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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1929

Page

8

Residents Visit Across Athens Area Amid Weekend Travel

Pomeroy reports a busy weekend as numerous visitors from Huntington Huntington and Columbus joined local families in Athens and nearby towns. The note lists caringly named visitors like Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fellows, Miss Evelyn Stewart, Dr. Lizzi Cheatham, and many others, with departures to Akron and Greenfield, and a brief mention of health and travel details.

R. T. Hughes Athens Clarence Kunze Sara Jones Greenfield Robert Jones Frank Fellows Huntington H. 0. Ewing J.B. Newhouse Sissonville W. Va Ed Mankin Mill Street Earl Hartentach Vance Stewart Akron Evelyn Stewart Nelle Batley Peelee Islands Fairbanks Lizzi Cheatham Middleport Marion Buckey Lake D. C. Miller Fort Benjamin Harrison Richards Zanesville D. A. Howel Carl Francis John Gilliland Doyle Miller Miller Elmer Miller Alpha Russell

Methodist Episcopal Church South Conference Planned at Ravenswood

Extensive preparations are underway in Ravenswood for the annual Methodist Episcopal Church South conference during the first week of September. The event includes West Virginia and parts of Virginia and eastern Kentucky, with delegate elections for the Dallas general conference in May. Bishop Collins Denny of Richmond will preside.

Great Bend Ravenswood The Methodist Episcopal Church, South West Virginia Virginia Kentucky Dallas Texas Collins Denny Richmond

Molly Burnham New York Playwright At Center Of Night Of Prominence

Molly Burnham, a young playwright, receives a free suite at the Plaza after the premiere of her play The Death of Delphine Darrows. Reporters swarm as she discusses future plans, while a rumored romance with Red Flynn and love for Jack Wells swirl amid the bustling aftermath.

Molly Burnham Aeefree the Plaza Molly Delphine Darrows Jack Wells Red Flynn New York The Plaza Dopey Dan Miss Burnham George Flynn Boston Express Mr. Wharton Sydney Dunsany Jack Paris Snodgrass Red Naples Rita

Molly Burnham Engaged Rumor Grips Broadway in Plaza

Molly Burnham faces a storm of rumors after newspaper reports claim an engagement to Red Flynn. The actress and playwright denies the claim, pledging no personal interviews while considering her next moves. Molly plans a Naples voyage as press and lovers await a decisive statement.

Molly Theobby

Letter Golf A Short Story Par Seven Round

A playful golf themed note uses STORY BOOKS as a prompt. The round is based on a few children's tales and ends with a solution on the last page.

Radio Schedule Highlights From Morning to Midnight

A detailed daily timetable lists program blocks from 6:15 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. featuring NBC broadcasts, organ programs, exercise sessions, Woman’s Hour, livestock reports, farm shows, stock updates, concerts, weather, police notes, and sign off. Notable acts include Fat Gil, the Hoelsdibson Orchestra, William Stoess, and Henry Thies Orchestra across various time slots.

NBC Pat G Dad Kershner Y. M. CA Fat Gilc Hoelsdibson Orchestra National Farm and Home Hour Willam Stoess Zoological Gardens Women's Radio Club Old Friends and Faces Rhyme Reaper Bend Salon Group Minstrels Dilomatic Henry Thies Pieee Fillmore Adio Hound Johnny Hamp Kentucky Serenaders

Tuesday radio features listed for NBC CBS networks

Radio guide highlights the evening program lineup with Weaf NBC WABC CBS and WJZ NBC schedules. Featured acts include Whiteman’s orchestra salon orchestra Minsterns and a Lewisohn Stadium concert with the philharmonic orchestra.

WABC CBS Whiteman WJZ NBC WOR Newark Lewisohn Stadium Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra

Radio Schedule Details for NBC and Columbia Networks

Broadcast listings show programs across NBC and Columbia networks with WEAF and WJZ. Notable items include Flying Stories Aviation News Paul Whiteman Band and Diversified Hour at 8:00 p m. These entries outline evening musical and aviation themed programs across multiple networks.

NBC System WEAF NBC Aviation Newsolumbia Paul Whiteman Columbia Network Diversified

Nighttime radio schedule notes and program lineup

A listing of NBC World War II era radio slots and musical programs from 8:09 p m through 11:00 p m including Orchestra, Skits, and weather segments. Highlights show Road to the Sky, A Rendezvous at 711, Eskimos, Hello Mars, and Aviation Weather Forecast among others.

