Garrison Board of Commissioners of Harry Trimble Township Logan A. Dolimatch George Hooper Ed Hohlinger Flossie Monks Fred Carpenter Roy Turner H. W. Sweazy Ottoes Joe White Ash

Will Motley Injured in Car Crash Near Cheshire

Will Motley was taken to McMillan Hospital in Charleston after a Friday night collision near the Cheshire railroad crossing. Motley suffered multiple rib fractures and severe bruising. the other driver from Kyger also was hurt but not seriously, and his wife and baby were unhurt. Both cars were wrecked.

Middleport Will Motley McMillan Hospital Charleston Kyger Cheshire

Funeral Today for Mrs Sarah Elizabeth McName

Mrs Sarah Elizabeth McName 63 widow of William McName died at home near Mt Carmel Church Bas han Sunday from cancer. Survived by husband and five children Mrs Stanley Curner Mrs Omer Cramlet Letart Mrs Albert Rad ford Ralph McName Canton and Claude McName at home. Funeral from Mt Carmel Church Tuesday at 2 PM with burial in church cemetery under R W Finsterwald. Carl Schaeffer remodeling Lincoln Hill residence.

R. W. Finsterwald

Girl in Workhouse Awaiting Wedding as Soldier Keeps Potatoes Clean

In Columbus on April 30 a jail sentence and $20 fine await Misa Ruth Ludwick, 18, a preacher's daughter, for vagrancy. Her fiancé Private John Tomin, 22, labors in Fort Hayes kitchen police, peeling mountains of potatoes as they plan a Wednesday wedding, with Ludwick held in the workhouse until release.

Columbus Fort Hayes Misa Ruth Ludwick Lancaster le G. Ludwick U. B Corning John Tomin Union Station Tomin Miss Ludwick

Veteran Hiram Tinkham Keeps Pace At 55 In Athens County

In Plains on April 30, Civil War veteran Hiram Tinkham aged 55 remains active in dances, letters to editors, and farm work. Born July 23 1846 in Dover Township, he served in the Ohio units, married Mary Elizabeth Spitzer, and has 11 children, 28 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren. Two sons served in the US Army. one in the Philippines and another in France. He shares a home with his wife and a grandson and remains a vivid reader of The National Tribune and The Athens Messenger.

the Plains Athens County Hiram Tinkham Mr. Tinkham Dover Township Sand Ridge Chauncey Oind Ohio Chillicothe Mary Elizabeth Spitzer Tinkham National Tribune Athens Messenger Jack Charles Philippines France Sanders Millfield

Four Will Graduate At Greens Run High

Greens Run High announces four graduates for Wednesday night at 7 30. Paul Welch Ernest Cartwright Doris Pierbaugh and Elizabeth Fierce are named as the graduates with Superintendent L F Miller of the country school department the speaker. His subject remains unannounced.

Greens Run Paul Welch Ernest Cartwright Doris Pierbaugh Elizabeth Fierce L. F. Miller Country School Department

Perry named Glenford schools chief in Perry County

New Lexington April 30. K L Perry formerly of New Straitsville and Hocking County is appointed superintendent of schools at Glenford Perry County. He has been a math teacher at New Lexington High School for the past year.

New Lexington K. Ll. Perry New Straitsville Hocking County Glenford Perry County Perry

Last Minute Rush for Personal Tax Filing Closes

In Glouster on April 30, deputy B. F. Achauer notes a surge of people filing personal tax returns. Final day to avoid 50 percent penalties and preserve the $100 exemption. Car owners urged to file even for old autos to secure license tags.

Glouster B. F. Achauer Achauer

Appeals Fine Imposed For Sex Pamphlet

April 30. Mrs. Mary Dennett faces a $300 fine for mailing her pamphlet Sex Side of Life. She refuses to pay, threatening jail, and a lengthy appeal to the Appellate Court looms. The defense is aided by the ACLU amid ongoing federal court action.

New York U.P Mary Ware Dennett

Presbyterian Church Service Ahead in Athens

Special preparations are made for a communion service at Athens Presbyterian Church on Wednesday night. Rev. A. Y. Wilcox will give the address and plan the music for the occasion. He says the Lord's Supper next Sabbath morning will carry greater meaning if attendees embrace the preparatory benefit.

Presbyterian Church News Athens Presbyterian Church A. Y. Wilcox

Bishop Reese Rebounds After Collapse In Ohio Church

Reverend Theodore Irving Reese the southern Ohio diocese bishop suffragan is reported recovering in Cincinnati after collapsing yesterday following a sermon at a confirmation service.

Cincinnati Theodore Irving Reese Southern Diocese of Ohio

Ex Sheriff Named U S Immigrant Inspector in Detroit

Ex sheriff Roy T. McNaughten of Pleasantville has been appointed United States Immigrant Inspector with headquarters in Detroit. He served two terms as sheriff of Fairfield County.

Joe New Lexington Roy T. McNaughten Pleasantville Detroit Wich ‘McNaughten Fairfield County

Local News Notes on Clark Return and Burns Family Visit

In Glouster on April 30 J Fr Clark Sr lingering cataract surgery in Columbus hospital. son John R Clark Jr says he may return home next Sunday. Mrs Clark remains at hospital. Also Glouster reports Mr and Mrs P H Burns who wintered in Middleport visited with Walter Harris and Ed Duffy families. plan to return and stay in Glouster for summer. A R Porterfield, former Model Grocery proprietor, now transferred by Swift and Company to the district with headquarters moved from Cambridge to Athens.

Y Bend Ray Gibbs Duark Indiana Bend William L. Carson Racine Ripley Ruth Alkire Rutland Ainter, Mra RB. Kensell W. Va Pomerty Sidney Erwin Charleston Wien Helen Lewis Middleport Ebersbach Construction Company Pomeroy Brown County Ohio J. S. Hartenbach Shade River Cincinnati Homer McKnight Artemas Williams Menight O. B. Saunders Ashland County George McIntosh Kerr H. E. Allensworth and Sons J. M. Stevens F. M. Sisson Allensworths Fred Shifflet Grant Street Glouster J. FR. Clark Columbus John R. Clark Clark P. H. Burns Walter Harris Ed Duffy John Burns A. R Porterfield Model Grocery Cambridge Swift and Company Mr. Porterfield Athens

Two Sets of Twins Reported Near Modoc

Dr. C. Von Scheele of Jacksonville reports two sets of twins born in Modoc county last week. On Monday four Swindrick children, four babies total, were born to Mr and Mrs Tony Swindrick. On Friday twin girls were born to Mr and Mrs Joe Polare near Modoc. All mothers and babies are doing nicely.

Weinbergs In Auto Wreck Near Glouster

Former Glouster residents Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Weinberg of Zanesville were injured in a Sunday automobile wreck. Mrs. Weinberg remains in hospital for observation with possible internal injuries for at least three days. Mr. Weinberg was shaken but returned to his business Monday. The car slid on a wet road and went over a 50 foot embankment.

Glouster A. & Weinberg Zanesville Dalvine

Trimble Family Honors Nomla Ray With Birthday Dinner

Mrs. Annie Ray of Trimble hosted a birthday dinner for her 11 year old daughter Nomla Ray on Sunday April 28. Attendees included Mrs. Lille Koons Melvin Koons Thelma Koons Erma Jewitt Evelyn Koons and Lindle Ray.

Trimble Annie Ray Nomla Ray Lille Koons Melvin Koons Thelma Koons Erma Jewitt Evelyn Koons Lindle Ray

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