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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1929

Page

3

Funeral held for Mrs Mary Dewhurst in Nelsonville

Funeral services were conducted Monday at 2 pm at the daughter’s home in Jackson Street for Mrs Mary Dewhurst. The Rev C W Hoffman of the Methodist Church led the service and the hymn Abide with Me was sung. Burial followed at Greenlawn beside her husband. Out of town mourners listed include Geo Dodd and Bob Dodd from Carbondale and Salem respectively among many relatives and friends.

Nelsonville Mary Dewhurst Ed Keating Jackson C. W. Hoffman Methodist Church Greenlawn Geo. Dodd Carbondale Bob Dodd Salem Homer McElhiney Val Reynolds Joe Gardner Cliff Dewhurst Middleport Tom Hardy Murray City al Yoder Youngstown William Stahl West Unity John Keating Herb Keating Carl Strickler R. E. Wallick Clyde Canfield Carl Lawrence Howard Thorn Edith Dewhurst David Dewhurst Gilbert Dewhurst Columbus

Five Days Left for Jr O U A M Tiffin Home Excursion

In Nelsonville on August 21 the Jr O U A M reports five days remain to decide if a special excursion to the Tiffin home will run on Sunday September 11. Ninety tickets must be sold to make it possible. Interested persons should contact G D Evener Nelsonville James Smith Haydenville or Nelson Skiver Logan for details.

Nelsonville Tiffin G. D Evener Nelsonville James Smith Haydenville Nelson Skiver Logan

Board to Meet Nelsonville ME Church at 8 15

The official board of the ME Church will meet immediately after the 8:15 prayer meeting this evening in Nelsonville. Described as the most important gathering of the year, the session will discuss present and future church interests and all board members are urged to attend.

Nelsonville MEE

Nelsonville Lawn Fete Hosted by Stonbow Class

The stonbow class of the Christian Sunday School sponsors a lawn fete in the Central School yard. Saturday evening features a sand concert by the Pythias band of Logan as part of the program.

Nelsonville Stonbow Christian Sunday School Pythias Logan

Local residents host and visit relatives across multiple cities

Logan, Columbus, Cincinnati and surrounding areas see a flurry of visitors and departures. Guests include Mr and Mrs Harry Rose and Patricia Ruth of Logan, Fred Davis of Middleport, and others visiting from Huntington W Va New Lexington Harrisburg Columbus Zanesville and Akron for family gatherings and illnesses.

Harry Rose Patrica Ruth William Smith Logan Fred Davis Middleport Mabel Moore New Lexington Thomas Davis

Property Doesn't Burn Only Refuse Causes Alarm Near Athens

Several residents near North Hill in Athens reported smoke from weeds and refuse burned by Harry Roach. Fire Chief Ed Laughlin arrived, found no property in danger, and assessed the scene.

North Hill Athens Harry Roach Ed Laughlin

Mac Chevrolets Edge Stratton Motors 2–0 In Mound Duel

Nelsonville Aug 21 The Mac Chevrolets defeated Stratton Motors 2–0 behind Cecil Carlin pitching and a late sixth inning rally. Robey delivered a two run double for the cheddar victory while Dilcher pitched well in a pitching duel. Both teams totaled nine hits as Stratton failed to bunch multiple hits.

Nelsonville Cecil Carlin Mac Chevrolets Stratton Motors Carlin al Dilcher Stratton Outfit Chevrolets Shirley Byron Stratton M Tors FE. Sharp Longley Webb Garner Robey Stratton Buckeyes F. Woodson Lewis Buckeye Battery Adams Eliott ALE Carta I.csie & A Stewart Arneh Jenkins Dunkle Gh. Scisse Wsy Bishop Ff. Sacee Collamore Mae Se

Youth killed in Cleveland truck crush brought to Nelsonville

The body of Ellis Halliday 23 who died Monday in Cleveland was brought to Nelsonville Tuesday evening and later taken to his former home in Orbiston. Funeral arrangements will be announced. He died in a truck crushing accident after attempting to crank it while in gear.

