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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1929

Page

5

Marriage of Mary Beatrice McGraner to Emiln J Morris in Columbus

Mary Beatrice McGraner and Emiln J Morris were married in Columbus on August 17 with Rev. H. L. Schatzman officiating. The couple reside in Athens where both are Ohio University graduates in education. Mary was a former Marietta High School home economics teacher and Emiln a former Buechtel High School coach. The society notes also report births, visits, travel, and local obituaries among Athens residents and their families.

Frank McGraner Palmer Street Mary Beatrice Emiln J. Morris Columbus Fev H. L. Schatzman Central Methodist Episcopal Church Athens Ohio University Marietta Morris Jessie Morris Tau Sigma Delta Fraternity Buechtel Edward S. Dowell Athens High School Grosvenor Street University of Michigan Rollan Koons Fern Koons Shelby Lake Erie

Carpenter Man Dies Suddenly in Carpente vicinity

D M Sisson age 71 died suddenly at his home near Carpente this morning at 6 due to heart trouble. He had been in poor health but recently seemed better. He leaves two children Mrs Guy Gorby and Jesse Sisson, plus a deceased son Fidon and several grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 at School Lot Church with burial in adjacent cemetery.

Guy Gorby Jesse Sisson Fidon Sisson L. A. Tewksbury Albany Brad Woodyard Hilliards Warren Alva School Lot

Month's First Typhoid Case Reported at Health Office

August's first typhoid fever case is reported at the Athens Board of Health. Juanita Glanemann, a resident near Hollister, is the patient with a mild case. Health officials note summer cases and urge vaccination for travelers and caution with wells bearing the Ohio State Seal of Safety.

August Athens Health Board Ohio Stats

Mrs Everett Dies at Home After Illness in Peach Ridge

Rebecca Everett aged 65 of Peach Ridge died Tuesday night at her home after a brief illness. Born in Bedford Pennsylvania she was survived by siblings and children from Athens in a family with multiple local ties. Two separate traffic accidents Tuesday afternoon in Athens caused no injuries.

Anne Pickering Chicago Joe L. Pickering Pickering The Valley Mold and Iron Company Cleveland George de Camp Helen Reynolds Athens de Camp Rebecca Everett Peach Ridge Everett Bedford Nathan Eliza Kearns Lewis Everett Ezra Kearns Chauncey Henry Himelrick Terra Alta W. V Edward Jenkins Miami Fla Will Hunter Janet Bing Leslie White Lancaster Street Second Street Jacob Gilkey Ohio Fuel Gas Company William Castey

Testimony Begins in Mayle Murder Trial at Marietta

The Mayle murder case opened in Common Pleas Court as testimony started. County Surveyor Guy W. Ellis explained drawings of the shooting scene while Dr. A Howard Smith and Kenneth Cook were slated witnesses. Cook, a 12 year old eye witness, was detained for questioning. the state hoped to move quickly toward a verdict.

Marietta Mayle Common Pleas Court Guy W. Ellis Engineer Ellis A Howard Smith Newton W. Mayle

Boat Races To Feature First Eight Oared Shells in Ohio

Marietta hosts the Second Mid-East Regatta Friday and Saturday with an eight oared shell race added each day A first for Ohio The races are organized by the Detroit Boat Club and Wyandotte Boat Club from Michigan to promote rowing at Marietta College.

Marietta Mid-East Ohio Detroit Boat Club Wyandotte Boat Club Detroit Michican Marietta College

Funeral for Thomas J. Wallace in Chauncey

Family members from Chauncey and nearby towns attended the funeral of Thomas J. Wallace at the Church of Christ in Glouster. Wallace, once Chauncey’s village blacksmith and later a Church of Christ minister, was a brother of Mrs. M. J. Gardner. Burial followed at Nye Cemetery.

Thomas d. Wallace Nye Chauncey M. J. Gardner Guy Gardner Wyona Gardner Karl Gardner Guy Brookins John Shaffer Harvey Courtney Ralph Brown Glouster Thomas J. Wallace Church of Christ Wallace

Indiana Woman Weds In Junction City

Miss Leona Grace Dickson daughter of Mr and Mrs G G Dickson Kentland Indiana became the bride of Ralph Sherwood Lott at the home of Mr and Mrs William Lott Junction City The Rev C K Palmer read the double ring ceremony A dinner followed and the couple will live in Akron where the groom works for the Ohio Light and Power Co.

New Lenington William Lott Junction City Leona Grace Dickson G. G. Dickson Kentland Ted Ralph Sherwood Lott C. KE. Palmer Friendship Church Akron The Ohio Light and Power Co

Miner Severely Burned In Mine Powder Explosion

Hugh Cable, a miner for The Manhattan Coal Company near Rose harm, suffered severe facial and bodily burns when a powder charge exploded prematurely in the Manhattan mine. He was transported to Zanesville Hospital for treatment.

New Lexington Hugh Cable Manhattan Coal Company Roseharm Manhattan Zanesville

Pastor Gives Sermon at Brother's Burial

Charles Alexander Simpson, 76, long time Millfield resident, was buried at Hilltop Cemetery after a 10:40 funeral from Millfield Methodist Church. His brother Rev. Samuel Simpson led the service. He leaves a widow and 10 children, 20 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.

Chauncey Charles Alexander Simpson Millfield Hilltop Millfeld Methodist Church Mr. Simpson Samuel

Revival to Start in Hig Bailey School Building

A revival meeting will begin Saturday evening August 24 at 5 o'clock in the Hig Bailey School building. The services will be conducted by L. J. Sweasy of Columbus, formerly of Chauncey.

Chauncey Hig Bailey L. J. Sweasy Columbus Trimble Grange Trimble Grange No. 1830 Grange

Chauncey Church of Christ to Host Benefit Sociable

Friendship Classes at Chauncey Church of Christ organize a benefit sociable next Tuesday evening August 27 at the Chauncey K of DP hall. The event will feature ice cream homemade cakes pies and sandwiches for attendees.

Chauncey Friendship Clases Chauncey Church of Christ Chauncey K

Covert Optometrist Promises Patient Satisfaction in Athens

B M Covert, optometrist in Athens, emphasizes value of his continuing service to patients and the importance of patient satisfaction, noting services are worth more than their cost.

Eleven Mines Operate Today in Chauncey District

Eleven mines were marked for work in the Chauncey district today. Mines listed include No. 8, No. 73, No. 255, No. 14, No. 69, Ohio No. 1, No. 6, Poston No. 6, Freeport mine, Ll. D. Poston mine and Hoelsing.

Brother Discharges Revolver. 21 Year Old Dies

In Chillicothe August 21 A P Joseph James 21 was killed when his brother Walter 23 picked up a revolver and discharged it accidentally.

Chillicothe Joseph James Walter

John Green Opens Barber Shop in Nye Building

Chauncey Aug 21 John Green opened a bar ber shop in the Nye building on Drake Street, a former barber shop, marking a new enterprise in the town.

Chauncey John Green Chauncey Ima Nye Drake Street

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