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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1929

Page

7

Barrett Reunion Plans Election At Family Gathering

The Barrett descendants held a Sunday reunion at Mr. and Mrs C J Flowers home 22 Second Street with a picnic at noon Officers chosen include President C J Flowers and Secretary Rose E Price Next year’s gathering will be in Washington D C at the home of Alfred Barrett and Miss Lucy Barrett Attendants included Ralph Barrett Wilbur Paul and Margaret of Delaware and many others from Athens Columbus Logan and nearby towns.

Barrett C. J. Flowers Second Street Rose E. Price Pashington D. H Alfred Barrett Lucy Farrett Blanche Athens

Yacht club regatta inflicts severe leg injury to Commodore Thornburg

Sandusky on August 26 reports Commodore Charles A. Thornburg of the Sandusky Yacht Club may lose a leg after an accident at the annual regatta. He received a full charge of wadding from a starting cannon when a stumble against the cord discharged it. Doctors fear amputation may be needed.

Sandusky Charles A. Thornburg

Still Officers Uncover Large Perry County Distillery

Prohibition officers and deputies raid an underground distillery in the old Miller mine near New Straitsville Perry County uncovering a 19 gallon capacity still complete with coils stoves and pumps. They seize 117 gallons of finished whiskey 16 barrels of mash and 29 gallons in two jugs set aside for a Christmas sale. The owner fled but is suspected to have operated the plant for years earning over 50000.

Perry County Lioyd Wine H. FF. Teal Clifford Wilson Miller Mine Plummer Hill New Strattsville

Easy Money From Messenger Ads Move Peach Sale

The article notes Clem Everett sold a large quantity of Elberta peaches through a Messenger classified ad. In two days after the ad ran, buyers flooded in and all peaches were sold, illustrating how advertising reduces labor and yields quick profits.

Clem Everett Mr. Everrett

Opening of the Ohio State Fair Draws Thousands

Columbus Aug 26 The state fair opens with thousands visiting exhibits from the State Librarian McCormick and major departments. The health service offers first aid and safety warnings while Warden Preston K. E. Thomas oversees prison farm operations and fruit canning for winter needs.

Rian George Elliott McCormick Bureau of Master Vehicles Agricultural Department State Department of Health Preston KE. Thomas Ohio Penitentiary Wal

New Marshfield Man Is Ordained Sunday

The Rev. J. L. Cartwright of New Marshfield was among four ministers ordained at the Ohio Conference of the Protestant Church in Salina Sunday. Also ordained were H. M McAdow of Columbus Melvin Yoho of Lewisville and E A Oliver of Unionopolis. The ordination sermon was delivered by Rev Harlan L Freeman DP D president of Adrian College Adrian Mich.

J. L. Cartwright New Marshfield Ohio Protestant Church Salina H. M McAdow Columbus Melvin Yoho Lewisville E. A. Oliver Unionopolis Harlan L. Freeman Adrian College Adrian Michiger

Birthday Coincidence Ties McHarg Family Event

In Chauncey Aug 36 a coincidence tied Wilmaernice McHarg to Mrs Mary Dowter Ludwig on her seventy second birthday anniversary. Ludwig is the great aunt of the newborn, and the baby is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McHarg from the Lower Plains area.

Chauncey Wilmaernice Gerald McHarg Mearg Mary Dowter Ludwig McHarg Ludwig James McHarg Lower Plains

Katzenback Couple Announce Chauncey Birth

Mr and Mrs Albert Katzenback announce the birth of a son at their Chauncey home on Saturday The infant is a grandson of Mr and Mrs George Katzenback Sr of this city.

Chauncey Albert Katzenback George Katzenback

Ruth Collins Smith Wins Quilt Premium at County Fair

In Chauncey Ruth Collins Smith won first premium for an embroidered quilt at the county fair exhibition this year.