Nelsonville Ellis Halliday Cleveland Orbiston

Zuber brings fish to Club Nelsonville

Aug 21 Nelsonville Rotary Club heard H E Zuber recount a Canada fishing expedition. His son Earl landed a 14 1/2 pound pike as the club discussed Cedar Lake and Martin River trips. Priorities included Y M C A drive to raise 6000 dollars with guests from Logan Athens and the city education board attending.

Nelsonville H. E Zuber Canada Rotary Club Zuber Earl Cedar Lake Martin River W. H. Badger H. F. Mechem John Saltz Lester Waltz Lin Showalter Logan Club C. D. Shafer Athens Club C. EK. Washburn C. W. Monks City Board of Education

Dishon Pleads Not Guilty to Profane Language Charge

Nelsonville August 21 Bill Dishon of Carbondale Road pleaded not guilty to using profane language in the presence of a woman. He waived preliminary examination before Mayor L J Eberle and was held to the grand jury on a complaint filed by Mrs. Gus Byers.

Nelsonville Bill Dishon Carbondale Road L. J. Eberle Gus. Byers

Buchtel Old Timers Beat Alexander Presbyterians in N Ellonville

On the Buchtel grounds Monday evening Nelsonville Doc tor Walker's Buchtel Old Timers defeated the Alexander Presbyterians by 6 to 3. Umpires were Garner and Murphy. The veterans tallied 4 runs in the third inning while the Presbyterians committed 4 errors.

Nelsonville Walker Buchtel Old Timers Alexander Presbyterians Buehtel Grounds Garner Murphy Presbyterians

King’s Men to Meet Friday at William Six’s Home

King’s Men scheduled Friday night prayer meeting to be held at the home of William Six. William Mitchell will lead the service and all members are asked to attend.

Nelsonville King'’a William Six William Mitchell

Woman's Benefit Association Club Meets at Grover Street

The Woman's Benefit Association Club met with Mrs. Anna Foss Friday evening at her Grover Street home, with 17 members present. The regular business session was followed by a social hour and a two course luncheon served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Bessie Tucker.

Woman's Benefit Asociation Club Anna Foss Grover Street Bessie Tucker

Gilkey Fined on Two Charges by Porter

Jacob Gilkey of Pleasant Hill was fined 20 dollars and costs for intoxication and 100 dollars plus costs for driving while intoxicated. His license was suspended six months after arraignment before Justice Car H Porter. He paid the fines and was released. Deputies Wilson Ator and Fred Heck arrested him after his car collided with two parked autos near John Ator General Merchandise Store on Richland Avenue. damage was minor.

Jacob Gilkey Pleasant Hill Justice of the Peace H. Porter Gilkey Wilson Ator Fred Heck John Ator Richland Avenue

Edwin Mills Wins Casting Contest at Ohio University

Edwin Mills captured first prize in a casting tournament on the Ohio University campus Tuesday evening. Clyde Mansfield and Joe Walburn finished second and third after a tie with Mills. Prizes were three artificial balls from Carpenter Hardware Company. The Athens Izaak Walton League sponsored the event. another contest will occur within two weeks with date to be announced.

Edwin Mills Ohio University Clyde Mansfield Joe Walburn Mansfield Mills Carpenter Hardware Company Athens Izaak Walton League

Mackenzie Dead in Cleveland Former Assembly Member Captain Peter A Mackenzie

Funeral services are set for tomorrow in Cleveland for Captain Peter A Mackenzie 77 a former General Assembly member and president of the Board of Equalization during Mayor McKisson’s administration. He died Sunday.

