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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1929

Page

3

Right to Drive Is Taken Away

Oval Wood of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He lost driving rights for six months and paid a $100 fine after being arraigned before Mayor L. J. Eberle. Collision investigation by Officer Bateman preceded the plea. other locals faced intoxication or reckless driving charges with varied fines.

Wood George Bateman L. J. Eberle Bateman West Washington Madison Streets Carl Lanning Floodwood Carl Thompson Lancaster Deanville Allan Futter Omcer Bateman Monday Creek

Repairs Underway At Nelsonville Bowling Alleys

Aug 26 Nelsonville locals observe repairs at W S Owens bowling alleys Publite Square. Two new alleys are being added making a three lane plant. The room is redecorated and will reopen Thursday evening August 29. Local clubs plan teams this fall.

Nelsonville W.S Owens Publite Square Owens

Local residents visit and host in Columbus and neighboring towns

A parade of local visitors and guests fills weekend social pages. Mrs John Coope visits relatives in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Durward North and others travel to Columbus for weekend visits. Numerous households host relatives from Wellston Langsville Delaware and beyond including Caldwell Union Furnace and Point Pleasant West Virginia.

John Coope Columbus Durward North Frances Bennett Tom Schenz Wellston Joe Mathewson and Sons A. Hooper Athens Fred Voight Anna Mae Ted le Roy Caldwell Claudia Coope Harold Weed Union Furnace Stuart Hoodler Colambus Leland Devore Frances Parry George Schwenke Logan Miller Wilson Erma Wilson Mary Adeline Tom Wilson Robert McKnight Langsville John Vogitt Nosa Minnie Henry Javanti Pt. Pleasant W. Va C. A. Stover Lillian Delaware Frank Betts James Coleman I. B. Staley Kenneth, Whiting Ind Guy Ridenour Harry Sisson Don Oscar Nelson Donald Evans Detroit Mich J. C. Evans Mary Sharp Clifford Saunders Bumbus John North L. A. North Lancaster Adam Scheeler Eula Scheeler Chilhcothe Roads Ohio Phillip Smith Eleanore Smith Saltriver Kansas

State Fair Opens With Crowds At Am-bus

Crowds lined up as the 1929 State Fair opened at 9 a.m. Perry L. Green State Director of Agriculture and fair director spoke from the grandstand at 1 p.m. Five activities started at 9 o'clock including swine judging poultry farm products horticulture and demonstrations in weaving textiles and pottery.

AMBUS S A Perry L. Green

Nelsonville Reinstates Dog Quarantine Amid Rabies Fears

Nelsonville imposes a second dog quarantine from tonight until further notice after reports of rabid dog bites. Dogs found running at large will be shot. owners urged to comply. A rabies scare followed a fox hound’s attacks across the city, injuring Deputy Sheriff Stanley Dew and prompting tests at Columbus.

Nelsonville Eventis Iby Stanley Dew Muncth

Bible School Season Ends in Nelsonville Area

Th ocking Valley Daily Vacation Bible Schools close a second term under Miss Irene McDowell. Enrollments include Buehtel 112 Haydenville 99 Diamond 20 Second Factory 6 Morristown 12. Total attendance for both terms 800. Several area schools closed the first term weeks earlier.

Nelsonville Thocking Valley

King’s Heralds Meet at Fort Street Home

The King’s Heralds plan a Tuesday meeting on August 27 at 6 30 PM at Jeannette Cranmer’s Fort Street home. Dues will be collected during the gathering.

King's Heralds Jeannette Cranmer Fort Street

Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs. Arthur Todd Attended

Friends gathered at the Todd home Wednesday evening to celebrate Mrs. Arthur Todd's birthday. The event featured music and a large list of attending relatives and neighbors from Vaudenville, Nelsonville, Neisenville, and Greendale. In other notes, 18 month old Erma Aileen Poling died Sunday at New Pittsburg. funeral is Tuesday at 2 PM at New Pittsburg Church with burial at Davis Chapel.

Arthur Todd Lois Nelson Skinner Donald Dorothy Glen Farley Willard Seele Andrey Jean Vaudenvile Henry Todd Gernie Mildred Helen Evans Neisenville Rt. 2 Aarence Woodard Clyde Mire Netlie White Velma Kievd Thompson Nelsonville Ruth Mills Greendale Erma Aileen Poling Sam Police New Pittsburg Velock Davis Chapel Jeff

Two Sisters Bruised In Nelsonville Auto Crash

A brother Jesse Green and two sisters Margaret and Frances Green in separate cars collided on the main highway near the Pritts filling station below Nelsonville. Frances Green suffered painful bruises and was taken home by Stout’s ambulance. Bob Thompson was cut on the head.

