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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1929

Page

7

Former Chauncey Pastor Thomas J. Wallace Dies

The Rev. Thomas J. Wallace, former pastor of the Chauncey Church of Christ, died Thursday at his Cambridge home after a long illness. His body was taken to Glouster today for his son’s home. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 PM at the Glouster Church of Christ with burial likely in Nye Cemetery, Chauncey. He is survived by his widow Mrs Laura Wallace and several children.

Chauncey Thomas J. Wallace Cambridge Gloustyn Glouster Church of Christ Nye Wallace Church of Christ M. J. Gardner Laura Wallace

Baby-Face Killer Doody Captured in Chicago Apartment

The infamous "Baby-Face Killer" Doody, sought nationwide for murder and robbery, was captured in a Chicago apartment after vowing never to be taken alive. Mrs. Lillian Kahler, found with Doody, claimed no knowledge, while Lt. Al Booth.

Mace’ Doody Chicago Mra Lillian Kahler Doody al Booth

Soviet Government Issues Warning to Foreign Powers

Moscow warns foreign governments banks and individuals that Moscow would not honor obligations incurred by the Chinese Eastern Railway or by the Chinese government after the railway seizure by the Nakita government Leo Barakhan assistant foreign affairs official says the railroad faces financial distress.

Moscow Nakita Leo Barakhan

Fragmented note hints at alleged forts of hubris in banking aid

Incomplete OCR fragment alludes to alleged forts of hubrhibition related to banking aid. The text lacks clear names, places, or dates, hindering precise reconstruction.

Epworth League Hosts Taffy Pull at Millfield

Aug. 16 Epworth League members and guests of Millfield M E Church enjoyed an old fashioned taffy pull at the Rankin home. Participants included May Howard Lorene Dean Kathryn Gillis Pauline Tracy Clara Misner Marjorie Stahl Hazel Dean Mary Wade Dorothy Mayles Dorothy Gillispie Ernest Howard Dennis McDaniel William Smith Lewis Tracy Pearl Misner Orris Chadwell Homer Pyle Rasph Dean William Sykes Charles Willis Gerald McDaniel and John Rankin. CHAUNCEY Aug. 16 Millfield group later toured Old Man's Cave for an outing and picnic with Ruth May Howard Kathryn Dorothy Gillispie Hazel Willis Mrs Mary Simpkins Carl Robinett Stewart Dan James Simpkins Charles Willis Myron Clark.

Chauncey Epworth League Millfield M. E John Rankin Abe Rankin May Howard Lorene Dean Kathryn Gillispie Pauline Tracy Clara Misner Marjorie Stahl Hazel Dean Mary Wade Dorothy Mayles Dorothy Gillispie Ernest Howard Dennis McDaniel William Smith Lewis Tracy Pearl Misner Orris Chadwell Homer Pyle Rasph Dean William Sykes Charles Willis Gerald McDaniel

Cobbler Denies He Killed Girl in Minneapolis

In Minneapolis on August 16, Al bert Mollenauer faced police over the death of Dorothy Aune a 12 year old girl. Police linked strands of hair two skeins of cord damp underwear and a burlap binding to his cobbler shop. Mollenauer denied the assault kidnapping and murder claiming innocence as investigators questioned him through the night.

Minneapolis Minn Albert Mollenauer Dorothy Aune Lottee Sime Jlar Dorothy

Rome Stitchers Plan Fair and Parade at High School

The Rome Stitchers met at the High School on Wednesday to plan the upcoming fair and parade. Edna May Yeung visited, and the group held its last meeting today.

Shower honors Dr and Mrs Clarence Sanders at Chauncey Church

Loyal Woman's Class and Friendship Bible Class of Chauncey Church of Christ held a miscellaneous shower for Dr and Mrs Clarence Nile Sanders in the Nye home on High Street. Seventy five? attendees included out of town guests from Columbus Millfield Athens The Plains and Charleston with 64 present for music socializing and refreshments.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Clarence Nile Sanders Lucille Bradfield J. Floyd Nye High Street Nye Ralph Brown Columbus Hazel Lahueh Clarence E. Sanders Louis Sanders Millfield Leslie Bradfield Daugghter Dorothy Ann Guy Smith Tita Athens John Shaffer the Plains J. A. Long Indianapolis Ind J. J. Ferguson Kathleen Charleston W. Va

Millfield Resident Mr Simpson Reported Seriously Ill

Eben Gillispie and Miss Panthea Pratt of Millfield were visiting in Athens Tuesday when they reported Millfield resident Mr Simpson seriously ill at his home after years of residence.

Mr. Simpson Millfield Eben Gillispie Panthea Pratt Athens

Coming Back Chauncey Family Relocates In Clinton Courtney Property

Mr and Mrs Ralph Brown and their baby Ralph Jr move from Columbus to Chauncey to occupy the Clinton Courtney property on Rich Street. Brown works in Kroger’s meat department nearby. Mrs Brown, Christine Courtney, is hired as music teacher for Chauncey and Dover Township schools for the coming year replacing Thelma Cox.

Chauncey Ralph Brown Ralph Jr Columbus Clinton Courtney Lich Street Brown Kroger Company Christine Courtney Dover Township Thelma Cox

Funeral for Mrs. L. D Wilson Held at McConnelsville

Mrs. L D Wilson of Matta died after several months illness. Funeral attendees included Mrs Hull F Kittle of Glouster and Mrs T R Hamilton of Chauncey and Ray Duffee of Athens. Burial followed at Malta cemetery with husband one son and several siblings surviving.

Flower with three blooms on a single stem reported

Mrs. Harvey Courtney of Beaumont reports a striking flower in her garden. A single stem bears three blooms with one flower measuring 16 inches in circumference and the other two about 1½ inches each. The blossom is described as corsy in color.

Chauncery Harvey Courtney Beaumont

Belpre Woman Hurt In Auto Accident

Mrs. Susan Davidson 78 staying in Belpre sustained a fractured shoulder a broken nose and other injuries when the Fittro automobile went off the road and crashed into a telephone pole. She is in a local hospital in shock. S. Hi Fittro driver and his daughter Catherine escaped serious injury after the car overturned several times.

Parkersburg W. Va Susan Davidson H. Wittie Belpre Fittro S. Hi. Fittro Catherine Fittro

Wedded Seven Years Noted in Local Anniversary

John W. Lewis of Alo, N.H. celebrated his seventh wedding anniversary with Mrs Lewis. The couple marked the occasion Aug 16 in the town, reflecting on seven years of marriage amid personal notes and family wishes.

Alo John W. Lewis Tay Ans

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T. J. Wallace Cambridge, Ohio Soviet Cobbler Mollenauer Dr. and Mrs. Sanders Meo Mrs Sayre’s Self Serve Glouster Murray City C. D. Shafer Co Meats & Groceries Athens Chauncey Oleo Ser Bordens Edgemont Hershey Meat Products U.S the Stedman Company Ohio Smith's Meat Market Smith’s Cash Meat Market W. Union Dial A&p Kiame Green Kentucky Wonder Valton Certo Brooks’ Pride Sp. Court Street Veal Atlantic & Pacific ‘Co Central Division Wera
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