MacKenzie Cleveland Peter A. Mackenzie General Assembly Board of Equalization Robert McKisson

Week of Guests From Nearby Cities Ends in Local Gatherings

A long list of visitors and guests fills regional social notes. Among those cited are Mr. and Mrs. Albert Retsdorf and son Earl, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haskew, the Scott couple, and Miss Bernadine Shank of Cincinnati, all visiting relatives here. Families from Columbus, Zanesville, Athens, Detroit, and Cincinnati travel or host in town, with weddings and bridge sessions noted, including Miss Wava Woodard and Clifford Courter’s Kentucky trip and forthcoming Columbus residence.

Everett Kentner Patricia Lou Harrisburg Clifford Scott Albert Reisdorf Columbus Hugh Millikan Bellaire Jeannette Cranmer E. W. Harvey Zanesville Katherine Luddon Gordon W. Va John Emish Will Keplar Will Evans Barney Keplar Akron Ray McGee McGee Carbon Hill Ed Healy Carrie Isabelle Delaware Frances Bennett Wellston Tom Schenz Charles Cox Sinia Simpson Mattie Johnston Dimple Bush Tulsa Okla Elizabeth Lett Grace Lett Albert Retsdorf Earl Frank Haskew Charles Scott Madison Street Bernadine Shank Cincinnnati Mi Rosser James Barrows Elton Smith Fa Love and Family Thomas Potta H RF Sands J WH Sands Cincinnati Zaleski Floyd Rosser Detroit Mich Ti Rosser Herbert Walter Reno White Harry Long Betty Jane Donald Zion Wava Woodard Clifford Courter Union Furnace Kentucky

Mrs. Alice Manning Dies At The Plains Home

Mrs. Alice Manning aged 60 wife of James Manning died at the family home The Plains early Wednesday Aug 21 in Nelsonville Ohio Funeral services set for Friday 9 am at The Plains Holiness Church Burial at Coalton Methodist Church Class 4 taught by Mr Thomas Spencer. Friday evening wake at Mrs Conrad Wein 444 Chestnut Street.

Alice Manning the Plains Nelsonville James Manning The Plains Holiness Church Coalton Methodist Church Thomas Spencer Conrad Wein Chestnut Street

Common Pleas Court Filings Include Suit and Divorce

John 8. Naylor Company sues A A Campbell and Campbell partnership for 425 38 on goods. Mattie Nelson seeks divorce from Frank Nelson alleging lack of support for over three years and requests temporary alimony.

John 8. Naylor Wheeling W. Va A. A. Campbell Don A. Campbell C Pb. Campbell Guysville Mattie Nelson Frank Nelson

Will of Amanda Selby filed for probate in Bern Township

The will of Amanda Selby of Bern Township was filed for probate. It allocates $100 to her brother Jeremiah J. Selby after debts and expenses, with the remainder of realty and personal estate to sister Eliza J. Selby.

Amanda Selby Bern Township Jeremiah J. Selby Eliza J. Selby

Howard Family Reunion Held in Marietta Park

The fifth annual Howard family reunion took place at Masonite Park in Marietta with 175 attendees. Members travelled from Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, and California, including S. M. Howard and Lydia Chappelear, with next year’s reunion planned for Wheeling, West Virginia.

Glouster Howard Masonite Park Marietta Ohio Athens Hebbardsville Trimble Canfield Nelsonville Buchtel Milfield Newark Akron Belpre Columbus Moxahala Corning Chauncey Dennison Chester Hill Malta Ringcold Cameron Grantaville Waverly Parkersburg Wheeling Mannington Sisteraville Friendly Newell Pennsboror Middleborne Vienna Indiana Jlydia Chappelear Kokomo California Thomas B. Howard l Southgate S. M. Howard Hebbardaville Wheeltna

Ohio legislator argues for state tax amendment at Rotary lunch

State Representative Nickels of New Philadelphia spoke at a Rotary Club luncheon urging careful consideration of a proposed state taxation amendment. He claimed the amendment would classify property more conveniently and benefit Ohio residents compared with the current uniform taxation rule. EK Schloss presided in the president's absence, with J B Batley chairing the entertainment committee.

