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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1929

Page

5

Barrett Reunion Plans Officers Elected At Family Gathering

Barrett descendants held an annual reunion at the home of C J Flowers on Second Street. Officers elected included President C J Flowers and Secretary Rose E Price. Attendees included Ralph Barrett and family, Alfred Barrett and Lucy Barrett, and many others from Athens Washington D C Tuppers Plains and Columbus. A birthday dinner honored Roy Popler and George Blosser.

Ralph Barrett Wilbur Paul Margaret Delaware Alfred, Barrett Lucy Barrett Washington D. H J. W. Flowers C. FE Bradford Columbia J. Earl Snmey Tuppers Plains Perry Haning ST. J. Linscott Nelle Carpenter Harlan Lawrence K. Dupler Stewart Street Roy JL. Pupter Ralph Homer Feigley Athens George J. Blosser Carl Brandt Robert Logan Walter L Blosser Columbus Roy Popler George Blosser

Illegal still found in Perry County mine camp

Prohibition agents led by H E Teal Sheriff Clifford Wilson and state officers uncovered the largest still in Perry County, located in the Miller mine near New Straitsville. About 117 gallons of finished whiskey and 16 barrels of mash were seized along with equipment and fuel. The owners fled. one is said to have operated the plant for five years, earning an estimated $80,000.

New Lexington Ohio New Strattaville H. &. Teal Clifford Wilson New Straitsville Ued Perry County Lioyd Wine H. F&f Miller Mine Plummer Hill New Strattsville

Monday fair opening marks community events

The article notes the Auxiliary of the U and W V will not meet in August but will convene on the fourth Wednesday in September. It mentions travels of Mr and Mrs H R Blaney and includes details of local residents and preparations for the Ohio State Fair with exhibits from state departments and health officials, plus warnings about carbon monoxide gas and safe vehicle ventilation.

Preston Ke, Thomas Ohio Penitentiary Charles A. Neal State Department of Health Neal Warna Drivera

Easy Money and The Messenger Classifieds

A fragment endorses Messenger classified ads as a shortcut to sales. It cites Clem Fiverett and Mr Everett who advertised Elberta peaches, attracting many buyers within two days and leaving no fruit unsold.

Clem Fiverett Everett Mr. Everrett

New Marshfield Man Is Ordained Sunday

The Rev. J. L. Cartwright of New Marshfield was ordained along with three others by the Ohio Conference of the Protestant Church in Sabina on Sunday. The service was led by Rev. Harlan L. Freeman of Adrian College, Adrian Michigan.

New Marshfield J. L. Cartwright Ohio

Birthday Coincidence Ties McHarg Family Across Ages

Chauncey Aug 26 a coincidence marks the birth of Wilma Jernice McHarg on the 72nd birthday anniversary of Mary Dowter Ludwig. Ludwig is a great aunt of the baby, and the infant is a granddaughter of James and Mrs McHarg, all from the Lower Plains area.

Aby Mare Dowter Lardwig Chauncey Wilma Jernice Gerald McHarg McHark Mary Dowter Ludwig McHarg Ludwig James McHarg Lower Plains

Katzenback Baby Born in Chauncey Home

Aug 26 announces the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Albert Katgenback at their Chauncey home. The infant is a grandson of Mr and Mrs George Katzenback Sr of this city.

Mrs Albert Katgenback Chauncey Alett George Katzenback

Ruth Collins Smith Wins First Premium at Chauncey Fair

Ruth Collins Smith of Chauncey won first premium for an embroidered quilt at the county fair this year after exhibiting there this season.

Chaunceey Mra Ruth Collins Smith Chauncey

Chauncey Personalities At Seventh Day Adventist Camp

Mr and Mrs Witliam Collins Sr Chauncey hosted guests Verna Smith and Marguerite Columbus Mr and Mrs Phil Stinehouser South Bend Mrs Luther Cruichshank and son Thomas attended the Seventh Day Adventist camp meeting in Mount Vernon Damon Collins and David Collins have returned to Detroit after visiting Chauncey relatives

Witliam Collins Chauncey Verna Smith Marguerite Columbus Phil Stinehouser South Bend Luther Cruichshank Thomas Seventh Day Adventist Church Mount Vernon Damon Collins David Collins Detroit

Manhattan Mine 25 Resumes Work After Idle Period

Chauncey August 26 Manhattan Coal Companys Chauncey Mine No 25 resumed work today after weeks of idleness. Repairs were completed and new washers tested. Officials say good production is expected as the mine restarts operations. Chauncey also hosted visitors including Sam Tippett and family from Columbus and Pete Voting with granddaughter from Laurelville.

Manhattan Coal Company Trim

Bridgewater Family Moves to Francis Jorden Farm

Mr and Mrs Joe Bridgewater and daughter Winnena left Chauncey after seven months to reside on the Francis Jorden farm on Athens Mt The move occurred late last week site details are noted in local records.

Charpnoly Atie Joe Bridgewater Winnena Chauncey Francis Jorden Athens Mt

Local residents visit Kinship and friends in Sugar Creek

Mr and Mrs Will Coon and Murray Itty were guests of Mr and Mrs Lestie Coon. Mrs Lew Jones returned home to Orbiston after visiting her daughter. Mr and Mrs Arthur Burenhfield and son Kenneth stayed with Mrs Raymond Augustine and family in Sugar Creek last week.

Harry M. Loach Zanesville K. G Flegal Hazel Roach New York Will Coon Murray Itty Lestie Coon Lew Jones Orbiston Arthur Buorenhfield Kenneth Raymond Augustine Sugar Creek

Religious Service Held at Chauncey County Home

The Rev and Mrs V Ahibrand conducted a Sunday service in the Chapel of the County Home Chauncey for inmates. Sev Ahibrand gave a short sermon and he and Mrs Ahibrand supplied music for the event.

Chauncey V. Ahibrand Sev Ahibrand

Ordered to Leave: Don Murphy Arrested for Intoxication

Athens police arrested Don Murphy a transient on a charge of intoxication and ordered him to leave town.

Don Murphy Athens

Bedroom Sleep Safety and Heater Installation Guidance

Guidance states water heaters must not be placed in bathrooms or kitchens and any installation should be adequately filled to the exterior. Emphasizes minimizing risk by avoiding risky placements and ensuring proper enclosure.

Invisible Zemo Soothes Itching and Heals Skin Anew

Applying Invisible Zemo provides quick relief from bites rashes sun burn and itching. The remedy cools draws out infection smooths blemishes and clears skin on the hands. Safe to use and keeps clean with antiseptic action priced 60 cents and one dollar.

Meeting notice of Maron Council No 3 Degree of ova hentas

The Maron Council No 3 Degree of ova hentas schedules a meeting to discuss business and hosts a corn roast at Milfield hall on Wednesday evening at 7 30. Members and families are invited to attend with corn or sandwiches. CHAUNCEY Aus 26. Dr LD Neteon Pred Webb and Athens men head to a camping trip to Mie fiteu and possibly Cana.

Chauncey Aus Maron Council Ova Hentas Milfield Maron Counce Oil LD Neteon The Platts Pred Webb Athens Mie Fiteu Canna Nyat

Burial for Chauncey child marks family services

The article notes the burial of a Chauncey child at a local cemetery with funeral services led by Rev. Gilbert Courtney. Grieving relatives include the grandmother Frances Earich and sister Mary Louw, and hospital care is mentioned as the place of death. Further details describe the family and local connections.

Chauncey Glenn Dudley Earich Wilfield Standage Frances Earich Gilbert 1 Courtney The H of Christ Mary Louw Rhearing Atherd Nic Earich Chau

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