Jesse Green Deanville Bob Thompson Nelsonville Margaret Frances Green Stout

Faithful Workers' Class Hosts Card Evening

The Methodist Sunday School Faithful Workers' Class met at Mrs. C. Wein's Chestnut Street home on Friday. Hostesses were Mrs. J. H. Stewart and Mrs. Sam Frank. The gathering included readings by Willetta Smith and Stella Teetts, a travel talk by Mrs. Cora Davis, and songs and prayers led by Mrs. Harry Cox and Mrs. W. Hoffman. Dozens of members and guests attended, listing Kreppel as acting president in the absence of the presiding officer.

Methodist Sunday School C. .Wein Chestnut Street J. H. Stewart Sam Frank G Kreppel Harry Cox C. W. Hoffman Willetta Smith Athens Mexico San Francisco Oregon Canada H. J. Frazee Pittsburgh Ida Jewett Roberta Bartoe Zanesville Cora Davis G. Kreppel Anna Nelson J. D. Ledlie Eulalia Hoch Mary Robertson Belle Smith Anna Raine Charles Kennedy Bora Moler C. E. Retta Lavina Lamb Cora’ Tunion Charles Reynolds T. H H. Stewart W. H. Bartoe Alice L. Anderson Keefer Thomas Spencer

Birth announcement and social visits in Nelsonville area

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kuble announce the birth of a daughter on Saturday August 24. Mrs. Elton Smith and daughter Selina return to Columbus after visiting Ed Love’s home. Mr. and Mrs. H J Frazee of Pittsburgh are visiting the Wein family in Chestnut Street. Mr. and Mrs. B H Knight and son Charles join Mr. and Mrs. Steve Holland with Marjorie and John for a Sunday in Columbus.

Nelsonville Herman Kuble West Columbus Street Elton Smith Selina Columbus Ed Love H. J. Frazee Pittsburgh Conrad Wein Chestnut Street Charles Steve Holland Marjorie John

Glouster Triumphs 7-0 Over Murray In Three Game Series

Glouster defeated Murray City 7 0 in front of a large crowd to take the first of a three game set. Sam Withem earned a $25 purse after pitching a masterpiece with 11 strikeouts as Murray managed only six hits. Knox hit a three base shot for Glouster and Glouster scored in the first, third and fifth innings. The next two games are scheduled on Glouster grounds and in Murray City with start times listed as 2230 p.m. local time.

Glouster Murray City This City Sam Withem Sam Murray Glouster Grounds Whitlatch McDaniel Giouster Withem Smathers Rasp Knox Withm Jones Dawley Smith Taylor Garner

Rum-Runner Dean Billings Held After Ashland Wreck

The Cleveland suspect Dean Billings was detained in Ashland after a high speed chase and gun battle with Sheriff Earl Kyser and deputies. Police recovered 190 gallons of liquor from his wrecked car, indicating a large illicit liquor operation.

Ashland U.P Cleveland Dean Billings Earl Kyser Hillings Billings

Try-out to be given waterworks system Glouster

Work to install a water softener and filtration plant in Glouster nears completion. The filtration plant began operation late last week and is functioning well. Two wells remain to be seated, with expected completion Tuesday, then flushing lines and cleaning the reservoir before supplying filtered soft water.

Glouster State Board of Health

Tipple to Undergo Second Operation in Columbus

In Glouster on August 26 Mr Charlea Tipple Trimble, hospitalized three weeks ago for an operation, will undergo a second operation either today or Tuesday. He remained in Columbus to be with Mel Tipple until the procedure. A local bowling match saw Logan defeat Glouster 2288 to 1837 on Friday night with a rematch set for Tuesday in Logan.

Glouster Charlea Tipe, Trimble Columbus Tipple Mel Tipple Thirns Logan Glauster

Leaky gasoline line sparks near fire in local garage

In Glouster on August 26 a gasoline feed line leaked in the Joe Heshara garage behind his business on High Street. Joe Montag, owner of a Horns bowling alley install in town, had just returned from Nelsonville when the car ignited from the exhaust. A quick fire alarm and department response stopped the blaze before serious damage.

Joe Heshara High Street Joe Montag Horns Nelsonville Aluemane

Three Arrested in Glouster On Drunk Charges

Three men from out of town Charles Strashaugh Greens than ten Mertison Patos and McGire Hellister were arrested Saturday night by officers on drunk charges. Two were picked up on High Street and one in an alley behind High. Arraigned before Mayor Caskalla Sunday morning they pled guilty and paid a total fine of 145.50 each after arrangements to settle fines.

Glouster Charles Strashaugh Mertison Patos McGire Hellister High Street Caskalla Sand Costa

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Oval Wood Oval Harper Street Ely Bible Schools Irene McDowell Mit Young Hoover Allan Hoover Alice Davis Dwight W. Davis Philippines Manila Helow The Lostro Bldg E. Goldsb Ther Pritts Fil Ing Station Dalghnter Bradley Swayers Theisen White Mes Senger Tion Athens Ice and Storage Company Geastotta Hyla Harrold Nelsonnidee Mack Dr. Scholl Wed. & Thurs Coks Cash Shoe Store Thrilling New Story Messenger
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