Black and Gold Room Eskimos Hornor Charleston Pirates Hotel Manger Orchestra

Radio Schedule Echoes a Full Day of Programs and Music

An extended broadcast timetable lists morning to late-night programs across NBC and local entities. Highlights include Organ Program, Morning Devotion, Woman's Hour, Livestock Reports, Weather and Markets, plus multiple orchestras and choir segments. Names such as Dad Kershner and Pat Gillick appear among listed performers.

Addressing Letters: Ohio Town Names and Mail Delays

Washington warns Athens Post office says careful spelling prevents misdelivery. Five Ohio towns Middleport Middletown Middle Point Millersport and Millport risk wrong addressee. Plainly write addresses to speed mail handling and reduce confusion.

Washington Athens Harry McKinstry Ohio Middleport Middletown Middle Point Millersport Millport McKinstry

Kruschen Salts Promises Weight Loss For Women

An international promotion urges women to take a half teaspoon of Kruschen Salts in hot water each morning before breakfast. It claims to expel waste and toxins, tone stomach kidneys and bowels, improve blood and energy, and deliver a highlighted “Kruschen feeling” of vitality and a slender figure. McKee Drug Company sells the bottle, lasting two months with a money back guarantee.

Kruschen McKee Drug Company

Judge Crow pushes guilty pleas in county court

Pomeroy reports Judge F W Crow of the Common Pleas Court records a string of 16 felony defendants pleading guilty since January, with only two jury trials and one acquittal. He notes officers obtain clinching evidence and the court’s pressure to plead yields tax savings by avoiding jury trials.

Pomeroy F. W. Crow Common Pleas Court

Magis trate Gilmore Halts Out-of-Control Car

In Middleport on Sunday Judge I. W. Gilmore narrowly avoided disaster when his car, started in gear, sped toward a steep bank with his wife and child aboard. He jumped onto the running board, steered into a safety zone, and stopped the vehicle before serious damage occurred.

Middleport I. W. Gilmore

Mrs McClain Dies After Long Illness at Letart

Lydia McClain 65 widow of Lewis McClain and longtime village druggist died at noon after a prolonged decline. She spent weeks in a Parkersburg hospital and was thought to be improving earlier. Survived by sisters Delphia Hayman and Lizzie Findley and brothers Bart Miller and Ward Miller. No funeral plans announced.

Letart Falls Lydia McClain Lewis McClain Parkersburg Lago Lydia Miller Bart Andidward Miller Letart Delphia Hayman Lizzie Findley Tetart Me‘Clain

Dr Edward Griggs Opens Series On American Statesmen

Dr Edward Howard Griggs, noted author and lecturer, opens a series of talks on American statesmen. He argues Americans today live in a republic rather than a kingdom chiefly because of George Washington, in Alumni Memorial Auditorium.

Republic Kingdom George Washington Edward Howard Griggs Audi

Washington described as strong leader in morning lecture

Doctor Griggs traced George Washington from youth to presidency in a detailed Alumni Memorial Auditorium lecture at 8:40 each morning this week. He highlighted Washington as a reluctant yet pivotal figure who shaped a Republic and built a substantial fortune by straightforward means.

Siium Washington America Washerington United States Griggs George Washington Po Griggs Mt. Vernon Lawrence West Indies Ohio Virginia Griges Alumni Memorial Auditorium

Turpentine Explosion Fatally Hurts Mother in Defiance

Turpentine and lard mixture prepared to treat colds exploded in Defiance injuring and killing 26 year old Mrs. Hirsch, mother of two. Her husband tried to rescue her but failed as she died soon after at the hospital.

U.P— Ie

666 is a Speedy Remedy Claim for Colds and Flu

An ad-like fragment touts the number 666 as a prescription and remedy for colds grippe flu and fever with emphasis on speedy relief though lacking fuller context or sourcing.

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Willis Powel Anuchter Lawrence Powell Columbus Cealr Witte Powell Will Bradford Tormed A. Miller Ohionel Gas Company Koehler Duffy & Wells Hobson White Rock Minersville Corporation Ravenswood Methodists Mr. Flynn Flynn Don Ce Sar St. Petersburg RADIO WLW Savannah Alma Kitchell Lew White Orpheus the Morning Mail Hall Pat Gilick Gibson Orchestra Mansfield Pedlo Cl Anicuas Trio Ceme Mith Ballew Orchestra NDC Alvin Roehr Yeast Foresters BBS Amno Mosquitoers Trawlers Ilmo MyrontGut Eatel Gibson Letart i ‘Alls Lectuper Janing Wachini Mellon Institute OF Industrial Research Stein Rex Co Élin
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