Alliening Nickels Dean T. C. Mc Vracken EK. Schloss J. Be, Batley

Breach of promise suit filed against Forest High School instructor

Miss Elmore Campbell sues D. R. Baum an instructor at Forest High School for $10,000 claiming he pledged marriage in June 1928 and then refused to finalize the agreement. The case highlights a breach of promise charge in Kenton.

Kenton U.R Elmore Campbell D. R. Baum Forest High School Baum

Benefactor Walter Windsor Dies in Cincinnati

Walter A. Windsor, 40, president of Marietta Manufacturing Company and Citizens Bank of Point Pleasant, died in Cincinnati after an operation. Windsor was a chief benefactor of Marietta College and a prominent local figure in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis U.R Walter A. Windsor Marietta Manufacturing Company Citizens Bank of Point Pleasant Cincinnati Windsor Marietta College

Farm Folks Booth Highlights and Six-Speed Special Truck

Farm Folks displays at the fair feature a Six-Speed Special truck with grain and livestock bodies. The exhibit touts McCormick Deering parts and IH C repairs, plus a 2 ton SF46 Speed Truck used by the 4-H Boys Club in the parade.

Genuine IL. H. Co McCormick- Deering

Hooper Ridge Church of Christ Home-Coming Attended

Aug 21 Glouster reports a well attended Hooper Ridge Church of Christ home-coming with 500 diners on the church lawn after the morning service. The afternoon program featured Homer H. Vian who read Revelations and sang The City Four-Square before delivering the message.

Homer H. Vian Four-Square

Man Guilty Of Hunting Without License In Trimble

Clyde Addington of near Hooper Ridge found guilty by Mayor John son in Trimble for hunting without a license. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs totaling 38.40 dollars after arrest Tuesday by Game Protector B T Lebever. Trial date set after arraignment where plea was not guilty.

Glouster Clyde Addington Hooper Ridge Johnson Trimble Addington B. T. Lebever

Banker John F Harper Dies in Maryland Burial Planned

John F Harper 71 former Cleveland banker died in Baltimore Maryland funeral plans indicate burial at Chagrin Falls. He was known in Cleveland banking circles and had connections to local financial institutions.

Cleveland O.R John F Harper Haltimore Md Harper Chagrin Falls

Not Bad Pieching Wins Tally for Indians Pitchers

Wes Ferrell and Willis Huchin each recorded 12 wins for the Cleveland Indians this season marking solid pitching performances for the team.

Wes Ferrell Willis Huchin Cleveland Indians

Davis Martin centennial reunion planned at old home place

Glouster Aug. 21 centennial and reunion of the William and Sally Davis Martin family will be held at the old home place in Hinggold on September. The property has belonged to the Martin family for over a century.

Glouster Wiliam Sally Davis Martin Hinggold Martin

Mr and Mia Welcome Daughter Born Sunday

Roy Knight and partner celebrate the birth of a daughter born Sunday, with the couple naming the newborn and sharing news of the new arrival.

Mia Roy Knight Suntay

Gunmen Escape With $1000 After Lorain Car and Tobacco Job

Gunmen robbed the Lorain Car and Tobacco Company in Lahilaln. Clerk Mag Line was alone in the store and locked in a back room as the bandits escaped with $1000.

Vacation notes and school plans in Glouster

Rev K L Browning returns from relatives in Meigs County and will lead midweek and other church services through September. Principal I Holter, after summer study at Columbia, will assist with Glouster schools as they prepare to open September 3. Mrs Armanda Hawkins displays oversized dahlias from M W Clendenning’s garden in Murray City at Iddy Hardware Store.

Glouster K. L. Browning Browne Ing Meigs County Methodist Church Browneng Rutland Armanda Hawkins Iddy M. W. Clene Dennoin Murray City

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