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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1928

Page

5

Petition in Error in Athens County Common Pleas Court

Butler Safreed files petition in error against Ohio in Athens County seeking reversal of a Justice of the Peace judgment dated August 6 finding him guilty of careless and reckless driving. Safreed challenges the affidavit as not charging a crime. Marriage licenses issued in probate court include Oscar G. Weaver and Anna Leora Martin, and Wilmar L. Robinson and Lilian Mae Walter with parental consent.

Common Pleas State of Ohio Athens County Oscar G. Weaver Toledo

Local Girl Weds Jacksonville Man

Clyde Thomas Vernon of Jacksonville married Miss Elsie Russell of Chauncey in a Sunday ceremony officiated by Rev L E Donnally. A wedding dinner followed in Jacksonville, a supper in Chauncey, and the couple will reside at 153 Perry Street Pontiac Michigan where Vernon is employed.

Chauncey Clyde Thomas Vernon Jacksonville Elsie Russell L. E. Donalley L. E. Donnally Edward Vernon William Russell Perry Street Pontiac Mich Vernon

Mrs Beebe Celebrates 90th Birthday in Chauncey

Mrs Margaret Beebe a Chauncey resident and mother of H A Beebe celebrated her ninetieth birthday anniversary on Wednesday. Though frail after a recent fall she remains able to read and sew without glasses.

Chauncey Margaret Beebe H. A. Beebe Beebe

Union Sunday School Wiener Roast At Peach Ridge

Chauncey residents recall a lively old-time wiener roast hosted by the Union Sunday school on Peach Ridge last Monday evening. A good crowd enjoyed games and merriment in a warm community gathering.

Chauncey Union Peach Ridge

Minister George Simms Amputees Both Legs in Columbus

Rev. George Simms, formerly a Methodist minister in Athens County, is hospitalized at White Cross hospital in Columbus after undergoing surgery that resulted in the amputation of both legs one knee and just above the knee. In Chauncey, Lober Nye, son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Nye, broke his right little finger diving at the swimming pond. Mr and Mrs Charles Carter hosted visitors over Sunday at their May Avenue home including Bert Knight Junior Denver Carter Julia Carter and Fred Eulen er and their three children.

Chauncey George Simms White Cross Hospital Columbus Athens County Lober Nye Floyd Nye T Creek Charles Carter May Avenue Bert Knight and Son Dayton Denver Carter Julia Carter Zanesville Fred Eulener

Marriages and visits highlight Athens society notes

Reverend L L Cherrington officiates at a McArthur nuptial in Athens as Asa Chester Allison and Gladys Hartley wed at Prof and Mrs Cherrington's home. The Martin Weaver nuptials join Anna Martin and Oscar Weaver in Toledo with future home at 315 Boody Street. Local faculty moves and prominent visitors from Chicago, Cleveland, and New York appear among campus circles and Ohio University events.

McArthur L. L. Cherrington Methodist Episcopal Church Cherrington Inlaw Homer Cherrington East State Street Asa Chester Allison Gladys Irene Hartley Athens

Displays at fair to be of interest to all persons

The Athens county fair opens Tuesday with a highly planned exhibition. Livestock shows attract pure-bred breeders, while educational displays encourage farm stock improvements. Women children and club participants fill departments with prize worthy entries and strong competition from young exhibitors.

Athens County Frank Biddle

Reunion Planned for War of 1812 Descendants

Logan Aug 16 The Johnson Hill descendants who served in the War of 1812 will meet at Downhour cemetery Ward township Hocking county next Sunday August 19 to dedicate a grave marker provided by the United States government A patriotic program will honor the patriot with attendees from across the state and Indiana The Messenger report of last night’s ceremonies was incorrect and the events are set for next Sunday.

Logan Johnson Hill Downhour Ward Township Hocking County Indiana

Four 4-H Members Chosen at Camp

At Camp Herrida Washington county rural 4-H clubs selected four members to perform at the Ohio state fair in Columbus. Hermon Cummings of Bartlett will present poultry culling. Frances Riecker of Lowell will show preparation of vegetables for canning. Marian and Jeannette Spies of Lowell will do team demonstrations on planning a day’s meals.