Seventh Day Adventist Camp Meeting Attended by Area Families

Chauncey presonals report visitors from Columbus and South Bend at the Mount Vernon camp meeting of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Verna Smith and daughter Marguerite joined Chauncey guests Mrs. and Mrs. Phil Stinehouser, Mrs. Larther Cruickshank and son Thomas. Damon Collins and David Collins returned to Detroit after visiting Chauncey relatives.

Mes Witham Collins Chaunmees Verna Smith Marguerite Columbus Phil Stinehouser South Tend Larther Cruickshank Thomas Seventh Day Adventist Church Mount Vernon Damon Collins David Collins Detroit Chauncey

Manhattan Mine 25 Resumes Work Today

Chauncey Aug. 16 Manhattan Coal Companys Manhattan Mine No. 5S resumes work after weeks of shutdown. Repairs and new installations completed and good work expected. Chauncey Aug. 26 Mr and Mrs Sam Tippett hosted guests including Don Tippett and others. Chauncey Aug 26 Mr and Mrs Joe Bridgewater and daughter Winnona moved to the Francis Jorden farm on Athena Rt. 3.

Manhattan Coal Company Tdue Chauncey Sam Tippett Don Jot Columbus Pete ‘Yoting Lor Jenge Rowe Ricketts Laurelville Mia Joe Bridgewater Winnona Francis Jorden Athena Rt. 3

Social News: Local Visits and Family Guests

Mrs Lew Jones returns home to Orbiston after visiting her daughter in Sugar Creek. Mr and Mrs Will Coon guests of Mr and Mrs Lestie Coon. Arthur Burchfield and son Kenneth visit Mrs Raymond Angmetine and family in Sugar Creek.

William H. Drake Eldorado, Kan George Love Fr. C. Love Eldorado Arthur McNutt Evelyn Vera Lola’ of Lancaster Charles Martin North Cemetery Street Lola McNutt Harry M Roach Zanesville J. Griegal Hazel Roach New York Will Coon Murray Hy Lestie Coon Lew Jones Orbiston Arthur Burchfield Kenneth Raymond Angmetine Sugar Creek

Religious Service Held at Chauncey County Home

The Rev and Mrs Ahibrand conducted a Sunday afternoon religious service in the Chapel of the County Home Chauncey for the inmates. The minister delivered a short sermon and he and his wife provided musical accompaniment.

Chauncey V. Ahibrand

Ordered to Leave Don Murphy Arrested for Intoxication in Athens

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

Don Murphy Athens

Water heater safety guidance for bathrooms and kitchens

The note warns against placing water heaters in bathrooms or kitchens and advises these devices be properly installed and filled to the exterior. It emphasizes caution and risk avoidance during sleep or while unattended.

Invisible Zemo Heals Itching Skin And Skin Blemishes

Soothing remedy marketed as quick relief for bites rash sun burn and itching. Claims draw out local infection and smooth skin on hands with antiseptic safety and pleasant Zemopleasant composition priced at $1.06.

Maron Cornell Hosts Evening Ball on Ave 16

Maron Cornell No 98 plans an important meeting during a ball at Millpeth Hall on Ave 16. Members and families are invited to attend at 7 30 PM with corn or sandwiches served. CHAUNCEY Ave 246 Dr LD Neteon The Vieins and Fred Webb plan a camping trip to Vie lees and Curmda by car for several days.

Chauncey, Ave Maron Cornell No Degree of Ovarentes Millpeth Maron Canncie Chauncey Ave LD Neteon Vieins Fred Webb Athens Vie Lees Curmda

Child Dies in Chauncey Funeral Held for Earich Child

The three year old Glenn Dedley Earich of Millfeld died after two weeks in Arma Hospital. He was buried at Nye Cemetery Chauncey with services by Gilbert BB Courtney of the Church of Christ. He leaves parents Frances Earich and Mary Lowone sister and other relatives.

Chauncey Glenn Dedley Eartch Millfeld Nye Sundape Si Francesa Earich New Gilbert BB. Courtney He Ch of Christ Mary Lownon Rine Arma Hospital Hazel ‘ Channeley

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