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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1929

Page

3

Miss Anna Krotche Leads In St Patrick Euchre Series

In Nelsonville on August 2, St Patrick's Hall Buchtel hosted the first euchre game. Miss Anna Krotche won a prize and leads the women with a high score as Agnes McDouglad and Mrs Atkire trail closely. Men’s play sees Wilm Schaefer and William Morgan tied for first before McSchaefer claims a prize. Prizes awarded after each game with two special prizes for top of each gender. Next games set for August 27 and September 8. Mrs L A Whitmore hosted a garden party on East Franklin Street for 16 guests.

Nelsonville St. Patrick's Hall Buchtel Anna Krotche Atkire Agnes McDouglad Wilm Schaefer William Morgan Mc. Schaefer Maurice Murplhy and O'Neil

Funeral for Scott Johnson Set in Nelsonville

The body of Scott Johnson 77 who died at Mercy Hospital Columbus was brought to Laughlin Brothers Mortuary and taken to the home of daughter Mrs Allen Bishop. Services conducted by Rev C W Hoffman of the M E Church will be Friday at 2 PM at the Bishop residence with flowers omitted. Also noted are funeral services for Ellis Halliday 23 killed in Cleveland Friday at 1 PM at the Orbi

Nelsonville Scott Johnson Mercy Hospital Columbus Laughlin Brothers Ils City Allen Bishop Franklin Street C. W. Hoffman M. FE Bishop Ellis Hallday Cleveland Orbiston Chaurch Greenlawn Mayme Keplar Mary Lehman Anderson Indies Ruth Sims Harry lMall Poplar Street Esther Wolfe Eli Lanning New Pittsburg L. M Washington Street Gordon Campbell Springfield Sheppard Allen Riley Reland Riley Edward Green Akron Clarence Grim Will Robinson Chestnut Street A. G. Mechem Harold Mechem Shannon Conley Huntington W. Va C. A. Shockley Ruth Edna _ Louise Puniap Congo Margaret and Wilma Scott Louis Snyder Richmond G. W. Lax George Schwenke Logan

Social Roundup of Local and Visiting Residents

A long column lists residents and visitors in Wellston and nearby cities. It notes Miss Vivian Roscoe staying with Mrs. Thomas Schenz, trips to Columbus and Tehbanon, and multiple relatives visiting family in Wellston. It mentions illnesses, hospital stays, and a party hosted by Mrs Carnes Hickman, with several out-of-town guests attending a two course luncheon.

Vivian Roscoe Thomas Schenz Wellston Charles Stowell Callie Carnes Columbus Tehbanon Til J. RR Leland Devore Washinget Street Carnes Hickman Fern Parry Louis Snyder Richwood George Schwenke Marian Schwenke Logan Mayme Roscoe Phoenix Ariz Elton Smith

Bridge Club Guests Lead in West Columbus Street Event

Mrs Louis Rice and Miss Mabel Poston attended the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club at Mrs Gay Aumiller home on West Columbus Street. Three tables were occupied with high scores won by Mrs Louis Rice, Mrs P W Hickman, and Mrs Walter Mechem.

Louis Rice Mabel Poston Gay Aumiller West Columbus Street Walter Mechem

Buckeyes topple league leaders in 6 to 3 win

Nelsonville Aug 32 Buckeyes defeat league leading Athenas 6 to 3. F P Woodson held the Athenas to nine hits while the Buckeyes struck early, scoring in the first inning and adding three more in the second. Tommy Stevens led Factory attack with three hits. Pearson Adams and W Coen had two apiece. Athena offense produced two runs in the third and one in the fourth as both teams traded blows.

Nelsonville Buckeyes Athenas FL Woodson G. Smith Stevens Euffeid What Woodson Stevenas Athena Boys Rig Pearson Adams W. Coen Tommy” Stevens Duckeyes Dave Harry Woodson Athena Chevrolets Stratton Motors Longley and Linton Stratton Battery Elliot

Social bridge dinner for young set at Legion Home

Prominent among the younger social set events was a bridge dinner Wednesday at the Legion Home hosted by Miss Helen Jackson Miss Frances Lawson Miss Louise Johnson and Miss Milzabeth Tidneton. Decorations featured large batches of warden flowers and centerpieces of ferns and tiarigolds. Dinner served at 64 clock in yellow appointments. About 40 guests included Miss Mary Deely Mr. Vernon Miss Mary Alice Allen Zanesville Miss Margaret Morris Cincinnati and Miss Clarissa Graham Marysville. High score trophies went to Mrs. L E. Butts and Mrs. Durward North with second place to Miss Rebecca Sharp and Miss Louise Rice.

Legion Home Helen Jackson Frances Lawson Louise Johnson Milzabeth Tid Neton Warden Mary Deely Mr. Vernon Mary Alice Allen Zanesville Margaret Morris Cincinnati Clarissa Graham Marysville L E. Butts Durward North Rebecca Sharp Louise Rice

St Andrew's Church Benefit Bridge and Euchre Evening

The women of St Andrew's Church host a benefit bridge and euchre party this evening at 8 o'clock in Parish Hall to raise funds for church activities.

St. Andrew's Church

Chiang predicts another world war by 1944 in Peiping

General Chiang Kai-Shek told officers at the National Military Academy in Peiping that a second world war will occur no later than 1944 and that China must prepare for a major role. He warned powers were arming rapidly, noting the race would lead to another global conflict.

Peiping China U.P Ching Chiang Kai-Shek Cendors National Military Academy Chiang Nanking

TWO YOUTHFUL SWISS FLIERS ARE BELIEVED DEAD

New York August 22 U P fear grew that the two Swiss fliers Oscar Kaesar and Kurt Luescher who attempted a Lisbon to New York flight are dead. The plane was sighted over the Azores Monday and drifting headwinds are blamed for their possible loss.