Marietta Camp Herrida Washington County Columbus Hermon Cummings Bartlett Frances Riecker Lowell Marian Jeannette Spies

Funeral Attendees Gather for William Pritchard Rites

Mrs Edward Minister Sr Harold Charles and Elbert Minister and Mrs Dorothy Goodson Chauncey Mr and Mrs Edward Minister Jr and Miss Eleanor Minister from Pitts burgh Pa traveled to Athens Wednesday for the funeral of William Pritchard. Chauncey Aug 16 Mrs George Fluhart is seriously ill at her West Main Street home with spinal neuritis, in critical condition after three weeks illness.

Chauncey Edward Minister Sr Harold Charles Elbert Dorothy Goodson Edward Minister Eleanor Pittsburgh Athens William Pritchard George Fluhart West Main Street

Local families visit in Dexter Columbus and Union areas

Mr and Mrs Sam Cook of Dexter and Mrs Starkey with Miss Dorothy Starkey of Columbus were over Sunday guests at F E Cook's home. Lancaster visitors Mr and Mrs William Sanderson and daughter Betty lodged with Mr and Mrs Russell McHarg. Mrs McHarg joined them home for two weeks. Mr and Mrs S S Shaw of Union and Mrs William Montgomery and daughter Betty of Youngstown stayed with Mr and Mrs George Gabriel Jr. this week.

Sam Cook Dexter Starkey Dorothy Starkey Columbus F. E. Cook William Sanderson Betty Lancaster Rusell McHarg Youngstown George Gabriel, Jr

Carter and Knight Attend Nelsonville Funeral

In Chauncey Aug 16 Mrs Maggie Mae Carter and her daughter Mrs Burt Knight of Dayton attended the funeral of Mrs Mae Beecher in Nelsonville last Saturday.

Chauncey Maggie Mae Carter This City Burt Knight Dayton Mae Beecher Nelsonville

Parker Wins Sheriff Race After Returned Error

A reporting error in the Messenger last night misstated the primary sheriff race results. The corrected tally shows Parker winning by 1 163 votes, not 763.

Parker

Philadelphia Girls Ride 250 Miles in Canadian Rockies

A group of girls from Philadelphia completes a 250 mile horseback trek through Banff and Lake Louise area starting at Kananaskis Ranch. They ride through rugged mountains in western costumes, showcasing a bold western group image.

Philadelphia Banff Lake Louise Canada Kananaskis Ranch

Parker S751 Brewer 2618 Burton 2282 figures

The figures show Parker a majority of 1168 rather than 762 as reported last night. There will be a meeting of the Canaan Grange Friday evening at the Grange hall. All committees are asked to attend.

Parker Brewer Burton Canaan Grange Grange Hall Dr. Srigley

Will of Lydia Adene Hibbard Probate Granted

The will of Lydia Adene Hibbard was admitted to probate in Judge 8S. M. Johnson's court yesterday after William H. Lenders was named to make deposition in place of J. J. Schmidt, now out of jurisdiction. Hibbard, widower, elected to take under the will.

Lydia Adene Hibbard M. Johnson William H. Lenders J. J. Schmidt H. Hibbard

Princeton Faces Inexperience in Manes Men Depth

One of Bill Roper's big problems this year is the sea of capable and inexperienced Manes men on the Princeton football squad.

Bill Roper Princeton

Flynn Named Technical Director for The Big Fight

Leo P. Flynn, renowned fight manager, will serve as technical director for The Big Fight featuring Jack Dempsey and Estelle Taylor, underscoring the event as a major boxing spectacle of the era.

Leo P. Flynn Jack Dempsey Estelle Taylor

McCoy's Tablets Promise Quick Weight Gain for Skinny Adults

Advertises McCoy's Liver Tablets as a rapid weight gain solution for exceedingly thin men and women. Claims 90 percent gain weight and improved health in weeks, with a money back guarantee if not gaining at least 5 pounds after sixty cent boxes or two dollars for larger boxes. Mentions availability at drug stores nationwide.

America Clines Macy

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