New York U.P Lisbon Atlantic Oscar Kaesar Kurt Luescher Azores

Marriage License For William Warwick And Dess Hoisington

William Warwick 41 of Burgettstown Pa an oil worker and Dess Hoisington 40 of The Plains Pa plan marriage. Parents Luther and Florence Warwick and John L Davis and Mary Gilfiand Davis named. Rev Cowan listed as officiant.

William Warwick Burgettstown Luther and Florence (Crawford) Warwick Dess Hoisington the Plains John L Mary (Gilfiand) Davis Cowan OlSciata

Old Time Charge Account From Belmont County Store

Ancient ledger entry from 1820s Belmont County shows a general store’s charges such as 1 Flint 1c 1 Row Pins 1c 3 Shirt Buttons 1c 10% pounds Bacon 6%c 1 Pen Knife 64%c and other small items like Eggs Snuff Needles Whisky and Candle Molds, with several items not entered.

Nelsonville A. G. Mechem John Mechem Belmont County

Question Mark Will Try Flight in Trans Atlantic Plan

Paris reports Dieudonne Coste tested the Question Mark aircraft with Maurice Bellonte aboard as wireless issues delayed earlier plans. Weather conditions reduced chances of a start tomorrow morning while tests continue to verify navigation and communications ahead of a trans Atlantic attempt.

Paris U.P Coste

Hobart Smart Crushed Digging Trench in Cave-In

Hobart Smart of Haydenville was crushed through the hips while digging a trench at the National Fire Proofing Company plant near Nelsonville. He was transported to White Cross Hospital, Columbus, with multiple hip fractures. He is married and lives in Haydenville. J C Hallett, longtime automobile salesman for local agencies, will join Fickle & White Agency in Logan next week.

Nelsonville Hobart Smart Haydenville National Fire Proofing Company Stout White Cross Hospital Columbus Smart J. C. Hallett Fickle & White Logan

Mother and lover to be executed in Hull jail

A mother of eight and her younger lover await execution in Hull Quebec after confessing to killing the husband to marry. Marie Viau, 48, and Philibert Lefebvre, 32, were moved from Montreal to the Hull jail and face the gallows shortly after midnight. Lefebvre, a war veteran, collapsed on arrival while Viau wept softly during the trip.

Hull Que Little Hull Marie Vinu Philibert Lefebvre Montreal Viaun Quebec Lefebvre Viau

Firefighters battle Florence mine blaze in Martins Ferry

State mine inspectors directed crews at the Florence mine of the Y and O Coal Company to combat a blaze that started yesterday while 30 men were at work. Miners marched from the shaft then re entered to help fight the fire as inspectors aimed to seal off the starting chamber.

Martins Ferry Florence Y. & O. Coal Company

Flier Plans to Fly in Next War

Opal Kuntz of New York predicts women will fly mail, hospital supplies, and service planes in future conflicts. She spoke in El Paso about joining national defense, noting her first airplane ride was March 2 and that she has been flying a relatively short time during the Santa Monica to Cleveland derby.

EL Paso Tex Opal Kuntz New York Cleveland United Press Miss Kunz

Honeymoon tragedy ends Baraboo murder hunt

The body of James Parillo, 22, was found in Des i's Lake at Baraboo Wisconsin after a manhunt. Police had pursued a theory that Parillo killed his bride Philomena Parillo, 20, before the couple drowned when their boat overturned during their honeymoon outing.

James Parillo Des I'S Baraboo Wis Parillo Philomena Parillo

Messenger Employees to Get Time Off in Holidays

Clerks in stores will receive vacations Friday afternoon. Factory workers will not be running. Athens Messenger notes plans for a staged holiday halt. Workers will be out at a fixed time, allowing people to plan activities with friends.

Utriae Athens Perons Pete Sisstime Cheros

Cross-stitch Mishap Delays Work Use Tweezers Instead

A stitched piece is set back by a mishap as small tweezers replace the ideal tool for removing a canvon from the motif. The error highlights careful material handling and tool choice in delicate embroidery.

Court House Doings and Estate Appointments

Court actions include approval of C. Dugan as administrator of Laura E. Baas estate with $500 bond. Appraisers L. Dy Martina Marion Lowther and Lewis Courtney named. Tax determination for Tus Watkins estate to Athens County Auditor. Proceedings on Frank Gross will and oil lease approvals. Guardianship for Florence and Fred Colburn. lease delivery to C W Nuzain. Inventory and appraisement filed for Marcellus McAfee estate.

C. Dugan Laura E. Baas L. Dy Martina Marion Lowther Lewis Courtney Cystus W. Watkins Athens County Florence Colburn Fred Colburn Charles A. Colburn Ae Guarde Fan C. W. Nuzaim

Judgment on cognovit notes in Citizens cases

Judge J. G. Worstell delivered judgment for the plaintiff in the Citizens Central Hank case against E B Young and Addie Young on a cognovit note for 6455.90 with an order for collateral to be sold after one day’s notice. He also ruled for the Citizens Central Bank against BB Young M A Krieg ly BE Shafer and L H Price on a cognovit note for 4146.75 with collateral to be sold after ten days’ notice.

Central Hank E. B. Young Addie Young J. G. Worstell Citizens’ Central Bank BB. Young M. A. Kriegly BE. Shafer L. H. Price Worastell

Fire at Heston Department Store Causes Major Damage

A disastrous blaze swept the Heston Department Store in Cambridge last night with damage possibly rising to $60,000. One firefighter was overcome while tackling the flames.

Cambridge Heston Department

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